Can one taste of pure bliss be enough for Mikayla or will she surrender to Austin’s love? Two years of world traveling isn’t enough for Mikayla yet when her father dies, she’s summoned home to take her father’s place on the council. Austin used to be her bodyguard, but she proves to him she’s not the young witch he once knew. She’s a woman of the world and knows how to give and take pleasure. One night of passion leads to a pact. When Austin’s life is in jeopardy, she runs to his side. Can she use her magic to save him and bring the perpetrator to justice? Can she be the strong, independent woman she craves and be Austin’s bonded mate?

Maraschino Marriage Pact is a steamy paranormal romance I read in one sitting. Another great installment in the One Scoop or Two series with just the right amount of heat and sweetness. Like maraschino cherry ice cream, Mikayla is a complex mixture of tart and sweet. She rebels against her father and paves a path all her own. She can’t stand the idea of being tied down. This is a constant complaint among women today and this dilemma adds a realistic component to Maraschino Marriage Pact. Tamela Miles is a brilliant writer, and her prowess is on display in Maraschino Marriage Pact. From the descriptive narration to the characters to the magical world-building, Maraschino Marriage Pact is a treat to read. You’ll laugh, you’ll fall in love, you’ll cry. A full romance wrapped up in a short story. Maraschino Marriage Pact is perfect to read in a single sitting. Highly recommend!

My Rating: 5+ stars