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Wayward: A Wildblood Compendium

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Domesticity was never part of Kai's plan. Hell, he didn't have a plan. Between bar brawls and waking up in strangers' bedrooms (or getting kicked out of them), he never thought he'd find himself settling down, paying rent, and picking up that bag of frozen peas from the grocery store.

Miya always had a plan. Graduate college, get a job, and find fulfillment somewhere between all the expectations. But after a few supernatural kidnappings, demonic possessions, and finding her soulmate, she's given up on the mundane. A wolf shifter and a feral cat later, she couldn't be happier.

Five years on, neither Kai nor Miya have looked back, though life in South Boston is hardly dull. Trouble follows Kai wherever he goes, and Miya thinks she might kind of like it. After conquering monsters, mobsters, and salvaging their relationship, Miya and Kai are finally ready to face the ghouls of modern life: Keeping up with therapy. Planning Halloween parties. Paying vet bills. Exploring fantasies.

Oh, and a casual vampire hunt in an adult club.

Nine stories, all spice, no chill. Wayward is a companion piece to the novel Wildblood. Part of the collection takes place before Wildblood while the rest takes place after.

Available only on author's website.

250 pages, Paperback

Published February 27, 2026

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A.J. Vrana

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A. J. Vrana is a Serbian-Canadian academic and writer from Toronto, Canada. She lives with her rescue cats, Moonstone and Peanut Butter, who nest in her window-side bookshelf and cast judgmental stares at nearby pigeons. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto, and her doctoral research examines the supernatural in Japanese and former Yugoslavian literature and its relationship to modern nation-building and historiography. A. J. Vrana's published works include the Indie Author Project-winning Chaos Cycle Duology: The Hollow Gods (2020) and The Echoed Realm (2021), the companion novel Wildblood (2024) from Parliament House Press, and the romantic short story collection, Stray Feathers: Extras from The Chaos Cycle (2022). Her short fiction includes “These Silent Walls” (2020) printed in Three Crows Magazine, and “Sapling” (2023) from Clan Destine Press’ horror anthology This Fresh Hell.

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Profile Image for Meg (fantasybook.adventurer).
454 reviews50 followers
January 9, 2026
✨Wayward✨

AJ has given us another dark gem. In this urban PNR compendium, we get to dive back into the lives of Kai and Miya before & after Wildblood. If you are like me and have been with them since book one, your heart is going to BURST from the utter perfection that this sweet and spicy novella gives us.

Set in Boston, we get views from both Kai and Miya and these two are NOT your typical prince and princess or chosen one = success and privilege. They are struggling to make ends meet, doing dirty jobs to the best of their ability, and working hard to find peace in a harsh and supernatural world.

Every single moment has a blend of feral, adorable, funny, and spicy YET every single moment is absolutely INTENTIONAL. Wayward is not just a compilation of spicy scenes; it is a further delve into Kai and Miya’s relationship, growth, and unique love. Knowing where both of these characters come from and seeing them fight for and choose one another over and over, taking therapy, working on communication, and refining themselves… this compendium is SO MUCH DEEPER than I expected. I love these two so much and I’m so grateful to have gotten to see these moments with Kai and Miya. It made it feel like everything was truly complete and I can see success, hope, and contentment in their future. I feel secure.

I am so thankful to AJ for this gifted arc and opportunity to read her work once again (and for letting me bother her in her DMs 😅). I know for certain these are books and characters that I will return to over and over again.

Curious where to start? Check this out! ⬇️

The Hollowed Gods (book 1 of duet)
The Echoed Realms (book 2 of duet)
Stray Feathers (like Wayward, but before and after Echoed Realms)
Wildblood (can be read as a standalone)
Wayward (releasing January 31, 2026)
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156 reviews
March 5, 2026
Another dark gem by A.J.!

I love how she keeps giving us little extra glimpses into Kai and Miya's domestic life!

I've been with them since the beginning and I love how we get to dive deeper and deeper into their story. Their past and present are kinda messy but I really enjoyed seeing them working through their trauma's and how their bond just gets stronger and stronger. Especially Kai! His character developement is amazing and I love the way he learns to open up more!

This collection of nine stories set before and after Wildblood is the perfect blend of feral, funny, spicy and sweet. These stories will stay with me for a very long time.
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128 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 28, 2026
Wayward is a captivating collection of nine stories set before and after the events of Wildblood. Through these episodes, AJ invites us into the everyday life of Miya and Kai, portraying their growth as a couple with all its highs and lows. We witness their emotional and physical intimacy, their playful clashes, and the deep connection that binds them. Each story highlights not only the evolution of their relationship but also the personal growth they achieve together.

One of the aspects I loved most is Kai’s emotional development. AJ portrays beautifully how he learns to open up, to “improve,” and to share his feelings — all driven by his love for Miya. It’s a delicate, heartfelt journey that adds remarkable depth to his character.

AJ’s writing stands out for its ability to make us truly feel the characters’ emotions. She conveys their struggles, vulnerabilities, and strengths with such sensitivity that her words seem to speak directly to the reader’s heart. Wayward is a warm, intimate, and emotionally rich compendium, and I cherished every moment of it.
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99 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 7, 2026
thank you to A.J. Vrana for providing me with an ARC!

wildblood was one of my favourite books of 2024, so when i heard that A.J. Vrana was writing a companion book short stories for it, i was beyond thrilled.

there's nine stories to read, all of which have some fun smut and interesting character introspection. but my favourites of them all are definitely 'kiss and tell' and 'talk therapy'.

kiss and tell was pure enjoyment for me. i loved kai's hilarious retellings about all the overrated threesomes he had before he met miya. i know some romance readers don't enjoy when the mmc talks about his previous sexual history, but i personally loved how this added more layers to his character outside of his current relationship. also learning about miya's jealousy kink was a lot a fun.

talk therapy delved a lot more deeper into the more raw parts of kai and miya's relationship. i liked seeing kai open up about his mistakes in therapy, and even more i loved seeing the journey of his fight with miya and how they apologised and made up. it was a lot more vulnerable and it only made me love them together even more.

something i also wanted to touch on was the confirmation of kai being aromantic. it's not something i had ever really thought of previously while reading wildblood, but when it was brought up in the final story, it just made so much sense. kai mentions throughout the book how much he longed for companionship, which is part of why he loves being with miya. to me, this only makes their relationship that much deeper. miya and kai are life partners who bring out the best in each other. even if kai is not in love with miya, he still loves her and would go above and beyond for her. that in itself, shows that the love between then means no less than that of a traditional romance.

aj vrana writes romance and relationships in ways i never have seen any other author do so. miya and kai feel realistic and raw, whilst also having the kind of intimate relationship many readers long for. if you haven't yet read wildblood, please do so, and then come back to read wayward for some more lighthearted stories and character exploration.
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420 reviews11 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 30, 2026
🐺Fantasy romance - PNR
🐺Before and after Wildblood
🐺9 spicy stories
🐺Hand wraps encore
🐺Public *ahem*
🐺Whoopsie spice dungeon
🐺Vampire hunting
🐺Masked men
🐺Uses his tongue when he can't use his words
🐺"This one time, when I was the third..."
🐺Haunted house chase scene with a paintball gun
🐺Standalone

♥️♥️Huge thanks to A.J Vrana for including me again on her ARC team, it's an honor and privilege to me. All opinions are my own♥️♥️


Kai barked out a laugh. "You're lucky I don't give a shit about appearances."
"Oh, I am," Miya said, her levity momentarily leaving her. "It's why I love you."
Kai swallowed thickly, a muscle feathering in his jaw as his teeth clamped. Then, he turned his head, snared Miya's lips, and murmured the words back.


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I cried happily after reading this...how long have we readers waited for this moment???😭 this part of story is my favorite from this book :'''''))) I really enjoyed reading Kai and Miya's cozy follow-ups to show off the domestic lives of them as "ordinary" humans without any life-threatening things or monsters or paranormal thingy that haunts them. this book made me laughed, melted, and cried happy tears, the plot is secondary in this novella, it’s all about slice of life, spice, funny moments, and heartwarming feeling🥰 it was amazing to be back in their stories; I had such a good time with this compendium!🥰

this book brings us deeper into knowing Miya and Kai's life and their characters, they are definitely amazing characters that you can’t help but fall in love with. how they always there for each other...complement each other even though they come from very different backgrounds... how Kai deals with his past traumas and tries to make himself better, good for Miya. that makes their relationship so beautiful and precious.

But he cared about being good for Miya. Good to her


I am happy that they haven't changed one bit after Wildblood...Miya is still a cure for Kai, so far I haven't found a book couple as deep and well matched as them :'') oh, besides the chapter The Wolf and the Lamb, there is one more story that I really like here, they fight like a newlywed couple and it's so fun to read😂:

from this:

She raised a hand to shush the bartender. "And don't even get me started on the laundry. A goddamn seagull could fold better—"
"Miya!" Crowbar snapped, shoving both arms forward. "For the love of gin!" She gestured frantically, beckoning Miya to turn around.
Slowly, Miya rotated in place, cold sweat beading her hairline. There, standing at the end of the bar, was Kai.


to this:

He's hurt, she reminded herself. He's just a dude who doesn't know how to express that he's hurt.
"Kai, about today..."
"What?" He raised an eyebrow. "Is your spine going to break that easily?"
"I'm trying to apologize."
He shrugged, eyes fixed on her. "For getting caught talking shit?"
Yep, definitely hurt. "I was angry."
"And next time you're angry," he said, stalking closer, "you should say it to my face."


I absolutely love and adore Kai and Miya's story🥰 the Hollow Gods is my roman empire...and reading this book was so excited and sad at the same time for a good reason :''') definitely worth the read and I definitely recommend this book/series to anyone who like fantasy or paranormal books!✨
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115 reviews9 followers
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
January 18, 2026
I am so happy I got an eARC of this book because again, A.J. Vrana does not miss!

The short stories in this collection are another wonderful glimpse into Mia and Kai's dynamic and the way that they love each other.

Like in the first collection, Stray Feathers, A.J. Vrana manages to merge big emotions, some action and lots of spice into a view of Mia's deep understanding and gentle strength and Kai's wild antics and fiery passion to give us more about what living together means for them.

With appearances from Ama, Crowbar, Connor and the first meeting of Kai and Sergei included, this companion pieces to Wildblood are a great addition if you want more of Kai and Mia.
The stories are wild, fun, a little unhinged sometimes but that's how we love Kai 😂🔥He always makes sure to keep Mia entertained, on fire and her heartrate on speed. He even wears a mask for her... IYKYK 😏

AJ Vrana, please never stop writing! Your books are always a special treat and a world without Kai and Mia is no fun.

Haven't met Mia and Kai before?
Read the Chaos Cycle duology first.
Did read that?
Grab Wildblood and dig deeper into Kai's past and personality.
When you've read all of the main books?
Add the collections Stray Feathers and Wayward!
The short stories are fun and add to our beloved couple's personalities and dynamic. Beware of the spice though - it will get hot 🔥🫠
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137 reviews
January 23, 2026
What a treat! Thank you to A.J Vrana and her team for the advanced e-book of Wayward. I am so happy to say that I had a great time reading this.

Anybody who has seen my reviews knows that I have fallen off of spice for the last couple of years. I read too much of it at one point and grew bored of it. But Wayward does spice in a way that...draws you in? Vrana knows her characters from the inside out at this point. So, when you read about Miya and Kai getting down together, it just works. Everything that happens makes sense. Their dialogue is so natural! It doesn't feel like it's forced or clunky. There's a point where Kai is talking about sexual interactions he's been a part of, and it feels like it belongs there because that sounds like something Kai would talk about without any shame.

Then, the way it brings in the other characters from Wildblood is done well. I love these characters! I love their dynamics with each other and how they're like puzzle pieces that fit perfectly together. If the author wrote another book written in the same verse with the same characters, I would happily read it. That's how much I enjoy these characters. But with that, I don't have anything to complain about. This was a fun little, smutty book to read at the beginning of the year, and, believe me, we're starting the year off right.

Wayward: A Wildblood Compendium is releasing February 14th, 2026. If you haven't pre-ordered a copy yet, you might want to.
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91 reviews10 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 26, 2026
“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘐’𝘮 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘓𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘱.”

ARC Review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!

Book: Wayward - A Wildblood Compendium by A.J. Vrana

A lot of you already know how much I love the Chaos Cycle duology and Wildblood in extension of that! Safe to say I was absolutely thrilled to dive back into this world

"𝘕𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘔𝘪𝘺𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘴 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘳."

This was deliciously spicy and fun to read. Prefect for those that can't get enough of their favorite characters! I thoroughly enjoyed these nine spicy stories. Loved the smutty parts, but I also really love that we dive deeper into their relationship and characteristics. The intricate ways of how they both show and share their love for each other

“𝘐’𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘶𝘯 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺.” .... “𝘎𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘦.”

I had an amazing time tagging along these characters again and reading all about their fun and interesting escapades, who knew pinball machines could be this fun

"𝘏𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦, 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘦. “𝘊𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”

I want to thank the author for sending me an eARC to read and review 🖤 I will forever love these characters!!
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628 reviews63 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 30, 2026
What a treat Vrana served us. A juicy, spicy treat that made our taste buds explode, made our eyes bulge out of their sockets, and made us choke on our drinks.

A rather delicious treat, indeed. I mean, how could it not be when we were served our favorite established couple, Miya and Kai, along with these little glimpses into their lives? The nine stories were just what my heart needed: dark and spicy, yet revealing Miya and Kai's more vulnerable sides.

They showed us their everyday life, as unconventional as it may seem to some, but unapologetically theirs. They showed us that love comes in different forms, all beautiful and special in their own way. They showed us care and devotion, self-inspection and healing. They showed us Miya and Kai in all their glory: dark, passionate, and unapologetically theirs.

I couldn't have asked for more, and I'm so immersed in this dark, gory, yet somehow simultaneously cozy atmosphere that Vrana gives us time after time.

Thank you for having me as your ARC reader once again and for sharing this story with me. It truly is an honor.
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306 reviews16 followers
January 9, 2026
Nine short stories - all spice, no chill.

Wayward is a companion novella to Wildblood. It is comprised of nine short stories, some happening before the events in Wildblood others happening after. This book is like a whole collection of bonus chapters and extra epilogues. Personally, I really enjoy those extra chapters where we get a special little glimpse into the characters. They may not be pivotal to the story, but they give us a little bit of an extra insight into the characters and their lives. These chapters are also super spicy 🥵🌶️ and really focused on the romance between Kai and Miya. Definitely a fun novella for fans of The Chaos Cycle and Wildblood.

Thank you so much to the incredible AJ Vrana for the advanced copy! All opinions are my own!
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364 reviews19 followers
Review of advance copy received from Auteur
February 6, 2026
Thank you so much to the author for the gifted digital copy for an honest review.

I love Kai and Miya so much and I was so excited to read more stories about them. And it was absolutely perfect.

I loved that we get chapters with dual points of view. Their relationship grew so much over the years. The way they choose over and over again is beautiful.

I loved every short stories, so much that I can't pick a favorite.

But the paintball one at the end, 🥵🥵🥵.

If you haven't picked a book by this author yet and you wanna know more about Miya and Kai, you need to pick the duology first. I promise, you won't regret it. It's absolutely brilliant !
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588 reviews15 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
February 11, 2026
Okay, this made me happy! I loved every little story and peek into Kai and Miya’s life! I have missed Kai and his antics so much! They are absolutely perfect for each other, and I love how even though they are completely opposites, they work! Like Kai might be the biggest asshole, but the way he thinks about Miya, and the little things he does for her, makes me want to melt into a giant puddle on the floor. It shows that he really does love her, even if he doesn’t believe it! Also, I love how much he wants to improve himself for her, not change who he is, but make himself the best version of himself. It fills my heart! Love them so much!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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139 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 10, 2026
The perfect blend of sweet and spicy! Each chapter is a glimpse into the story of Kai and Miya, satisfying every craving for more of these two. I love AJ Vrana’s writing - pacing is perfect, comical and so well balanced with emotion and swoony moments. I adore these characters and it’s so refreshing to have a dark romantic fantasy with a well established couple.

When I read Wildblood I was craving more of this world and Wayward scratches that itch!

If you love dark fantasy, feral MMCs, established couples, and 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ this is for you!
(and read Wildblood first if you haven’t yet!)
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268 reviews8 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 22, 2026
This was such a fun and steamy story! Each page kept me hooked and wanting more I absolutely loved it!

The chemistry and mutual respect between the MC’s are so strong and I absolutely adore that! The MMC has stuggles with himself and because of this has difficulty being close and believe that someone wants him close to them what I think is something alot of people can relate too it just bring out the connection you get with the character and I cannot express how much I enjoyed it!

I definitely recommend this book!
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731 reviews143 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
February 8, 2026
Miya joked that he was as domineering in bed as he was in everything else, but in truth, he was a beggar. His every impulse to dominate was little more than a plea that she pay attention—that she keep showing she cared.

This was a collection of 9 spicy short stories set before and after Wildblood (and the Chaos Cycle duology).

4.5 stars

Sharing himself with someone had single-handedly exposed his ugliest qualities. Seeing them for what they were helped him salvage the only thing he cared for beyond his own survival. Miya.

SO SPICY I loved it lmao

JANICE

THE DOLLS (AND PAINTBALLS)

THE VIBRATOR

He rented out a haunted house so he could hunt her and then fuck her.

GUUUUYYYS

They didn’t share many hobbies; Kai was an impulsive extrovert and Miya his introverted house pet.

This was so good! You obviously need to have read the other 3 books in this series for these to mean anything, so I definitely recommend you do that. I now need all authors to write short stories set after their books end of mundane life stuff cuz that’s what I need after the trauma we get put through.

Did he want to punish Miya for inciting his ire or convince her he was worth keeping? I’m a piece of shit, but I’ll fuck you right. Was that really what he believed?

I absolutely will never shut up about how Kai is in therapy! I love love that A.J. included that rep in here since so many MMCs really need it. He was able to see how badly he reacted to a situation and worked through it with his therapist. I also love the Aromatic rep in this! Kai is just a great character overall. And I also love Miya too lmao I just think Kai's character really stands out in this one!

“Look at you. You’d be a terrible villain. Anyone who fancies dick would run to you, not away.”

Anyway, thank you so much to the author for this eARC!
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94 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 15, 2026
I would pay good money if I could get short stories like this for all of my favorite characters from various books. While the stories are all fun and definitely spicy, it's a nice time to hang out with Kai and Miya and the rest of the crew during the more "mundane" times. The stakes are lower than Wildblood which is what you want sometimes and gives us more insight into what makes the relationship tick. Also I will NEVER be over the twist on masked men in the last story.
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17 reviews3 followers
January 9, 2026
enjoyed this one lots, especially Good Vibes and the Wolf and the Lamb. 👀🙂‍↔️✨

full review coming soon!
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502 reviews10 followers
January 11, 2026
Solid book. Entertaining and fun. I definitely loved this collection of stories
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379 reviews4 followers
January 17, 2026
Just a really cute book of some short spicy stories of Kai & Miya. I love them to death. I was in a pretty bad mood but this made me smile & giggle. Ugh just what I needed for a pick me up.
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166 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 31, 2026
I absolutely love coming back to this world, seeing more of Kai and Miya and their adventures before and after Wildblood. Kai forever holds my heart.
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66 reviews
February 22, 2026
4.25⭐️
I LOVE EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING THAT IS KAI & MIYA 🐺🔮⛓️💜♠️🥩
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200 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
February 24, 2026
He murmurs the words back....ugh ❤️❤️. I love these characters, thank you for giving me this book so I don't have to let them go!
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166 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
February 25, 2026
The perfect dose of Kai and Miya!!! One of my favorite couples 😍
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415 reviews10 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
January 2, 2026
Slice of life and spicy stories featuring my favorite dysfunctional and paranormal couple? Yes please.
Miya and Kia are back again with more adventures and their special brand of fun. Get ready for anything because even if they aren't looking for it, trouble finds them anyway.
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182 reviews7 followers
February 22, 2026
This book is a prequel and sequel to Wildblood. If you have not read it this is your sign to do it to truly appreciate these morsels of story goodness.

There are nine amazing stories from before and after the events in Wildblood. We get a glimpse of their lives as they transition towards their future. I ADORE Kai, he is unhinged in the best way. AJ does an amazing job creating a character that is damaged, unapologetic and endearing. It is a delicate balance and she does it masterfully.

Miya is the anchor that keeps Kai calm and balanced. Her unwavering support and love for Kai comes off as genuine and frustrating which is what a person you love will have you feeling time to time. We also get a glimpse of her supernatural powers that make her a badass! They are perfect for each other in an imperfect relationship.

I love that we got to peek in on their lives and while yes there is spice there are also moments of vulnerability and tenderness that will make you swoon and believe that everyone is worthy of love.

Thank you AJ for the gift of your words.
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167 reviews4 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
February 18, 2026
E-ARC Review

A. J. Vrana has done it again! Every time I think I could not love Kai & Miya more, Vrana drops a spicy little story full of sass, flirting, and fun into my lap.

As much as I love a good long story, with all the drama and life altering moments, these stories where we get to peak behind the curtain into our beloved characters lives are my favorite.

I appreciate that she gave us a couple stories from before Wildblood and then filled us in on everything that happens after “The End”

Vrana never shies away from the hard topics, both for the domestic life and the mental health. Seeing Kia & Miya figure out life together and fuck to make up after their squabbles is my favorite entertainment AND gives me more ideas for handling my own life problems. I’m sappy and she tugs at my heart strings in every tale.I also literally never know where Vrana is going to take us in a story.

This book is PACKED with spicy, dirty, flirty fun!

My favorite story is definitely Girl’s Night Out where Miya shows just how bold she’s become over the years, followed up by The Wolf and the Lamb because paintball, masks, and a very feral wolf! I adored She’s Got Butterflies where we get to see Miya in all her Dreamwalker glory once again.

A million stars and I would beg & crawl for more stories from Kai, Miya and the crew.

Thank you for the e-ARC A. J. Vrana, all opinions are my own.
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