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Broken Arrow
Arrow Nez is all about that pack life. If it’s not about the pack or his business, it’s not about him. He’s put in a lot of work to prove himself to his pack and his adopted father after an indiscretion that was punishable by death. Childhood trauma has broken him to the point of feeling incapable of loving and being loved. When a beautiful stranger stumbles onto tribal land there are more questions than answers. Who is she? Where has she come from? The most important question is, will she be the iron needed to mend a broken Arrow?
Daanis Branham is built to survive by any means necessary for herself and her baby girl Marlani. After the death of her parents, love had not come easily for or without pain. The day that she realizes that she has nothing to lose by breaking free of the chains that bind her, she makes the decision to do just that, break free. When her survival instincts lead her to a foreign land, will it become a beastly massacre? Will she be accepted, shunned, or killed? The most important question is, will her iron be enough to mend the broken Arrow?
Indulge in the recreation of an Arrow and the iron that binds it.
Daanis Branham is built to survive by any means necessary for herself and her baby girl Marlani. After the death of her parents, love had not come easily for or without pain. The day that she realizes that she has nothing to lose by breaking free of the chains that bind her, she makes the decision to do just that, break free. When her survival instincts lead her to a foreign land, will it become a beastly massacre? Will she be accepted, shunned, or killed? The most important question is, will her iron be enough to mend the broken Arrow?
Indulge in the recreation of an Arrow and the iron that binds it.
131 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 5, 2024
About the author
Mel Dau
112 books863 followersMel Dau (Melvin’s Daughter) was born in Vicenza, Italy but raised in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She is the baby girl and only girl of three. She has always had a love for books beginning with the Baby Sitter’s Club, R.L. Stine, and Christopher Pike. She dabbled in writing as she grew up but never took it as seriously as she should have.
Mel Dau graduated from from Wando High School, then later matriculated to Benedict College (BSW) and Webster University (MHRM). She is a mother of a teenage daughter, a HR Professional, and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Her love for Urban Literature did not arrive until Mid-2016. Reading over 900 books from 2016 to 2017, she was obsessed with reading--an obsession that helped her cope with her father’s illness and death. In March of 2018, she decided to finally come from behind the wall and submit a short story which resulted in her first Book, Khiaere and Phy: A Charleston Love Story being published under Queens of Lit Presents. Under Queens of Lit Presents, she successfully published 15 titles that were all debuted in the top fifty on Amazon Top 100.
In May of 2020, she was signed to her new publisher B. Love Publications where she continues her growth as an author. Her purpose as an author is to provide her readers’ with her E³ formula, Entertain, Encourage & Educate. She achieved her first #1 Bestseller with her Erotica title, Pet The Kitty. In August of 2020 she founded Mel Dau Publications, LLC to pursue self-published projects. Penning in a lane all her own, her Informational Dramas fulfills her purpose with every release. Her overall desire is to use her fiction catalog to help change at least one person’s non-fiction reality.
Mel Dau graduated from from Wando High School, then later matriculated to Benedict College (BSW) and Webster University (MHRM). She is a mother of a teenage daughter, a HR Professional, and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Her love for Urban Literature did not arrive until Mid-2016. Reading over 900 books from 2016 to 2017, she was obsessed with reading--an obsession that helped her cope with her father’s illness and death. In March of 2018, she decided to finally come from behind the wall and submit a short story which resulted in her first Book, Khiaere and Phy: A Charleston Love Story being published under Queens of Lit Presents. Under Queens of Lit Presents, she successfully published 15 titles that were all debuted in the top fifty on Amazon Top 100.
In May of 2020, she was signed to her new publisher B. Love Publications where she continues her growth as an author. Her purpose as an author is to provide her readers’ with her E³ formula, Entertain, Encourage & Educate. She achieved her first #1 Bestseller with her Erotica title, Pet The Kitty. In August of 2020 she founded Mel Dau Publications, LLC to pursue self-published projects. Penning in a lane all her own, her Informational Dramas fulfills her purpose with every release. Her overall desire is to use her fiction catalog to help change at least one person’s non-fiction reality.
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April 21, 2024
This was a feel-good fantasy story. Arrow & Daanis ❤️
January 17, 2025
This was fun! I have a new author to explore. They were Quileute Tribe wolves living in Forks and Port Angeles. Sound familiar? But no vampires in site. Yet. I enjoyed this one. Happy reading!
March 28, 2024
Needed more
This paranormal needed more enchantment or better yet more paranormal scenes about paranormal things.
It read pretty boring, my imagination was crying for something that it just wasn’t getting
This paranormal needed more enchantment or better yet more paranormal scenes about paranormal things.
It read pretty boring, my imagination was crying for something that it just wasn’t getting
July 20, 2026
While on the run from her abusive relationship Daanis stumbles into a trafficking ring. Talk about having the worst luck. Arrow didn't see love and parenting in his future, but Marlani made it easy. This was a quick read about unlocking the wolf within and accepting help from others.
September 7, 2024
I expected this book to have more fantasy elements. There wasn’t a lot of shifting and the author skipped the mating process. I also felt like it was rushed and it kept have time skips. Also the names the author used for d*ck and p*say gave me the ick. Like calling it a “pop tart” and “little man on a boat” and let’s not forget “hard tentant and two guest”.
April 9, 2026
Broken Arrow is a story about survival, healing and what it really means to be seen when you’ve spent your whole life feeling broken.
Arrow is not your soft, easy to love kind of man. He’s guarded, shaped by trauma and loyal to his pack and somehow, baby Lani felt him before he even opened up. That alone did something to me. Children don’t read masks they read spirits. 4 months old and she claimed his heart. InstaDaddy 🤎
Daanis is basically survival in motion. Not just for herself but for her baby. Every decision she makes carries weight and you can feel that she’s been through enough to know love doesn’t come without risk. Kindness can quickly turn into control.
What I loved most about Bow and Nis is that they didn’t come together pretending to be whole. They met each other in their brokenness but didn’t try to stay there. When he opened up to her🫶🏾 I love you so much. Thank you for loving a broken me. Sometimes broken people attract each other. It’s important that we do the work to heal. We need to be whole separately so that we can be a whole unit. Someone pass the tissues. Yeah that sat with me.
This story doesn’t romanticize being broken. It challenges it. It gently reminds you that love isn’t supposed to fix you it’s supposed to meet you while you’re doing the work to fix yourself. It's a reminder you're never too broken to be loved and love someone. It’s not overly chaotic, not overly dramatic but it’s emotional in a way that lingers. Like a quiet conversation that keeps replaying in your mind long after it’s over. Soft. Healing. Intentional. Tbh sometimes that hits harder than anything loud ever could.
Arrow is not your soft, easy to love kind of man. He’s guarded, shaped by trauma and loyal to his pack and somehow, baby Lani felt him before he even opened up. That alone did something to me. Children don’t read masks they read spirits. 4 months old and she claimed his heart. InstaDaddy 🤎
Daanis is basically survival in motion. Not just for herself but for her baby. Every decision she makes carries weight and you can feel that she’s been through enough to know love doesn’t come without risk. Kindness can quickly turn into control.
What I loved most about Bow and Nis is that they didn’t come together pretending to be whole. They met each other in their brokenness but didn’t try to stay there. When he opened up to her🫶🏾 I love you so much. Thank you for loving a broken me. Sometimes broken people attract each other. It’s important that we do the work to heal. We need to be whole separately so that we can be a whole unit. Someone pass the tissues. Yeah that sat with me.
This story doesn’t romanticize being broken. It challenges it. It gently reminds you that love isn’t supposed to fix you it’s supposed to meet you while you’re doing the work to fix yourself. It's a reminder you're never too broken to be loved and love someone. It’s not overly chaotic, not overly dramatic but it’s emotional in a way that lingers. Like a quiet conversation that keeps replaying in your mind long after it’s over. Soft. Healing. Intentional. Tbh sometimes that hits harder than anything loud ever could.
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April 1, 2024
Iron Sharpens Iron
“Sometimes arrows must be broken to be recreated with iron setting. Iron sharpens iron, my love.”
Bow and Nis were both broken by people who should’ve loved and cared for them. Nis runs for her life with her daughter and the clothes on their backs. She, in her haste, jumps from the frying pan and into the fire. She escapes but barely and she isn’t unscathed. She stumbles upon a tribe of wolves.
Arrow aka Bow is the pack leader and he is not the warm and fuzzy type. His background is marred with abuse and pain. It’s shaped the way that he is but he is doing the work to move past his trauma and atone for his mistakes. He encounters Nis and he can’t help but protect her and Marlina.
Learning about pack life, starting over, relying on others, protecting her daughter, all while keeping an eye out for her enemy is what Nis has to do on the daily. She’s so used to doing things on her own that she is resistant to receiving help and trusting people.
She will learn to accept it if Arrow and the pack/tribe has anything to say about it. She may also come to love it and love him.
Great read!
“Sometimes arrows must be broken to be recreated with iron setting. Iron sharpens iron, my love.”
Bow and Nis were both broken by people who should’ve loved and cared for them. Nis runs for her life with her daughter and the clothes on their backs. She, in her haste, jumps from the frying pan and into the fire. She escapes but barely and she isn’t unscathed. She stumbles upon a tribe of wolves.
Arrow aka Bow is the pack leader and he is not the warm and fuzzy type. His background is marred with abuse and pain. It’s shaped the way that he is but he is doing the work to move past his trauma and atone for his mistakes. He encounters Nis and he can’t help but protect her and Marlina.
Learning about pack life, starting over, relying on others, protecting her daughter, all while keeping an eye out for her enemy is what Nis has to do on the daily. She’s so used to doing things on her own that she is resistant to receiving help and trusting people.
She will learn to accept it if Arrow and the pack/tribe has anything to say about it. She may also come to love it and love him.
Great read!
February 9, 2025
It wasn’t terrible by any means. It had everything you’d need for this kind of story but everything as just so rushed. It all felt like one big summary and maybe it’s a sign that I don’t love novellas. I would have liked it to be longer. I never got to really see Arrow and Daanis fall in love. I saw him love the child more than he seemed to love Daanis. While it was cute, it made the romance seem unbelievably and rushed. Idk it wasn’t my fav. Which is so sad because I had heard great things about this book. And it was one of my 25 books I wanted to read in 2025! What I will say is that the book flowed, so I would definitely try another book by this author but perhaps a longer novel instead.
October 30, 2024
CAWPILE Ratings:
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 7
Plot: 8.5
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 8
My biggest pet peeve with most romantic novellas is that they’re way too fast-paced, but this book avoided that entirely. The story used time jumps well, making the pacing feel realistic without being confusing. I loved the inclusion of female werewolves and found the side characters engaging. The writing was solid across the board, and the spicy scenes felt balanced—neither overdone nor misplaced. I appreciated how the focus remained on love and plot over smut, which gave the story more depth.
Characters: 8
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 7
Plot: 8.5
Intrigue: 8
Logic: 8
Enjoyment: 8
My biggest pet peeve with most romantic novellas is that they’re way too fast-paced, but this book avoided that entirely. The story used time jumps well, making the pacing feel realistic without being confusing. I loved the inclusion of female werewolves and found the side characters engaging. The writing was solid across the board, and the spicy scenes felt balanced—neither overdone nor misplaced. I appreciated how the focus remained on love and plot over smut, which gave the story more depth.
June 4, 2025
Much better!
The first Mel Dau paranormal story I read was “When a Wolf Cries” and I was so disappointed. Having read several books by her I could’t believe how poorly written it was. Nevertheless, I refused to give up on one of my favorite writers and I pulled this one for my Kindle Unlimited library. So glad I did! It’s a much better read.
After reading the author notes, I think I know the story chronology for this world.
1. Summer’s Howl
2. Willow’s Peak
3. Broken Arrow
4. When a Wolf Cries (poorly written, IMO)
I could be wrong. It is an ongoing frustration with Mel Dau; the story chronology of her books cannot be found anywhere. But I’m still a fan.
The first Mel Dau paranormal story I read was “When a Wolf Cries” and I was so disappointed. Having read several books by her I could’t believe how poorly written it was. Nevertheless, I refused to give up on one of my favorite writers and I pulled this one for my Kindle Unlimited library. So glad I did! It’s a much better read.
After reading the author notes, I think I know the story chronology for this world.
1. Summer’s Howl
2. Willow’s Peak
3. Broken Arrow
4. When a Wolf Cries (poorly written, IMO)
I could be wrong. It is an ongoing frustration with Mel Dau; the story chronology of her books cannot be found anywhere. But I’m still a fan.
February 17, 2026
I am so in Love!!!
I’m absolutely in love with this series! If you’ve read my reviews before, you’ll know this is the third book in a four-book series. I had no idea I’d read the fourth book first. I was completely hooked and devoured the entire series in about 3 1/2 days.
I’ve seen some reviews saying the plot is simple. I disagree!! I believe if you read the book in the correct order, you will get to know the characters, their flaws, and their motivations. Now that I’ve read the series in the correct sequence, I’ve fallen head over heels for both the series and the author! My Devine Nine sister did that thang!! ! ♥️🤍💙🤍
I’m absolutely in love with this series! If you’ve read my reviews before, you’ll know this is the third book in a four-book series. I had no idea I’d read the fourth book first. I was completely hooked and devoured the entire series in about 3 1/2 days.
I’ve seen some reviews saying the plot is simple. I disagree!! I believe if you read the book in the correct order, you will get to know the characters, their flaws, and their motivations. Now that I’ve read the series in the correct sequence, I’ve fallen head over heels for both the series and the author! My Devine Nine sister did that thang!! ! ♥️🤍💙🤍
March 17, 2024
Great Read
Daanis did right by fleeing to her father's home land. Although her father left, she was welcomed with open arms. Arrow was drawn to Daanis and Marlani from the beginning. He would do any and everything to protect them at all costs. Daanis finally had something that she thought she'd lost forever, a family. Rebel became her best friend. There was drama from her past, but all of the love outweighed it. Arrow finally found happiness, love, and acceptance. Amazing Read.
Daanis did right by fleeing to her father's home land. Although her father left, she was welcomed with open arms. Arrow was drawn to Daanis and Marlani from the beginning. He would do any and everything to protect them at all costs. Daanis finally had something that she thought she'd lost forever, a family. Rebel became her best friend. There was drama from her past, but all of the love outweighed it. Arrow finally found happiness, love, and acceptance. Amazing Read.
April 5, 2024
Bow and Nis💕
I really enjoyed this one! Bow and Nis were destined to be great! The trauma they endured was tremendous, but it didn’t stop them from gravitating towards one another. I loved how once the realization hit that they were more than just “friends” that they went on full speed. Marlani was the cutest and the way she bonded with Bow was so cute. Rebel was a real one and I’m glad she was there for Nis. Roland, Nis’s extended family, and Bow’s parents were all disgusting people and got what they deserved. The fictional world is a much safer place without them.
I really enjoyed this one! Bow and Nis were destined to be great! The trauma they endured was tremendous, but it didn’t stop them from gravitating towards one another. I loved how once the realization hit that they were more than just “friends” that they went on full speed. Marlani was the cutest and the way she bonded with Bow was so cute. Rebel was a real one and I’m glad she was there for Nis. Roland, Nis’s extended family, and Bow’s parents were all disgusting people and got what they deserved. The fictional world is a much safer place without them.
July 6, 2024
Survival
Never estimate what a mother will not do to protect her and her child!!!…We think about pain later because we don’t want our child(ren) to endure pain now!!!…
Nis was definitely a woman of strength and not even the fear of the unknown prevented her from doing what she needed to do!!!…
I love the way this tribe embraced her and protected her and her baby girl!!!…Nis father spirit definitely guided her in the right direction!!!…
I was happy that Roland was not able to get his hands on them!!!…
Beautiful story of survival and love!!!…
Never estimate what a mother will not do to protect her and her child!!!…We think about pain later because we don’t want our child(ren) to endure pain now!!!…
Nis was definitely a woman of strength and not even the fear of the unknown prevented her from doing what she needed to do!!!…
I love the way this tribe embraced her and protected her and her baby girl!!!…Nis father spirit definitely guided her in the right direction!!!…
I was happy that Roland was not able to get his hands on them!!!…
Beautiful story of survival and love!!!…
March 7, 2024
iron sharpens iron
I was excited Arrow got a book. From his backstory alone let me know it was going to be good. Arrow was a strong leader with still so much to prove never saw love and family for him because of his “brokenness “ but Mari and Daanis came in and changed all. The love they have for each other was jumping off the pages. I needed a good paranormal romance read and this was everything
I was excited Arrow got a book. From his backstory alone let me know it was going to be good. Arrow was a strong leader with still so much to prove never saw love and family for him because of his “brokenness “ but Mari and Daanis came in and changed all. The love they have for each other was jumping off the pages. I needed a good paranormal romance read and this was everything
March 20, 2024
Excellent
Another great book by Mel Dau
All her books leave you with some life lessons and that great feeling you want when you read a book about family, friendship and love
Most times when you deal with childhood trauma it takes true love to help you overcome
This was Arrow’s past but Lani was able to help him fix the broken parts of life and make him whole.
Great book and I highly recommend it
You will not be disappointed
Another great book by Mel Dau
All her books leave you with some life lessons and that great feeling you want when you read a book about family, friendship and love
Most times when you deal with childhood trauma it takes true love to help you overcome
This was Arrow’s past but Lani was able to help him fix the broken parts of life and make him whole.
Great book and I highly recommend it
You will not be disappointed
March 7, 2024
Nis and Arrow😍
👏👏🙌🙌I love everything from this author. She just never misses and her Paranormal is on point. 🙌🙌 I love all things Pack Life and this pack Showed up for Nis and baby girl. Bow did not play about his new mate or this baby girl. Arrow and Nis's chemistry was 💥😈💦. The story kept me reading straight thru. Definitely⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👏👏🙌🙌I love everything from this author. She just never misses and her Paranormal is on point. 🙌🙌 I love all things Pack Life and this pack Showed up for Nis and baby girl. Bow did not play about his new mate or this baby girl. Arrow and Nis's chemistry was 💥😈💦. The story kept me reading straight thru. Definitely⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
March 27, 2024
Loved it!!
This was very a entertaining book. I am in love with paranormal and this did not disappoint. Arrow and Daanis were so cute together. He saw her and just knew she was the one although she was reluctant but slowly came around. She realized Arrow did not play about her and his family. Great story!
This was very a entertaining book. I am in love with paranormal and this did not disappoint. Arrow and Daanis were so cute together. He saw her and just knew she was the one although she was reluctant but slowly came around. She realized Arrow did not play about her and his family. Great story!
June 26, 2024
why did I wait to read this
This book pulls you in from page 1, the characters were well developed even loved the secondary’s story with Kj and Rebel ,,,,,,Richard thought he was going to just snatch somebody off of shifter land….well Arrow let him know not today….the way Arrow accepted Markani an Daabusasxx as
This book pulls you in from page 1, the characters were well developed even loved the secondary’s story with Kj and Rebel ,,,,,,Richard thought he was going to just snatch somebody off of shifter land….well Arrow let him know not today….the way Arrow accepted Markani an Daabusasxx as
November 27, 2024
This book was soo good.. Arrrow and Nis were perfect for one another.. Arrow and his strong personality was just what Nis needed… the people on the reservation were great people . Everyone is so loving and caring… i love them… 10/10 great book @Author Mel Dau #urbanfiction #booktok #urbanfictionbooks #urbanfictionfantasy #bookreview
January 2, 2025
Good Read
I enjoyed this I never thought I would ever enjoy reading paranormal stories But the way these are written it coincides with The hood novels that I normally read minus cheating fighting breaking up and making up so this is definitely refreshing. Kudos to the author keep them coming I'm a fan Now😂😂😂
I enjoyed this I never thought I would ever enjoy reading paranormal stories But the way these are written it coincides with The hood novels that I normally read minus cheating fighting breaking up and making up so this is definitely refreshing. Kudos to the author keep them coming I'm a fan Now😂😂😂
September 1, 2026
Bow and Nis. Okay this one was much better. It did not have the multiple POVs. I enjoyed the short story with the two lovers. Arrow had a savior complex to me. While Nis was Ms. INDEPENDENT. She held her own. Especially with Roland. I love that Mel brought awareness about SA. Arrow did not deserve his parents being pedos. But he still managed to be a good person after all. Great read.
March 7, 2024
As Always, I’m in love
Didn’t think I would see this pack again, but so excited that they came back. Arrow, Arrow, lawd!!!! I love how fast that Lani and Nis came in like a bomb and set his life ablaze in a wonderful way.
Didn’t think I would see this pack again, but so excited that they came back. Arrow, Arrow, lawd!!!! I love how fast that Lani and Nis came in like a bomb and set his life ablaze in a wonderful way.
March 7, 2024
🥰🥰🥰
I love your pen, but your paranormal pen is outta this world!! I always enjoy reading them. This was such a great read and I wasn’t even expecting it. Their journey was everything.
I love your pen, but your paranormal pen is outta this world!! I always enjoy reading them. This was such a great read and I wasn’t even expecting it. Their journey was everything.
March 7, 2024
Beautifully Beasty
Beautifully written and entertaining book of shifters that run in a pack with enticing love spread throughout. Daanis and Arrow are made for each other. Best Mel Dau romantic fantasy yet. 5⭐
Beautifully written and entertaining book of shifters that run in a pack with enticing love spread throughout. Daanis and Arrow are made for each other. Best Mel Dau romantic fantasy yet. 5⭐
March 11, 2024
Omg this one right here had me in my feelings the best 🤩🥰🥰🥰🤤🥵everything about this story screamed about family love protection ❤️ crazy family members on her side the love arrow had for his family ans women was amazing one of my favorite ❤️ 😍
March 12, 2024
Arrow
Daanis was running with her baby from an abusive relationship. Arrow is almost the chief of the Wolfpack and is immediately attracted to Daanis. This a sweet story of how two people connected and fell in love.
Daanis was running with her baby from an abusive relationship. Arrow is almost the chief of the Wolfpack and is immediately attracted to Daanis. This a sweet story of how two people connected and fell in love.
March 12, 2024
When taking your life back brings you so much more than you expected. This book gave me all the feels. Arrow and Daanis had a beautiful love story from beginning to end. This was a quick read for me, but I still loved the progression this couple made. There were battles to face, but they did so together, making their union even stronger.
This book was more inclusive (in my opinion) than the past books and I loved that. We got to reconnect with past characters while also experiencing new bonds of love and friendship. I was really hoping that Rebel would have her own book because I loved her and her acceptance of Daanis. However, she is living her best life so I’m good with that.
Mel Dau is an author I know will always touch feelings I was unaware of, and that’s why she is one of my favorites. I loved everything about this book, the good and the bad, but the acceptance, forgiveness, and thoughtfulness were what made it a five-star read for me!
This book was more inclusive (in my opinion) than the past books and I loved that. We got to reconnect with past characters while also experiencing new bonds of love and friendship. I was really hoping that Rebel would have her own book because I loved her and her acceptance of Daanis. However, she is living her best life so I’m good with that.
Mel Dau is an author I know will always touch feelings I was unaware of, and that’s why she is one of my favorites. I loved everything about this book, the good and the bad, but the acceptance, forgiveness, and thoughtfulness were what made it a five-star read for me!
March 29, 2024
Loved it
I really enjoyed reading this book. I love paranormal stuff and this book delivered. It's good from beginning to end. I loved the characters and how the story builds. It has action, suspense and passion. Everything I need in good book.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I love paranormal stuff and this book delivered. It's good from beginning to end. I loved the characters and how the story builds. It has action, suspense and passion. Everything I need in good book.
March 30, 2024
ARROW
Mel Dau just keeps bringing the heat. The petty is a plus! Daanis did what was best for her and her child. Thank goodness her father told her about her tribe. The update on everyone was really nice as well.
Mel Dau just keeps bringing the heat. The petty is a plus! Daanis did what was best for her and her child. Thank goodness her father told her about her tribe. The update on everyone was really nice as well.
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