About the Book

A reporter’s disbelief in the supernatural is tested when she uncovers a tattoo artist’s sinister family secrets in an enthralling short story by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Geissinger.

Petra is skeptical when it comes to the French Quarter’s creepy urban legends. Until she meets Dax Rousseau, the proprietor of the House of Ink and Blood. The eldritch markings on his flesh tell more than the tale of a doomed bloodline. They come slitheringly alive. And the nearer Petra gets to the maddeningly sexy Dax, the closer she is to being the next victim of his ancient family curse.

J.T. Geissinger’s Spicy Little Curses is part of Scared Sexy, a deliciously dark collection of Halloween romance where things that go bump in the night might just steal your heart. These seductive stand-alone stories blend chills and heat in the perfect Halloween treat—each designed to be devoured in one sitting.

Review

Spicy Little Curses is a disappointing installment in the Scared Sexy collection. Including this one, I’ve only read three out of six, and so far, this one falls in the bottom tier. Not only did it feel over-the-top, but Geissinger also created two of the less interesting characters. Neither Petra nor Dax’s characters or romance added anything to this story. There’s no connection with them, which makes their insta-love romance feel dull. Not to mention the forced “Notebook” nickname Dax gives Perta. I specifically want to point out their first kiss, which had little to no buildup. The most interesting part of Spicy Little Curses is the backstory with Dax’s family. That seemed fun.

Final Thoughts

"Spicy Little Curses" is a bottom-tier installment in the “Scared Sexy” collection. The main characters are uninteresting, and their insta-love romance felt dull due to a lack of connection and a poor build-up to key moments, like their first kiss. The only redeemable aspect of the book was the fun backstory involving Dax's family.

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