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Sucker for Love Mysteries #1
Acsquidentally in Love
Nothing brings two men—or one man and an ancient god—together like revenge.
Private investigator Sloane sacrificed his career in law enforcement in pursuit of his parents’ murderer. Like them, he is a follower of long-forgotten gods, practicing their magic and offering them his prayers… not that he’s ever gotten a response.
Until now.
Azaethoth the Lesser might be the patron of thieves and tricksters, but he takes care of his followers. He’s come to earth to avenge the killing of one of his favorites, and maybe charm the pants off the cute detective Fate has placed in his path. If he has his way, they’ll do much more than bring a killer to justice. In fact, he’s sure he’s found the man he’ll spend his immortal life with.
Sloane’s resolve is crumbling under Azaethoth’s surprising sweetness, and the tentacles he sometimes glimpses escaping the god’s mortal form set his imagination alight. But their investigation gets stranger and deadlier with every turn. To survive, they’ll need a little faith… and a lot of mystical firepower.
Private investigator Sloane sacrificed his career in law enforcement in pursuit of his parents’ murderer. Like them, he is a follower of long-forgotten gods, practicing their magic and offering them his prayers… not that he’s ever gotten a response.
Until now.
Azaethoth the Lesser might be the patron of thieves and tricksters, but he takes care of his followers. He’s come to earth to avenge the killing of one of his favorites, and maybe charm the pants off the cute detective Fate has placed in his path. If he has his way, they’ll do much more than bring a killer to justice. In fact, he’s sure he’s found the man he’ll spend his immortal life with.
Sloane’s resolve is crumbling under Azaethoth’s surprising sweetness, and the tentacles he sometimes glimpses escaping the god’s mortal form set his imagination alight. But their investigation gets stranger and deadlier with every turn. To survive, they’ll need a little faith… and a lot of mystical firepower.
200 pages, Paperback
First published August 25, 2020
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May 5, 2023
Ugh, TENTACLES and still only two stars? I wanted this to be amazing SO BADLY.
I listened to Acsquidentally in Love in audio, and I was DOWN and all for it... at first. It was fun, silly, and sexy, but then things got really repetitive. I had issues.
Let's talk narration. I've gone from a John Solo hater to a lover to... something. I have met him in person, and I really like him, and I've 5-starred a bunch of his audiobooks, but this book wasn't him at his best. He gave it his all, but he sounded so goofy. I just struggled with it all. I couldn't even be bothered to finish the last 20%, and that says a LOT. I think mostly it was the writing and not the narration, but it was a struggle regardless.
I found the plot to be too sexual (weird for me to say, I know- I'm cringing) but not sexy at the same time. I ended up skimming a lot of the sex scenes. The plot was a mystery but just really convoluted, and a bit too repetitive. I was into it at first, but then it went on for too long and it got boring.
Unfortunately, a miss for me.
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I listened to Acsquidentally in Love in audio, and I was DOWN and all for it... at first. It was fun, silly, and sexy, but then things got really repetitive. I had issues.
Let's talk narration. I've gone from a John Solo hater to a lover to... something. I have met him in person, and I really like him, and I've 5-starred a bunch of his audiobooks, but this book wasn't him at his best. He gave it his all, but he sounded so goofy. I just struggled with it all. I couldn't even be bothered to finish the last 20%, and that says a LOT. I think mostly it was the writing and not the narration, but it was a struggle regardless.
I found the plot to be too sexual (weird for me to say, I know- I'm cringing) but not sexy at the same time. I ended up skimming a lot of the sex scenes. The plot was a mystery but just really convoluted, and a bit too repetitive. I was into it at first, but then it went on for too long and it got boring.
Unfortunately, a miss for me.
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September 12, 2020
Tentacles! Tentacles! Tentacles!
Who's with me?
I know the tentacle lovers out there understand when the tentacles come a-callin' the lure is too great to resist. This was one of those times.
I'm glad I didn't too because this was cute and fluffy escapism with a healthy side of eroticism. There is a bit of mystery that drives the plot forward and makes for some hijinks and the occasional ghoul. Along the way Sloane and Loch become smitten with each other and Sloane discovers the joys of the tentacock.
Bottom line: it's a fun read. Sure, there's an abundance of exclaiming. Sure, there's some cheese especially from Loch. But it all adds to the charm of a tentacle romance based in some mythology that I'm *fairly certain* is a product of the author's mind, though admittedly I'm too lazy to actually look it up to be certain.
Who cares, though?
It was sexy, fun, lighthearted and a nice diversion so if any of the above appeals give it a try. You could discover you have a tentacle kink heretofore unknown to you.
Do it in the name of self-discovery!
A copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
July 14, 2021
This was just right for my first tentacle read (one of the few things I thought would never appeal to me). Fun, sweet, and sexy with a bit of action and feels. Thoth the lesser was too adorable for words for a god. It kept me reading and I'm looking forward to the next one.
August 25, 2020
I adored this book! Loch was such a great character. KL Hiers created such an interesting story with a new mythological pantheon which is super fascinating to me.
Sloane really needed Loch in his life because he was really just existing because he was trying to solve the murder of his parents. Although Loch was silly and embarrassing, he was also kind and endearing and made Sloane realize that life is important and he needed to start living and stop just existing. (Oh, and we mustn't forget about the tentacles! I think I discovered a new kink. 🐙)
The secondary characters were a lot of fun as well and I am excited for this series to continue.
Sloane really needed Loch in his life because he was really just existing because he was trying to solve the murder of his parents. Although Loch was silly and embarrassing, he was also kind and endearing and made Sloane realize that life is important and he needed to start living and stop just existing. (Oh, and we mustn't forget about the tentacles! I think I discovered a new kink. 🐙)
The secondary characters were a lot of fun as well and I am excited for this series to continue.
May 29, 2022
** 2.5 stars **
There were a couple of scenes that were funny and cute plus I liked Sloane. The steamy part was ok but it overshadowed the story. I disliked Loch because he was pushy and too obnoxious. The insta love plus magic fixing everything trope is ever present and too over used. And there is not enough suspense or even plot for that matter to keep me interested. I do not know if I will continue with the series. The second book's plot sounds kind of silly to me but it's in KU so maybe.
There were a couple of scenes that were funny and cute plus I liked Sloane. The steamy part was ok but it overshadowed the story. I disliked Loch because he was pushy and too obnoxious. The insta love plus magic fixing everything trope is ever present and too over used. And there is not enough suspense or even plot for that matter to keep me interested. I do not know if I will continue with the series. The second book's plot sounds kind of silly to me but it's in KU so maybe.
September 13, 2020
Over the top but rather adorable. Perfect for Apocalypse 2020. 😉
August 2, 2021
This is a tentacles romance, but not just a tentacles romance. I actually find the world building and the story arc surrounding the murder of Sloane's parent and their friend, Lochlain enjoyable. There are some surprises along the way that kept me engaged till the end.
There are magic and Gods and murder mystery. Loch aka Azaethoth is such an incorrigible God. Well, he is known as God of Thieves / Mischief, think something like Loki. He is such a nuisance and troublemaker. It was hilarious to read about his shenanigans.
The romance part was a bit insta-love. When Loch seek out Sloane from day one to help with a murder, he was instantly smitten with the private investigator and wanted to get in his pants. Poor Sloane can't wrap his head around what had happened to his boring and mundane life. But the horny God is quite persuasive and Sloane reluctantly succumb to Loch's seduction. On day two, Loch decided Sloane is going to be his mate. Like woah! I wish I know the reason Loch choose Sloane. As the story develop, I really ship them together and I love the way Sloane chastised him like an unruly child. Their sex was hot and out of this world, I mean there are tentacles and a tentacock. Nothing beats that.
In the end, the mystery was solves, baddies are done away, everyone got their HEA including the secondary characters. Overall, it was a fun ride.
There will be another book for Sloane and Loch next month. I can't wait to see what mischief that Loch will come up with and for Sloane to meet his Godly in laws.
There are magic and Gods and murder mystery. Loch aka Azaethoth is such an incorrigible God. Well, he is known as God of Thieves / Mischief, think something like Loki. He is such a nuisance and troublemaker. It was hilarious to read about his shenanigans.
The romance part was a bit insta-love. When Loch seek out Sloane from day one to help with a murder, he was instantly smitten with the private investigator and wanted to get in his pants. Poor Sloane can't wrap his head around what had happened to his boring and mundane life. But the horny God is quite persuasive and Sloane reluctantly succumb to Loch's seduction. On day two, Loch decided Sloane is going to be his mate. Like woah! I wish I know the reason Loch choose Sloane. As the story develop, I really ship them together and I love the way Sloane chastised him like an unruly child. Their sex was hot and out of this world, I mean there are tentacles and a tentacock. Nothing beats that.
In the end, the mystery was solves, baddies are done away, everyone got their HEA including the secondary characters. Overall, it was a fun ride.
There will be another book for Sloane and Loch next month. I can't wait to see what mischief that Loch will come up with and for Sloane to meet his Godly in laws.
August 21, 2020
I always knew I liked tentacle porn, I am not going to lie, but being able to take a potentially niche kink of tentacle-focused eroticism and romance and mix it with a hilarious and quite sweet love story between an ancient god and a magic detective is something I never knew I needed until I had finished reading and was already begging for more of this universe and especially this amazing pair. This has some of the most toe-curling sex but is also just an amazingly fun ride with fantastic action, unique storytelling, and is full of things I’m sure Lovecraft would HATE – so extra points for that!
January 1, 2025
Murder, mystery, magic, AND tentacles 🤭
I can't believe I haven't seen this series before today. I loved it! It was fast-paced and held my interest. Their bickering made me giggle. Dreamy romance. OMG, and that delicious DP tentacock scene 🥵 sheww wee. Perfect ending to 2024.
"Every thrust brought the tentacle deeper within Sloane’s body, the sensations taking away his breath and leaving him crying in broken sobs. It was spectacular, an ecstasy beyond any mortal capability, and Sloane was lost to it completely."
I can't believe I haven't seen this series before today. I loved it! It was fast-paced and held my interest. Their bickering made me giggle. Dreamy romance. OMG, and that delicious DP tentacock scene 🥵 sheww wee. Perfect ending to 2024.
"Every thrust brought the tentacle deeper within Sloane’s body, the sensations taking away his breath and leaving him crying in broken sobs. It was spectacular, an ecstasy beyond any mortal capability, and Sloane was lost to it completely."
August 2, 2021
2 stars... barely.
1 star less because it was insta-lust and insta-love.
1 star less because while the main characters sometimes said a few funny things, most were cringe, repetitive and childish. The God, Loch stuck his tongue out to people like he was a child and behaved like an actual teenager. If you closed your eyes, the God was a teenager. Also, the author apparently watched Gordon Ramsey’s show once and the only thing they got out of it was “Idiot Sandwich” because they kept making Sloan and, the actual freaking God, Loch say it. Sometimes during the most inconvenient and serious moments completely destroying whatever scene it was.
“Sloane charged right at Tollmathan, screaming at the top of his lungs, “I am Sloane Daniel Beaumont! Son of Pandora and Daniel Beaumont! Born of Archersville! And I am going to fucking kill you, you fucking idiot sandwich!” <----- That was an actual quote in the actual book that an actual character said.... actually.
Sloane said “fuck” and/or “fucking” every 2 seconds.
1 star less because at around 70-75% I lost all interest and started skimming through the chapters.
The sex scenes were boring and, again, repetitive. Not even the (boring) tentacles saved it.
The “climax” of the story was lame as well.
God, this book was basic as hell.
I don’t know were Lochlain and Robert’s love came from that, suddenly, 2 months later they were married???
Kunst entire thing was stupid.
Why is Sloane so overpowered? That is never explained. He was able to kill a God...what...? How. Why.
1 star less because it was insta-lust and insta-love.
1 star less because while the main characters sometimes said a few funny things, most were cringe, repetitive and childish. The God, Loch stuck his tongue out to people like he was a child and behaved like an actual teenager. If you closed your eyes, the God was a teenager. Also, the author apparently watched Gordon Ramsey’s show once and the only thing they got out of it was “Idiot Sandwich” because they kept making Sloan and, the actual freaking God, Loch say it. Sometimes during the most inconvenient and serious moments completely destroying whatever scene it was.
“Sloane charged right at Tollmathan, screaming at the top of his lungs, “I am Sloane Daniel Beaumont! Son of Pandora and Daniel Beaumont! Born of Archersville! And I am going to fucking kill you, you fucking idiot sandwich!” <----- That was an actual quote in the actual book that an actual character said.... actually.
Sloane said “fuck” and/or “fucking” every 2 seconds.
1 star less because at around 70-75% I lost all interest and started skimming through the chapters.
The sex scenes were boring and, again, repetitive. Not even the (boring) tentacles saved it.
The “climax” of the story was lame as well.
God, this book was basic as hell.
I don’t know were Lochlain and Robert’s love came from that, suddenly, 2 months later they were married???
Kunst entire thing was stupid.
Why is Sloane so overpowered? That is never explained. He was able to kill a God...what...? How. Why.
May 28, 2023
Audiobook Review
Having read this in ebook form, I knew I would like it, but I didn't realize how much more I would enjoy the audio
Slight spoilers ahead
So in here we have Sloan, a poor lonely fella who is trying to find out who killed his parents. In this world, you worship these beings as gods and his parents worshipped Azaethoth the lesser and Sloan was pissed that this god did nothing to help his parents.
Anyways, Sloan goes to a party and meets a man who is later murdered. Azaethoth takes over the body and hires Sloan. Things happen and we find out that these two are mates.
There is a lot of tentacle sex and it's done well. I loved the knot the most.
John Solo did a great job here, I'm glad the sex scenes were acted out, I find that's better than a dry reading.
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Oh my...
I love tentacles and I'm not ashamed. This was instalove plus gods, magic, murder, sex, and bringing back the dead.
I liked all the characters in this one and I liked the otherworldly story.
You will need to just go with the flow and enjoy the ride.
Having read this in ebook form, I knew I would like it, but I didn't realize how much more I would enjoy the audio
Slight spoilers ahead
So in here we have Sloan, a poor lonely fella who is trying to find out who killed his parents. In this world, you worship these beings as gods and his parents worshipped Azaethoth the lesser and Sloan was pissed that this god did nothing to help his parents.
Anyways, Sloan goes to a party and meets a man who is later murdered. Azaethoth takes over the body and hires Sloan. Things happen and we find out that these two are mates.
There is a lot of tentacle sex and it's done well. I loved the knot the most.
John Solo did a great job here, I'm glad the sex scenes were acted out, I find that's better than a dry reading.
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Oh my...
I love tentacles and I'm not ashamed. This was instalove plus gods, magic, murder, sex, and bringing back the dead.
I liked all the characters in this one and I liked the otherworldly story.
You will need to just go with the flow and enjoy the ride.
May 24, 2023
This was so horny! A romp. There's a tentacled god MC absolutely obsessed and horny with the other MC, there's a mystery afoot to try and find out who murdered the MC's family, there's some monster fucking, lots of tentacle fucking, and overall, this was a fun time.
I will say, John Solo went all in with narrating this, and there's a lot of acted out explicit sex scenes that were a, lot? To listen to, lol. Probably a 4 star book and 2.5 star narration for me. Just rating for the book contents!
I will say, John Solo went all in with narrating this, and there's a lot of acted out explicit sex scenes that were a, lot? To listen to, lol. Probably a 4 star book and 2.5 star narration for me. Just rating for the book contents!
Want to read
August 30, 2020I'm a simple girl; I see an MC with "tentacles" in the precis of an MM Romance book...well, it's immediately going on my TBR.
July 29, 2023
4 stars
¼ paranormal mystery, ¾ sexy tentacle fun.
Well this was a hoot! It's not a very serious book, and I wasn't expecting it to be. The plot moves along quickly, and so does the relationship, which is fine by me because that means there's more room for tentacle sex.
And tentacle sex, there is. There's a marathon sex scene (I believe it's nearly 2 whole 30-minute audio chapters), and a number of other cheeky moments. Loch (Azaethoth) really just can't keep it in his pants.
I generally like John Solo as a narrator but this wasn't my favourite of his. I found that Sloane really sounded like Liam from Lyn Gala's Claimings, and he was a bit too whiny for my liking. Wow, John Solo also gets really into the sex scenes. That's not a bad thing, necessarily, but...yeah, wow. If I could never hear the word "tentacock" again though, that would be great.
¼ paranormal mystery, ¾ sexy tentacle fun.
Well this was a hoot! It's not a very serious book, and I wasn't expecting it to be. The plot moves along quickly, and so does the relationship, which is fine by me because that means there's more room for tentacle sex.
And tentacle sex, there is. There's a marathon sex scene (I believe it's nearly 2 whole 30-minute audio chapters), and a number of other cheeky moments. Loch (Azaethoth) really just can't keep it in his pants.
I generally like John Solo as a narrator but this wasn't my favourite of his. I found that Sloane really sounded like Liam from Lyn Gala's Claimings, and he was a bit too whiny for my liking. Wow, John Solo also gets really into the sex scenes. That's not a bad thing, necessarily, but...yeah, wow. If I could never hear the word "tentacock" again though, that would be great.
August 4, 2021
Well that was my first tentacle book....strangely I don't believe it's going to be my last.
This was a fun, fast paced read, with a plethora of Tentacles being used in a variety of ways. I'll let you use your imagination until you read this book because I seriously had no idea what I was in for until I read this book and that worked well for me. There is a lot going on plot wise, but it was easy to follow. I really enjoyed the budding relationship between Sloan and Loch. It was just so different, yet it still contained the same passion as more traditional love stories. The relationship progressed at lightning speed, but it worked in this paranormal setting. This series is just hilarious and I hope to see more of Loch and Sloan in the future.
This was a fun, fast paced read, with a plethora of Tentacles being used in a variety of ways. I'll let you use your imagination until you read this book because I seriously had no idea what I was in for until I read this book and that worked well for me. There is a lot going on plot wise, but it was easy to follow. I really enjoyed the budding relationship between Sloan and Loch. It was just so different, yet it still contained the same passion as more traditional love stories. The relationship progressed at lightning speed, but it worked in this paranormal setting. This series is just hilarious and I hope to see more of Loch and Sloan in the future.
September 24, 2022
I had previously had two DNFs from KL Heirs and this was going to be my third and last attempt….
Who knew that all it took was a puny title, tentacles and a god who with both remind you to wear a seat belt and threaten to disembowel your foe to please me? This was really enjoyable and I plan on reading the whole series
You wanna know what else is great about this book? The last chapter is 3 months later and there is no epilogue. Epilogue, schmepilogue!
Who knew that all it took was a puny title, tentacles and a god who with both remind you to wear a seat belt and threaten to disembowel your foe to please me? This was really enjoyable and I plan on reading the whole series
You wanna know what else is great about this book? The last chapter is 3 months later and there is no epilogue. Epilogue, schmepilogue!
May 15, 2023
Oh my bleeding heart. Just left there soaking up all that love and sorrow. Cause all good things must come to an end. The crouchity seem to last forever. Good thing one always has a favorite.
September 3, 2021
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Rating: 4 Stars – minor quibbles but I loved it to bits
Rating: 4 Stars – minor quibbles but I loved it to bits
July 15, 2024
A Joyfully Jay review.
5 stars
This fluffy, sunshiny book filled with cults and ritual sacrifice is the first in the 10 volume Sucker for Love Mystery series, and it’s a delight. It’s so much sugary candy, tentacle-tastic sex scenes, and gooey declarations of love that all of the other stuff (the cults, dead bodies, and the end of the world nonsense) barely makes a blip. Really, the murders are more like … sprinkles on a sundae — and I know how that sounds, but it’s true. This is a book that relishes in humor and happiness, love and fun. There’s no gore, just giggles. And it’s so much fun.
I have been a fan of K.L. Hiers for a long time, and this book shows why. The writing is slick, clean, and effortless. The pace is bright and fast, with no lulls or rushed moments. The characters are three dimensional and work well together.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
5 stars
This fluffy, sunshiny book filled with cults and ritual sacrifice is the first in the 10 volume Sucker for Love Mystery series, and it’s a delight. It’s so much sugary candy, tentacle-tastic sex scenes, and gooey declarations of love that all of the other stuff (the cults, dead bodies, and the end of the world nonsense) barely makes a blip. Really, the murders are more like … sprinkles on a sundae — and I know how that sounds, but it’s true. This is a book that relishes in humor and happiness, love and fun. There’s no gore, just giggles. And it’s so much fun.
I have been a fan of K.L. Hiers for a long time, and this book shows why. The writing is slick, clean, and effortless. The pace is bright and fast, with no lulls or rushed moments. The characters are three dimensional and work well together.
Read Elizabeth’s review in its entirety here.
August 23, 2020
OHMYGOD! This book is perfection! I loved every page of it and ejnoyed the hell out of it! It has everything I love - great world building, ancient gods, little mistery, awesome characters, cute romance, HOT erotica ...and TENTACLES. Do you still have questions why to read it?!
Loch was a really, really good character, I loved him. And Sloane, aww he was adorable, and I loved how Sloane and Loch got together. But my favorite was the Idiot sandwich reference! I laughed so hard! Loch is just too much for words♥
Really loved reading this book, it held my interest. I couldn't and wouldn't put it down, read it in one go. And the ending, ohmy! It was full with tension and LOVED it so much.
It was really a good story with well written scenes and characters, and with amazing emotions.
Highly recommend it!
Loch was a really, really good character, I loved him. And Sloane, aww he was adorable, and I loved how Sloane and Loch got together. But my favorite was the Idiot sandwich reference! I laughed so hard! Loch is just too much for words♥
Really loved reading this book, it held my interest. I couldn't and wouldn't put it down, read it in one go. And the ending, ohmy! It was full with tension and LOVED it so much.
It was really a good story with well written scenes and characters, and with amazing emotions.
Highly recommend it!
August 28, 2021
entertaining and total crack, some plot holes and areas of weakness but a fun ride overall
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May 1, 2022DNF @ 40%.
Shelved as 'did-not-finish'
October 9, 2022DNF @ 20%
I wanted to like ACSQUIDENTALLY IN LOVE so much but I found Azaethoth more annoying than charming and he crossed some serious inappropriate boundaries with Sloane and it just didn't endear him to me.
Content Warning: dubious consent
I wanted to like ACSQUIDENTALLY IN LOVE so much but I found Azaethoth more annoying than charming and he crossed some serious inappropriate boundaries with Sloane and it just didn't endear him to me.
Content Warning: dubious consent
August 25, 2020
You know, I never thought when I decided to read my first story involving tentacles that it would be simultaneously funny, silly, hella sexy, completely erotic…and oh yes, that it would make me cry. All with a solid plot, characters you can’t help but like, and a bit of suspense to boot. Nope, did not see that coming at all. And you know what? I LOVED IT.
My sympathy for Sloane with the death of his parents that was still unsolved was overflowing. He’d been so determined to find out who killed them to his own career’s detriment, and of course that had me wanting vindication and resolution for him. When Azaethoth (a.k.a Loch) comes along, he injects purpose—along with some disbelief, silliness, and charm—into Sloane’ life. He’s incorrigible, and he’s also out to ensure the person who killed one of his devout followers is bought to justice. An interesting combination to be sure, and one that had me laughing and wanting justice as well in equal parts.
And then there’s those tentacles. I mean, dang…when I thought “tentacles”, my mind conjured up scenes that bordered on ridiculous, maybe even creeping into the realm of absurd. I never expected a level of eroticism that had me checking my battery stash was stocked up. Sloane and Loch’s intimate scenes were scorching, full stop.
To make this all even better? There’s a solid storyline here with well thought out twists, and it got me invested deeply enough in Sloane and Loch’s budding relationship that the intense emotional buildup snuck up on me. The very short time frame in which the story unfolds could scream insta-love, but it honestly didn’t feel like that at all to me; their feelings seemed genuine—so much so that as the climactic confrontation of the story resulted in me actually getting teary-eyed.
The lesson here? Don’t try something new with preconceived notions of what you’re going to get. Tentacles doesn’t automatically translate to some wacky sci-fi nonsensical pulp fiction with gratuitous porn of an alien nature. Acsquidentally in Love actually delivers a great paranormal romance with a well thought out magical world, and a main couple you can’t help but love. 5 stars, and since this is billed as the first in a series I can’t wait for more! This book is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and unique erotic sexual content ;-)
My sympathy for Sloane with the death of his parents that was still unsolved was overflowing. He’d been so determined to find out who killed them to his own career’s detriment, and of course that had me wanting vindication and resolution for him. When Azaethoth (a.k.a Loch) comes along, he injects purpose—along with some disbelief, silliness, and charm—into Sloane’ life. He’s incorrigible, and he’s also out to ensure the person who killed one of his devout followers is bought to justice. An interesting combination to be sure, and one that had me laughing and wanting justice as well in equal parts.
And then there’s those tentacles. I mean, dang…when I thought “tentacles”, my mind conjured up scenes that bordered on ridiculous, maybe even creeping into the realm of absurd. I never expected a level of eroticism that had me checking my battery stash was stocked up. Sloane and Loch’s intimate scenes were scorching, full stop.
To make this all even better? There’s a solid storyline here with well thought out twists, and it got me invested deeply enough in Sloane and Loch’s budding relationship that the intense emotional buildup snuck up on me. The very short time frame in which the story unfolds could scream insta-love, but it honestly didn’t feel like that at all to me; their feelings seemed genuine—so much so that as the climactic confrontation of the story resulted in me actually getting teary-eyed.
The lesson here? Don’t try something new with preconceived notions of what you’re going to get. Tentacles doesn’t automatically translate to some wacky sci-fi nonsensical pulp fiction with gratuitous porn of an alien nature. Acsquidentally in Love actually delivers a great paranormal romance with a well thought out magical world, and a main couple you can’t help but love. 5 stars, and since this is billed as the first in a series I can’t wait for more! This book is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and unique erotic sexual content ;-)
August 29, 2020
"Mmm, two thumbs way up"
This was a little of everything!
I caught myself multiple times physically responding to the characters - shaking my head, arching my brows, laughing, even shed a tear or two
The author wove such an enchanting tale for the reader blending fantasy, humor (lots of humor) mystery, and suspense into a heartwarming and enchanting romance that left you with all the feels
"Remember murder to be solved, world to be saved, intestines that need to be festively braided?"
Loch was ...
A refreshing gust of wind on a warm spring day.
That passenger that constantly asked, "are we there yet?"
That friend who is overly tactile - you know the one who has to touch everything?
At the same time, he was comfort and safety amidst the storm
Sloane was our driver for this journey, our moral GPS if you will, keeping our trickster under control (well the best we can expect) while rediscovering his self
Looking for light-hearted fun?
Laughter? 😂
Tentacles? 🦑 lots of lovely tentacles
A bit of mystery and suspense? 🕵️
Celestial beings that are a bit on the immature side? 🌌
A romance that will last that test of time? 💞
Then buckle up butter cup because your carriage has arrived! 🎢
This was a little of everything!
I caught myself multiple times physically responding to the characters - shaking my head, arching my brows, laughing, even shed a tear or two
The author wove such an enchanting tale for the reader blending fantasy, humor (lots of humor) mystery, and suspense into a heartwarming and enchanting romance that left you with all the feels
"Remember murder to be solved, world to be saved, intestines that need to be festively braided?"
Loch was ...
A refreshing gust of wind on a warm spring day.
That passenger that constantly asked, "are we there yet?"
That friend who is overly tactile - you know the one who has to touch everything?
At the same time, he was comfort and safety amidst the storm
Sloane was our driver for this journey, our moral GPS if you will, keeping our trickster under control (well the best we can expect) while rediscovering his self
Looking for light-hearted fun?
Laughter? 😂
Tentacles? 🦑 lots of lovely tentacles
A bit of mystery and suspense? 🕵️
Celestial beings that are a bit on the immature side? 🌌
A romance that will last that test of time? 💞
Then buckle up butter cup because your carriage has arrived! 🎢
May 25, 2024
“Zunnerath is my great-grandfather, and he married a mortal woman—”
“Didn’t she murder Zunnerath’s first mate out of jealousy?”
“Yes, it’s quite romantic,” Loch replied with a warm smile.
I saw a review saying this was mostly tentacle smut and that would’ve been fine by me lol but it isn’t! It starts with Sloane being asked to investigate a murder… by the guy who was murdered himself! Only it’s just his body and inside is a god determined to get revenge on whoever killed his favourite follower.
It’s silly and fun. Like an episode of Psych in terms of wackiness and jokes. Yes, there’s tentacle smut but not an outrageous amount imo. It’s a lighthearted romance and was exactly what I was hoping for 🥰 I’ll definitely be reading book 2 soon!
“Didn’t she murder Zunnerath’s first mate out of jealousy?”
“Yes, it’s quite romantic,” Loch replied with a warm smile.
I saw a review saying this was mostly tentacle smut and that would’ve been fine by me lol but it isn’t! It starts with Sloane being asked to investigate a murder… by the guy who was murdered himself! Only it’s just his body and inside is a god determined to get revenge on whoever killed his favourite follower.
It’s silly and fun. Like an episode of Psych in terms of wackiness and jokes. Yes, there’s tentacle smut but not an outrageous amount imo. It’s a lighthearted romance and was exactly what I was hoping for 🥰 I’ll definitely be reading book 2 soon!
August 7, 2024
Meh. Both MCs were pretty annoying. Mood and motivation swung in an instant from one extreme to another, including from “we must solve the murder!!!!!” to “ooh, let’s have sex right now, never mind if people are in danger.” The least annoying characters were the ones with the least amount of character development. Oh well. I forced myself to finish reading, but probably should have just re-read Megan Derr’s Wriggle and Sparkle.
July 17, 2021
There wasn't a thing that I didn't enjoy about this!
The world building is done well, there isn't a big piece of info dumping, it is threaded into the story.
Loch was perfect - the mix of trickster god and adoring beau. He made me laugh and say aww. Just loved him immediately.
Sloane was great, although he has this strong starlight power, he's humble and blushes but still manages to wrangle a god into doing what he wants him to.
On to book two right now
The world building is done well, there isn't a big piece of info dumping, it is threaded into the story.
Loch was perfect - the mix of trickster god and adoring beau. He made me laugh and say aww. Just loved him immediately.
Sloane was great, although he has this strong starlight power, he's humble and blushes but still manages to wrangle a god into doing what he wants him to.
On to book two right now
August 27, 2022
DNF @ 21%, seemed promising initially but got progressively worse. Loch was insufferable. We get it, "king of tricksters," yada yada, but having someone perform a graphic sex act under false pretenses/with zero consent and knowledge was where I had to draw the line. Nothing endearing about that. There are many ways to be a trickster without being a rapey twat. That aside, his overall behavior (in public and in private) was rage-inducing. Thanks for coming to my Ted talk, bye.
February 27, 2021
Silly, corny, instalove, all the things that usually make me give up and DNF, but tentacles! I had to stick around for those, and the tent-sex was hot, and I needed something light-hearted, so this one did the trick!
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