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REVIEW: Don’t Feed The Vampire by Grae Bryan

Coastal Creatures: Don’t Feed The Vampure – Grae Bryan
Riley’s been alone in the woods for a long time. Turned as a child, he’s hungrier and more fractured than the average vampire, and staying clear of humans is his safest bet. His moms think a mate could help him stabilize, but it’s unclear whether Riley has one, anomaly that he is. Until a new baker arrives in town, smelling so sweet and so perfect that Riley can barely stop himself from eating him up on the spot. Now it’s no longer a question of whether Riley has a mate, but whether Riley can pretend to be less of a monster long enough to woo him.
Romance has never been Seth’s priority. He’s always been more focused on family and friendships and his passion for feeding delicious baked goods to whoever will take them. So it’s odd that this too young, too quiet, too beautiful man keeps showing up at Seth’s door, looking at Seth like he’s something special instead of painfully ordinary. And it’s even more odd that Seth can’t keep his own boundaries straight or his hands to himself. And it’s maybe oddest of all that Seth is coming to feel like Riley’s unnerving, unwavering attention is something he might not be able to live without.
Don’t Feed the Vampire is a heated MM paranormal romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. It contains a broken, sweetheart vampire with zero social skills; a ray of sunshine human baker; fated mates and the vampire mothers determined to protect them; and a mysterious research institute raising everyone’s suspicions. Each book in this series will focus on a different couple.
Don’t Feed The Vampire is Book 1 of Coastal Creatures, another series set in the interconnected fated mates paranormal world by Grae Bryan. In Vampire’s Mate, Riley was the child turned by an evil vampire and adopted by two female vampires who took him to live far away from humans until he learned to control himself.
Now 19, Riley is more in control of his vampire that he can now venture into town. He comes upon the new baker, Seth, who smells like orange cake, so irresistable that Riley couldn’t stay away. Slowly but surely, he resolves to get closer to Seth no matter what.
Seth, everyone’s favorite baker in Demon Bound, opens his own bakery near the coast. At 26, he’s aware of Riley’s rather intense interest in him but hesitates, wary of the age gap and the weight of commitment.
When Riley’s moms takes matters into their own hands, Seth is plunged neckdeep into the hidden paranormal world that his friends have been living in right under his nose. Not only is Riley a vampire, Seth is also completely gobsmacked to find out they are fated mates.
Shoutout to Daphne and Sybil for raising a total sweetheart. Riley is earnest, achingly so, lonely yet hopeful and naive but smart enough to woo his mate by starting as friends knowing Seth needs time to get to know him. Riley is an adorable cinnamon roll with fangs and overflowing love he’s ready to shower on Seth.
Seth is a ball of sunshine with his colorful headbands and nail polish. He’s attracted to the beautiful mysterious boy who hangs on his every move. He takes the paranormal in stride but the fated mates thing is something he needs to process. I wished the vampire moms let Riley and Seth’s bond develop naturally instead of forcing it.
Majority of the plot focuses on the romance with light angst. It’s mostly cozy boyfriends surrounded by delicious baked desserts, good friends and loving moms. There’s something unspeakably cute about two precious cinnamon rolls falling in love. Must protect at all cost.
The last arc involves a suspicious research agency and abduction giving us action and a literal handwaving rescue scene via some fae ex machina. Anticlimactic but I’m thrilled by cameos of my favorite vampire psycho Wolfgang and his mate Eric. The secondary characters promises intriguing future stories.
Don’t Feed The Vampire is a story of fate, courtship, and meddling moms. A thoroughly entertaining opener blending the wholesome vibe of YA with the intense passion of fated mates, overall, a treat if you like it sweet and spicy.
Rating:
4 Stars – minor quibbles but I loved it to bitsSoundtrack: Blood Orange
Artist: Freya Ridings
Album: Blood OrangeP.S.
Even with cameos from other series, Coastal Creatures can be read as standalone.
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REVIEW: Suck by E.M. Lindsey & Cora Rose

Feed and Feast: Suck – E.M. Lindsey & Cora Rose
When portals from another world split open the sky, humanity braces for war… only to discover the monsters from Erethar aren’t here to conquer. They need something from humans. Something oddly specific in order to survive.
And that’s when the government begins recruiting for a ritual that sounds a lot like a cross-dimensional booty call.
Normally an exclusivity contract with a monster called Rathyn of the Dark Vale would be a hard pass, but the more time I spend with him, the more I realize there’s more to this whole monster/human thing than what the government is telling us.
I want to believe it’s nothing more than an arrangement, but the way he melts under my touch, and the way he’s constantly seeking more, makes me believe that maybe his fate is wrapped up in my own.
It’s no longer about what I can do for him.
It’s about what we mean to each other.I’m Everest Hale, and I’m doing my part to save the world with my… Well, I’m not at liberty to discuss, but let’s just say it’s given with vigorous enthusiasm.
You’re welcome, Earth.
Suck is the first book in the MM Monster Romance series Feed and Feast. It contains a clueless human who’s just looking to do his duty for humanity, a naïve monster who has no idea how much humanity will change him, so much sucking, swooning, antagonists to lovers, cuddling as a love language, body piercings, secret romance, and a toe-curling happily ever after.
Suck is the first book in the titillating monster romance series Feed and Feast by E.M. Lindsey and Cora Rose. It follows the evolving relationship between Vyastil army commander Rathyn of the Dark Vale and his human companion, Everest Hale.
The Vyastil arrived on Earth from Erethrar through a portal, negotiating with the government to recruit human males as donors, their seed consumed by the monsters. When Everest’s turn came, he couldn’t resist sassing the Vyastil who drank his donation. To his surprise, the same Vyastil requested him the next day, and the next, demanding more.
Rathyn found Everest’s fluids irresistible and insisted on making him his contracted companion. With the contract signed and his semen handsomely paid for, Everest moved in with Rathyn, who proved far less monstrous than humans believed.
There is a lot of sucking involved as the Vyastil like to drink from the source. With such a hentai premise, you’d think this would be straight up erotica. This is kinky business for sure but there’s also an air of innocence as the Vyastil are essentially non-sexual creatures. There are only select few who were chosen for breeding and the rest, like Rathyn pretty much go about life asexual.
Trust the humans to make it all about sex. The Vyastil are so good at blowjobs, there’s a queue of addicted donors waiting for their fix. Why the Vyastil needed semen is a mystery but the demand is high that there are even factories producing prepackaged cum.
While they prefer their human companions to be submissive, Everest surprised the Vyastil with his outspokeness, never hesitating to lay down bounderies or negotiate. Rathyn enjoys this side of Everest, completely charmed by his sassy attitude. Everest taught him the pleasures of touch, awakening his long dormant sexual desires, transforming their bond from contractual to romantic.
I loved the play of erotic and sweet. The book give off cozy boyfriends vibes mixed with BDSM elements. Rathyn is growly and possessive, adores his human, and cute when he’s needy. Everest has to wear nipple piercings, leashes, and cock adornments when visiting Erethar, non-sexual status symbols for the Vyastil.
Their deepening bond must remain secret, as attachment to humans is taboo. This conflict exposes darker Vyastil-human politics, leading to a compromised resolution and an unsatisfying HFN ending that hints at revolution. The world-building isn’t fully fleshed out, but it lays intriguing groundwork for the series. It’s a fascinating world and I couldn’t wait to explore more.
Also, Cielo! Everest’s Vyastil bodyguard stole the show with his sweet, protective marshmallow heart. I can’t wait for his and Dante’s story. It’s coming up next.
Suck is a story of consumption and connection, where monsters and humans challenge opposing views and discover mutual desires. Overall, a cheeky release with just the right balance of heat and heart.
Rating:
4 Stars – minor quibbles but I loved it to bitsSoundtrack: Black Milk
Artist: Massive Attack
Album: Mezzanine
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