This was a super fun book to listen to! I loved the narrators, the same ones for book 1 too! I was actually a teeny surprised about Monty and Daphne’s pairing, but it WORKS!

Monty is this in a big mess, and he’s trying his hardest to untangle his troubles, while Daphne pined for him and long to stay where she’s lived her independent life! So they both end up helping each other.. and well then the chemistry and fun begins!

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸…
💛Fantasy Rom Com
💛Friends to Lovers
💛Slow Burn
💛Secrets
💛Dual POV
💛Open Door

I received an advance listening copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ALC of this novel!

4/5 ⭐️
1/5 🌶️

This was a really cute and lighthearted fantasy romance where the far are all some type of animal shifter. We get the story of friends to enemies? to friends again to lovers! It was a quick listen and kept me entertained. Recommend as a great palate cleanser!

This was such a DELIGHT to listen to! The perfect interconnected stand alone where the first book truly is only supplemental to the story of Monty and Daphne. I could not rave enough about the ration of plot to funny lightheartedness, because it was quite literlaly perfect. Despite the characters only being intimate together maybe twice on the page, the build up, the pining, the WANTING felt so much more addicting than mindless smut, and it was SO WELL DONE! I cannot wait to read Tessonja Odette's other works!

4 stars

I'm not a big fantasy reader, but I'm trying to read more of it to get more of a feel for it. I didn't realize this was Book 2 in a series, but it didn't hinder my understanding of the book at all. I do want to go back and look into Book 1 though. This was such a fun book!

The way Tessonja wrote this book was so beautiful and fun. A new-fantasy reader like myself had no problem keeping up with all the Fae stuff and the explanations were perfectly done to where I didn't feel talked down to or like I should've known what things were or anything. It was a great blend of Regency (also something I don't read) and fantasy. I for sure came for the romance, but I think I'll stay a while for the fantasy with this series.

Daphne is socially awkward and we get a little background as to why (assuming this was delved into more in book 1) and Monty puts on this facade so people don't realize just how good a guy he really is. They strike up a deal to help each other and cue the fireworks. Friend to lovers is also not my favorite trope, but it really worked here with these two. Daphne really just being kind of clueless about it all and slowly putting the pieces together about her and Monty's relationship and her feelings for him was fun to watch.

Araminta had me cackling and that little sprite deserves her own book.

Dani Cochrane and Rusty Mewha did such great jobs! First time listener for them both for me and I really enjoyed the way they brought all the characters to life!

- Slowburn
- Friends to Lovers
- Dating Coach
- He Falls First
- Forced Proximity
- Touch Him & D!3
- Good Girl/Playboy
- Dirty Talk

Thank you, Tessonja, NetGalley, and Dreamscape Media for the ALC.

Audiobook review: I was so excited to see this ALC on NetGalley after reviewing and loving the audiobook for A Rivalry of Hearts. Especially with the same narrators!

This one was great! I am loving this series! This is a perfect romcom with a sweet romance, some spice, a bit of magic, and lots of bacon! I love Daphne and Monty together and this one had some unexpected twists that really kept things interesting.

The narrators are both wonderful, I love having dual POVs and dual narrators. They both bring something special to the book and it's so enjoyable to listen to! Such a high quality audiobook too!

Thank you Dreamscape Media and NetGalley for the ALC!

I am often weirded out by the idea of non human creatures like fae, werewolves, and mer creatures banging humans. But here I am listening to this. I loved the first one and I love this one. I love the narration. The story is so sweet. Also I guess it is hot when you get passed my weird issues.

"You may be a fool, but you're my fool."

Oh my goodness! This book is incredible! We met Daphne and Monty in the first book, and I loved them then, but now I love them even more! Monty is such a rake, and I adore him! Daphne is shy and awkward and 100% relatable! Their banter is 🔥 I already want to start this book over again!

🎧𝗔𝗟𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 - 𝗠𝗬 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘
⏳𝟭𝟭𝗛 𝟱𝟱𝗠
🎙️𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘄𝗵𝗮 & 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲

💛ꜰᴀɴᴛᴀꜱʏ ʀᴏᴍᴄᴏᴍ
💛ꜰʀɪᴇɴᴅꜱ ᴛᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇʀꜱ
💛ꜰᴀᴇ ʙᴀʀɢᴀɪɴꜱ
💛"ᴛᴇᴀᴄʜ ᴍᴇ" ᴍᴏᴍᴇɴᴛꜱ
💛ᴍᴀᴛᴄʜᴍᴀᴋᴇʀ x ɪʟʟᴜꜱᴛʀᴀᴛᴏʀ

❝ We met Monty in the first book as the charming matchmaker and close friend of Daphne. But he viciously broke their friendship and disappeared for a year. Daphe is now doing an art commission for Edwina’s book cover and needs a male model for reference. Just in time Monty conveniently back in her life, and in desperate need to match her with someone so he can secure an advance to keep his matchmaking column afloat. Cue the painting & flirting sessions...

💭Ok, so this definitely got Bridgerton season 3 vibes, Monty and Daphe were friends until he broke her heart. And now they’re reluctantly drawn back together, each with their own agenda. Of course, with all the flirting and the anatomy lesson, their attraction is gonna boil over. I absolutely loved watching their relationship evolve. Every painting/flirting lesson was dripping with tension, and oh boy, the slow burn was agonizingly slow... but the payoff? Perfection. Chef’s kiss. There’s so much more to Monty that he presents himself as a carefree rake, and I love the little twist in his back story! And Daphne’s growth? She’s such a delight, and seeing how far she’s come by the end made me cheer for her.

🎧As for the audiobook, Rusti and Dani absolutely nailed it with their dual-style narration. They brought so much life and personality to the characters—it was such a joy to listen to. Highly recommend!

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝟰.𝟱⭐️ | 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝟯🌶️ | 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟰🎧

✨ 𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚝𝚘 DREAMSCAPE MEDIA & NETGALLEYy 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚒𝚏𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝙰𝙻𝙲, 𝙸'𝚖 𝚕𝚎𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚛𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚎𝚠 𝚟𝚘𝚕𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚢 ✨

I listened to this audiobook and it was so cute!! The voices were fantastic!! They nailed the accents!!

This was a romantic fantasy that focused on the romance more than fantasy. The world building was super fun and simple!

If you love a good frenemies to lovers then you will adore this book!! The MC’s used to be coworkers and friends until a set of events hurts the FMC’s feelings. They banter and it is so good!!

This fun read is one I recommend!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for this advanced copy! You can pick up My Feral Romance on December 10, 2024.

Tessonja Odette once again showcases why she's one of the best spicy/cozy romantasy authors out there. I loved A Rivalry of Hearts and knew I'd love My Feral Romance just as much. Despite how wildly different the protagonists are from one book to the next, Tessonja still managers to evoke the same saucy feeling and overall vibe. It's a testament to her voice and writing skills that I can pick up both books in the series and they feel connected but not identical.

Daphne and Monty were the sweetest (and spiciest) friends to lovers ever. I really loved how vulnerable they were with each other (but with no one else) and how we see their friendship progress into something more. The narrators made it feel like I was truly listening to these two characters and getting inside their heads instead of listening to a third party tell the story to me. It was just flawlessly done.

While I would have loved an Edwina and Will cameo, I did appreciate how we met new characters in this story who may or may not go on to have books of their own. I'd read any and all books Tessonja writes in this world and can't wait for more!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️

𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍? 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰’𝒎 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆?

Tessonja did it again with giving us such a fun pair of *idiots in love* in this cozy, friends-to-lovers fantasy romcom! Monty, our rakish and witty, self-proclaimed matchmaker is needing his next subject. Meanwhile, our cute, socially awkward pine marten fae shifter, Daphne, needs a model for her painting project. So when these two reunite after an uncomfortable falling out, they realize they can help each other with what they need. The exchange in courtship lessons and modeling sessions quickly rekindles their friendship, but could there be more sizzling under all that yummy tension? Think Bridgerton meets My Fair Lady but in a cozy fantasy world with charming fae shifters.

This was such a sweet and fun read! The narrators did a great job capturing the silliness and also vulnerability of our two MCs. It took a minute for it to get going for me, but as soon as it did, I was hooked and enchanted. I love Monty and Daphne- I enjoyed seeing them grow together and anchor each other in different ways that they didn’t realize they needed. Their kindling romance was oh so sweet with just the right amount of spice. I already loved these two in the first book, and absolutely loved them even more in this book!

This is book 2 in the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series, and you will absolutely find me with the third book as soon as it’s out!

Thank you, Tessonja, for providing an advanced copy for a chance to read and review!!

This is the second book of the series and although I enjoyed it, I didn’t like this one as much as book 1. I loved that this audiobook had 2 narrators (female and male) to voice the different POVs, but I wish they would allow the male narrator to voice the male characters during the female POV. That is my main complaint.

This story is about Daphne and Monty and their challenging relationship. I love the addition of the paper sprite (forgot her name) and the end of the book is definitely set up for a third book in the series to follow her story. I am excited to read, or listen to, book 3.

Tessonja Odette’s stories always hit the perfect balance of fantasy, romance, fun, and tenderness, and this book was no exception. The story follows fae shifter Daphne, a socially awkward artist who needs a model to help her illustrate steamy romance novels, and Monty, a self-proclaimed matchmaker with a knack for meddling in love lives—except this time, it’s his own. Their rekindled friendship becomes something more as painting lessons and flirting tips unravel layers of emotional and physical vulnerability (😈), leaving both wondering if they have the courage to make their connection last.

I love the friends-to-lovers trope, and watching it unfold here was so satisfying. I personally connected with Daphne’s quirks and geekiness—feeling like an outsider is something I can relate to deeply. On the flip side, Monty’s story hit home for me too. Growing up in a place with strict societal rules and the weight of family names felt all too familiar. Like him, moving to a new environment (for me, The Netherlands) gave me the chance to breathe and live more authentically.

The dating lessons trope in this book added so much charm and humor, making their relationship feel natural and heartwarming. Watching these two broken characters peel back their layers and find healing in love was everything. There’s something so beautiful about love born through friendship—it feels real and grounded, and this story nailed that.

I also love how this book empowers women to embrace their sexuality. There’s nothing wrong with exploring that side of yourself, especially with a loving partner who celebrates and supports you. It’s empowering, and just one more reason why I adored this book.

I feel so lucky to have listened to this audiobook before its release—seriously, I’m still pinching myself! Huge thanks to Dreamscape Media, Tessonja Odette, and NetGalley for making this possible.

This story was tender, funny, and sizzling in all the right ways. I can’t wait to read more from this series!

5⭐️s. I knew loved Daphne, but the more I read the more I adored her bacon loving heart. Little did I know I was going to be 100% for Monte also. There are so many good moments. The rain scene is my favorite! Please considered reading. Especially if you’ve read A Rivalry of Hearts. You will find all the wonderful banter, bargains, melt your heart goodness, and so much more.

5⭐️s on the narrations. I loved the vibe both Dani Cochrane and Rusty Mewha gave to Daphne and Monte.

Daphne is working hard to be an illustrator for Edwina’s newest novel. There’s just one problem. She can’t draw men. In her attempts to find someone to be a model, an old friend is back at the office. Monte left rather suddenly and Daphne hasn’t seen him in a year. Here he is offering to help. Monte has a need of his own for his manuscript. He needs Daphne to prove his methods of matchmaking work. Little does he know, Daphne will draw more just his physique. She will draw out a side of Monte he’s been hiding for a long time.

My humble thanks to @tessonja for the advanced reader copy and @dreamscape_media and @netgalley for the advanced listener copy. I feel so honored to be able to help promote this book. #myferalromance #netgalley #netgalleyreader #advancedreadercopy #advancedlistenercopy #arc #bookstagram #audiobook #arivalryofhearts

This book!!!! I have read a lot of romances of all kinds this year- and My Feral Romance is definitely one of the best. The Second installment in the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series, this time it is Monty and Daphne's turn and boy is it fun! I loved being able to listen to the story- the narrators really capture the humor and the insecurity of the characters as both have been hurt before and have their own protective ways that don't really serve them anymore. There is just something about a male main character that doesn't see himself as worthy of love, and yet falls so hard! I get the instinct to run, so I felt so much for Monty. Add to this a Gaslamp Fae setting and you have the perfect ingredients for a romance story you won't be able to pause. The spice is just perfection and well worth waiting for through the slow burn. I didn't think it would be possible to like this book even more than A Rivalry of Hearts! Edwina and William are incredible in their own way (and do make an appearance) but Monty and Daphne take it to the next level. I can't wait for the next book- I love this world and Tessonja Odette is a top notch writer!!!

Thank you NetGalley and Tessonja Odette for the opportunity to read this ARC!

I love the Entangled with Fae series and A Rivalry of Hearts, so I was looking forward to reading the next installment! My Feral Romance follows Daphne and Monty after the events of A Rivalry of Hearts. While reading the previous book isn’t required, it certainly enhances the story. (I would also recommend reading A Dream So Wicked as some of those characters make an appearance!) This is a fun fantasy romance with spice and personal stakes. The banter is fantastic as always, the character development is lovely. Tessonja continues to create the perfect balance of plot and spice, which I really appreciate!

The narrators for this audiobook were fantastic! They both captured Daphne and Monty so well, I really enjoyed listening to them!

A glorious continuation of the "Fae Flings and Corset Strings" series (which can also be read as standalones), we get the story of Monty and Daphne. Daphne and Monty are friends who need each other for different reasons. He needs inspiration for his advice column he is turning into a book and she needs a male model for her art… and a husband to break a bind she is in.
I am newer to reading Tessonja Odette but after reading "A Rivalry of Hearts" just a few months ago, I became obsessed and I was SO excited to see this book was coming out and that Netgalley was offering ARCs. THANK YOU NETGALLEY because you are definitely feeding this obsession and "My Feral Romance" did not let me down. I really enjoyed the first book but I LOVED Daphne and Monty's story. As for the audiobook aspect, I enjoyed the female narrator but struggled to like the male's parts but overall still loved the experience. Tessonja Odette writes her cozy fantasies with some spice and kick to it, so buckle in.

I have been a romance grump for the past few months. I really enjoyed Tessonja Odette's last book, so I wanted to go ahead and give this one a try. To be honest, it took me awhile to get into, but once I did I really enjoyed it. The characters felt distinct and original. They had satisfying individual arcs. The romance itself is a slow burn (my favorite). There is definitely spice, but I would say it is on the tamer side.

This is a perfect listen if you are wanting slight fantasy vibes in a slow burn romance.

Thank you Tessonja Odette, Dreamscape Media, and NetGalley for my advanced listening copy. My opinions are my own. My Feral Romance is out on December 10th, 2024!

Plot - 4
Writing and Editing - 4
Character Development - 4
Narration - 5
Personal Bias - 3
Final Score - 4

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it's a wonderful low stakes, cozy adjacent romantic fantasy, with plenty of both plot and smut.

If you've read A Dream So Wicked, or A Rivalry of Hearts, by the same author, you may be wondering how the author could possibly make you root for Monty Phillips, a self styled rake if ever there was one, and yet she manages to do just that!

Tessonja's style of combining banter, tension and comedy makes this book an absolute winner if you're looking for a fun read, that is somehow both comforting and a breath of fresh air!

The fantasy elements take a back seat in this series, but are still worked into the story in beautifully subtle ways, so that while you aren't battling some intense worldbuilding and magic system, you never forget that the female lead is undoubtedly Fae. The references to "snack bacon" were particularly enjoyable, and I loved how this portrayed Daphne's fae side in such a clever way.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

- Slow burn - Cozy w/spice - Fae -

Let me preface this by saying, I did not read A Rivalry of Hearts before reading My Feral Romance. The book synopsis says these can be read as standalone, so I jumped right in. That being said, I was just a little lost at the very beginning of this book. The farther I got I to the book, though, the more I came to really enjoy it. I loved the little quips and banter between the characters. And the one liners expertly placed in the conversions that made me audibly laugh. I thought the narrators did a great job and were easy to listen to. I will definitely be going back and listening/reading more of Tessonja Odette's books.