Liam

by Minerva Howe

Liam Calhoun has been looking up the mountain he lived at the bottom of for years, but in the last six months or so, the feeling has become urgent. Not only is his brother, Rory, up there with a pack of werewolves, but the old homestead at the edge of the treeline is calling to him.

Something up there needs him, what he finds there when the snows clear changes Liam’s life forever.

Theo is a werewolf on the run, his small pack destroyed, the survivors flung to the four winds. He has his friends’ baby, and nowhere to go until he finds a homestead at the top of the mountain and settles in to fight what’s left of the winter. When Liam comes up the mountain during the early spring thaw, Theo knows he’s finally found home.
Can the two of them deal with Theo’s lost pack, Liam’s emerging werewolf identity, and the brutal high mountain weather to form a pack of three, or more?

Liam is an mpreg wolf shifter romance with a lot of comfort, snuggling, and some adventurous wolves.

Genres: M M Romance, Omegaverse

178 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 23, 2025

About the author

Minerva Howe is the kinky alter ego of author Julia Talbot. Julia lives in the great Southwest, where there is hot and cold running rodeo, cowboys, and everything from meat and potatoes to the best Tex-Mex. A full time author, Julia has been published by Samhain as well as other publishing houses. She believes that everyone deserves a happy ending, so she writes about love without limits, where boys love boys, girls love girls, and boys and girls get together to get wild, especially when her crazy paranormal characters are involved.

Reviews

[Book Hoarder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liam Calhoun has lived at the base of the mountain for years. His family runs a trading post and services the werewolf packs at the foot and halfway up the mountain. The old homestead at the top was on their route too but the dragons are all gone now and they took their house with them. But this winter has been different, and something has been calling him to the top of the mountain for months.
Theo is all that is left of his small pack, well Theo and his friend’s baby. They have been on the run from hunters and stumbled into the old homestead. He knows this is a safe place, but supplies are short and he has the baby to feed. When Liam finally readies to head up the mountain against the pack Alphas’ wishes, Keegan loads him up on the ATV and they head up. Not only is the house back but when he opens the door he finds a starving omega with a baby. An omega he can hear in his head. An omega that will change his life. This is the story of Liam’s wolf, his omega mate and the homestead the turn into their new pack house.
Liam is book two of the Calhoun brothers. Prior reading is best. The series is part of Minerva Howe’s glorious Dragon Universe

[Raven and Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know I have said this before but it bears repeating. I love this author’s Dragon Veil Universe series in its entirety. I am thoroughly enjoying the fact that the wolf pack left behind and the Calhoun brothers are getting their stories told too. Liam is the older dependable Calhoun brother, so it makes perfect sense he would be given a brand new pack and a sweet mate to make a safe haven up high on the old dragon compound. Theo is his perfect match. Such a lovely read!!! I admit that I inhaled this story in one sitting. I can’t wait to see what is next up for this mountain pack in their changing world.

[Janniemac · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so happy to be back in the Dragon Veil Universe. The dragons may have crossed the veil but there is still a lot going on back in the Uinta mountains. Here we have the story of Liam, one of the Calhoun brothers, and his mate, Theo, who arrives on the mountain not a moment too late. The story arc from previous books continues and we also get to enjoy the company of other members of the mountain community that we have met before. I for one am eagerly awaiting the continuation of this series and heartily recommend the entire Dragon Veil Universe to everyone who loves a good shifter series with an overreaching arc.

[Cynthia M Brow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liam is the second book in The Calhoun Brothers series. In my opinion this series is best read in order. This is Liam, who thinks he is human and Theo an omega whlf shifters story. The blurb gives you a great idea of what to expect from the story. I loved returning to Minerva Howe’s Dragon Veil Universe even though the dragons have passed through the veil. It's great to see more of the wolf pack and the Calhoun brothers who were left behind. I read this story in one night because I was so caught up in the story. I loved seeing these two come together and build a relationship. I really can't wait for the next book in the series. I would definitely recommend this book and series.

[Bianca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liam and Theo story was interesting with a bit of mystery, magic and a new couple that finds its happiness.
I liked how Liam embraced his wolf side, how attentive and protective he’s with his new family, and how he took responsibility of the new members of his fledging pack.
I loved their moments together and the bonding time, as well as how they adapted to their new lifestyle.
I loved the birthing scene, and all the help that was provided during it.
I liked the story and I’m looking forward to the next couple.

* this is an ARC review and is my honest opinion

[Lissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that the author created a universe where we have dragons, wolves, and humans who thought they were humam, but who turn out to be just a bit more. Liam knew something was calling him to the old dragon house, but he did not expect it to completely turn his life around. Finding Theo and realizing he was not quite as human as he thought was a huge surprise. But soon their life is moving forward and the home that was the dragons is now once again a home filled with family and friends. I feel like we will be seeing a Ryan story soon and I am ready.

[Mandy Beyers · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Dragonveil Universe saga continues in this book where Liam finally makes it up the mountain to where the dragons used to live. His need finally outweighs his manners and he arrives to discover an omega wolf and a young baby on the edge of starvation. Of course, there are a lot of questions to be answered, mainly whether or not the Calhouns are actually wolves. Liam gets over it quickly, though, and they build a sweet family with other wolves escaping bad situations. I love this world and eat these books up like candy as soon as one arrives!

[Demetra Roussakis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this authors books; be it about dragons or wolves. This one features Liam Calhoun, who he and his brothers run the trading post. For the last 6 months he has been needing to go up to the top of the mountain and someone or something was calling to him. When he goes up, he meets Theo and baby Gael. Theo has been on the run with his friends baby for a while and Liam brings him down to safety. This is the start of the story with how Liam learnt that he was an alpha and that Theo was his mate. I loved this book and here is hoping that Ryan is next.

[Readingbks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Minerva Howe has done it again! I just love this series and I'm always so hay when another story is added to this wonderful series! In this book Liam finally get's his story! Liam and Theo are wonderful together! Loved the great story and all of the wonderful characters! I can't wait to read the next book in this series! I read an advanced copy of this book and this is my unbiased review!

[P Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liam and Theo were so freaking sweet. These two built a beautiful loving pack together. All the little ones only increased the cuteness factor.

Fantastic book!

*I voluntarily read this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else's*

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was really nice. I'm glad Minerva didn't let go of the shifters in the mountain when the dragons left because they certainly hold place for good stories, and this one is proof of that. I'm really enjoying seeing the brothers make a life in the werewolf pack and the old dragon den

[Amanda Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liam is the second book in the Calhoun Brothers series and is best read in order. I really enjoyed reading this story of Liam and Theo and can't wait for more of the series.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this universe and the Calhoun's! Liam and Theo are the best and I already want to re-read this, can't wait for the next.

[☔️ Stormy Day Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unexpected!

I’m really liking this turn things are taking for the Calhoun brothers in the wake of the dragons crossing the veil.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fantastical adventure on the mountain.

[Kaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable book and I'm very much looking forward to the next one in the series.