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The Librarian of Souls: A Sins of The Flesh Novel (Boogeyman Monster Romance) Paperback – May 7, 2023

by Ash Raven (Author)
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Augustine Ravenscroft-

Immortality is stale. For decades, I have been a paragon of self-control, never once allowing my sands to feast on the humans that surround me, tempt me.

Until her.

Every rule-abiding grain of sand in my body wants to swallow her whole, in her dreams and the mortal world. Her golden aura and honey scent drive me to the brink until I am breaking every order that has kept our monstrous community safe for centuries just to feel her joy and taste her arousal.

Joanna Cole-

My life is stagnating. I’m stuck in a rut of trying to please everyone, but this only leads to more work and sleepless nights. The library is the only place I find solace.

And see him.

It’s ridiculous to have a crush on the librarian I have never spoken to, but he is the man of my dreams. Until one night, the dark and lustful dreams turn into reality. He wants to claim me, and I want him to own me.

When chance encounters don’t add up and old fae magic threatens my life, my only option is to trust Augustine and the new world of secrets and deception he has shown me.

The Librarian of Souls is the first in a series of soft dark* interconnected standalones that feature Plus Size and LGBTQ+ characters finding their one.

*Author's Note: For all tropes, tags, and CWs, check out my website!

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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Sins of The Flesh
  2. Print length
    314 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    May 7, 2023
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.79 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8390170250
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C47RZS1T
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (May 7, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 314 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8390170250
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.79 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 519 ratings

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Ash Raven is an indie author who specialises in spicy monster and alien romances that focus on plus-size and LGBTQ+ leads who get the love of a lifetime. They strive to write stories that are inclusive and real, with a touch of magic and a boat load of spice. When they are not writing, they are cuddling with their two orange cats and drinking oat mochas through a straw.

Born and raised in Indiana, they have been living their own insta-love romance in London, UK since 2015.

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Customers enjoy the story's sweet romance with a splash of horror. They find the plot intriguing and well-written. The book is described as an enjoyable, steamy read with great character variety and chemistry. However, some customers feel that the explanations are lacking and the world is confusing at times.

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23 customers mention "Story quality"17 positive6 negative

Customers enjoyed the story. They found the pacing great, the plot intriguing, and the world-building solid. The concept was appealing, with a nice love story and an unexpected side plot that kept readers guessing until the end.

"The spicy bits are so on point and just right. The plot supports the emotion and makes the spice better, the plot kept me guessing or just unsure..." Read more

"I loved this book. It was a really interesting take on the boogeyman and if you are looking to start in the monster romance genre, I would recommend..." Read more

"...for each of the MMC and the FMC drew me in quickly and I loved reading their story; it has a great plot, but is also very spicy...." Read more

"...Great action and a great love story and I can’t wait to read more from this author" Read more

13 customers mention "Readability"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book's readability. They found it an easy, enjoyable read with interesting writing style. Many reviewers mention that it hooked them from the start and was their favorite genre of books.

"...This is honesty a great read! I devoured it. Please give it a go!" Read more

"This is my favorite genre of books, I have read hundreds of monster romances. But I’ve never picked one up that had such little world building...." Read more

"...Again though good book! I very much enjoyed it!" Read more

"...But if you're looking for a quick easy smut book, then it ticks that box." Read more

4 customers mention "Spice level"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's spicy and steamy content. However, some feel the story lacks depth.

"...The plot supports the emotion and makes the spice better, the plot kept me guessing or just unsure enough of the ending that it was a single..." Read more

"...and I loved reading their story; it has a great plot, but is also very spicy. I related to Joanna in a deep, spiritual level...." Read more

"...Spice factor was great! I liked the joining od the pair was earlier in the book rather than waiting until the very end for them to come together...." Read more

"Really steamy, interestingly written, smut. But the story is lacking...." Read more

3 customers mention "Character variety"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character variety and chemistry. They appreciate the different interwoven journeys of each character, and the realistic plus-size character.

"...but I love it because it's the first time I've seen a plus size character feel realistic, that not everything is about their weight 24/7...." Read more

"...The story had me hooked especially with the characters chemistry." Read more

"...This is such a cool urban fantasy, The different interwoven journeys of each character or the glimpses we get to see set the stage...." Read more

3 customers mention "Explanation quality"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the explanations in the book lacking. They mention that there is no explanation for some aspects like the sand and spikes, making the ending confusing. There is also a lack of backstory about the world the characters live in.

"...I was confused the entire time. Nothing is explained. Why sand? Why spikes? Why the library? Why the AA-type meeting? Why anything???" Read more

"...Not enough backstory, jumped in without explaining the world they’re living in or how they came to be...." Read more

"Nice balance but a little confusing at the end..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Molanlabe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy, sexy, easy read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
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    The spicy bits are so on point and just right. The plot supports the emotion and makes the spice better, the plot kept me guessing or just unsure enough of the ending that it was a single sitting read. I can’t wait for the next one. I read this on KU- but considering buying a paperback for my personal library. Now if only I could find my own Augustine!
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  • Melody
    4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant surprise
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2023
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    I loved this book. It was a really interesting take on the boogeyman and if you are looking to start in the monster romance genre, I would recommend this. This book will now be my go to recommendation for newbies. The chemistry between Joanna and Augustine is chef's kiss.

    The world building is great, I felt like I was really there and could picture the City perfectly. The pacing was great and the plot and spice was perfectly in my opinion really well balanced. I felt like the author tied up all the loose ends well.

    Joanna hit a little to close to home. With me also being plus sized and struggling with my own insecurities, I felt that the author handled it with care and delicacy. I felt like Augustine was building her up and helping her grow. He let her take the lead and I really appreciate that. This is honesty a great read! I devoured it. Please give it a go!
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  • Willow
    3.0 out of 5 stars zero world building??
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
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    This is my favorite genre of books, I have read hundreds of monster romances. But I’ve never picked one up that had such little world building. I was confused the entire time. Nothing is explained. Why sand? Why spikes? Why the library? Why the AA-type meeting? Why anything???
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  • Violet G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sand Daddy is the new Shadow Daddy
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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    "I want her to call me everything, to call me hers. I want her sweet lips to whisper for her god and for her to mean me." - Page 73
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    This is a beautiful, detailed book. The picture that was painted for each of the MMC and the FMC drew me in quickly and I loved reading their story; it has a great plot, but is also very spicy. I related to Joanna in a deep, spiritual level. The hard working, worth-based-on-your-productivity thought process is very unhealthy and I'm glad Joanna found Augustine and Augustine found Joanna. The obsession, the pining, the mutual attraction. Highly recommend this book, I'm reading the second book in The Sins of the Flesh Series right now.

    The boogeyman is a new monster for me, but I'm sold. For me, it's similar to shadow daddies. Sand daddies are now an obsession of mine and I need more. Augustine is a snobby 'librarian' who is an excellent dirty talker and is the type of partner who would burn down the world for 'his queen', which of course we love that.
    🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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  • Mary Smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Overall good book but one note
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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    So overall, I liked the book however, one small thing stuck out to me and completely took me out of story. I don’t know where else to put this, so I’ll just put it in this review. When Augustine is telling Joanna how beautiful she is and states that, “Michelangelo” would have sculpted her soft figure in marble. An immortal creature and a Librarian like Augustine would have never used Michelangelo as an example! All of Michelangelo’s models were men and it shows in his statues. All his female statues are muscular with orange shaped boobs attached. It’s probably silly to focus so much on this, but I am a librarian and a historian, and I know someone in my field would have used a different artist. Again though good book! I very much enjoyed it!
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  • jean hall
    5.0 out of 5 stars first time reader
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
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    Alright I must say I love the cover and this is my first time reading this author. I loved this book from the beginning and it didn’t disappoint at all. Great action and a great love story and I can’t wait to read more from this author
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  • Layla
    3.0 out of 5 stars 95% smut
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
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    95% smut, 5% story. I wish there had been more chemistry between the characters and the story itself needed to be fleshed out a bit more, there was missing lore that would have made it more compelling.

    But if you're looking for a quick easy smut book, then it ticks that box.
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  • Shannon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Made me do a cry
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023
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    I love the fantasy spooky romance so much. Has a good wtf is going on side plot that doesnt even make its self prevelant til ur like OH OKAY I SEE NOW.

    Made me cry but i was on my period okay lol.

    Only criticism id say is some things happened along in the plot that seemed to be missing some in story communication. Like we as the reader know it but the characters shouldnt have known yet and then just.. did? And they like just accepted things without discussion when it didnt make sense to. Noticed it more at the beginning, not so much as at the story progressed. I genuinely look forward to future books from this author :)
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2024
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    I could not put it down! Beautiful language, gentle violence, intrigue and the kind of love one dreams of. Well written!
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  • Anastasia
    5.0 out of 5 stars She is simply too delicious to ignore.
    Reviewed in Poland on October 4, 2023
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    She is simply too delicious to ignore.

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
    I blushed so much.
    In this book we are following Joanna (human) and Augustine (sandman).
    And let me tell you something, this alluring man is a dream partner (kind, caring, attentive, handsome and powerful) and add to this mix that he is a librarian with glasses and mustache. Giiiirl😳 He is even calling us His Queen. What a man.
    But let’s start from the beginning. They met in a library and obsessed with each other from afar then one night dream connected them. And it continued for some time, he knew that he invaded her dream, she thought that he is just fruit of her imagination and tired mind.
    But one night everything changes, it was so hot and dreamy and life changing. Their relationship started. Rocky but so sweet and healing.
    In the background we have world full of paranormals who are kinda hiding from humans and trying to regulate all this hidden affairs. So intriguing and fun, so many secrets and mysteries, can’t wait to read next novellas in this series. Maybe more about out sour demon? Or lovely fae girl? Or shy ghoul? So many great characters to read about!
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  • book gremlin
    5.0 out of 5 stars The book that gets you full on addicted to Ash Raven's work
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2023
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    It's been a while since I binged a book this fast - not to mention the quick double flick to make sure I hadn't accidentally jumped multiple pages when I realised I'd hit the last page (yes, full Darth Vader "Noooo!").

    Beautifully written, a spectacular mix of suspense with nuggets of humour.
    "Three Moons Ranch" was the gateway, but this is the book that gets you full on addicted to Ash Raven's work.
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  • BookAdventuresOfEm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Librarian of Souls
    Reviewed in Australia on February 2, 2024
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    The Librarian Of Souls," by Ash Raven
    @Ash | Alien + Monster Romance

    Originally, I started reading this just for giggles. BUT it honestly was an insanely good read from start to finish. Joanna and Augustine were unlike any relationship that I have ever read before, and I enjoyed their story. The romance was beyond steamy and having a plus size FMC was so good to see and read about. Augustine was THE MAN and I thoroughly enjoyed the chase and sparks between them. The dream state fantasy was new and written so well. I was full immersed and
    almost craving honey myself. It's soft and hazy and sad and sensual. A fated mates romance with a wonderful twist. A woman who is so much more than she thinks she is, and she finds out her worth.
    STAR Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    SPICE Rating: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Whole new world, I loved it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2023
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    Books, monsters, dark love, humans, it has everything I didn't know I wanted to read about. Am hoping this is part of a series cause I want more.
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