Sleeping with Monsters (Playing with Monsters)

by Amelia Hutchins

[stacey_is_sassy]

Credit given, where credit is due...

This is going to sound bad but I wasn't going to admit to reading/ listening to this one. I was reading under the radar. How do I explain that I enjoyed a story that wasn't well executed? I can't say I'm a huge fan of one of the narrators and her monotone reading or how Amelia Hutchins loves to draw out her plotlines.

BUT...

It's really easy to get sucked into these Monster's lives and their world. I'm fascinated to see what the Witches will do to protect their Coven. I'm intrigued with Lucian and Spyder and I don't care what type of Monster they are, I want to know more about them. I find Lena's character a bit strange. She spends most of her time being taken advantage of, or abused yet she goes back for more if it means protecting her loved ones. Then we get to catch up with Synthia, Ryder and The Fae Chronicles gang which always puts a smile on my face. The characters make these stories and I'm always desperate for more.

And...the sexy times...OH MY LORDY!! Action stations!! It's Kinky Time!! These characters go at it like rabbits and there are NO inhibitions about where and who you're doing it in front of. Now, in a normal contemporary romance, this would horrify me and probably have me scoffing at their confidence and inhibitions. Put it in a paranormal/fantasy and it's really, really HOT!!

I'll admit if I had read Sleeping With Monsters, I probably wouldn't have rated it as high. From my past reading experiences, I know that Amelia Hutchins is not noted for her editing skills and I'm a bit of a stickler for correct spelling and grammar. Listening saves me from the eye-twitches and the need for a red pen.

I bought the Kindle version (about $5.00) and added the Audible (about $2.00), and to me, that was a pretty good deal. I don't mind paying for a good story and by listening, avoided the frustration of bad grammar. Paying $2.00 for the audio, I can't really complain about the monotone reading. At least her voice was clear and easy to understand. I kind of wish we got a bit more time listening to Aiden Snow (the male narrator), though. He definitely brings a little more emotion to the story and with that deep voice of his, it's easy to picture these Monsters.

So, I'm glad I took the gamble and went back to Playing With Monsters. Will I go back for more? Only if it comes out on Audio. Yes, I want to know what's going to happen next... CLIFFHANGER ENDING... but I'm not desperate enough to read it.

Harsh review BUT 4 stars. Take from it what you will.