Bitten by Bloodmoon is book two in the “Mateless Shifters” series by Ella Miles. It is a spicy paranormal romance where Werewolves, Vampires, and Witches each have curses placed on them, inching them towards extinction. The snow wolf, Lumi, is taken away by the Bloodmoon Alpha (and Nightfall Lord) Nyx during her mating ceremony with Ambrose in book one and is determined to defy fate, looking for a way to break the curses for all three beings rather than only one. Attempting to choose her own fate, Lumi and Nyx uncover secrets, prophecies, and fallacies in her wake. Lovers of ACOTAR will enjoy the love triangle, a brave FMC, world-building, and romance elements!
I was hooked on this series from book one! I read it much earlier in the year, and it often came to mind- I was eagerly waiting for this book release! The pace of this book was faster than book one (which makes sense because book one is primarily world-building), and would be great for a quick read that absorbs you from page one.
Tropes: Cursebreaking, One Bed, Fated Mates???, Love Triangle, Headstrong FMC, Devoted MMCs, “He’s a villain, but…”, and Rhys v Tamlin coded (in my opinion).
I would rate the heat of this book at 🌶️🌶️🌶️. Miles focuses on plot and progression rather than spice, and it works for this story. This is not a “why choose” romance, but it is a love triangle.
We learn a lot about our characters in this book, the good, the bad, and the ugly. To be honest, I had a hard time accepting Lumi’s stubbornness for a hot minute, and it took a wee bit from my experience. A lot of “girl, what are you thinking???” talk. I rolled my eyes, I huffed, and that’s how I knew I was already sinking my teeth in and getting involved. Her rise and acceptance of bravery as a strength, however, was a triumph. We learn a lot more about Nyx, the werewolf she meets initially in book one. He gave me major Rhys vibes in both books, and I loved him for that. He’s a dark and broody man with emotions like a decadent dessert under his dark facade (which you learn a lot more about towards the end of the book). I really liked him, and I look forward to seeing more of him. Ambrose, however, will be a secret for you to find out on your own.
“Bitten by Bloodmoon” picks up the pace in the “Mateless Shifter” series as war is on the horizon and lives are on the line. I really enjoyed this read, and I look forward to continuing the series! If you enjoy curse-breaking, paranormal romance, heartbreak, romance, headstrong FMCs, and devoted MMCs, this book is for you!.
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