Bespelled: A Steamy Fated Mates Paranormal Romance

Bespelled is part of the Swipe Right for Magic series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, opposites-attract, paranormal, fated mates, witch gets her gargoyle romance. Antonia (Toni) is a young witch going to college. Gideon is a hunky bodyguard for a vampire and a gargoyle. When Gideon's boss does a lecture for Toni's class, the two are instantly attracted to each other. But Toni has a controlling ex that she is supposed to marry. Things get hot and steamy between them, but Gideon notices the control her ex has and wants to protect her. How will she react when he reveals he is her fated mate? This couple had great chemistry, and we did get a happy ending. I can't wait for Elowen's story next!. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This short story is dual POV, well written, and a sweet and steamy, contemporary fantasy romance. I enjoyed Toni’s certainty that she was done with her arranged partner. I enjoyed Gideon’s confidence that Toni was his mate, and his willingness to help her however necessary. I enjoyed their steamy intimate moments, and appreciated how Gideon used those as building blocks for their longer term relationship. I enjoyed the world building, and Gideon’s vampire partner, and the overarching plot.

This is a short lunch read. We have Toni, a witch and Gideon a gargoyle. Toni pretty much hates her coven. Gideon has his own issues with his clan. I liked the idea of the story, but felt it was rushed and missing so much. It ends with you not knowing what happens in the end. So hopefully the next book will give us more details.