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The Wayward Sons #3

The Wayward Sons & The Vampires of Fortune

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To save the man he loves...

Reeling from the events in Seattle, Ryder Collins finds himself in the crosshairs of a ruthless band of vampire mercenaries. Desperate with everything to lose, he makes a snap decision to run—to protect Grayson Harper. But Gray refuses to let him.

Unable to do it alone, Gray makes a call for help. What he doesn't expect is for his ex-boyfriend to show up as a part of the cavalry. However, partnering with Sam to save Ryder means Gray has to put it all on the line—including his heart.


...he has to work with the man who broke his heart.

**This book is the fourth in the series and meant to be read in order. The Wayward Sons is a MM bi-sexual romance novella full of road-trip shenanigans, steamy moments, and a whole lot of supernatural twists. Not suitable for readers under 18 years of age**

211 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 30, 2025

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A. Winchester

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Word Nerd, Connoisseur of adventures of a literary nature, Would die first in a Supernatural episode.

I’m an author, reader, and most importantly, a nerd. I love all things superheroes, demon hunters, and long-running movies and tv shows. I enjoy diving deep into characters and their stories, journeying with them while figuring out who they are. It’s the goal I have for all the characters I create and hope you find a way to connect with them.

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Profile Image for ash[hearts]angst.
199 reviews30 followers
May 16, 2025
The stakes have never been higher in the latest book from the Wayward Sons series!

I just KNEW that Ryder and Gray were getting too comfortable and BAM. Bounty hunters, vampires, blasts from the past? This was definitely the most thrilling and adventurous book of the series so far.

Once again, Gray and Ryder are both lovesick fools (in the very best way) and both try to save one another by sacrificing themselves in some way. I will always love that about their relationship and dynamic. Plus, they truly are too stubborn to really listen to one another anyways.

However this time the stakes are way higher and Gray ends up separated from Ryder and boyyyy he is not happy! I always forget just HOW powerful Gray is. I think everyone does honestly but when he whips it out (tehehe) shit gets crazy.

I loved the Vampires and all of the funny little Twilight references. This universe is so unique but it's also very easy to follow and it makes reading it very fun. We get an AMAZING MMMile High scene and that one will definitely go down as one of my standouts from the series. I enjoyed the found family aspect of this book and I'm always rooting for Ryder and Gray to have their beach house and happily ever after.

Until the next one!
Profile Image for Colleen (colleenreads40).
428 reviews17 followers
June 22, 2025
The Wayward Sons & The Vampires of Fortune is the fourth book in A. Winchester's The Wayward Sons series. This series would best be enjoyed in order due to overarching plot elements. Here's what you can expect from Ryder and Gray:

❤️ MM paranormal romance and adventure
❤️ First person dual point of view
❤️ Guaranteed happily for now (the series continues with the characters embarking on different adventures)
❤️ Open door spice
❤️ Open established relationship
❤️ Epic escape plans
❤️ Ex-boyfriends with unresolved issues
❤️ MMM content

Ensure you review the content and trigger warnings to decide if this book is right for you. Note that this list of warnings may be incomplete. Please take care of yourself while reading.


I have been having the best time with this series, but I think the fourth installment was my favourite! This time around, the demon hunters are being hunted by a ruthless band of vampire mercenaries (like no other vampires I've encountered before). Unfortunately, this issue is a little too much for Ryder and Gray to handle on thier own and they have to call in reinforcements. The addition of Sam, Gray's ex-boyfriend was really interesting. As much as I wanted to hate him for what he did to Gray nearly 20 years prior, I couldn't help but love his character by the end of their epic adventures together. And yes, we can now confirm that Gray definitely has a type.

I found this book slightly angstier than the last three have been, and I think that's because Gray and Ryder had to spend the majority of it separate. I love the portrayal of their open relationship and the absolute love and trust between the two of them. I also really liked the MMM content in this book, and the scene on the private plane was deliciously smutty. I hope these boys can have a little bit of a rest in Hawaii, but if the evidence in the last few books is accurate, trouble will most certainly find them.

You definitely don't want to miss this series! I like that the books are on the shorter side, and they have the best road trip and romcom vibes with lots of paranormal twists. Can't wait to catch up with these boys again soon!
Profile Image for Danielle Piper.
234 reviews25 followers
August 20, 2025
You know the drill by now, if you don’t want spoilers, stop here. If you’re here for the glimpse and the chaos anyway…keep reading 🫶🏻
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Every book with these two feels like a battle for survival, but this time the stakes are higher, bloodier, and far more personal. Gray and Ryder are used to running into danger headfirst, but when a bounty lands squarely on Ryder’s head, the hunters become the hunted.

And their only hope of surviving? Aligning with the last man Gray ever thought he’d fight beside his ex. Yes the same ex who stood by and let Gray go to prison. The same ex whose betrayal left scars deeper than fangs ever could.

But Gray has one unshakable truth: when it comes to Ryder, nothing else matters. He will bleed, burn, and break every rule if it means keeping him safe. Even if it means swallowing his pride and teaming up with the ghost of his past.

Only this time, the enemy isn’t human. Vampires stalk their every move, cunning, and vicious. Bounty hunters were an easy. Demons were chaos. But vampires, well they rewrite the rules.

Will Ryder survive long enough to outlast this round of his father’s vengeance? Can Gray protect him when the shadows are hungrier than ever? Or will this be the mission that finally tears them apart?

Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

A.Win I don’t know how you keep topping yourself, but this book was pure adrenaline. My chest hurt from the tension, my heart melted from the devotion, and my jaw hit the floor more times than I can count. Gray and Ryder are chaos incarnate, but they’re also proof that love this fierce can survive anything, even betrayal, even monsters, even the dark. This series doesn’t just entertain, it owns me.
Profile Image for Amanda Quarles.
2,169 reviews40 followers
June 8, 2025
The Wayward Sons & The Vampires of Fortune

Ryder and Gray

I really love the relationship Ryder and Gray have. If anything, you learn that nothing stands in the way of what and who they are to each other. I'm definitely looking forward to more of this series.
Profile Image for neeshreads.
366 reviews17 followers
May 29, 2025
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5

Gray and Ryder are trying to lay low after what happened in Seattle, so their road trip ain’t over yet. This is the most high stakes hunt to date, and our guys are pushed to make some intense calls. Buckle up, it’s about to be a wild ride!

🖤MM Bisexual Romance
🗡️Grumpy x Sunshine
🖤Touch Him & 💀
🗡️“Nobody Hurts You”
🖤Forced Proximity
🗡️Epic Escape Plans
🖤Clark Kent Style Costume Changes
🗡️Ex-Boyfriends With Unresolved Issues
🖤Scary AF Vampire Action
🗡️MMMile High Club (yeah, that’s a pun and I hope you get it 🤭😏)

The Seattle Sirens set off all kinds of alarm bells for Ryder’s dad, and now there’s a bounty on Ryder’s head. While Gray and Ryder can handle regular old bounty hunters, what they aren’t prepared for? The Vampires of Fortune–a ruthless band of vampire mercenaries who have no qualms about ending a hunter. Desperate with everything to lose, Ryder makes the quick decision to run to protect Gray, but Gray refuses to let Ryder go.

With nothing but a half-cocked plan that is sure to mean immense destruction, Gray makes a call for help. No one despises a team-up more than Gray, so when his ex-boyfriend, Sam, shows up as part of the cavalry, Gray’s temper is put to the test.

But, to save the man he loves, Gray is willing to work with a man who broke his heart…will this team-up be able to save Ryder, and will Gray’s heart stay whole in the process?

This was an action-packed, balls to the walls, intense ride! We started off with a bang 🤭 *hehe* 🤭 and the spice SPICES throughout. The Vampires of Fortune are unlike any other demons Gray and Ryder have faced, and the fact that they need help attests to the severity of their situation. While in this shitstorm, Gray and Ryder are each other’s anchors, and neither man has any qualms about sacrificing themselves for their partner–their united front of “Where I go, you go” has me in my feels every.👏🏽 single.👏🏽time.👏🏽 I was on the edge of my seat, could not put this one down (read in virtually one sitting), laughing at the banter (Gray is hilarious), wishing I had a pet Hellhound (you gotta read to find out the context for that one!), and then fanning my face 🥵 10/10, A++++, chef’s kiss!

Cannot recommend this series enough!
Profile Image for Salsy.
197 reviews
July 1, 2025
Our loveable demon hunter boys, Ryder & Grey, are back and this time they are up against bounty hunting Vampires. After the events in Seattle at the end of the last book, the hope that there wouldn’t be consequences for Ryder was completely crushed. He now has a bounty on his head and will do anything to not let Grey get caught in the sights.

This leads to Grey teaming up with other hunters, including his ex, and all the action and drama that follows. There was so much great banter between the hunter team-up (which I believe are some OG characters featured in another of the authors series and now I must go back and read that too!) and I loved how all the personalities meshed or clashed.

I think this might be my favourite of the series now, it was incredible. All the action, humor, spice and heartfelt moments made this such a great story and continuation. Ryder and Grey’s love for each other is so undeniable, they truly would burn the world down to save the other.

Strongly recommend this series.
Profile Image for Layy 📚✨.
173 reviews17 followers
May 14, 2025
I had the privilege to ARC read this book and man… let me tell you… A Winchester puts something so freaking addictive in these books. I devoured it in one whole day if that tells you anything.

We continue our journey with Ryder and Gray against some pretty creepy vampires. We meet new characters along the way and let me tell you; the comedy relief in here is amazing. Gray will always be Gray LOL but we had some newer faces in here that added to that dynamic.

Ryder and Gray’s love and devotion to one another is truly beautiful and I will NEVER TIRE of screaming it from the rooftops! This book was full of adventure, action that had me on the edge of my seat and, of course, spicyyyyy scenes with our favorite men and then some 😉

I am SO excited to continue their journey in WS5 and can’t wait to see what our hot and lovable hunters get into next 😍
Profile Image for Miasia.
311 reviews11 followers
May 16, 2025
First, Gray needs a hellhound. Like he really sound get a hellhound. It will give him his pet but it will also protect Ryder, let him have a hellhound.

Ryder sir, ima need you to be waay less doom and gloom and have SOME optimistic thoughts, fuck dude, I get it but sheesh dude you make depression look small. Also nice right hook, made me proud sir 🫡

Gray, I am absolutely obsessed with you but we need to work on your holding grudges better cuz sir you folded faster than a lawn chair. Gray’s obsession with Taylor swift in every book cracks me up and it’s top tier perfection 😂

This book stressed me out more than the others but it’s perfection as the others. Also the supernatural references crack me tf up. Chef kiss.💋
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563 reviews2 followers
May 17, 2025
HELL YEAH!
✨️ Gray is SO my spirit animal ✨️
I love how fun these books are!
The plot is insane, the spice is 5 alarm 🔥, and the character development is 🤌💋

Gray's recap is 100% necessary for all future books, I think it's my new favorite thing ever ❤️
The hunter backstory lore goes hard in this, and I LOVED it.

After surviving the sirens, Ryder's dick of a dad is making laying low next to impossible, but they've managed. Just when they're starting to get a little too comfortable staying put in once place, (fucking finally), VAMPIRES, and not sparkly-in-the-sun Forks, WA vampires either; huge, fast, blood drenched, razor-sharp fangs, monster vampires 😬

Then, Gray's dick of an ex-boyfriend enters the picture, and it all goes a little off the rails; in the best of ways, obvi 😉
Profile Image for Josmely.
657 reviews27 followers
June 6, 2025
I fall for Gray and Ryder harder every time I read a new book about them. They are so perfect for each other and so in love it makes me wanna cry. These two would burn the world without hesitation for one another.

Their journey is the perfect blend of love, action, fights, sex, twizzlers, Taylor Swift, hilarious characters and magic. The fighting parts had me at the edge of my seat. When i tell u I was scared out of my mind cause I had no idea what was gonna happen. The way the author wrote these vampires was scary as hell😭😭.

I will always be seated for a book on Ryder and Gray. Their story and relationship is everything to me. We got introduced to a couple of characters that i really liked. Hopefully we get to see them again.
Profile Image for Richelle Zirkle.
2,163 reviews12 followers
May 29, 2025
We’re back at it with Ryder and Gray, and this one kicks off with high stakes right away. Bounty hunters are involved now, and the guys need to recruit some help if they’re going to be able to get out of this mess, especially when vampires are involved too. The thing I love about these two is that they’re reliable… They can always be counted on to be self-sacrificing if it means having one another’s backs. They’re committed fully to each other, and sometimes that means saving your partner from himself. I can’t wait for their next adventure after this craziness and that amazing ending.
Profile Image for Kirsty W.
186 reviews5 followers
June 8, 2025
That one time…
Gray and Ryder are at it again only this time they team up with Gray’s ex, you know that ex, the one leading to a defining moment in their lives. From a bounty, to being hunted by vampires, to some spice to kill the time, their life’s definitely not boring. Add in a Hunter team with a special set of skills, super suits and a Winston the boys make it out of this fight with their lives. Can’t wait to read what’s next!! Spice level: 3.5 plus some for the MMMile Hight Club and Clark Kent suit up!!!
Profile Image for Anna Hicks.
33 reviews
May 29, 2025
Our favorite hunters are back at it again! Ryder and Gray are on the run from vampires this time around. All thanks to Ryder’s daddy dearest who won’t stop until he gets him back. Luckily a blast from the past comes to help them out in the form of Gray’s ex-boyfriend. Sam and his team come in clutch to help kill the vampires and keep Ryder safe! This book is everything you love of our boys and little bit more thanks to the spicy lovin’ from a good ol’ ex.
269 reviews3 followers
June 1, 2025
I had to wait a few days to write this review because I needed time to process this book. I missed Gray and Ryder and couldn't wait for this book.
There are so many emotions in this book. Bringing Sam into the mix as well was a Rollercoaster for me.
Even if vampires aren't your thing, this book has so much emotion to it. You should read it.
Reading about Gray and Ryder is a reminder that opposites attract, and sometimes, they make the best relationships.
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148 reviews6 followers
June 14, 2025
These continue to be some of my fave novellas. They always pack a decent story with a good amount of spicy time and this addition to the series was no exception.
I'm obsessed with how obsessed Ryder and Gray are with one another. The way they would do pretty much anything to save the other one is🫠😍.
Can't wait to see what kind of shenanigans these guys get up to in Hawaii because we all know it won't be a relaxing vacation where Grays involved 🤣
Profile Image for Hannah 💕.
112 reviews8 followers
June 4, 2025
The way I ate this book up. I love everything about Ryder and Gray. And this one? This one was so action packed once I finally sat down tonight to focus on it I couldn’t stop. And Sam? Oh I loved him too. Even though I cackled when it came to a couple things with him. The whole team that was here? I loved it so much. I can’t wait for the next installment of adventures. 💕
Profile Image for Jayna.
26 reviews
May 17, 2025
Definitely my favorite book in this series so far! The dynamic between all of the characters is perfection as always for an A. Winchester book. The action and spicy definitely keep you engaged through the whole story 🥰
8 reviews
May 19, 2025
The Wayward Sons series has been so addictive and this book is no different! I absolutely LOVE Ryder and Gray's whole dynamic! The grumpy/sunshine relationship is great. Once again Addison has hit it out of the park with one of her books! Can't wait for more!
Profile Image for A. MasterReader.
75 reviews
May 23, 2025
Holy moly, that was hooootttt!!! 🥵 Twizzlers, T Swift, Twilight references, and the Mile High Club all in one too short adventure! Gray and Ryder are a couple of ride or die, love obsessed goofballs that have me devouring these stories!
Profile Image for Brittany Sikora.
59 reviews
May 25, 2025
oh this was so good! EVERY TIME I think a. Winchester can't outdo herself. she does! perfect short novella. faced paced. kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time! can't wait for the next one! maybe we will get an Andrea book!?!?!🤔
Profile Image for Emily Bierman.
1,078 reviews18 followers
August 18, 2025
Holyshit! The BEST ONE YET!!! Edge of your seat, sexy af, heart-thumping!! Gray & Ryder bring all the goods!! And the side characters in this one are GOLD!!
Profile Image for Alyssa.
20 reviews5 followers
June 1, 2025
A Winchester does it again and there’s way more ass kicking with some really awesome fights.

After everything that happened in Seattle, they now have vampires on their trail (definitely not the Twilight kind) making Ryder run on his own to keep Gray safe - as if that would actually stop him from helping lol Gray knows he can’t do it by himself so he decides to get some help where we finally get to met the infamous Sam and his crew.

The journey on this one was so interesting to read with the different take on vampires. As usual Ryder and Gray’s love and loyalty to each other is so damn sweet and hot as hell.

I can’t wait for the rest of this series 😍
Profile Image for K Huskić.
2,212 reviews39 followers
June 10, 2025
Ryder and Gray! I love the relationship these two have. They're devoted to one another, and it's sweet.

Ryder and Gray come up against vampires in this installment, requiring some assistance - from Gray's ex of all people. It was definitely interesting.

The books in this series are short but full of action and emotion and supernatural beings. They're just such fun to read! And the main characters are some of my favorites.

Profile Image for Savannah Suniga.
165 reviews4 followers
July 24, 2025
This is by far my favorite so far in this series! I hold a special place in my heart for Ryder and Gray. You get so much more from Ryder's POV in this book and you ride the rollercoaster right along with him. This story felt so cinematic and action packed. Everything from the unique take on vampires to the inventiveness of our hunters and their new (and old) friends makes for one hell of a story!!
Profile Image for Shonte Holcomb.
122 reviews6 followers
June 5, 2025
I have no idea what I am going to do with my life now!
I don’t even know where to begin. This series has me in a chokehold and this book just took it way up a notch.

As the adventures of Gray and Ryder continue we are met with action, vampires, new characters, an army of hellhounds, and all the delicious spice. The way A. Winchester takes you on a ride and pulls out all the emotions is absolutely phenomenal. This book did not miss a beat. I was on the edge of my seat through some scenes, laughed multiple times, and even wanted to fight some of the characters. The way that I was talking to this book like it could actually hear me was insane.

I will sing until the cows come home, shout from the roof tops and everything in between at how much I love this series. There are not enough words to describe how phenomenal Grayson and Ryder are and their love is UNMATCHED! This series will forever be a favorite and I will always be obsessed with it.
Profile Image for Megan Henry.
555 reviews14 followers
June 16, 2025
This one had me hooked!!! Love that we see some of our faves return to this one and help play a part in the whole story!
Profile Image for Heather Douglas.
461 reviews19 followers
August 1, 2025
The Wayward Sons are back, and man do they like playing with our emotions. I can't express the number of emotions I went through while reading this. I went from laughing to worry to panting (IYKYK) to happy tears.

After the incident that happened in Seattle in the last book everything Grey was concerned about came crashing in. Ryder's dad was not only having him hunted he put a sizable bounty on his head and the Vampires of Fortune were now on his tail. Doing the only thing Ryder can think about he told Grey to let him go and ran. Grey being Grey could not accept this and of course had to go and save him. The only way to save his love was to get the help from his ex who broke his heart.

This book is definitely my favorite out of all the Wayward Sons books. It brought so much together but not only that I feel like it showed the true colors of Grey and Ryder's love. They are a one-of-a-kind couple who would burn the entire world to the ground to save each other. They really are little dandelions. Not only that A. Winchester brought back some OG characters that I love and adore. If you've read the HunterVerse Series by this author than you will remember Sam, Andrea, Nash, Cole, Riley and even Winston. To see them again and see how far they've come was an amazing surprise. If you haven't read that series no worry it doesn't affect anything in the story line. 10 out 10 would recommend this book to anyone looking for a MM Romance, Supernatural inspired with lots of love, action and of course spice!!
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