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Briar Boleyn
Mated to the Monster: Sombra Demons, Book 1
by Sarah Spade
About this book
I really should’ve known better than to play around with that old book of spells…. How was I supposed to know that the incantations scrawled inside of it worked? That the first one I read would open a portal into a demon plane—or that the next one was an unbreakable vow to the seven foot tall shadow monster I unwittingly summoned into my bedroom?
He says his name is Malphas, that he’s something called a Sombra demon, and I’m his mate.
Monster, demon…whatever he is, his muscles are bigger than my head, and that club between his legs…. I don’t know if mate means the same thing to him as it does me, but he’s gotta be kidding.
Spoiler alert: he’s not.
Mal has been waiting for more than a thousand years for the one woman meant for him. He’s convinced that’s me, and he’s willing to do anything to prove it. And maybe there’s something really wrong with me because, before long, I find myself eager to let him try.…
Mated to the Monster is the first in a monster romance series about the Sombra demons, a race of shadow-based monsters who will do anything to claim their females. Mal and Shannon might come from different worlds, but when it comes to fate, lust, and forever…they might just be a perfect match.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B0BRYMMW31
Reader Reviews
August 3, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story was laid out beautifully allowing for spice that didn't consume the storyline. Seeing Mal as the artist, not just another poorly written demon that is only out to destroy and consume, kept my interest in his character. Too many use demons as a means to incorporate the dangerous dark factor without broadening the storyline. Shannon's lonely love life gave her the curiosity to open herself to the unimaginable. And now she has her tall, dark, and sexy mate...
July 24, 2024
This was fine. It was quick and easy. I had seen the author post to TikTok so I figured I would give it a try. Plot. Shannon buys an old spell book from a local bookstore that claims to have a ritual for finding your one true love. Shannon does and bang, she summons a hot sexy demon who is utterly obsessed with her. There isn’t a ton of depth to this. This isn’t a book for anyone looking to have a super critical thinking, in-depth analysis of what they are reading. But if you want something fun...
November 4, 2023
The plot was amazing, when it comes to the plot of this book. I give it 5 ⭐ The issue is everything around the plot itself that has me meh on the whole thing. I struggled to read this book while also enjoying the story line of what's going on around it. Its... Interesting. To say the least. Shan is not my favorite, in fact I probably would've liked the book more if she wasn't in it. But she's the main character, which would clearly defeat the book. This Whole book is about her lack of making a...
May 28, 2025
This was an amazing book seen through both povs and one is just as funny as the other. It had steam and romance and sweetness but also had you rooting for the mail from the get go. I'm off to read the next in the series. I suggest you grab this one and get ready to be entertained! )
May 13, 2025
This was a good Romance refresher read after binging some heavy trigger trope romances. It was fun it was silly and surprisingly really sweet. I got a kick out of the whole actions have consequences part and I can't leave out how cute Mal and Shannon are together. A unique new demon to read about. I quite enjoyed it. )
