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At First Bite #1
Sweet Blood
A werewolf showed up to investigate a murder in my office building—then bit me, and accused me of being the killer.
When I'm proven innocent, he admits the truth:
We’re soulmates.
Unfortunately for both of us, I’m a vampire. Our people are mortal enemies, so we have no choice but to ignore the connection we share until it eventually fades.
The only problem?
His instincts won’t let him walk away, and he isn't trying to fight them.
When I’m nearly offed by the murderer myself, all bets are off.
My werewolf will take out the killer and make me his… or we’ll both die trying.
*This is a spicy enemies to lovers romance with a happily ever after
When I'm proven innocent, he admits the truth:
We’re soulmates.
Unfortunately for both of us, I’m a vampire. Our people are mortal enemies, so we have no choice but to ignore the connection we share until it eventually fades.
The only problem?
His instincts won’t let him walk away, and he isn't trying to fight them.
When I’m nearly offed by the murderer myself, all bets are off.
My werewolf will take out the killer and make me his… or we’ll both die trying.
*This is a spicy enemies to lovers romance with a happily ever after
522 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2026
About the author
Lola Glass
129 books3,051 followersLola is a book lover with a *slight* romance obsession and a passion for love. Especially love between sassy women and huge, growly magical men ;)
When she's not reading or writing up a storm, she's hanging out with her husband and three kids, or baking something sugary that she *probably* shouldn't eat (but will).
A guide to her books can be found on her website. All of her series can be read entirely on their own, so there's no necessary reading order.
For a full list of her work, check out https://www.authorlolaglass.com/
When she's not reading or writing up a storm, she's hanging out with her husband and three kids, or baking something sugary that she *probably* shouldn't eat (but will).
A guide to her books can be found on her website. All of her series can be read entirely on their own, so there's no necessary reading order.
For a full list of her work, check out https://www.authorlolaglass.com/
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July 17, 2026
3.5 🌟
Bloom es una vampira, tiene que esconder su verdadero yo pero todo cambia cuando en el lugar donde trabaja matan a alguien y el alfa lobo la acusa a ella sin tener en cuenta que están destinados. Ambos sienten una atracción muy fuerte pero son enemigos por naturaleza y tendrán que enfrentarse a esto mientras investigan el asesinato.
Hace mucho que no leía a Lola y la verdad era una autora que cero tenía ganas de regresar por qué los libros anteriores que leí no me gustaron casi nada pero aquí me dió en mi punto débil y tome el riesgo y la verdad me gustó bastante.
Lo que más destacó fue la relación de amor que se desarrolla, es muy linda, me hizo sonreír en muchas ocasiones y Maverick es todo lo que está bien, la trama del mundo y el asesino también se me hizo interesante, no es la gran cosa pero quiero saber que paso ❓❓ me dejaron con muchas dudas.
Creo que el libro pudo ser más corto y sin problema todo iba bien, a veces daba vueltas en cosas que ya aburrían y la protagonista a veces no tomaba muy buenas decisiones pero se la pasamos.
Pd: la siguiente pareja me emociona un montón.
Bloom es una vampira, tiene que esconder su verdadero yo pero todo cambia cuando en el lugar donde trabaja matan a alguien y el alfa lobo la acusa a ella sin tener en cuenta que están destinados. Ambos sienten una atracción muy fuerte pero son enemigos por naturaleza y tendrán que enfrentarse a esto mientras investigan el asesinato.
Hace mucho que no leía a Lola y la verdad era una autora que cero tenía ganas de regresar por qué los libros anteriores que leí no me gustaron casi nada pero aquí me dió en mi punto débil y tome el riesgo y la verdad me gustó bastante.
Lo que más destacó fue la relación de amor que se desarrolla, es muy linda, me hizo sonreír en muchas ocasiones y Maverick es todo lo que está bien, la trama del mundo y el asesino también se me hizo interesante, no es la gran cosa pero quiero saber que paso ❓❓ me dejaron con muchas dudas.
Creo que el libro pudo ser más corto y sin problema todo iba bien, a veces daba vueltas en cosas que ya aburrían y la protagonista a veces no tomaba muy buenas decisiones pero se la pasamos.
Pd: la siguiente pareja me emociona un montón.
July 23, 2026
Tiene partes buenas y también otras que son puro relleno.
Pero se deja leer.
Como todos los libros de la autora, hay humor, hay spicy y la historia es en general ligera
Pero se deja leer.
Como todos los libros de la autora, hay humor, hay spicy y la historia es en general ligera
July 29, 2026
3/10 ☑️
2/5 🌶️
DNF 86%
I rarely write reviews, and I almost never rate DNFs. I don't think it's fair to rate a book I didn't finish.
This one is the exception.
I made it to 86% because I wanted to know who the killer was, but I couldn't force myself through the last few chapters.
The frustrating part is that this isn't a badly written book. It has a clear beginning, middle, and end. The premise is interesting. The pacing is fine. The problem is that the story fundamentally wasn't what I was promised.
My biggest issue is that this doesn't feel like a romance. It feels like a story about female friendship with a romantic interest orbiting the heroine.
I honestly don't think she loves him. This is especially disappointing because it's built around fated mates.
To me, the appeal of fated mates is that it represents an extraordinary bond—two people who become each other's highest priority. That doesn't mean they stop loving their friends or family, but it does mean their connection is unique.
Instead, the heroine explicitly says:
"I care about him too, but if I have to choose, I'm going to do whatever will keep you alive."
At 64%.
About her best friend.
While talking about her supposed fated mate.
That completely destroyed the trope for me.
The MMC spends the entire book loving her, protecting her, giving her gifts, risking himself for her, and constantly putting her first.
What does she do for him?
She lies to him.
Manipulates him.
Takes advantage of his feelings.
Actively interferes with his investigation.
Protects someone she knows could kill again.
Even worse, she gives away the blood he collected specifically for her—something that carries special meaning and it's done at his expense—to the very person she's hiding.
Yet the narrative never truly treats her actions as wrong. I know near the end she thinks "oh this is wrong" but to me it didn't really held no meaning because she didn't find a way to come clean and make amends... She knew he would never kill her and still she chose to blindside him. There's a million ways she could have gone about it and she didn't.
She's constantly judging everyone else's morality while believing her own choices are justified because her intentions are "good."
That's not morally gray.
That's hypocrisy.
The final straw came when the truth was finally exposed. After everything she had done, the MMC says:
"But I didn't tell you about Oren, so some of the fault is mine. Yeah, I'm angry. More than that, I hate that you're hurting and I haven't fixed it yet."
Excuse me??? Is he apologizing instead of her??? And she never genuinely apologizes (not as far as I read).
She never faces meaningful consequences. Instead, the person she lied to, manipulated, and betrayed ends up sharing the blame and comforting her.
That wasn't romantic. It was infuriating.
This book made me feel like the heroine could do absolutely anything, and the narrative would always bend over backwards to justify her while expecting the MMC to absorb the emotional consequences.
I don't mind flawed protagonists. I don't mind selfish protagonists. I don't even mind villain protagonists. What I do mind is when the story refuses to acknowledge what they are.
Instead, the narrative repeatedly presents her as righteous while excusing behavior it condemns in everyone else. I genuinely disliked her.
That disconnect completely ruined the book for me.
2/5 🌶️
DNF 86%
I rarely write reviews, and I almost never rate DNFs. I don't think it's fair to rate a book I didn't finish.
This one is the exception.
I made it to 86% because I wanted to know who the killer was, but I couldn't force myself through the last few chapters.
The frustrating part is that this isn't a badly written book. It has a clear beginning, middle, and end. The premise is interesting. The pacing is fine. The problem is that the story fundamentally wasn't what I was promised.
My biggest issue is that this doesn't feel like a romance. It feels like a story about female friendship with a romantic interest orbiting the heroine.
I honestly don't think she loves him. This is especially disappointing because it's built around fated mates.
To me, the appeal of fated mates is that it represents an extraordinary bond—two people who become each other's highest priority. That doesn't mean they stop loving their friends or family, but it does mean their connection is unique.
Instead, the heroine explicitly says:
"I care about him too, but if I have to choose, I'm going to do whatever will keep you alive."
At 64%.
About her best friend.
While talking about her supposed fated mate.
That completely destroyed the trope for me.
The MMC spends the entire book loving her, protecting her, giving her gifts, risking himself for her, and constantly putting her first.
What does she do for him?
She lies to him.
Manipulates him.
Takes advantage of his feelings.
Actively interferes with his investigation.
Protects someone she knows could kill again.
Even worse, she gives away the blood he collected specifically for her—something that carries special meaning and it's done at his expense—to the very person she's hiding.
Yet the narrative never truly treats her actions as wrong. I know near the end she thinks "oh this is wrong" but to me it didn't really held no meaning because she didn't find a way to come clean and make amends... She knew he would never kill her and still she chose to blindside him. There's a million ways she could have gone about it and she didn't.
She's constantly judging everyone else's morality while believing her own choices are justified because her intentions are "good."
That's not morally gray.
That's hypocrisy.
The final straw came when the truth was finally exposed. After everything she had done, the MMC says:
"But I didn't tell you about Oren, so some of the fault is mine. Yeah, I'm angry. More than that, I hate that you're hurting and I haven't fixed it yet."
Excuse me??? Is he apologizing instead of her??? And she never genuinely apologizes (not as far as I read).
She never faces meaningful consequences. Instead, the person she lied to, manipulated, and betrayed ends up sharing the blame and comforting her.
That wasn't romantic. It was infuriating.
This book made me feel like the heroine could do absolutely anything, and the narrative would always bend over backwards to justify her while expecting the MMC to absorb the emotional consequences.
I don't mind flawed protagonists. I don't mind selfish protagonists. I don't even mind villain protagonists. What I do mind is when the story refuses to acknowledge what they are.
Instead, the narrative repeatedly presents her as righteous while excusing behavior it condemns in everyone else. I genuinely disliked her.
That disconnect completely ruined the book for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 9, 2026
Lola said she didn’t have plans of writing another book like this. I hope that’s not true, at least for Rhone and Harper’s book.
Hands down her best and one of the better reads of my year so far.
Hands down her best and one of the better reads of my year so far.
July 12, 2026
me 🤝 vampire x werewolf trope
July 25, 2026
I will accept no criticism on this masterpiece. 10/10
Did Not Finish
September 8, 2026DNF at 27%. I don't like his treatment of her. I don't like the way this world works. I don't like this other douche vampire.
This is not for me.
This is not for me.
August 25, 2026
ATE IT UP AND IMMEDIATELY DIVING INTO BOOK 2 🤭
September 27, 2026
3.5 💫 My new fav genre is werewolf vampire romance??? Someone plz sedate me. Spooky season is alive and well on my kindle.
July 12, 2026
I generally am a fan of this author, with some books stronger than others - this one I really enjoyed, especially the banter and chemistry between the two MCs Bloom and Maverick. Bloom was an entertaining heroine, and I liked that the mystery and workplace drama shared the spotlight with the romance instead of taking a backseat. Overall, it was a fun, light-hearted paranormal romance and interesting enough to make me want to continue the series. 4 stars.
July 2, 2026
A cherry vanilla treat ✨
What a refreshing relief to have found a story where there *isn't* some tragic cataclysmic argument towards the end of the novel. Just a were and a vamp figuring things out together as they go.
What a refreshing relief to have found a story where there *isn't* some tragic cataclysmic argument towards the end of the novel. Just a were and a vamp figuring things out together as they go.
July 2, 2026
Sweet Blood” is the newest PNR/Urban Fantasy Romance by Lola Glass. Taking place in Vast City, where Vampires are in hiding and Weres run the town, Bloom and Maverick's story in “Sweet Blood” is a fantastic read with aching tension, rising passions, secrets, and a mystery afoot.
“Sweet Blood” is longer than the typical Lola Glass books that I've read, and while I do love her short and sweet storylines… “Sweet Blood” takes the cake. We're able to experience more of the world's lore and mechanics, learn more about the characters themselves, uncover more clues, and experience greater depth in the relationship-building.
Although the overarching plot continues into book two, Bloom and Maverick's story arc is completed in this book. The mystery storyline had a really solid pace; even when it paused to continue the romance, it still lingered in the back of my mind (and Bloom’s). Lola Glass kept me engaged via clues and possible suspects as the story progressed. I’m glad that Glass chose to allow the mystery to continue into book two rather than rush, personally. I am HOOKED on the mystery and the big revelation we’re made to experience.
While the mystery pacing was solid, Bloom and Maverick's romance was also run at a good pace. Although heartthrob Maverick falls first, Bloom is a headstrong FMC who, with good reason, takes time to explore their relationship while the mystery and secrets build. That being said, there’s steamy tension early on that allows the book to be sweet and tantalizingly spicy. At 🌶️🌶️🌶️, readers will enjoy building tension, possessive alphas, giving MMCs, and knotting.
Glass’ sarcastic banter, text chats (I've always loved these), and casual, fun-loving tone allow for the book to maintain a level of cool collectedness even though their world is chaos. The love and family between best friends Harper and Bloom were so lovely and heartbreaking amidst the craziness of the investigation as you try to solve the mysteries alongside Bloom.
This book was absolutely incredible!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
“Sweet Blood” is longer than the typical Lola Glass books that I've read, and while I do love her short and sweet storylines… “Sweet Blood” takes the cake. We're able to experience more of the world's lore and mechanics, learn more about the characters themselves, uncover more clues, and experience greater depth in the relationship-building.
Although the overarching plot continues into book two, Bloom and Maverick's story arc is completed in this book. The mystery storyline had a really solid pace; even when it paused to continue the romance, it still lingered in the back of my mind (and Bloom’s). Lola Glass kept me engaged via clues and possible suspects as the story progressed. I’m glad that Glass chose to allow the mystery to continue into book two rather than rush, personally. I am HOOKED on the mystery and the big revelation we’re made to experience.
While the mystery pacing was solid, Bloom and Maverick's romance was also run at a good pace. Although heartthrob Maverick falls first, Bloom is a headstrong FMC who, with good reason, takes time to explore their relationship while the mystery and secrets build. That being said, there’s steamy tension early on that allows the book to be sweet and tantalizingly spicy. At 🌶️🌶️🌶️, readers will enjoy building tension, possessive alphas, giving MMCs, and knotting.
Glass’ sarcastic banter, text chats (I've always loved these), and casual, fun-loving tone allow for the book to maintain a level of cool collectedness even though their world is chaos. The love and family between best friends Harper and Bloom were so lovely and heartbreaking amidst the craziness of the investigation as you try to solve the mysteries alongside Bloom.
This book was absolutely incredible!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 23, 2026
This is one of those books that you find yourself enjoying while you’re reading it, but when you put it down you’re ashamed of yourself for liking it.
If you liked Mate or Bride by Ali Hazelwood you might like this, though the plot and characters are a lot more convoluted in this.
For instance, I was under the impression that the Alpha (of the Alpha Pack…because they are so Alpha) WANTS to be rid of this mate bond. But…he never leaves the FMC alone and is constantly trying to get her in bed. I’m so confused. Do they want to be mates or not?
Their relationship is a lot like the whole concept of “fated mates” that this author is trying to sell us. It’s wishy washy and doesn’t commit. In this book Fate puts mates together, but if they resist the urge long enough it won’t pull at them anymore, but they’ll still technically be fated mates…if they want to be.
See? No conviction.
And Vampires can apparently hide in plain sight. They don’t give off any indicators that they are vampires even to the super senses of the super Alpha werewolves. Because they wear contacts. Even though they literally have to be registered with some sort of guild and they have blood drinking get togethers every few weeks to keep everyone under control.
Once again…it’s oddly ambivalent.
There are some other things that don’t sit right with the meager world building the author has done, but I can’t talk about them at the risk of spoilers. But I will say, the murder mystery leaves a LOT to be desired.
And Bloom’s job? She has this office job doing office things that she works insane amounts of hours at in order to save the company from being fined by humans for being noncompliant in some paperwork or other…..so, the super Alpha of all Alphas in the Alpha pack is being brought down by paperwork? But he has NO qualms or repercussions after pummeling an innocent man who merely talks to Bloom.
SEE???
It makes no sense!
If you liked Mate or Bride by Ali Hazelwood you might like this, though the plot and characters are a lot more convoluted in this.
For instance, I was under the impression that the Alpha (of the Alpha Pack…because they are so Alpha) WANTS to be rid of this mate bond. But…he never leaves the FMC alone and is constantly trying to get her in bed. I’m so confused. Do they want to be mates or not?
Their relationship is a lot like the whole concept of “fated mates” that this author is trying to sell us. It’s wishy washy and doesn’t commit. In this book Fate puts mates together, but if they resist the urge long enough it won’t pull at them anymore, but they’ll still technically be fated mates…if they want to be.
See? No conviction.
And Vampires can apparently hide in plain sight. They don’t give off any indicators that they are vampires even to the super senses of the super Alpha werewolves. Because they wear contacts. Even though they literally have to be registered with some sort of guild and they have blood drinking get togethers every few weeks to keep everyone under control.
Once again…it’s oddly ambivalent.
There are some other things that don’t sit right with the meager world building the author has done, but I can’t talk about them at the risk of spoilers. But I will say, the murder mystery leaves a LOT to be desired.
And Bloom’s job? She has this office job doing office things that she works insane amounts of hours at in order to save the company from being fined by humans for being noncompliant in some paperwork or other…..so, the super Alpha of all Alphas in the Alpha pack is being brought down by paperwork? But he has NO qualms or repercussions after pummeling an innocent man who merely talks to Bloom.
SEE???
It makes no sense!
June 25, 2026
2.5 stars!! The only reason why it’s a sub 3 is because we had a time jump at the end & I was like wait what? We never get to see how they dealt with the murder plot? What happened with the ones who were really behind the whole plot? Why it even happened? How? It just ends so abruptly. The romance was concluded, but like the rest of the plot wasn’t and isn’t even mentioned in the epilogue.
It was a fun and enjoyable romance read, but don’t expect for the murder mystery part to be fully resolved. Maybe they’ll go into for book 2?? but it seemed like such a disjointed jump between the two chapters.
For example: Boom big reveal, we realized the plot is likely deeper than we thought! Then we get 1 month later and 3 month later epilogue of like a spicy/fun moment in their future.
It was a fun and enjoyable romance read, but don’t expect for the murder mystery part to be fully resolved. Maybe they’ll go into for book 2?? but it seemed like such a disjointed jump between the two chapters.
For example: Boom big reveal, we realized the plot is likely deeper than we thought! Then we get 1 month later and 3 month later epilogue of like a spicy/fun moment in their future.
Did Not Finish
July 9, 2026DNF 30%. Ugh. This started off so good. So much potential and then the plot point with Harper got thrown in. I read a few more chapters but then Bloom and Maverick both started acting ridiculous so I'm done.
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Unputdownable! A Flawless New Urban Fantasy Obsession!
Title: Sweet Blood: At First Bite (Book 1)
Author: Lola Glass
Lola Glass has completely outdone herself with Sweet Blood: At First Bite! If you are a fan of paranormal romance with incredible world-building, natural wit, and electric fated-mates chemistry, you need to add this to your TBR immediately.
🩸 The World & The Plot:
The story drops us into Vast City, a fascinating, gritty metropolis ruled with an iron fist by The Alpha Pack. I absolutely loved the unique world-building here: humans, wolves, and vampires all share the same space, but they are far from equal. While werewolves (shifters) are widely accepted by human society, vampires are rare, deeply feared, and heavily loathed due to their dark, sordid past.
Our main protagonist, Bloom, is a vampire just trying to get by in a city that completely despises her species. She leads a relatively quiet, mundane life sharing an apartment and working alongside her human co-worker and absolute best friend, Harper. But everything changes in a heartbeat when a brutal murder occurs right at their workplace, Darkwood Investments, shattering her quiet routine and plunging her into a dangerous web of secrets and plot twist.
🐺 The Characters & Natural Chemistry:
The character dynamics in this book are top-tier. Enter Maverick, the commanding, fiercely protective Alpha of the Alpha Pack—who also happens to be Bloom's fated mate! The sparks between them are immediate. Alongside them is Rhone, Maverick's loyal Beta and longtime best friend, who adds such a great dynamic to the mix.
What truly elevated this book for me was the dialogue. The constant, witty banter between Bloom and Harper, as well as the sharp back-and-forth between Bloom and Maverick, is brilliant. It’s cute, laugh-out-loud funny, and never feels forced—it just flows so naturally!
🚕 My Reading Experience (The Ultimate Test!):
To give you an idea of how completely addictive this book is: I had to take my daughter to the doctor, and I genuinely considered trying to cancel the appointment because I just could not put it down! I ended up reading the entire cab ride home, and at one particularly emotional part, I actually teared up. I swear the driver kept glancing at me in the rearview mirror like I was completely crazy, but I was just that emotionally invested!
🔮 Looking Ahead:
The story doesn't leave you hanging on a massive, frustrating cliffhanger, but it is clear that this incredible journey is just getting started. Because this is Book 1, there are still so many fascinating threads left to explore. If I'm guessing correctly, Book 2 is going to shift the spotlight onto Harper and Rhone (and I am already so here for that pairing!). I'm highly anticipating the next book to give us some concrete answers about the mysterious activities at the "Guild" and, of course, show us even more of the romance between Maverick and Bloom! Can we have some half-shifter/vampire babies/pups, please, oh please, Mrs. Glass! I see that Amazon gives us a July date for book 2. I’m super hyped.
ARC Disclaimer: I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book directly from Lola Glass via Booksprout. This has not influenced my review in any way—all thoughts, tears, and hyper-fixations are entirely my own, honest opinions!
Title: Sweet Blood: At First Bite (Book 1)
Author: Lola Glass
Lola Glass has completely outdone herself with Sweet Blood: At First Bite! If you are a fan of paranormal romance with incredible world-building, natural wit, and electric fated-mates chemistry, you need to add this to your TBR immediately.
🩸 The World & The Plot:
The story drops us into Vast City, a fascinating, gritty metropolis ruled with an iron fist by The Alpha Pack. I absolutely loved the unique world-building here: humans, wolves, and vampires all share the same space, but they are far from equal. While werewolves (shifters) are widely accepted by human society, vampires are rare, deeply feared, and heavily loathed due to their dark, sordid past.
Our main protagonist, Bloom, is a vampire just trying to get by in a city that completely despises her species. She leads a relatively quiet, mundane life sharing an apartment and working alongside her human co-worker and absolute best friend, Harper. But everything changes in a heartbeat when a brutal murder occurs right at their workplace, Darkwood Investments, shattering her quiet routine and plunging her into a dangerous web of secrets and plot twist.
🐺 The Characters & Natural Chemistry:
The character dynamics in this book are top-tier. Enter Maverick, the commanding, fiercely protective Alpha of the Alpha Pack—who also happens to be Bloom's fated mate! The sparks between them are immediate. Alongside them is Rhone, Maverick's loyal Beta and longtime best friend, who adds such a great dynamic to the mix.
What truly elevated this book for me was the dialogue. The constant, witty banter between Bloom and Harper, as well as the sharp back-and-forth between Bloom and Maverick, is brilliant. It’s cute, laugh-out-loud funny, and never feels forced—it just flows so naturally!
🚕 My Reading Experience (The Ultimate Test!):
To give you an idea of how completely addictive this book is: I had to take my daughter to the doctor, and I genuinely considered trying to cancel the appointment because I just could not put it down! I ended up reading the entire cab ride home, and at one particularly emotional part, I actually teared up. I swear the driver kept glancing at me in the rearview mirror like I was completely crazy, but I was just that emotionally invested!
🔮 Looking Ahead:
The story doesn't leave you hanging on a massive, frustrating cliffhanger, but it is clear that this incredible journey is just getting started. Because this is Book 1, there are still so many fascinating threads left to explore. If I'm guessing correctly, Book 2 is going to shift the spotlight onto Harper and Rhone (and I am already so here for that pairing!). I'm highly anticipating the next book to give us some concrete answers about the mysterious activities at the "Guild" and, of course, show us even more of the romance between Maverick and Bloom! Can we have some half-shifter/vampire babies/pups, please, oh please, Mrs. Glass! I see that Amazon gives us a July date for book 2. I’m super hyped.
ARC Disclaimer: I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book directly from Lola Glass via Booksprout. This has not influenced my review in any way—all thoughts, tears, and hyper-fixations are entirely my own, honest opinions!
August 9, 2026
The first story in a paranormal fated mate’s romance murder mystery series, it has a different take on vampire and shifters than I’ve seen before.
Rating: 3.75⭐️
Sweet Blood (At First Bite #1) by Lola Glass is the first book by this author I’ve read and it’s got several interesting elements about it.
The first story in a paranormal fated mate’s romance murder mystery series, it has a different take on vampire and shifters than I’ve seen before.
Here in this universe, vampires are a much weaker species. There was a paranormal war and werewolves came out on top. They now are the ones that have the political power over everyone, including humans who have the same feelings about the few remaining vampires as they do.
Those vampires who survived, remain hidden among them by using contacts and other forms of camouflage to prevent them from being “outed” as vampires.
All very opposite to the norm of the genre.
The lack of strength, ability to walk in sunlight. That’s not exactly explored here.
The main female character is a vampire who is, of course, hiding her species identity, while working in a high level job in an important werewolf company.
Bloom, the vampire assistant to a non paranormal director, is the immediate suspect, when one of the other employees is found dead, a victim of a vampire attack. The king of werewolves, Maverick, has her arrested and held after biting her, determining she is a vampire.
This aspect of the story was something I thought needed more attention. No police, just held and moved by the wolves to a cell and “convicted” until proven innocent.
Any foundation for this isn’t given until much later. And then there’s still no information about any separation between police and the werewolves themselves. And a real legal legitimate framework. I found that missing totally.
The base is a tenuous fated mate relationship being established between vampire Bloom and King Maverick. He’s insistent upon it. She’s not so sure. Her family? Absolutely not. His own species? Mixed bag.
Meanwhile, bodies are falling. There’s a heinous plot to be investigated and Bloom’s best childhood friend is in serious trouble.
Many storylines. And actually one of the best relationships here is that of Bloom and Harper, her best friend who is featured in the second book and mystery.
It’s not a lack of interesting characters and storylines or elements here but maybe follow through. I found myself flipping through pages of spicy sex trying to figure out plots and story arcs that were under explored and required further development. Only to discover that there wasn’t really any other information.
Another person mentioned that there’s other books and series about vampire/shifter fated mates from this author that exist in the same universe. Maybe some further world building exists there.
I’m at least going to read the second book. See how the mystery unfolds there.
If you enjoy paranormal fated mates romance, here is a different take on the trope.
At First Bite:
Sweet Blood #1
Wolf Blood #2
Same universe:
Wildwood (3 book series)
Rating: 3.75⭐️
Sweet Blood (At First Bite #1) by Lola Glass is the first book by this author I’ve read and it’s got several interesting elements about it.
The first story in a paranormal fated mate’s romance murder mystery series, it has a different take on vampire and shifters than I’ve seen before.
Here in this universe, vampires are a much weaker species. There was a paranormal war and werewolves came out on top. They now are the ones that have the political power over everyone, including humans who have the same feelings about the few remaining vampires as they do.
Those vampires who survived, remain hidden among them by using contacts and other forms of camouflage to prevent them from being “outed” as vampires.
All very opposite to the norm of the genre.
The lack of strength, ability to walk in sunlight. That’s not exactly explored here.
The main female character is a vampire who is, of course, hiding her species identity, while working in a high level job in an important werewolf company.
Bloom, the vampire assistant to a non paranormal director, is the immediate suspect, when one of the other employees is found dead, a victim of a vampire attack. The king of werewolves, Maverick, has her arrested and held after biting her, determining she is a vampire.
This aspect of the story was something I thought needed more attention. No police, just held and moved by the wolves to a cell and “convicted” until proven innocent.
Any foundation for this isn’t given until much later. And then there’s still no information about any separation between police and the werewolves themselves. And a real legal legitimate framework. I found that missing totally.
The base is a tenuous fated mate relationship being established between vampire Bloom and King Maverick. He’s insistent upon it. She’s not so sure. Her family? Absolutely not. His own species? Mixed bag.
Meanwhile, bodies are falling. There’s a heinous plot to be investigated and Bloom’s best childhood friend is in serious trouble.
Many storylines. And actually one of the best relationships here is that of Bloom and Harper, her best friend who is featured in the second book and mystery.
It’s not a lack of interesting characters and storylines or elements here but maybe follow through. I found myself flipping through pages of spicy sex trying to figure out plots and story arcs that were under explored and required further development. Only to discover that there wasn’t really any other information.
Another person mentioned that there’s other books and series about vampire/shifter fated mates from this author that exist in the same universe. Maybe some further world building exists there.
I’m at least going to read the second book. See how the mystery unfolds there.
If you enjoy paranormal fated mates romance, here is a different take on the trope.
At First Bite:
Sweet Blood #1
Wolf Blood #2
Same universe:
Wildwood (3 book series)
June 28, 2026
4.5 Stars
"You’re mine, I’m yours, and we will figure it out.”
Loved it. It was quirky and intriguing. Fresh but still carried the usual touches you come to expect reading a Lola Glass book.
I loved the story itself. It was a interesting twist on vampires and werewolves and their history in a modern time. It wasn't heavy with said history but had just enough to understand and follow along.
I really really liked Bloom and her bestie Harper. Their dynamic was so cute and fierce. Best friends they were but they were more like sisters. Family. As Bloom said: Harper was her ride or die. And it was never more apparent than what Bloom did for Harper throughout the entire story to protect her.
I'll admit if I had to complain about one part it was definitely how long Bloom kept her secrets regarding Harper and her situation. I understood it. I know she was putting Harper, who was the most important person in her life next to her family, first over this new man in her life who was her soulmate. I get it. Loyalty and trust are earned. And there was so much stigma and fear and unknowns surrounding Harpers problem that could potentially have put both of them in danger. So I get her not just trusting Maverick with that information even if there was a tiny chance he could help Harper (spoiler, he could!) -- But I really really didn't enjoy how it felt like the last half of the story felt like it focused entirely on Bloom trying to protect Harper's secret and lying to Maverick. I understood that Harper's issues had to come to a head and that Bloom was finally forced to make a difficult decision and she chose not trusting Maverick. I hated that tbh, I really wanted her to finally confide in him instead of him and Rhone having to ride in and save the day and clean up their mess.
But that's definitely a me issue, I can admit that. I've never been a fan of MCs keeping secrets in books, especially for almost all of the book itself. And even more so in fated mate scenarios.
Otherwise I really enjoyed this one. I absolutely loved Maverick. He was such a charmer and somehow managed to be both possessive and managing and yet so supportive and affectionate with Bloom. I love how they complimented each other and he was happy to take on tasks or chores she disliked and vice versa. Their relationship was just so so cute.
I also enjoyed Maverick's dynamic with his beta Rhone, which I found funnier than it was probably meant to be. Rhone had this closed off doesn't know how to have fun alphahole type written all over him but I just know he is soft for Harper and I soooo can't wait to wrap this up with their book.
"You’re mine, I’m yours, and we will figure it out.”
Loved it. It was quirky and intriguing. Fresh but still carried the usual touches you come to expect reading a Lola Glass book.
I loved the story itself. It was a interesting twist on vampires and werewolves and their history in a modern time. It wasn't heavy with said history but had just enough to understand and follow along.
I really really liked Bloom and her bestie Harper. Their dynamic was so cute and fierce. Best friends they were but they were more like sisters. Family. As Bloom said: Harper was her ride or die. And it was never more apparent than what Bloom did for Harper throughout the entire story to protect her.
I'll admit if I had to complain about one part it was definitely how long Bloom kept her secrets regarding Harper and her situation. I understood it. I know she was putting Harper, who was the most important person in her life next to her family, first over this new man in her life who was her soulmate. I get it. Loyalty and trust are earned. And there was so much stigma and fear and unknowns surrounding Harpers problem that could potentially have put both of them in danger. So I get her not just trusting Maverick with that information even if there was a tiny chance he could help Harper (spoiler, he could!) -- But I really really didn't enjoy how it felt like the last half of the story felt like it focused entirely on Bloom trying to protect Harper's secret and lying to Maverick. I understood that Harper's issues had to come to a head and that Bloom was finally forced to make a difficult decision and she chose not trusting Maverick. I hated that tbh, I really wanted her to finally confide in him instead of him and Rhone having to ride in and save the day and clean up their mess.
But that's definitely a me issue, I can admit that. I've never been a fan of MCs keeping secrets in books, especially for almost all of the book itself. And even more so in fated mate scenarios.
Otherwise I really enjoyed this one. I absolutely loved Maverick. He was such a charmer and somehow managed to be both possessive and managing and yet so supportive and affectionate with Bloom. I love how they complimented each other and he was happy to take on tasks or chores she disliked and vice versa. Their relationship was just so so cute.
I also enjoyed Maverick's dynamic with his beta Rhone, which I found funnier than it was probably meant to be. Rhone had this closed off doesn't know how to have fun alphahole type written all over him but I just know he is soft for Harper and I soooo can't wait to wrap this up with their book.
July 4, 2026
Bloom’s boss is a piece of work. She has been doing his job, on top of hers for a while now. She also deals with the big boss and stays up all night to take care of last minute things because the company is getting slammed with infraction fines and will continue to do so, because they are so behind. She is having trouble with one of her contacts, because she is trying to hide what she is, a vampire. Vampires are feared greatly. Since the war, that the werewolves won, vampires have tried to stay hidden, coming up with ways to not be detected. Only her bestie, Harper knows the truth, other than her family (vampire names are weird. lol) However, there is a death in the company that brings the Alpha of Alphas and the head of the company there. His instincts when it comes to her, comes to the fore, and then her secret is revealed, but she isn’t the one to kill her boss. But, they take her anyway, and she is worried that they are just going to kill her. Keeping her in custody for days and the Alpha, The sarcasm in this book had me giggling a lot.
Maverick is the Alpha of Alphas. He is gorgeous and his interactions with Bloom are hot. We find out the whys and wherefores throughout the book on why he acts the way he does. Learning about everything was fascinating. I love this new world and new series. I can’t wait to read more.
I found myself crying or giggling for the majority of the book. My hormones drove me crazy as I read, lol. Bloom is funny, because she actually enjoys paperwork. So after making a deal, Bloom goes back to work, because she is the only one that can figure everything that needs to be done out, with the help of her department. But, she is very short handed. Then there are more deaths and we find out some revelations. The ramifications of which are horrifying and set me bawling.
Mav and Bloom continue to talk and argue. Things progress and get hot and steamy. He begins to do things that I consider romantic and sweet and cute. Bloom’s response to some of them is hilarious. I loved the ending.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Maverick is the Alpha of Alphas. He is gorgeous and his interactions with Bloom are hot. We find out the whys and wherefores throughout the book on why he acts the way he does. Learning about everything was fascinating. I love this new world and new series. I can’t wait to read more.
I found myself crying or giggling for the majority of the book. My hormones drove me crazy as I read, lol. Bloom is funny, because she actually enjoys paperwork. So after making a deal, Bloom goes back to work, because she is the only one that can figure everything that needs to be done out, with the help of her department. But, she is very short handed. Then there are more deaths and we find out some revelations. The ramifications of which are horrifying and set me bawling.
Mav and Bloom continue to talk and argue. Things progress and get hot and steamy. He begins to do things that I consider romantic and sweet and cute. Bloom’s response to some of them is hilarious. I loved the ending.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 25, 2026
I am not a regular fan of murder or mystery romance, but I was open to give it an opportunity just because I love how Lola G. writes romances especially fated mates. I am sooo happy I did because this book is amazing. Not only that, but I was hooked since chapter one. Before I started the book I felt a little uneasy with it being a longer book, but honestly I barely felt the difference in length since the story was so captivating. I found myself enjoy that the romance was developed a bit more slow, it made the relationship between the main characters more realistic in my opinion.
I liked so much how invested the main male was in our female main character, especially taking in consideration that at the beginning of the story it was made clear that the vampires were kind of in hiding and that the werewolves should never know about them. It was particularly funny how our main female character just could not figure out for her life why the alpha was so invested in her, but I loved the complete security he gave her throughout all the challenges that they faced in the story. I think the friendship relationships of both main characters was very well managed in the book, it was the cherry on top, especially for how important it becomes to the storyline.
I felt like in the middle part of the story the murder mystery was like a second thought, even thought is the main point from where we begin the story. Furthermore, I think this happens because the second storyline that involves the main characters best friends becomes more central. Other thing that I found a little disconcerting was how much time in the book is focused on the main male character being “challenged” I think the point was made the first few times and the recurrence of the event was a little tiresome.
Overall is a really fantastic an enjoyable story, I loved that we got an end for this couple, but we got so many more questions for the next book. I am definitely impatient to know what's going to happen next.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I liked so much how invested the main male was in our female main character, especially taking in consideration that at the beginning of the story it was made clear that the vampires were kind of in hiding and that the werewolves should never know about them. It was particularly funny how our main female character just could not figure out for her life why the alpha was so invested in her, but I loved the complete security he gave her throughout all the challenges that they faced in the story. I think the friendship relationships of both main characters was very well managed in the book, it was the cherry on top, especially for how important it becomes to the storyline.
I felt like in the middle part of the story the murder mystery was like a second thought, even thought is the main point from where we begin the story. Furthermore, I think this happens because the second storyline that involves the main characters best friends becomes more central. Other thing that I found a little disconcerting was how much time in the book is focused on the main male character being “challenged” I think the point was made the first few times and the recurrence of the event was a little tiresome.
Overall is a really fantastic an enjoyable story, I loved that we got an end for this couple, but we got so many more questions for the next book. I am definitely impatient to know what's going to happen next.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
I'm a Hallmark Murder Mystery girlie. I love them, so finding out that Lola Glass has written a murder mystery had me losing my mind a little bit. Sweet Blood was a little different from what Lola normally writes, but still just as fantastic.
Bloom is one of the softest vampires I've ever read. She's also pretty normal. She has a best friend/roommate, works as an assistant, and survives on coffee and sarcasm. Bee came across a very girl next door, just with a little sass. I instantly liked her. Now, I stepped into this fully prepared for Maverick to be a jerk (at least at first), and I was surprisingly wrong. Outside of him jumping to conclusions, Mav was darn near perfect. He was all in with Bloom pretty much from the start, fighting for his girl. Obsessive, protective, and possessive, plus they had good banter. He continuously had to tell Bee that they were in a relationship, which was humorous. She absolutely did not believe him. They got along fantastically, even if they tease each other relentlessly. The chemistry was there at the start and did not let up.
If I could have, I would have taken a day and just lived this story. It was incredible. The romance was perfection, and the mystery element was top-notch. A twist happening so early on that no one could have seen it coming, it pretty much set up the rest of the book and had me on edge, waiting for the other shoe to drop the entire time. Not to mention, Lola held out to the very end to reveal the killer. I was both surprised and not. I was hooked. There wasn't one single thing I didn't love about this story. Sweet Blood was awesome, a great start to the series. I have a feeling I know exactly what pair is up next, and I couldn't be more excited!
Bloom is one of the softest vampires I've ever read. She's also pretty normal. She has a best friend/roommate, works as an assistant, and survives on coffee and sarcasm. Bee came across a very girl next door, just with a little sass. I instantly liked her. Now, I stepped into this fully prepared for Maverick to be a jerk (at least at first), and I was surprisingly wrong. Outside of him jumping to conclusions, Mav was darn near perfect. He was all in with Bloom pretty much from the start, fighting for his girl. Obsessive, protective, and possessive, plus they had good banter. He continuously had to tell Bee that they were in a relationship, which was humorous. She absolutely did not believe him. They got along fantastically, even if they tease each other relentlessly. The chemistry was there at the start and did not let up.
If I could have, I would have taken a day and just lived this story. It was incredible. The romance was perfection, and the mystery element was top-notch. A twist happening so early on that no one could have seen it coming, it pretty much set up the rest of the book and had me on edge, waiting for the other shoe to drop the entire time. Not to mention, Lola held out to the very end to reveal the killer. I was both surprised and not. I was hooked. There wasn't one single thing I didn't love about this story. Sweet Blood was awesome, a great start to the series. I have a feeling I know exactly what pair is up next, and I couldn't be more excited!
September 24, 2026
YES!!!!!!!!!! This book was exactly what I needed. I’ve been reading a lot of emotionally heavy books and I needed some fun and spice – and this was it! This was my first book by Lola Glass and from this book I will absolutely be reading more.
The book has all the things I love in my books: vampires, werewolves, enemies (or maybe frenemies?) to loves, romance, yummy spice, friendships/found family. But what made it so good was that it wasn’t just a love story but it was wrapped up in a wild murder mystery and adventure.
The story was so fun, and the characters were so likeable, that I wanted to be part of the story! And be friends with them all! The world building was great and there are so many characters that I would love to see other books with them as main characters. I’ve seen other comments that her books tend to be shorter, but this one was not which allowed the story to be a full story. I’d love to get more of them, but I did feel this was a great length to leave me satisfied.
Bloom – she is sassy, smart, so relatable. She was also strong and not whiny and I LOVED that. She is such a fun character.
Maverick – oh Maverick. He’s exactly what I love in an MMC – possessive, but in a sweet sexy way. Oh boy…he was so sexy! Definitely would love to be bitten by him. 😉
Their love story. The way the get together is so satisfying and so funny! Watching them grow from their first meeting to the HEA at the end of the book was such a good ride.
Notes:
- First person POV; duel POVs
- Happily ever after
- Open door scenes
- Spice 3 out of 5
I was lucky enough to receive a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The book has all the things I love in my books: vampires, werewolves, enemies (or maybe frenemies?) to loves, romance, yummy spice, friendships/found family. But what made it so good was that it wasn’t just a love story but it was wrapped up in a wild murder mystery and adventure.
The story was so fun, and the characters were so likeable, that I wanted to be part of the story! And be friends with them all! The world building was great and there are so many characters that I would love to see other books with them as main characters. I’ve seen other comments that her books tend to be shorter, but this one was not which allowed the story to be a full story. I’d love to get more of them, but I did feel this was a great length to leave me satisfied.
Bloom – she is sassy, smart, so relatable. She was also strong and not whiny and I LOVED that. She is such a fun character.
Maverick – oh Maverick. He’s exactly what I love in an MMC – possessive, but in a sweet sexy way. Oh boy…he was so sexy! Definitely would love to be bitten by him. 😉
Their love story. The way the get together is so satisfying and so funny! Watching them grow from their first meeting to the HEA at the end of the book was such a good ride.
Notes:
- First person POV; duel POVs
- Happily ever after
- Open door scenes
- Spice 3 out of 5
I was lucky enough to receive a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 26, 2026
Lola glass standard but better
The author has a whole explanation of why this book is bigger than any of her others and honestly, I am grateful for the publisher who is a fool. This book being developed as a different type of publication means we get the thing so many Lola books are missing - depth.
We have Bloom - a slightly sensitive, slightly dramatic, self deprecating woman... But she also gets the chance to show us how funny, loyal, devoted and impulsive she can be. If you don't love Bloom, I cannot fathom why.
Maverick comes out of the gates a bit obnoxious with a bullhorn and ego blaring off the pages. Again, we get to see his depths, his reasons and love and fairness. Somehow his flares of manly bullshit become reasonable and forgivable.
The side characters are delightful. While we don't have a full antagonist resolution we see it building and it's wholly satisfactory.
The world building is the biggest difference to most of this author's work though. A 100-150 page book will never give the room for details set out in a 500+ novel. Lola used every last one of her extra pages to build out a complex society that still has room for growth. Hopefully she's able to reign in her details and keep them consistent, which isn't always the case in her short story, long series formats.
The editing and pacing are wonderful and the threads to book 2 are enticing. It is an open door, HEA, paranormal style read, so don't act surprised if you don't like spice or imagination.
The author has a whole explanation of why this book is bigger than any of her others and honestly, I am grateful for the publisher who is a fool. This book being developed as a different type of publication means we get the thing so many Lola books are missing - depth.
We have Bloom - a slightly sensitive, slightly dramatic, self deprecating woman... But she also gets the chance to show us how funny, loyal, devoted and impulsive she can be. If you don't love Bloom, I cannot fathom why.
Maverick comes out of the gates a bit obnoxious with a bullhorn and ego blaring off the pages. Again, we get to see his depths, his reasons and love and fairness. Somehow his flares of manly bullshit become reasonable and forgivable.
The side characters are delightful. While we don't have a full antagonist resolution we see it building and it's wholly satisfactory.
The world building is the biggest difference to most of this author's work though. A 100-150 page book will never give the room for details set out in a 500+ novel. Lola used every last one of her extra pages to build out a complex society that still has room for growth. Hopefully she's able to reign in her details and keep them consistent, which isn't always the case in her short story, long series formats.
The editing and pacing are wonderful and the threads to book 2 are enticing. It is an open door, HEA, paranormal style read, so don't act surprised if you don't like spice or imagination.
July 28, 2026
Ever since I discovered Lola Glass late last year, I can’t get enough of her books!
While I love my darker romance, her style is the perfect gentle style reading with the best spice to help when I need that softer side.
You’ll always get the fun mystery style plots, but with my favorite paranormal theme with the perfect amount of heavy spice(but not in a way dark romance drivers so it’s much more enjoyable when my brain needs that break).
Out of all the books I’ve read by her, this has been my favorite wolf thus far!
Mav is the perfect balance of wolf but also gentle with patience we usually don’t see with the wolf mmc’s. I love that he is that manly wolf, but then gentle and tries so hard to allow our fmc Bloom to still be who she is and his equal.
This story truly pulled my heart strings more with the bestfriend element of Harper. That ride or die friendship we al crave, that even when things are hard, that friendship will never cease. How I’ve craved that in real life. Mixing that plot with lessons of trust and finding love with the mmc at the same time, truly felt like this story had more personal meaning and moments from her other books(don’t get me wrong those I loved too, but this one felt more relatable in real life when it came to emotions and personal dreams and wants).
My only wish is that it was longer! And while we get our hea, I love that the cliffhanger was still there but not incredibly abrupt like other cliffhangers in the book world. I truly hope we get to read more on this couple along with what comes next for our new ones 😉
While I love my darker romance, her style is the perfect gentle style reading with the best spice to help when I need that softer side.
You’ll always get the fun mystery style plots, but with my favorite paranormal theme with the perfect amount of heavy spice(but not in a way dark romance drivers so it’s much more enjoyable when my brain needs that break).
Out of all the books I’ve read by her, this has been my favorite wolf thus far!
Mav is the perfect balance of wolf but also gentle with patience we usually don’t see with the wolf mmc’s. I love that he is that manly wolf, but then gentle and tries so hard to allow our fmc Bloom to still be who she is and his equal.
This story truly pulled my heart strings more with the bestfriend element of Harper. That ride or die friendship we al crave, that even when things are hard, that friendship will never cease. How I’ve craved that in real life. Mixing that plot with lessons of trust and finding love with the mmc at the same time, truly felt like this story had more personal meaning and moments from her other books(don’t get me wrong those I loved too, but this one felt more relatable in real life when it came to emotions and personal dreams and wants).
My only wish is that it was longer! And while we get our hea, I love that the cliffhanger was still there but not incredibly abrupt like other cliffhangers in the book world. I truly hope we get to read more on this couple along with what comes next for our new ones 😉
June 24, 2026
Vampires, werewolves and murder
Another lovely wonderful paranormal fated mates romance by Lola Glass. Lola’s stories are always so well written with humour, banter, romance and human nature (worries, insecurities, etc causing problems) and this one is no different. It's full of a mix of wonderful characters with brilliant chemistry (both main and side characters), friendships, a vampire working for a werewolf, an obsessive/possessive/protective MMC who's struggling with his urge to abduct his mate, an FMC who loves paperwork, a beta who thinks they need a chaperone, murders, heaps of humor, cheeky banter, some great twists, and plenty of sweet spice💖. I couldn't put down and would strongly recommend.
When someone is murdered in the office Bloom's first worry is that her co-workers will discover she's a vampire and hate her. But after the CEO walks in her problems become bigger when he tackles her to the ground and bites her (he is a werewolf) and then locks her in a cage.
On realising she's not the murderer Maverick has two problems to deal with: 1. find the murder and 2. work out how to persuade the little vampire who smells of cherries that she is his fated mate and he's not going to let her go; or let anyone hurt her.
Their romance is fun alongside trying to solve a murder and Bloom trying to help her best friend Harper. I loved this book and can't wait for Harper and Rhone's romance.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another lovely wonderful paranormal fated mates romance by Lola Glass. Lola’s stories are always so well written with humour, banter, romance and human nature (worries, insecurities, etc causing problems) and this one is no different. It's full of a mix of wonderful characters with brilliant chemistry (both main and side characters), friendships, a vampire working for a werewolf, an obsessive/possessive/protective MMC who's struggling with his urge to abduct his mate, an FMC who loves paperwork, a beta who thinks they need a chaperone, murders, heaps of humor, cheeky banter, some great twists, and plenty of sweet spice💖. I couldn't put down and would strongly recommend.
When someone is murdered in the office Bloom's first worry is that her co-workers will discover she's a vampire and hate her. But after the CEO walks in her problems become bigger when he tackles her to the ground and bites her (he is a werewolf) and then locks her in a cage.
On realising she's not the murderer Maverick has two problems to deal with: 1. find the murder and 2. work out how to persuade the little vampire who smells of cherries that she is his fated mate and he's not going to let her go; or let anyone hurt her.
Their romance is fun alongside trying to solve a murder and Bloom trying to help her best friend Harper. I loved this book and can't wait for Harper and Rhone's romance.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 10, 2026
I swear, every time Lola releases a book, my entire life stops. I drop everything the second it hits my Kindle, and this one reminded me exactly why. She just knows how to write characters who feel alive.
This book has the exact mix I crave in a romance, spice, adventure, mystery, and friendships that feel like real ride‑or‑die bonds. Bloom is such an awesome FMC. She is sharp, strong, sassy, and fiercely loyal. She loves with her whole chest, and there’s almost nothing she wouldn’t do for her people. Maverick is all peak alpha energy without ever crossing into alphahole territory. Protective, charming, and absolutely unhinged in the best way.
The banter in this story is unreal and I’m such a sucker for banter. Bloom and Maverick had me laughing from page one between his constant flirting, the ridiculous comments and the way he manages to be both chaotic and genuinely sweet, it was so good. And Bloom’s comebacks had me wheezing. Then you add Bloom and Harper’s best‑friend dynamic, from hilarious to heartbreakingly tender, and it’s just perfection. Lola is a wizard when it comes to character interaction.
By the time I finished, I wasn’t ready to leave this world. I want more time with these characters, more chaos, more heart, more everything and knowing there’s a sequel already lined up has me ecstatic.
This book has the exact mix I crave in a romance, spice, adventure, mystery, and friendships that feel like real ride‑or‑die bonds. Bloom is such an awesome FMC. She is sharp, strong, sassy, and fiercely loyal. She loves with her whole chest, and there’s almost nothing she wouldn’t do for her people. Maverick is all peak alpha energy without ever crossing into alphahole territory. Protective, charming, and absolutely unhinged in the best way.
The banter in this story is unreal and I’m such a sucker for banter. Bloom and Maverick had me laughing from page one between his constant flirting, the ridiculous comments and the way he manages to be both chaotic and genuinely sweet, it was so good. And Bloom’s comebacks had me wheezing. Then you add Bloom and Harper’s best‑friend dynamic, from hilarious to heartbreakingly tender, and it’s just perfection. Lola is a wizard when it comes to character interaction.
By the time I finished, I wasn’t ready to leave this world. I want more time with these characters, more chaos, more heart, more everything and knowing there’s a sequel already lined up has me ecstatic.
August 7, 2026
As usual Lola delivers a book that you devour quickly. Short and simple, she’s still able to draw the reader into falling in love with the characters and investing in their futures within the first chapters. The character development is always there without the flowery words and filler pages that some authors use. Her writing is to the point and the short choppy sentences that she’s been known for for years delivers the punch you need to feel invested.
Did I cry? Yes.
Did my husband happen to walk into my office and ask what was wrong while tears glittered my cheeks. Yes. When I explained it was just because of the book, he gave me a hug and chuckled at me. It’s not the first time and won’t be the last with Lola’s books.
She’s a fave author of mine and I definitely love coming back for a new story she’s put out. The stories are always full of fun, great banter and interesting characters. Those HEA’s don’t hurt either.
Lola- read your blurb about the publisher and I’m glad you stuck to your guns. Don’t ever compromise - you are doing great!
Why 4 stars?
I wish there was a bit more backstory about the war and how cities worked and the world building was a bit more forthcoming. Is the world the same but run by werewolves? I was a little confused.
Did I cry? Yes.
Did my husband happen to walk into my office and ask what was wrong while tears glittered my cheeks. Yes. When I explained it was just because of the book, he gave me a hug and chuckled at me. It’s not the first time and won’t be the last with Lola’s books.
She’s a fave author of mine and I definitely love coming back for a new story she’s put out. The stories are always full of fun, great banter and interesting characters. Those HEA’s don’t hurt either.
Lola- read your blurb about the publisher and I’m glad you stuck to your guns. Don’t ever compromise - you are doing great!
Why 4 stars?
I wish there was a bit more backstory about the war and how cities worked and the world building was a bit more forthcoming. Is the world the same but run by werewolves? I was a little confused.
June 30, 2026
Possessive Alpha Wolf Shifter and His Vampire Mate...
I really enjoyed this book. Wolf shifters and vampires, my favourite types of paranormal. In this world wolf shifters are the ruling class, having won the war and vampires remain the enemy and hide themselves to survive. Maverick is the Alpha of all alphas and Bloom is a vampire.
The banter in the dialogue between Maverick and Bloom is so good and it is so cute and adorable how they try to work through their attraction and bond. A bond neither of them wants, at first.
It's a great read and there's enough plot in the storyline that it kept me interested. There is a lot of spice as Maverick is one h*rny and very possessive alpha for his vampire mate (in case that's not your thing).
I want there to be audio soon. There are some of my favourite quotes that I would love to put on a tee-shirt - the only one I can print here is "I'm a werewolf. Ofcourse I snuggle.".
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lola Glass
I really enjoyed this book. Wolf shifters and vampires, my favourite types of paranormal. In this world wolf shifters are the ruling class, having won the war and vampires remain the enemy and hide themselves to survive. Maverick is the Alpha of all alphas and Bloom is a vampire.
The banter in the dialogue between Maverick and Bloom is so good and it is so cute and adorable how they try to work through their attraction and bond. A bond neither of them wants, at first.
It's a great read and there's enough plot in the storyline that it kept me interested. There is a lot of spice as Maverick is one h*rny and very possessive alpha for his vampire mate (in case that's not your thing).
I want there to be audio soon. There are some of my favourite quotes that I would love to put on a tee-shirt - the only one I can print here is "I'm a werewolf. Ofcourse I snuggle.".
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lola Glass
Review of advance copy received from Author
My goodness!
Another absolutely addictive read from Lola Glass. I was hooked from the very first chapter and ended up finishing the book in a single day. Now I'm already desperate for the next installment in the series!
If you love fated mates, soul mates, big growly MMC's that are 6'5, women that know how to stand up for themselves, hidden worlds, best friends who'd do anything for each other and spice. Then run, don't walk, to grab a copy of this book!
The chemistry between the two main characters is incredibly compelling. I loved how they met each other where they were, without either person needing to completely change who they are to make the relationship work. That kind of dynamic feels refreshing and realistic, and it's exactly the kind of romance I love to see in books.
This is one of those stories that's impossible to put down. And, of course, the spice definitely adds some extra heat and makes the reading experience even more enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Another absolutely addictive read from Lola Glass. I was hooked from the very first chapter and ended up finishing the book in a single day. Now I'm already desperate for the next installment in the series!
If you love fated mates, soul mates, big growly MMC's that are 6'5, women that know how to stand up for themselves, hidden worlds, best friends who'd do anything for each other and spice. Then run, don't walk, to grab a copy of this book!
The chemistry between the two main characters is incredibly compelling. I loved how they met each other where they were, without either person needing to completely change who they are to make the relationship work. That kind of dynamic feels refreshing and realistic, and it's exactly the kind of romance I love to see in books.
This is one of those stories that's impossible to put down. And, of course, the spice definitely adds some extra heat and makes the reading experience even more enjoyable.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 3, 2026
*I got an arc* 3.5 Stars
CW: non-consensual biting; murder; alphahole behaviour; minor cliffhanger; graphic sex
I love Bloom! She's sassy, smart, and will stop at nothing to save those she loves! I simply adore the relationship between Bloom & her BFF Harper: they truly bring out the best (and the sassy) in each other. I can't wait to get into Harper's head in the next book! I also like that even though they are minor characters, there are notably queer people in this book (and while they are not central to the narrative, they are important to one of the main characters).
I just feel like Mav was a bit two-dimensional and a bit too possessive for me to really root for. There is a fine line between possessive/protective in an attractive and supportive way and in a toxic way and I found he stepped way over the line without having enough other characteristics to redeem his behaviour.
That being said, I am SO KEYED UP for Harper and Rhone. I can't wait to see exactly what Rhone thinks about the situation with Bloom and Harper that he finds himself in.
CW: non-consensual biting; murder; alphahole behaviour; minor cliffhanger; graphic sex
I love Bloom! She's sassy, smart, and will stop at nothing to save those she loves! I simply adore the relationship between Bloom & her BFF Harper: they truly bring out the best (and the sassy) in each other. I can't wait to get into Harper's head in the next book! I also like that even though they are minor characters, there are notably queer people in this book (and while they are not central to the narrative, they are important to one of the main characters).
I just feel like Mav was a bit two-dimensional and a bit too possessive for me to really root for. There is a fine line between possessive/protective in an attractive and supportive way and in a toxic way and I found he stepped way over the line without having enough other characteristics to redeem his behaviour.
That being said, I am SO KEYED UP for Harper and Rhone. I can't wait to see exactly what Rhone thinks about the situation with Bloom and Harper that he finds himself in.
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