Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.

I roll onto my back, exposing my belly. Bowie takes the hint and rubs it. Bliss.

I really enjoyed this book a lot. I tend to avoid historical books, but it’s easier for me to deal with when it’s paranormal fantasy. There was also plenty of real history in the story which added another level to the book. We’ve got an outcast werewolf and a cinnamon roll vampire who doesn’t like killing, plenty of time spent as a wolf and wolfy behavior, as well as a cross country rescue mission from a notorious serial killer. So very entertaining, the writing was fantastic, and the romance was adorable, believable and steamy (not super high heat, but what as there was high quality).

But first I lick him from chin to forehead. Repeatedly. He squints his eyes shut and takes it like a champ. Only when I’ve licked so much he’s having a hard time breathing do I relent. Bowie smiles at me, chuckling, and wipes my slobber from his face. “Thank you for the bath.”

It doesn’t get the full five stars because, sadly, there was no epilogue, and their future felt uncertain. I have no doubt they love each other, but when one MC is immortal and the other isn’t, you want an explanation about how that is going to be solved. Hints were dropped about mates, but we didn’t learn what that might mean. I’ll choose to believe they live happily together forever.

“Your skin on mine reminds me of what it feels like to have the sun shining down on a warm spring day.”

⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Wolf shifter
Historical romance
Hunter/tracker
Paranormal fantasy, Historical
Class difference
Cinnamon roll vampire
Outcast MC
Rescue mission
Serial killer

⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Body/appearance shaming
Kidnapped children
Blood consumption
Retelling of past unintentional murder (MC, bloodlust)
Mentions of past suicide attempts (MC)
Killing wild animals for food (on page)
Alcohol consumption (not to excess)
Captivity
Injured MC
Graphic violence
On-page murder

⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: An ex lover of Bowie kisses him briefly when they run into him. Bowie turns away and makes it clear he’s with Andras now.
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Historical paranormal romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: 20 and 43 (turned at 20)
Series: Standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 284

“May I pet you on occasion?” asks Bowie as we approach a small log hut. “For verisimilitude, of course.” I rub my cheek against his leg and huff, secretly enjoying the fact he smells like me. He reaches down and strokes my fur. “My goodness, you’re soft.” Oh, that feels nice. I tip my head up for more, and he offers it with a smile. If this is what being a pet wolf is like, sign me up.

He draws me in, plants a soft kiss on my forehead, and releases my cheeks. I could swoon. I don’t.

Bowie drops his head to my shoulder. His back shakes as he cries in silence. I’m here with him while he suffers, petting his hair. The water grows cool. My knees begin to ache. His skin has pruned. But none of that matters. Sometimes pain insists on time, so time it shall have.

“I’m not opposed to a ruckus.”



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