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London Shifters #1
Bite Me
Love is hard, especially in the middle of a zombie apocalypse…
As alpha of the London werewolf pack, Seth has committed to keeping the zombie infestation in check and, when possible, protect the humans still within the quarantine zone. Which is why he enters a zombie infested area alone to rescue a group of humans under attack. One woman has the courage to attempt to defend the group and the wits to understand he’s come to help.
Seth is intrigued, even if she did shoot him. He even lets her patch him up.
Maisie is attracted to Seth’s strength, his intensity, and she finds herself opening up to him in ways she never imagined despite her determination not to rely on Seth or anyone else. People get hurt—sometimes die—around her, and she has enough scars from the last time.
But when Seth realizes something is luring zombies to the one place Maisie considers home, there may be nothing either of them can do to save her…
As alpha of the London werewolf pack, Seth has committed to keeping the zombie infestation in check and, when possible, protect the humans still within the quarantine zone. Which is why he enters a zombie infested area alone to rescue a group of humans under attack. One woman has the courage to attempt to defend the group and the wits to understand he’s come to help.
Seth is intrigued, even if she did shoot him. He even lets her patch him up.
Maisie is attracted to Seth’s strength, his intensity, and she finds herself opening up to him in ways she never imagined despite her determination not to rely on Seth or anyone else. People get hurt—sometimes die—around her, and she has enough scars from the last time.
But when Seth realizes something is luring zombies to the one place Maisie considers home, there may be nothing either of them can do to save her…
123 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 14, 2021
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October 9, 2023
2.5 stars, rounded up
This is the kind of story where I'm prepared to forgive - forgive info dumping because of the low page count, forgive some alpha-ness because hey-o, wolfy paranormal. This story went a touch beyond that, though, with heavy info dumping and the old chestnut of . The reasoning wasn't awful, but I'm disappointed a the shrug it got from the affected person.
If the next book were about the same two people I would consider continuing on, but it's different enough (werepanther + fae) that the world building is bound to be heavy yet again, sigh. I'll pass.
This is the kind of story where I'm prepared to forgive - forgive info dumping because of the low page count, forgive some alpha-ness because hey-o, wolfy paranormal. This story went a touch beyond that, though, with heavy info dumping and the old chestnut of . The reasoning wasn't awful, but I'm disappointed a the shrug it got from the affected person.
If the next book were about the same two people I would consider continuing on, but it's different enough (werepanther + fae) that the world building is bound to be heavy yet again, sigh. I'll pass.
December 9, 2022
I enjoyed this paranormal romance (werewolves and zombies) though it was far shorter than I expected (123-page novella). That's partly on me for not checking beforehand, but I do think it also adversely affected the plot development.
Seth is the alpha werewolf in London, and Maisie is a human who works in an animal clinic. They meet while fighting zombies and Maisie shoots through him to help him out. He returns the favor by helping her back to the clinic (she has a bum leg courtesy of an incident prior to the story). Sparks fly, perhaps a little too fast given that they just met, and Seth quickly decides he's keeping her.
There's a lot of backstory info missing from the teased bits we do get. Seth admits to not being a born were and to being old, but we know nothing about his past. He also apparently had a woman previously who somehow betrayed him, suggesting there is a lot more to the story than we're given (and it doesn't keep him from deciding to keep Maisie). For Maisie's part, we learn a little about how she ended up on her own, but not about how long she's been that way. All of these missing parts could be in previous novels, though this book is touted as first in the series. Maybe it's a spin off?
Anyway, a good plot builds up, and we learn that this newest crop of zombies is behaving differently than zombies tend to do, but then we never really learn much more. I suspect that will be the overarching series plot. I just wish we'd had a little more here. It felt like the author spent time on this lovely unraveling of a good story and then realized she only had maybe 30 pages left to wrap things up. I just needed a little more.
I received a copy of this book for free from BookBub. I'm writing this review voluntarily, and it reflects my honest opinion. Thanks!
Seth is the alpha werewolf in London, and Maisie is a human who works in an animal clinic. They meet while fighting zombies and Maisie shoots through him to help him out. He returns the favor by helping her back to the clinic (she has a bum leg courtesy of an incident prior to the story). Sparks fly, perhaps a little too fast given that they just met, and Seth quickly decides he's keeping her.
There's a lot of backstory info missing from the teased bits we do get. Seth admits to not being a born were and to being old, but we know nothing about his past. He also apparently had a woman previously who somehow betrayed him, suggesting there is a lot more to the story than we're given (and it doesn't keep him from deciding to keep Maisie). For Maisie's part, we learn a little about how she ended up on her own, but not about how long she's been that way. All of these missing parts could be in previous novels, though this book is touted as first in the series. Maybe it's a spin off?
Anyway, a good plot builds up, and we learn that this newest crop of zombies is behaving differently than zombies tend to do, but then we never really learn much more. I suspect that will be the overarching series plot. I just wish we'd had a little more here. It felt like the author spent time on this lovely unraveling of a good story and then realized she only had maybe 30 pages left to wrap things up. I just needed a little more.
I received a copy of this book for free from BookBub. I'm writing this review voluntarily, and it reflects my honest opinion. Thanks!
January 4, 2024
It was an amazing book that had me instantly hooked! I loved the concept of there being a new type of advanced zombies that were very different from the zombies we've all heard, read, and watched about. (The ones that are dumb, can't climb, can't really do anything other than follow noise and the smell of fresh meat) I loved the rising of the plot although it ended too soon and too abruptly. Even though there wasn't much detail throughout the book, with less of a proper closing at the end, I think that the details might be purposefully spread throughout the series to keep the readers hooked. If Hollywood is looking to produce a new zombie apocalypse movie/series similar to 'The Walking Dead', I would recommend this first book and the following others. Overall, 'Bite Me' was an amazing read and I look forward to reading the next few books to learn more about the new types of zombies! 😍😁💖💓💯
January 16, 2022
3.75 Stars for a Quick but Original Read
The descriptions, world-building, and action kept my attention. Although I enjoyed the characters, I would've liked to see more development and depth. Some of the storyline could have been fleshed out a bit more, but overall I enjoyed this book and found it to be well written.
In the author's defense regarding my comments about missing storyline pieces and character development, this book may be part of a series that I wasn't aware of. I received the book as a free download from another author's newsletter.
The descriptions, world-building, and action kept my attention. Although I enjoyed the characters, I would've liked to see more development and depth. Some of the storyline could have been fleshed out a bit more, but overall I enjoyed this book and found it to be well written.
In the author's defense regarding my comments about missing storyline pieces and character development, this book may be part of a series that I wasn't aware of. I received the book as a free download from another author's newsletter.
September 6, 2022
Brilliant story of love against all odds. Maisie is trying to keep things together during the zombie apocalypse. She lost her beloved family previously and she just has the animals in her care now. Seth, a werewolf, saves her and love grows. The zombies are learning a different way to reach their prey, and Maisie is bitten. Certain death follows, unless Seth turns her, but will she be able to forgive him.
October 21, 2023
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Oooh, I ate this book up, just gobbling up the pages and I didn't want it to end. The chemistry was there, the snark was excellent, the heroics worked perfectly, especially with Millie since she is one capable lady and the world was grim and dirty. Yes, it was instalove but in this book and with this couple, it worked perfectly!
I loved this so so much.
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Oooh, I ate this book up, just gobbling up the pages and I didn't want it to end. The chemistry was there, the snark was excellent, the heroics worked perfectly, especially with Millie since she is one capable lady and the world was grim and dirty. Yes, it was instalove but in this book and with this couple, it worked perfectly!
I loved this so so much.
January 14, 2022
3.5 stars. This was a quick dystopian paranormal read. I was really interested in how capable Maisie was and how she and Seth meet during a zombie attack. I’m not a fan of zombies but when Maisie decides to patch Alpha werewolf, Seth up after shooting him through the shoulder, I was intrigued by the human woman who won over the big bad wolf.
May 26, 2024
This book was SO much fun! A zombie apocalypse set in London with a badass heroine and a werewolf hero who work together to save the day? Yes, please! What a delicious little snack of a book. It has ALL the things - zombies, shifters, magic, spice. I can't wait to read the other two books in this series!
October 18, 2024
This was so good! I did not know I needed a story where werewolves battling zombies in London. Then the H adopts a cat.
I was gone. Drake does a great job of world building and I really enjoyed the characters. It was just a good book!~
I really want to read the second and third books. Hopefully I can find a way.
I was gone. Drake does a great job of world building and I really enjoyed the characters. It was just a good book!~
I really want to read the second and third books. Hopefully I can find a way.
January 3, 2025
Fun shifter novella
This novella was a fun quick read. I appreciated all the relevant information about the world we’re in, te characters and their backstories, being given in a way that didn’t make the story unnecessarily long or that seemed info dumpy. Although technically a fast burn, there was still a lot of tension between the mcs.
This novella was a fun quick read. I appreciated all the relevant information about the world we’re in, te characters and their backstories, being given in a way that didn’t make the story unnecessarily long or that seemed info dumpy. Although technically a fast burn, there was still a lot of tension between the mcs.
October 27, 2021
CW: guns, violence, zombies
This was a great start to a series. I really enjoyed the world-building. I liked how kick-ass Maisie was. I loved the way that Seth enjoyed how forthright Maisie is. This is a great read and I look forward to more.
This was a great start to a series. I really enjoyed the world-building. I liked how kick-ass Maisie was. I loved the way that Seth enjoyed how forthright Maisie is. This is a great read and I look forward to more.
November 4, 2021
Short, but packed full of adventure and romance.
February 28, 2022
3,5*
Short but different. Very likeable MC's!
Short but different. Very likeable MC's!
May 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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.
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