Howl if You're Guilty

by Lindsey Devin

Michelle came to her estranged grandfather’s wake prepared for weird family vibes.

She did not plan
– the ballroom blackout
– the scream
– and the Alpha face-down on the stairs

Now the mansion’s locked, the Inner Circle is panicking politely, and the Guardian wolves are on their way.

Which would be fine…
except Michelle’s the half-human outsider who can’t shift, can’t see in the dark, and apparently has no sense of self-preservation.

But she noticed something the full-bloods missed — and the estate’s grumpy grounds manager seems determined not to let her face this circus alone.

There’s a killer in the house.
There’s a clue in the dark.
And Michelle refuses to be the easy suspect.

✨ Perfect for readers who
– Cozy-chaos locked-door mysteries
– “I don’t fit in but watch me anyway” heroines
– Grumpy-steady guys who quietly stand guard

Genres: Romance

384 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 4, 2025

Reviews

[Carole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Howl if you’re Guilty is a charming little mashup of shifter shenanigans that turns into a murder mystery for half shifter/human Michelle when she receives a letter requesting her presence at her grandfather’s funeral a man she hasn’t had any contact with since birth. With a caveat stating his reason for having her attend could not be revealed in the letter, her curiosity is peaked and with the travel expenses paid for she decides to attend.
Mystery lover Michelle doesn’t know it yet but she has a whole lot of surprises awaiting her during this journey down the family tree road, and one of those surprises upon arrival at the estate is head groundskeeper Grayson Williams…ooh la la!
Next up…murder!
Enjoyed the story which held humor, intrigue, family dynamics, suspense, magic, spice, and a mystery that resilient, tenacious MFC Michelle is more than capable of solving with a little help from her new friend MMC Grayson.
The writing was engaging, and dual POV with characters who were well crafted and entertained within a perfectly paced wonderful read! HEA.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cindy Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just happened to come across this book when I finished another on my kindle app and seen it in the kindle unlimited row! It was the cover that had me looking haha.

Anyway I’m so glad I picked it as I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it’s a paranormal murder mystery with romance. I enjoyed the character growth from the MFC Michelle, she only needed a little support from the lovely Grayson & she was unstoppable. And as for Grayson the MMC well he was just wonderful, always keeping an eye out for his younger brother while following his feelings for Michelle. Very much a protector but one who is considerate of how others feel.
I also liked that all the side characters had very different personalities & don’t over shadow the MC’s.
Lots of twist & turns , trying to guess who did it while also seeing Grayson & Michelle’s instant connection blossom, i also liked how even though there was an instant connection it wasn’t over the top like some other books can be!
It was a 4.5 rating for me but rounded it up to a 5 , thoroughly enjoyed & would definitely recommend:)

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Werewolf whodunit

Michelle is a half breed wolf/bear, but is technically human without an inner shifter.
Grayson is an outcast, a shifter not accepted by the pack.

So many twists and turns, moments where you think you’ve found the killer, then … nope…. think again.

Grayson and Michelle together were amazing. I loved seeing them come together build something out of a horrible situation. I loved how Michelle found her power, a connection to her grandfather and a new connection to the pack.

The Inner Circle - if a writer is going to give you a group of characters to loathe, you’ll want it to be this lot. They are irredeemable, extremely unlikable, and an absolute mess.

I liked the ending, and even though it’s listed as a standalone, this could be a great start to a series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Genevieve · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this falls somewhere between a cozy mystery and heavy mystery. There were a few times my stomach was... not roiling, but my anxiety kicked in a bit. I don't consider that bad by the way, I think it's good that the writing had me anxious for the character despite the rational voice in the back of my head saying that it would all work out fine.

I also liked the balance between we as the audience having clues and inklings about certain matters, and the characters not having the same suspicions or predictions, but without you wanting to smack the heel of your head and wonder if the characters are just stupid.

This is a very good book, I recommend it without reservation, just make sure to check the trigger warnings and note that this is open door/explicit.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lindz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much! I haven't read a mystery book in quite a while and this was the perfect read to get me back into the genre. Murder mystery with locked-door whodunit theme, secret identity, found family, power struggles, intrigue, and an unexpected romance. I kinda want more from this world because it was so good and has intriguing shifter dynamics outside the norm. Plus I want either a sequel continuing from where it left off or even a prequel of the early days of Arthur's reign as Alpha, both during the dark days and when he finally morphed into a better man. But this as a standalone is still top tier!! 🩶🫶🏽.

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[Lena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Michelle and Grayson's story. It's a murder mystery with romance splashed it. Nothing is as it seems in the beginning, and that really grabbed my attention and kept me entertained to the end. I suspected who the murderer was a about halfway through, and I was right!!I liked the mysterious elements and clues that Michelle and Grayson had to decipher. They grew closer and closer as the story went on which was sweet to read. Another part that heartwarming was how Michelle's opinion of her grandfather had change as the plot progressed as she learned how much he changed over the years. Hindsight can do that. Overall, this was a great read I'd highly recommend.

[Dankinia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd recommend this if you are in the mood for a spicy mystery story that takes place in a mansion, involves shifters, and reminds me of Clue.

Overall, I rate it 3.75⭐out of 5 based on the following: 🤩Enjoyment - 3.5; 👥Characters - 4; 📖Plot - 3.5; 🗺️Atmosphere - 3;.5 and🖋️Writing - 4 with the first 3 categories being most important.

What worked for me:
• Grayson's dedication to taking care of his nephew and how he supported Michelle
• Michelle realizing her inner strength and taking risks for the good of the pack

I was lucky enough to receive a free copy of this book through BookSprout; however, all opinions are my own.

Finished Reading
12/08/2025

[Peaches · Rating 5 out of 5]

twists and turns from your usual shifter books

HEA
Shifter
Violence
Not too many triggers
2/5 spice

This isn’t a super spicy book but I love the story line. It’s so different from other shifter books I’ve read and created a great story line. It doesn’t rely on spice to make things interesting. There are some odd spots in the book where there might’ve been something edited out and it suddenly jumps to an idea not previously mentioned but as the reader you know what they’re talking about still.

[MRS SHARON · Rating 5 out of 5]

Howl if your Guilty

Michelle received an invitation to her moms, fathers funeral. Intrigued because she loves a good mystery but also because she'd never met the man! Upon arriving at the manor she's really surprised to find its not he's funeral but his birthday. Until it wasnt!
With the help of clues left by her grandfather she finds out all about him, the inner circle and herself with some very surprising outcomes.

Brilliant read, loved it
Off to download another of Devins titles now it was that easy flowing, Hot n sexy n very naughty in places
Oh my!!

[Andi Downs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this, a kinda murder, mystery, where all are in lockdown as the shifter guards have the job of finding out who did it. Around this is Michelle, half human and lacks the night sight and a need to keep safe. Grayson is the grumpy property keeper, who manages to keep Michelle out of trouble.
I wasn't sure what I'd feel with this but did really enjoy the dynamic of the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a FANtastic read! The shifter who can't shift and her Grumpy Protector

The characters were so very appealing and complex and complicated and absolutely perfect together. World building was excellent and solidly drawn. Plot was intriguing, exciting and well paced and deliciously steamy. All in all a great read! Enjoyed immensely and thoroughly recommend.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michelle is a half breed wolf/bear, but is technically human without an inner shifter. Grayson is an outcast, a shifter not accepted by the pack. A well-written story with a compelling storyline and great characters,that includes drama, danger, and suspense, along with plenty of unexpected twists and turns and a satisfying, happy ending. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading Howl if You're Guilty. Michelle is a fun character, and I appreciated how competent she was as a sleuth. Grayson was a perfect match for her, and I loved their chemistry. The mystery was really well written. It's one of the few I've read in a while that actually managed to surprise me sometimes. If you enjoy shifter cozy mysteries with spice, I highly recommend this one.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sissy Satterfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderfully well written story that I loved everything about it! I love Darius's protective nature towards Michelle, that says a lot about him. part of that is him being Alpha and another is feelings he will not admit to himself. This story was a great surprise, and I Loved It!!! I Highly Recommend!! No Spoilers!.

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[Priscilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was something different from what I am use to by this author, a murder mystery! Michelle and Grayson makes a cute couple. The plot was fun as they unravel the going ons at the estate. It was a fun story to read.

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[Tzippy Sheffi Elgar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Howl if You're Guilty was a really fun read. I enjoyed the murder intrigue and all the way to the revelation. I also enjoyed the dynamic between the characters. Michelle and Grayson are fun characters and I loved how things progressed for them.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nicole Ruiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shifter meets murder mystery!


An awesome read with great characters. A wonderful mystery to solve and fabulous writing. Very good read! Highly recommend it!

[Anna gardone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

This is a fast paced action story, with endearing characters , and a heart warming finish. There is suspense, romance, and a happily ever after with no cliffhanger.

[Michelle Bernstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really Good…

This book was much better than I expected it to be. Not sure if it was the cover (which I love), but it is a deeper, sexier book than I originally thought…

[lisa jung · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wolf pack

She's a wolf and bear hybrid that has never shifted. But when the pack aloha is killed the family and pack secret start to unravel. And she will shift and claim her pack.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of sexy times for a "cozy mystery."

[Nattalie Gierke · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed trying to solve the crime as I read through the chapters! This was a fun read with characters I loved! 💖

[Denise Peachey · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐

[Jacki · Rating 2 out of 5]

Generally, it was a silly paranormal who-done-it but there was a section of the book that had me like 😦 in the same way that Promises and Pomegranates at its worst has before

[Shannon Mays · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars, this was fun!