Muscles & Monsters, Ashley Bennett (Review by Kristie Reyes)

Rating: 4.0/5 Stars

This was such a fun read! It was such a cute, cozy, and spicy monster romance that I loved! The story moves fast and It feels like a comfort read that is sweet, funny, and a little unhinged in the best way! If you are looking for something light, low stress, and fun, this is totally for you! Think romcom energy with claws, knotting, and plenty of heat, all wrapped up in a quick, fun read! Tegan, the FMC, is a human baker in her 30s, she is confident, curvy, and refreshingly comfortable in her own skin, which was so nice to see! She is passionate about her work, a little chaotic, and ready to stop playing it safe after a rough patch. Her decision to join the gym where Atlas works ends up changing way more than just her routine! Atlas, the MMC, is a wolven gym owner and personal trainer, is basically golden retriever energy in a massive wolf body. He is sweet, caring, a little awkward, and completely smitten with Tegan almost immediately! I adored how expressive he is. Between the tail wagging, soft whines, and emoji filled texts, it was so cute! Atlas is also dealing with his own body image issues after a past relationship, which adds a softer emotional layer to all the spice. Watching Tegan support him through that, while he openly worships her, was genuinely so sweet! The romance is very insta-love and very spicy, with minimal conflict, which I enjoyed! If you are in the mood for a sweet and fun monster romcom with a confident baker, a devoted wolfman, this book is such a fun time! I can’t wait to read the next one in this series!