This is a fun, sexy, new paranormal romance by a queen of the romance genre. I love how the werewolf lore is explored by the characters and isn’t established at the beginning of the book like it is in more werewolf novels. I love how they make each other better and how it is a love letter to fandoms.

I really enjoyed this book. I've always liked Danan's writing (The Roommate is one of my favorite romances ever!), she just "gets it" and now that I know she has a deep understanding for fandom, it makes sense why I connect to it and her characters. It's a pretty light read and I love how Danan writes sex scenes. The Arcane Files seems like a show I would have watched and written fanfic about too.

I loved both Alex and Devin. I swooned a bit during Devin's POV, not so much during Alex's. They both have rough edges and their own shit to get over, no one is perfect but they show real growth. A tattooed FMC in her 30s is always going to hook me and a werewolf never fails to keep me on that hook. Everything moved so quickly but there was a real deadline and reason for them to move so fast. I wish we got another scene from the submission part of the trials!

Okay I knew not to take this too seriously. I went in expecting it to be a silly goofy yet fun time. But unfortunately it was silly in a not great way. I simply cannot get past what this man said about the fmc after meeting her as a fan. And then fast forward he’s in his 40s but still acts the same way. If he was maybe in his 20s then I could get past it, but he’s too immature to make the age gap worth it for me

First of all, thank you so much to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for sending me an advanced copy of this book! I super appreciate it 🥹🫶🏼

This book had so much potential, but unfortunately, it fell flat for me.

First of all, Devin is a grade-A asshole for basically the entire book, and yet Alex still falls for him—even after he said something heinous about her when they first met. Sure, she hated him for 17 years after that, but of course when he shows back up in her life, she reluctantly helps him and then STILL falls in love with him? Even after their first encounter and the way he is in general?? Be so for real.

I get that people grow—she’s 34, he’s 42 now—but you cannot convince me Devin is 42 when he acts like a petulant child. I know we can chalk it up to the terrible way he grew up as a child actor, but all his behavior at this age just gets glossed over by Alex. They do have a conversation about their first meeting and how it changed the way Alex sees herself, but again, it’s just brushed aside, and then suddenly, they’re falling in love? Wild.

There is some character growth for both of them, but it wasn’t fleshed out enough for a satisfying resolution. And honestly, the werewolf lore in this book was so unique—I would have loved to dig deeper into it because I’ve never read anything quite like it in all my years of devouring werewolf/shifter books. I loved the trials Alex put Devin through to help him control his shifting, but once again, it was glossed over so we could focus on how big of an asshole Devin is and how Alex just lets it happen.

Half of the conflict wouldn’t even be conflict if they just COMMUNICATED, but alas, the miscommunication trope was strong in this one.

Overall, it was okay. I wish we got more from the lore, and the plot and character development could have been so much better, but it’s an easy read with decent banter and dialogue.

I really loved this. First, the main characters are middle-aged (42M, 35F), which we don't see nearly enough of in romance (or other genres, honestly). Second, fandom (in this case, of a TV show that sounds like a cross between The X-Files and The Vampire Diaries) is a huge part of the plot. Third, the premise (washed-up actor who used to play a werewolf on TV somehow gets turned into the world's only actual werewolf) allowed this to lean into paranormal romance tropes while not taking itself seriously. The characters' black cat x golden retriever dynamics, queer cast (bi FMC, nonbinary secondary character), and the way Alex leans into her weirdness / outsiderness were all great, too.

Fan Service introduces us to two characters first which are Alex, a devoted fan of The Arcane Files who loves the show with her whole heart, and Devin, the actor who played the main character in the series. We do see their first meeting which ends up being a disaster for Alex and something that causes her to hate Devin from that point on.

Fast-forward a few years later, Devin gets caught doing some kind of transformation, similar to what his character did in the series. At first, everyone thinks it’s a PR stunt but it’s clear Devin is in real distress. To try and figure things out, he ends up emailing the archivist of The Arcane Files forum who ends up being Alex. At first, she doesn’t believe it’s really him until he shows up in her hometown.

After agreeing to pay her for her help, Alex decides to figure out what’s going on with Devin and if he truly is a werewolf. If this sounds somewhat bonkers, it is but it’s incredibly fun. Not only do we see Alex and Devin fall for each other, but the methods she employs to help control him are downright amazing.

While I don’t want to give too much away, Fan Services lives up to its title as it feels like it’s made for fans of those beloved 2000s and 2010s shows like Teen Wolf, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Supernatural, and The Vampire Diaries. While it might not be exactly as you remember your favorite show, it makes the plot of this book all the more enjoyable. Plus let’s be real, it feels like there are also nods to Twilight which is something we can all appreciate.

If you’re craving some paranormal romance with some intense chemistry and plenty of wild moments, then you’ll adore Fan Service. Once again, Rosie Danan put together a stellar romance and has me even more excited for what she’s doing next.

DNF @ 20%. Unfortunately, i did not like either MC and had no desire to keep reading. Devin did not act like he was in his 40s, at all and he was just mean. And Alex holding a grudge against a man she met once for 5 minutes, who she was likely to never see again, for 17 years was wild.

The third person pov was really throwing me off too. I think this would have better suited as first person pov.

What a fun cover! I thought this would be perfect for me, but I just couldn't get past the annoying hero, Devin. He improved over time for sure but not enough for me to want Alex with him. I liked our goth fannish heroine, but even by the end, I was only rooting for them to give Alex who she wanted. The fandom element was fun as someone who used to be on Tumblr during a certain werewolf show haha!

Thanks to Berkley for the early reader copy.

I've been floating around since getting this ARC- I haven't been this excited for a romance in a while! This was right up my alley as a fandom archivist nerd. Was it a little silly? Sure. Do I wish they just talked to each other sometimes? Sure. It's not perfect but I can't say that I didn't have so much fun reading this. Rosie Danan is going to be become an auto-pick up author for me.

I was so excited to receive an earc of this book from Netgalley and Berkley as I have loved Danan's previous books (The Roommate was my first spicy romcom!), and while I enjoyed this tender, paranormal love story between a former fan and a creature of the night, there was just something missing for me. Overall rating is 3.5 stars up-rated to 4 stars.

Imagine meeting your teenage crush all grown up? As a teen Alex was the #1 fan of the 13-season series The Arcane Files, which seems to be an amalgamation of Teen Wolf and Supernatural. Now all grown up, Alex is sought out by TV star Devin, who starred as a werewolf on the hit show... and now is somehow turning into a werewolf himself. Does this qualify as a monster romance?

It may be strange that I'm saying this, but I wanted more werewolf?! I wanted more background and more lore, less Devin scenting Alex and showing his protective nature over her. Alex was a character who was easy to connect with- awkward teen who was bullied and struggled to come into her own. Devin was less tolerable- to be honest, he seemed more of a caricature of a has-been TV star than an actualized man in his early 40's. At times, I found the writing overly cheesy, and not cute cheesy, but an on-the-verge-of-cringe type of cheese.

This book is a love letter to fandom and convention go-ers and everyone who was obsessed with their teen crush and spent hours theorizing what was going to happen on their favourite show. If this describes you, I think Fan Service would warm your fangirl/fanboy heart. A fun read all around.

Alex used to run THE fansite for a werewolf detective show during her teen years. It’s been off the air for almost a decade but its star Devin is having a hard time moving on… especially once he starts turning into a wolf in real life. Since Alex compiled all the show lore and now works as a veterinary assistant, it makes perfect sense that she’d be able to help him figure out his new occasionally hairy existence. Beyond the mildly spicy romance at its heart, the novel also highlights things like the harm of fandoms and unhealthy trauma responses. I love werewolves so I was very much into this book. I recommend this if you grew up with fanfic, watched all the Whedon stuff, and/or frequented fansites of your favorite tv shows.

When I tell you I have a pile of highlights.. do I ever have a pile of highlights.

Looking back of the books I've read by this author, I've had a mixed run of things with her before. So I'm not really sure why I took a risk on this one but I'm so glad I did; there was just something about this ridiculous premise and the hugely entertaining voices of both characters that tickled all my buttons.

Additionally, this satisfied both my inner fangirl -- particular the version of me who was much younger -- as well as my love of paranormal and urban fantasy. Throw in the fanfic/trope references, the meta-ness of the concept, and the opposites-attract pairing (she's grumpy, he's sunshine), and honestly it all just works. It never takes itself too seriously until it needs to, and we do dip into some serious topics as these characters are not caricatures despite their unusual circumstances, but overall you can just tell the author had fun with the whole mix. And consequently so did I.

Danan did a great job with the romance, too, navigating the fan-with-celebrity dynamic really carefully and making their connection more than just lust; which would've been easy to fall back on with the whole werewolf element. But they actually get to know each other over an extended period of time (for reasons!) and I liked their friendship so much that I wasn't even impatient for the sexytimes. And, more importantly, that transition didn't ruin their dynamic. Sometimes the eventual shift into romance is something of a letdown or the connection feels changed but not this one. Because the characters were solid.

Also, these weren't just a bunch of twenty-sometimes. More older characters for the win.

It wasn't perfect, hence the lack of five, as there was some awkwardness near the climax of the story as it related to conflict (not quite a third act formula though thank goodness!) and there was one scene in particular that I think deserved some push back from Alex's side. The fact that we see her realize Devin's meaning in hindsight doesn't explain her lack of reaction in the moment considering she was so good at always calling him out every other time. Also, the small town bully was a little much. Particularly the last time we see him. But those are little bumps on an otherwise very smooth, very enjoyable, ride.

So whether you were a lurker (or more!) on ff.net or tumblr, grew up watching Supernatural, or none of the above, I think this is definitely a title you should check out.

Rosie Danan is rising in the ranks as one of my favorite Romance authors. Fan Service is a paranormal rom com about letting people in, finding your place in the world, learning to love, and allowing yourself to be loved. It's also a ridiculously fun werewolf book where a himbo hero falls for the goth nerd heroine helping him control his inner wolf. Danan wraps up serious themes about family, community, and identity in a delightfully weird package. Many bookish readers will recognize themselves in Alex, current vet tech and former fandom obsessive internet archive moderator. Many women who use anger as armor will too. The casual inclusion of lgbtq+ representation and hints of environmentalism and animal rights were extremely resonant and work well in the story. The only nit I will pick is I wish we got a bit more resolution at the end. I wanted to spend more time with these characters and their HEA. I received an arc of this book from Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley but I loved it so much and will be purchasing a copy to keep in my personal library.

They say never meet your heroes, and that's something that Alex Lawson knows personally. Her hero, Devin Ashwood, star of The Arcane Files, unknowingly broke her heart at a convention when she was a teen. Despite that, Alex found solace and friendship in fandom and was even the mod for an extremely popular wiki for the show. Now, she's an adult with responsibilities: taking care of her father after a health scare and trying to pay off the mountain of medical debt.

When Devin Ashwood arrives in town and asks her to help him with a little problem he's having, she can't refuse the amount of money he's offering, despite the fact that she hates him with a fiery passion. It turns out that TAF might not be complete fiction, since Devin has recently sprung claws and fangs, and Alex is a TAF expert, so she might know the best way to tame his inner beast.

This was such a fun book, and clearly a poke at the Supernatural fandom, which I wholly appreciate. I can't really remember the last time a book genuinely made me laugh out loud, and this one did that. If you're looking for an atypical werewolf romance that's funny, has relatable characters, and is just a plain old good time, definitely check out Fan Service.

Thanks to @berkleypub and @berkleyromance for the free ARC/e-ARC and to @prhaudio for the ALC!

I don’t think I’ve read a book like this before. It’s hard to classify its tropes. It’s kind of a grumpy/sunshine, but both characters are grumpy and sunshine at times. There’s age gap, but Devin is emotionally stunted and doesn’t act his age. So Alex is, in many ways, more mature. There’s a werewolf, but it feels more realistic than most. Like what would it emotionally do to someone to be turned into a werewolf.

I think it was the defying of tropes that made me love this one. It was unpredictable. I really had no idea where the book was going. But I loved the premise. Devin, the washed up actor whose life is beginning to imitate his show, and Alexa, the superfan who knows more about the show than anyone on the planet, but hates Devin (but also still nurses a crush on him). As she uses her knowledge of the show to help him learn to live with his new reality, they get to know one another underneath all their protective layers.

I really loved these characters. They were flawed. And messy. And their relationship was chaotic. But they felt so real. And I was rooting for them. I thought the plot was a fascinating in a way that felt like it actually could happen. The spice was hot, despite the lack of knotting. Ha. And the dramatic ending caught me by surprise.

There’s great LGBTQ+ representation and it’s set in Florida, so watching Devin use his powers for good was immensely satisfying.

The dual narration really carried the story well, giving both POVs.

Definitely pick up this one, even if you haven’t read any werewolf romance before!

This book was a lot of fun. I'm not usually one for werewolf romances but this was wasn't bad. I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did but it made me think back to days spent reading Might Big TV and TWoP recaps. The romance between Devin and Alex felt a little complicated to me. I wasn't wild about the way he talked to her and she didn't seem like someone who would put up with it, but did. I think I put a lot of my own feelings onto them but the way Devin treated Alex, coupled with her teenage crush on him, somehow just felt weird. I also thought it was weird that for the longest time it seemed like only the wolf part of him liked her. I still found the story fun and I would recommend it to people who like paranormal romances and to those who don't think they like them.

A fun paranormal romcom for every girl who’s ever worried they love their weird little interests a little too hard.

I devoured Do Your Worst, so Fan Service went on my TBR immediately afterward. And I’m happy to report that I enjoy every second of it.

Celeb worship -> enemies -> lovers, loaded with fandom winks, small town shenanigans, and werewolf charm. I’ll be buying a trophy copy for my shelves!

Thanks to NetGalley & Berkley Publishing Group for access to the ARC!

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This book was SO much FUN. You can count on Rosie Danan to write an interesting plot and keep you enthralled the entire time. I didn’t want to put it down. 10/10 would recommend.

Fan Service by Rosie Danan
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What I loved:
🎬The premise
🎬Alex
🎬the HEA

I absolutely adored this book. To say I devoured it is an understatement. It's been a while since a book had me laughing, squealing, and kicking my feet like this one did. The story was fascinating, and I loved these characters. This is my first read from Danan, and it absolutely won't be my last.

The writing immediately snagged my attention and wouldn't let me go. The sexual tension between the characters was palpable. I could easily visualize the scenes. The ferris wheel scene, in particular, was visceral for me. It's not often a book has me feeling all the feels, but the ferris wheel scene had me. The pining and tension were immaculate. Don't even get me started on the dunk tank scene. I was screaming and kicking my feet, it was so satisfying! Plus, the spice! Every moment in the cabin. Just every one.

Alex was such a fun and badass FMC. I loved and related to her so much. She saw right through Devin and didn't take any of his shit. I loved their banter, but also that they were vulnerable with each other. They made each other better and understood each other. The arc for the MMC was fantastic. I loved how flawed he was and that even in the end, he wasn't perfect.

The campy plot was everything. It took me back to high school, and all my love for cw shows. Danan nailed the fandom aspects of this novel. She also did a phenomenal job explaining how being a werewolf is possible. The lore was unique and interesting. The tests were smart and fun. The romance was the icing on the cake.

The ending was perfectly sweet and heartwarming. Plus, there is no third act breakup! I deeply appreciated that the MCs talked it out. I did want a little more groveling from Devin, though. The eplilogue was exactly what I hoped would happen! It was absolutely perfect.

This was such a fun read and one I know I'll be rereading. The paranormal aspects were well done. The characters were dynamic and lovable. I absolutely recommend this, especially for romance/paranormal romance lovers.

Thank you to Berkley Publishing and Netgalley for this eARC.

This was a unique book! I really really loved the premise - a washed up actor seems to be following the path of his once beloved character on a long running tv show: turning into a werewolf. He doesn’t know who to turn to for help, so he finds the moderator of the fan page for his show, because no one knows more about his old character than her.

It started off so strong for me, it was laugh out loud funny and like I said the premise was so fun, but ultimately I was kind of bored and wanted more to happen. I had no desire to pick it up and keep reading because it just kept meandering.

The MMC was kind of a self centered himbo, which I didn’t actually hate, but he also pretty much showed no growth. The FMC was great even if she let him in too easily. Overall, I don’t know. It was funny but not a true winner for me.