Going Au Naturale at Hallow's Cove Author L.E. Eldridge

Book Review

5 out of 5 stars!


"I could already tell this was going to be a long day. Especially if Brooks kept that shirt unbuttoned." - Sydney


This is the break Sydney needed in her career to hopefully launch her corporate job to the next level. No more living check to check and paying for the absolute essentials! First time in the field and she can do this, or so she hopes. . . Sydney just has to inspect a farm in the middle of nowhere and then return to the city.


From day one of being in Hallow's Cove things aren't working out the way she had planned. Upon meeting her rescuer and the owner of the farm she is to look Sydney forgets the definition of plan. How can she stay professional when this very attractive satyr is spoiling her and making her fall in love with the town and the farm?! Not to mention Chicken highly approves of her! But when an old college enemy pops up with intent to blackmail, Sydney will have to choose what's most important to her and for her. . .


"She looked at Chicken, then back at me. "I know it's the wrong color, but it’s shaped way more like a duck than a chicken.” I couldn't help it; I laughed. A knee-bending, belly laugh." - Brooks


I read this novella in one night! I didn't want it to end but I just couldn't put it down! I knew I'd love Chicken the moment he was introduced I was not wrong! Matilda and Bridget also became favorites!  The books in the "Hallow's Cove" series can be read out of order but there will be some minor spoilers. Easter eggs of previous characters and new ones to be featured as main characters in future novellas!


I can relate to Sydney so much! Her black cat energy would very much match mine and we would also be able to share clothes! She's trying to survive and make her life better than what her home life had been. Growing up poor it takes a while to get out of survival mode and to start living for yourself. I enjoyed the buildup to the end and the decisions Sydney had to face. Reorganizing what's most important to her not to mention her cleverness that came in clutch!


Brooks, I just want to hug the giant satyr. He reminds me a lot of my partner right down to a line he says within the book. I loved his attitude and how he isn't turned off or really phased by Sydney's sharpness at times. The golden retriever and black cat pairing is dear to me because that's my husband and I dynamic. Brooks is definitely a book boyfriend! How caring he is, ensures Syndey's needs are met even if she doesn't voice it aloud, his patience, and just all of him really! I appreciated the little details Eldridge placed in showcasing Brooks' satyr side.


This novella is on the lighter side being a cozy, small town romance. Do read through the very short list of CWs, the last one had me grinning and excited to dive in! There's a well written, slimy character in this book who threatens blackmail. Language is present along with anxiety and crisis feelings concerning what to do about blackmail. Again, things don't get too heavy, but I really hope there will be justice for one of the sweet side characters!


There's a slow burn to this read but both of them are fighting instant attraction. Dual POVs to help showcase the struggles. I loved their dynamic and banter! Teasing banter along with getting to know each other and what they like. They're both switches and we get some very spicy Dom/Sub play! There's a very special scene at the end of the book that I thoroughly enjoyed. Was honestly my first time reading a scene like it and I am addicted. The intimacy and trust between the two.


I'm going to read more of Eldridge's works! We have an HEA for the main characters but more to come for Hallow's Cove. The cozy small town that has more of a monster population compared to the rest of the world. I want to move to Hallow's Cove immediately! 


Enjoy the novella with steamy, monster romance, a duck who's named Chicken, and so much more! Don't forget to give the author some stars!


Going Au Naturale at Hallow's Cove - Kindle edition by Eldridge, L.E. . Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.


Hallow's Cove (2 book series) Kindle Edition


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