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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sheri Schrader

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Swipe Right to Bite is the sixth book in the New Orleans Nocturnes series. This can be read as a standalone book but I recommend reading the entire series. As usual, there are sassy characters, sexy vibes, and much more going on in the Big Easy. I always enjoy books from this author and this book did not disappoint. I love the dating app for supernatural in this book. I love that they have the same issues as the rest of us “normal” folk. I look forward to the next book from this fantastic author.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Jaclyn DeTullio

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I knew from the very beginning that I would like this book. Right around the part at the bar with the Crocodile shifter and I had my first laugh, I knew. I wasn’t wrong! This book was so much fun to read. It was funny, spicey and a fun twist to the normal Paranormal romances I tend to read. I believe this was the first book by Carrie Pulkinen I’ve read, but now I’m going back for the rest! Absolutely recommend!

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Tori Werkheiser

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5
This book is the third in a series that takes place in a small town in Oklahoma where everyone knows you, your momma, and your grandma. It has that feel-good heart-warming vibe that I adore reading about. This story being the third in a series opens up with a lot of characters in the first chapter and since I did not read the first two books I honestly was very confused. The author did give some backstory to the characters as she introduced them but it did take me about 2 to 3 chapters to understand the dynamics and all the characters. I was worried I wouldn’t get the big picture of the book having just read this one in the series but that turned out to not be the case at all. As the book progressed, I really understood the people and the relationships and the way this little town worked. I immediately liked CC and knew I would connect to her.
This book follows CC, a townie and the only hairstylist around, and Brant, the new to town guy who has run the health clinic for the last two and half years with the plan to make it 3 years in the small town to have his student debt relieved and then get back to his life in the city. It all takes a turn when the town helps CC raise money, she needs to finish renovating the gym she wants to open and CC’s friends buy her a date with the handsome Nurse Practitioner. She has spent the 2 and a half years he’s been in town avoiding him and he’s been admiring her from a distance. After their date based off the auction things start to look up for these two. They bond over shared stories of their childhood and learn they might not be so different from one another as they begin to fall for each other.
The slow burn of this romance was a good one. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time with angst just waiting for them to give in to each other. The way CC tried to push away her feelings and the longing Brant had was everything I love in a romance. Then you add in the drama and plot twist which I did not see coming that leads to some heartache for both characters and you had me turn page after page until I finished this book in less than two days. I could not stop reading this I just had to watch them fall in love and then the fighting and making up I was dying to see how this would turn out because when they were hurting I felt like I was hurting as well. I was so invested. This couple was so beautiful and funny and easy to relate to on so many levels. This was such a good book I now am wanting to read the other books in the series even though I know the way they end just to get more out of the little universe here and read all there is about Parker Lane and this tiny town in Oklahoma

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Vanessa Watts

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

To be honest I had to look up the definition of succubus and incubus to fully understand the main characters. While this book doesn’t portray them in the same light as the definition I like to educate myself a bit if I do not understand something.

This book is your cutesy enemies to lovers romance with a supernatural spin. Katrina thinks that by being good and abstaining that Satan will forget about her and she’ll finally be free of his constraints. She assembles an app that allows supernaturals to essentially swipe right to show they are interested in a sexual relationship with other supernaturals. The app is a roaring success until Gabe, an incubus, comes into town with his own seminar. It is demon against demon for the relationship expert title of New Orleans and each side has their own secrets, some bigger than others. Can they find a way to coexist and move beyond their own limitations? Or is New Orleans only big enough for one demon? If you enjoy romance books with adult themes then this will surely be up your alley!

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A succubus and and incubus who both want their freedom from Satan accidentally fall in love. Katrina runs a successful dating app helping her fellow supernatural beings have no strings attached relationships. Gabe is making his rounds as a motivational speaker of sorts by teaching people to connect on an emotional level rather than just physical. They both have their reasons for wanting their freedom, but is the cost of the deals made worth it? Can they coexist in the same city? I have read other books in this series and have enjoyed every single one of them. Once again the author does not disappoint and keeps the quick wit and quirky sayings coming. This book, like the others, can be read in one sitting as you will find yourself not wanting to put this down.

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Heidi Schoolman

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the series and is 367 pages in length. Brant was an orphan until Betty adopted him. He now has his nurse’s license and must work at small clinic for three years and all his student loan debt will be forgiven. CC is hair stylist and is more focused on making people feel good about themselves than worrying about herself. CC has liked Brant for awhile but always slinks away from him. CC’s friends buy him at a bachelor auction in hopes of getting these two together, but they both have a past. Can they get past that?

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Lisa Helmick

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a delightful story. We have previously met Katrina and I really didn’t care for her. But that attitude she has…worked its benefits and she is actively trying to reign in her magic and get herself released from Satan. I really enjoyed her thought process. She is matter of fact and doesn’t understand emotions at all. Her learning and growing made me change my mind and I ended up liking her character.

We do get to see a bit of previous characters..which us always fun. They really band together in here for Katrina even though they are not fans of hers which shows how great they are.

This is the sixth book in the series but can easily be read as a stand alone. I really enjoy this series/book. They have humor, personal growth, fun times and super characters.

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Cami Hammond

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unlikely to stay was such a cute, fun read. CC has always been responsible, even as a child. She was always the one taking care of her hippy, free spirited mother not the other way around. Now that she’s an adult she is still a responsible, cautious person. CC is not willing to take risks, especially on the handsome Brant. Brant is the only medical provider is the small town and is only supposed to be there for three years to fulfill a duty. Brant has six months left to go when he meets CC. I love both of these characters and I feel like you get to know them more as the book progresses. My favorite part are the secondary characters. Oh my gosh they are so HILARIOUS! I won’t spoil it for you but if you are looking for a cute love story with just enough spice and a LOT of laughs you have come to the right place. This book is it. I really enjoyed reading and I think you will too!

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Jess Engel

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A reliably good series! This installment in the series was just as good as the previous two. The author does a wonderful job building upon both the characters and the overall story, keeping the reader engaged. I love the relatability of the characters and the ties to the previous books, while also being able to standalone. The world building is excellent as well. Though there is definitely timely conflict, this book, as well as the previous books, just give you an overall feel-good, romantic read. In this story, we follow CC—the more eccentric and unlikely to find love friend of the trio and Brant—an eligible bachelor in town with little ties and a temporary job. Much to her chagrin, CC’s friends are determined to make the match, but their past experiences and wounds may hinder the connection. I highly recommend reading on (and picking up the rest of the series if you haven’t already) to see what will become of their romance.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Paula R Sayers

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Once I got into this book, I was hooked. Gabe is new in New Orleans and giving lectures on building relationships. Katrina has been in New Orleans for many years and has launched an app to help people hook up with one another. Gabe makes a deal with Satan that involves Katrina and she has no idea that it exists. As we all know, Satan does not play fairly.

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by La Toya Lewis

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unlikely to Stay, continues the theme of strong characters and small-town charm that I have come to expect from these books. CC and Brant are a magical pair. These two were so different yet balanced each other so beautifully. It was a joy to watch these two be constantly pulled to one another. You can read this book with the others in the series or as a stand-alone. Either way would be very enjoyable. The story flows easily and you get to enjoy following the story of the last of these three ladies from this small town.

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Unlikely to Love (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by La Toya Lewis

Unlikely in Love (A Parker Lake Novel Book 1)Unlikely in Love by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unlikely In Love was a very enjoyable book. I absolutely love the small-town setting. This book is funny, romantic, and relatable. Having just lost my grandmother also, I could relate to the character’s sadness at missing the only person she loved dearly. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Anna and Wyatt and seeing their love story unfold. Seeing the bond of friendship and family was very inspiring. I look forward to seeing what the next book holds!

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Unlikely to Fit (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by La Toya Lewis

Unlikely to Fit (A Parker Lake Novel Book 2)Unlikely to Fit by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Unlikely to Fit is just as good as the first book! I love second chance tropes, especially second chances at love. Two people that are no strangers to loss find each other and build something beautiful. The romance and humor from the first book are present here also. I loved the strong and independent Breckin. I can definitely relate to her journey. I loved how sweet Griff is and how much chemistry he and Breckin shared. It was wonderful to watch these two characters find each other. Another winner!

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed Unlikely to Stay. In the beginning I was like come on. Your not in middle school. Haha
The book takes place in a small town where everyone knows everyone and the gossip train doesn’t take long to travel through the whole town.
CC and Brant have caught each others eye for the past 2 years but CC avoids Brant every chance she can until she has no choice and has to come face to face with him.

CC is a hairstylist at her own shop and has hopes to open up a gym too. Brant is a nurse at the clinic and thinks CC hates him so he travels to the next town over to get his haircut.

Thanks to CC’s best friends, they organized an auction and all the money they make will go to CC for the gym.
I thought this was a really good read and look forward to reading more by this author.

Review by @xchellex

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Jenna Knee

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fun, easy read. You quickly get swept up in the story of the town doctor and town hairdresser. This is the third part in a series, as I have never read any of the others, I would say that this is a good stand alone book. Having said that I will be going back and reading the other Parker Lake books as I feel connected to that town and want to know more about the characters living here. A very good pick for my first read of 2022!!

Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Dawn Mitchell

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I haven’t read the first two books in the series, but Unlikely to Stay can certainly be read as a stand alone book. It takes place in a small town with fun quirky characters that you just fall in love with. Make you want to join in all the fun an live there! The story its self was relatable, fast moving an easy to read.

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Swipe Right To Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Anna Hirsch

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Swipe Right To Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen
4 Stars

This series is so much fun to read. It’s romantic and hilarious. In this book we learn more about Katrina, a succubus looking to free herself from the devil. She abstains from sex hoping he will forget about her. She now lives vicariously through other people via her dating app, Swipe Right to Bite. She notices several people have canceled their subscriptions due to a class about emotional intimacy held by none other than an incubus. Believe it or not!

The adventure begins when she decides to attend one of these classes. What a class it turned out to be! This is a classic enemies to lovers novel and a great addition to this series. It is a light hearted, cute book which I thoroughly enjoyed reading.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Ashley Westerman

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My favorite part about this series is that each book can be read as a stand-alone book. As always, the author did an excellent job of building up the characters and making them relatable. She makes me want to make friends with everyone and live in this cute little town. This one also had me hooked from beginning to end. I read all 3 back-to-back and loved every minute of it! The writing is excellent, it’s so easy to feel like you’re there and friends with everyone. Highly recommend!

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Helani Kihe

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy Hell!!! This book was devilishly devine! I’ve been a book lover pretty much my whole life. I’ve read several different genres. My personal favorite is a good live story. Normally I prefer EXTRA spicy love stories if you know what I mean. This has to be one of the BEST love stories I’ve read that doesn’t have cover to cover sex. The other did a phenomenal job keeping the story between the main characters so good that I didn’t mind the mild spice. She also did such a great job describing how your body feels emotions that I swear I was feeling right along with the characters.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Liz Vrchota

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have absolutely adored every one of the New Orleans Nocturnes Books but this one has to be my absolute favorite in the series so far. I laughed so hard I was in tears at one point and at others I was fanning myself from the heat pouring from the screen of my kindle. This book brings it for sure and I was completely here for it! I couldn’t get enough and my only regret came at the end when the last few chapters came so fast. I found myself reading this sucker well into the night and was up way too late but I just had to know how Katrina and Gabe’s story would work out in the end. This book is spicy and has so many elements to it for everyone that loves a good paranormal romance read with some comedic relief. You don’t have to read any of the other books in the series to enjoy this one either but they are also amazing so give them a look too! I can’t wait to see what will come next!

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Megan Brasington

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Adorable, Magic, love, Spicy, AND a good story? YES YES YES and YES! I had no clue there were other books like this I read this story so fast I dove right back in to reread this and discovered things that I had somehow missed. It is a light read however the way that the author describes everything makes you think she’s getting up for a few books, again had NOOO idea this was a 5/5 book. I look forward to reading this again as well as her other books.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen

Swipe Right to Bite is the sixth book in the New Orleans Nocturnes series. This is a Paranormal Romance that I truly enjoyed reading. I’m a huge of this author and was very excited about this book. This is a perfect blend of Romance and comedy I found myself laughing out loud and getting the look from my three year old. Ha This will grab you from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the end. I got nothing else done for an afternoon of delightful reading. This being the sixth book in this series I highly recommend reading the first five books if you haven’t already. This is a wonderful series definitely going on my list of favorites and re-reads. This is Katrina and Gabes story ,she’s a Succubus who is fasting for her freedom and she runs Swipe Right to Bite which is a an hook-up app for the supernatural. He’s an incubus .These two both are after the same thing but just have different methods to achieve it. I don’t want to give to much away. If you enjoy Paranormal/Romance then this is definitely the book to read. I highly recommend reading to find out what happens next. I can’t wait for more from this Author.

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Shelly Kittell

Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my word, this is one of the best romances I’ve read this year! Yes, it’s early January and this book is funny, romantic and down to earth. It kind of makes me think of a Hallmark movie (minus the octogenarians fooling around). The chemistry between CC and Brant is palpable. The supporting characters are terrific. Having read a few of the other books in the series, I love how the other carries on the story likes its just life in a small town. It can be read as a stand alone but you’ll enjoy it as a series also. The story and the characters are very relatable. Joys of small town life, a fun and quick read that you just have to give a whirl to. I highly recommend this one.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sara Oxton

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Fangtastic five-star read. This is number six in the New Orleans Nocturns and it can be read as stand-alone, but they are best read as a series as they are just so good and all of the characters just build into a great world, you would only want to go back and find out more about everyone so do yourself a favour and start from number one. This story will have you chuckling away to yourself, honestly the way this author crafts their characters is just sublime, they feel like the crazies in your life. Who knew a succubi on a diet would be so much fun and so deep.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Debi Kircher

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars

This is my very first book by this author and luckily being it is book 6 in the series I did not need the previous books to enjoy this story. It was written very well and did make me smile a lot and even laugh out loud a few times. I could feel that I missed a lot though by not reading other character stories, and I normally do not do that but it did not take away from this one being a fully enjoyable standalone.

I love reading books that are set in New Orleans, there’s just a feeling that goes along with that setting. I don’t normally read this genre but have heard so many good things about this author and I’m really glad I tried it and am definitely looking forward to reading many more.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Katrina is a demon succubus fasting for her freedom from the Devil. She hopes to ignore her nature long enough for him to just forget all about her. She has created a dating app to help herself by helping others, but in walks Gabe to ruin everything including her business! Katrina is determined to kick him out of her city once and for all. Unfortunately Gabe has other plans and deals to make. They are both going to make things very hard on each other! Can the two of them get along or will they destroy each other? This is a funny paranormal romantic comedy that you won’t want to put down! I read this as a stand alone, but I can’t wait to read the others to the set!!

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sarah King

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Carrie Pulkinen’s Swipe Right to Bite is a quick paced hilarious read. While being the sixth in the series, this book can be read as a stand alone. In New Orleans, Katrina, a succubus, uses her hook up app as a way to fast from her sexual urges. She hopes staying low key will have Satan forgetting about her and will get him to grant her freedom. In comes Gabe, an incubus, offering lectures on the importance of emotional intimacy in a relationship as well of not using dating/hookup apps. What could go wrong? Katrina and Gabe start off on the wrong foot, showing their demon sides as a way to get back at each other. Slowly each starts to realize the assumptions they made were wrong. After working through a handful of hiccups with the help of friends the two finally get their happily ever after.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Lianne Probert

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This has to be one of my favourite series. This book can be read as a stand-alone, but this series is one that’s worth going back to read.

Gabe and Katrina are possibly my favourite couple so far! They say opposites attract, and these guys couldn’t be more different. Katrina runs a dating app and has a casual outlook on all things love. Gabe believes love is so much more and stuff teaches people about intimacy.
As always with this author, the book had me laughing out loud. The chemistry between Gabe and Katrina runs throughout the whole story, and the friction between them makes for a fun and feisty read. This is a paranormal story like you’ve never read before.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Angela Packard

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the perfect book for me to pick up now that the stressful holidays are over. I needed the fun, romance, and laughter this book brought.
Katrina is a sex demon, determined to gain her freedom from Satan, hopefully by lying low and fasting. She is the only sex demon in New Orleans going on 100 years, at least until Gabe. Katrina has introduced a new hook up app just for supernatural beings and Gabe comes to town with a seminar on how to become more intimate with your partner without sex. The back and forth hijinks made me laugh out loud. Can Gabe make a deal with Satan to free Katrina without her knowing? Will Katrina and Gabe give in to the chemistry obviously brewing between them?
This is the first book I have read in this series and if they are all as laughter inducing as this one, I am going to eat them all up! Great way to start the new year with a good book!

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Katie Matthews

Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have really enjoyed this series so was definitely looking forward to this newest instalment and I wasn’t disappointed. It carried the same amount of humour I’ve come to expect from the story and also the brilliant characters. I loved the plot for this book it was very entertaining and made the story really fun to read. As always, the authors world building was spit on blending together real life and the paranormal! I also love the title to the story too!
As always with this author I highly recommend her work and this story in particular is one of my favourites from her!

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