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Blood On The Bayou
Down in New Orleans, power runs thicker than the blood that keeps the monsters alive. Onika Babineaux reigns as the bayou’s most beautiful, most ruthless gambling queen… and its most dangerous vampire.
When an ancient feud resurfaces, and a forbidden love threatens everything she’s built, loyalty turns lethal. Betrayal sparks a war between vampires, wolves, and witches, and suddenly the bayou isn’t just home, it’s a battlefield.
When an ancient feud resurfaces, and a forbidden love threatens everything she’s built, loyalty turns lethal. Betrayal sparks a war between vampires, wolves, and witches, and suddenly the bayou isn’t just home, it’s a battlefield.
313 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 16, 2025
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January 14, 2026
more people need to be talking about
More people need to be talking about this book
Great family dynamic and plots are definitely plotting
Wolf’s Witch’s and Vampires in one story.. Interesting mix of power dynamics between the characters
I totally recommend picking it up..
Keith book Korner
More people need to be talking about this book
Great family dynamic and plots are definitely plotting
Wolf’s Witch’s and Vampires in one story.. Interesting mix of power dynamics between the characters
I totally recommend picking it up..
Keith book Korner
January 17, 2026
I just want to start saying this is my first read by this author. I struggled at the beginning of the book to really get into the story and if this wasn’t a bookclub read I would have DNF. However , I really like the showdown chapter toward the end of the book. I enjoyed that chapter and the way this book ended. Overall a good read for our bookclub discussion.
January 26, 2026
There were parts of this story that had me yelling at the characters in the book. To be such a powerful family that have gifts that should warm them against impending danger and people that caused them harm, an aesthetically pleasing face and subpar conversation really had these characters in a chokehold.
Sometimes the transitions between time in the story moved a little fast, but for the most part it was a decently interesting story. There is a bit of a cliffhanger ending and I haven't made up my mind if I will continue on with the series.
Sometimes the transitions between time in the story moved a little fast, but for the most part it was a decently interesting story. There is a bit of a cliffhanger ending and I haven't made up my mind if I will continue on with the series.
March 1, 2026
I adored this book, part of me wished this story would keep going ( it kinda is). Despite my love for the story the writing was littered with mistakes, it didn't affect how i read because i know how to use context clues. No one to the praise.
For most of my life i have used reading as a form of escapism and didn't really like when book referenced worldly things but i see now that was foolish! Onkia watching Baddies never took anything from the story and if anything it made me relate more to her as a person. Her love for Fendi never overshadowed her vampiric powers! I swear the more i read the more i felt myself evolving... instead of escaping i allowed myself to live in a world with the Babaneanuix (might be spelled wrong) and i loved every second of it.
I do believe this book is apart of a series because of how it ended... C.C. Wright... thank you so much for your story and i can't wait to read more!
For most of my life i have used reading as a form of escapism and didn't really like when book referenced worldly things but i see now that was foolish! Onkia watching Baddies never took anything from the story and if anything it made me relate more to her as a person. Her love for Fendi never overshadowed her vampiric powers! I swear the more i read the more i felt myself evolving... instead of escaping i allowed myself to live in a world with the Babaneanuix (might be spelled wrong) and i loved every second of it.
I do believe this book is apart of a series because of how it ended... C.C. Wright... thank you so much for your story and i can't wait to read more!
February 13, 2026
Werewolves.
Witches.
Vampires.
Oh my
Yass and all wrapped in unapologetic Black horror magic that felt like home, culture, and power dancing together under a Louisiana moon.
Every turn of the page pulled me deeper into that bayou thick with mystery, family loyalty, block love, and characters who were truly about that life.
They weren’t just surviving… they were protecting their own, standing ten toes down, and moving with a rhythm that sounded like us, looked like us, and honored us.
And THAT is what made this story hit different ….
Seeing mythical creatures rooted in Black culture, Black community, and Black survival!!!!!
Now that right there held on to my spirit. And had me finishing this one the same day I started it!
So if you’re looking for a read that blends supernatural energy, cultural richness, and edge of your seat storytelling, go on and slide over here ASAP because Blood at the Bayou is exactly where you belong.
This one…
Oh it’s staying in my soul for a long, long time.
April 4, 2026
It took me forever to get through this book, it was very slow going. For it to be a book about vampires, werewolves, and witches, there wasn’t a lot of fantasy elements. Other than the story of how the vampires and werewolves allied together to wipe out the witches 100 years ago, there was no real lore or fantasy worldbuilding provided. The vampires don’t have to drink blood, aren’t affected by the sun, can get pregnant by wolves, can almost die from a car accident…so what exactly made them vampires? We were told they all have some kind of special power, but we only heard about Tay and Onika’s powers, and really, they were useless and didn’t help them at all lol, so what was the point. Also, they seemed to be the only vampires around, so without powers, why were they so feared? The readers were not given the privilege of that information. As for the wolves, well, there wasn’t much shifting going on, but no idea if they can only shift at certain times or what, or how the pack works, what with the alpha having a baby by a vampire and all.
As for the characters themselves, they were very 2-dimensional. Stilted dialogue between them, and lots of show not tell going on. We were initially given the impression at the beginning of the book that the FMC, Onika, is strong, powerful, and someone with discernment. But she’s bogged down by a wolf who cheats on her all the time, gets pregnant early on in the story, and truthfully spends most of the book crying, eating and watching reality TV. Tay, her 17yo niece, has more going on character wise than Onika. And speaking of Tay, so Rome betrays her, betrays Sasha (the villain) and then just…goes to California??? O…okkkk. As far as Zay, the cheating wolf Onika is saddled with, he was hotheaded, arrogant, and literally had someone trying to warn him about the villain multiple times and he didn’t take heed. Alrighty then.
Overall, it would have made so much more sense to just leave this book as a regular urban fiction with 2 warring factions instead of attempting to add fantasy elements and characters and doing literally nothing with them. If you changed all the characters to regular humans and the story isn’t affected by it, then what’s the point of making it fantasy? 2 stars and I won’t be reading the sequel.
As for the characters themselves, they were very 2-dimensional. Stilted dialogue between them, and lots of show not tell going on. We were initially given the impression at the beginning of the book that the FMC, Onika, is strong, powerful, and someone with discernment. But she’s bogged down by a wolf who cheats on her all the time, gets pregnant early on in the story, and truthfully spends most of the book crying, eating and watching reality TV. Tay, her 17yo niece, has more going on character wise than Onika. And speaking of Tay, so Rome betrays her, betrays Sasha (the villain) and then just…goes to California??? O…okkkk. As far as Zay, the cheating wolf Onika is saddled with, he was hotheaded, arrogant, and literally had someone trying to warn him about the villain multiple times and he didn’t take heed. Alrighty then.
Overall, it would have made so much more sense to just leave this book as a regular urban fiction with 2 warring factions instead of attempting to add fantasy elements and characters and doing literally nothing with them. If you changed all the characters to regular humans and the story isn’t affected by it, then what’s the point of making it fantasy? 2 stars and I won’t be reading the sequel.
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March 16, 2026
Blood is thicker
On the bayou you have to be careful who you trust and that's exactly what led the Babineaux family to destruct. Onika, Omari and Ohangi got way too comfortable being in charge of the bayou they didn't suspect when evil came in. I really loved this story about how family is stronger fighting together. With the way the book ended I'm hoping for a part 2, gotta know how Tay will adapt in school, if Rome comes back and definitely have to know how the crew will handle Sasha. Although the author is new to me, I can't wait to read more from her!!!
On the bayou you have to be careful who you trust and that's exactly what led the Babineaux family to destruct. Onika, Omari and Ohangi got way too comfortable being in charge of the bayou they didn't suspect when evil came in. I really loved this story about how family is stronger fighting together. With the way the book ended I'm hoping for a part 2, gotta know how Tay will adapt in school, if Rome comes back and definitely have to know how the crew will handle Sasha. Although the author is new to me, I can't wait to read more from her!!!
December 28, 2025
Great paranormal fiction
So,I saw this book mentioned, and I gave it a whirl. I honestly read this book until 2 am. and fell asleep. I thrive off of finding books that I consider to be "page turners," and this was it. I only have 3 issues: (1) was the setting that would change in the next sentence, like the author forgot that it was "morning," and then somehow the sun had set. I was befuddled, to say the least; however, it did not take away from the solid storyline. (2) The FMC would not stop crying! Every time I read about her, her eyes were welling up, or tears were falling! I was like, girl, please get a grip. I loathe whiny women in fiction and reality. For the FMC to be a vampire, she didn't come off as strong as assertive at all. She should've been mortal, to say the least! She was annoying the entire story and my least favorite character. (3) Of course, all of the characters were light or honey complexion. The dark skinned characters we have drummmm rolllllllll...... a stripper and the old matriarch. Yet again, the depiction of dark skin wasn't associated with the bigger picture but sprinkled in. *spare me*There were a few plot twists that unfolded simultaneously, and it really worked with the storytelling. I would highly recommend it despite my hate towards the FMC, which is why I only gave it 4 stars between her and the swift setting changes. Happy reading fellow bibliophiles ;)
So,I saw this book mentioned, and I gave it a whirl. I honestly read this book until 2 am. and fell asleep. I thrive off of finding books that I consider to be "page turners," and this was it. I only have 3 issues: (1) was the setting that would change in the next sentence, like the author forgot that it was "morning," and then somehow the sun had set. I was befuddled, to say the least; however, it did not take away from the solid storyline. (2) The FMC would not stop crying! Every time I read about her, her eyes were welling up, or tears were falling! I was like, girl, please get a grip. I loathe whiny women in fiction and reality. For the FMC to be a vampire, she didn't come off as strong as assertive at all. She should've been mortal, to say the least! She was annoying the entire story and my least favorite character. (3) Of course, all of the characters were light or honey complexion. The dark skinned characters we have drummmm rolllllllll...... a stripper and the old matriarch. Yet again, the depiction of dark skin wasn't associated with the bigger picture but sprinkled in. *spare me*There were a few plot twists that unfolded simultaneously, and it really worked with the storytelling. I would highly recommend it despite my hate towards the FMC, which is why I only gave it 4 stars between her and the swift setting changes. Happy reading fellow bibliophiles ;)
December 28, 2025
A Definite Read!
This book is a 10/10! You won’t be disappointed as soon as you dive into the first chapter. This author has talent.
This book is a 10/10! You won’t be disappointed as soon as you dive into the first chapter. This author has talent.
December 19, 2025
Very amazing story
I am happy to be back on the paranormal side of reading. It seems like we don’t get blessed with these reads that often anymore. I love the way you set the foundation for what will be one heck of a family saga. I love how the story was on point with the genre but even more how black coded this story was. This is worth the read.
I am happy to be back on the paranormal side of reading. It seems like we don’t get blessed with these reads that often anymore. I love the way you set the foundation for what will be one heck of a family saga. I love how the story was on point with the genre but even more how black coded this story was. This is worth the read.
December 26, 2025
BLOOD BANGER!!!
This is definitely not your average supernatural book! It had me hooked from the first few pages!! Wolves , Vampires , Witches , lust , spells and betrayal! Whewww who can be trusted and who will survive? I can’t wait for part 2 and hope to read more of the growing characters!!! This was my first read from this author and I will be checking for more reads!
This is definitely not your average supernatural book! It had me hooked from the first few pages!! Wolves , Vampires , Witches , lust , spells and betrayal! Whewww who can be trusted and who will survive? I can’t wait for part 2 and hope to read more of the growing characters!!! This was my first read from this author and I will be checking for more reads!
January 17, 2026
I’m giving this book a 2.5😕I love s good paranormal read but this one didn’t do it for me. Don’t get me wrong, the story line was good but maybe it was the writing style for me? Idk. I felt like the first half of the book was so repetitive and dragged along. It was annoying. I really wanted to enjoy this read
January 25, 2026
Wolfpire
This was a real page turner. It had excitement,terror,love,lust and magic. If you want to read a science fiction novel with vampires, werewolves, and witches this is the novel for you. I always said that a really good novelist will make you care about the characters in the story. This author has definitely succeeded the story left me wondering what will happen next.
This was a real page turner. It had excitement,terror,love,lust and magic. If you want to read a science fiction novel with vampires, werewolves, and witches this is the novel for you. I always said that a really good novelist will make you care about the characters in the story. This author has definitely succeeded the story left me wondering what will happen next.
March 25, 2026
Amazing
This was my first book by Ms. CC and I'm already waiting on the next in this series. What an amazing story with great characters & dialogue. That damn Sasha just kept turning up but it looks like the Babineaux family will be ready for her the next time. Definitely recommend!
This was my first book by Ms. CC and I'm already waiting on the next in this series. What an amazing story with great characters & dialogue. That damn Sasha just kept turning up but it looks like the Babineaux family will be ready for her the next time. Definitely recommend!
December 23, 2025
👌🏾
They say if you get emotional while reading a book. That means it’s a pretty good one. Well I did get emotional at the end. Rooting for people that had me saying…… oh my God no you didn’t.
I think I will look forward to reading the author’s catalog
They say if you get emotional while reading a book. That means it’s a pretty good one. Well I did get emotional at the end. Rooting for people that had me saying…… oh my God no you didn’t.
I think I will look forward to reading the author’s catalog
January 3, 2026
I love the setting of the book . Definitely gave New Orleans. The Babineaux family got on my nerves as a whole. The wolf bf/baby daddy was so back & forth overall. I would read the second book that they left open to the imagination. Didn’t regret reading but definitely annoyed me tehe;)
May 16, 2026
Takes me Home
There’s something special about a book that doesn’t just tell a story—it takes you home. Blood on the Bayou by C. C. Wright did exactly that for me.
As a New Orleans native now living in South Korea, I didn’t expect a novel to hit me this deeply, but every page pulled me back to Louisiana. The details were so vivid and authentic it felt like I could hear the hum of the city and feel the humidity in the air. From the powdered sugar of fresh beignets to the haunting beauty of Spanish moss hanging from the trees, Wright captured the soul of the South perfectly.
What really got me was the way the setting came alive—the River Walk, the subtle, unmistakable scent of the Mississippi River, the atmosphere that only New Orleans can offer. It wasn’t just accurate—it was personal. It felt like the author understood the heartbeat of the city, not just its surface.
Beyond the rich setting, the story itself is gripping, layered, and impossible to put down. But for me, it was the feeling of home woven into every chapter that made this book unforgettable.
If you’ve ever loved New Orleans, or even just wondered what makes it so unique, Blood on the Bayou will take you there—and for some of us, bring us back.
There’s something special about a book that doesn’t just tell a story—it takes you home. Blood on the Bayou by C. C. Wright did exactly that for me.
As a New Orleans native now living in South Korea, I didn’t expect a novel to hit me this deeply, but every page pulled me back to Louisiana. The details were so vivid and authentic it felt like I could hear the hum of the city and feel the humidity in the air. From the powdered sugar of fresh beignets to the haunting beauty of Spanish moss hanging from the trees, Wright captured the soul of the South perfectly.
What really got me was the way the setting came alive—the River Walk, the subtle, unmistakable scent of the Mississippi River, the atmosphere that only New Orleans can offer. It wasn’t just accurate—it was personal. It felt like the author understood the heartbeat of the city, not just its surface.
Beyond the rich setting, the story itself is gripping, layered, and impossible to put down. But for me, it was the feeling of home woven into every chapter that made this book unforgettable.
If you’ve ever loved New Orleans, or even just wondered what makes it so unique, Blood on the Bayou will take you there—and for some of us, bring us back.
January 8, 2026
I liked the tie ends with witches, vampires, and wolves. This was really different from other paranormal stories.
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