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Bite Me
After five years, Emma Cooper is returning to Pine Bluffs — and to Sheriff Nathan Forrester. Finally, she’s ready to confess the secret that drove her away. But before she even arrives in town, Emma runs into trouble that threatens everyone she cares for. So she has to decide — stay and fight for the love of a lifetime? Or run away again…
PLEASE NOTE: “Bite Me” is an expanded and revised version of “In Sheep’s Clothing”, a short story which was first published in The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance anthology and in the ebook compilation Under Her Skin with Ilona Andrews and Jeaniene Frost.
“In Sheep’s Clothing” was around 8,000 words and most of the spicy content was removed for inclusion in the original anthology; so I’ve added the heat back in and made slight revisions to descriptions and dialogue, so it now runs about 10,500 words (which is still a short story, so please don’t think the expansion turned this into a novella or novel!)
Content Warnings
Mentions of a serial killer who sexually assaults and murders his victims (these murders take place before the events of the book), fear and suspense, werewolf violence and biting, mild body horror/pain during a werewolf’s transformation, explicit consensual sexual content, swearing and cursing.
PLEASE NOTE: “Bite Me” is an expanded and revised version of “In Sheep’s Clothing”, a short story which was first published in The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance anthology and in the ebook compilation Under Her Skin with Ilona Andrews and Jeaniene Frost.
“In Sheep’s Clothing” was around 8,000 words and most of the spicy content was removed for inclusion in the original anthology; so I’ve added the heat back in and made slight revisions to descriptions and dialogue, so it now runs about 10,500 words (which is still a short story, so please don’t think the expansion turned this into a novella or novel!)
Content Warnings
Mentions of a serial killer who sexually assaults and murders his victims (these murders take place before the events of the book), fear and suspense, werewolf violence and biting, mild body horror/pain during a werewolf’s transformation, explicit consensual sexual content, swearing and cursing.
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First published February 26, 2009
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About the author
Meljean Brook
51 books2,575 followersBook info: I am the author of the Iron Seas steampunk romance series. I've written a guide to the world (including a map) on my website.
I also write a paranormal romance series, the Guardians. That series guide is also on my website, including a "The Story So Far" feature, which allows you to catch up on all of the books that previously released in the series if you start after the first installment.
Goodreads info: I am slowly, slowly adding to my shelves and reviews. It's unlikely that I will join many book discussions (especially of my own work) simply because I don't want to stifle reader conversation.
Bio: Meljean was raised in the middle of the woods, and hid under her blankets at night with fairy tales, comic books, and romances. She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting before focusing on her first loves, reading and writing–and she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happily-ever-afters are easily found between the covers, as well as under them, so she set out to make her own.
Meljean lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter.
I also write a paranormal romance series, the Guardians. That series guide is also on my website, including a "The Story So Far" feature, which allows you to catch up on all of the books that previously released in the series if you start after the first installment.
Goodreads info: I am slowly, slowly adding to my shelves and reviews. It's unlikely that I will join many book discussions (especially of my own work) simply because I don't want to stifle reader conversation.
Bio: Meljean was raised in the middle of the woods, and hid under her blankets at night with fairy tales, comic books, and romances. She left the forest and went on a misguided tour through the world of accounting before focusing on her first loves, reading and writing–and she realized that monsters, superheroes, and happily-ever-afters are easily found between the covers, as well as under them, so she set out to make her own.
Meljean lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter.
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April 12, 2024
Werewolves, serial killers, romance…I mean what’s not to like? This short novella gave me more than I anticipated, and the author’s writing style was my cup of tea. “Cerebral” I think I saw a reviewer describe her writing style as, and I couldn’t agree more!
Listened to on audio.
Listened to on audio.
March 15, 2019
4 1/2 stars
January 31, 2022
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April 30, 2025
Such a fulfilling short story. I love that I got to experience the audio.
Emma is returning to Pine Bluffs and Sheriff Nathan Forrester after five years away. She's ready to confess the secret that drove her away. But before she arrives into town, Emma runs into trouble. And instead of calling 911, she calls Nathan.
Emma is returning to Pine Bluffs and Sheriff Nathan Forrester after five years away. She's ready to confess the secret that drove her away. But before she arrives into town, Emma runs into trouble. And instead of calling 911, she calls Nathan.
December 30, 2024
Really enjoyed this short story, will look at other books from this author.
August 18, 2011
Aww now I'm all out of Meljean Brook to read :-(
Super short, about a werewolf who on the way back to live with her aunt get's attacked by a highway murderer. Of course being a werewolf she escapes and goes hunting with the hot sheriff she ran away from because she was turned into a wolf
Super short, about a werewolf who on the way back to live with her aunt get's attacked by a highway murderer. Of course being a werewolf she escapes and goes hunting with the hot sheriff she ran away from because she was turned into a wolf
May 25, 2014
Nothing new, nothing interesting, but the writing makes up for it.
April 21, 2022
This was a freebie for signing up for the author’s newsletter. A serviceable ex-friends-to-lovers romance about a werewolf and a sheriff who team up to track down a serial killer. It’s a quick short story that crammed a wee bit too much in the last ten or so pages and there’s not much by way of an emotional arc but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
Characters: Emma is a 27 year old white science teacher and werewolf. Nathan is a 33 year old white sheriff. This is set in Pine Bluffs, somewhere in the Pacific Northwest.
Content notes: serial killer who raped and murdered women attempted to go after FMC (set a trap so her tire would go flat, then broke her car window while she was trying to drive away), officer-involved shooting of killer, FMC murders killer when he shoots her (), physical assault, FMC bites killer’s thumb off (off page but they find the digit), past werewolf attack turned FMC, on page sex
Characters: Emma is a 27 year old white science teacher and werewolf. Nathan is a 33 year old white sheriff. This is set in Pine Bluffs, somewhere in the Pacific Northwest.
Content notes: serial killer who raped and murdered women attempted to go after FMC (set a trap so her tire would go flat, then broke her car window while she was trying to drive away), officer-involved shooting of killer, FMC murders killer when he shoots her (), physical assault, FMC bites killer’s thumb off (off page but they find the digit), past werewolf attack turned FMC, on page sex
October 6, 2025
🇫🇷French & English reviews🇬🇧
📖Genre & Tropes📖 : urban fantasy x werewolves x short storyx serial killer plot x second chance romance x spicy
Une petite nouvelle forte en rebondissement que j'ai lu avec plaisir !!
Cette nouvelle était hyper courte mais il y avait tout dedans : une romance sympa et sexy, une intrigue avec un serial killer flippant et une pointe de surnaturel que j'ai apprécié !
Bref, unenouvelle sexy parfaite pour la saison !
⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐
A short story with plenty of twists and turns that I enjoyed reading !!
This story was super short, but it had everything : a fun and sexy romance, a plot with a creepy serial killer, and a hint of the supernatural that I enjoyed !
In short, a sexy short story perfect for the season!
📖Genre & Tropes📖 : urban fantasy x werewolves x short storyx serial killer plot x second chance romance x spicy
Une petite nouvelle forte en rebondissement que j'ai lu avec plaisir !!
Cette nouvelle était hyper courte mais il y avait tout dedans : une romance sympa et sexy, une intrigue avec un serial killer flippant et une pointe de surnaturel que j'ai apprécié !
Bref, unenouvelle sexy parfaite pour la saison !
⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐~⭐
A short story with plenty of twists and turns that I enjoyed reading !!
This story was super short, but it had everything : a fun and sexy romance, a plot with a creepy serial killer, and a hint of the supernatural that I enjoyed !
In short, a sexy short story perfect for the season!
February 20, 2025
Title: Bite Me
Author: Meljean Brook
Format: Audio
Narrator: Joshua McCray
Genre: Romance, Suspense, Serial Killer, Law Enforcement, Small Town, Werewolf, Friends to Lovers, Second Chance
Standalone: yes
Part of a Series: No (I don’t think so)
POV: Emma, Nathan
Steam Level: Slow burn to steamy
4/5
Emma is returning to town when she’s attacked by a serial killer. Luckily she got away. But Emma also has a secret. One that will make this serial killer even more deadly. As the hunt heats up so does Nathan and Emma’s reunion.
This audiobook was fun and I really enjoyed it. This was a great way to dive back into the Read Me Romance podcast.
Author: Meljean Brook
Format: Audio
Narrator: Joshua McCray
Genre: Romance, Suspense, Serial Killer, Law Enforcement, Small Town, Werewolf, Friends to Lovers, Second Chance
Standalone: yes
Part of a Series: No (I don’t think so)
POV: Emma, Nathan
Steam Level: Slow burn to steamy
4/5
Emma is returning to town when she’s attacked by a serial killer. Luckily she got away. But Emma also has a secret. One that will make this serial killer even more deadly. As the hunt heats up so does Nathan and Emma’s reunion.
This audiobook was fun and I really enjoyed it. This was a great way to dive back into the Read Me Romance podcast.
August 11, 2022
This book gets right into the story. It was a great wearwolf story. Everything was great. I loved Nathan He is a great man. Perfect and accepting. Emma is strong but worried. I loved these two. I wish it was longer because I wasnt ready to leave this story.
October 5, 2021
Interesting short stories. Found new authors.
January 27, 2022
Engaging and steamy short story. How much longer do I have to go without meljean brook's writing? 😫
January 29, 2022
Listened to on RMR and really liked it.
January 31, 2022
*Read Me Romance Audiobook*
February 3, 2022
I don’t like to give spoilers on the books that I read. I believe the blurb on the back is enough for you to decide if you will read the book or not. If you choose to read, enjoy!
February 21, 2022
This was a good short story. Everything you like to read in a short span.
August 1, 2023
Fun little short story with good steam!
November 24, 2023
I liked the supernatural aspect of this novella but it was not nearly spicy enough and the ending was not very fulfilling.
November 28, 2023
2023 Fall Bingo (#FallInLoveBingo🍂): Five-Star Prediction
Why did I think this was a novella… why do I never read blurbs… RIP me.
Why did I think this was a novella… why do I never read blurbs… RIP me.
April 29, 2024
A quick short story that is a second chance romance. Featuring a female werewolf.
Freebie from author
Freebie from author
December 5, 2024
Decent shifter romance novella, with a crime solving twist.
March 17, 2017
the Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance
My Rating System:
* couldn't finish, ** wouldn't recommend, *** would recommend, **** would read again, ***** have read again.
My Rating System:
* couldn't finish, ** wouldn't recommend, *** would recommend, **** would read again, ***** have read again.
February 14, 2022
This narrator ruins all audiobooks for me. This RMR Podcast book was not my favorite for other reasons though. The writing seemed juvenile, it was super cheesy which was only emphasized by this god-awful narrator, and just never hooked me. I couldn't get into it.
March 23, 2015
A free download from Meljean when her book did well in a recent popular vote.
*Hugs the furry side* Werewolves… oh, thank goodness.
Emma is returning home after a long absence. She has a flat tire, gets out to change it and realizes that it has been deliberately flattened. Now she remembers that there is a rapist and murderer of women whom, the police suspect, picks his victims in this way. Seeing a truck pull up behind her, she calls an old friend, Nathan who is now the sheriff.
But he can’t get to her fast enough.
***
Brook’s heroines are always self sufficient and independent and even in this short story, Emma is no different.
A nice, well written read and like all good romances, it has a happy ending.
*Hugs the furry side* Werewolves… oh, thank goodness.
Emma is returning home after a long absence. She has a flat tire, gets out to change it and realizes that it has been deliberately flattened. Now she remembers that there is a rapist and murderer of women whom, the police suspect, picks his victims in this way. Seeing a truck pull up behind her, she calls an old friend, Nathan who is now the sheriff.
But he can’t get to her fast enough.
***
Brook’s heroines are always self sufficient and independent and even in this short story, Emma is no different.
A nice, well written read and like all good romances, it has a happy ending.
November 5, 2014
Read twice - once as part of The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance and again as part of Under Her Skin.
See my review embedded within Under Her Skin.
See my review embedded within Under Her Skin.
August 16, 2015
A young woman returns back to her childhood home to reconnect with the man she loves, but now she has a secret and there’s a rapist on the loose.
Though the story is basic, I enjoyed it and felt the connection. But again the human accepts that someone can turn into a wolf too easily.
Quick Thought: 1) I loved Aunt Letty.
Fave Scenes: making friends with Daisy and Nathan meeting the wolf.
Though the story is basic, I enjoyed it and felt the connection. But again the human accepts that someone can turn into a wolf too easily.
Quick Thought: 1) I loved Aunt Letty.
Fave Scenes: making friends with Daisy and Nathan meeting the wolf.
August 9, 2011
first time read this author and i like her story i think on the future i'm going to read her very nice plot and short story that in the end work. and because is a short story i think everything need to happen fast but i like it, a full book would have had to much going on for it
June 28, 2022
read this in Under her skin. It was not my favorite story however it was not bad.
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