Werewolves are back and sexier than ever baby!!! A.A. Fairview writing feels like a dream sequence. I am so honored to have received an e-ARC of Bark & Bite. 

I'm just an enby writing a review begging for more alphahole FMCs, because Sara made me feel all the feelings! In all seriousness, I love Sara. She's surrounded by people who love her, but she essentially functions as a lone wolf after leaving her toxic pack and even more toxic ex behind. Despite the overarching plot of the book revolving around her kidnapping and subsequent events, the book really does focus on her personal and relational growth as well as her addiction. She keeps trying no matter what the world has to throw at her. 

Her relationship with Malcolm is this soft, golden, glowing bit of hope. They seemed doomed by the narrative in the beginning of the book. There's this charged moment between them in the prologue that gives the audience a glimpse of what could've been, but obviously it's too soon for them. When the book starts several years later they're enemies because that's what the demands of them. Of course when it all comes down to it, Malcolm drops everything to come to her rescue. From there on out it's just a series of them saving each other in both big and small ways. 

Malcolm is a soft boy forced into violence by his pack and his brother. He's convinced he's unworthy of love for a variety of reasons. His lasting feelings for Sara don't matter. His character development might seem to take a back seat to Sara's, but it's just as moving. Also, I know he's fictional , but I just want to lay on his chest and listen to his heartbeat so bad. 

If you can't tell I loved this book. I love that each moment of physical intimacy led to a deeper emotional intimacy between them. Sure, it's hot, but it's also hella romantic. Anyways, please read this.