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The Daredevil: An MM Paranormal Romance (Black Cat Circus Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 241 ratings

As a teen, Drake ran away and found the Black Cat Circus, he thought it was his ticket out of town. Instead, he found a family and discovered a magical world he never knew existed. Becoming the Daredevil was a perfect fit for him and the adrenaline-loving beast within.

Now, ten years later, he’s returning to the town he left as a kid and it’s stirring up a lot of emotions. A shy but sweet man with a camera captures his attention completely. Even Drake’s dragon craves him.

Eli is a journalist who hides behind a camera and his words as he records the world he lives in but rarely takes part in it. He gets assigned the traveling circus that comes to town, when he longs to do something more meaningful.

When Eli meets the Daredevil, everything changes. He’s drawn to the fearless man, but there’s something familiar about him too. Drake reminds him of a wild boy he crushed on in school.

Eli embraces the adventure as Drake pushes him out of his comfort zone, but as these two grow closer, it becomes harder for Drake to hide who he is. Can Eli accept a man with a soul of a dragon?

The Daredevil is a missed connection, opposites attract, paranormal MM romance with light exhibitionism. It is part of the Black Cat Circus multi-author series that features found family and a magical cast of characters. Each book can be read as a standalone but is better enjoyed as a series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BWS36WG6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 6, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 6, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 215 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 241 ratings

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Duckie Mack
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Duckie Mack is an MM Romance author who loves adorkable characters, sweet love stories with heat, and is a sucker for an HEA. She writes both contemporary and PNR romance.

She lives in Southern California with her family, 2 dogs, and 3 cats, and loves live theater, superheroes, and fairytales.

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Duckie also writes YA LGBTQ Fantasy Romance as Debbie McQueen.

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Hot Daredevil and Cutie Journalist
As a long time fan of Duckie, I was sooo excited to read her new book. And she didn’t disappoint. Circus and hot men with tats? Yum! We have Drake, the daredevil of the Black Cat Circus, and Eli, a journalist who was tasked with covering the circus. They’re the complete opposite of each other and yet they fit together so perfectly! Both the characters carries a bit of hurt, and I love the way that Duckie brings them to heal together. Duckie does a great job of creating a world full of magic but realistic at the same time. I got so absorbed in the book that I wish I could visit this circus too! I’m super exciting to read about the other characters in the series!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
    Two paths cross once again on the start of the remarkable journey of the Black Cat Circus. We meet Drake, the daredevil, a man with no fears, never planned on returning to his hometown. Elijah, who never planned to leave and always wanted to hide in the shadows, ran into each other, and fate entwined them from that moment on.
    The Black Cat Circus is a series of outcasts that make their own family of acceptance and love. Each man finds their mate along this journey of low angst stories to fill your heart with happiness and hope. I'm just kicking myself for not trying these books sooner.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
    I really loved this, the story is adorable. I love the concept. Circus, shifters, magic. The vibes are great and I can’t wait to read more of this found family.

    My only critique keeping this from being 5 stars is that the character of Carol was insufferably annoying. I couldn’t stand the Pookie thing.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
    Ok I have been a bit skeptical of paranormal books But this one caught my heart. Eli a journalist that never spoke up for himself was always afraid and never wanted to be seen he hid behind his camera is given the assignment to cover The Black Cat Circus. And his journey begins He catches the eye of the Daredevil Drake and the bond is formed in the most amazing way. Now Eli is Marshmallow a Dragon tattoo that loves being cuddled. I have so much I can say about this sweet, adorable,hot MM Romance PNR but I don't want to spoil it.
    It made me feel good, laugh and fall in love with these two characters.
    Well done Duckie . Must read Author and book.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2023
    As a long time fan of Duckie, I was sooo excited to read her new book. And she didn’t disappoint. Circus and hot men with tats? Yum! We have Drake, the daredevil of the Black Cat Circus, and Eli, a journalist who was tasked with covering the circus. They’re the complete opposite of each other and yet they fit together so perfectly! Both the characters carries a bit of hurt, and I love the way that Duckie brings them to heal together.

    Duckie does a great job of creating a world full of magic but realistic at the same time. I got so absorbed in the book that I wish I could visit this circus too! I’m super exciting to read about the other characters in the series!
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2023
    As a long time fan of Duckie, I was sooo excited to read her new book. And she didn’t disappoint. Circus and hot men with tats? Yum! We have Drake, the daredevil of the Black Cat Circus, and Eli, a journalist who was tasked with covering the circus. They’re the complete opposite of each other and yet they fit together so perfectly! Both the characters carries a bit of hurt, and I love the way that Duckie brings them to heal together.

    Duckie does a great job of creating a world full of magic but realistic at the same time. I got so absorbed in the book that I wish I could visit this circus too! I’m super exciting to read about the other characters in the series!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2023
    This is such a sweet and sexy start to this multi-author series. I really enjoyed following along as Eli & Drake's relationship developed and the made their way to their HEA.
    Update: The audiobook for this one made experiencing this story so much more enjoyable. Great narration from Zachary Zaba.

    I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
    This story is super sweet with zero angst. It is just a meet cute at a circus. A newspaper writer is sent to do an article and meets his fated mate, with a little help from a cat.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
    The circus has come to town! With it comes the adventure of a lifetime for Eli and Drake! Enjoy their thrills and their discoveries—the safe calm times as well as the many steamy moments!!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
    The Daredevil was a fun mix of mystery & thrills, paranormal lore & circus life, with a heaping side of sweetness. Sweet is usually not my cup of tea but I got completely invested in knowing how their story played out. I will say some of the steamy scenes fell flat for me which was a bit disappointing because there was so much potential but I have hope that will improve in future books.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Matthew Dante
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Exciting read!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2023
    Magic, Excitement, and Wonder. These are the elements that we think of when we hear the word “Circus”. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to one, but reading The Daredevil, had me reliving all those exciting memories with my parents and siblings! Throw in a touch of romance, and you’ve got the recipe for a fantastic book!

    This book is part 1 of a four-book series, in which we meet Drake, the ruggedly handsome and restless Daredevil with something truly hot burning inside. The man meets Eli, a timid Reporter with an eye for photographing spectacular scenes. Let’s just say that the chemistry between these two characters is off the charts! The author does an amazing job of creating a world full of intrigue and wonder, forcing the reader to whip through page after page in order to see how it all connects. This is easily a binge-worthy book. Between the thrilling story and the hot and steamy scenes, I can’t wait to read more of Duckie Mack’s books.

    For those looking for a fun and spicy read, I highly recommend reading this book and then the rest of the series.
  • sarah mitcham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Missed Connections.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2023
    MM, Opposites Attract, Paranormal, Romance. An easy to read page-turner that is the first book in the series but can be read as a stand-alone or as part of the series. A fast moving plot taking place at the Black Cat Circus with lots of steam and two men with a bond. Guaranteed HEA
  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet & sexy opposites attract MM PNR
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2023
    When teenage Drake got expelled from school, he ran away from foster care to join the circus. Ten years later, he's returning as The Daredevil of the Black Cat Circus, now understanding the dragon that is a part of himself.

    Eli is a journalist more comfortable behind the camera lens than talking to people - or standing up for himself. When his colleagues steal his stories and his boss assigns him to cover the circus visiting town, it's hard to see it as a good thing. But then the magic of the Black Cat Circus starts to suck him in and he meets Drake, the Daredevil. But Drake has a secret and will Eli stick around when he finds out that Drake has the soul of a dragon?

    This is an opposites attract, missed opportunity, contemporary PNR with some MM spice. Really sweet, these two are adorable and I love Eli's character arc in particular as he comes out of his shell for Drake.

    In this you'll find: MM romance with some spice; gay MCs; contemporary near fantasy; a found family of a circus with a variety of non-human members; a foster care survivor; a shy MC with anxiety; a bouncy golden retriever puppy daredevil with the soul of a dragon; some slight exhibitionism; motorbikes and human cannons; and a HEA.
  • Sue
    4.0 out of 5 stars Daring beginning to circus series
    Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2024
    I don’t know how I missed this series because it’s the kind of thing that is right up my (reading) alley. I guess it’s a case of too many books too little time. I’m glad that I finally got around to reading this because it’s a lot of fun. Lots of mysteries, fun, love and happy endings of both types.

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