The Cuddle Clause Book Review

                                               

                                                  📚 Book Review: 

                                                      The Cuddle Clause

                                                      Roxie Ray

                                                       Published September 24, 2025

                                              Paranormal Romance 

If you’re in the mood for a cute, cozy paranormal romance with shifters, feelings, and a healthy dose of miscommunication, The Cuddle Clause by Roxie Ray might be just what you’re looking for.

Published on September 24, 2025, this paranormal romance was an easy and enjoyable read for me. I’ve really been on a shifter-romance kick lately, and I’m genuinely enjoying Roxie Ray’s writing style. Her stories feel light but still manage to deliver heartache, warmth, and emotional growth along the way.

🐺 What the Story Is About

Maggie finds herself scrambling to locate a new place to live after her living situation suddenly falls apart. In a rush, she answers an apartment ad—without reading the fine print. And that fine print? Well… it includes a cuddle clause.

Roman is a neurodivergent werewolf shifter who has very specific needs after shifting back to human form. His roommate contract states that Maggie must provide emotional support cuddles to help him regulate after his shifts. Awkward? Yes. Adorable? Also yes.

Things get even more complicated when Roman, who desperately needs a mate, tells his pack that Maggie already is his mate—despite refusing to let the pack set him up with one. And just like that, fake dating enters the picture.

💕 My Thoughts

The chemistry between Maggie and Roman slowly builds, and while Roman starts off shy and uncomfortable, it doesn’t take long before things begin to heat up. Their relationship is full of sweet moments, emotional vulnerability, and plenty of miscommunication when it comes to their real feelings.

I especially enjoyed Roman’s character. His awkwardness and hesitations felt genuine, and watching him open up made the romance even more rewarding. Maggie’s patience and warmth balanced him nicely, creating a relationship that felt rooted in friendship before romance.

Overall, The Cuddle Clause is a feel-good romance with just enough tension to keep things interesting. It’s the kind of story that reminds you why friends-to-lovers and fake-dating tropes are so beloved.

If you love shifters, cozy paranormal romances, and characters learning to communicate their feelings, this book is definitely worth picking up.

📌 Final Rating Thoughts

✔ Cute and cozy

✔ Easy, enjoyable read

✔ Shy MMC with emotional depth

✔ Fake dating + shifters = win