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Read Illuminated the new #MMRomance by Alexa Piper @ProwlingPiper #RLFblog #Vampire
Photographer Ethan finds a man half dead and bleeding in an abandoned church. Ethan helps him, only that man is not a man at all, but a vampire. In Alexa Piper’s new vampire romance, fated love clashes with zealous hate, creating a storm Ethan and Auris must weather.Alexa, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Illuminated.
Illuminated by Alexa Piper
Genre mm vampire romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): REthan is a photographer who loves the interplay of light and shadow in his work and what it reveals. While working on his latest project, he finds himself at an abandoned church after nightfall. Lured by the prospect of capturing something unique with his camera, he ventures inside.
What Ethan discovers in that forgotten place is not what he expected. Instead of sights unseen for decades, Ethan finds a man — bleeding, hurt, and in need of help.
What Ethan doesn’t know is that he isn’t freeing an ordinary man, but an ancient vampire.
Through a haze of blood and violence, Ethan will have to come to terms with a situation nothing could have ever prepared him for. Auris drinks blood and deals death with ease, but Ethan soon discovers that the vampire is not just a monster. Auris is more, so much more. As if it were illuminated with a camera flash, Ethan can almost see himself and Auris have a shared future. Yet, those who tried destroying Auris once will stop at nothing to do so again.
Content Warnings: Illuminated (Vampire Tales 1) contains scenes of violence, murder, kidnapping, and torture that may be triggers for some readers.
Why did you write this book?
I had the idea for Illuminated when I was dozing in bed one morning, still half asleep. Some people dream about puppies and unicorns, but I had this very clear picture about a very violent confrontation happening in an abandoned church.
What is your favorite genre to read?
I like a good urban fantasy, but really anything with sf, fantasy, or horror elements. I prefer my books to be queer.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
At the moment, I’m quite fond of Rune from KD Edwards’ Tarot Sequence.
What are you working on at the moment?
Right now, I am actively working on the sequel to Illuminated. We’re going to Prague!
What books will we see from you in coming months?
A Subtle Scar is an MMM urban fantasy romance and kicks off a new series that started life as a Hellbound spin-off. Then, the Illuminated sequel. After that, the Moonlight Cherries sequel.
Where to buy Illuminated
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Alexa Piper writes steamy romance that ranges from light to dark, from straight to queer. She’s also a coffee addict. Alexa loves writing stories that make her readers laugh and fall in love with the characters in them.
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Read a Quirky Character Interview with Rory from Rory & Ink by Alexa Piper @ProwlingPiper #RLFblog #MMRomance
In Alexa Piper’s Rory & Ink, which concludes the story of Rory and his monster mate (for now), magical twink Rory finds that he must use the magic he never wanted in order to save the family he never dared hope he’d end up with. Through bravery, magic, and love, two worlds that used to be apart are knitted together, just like the fate of our characters.Alexa, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about Rory & Ink.
Rory & Ink by Alexa Piper
Genre MM post-apocalyptic monster romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RRory has never been the kind of person who enjoys fights or violence, but when a member of his newfound family is kidnapped, he will not just stand by and do nothing. No, Rory will use his still new and not entirely welcome magic to help. And when that is done, Rory will once more put all his efforts into becoming a trophy mate to his handsome blue husband, and he will worship said husband from the tips of his horns to his paw feet.
Inkiri has never been happier in his life. His human mate accepts him, and not just that, Rory loves him. And while Rory seemed afraid at first, he will stop at nothing to protect the people near and dear to him. All Inkiri can hope is that he will prove himself worthy for such an extraordinary mate.
With his future life as trophy mate almost within reach, Rory might be forgetting something that he has to do, but that’s okay. There are people in his life now who will remind him of all the things that are important and of all the things that aren’t.
Content warning: While this series is a comedy, this book alludes to physical and sexual abuse. It is not experienced on page, but it is a reality of a side character’s life.
Interview with Rory
Thank you for agreeing to interview with us! Our readers would like to get to know you a bit better, and perhaps read the book your author wrote about you.
What bad habits do you struggle to overcome?
Getting scared when I hear loud noises. That usually means there’s a monster out to get you, but I know that Ink is there to protect me now.
What does a perfect world look like to you?
I… This is difficult. On the one hand, of course I wish the Apocalypse had never happened. I wish that I’d never had a part in it, that everyone was still here. But on the other hand, I don’t think I’d ever have met Ink and my guys if it hadn’t happened.
I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m not happy about the Apocalypse, but meeting Ink and my guys, Kinnek, Charles, and Donna, that changed me. They are my people, you know. They are home.
What color looks best on you?
Oh, I like navy a lot, but everyone else seems to think green and terracotta are my colors.
What’s your favorite food?
I can tell you which food I hate: massa buns! Vinne is pretty good too, they make a great snack. As far as Earth foods are concerned, I always liked fries, which I haven’t had in ages. The Apocalypse made me less picky though, and really whatever Nokim makes I’ll eat.
What’s your favorite drink?
Hmm, I don’t think I have one favorite drink, but I would go get a Starbucks with my friends sometimes, you know. I always liked a drip coffee with honey and almond or hemp milk, but more than that, it’s just the people. I really miss them, and I miss going somewhere and there being people around.
Is there a secret spot you like to retreat to? Where is it?
Okay, this isn’t really a secret spot, but my buddy Vergis and I like hanging out on the roof sometimes. I wouldn’t say that Vergis is fun, not unless your sense of humor is very dark, but to be fair, what he says tends to be insightful. And direct. Vergis can be very direct.
Who always makes you smile?
Ink can usually do that, but I’m happy when I’m with everyone, when nothing happens, when the greatest problem we have is that we ran out of iced tea again. Days like that have me smiling from morning to evening.
What’s the first thing you tend to notice about a person?
These days, if their have horns and are bagu, in which case I’ll pay attention to whether they have anything that makes them look like Koa Esher about them. If they are humans I don’t know, I’d be careful as well.
How do you wish others saw you?
I used to wish I would be cast in a leading role, but looking back, I didn’t want to be an actor for the fame, just for the acting. Because what I really want is for people to look at me and just see me as Ink’s trophy mate. I don’t want them to think of me as some powerful mage or whatnot, and I’m always scared they’ll hate me for attracting trouble. I just want to be unimportant enough for people to politely acknowledge and then ignore me.
Where to buy Rory & Ink
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Alexa Piper writes steamy romance that ranges from light to dark, from straight to queer. She’s also a coffee addict. Alexa loves writing stories that make her readers laugh and fall in love with the characters in them.
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Get the inside scoop on the dark hero from A Devilish Saturnalia by Alexa Piper @ProwlingPiper #RLFblog #MMRomance
Lionel and his lover are spending Midwinter in Scotland, and what should be a few quiet days with their found family for the Devil and his necromancer turns into a wild goose chase (literally) and a murder mystery (not literally) in A Devilish Saturnalia, a fluffy novella set right after the events in The Devil’s Saturnalia.
Alexa, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about A Devilish Saturnalia.
A Devilish Saturnalia by Alexa Piper
Genre MM urban fantasy romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RLionel and Lucifer are spending the holidays in Scotland. They are set to enjoy a quiet Midwinter, and Lionel is looking forward to spending this time with his found family, although having a family is still new for him.
Lucifer’s goals for this holiday season are simple: convince his necromancer to willingly stay in bed with Lucifer, but of course, that is just a fantasy. Lucifer knows it’s not what his necromancer needs, and the cruel side of love is that even the Devil has to put his lover first.
Snowed in, will these two and those who love them find something to do to pass the longest night of the year? In this sweet and cozy read, you will find out.
This books is not a standalone. The events in A Devilish Saturnalia take place right after The Devil’s Saturnalia.
Warning: This m/m romance contains sexual content only suitable for mature audiences.
Insider Information about Lucifer
Welcome! We’d like to know more about you. Please add info you’re comfortable sharing.
Nickname: The most handsome of them all, Best Boyfriend Ever, The Devil with the best hair.
Age: Compared to Tiamat, I’m a spring chicken.
Gender: I like all genders equally.
Birthplace: Puny human minds do not understand the geography of the otherrealms.
Profession: Necromancer Minder, Ph.D.
Please provide a physical description of yourself.
Sexy, but monogamous. And like we all know, monogamy makes you hotter, which explains why my boyfriend is so obsessed with me.
What are your pronouns?
I’ll take all of them, please, extra rainbow sprinkles.
How well does your name fit your personality?
You see, I’ve been going by Lucy ever since I first read the literary gem that is Dracula. Lucy Westenra was so far ahead of her time! She had the opportunity to embark upon a reverse harem journey never before seen in literature, but she gave it all up in order to maintain her beauty and discerning charm for all the rest of time, along with some badass butt-kicking abilities.
I am the Devil. I have the best hair, and my magic is perfect. Before I fully bloomed–before I became monogamous, that is–I dabbled in pleasing multiple people at the same time. I certainly have the looks. You should see how my Nelly stares at me when I bring out my wings!
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Oh, no. That’s a silly notion. I mean, sure, it happened to me, but that was an exception. Most people have to buy their lover flowers and take them on dates to amausement parks and all of that, but Nelly and I never needed anything as base. We were made for one another.
But no. Love at first sight is an illusion.
Do you enjoy dressing up or prefer to dress casually?
I enjoy dressing for the occasion. It doesn’t really matter what I wear or if I wear any clothes at all. I’ll always look good.
If a place where you shop installed benches in various sections, where would you sit?
I do not really do any shopping. I have Trony for that. But for the new year, I want to convince Nelly to come shopping with me. In that event, I want a bench right in front of the changing room for the anticipation. He’ll probably be too shy to come out when he’s trying on panties for me, but what is magic for if not to make a changing room curtain see-through?
Mhh. They already do have benches inside the changing rooms, don’t they? I’ll probably move there after I watched my necromancer squirm for a little bit. To help him out of the panties.
Favorites:
Smell: Nelly
Color: Golden
Taste: Nelly
Sound: Nelly makes this sound after he’s been tied up for a long while. It’s a bit hoarse, but also sweet. And then, once I allow him his release, he makes those soft little huffs–ah. No one but me will ever hear those sounds.
Texture: If I tell you, you’ll have to censor it. Rhymes with Nelly’s sock.Can you:
Swim? Of course I can swim. I can’t drown, so the skill is a bit superfluous, but it’s fun.
Use chopsticks? Do you take me for a Philistine? Of course I know to use chopsticks.
Roller skate? This sounds undignified, but I can probably make it look good.
Ski? I can, but I prefer having champaign in the hot tub to going up and down some mountain.
Fly a plane? That’s a waste of time. I have wings.
Ride a horse? Yes. I’ve even read up on how to tame wild horses.
What is your favorite book?
Other than the obvious, there’s that one with the virgin who works in a diner. The virgin always takes the night shift, and then he meets this darkly handsome assassin who initiates the virgin into the art of carnal pleasure. That reminded me so much of my Nelly, who had only been deflowered in the most technical sense when I met him. Mhh. White lace means innocence, doesn’t it? I’m very much looking forward to taking him shopping.
Who is the one person who can convince you to do something you know you shouldn’t?
Convince me? If we are talking about convincing, Trony or the dragon mother. If this is about actually getting me to do things… that’s unfortunately Nelly. For instance, I know I shouldn’t let Marc Deacon breathe another breath, but here I am being a good Devil and not shoving Marc Deacon into a bottomless hole, because I am sure Nelly would ask me about it. Interrogate me, even. And I can only distract my necromancer so much when he gets into one of his stubborn moods, you know.
Where to buy A Devilish Saturnalia
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Alexa Piper writes steamy romance that ranges from light to dark, from straight to queer. She’s also a coffee addict. Alexa loves writing stories that make her readers laugh and fall in love with the characters in them.
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Bucket list of Lionel Hawkes, from The Devil’s Saturnalia by Alexa Piper @ProwlingPiper #RLFblog #MMRomance
In wintry Scotland, everyone’s favorite necromancer and police consultant, Lionel, finds a case to solve, except the investigation doesn’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Lucifer, the Devil, has plans to enjoy the holiday season with his necromantic boyfriend in Alexa Piper’s latest installment of the Hellbound series.Let’s meet Lionel from The Devil’s Saturnalia. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about The Devil’s Saturnalia.
The Devil’s Saturnalia by Alexa Piper
Genre MM Romance, MM urban fantasy romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): RWhile in Scotland for Lionel’s magic training with Hades, a murder case compels the Devil and his necromancer to stick around a little longer. Lionel, who still cannot control his demigod magic properly, doesn’t mind a murder investigation, because that is something a necromantic police consultant like himself knows how to handle.
Except, the investigation doesn’t go at all as Lionel thought it would. And when he decides he wants to open up to Lucifer, finally, that doesn’t go exactly as Lionel had feared either, but some surprises are good surprises, especially when Saturnalia is just around the corner.
Lucifer is delighted. He has his boyfriend, who finally opens up, and his boyfriend is all his, at least through the holidays. That much attention is exactly what Lucifer loves, and the holiday season would be entirely perfect — if it weren’t for an old enemy who is out for vengeance.
When someone dies, we say they “kicked the bucket.” Therefore, a list of things that a person wants to accomplish, places to go, situations to experience, and so on have become known as a “Bucket List.”
Age: twenty-five.
Gender: male
Birthplace: Millsbury Central, at least that what it says on my birth certificate.
Profession: necromantic police consultant
Ethnicity: I have Greek heritage. Minoan, actually.
Species (for scifi/fantasy characters): I do have immortal in my parentage, so let’s say half-human.
Please provide a physical description of yourself.
Uhm, I’m pretty average. Light brown eyes, reddish-brown hair. I like wearing black, and not just because I’m a necromancer. The color suits me.
Please tell us a little about yourself.
As I said, I’m a necromancer, which means I’m a rare type of magic user. I work as a police consultant. I have a boyfriend, who happens to be the Devil. It was his idea that I talk to you today. Interviews aren’t really my thing, you know.
Who is the significant other in your life?
Lucifer, the Devil.
If you haven’t made a bucket list before, perhaps now would be a good time. Who knows? It might inspire another book. While you’re at it, how about telling us about some of your other favorite things? Here are the questions.
What is your birth order?
I… I’m not sure. I don’t think I have any siblings. I grew up in an orphanage, you know.
Tell us about your favorite toy as a child.
I remember there was an old doll I liked for a long time. I gave it away when this new kid came in. She was crying and crying, and so I gave her the doll. I guess it helped, because she never let it out of her sight and took it with her when she was adopted.
Describe your favorite food and how it’s prepared.
I really like whatever Metatron gets up to in the kitchen, but her strawberry tarts are to-die-for. I have no idea how she makes them, and I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s magic involved.
Tell us about your best friend.
I guess… I get along well with Christine Rice. She’s my supervisor at the police station, but I do consider her a friend.
What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and why?
I never thought about that. In terms of magical history, there are lots of interesting places in Europe that I’d like to see, but I don’t exactly have a list. But maybe I’d start with Prague. The Chymical Street there is supposed to be one of the first, and I’d like to see it. From what I know, some of the stores there have been run continuously for several hundred years.
Where is a place you would never like to return, and why?
I could name a few crime scenes. One was a basement, and I was there for a while. Not really very long. I’d be fine going back, you know, I just don’t want to.
Who is someone you would like to meet, and why?
I don’t follow celebrities, but with the Devil being my boyfriend, there are a few gods I’d like to meet. I’ve been hearing a lot of funny stories about Loki and his misadventures, so maybe him.
Who is someone you would like to avoid, and why?
I don’t like talking to the department shrink, Dr. Lesker, but he keeps finding me somehow, and I think my boyfriend and Dr. Lesker are plotting to make me go to therapy.
If you could time travel to any date, what would it be, and what would you do there?
Hmm. I know that one! I’m not sure how long ago that would have been, but I would just want to see that burning river in the underworld from which my Lucifer was born. I think that would be so cool. Oh, or better yet, I’d time travel to wherever I could sit down with Bram Stoker, and I’d ask him to sign a copy of Dracula for Lucy.
Meet Alexa Piper
Why did you choose this character for the interview today?
In case you hadn’t noticed, around here, it’s the Devil who decides things. Lucy told Lionel it was his time to get interviewed.
When writing the book, what did you discover about this character that surprised you?
I didn’t know a lot about Lionel at first. Basically, his entire backstory, his parentage, all of that was a surprise.
Why should readers who haven’t picked up one of your books before give this one a try?
It turns into a really sweet love story, even if it doesn’t look like that from the start. Oh, and it’s pretty steamy.
Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers?
Lucy and Nelly will return!
Where to buy The Devil’s Saturnalia
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Alexa Piper writes steamy romance that ranges from light to dark, from straight to queer. She’s also a coffee addict. Alexa loves writing stories that make her readers laugh and fall in love with the characters in them.
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Bucket list for the mysterious dark hero from The Devil’s Saturnalia by Alexa Piper @ProwlingPiper #RLFblog #MMRomance
In wintry Scotland, everyone’s favorite necromancer and police consultant, Lionel, finds a case to solve, except the investigation doesn’t go as planned. Meanwhile, Lucifer, the Devil, has plans to enjoy the holiday season with his necromantic boyfriend in Alexa Piper’s latest installment of the Hellbound series.Let’s meet the dark hero from The Devil’s Saturnalia. Welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about The Devil’s Saturnalia.
The Devil’s Saturnalia by Alexa Piper
Genre MM Romance, MM urban fantasy romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
While in Scotland for Lionel’s magic training with Hades, a murder case compels the Devil and his necromancer to stick around a little longer. Lionel, who still cannot control his demigod magic properly, doesn’t mind a murder investigation, because that is something a necromantic police consultant like himself knows how to handle.
Except, the investigation doesn’t go at all as Lionel thought it would. And when he decides he wants to open up to Lucifer, finally, that doesn’t go exactly as Lionel had feared either, but some surprises are good surprises, especially when Saturnalia is just around the corner.
Lucifer is delighted. He has his boyfriend, who finally opens up, and his boyfriend is all his, at least through the holidays. That much attention is exactly what Lucifer loves, and the holiday season would be entirely perfect — if it weren’t for an old enemy who is out for vengeance.
When someone dies, we say they “kicked the bucket.” Therefore, a list of things that a person wants to accomplish, places to go, situations to experience, and so on have become known as a “Bucket List.”
Age: older than the best wine you ever had and twice as delicious.
Gender: devil.
Birthplace: it’s a boring story, and I don’t like talking about it.
Profession: the Devil.
Ethnicity: chthonic.
Species (for scifi/fantasy characters): god, although humans prefer immortal.
Please provide a physical description of yourself.
Well, I’m the Devil, which means I’m handsome. Among all my many attributes, I’ve come to like my hair best. See how floofy it is? Among all the gods, I have the best hair.
Please tell us a little about yourself.
Uhm. I’m… the Devil?
Who is the significant other in your life?
That would be Nelly, my necromancer, although he is actually my boyfriend. He is stubborn, but I like that about him. He’s also smart–you know how a lot of humans aren’t smart? Nelly is nothing like that. He’s also powerful, and I’ve had him in a few positions that I probably shouldn’t describe in too much detail. He looked good in all of them.
If you haven’t made a bucket list before, perhaps now would be a good time. Who knows? It might inspire another book. While you’re at it, how about telling us about some of your other favorite things? Here are the questions.
What is your birth order?
Well, I’m… the Devil, you know. There’s just me. And for all the forensic technicians reading this, no, I really do not have any hot siblings.
Tell us about your favorite toy as a child.
I am the Devil, and I was never a child. Pfft. I did like setting things on fire when I was younger though, but that was a hobby at most.
Describe your favorite food and how it’s prepared.
I suppose you could call it… necromancer’s tears. What you do is, you get your necromancer and tie him to your bed. You touch him all over, and when he feels all slick under your hands, you just lick, lick, lick. You’ll have to get your own necromancer though, because I’m not sharing mine.
Tell us about your best friend.
That would be my housekeeper, Metatron, the angel who cares. She likes everything pastel and hot pink, gory anime, and sushi. And clean floors, of course.
What are two places you would like to visit before you die, and why?
What do you mean, die? Did you miss the part where I said I was the Devil? There is a reason why humans call gods immortal, you know.
Where is a place you would never like to return, and why?
The necromancer office in the Brunswick PD murder unit. It’s where my boyfriend’s trainee “necromancer” is, and that man wants to touch what is mine. Also, there are no windows in that office.
Who is someone you would like to meet, and why?
Bram Stoker. I never got the chance, way back when. I’d ask him to get a few books signed for me.
Who is someone you would like to avoid, and why?
Not really anyone. I like people. I’d especially like to meet Marc Deacon for a snorkeling trip in shark infested waters.
If you could time travel to any date, what would it be, and what would you do there?
The Spring Equinox twenty-five years ago. I’d make sure a certain orphan ended up in a Scottish castle rather than an orphanage.
Meet Alexa Piper
Why did you choose this character for the interview today?
Has he mentioned he’s the Devil? He made me do it.
When writing the book, what did you discover about this character that surprised you?
He is a softie for his boyfriend. And he can be very vulnerable too.
Are any sequels planned for this book?
As a matter of fact, the series consists of six books with one additional holiday novella, A Devilish Saturnalia, which will be available on December 23.
What genre(s) would you like to write that you haven’t tried yet?
Sci-fi romance!
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What Rory eats for dinner. Character interview from Magic and Home by Alexa Piper @ProwlingPiper #RLFblog #MMRomance
After having met his monster mate and discovering he can use magic, Rory finds himself on Aër, the monster world, in this second installment of Alexa Piper’s Monster Apocalypse series. Rory discovers that he likes that strange world, but danger follows, and the shadow of unusual magic he wields looms large.Alexa, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here! Please tell us about your book.
Magic & Home by Alexa Piper
Genre mm post-apocalyptic monster romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Over the past two years, Rory has learned that other people aren’t the best of company, that the guilt of causing the Apocalypse is a heavy burden, and that monsters only see him as a meal. Until Rory met Inkiri, who sees Rory as his mate.
Now, Rory has to navigate what it means to be with someone who not only isn’t human but who also is from another world altogether… and since Rory finds himself in that otherworld all of a sudden, he has to adapt fast. Inkiri definitely has no intention of slowing down in his quest to make his human mate happy.
While Rory is beginning to wrap his head around liking the new place and the new customs, he can’t relax into a peaceful happily ever after because whatever connection Rory has to the magic that unleashed the Apocalypse, people want that, meaning they want him. Where Rory and his newfound family ran to may not have been far enough to escape their pursuers’ clutches.
Let’s chat about what to eat
First, what is your name and how old are you?
Hi, I’m Rory, and I’m twenty-three.
What is your favorite meal?
Mmh. I’m not sure what it’s called. Inkiri–that’s my not-quite-human mate, took me to his world the other day, and they have this stuff, which is like a gel. A little like aloe I guess, but it tastes flowery and a little spicy. I really liked it, but I never asked what it was called. There is lots of interesting food on Aër, the monster world. Also some stuff that I don’t care for.
If any, what food do you refuse to eat?
Massacre buns. They are actually called massa buns, and they are vile. They’re super oily and taste like cilantro and raisins, just ugh. Cannot recommend.
Tell us about a meal or food that says “home” to you.
It’s not any specific food, but sometimes when I get to watch people cook and they enjoy it, I totally get nostalgic vibes that take me back to my childhood and the really good au pairs. Oh, I have to mention Nokim’s banana bread of course. Nokim is part of our monster and human found family unit, and sometimes what he cooks up is strange, but it’s usually tasty.
When you find yourself with some type of unknown food on your plate, what do you do?
Yeah… after the massacre bun incident, I’m really careful now. I suppose if I didn’t know it at all, Inkiri would taste it first to check if it’s something I’d like. He’s all caring like that, you know.
What is the worst meal you’ve ever eaten?
Massacre. Bun.
Do you skip breakfast or is eating that a must-do for you?
Breakfast is okay. I skip it sometimes, but not usually, because it gets Inkiri upset and all worried about me.
Do you keep snacks on hand, and if so, what are they?
I don’t, but you know what? Inkiri always carries some nuts on him. It’s for the birds though! He’s a real bird whisperer.
How much coffee or tea do you drink?
I like coffee, and living in the Apocalypse really makes you appreciate stuff like that. I savor it more than I did before.
Who are your favorite people to share meals with?
My guys. They are the best. I know we aren’t related and we couldn’t be more different what with them having horns, but they’re family.
Where to buy Magic & Home
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BF13LG8D
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Kobo https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/magic-home
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Alexa Piper writes steamy romance that ranges from light to dark, from straight to queer. She’s also a coffee addict. Alexa loves writing stories that make her readers laugh and fall in love with the characters in them.
Website: https://alexapiper.com/
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