Blood Vow

Blood Moon Rising Trilogy #3

by Karin Tabke

A volatile mix of both Lycan and Slayer, half-breed Falon is Alpha female of her pack, marked by rival Alpha brothers. But when she learns that she is the daughter of the Master Slayer who murdered Lucien and Rafael’s parents, the revelation throws her relationship with both brothers into chaos. Falon begs them not to condemn her for her father’s deeds. She realizes before her Alpha mates do that they are destined to be one and pleads with them to accept the unusual triangle. Now, if Lucien and Rafael cannot overcome their pride and accept their fate, the annihilation of the Lycan race waits within the shadow of the Blood Moon...

Genres: Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Werewolves, Romance, Shapeshifters, Adult, Erotica

250 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Karin is a multi-published, national bestselling, award-winning author.

Karin has sold more than a dozen stories to US publishers: Kensington, Simon & Schuster, and Penguin Random House. Her self-publishing debut, THE CHRONICLES of KATRINA, was met with resounding enthusiasm. Never one to disappoint her readers, Karin happily launched the spinoff series The Bad Boys of the Bay, featuring the heroes she knows so well–hot cops. Translation rights to Karin’s books have been licensed in Japan, Thailand, Germany, France, Spain, Brazil, Italy, Portugal and the UK.

In 2008, Karin’s novel JADED (Simon & Schuster) won the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Erotic Romance Suspense. In 2011, her paranormal romance BLOOD LAW (Berkley) won the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice award for Best Erotic Fiction and was the first book in her Blood Moon Rising series. In 2012, the second book in the trilogy, BLOODRIGHT, was nominated for the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Best Erotic Paranormal Romance. Karin’s other awards include a CAPA and the Holt Medallion, as well as a finalist nod for the Prism. Her debut single title, GOOD GIRL GONE BAD (Simon & Schuster), was featured in the October 2006 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.

Karin’s most rewarding award, however, was not bestowed for her storytelling skills but for her mentorship of unpublished writers. She was honored to receive RWA’s (Romance Writers of America) Pro Mentor of the Year award in 2008. She has served as president of her local RWA chapter in San Francisco and as Director-at-Large on the RWA National Board of Directors.

Karin has been married to her own hot cop–now licensed Private Investigator–for over thirty years and she writes what she knows. She has also started and sold several profitable businesses, but her true love is writing passionate love stories. When she isn’t writing, Karin loves to travel and does so extensively, meeting readers and sharing her knowledge via workshops at writer conventions and conferences.

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ugh this book was everything I hoped it wouldnt be. I guess I shouldn't have been suprised when I predicted a lot of it from reading the second book. I really just needed to comfirm my suspicions by knowing if I was right. I didnt actually read this. I skimmed it to get to the important parts. Falon's desire to have both men because she couldnt choose was crap. She did choose in book 2. Now she cant because the blood right is null and void. What crap. The fact that the men gave in was crap. They are supposed to be 2 strong alpha males and brothers. Please, by them giving in to Falon made them look weak. The fact that everyone supported their 3way was crap. I mean come on even the guys parents too. Crap. The baby situation. Crap. Seriously the whole thing was a big cop out. The firsts to books were filled with emotional turmoil that had me drawn to the characters and feeling such sympathy for them. Then 2 have it all wrapped up in a silver bow with a shiny happy ending was above disappointing and frankly disgusting. Did not like this book.

[Alexis *Reality Bites* · Rating 4 out of 5]

QUICK REVIEW SPOILER FREE
4 STARS out of 5
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Erotica



Learning her true identity handed down from her birth parents puts Falon on edge. As she struggles to unite pack Vulkasin and Mondragon along with their Alpha's in Blood Vow.

The blood moon is quickly approaching and only the power of three will ensure the survival of Falon, Raphael, Lucien and the entire Lycan race. Book three picks up right where book two left off... Falon is with Fenrir but it does not take long for Lucien and Raphael to get her back. Once they have her Falon let's them know that it is important they remain united in EVERY way.

After facts surface she rightfully according to blood law belongs to Rafael again. But her heart is with both alphas much to their chagrin. Eventually they accept her love and put aside their differences. Unaware of the secret she harbors.
A secret that will destroy both brothers hearts and possibly annihilate the Lycan race.

My Thoughts
Job well done Tabke! Just when one saga ends we see the beginning of what can be perceived as a new one. Falon stayed in character this time around unlike in bk2. She made good alpha decisions, and re-framed from getting to cocky by making stupid mistakes. She was still strong willed and determined but carried it with a better or should I say smarter attitude.

I loved being in both brothers heads as they battled their feelings of them both becoming Falon's mate. And once they did agree... *fans self*
WHOA! Nothing but H E A T!!!

Dear readers,
If you are looking for a good PNR with a sexy alpha then this is your book because this has TWO! They are both H O T, extremely passionate and very possessive. The heroine is strong and is to not be under estimated by anyone. The story is fast paced with tons of action and crazy twist that will leave you screaming OH HELL NO.

My Ratings
Characters- Passionate, lovable and Fierce
Writing Style- Strong, Solid and Erotic
Storyline/Plot- Fast paced, with great use of mythology and twist
Steam Factor- High/Very Steamy
Overall- I enjoyed the series! And I recommend it to PNR lovers

Now go forth and read. Then come tell us about it on Goodreads!

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[Yajaira · Rating 5 out of 5]

***THIS REVIEW IS SPOILER FREE***


I want to thank Karin Tabke for finally giving in to my incessant whining and begging and sending me this ARC. Great timing too, I was about to camp out on her lawn until she gave in! ;) lol!

Let me start off by saying that Blood Vow was one of my most anticipated books of 2012. I have been emotionally invested in this series since I read Book 1, Blood Law and only became more obsessed with these characters with Book 2, Bloodright.
Yes, I will admit it was all Lucien’s fault! He is just too hot for his own good. Lucien’s determination, hot temper and golden eyes won me over from his very first appearance in Blood Law. But it was his passion, fierceness and raunchiness in Bloodright that won my heart and loyalty.

I went into Blow Vow not really knowing what to expect. I knew what I wanted to happed between this hot trio, but Karin never gave away much. I was glad for that because from the first page I was biting my nails from nerves and cursing like a sailor. Then as I read on, major swooning and squirming started happening…lots and lots of squirming. ;) LOL!

Blood Vow’s storyline is full of angst, but also passion and love. This book is sensual and very much one handed reading material!

Blood Vow is the final book in this sexy series. It is bitter-sweet for me because although I was dying to know what happens with Falon, Lucien and Rafael, I also wish that it would never end. I love these characters and wish I could read about their lives for years to come.

With that being said, Blood Vow does not disappoint as a closing book. In this last book you really get to see how much these characters have grown and watch them struggle with changes none of them saw coming. Every one of them had their own notions as to how they would spend the rest of their lives, and it was a pleasure (HUGE PLEASURE!) to watch Fate take them in unexpected directions.

Blood Vow was everything I had hoped it would be. It was emotional and nerve-wracking, but at the end it gave closure (even an open window for a possible future story!) Blood Vow left my heart happy and content.

I gave Blood Vow by Karin Tabke 5 stars.

Yajaira

[~*~Princess Nya Vasiliev~*~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHOA!


This was just an awesome read. I love this trilogy. The more I think on it though, the more I realized that I was always an emotional wreck while reading each book. And once I finished them. But THIS book? Blew it up for me. I can't really say much for fear of ruining it, but get book 1 & start from there. Trust me. You will not be sorry.

This book had me all over the place. From here..

(This gone be good)

To here..


To here..


Over here..


A few pit stops here..


PLENTY over here..


And finally here..


So yeah... Read this book. Read this trilogy. I HIGHLY recommend these reads.

[Kiki Rizky Agustina · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I enjoyed the first book and iritated with the second book. Now for the final book (this is the last entangle of the series, right? Cuz, you know, Karin Tabke decided to give a little cliffhanger in the epilogue section) my reaction was:



I KNEW THE SERIES WOULD END UP LIKE THIS

[Rita · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was good. Didn't get the 5 stars the last two got, but it was good. What happened with her mother and sister? No mention of that. Lucien was by far my favorite, Rafe came off as snobby in certain areas. It ended the way I wanted. Definitely recommend.

[Ashlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Currently reading the final book. After reading some reviews of Falon having both brothers as her mates is in my opinion gross. I truly hope it’s not like that. Mainly because I feel in love with this series from book one!

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blood Law 🔸4 stars🔸
Bloodright 🔸4 stars🔸
Blood Vow 🔸4 stars🔸

A trilogy I would definitely recommend

[Simply Love Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shey's review posted Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

4.5 Stars

First off I must say that if you have not read this series then you really need to start with the first book, Blood Law, to fully understand what is going on. This book is not meant to be read as a standalone.

I want you to know how hard this is for me to write without giving any spoilers in one word HARD!!

In the third and final installment of A Blood Moon Rising trilogy everything finally comes together and we get the answers we have craved for. Not only that, but there are secrets revealed that left me shaking my head in wonder.

Rafael, Falon and Lucien not only have to worry about the Slayers during the battle of the blood moon but now since Rafe released Fenir to save Falons life they have to worry about him as well. Yet first they have to save Falon from the deformed crazy ass wolf that only wants to kill his own kind. In doing so they learn a few things that will help them during the upcoming battle not only that will defeat the Slayers but also Fenir.

Kicked out of his pack and abandoned by his own parents Fenir along with the Slayers, mortal enemies of the Lycans, have killed thousands of Lycan. Imprisoned in the Eye of Fenir ring now that he is free with Falon he has plans of his own to rule. That is until he finds out just how powerful she, Rafe and Lucien really are together. Not before he tells her a secret so shocking that she could lose everything.

Now the most important question is the “Power of Three” we all know that Rafe, Falon and Lucien have to come together during the rising of the blood moon, when their power is the strongest but who will she pick in the end??? Is Rafe and Lucien’s love for Falon strong enough for them to share her for them as brothers to forgive each other the past? The dominate twin Alphas can barely stand to be near each other and sharing there chose one isn’t an option neither one wants to consider. However Falon has always loved both Alphas and now pregnant and not sure who the father is makes her decision even harder. It doesn’t stop the three from doing everything imaginable in bed, in the woods, in a tent; nothing was left to the imagination in this book that was for sure. Holy Hell It Was HOTTT!!!

Unfortunately though an unforeseen enemy comes to tear things apart for Falon and everything she loves and holds dear hangs in the balance. As the key to the battle for the Lycan nation Falon must be “pure of heart” meaning she cannot keep any secrets. She has a choice to make one that is her destiny or one that could get her killed.
As the battle between Lycan and Slayer begins many things happen and I really, really don’t want to spoil it for you but I will tell you this I did get a tad weepy, and happy, very happy.

Ms. Tabke did this final book complete justice and was able to close out this series with perfection!! HOWEVER, she does leave it open where vengeance was sworn and maybe, just maybe something else may rise out of the ashes, so to speak;) ??

Review copy provided for an honest review.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Posted on Under the Covers

In the finale of the Blood Moon Rising trilogy, Karin Tabke wastes no time in getting to the good stuff. BLOOD VOW dives right into the action where BLOODRIGHT left off. Falon discovers something integral about herself in this book – she is the daughter of the Master Slayer who murdered Rafael and Lucien’s parents. This makes her a Lycan and Slayer hybrid, a forbidden mix that is sure to cause the shifter’s hackles to rise. Tempted to tell both Rafa and Lucas of her identity, but afraid that they will shun her, Falon is at a loss of what to do.

Meanwhile, Rafa and Luca are pitted against each other as they try to take Falon for themselves. Not one to share their woman, both alphas will have to decide if Falon’s desires of having them both together is enough for them to manage. For most of the book, Falon tries to persuade the guys into this threesome relationship. However, it seems that Falon has her work cut out for her because the men are not willing to budge.

I enjoyed this last installment to the series. There’s plenty of action and a lot of the book felt like a movie to me. Vivid descriptions and dramatic writing definitely set the overall tone for this book. There are even some great “what the hell just happened?” moments that made for a crazy fun reading experience.

I was most interested in the matter of whom Falon will end up with. In the first two books, Tabke has created a great romance between Falon and both Lucien and Rafael. The choice would be difficult. However, I liked the way the author ended it. It brought a sense of satisfaction in knowing the right thing happened.

But perhaps the best thing about this series is Falon and her strength. Juggling two, possessive, alpha men is a hardship, yet Falon seems to have the inner strength of a thousand men. The author needed a heroine who could carry this series and I think she accomplished that very well in Falon. Falon is one lucky girl!

*ARC provided by publisher

[B · Rating 2 out of 5]

I rate this book a 1.5 out of five.

It actually pained me to read about Falon. Despite me knowing that what she's doing is crucial to the unity of both packs, I absolutely hate how she can't just pick one brother. Seeing them both begging her and professing their love for her made me pity them, to be honest. I don't doubt that a person can love more than one person, but to go back and forth between brothers is a little sickening for me.

Now this part has spoilers, so beware.

Why couldn't she have told them about her father sooner? I understand that it would be difficult but what does she expect? As well, she then has the audacity to TELL Rafael that none of it is her fault. I can assume that had she been in Rafael and Lucien's position, they'd be crying and apologizing profusely. But no, she had to play the victim even though she was in the wrong. I don't think she even apologized.

Then there was the part when she was giving birth. I can see why the author added twins into the story, so she can appease her readers but to also give the ending of the book a smooth finish. What I don't see is how that would work. We are all aware of how a girl can get pregnant, and a couple times in the trilogy the author does stress how they function as humans do... which brings me to my next point:

How unrealistic is that? To have the perfect, cookie-cutter ending is ideal, but at times having such an ending destroys the entire essence of the book.

I found that there was too much of a balance between Lucien and Rafael; and so, I didn't enjoy this book as much as the first two.

However, I understand that the author couldn't write in any more conflict since she is bringing the trilogy to an end. But... I can't deny it, I like conflict. Especially if it's between men who are like Lucien and Rafael.

[April Brookshire · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 STARS

I liked it, but not as much as book 1 and 2. The relationship (threesome) stuff was actually kinda boring and felt a little like Anita Blake, Jean Claude and Richard. The Power of Three reminded me of the Anita Blake series especially, but at least sex wasn't the answer to saving the world.

The paranormal plot stuff was interesting but I would've liked more of that. It'd been so long since I'd read the first two books that I didn't remember a lot of the rules for this world and some refreshing would've been nice throughout the book. Don't get me wrong, stuff happened continually throughout the book, but it was always over too fast.

I sometimes had a hard time at certain points figuring out if the characters were in wolf or human form AND when they were in human form, whether they were clothed or naked. (I know that shouldn't matter, but as a reader you get curious. I was also sometimes confused when a character was using a sword whether they were using it in wolf or human form ('cause as a wolf they would hold the hilt in their mouths and use it, which was kinda weird).

The epilogue hinted at a possible continuation or spinoff of the series at a later date. I would read it if Tabke writes it.

[Deanna Drake · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finally finished....health issues and loss of someone special in my life delayed reading. I am happy with the ending of this trilogy. A bit predictable for me and I did start to get bored with this third book. But overall a fun series.

[Marie]

*chants silently*
Please end up with Lucian.
Please end up with Lucian.

PLEASE END UP WITH LUCIAN.

But if the brothers do except this weird love triangle, at least technically she'll be with Lucian so.. I don't really care.

Also, OMG. That cover is *swoon* LOVE IT!

[Rinou · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked that Rafael, Lucien, and Falon come together at last, and the men's struggles about this arrangement was realistic. My problem was with the battle. We've been waiting for it for the whole series, and it's done in 10 pages at most. Frustrating (no I'm not bloodthirsty LOL).

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

NEED. TO. READ. NOW!

[Layla Omorose · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was nothing better than watching these two alpha males get brought to their knees by a strong woman. I loved this trilogy from the very beginning. And though who my favorite brother is constantly switches I love both Lucan and Rafael equally just like Falon. I wondered after reading Blood Right how Mrs. Tabke was going to pull this hot threesome off, especially with Falon having a secret like she had. And boy oh boy did she pull it off. Egos of alphas are no joke. But I will say that Lucan was more cooperating that Rafael was but once he came along Falon and the reader were taken on a wild ride that had me fanning myself from the heat on the page. Together they faced obstacles from their races and the council to their own personal issues. Rafael had a little control issues as well as Lucan yet the younger brother proved to be a little more understanding than his older brother. A truly steamy book that brought hears and bodies together.
Not only was the romance and love between the three captivating, but the storyline and the twists and turns in the book were just as good. It turns out that though the bad guys were bad their reason behind their actions were somewhat understandable. From being an outcast hated by all to being programmed by DNA to hate something that you truly didn't understand. Once every thing came out to the open, all the betrayal and the truth only then were the characters, all of them< able to truly unite as one pack and defeat their enemies. There were many touching scenes in the book but for me the most heartfelt one was (this is going to be a spoiler) when Falon finally faced off against her father and learned of his true feelings and yet she still had love and understanding for him. Great moment in the book and showed Falon's true strength and why she was indeed the only woman who could tame the two alpha's and unite the pack.

[rainbooksonme · Rating 3 out of 5]

The outcome of the great war is in the hands of three alphas, two mighty warrior men and their slayer-lycan mate.
Can the brother's overcome the torments of the past to embrace their future?

📚I am glad it is over.
This was repetitive, Fallon's selfishness became annoying, even though I felt for her, it annoyed me that she expected Rafael to honour her relationship with Lucien but she could not accept Rafael and Anya.
I totally understand why Anya despised Fallon, especially as she lay dying, watching as her mate fought with his brother over Fallon.
The great slayer Thomas died too quickly and easily for someone so legendary, and Fenrir's story was heartbreaking, especially when he pleads with the mother of his child to provide it with a different outcome to his own.
Overall, the sex scenes were spicy

[Becca · Rating 1 out of 5]

Make no mistake - you are reading this book for the sex. Not for the world building (it's lackluster at best), not for the character development (the MC Falon could not possibly be more annoying), not the plot (full of holes and I *love* how everything wraps up so neatly), not for the writing (the sex is good-ish, but the rest of it is awful and cliche), and not for romance (it's just fucking, there's no romance).

I do have to give kudos for this being the first book I've read that solves the love triangle by turning it into a threesome! So yay for that. I guess...🤷‍♀️

[Katerina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Is there going to be a follow up? I know this is the last book of the trilogy, but the epilogue leaves so much to the imagination.

Thomas Corbet's death was too fast I think, and I didn't expect it to be honest. I am also curious of what happened to Alana and Layla cause even if Falon had forsaken her mother, she showed connection and feelings for her little sister.

So yes, I have a lot of unresolved issues with the book. Not to mention the epilogue.

[Jasmin E Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audio Book review
Rebecca Vaughn narrating was superb. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ voicing expertly hot twin Alphas🤌- bringing forth separate angsty passionate personalties of Lucian & Rafael. Voicing the FMC Fallon with credibility and emotional intrigue as we follow her journey of coming into her power.



Jasmin E Reads

[Brandy France · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good sex scenes . But it just kept on with a web of problems and characters. Idk I couldn't get in to it but that saying it's written great with alot of twist to the plot and 2 sexy alpha men inlove with a sexy woman. It's of the paranormal/shifter ish romance

[Jamie Castano · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is my all time favorite shifter romance, I’ve read it twice and am now listening to the audible version. I always recommend it to anyone that loves shifter love stories. I rate it 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ and hope one day they turn it into a movie.

[THall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read

[Darcetta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the whole series! Great twist in the prologue making me wish for a spin off story about Onyas offspring. Overall i couldnt put these books down

[Mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn't at all satisfied by the ending. disappointing... 2.75, generous, stars.

[Shanyn Hosier · Rating 3 out of 5]

I eagerly awaited this, the final installment of Falon, Lucien, and Raphael's story. I read the entire thing in one day, racing to the finish.

When the Blood Moon Rising series is taken as a whole, the characters are vibrant, enthralling, and sympathetic. The brutal, violent, primal world of Lycan and Slayer is intriguing and complex: a supernatural dystopia mired in racial hatred and genocide. Tabke's series features blisteringly hot sex scenes cheek-by-jowl with blood-curdling, pulse-pounding action. It's a wild ride, for sure.

In Blood Vow, Tabke writes some emotionally powerful scenes as the three characters come to grips with their pasts, their responsibilities, and their relationships with each other. The exchange between Rafael and Falon in the tub—essentially their reunion after the forced separation of the second book—is gorgeous, raw, and organic, as is the subsequent heart-rending conversation between Falon and Lucien. Falon's final confrontation with her father is another beauty, charged with nail-biting tension and complicated emotion.

However…

The three characters' angst, while genuine and understandable, becomes pretty repetitive, as do the sex scenes. The questing aspect of the plot is somewhat haphazard and implausible, and frequently gets totally derailed by the sex. There are a few too many throwaway characters for comfort: Anja (Raphael's token "chosen one") and Alana (Falon's newly discovered infant sister) especially—I suspect Tabke is setting up a spinoff series, but these particular characters seem shoved in. Thomas Corbet was an enigma from start to finish, popping up randomly yet conveniently, then inexplicably disappearing. And while the final battle was a thrilling action sequence, I didn't quite understand how the victory was pulled off. What happened to all the Slayer warriors? Did I miss something?

After all this mileage, the main characters have become a little flat. Nothing new about the threesome's personalities is revealed. We're repeatedly reminded that Lucien is an impetuous jokester, Raphael a tortured, responsible hero, and Falon the spunky, innocent-yet-powerful orphan heroine. I fell in love with them in the first two books, but this one didn't enhance my feelings for them, or, more critically, convince me they all belonged together.

A HUGE potential for character growth—that of the new/renewed bond between Lucien and Raphael—doesn't get nearly enough attention. I would've liked to delve deeper into the relationship between the twin brother alphas who've spent years (decades?) estranged from each other, now reunited for the good of their species as well as through the love of a woman. The book doesn't say much about how they feel about each other, only that they missed each other and both obsess over the same woman. What feelings we do see are filtered through or center around Falon: fearing her loss, fearing hurting the other with her loss.

Tabke is careful to avoid any hint of incest between the brothers, aside from indulging in a bit of voyeurism—they NEVER touch each other (quite a feat, actually, considering the logistics). But the book focuses on the physical feelings within the act of three-way sex. Tabke tosses off a quick sentence about how Rafael and Lucien had "shared" a woman before in their youth, but that's it. How is it they're so comfortable with sharing such intimacy with Falon? What emotions are they feeling for the other sibling? How does it manage to strengthen the bond between brothers rather than tear them apart? Personally, I cannot imagine myself in that position, which is why I wish Tabke had mined the emotional and psychological aspects of this type of ménage relationship.

Overall, Blood Vow, as well as the Blood Moon Rising series, is a good, though uneven, effort. I was a smidge disappointed, but my hopes were very high. More timid readers should be warned this book, as well as the series in total, contains explicit sex, voyeurism, violence, and gore.

[Em · Rating 5 out of 5]

DISCLAIMER TO MY FELLOW GOODREADER
This review is my personal opinion and may contain: spoilers, quotes, rants, cussing (sometimes I cannot help myself) and a possible full on recap. I in no way want to ruin anyone’s book reading experience so please read my words with caution.

SERIOUSLY!!! Who saw Fenrir being released and taking Falon as his own? I am in shock. Book 3 opens with the brothers feeling the same way. The witch Gilda tells the brothers that Falon is the key because she is of two bloods. They take this as she has both Vulkasin and Mondragon flowing in her veins. Oh that would be entirely too simple. I will say it again, my gut tells me Falon is the daughter of slayer Thomas Corbet and the Lycan Layla. Falon is the only one who can kill Fenrir, with the Cross of Caus. Oh and only the power of three can unearth the cross - perfect. The brother (accompanied by Anja) go after Fenrir to save Falon. Fenrir drops the BOMB on Falon that she is Thomas Corbet's daughter.. She wants to lay claim to both Rafa and Luca but that is so not happening now. Fucking hell! Through Blood Law Falon will be killed.

Falon has decided she will not belong to either brother until they both accept her. She is asking A LOT of both alpha brothers. They are 100% possessive and in love with Falon so sharing is COMPLETELY out of the question in their eyes. Falon releases her claim on both of them, which is heartbreaking. She tells them in nine months they will know who fathered her child and it will be the only one she bears. GASP! Falon shifts and immediately picks up Anja's scent. She freaking attacks the weaker wolf. I am not sure if it was out of rage or because she is part slayer. They make their way to "where it all started" to find the Cross. Thomas Corbet is waiting for Falon. He tells her that she has two weeks (until the Rising) to tell Rafa and Luca the truth or he will. Holy crap Luca and Rafa decide to try and share Falon.. Shortly after, they run into Thomas Corbet. The girl they found is his daughter - Falon has a sister! They eventually get to the Cross and make their way back home.

Falon is in utter turmoil. The clock is ticking to tell Luca and Rafa the truth. Her body is having a hard time with the pregnancy so that is not helping. Pack Vulkasin and Pack Mondragon came together flawlessly. They all adore Falon so that was easy to foresee. Falon decides to go after Thomas Corbet and kill him. Good fucking hell the brother follow her and learned the truth. They turn their back on Falon after they kill her father. Days drag on. Talia watches over Falon to ensure the safety of her and the heir. The brothers finally go to Falon and bring her home. The day of the Rising has come. Falon raises the slain Lycan from the dead with the power of three! Rafa and Luca's parents are back! They finally defeat Fenrir for good.

Oh and in the epilogue Falon gave birth to a Vulkasin daughter and a Mondragon son.

Cliffhanger – no (book 3 in trilogy)
POV - Rafa, Luca and Falon

[Carmel (Rabid Reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed by: Rabid Reads

The conclusion to Karin Tabke’s Blood Moon Rising trilogy is as pleasurable as it is provocative. Previously, I made the mistake of not realizing that this series is primarily erotica with paranormal elements but this time around my expectations were more realistic and, as I result, I thoroughly enjoyed Blood Vow. Falon spends a large portion of this book trying to convince two alpha males that they’re destined to be mated as a trio and really, what girl wouldn’t want two hunky men pining over her? This story is about so much more than just sex, even though there is plenty of that; it’s about love, forgiveness and letting go.

I enjoyed watching Falon trying to sway Lucien and Rafael’s stance on relationships throughout this book. As pack alphas, they’re tasked with immense responsibility; namely, the survival of their entire species. Their betas can’t conceive unless their leaders do and there’s a war coming that they can’t afford to lose. Regardless of the consequences, both alphas struggle with the idea of sharing Falon and, for that matter, what normal male wouldn’t? It’s an attack on their pride and goes against every one of their instincts plus the brothers’ personalities are very different. She uses every tool in her arsenal to convince them that they’re stronger together.

Needless to say, Falon’s greatest weapon is her body and, as a result, lots and lots of sex ensues. Luckily there’s no human-on-wolf action in this installment which was the one element in Bloodright that scandalized me to the point that I contemplated quitting this series entirely. I love all things werewolf but even I have my limits. There is every other possible type of nookie though and Falon spends about ¾’s of this book “convincing” Lucien and Rafael to accept their unconventional relationship.

I was surprised by the level of emotional depth that Tabke weaved into this love triangle. Falon isn’t selfishly monopolizing the two alphas attention because she genuinely loves both of them equally. Together they can tap into enough power to defeat the Slayers but only if the three of them give themselves up completely to the relationship. I loved watching Lucien and Rafael’s internal struggles with their past, present and future; even though they’re brothers, their worries are vastly different. Falon doesn’t get off scot free either because she has her own challenges to tackle as well.

The plot is pretty simplistic and accurately described in the blurb so I won’t go into specifics; the focal point really is the relationship between Falon, Lucien and Rafael. Blood Vow is the perfect book to keep you warm during these cold December nights and a fantastic ending to an unconventional series.

[Vanessa theJeepDiva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Falon has got a struggle of epic proportions ahead of her. She has to convince the two alphas that she loves that they must share not only her but their duties as alphas if they want the Lycan nation to survive the coming Blood Moon. Rafael and Lucien love Falon madly. There is no argument there. They also respectably understand that the other loves her unconditionally. The problem lies within sharing. The alpha in them will not allow them to share her or the position of alpha among the pack. This in and of itself is more than enough drama. This trio figuring out how to make something work out without Lucien and Rafael fighting over Falon like she is a bone is only a tiny bit of what is going on in the pages of Blood Vow.

The Lycan nation is preparing for the battle that they are hoping will finally put a stop to the Slayers. Lucien and Rafael also have to figure out how to put an end to the crazy beast that is Fenrir. Fenrir is a threat to every Lycan that walks the earth. While it was easily discovered how to destroy him, the journey to that point adds stress to the alpha trios developing relationship. The hurdles for Falon to jump just keep coming at her at ever page turn. She is learning more and more about her parentage and family. The more she learns the more she finds that she may very well be the wedge that drives her from the two men she loves.

This series is just nonstop page turning intensity. I could not put this book down. I have been impatiently waiting to see how things would turn out for Falon since I finished Blood Law. The Blood Moon Rising trilogy kept my emotions on a rollercoaster. I went from loving Rafael and Falon while hating Lucien to loving Falon and Lucien and wishing Rafael would just move on with Anja. By the time I got to the third and amazing last book of the series I just wanted Rafael, Lucien, and Falon to find a way to make their seemingly impossible relationship work. I love how Karin put it all together.

the books in this series must be read in order.