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Midnight Bites & Moonlight Kisses
The safest place is in the arms of a Daddy with fangs.
Neven
Moving to the small Wisconsin town of Moonridge was supposed to be my fresh start. Instead, danger keeps finding me.
But somehow, I survive it all.
Then I meet Émile. The mysterious recluse everyone in town knows... but no one really knows.
And the more time I spend with him, the more I realize there's something different about the man who's slowly becoming my safest place... and the Daddy I never expected to find.
Émile
For more than five centuries, I've lived with one promise: never love again.
Then Neven walks into my life, and protecting him becomes more than instinct. He makes me want things I stopped allowing myself to want centuries ago.
A future. A family. Another chance at love.
But the monster whose obsession took everything I loved—the one who created me—has returned.
And Lucien knows exactly what Neven means to me.
I've already lost one person I loved to him. I will unleash every ounce of the wrath I've carried for five centuries before I let him take another.
Midnight Bites & Moonlight Kisses is an MM paranormal romance featuring a lonely vampire Daddy, a sweet human little, age play, hidden identities, ancient grief, a centuries-old vendetta, small-town charm, found family, and a love powerful enough to overcome five centuries of wrath.
It is also a part of Daddy’s Little Sins, a vampire age play multi-author collaboration, featuring your favorite feels and heart-pounding dynamics. Each book has a delicious vampire pairing and a different sin. Be sure to indulge in them all.
Neven
Moving to the small Wisconsin town of Moonridge was supposed to be my fresh start. Instead, danger keeps finding me.
But somehow, I survive it all.
Then I meet Émile. The mysterious recluse everyone in town knows... but no one really knows.
And the more time I spend with him, the more I realize there's something different about the man who's slowly becoming my safest place... and the Daddy I never expected to find.
Émile
For more than five centuries, I've lived with one promise: never love again.
Then Neven walks into my life, and protecting him becomes more than instinct. He makes me want things I stopped allowing myself to want centuries ago.
A future. A family. Another chance at love.
But the monster whose obsession took everything I loved—the one who created me—has returned.
And Lucien knows exactly what Neven means to me.
I've already lost one person I loved to him. I will unleash every ounce of the wrath I've carried for five centuries before I let him take another.
Midnight Bites & Moonlight Kisses is an MM paranormal romance featuring a lonely vampire Daddy, a sweet human little, age play, hidden identities, ancient grief, a centuries-old vendetta, small-town charm, found family, and a love powerful enough to overcome five centuries of wrath.
It is also a part of Daddy’s Little Sins, a vampire age play multi-author collaboration, featuring your favorite feels and heart-pounding dynamics. Each book has a delicious vampire pairing and a different sin. Be sure to indulge in them all.
448 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 6, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely LOVED this one! 🖤🧛♂️🌙
There is something about a centuries-old vampire who has completely given up on love, only to have one sweet little human walk into his life and completely destroy every wall he’s built, that gets me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. 😭
Neven was such a sweetheart, and I loved watching him slowly find his place in Moonridge. He’s been through enough that finding someone who makes him feel genuinely safe and protected means so much, and that made his relationship with Émile even more special. There was something incredibly heartwarming about watching Neven realise that he had finally found someone he could trust completely.
And Émile… oh, Émile. 🥹 Five centuries of grief, loneliness and anger have turned him into this mysterious, guarded man who has convinced himself that love is something he can never have again. He has already experienced devastating loss, and you can feel how deeply that history has shaped him. He isn’t simply a protective vampire because it’s part of his nature...he's terrified of losing someone he loves again.
Then Neven comes along and suddenly Émile has something worth living for.
I LOVED watching that change happen. Neven doesn't magically erase Émile's grief or his past; instead, he gives him a reason to believe that maybe there can still be something after all those centuries. A future. A family. Happiness. LOVE. And watching this ancient vampire slowly allow himself to want those things again was honestly one of my favourite parts of the book.
Their Daddy/Little dynamic was also SO GOOD. 😍 I loved the contrast between Émile being this intimidating, centuries-old vampire who could absolutely destroy anyone who threatened Neven, while with Neven he gets to be gentle, caring and nurturing. That softer side of Émile was EVERYTHING.
And Neven really brought out that side of him. There was such a lovely sense of trust between them, especially as Neven discovered that behind Émile's mysterious exterior was someone who genuinely wanted to take care of him and give him the security he'd been searching for.
Of course, we also get the darker side of Émile's story. Lucien isn't just some random villain... he is tied directly to Émile's deepest pain and the loss he's carried for centuries. Knowing that the person responsible for so much of Émile's suffering is now aware of how much Neven means to him adds a completely different level of danger to the romance. And I LOVED that Émile's anger isn't just about revenge. It's about fear. He's already lost someone he loved because of Lucien, and he refuses to let history repeat itself. That made his protectiveness over Neven feel so much more emotional because underneath all that vampire strength is someone who is absolutely terrified of losing the person who has finally given him hope again. 😭
Also that little nod to Calder from BEAST!? YES PLEASE 🥹🥹
There is something about a centuries-old vampire who has completely given up on love, only to have one sweet little human walk into his life and completely destroy every wall he’s built, that gets me EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. 😭
Neven was such a sweetheart, and I loved watching him slowly find his place in Moonridge. He’s been through enough that finding someone who makes him feel genuinely safe and protected means so much, and that made his relationship with Émile even more special. There was something incredibly heartwarming about watching Neven realise that he had finally found someone he could trust completely.
And Émile… oh, Émile. 🥹 Five centuries of grief, loneliness and anger have turned him into this mysterious, guarded man who has convinced himself that love is something he can never have again. He has already experienced devastating loss, and you can feel how deeply that history has shaped him. He isn’t simply a protective vampire because it’s part of his nature...he's terrified of losing someone he loves again.
Then Neven comes along and suddenly Émile has something worth living for.
I LOVED watching that change happen. Neven doesn't magically erase Émile's grief or his past; instead, he gives him a reason to believe that maybe there can still be something after all those centuries. A future. A family. Happiness. LOVE. And watching this ancient vampire slowly allow himself to want those things again was honestly one of my favourite parts of the book.
Their Daddy/Little dynamic was also SO GOOD. 😍 I loved the contrast between Émile being this intimidating, centuries-old vampire who could absolutely destroy anyone who threatened Neven, while with Neven he gets to be gentle, caring and nurturing. That softer side of Émile was EVERYTHING.
And Neven really brought out that side of him. There was such a lovely sense of trust between them, especially as Neven discovered that behind Émile's mysterious exterior was someone who genuinely wanted to take care of him and give him the security he'd been searching for.
Of course, we also get the darker side of Émile's story. Lucien isn't just some random villain... he is tied directly to Émile's deepest pain and the loss he's carried for centuries. Knowing that the person responsible for so much of Émile's suffering is now aware of how much Neven means to him adds a completely different level of danger to the romance. And I LOVED that Émile's anger isn't just about revenge. It's about fear. He's already lost someone he loved because of Lucien, and he refuses to let history repeat itself. That made his protectiveness over Neven feel so much more emotional because underneath all that vampire strength is someone who is absolutely terrified of losing the person who has finally given him hope again. 😭
Also that little nod to Calder from BEAST!? YES PLEASE 🥹🥹
October 17, 2026
Moonlight Bites & Moonlight Kisses by Denver Shaw was a sweet story that made me emotional at times. Neven had moved to a new town with his aunt after his mother died to have a fresh start. He meets Emile and the two are drawn together. I did like these two together, but it was so slow-moving. I like a good slowburn, but it was glacial here.
The Daddy portion was almost non-existent and honestly could have been removed. There was no discussion on what they wanted that part of their lives to look like and how it would work. Neven just gave all of his trust over to Emile and Emile took it.
Also, I hate it when one character makes decisions for the both of them without explaining everything because it is ‘for their own good’. It is annoying. Neven had every right to be angry with Emile for how vulnerable he left him. He didn’t make him work hard enough for forgiveness for me.
It was a good story and I do want to read the next one.
I received an ARC from the author and GRR for my honest review.
The Daddy portion was almost non-existent and honestly could have been removed. There was no discussion on what they wanted that part of their lives to look like and how it would work. Neven just gave all of his trust over to Emile and Emile took it.
Also, I hate it when one character makes decisions for the both of them without explaining everything because it is ‘for their own good’. It is annoying. Neven had every right to be angry with Emile for how vulnerable he left him. He didn’t make him work hard enough for forgiveness for me.
It was a good story and I do want to read the next one.
I received an ARC from the author and GRR for my honest review.
Review of advance copy
Midnight Bites & Moonlight Kisses is part of the multi author Daddy’s Little Sins series. Each book can be read as a standalone but why not enjoy the whole series. This is the story of Neven a human and Émile a vampire. I have always loved Daddy/little stories but throw in vampires and I couldn't read it fast enough. I loved watching these two work through their issues to build a relationship. I loved how caring Émile could be with Neven but still be the strong dangerous vampire with others. I loved how sweet Neven was and how he was able to feel safe with Émile. I just really loved this book. I can't wait to see what Denver Shaw writes next because I love her writing style. I also can't wait for the next book in the series. I would definitely recommend this book.
received a free review copy
received a free review copy
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October 9, 2026I absolutely loved Beast , so was desperate for Neven's book. Unfortunately, I just never connected. No rating, because I feel like I've typed that so often lately it's almost certainly a me thing. I will definitely try again in the future and see if it clicks better because I think Shaw is a great writer.
October 7, 2026
Seeking a fresh start in a small town, Neven unexpectedly finds safety and an unexpected Daddy in Émile, a centuries-old vampire recluse. But their budding relationship is threatened when Émile's ancient, vengeful maker returns to destroy everything he holds dear, forcing the vampire to unleash centuries of wrath to protect his new family.
This was such a captivating paranormal romance. At its heart, the story explored how both men are dealing with grief and loss with Neven working through a recent heartbreak, and Émile carrying the heavy, centuries-old trauma of his past. I especially loved the pacing of their romance, watching it blossom naturally from a deep, supportive friendship before evolving into something more physical. Another great touch was the inclusion of foreign dialogue, with translations provided neatly in italics to separate them from the rest of the text. While it’s filled with rich, easily felt emotions throughout, it also delivered plenty of high-stakes danger and drama during the intense final confrontation between Émile and his evil maker, Lucien. A wonderful, deeply satisfying read. This was an MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like DDLB dynamic.
This was such a captivating paranormal romance. At its heart, the story explored how both men are dealing with grief and loss with Neven working through a recent heartbreak, and Émile carrying the heavy, centuries-old trauma of his past. I especially loved the pacing of their romance, watching it blossom naturally from a deep, supportive friendship before evolving into something more physical. Another great touch was the inclusion of foreign dialogue, with translations provided neatly in italics to separate them from the rest of the text. While it’s filled with rich, easily felt emotions throughout, it also delivered plenty of high-stakes danger and drama during the intense final confrontation between Émile and his evil maker, Lucien. A wonderful, deeply satisfying read. This was an MM story with mature content and a BDSM-like DDLB dynamic.
October 28, 2026
Neven comes to live with his Aunt Rosa after his mom's passing. There he meets the older, mysterious, wonderful Emile and falls for him. Emile is always the gracious gentleman and admits he is attracted to Neven, too. But Neven keeps having near death accidents and Emile suspects someone is trying to unalive Neven. Someone he knows from his past, someone who smells like smoke and ash, someone who knows the secret Emile is keeping from Neven. It's an intriguing book with the perfect combination of paranormal, Daddy/Boy, lots of action and sweet romance. A different genre for Denver but most enjoyable. I received a copy of this through BookSirens and this is my voluntary opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 Stars
This was a really good book. I really liked Neven and Emile together. These two are opposites but they bring out the best in each other. There is grief to work though on both sides but together they are able to work through it. While these two find their footing in a new relationship and dynamic, Emile’s past pops up a well adding drama, suspense, danger and a wonderful and much deserved HEA.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This was a really good book. I really liked Neven and Emile together. These two are opposites but they bring out the best in each other. There is grief to work though on both sides but together they are able to work through it. While these two find their footing in a new relationship and dynamic, Emile’s past pops up a well adding drama, suspense, danger and a wonderful and much deserved HEA.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
October 11, 2026
This book was so hard to get into for me. Neve and Emile were pretty boring for a good portion of the book. Honestly this only drew me in when the drama of Lucien showed up. This is meant to be a Daddy little book and that was not super noticeable either. I normally love Denver Shaw but this was a little weak to me. Honestly I never really got invested in the characters but that could very well be a me thing.
October 6, 2026
I found IT hard to get trough. It only gets interesting half way trough when Lucian makes an apperance. To that pointbyou get to hear about steelpan music lessons and thevptooer way to hold pansticks. It wasn t my favorite book
October 9, 2026
I love neven and emile. This story is sweet but the daddy boy is not very present as it is im many other stories.. I did enjoy the book and the characters in it but something about it bothered me. I definitely recommend you read it though!
October 10, 2026
What a wonderful read! Once again, Denver delivered a great book I couldn’t put down. I was hooked by Emile and Neven from the blurb and once I started reading about them, I just had to keep going.
It’s not a secret that I love the paranormal, especially vampires. And it’s not a secret either how much pride I feel when one of my favorite authors has a Latino as one the MCs, but Denver took it a step further and gave us TWO Latino MCs and one was a fellow Dominican! I was over the moon when I found out 😁
Representation matters and I want to say a huge THANK YOU to Denver for giving us this beautiful story.
I adored Neven and Émile. They were two men dealing with painful losses they felt would never recover from. Neven lost the most important person in his life and had to start over, or at least he tried to. Émile had spent hundreds of years mourning the love of his life after she was taken from him by the man that turned him.
Neven was never supposed to be someone Émile would be interested in. He was supposed to be a neighbor’s relative that he saw from time to time and who didn’t leave an impression. Instead, Neven became the reason Émile could feel again. After centuries, Neven jumpstarted his dead heart and made him feel things he thought he could never feel again.
When Neven met Émile, he felt an inexplicable sense of safety. Emile made him feel like nothing bad could ever happen to him as long as they were together. This was something that was totally bonkers since he didn’t even know the man. But the pull to him was so strong that he just couldn’t understand it.
Neven couldn’t deny that he wanted him. There was just something so appealing about him that had his whole system going haywire. He wasn’t the Daddy Neven expected to find, but he was the most perfect one.
Émile was so attuned to Neven that he could tell if he was ever in danger even if they were far away. His need to keep Neven safe was all Émile could think about. Somehow, Neven reawakened his Daddy instincts and he needed to protect him from everything.
Being with Émile was easy. He made Neven feel like the most important person in the world, even as dark shadows and secrets from Émile’s past threatened to break through the safety they had built together.
Émile knew the dangers surrounding them, but his past had come back to haunt him and would stop at nothing to take away everything he held dear again. Émile was determined to do whatever it took to protect Neven no matter the cost to himself.
Neven never imagined that the man he had fallen in love with was a vampire. So many things made sense now, but that didn’t make him feel better. Émile was a monster and that terrified him.
Émile hoped Neven would never find out the truth about him, but that choice was taken away from him and now he was sure he would lose him forever. Once again, Émile was losing someone he loved because of his maker. But this time, he would not allow his enemy to walk away unscathed. He had waited 500 years to exact revenge and he would not fail.
Almost lose Émile scared Neven more than finding out what he was. He didn’t care anymore that Émile was a vampire, all he cared about was that he loved Émile more than anything in the world.
Émile had spent hundreds of years alone with only the memories of the woman he loved. Now he had Neven who had brought joy back to his life and made him believe in love again. He no longer had to live in darkness because he had found his sunshine.
𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆. 𝑻𝒐𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆. 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒔 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑰 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑.
Awesome story! Can’t wait to rest the rest of the series.
It’s not a secret that I love the paranormal, especially vampires. And it’s not a secret either how much pride I feel when one of my favorite authors has a Latino as one the MCs, but Denver took it a step further and gave us TWO Latino MCs and one was a fellow Dominican! I was over the moon when I found out 😁
Representation matters and I want to say a huge THANK YOU to Denver for giving us this beautiful story.
I adored Neven and Émile. They were two men dealing with painful losses they felt would never recover from. Neven lost the most important person in his life and had to start over, or at least he tried to. Émile had spent hundreds of years mourning the love of his life after she was taken from him by the man that turned him.
Neven was never supposed to be someone Émile would be interested in. He was supposed to be a neighbor’s relative that he saw from time to time and who didn’t leave an impression. Instead, Neven became the reason Émile could feel again. After centuries, Neven jumpstarted his dead heart and made him feel things he thought he could never feel again.
When Neven met Émile, he felt an inexplicable sense of safety. Emile made him feel like nothing bad could ever happen to him as long as they were together. This was something that was totally bonkers since he didn’t even know the man. But the pull to him was so strong that he just couldn’t understand it.
Neven couldn’t deny that he wanted him. There was just something so appealing about him that had his whole system going haywire. He wasn’t the Daddy Neven expected to find, but he was the most perfect one.
Émile was so attuned to Neven that he could tell if he was ever in danger even if they were far away. His need to keep Neven safe was all Émile could think about. Somehow, Neven reawakened his Daddy instincts and he needed to protect him from everything.
Being with Émile was easy. He made Neven feel like the most important person in the world, even as dark shadows and secrets from Émile’s past threatened to break through the safety they had built together.
Émile knew the dangers surrounding them, but his past had come back to haunt him and would stop at nothing to take away everything he held dear again. Émile was determined to do whatever it took to protect Neven no matter the cost to himself.
Neven never imagined that the man he had fallen in love with was a vampire. So many things made sense now, but that didn’t make him feel better. Émile was a monster and that terrified him.
Émile hoped Neven would never find out the truth about him, but that choice was taken away from him and now he was sure he would lose him forever. Once again, Émile was losing someone he loved because of his maker. But this time, he would not allow his enemy to walk away unscathed. He had waited 500 years to exact revenge and he would not fail.
Almost lose Émile scared Neven more than finding out what he was. He didn’t care anymore that Émile was a vampire, all he cared about was that he loved Émile more than anything in the world.
Émile had spent hundreds of years alone with only the memories of the woman he loved. Now he had Neven who had brought joy back to his life and made him believe in love again. He no longer had to live in darkness because he had found his sunshine.
𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆. 𝑻𝒐𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒆. 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒔 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑰 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑.
Awesome story! Can’t wait to rest the rest of the series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Neven is looking for a fresh start, to find out who and what he wants to be having spent a long time caring for his mother. Getting out of Chicago was good for him, he needed the change, needed to have his aunt Rosa what he didn't need was a series of accidents which may or may not be simply unfortunate luck. What he didn't expect was love.
Émile has been living, on and off, in Moonridge for hundreds of years. As a vampire he can only stay so long until local people start to get suspicious that he doesn't seem to be ageing. This stay wasn't intended to be any different but when mysterious accidents happen in his presence, when he feels drawn to Neven for reasons he can't quite explain and when he senses an old foe he knows things are going to change.
Both men need something in their lives and it is only in meeting one another that they, and we, discover what it is both have been missing. The story unfolds slowly, it's romantic, it's steady and we become very familiar with the characters. There is some angst, primarily there is a lot of gentle getting to know one another, time for the reader to get to know the characters and time for the characters to fall slowly but inexorably in love. A little about what it means to be a vampire and what that means for a vampire-human relationship is shared but not much. The book focuses more on depth of emotion, on comfort after grief and on shared family and friends.
It's a beautiful read with a wonderfully satisfying ending and yet I felt there could have been something a little more given to us. Having said that I am also quite happy to allow my imagination to do the work for me and I felt very happy finding myself wrapped up in Neven and Émile as they welcomed me into their world.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Émile has been living, on and off, in Moonridge for hundreds of years. As a vampire he can only stay so long until local people start to get suspicious that he doesn't seem to be ageing. This stay wasn't intended to be any different but when mysterious accidents happen in his presence, when he feels drawn to Neven for reasons he can't quite explain and when he senses an old foe he knows things are going to change.
Both men need something in their lives and it is only in meeting one another that they, and we, discover what it is both have been missing. The story unfolds slowly, it's romantic, it's steady and we become very familiar with the characters. There is some angst, primarily there is a lot of gentle getting to know one another, time for the reader to get to know the characters and time for the characters to fall slowly but inexorably in love. A little about what it means to be a vampire and what that means for a vampire-human relationship is shared but not much. The book focuses more on depth of emotion, on comfort after grief and on shared family and friends.
It's a beautiful read with a wonderfully satisfying ending and yet I felt there could have been something a little more given to us. Having said that I am also quite happy to allow my imagination to do the work for me and I felt very happy finding myself wrapped up in Neven and Émile as they welcomed me into their world.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 20, 2026
Review for (Daddy's Little Sins-1) Midnight Bites & Moonlight Kisses by Denver Shaw
Triggers/Tropes
Kink/BDSM
Paranormal
Small town romance
Grief after losing a parent
Stalking
Human little
Burnout from Being a Caregiver
Loss of a spouse in the past
Threats
Lonely vampire Daddy
Age play
A century vendetta
Murder
Violence
Being turned into a vampire without consent
Blood drinking
Serious injury
I have to say this book is off to a great start/series. I am a sucker for a good vampire story. I will read any genre with vampires in it. I have loved vampires since I read my first book at eight years old. I have been lucky enough to have read several of this author's books and have loved each one. Emile has lived many centuries, telling himself that there is no way he will allow anyone into his heart, no falling in love, period. Oh, he is about to have his life thrown upside down when Neven walks into his life, let me tell you. Neven makes Emile feel like he needs to protect him. How can this sweet soul change his life/thoughts about what he wanted his life to be? Neven is his perfect little. These two men's lives change so much when they meet and get to know each other. He starts to think maybe he deserves a family and a future with a man that makes him feel alive once again. Then walks in Lucien, who finds out how much Neven means to Emiile. Emile will not allow himself to lose another person he has loved no matter what. Lucien already took a person he loved; he will not allow him to take another. I loved the speed and writing on this story. I added this author to my favorite authors several books ago because they just write a fantastic story. I look forward to the next book in this series.
Nicole Harvey
Triggers/Tropes
Kink/BDSM
Paranormal
Small town romance
Grief after losing a parent
Stalking
Human little
Burnout from Being a Caregiver
Loss of a spouse in the past
Threats
Lonely vampire Daddy
Age play
A century vendetta
Murder
Violence
Being turned into a vampire without consent
Blood drinking
Serious injury
I have to say this book is off to a great start/series. I am a sucker for a good vampire story. I will read any genre with vampires in it. I have loved vampires since I read my first book at eight years old. I have been lucky enough to have read several of this author's books and have loved each one. Emile has lived many centuries, telling himself that there is no way he will allow anyone into his heart, no falling in love, period. Oh, he is about to have his life thrown upside down when Neven walks into his life, let me tell you. Neven makes Emile feel like he needs to protect him. How can this sweet soul change his life/thoughts about what he wanted his life to be? Neven is his perfect little. These two men's lives change so much when they meet and get to know each other. He starts to think maybe he deserves a family and a future with a man that makes him feel alive once again. Then walks in Lucien, who finds out how much Neven means to Emiile. Emile will not allow himself to lose another person he has loved no matter what. Lucien already took a person he loved; he will not allow him to take another. I loved the speed and writing on this story. I added this author to my favorite authors several books ago because they just write a fantastic story. I look forward to the next book in this series.
Nicole Harvey
October 14, 2026
I love returning to the world of Daddy/Little books time and time again, letting go of the reins and simply drifting away, free from the weight of responsibility—I just relax and let the book take care of me...
Neven is in his twenties and recently lost his seriously ill mother, whom he had been caring for. His carefully planned life has fallen a bit apart, so he moves to the countryside to live with his aunt, hoping for a fresh start.
Émile is a vampire and a resident of the elegant and mysterious Duran estate. Despite being hundreds of years old, he looks as if he’s in his mid-40s; with his graying temples and quiet demeanor, he immediately catches young Neven’s attention when they first meet.
But of course, Émile had already noticed Neven from afar; he’s been secretly watching him ever since he first heard his voice, and after inviting him over, he realizes that this boy needs much more attention than he initially thought. He stirs up emotions in Émile that he believed had been buried deep inside him for centuries.
As their relationship grows closer, a beautiful Daddy/Little dynamic develops between them—one neither of them was actually looking for, yet both of them needed.
There’s no shortage of excitement either, as Neven finds himself in dangerous situations several times throughout the story; in the end, however, our heroes get the happy ending they deserve.
Although I’ve been reading almost exclusively M/M books for quite some time now, I hadn’t come across any books by Denver Shaw until now. I had no idea what to expect, and I have to say I simply loved it. From start to finish.
It’s definitely one of my favorite Daddy/Little books of the year.
Neven is in his twenties and recently lost his seriously ill mother, whom he had been caring for. His carefully planned life has fallen a bit apart, so he moves to the countryside to live with his aunt, hoping for a fresh start.
Émile is a vampire and a resident of the elegant and mysterious Duran estate. Despite being hundreds of years old, he looks as if he’s in his mid-40s; with his graying temples and quiet demeanor, he immediately catches young Neven’s attention when they first meet.
But of course, Émile had already noticed Neven from afar; he’s been secretly watching him ever since he first heard his voice, and after inviting him over, he realizes that this boy needs much more attention than he initially thought. He stirs up emotions in Émile that he believed had been buried deep inside him for centuries.
As their relationship grows closer, a beautiful Daddy/Little dynamic develops between them—one neither of them was actually looking for, yet both of them needed.
There’s no shortage of excitement either, as Neven finds himself in dangerous situations several times throughout the story; in the end, however, our heroes get the happy ending they deserve.
Although I’ve been reading almost exclusively M/M books for quite some time now, I hadn’t come across any books by Denver Shaw until now. I had no idea what to expect, and I have to say I simply loved it. From start to finish.
It’s definitely one of my favorite Daddy/Little books of the year.
October 10, 2026
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I’m very new to Denver Shaw’s work and I’m looking forward to reading more. This book is set in the same world as Beast (Legends Series) which we were briefly introduced to Neven. I really enjoyed this book and thought that it was a good addition to the multi-authored Daddy’s Little Sins Series. I thought that Émile & Neven were good together and I liked how their relationship progressed. Émile was so caring with Neven but he was also stupid with the choice he made as he thought it would protect Neven but it was the opposite. I also loved seeing Neven taking care of Émile in his time of need.
Both of them have suffered grief, Neven’s with the recent loss of his mother and Émile’s with the centuries loss of his wife Genevieve. It wasn’t just the loss of her but what happened that he still has to think about. What an utter betrayal, which was even more f*cked up when it was revealed the reasoning behind his wife being taken from him and Émile being turned into a vampire against his will. I’m looking forward to reading more from this series, as well as more books from Denver Shaw in the future. I’d definitely recommend this book, series and author the others.
******I received a complimentary copy of this book through GRR. I would still happily review this book even if I purchased it myself. My thoughts and feelings about this book are completely unbiased******
I’m very new to Denver Shaw’s work and I’m looking forward to reading more. This book is set in the same world as Beast (Legends Series) which we were briefly introduced to Neven. I really enjoyed this book and thought that it was a good addition to the multi-authored Daddy’s Little Sins Series. I thought that Émile & Neven were good together and I liked how their relationship progressed. Émile was so caring with Neven but he was also stupid with the choice he made as he thought it would protect Neven but it was the opposite. I also loved seeing Neven taking care of Émile in his time of need.
Both of them have suffered grief, Neven’s with the recent loss of his mother and Émile’s with the centuries loss of his wife Genevieve. It wasn’t just the loss of her but what happened that he still has to think about. What an utter betrayal, which was even more f*cked up when it was revealed the reasoning behind his wife being taken from him and Émile being turned into a vampire against his will. I’m looking forward to reading more from this series, as well as more books from Denver Shaw in the future. I’d definitely recommend this book, series and author the others.
******I received a complimentary copy of this book through GRR. I would still happily review this book even if I purchased it myself. My thoughts and feelings about this book are completely unbiased******
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is part of the Daddy’s Little Sins collection, and I was so excited to get Neven’s story after his brief introduction in Beast. Neven, Rosa’s nephew, moves in with her after losing his mom, and starting fresh in a new town is where everything begins to change for him.From the moment he meets Emile, the connection is instant and so easy to fall into. Watching their relationship develop felt natural, and seeing Neven realize that Emile is the daddy he’s been needing just hit right. But things definitely don’t stay calm for long. When Lucien enters the picture, the tension ramps up fast he’s dangerous, threatening, and brings a whole new layer of risk. On top of that, Emile’s secret being revealed (yes, vampire 👀) added such a twist, especially since Neven had no idea what his new daddy wasn’t human. I absolutely adored this book. The dynamic between Neven and Emile was everything comfort, connection, and the kind of support Neven truly needed. You get a great mix of danger, intrigue, betrayal, and love that carries all the way through.Also loved seeing Calder make a quick appearance! This works as a standalone, but it’s such a solid addition to this multi-author series and definitely worth picking up.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I like the book but I felt it's very light on the Daddy/boy relationship. I haven't read any Daddy books from this author before so I don't know if that's their usual style.
It has plenty of grief to work through, Neven is still hurting from the loss of his mother and trying to get his life back and Emile - he never really managed to get over the loss of his wife and what happened afterwards. These two totally help each other with a very slow burn romance when feelings develop and healing begins.
The book picks up on speed about Emile quite late, while it's clear to the reader, it's not on page and nothing really happens. I felt this splits the book in two, the love and relationship part and the danger about Emile's past resurfacing. I like both parts but I would have loved it if there would have been more to Emile's vampire side a lot earlier.
The Daddy/Boy relationship - Neven really brings a soft and caring side out from Emile, they develop a dynamic which allows Neven to heal and feel supported but I can't really see Neven as a little and age play is also not really what I see in other books. Having stuffies is not making a character a little. But again - I don't know if this is how the author writes this kink.
It has plenty of grief to work through, Neven is still hurting from the loss of his mother and trying to get his life back and Emile - he never really managed to get over the loss of his wife and what happened afterwards. These two totally help each other with a very slow burn romance when feelings develop and healing begins.
The book picks up on speed about Emile quite late, while it's clear to the reader, it's not on page and nothing really happens. I felt this splits the book in two, the love and relationship part and the danger about Emile's past resurfacing. I like both parts but I would have loved it if there would have been more to Emile's vampire side a lot earlier.
The Daddy/Boy relationship - Neven really brings a soft and caring side out from Emile, they develop a dynamic which allows Neven to heal and feel supported but I can't really see Neven as a little and age play is also not really what I see in other books. Having stuffies is not making a character a little. But again - I don't know if this is how the author writes this kink.
Review of advance copy
This is another book in the Daddy’s Little Sins series. This is about a human, Neven, and a vampire Emile, although Emile doesn’t tell Neven that he is a vampire for most of the book. This is a slow burn, although both are attracted to each other from the very beginning. They become friends and then Daddy Emile and Little Neven, but strange things keep happening to Neven and Emile has to use his vampire abilities to save Neven. It turns out someone from Emile’s past is trying to get between Neven and Emile. There is a breakup but when Neven’s life is in danger, Emile finally reveals what he is, Neven is scared and hurt and continues to stay away from Emile until he comes to terms with what Emile is. There is a reconciliation and a show down with the bad guy before Neven and Emile can have their HEA. There is blood, violence, and fighting in this book if that is a trigger for you.
Story 4.5, Spice 1
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Story 4.5, Spice 1
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 24, 2026
I really like Denver Shaw, I really do, but this book… fell flat for me. Neven was too perfect, too incredible, too patient, too selfless, too forgiving, too giving, too much for me to relate to. He gives his all to his ailing mother for years, and still would have given her more, no complains, no nothing, and I’ve never seen that happen in real life. He’s too good to be true, and that made it impossible for me to even like him. He isn’t snooty or puffed up or thinks he’s the car’s meow, but the fact that he is so perfect… nobody I’ve ever met is perfect, and that allows me to relate to them on some level, understand them, or whatever, whether they are real or fictional. Neven, no. He’s too perfect, too out of reach, too much, too everything, and I couldn’t care at all about him, because of that. But I love Denver Shaw, and will read the next book for sure. Good thing this author I usually love showed me they aren’t perfect either, makes me like them even more.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 6, 2026
Vampire Émile lost the love of life five centuries ago. He's determined to never fall in love again. Human Nevin changes all that, bringing out his protective and Daddy tendencies.
Lucien, Émile's sire, was the cause of death of Émile's earlier love. He comes to the town of Moonridge and begins stalking Nevin.
There are some scenes of sweet loving. The Daddy/ boy relationship is restrained, but present in all interactions between our mains. And then there's moments of pure terror courtesy of Lucien.
There is angst with a side of scenery gnawing. But what comes across so clearly is Émile's passion for keeping Nevin safe. And Nevin's surprise and wonder about finding a Daddy who he can trust completely.
A bit longer than my usual read. Author Shaw uses the book length to build a complex world. And create simply delicious characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lucien, Émile's sire, was the cause of death of Émile's earlier love. He comes to the town of Moonridge and begins stalking Nevin.
There are some scenes of sweet loving. The Daddy/ boy relationship is restrained, but present in all interactions between our mains. And then there's moments of pure terror courtesy of Lucien.
There is angst with a side of scenery gnawing. But what comes across so clearly is Émile's passion for keeping Nevin safe. And Nevin's surprise and wonder about finding a Daddy who he can trust completely.
A bit longer than my usual read. Author Shaw uses the book length to build a complex world. And create simply delicious characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 7, 2026
This book was so enjoyable! Aunt Rosa and Margaux were great characters. I really enjoyed how tender Emile was. Vampires are typically written as moody or snarky, so he was a breath of fresh air. Neven was a very sweet guy and I appreciated his strength and character throughout the book. There was a lot that happened, but it flowed well and I was so invested it was hard to put it down. There were a couple things that were very similar to Twilight, in my opinion, but not enough to bother me. And I don’t feel like this is an age play book, either. There was never any talk of different headspace, nor any childlike behavior. It was more a Daddy/boy story. Regardless of description semantics, it was very good and I definitely recommend it. Moderate angst, low heat, HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 11, 2026
Midnight Bites and Moonlight Kisses is a fantastic read. Readers met Neven and his aunt Rosa in Denver Shaw’s book Beast but it is not required reading. Neven is looking for a new start so he moves halfway across the country to the tiny town of Moonridge to live with his aunt while he gets his life back in order. After spending most of his life caring for his sick mom, Neven is tired and just wants someone to care for him for a change. He thinks he might have met that person when he meets, the town recluse Emile. Older, rich, and handsome, Emile, is everything Neven wants in a man, except he’s a vampire.
This is a great story about knowing what we want and trusting others to provide us with what we need. Shaw is an outstanding writer with fantastic characters and this book is another great example.
This is a great story about knowing what we want and trusting others to provide us with what we need. Shaw is an outstanding writer with fantastic characters and this book is another great example.
October 18, 2026
So good. A page turner that I read in less than a day. Good plot. Nice spice (gentle but still full of passion). But at the end of the day, the characters with complex motivations and their (eventually) honest conversations with each other made the book stand out.
I am normally not that big of a fan of Daddy-little relationships, but this one was so refreshing, honest, and impactful! Even though the book involved vampires, the relationship development was very real. No instant love that made the relationship be strong and sure to last. I wanted to see where it went next. I really liked the distinction the book made between giving someone control and someone making decisions for you without your knowledge.
When I am in the mood for something a bit different from my usual fare, I definitely plan to check out Denver Shaw's other books.
I am normally not that big of a fan of Daddy-little relationships, but this one was so refreshing, honest, and impactful! Even though the book involved vampires, the relationship development was very real. No instant love that made the relationship be strong and sure to last. I wanted to see where it went next. I really liked the distinction the book made between giving someone control and someone making decisions for you without your knowledge.
When I am in the mood for something a bit different from my usual fare, I definitely plan to check out Denver Shaw's other books.
October 31, 2026
I found this book very slow going for the first half, I know that it gave time for the building of the relationship between Émile and Neven, but it was just so slow. I really think Lucien should have been introduced earlier, with a lot more clashes between him and Émile.
I also found the portrayal of Neven as a little to be a little lacklustre. There was mention of him wanting to give up control but the character didn't really lean in to the role. Émile came across a bit better as a Daddy with him wanting to take care of Neven and being a bit bossy, but that could just as well have been because he had more of a dominant personality.
Having said all that, I did enjoy learning a bit about Émile's back story, although I would have liked to have some idea how Lucien became a vampire.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I also found the portrayal of Neven as a little to be a little lacklustre. There was mention of him wanting to give up control but the character didn't really lean in to the role. Émile came across a bit better as a Daddy with him wanting to take care of Neven and being a bit bossy, but that could just as well have been because he had more of a dominant personality.
Having said all that, I did enjoy learning a bit about Émile's back story, although I would have liked to have some idea how Lucien became a vampire.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 6, 2026
Neven and Émile were such a lovely pairing. I really liked the contrast between Neven’s sweetness and Émile’s centuries-old strength, especially seeing Émile slowly allow himself to imagine having a future again. Their relationship had a lovely sense of safety and trust beneath all the supernatural danger.
The small-town setting and found-family elements added plenty of warmth, while Émile’s history and the threat from his past gave the story a darker edge. I especially enjoyed the balance between the softer Daddy/little dynamic and Émile being every bit the dangerous vampire when Neven is threatened. A sweet paranormal romance with plenty of heart.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The small-town setting and found-family elements added plenty of warmth, while Émile’s history and the threat from his past gave the story a darker edge. I especially enjoyed the balance between the softer Daddy/little dynamic and Émile being every bit the dangerous vampire when Neven is threatened. A sweet paranormal romance with plenty of heart.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 17, 2026
Thank you for the book, here is my honest opinion:
No complaints on this one, I loved it right from the start. This was proof I can love a slow burn romance! I loved how purposeful and measured Neven was in pursuing a relationship with Emile, it never felt slow or plodding but just right. So, romance- top notch. I also thoroughly enjoyed how legitimately creepy the vibes were for the vampire side of the plot. I also appreciated the author’s take on vampires and they nuanced and keep aspects of their human selves. This really hit for me, wildly romantic, atmospheric, exceptional characters, and a truly wonderful couple at the center. I definitely hope to return o this world for more stories. Loved it!
No complaints on this one, I loved it right from the start. This was proof I can love a slow burn romance! I loved how purposeful and measured Neven was in pursuing a relationship with Emile, it never felt slow or plodding but just right. So, romance- top notch. I also thoroughly enjoyed how legitimately creepy the vibes were for the vampire side of the plot. I also appreciated the author’s take on vampires and they nuanced and keep aspects of their human selves. This really hit for me, wildly romantic, atmospheric, exceptional characters, and a truly wonderful couple at the center. I definitely hope to return o this world for more stories. Loved it!
October 20, 2026
When Neven moves to the small town of Moonridge to live with his aunt following his mother’s death, he has no idea how dramatically his life is about to change. Emile, meanwhile, has spent several centuries living in solitude since the death of his wife. But all that is about to change when the two men meet. Their mutual attraction is immediate, and it isn’t long before desire takes hold. There’s just one small complication: Emile happens to be a vampire!
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and its engaging characters. The writing is excellent, the story is well told, and I found plenty to enjoy from beginning to end.
Highly recommended!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and its engaging characters. The writing is excellent, the story is well told, and I found plenty to enjoy from beginning to end.
Highly recommended!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 25, 2026
MM, PNR, 1st Dual POV
Status: KU, Conflict -
Neven: Human, POC (Hispanic), 23 Yrs Old
Émile: Vampire, 500+ Yrs Old (Turned at 45), French, Greying Hair, Wealthy, Bi, Musician
Rep: Women Side Characters, Black Side Character
Notes: Small Town, Hurt/Comfort, Daddy/Boy
Sex Notes:
CWs:
Personal Notes: this is supposed to contain ageplay but I didn't find any unless you count the mention of stuffies and a tea party in the epilogue...
Status: KU, Conflict -
Neven: Human, POC (Hispanic), 23 Yrs Old
Émile: Vampire, 500+ Yrs Old (Turned at 45), French, Greying Hair, Wealthy, Bi, Musician
Rep: Women Side Characters, Black Side Character
Notes: Small Town, Hurt/Comfort, Daddy/Boy
Sex Notes:
CWs:
Personal Notes: this is supposed to contain ageplay but I didn't find any unless you count the mention of stuffies and a tea party in the epilogue...
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review
l love vampire stories, and it's even better when the vampire has lived for centuries. After centuries of loneliness, Émile finally finds some happiness. Neven has put a rough chapter of his life behind him and is now trying to build a new one. I love how they bond through music, and their similar backgrounds and experiences create an incredibly strong connection between them.
It's amazing to watch their relationship quietly grow into something authentic and real. The little/daddy dynamic of their relationship smooths out Émile's dangerous side and shows off his more caring side. Neven's needs are important to him, and he will do everything to protect and take care of his boy. The threat to their lives brings an intense urgency to their relationship, highlighting how much they mean to each other.
l love vampire stories, and it's even better when the vampire has lived for centuries. After centuries of loneliness, Émile finally finds some happiness. Neven has put a rough chapter of his life behind him and is now trying to build a new one. I love how they bond through music, and their similar backgrounds and experiences create an incredibly strong connection between them.
It's amazing to watch their relationship quietly grow into something authentic and real. The little/daddy dynamic of their relationship smooths out Émile's dangerous side and shows off his more caring side. Neven's needs are important to him, and he will do everything to protect and take care of his boy. The threat to their lives brings an intense urgency to their relationship, highlighting how much they mean to each other.
October 6, 2026
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｡˚.🦇I was kindly sent an ARC Copy🦇｡˚.
This was a nice read, Neven was sweet and it was great watching him try to find himself after losing his mother. I loved the internal struggle from Emile when trying to keep Neven safe from someone from his past. This one really hits you in the feels, and I loved seeing how they came together in the end despite Neven’s initial fears. The Daddy/Boy aspect was not as prominent in this story which is different from what I usually read but I really did like how simple it was and it was just the right amount for these characters.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this collab!
｡˚.🦇I was kindly sent an ARC Copy🦇｡˚.
This was a nice read, Neven was sweet and it was great watching him try to find himself after losing his mother. I loved the internal struggle from Emile when trying to keep Neven safe from someone from his past. This one really hits you in the feels, and I loved seeing how they came together in the end despite Neven’s initial fears. The Daddy/Boy aspect was not as prominent in this story which is different from what I usually read but I really did like how simple it was and it was just the right amount for these characters.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book! I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this collab!
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