What do you think?
Rate this book
Soulmates #1
Soulmates
Fusing copper, gold, and moonlight creates the strongest bond.
Trajan Gall is ready to meet the sun. The vampire has spent two years mourning a lost love, but he can't refuse his maker one last assignment. Babysitting some VIP's kid is hardly worth his effort.
Until he gets an eyeful of David.
Spring break in LA is werewolf David Collins’s last chance to do whatever the hell he wants. Graduation in June will be his first step into the family machine, and with one week to paint the town red, he’s aiming to do it in neon and glitter.
David’s father is the American Alpha, and something – some rumor or instinct or parental discretion – prompts Dad to hire a vampire to keep his heir out of trouble. Good thing. The shooting starts before David reaches his Sunset Beach hotel.
The danger chasing David – not to mention the white hot sparks that fly between them – give Trajan a much-needed jolt of life. When Trajan’s past roars back in a way that won’t be denied, the three of them must find a way to bridge past and present or David won’t have any future at all.
CW: It was brought to my attention that a couple of the descriptions in the first chapter could be hurtful to trans readers. I made some changes, and this new version will hopefully avoid those mistakes. Thanks...LR
Trajan Gall is ready to meet the sun. The vampire has spent two years mourning a lost love, but he can't refuse his maker one last assignment. Babysitting some VIP's kid is hardly worth his effort.
Until he gets an eyeful of David.
Spring break in LA is werewolf David Collins’s last chance to do whatever the hell he wants. Graduation in June will be his first step into the family machine, and with one week to paint the town red, he’s aiming to do it in neon and glitter.
David’s father is the American Alpha, and something – some rumor or instinct or parental discretion – prompts Dad to hire a vampire to keep his heir out of trouble. Good thing. The shooting starts before David reaches his Sunset Beach hotel.
The danger chasing David – not to mention the white hot sparks that fly between them – give Trajan a much-needed jolt of life. When Trajan’s past roars back in a way that won’t be denied, the three of them must find a way to bridge past and present or David won’t have any future at all.
CW: It was brought to my attention that a couple of the descriptions in the first chapter could be hurtful to trans readers. I made some changes, and this new version will hopefully avoid those mistakes. Thanks...LR
248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 7, 2021
120 people are currently reading
314 people want to read
About the author
Liv Rancourt
56 books185 followersLiv Rancourt writes romance of all kinds. Because love is love, even with fangs.
Liv is a huge fan of paranormal romance and urban fantasy and loves history just as much, so her stories often feature vampires or magic or they’re set in the past…or all of the above. When Liv isn’t writing she takes care of tiny premature babies in the NICU. Her husband is a soul of patience, her kids are her pride and joy, and her dogs – Trash Panda and The Boy Genius – are endlessly entertaining.
Liv is a huge fan of paranormal romance and urban fantasy and loves history just as much, so her stories often feature vampires or magic or they’re set in the past…or all of the above. When Liv isn’t writing she takes care of tiny premature babies in the NICU. Her husband is a soul of patience, her kids are her pride and joy, and her dogs – Trash Panda and The Boy Genius – are endlessly entertaining.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 110 reviews
July 2, 2025
3 stars
This book got a lot of great reviews. And I can appreciate the reasons why. It was well written and included many things I enjoy. Like paranormal, vamps and shifter relationships, femme characters, and action.
What I missed, though, were the Feels. I need Feels. I felt the author spent so much time with the mystery and action, all that was left were sex scenes. I also completely missed the 3rd character on the cover. So I was surprised when I saw the story going in an MMM direction.
I MAY have begun to feel something between the first two, but when the third MC entered the equation, it felt empty. It ended on a HFN with a follow-up book. I don’t think I’ll pick it up.
This book got a lot of great reviews. And I can appreciate the reasons why. It was well written and included many things I enjoy. Like paranormal, vamps and shifter relationships, femme characters, and action.
What I missed, though, were the Feels. I need Feels. I felt the author spent so much time with the mystery and action, all that was left were sex scenes. I also completely missed the 3rd character on the cover. So I was surprised when I saw the story going in an MMM direction.
I MAY have begun to feel something between the first two, but when the third MC entered the equation, it felt empty. It ended on a HFN with a follow-up book. I don’t think I’ll pick it up.
April 5, 2021
REVIEWED BY ULYSSES DIETZ
MEMBER OF THE PARANORMAL ROMANCE GUILD REVIEW TEAM
Liv Rancourt’s agenda in “Soulmates” is not what it appears to be at first. She puts us in an America where supernatural creatures are just part of the complex texture of life (or, as it happens, death). Specifically, we meet 175-year-old vampire Trajan Gall, Los Angeles club owner and landlord. Trajan is summarily requested by his maker (a much older and richer denizen of the Hollywood Hills) to act as bodyguard (i.e. babysitter) to the college-age son of the single most powerful werewolf in the country during his spring break.
David Collins, the National Alpha’s son, turns out to be fierce and fey and…short. Sporting high-heel boots and indiscreet makeup, David arrives in Los Angeles ready to party and not at all amused at the idea of having Trajan’s Italian hit-man aesthetic cramp his style.
Then, almost immediately, someone tries to kill David and manages to seriously wound Trajan—almost as if it were a set-up.
Forced into proximity, David begins to see past Trajan’s severe bodyguard surface to the emotionally scarred vampire inside. Trajan is grieving the death two years previously of his lover, Connor MacPherson. In fact, as the author makes a careful point of letting us know, it is David’s bad-boy personality—itself a mask for his insecurity, aggravated by the neglect of his parents—that reignites Trajan’s desire to live.
And then things get really strange. During yet another attempt on David’s life, Trajan spots what looks to be Connor himself. Using the help of his other supernatural friends—an Amazon named Sheena, and a troll named Stone—Trajan tries to get David to someplace safe, all the while pondering what the appearance of the man-who-might-
be-Connor means.
What seems on the surface to be just a fast-paced adventure, as David and Trajan leap from danger to danger, gradually emerges as a thoughtful exploration of a romantic triad; of a possibility born of a situation fraught with loss and betrayal. The complicated subcultures of the supernatural world have created three damaged men, each suffering a gaping emotional wound. Trajan, confronted with new feelings for the young wolf he’s trying to protect, and then with memories of the man he’d loved so well, begins to see a way forward—assuming that they all don’t die in the attempt.
The different parts of the book are narrated from different characters’ perspectives, so we have the pleasure of getting to know each of the principal players from the inside out. The paranormal-noir tone of the novel is, ultimately, less important than how we feel about the characters. The surprise there is that, gradually, we begin to care about each of them rather a lot. As expected in this genre, there is a lot of physical intimacy, but Rancourt manages to ensure that it is integral to the emotional evolution of the men involved, and not just a sop to the demands of the market.
I didn’t get any hint that this book might be the first of something more, but in the end I found myself hoping, rather teary-eyed, that I’d meet these guys again. (Note: this is the first of a series)
MEMBER OF THE PARANORMAL ROMANCE GUILD REVIEW TEAM
Liv Rancourt’s agenda in “Soulmates” is not what it appears to be at first. She puts us in an America where supernatural creatures are just part of the complex texture of life (or, as it happens, death). Specifically, we meet 175-year-old vampire Trajan Gall, Los Angeles club owner and landlord. Trajan is summarily requested by his maker (a much older and richer denizen of the Hollywood Hills) to act as bodyguard (i.e. babysitter) to the college-age son of the single most powerful werewolf in the country during his spring break.
David Collins, the National Alpha’s son, turns out to be fierce and fey and…short. Sporting high-heel boots and indiscreet makeup, David arrives in Los Angeles ready to party and not at all amused at the idea of having Trajan’s Italian hit-man aesthetic cramp his style.
Then, almost immediately, someone tries to kill David and manages to seriously wound Trajan—almost as if it were a set-up.
Forced into proximity, David begins to see past Trajan’s severe bodyguard surface to the emotionally scarred vampire inside. Trajan is grieving the death two years previously of his lover, Connor MacPherson. In fact, as the author makes a careful point of letting us know, it is David’s bad-boy personality—itself a mask for his insecurity, aggravated by the neglect of his parents—that reignites Trajan’s desire to live.
And then things get really strange. During yet another attempt on David’s life, Trajan spots what looks to be Connor himself. Using the help of his other supernatural friends—an Amazon named Sheena, and a troll named Stone—Trajan tries to get David to someplace safe, all the while pondering what the appearance of the man-who-might-
be-Connor means.
What seems on the surface to be just a fast-paced adventure, as David and Trajan leap from danger to danger, gradually emerges as a thoughtful exploration of a romantic triad; of a possibility born of a situation fraught with loss and betrayal. The complicated subcultures of the supernatural world have created three damaged men, each suffering a gaping emotional wound. Trajan, confronted with new feelings for the young wolf he’s trying to protect, and then with memories of the man he’d loved so well, begins to see a way forward—assuming that they all don’t die in the attempt.
The different parts of the book are narrated from different characters’ perspectives, so we have the pleasure of getting to know each of the principal players from the inside out. The paranormal-noir tone of the novel is, ultimately, less important than how we feel about the characters. The surprise there is that, gradually, we begin to care about each of them rather a lot. As expected in this genre, there is a lot of physical intimacy, but Rancourt manages to ensure that it is integral to the emotional evolution of the men involved, and not just a sop to the demands of the market.
I didn’t get any hint that this book might be the first of something more, but in the end I found myself hoping, rather teary-eyed, that I’d meet these guys again. (Note: this is the first of a series)
July 23, 2021
I love this new world that Rancourt has created! There is so much to explore here, and I hope we will get the opportunity with many future books.
David is amazing, I love how completely he believes in himself and his right to live the life that will make him happiest. Trajan is wonderful, dealing with never-ending life and the challenges that presents, but never closing himself off from the opportunity to live and live to the fullest. Connor fascinates me, I am looking so forward to hearing more about his past and future. I really like that so many different supernatural beings are part of the story, that is pretty unusual in paranormal romance which normally focuses on one to the exclusion of all others. I hope we get to see more of a number of the secondary characters, like Sheena and her lesbian biker friends.
A great beginning to a new series, populated with characters who are so intriguing that I can't wait for more, and a fast paced storyline which kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
David is amazing, I love how completely he believes in himself and his right to live the life that will make him happiest. Trajan is wonderful, dealing with never-ending life and the challenges that presents, but never closing himself off from the opportunity to live and live to the fullest. Connor fascinates me, I am looking so forward to hearing more about his past and future. I really like that so many different supernatural beings are part of the story, that is pretty unusual in paranormal romance which normally focuses on one to the exclusion of all others. I hope we get to see more of a number of the secondary characters, like Sheena and her lesbian biker friends.
A great beginning to a new series, populated with characters who are so intriguing that I can't wait for more, and a fast paced storyline which kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
Read
July 10, 2021It’s not funny when at 50% in the book you realize it’s an MMM one. The blurb is way too vague and I got hit in the head with this fact. So DNF for me since I’m not really into threesome trope especially not after I have rooted for them as a couple - adding his ex to the deal kind of killed the issue for me. Even so, until then I kind of liked the book. I still wish his ex was evil (as they originally thought) and left it to that but that’s just me so yeah, dnf.
PS I should have seen the cover, I know but even that was vague so no, I had no clue lol
PS I should have seen the cover, I know but even that was vague so no, I had no clue lol
October 7, 2021
3.75
So I was going to DNF this book because no matter how hard I tried I just couldn’t get into it and it was going on months since I been trying to read it. Alas, I said let me read to my recommended 30% before I give up and to my surprise it picked up and I was eventually very invested. It’s not amazing by any sense of the word but it is entertaining and sometimes sexy and that was enough.
February 26, 2021
2.75 Stars rounded up
I couldn't get into this book. It's a pity because ménage, paranormal, including a vampire, and some bodyguard work/a mystery element are massive drawcards for me. But it fell short.
The ménage didn't work for me because the characters had no particular chemistry and I didn't especially like them.
Trajan as a babysitter/bodyguard was as basic as can be.
Good premise. Beautiful cover. Light reading.
I couldn't get into this book. It's a pity because ménage, paranormal, including a vampire, and some bodyguard work/a mystery element are massive drawcards for me. But it fell short.
The ménage didn't work for me because the characters had no particular chemistry and I didn't especially like them.
Trajan as a babysitter/bodyguard was as basic as can be.
Good premise. Beautiful cover. Light reading.
June 25, 2021
Trajan- Italian vampire that's over 170 years old, was grieving over the loss of his Irish soulmate Connor. Trajan was on the verge of suicide when he got called by his Sire to guard David, a femme werewolf and son of an alpha. The action started pretty soon and early in the book just moments after David arrived in LA. It's very hard to review without giving away spoilers but I did not expect that plot twist. The author was teasing me to the very end about a certain element in the story. I was so frustrated with all the teasing that the last 20% of the book felt very long for me because I was in a seriously-I-just-want-to-know-so-stop-torturing-me mood. It doesn't end with a cliffhanger so I'm excited to see what the next book in the series will bring me.
January 29, 2021
Wow this book was non stop action, never letting you catch a breath. Much like the boys must have been. David was an absolute hoot, comfortable both in a dress and heels or a suit. I’m excited about the series. I hope we learn more about the world and the different factions of supernatural beings. Most of it was kept a mystery to the reader in this book. A lot of room to expand with exciting stories and characters.
January 21, 2021
I really liked this, especially how the author did the POV switching. I read this real slow bc I wanted to savor it and I hope there's a sequel.
January 27, 2021
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
Oooh, I really liked this one. I am a fan of vampire/shifter pairings and have been on a major urban fantasy kick lately, so this story grabbed my attention. And with interesting characters, lots of thrills and excitement, and plenty of heat, it kept me engaged throughout the book.
Liv Rancourt has created a supernatural world filled with all sorts of creatures. In addition to our vampire and wolf, we meet an Amazon, a troll, pixies, and more. It is a world where the paranormal is known (there are special “vampire safe” rooms in hotels, for example) and where it seems that humans and supernaturals co-exist fairly easily. The conflict here comes from within the paranormal world, as the attacks risk tension between the vampires and wolves. Trajan knows if anything happens to David on his watch, it will mean war between the groups (not to mention if the wolves harm a vampire, there will be equal trouble). On top of that, there is tension among the wolves as not everyone is happy about David taking over as pack alpha — the fact that he is gay and often enjoys a traditionally feminine style doesn’t endear him to everyone.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
Oooh, I really liked this one. I am a fan of vampire/shifter pairings and have been on a major urban fantasy kick lately, so this story grabbed my attention. And with interesting characters, lots of thrills and excitement, and plenty of heat, it kept me engaged throughout the book.
Liv Rancourt has created a supernatural world filled with all sorts of creatures. In addition to our vampire and wolf, we meet an Amazon, a troll, pixies, and more. It is a world where the paranormal is known (there are special “vampire safe” rooms in hotels, for example) and where it seems that humans and supernaturals co-exist fairly easily. The conflict here comes from within the paranormal world, as the attacks risk tension between the vampires and wolves. Trajan knows if anything happens to David on his watch, it will mean war between the groups (not to mention if the wolves harm a vampire, there will be equal trouble). On top of that, there is tension among the wolves as not everyone is happy about David taking over as pack alpha — the fact that he is gay and often enjoys a traditionally feminine style doesn’t endear him to everyone.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
April 8, 2022
Trajan, a vampire very close to opening the curtains and letting the sun take him. Then he gets a bodyguard job for a Werewolf named David. David wants fun in the sun and hoped there would be lots of sex before he has to grow up and take over for his Alpha father. Soon they are neck deep in a conspiracy to kill David. Then along comes Connor. Dead for two years and the grief Trajan still feels is the cause of him ready to end his life.
World building was ok, but I wanted to know how the supernatural being came out to the world. But even without that information, I liked how all the beings involved in this story were free to be themselves in the human world.
Gloating bad guys got what they richly deserved. Trajan’s friends were interesting characters and filled out the story. Action was well done too.
I liked the ménage but felt it wasn’t quite complete enough. It lacked something. I’m hoping there will be another book featuring these men.
I received an arc of this book.
World building was ok, but I wanted to know how the supernatural being came out to the world. But even without that information, I liked how all the beings involved in this story were free to be themselves in the human world.
Gloating bad guys got what they richly deserved. Trajan’s friends were interesting characters and filled out the story. Action was well done too.
I liked the ménage but felt it wasn’t quite complete enough. It lacked something. I’m hoping there will be another book featuring these men.
I received an arc of this book.
January 16, 2021
There’s a lot going on in this book but the author guides you through all the characters and situations in a very purposeful way. Each MC gets a chunk of the book to give you the events in their POV. This works very well.
David is definitely an Alpha werewolf and yet has a very vulnerable side. Trajan is the broody vampire set up to watch David. Connor is a mystery until he decided to reveal his true self.
This book gives you pieces of the puzzle but still leaves you guessing which I actually liked. The mystery was part of the fun. I hope there’s more of these 3 in the future. I really enjoyed their dynamic.
This was a very thought out plot and I enjoyed it immensely.
David is definitely an Alpha werewolf and yet has a very vulnerable side. Trajan is the broody vampire set up to watch David. Connor is a mystery until he decided to reveal his true self.
This book gives you pieces of the puzzle but still leaves you guessing which I actually liked. The mystery was part of the fun. I hope there’s more of these 3 in the future. I really enjoyed their dynamic.
This was a very thought out plot and I enjoyed it immensely.
January 20, 2021
Underwhelming
David, Connor, and Trajan didn’t really make sense to me. None of them had much chemistry with the others, and there was so much history between Connor and Trajan that adding David as a third felt awkward.
I didn’t understand how David was forced out of the pack bonds by someone not the alpha of their pack. This trope is pretty clear that it’s the alpha, and only the alpha, who can create or sever such bonds, and if it’s different in this universe, I think that needs to be very firmly clarified long before it happens.
David, Connor, and Trajan didn’t really make sense to me. None of them had much chemistry with the others, and there was so much history between Connor and Trajan that adding David as a third felt awkward.
I didn’t understand how David was forced out of the pack bonds by someone not the alpha of their pack. This trope is pretty clear that it’s the alpha, and only the alpha, who can create or sever such bonds, and if it’s different in this universe, I think that needs to be very firmly clarified long before it happens.
Read
August 20, 2025Weird. Jumbled. Choppy. There's a back story about Connor that is barely touched on, as well as his ancestry. There's zero world building. I mean zero. What all exists in this modern fantasy timeline? It seems some humans know, some don't or are deliberately oblivious? Not sure, nothing is really explained. Pack dynamics are different than the usual but aren't explained. Vamp covens/kisses/insert unspecified name here aren't explained either. Can a child break from their sire? Who knows. Can they ignore a command? Who knows. Is it obligation, blood bonds, or magic that bonds them? How big are the clusters? Are they regulated like the packs? Who freaking knows. There's mentions of fae, but are they all fairies, or are there some variety? Because fae is a very vague term that covers hundreds of species. There's a main story, David and his pack, but it weaves in and out. Mostly the "story", I use that term loosely, seems to be impetus for moving from steamy scene to steamy scene. But there's no emotion attached to it so, and it's easily skipped... except that's the bulk of things, so, you lose 2/3 of the book doing so. For a centuries old vamp, and a who knows how old mystery being (species is guessed at but not exactly revealed until almost the very end), the early 20s werewolf makes better decisions. And he's usually thinking with the small head. Tajan is not an observant protector/bodyguard. He also doesn't have backup plans in place. Or really any sort of plan at all. I will not be reading the next one. It took me 3 days, 3!, to finish this one. I read a book a day, sometimes 2 or 3. This was a slog to wade through. With some helpful criticism, some streamlining of the story, and actual world building, it could be something enjoyable. But it needs some emotions- some humor, some love, something. Choppy and broken up with no foundation is bad enough, but monotone on top of it just tanks it. S*x isn't love. It isn't romance. It isn't the heart of a story. It's the icing on the cake, what the romantic partners do to express their emotions. But if there's no emotions, it's just actions. People show up on page, they do things, but they don't blend or clash or exist.
September 18, 2021
4 stars
I enjoyed this one.
It's hard to say too much as I don't want to give the plot away
It took me a little bit to get into it, not because there was no action as the action started pretty much right from the start, but the narration style took me a little bit to get used to and we started with Trajan's point of view who is the driest of the bunch.
It helped that the POV changed around the MC's as it gave us a chance to understand each of them and understand their motives a little as we navigated the who was trying to hurt David. By the time of the first POV change I was well and truely hooked. I liked how everything tied together at the end.
I did feel the way they all got together needed a little bit more as it didn't feel organic to me. The banter between the guys was highly entertaining and I can't wait to see what happens in the next one.
*** Arc Provided by GRR. This is my voluntary and honest review ***
I enjoyed this one.
It's hard to say too much as I don't want to give the plot away
It took me a little bit to get into it, not because there was no action as the action started pretty much right from the start, but the narration style took me a little bit to get used to and we started with Trajan's point of view who is the driest of the bunch.
It helped that the POV changed around the MC's as it gave us a chance to understand each of them and understand their motives a little as we navigated the who was trying to hurt David. By the time of the first POV change I was well and truely hooked. I liked how everything tied together at the end.
I did feel the way they all got together needed a little bit more as it didn't feel organic to me. The banter between the guys was highly entertaining and I can't wait to see what happens in the next one.
*** Arc Provided by GRR. This is my voluntary and honest review ***
August 10, 2022
Love it from page 1 til the last one.
Contains: paranormal, shifters, pack drama, attempted murder, kidnapping, MMM, a flamboyant femme shifter in makeup.
I had read book 1.5 before this one and from the beginning I knew that someone important was missing. This just sowed deeper curiosity.
The story grabbed me from the moment David stepped off the plane at the very beginning until the last second of action that ended just a few pages before the end.
I'm sure this is a new author for me and quite happy that it falls right into my jam, PNR, actions, fight. I loved it. I loved everything about it from the strange PNR caracters like trolls or invisible women, 'til the questionning on who to thrust, to the fight with a bunch of adrenaline.
Did I tell you that I absolutely love this book?
Grab it now and dont regret it. This book deserve so much more recognition. Definitely recommend this.
Contains: paranormal, shifters, pack drama, attempted murder, kidnapping, MMM, a flamboyant femme shifter in makeup.
I had read book 1.5 before this one and from the beginning I knew that someone important was missing. This just sowed deeper curiosity.
The story grabbed me from the moment David stepped off the plane at the very beginning until the last second of action that ended just a few pages before the end.
I'm sure this is a new author for me and quite happy that it falls right into my jam, PNR, actions, fight. I loved it. I loved everything about it from the strange PNR caracters like trolls or invisible women, 'til the questionning on who to thrust, to the fight with a bunch of adrenaline.
Did I tell you that I absolutely love this book?
Grab it now and dont regret it. This book deserve so much more recognition. Definitely recommend this.
January 8, 2021
I absolutely loved it, it was so freaking good. We come to find out that Trajan lost his soulmate several years ago & he is done, he is ready to walk into the sun and end it all. When his sire contacts him with a job, he decides that he can do one more job. David is going on vacation and his father, who is the Alpha of all werewolves, hires him to protect his son. As soon as David lands, all hell breaks loose. We are then lead on a crazy ride of David & Trajan running from those who are out to kill David, finding out who is behind it & why as well as giving into the feelings they have for each other. I really don't want to give out any spoilers on this one, but there are scary things that happen, sad things that happen and big surprises. I hope that this is going to be series as I want more.
ARC provided by Gay Romance Reviews in exchange for an honest review.
ARC provided by Gay Romance Reviews in exchange for an honest review.
April 23, 2022
Trajan and David were interesting characters. A vampire and a warewolf is a set up most readers would think of as “unusual“. Most popular culture trains us to think of these two as enemies. In this world they don’t seem to be hateful towards each other just may be a little bit intolerant? I enjoyed the story and relationship building between T&D. There was a little resistance in the beginning, but that quickly became a situation of convenience. “we are running for our lives and we’re both horny so we might as well hop in the bed together”.
The addition of Connor who’s Trajan’s “dead” lover towards the end was a good hook into the next book. I love MMM so I will continue with the next book.
The addition of Connor who’s Trajan’s “dead” lover towards the end was a good hook into the next book. I love MMM so I will continue with the next book.
January 12, 2021
Wow! This book was so good, my first by Liv Ravencourt but definitely not my last. From the first page of this supernatural romance I was drawn into the story, the characters were coming to life right before my on the pages of this book and drawing me into their drama. This made it so very difficult to put this book down, because I was so engrossed in the story had to read on wishing it would never end, but alas I finish it with a satisfied sigh, thinking to myself it's ok, I can always read it again.
January 27, 2021
This was one hell of a fantastic, beautiful, poignant, action packed, fast paced, five alarm flaming hot, grab-you-by-the-feels, amazing, emotionally charged, intriguing, intense, and totally awesome tale. Filled with mystery, danger, and more twists and turns than a roller coaster, it had me hooked from beginning to end. I would recommend getting this gem for yourself.
March 10, 2023
good, but also kind of mid slash mediorche. i really hated this one right at the start, because i felt absolutly no connection to the charcaters, but as the story progressed a lot of the stuff started gettign better. i liekd the world buildign and general plto to the story, because things involving vampires and werewolves normally really excite me, but something about this one had me a bit uninterested and i foudn i just didnt really want to continue reading it all that much. it was fine overall, and i think more people could and should chekc it out, but i didnt love it. it was fine. read it if you want to!
September 17, 2021
I only dip my toe into paranormal/fantasy books every so often but when I find a good one they tend to be great, and boy did this book deliver. There was non stop action and angst. The 3 MCs have so much tension and pull to each other that you can't help but be sucked in. I loved the MMM twist and all the drama, I highly recommend this read.
September 28, 2021
very good story... well written and kept me interested.. im slowly getting back into vampires and this one for sure has me interested again haha. has an awesome throuple... has mystery and paranormal.. plus it is fast paced and sexy haha. very good
January 9, 2021
This story was definitely a grower. It took a while, but the more I read, the more intrigued and delighted I became. Also, it’s probably the most believably organic formation of a threesome I’ve ever encountered. Kudos to Rancourt!
Soulmates is a non-stop action read. There’s never a dull moment and I really liked the fast pace.
At first though, I didn’t particularly like David. He seemed to be just a spoiled, immature brat, and I couldn’t fathom Trajan’s growing affection or attraction to him. That Trajan’s POV was the only one for a good long while didn’t help with that.
It was only when the story swapped to David’s POV that he started to grow on me. And did he ever. Especially when joined forces with them. My personal tastes might not lean towards femme men, but David was exactly right for Trajan and . And this is – without a doubt – the best description of a threesome formation I’ve ever come across. It was simply believable and just felt like the most natural thing. And despite there was no emotional imbalance between the men, they were equals in every way. And nevermind all the action, it’s probably that beautiful threesome portrayal that is my main takeaway from this story.
As for the plot, it was a bit so-so. Or rather, how Trajan and David handled all the attacks were. That they just kept trying to hide and ran from place to place wasn’t entirely logical. Logically, they should have been trying to find out what it was all about, and contacted people both within the vamp and were communities. Not least the person who arranged for Trajan to guard David in the first place. But instead they sort of just hid and waited until the bad guys found them. Granted, they never had to wait long. And even though the direct threat to David’s life was resolved in the end of the book and there was a HEA (or HFN?), there were so many things left unresolved I didn’t feel particularly satisfied. For one thing, it was never explained how the bad guys kept finding them. Or the true intent for wanting to eliminate David.
What I’m saying is, I hope there is a sequel because there’s so much more I need to know.
But in conclusion, Soulmates is great entertainment. Fast-paced action, some steamy interludes and a very sweet and authentic feeling portrayal of a threesome relationship. 4 stars!
https://reflectionsofaswedishgirl.blo...
* A free copy of this book was provided by Gay Romance Reviews
So, Trajan is a 175 year old vampire on the verge of committing suicide by sun due to grief over his dead lover Connor. But when he is tasked by his sire to keep a young alpha werewolf safe for a week, he’s instantly distracted from his dark thoughts. Not only is David an outrageous and unapologetic twink just looking for some fun, but almost as soon as he steps off the plane, the attacks on his life begins. And no matter where they go, their pursuers finds them, pointing towards betrayal from someone inside of their respective circles. Trajan and David grow closer, and when once again their attackers are closing in, Trajan’s
Soulmates is a non-stop action read. There’s never a dull moment and I really liked the fast pace.
At first though, I didn’t particularly like David. He seemed to be just a spoiled, immature brat, and I couldn’t fathom Trajan’s growing affection or attraction to him. That Trajan’s POV was the only one for a good long while didn’t help with that.
It was only when the story swapped to David’s POV that he started to grow on me. And did he ever. Especially when joined forces with them. My personal tastes might not lean towards femme men, but David was exactly right for Trajan and . And this is – without a doubt – the best description of a threesome formation I’ve ever come across. It was simply believable and just felt like the most natural thing. And despite there was no emotional imbalance between the men, they were equals in every way. And nevermind all the action, it’s probably that beautiful threesome portrayal that is my main takeaway from this story.
As for the plot, it was a bit so-so. Or rather, how Trajan and David handled all the attacks were. That they just kept trying to hide and ran from place to place wasn’t entirely logical. Logically, they should have been trying to find out what it was all about, and contacted people both within the vamp and were communities. Not least the person who arranged for Trajan to guard David in the first place. But instead they sort of just hid and waited until the bad guys found them. Granted, they never had to wait long. And even though the direct threat to David’s life was resolved in the end of the book and there was a HEA (or HFN?), there were so many things left unresolved I didn’t feel particularly satisfied. For one thing, it was never explained how the bad guys kept finding them. Or the true intent for wanting to eliminate David.
What I’m saying is, I hope there is a sequel because there’s so much more I need to know.
But in conclusion, Soulmates is great entertainment. Fast-paced action, some steamy interludes and a very sweet and authentic feeling portrayal of a threesome relationship. 4 stars!
https://reflectionsofaswedishgirl.blo...
* A free copy of this book was provided by Gay Romance Reviews
January 14, 2021
I received an ARC in exchange for a fair review ...
I was intrigued by this book from the start: there's a vampire, there's a femme alpha werewolf, there's a (not really) dead past lover, it's gay as all get out, there's intrigue, there's romance, there's supernatural politics. I was on board for all that could happen in Liv Rancourt's "Soulmates."
Lucky for me, and lucky for you, too, Liv delivers on all accounts. The world-building and character development are realized and realistic, with believable stakes and reasonable conflicts, both external and internal.
Trajan is a vampire getting over the death of his lover, sent to babysit the alpha werewolf's son, David, who is set on having a blowout of a time on his spring break in LA. Immediately after landing, things start going wrong: someone wants either Trajan or David dead, and they need to figure out who and why and how to stop them. One of those people might be Trajan's ex-lover, Connor, who he's been mourning for years and who seems to be very much alive and full of secrets.
The love triangle is gooooood. I wasn't sure how the polyamorous side of the story was going to work out, or if I would get attached to one side of it over the others, but Liv does an excellent job wanting you to want all of them to work it out, because each third of the triangle has intense chemistry.
The balance between the love story and the main driving plot is pitch-perfect, as well. Each chunk switches narrators, and this builds in mystery and tension in a way that is not at all annoying (the way some narrator switches can be). I found myself looking forward to learning how each character was dealing with the new situations and challenges.
Just an FYI, because I was silly and didn't realize this, "Soulmates" is a Happy For Now ending, with more books in the series to continue on with the relationship between Trajan, David and Connor. I also hope we get to see Amazon Sheena happily paired off with someone(s), too, because she was a favorite side character of mine.
I was intrigued by this book from the start: there's a vampire, there's a femme alpha werewolf, there's a (not really) dead past lover, it's gay as all get out, there's intrigue, there's romance, there's supernatural politics. I was on board for all that could happen in Liv Rancourt's "Soulmates."
Lucky for me, and lucky for you, too, Liv delivers on all accounts. The world-building and character development are realized and realistic, with believable stakes and reasonable conflicts, both external and internal.
Trajan is a vampire getting over the death of his lover, sent to babysit the alpha werewolf's son, David, who is set on having a blowout of a time on his spring break in LA. Immediately after landing, things start going wrong: someone wants either Trajan or David dead, and they need to figure out who and why and how to stop them. One of those people might be Trajan's ex-lover, Connor, who he's been mourning for years and who seems to be very much alive and full of secrets.
The love triangle is gooooood. I wasn't sure how the polyamorous side of the story was going to work out, or if I would get attached to one side of it over the others, but Liv does an excellent job wanting you to want all of them to work it out, because each third of the triangle has intense chemistry.
The balance between the love story and the main driving plot is pitch-perfect, as well. Each chunk switches narrators, and this builds in mystery and tension in a way that is not at all annoying (the way some narrator switches can be). I found myself looking forward to learning how each character was dealing with the new situations and challenges.
Just an FYI, because I was silly and didn't realize this, "Soulmates" is a Happy For Now ending, with more books in the series to continue on with the relationship between Trajan, David and Connor. I also hope we get to see Amazon Sheena happily paired off with someone(s), too, because she was a favorite side character of mine.
January 8, 2021
Wow. Just wow. This book was intense and amazing! I wasn’t 100% prepared for the full extent of this book but I loved it all the same! The vampire Trajen is coerced into acting as a bodyguard for the visiting son of the American Alpha. Nevermind he was getting ready to walk into the sun and end his miserable broken-hearted existence. He hasn’t cared for much since his lover Connor was killed. Now he is dealing with a young werewolf who is determined to party as hard as he possibly can in LA before taking on pack responsibilities. And David is in no mood for anything or anyone to get in his way. That is when people start attacking him and he actually does need a bodyguard. These two fight almost every step of the way at first before they give in to the attraction. And boy does this book sizzle with it! The action doesn’t stop as they try to solve the puzzle of just who is out to get David and there are multiple surprises in store for both of them. One of the plot twists caught me off guard and it takes a lot for a book to do that. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know these characters. I had read a couple of this author’s books before so I knew she was good at creating MCs with a lot of depth. None of them are perfect and have a lot to work through but man the ride is so worth it. I highly recommend this one. I will have to give it a reread myself! There is a lot of potential here for more mysteries/stories to be told. Whether or not we get any of those remains to be seen but I would read them if it happened. This book was fabulous! I did read an arc of it.
January 10, 2021
(I received an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.)
The short answer: this was fun all around. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
One can't really go wrong with a sexy, femme alpha werewolf, a broody vampire, and a mysterious ex-lover who may or may not be said vampire's soulmate. I loved how the author developed the relationship between Trajan and David: from snark and morose facial expressions, to fiery passion in the face of life-threatening situations, to genuine care and concern for each other. It was tender, it was hot, and it really, really worked.
Even with the introduction of Connor about half-way through--the wrench in the works, if you will--didn't diminish the bond formed between David and Trajan. It was complicated, sure, but the author did an excellent time drawing out the suspense and writing all the inner turmoil as the characters figured out their true feelings for one another. My one complaint--and it's probably a bit of a stretch--is that I would have liked to see the specific relationship between Connor and David built up a little more before the end, but it in no way detracted from my overall enjoyment of the story.
The action was intense; the world was complicated, well-thought out and wholly unique. The side characters were badass and added to the story. I'm not entirely sure a sequel is planned, but I think I'd like one. One that explored the relationship between David and Connor a bit more and went into all the mysteries of Connor's past. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves MMM fantasy romances that are a little more angst-y than your average fated mate story.
The short answer: this was fun all around. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
One can't really go wrong with a sexy, femme alpha werewolf, a broody vampire, and a mysterious ex-lover who may or may not be said vampire's soulmate. I loved how the author developed the relationship between Trajan and David: from snark and morose facial expressions, to fiery passion in the face of life-threatening situations, to genuine care and concern for each other. It was tender, it was hot, and it really, really worked.
Even with the introduction of Connor about half-way through--the wrench in the works, if you will--didn't diminish the bond formed between David and Trajan. It was complicated, sure, but the author did an excellent time drawing out the suspense and writing all the inner turmoil as the characters figured out their true feelings for one another. My one complaint--and it's probably a bit of a stretch--is that I would have liked to see the specific relationship between Connor and David built up a little more before the end, but it in no way detracted from my overall enjoyment of the story.
The action was intense; the world was complicated, well-thought out and wholly unique. The side characters were badass and added to the story. I'm not entirely sure a sequel is planned, but I think I'd like one. One that explored the relationship between David and Connor a bit more and went into all the mysteries of Connor's past. I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves MMM fantasy romances that are a little more angst-y than your average fated mate story.
January 20, 2021
This story is high octane for sure. The impression you get when reading is action action action. So if you aren’t ready for an adrenaline ride you might want to wait on this one but I know that high action is a common feature in urban fantasies. There is very little build up to the story, for the most you are just dropped right into the middle of the story with almost no explanation for why Trajan is so depressed. Then Trajan meets David and that is when the fun begins. I genuinely thought that the entire book was going to be Trajan’s POV and that we wouldn’t get to figure out what made David tick but while the reader eventually gets David’s POV we still don’t really get to know what makes any of the MC’s tick. But I still thought that this was a very enjoyable read.
Fans of high heat in romance will love just how vocal David is about what he wants and they’ll probably also love the addition of Connor into the mix. Romance wise though the narrative is less clear. I was under the impression that Trajan is immortal and maybe Connor is too? but it definitely seemed like werewolves and therefore David are not immortal and that would mean that this story could only ever be a HFN in my mind. Which is a personal pet peeve of mine. How can you truly be soulmates if one of you will live an eternity longer than the other?
Overall this story was very unique, from the high action, to the unusual POV as well as the rather last minute addition of Connor into the romance. But it was still a very enjoyable read and made you want to get to the bottom of all the various mysteries.
Fans of high heat in romance will love just how vocal David is about what he wants and they’ll probably also love the addition of Connor into the mix. Romance wise though the narrative is less clear. I was under the impression that Trajan is immortal and maybe Connor is too? but it definitely seemed like werewolves and therefore David are not immortal and that would mean that this story could only ever be a HFN in my mind. Which is a personal pet peeve of mine. How can you truly be soulmates if one of you will live an eternity longer than the other?
Overall this story was very unique, from the high action, to the unusual POV as well as the rather last minute addition of Connor into the romance. But it was still a very enjoyable read and made you want to get to the bottom of all the various mysteries.
October 4, 2021
Soulmates is a good start to this series. It follows three characters, Trajan, a vampire, David, a werewolf, and Connor, a maybe human.
Trajan is tasked with acting as David’s body while he’s in town, which stops him from committing suicide because he’s still grieving the loss of his love Connor, who died two years earlier.
It’s a good thing David has a bodyguard because almost immediately people are try to kill him. The two end up moving around a bunch, having some narrow misses and meeting some interesting people. It’s very full on, all action and fast paced. It’s actually very gripping. While this is happening, Trajan keeps smelling something that reminds him of Connor. And shock horror, Connor reveals himself to David. He’s alive, and faked his death two years earlier, and even though he’s protecting Trajan now, he doesn’t want his former lover to know he’s alive.
It does not last.
Eventually the three are all together, they’re all into each other, and David’s family is still trying to kill him. Which is a plot point that makes no sense given the hierarchy of wolves described in this book. (Honestly the idea that someone could be forced out of a pack by being forced to sign a document is ludicrous.) But it’s written in a way that’s compelling and makes you want to keep reading. You want to read more about their relationship, which is nice in its newness, so it does make you want more.
I’m looking forward to reading the next book to see if it builds on the story, and I’m curious to see what happens with David beyond the events of this story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
Trajan is tasked with acting as David’s body while he’s in town, which stops him from committing suicide because he’s still grieving the loss of his love Connor, who died two years earlier.
It’s a good thing David has a bodyguard because almost immediately people are try to kill him. The two end up moving around a bunch, having some narrow misses and meeting some interesting people. It’s very full on, all action and fast paced. It’s actually very gripping. While this is happening, Trajan keeps smelling something that reminds him of Connor. And shock horror, Connor reveals himself to David. He’s alive, and faked his death two years earlier, and even though he’s protecting Trajan now, he doesn’t want his former lover to know he’s alive.
It does not last.
Eventually the three are all together, they’re all into each other, and David’s family is still trying to kill him. Which is a plot point that makes no sense given the hierarchy of wolves described in this book. (Honestly the idea that someone could be forced out of a pack by being forced to sign a document is ludicrous.) But it’s written in a way that’s compelling and makes you want to keep reading. You want to read more about their relationship, which is nice in its newness, so it does make you want more.
I’m looking forward to reading the next book to see if it builds on the story, and I’m curious to see what happens with David beyond the events of this story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
October 7, 2021
One of the good things to come out of this crazy era we live in is the ability to connect with people we otherwise might not meet. I’d seen this book in my perusal of the Kindle Unlimited offerings but wasn’t feeling a paranormal romance at the time. Less than a week later, I shared a podcast with the author and knew without a doubt I had to give it a chance.
Rancourt pulls together three very different supernatural characters who simultaneously live up to expected tropes while also bucking every expectation. The initial connection between Trajan and David is less romance and more sheer physical attraction that grows into a certain fondness through their shared experiences (and a hefty amount of danger). Throwing Connor into the mix seems like a recipe for unnecessary angst, but he genuinely wants to do his best by the other two men. His presence ends up being what all three men need to succeed in the drama they find themselves in, as Rancourt deftly blends the romance element with the needs of the external plot.
My only serious quibble with this book is that Rancourt does some amazing worldbuilding, but almost too much of it is behind the scenes. I had trouble getting into the beginning of the story because it took a while for me to figure out whether this was an “open” or “closed” supernatural world (i.e., does everyone know that the nonhumans exist). This uncertainty distracted me from the characterization and plot until both of those grew strong enough to keep me invested.
This novel ended up being a fabulous vacation read and exactly what I needed. I already can’t wait to check out the next in the series.
Rancourt pulls together three very different supernatural characters who simultaneously live up to expected tropes while also bucking every expectation. The initial connection between Trajan and David is less romance and more sheer physical attraction that grows into a certain fondness through their shared experiences (and a hefty amount of danger). Throwing Connor into the mix seems like a recipe for unnecessary angst, but he genuinely wants to do his best by the other two men. His presence ends up being what all three men need to succeed in the drama they find themselves in, as Rancourt deftly blends the romance element with the needs of the external plot.
My only serious quibble with this book is that Rancourt does some amazing worldbuilding, but almost too much of it is behind the scenes. I had trouble getting into the beginning of the story because it took a while for me to figure out whether this was an “open” or “closed” supernatural world (i.e., does everyone know that the nonhumans exist). This uncertainty distracted me from the characterization and plot until both of those grew strong enough to keep me invested.
This novel ended up being a fabulous vacation read and exactly what I needed. I already can’t wait to check out the next in the series.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 110 reviews