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A cute and quick read! I quite enjoyed it. It was neat to see a bit of a different take on shifters, as the animal part of themselves was prominent and felt like a character on their own sometimes. Felt a bit more animalistic than you often see in shifter romances.
There are heavy themes in the book but it’s very low angst. I would’ve liked it more if the heavy emotions came through a bit more, but it was entertaining.
3.5 stars
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⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Wolf shifters
Omegaverse
Mpreg
Found family
Pack life
Fated mates
Heat
Knotting
Past trauma
Hurt/comfort
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Mpreg
Explicit sexual content
Forced bonding (past)
MC victim of past domestic abuse (detail)
Forced restricted food intake (past)
Death of parent and pack members (past, some details)
Knotting/slick/heat
Children kidnapped (off page, other pack)
Gun violence
Graphic physical violence
Injured MC
Arson/fire
Pregnancy and on-page birth
On-page killing
Influence of psychedelic herbs (on page, one time)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Omegaverse, shifter romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: Not specified
Series: Interconnected series
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 207
Happy ending: Yes
(I actually didn’t make a single highlight while reading it, lol. So no quotes this time.)
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A cute and quick read! I quite enjoyed it. It was neat to see a bit of a different take on shifters, as the animal part of themselves was prominent and felt like a character on their own sometimes. Felt a bit more animalistic than you often see in shifter romances.
There are heavy themes in the book but it’s very low angst. I would’ve liked it more if the heavy emotions came through a bit more, but it was entertaining.
3.5 stars
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⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Wolf shifters
Omegaverse
Mpreg
Found family
Pack life
Fated mates
Heat
Knotting
Past trauma
Hurt/comfort
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Mpreg
Explicit sexual content
Forced bonding (past)
MC victim of past domestic abuse (detail)
Forced restricted food intake (past)
Death of parent and pack members (past, some details)
Knotting/slick/heat
Children kidnapped (off page, other pack)
Gun violence
Graphic physical violence
Injured MC
Arson/fire
Pregnancy and on-page birth
On-page killing
Influence of psychedelic herbs (on page, one time)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Omegaverse, shifter romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: Not specified
Series: Interconnected series
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 207
Happy ending: Yes
(I actually didn’t make a single highlight while reading it, lol. So no quotes this time.)
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“Anything is a bird-sized dildo if you try hard enough.”
I really liked the MCs in this, and the shifter aspect was so good. Leon was utterly adorable as both a bird and as a human. I really enjoy the author’s writing, and it’s just funny sometimes.
The external plot felt like it was a bit all over the place unfortunately. I still don’t have a good grasp on some of the stuff that went down. I’m also in a bit of a reading slump which definitely doesn’t help.
3.5 stars rounded up.
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⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Half mage/half shifter
Shifter bird
Found family
Dad bod
Hurt/comfort
Nesting
Demisexual MC
Past trauma
mpreg
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Body dysmorphia
Past captivity
References to drug use (not MCs)
Brief and vague mention of beastiality (unnamed side character)
Death of a side character
Birth (on page)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
OM/OW drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual POV
Genre: Paranormal shifter romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: ‘mid twenties’ and not specified.
Pages: 288
[…] Can’t ever get rid of the fuel tank here.” Sailor slapped his stomach. Try as he might for a six-pack, he always had a keg. […]”
“Accidentally flying in on you while you’re taking a whizz isn’t exactly what I’d call peeping the ween, man. But dang, you’re a grower.” Leon shuddered […]”
“I love you, Leon.” “Less love, more cock.”
Leon panted as he rolled his hips. “Because, baby, I’m gonna ride you like I’m scooting a chair closer to the table.”
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“Anything is a bird-sized dildo if you try hard enough.”
I really liked the MCs in this, and the shifter aspect was so good. Leon was utterly adorable as both a bird and as a human. I really enjoy the author’s writing, and it’s just funny sometimes.
The external plot felt like it was a bit all over the place unfortunately. I still don’t have a good grasp on some of the stuff that went down. I’m also in a bit of a reading slump which definitely doesn’t help.
3.5 stars rounded up.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Half mage/half shifter
Shifter bird
Found family
Dad bod
Hurt/comfort
Nesting
Demisexual MC
Past trauma
mpreg
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Body dysmorphia
Past captivity
References to drug use (not MCs)
Brief and vague mention of beastiality (unnamed side character)
Death of a side character
Birth (on page)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
OM/OW drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual POV
Genre: Paranormal shifter romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: ‘mid twenties’ and not specified.
Pages: 288
[…] Can’t ever get rid of the fuel tank here.” Sailor slapped his stomach. Try as he might for a six-pack, he always had a keg. […]”
“Accidentally flying in on you while you’re taking a whizz isn’t exactly what I’d call peeping the ween, man. But dang, you’re a grower.” Leon shuddered […]”
“I love you, Leon.” “Less love, more cock.”
Leon panted as he rolled his hips. “Because, baby, I’m gonna ride you like I’m scooting a chair closer to the table.”
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“I want you, Nite. Bubble booty, big booty, tiny booty. You had me at meow.”
Besties. I have found my new favorite shifter romance, and it’s honestly not even close. If you’re anything like me and constantly feel let down by there being very little shifting/time spent in animal form in shifter books, look no further. There was a ton of time spent in cat form in this, and it was ADORABLE. Utterly charming. Surprisingly funny as well, as I didn’t really know anything about the book or author going in. I laughed out loud several times. It was also hot. Did I mention adorable? So much time spent being a cat and doing cat stuff, and the MCs interacting and cuddling tons while shifted. Perfect
“I want you, Nite. Bubble booty, big booty, tiny booty. You had me at meow.”
Besties. I have found my new favorite shifter romance, and it’s honestly not even close. If you’re anything like me and constantly feel let down by there being very little shifting/time spent in animal form in shifter books, look no further. There was a ton of time spent in cat form in this, and it was ADORABLE. Utterly charming. Surprisingly funny as well, as I didn’t really know anything about the book or author going in. I laughed out loud several times. It was also hot. Did I mention adorable? So much time spent being a cat and doing cat stuff, and the MCs interacting and cuddling tons while shifted. Perfect
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I couldn’t love him back, but I could keep him. I would keep him. And nothing was going to stop me.
I love getting spoilers. I often need them to even start reading a book, and 99/100 times it only heightens my enjoyment. Once in a while though, it takes the tension and most important elements out of a book. I think I would’ve enjoyed this book more if I didn’t already know everything that was going on, because the mystery was such an important and interesting part, with all the twists and unknowns. But, without the spoilers I wouldn’t have even started it, so it is what it is. Anyway, the plot in this is so unique, and the story really hinges on that tension and the unknown to keep you at the edge of your seat. I can objectively acknowledge that the book was awesome, but when that ‘unknown’ was removed for me, there wasn’t really that much left to go on. This is definitely not the author’s fault.
I really liked all the characters involved, and I ended up caring for Clayton way more than expected, so I was glad that he was a big part of it. Unfortunately, the story felt a little unfinished, and maybe that was on purpose, but by the end I still didn’t really *get* the two MCs as a couple, because it felt like they had barely interacted, and it left me feeling like they both latched onto each other because… why not? It was the next best thing? Something like that. Again, it was really interesting and I enjoyed it more than it probably sounds like, but it didn’t feel like a romance book at all. Maybe a mystery with slight paranormal and romance elements.
I’ve also been in a massive slump which likely didn’t help the situation. Oh well. All to say, feel free to look at the content warnings, but if possible I would go in relatively blind. You’ll likely love the story if so.
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⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Size difference
Possessiveness
Paranormal adjacent
Soulmates
Dark romance
Medical trial
Tattoos and piercings
Protectiveness
Primal play
Marking
Reincarnation
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Stalking
Blood play
Knife play
Drug use (on page)
Dubious consent
Suicide (side character, on page)
Mentions of past suicide
Child abuse (past)
Child neglect (past)
Homophobia
Medical abuse
Graphic violence
On-page killing
Death of a ‘main’ side character
Medical procedure without consent
Sexual acts in public
Gun violence
Grief
Past physical abuse
Death of a loved one
Primal play
Rough sex
Explicit sexual content
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
OM/OW drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, multi POV
Genre: Contemporary romance with a touch of PNR, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 22 and 22
Pages: 312
Somewhere in the back of my mind, I wondered if this was some kind of trauma response. It might have mattered if his arms around me didn’t feel so good.
Seth looked at me like the constellations were in my eyes, and he was a stargazer seeing a clear sky for the first time.
“You’re mine, Seth. Always. In this life and the next.”
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I couldn’t love him back, but I could keep him. I would keep him. And nothing was going to stop me.
I love getting spoilers. I often need them to even start reading a book, and 99/100 times it only heightens my enjoyment. Once in a while though, it takes the tension and most important elements out of a book. I think I would’ve enjoyed this book more if I didn’t already know everything that was going on, because the mystery was such an important and interesting part, with all the twists and unknowns. But, without the spoilers I wouldn’t have even started it, so it is what it is. Anyway, the plot in this is so unique, and the story really hinges on that tension and the unknown to keep you at the edge of your seat. I can objectively acknowledge that the book was awesome, but when that ‘unknown’ was removed for me, there wasn’t really that much left to go on. This is definitely not the author’s fault.
I really liked all the characters involved, and I ended up caring for Clayton way more than expected, so I was glad that he was a big part of it. Unfortunately, the story felt a little unfinished, and maybe that was on purpose, but by the end I still didn’t really *get* the two MCs as a couple, because it felt like they had barely interacted, and it left me feeling like they both latched onto each other because… why not? It was the next best thing? Something like that. Again, it was really interesting and I enjoyed it more than it probably sounds like, but it didn’t feel like a romance book at all. Maybe a mystery with slight paranormal and romance elements.
I’ve also been in a massive slump which likely didn’t help the situation. Oh well. All to say, feel free to look at the content warnings, but if possible I would go in relatively blind. You’ll likely love the story if so.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Size difference
Possessiveness
Paranormal adjacent
Soulmates
Dark romance
Medical trial
Tattoos and piercings
Protectiveness
Primal play
Marking
Reincarnation
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Stalking
Blood play
Knife play
Drug use (on page)
Dubious consent
Suicide (side character, on page)
Mentions of past suicide
Child abuse (past)
Child neglect (past)
Homophobia
Medical abuse
Graphic violence
On-page killing
Death of a ‘main’ side character
Medical procedure without consent
Sexual acts in public
Gun violence
Grief
Past physical abuse
Death of a loved one
Primal play
Rough sex
Explicit sexual content
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
OM/OW drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, multi POV
Genre: Contemporary romance with a touch of PNR, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 22 and 22
Pages: 312
Somewhere in the back of my mind, I wondered if this was some kind of trauma response. It might have mattered if his arms around me didn’t feel so good.
Seth looked at me like the constellations were in my eyes, and he was a stargazer seeing a clear sky for the first time.
“You’re mine, Seth. Always. In this life and the next.”
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Everything I was, I gave to him in that kiss. Our past, our present…our future.
What a cute little novella. The book starts with one MC breaking up with his long term boyfriend. There’s no details or time wasted going over the shitty parts thankfully, as this is only 92 pages. Instead it focuses on Trick and Liam’s friendship. They go on a cruise together, and cuteness, revelations of feelings and spice ensues. It’s wholesome and sweet, and they get a really good HEA together.
It’s not a secret that it’s hard making a connection with characters in such a short amount of time, but I managed to get to the point where I cared about their future, and I wanted them to get together. If you need a short and cute read, this is perfect for it. The setting (cruise ship) adds a little vacay-vibe to it as well. Not that you’d catch me on a boat, lol. The ocean is terrifying.
This was the first time for me listening to this narrator, and although he did a good job, it was sometimes difficult distinguishing between Trick and Liam when they were speaking, as they were voiced quite similarly. Other than that, it was well done.
Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
Only one bed
Novella
Veterinarian/esthetician
⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Mentions of cheating (not between MCs, not detailed)
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM/OW drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, single POV
Genre: Contemporary romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Everything I was, I gave to him in that kiss. Our past, our present…our future.
What a cute little novella. The book starts with one MC breaking up with his long term boyfriend. There’s no details or time wasted going over the shitty parts thankfully, as this is only 92 pages. Instead it focuses on Trick and Liam’s friendship. They go on a cruise together, and cuteness, revelations of feelings and spice ensues. It’s wholesome and sweet, and they get a really good HEA together.
It’s not a secret that it’s hard making a connection with characters in such a short amount of time, but I managed to get to the point where I cared about their future, and I wanted them to get together. If you need a short and cute read, this is perfect for it. The setting (cruise ship) adds a little vacay-vibe to it as well. Not that you’d catch me on a boat, lol. The ocean is terrifying.
This was the first time for me listening to this narrator, and although he did a good job, it was sometimes difficult distinguishing between Trick and Liam when they were speaking, as they were voiced quite similarly. Other than that, it was well done.
Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & tags ⚠️
Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
Only one bed
Novella
Veterinarian/esthetician
⚠️⚠️ Content warning ⚠️⚠️
Explicit sexual content
Mentions of cheating (not between MCs, not detailed)
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Book safety ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Cheating: No
OM/OW drama: No
Third-act breakup: No
POV: 1st person, single POV
Genre: Contemporary romance, M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
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This was a short and entertaining read. I’m always nervous about reading rockstar romances because I fear the angst levels, but this was very low on angst actually.
I liked how the MCs were honest with each other and communicated pretty well (eventually).
«“You could tell me what’s wrong,” he said. “Then I wouldn’t be making things up in my head.”»
The tropes and plot in this could’ve really worked with a longer book. I enjoyed it, but because there was a fair bit happening externally, I didn’t really have the time to connect with the characters really well. They were still good MCs though.
«“I think I’m falling in love with you,” he said quietly. “Is that okay?”»
Side note: Mordant is a really strange name.
3.75 stars. I can appreciate the novella format, but in this case I actually wanted a little more time with Pink and Mordant.
Book safety
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No. The MCs spend a bit of time apart, but only because of touring
POV: 3rd person, dual
Strict top/bottom roles or vers: Versatile
TW/CW
Manipulative ex, mild stalking behavior by ex, injury, broken bone, explicit sexual content
Tropes & tags
Rockstar, drummer, sound engineer, bad ex boyfriend, novella, ambulance
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was a short and entertaining read. I’m always nervous about reading rockstar romances because I fear the angst levels, but this was very low on angst actually.
I liked how the MCs were honest with each other and communicated pretty well (eventually).
«“You could tell me what’s wrong,” he said. “Then I wouldn’t be making things up in my head.”»
The tropes and plot in this could’ve really worked with a longer book. I enjoyed it, but because there was a fair bit happening externally, I didn’t really have the time to connect with the characters really well. They were still good MCs though.
«“I think I’m falling in love with you,” he said quietly. “Is that okay?”»
Side note: Mordant is a really strange name.
3.75 stars. I can appreciate the novella format, but in this case I actually wanted a little more time with Pink and Mordant.
Book safety
Spoiler
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third-act breakup: No. The MCs spend a bit of time apart, but only because of touring
POV: 3rd person, dual
Strict top/bottom roles or vers: Versatile
TW/CW
Spoiler
Manipulative ex, mild stalking behavior by ex, injury, broken bone, explicit sexual content
Tropes & tags
Spoiler
Rockstar, drummer, sound engineer, bad ex boyfriend, novella, ambulance
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Danny wasn’t necessarily looking for the next compliment as much as he wanted constant approval. The boy wanted to be seen.
I gotta admit I’m confused by this one and have no idea what to even say about it. It’s described as a standalone which I dare say isn’t true. It’s my first Cara Dee book, and although I know this book shows the backstory for many beloved characters, it felt like I was supposed to know all of them already. I can only assume River and Reese are popular characters from this author, because it felt like they were more important than the actual MCs at times.
Danny was a bratty sweetheart with anger issues and I wish the relationship was a bigger focus in the story. Em fit with him well.
It felt like background story for existing characters and the private ops firm they work for, instead of a romance story for Em and Danny. I mean, it was there, but secondary. Maybe that’s Cara’s typical vibe? I wouldn’t know. Anyway. The ending was weird, skipping ahead a few months or a year at a time to missions and times it felt like I was supposed to already know about from side characters.
Strange, yet not entirely unenjoyable.
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⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Age gap
Mild age play
Romantic suspense
Military romance
1998-2002 historical
British MC
Former special forces soldier
Size difference
Forced proximity
Exhibitionism
Daddy/boy
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Details from 9/11 terror attacks
Brief mention of death of sibling (past)
Gun violence
Some details of past child abuse (physical, neglect, from MC’s parent)
Explicit sexual content
Penetration without lube or prep
Exhibitionism
Brief mention of animal abuse (past)
Vomiting
Mild age play
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, single
Genre: Romantic suspense, historical (1998)
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 28 and 40
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 199
Happy ending: Yes
God-fucking-dammit, I felt for him. Because I knew exactly what would happen if someone laughed at him for having a stuffed animal. Danny would put that person in the hospital and hide his own hurt.
“I’ll be your superior,” I said. “I don’t want you to feel pressured into anything.” That one made him huff. “Thanks, but I can make decisions for myself even when I’d bending over for my hot CO.” Fucking brat.
I let out a breath. “I wish I could marry you.” He swallowed, and the pinch of soft amusement left his eyes. “Me too. Maybe one day?”
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Danny wasn’t necessarily looking for the next compliment as much as he wanted constant approval. The boy wanted to be seen.
I gotta admit I’m confused by this one and have no idea what to even say about it. It’s described as a standalone which I dare say isn’t true. It’s my first Cara Dee book, and although I know this book shows the backstory for many beloved characters, it felt like I was supposed to know all of them already. I can only assume River and Reese are popular characters from this author, because it felt like they were more important than the actual MCs at times.
Danny was a bratty sweetheart with anger issues and I wish the relationship was a bigger focus in the story. Em fit with him well.
It felt like background story for existing characters and the private ops firm they work for, instead of a romance story for Em and Danny. I mean, it was there, but secondary. Maybe that’s Cara’s typical vibe? I wouldn’t know. Anyway. The ending was weird, skipping ahead a few months or a year at a time to missions and times it felt like I was supposed to already know about from side characters.
Strange, yet not entirely unenjoyable.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Age gap
Mild age play
Romantic suspense
Military romance
1998-2002 historical
British MC
Former special forces soldier
Size difference
Forced proximity
Exhibitionism
Daddy/boy
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Details from 9/11 terror attacks
Brief mention of death of sibling (past)
Gun violence
Some details of past child abuse (physical, neglect, from MC’s parent)
Explicit sexual content
Penetration without lube or prep
Exhibitionism
Brief mention of animal abuse (past)
Vomiting
Mild age play
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, single
Genre: Romantic suspense, historical (1998)
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 28 and 40
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 199
Happy ending: Yes
God-fucking-dammit, I felt for him. Because I knew exactly what would happen if someone laughed at him for having a stuffed animal. Danny would put that person in the hospital and hide his own hurt.
“I’ll be your superior,” I said. “I don’t want you to feel pressured into anything.” That one made him huff. “Thanks, but I can make decisions for myself even when I’d bending over for my hot CO.” Fucking brat.
I let out a breath. “I wish I could marry you.” He swallowed, and the pinch of soft amusement left his eyes. “Me too. Maybe one day?”
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Once he’d settled into his wolf form, he sat back on his haunches, head tilted up to watch his witch like he was the moon calling to his soul.
ARC review
I liked the cute and cool shifter moments in this book, as well as the sweet dynamic in the relationship between the MCs. Unfortunately the plot (of which there was a lot) was a bit all over the place, with little to no explanation of what was going on. So much of the plot is about gang politics/relationships, but they covens and pack are never properly introduced or explained. They’re just name-dropped like you should already know that info.
So much trauma and action is going on, but the book starts in a way where it feels like you’re missing a few chapters, like you’re expected to already know all the characters. I know it’s book 2 in a series, but the book is described as a standalone, which it really isn’t. Anyway, a lot of trauma, but I ended up not caring much about it because there’s no build-up to it. We don’t get the time to know and understand the MCs, and therefore there’s no emotional connection. There’s very little info given about one of the MCs, Cal, at all.
This really should’ve been a home run for me, but sometimes you read something that just doesn’t work, and that’s okay. I enjoyed the writing itself and again, the dynamic between MCs was sweet.
There wasn’t any epilogue either, and the book ended with a chapter from an MC from the next book, which is such a pet peeve.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Enemies to lovers
Fated mates
Wolf shifter
Paranormal
Mafia romance
Fake relationship
Water witch
Fuckboy MC
Criminal MC
‘good boy’
Scenting and marking
Past trauma
Temperature play
Topping from the bottom
Very mild daddy kink
Knotting
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Knotting
Mention of death of sibling (past)
Gun violence
Explicit sexual content
Panic attack
MC’s pack selling guns
Alcohol consumption
MC poisoned (spiked drink)
On-page use of drug (witchy power stimulant)
MC forced into mating bond (past, bad guy)
MC killing bad guy
Some details of past child neglect
Death of parents and siblings (past)
Mentions of addict parents (past)
MC pushing other MC in anger
Death of MC (brief, brought back)
Injured MC (bomb blast, gunshot wound)
Blood consumption
Past captivity and sexual abuse/rape of MC (off page, few details)
Hand-collaring
Minor injury to MC (stabbing)
Graphic violence
Death of family member
Unsafe sex
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Paranormal romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: 38ish and not specified
Series: Connected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 260
Happy ending: Yes
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Once he’d settled into his wolf form, he sat back on his haunches, head tilted up to watch his witch like he was the moon calling to his soul.
ARC review
I liked the cute and cool shifter moments in this book, as well as the sweet dynamic in the relationship between the MCs. Unfortunately the plot (of which there was a lot) was a bit all over the place, with little to no explanation of what was going on. So much of the plot is about gang politics/relationships, but they covens and pack are never properly introduced or explained. They’re just name-dropped like you should already know that info.
So much trauma and action is going on, but the book starts in a way where it feels like you’re missing a few chapters, like you’re expected to already know all the characters. I know it’s book 2 in a series, but the book is described as a standalone, which it really isn’t. Anyway, a lot of trauma, but I ended up not caring much about it because there’s no build-up to it. We don’t get the time to know and understand the MCs, and therefore there’s no emotional connection. There’s very little info given about one of the MCs, Cal, at all.
This really should’ve been a home run for me, but sometimes you read something that just doesn’t work, and that’s okay. I enjoyed the writing itself and again, the dynamic between MCs was sweet.
There wasn’t any epilogue either, and the book ended with a chapter from an MC from the next book, which is such a pet peeve.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Enemies to lovers
Fated mates
Wolf shifter
Paranormal
Mafia romance
Fake relationship
Water witch
Fuckboy MC
Criminal MC
‘good boy’
Scenting and marking
Past trauma
Temperature play
Topping from the bottom
Very mild daddy kink
Knotting
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Knotting
Mention of death of sibling (past)
Gun violence
Explicit sexual content
Panic attack
MC’s pack selling guns
Alcohol consumption
MC poisoned (spiked drink)
On-page use of drug (witchy power stimulant)
MC forced into mating bond (past, bad guy)
MC killing bad guy
Some details of past child neglect
Death of parents and siblings (past)
Mentions of addict parents (past)
MC pushing other MC in anger
Death of MC (brief, brought back)
Injured MC (bomb blast, gunshot wound)
Blood consumption
Past captivity and sexual abuse/rape of MC (off page, few details)
Hand-collaring
Minor injury to MC (stabbing)
Graphic violence
Death of family member
Unsafe sex
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 3rd person, dual
Genre: Paranormal romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Versatile
Main characters’ age: 38ish and not specified
Series: Connected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 260
Happy ending: Yes
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Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.
When Theo turns his head to look at me, I meet his gaze and take in the way his eyes are sparkling. I think mine might be too.
ARC review
A sweet, calm and healthy-feeling romance in the most charming little coastal town. Both Theo and Liam needed each other, and it was full of hurt/comfort and a strangers-roommates-friends-lovers progression to their relationship, which I always enjoy. There were a lot of cute moments with a kitten and a nephew as well.
It did drag a bit for me for a not-insignificant amount of time, but the last 30% or so really picked up. That as well as hitting one of my pet peeves resulted in the star rating, but that is 100% a me thing, and shouldn’t discourage you from trying the book.
I enjoyed the quiet and kindness in the characters and story, and although it was a quite uncomplicated sexual awakening for both (not 100% problem free), it felt right for the characters.
Out-of-context quote of the day:
I smile, grabbing my own rod and getting it ready.
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Small town
Past trauma
Strangers to roommates to lovers
Blue collar men
Double sexual awakening
First times
Hurt/comfort
Broken boys
Found family
Self-discovery and acceptance
Sexual exploration
Cat dads
Unconventional long-distance relationship
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Alcohol consumption
Suicidal ideation (often, on page)
MC with on-page suicidal tendencies
Borderline attempted suicide (not explicitly stated)
Self harm (on page, different forms)
Intense feelings of guilt
Death of parent (past)
Death of best friend (past)
Survivor’s guilt
Explicit sexual content
On-page detailed cravings of self harm
Brief mentions of death of family members (past)
Injured MC (hospitalized, off-page surgery)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 29 and 30
Series: Standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 352
Happy ending: Yes
Even now, sitting here alone and staring out the window, I almost feel like I miss him. And I think that’s because the only times my mind has been quiet, has been with him.
“Maybe we’re tied now,” I say, breaking the silence. He turns his head to look at me. “What?” I roll my head to meet his gaze with a soft smirk. “I’m clearly the better fisherman. But you… you can suck cock really well.”
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When Theo turns his head to look at me, I meet his gaze and take in the way his eyes are sparkling. I think mine might be too.
ARC review
A sweet, calm and healthy-feeling romance in the most charming little coastal town. Both Theo and Liam needed each other, and it was full of hurt/comfort and a strangers-roommates-friends-lovers progression to their relationship, which I always enjoy. There were a lot of cute moments with a kitten and a nephew as well.
It did drag a bit for me for a not-insignificant amount of time, but the last 30% or so really picked up. That as well as hitting one of my pet peeves resulted in the star rating, but that is 100% a me thing, and shouldn’t discourage you from trying the book.
I enjoyed the quiet and kindness in the characters and story, and although it was a quite uncomplicated sexual awakening for both (not 100% problem free), it felt right for the characters.
Out-of-context quote of the day:
I smile, grabbing my own rod and getting it ready.
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Small town
Past trauma
Strangers to roommates to lovers
Blue collar men
Double sexual awakening
First times
Hurt/comfort
Broken boys
Found family
Self-discovery and acceptance
Sexual exploration
Cat dads
Unconventional long-distance relationship
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Alcohol consumption
Suicidal ideation (often, on page)
MC with on-page suicidal tendencies
Borderline attempted suicide (not explicitly stated)
Self harm (on page, different forms)
Intense feelings of guilt
Death of parent (past)
Death of best friend (past)
Survivor’s guilt
Explicit sexual content
On-page detailed cravings of self harm
Brief mentions of death of family members (past)
Injured MC (hospitalized, off-page surgery)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 29 and 30
Series: Standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 352
Happy ending: Yes
Even now, sitting here alone and staring out the window, I almost feel like I miss him. And I think that’s because the only times my mind has been quiet, has been with him.
“Maybe we’re tied now,” I say, breaking the silence. He turns his head to look at me. “What?” I roll my head to meet his gaze with a soft smirk. “I’m clearly the better fisherman. But you… you can suck cock really well.”
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Book safety, content warnings, and tropes down below.
We weren't fueled by lust or passion or wanton desire. There was no pawing or clawing or desperation. We were simply two men taking a brave step into uncharted territory—together.
This little book made me really happy. A relatively straightforward story and romance between two men with amazing chemistry. A small part of me wanted to see how their chemistry and connection would translate in bed, but the bigger part of me was happy with no spice for these guys. It felt right that their focus was elsewhere. Instead it focused on someone fitting seamlessly into a family, a very sweet dinner date, grief and loss.
I thought the novella had a lovely and realistic portrayal of navigating finding love for a second time after losing the one who was supposed to be your ‘forever’. It was heavy and sad in some ways, but not overwhelmingly so. Lincoln was such a good match for Chip, letting him find his way, understanding and encouraging the love Chip still had for his late husband.
It also has some immaculate fall vibes, a super cute and mischievous cat who refuses to stay put, lots of candy corn and a couple cute kids. Absolutely recommend it.
“You know the saying—grief is just love with no place to go. If you can find a way to channel that unspent love, you’ll get through this. I know it's frustrating. Hell, sometimes it feels so damn heavy… but love is never wrong. No matter how you process that love, no matter how long it takes, it is never, ever wrong to love so deeply.”
Absolute gushing aside, there were a couple scenes I would’ve loved to see. Obviously not a lot of room in 111 pages for everything, but still.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Small town
Novella
Single dad
Doctor MC
Neighbors
Silver fox MC
Cat dad
Widower
Divorced MC
Bisexual MC
No spice
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Mentions of death of husband (past, cancer)
MC with symptoms of depression
Disordered eating because of depression
Mentions of SC struggling financially
Injured child (minor, scrapes from falling)
Feelings of loss and grief
Mentions of death of parent (past)
Hypochondriacal SC
Injured MC (minor)
Mentions of divorce (past)
Mentions of (unfortunate) custody arrangements
Sort of estranged parent to MC’s children (ex wife)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: N/A
Main characters’ age: 36 and 44
Kids’ age: 5 and 12
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 111
Happy ending: Yes
“Chip,” I blurted. “Pardon?” “Charles is stuffy. You could, if you wanted, call me Chip?” I cleared the sudden thickness from my throat with a quiet cough. “I want.” He grinned again as we fell into stride, walking abreast down the aisle. “Linc. “How very monosyllabic of us.”
The cause of death on my death certificate would most surely read anaphylaxis from an allergy to flirtation.
“Join me?” “Yes, please.” I barely recognized my own voice for how breathy it sounded, quietly clearing it with a small cough before trying again. “I'd like that. Thank you.”
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We weren't fueled by lust or passion or wanton desire. There was no pawing or clawing or desperation. We were simply two men taking a brave step into uncharted territory—together.
This little book made me really happy. A relatively straightforward story and romance between two men with amazing chemistry. A small part of me wanted to see how their chemistry and connection would translate in bed, but the bigger part of me was happy with no spice for these guys. It felt right that their focus was elsewhere. Instead it focused on someone fitting seamlessly into a family, a very sweet dinner date, grief and loss.
I thought the novella had a lovely and realistic portrayal of navigating finding love for a second time after losing the one who was supposed to be your ‘forever’. It was heavy and sad in some ways, but not overwhelmingly so. Lincoln was such a good match for Chip, letting him find his way, understanding and encouraging the love Chip still had for his late husband.
It also has some immaculate fall vibes, a super cute and mischievous cat who refuses to stay put, lots of candy corn and a couple cute kids. Absolutely recommend it.
“You know the saying—grief is just love with no place to go. If you can find a way to channel that unspent love, you’ll get through this. I know it's frustrating. Hell, sometimes it feels so damn heavy… but love is never wrong. No matter how you process that love, no matter how long it takes, it is never, ever wrong to love so deeply.”
Absolute gushing aside, there were a couple scenes I would’ve loved to see. Obviously not a lot of room in 111 pages for everything, but still.
⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️
⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Small town
Novella
Single dad
Doctor MC
Neighbors
Silver fox MC
Cat dad
Widower
Divorced MC
Bisexual MC
No spice
⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Mentions of death of husband (past, cancer)
MC with symptoms of depression
Disordered eating because of depression
Mentions of SC struggling financially
Injured child (minor, scrapes from falling)
Feelings of loss and grief
Mentions of death of parent (past)
Hypochondriacal SC
Injured MC (minor)
Mentions of divorce (past)
Mentions of (unfortunate) custody arrangements
Sort of estranged parent to MC’s children (ex wife)
⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: N/A
Main characters’ age: 36 and 44
Kids’ age: 5 and 12
Series: Interconnected standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 111
Happy ending: Yes
“Chip,” I blurted. “Pardon?” “Charles is stuffy. You could, if you wanted, call me Chip?” I cleared the sudden thickness from my throat with a quiet cough. “I want.” He grinned again as we fell into stride, walking abreast down the aisle. “Linc. “How very monosyllabic of us.”
The cause of death on my death certificate would most surely read anaphylaxis from an allergy to flirtation.
“Join me?” “Yes, please.” I barely recognized my own voice for how breathy it sounded, quietly clearing it with a small cough before trying again. “I'd like that. Thank you.”
You can find most of my reviews on Instagram as well: https://www.instagram.com/booksafety?igsh=MWZ3azhkdDc2Y2ludg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr