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How to Flirt with a Hellhound: Hellhounds of Paradise Falls, Book 1

Shannon Mae, Iggy Toma, et al.
4.5 / 5.0
Published: 2025

Description

Moving to the quiet town of Paradise Falls was supposed to be a fresh start, not an introduction to the supernatural underworld. But for one unsuspecting newcomer, life takes a sharp turn when he discovers his next-door neighbor is not just a man with a charming smile and boundless golden retriever energy, but a literal hellhound. This dual point-of-view romance masterfully blends high-stakes paranormal fantasy with the cozy, relatable charm of a neighbors-to-lovers dynamic. It is a story where the heat is matched only by the humor, following an unlikely pair whose chemistry ignites the moment they stop trying to ignore the obvious sparks between them. Beyond the sizzling attraction, the narrative builds a rich, quirky world filled with a supportive found family that makes Paradise Falls feel like home. If you are looking for a story that balances supernatural thrills with genuine, laugh-out-loud moments and a deeply sweet emotional core, this is your next obsession. It is a delightful, well-crafted escape that proves even the most fearsome mythical creatures can have the biggest hearts. Grab your copy and see why everyone is falling for the hellhounds of this town, one flirtatious encounter at a time.

Customer Reviews

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The Secret Librarian
April 19, 2026
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Highly entertaining!

PoV: dual, 1st person Genre: paranormal romance, MM Tropes / tags: neighbours to lovers, humour, found family I picked this one up while being home with a cold, as I was in the mood for something sweet and fun - and this one definitely delivered! Seeing a hellhound finding new homes for the ‘stray humans’ he found being held captive while he was hunting rotten souls was strangely endearing (and often hilarious). Dex and Toby’s story was super entertaining, and I really enjoyed the banter, found family and suspense. Shannon Mae had me giggling way too much throughout the story, especially at Dex, who was convinced that he was great at acting human while actively failing epically at it. And him accidentally setting the bed on fire because he couldn’t control his hellhound after his first time with Toby? So hot! How to Flirt with a Hellhound had the perfect combination of humour, sweetness and steam - and even though I wasn’t sure about the tail at first, it totally worked here!
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Debbie
October 12, 2024
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great story

This is the first book I have read by this author and it was fantastic. I loved the 2 MCs and all the side characters. This was sweet, funny, and steamy. I loved the cluelessness of Dex about human ways. I loved how Toby got lost in his stories and imagination. These two were perfect for each other. I’m looking forward to the next book! I’m really hoping Sebbie gets his book soon too!!
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Insatiable Succubooks
October 1, 2024
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Delightfully fun, sweet and hellhound hot!

This was just a pure delight! Making golden retriever energy into supernatural hot is pretty much the best thing to ever happen to fantasy imo, and this is the best I've yet to find! Dex and Toby are both adorable and hilarious and all of the secondary characters were loveable. The world building was complete enough to feel effortless and real, like this could happen to anyone lucky enough XD The author was absolutely truthful when she said the darker elements happen 90% off page, and what we do see is pretty tame. I'm really squeamish so I appreciate getting the interrogator tail wagging hellhound without having to suffer through reading the actual torment part of his job description! Super fun read, one of my favorites of the year so far. I know I'll go back to more than once and I can't wait for the next book! I definitely recommend this one. 10/10, no notes, would read again and again.