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Brandon had gone his whole life without experiencing the kind of connection that he’d always wanted. So when his best friend offers to set him up on a blind date, he decides it can’t hurt to try. He never expected Callum. He’s bigger, taller, and more dominant, and exactly what Brandon had always hoped for. He's also a demon.

Callum didn’t usually date humans. It was a rule he and his friends had followed since the integration. But one night with Brandon wasn’t enough for him. And there’s more to their connection than what happens in bed. Something he’d only ever heard about, and never dreamed would be his.

But when the outside world starts poking at their budding relationship, they both need to decide if the feelings stirring in their chest are worth the fight. Or if this was always meant to be one night.

Shy giants, Sexy Demons, Brandon finally isn’t the biggest guy in the room, experimenting, flirting, pet names, Brandon gets to be the little spoon, mates, sassy oracles know too much, jealous best friends, brothers are annoying, Callum makes them regret it, cuddles, sixty nines, adorable fluff, a little bloodshed, and lots of spice

196 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 6, 2024

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394 reviews181 followers
November 15, 2025
This was so sweet and so soft… and a liiiittle boring for me 🙈

We have big ass demon Callum and big ass human Brandon (though he’s smol compared to Callum) who are being set up by their friends, start fucking like crazy and then fall in love. The end.

Callum’s protectiveness and Brandon’s neediness as well as his blushing and shy awkwardness were really fucking cute though. There’s just something about a big burly man just wanting to be the little spoon and held and cared for, for once.

BUT: Don’t expect any world building, and don’t pay attention to little things that don’t make sense (WHERE DOES CALLUM’S TAIL GO WHEN HE’S WEARING JEANS?? WHERE DO HIS WINGS GO WHEN HE’S WEARING A JACKET?!?! WDYM YOU HAVE A CAR WHEN YOU CAN TELEPORT??? WHAT’S UP WITH THE OTHER REALM?!??) and be prepared for quite simplistic writing and repetitive themes (I get it Brandon, nobody wanted to top you before because you’re a big guy - but also… really???). Also everything was completely predictable after literally page 1. There wasn’t one scene where I was like ‘huh, I didn’t see that coming!’, so make of that what you will.

I’m not selling this, am I? 🤣 But I swear it was generally sweet and if you want a wholesome little brain holiday, some steamy tail action and heaps of clinginess and possessiveness, then this is the book for you! It just didn’t fit my mood right now apparently 🙈

PS: The cover made me laugh because it looks like the model just has really bad sunburn lol
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349 reviews262 followers
November 16, 2025
⭐️ 4/5 — Came for the demon dick, stayed for the emotional damage 😈🍆😭
🌶 3/5 — Horny with a side of heartbreak and a tail that deserves its own credit ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🩹💦

💖♾️ Special Shoutout to My BC Sisters ♾️💖

To my sweet chaotic little coven—I just wanna say I fucking adore you all 😭💞 Every single chat, every unhinged scream, every soft moment where we just get each other… it means more than I can ever put into words. 🥹💖

THANK YOU for being the kind of girls who listen, who care, who hold space, who never judge, and who show up with the kind of love that makes everything feel lighter. You’re the comfort, the laughter, the chaos, and the warmth I didn’t know I needed. 🩷🧡🖤

I’m SO grateful we get to read together, cry together, laugh way too hard together—all of it. Truly. You girls are the heart of my BC experience, and I love you more than any demon or fictional man can ever compare 😌😝😘✨️✨️✨️💕💕💕♾️🫂🤗💋

💭 My Rambling 💭

I cracked this open expecting a lil’ spicy demon fluff—you know, horns, tails, wings, and a dash of hellfire foreplay 🔥😈 But instead, this damn book punched me straight in the heart, kissed it better, then set it on fire 🫠 Like, excuse me?? I signed up for horny hellspawn, NOT emotional devastation with abs 😩💪🏻

It lured me in with fun spice and gave me a false sense of safety before going, “Surprise, Belle! Here’s a side of heartbreak with your heat!” 😭💔 Not that I'm complaining. Okay, maybe a little 😝 Anywhooo, it’s hot, and romantic in a someone-might-actually-die-from-feelings kind of way—and I devoured every goddamn second 😋💘🔥

😭💔 Big Baby Boy Blues 💔😭

Quote (Brandon):
Another disappointing night in a collection of disappointing nights. I was starting to think it wasn’t possible for me to find a hookup who’d give me what I needed. An ache tugged at my chest at the thought, but I pushed it aside. Maybe someone my size just wasn’t meant to have that kind of experience.”

💭 My poor sweet giant babyyy 😭💔 This man’s out here built like a damn tank but emotionally?? Absolute needy baby-boy coded 🥺💞 Like babe, you could bench-press a small car but can’t find someone to rail you properly?? THE INJUSTICE!!! 😫 Someone get this man a demon with stamina and aftercare on speed dial IMMEDIATELY 😣😮‍💨

He’s out here having existential crises over hookups while looking like a linebacker sports-gear ad, and I just wanna wrap him in a blanket and whisper, “Don’t worry, sweetheart, your hellspawn soulmate’s on his way.” 🥹💋

😩❤️‍🩹😢 WHEN THE FEELS HIT HARDER THAN THE DICK 😢❤️‍🩹😩

Quote:
Callum: “I understand your inability to get what you need from others, though it’s ridiculous that they were so inconsiderate. But why didn’t you take care of yourself? There are some excellent dildos on the market that would have done the trick.”
Brandon: “I was afraid.”
Callum: “Afraid to hurt yourself?”
Brandon: “No. Afraid I’d like it as much as I thought I would, knowing I’d never get to experience it with another person. I thought I’d be torturing myself with what I couldn’t have.”

💭 First time bottom trope that ripped my soul open 😫💔😭 Like hello?? Who gave him the right to be that emotionally wrecked and that soft at the same time?? 😭 This ain’t just a quote, it’s a full-on heartbreak wrapped in lube and tears 😭🍑💦

💞♾️ Ride-or-Die, Literally ❤️‍🔥☠️

Quote #1 (Callum):
I realized after he was hurt that he meant more to me than merely a new boyfriend. There was a permanence there, a knowledge that if he had died, I wouldn’t be able to live without him.

Quote #2 (Callum):
“Who is he, son?” my father queried, his hand on my shoulder.
“He’s…” I stared at Brandon, my chest painfully tight. I didn’t know how to answer that. Boyfriend didn’t feel like enough anymore. I loved him, and I was ready to burn down the city to find the ones who hurt him.
“He’s everything.”

💭 This ain’t love, this is DIVINE DEVOTION WITH A SIDE OF EMOTIONAL CARNAGE 🥹❤️‍🔥 Like sir, calm the fuck down, you’re two seconds away from committing arson in the name of love 😭🫠🔥 “He’s everything”??? NO ‘cause I just spontaneously combusted 😩💥 That’s soulmate-core, ride-or-die, bury-me-with-him energy right there! 🤌🏻💞❤️‍🔥

👹🔥 Horns On Fire = You're So Fucked 😈☠️

Quote (Callum):
“So, which one of you thought they could get away with touching my mate?”
“Which one of you is Dallas?”
I squatted down in front of him, letting the fury I’d been holding back since Brandon’s attack build in my gut. He looked up at me, huge frightened eyes locked on my horns, which were no doubt on fire right now. When his gaze met mine, I smirked.
“You attacked the love of my life. You’re going to regret it.”

💭 This right here?? PEAK touch-him-and-die energy 🤌🏻🫦 My man didn’t just see red—he saw HELLFIRE 🔥👹 Bro went full infernal protector mode, horns lit, smirk deadly, and I just KNOW Dallas shit himself on the spot 💀 “You attacked the love of my life”??? Sir, I JUST MELTED INTO A PUDDLE OF UNHOLY THIRST 🫠💦 SOMEBODY GET ME A FAN AND A PRIEST!! 😮‍💨🙏🏻

🌶🗣📢 When the Moans Hit Public Broadcast Mode 🥵🔥💀

Quote:
“C-Callum, wait. They’ll hear–”
“Good,” I growled. “Then they won’t question who takes care of you when I make you do this.” I twisted my tail, putting full focus on his prostate, and Brandon cried out. I’d never felt such an overwhelming need to stake a claim before.
“You’re holding back, Brandon. I told you they need to hear it. They need to know you’re mine. Stop hiding.”
He shook his head, his jaw hanging open as he tried to get the words out. “I-It’s not that. The angle– I can’t– Oh fuck!”
He exploded without warning, covering my chest and his in his release as he cried out. I shoved Brandon against the door, as I pounded into him through his release.
“Callum!”

💭 This scene?? POSSESSIVE. FERAL. 🥵❤️‍🔥 Callum said privacy is optional and turned it into a damn territorial announcement ‼️ Bruh, we get it, he’s yours, no need to traumatize the neighbors!! 🙈🙉🤭 Somebody call the exorcist, ‘cause I just got spiritually rearranged 🍆💦😝

📝 TLDR 📝

💪🏻 Brandon’s a soft cinnamon roll in a linebacker’s body who wants to be railed
😈 Callum’s a hot demon, but apparently also the patron saint of possessive lovers
❤️‍🔥 Horns, wings, and a healthy dose of tail play 😏
😭 Angst I was not emotionally equipped for

✨️ I came for the horns, stayed for the cuddling + aftercare, and left spiritually rearranged ✨️

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Quotes: ⚠️ Spoilers ⛔️

I stepped closer, leaning to whisper in his ear.
“Do I make you nervous?”
Maybe the general public might’ve missed the shiver that rolled through him, but I didn’t. I didn’t think affecting someone like this would be so addictive, but I couldn’t make myself pull away. I promised myself if Maya’s pick for me was human that I’d let them down easily and walk away. Apparently, that went out the window when a broad-shouldered hunk started blushing and stuttering like a schoolgirl with a crush. I wanted to toy with him more, push his buttons a little. See how red he turned when I got him naked.
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“Such a needy little thing. Be still or I’m going to tie you to the bed.”
-
I thought Callum was still asleep, his heavy arms wrapped around me, keeping me tight against his chest. His morning wood was resting against the crease of my ass and I couldn’t help pushing back against him. A warm chuckle brushed along my neck and when I looked over my shoulder, he was smiling, his eyes still closed.
“You’re a needy little thing, aren’t you?”
Every time he called me little, I wanted to climb into his lap and beg him to keep me. I loved it. Loved feeling small in his arms. I always felt like I was a smaller guy trapped in a bigger body. With Callum, I wasn’t trapped and I could enjoy it just as I was.
“Can’t help it. I want more.”
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“You feel so good. So tight. You want my cum? Want me to fill you up?”
“Please! Please!”
-
My mind on the gorgeous man in my bed. I was at war with an intense possessiveness of him. I wanted to say it was because I was the first to claim his ass. It was a heady thought that not even toys touched that sweet spot inside him. I wanted to keep it that way for as long as I could, to show him what he’d been missing by denying even his own exploration. But there was more to it that I wasn’t expecting. I could tell how needy he was for someone to care for him. No one whimpers from being cuddled unless they are truly deprived of affection. I wanted to give him everything he needed, not just sex.
-
“Remember when I told you I wasn’t done with you yet?”
He bobbed his head, doing a terrible job of hiding the barely banked hope in his eyes. I was learning that after the poor experiences with men in the past, he was going to need a lot of reassurances that I liked the dynamic we had together.
“That wasn’t just me wanting only sex from you. If that was true, I wouldn’t have taken you on a date the following morning. I probably wouldn’t have even let you stay for breakfast. Normal hookups for me end the following morning without repeats and without introducing them to my roommate. I want more than that with you. And I want you to ‌be yourself with me. Your neediness as you refer to it is what drew me to you. I enjoy being able to take care of you. And you deserve to be taken care of.”
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Brandon squirmed in my lap, his bottom lip sticking out in a pout. In the two weeks we’d been seeing each other, I still hadn’t figured out how to stay mad at him. He just had to flash me that pleading look and I’d find myself giving in, no matter the circumstance. When I got annoyed that he skipped lunch to talk to me on the phone, he pouted until I let it go. When he didn’t tell me I was too rough with my claws during sex, leaving small cuts, and I got upset, he kissed me stupid until I couldn’t be mad at him any longer. I knew I shouldn’t be giving in to him so often, but he was incredibly hard to resist.
-
When we crawled into bed, I immediately grabbed his arm and pulled it around me, sinking into my favorite spot with his chest against my back. Being the little spoon was the best.
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“Look at you, doing what you’re told. You have no idea how much that turns me on. It makes me want to reward you.”
-
“He’s not a random human. He’s mine,” I growled.
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“I know you’re shy, baby, but you deserve to know how much you’re loved. Especially by me.”
He cuddled closer, a stray tear slipping over his cheek as he bumped his forehead against mine. “I love you.”
“And I love you, baby. Forever.”
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⚠️ Detailed spoilers below ⛔️

RC and MCs:
😈👷🏼‍♂️ MM, strict roles
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Callum and Brandon (age not specified)
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Callum: Demon, middle manager in the development team at Oracle Enterprises.
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Brandon: Human, blue collar, construction worker at Goliath construction, later moved to a different construction company owned by paranormals.
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Callum: Top, dom, Amber (golden coppery) eyes, long black hair, muscular, horns, wings, prehensile tail, 7ft/213cm (exclude horns), crimson (deep rich red) complexion
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Brandon: Bottom, sub, baby blue eyes, sandy blond hair, muscular, 250pounds/113kg, 6ft5/196cm

Genre, tropes, and microtropes:
😈👷🏼‍♂️ MM paranormal romance
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Demon romance
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Demon/human
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Size difference (Both are big, but Callum is bigger and taller than Brandon)
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Semi-closeted MC
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Hurt/comfort
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Found family
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Mate
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Possessive MC (Callum)
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Mine
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Touch him and die
😈👷🏼‍♂️ First time bottom (Brandon)
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Shy, needy, clingy, gentle giant MC (Brandon)
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Brandon just wanted to be the little spoon 😭
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Brandon has never been in a relationship before Callum
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Brandon loves to be carried by Callum
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Pet names: Little one, baby, darling

Safety info:
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Angst: Medium to high
😈👷🏼‍♂️ OPD: No
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Cheating/sharing: No
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Third act breakup: No
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Ending: HEA
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Epilogue: Yes
😈👷🏼‍♂️ POV: Dual, 1st person
😈👷🏼‍♂️ Series structure: Interconnected standalone

Spice and kinks:
D/s dynamic, power dynamic, tail play, dirty talk, praise kink (good boy), bareback, coming hands-free, aftercare, semi-public sex (in a restroom at the fresh market, no audience), cum in pants, rimming, rough sex, blowjob, 69

CW/TW:
Explicit sexual content, homophobia (from family members and coworkers), violence against the MC, discrimination and racism (against demons, not skin color), species-phobia/prejudice, assault/violence (hate crime), injuries, blood, trauma
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760 reviews76 followers
March 13, 2024
Ooey gooey warm heart!!! I loved it!
Brandon is a big boy that craves to be dominated. But, all his hook up’s think he’s the dominant one. So, his friend sets him up with a 7 foot demon.
I LOVED THE COMMUNICATION. No games.
my favorite part was Callum calling Brandon “little” he turned to goo 🤭
Spicy parts were hot, esp the “claiming”.
Can’t wait for Felix’s book! 4/2


“Say good night to your friend. You’re coming home with me.”

“I know you’re shy, baby, but you deserve to know how much you’re loved. Especially by me.”
🥺
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467 reviews82 followers
November 15, 2025
4.25⭐️ 3.25🌶️

📝 REVIEW & THOUGHTS:

This story was so cute, sweet, swoony, hot and I truly enjoyed it a lot. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this series, and I’ll definitely be continuing it!

Callum and Brandon were a perfect match, and I really enjoyed them together. I loved how well they communicated and that communication was an important aspect in their relationship. If you want to read about a big human who yearns to be the little one, and finds what he’s looking for in an adorable, possessive, hot but sweet demon, then this book might be for you.

I loved how a story as simple and sweet as this touched deeper arguments such as homophobia, bigotry, and xenophobia/racism towards the paranormals. I really liked how the author handled these issues with her writing, I truly felt it for the characters. I wish we all lived in a better world. At least Brandon and Callum got their happy ending <3

I would’ve loved a little more world building, but I guess (and hope) we’ll find out more in the books to come.

🏷️ TROPES & TAGS (possible spoilers):

Genre/subgenre: paranormal romance
Pairing: MM
POV: 1st person, dual
Angst: low
Burn: fast
Vibe/mood: sweet, swoony, adorable
Pet names: little one, baby, darling
Characters’ ages: not mentioned, in their 30s
HEA: yes
Book type: novel
Series structure: interconnected standalones

Size difference
Demon/human
First times
Big guy that yearns to bottom and being dominated
Caring dominant top
Needy blushing human x possessive demon
Hurt/comfort
Gentle giants
Strangers-to-lovers (blind date)
Touch him and dıe
Found family

🌶️ SPICE & K!NKS (possible spoilers):

Strict top/bottom or versatile: top/bottom
Heat: 7 scenes, medium heat
Mild D/s dynamic
Tail sēx
69
Anāl
Coming untouched
Aftercare
Rimming
Rough sēx

⚠️ CONTENT WARNINGS (possible spoilers):

Dubcon: no
Noncon: no
OM/OW: no, but at the beginning of the book we see the morning after Callum’s random hookup with another demon (he’s a nonentity, never seen again)
Breakup: no
Homophobia
Bigotry
Xenophobia
Homophonic and xenophobic father
MC partially in the closet (at work/public)
Violence (not between MCs)
Vicious assault of MC/hate crimes (on page)

💬 QUOTES (possible spoilers):

“Say good night to your friend. You’re coming home with me.”

I was also going to ruin him, so that he would always think of me whenever he was getting fucked, but he didn’t need to know that part. It was a little cruel on my part, but I was feeling possessive of this human. Something about being the first made me feel feral.

Every time he called me little, I wanted to climb into his lap and beg him to keep me. I loved it. Loved feeling small in his arms. I always felt like I was a smaller guy trapped in a bigger body. With Callum, I wasn’t trapped and I could enjoy it just as I was.

You don’t need your own wings when you’ve got me.”

“You attacked the love of my life. You’re going to regret it.”

“I know you’re shy, baby, but you deserve to know how much you’re loved. Especially by me.”


* Fyi about 🌶️ levels: I rate spice on a combination of quantity, quality, length, intensity and explicitness of the scenes. K!nks are listed separately and generally do not directly affect the steam level to keep it fair for non k!nky books.
Profile Image for ❀ Jess ( Semi hiatus ).
872 reviews95 followers
May 18, 2024
3.5/5

The good: Cast of characters. I’m excited to meet the other paranormals in Callum’s friend group. Loved Callum’s family. 🥰

The bad: Lots of telling, not enough showing. Too much sex at the beginning, I understand that was the whole reason they met but I wish it was spread out with the rest of the stuff cos I was bored enough to skim some of the sex because it was so frequent 🙈
Because of the telling instead of showing it didn’t seem like they spent any quality time together other than when they had sex so the progression of their feelings didn’t feel organic to me.

Brandon has lots of hook ups, he never gets to bottom but he apparently keeps taking twinks back to his place thinking it’ll be different ?
Isn’t interested in anything other than casual sex because he’s never been able to find anyone to fulfill his needs, of being a bottom/dominated.
Callum apparently doesn’t hook up often but apparently the day he’s supposed to have a blind date he wakes up with his hook up arguing with his roommate which turns out to enjoy hooking up even more than our MCs cos Felix apparently has a schedule of getting a new conquest Mon-Sat 🙄

I would’ve liked this a lot better if it didn’t feel SO FOCUSED on the sex but I did enjoy Callum being a caretaker and Brandon being needy for his affection, caretaking / hurt /comfort are my crack 🙈

Also,
"I believe humans use the term soul mates. With paranormals, it's a bond that goes beyond simple romantic relationships.
We're drawn to our mates and once we've found our person, that bond lasts forever.
• Things like adultery don't exist for a mated pair, because you are built for only one per-son. You won't even see any other options."

AMAZING. Give me that for all fated mates stories 🥰 BUT ALSO, How do they become a ‘mated pair’ ? There was no special bonding or ceremony, we get a proposal during the epilogue but I was expecting more!
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2,693 reviews99 followers
February 7, 2024
DNF @ 14%.

It’s giving ‘meh’. I like the premise, but the execution and the characters are just not doing it for me.

Kudos to the author for including TWs in the front matter and giving them a page of their own.
Profile Image for Elena Rodríguez.
1,184 reviews492 followers
July 26, 2025
Me ha gustado. Ha sido un libro corto pero intenso.
Recomendado.
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2,040 reviews15 followers
October 15, 2024
Awww, this was sweet! I ended up skipping some of the later sex scenes because they just got excessive, and I wanted to get back to the actual story 😅 Definitely a pleasant surprise by a new-to-me author though, and I'm looking forward to binging the whole series!
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173 reviews10 followers
December 20, 2025
This was just a cute little romp a human and the fuck big demon he gets set up with on a blind date. Brandon was a big dude who wished to be the smaller and more submissive partner in a relationship and hadn't been able to find what he was looking for. Callum was a 7 foot something demon who gave Brandon everything he was looking for in a partner and allowed him the space to feel like his true self.

The majority of this book was simply the progression and navigation of their new relationship and it was cute and sexy but nothing really new. Toward the end there is a scene of violence followed by some lovely scorched earth style vengeance. I would definitely recommend to those who are looking for a big muscular guy living his best life as a needy little bottom. I'd read the rest in the series.

Pet names: darling, baby, little one (in context, so fuckin cute)

I might have a height fetish. Or maybe it was the fact that he looked like he could crush me with one hand. Me. I resembled a linebacker and still this guy looked like he could take me. Take me, pin me down, do whatever the hell he wanted to me, and I wouldn’t stand a chance. Why did that turn me on so much?


Every time he called me little, I wanted to climb into his lap and beg him to keep me. I loved it. Loved feeling small in his arms. I always felt like I was a smaller guy trapped in a bigger body. With Callum, I wasn’t trapped and I could enjoy it just as I was.


Apparently, I was a greedy bottom and there hadn’t been one night since we met where I wasn’t begging Callum to rail me.


He looked up at me, huge frightened eyes locked on my horns, which were no doubt on fire right now. When his gaze met mine, I smirked. “You attacked the love of my life. You’re going to regret it.”



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Safety (may contain spoilers)

SA/rape: None

Other person drama. None. Callum's first chapter is him waking up after a ONS but there's zero detail and it was a complete non issue for me. No others are even mentioned for the rest of the book. Super safe.
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2,342 reviews39 followers
July 25, 2024

**4.5 Stars**

This was a new to me author so there were no expectations going in and I have to say I was more than pleasantly surprised! So surprised I quickly went to Amazon and purchased the next 2 books in the series. Here's hoping they work as well or better than this one at entertaining me and allowing me to immerse myself in a fantasy world for a few hours a day.

As for this story... I'm in love. In love with the MCs, the world, the friends and found family! This had just the right amount of drama, sweetness mix. I'm not a fan of a lot of sex, I want more story than sex and even though Brandon and Callum couldn't keep their hands off each other the amount in this story worked. I wasn't left feeling like the sex was just added for sex sake. So expect spicy but spicy that truly belongs. I can't wait to start Taming a Demon.

● Paranormal/Fantasy
● Demon/human pairing
● Magic
● Really sweet
● Drama
● A big guy that wants to be cuddled🥰
● A bigger guy that loves being the cuddler 😍
● Spicy but spicy that belongs
● Soul mates
● Great friends
● A loving family & found family
● One family member that isn't accepting
● Loved the MCs
● Very satisfying and happy HEA
Trigger warning Homophobia and an assault

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368 reviews
February 3, 2024
This was a fun, quick and enjoyable read full of heart, humor an steam. there is a lot of talk and actions revolving around misconceptions, bigotry, homophobia and personal insecurities. These are things that both of the MCs deal with and they are stronger for dealing with it all together. Callum and Brandon are cute together, and I hope we get to see more of them as the series progressed. I wish that there were maybe a little more world building as well as more relationship building that happens outside of bedroom type activities.
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656 reviews8 followers
September 5, 2025
Paranormal/ demon/ BDSM/ hurt/comfort/ MM/ HEA

Trigger warning: assault/ homophobia/ violence/ hate crimes/ trauma

This was so good! Both MCs were well rounded and they complimented each other perfectly. This was emotional and spicy and I really liked all of the side characters as well.
Profile Image for Reader1218-Jing.
155 reviews
November 24, 2025
This is a cute story overall. I like the idea that everyone has their rights to enjoy the way they like for sex.

However, it is too sweet and simplistic for my taste. Everything is perfectly right but lacks of tension to make it more tasty. You know how springs work, right? The more they’re pressed, the harder they spring back.

It moves so fast when their tongues tangle together during a blind date in front of their friends, and then treat each other like the love of their lives after just one night. I know it’s sweet, but it’s so rushed that I haven't even poured myself a cup of tea to enjoy this little cookie.

Anyway, it’s me, not this cute little story.
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3,783 reviews30 followers
August 18, 2025
August 2025
Kindle edition

This one got darker than I expected. What started off as a blind date and size insecurity turned into shitty-ish family and homophobic work colleagues. The work situation was predictable and I saw the danger coming, the family situation was better than expected and I'm glad that he only lost one of them. Glad the friends and Cal's parents were the opposite. There's a bit of sweetness in there but mostly worries and the battle for acceptance.
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Profile Image for Kirstine Hansen.
1,041 reviews4 followers
May 15, 2024
Big, strong Brandon meets even bigger and stronger Callum. Which is great, since Brandon longs to be on the receiving end of the loving, but all his former hookups have denied taking charge, expecting him to be the domineering one because of his size.

So, being manhandled by a 7 ft tall red, domineering demon is a dream come true for this awkward, partly closeted construction worker.

Callum is a bit pissy and quick to take offence, both on behalf of himself and of Brandon, but given how well he treated our boy is was easy to forgive him.

Next up: Taming a Demon, about Callum's slutty friend Felix. He spent a lot of this book teasing both of our MCs (he and Callum were roommates before Brandon,) so I'm looking forward to him getting his comeuppance :)
Profile Image for Molly Otto.
1,453 reviews30 followers
February 7, 2024
Promising beginning for a new author. Some parts took me a while to get into and understand where the author was headed, but by the finish, it was wrapped up nicely. Leaving the reader curious to see how this series will be headed in the future.
The dynamic of the couple just took me longer than I like for a book under 200 pages. But as I said, once they clicked for me, it worked well. Especially for a debut novel well done, and I will try more from this author in the future to see how they grow into their voice and writing style.
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754 reviews59 followers
May 30, 2025
Fun PNR romance with some deeper themes. The story touches on issues of prejudice and bigotry along with strong sexy romance.

The focus is on the heroes; human Brandon is a big guy, and all his hookups expect him to top and take charge, when all he wants is to submit and be thrown around and fucked. His bestie Isla (she's great!) sets him up on a blind date...with a demon. Brandon's never really hung out with the paranormals that now populate the world, but he's open to it... and wow, demons are BIG. YESSSSS.

Callum is anti-dating-humans due to some crap actions attempted against him and his friends, lures who intended only to beat on paranormals (or gay guys, or both). So when his blind date turns out to be one, he fully intends to walk away...but...Brandon turns those pleading, needy eyes on him, and he's kind of a goner. Just one night can't hurt? 😁

Ha ha ha you know what happens. Once is never enough, and these two are so fascinated and turned on by each other and compatible they're both in it from the start. Super hot sexy times, but also fun getting-to-know-you dating ensues. Also...Callum has a very talented tail. 😈🔥

The human-demon dilemma is there; both sides have issues to work through and unaccepting or very skeptical people in their lives. Brandon's dad is a homophobic and anti-demon prick, and that doesn't change, but seeing Brandon and Callum work through Brandon's issues with his brothers is rewarding and satisfying, and his mom's a queen. Callum's family is far more open and delighted to see Callum finally with someone important to him, and they live in the Other Realm (forget what it's actually called?! Something like that!).

They face Brandon coming out at work/in the rest of his life, and that goes extremely poorly at one point but winds up bringing them even closer together overall, and yes...the baddies get what's coming to them. Too bad it was off page...! Allies support Brandon and Callum, and all is well in the end.

I enjoyed it a lot!

I didn't like the book opening with the morning after one of Callum's rando hookups, because he brings Brandon home with him THAT NIGHT, and that never sits well for me. I'm like...are the sheets clean...? It later says they are, but, when/why did he think to change them?! And still...he was JUST with someone there, it's...blech just not for me kinda interfered with my enjoyment. Whatevs. No one else will care. Callum's roommate is a total manho, and they've slept with a lot of the same people just because it's hard to run into someone Felix hasn't been with (which was kinda funny but still just not my Thing). But Felix has been badly burned by humans so the crossover-sex-partners of course isn't an issue when Callum falls for one. Having to tell his friends he's dating a human and serious about it...heh heh well he can't avoid it for long!

HEA, develops into a fated-mates sensibility, which I love! Human-demon pairing, big guy needs someone bigger to top him (first time bottoming), paranormals are out in the open. No OM drama; the guy in the opening is a nonentity and never reappears. No cheating or others in any way, just two guys being a great match and falling harder every day. TWs for homophobia, including a vicious assault. Highly recommended for good old-fashioned PNR fun, but mind the TWs.
871 reviews5 followers
January 28, 2024
3.5/5 This book came together for me by the end. I liked how things were resolved and was left feeling hopeful for the rest of this new series. I wasn’t totally sure in the beginning about some of Brandon and Callum’s relationship dynamic. I enjoyed that Brandon demonstrated that physical body type doesn’t determine sexual preferences. It was wonderful to see the way that he responded so well to Callum giving him what he needed. He clearly enjoyed his time with Callum, and Callum clearly enjoyed caring for him. (I also appreciated the additional knowledge that Brandon would do little things to care for Callum, though we don’t see many of them.)

The two of them seem fine with their relationship and its dynamic, but for me, it seemed like Callum occasionally took the “in control” approach a little far. I may be a little over sensitive about it, but as an example, Brandon is uncomfortable about something but doesn’t want to talk about it. Callum approaches this as “I hate dishonesty. Tell me or we’re done.” I absolutely believe in communication in a relationship, and given Brandon’s insecurities, the demand might have been all that actually got the communication going, but it’s the *way* that Callum approached it sometimes, like Brandon couldn’t want to keep anything private or have some time to process things that made me a bit uncomfortable sometimes. I would have liked to see a bit more dating and less sex to help even out their dynamic.

Similarly, when it came to Brandon coming out at work, it felt most of the time like Callum was putting pressure on him to do it in a really uncool way. I agree 100% that Brandon should have the right to be out and proud, but that’s unfortunately not the reality in all spaces, as we saw here. It ended up feeling a lot like Brandon did it for Callum more than himself. I’m glad that it ultimately led to better things, but it was really close to tragic.

I liked the way things ultimately worked out with Brandon’s family, I loved the visit to the Other Realm, and I liked Isla a lot. I found Felix pretty annoying, but I trust that we’ll get to know him better in book 2. We only saw a little of Callum’s friend group here, but they seem like they’ll be fun to learn more about.

I received an ARC from the author. This is my honest review.
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1,640 reviews
June 12, 2024
old post reposted


I was recently introduced to Amy Padilla and her Dallying with Demons series. The first book is "Dating a Demon."
["Brandon had gone his whole life without experiencing the kind of connection that he’d always wanted. So when his best friend offers to set him up on a blind date, he decides it can’t hurt to try. He never expected Callum. He’s bigger, taller, and more dominant, and exactly what Brandon had always hoped for. He's also a demon.

Callum didn’t usually date humans. It was a rule he and his friends had followed since the integration. But one night with Brandon wasn’t enough for him. And there’s more to their connection than what happens in bed. Something he’d only ever heard about, and never dreamed would be his.

But when the outside world starts poking at their budding relationship, they both need to decide if the feelings stirring in their chest are worth the fight. Or if this was always meant to be one night."]

And the bonus tags (because they're arguable better than the blurb itself): ["shy giants, Sexy Demons, Brandon finally isn’t the biggest guy in the room, experimenting, flirting, pet names, Brandon gets to be the little spoon, mates, sassy oracles know too much, jealous best friends, brothers are annoying, Callum makes them regret it, cuddles, sixty nines, adorable fluff, a little bloodshed, and lots of spice."]

How can a book be this cute and adorable be as spicy as it was?!?! D: Holy hell, this book was fantastic.

Neither of them wanted something serious, and yet, here we are. Neither of them were sure about crossing species' lines, and yet, here we are. Neither of them wanted out of the honeymoon bubble, and yet, here we are.

I would have looooved to have lingered more on the mates things, learned more about how that works and what that entails and what it all means, but overall, this book was a homerun in my opinion. A great debut for Amy!!

Trigger Warnings: homophobia, species-phobia, assault, violence, and more

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902 reviews30 followers
April 12, 2025
'Meeting this guy may have officially broken my brain.'

I adored this book, it hit a lot of favourite themes for me and while heavy on the spice it's really sweet too! Has a lot of heart and emotional hitting moments, especially towards the end.

Callum & Brandon are stunning together, the instant chemistry and well suited to each others needs. I adored their dynamic, all of the hurt/comfort vibes and adoration - Brandon finally getting what his wanted for so long.

Callum's love for who he truly is and wanting to support him, their heat is off the charts but it's the little details that grabbed my heart. The lingering looks, holding hands and seeking affection they fit together perfectly.

The first date in the market, meeting each others parents and friends - the found family vibes are strong here. I adored Isla and the demons from the glimpses we got of them, Felix is so fun and they all are intriguing I may try their stories some time.

Honestly the second half stunned me with what happens to Brandon, it was horrific and tragic in how his fears come to life. The way he seeks out and falls into Callum's arms, the heartache on both sides. I'm glad the guys get what they deserve though and are not simply allowed to get away with it.

Also Brandon's fathers actions, but I'm glad that there was positives in his brother's once able to communicate and clear things up with Callum's support. Get another perspective and that they all had things to work on, build towards better relationships in future as shown in the end which was lovely.

It led to these two finally being completely free and open to be together, having been themselves at last with those they truly care for. The ending is so sweet ✨

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1,005 reviews8 followers
January 27, 2024
This was so good!!!

This was a new to author and I am so excited I tried this book! I absolutely loved this and I am beyond excited for the next book in the series. This was such a sweet story. Both characters were sweethearts and had both a rough time for different reasons but were so willing to take a leap and try something deeper than just hooking up. My heart bled for Brandon. He just wanted someone who understood him and didn’t judge him for who he was. Callum was perfect for him not just because they were a great match but because he didn’t judge Brandon for his fears. Seeing Brandon find his way forward, with the calm support of Callum, was so good. He found the people who really mattered, the people who really cared and would stick by him and he found family. Callum was such an interesting character. He was just as vulnerable as Brandon but in a different way. I liked that he wasn’t macho about his vulnerabilities either. It’s nice to see a character who is dominant written in a way that doesn’t suggest they’re invulnerable or incapable of expressing emotions. The story arc was dealt with really well. It felt organic and was well paced. I also loved the secondary characters. Isla was awesome and Felix was hilarious (I am so excited for his book - I feel like there’s a lot more to Felix than the jokey brother attitude he’s got going on). I’m looking forward so much to getting to learn more about Callum’s friends and the demon realm!
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836 reviews11 followers
February 7, 2024
Brandon is used to being the biggest guy in the room. This has always prevented him from having the type of relationship he's always wanted. Brandon's friend sets him up on a blind date in hopes that he will finally meet someone who will be his perfect match. That night, Brandon meets Callum, a tall, handsome, dominant demon that is everything he's always wanted. Callum doesn't date humans, but after one night with Brandon, he's hooked. As Brandon and Callum's relationship turns serious, they begin to get pushback from those around them. They have to decide if what they have was truly meant to last or if they were really only meant to be a one night fling.

Dating A Demon is Amy Padilla's debut novel, and it is phenomenal. Brandon is a man who has never found his perfect partner because all he wants is another man who will just hold him and take care of him, but his huge size says he should be the dominant one. Callum is a demon who doesn't date humans, but for some reason, he is addicted to Brandon, and he can't stop taking care of him. These two men shouldn't work, but they fit together so perfectly. Callum treats Brandon with such tender care and affection. There are so many heart-melting moments in this book. I couldn't stop reading because the relationship between these two men was just so beautiful. I can't wait to read Felix's story!
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1,772 reviews
February 12, 2024
This is the first book that I have read by this author and it certainly won't be the last! I absolutely loved this book. This is book 1 in the Dallying with Demons series. This is the story of Brandon and Callum. Brandon is a human and works in construction. He is built large and looks intimidating. In reality, he is warm and kind. He is looking for someone to take charge for him but he hasn't been successful. That is why he agrees to the blind date arranged by his best friend. Callum is a large, dominant, Demon. He doesn't date humans. But he changes his mind about having a one night stand with Brandon. He finds it adorable how shy and overwhelmed he becomes around Callum. The two happily agree to a one night stand. The problem becomes how to change the rules as they both want more. This is their story. I really enjoyed this book. I loved the interaction between Callum and Brandon. How sweet they were to each other and the honesty they showed to each other. How while Callum was being aggressive and forceful, he still took care to not hurt Brandon. Both Brandon's and Callum's best friends brought fun to the story. The book is very well written and easy to read. You will not be disappointed. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

I received an advanced review copy from the author for free and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,032 reviews14 followers
February 6, 2024
Amy Padilla is a new-to-me author, I don't think I've read anything from this author previously. Upon reading this book, I found that I quite enjoy her writing style. The way she wrote Callum and Brandon's character was done quite well, and I love the world she created! The concept of paranormals merging with the human world is something I found quite cool.

Even though Callum is a demon and everyone assumes he's a monster, he is anything but that. He cares deeply for his friends and family, and he especially cares for Brandon. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Callum and Brandon, I thought their relationship was written really well.

All of the side characters were great! They each added their own contribution to the overall story, which I really liked and enjoyed. I wish we got to know what exactly happened to the humans who were so cruel to Brandon, but alas, we are left to wonder about that.

Overall I found the book quite good, I do wish that there weren't as many steamy scenes as there are, but I do understand why there were so many. Considering these two met on the premise of being a hookup I get why this is a high steam story, I just personally enjoy when there's more story and less steam. But that's just a personal preference!
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954 reviews25 followers
August 20, 2025
The book is short but cute and fluffy, although the beginning sounded bit rushed.. And some parts in the story sounded a bit ridiculous... It was a nice read. Not my usual, not because of the setting but because of the writing...

This story is about callum a demon who has a no humans dating Rule. And Brandon a tall human who is shy and sweet and just wants cuddles and a partner he can be himself , he wants to be the one who submits and someone who tales care of him. When they booth meet it's kinda cute and a bit awkward because with only one look at callum Brandon is a blubbering mess of shyness and is besotted with him ,the same goes for callum , he finds Brandon so cute and makes him want to protect him and just be with him, their love is like instant tbh. Sexual chemistry is good. Also since Brandon is super tall for a human, callum is like way taller than him and he likes that. It's cute when callum calls him "little one " lol.

Would I read again? Idk Iike a great story and plot development, not only the romance, I love the story being all magic beings and other realms tbh, but this only touched the surface ,the world building could have been better.

Maybe I'll read it again, who knows but for now it served it's purpose. To entertain and make me smile with the fluffiness.
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312 reviews2 followers
January 21, 2024
"I was wrong when I said that I wasn't going to meet my soulmate on a blind date. He wasn't what I was expecting, but he's everything I never knew I needed..."

As a freshman novel from Padilla, I was impressed overall with this book. The writing is smooth and easy to read. The MCs are both interesting and relatable. Their chemistry and relationship is insta-attraction vs personal trauma + growth and development in a supportive place. Both MCs have a great found family friends network which I enjoyed!

Given the page count and the trope of 'blind date' human x demon romance I was not expecting the book to get quite as heavy with the themes of acceptance and trauma. Definitely worth checking the CW/TW before diving in if you're just hoping for open door demon/human spice!

Looking forward to seeing the series develop and seeing Padilla grow in the author craft.


MM Human x Demon
Open door spice
Friends as found family
Low to mid level relationship angst, Higher angst from outside sources
CW: On page homophobia (from family and co-workers)
CW: On page physical violence in form of a hate crime
CW: On page homophobic slur
*ARC review*
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1,213 reviews29 followers
February 7, 2024
Thank you for the ARC read, I voluntarily give this book an honest review.
Really curious, how Felix has been going to the paranormal bars and not ran into the people he used that fib on? Brandon just about malted goo on the floor at one look at Callum. Who asks for complete honesty but how far can you true what is supposed to be a causal thing?
Meeting Brandon had Callum breaking the no human rule that was put in place to keep the kinkster at bay. As a demon Callum fails To see why Brandon is so reluctant to ask for what he was seeking in a relationship.

Humans are so weird, why does everything as to be placed in a stereotype. But it's not just the humans that are hypocrite it seems. Which leads to the negativity that brings on the hurtful event.  Wow. Just wow  the nerves on Brandon's family to lay that guilty trip just feels like a boost to their own ego but damme if that scene didn't pack a shocker.
1,893 reviews7 followers
February 9, 2024
Steamy and sweet debut novel

For a debut novel, this flowed well right from the start and had me hooked by the end of the first chapter. Amy's writing was very easy to read and I was easily able to picture both Brandon and Callum from her descriptions. I loved how distinct her characters were, with sweet and insecure Brandon, fierce and caring Isla, confident and adoring Callum and flighty and flirty Felix. They were a pleasure to spend time with.
Brandon stole my heart from the beginning, desperately wanting something he never thought he'd be lucky enough to have and then not believing he deserved it when it was within his grasp. Both Callum and I were charmed by him and his adorable blushes.
The world-building was very good and I loved the Other Realm and Callum's family. Brandon's family? Not so much, apart from his lovely mum, as Amy intended.
I thoroughly enjoyed this high heat book, and I'm almost gleeful that Felix is going to meet his match in the next book.
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