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Sexy Sleepy Hollow #1.5
Smashing Pumpkins: A Sexy Sleepy Hollow Short
Arletta's keeping secrets.
The God of Death doesn't like that a living witch is residing in a realm of spirits alongside The Headless Horseman. In order for Hesse to keep his power he must make the ultimate sacrifice. Meanwhile Arletta is determined to uncover the truth behind her own past as well as the mysterious past of the man she loves.
Set in the world of the Sexy Sleepy Hollow series, takes place AFTER Riding The Headless Horseman.
The God of Death doesn't like that a living witch is residing in a realm of spirits alongside The Headless Horseman. In order for Hesse to keep his power he must make the ultimate sacrifice. Meanwhile Arletta is determined to uncover the truth behind her own past as well as the mysterious past of the man she loves.
Set in the world of the Sexy Sleepy Hollow series, takes place AFTER Riding The Headless Horseman.
32 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2024
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Molly Likovich
17 books263 followersMolly Likovich is the author of gothic romances, poetry, and the occasional play. When she's not writing she can be found lurking around the local graveyard.
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October 1, 2024
Starting off spooky season early with this lovely read <3 It's a little novella that bridges the gap between books one and two, and yes you gotta read everything!! We see more of Arletta and the Headless Horseman, the plot is also...plotting, and I once again wish this was longer, but it's all good because book two is finally out. Yayyyyy!!!
September 17, 2024
Note: Some of my goodreads shelves can be spoilers
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Readability: 📖📖📖📖
Feels: 🦋🦋🦋
Emotional Depth: 💔💔💔
Sexual Tension: ⚡⚡⚡
Romance: 💞💞💞
Sensuality: 💋💋💋
Sex Scene Length: 🍑🍑 (maybe a 3...these are pretty short though)
Steam Scale (Number of Sex Scenes): 🔥🔥
Humor: A bit – it’s on the sarcastic side
Perspective: First person from the heroine
More character focused or plot focused? character
How did the speed of the story feel? fast
When mains are first on page together: pretty soon into the story (about 21% but it’s basically immediately after the flashback prologue)
Cliffhanger: They are in a relationship and are happy but the plot does end on a cliffhanger and it will continue in another story.
Epilogue: No
Format: read on kindle unlimited in e-book form
Why I chose this book: I read book 1 and saw this one was a short read and I love the cover!
(Descriptions found at end of my review)
He takes my chin in one of his large hands, his blue eyes burning into me. “It’s rather hard to find a punishment that you do not enjoy.”
“Well stop making everything so sexy.”
Should I read in order?
Yes! This is a continuation of Riding the Headless Horseman, so start there.
Basic plot:
Hesse and Arletta try to find a way to exist in the realm of the dead.
Give this a try if you want:
- monster romance
- Sleepy Hollow vibes
- witch heroine / headless horseman hero
- mid steam – 2 full scenes in a very short page count – but the scenes are definitely short
Ages:
- heroine is around 28 and hero is a few hundred years old (taken from book 1)
First line:
When I cry it sounds like smashing plates.
My thoughts:
I guess this short story wasn’t anything like I thought it was going to be? I thought it was going to be like an extended epilogue of the couple, or maybe tie up some loose ends from book 1. I wasn’t thinking it would be more of a teaser and leave you on another plot cliffhanger.
I started this series because I really wanted to try book 2 though so that’s okay as this has all led me to that point.
I definitely recommend you read book 1 before reading this one. This continues a bit of mystery in the realm of the dead and how a living witch and the headless horseman (Hesse) can find happiness together.
Few random reading stats for this author
# of books read: 3
Average rating: 3.66 stars
Favorite book: Maybe Riding the Headless Horseman?
Content warnings: (This should be taken as a minimum because I could have missed some!)
Locations of kisses/intimate scenes, safe sex, consent, pregnancy/child in the story:
Extra stuff like what my review breakdowns mean, where to find me, and book clubs
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Readability: 📖📖📖📖
Feels: 🦋🦋🦋
Emotional Depth: 💔💔💔
Sexual Tension: ⚡⚡⚡
Romance: 💞💞💞
Sensuality: 💋💋💋
Sex Scene Length: 🍑🍑 (maybe a 3...these are pretty short though)
Steam Scale (Number of Sex Scenes): 🔥🔥
Humor: A bit – it’s on the sarcastic side
Perspective: First person from the heroine
More character focused or plot focused? character
How did the speed of the story feel? fast
When mains are first on page together: pretty soon into the story (about 21% but it’s basically immediately after the flashback prologue)
Cliffhanger: They are in a relationship and are happy but the plot does end on a cliffhanger and it will continue in another story.
Epilogue: No
Format: read on kindle unlimited in e-book form
Why I chose this book: I read book 1 and saw this one was a short read and I love the cover!
(Descriptions found at end of my review)
He takes my chin in one of his large hands, his blue eyes burning into me. “It’s rather hard to find a punishment that you do not enjoy.”
“Well stop making everything so sexy.”
Should I read in order?
Yes! This is a continuation of Riding the Headless Horseman, so start there.
Basic plot:
Hesse and Arletta try to find a way to exist in the realm of the dead.
Give this a try if you want:
- monster romance
- Sleepy Hollow vibes
- witch heroine / headless horseman hero
- mid steam – 2 full scenes in a very short page count – but the scenes are definitely short
Ages:
- heroine is around 28 and hero is a few hundred years old (taken from book 1)
First line:
When I cry it sounds like smashing plates.
My thoughts:
I guess this short story wasn’t anything like I thought it was going to be? I thought it was going to be like an extended epilogue of the couple, or maybe tie up some loose ends from book 1. I wasn’t thinking it would be more of a teaser and leave you on another plot cliffhanger.
I started this series because I really wanted to try book 2 though so that’s okay as this has all led me to that point.
I definitely recommend you read book 1 before reading this one. This continues a bit of mystery in the realm of the dead and how a living witch and the headless horseman (Hesse) can find happiness together.
Few random reading stats for this author
# of books read: 3
Average rating: 3.66 stars
Favorite book: Maybe Riding the Headless Horseman?
Content warnings: (This should be taken as a minimum because I could have missed some!)
Locations of kisses/intimate scenes, safe sex, consent, pregnancy/child in the story:
Extra stuff like what my review breakdowns mean, where to find me, and book clubs
June 27, 2024
It’s good to see these two again and now I want more 😍😂
October 4, 2024
okay i am way to invested in this story now and it’s not even been 100 pages all together. give me more
August 1, 2024
So have you seen her?
She's the greatest
For super-magic
Call Arletta!
Here comes the fun now
Are you ready?
Come on everybody
Get happy
She's the greatest
For super-magic
Call Arletta!
Here comes the fun now
Are you ready?
Come on everybody
Get happy
October 1, 2024
A cute little continuation of the first book but we need more after that cliffhanger!
November 1, 2024
Before the halloween season ended I wanted to make sure I read at least one Molly Likovich book. I honestly loved this little novella more than the first book. They are so cute and I love this story. It’s absolutely perfect for halloween. I can’t wait to read the next one and see what happens.
September 14, 2024
Definitely not as good as the first I would say
October 2, 2024
A cliffhanger that I didn't mind, cant wait for more of Hesse & Arletta.
September 8, 2024
i like these two a lot. can’t wait for more
October 1, 2024
Give me more immediately.
October 5, 2024
”…My sweet thing. My good girl. My wicked witch. How I love you.”
Tbh I don’t remember what happened in the first book so I was low key confused af but um, the spice was good and the story seems interesting so it’s good I guess lol
Hoping the author just goes ahead and make this a full fledged novel/series instead of short stories
Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5
Reaction: 😨👏👀😳😅🥺
Cw: verbal abuse (not hero), domestic violence (not hero)
Tbh I don’t remember what happened in the first book so I was low key confused af but um, the spice was good and the story seems interesting so it’s good I guess lol
Hoping the author just goes ahead and make this a full fledged novel/series instead of short stories
Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5
Reaction: 😨👏👀😳😅🥺
Cw: verbal abuse (not hero), domestic violence (not hero)
October 14, 2024
Really short story that seems to be a bridge (haha) between books 1 and 2, with a little spice thrown in for fun. It raises far more questions that are unanswered here, and nothing really gets resolved. Curious to see what happens next!
July 26, 2024
Ebook
September 1, 2024
Again, don’t judge
September 4, 2024
In the best way possible, i’m so pleasantly surprised by this book. The writing is good and it’s short and sexy and spooky. Perf for fall season
October 8, 2024
3.5 stars
This is a great quick Halloween read!
I loved getting a little more of Arletta and Hesse & I’m so excited to see they will be back for more!! Can’t wait for it.
This is a great quick Halloween read!
I loved getting a little more of Arletta and Hesse & I’m so excited to see they will be back for more!! Can’t wait for it.
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October 16, 2024Dnf
October 16, 2024
I'm so invested in this gothic, sexy story. Give me more!
October 23, 2024
alot of "master" this and "master" that . and swimming in a lake .
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