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Briar Boleyn
Hot Monster Summer: A Reverse Harem Monster Rom-Com Novella
by J. Ever
About this book
Lily just wanted a peaceful solo retreat to recover from a bad breakup, complete with s’mores and much-needed soul-searching. Instead, she finds herself smack in the middle of a supernatural turf war. The quaint lakeside cabin she rented is actually prime territory for three dangerously possessive monsters who have no intention of letting her leave. Between a Kraken shifter with a penchant for vintage romance, a massive forest troll, and a jealous Dire wolf who insists she is his fated mate, Lily’s healing girl summer quickly transforms into a chaotic, spicy, and wildly entertaining monster pile-on.
This fast-paced reverse-harem romp embraces the best of the shifter genre with a hilarious, low-angst twist. As the men battle over who gets to claim her, Lily realizes that surviving the season might require making some truly questionable decisions. If you are looking for a paranormal romance that refuses to make you choose between your favorite tropes, this story delivers exactly what you need.
With aggressive cuddles, feral energy, and plenty of heat, this novella is the perfect standalone indulgence for any reader craving a lighthearted escape. Dive into a world where the monsters are devoted, the romance is electric, and the summer is guaranteed to be unforgettable.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
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Reader Reviews
July 15, 2025
This is a fun, sweet, monster romance with some spice! A kraken, troll, and dire wolf. There is NO Choosing! Dive in people. This is a fun, no angst read! You might even be crazing smores when you finish! ) One person found this helpful
July 27, 2025
Potential Spoilers (fair warning!) 🐺 🐺 🐺 🐺 Okay here’s the review: MMCs: Caspian, Kaelen, Oren FMC: Lily (water lily, my lil, treasure🥹) Spice: 3/5 🌶️ (first around 48-49%) Burn: Med-Fast Tropes: Mixed species Harem, Forced Proximity, Fated Mates, Found Family, Sticky Marshmallow Sweet (had to!) POV: Multiple, First 28% - This book is super cute so far. No spice yet but I’m already liking the characters. The FMC is funny even while hurting from her recent breakup and ‘the betrayal. At...
July 12, 2025
Let me start by saying I had an ARC for this and wasn’t quite sure what I was getting myself into, but was totally here for it! This novella was so cute, well written and gave me all the feels. Our FMC, Lily was lovable, and relatable. You could tell she was heartbroken but I loved that the story did not dwell on that too much. You knew what happened and Lily referenced it at times but that was it. The focus really was on her and the monsters. I really hate to even call them monsters because...
July 9, 2025
If you love sweet and fluffy monster romance, this should be your next read. I enjoyed every page and couldn't put it down. I love how each one has there own personality and it shows with how they treat Lily. The only reason why this is not a full 5 stars for me is the ending. I was a sweet way to end but did just didn't feel like that was it for Lily and her monsters. There are a few questions that are also left wondering around. I also would have loved to find out more about Caspian and...
September 23, 2025
From the very beginning, I was hooked. The FMC’s internal dialogue and her sassy comebacks—both in her head and out loud—were pure gold. Holy hell, I needed that kind of laughter. It’s been so long since a book had me laughing and feeling turned on at the same time. I don’t want to give too much away, but I have to say my favorite monster was Oren. They were all intriguing in their own ways, but something about him just grabbed me from the moment he first spoke—I was a goner. 🖤 This book is...
