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A Hellhound Called Derek (Mated To The Human Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,062 ratings

Touch his mate and you’ll wish for the fires of hell.

Alpha of the Hellhound enforcers, Derek doesn’t think he has time for a mate until the Paranormal Council of the city gives him one.

Hollis is smart, funny, vulnerable…human, and his police commissioner uncle has designs to use Hollis’s new mating for his own ends.

He’ll learn quickly not to mess with a hellhound’s mate.

A Hellhound Called Derek is the first in this fast-paced novella series where the paranormals are all deliciously protective of their humans…no matter what type of trouble they get into.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BQCN213M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 29, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 29, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 87 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,062 ratings

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Customers enjoyed the storyline and found it engaging. They described the book as an enjoyable, quick read with cute characters. Readers enjoyed the banter and conversations between the main characters. The pacing was described as intriguing and the world was well-developed. However, some felt the book was too short and wanted more world building.

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34 customers mention "Storyline"29 positive5 negative

Customers enjoyed the storyline. They found it engaging, with an interesting adventure and introduction to the world. The story was described as a cute instalove romance between a demon and his arranged mate. Readers also appreciated the human reaction to the paranormal elements. Overall, it provided a good start to the series.

"...is a quick, sweet paranormal gay romance between a Hellhound and his sweet mate. It is part of a series so I highly recommend you read them in order." Read more

"...you don't all the emotional feels, but a feeling of having read a good story." Read more

"...The best part of the story is how sweet, gentle and protective Derek is towards Hollis who is cute, naive and inexperienced...." Read more

"...Good characters, start of a good plot and hints of an interesting world. Due to short length nothing fleshed out or resolved...." Read more

23 customers mention "Readability"23 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it an enjoyable and quick read that introduces a new world of stories. Readers also mention it's refreshing to read something different.

"...This is a quick, sweet paranormal gay romance between a Hellhound and his sweet mate...." Read more

"...and so was the situation for mating, but it was refreshing to read something different...." Read more

"Very good intro to a new world of stories but way too short. Good characters, start of a good plot and hints of an interesting world...." Read more

"Quick, awesome read. This is exactly what I was looking for...." Read more

9 customers mention "Cute"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's cute and sweet story. They find the characters adorable and perfect for each other.

"...is how sweet, gentle and protective Derek is towards Hollis who is cute, naive and inexperienced...." Read more

"...It was quite cute, minimal conflict, just overall a simple sweet romance with a small conflict that’s immediately resolved at the end...." Read more

"...I liked the characters and their instant love was a bit unreal but cute. Nice steamy scenes." Read more

"...The chemistry between Derek and Hollis is sweet and sexy. The series story line is interesting and I look forward to the next one!" Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book's characters. They found the plot exciting.

"I enjoyed this quick well written book. The characters were different and so was the situation for mating, but it was refreshing to read something..." Read more

"Very good intro to a new world of stories but way too short. Good characters, start of a good plot and hints of an interesting world...." Read more

"...I liked the characters and their instant love was a bit unreal but cute. Nice steamy scenes." Read more

"I loved this book. The characters were great and plot was exciting. I am excited for the next book. I would definitely recommend." Read more

4 customers mention "Entertainment value"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's entertainment value. They find the banter and conversations between the characters entertaining.

"This was a great enjoyable read, loved in interactions between the MC’s and how they work together. I am excited to read the next installment...." Read more

"...Just kidding , great read can't wait for the next book. Quick and entertaining." Read more

"It is a bit on the short side, but it was fun and sexy. I want a protector like Derek! And I enjoyed his change to demon form!" Read more

"...Loved the way their romance developed. Loved the banter and conversations they had about their relationship" Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it an intriguing and enjoyable read, with a nice break from reality. The world is well-created, and readers love the characters.

"...Good characters, start of a good plot and hints of an interesting world. Due to short length nothing fleshed out or resolved...." Read more

"...It's a nice break from reality with a few hot, smexy times." Read more

"I really loved the world that was created. For the first book in this series it sets everything up...." Read more

"intriguing and enjoyable quick read..." Read more

7 customers mention "Length"0 positive7 negative

Customers find the book too short. They mention it's too short, and there's not enough world-building or resolution.

"Very good intro to a new world of stories but way too short. Good characters, start of a good plot and hints of an interesting world...." Read more

"I love this book but way way way to short you immediately get pulled in and they get down & dirty quick but I want more after of the live affair..." Read more

"Hellhound mated to a human in a contract marriage. Good story just too short. Has a HEA ending. Going to move on to the next book in the series...." Read more

"This is a short, quick read. I enjoyed it but wish it was longer. Hopefully we will get more of the story in the next book." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024
    The paranormal and human councils have decided to blend together in order to keep the peace. This means three different leaders of the paranormal will be matched and mated to three different humans. Derek is the alpha leader of the Hellhounds. He selects Hollis. Hollis is a quiet virgin librarian. Hollis is terrified at first. But then Derek is a gentle, loving partner. But there is a hate group called HAP that want to keep humans and paranormal separated. This is a quick, sweet paranormal gay romance between a Hellhound and his sweet mate. It is part of a series so I highly recommend you read them in order.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
    I enjoyed this quick well written book. The characters were different and so was the situation for mating, but it was refreshing to read something different. There wasn't that deep abiding mate love; I'd say it was more of a deep caring which means you don't all the emotional feels, but a feeling of having read a good story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
    I enjoyed this story so much. Derek is the Hellhound Alpha and is convinced to enter into an arranged marriage with a human, Hollis, in order to help human/paranormal relationships.

    While they are getting settled into their relationship and marriage, they hav ed to deal with Hollis's family and bad people who are out to destroy them. The best part of the story is how sweet, gentle and protective Derek is towards Hollis who is cute, naive and inexperienced. It was fun reading how they go from strangers to mates who are so grateful for each other.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023
    Very good intro to a new world of stories but way too short. Good characters, start of a good plot and hints of an interesting world. Due to short length nothing fleshed out or resolved. Would’ve liked a lot more world building.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
    Quick, awesome read. This is exactly what I was looking for.

    Hollis and Derek are perfect for each other, but it doesn’t seem like the other mate pairs got off that easy. Will see what happens in their books.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023
    This was an interesting pnr, mm novella. It includes arranged mates, who are quickly happy with the arrangement, and a crazy group who has it out for the paranormal. There's not a lot of background or world building, but I didn't feel I missed all of the extra words that would've made this full length. It's a nice break from reality with a few hot, smexy times.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024
    Short, sweet, and with a touch of spice. Gives touch him and die vibes, as well as love at first sniff. Going to read more by this author now.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
    I really wish Goodreads and Amazon allowed for ½ stars. I give this 3.5 rounded up.
    I thought this story was very entertaining and I really liked Hollis, Derek and the cast of paranormal characters. While I found the storyline to be a good one, my problem is that this was too short to properly develop, well, just about everything. Derek’s and Hollis’ rushed relationship is wrapped up, for the most part, but we are still left with some opened ended issues such as Hollis’ police commisioner uncle, Neal, the hate group, HAP, and the fate of the other human/paranormal pairs (which are actually the next two books).
    Oh, and I thought is was cute, but odd, that Kerak, the Demon King, actually calls Derek on his cell phone!
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Top reviews from other countries

  • TriciaH
    5.0 out of 5 stars just wish it was longer
    Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2023
    This is a very quick read and I didn't pay enough attention to see that it was listed as a novella. The world-building can be seen though and the writing is excellent. I’m sure the rest of the series will be excellent as well - but I was really drawn in by the hellhound mc so I have to admit I’m disappointed this book was so short. That will teach me to thoroughly read the description.

    In this short story though you will fall for Derek and Hollis and the chemistry between them. It had that feeling of protectiveness that you want from a hellhound for sure. I look forward to seeing more of these mc's in the next books.
  • Noel
    5.0 out of 5 stars PNR with humour
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2023
    Hellhounds are supposed to be scary, but to the human he’s forced into being mated with, he’s an adorable puppy. A short book, romantic and steamy and a few funny moments. I need to read the next 2 books.
  • Anky
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, short read!
    Reviewed in India on April 1, 2023
    This was a short, sweet read and exactly what I needed to get out of my reading slump. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and I look forward to reading Cane and Jacob's story.
  • Vanessa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start
    Reviewed in Germany on February 23, 2023
    I loved Derek and Hollis! The only kind of complaint I have ist that the story could have been longer because they were such a cute couple. The story was very well written and I'm glad I can start the next one right away. I love books by this author!
  • K.H.
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good opener
    Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2023
    A short novella that serves as both a quick story about one relationship and an opener for this series.

    Hollis and Derek are just one couple of an initiative to make human/paranormal relations better by mating the top paranormals with humans. Derek and Hollis hit it off pretty well, attracted to each other and truly wanting to make it work. Hollis has some family problems but Derek is very protective, quickly working to keep him safe.

    As a novella this feels like just the opener of their relationship. Moving from introduction to the getting to know each other, it feels like they are just starting to settle into it when the book ends. The over arching story is also just being introduced and will clearly carry on. The immediate action is settled at the end, no cliffhangers, but the problems facing paranormals and humans are clearly just beginning. Hopefully as the series continues more will be shown of all the couples, as there is still more story there to tell, along with telling about what is going on in the world around. Definitely a good start with plenty of interesting characters introduced and a conflict that will take time to sort out.

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