A Little Too Familiar

By: Lish McBride

Narrated by: Stella Hunter, J.F. Harding

Love brings out the animal in you

Louise Matthews has got it good. Wonderful job? Check. Loving family? The best. Roommates? Pretty fantastic, thank you. All of this helps her stay focused on what she wants: to finish out her apprenticeship and become a fully licensed Switch-an animal mage who bonds familiars to their witches.

Only a problem has just moved in-a hot, occasionally wolf-shaped problem.

Declan Mackenzie doesn't want to be a lone wolf, but he doesn't have a choice. Girlfriend? Gone. Sister? Starting a new life. Parents? In prison where they belong, thankfully. All he wants is a fresh start-new home, new job, new life. What he gets is a house full of witches, a fledgling phoenix named Dammit, and rogue ferrets who won't stay out of his business.

And he could handle all of that if it wasn't for Louise. It's not great to crush on your roommate. It's even worse when you realize she wields the kind of magic that sends you running for the door.

Still, Declan is no pup, and he's not going to let this set him back.

Until the past comes back to haunt him-the parents he put in jail have busted out. They want revenge.

And the only thing standing between them and Declan is Louise and the very magic he vowed never to go near again.

©2022 Lish McBride (P)2023 Lish McBride

Critic reviews

"A Little Too Familiar is a knock-it-out-of-the-park, magic on every page delight." —Christina Lauren, NYT Bestselling authors of the Unhoneymooners

"Wildly inventive, thoroughly romantic, and cozily delightful, Lish McBride will leave you head over heels for this world and her characters." —Gwenda Bond, New York Times bestselling author of The Date from Hell

"Intricate world building, sexy and smart leads who can't live without each other, a diabolical villain you will delight in hating, vengeance pigeons, murder ferrets - all while sneaking in beautiful messages about the family of the heart. What more could you ask of a story?" —Molly Harper, author of the Half-Moon Hollow & Mystic Bayou series

Absolutely love

So good. You can tell the spicy scenes are written by a woman!
Definitely going onto my reread list!

jf harding

I listen to almost everything he does! this book is listened to in two days. sooo amazing. I wish the second book as also audible.

Great Performance, but a bit more "Rom-Com" than "

Look, if you’re looking for a top-tier production, this is it. Stella Hunter and J.F. Harding absolutely crushed the narration. Their voices are distinct, professional, and they bring a lot of life to the characters. Harding, in particular, has that solid male lead energy that keeps the story grounded.

As for the story itself, it’s a bit of a mixed bag depending on what you’re looking for. It’s well-written, the magic is cool, and the "were" elements are handled effectively. However, it definitely leans heavily into "chick flick" territory. If you’re expecting high-stakes fighting, racing, or gritty action sequences, you might find yourself waiting around a bit. It’s much more focused on the relationship and the "cozy" vibes than the adrenaline.

The spice level was actually spot on—not too much, not too little—but the overall pacing felt a bit more like a Hallmark movie with magic than a fantasy epic. If you want a sweet, M/F romance with great narrators to pass the time, this is a winner. But if you need your fantasy to come with a side of flying fists and high-octane stakes, this might be a little too "soft" for your taste.

Preachy

Way to preachy. A book with an agenda. Beating you over the head with found family… but using characters with traditional families.