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Book Description
Losing her relationship also cost her the apartment and the business she built with her ex. Now she’s broke, unmoored, and answering a roommate ad from a total stranger.
A stranger who turns out to be a neurodivergent werewolf with a detailed lease agreement… and a legally binding cuddle clause.
Roman Velasquez likes quiet, structure, and his Good Plate.
He’s used to living alone—until pack politics force his hand. To avoid being mated off for supernatural convenience, Roman needs to convince his Alpha that he’s already claimed. He panics, blurts out a lie, and suddenly he and Maggie are fake-mated, cuddling after full moons, and trying very hard not to catch feelings.
It’s just a roommate agreement. Just magical paperwork. Just a fake relationship to stop a supernatural power grab.
They both know the rules.
Don’t touch the plate.
Respect the schedule.
No falling in love.
Too bad they’re already breaking all of them.
About Roxie Ray
Roxie Ray is a collaborative group of writer friends passionate about crafting unforgettable Paranormal and Alien Romance. Together, they weave steamy, heart-pounding stories filled with captivating characters, sizzling chemistry, and plots that keep you hooked from start to finish. They pour their love for the genre into every page, aiming to deliver the perfect blend of heat and storytelling magic.
My Thoughts
After being unceremoniously dumped by her boyfriend of three years—losing her home and her business in the process—thirty-one-year-old Maggie James is desperate for a fresh start. She answers a roommate ad that seems too good to be true, only to find herself living with Roman Velasquez, a neurodivergent werewolf with a very specific lease agreement and a legally binding "cuddle clause."
As a fan of the fake-dating trope, I absolutely adored watching their arrangement unfold. To avoid an arranged mating pushed by his pack, Roman blurts out a lie that he and Maggie are already claimed. This forces them into a whirlwind of faux-mating rituals and post-full-moon snuggling that quickly begins to feel very real.
What makes The Cuddle Clause stand out in the paranormal romance genre is its beautiful, authentic neurodivergent representation. Roman is a refreshing character; he loves his structure, his "Good Plate," and his quiet time. The story avoids the tired trope of "curing" autism in adulthood, instead showing how Roman has spent years masking his true self until he meets someone who actually sees him.
It was incredibly validating to see his sensory sensitivities—like the audible hum of lightbulbs or the vital need to decompress after socializing—treated with such respect. Maggie doesn’t try to fix him; she meets him exactly where he is, and their chemistry thrives on a mix of tender support and playful banter.
The narration by Shelley Reece and Theo Sinclair was excellent, capturing the heat and humor of Roman's eccentric pack politics and the couple's growing intimacy. While the miscommunication trope is present, it actually feels earned here given the characters' backgrounds and the high stakes of their "magical paperwork."
Overall, this is a soft, steamy, and cozy read that balances the supernatural with deeply human needs. It’s a wonderful reminder that the best relationships aren't about changing for someone else, but about finally finding the person who makes it safe to stop masking.
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