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His To Have: A BWWM Dark Vampire Mafia Romance
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Expected 13 Jun 26I have everything except time. As a powerless vampire-siren hybrid with a ticking clock on my life, I'm desperate to find love. But my search for a husband ends with me kidnapped and forced into a contract marriage with Nikolai Volkov, the ruthless heir to the Russian Bratva.
Nikolai spent over a decade hunting his wife's killers. Now he needs a bride to secure his position as leader. I'm not what he expected, and he has no idea I'm famous, that my family leads the Syndicate, or that the underworld is being torn apart searching for me.
The contract is one year, one heir, then freedom. We agree to be friends, nothing more. But as assassination attempts escalate and danger pulls us closer, the heat between us becomes impossible to ignore.
I think we're building something real until one devastating moment shatters everything.
Every inch of her is covered in bite marks and bruises. “Look at you.” I lick my lips, fighting my hunger, my need to have her again. “Ruined and beautiful and mine.” - Nikolai
Tropes
BWWM
Widower
Kidnapping
Secret
Identity
Forced Marriage Contract
Vampires/Sirens/Werewolves
Nikolai spent over a decade hunting his wife's killers. Now he needs a bride to secure his position as leader. I'm not what he expected, and he has no idea I'm famous, that my family leads the Syndicate, or that the underworld is being torn apart searching for me.
The contract is one year, one heir, then freedom. We agree to be friends, nothing more. But as assassination attempts escalate and danger pulls us closer, the heat between us becomes impossible to ignore.
I think we're building something real until one devastating moment shatters everything.
Every inch of her is covered in bite marks and bruises. “Look at you.” I lick my lips, fighting my hunger, my need to have her again. “Ruined and beautiful and mine.” - Nikolai
Tropes
BWWM
Widower
Kidnapping
Secret
Identity
Forced Marriage Contract
Vampires/Sirens/Werewolves
289 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication June 13, 2026
About the author
Wynne Calder
2 books4 followersHey! I'm Wynne and I like to write Dark Paranormal Romance books. I love to write men who are irreparably broken and women who are quietly the most dangerous person in the room.
When I'm not writing, I'm rewatching my favorite shows and movies or rereading my favorite books.
When I'm not writing, I'm rewatching my favorite shows and movies or rereading my favorite books.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
4/5 Stars
3.5/ 5 Peppers
First off, this indie author is amazing. Her attention to detail is chef’s kiss. Her details of the food are accurate (southern woman here) and I was starving. Because only a granny from New Orleans is going to make the perfect gumbo and only a true southerner can make good fried chicken….I said what I said.
I loved that her vampires are not typical. No hiding from the sun, sustaining a blood only diet, etc. They didn’t sparkle so that was nice, too. The lore and world that she built not only introduced an interesting and intriguing twist to the traditional vampire, shifter lore, but also gave depth to the story. Most of the time, when authors try to spin existing lore it falls flat. Not Wynne, she nailed it.
Niko is our MMC and your heartbreaks for him from page one. In an era where all MMC’s are morally grey, she spun it so that his unhinged-ness had a purpose. He wasn’t unhinged for the sake of being morally grey. And who doesn’t love a 6’6 long haired, tattooed MMC? Really?
Aspen is our FMC and she is a badass. Again, in an era where FMC’s are clumsy, inept, need rescuing, etc, Wynne said absolutely not. Aspen isn’t afraid to stand up and push back. The fact that she falls for Niko as reluctantly as she does, stands on her morals and still pushes him to do better? Oh, and the lipstick? Perfection.
The spice is spicy but doesn’t take away from the plot! There are so many times when I am reading that I tend to skip over the spicy scenes for various reasons. Not here! It felt earned. It was messy and Niko’s care for Aspen, before, during and after? Swoon.
And we love a good knotting…
3.5/ 5 Peppers
First off, this indie author is amazing. Her attention to detail is chef’s kiss. Her details of the food are accurate (southern woman here) and I was starving. Because only a granny from New Orleans is going to make the perfect gumbo and only a true southerner can make good fried chicken….I said what I said.
I loved that her vampires are not typical. No hiding from the sun, sustaining a blood only diet, etc. They didn’t sparkle so that was nice, too. The lore and world that she built not only introduced an interesting and intriguing twist to the traditional vampire, shifter lore, but also gave depth to the story. Most of the time, when authors try to spin existing lore it falls flat. Not Wynne, she nailed it.
Niko is our MMC and your heartbreaks for him from page one. In an era where all MMC’s are morally grey, she spun it so that his unhinged-ness had a purpose. He wasn’t unhinged for the sake of being morally grey. And who doesn’t love a 6’6 long haired, tattooed MMC? Really?
Aspen is our FMC and she is a badass. Again, in an era where FMC’s are clumsy, inept, need rescuing, etc, Wynne said absolutely not. Aspen isn’t afraid to stand up and push back. The fact that she falls for Niko as reluctantly as she does, stands on her morals and still pushes him to do better? Oh, and the lipstick? Perfection.
The spice is spicy but doesn’t take away from the plot! There are so many times when I am reading that I tend to skip over the spicy scenes for various reasons. Not here! It felt earned. It was messy and Niko’s care for Aspen, before, during and after? Swoon.
And we love a good knotting…
Review of advance copy received from Author
Advanced Copy Review
His to Have pulls you in right from the start. I loved the author’s unique spin on vampires—it felt fresh and different from the usual stories. The forced proximity trope works really well and leads to some hilarious inner thoughts from the FMC that had me giggling several times.
There’s also a female character that readers will definitely be side-eyeing because she just won’t seem to go away. The characters each go through their own struggles throughout the story, and I appreciated that the romance wasn’t instant love. It made the relationship feel more natural and believable.
Overall, this was a really good read!
His to Have pulls you in right from the start. I loved the author’s unique spin on vampires—it felt fresh and different from the usual stories. The forced proximity trope works really well and leads to some hilarious inner thoughts from the FMC that had me giggling several times.
There’s also a female character that readers will definitely be side-eyeing because she just won’t seem to go away. The characters each go through their own struggles throughout the story, and I appreciated that the romance wasn’t instant love. It made the relationship feel more natural and believable.
Overall, this was a really good read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
rating: 4.5 stars
i’m flabbergasted lol.. i saw the cliffhanger looming, yet i didn’t see that ending coming. y’all i’ve got so many questions.
this was yet another wonderful debut in my read pile. wonderful descriptions, story-building, and characters (though some i'm ready for them to exit). here we’ve got a spin on the average vampire, spice that makes sense for the plot, and unpredictable moments.
that last 15-20% had me going through a slew of emotions so now it’s just me and my thoughts 😩
read via early access
Thank You to Wynne Calder
i’m flabbergasted lol.. i saw the cliffhanger looming, yet i didn’t see that ending coming. y’all i’ve got so many questions.
this was yet another wonderful debut in my read pile. wonderful descriptions, story-building, and characters (though some i'm ready for them to exit). here we’ve got a spin on the average vampire, spice that makes sense for the plot, and unpredictable moments.
that last 15-20% had me going through a slew of emotions so now it’s just me and my thoughts 😩
read via early access
Thank You to Wynne Calder
Review of advance copy
ARC - Such an amazing read. This is my first Romantacy and Nikolai is definitely added to my book boyfriends list. Have you ever read a book where it’s like I’m going to miss you when I turn the page, or a book you could read over and over like a comfort tv show…this book is that! I can’t wait to see how the characters develop as the world Wynne is creating evolves but all I know is I need more ASAP.
Review of advance copy
I am currently reading His to Have. I am loving the spiciness of the characters. The detail of the writing is giving me clear visuals of each character. I feel like I know the characters well and I want to know what they’re going to do next. You know it’s good when you are talking to the book, as if you’re talking to the characters yourself. lol. I am not an avid reader, but this has me intrigued and eager to read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a totally believable forced proximity paranormal mafia romance. The dynamic between the characters draws you in and takes you on a ride to the end. It is a quick page turner that will keep you engaged to the end.
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May 11, 2026
Book two now please. Thank you.
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