I loved the first book by this author, "Love, Hate & Clickbait". I enjoyed her most recent novel, "Thirsty", though not quite as much. This latest book had a pretty straightforward enemies to lovers plot, with a whole world of supernatural beings thrown in. All good fun!

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC.

First, I’d like to say thank you for the opportunity to review this book.

I very much enjoyed this! We love a grumpy/ sunshine M/M paranormal romance. It was everything I needed it to be. The concept of the book had me hooked from the beginning.
Watching the romance blossom more and more during each adventure they went on together was so special and sweet.
Would recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!!

This was such a cute book. It was the perfect cleanser for all the distressing stuff I read this week. I needed something I could giggle at. Charlie and Lorenza were so cute. What starts out helping out between the two of them blossoms into a relationship. Lorenzo agrees to help Charlie at the price of “humiliating” him by having him run errands. Lorenzo feels betrayed by Charlie from the past when Charlie told his friend to dump Lorenzo.

I did love how this became a foiled friends with benefits situation. It was so obvious how down bad they were for each other. I also liked the inclusion of other supernatural creatures and Charlie trying to learn more about their world. While in the beginning his intentions weren’t the greatest, he’s able to grow and become better as a person. I also just love a good vampire romance. The part with the car being smushed reminded me of twilight and it gave me a laugh too. This was all in all a super sweet and smutty book and I really enjoyed being able to read it and just be in the moment. I’ll have to read more from this author!

Thanks netgalley for allowing me access to this one; however I wish I would have stayed curious. Just because vampires have had a bit of a resurgence doesn't mean we have to publish ALL of them. This was corny and fun at first, but then just stayed flat and boring. They had no chemistry what so ever and if I read ANOTHER recentish TV show reference I was going to chuck my phone across the room.

We all know what a typical pirate outfit looks like. Relating that to the Witcher for some reason was absurd and dumb. The Bridgerton reference was lazy and acts as if classical music doesn't exist outside of it and just overall stop. Be genuinely creative with your prose don't just throw in pop culture references because you can't figure out how to write it or be relatable yourself.

Also, profiting off of supernatural people and allowing your readers to assume you are truly a part of their world was cringe at best and downright terrible at worst.

Lucy Lehane's debut novel, *Thirsty*, slated for release in October 2025, offers a delightful blend of paranormal intrigue and romantic comedy, delivering a fresh take on the enemies-to-lovers trope within a queer narrative.

The story centers on Charlie, a struggling advice columnist facing a unique challenge: an influx of supernatural inquiries from readers. To address these otherworldly dilemmas, he partners with Lorenzo, a 239-year-old vampire, aiming to gain insights into the hidden supernatural community. Their collaboration, initially rooted in mutual benefit, soon evolves into a complex relationship filled with undeniable chemistry and a shared quest for revenge. As they navigate chaotic supernatural social circles and personal vendettas, sparks fly, leading to unexpected romantic developments.

Lehane's writing seamlessly blends elements of supernatural fantasy with contemporary romance, creating a story that's both entertaining and heartfelt. The novel explores themes of identity, community, and the complexities of modern relationships, all while maintaining a lighthearted and humorous tone.

In summary, Thirsty is a standout addition to the paranormal romance genre, offering readers a witty and steamy adventure that celebrates queer love and the supernatural. Fans of character-driven stories with a supernatural twist are sure to find this novel an enjoyable read.