Gather round close, for I have a secret to tell.Late at night, while everyone is sleeping, dreaming of white knights and fairytales. I’m making friends with the monsters. They call to me, like finds like, right? My biggest secret, I’m the scariest monster I know. I think I’m the bad guy. MFMM Reverse Harem novel with adult themes not recommended for those under 18.
Friends With The Monsters
By albanywalker
Fabulous book
I read this book shortly after it released and it’s stayed with me after all this time, drawing me back in. It’s just such an amazing book and I’m obsessed with the cover.
This book was such an amazing read! It satisfied all my book cravings! This world of Darkness and Monsters and the unknown was very original and intriguing! Our main character is so unique and incredible! I loved Dami from the start! I love her baddies and her guardians turned stalkers turned lovers! It was sexy and hilarious! I’m hoping we will get more from these characters and what happens next in their witch hunt.
Friends With The Monsters
By: Albany Walker 4 Stars
******** May Contain Some Spoilers ********
I will try my absolute best to keep spoilers to a minimum or completely out of my review. Sometimes it can be hard to do so.
This book has a very intriguing storyline. The blurb got my curiosity peaked. The female main character, Damiana (Dami), has had a hard life so far. Dami is confident, strong, fearless, yet introverted. She has had guardians her whole life but didn’t know until recently. Dami’s guardians, Grim, Calix, and Gunnar, are a strange group of supernaturals. You will understand completely about why I said they are strange. Some craziness happens that pulls the four of them together. I enjoyed the banter between the four of them. The ending isn’t a cliffhanger, but is open for another book. I do hope Albany does continue with this storyline.
•••••• I highly recommend this book/series! ••••••
~~ I have Kindle Unlimited, and I used that service to read this book. ~~
I freaking love this book. Damiana is fascinating, sexy, independent and seriously fierce. Way scarier than most of her monster friends. The creatures are interesting and well thought out. The mysteries move the story along quickly. The “men” in her life are complicated perfection. And the narration of the audiobook is spot on. Outstanding. I can’t wait to read book 2.
I think I’m a sucker for the paranormal books with Death as a character. This was no different because I LOVED Grim so much! He was my favorite.
As for the story, I somewhat enjoyed it. Grim was the best part for me and my favorite scene was when he and Dami were together for the first time.
I did like Calix and Gunnnar too, but not as much. Gunnar didn’t hold my interest as much as the other two. Damiana was a badass character but I didn’t get the full story on her. What is she? Why does she do what she does? There’s no explanation and that was a little disappointing.
There’s a second book in this series coming out soon so hopefully I’ll get more answers there.
This book is sooo awesome!
I love Dami – she’s a badass. She’s a strong, independent, no nonsense female with a heart of gold. Even the darkness from her past doesn’t bring her down. Her insecurities make her very relatable. I loved her openness and honesty! And her relationship with the monsters is so cool. I really liked the monsters, too!
The guys – Grim, Gunnar and Calix – are awesome. They have quite different and unique personalities. A Grim Reaper, a Berserker, and a lion-shifter… Oh, boy! Dami, I wouldn’t choose only one of them, either!
I really enjoyed how the relationship between the four of them developed throughout the story.
I loved the storyline, the action, the mystery, the funny banters and the sexy scenes!
This is my first book from this author and it was a good story. I love a good paranormal romance story and this was worth giving a try. There was never a dull moment in this story. The characters were funny and connection between Damiana, Grim, Calix, and Gunner was undeniable. The sex scenes between them were steamy. I even enjoyed the side characters, especially Aeson. The story ends with a cliffhanger and I look forward to more of these characters. This wasn’t a five star read for me but I would still recommend readers that enjoy paranormal romances to give it a try. Its different from any other paranormal story that I’ve read before.
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Not going to lie, I originally purchased it because the cover is so amazing. Well, this audiobook is just as amazing! Sexy men and steamy scenes in the paranormal romance genre? Yes, please! I’ve only read a couple of reverse harem books, and those were only 2 to 3 star reads. This was definitely a 5-STAR happy surprise, and gave me a new found love for this genre! Dami could be a bit annoying sometimes, but I think it’s because she’s had to live her life as a loner. She’s a strong female lead who’s unapologetic about who and what she is. I love a strong female character and Dami didn’t disappoint. The men… Monsters? Demons?… were so diverse and entertaining. A Grim Reaper, a berserker, and a lion-shifter. Oh my! I’m definitely Team Grim! Albany Walker did a great job building this paranormal/urban fantasy world. The reverse harems that I’ve read were just about sex, but not this with this book. Albany took the time to give you a well-choreographed story with great character and relationship development. I thought the story was very creative and highly recommend it!
This audiobook was so much fun! I thought the narrators, Vanessa Moyen and Lucas Webley, were expertly cast. Their voices and performance fit perfectly for each character and you could easily distinguish between each one. Vanessa fully embraced Dami’s sass and care-free attitude. As for Lucas’s voice and character portrayal – MAJOR SWOON! Trust me ladies, you want to listen to everything this man narrates!
5-ghostly stars!
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This was a fun and very entertaining read. I loved the whole idea of this story. A paranormal reverse harem..Sign me up, stat!!!
The intro to the story is so captivating. It immediately grabbed my attention. A sin-eater with monsters for friends, a harem of guardians, all on the hunt for a common, faceless enemy. All so very exciting! Grim is so sexy and perfectly sculpted, Calix is smooth and charming, and Gunnar..Gunnar is magnetic with all his secrecy. His character drew me in from the start, but he definitely got the short end of the stick when it came to spending some alone time with Damiana. And don’t you worry, we still get to read about the fun times under the sheets with the rest of them.
Friends with the Monsters is an intriguing, spellbinding creative world. One thing I love about reading PNR, is that there are no limits. The ending left me with so many questions and I need answers now. On to book two I go!
This was a fun and very entertaining read. I loved the whole idea of this story. A paranormal reverse harem..Sign me up, stat!!!
The intro to the story is so captivating. It immediately grabbed my attention. A sin-eater with monsters for friends, a harem of guardians, all on the hunt for a common, faceless enemy. All so very exciting! Grim is so sexy and perfectly sculpted, Calix is smooth and charming, and Gunnar..Gunnar is the most alluring with all his secrecy. He definitely got the short end of the stick when it came to spending some alone time with Damiana.
Friends with the Monsters is an intriguing, creative world. One thing I love about reading PNR, is that there are no limits. I have so many questions and need answers. On to book two I go!
I Give this Book a 4.5/5 Star Rating, Listing as 5!!
I’ve seen this book being recommended in so many groups, but never got the chance to get to it till now.
I’m so glad I read this book and I’m so excited to read Book 2!
I love the darkness of this book even though it is Lite (for me) I still love it.
It also has a great amount of heat, fluff, cuteness and humor. I honestly couldn’t ask for more, I really enjoyed this book throughly.
Cliffhanger(?): Yes!
Heat: 4.5/5
Romance: 3.5/5
Dark(?): Is list this as Dark Lite 2-2.5/5
Relationship Type: RH
Drama: 4/5
Suspense: 5/5
Humor: 5/5
Cute Factor: 5/5
Completely recommend!!
So good I read it in a day. Couldn’t put it down! I can’t wait for the next book
“I want to be inside you so deeply, you won’t know where you end and I begin…”
Ok let’s start with the cover of this book, I mean, this cover is hot as frog!!!! I’m ashamed to acknowledge this but I saw the cover and I didn’t even see the blurb…yeah, I know I totally judged a book by its cover, but guess what? It is about monsters, have you read the blurb of this one yet? Do it! And while doing it believe every single word in it, because this story truly is about being friends with those who remain in the shadows.
Normally in every review I do a little summary on ever character, but this book doesn’t need that, there are too many fabulous characters, and I really don’t want to give anything away, so if you’re curious, you must read this and please let me know your thoughts.
Even though this is a reverse harem story, it is not as scandalous as you would imagine; but monogamy is not on the menu so, if you’re looking for the typical romance book; pass by but I must recommend you to expand your horizons and try this kind of reading, it is haunting, mystical and mind-blowing!!
Friends With The Monsters Kindle Edition
by Albany Walker
I borrowed this book via the Kindle Unlimited Program and am choosing to leave a fair and honest review.
‘I click my tongue at him. “Big boys share, Kitten.” I wink and saunter out of the room…’
This book is so not for the faint of heart or the pure of mind! Filled with suspense and sexuality that you could cut with a spoon. Told with sparkling prose and snappy dialogue that seems to be almost self-aware!
Our heroine, Damiana, is a Sin-Eater and sexually aggressive woman who is snarky enough and sarcastic enough to please every soul. More importantly, she is a grown woman, at 30, who discovers she is more than she realized and that she has three hot, supernatural males as fated mates. One is a Berserker, the second is a Lion shifter and the third is the Grim Reaper himself.
Because of her supernatural ‘weirdness’, she has spent most of her life alone with only her Baddies, monsters, to keep her company. Even her mother forced her away. Dami just doesn’t know if she wants one relationship, much less three!
The writing is funny and sharp like a scalpel. Ms Walker should have included a warning to not read on public transportation or while sipping hot liquids. One will draw stares, the other will have you snorting hot liquid through your nose!
Ms. Walker doesn’t hold back on smexy time, but she rides the line of too much just right.
The plot isn’t much to behold, as the world is being laid out, but this has got to be one of the books I will re-read just for the humor and characters.
5 stars out of 5
https://www.amazon.com/Friends-Monsters-Albany-Walker-ebook/dp/B07W81P15G
Friends With The Monsters by Albany Walker is a great read. I so hope that this is Book 1 because her writing, world building and characters are impressive indeed. Goodness the men are drawl worthy, Dami is endearing in her loneliness and well it is wickedly spicy. I really enjoyed the relationships, the emotion and the sweetest meetings of Fated Mates. I’m certainly a fan of Albany Walker and hope she keeps writing.
Dami is an interesting character and her 3 guys are just as intriguing. I like that Dani is so weird and different. The guys have been guarding her from the shadows her whole life. Dami has not had much love in her life, except for the monsters she has befriended. I liked the various monsters, and wanted to know a little bit more about why they were drawn to her. I would have given this story a 4, if it were going to be part of a series, where I had hope that there would be more answers to her origins, connections to the guys, why her powers/needs are changing, , and more resolution with the witches, however it seems like this is a standalone, so I would give it a 3 as there are a number of unanswered questions, but it keep my attention and draw me into the story 🙂