Narrated by Corvin King, How To Tell If Your K-9 Is A Demon by Trista Ricketts delivered the first paranormal romance in the My K-9 is a Demon series. This paranormal rom-com offered an addictive, laugh out loud tale.
by Trista Ricketts
Series: My K-9 is a Demon #1
Narrator: Corvin King
Length: 10 hours and 42 minutes
Genres: Paranormal Romance
Source: Publisher
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Narration: 4.5 Speed: 1.3x
A female cop adopts a K-9 partner who turns out to be a demon, unleashing a hilariously chaotic paranormal rom-com full of supernatural disaster, sharp banter, and a hellish slow-burn romance
She went to adopt a K-9 partner.
She did not mean to adopt a demon.Officer Kelly “Chuck” Charles thought choosing her new K-9 would be straightforward.
Obedient. Loyal. Not possessed by ancient evil.She was wrong.
Her new K-9 partner growls in dead languages, smirks like he’s plotting world domination, and reacts to holy water like it personally insulted his ancestors.
Because Malachi isn’t just a dog.
He’s a centuries-old demon trapped in a canine body—morally black, dangerously clever, and very annoyed about it.The problem?
Chuck doesn’t know any of that yet.She’s just a cop trying to survive long shifts, bad coffee, and a partner who may or may not be judging her soul.
She definitely doesn’t know she’s part angel.
And she absolutely isn’t prepared for the supernatural chaos headed straight for her life.When a well-meaning witch gives Malachi his body back, everything goes from “weird dog behavior” to full-blown celestial disaster.
Redeem him.
Banish him.
Or fall for the demon who was never meant to have a heart.
I was looking for a light listen, and love K-9 dogs, so I grabbed How To Tell If Your K-9 is a Demon Hunter. This was my first Ricketts novel, and I had a blast getting to know these characters. If you love dogs and a little paranormal woo-woo it’s worth a listen.
Officer Kelly “Chuck” Charles has been tasked with selecting a pup/dog for her department’s new K-9 unit. She chooses Malachi, who seems to interpret her every need almost as if he understands her. He actually does, in fact, understand her. Malachi is a demon trapped in dog form. He’s morally black, dangerously clever, part succubus, and very annoyed. What could go wrong?
I liked Chuck, who ends up getting Malachi and another dog who isn’t fit for K-9 duty but needs love just the same. The tale that unfolds has humor, sexual tension, danger, and is easily consumed. The suspense thread added some depth, and the concept of the paranormal world, while not new, offered its own take on it. Ricketts establishes the series arc, and I will be curious to see this duo work together.
Corvin King narrates and captured the voices, snark, and humor of this series while setting the tone for the suspenseful elements. In my opinion, the narration elevated the overall story. I highly recommend listening.
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About Trista Ricketts
Trista Ricketts lives in Texas with her amazing husband, two sons and three black cats. A lifelong lover of fantasy, mythical beings, and the paranormal, she always dreamed of becoming a writer. Though life took her on a different path, her passion for storytelling never waned. On a whim, she decided to write a story, and that single spark ignited a series she is now eager to share with the world. Her debut novel, “Lahaina Noon: Modern Legends of Dragons and Shadows, Book One” blends urban fantasy with epic battles of good versus evil, drawing readers into a world where dragons and magic wielders fight against the dark forces of the Shadow Claw. This is the first book in a series that will keep readers captivated and begging for more.
About Corvin King
Narrator for both traditional and indie bestselling authors, Corvin King brings a unique and compelling voice to multiple genres.
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Mary Kirkland
This sounds fun. I think I would like this one.
Angela (Angel's Book Nook)
The title had me hooked. Great set up for this novel. It’s going on my TBR. Thanks for your thoughts.
Sophia Rose
Just the set up of her picking a demon dog had me chuckling. I’ll have to mark this one for later.
Laura Thomas
I’m adding this to my list immediately. It sounds so fun!