Creepin U Book 3: Vexing the Viper by Ashley Rayne

 

Creepin U Book 3

Niko

Being a Gorgon in a world predominantly run by humans isn’t easy. Creelin U was supposed to be my sanctuary, the one place I could be myself without the stares and whispers.

Until it wasn’t.

They have officially opened their doors to humans, and now there’s one in particular who seems to get under my skin. A human who’s sunshiny aura has me wondering if I should change my ways. The closer we get, the more I realize my feelings may run more than skin deep. But that’s crazy. Monsters don’t fall for humans.

King

When I’m offered a scholarship to Creelin U to join the baseball team, I jump at the chance. It has always been an exclusive school for monsters, but this year they’ve let in humans. When I get there, I realize not everyone is okay with the new rules.

Especially if my roommate and his instant hate are anything to go by.

I’m not sure what I did to vex him, but I’ve made it my mission to win him over. As we start spending more time together, I see a different side to Niko, a side that isn’t monstrous at all. The hard part? Trying to make him see me as more than just a human.

*You’re formally admitted to Creelin University, known locally as “Creepin U”. The only things wilder than the monsters prowling around campus are the spicy male-male love stories unfolding between classes. “Vexing the Viper” is book three, starring a grumpy Gorgon, and a hopeful human. Each book is a standalone MM spicy, spooky romance with a HEA, but we hope you enroll in them all.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215010223-vexing-the-viper

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

I’ve been really enjoying this series so far and this one didn’t disappoint! It’s Niko’s turn. Niko is a gorgon descended from Medusa. His stare turns others to stone. Lucky for him as long as he has his glasses or contacts on, he won’t be turning anyone to stone. Unlike other monsters who have a human form, Niko does not. He is a gorgon at all times. Something he doesn’t love. Not when so many have whispered or given him looks. At CU he has always felt safe being around other monsters. But now CU has invited humans. And he is afraid of the looks he will get. And things are about to change. Especially when him and his best friend get a new human roommate, King. Bad enough that King is their new roommate, one he is attracted to even though he wants to fight it, but King plays baseball for CU and Niko’s dad is the coach. And when his dad asks Niko to tutor, King, well he can’t say no. King is excited to be at CU to not only play baseball but to be around monsters. He is super accepting of them and is glad the school opened up so humans can attend. But what he doesn’t get is why his roommate, Niko, is so against humans. He tries to make nice but doesn’t seem to be working. And it doesn’t help he is attracted to Niko as well. But when Niko needs help, King can’t leave him. And it gives them a chance to really get to know one another. I really loved their story! They were so sweet as they began to fall in love. We’ve had so many interesting characters to so far in this series, and these two were a great addition. I can’t wait for the next one!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.