I’ve been enjoying the romances happening in Glimmer Falls and was excited to dive into A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire by Sarah Hawley. This is the third book in the series and it’s filled with humor, suspense, and delicious banter.
by Sarah Hawley
Series: Glimmer Falls #3
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Source: Publisher
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Ben Rosewood never meant to be bound to a vampire succubus, especially one as sexy-yet-terrifying as Eleanora Bettencourt-Devereux, but he has to admit there are some fang-tastic perks….
Werewolf Ben Rosewood is happy with his life. One hundred percent. Everything is fine. His business, Ben’s Plant Emporium, is thriving, and he’s even expanding the shop. His anxiety disorder is…well, it’s been better, but that comes with the territory of running a business and having beastly urges every full moon, right? As for romance—who has the time? Though his family is desperate to see him settled, Ben is fine approaching forty as a single werewolf. But after drunkenly bidding on and winning a supposedly-possessed crystal on eBay one night, he finds himself face-to-face with a beautiful but angry vampire.
Eleanora Bettencourt-Devereux is a rare breed—a vampire succubus born from two elite European bloodlines during medieval times. But thanks to an evil witch, she’s been stuck in a crystal since she was thirty, forced to obey orders from the possessor of the rock. Eleanora’s been dreaming of breaking the spell and severing the witch’s head for centuries. But did this witch really sell her to someone new, and for only ninety-nine cents?
Eleanora would claw this werewolf’s heart out and eat it, if only the binding spell would allow her to. But Eleanora and Ben soon realize they can help each other with both vengeful and less hostile needs. And why not have a little fun along the way?
Plant lover and werewolf, Ben Rosewood, turns his life upside down when he drunkenly bids on, and wins a magical crystal on eBay. When it shows up, he finds himself in possession of a vampire succubus. Eleanora Bettencourt-Devereux has been trapped in the crystal for centuries. She is cursed to obey whoever possesses it. The tale that unfolds was fast-paced, entertaining and adorkable.
I loved Ben’s Plant Emporium with a new coffee shop and soon to be theater. Ben’s been living a quiet, perhaps uneventful life as he accomplishes his goals and helps others. Maybe a little too much, as he is feeling stretched. Eleanora shakes things up, and I loved the interaction between the two.
Eleanora agrees to help Ben by performing on stage and Ben agree’s to help her break the curse. Along the way, things get complicated, especially since Eleanora is under a curse. I loved watching these two grow into a couple, fumble and find themselves.
Of course, we see the previous couples and get updates. Ben and Eleanora’s quest to free her took us to some familiar places and trouble ensues. Hawley’s characters are ones you grow to care about and she wraps the tale in swoons and laughter.
I am assuming this was a trilogy, but would welcome more stories set in this world and town. Perfect for readers looking for supernatural small-town romances filled with humor and happily ever afters.
About Sarah Hawley
Sarah Hawley lives in the Pacific Northwest, where her hobbies include rambling through the woods and appreciating fictional villains. She has an MA in archaeology and has excavated at an Inca site in Chile, a Bronze Age palace in Turkey, and a medieval abbey in England. When not dreaming up whimsical love stories, she can be found reading, dancing, or cuddling her two cats.
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Lola
This series sounds fun! I might have to check it out. Glad to hear this third book was a good one and hopefully there will be more stories!
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
ooh, I really have been wanting to read this series! So glad to hear it is still pretty good even on the 3rd book. Hope I can get to it soon. Great review!
Rolé @ Hooked By That Book
I’ve been enjoying this series and I’m looking forward to this book.
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
This does sound like a fun paranormal series. Didn’t know there was suspense. I like a little suspense in my stories!
Jen Twimom
This sounds like a lot of fun. I’ve yet to read this author.
Mary Kirkland
That sounds cute.
Angela (Angel's Book Nook)
This sounds like a fun read. The whole series does and the covers are cute. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Adding to my TBR.
Anne - Books of My Heart
I’ve wanted to try this author and series but didn’t manage it. Glad you were able to enjoy it.
Lorna
How did I miss these books? Sounds so fun. Can it standalone? Great review!
Kimberly
Yes, it might have some couples spoilers, but these are companion novels.
Nadene
This sounds fun.
Jessica @ a GREAT read
OOh nice! I still need to read the second book but figured it was safe to read the review without fear of spoilers since each book focuses on other characters! Lol. This one sounds like a fun read and I am glad I preordered it! Great review!