KittyLisha Reviews

Psycho Devils (Cruel Shifterverse Book 5)

Blood of Hercules (Villains of Lore Book 1)

Book Review: Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas (Villains of Lore Book 1)

Genre: Dark Fantasy / Reverse Harem / Paranormal Romance

Tropes: Abused FMC, Found Family, Touch Her and Die, Villain Love Interest, Reverse Harem, Greek Mythology, Trauma Bonding, Cliffhanger Ending

Spice Level (Book 1): 🌶🌶 (builds in later books)

Format: Audiobook + eBook

Series: Villains of Lore Book 1

was abandoned as a baby and given to Foster Mother and Father. They were cruel, especially when they were hungry…which was often. Her only friend was an invisible snake she found one day while escaping to the library. was her only companion…until the foster workers dropped off another boy. Charlie. Charlie was younger than Alexis and couldn’t speak, but she would die for him. When a test reveals me to be something else I am taken away from Charlie and I will do whatever I have to to get back to my brother and keep him safe. I just have to live that long.

I got this book with an audible credit and loved it so much. I ended up tandem reading this book bouncing back and forth between the audiobook and the eBook because I just didn’t want to stop reading it. I usually listen to audiobooks while I am cooking dinner, working out, or driving. But otherwise it is a physical book or eBook and I will jump between books. I loved this book so much immediately that I only wanted to read it.

It is 500 pages of pure trauma, depression, power, and sass. I loved the presents. I really want her to go dig up those boxes because excuse me? I mean maybe not the top part, but what was under the top part. Trying to be vague here. Also, I was in love with Kharon from the very first mention of him. I do not care that he was immediately the villain and was traumatizing her. He was perfection and I was in love. Still am. He is still my favorite and nothing you can do or say will change my mind.

This is the start of a reverse harem series. And yes it ends on a cliff-hanger. If you have read the other Jasmine Mas books you know it is a theme with her. Book 1 is establishing background and getting to know our characters with just a little bit of spice thrown into the mix. Then there is book 2 that amps it up. I am trying to stick with what happens in book 1 though, because by this point I have already read book 2.

I am addicted to Jasmine Mas books and the men she writes. I will happily live in every world she creates ad infinitum. Speaking of. This book is big on Greek gods and monsters, Latin, and math. Not thrilled on the math, but it is kind of a common coping mechanism for her FMCs. Case in point being Aran. Aran and Alexis would get along famously. We should do a cross-over. Although would they be sister-in-laws in that case? Food for thought. Still needs to happen.

This book is what dreams are made of. Or nightmares. Depends on how traumatized you are, because Alexis goes through it. Basically through everything with non-stop torture. That being said, check your triggers. There is child abuse, adult abuse, bullying, physical violence, murder (like a lot), open door sex scenes, and stalking.

This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $3.99 by clicking here.

You’ll Love This If You Love:

Dark fantasy with heavy trauma arcs
Reverse harem with morally gray (or fully villainous) men
Greek gods, monsters, and mythological undertones
Touch-her-and-die energy
Powerful, hyper-intelligent FMCs who survive through sheer will
Villain love interests you absolutely should not root for… but do anyway
Found family built through pain
Cliffhanger endings that emotionally wreck you
Books that hurt you and you thank them for it

Books by this Author:

Psycho Devils (Cruel Shifterverse Book 5)

Bonds of Hercules (Villains of Lore Book 2)

Book Review: Psycho Devils by Jasmine Mas (Cruel Shifterverse Book 5)

Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance / Paranormal Romance

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Morally Grey MMCs, Deadly Trials, Hidden Identity, Tortured Hero, Groveling, Jealousy Chaos, Found Family

Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶

Format: eBook

Series: Cruel Shifterverse Book 5

Aran hates the devil kings. Especially Mallon….Mitch. She is still in disguise, but who knows how long that will last. Then there is Lothaire who knows only torture for his little crew of ungodly slayers. They must now battle in the to determine who will lead the war. The one consolation? Sadie is there.

Book 5 picks up immediately where Book 4 left off. If you haven’t read 1-4 run, don’t walk, to Book 1 now. You won’t regret it. Where Sadie was mostly sunny Aran is all dark clouds and anger. She is and will always be my spirit animal….without the drugs.

We get plenty more John time in this book and it is kicked up a notch at the end of this book along with his big reveal. LOVED that! After John and his secret my favorite is Orien.

I loved the games and how brutal they were, utterly eclipsing the gladiator games in Book 2. I loved when the Devils realize what is actually making Aran sick and not that accursed slave tattoo Lothaire forced on her.

There is so much torture, pain, and chaos in this book and I loved every second of it. Sadie is still up to her normal tricks and it is driving the kings nuts at the mid point of this book. I literally thought they were going to kill her in their jealousy.

Hate what Mallon chose to do to Aran in this, but watching him choke and grovel when the big reveal happens made it worth it. Sort of.

This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here.

You’ll Love This Book If You Enjoy:

Dark fantasy romance with real consequences
Deadly competition arcs
Morally grey kings who must grovel
Jealous antiheroes losing control
Tortured heroes and hidden truths
Ongoing war plotlines
Series that must be binge-read in order

Chaotic. Painful. Satisfying. And I need the next book immediately.

Books by this author:

Psycho Gods (Cruel Shifterverse Book 6)

Bonds of Hercules (Villains of Lore Book 2)

Blood of Hercules (Villains of Lore Book 1)

Book Review: I Got Abducted by Aliens and now I’m Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberling Lemming (Cosmic Chaos Book 1)

Genre: Sci-Fi Romance / Alien Romantasy / Erotic Comedy
Tropes: Alien Abduction, Reverse Harem (Why Choose), Wizard of Oz Retelling, Fated Bonds, Talking Animals, Found Family, Cliffhanger Ending, Dubious Consent
Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
Format: Audiobook
Series: Cosmic Chaos Book 1 (Ends on a Cliffhanger; Main Arc Satisfied)

was filming the meerkats fierce battle when a lion ambushed her and ripped out her throat. As she lay dying a beam of light exploded around her and she watched in shock as she and the lion flew into the air. On a spaceship tiny owl creatures covered her in some kind of goop that ended up working as a translator. Once she and her new lion friend escaped she wanted nothing more than to get back to her wildlife. But, she and aren’t in Kansas anymore…well the Savannah...

I got this audiobook with my monthly audible credit and when I tell you I loved every single second of this book I mean it. The narration is amazing. The characters humor is amazing. I officially need to read everything by this author and need the rest of this series to happen immediately. Full disclosure this is SMUT. Like a lot of smut. Explicit scenes, outdoors, and tail play. Not the lion. Aliens. Which is much better. I will say that the consent was...dubious. Intern and his damnable darts....you'll see what I mean.

I loved all of the Wizard of Oz references in the book and kind of hate Intern. He is a deceitful little owlish that really needs plucked. I wonder how much better things would have gone for them had they just killed him from the beginning. This book ends on a cliff-hanger, but Dorothy, Lok, and Sol’s story seems to be finished. I hope they stay on as background characters.

Also, did I mention there are dinosaurs? Like constantly. Loved that more than I can say. And a pink T Rex? Also wonderful. Although, I am not sure how much of it the owlish just pulled out of their feathers like the “human enrichment items”. You will be laughing all the time with this read and enjoying all the spice. Absolutely amazing read and can’t wait for more from this author.

This book is available on Amazon for $6.99 by clicking here.

You’ll Love This Book If You Enjoy:

Alien reverse harem romance
Campy, chaotic humor
Wizard of Oz–inspired retellings
Explicit, creative spice
Talking animal companions
Dinosaurs in space
Audiobooks with stellar narration

This was wildly entertaining from start to finish. I need the rest of this series immediately—and I’ll absolutely be reading everything this author writes.

Friday, February 27, 2026

Book Review: The Heiress Auction by Evie Croft (The Heiress Merger Book 1)

Genre: Contemporary Romance / Why Choose (Reverse Harem)
Tropes: , , , Best Friends to Lovers (Potential), (or More),
Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶 (High – explicit, open-door scenes throughout)
Format: eBook
Series:

Katherine is just waiting on her inheritance to be able to be her own person without dealing with her mother’s whims. However, a new stipend has come to light. Katherine must marry in order to get her inheritance from her grandfather. With no prospects on the horizon she agrees to go to her mother’s charity event and be auctioned off for a date to the highest bidder. Enter Gabe, her sleazy ex, and Gabe’s best friend. The bidding is off, but who will win her date?

I get caught by the Facebook Ads a lot and this is yet another instance of that happening. This is a contemporary romance why choose/reverse harem. We start the book with zero prospects, but hoping for her best friend. Then she has a date with 2 best friends. When it comes to choosing that isn’t a concern. I am still holding out hope that this will turn into a MMFM with the best friend and sword crossing.

I loved this book and all of the spice. There is plenty of it with explicit scenes. Including some fun in a maze at her families house. Absolutely no judgement there. That being said, the book ends on a cliffhanger where the best friend shows up and professes his undying love but she tells him it is too little too late. Really hoping it’s not because he was a jerk but I kinda already love him.

This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clickinghere.

🔥 You’ll love this book if you enjoy:

Why choose / reverse harem contemporary romance
Marriage-of-convenience inheritance plots
Best friend pining and emotional tension
Ex’s best friend drama
Wealthy family scandal settings
Explicit, high-heat romance
Cliffhangers that demand the sequel

If you’re craving a spicy contemporary romance with multiple love interests, dramatic tension, and inheritance stakes, this one absolutely delivers.

Book Review: Abducting Sarah by Brenna Sinclair (Planet Orhon Alien Romance Book 1)

Genre: Sci-Fi Romance / Paranormal Romance
Tropes: , , , Fated Mates Vibes, Ghost Communication,
Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 (explicit MF scenes; open-door throughout)
Format: eBook

Series:

Sarah has always seen things that aren’t there. Her fiancé has made sure to help her with this issue by making sure she takes her medications. Once she is stable they will finally have their wedding. When Sarah tells him that she feels she is being followed he causes her of stopping her medications, but her disappearance shortly thereafter means she was right…and maybe she wasn’t as crazy as thought. and introduce her to this alien world, but Sarah isn’t convinced it is real. That being said, this hallucination has the best orgasms.

This is a MMF sci-fi romance complete with aliens, powers, ghosts, and so very much smut. That smut absolutely includes sword crossing, although that scene is not explicit unlike the MF scenes. We have a marriage of convenience, but the smut starts almost immediately. We go from Sarah being followed to her being taken care of almost immediately and since she is convinced it is all a hallucination she is okay with that.

This is an odd one only in that Deacon was engaged to Silence who was having an affair with his father. She got pregnant. Her father found out and killed his dad. Deacon didn't blame his dad and instead vowed to free Silence from the royal prison, take her to Halla where his dad's ghost lives, and let them live out their lives with his new consort there since she can also see and communicate with ghosts. What could possibly go wrong.

Although the premise was a bit odd I really enjoyed the book and all the scenes within. Be them sexual or action based. This book does end on a cliff-hanger that was a bit upsetting, especially for Sarah. I really hope they can get it all fixed and Silence can go do her own thing because absolutely not. I don't care how much honor and duty there is that is going to be a hard no. It really needs fixed immediately. Trying to be vague while venting frustrations here.

This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $3.99 by clicking here.

🚀 You’ll love this book if you enjoy:

MMF sci-fi romance
Alien abduction with a twist
Unreliable narrators questioning reality
Marriage of convenience tropes
Ghost communication and supernatural powers
Royal intrigue and messy political drama
🌶🌶🌶🌶 spice
Cliffhangers that demand the sequel

If you’re looking for a smut-heavy sci-fi romance that blends alien worlds, ghostly powers, and chaotic relationship dynamics, this one definitely delivers.

Book Review: Queen of Wildcards by Heleva Risqué (Queens of Khula City Book 1)

Genre: Dark Romance / Reverse Harem (Why Choose)
Tropes: Kidnapped Heroine, Why Choose, Criminal Underworld, Morally Black MMCs, Stockholm Syndrome Vibes, Touch-Her-and-Die, Forced Proximity
Spice Level: Very High (explicit and frequent)
Format: eBook
Series: Queens of Khula Book 1

Malory is no stranger to the underworld, but she has learned to cope by being an online therapist to help others with their problems. When she gets a last minute SoS call as she is about to clock out for the night she makes the split second decision that changes her life forever. Joker comes on the screen drunk and needing to get some sordid details off his chest. The result is him getting something else off instead. Ace, intent on keeping his crew from being ratted out to the cops by this online therapist tracks her down. The crew kidnap her and bring her back to their compound with absolutely no clue what to do with her.

I stumbled upon this book and oh my goodness. There is a gun scene in this book that is to die for. It is a why choose/reverse harem and honestly? She should never have to choose. Each of these men are deliciously wicked and I loved every single page of this book. When I say I devoured this very spicy and very explicit book would be an understatement.

This book does not end on a cliff-hanger and I will absolutely be needing more from this author in the future. There is a very Stockholm syndrome vibe that I am here for. She falls for her kidnappers going from caged and afraid to their queen. It was wonderful and I could not have been happier with discovering this book.

My favorite, without question, was Blackjack. A traumatized man who can’t handle being touched, but is drawn to the caged beauty? Sign me all the way up. And what he is packing-even if it isn’t Ace’s gun? Also a yes. Although, we can’t forget about Spade who will fight anyone who looks at his woman and is the first to get a taste. I will absolutely be needing more by this author post haste.

This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $2.99 by clicking here.

🖤 You’ll love this book if you enjoy:

Why choose / reverse harem romance
Dark criminal underworld settings
Kidnapped heroine × obsessive antiheroes
Stockholm syndrome-style relationship arcs
Touch-her-and-die possessiveness
Explicit, high-heat romance
Standalones with satisfying endings

If you’re looking for a dark, spicy romance where the heroine turns captivity into a throne and the antiheroes fall hard, this one is a wild ride

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Book Review: Psycho Gods Book 6 by Jasmine Mas (Cruel Shifterverse Book 6)

Genre: Epic Fantasy Romance / Paranormal Romance

Tropes: Why Choose Romance, War Against the Gods, Found Family, Fated Mates, Groveling & Redemption, Powerful Heroine, Multi-Realm Politics

Spice Level: Medium–High (series builds emotional depth first; strong romantic payoff)

Format: Novel (must be read in order)

Series: Cruel Shifterverse Book 6

It has been decided. , , Scorpio, Orion, John, and his brother are all the generals in this war. Sadie and her mates are right there with her to lead their infinitesimally small army against the ungodly. 100. That is all the manpower they get against this entire force. No reinforcements are coming. They have 100 people, including themselves, to remove all the ungodly from this world. Losing is not an option. All of the realms hang in the balance.

I love this series more than I have any right to. I have so many passages highlighted and am currently forcing my work bestie to read them right now (she is on book 2 in less than a week). Everything in these books is pure chaos and wonder. This book is no exception. These books CANNOT be read out of order. They must be read in order or you will have no idea what is going on. Especially this book.

Just trust me. These characters needed almost 2k pages to get to this point and I am sad those pages are done now. I genuinely hope that the author continues on with this series, maybe with Jinx. Would definitely be open to reading that. Although by this point there isn’t a single book this author has written that I haven’t read and loved. Like to the point she has another book in a new series coming out September 15^th and it is already pre-ordered and added to my calendar.

Aran’s story is my favorite and I love all of the groveling that happens in this book. It is absolutely warranted. Oh. And her coming into her powers? Wonderful. We get a lot more of the brothers in this book and I officially came out of this book with a favorite realm. Which is rude because we got the demon realm for all of 5 seconds.

My absolute favorite part of this book is when Aran decides Mallum is a horse girl. I cackled when I read that. Literal favorite part.

💫 You’ll love this book if you enjoy:

Epic fantasy romance with world-ending stakes
Why choose / multiple love interests
Found family forged through battle
Powerful heroines claiming their magic
Groveling and redemption arcs that feel earned
Multi-realm political intrigue
Long, interconnected series with massive emotional payoff
Chaos, heartbreak, humor, and war-level tension

If you want a fantasy romance series that builds slowly, devastates you emotionally, and delivers a hard-earned, explosive finale—this one absolutely earns its place on your shelf.

This book is available on Kindle Unlimited or buy it on Amazon for $4.99 by clicking here.

Books by this author: