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Vampire's Mate #1
Roman
Danny Kingman is used to fending for himself. Working nonstop as an ER nurse to pay for his mother’s care, he’s been putting his own life on hold since he can remember. But when an unbelievably hot, strangely intense man saves him from a mugging, Danny has a feeling everything is about to change. Especially when that man suddenly pops out a pair of fangs.
Roman Mourier has been wandering aimlessly for decades, waiting for the inevitable day when the last of his humanity leaves him, and the demon inside him takes permanent control. He doesn’t believe in fated mates, or the myth that there’s a soul out there that could tether his humanity to him. Until he feels a strange pull to the lovely young man at the hospital, and hope stirs in him for the first time.
But Roman has demons other than just the one inside him. Is he strong enough to keep Danny safe from the past that haunts him? He knows one thing for sure: now that he’s found his mate, he will do anything to keep him.
Roman Mourier has been wandering aimlessly for decades, waiting for the inevitable day when the last of his humanity leaves him, and the demon inside him takes permanent control. He doesn’t believe in fated mates, or the myth that there’s a soul out there that could tether his humanity to him. Until he feels a strange pull to the lovely young man at the hospital, and hope stirs in him for the first time.
But Roman has demons other than just the one inside him. Is he strong enough to keep Danny safe from the past that haunts him? He knows one thing for sure: now that he’s found his mate, he will do anything to keep him.
273 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 13, 2022
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Grae Bryan
23 books1,255 followersGrae Bryan has been reading romance since she was far too young to know any better. Her love for love stories spans all genres, and while her current series is of the paranormal variety, she knows she’ll be exploring other worlds further down the line.
She lives in Arizona with her husband, who graciously shares space with all the imaginary men in her head. When not writing, she can generally be found reading more than is healthy, walking her monster-dog, or cuddling her demon-cat. She loves anything and everything gothic, strange, lovely, or cozy.
She lives in Arizona with her husband, who graciously shares space with all the imaginary men in her head. When not writing, she can generally be found reading more than is healthy, walking her monster-dog, or cuddling her demon-cat. She loves anything and everything gothic, strange, lovely, or cozy.
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March 22, 2023
4.5 Stars
This was the MM vampire romance I didn’t know I desperately needed.
Roman is a centuries old, broody vampire, running from his complicated past and certain that he’ll turn feral eventually, unless the miracle of finding his fated mate comes to pass… which he highly doubts it will.
Danny, a human nurse, is full of spirit and compassion for others, but he’s weighed down by his loneliness and shouldering the pain of having his dear mother regressing day-by-day in her care home.
When Roman finds Danny, while passing through an uninspiring small-Colorado-town, he knows immediately Danny is his special someone—his destined mate—even though he was doubtful such a person actually existed.
Telling Danny that he’s a vampire seems comparatively easy to Roman, especially when faced with also telling him he’s meant to spend eternity by Roman’s side, eventually having to turn into a vampire himself, potentially losing the humanity that makes up the very core of Danny’s being.
Adding to that mounting emotional pressure, a threat from Roman’s past is looming closer, with Danny becoming at increasing risk of harm, being the fragile, very breakable human that he still currently is.
All Roman has to do is put a permanent stop to the threats lingering over them, while also giving Danny the world, proving he’ll always show up, and hopefully convincing him that being vampires together is the right way to eternal happiness. No biggie...
I loved Danny and Roman, finding them immediately likable and enjoying their contrasting dynamic. Although their insta-lust and relationship progression was super-fast, it was written so smoothly, so compellingly, that I ate up every moment of their heated romance with nary an issue at the speed of which it all came to pass. I was simply here for it and enjoyed every second.
Those who know me well, know I’m mad for a good fated mates trope in my fantasy romances. The more growly, possessive, protective, passionate, eternal, mine-mine-mine vibes to be had, the more I go gaga for the couple at hand. It’s one of my favourite tropes for a reason, and it was utilised to full, delicious affect here oh-so-well.
The romance was balanced out nicely with the excitement surrounding the fear of Roman’s past coming back to bite him in the arse and ruin the good thing he’s building with Danny. I liked the tension and the conflict. I especially liked the “bad guy” in question, Lucien, who was proper menacing and more than a little unhinged—but in a way that I actually felt for the guy and his past traumas, making me super excited to know that he gets his own book later in the series.
I enjoyed this story a great deal and look forward to continuing with the next instalment, featuring Danny’s moody older brother, Gabe, and Roman’s vampy-bestie, Soren, who showed great promise as leading men in their own rights, just in their few scenes they shared here.
This was the MM vampire romance I didn’t know I desperately needed.
Roman is a centuries old, broody vampire, running from his complicated past and certain that he’ll turn feral eventually, unless the miracle of finding his fated mate comes to pass… which he highly doubts it will.
Danny, a human nurse, is full of spirit and compassion for others, but he’s weighed down by his loneliness and shouldering the pain of having his dear mother regressing day-by-day in her care home.
When Roman finds Danny, while passing through an uninspiring small-Colorado-town, he knows immediately Danny is his special someone—his destined mate—even though he was doubtful such a person actually existed.
Telling Danny that he’s a vampire seems comparatively easy to Roman, especially when faced with also telling him he’s meant to spend eternity by Roman’s side, eventually having to turn into a vampire himself, potentially losing the humanity that makes up the very core of Danny’s being.
Adding to that mounting emotional pressure, a threat from Roman’s past is looming closer, with Danny becoming at increasing risk of harm, being the fragile, very breakable human that he still currently is.
All Roman has to do is put a permanent stop to the threats lingering over them, while also giving Danny the world, proving he’ll always show up, and hopefully convincing him that being vampires together is the right way to eternal happiness. No biggie...
I loved Danny and Roman, finding them immediately likable and enjoying their contrasting dynamic. Although their insta-lust and relationship progression was super-fast, it was written so smoothly, so compellingly, that I ate up every moment of their heated romance with nary an issue at the speed of which it all came to pass. I was simply here for it and enjoyed every second.
Those who know me well, know I’m mad for a good fated mates trope in my fantasy romances. The more growly, possessive, protective, passionate, eternal, mine-mine-mine vibes to be had, the more I go gaga for the couple at hand. It’s one of my favourite tropes for a reason, and it was utilised to full, delicious affect here oh-so-well.
The romance was balanced out nicely with the excitement surrounding the fear of Roman’s past coming back to bite him in the arse and ruin the good thing he’s building with Danny. I liked the tension and the conflict. I especially liked the “bad guy” in question, Lucien, who was proper menacing and more than a little unhinged—but in a way that I actually felt for the guy and his past traumas, making me super excited to know that he gets his own book later in the series.
I enjoyed this story a great deal and look forward to continuing with the next instalment, featuring Danny’s moody older brother, Gabe, and Roman’s vampy-bestie, Soren, who showed great promise as leading men in their own rights, just in their few scenes they shared here.
July 2, 2022
~ Fated mates,
~ growly vamp,
~ possessive sex,
~ feral vampire hellbent on revenge,
~ comfort/healing,
~ forever and ever kind of HEA.
I wanted more relationship development, but I've come to expect insta love with fated mates.
I believe this is Grae Bryan's first published book (at least in this genre), and I'm here for the rest of the series.
Luc was the villain here, but he deserves his own story. There's more to Luc than darkness.
~ growly vamp,
~ possessive sex,
~ feral vampire hellbent on revenge,
~ comfort/healing,
~ forever and ever kind of HEA.
I wanted more relationship development, but I've come to expect insta love with fated mates.
I believe this is Grae Bryan's first published book (at least in this genre), and I'm here for the rest of the series.
Luc was the villain here, but he deserves his own story. There's more to Luc than darkness.
March 27, 2025
Was this book perfect? Nahhh. But honestly it’s exactly what I was looking for. Something steamy, a little sweet, with a hint of world-building and a somewhat interesting plot. Plus there’s vampires and I’m a sucker for vampires (get it?). Mixed with fated mates!! I love fated mates. Danny is the MC and I thought he was really nice, he works as a nurse and just generally cares for other people. He’s always trying to see the good inside them. Roman is a vampire and he’s intense, all shadows, monsters, and talking like the ancient times. But when it comes to Danny he’s sweet.
Soren is amazing. He is Roman’s friend and also a vampire. I'm really happy the next book is about him, I love his hint of chaos. The third vampire is Lucien, he is technically the villain in this story but his character is complicated. There’s a lot more to him than meets the eye and he’s the book after Soren so I’m sticking around for that. There isn’t much world-building at all but I thought the separate soul thing was pretty interesting. When a person becomes a vampire it awakens this once quiet voice inside them. Roman calls it a demon. The voice can somewhat be communicated with but over the years it slowly starts to turn the person insane. But other than that little addition, that's about it for the world-building. This book is nowhere near a masterpiece but I still enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next ones.
Soren is amazing. He is Roman’s friend and also a vampire. I'm really happy the next book is about him, I love his hint of chaos. The third vampire is Lucien, he is technically the villain in this story but his character is complicated. There’s a lot more to him than meets the eye and he’s the book after Soren so I’m sticking around for that. There isn’t much world-building at all but I thought the separate soul thing was pretty interesting. When a person becomes a vampire it awakens this once quiet voice inside them. Roman calls it a demon. The voice can somewhat be communicated with but over the years it slowly starts to turn the person insane. But other than that little addition, that's about it for the world-building. This book is nowhere near a masterpiece but I still enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next ones.
May 27, 2023
A slightly sweeter but unique take on a vampire story. I didn’t realize this was the authors debut novel, it was impressive for a first go!
✔️Faded mates
✔️Gay vampires
✔️Obvious age gap
✔️Emotional connection
✔️Insta-lust
✔️Growly and possessive
✔️HFN
He wanted to tackle the boy, lick him everywhere, rub his own scent all over Danny’s body. Roman wanted to claim him.
Danny, an ER nurse, was just the perfect side of sassy and sensitive. Caring for his mother (who has dementia) while struggling to make ends meet, he hasn’t dated much.
Roman is running from his past until one evening he stops by a hospital, and spots something delicious.
There were some plot holes and moments where I had a few questions, but overall it was an entertaining read.
✔️Faded mates
✔️Gay vampires
✔️Obvious age gap
✔️Emotional connection
✔️Insta-lust
✔️Growly and possessive
✔️HFN
He wanted to tackle the boy, lick him everywhere, rub his own scent all over Danny’s body. Roman wanted to claim him.
Danny, an ER nurse, was just the perfect side of sassy and sensitive. Caring for his mother (who has dementia) while struggling to make ends meet, he hasn’t dated much.
Roman is running from his past until one evening he stops by a hospital, and spots something delicious.
There were some plot holes and moments where I had a few questions, but overall it was an entertaining read.
April 4, 2024
Well damn what a fucking shitshow.
I tried to like this book I really did but it was just so bad. Roman calling Danny 'boy' 80 times in 60 pages just made me super uncomfortable. I don't even know why these two are together the only thing Danny knew about Roman was that he was a super hot vampire that's it. The only thing that kept me from DNFing it was Roman and Lucien's friendship.
I tried to like this book I really did but it was just so bad. Roman calling Danny 'boy' 80 times in 60 pages just made me super uncomfortable. I don't even know why these two are together the only thing Danny knew about Roman was that he was a super hot vampire that's it. The only thing that kept me from DNFing it was Roman and Lucien's friendship.
August 15, 2025
RE-READ: 5 STARS
Some things never lose their magic.
1rst read:
Turns out regular humans just don’t cut it anymore.
LOOOOK ,I knew my standards were a little crazy ( OKAY MAYBE TOO CRAZY!!!), but a vampire?! HUHHHHH? Oops BUTTTT nothing could’ve prepared me for that.
Some things never lose their magic.
1rst read:
Turns out regular humans just don’t cut it anymore.
LOOOOK ,I knew my standards were a little crazy ( OKAY MAYBE TOO CRAZY!!!), but a vampire?! HUHHHHH? Oops BUTTTT nothing could’ve prepared me for that.
August 10, 2023
It's been so long since I've read a vampire book, I almost forgot how much I enjoy them. This one was really good, I really enjoyed it. It was fun to read, even had me laughing out loud at times. Excited to read more of the series.
January 21, 2023
¿PODRÍAN CAMBIAR LAS PORTADAS? PORQUE ESTE TIPO DE PORTADAS ME DAN RISA Y VERGÜENCITA AL MISMO TIEMPO, ADEMÁS, NO HACEN JUSTICIA A LA HISTORIA.
(a ver un poco sí pero tampoco nos pasemos, las cosas como son).
GRACIAS.
“I expect it makes it hard to empathize with life being cut short, when human life seems so short to you already”.
Quienes estén leyendo esta reseña y se pregunten ¿Por qué? Yo ya les respondo que no hay porqué. Ahora quiero decir un par de cosas.
1) la puntuación de esta novela es bajísima porque yo tiendo a ser objetiva desde el punto de vista literario, ahora, desde un punto de vista subjetivo es otra cosa. Le pondría hasta 3-4 estrellas porque me lo he pasado en grande.
2) La historia engancha y entretiene. Se lee en menos de dos días o un par de horas depende de tu ritmo de lectura.
3) Contienen un inglés simple así que si quieres empezar a leer en este idioma te lo recomendaría.
4) Se tratan de historias que son un soplo de aire fresco cuando necesitas tener la mente despejada y reírte un poco.
5) No te esperes una gran novela, ya leyendo el inicio y como se van desarrollando las cosas verás por dónde van los tiros.
6) De verdad, no se dejen llevar por las portadas, siento que hacen más daño que otra cosa y un poco de prejuicios, a decir verdad.
7) Vas a querer leer los siguientes porque esto es como una golosina, quieres saber que pasa y punto.
Espero que si los leen estén de acuerdo conmigo o no, eso sí lo tolero. Pero, lo que no soportaría es que se critique este tipo de libros solo por la portada o su contenido sin ni siquiera haberlos leído.
“Blegh, Roman. There’s sweet. And there’s saccharine. Spare us, please ”.
(a ver un poco sí pero tampoco nos pasemos, las cosas como son).
GRACIAS.
“I expect it makes it hard to empathize with life being cut short, when human life seems so short to you already”.
Quienes estén leyendo esta reseña y se pregunten ¿Por qué? Yo ya les respondo que no hay porqué. Ahora quiero decir un par de cosas.
1) la puntuación de esta novela es bajísima porque yo tiendo a ser objetiva desde el punto de vista literario, ahora, desde un punto de vista subjetivo es otra cosa. Le pondría hasta 3-4 estrellas porque me lo he pasado en grande.
2) La historia engancha y entretiene. Se lee en menos de dos días o un par de horas depende de tu ritmo de lectura.
3) Contienen un inglés simple así que si quieres empezar a leer en este idioma te lo recomendaría.
4) Se tratan de historias que son un soplo de aire fresco cuando necesitas tener la mente despejada y reírte un poco.
5) No te esperes una gran novela, ya leyendo el inicio y como se van desarrollando las cosas verás por dónde van los tiros.
6) De verdad, no se dejen llevar por las portadas, siento que hacen más daño que otra cosa y un poco de prejuicios, a decir verdad.
7) Vas a querer leer los siguientes porque esto es como una golosina, quieres saber que pasa y punto.
Espero que si los leen estén de acuerdo conmigo o no, eso sí lo tolero. Pero, lo que no soportaría es que se critique este tipo de libros solo por la portada o su contenido sin ni siquiera haberlos leído.
“Blegh, Roman. There’s sweet. And there’s saccharine. Spare us, please ”.
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August 15, 2022This started out cute and charming and fun
And then it fizzled out.
Officially, I've DNFed at 70%. I can't seem to have the motivation to continue tbh.
I did skim to the epilogue and I am intrigued with the next book. I just wish the sugary sweetness is a bit toned down in book 2. Vampires and sweetness don't really mix imo.
I've decided not to rate for now. Not sure if I will later.
And then it fizzled out.
Officially, I've DNFed at 70%. I can't seem to have the motivation to continue tbh.
I did skim to the epilogue and I am intrigued with the next book. I just wish the sugary sweetness is a bit toned down in book 2. Vampires and sweetness don't really mix imo.
I've decided not to rate for now. Not sure if I will later.
February 9, 2026
⭐️ 4 stars ⭐️
I’m still enjoying light and easy reads and this series is just vampy comfort. Sweetness, sexiness, a cliché plot, a touch of drama.
While I love fated mates, the attraction and the passion, the romance was a little too insta for me. Danny is immediately on board with the whole ‘a vampire wants me as his forever husband’ no questions asked. There should be at least a couple questions, babes.
Still, It’s a classic vampire romance. Not my fave of the series, but still a fun read.
CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Violence
- Parent w/ Alzheimer’s
- Fated mates
- Biting
- Top/bottom
- Frotting
- Rimming
“What do you want from me, mon petit roi?” Roman asked again. “I am yours to command.”
I want everything.
I’m still enjoying light and easy reads and this series is just vampy comfort. Sweetness, sexiness, a cliché plot, a touch of drama.
“I think my demon wants to come out and play with your demon. And by play, I mean fu—”
While I love fated mates, the attraction and the passion, the romance was a little too insta for me. Danny is immediately on board with the whole ‘a vampire wants me as his forever husband’ no questions asked. There should be at least a couple questions, babes.
He belonged to this vampire, and he could only hope this vampire belonged to him.
Still, It’s a classic vampire romance. Not my fave of the series, but still a fun read.
Tell me you’re really mine.” His hands were gripping Roman’s shirt so tightly they were edged with white. “I am yours,” Roman vowed. “Always yours.”
CW and NSFW info (spoilers):
- Violence
- Parent w/ Alzheimer’s
- Fated mates
- Biting
- Top/bottom
- Frotting
- Rimming
March 19, 2024
I've been getting back into vampire books and Roman was a great addition. It's a start of a series so we get introduced to how vampires work in this world and to some side characters who are going to star in their own book (that I'm very much looking forward to).
Danny and Roman have the markers of a classic paranormal romance. But it's fresh and executed very well. There's insta-lust/obsession, vampiric intensity that would be creepy if not for the mutual connection and attraction. There's the conflict as they fall in love of vampire Roman living forever and Danny's limited human lifespan, and the question of turning. And also a big bad that threatens Roman's love and triggers his possessive protectiveness. And I loved every second of it.
The romance between Danny and Roman is the main focus, but we do get some complicated family dynamics; both blood family and found family. Danny and his older brother Gabe have a complex relationship. While Roman, Soren, and Lucien takes the cake when it comes to complex with their vampire found family.
Vampire's Mate Series
Book 1: Roman - 4 Stars
Book 2: Soren - 4 Stars
Book 3: Lucien - 5 Stars
Book 4: Johann 4 Stars
Book 5: Wolfgang 4 Stars
Book 5.5: Cassian 4.5 Stars
Book 6: Colin 4 Stars
Danny and Roman have the markers of a classic paranormal romance. But it's fresh and executed very well. There's insta-lust/obsession, vampiric intensity that would be creepy if not for the mutual connection and attraction. There's the conflict as they fall in love of vampire Roman living forever and Danny's limited human lifespan, and the question of turning. And also a big bad that threatens Roman's love and triggers his possessive protectiveness. And I loved every second of it.
The romance between Danny and Roman is the main focus, but we do get some complicated family dynamics; both blood family and found family. Danny and his older brother Gabe have a complex relationship. While Roman, Soren, and Lucien takes the cake when it comes to complex with their vampire found family.
Vampire's Mate Series
Book 1: Roman - 4 Stars
Book 2: Soren - 4 Stars
Book 3: Lucien - 5 Stars
Book 4: Johann 4 Stars
Book 5: Wolfgang 4 Stars
Book 5.5: Cassian 4.5 Stars
Book 6: Colin 4 Stars
February 5, 2026
Sometimes, nothing quite hits like a fated mated story.
And this was such a good one! Yeah it was obvs insta everything but here it’s okay because it’s fated mates? I know, I know, I don’t make sense lol
Danny was maybe a liiiittle too okay with meeting a vampire for the first time and everything that comes with it - not even talking about being a fated mate. I would loose my ever loving shit lol
That aside, I really enjoyed these two together. Their relationship was predictable in the best way: easy, possessive, full of caretaking, and completely free of internal angst. Sigh.
The tension comes from the outside instead, with someone from Roman’s past circling around them, hungry for revenge. That added just enough excitement to keep things moving. Lucian was a great villain, and I’m very curious to see more of him going forward 😏
I also loooved the audio for this!! Michael Ferraiuolo did an absolutely fantastic job, setting the tone and his growling demon was so GOOD!
Super stoked for the next books!
And this was such a good one! Yeah it was obvs insta everything but here it’s okay because it’s fated mates? I know, I know, I don’t make sense lol
Danny was maybe a liiiittle too okay with meeting a vampire for the first time and everything that comes with it - not even talking about being a fated mate. I would loose my ever loving shit lol
That aside, I really enjoyed these two together. Their relationship was predictable in the best way: easy, possessive, full of caretaking, and completely free of internal angst. Sigh.
The tension comes from the outside instead, with someone from Roman’s past circling around them, hungry for revenge. That added just enough excitement to keep things moving. Lucian was a great villain, and I’m very curious to see more of him going forward 😏
I also loooved the audio for this!! Michael Ferraiuolo did an absolutely fantastic job, setting the tone and his growling demon was so GOOD!
Super stoked for the next books!
June 13, 2022
Sexy as hell.
New author for me, so good in terms of writing and good plot.
I love a good vampire romance!
New author for me, so good in terms of writing and good plot.
I love a good vampire romance!
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October 29, 2022
Roman has been on my tbr list for a bit, but I finally got around to reading it and now wondering why it took me so long.
I adored Roman and Danny. This story gave me a more mature Twilight vibe and brought out those same feelings I had when I was a teenager reading the series. There were a lot of parallels to the Twilight series!
It was easy to fall in love with Danny. He’s so sweet and tenderhearted and deserves the world. He has faced hardship after hardship yet still has such kindness and compassion towards others, even though some do not deserve it.
I love how Roman is so devoted to him. He loves and cares for him deeply.
I also came to adore Soren and was curious to see what his relationship with Gabe is or will be! I want to get more insight into both of them, especially Gabe, as many of his actions towards his brother were shitty. So hopefully, I can understand his actions and feelings and where they came from.
Lucian! I liked how there wasn’t a mindless, evil, one-dimensional villain in the story. We got a complex antagonist in Lucian; he is lonely, deeply hurt, and feels betrayed by Roman yet still clings on to his sanity and what is left of his humanity. His actions towards Danny are not justified in any sense, but I can still empathize with him. I am so happy he will have his own book, and I look forward to it!
I adored Roman and Danny. This story gave me a more mature Twilight vibe and brought out those same feelings I had when I was a teenager reading the series. There were a lot of parallels to the Twilight series!
It was easy to fall in love with Danny. He’s so sweet and tenderhearted and deserves the world. He has faced hardship after hardship yet still has such kindness and compassion towards others, even though some do not deserve it.
I love how Roman is so devoted to him. He loves and cares for him deeply.
I also came to adore Soren and was curious to see what his relationship with Gabe is or will be! I want to get more insight into both of them, especially Gabe, as many of his actions towards his brother were shitty. So hopefully, I can understand his actions and feelings and where they came from.
Lucian! I liked how there wasn’t a mindless, evil, one-dimensional villain in the story. We got a complex antagonist in Lucian; he is lonely, deeply hurt, and feels betrayed by Roman yet still clings on to his sanity and what is left of his humanity. His actions towards Danny are not justified in any sense, but I can still empathize with him. I am so happy he will have his own book, and I look forward to it!
December 18, 2022
3.5
Really enjoyed this! Nice, easy read.
For some reason I kept hearing Roman's 'demon' voice as Gollum which kept making me laugh.
Really enjoyed this! Nice, easy read.
For some reason I kept hearing Roman's 'demon' voice as Gollum which kept making me laugh.
June 16, 2022
2.5 stars⭐
If I read the word "mate" one more time, I'll claw my eyes out.
Look, for a debut novel, it was actually pretty good. I liked the writing and the characters , but it was just not my cup of tea. It was awfully sweet. I just wanted a little bit more angst (whether from internal factors or external) and a little bit more banter between the MCs. And, as mentioned before, the excessive use of the word "mate" got annoying too quickly. Like, we get it, they're mates. There's no need to mention it 297 times (I'm exaggerating, but you get my point).
I'm still going to read the next one though, because I'm intrigued by Soren.
If I read the word "mate" one more time, I'll claw my eyes out.
Look, for a debut novel, it was actually pretty good. I liked the writing and the characters , but it was just not my cup of tea. It was awfully sweet. I just wanted a little bit more angst (whether from internal factors or external) and a little bit more banter between the MCs. And, as mentioned before, the excessive use of the word "mate" got annoying too quickly. Like, we get it, they're mates. There's no need to mention it 297 times (I'm exaggerating, but you get my point).
I'm still going to read the next one though, because I'm intrigued by Soren.
April 23, 2023
reread: 20/8/22
i’m still waiting for my turn to have a super hot vampire obsessed with me. i can’t wait to read soren’s book, but most importantly i NEED a book about my favorite villain, luc. i honestly don’t think he’s a villain, just misunderstood.
original review:
a vampire completely obsessed with his human mate? yes, please.
yes, it was super sweet but i love fated mates so much that it didn’t bother me at all.
i’m still waiting for my turn to have a super hot vampire obsessed with me. i can’t wait to read soren’s book, but most importantly i NEED a book about my favorite villain, luc. i honestly don’t think he’s a villain, just misunderstood.
original review:
a vampire completely obsessed with his human mate? yes, please.
yes, it was super sweet but i love fated mates so much that it didn’t bother me at all.
April 5, 2025
4.25 stars
Read Count: 2
***I saw that there's an audiobook available this story now. I was tempted to purchase it until I saw that Michael Ferraiuolo is the narrator. I like Michael's voice, but I don't think his was the best choice for these characters. Just my opinion. 🤷♀️ I still loved the story. ***
Read Count: 2
***I saw that there's an audiobook available this story now. I was tempted to purchase it until I saw that Michael Ferraiuolo is the narrator. I like Michael's voice, but I don't think his was the best choice for these characters. Just my opinion. 🤷♀️ I still loved the story. ***
August 27, 2024
Absolutely love it when GoodReads deletes my review.
As rewriting them happens to be a pain, I’ll give a TLDR version:
I loved, loved LOVED these. Roman and Danny were so sweet. This game me the same feelings I had when I was kid picking up Twilight for the first time - and not in a bad a way. Not only are these far better written and enjoyable, but what they did share is giving me that excitement for the genre.
Can’t wait to read more by Grae Bryan! Highly recommend this book for vampire enjoyers.
As rewriting them happens to be a pain, I’ll give a TLDR version:
I loved, loved LOVED these. Roman and Danny were so sweet. This game me the same feelings I had when I was kid picking up Twilight for the first time - and not in a bad a way. Not only are these far better written and enjoyable, but what they did share is giving me that excitement for the genre.
Can’t wait to read more by Grae Bryan! Highly recommend this book for vampire enjoyers.
May 25, 2025
Vampire fated mates romance with low angst, insta-attraction, care taking and next to no world building.
The transition between the mutual insta-attracion because Roman and Danny were fated mates, and their falling in love wasn't very pronounced, but it didn't bother me much.
The story was entertaining overall, but didn't feel that special, either.
Certainly not a bad way to spend a few mindless hours.
I can see myself coming back to the series to see how Lucien and Soren will get their hea (and obviously Johann whom we haven't even met, because he's the one vampire I started the series in the first place for).
The transition between the mutual insta-attracion because Roman and Danny were fated mates, and their falling in love wasn't very pronounced, but it didn't bother me much.
The story was entertaining overall, but didn't feel that special, either.
Certainly not a bad way to spend a few mindless hours.
I can see myself coming back to the series to see how Lucien and Soren will get their hea (and obviously Johann whom we haven't even met, because he's the one vampire I started the series in the first place for).
January 21, 2026
3,0 💫 | No juzguen a un libro por su (fea) portada 🗣️🗣️🗣️.
Admito que no esperaba mucho de la historia, pero terminó sorprendiendome ☝️. Muy entretenido.
Creí que sería muy instalove (por algunas reseñas que vi), mas la progresión de la relación entre Roman y Danny es decente.
Creíble dentro de la situación de que son compañeros predestinados.
Ambos sienten esta conexión instantánea, sobre todo el vampiro, aunque me parece que la autora se toma su tiempo para que puedas disfrutar de la historia.
Y tengo que decir que la manera de construir la relación me recuerda un poco a como escribe una de mis autoras favoritas, Onley James, lo que fue un punto a favor para mí ✨.
Admito que no esperaba mucho de la historia, pero terminó sorprendiendome ☝️. Muy entretenido.
Creí que sería muy instalove (por algunas reseñas que vi), mas la progresión de la relación entre Roman y Danny es decente.
Creíble dentro de la situación de que son compañeros predestinados.
Ambos sienten esta conexión instantánea, sobre todo el vampiro, aunque me parece que la autora se toma su tiempo para que puedas disfrutar de la historia.
Y tengo que decir que la manera de construir la relación me recuerda un poco a como escribe una de mis autoras favoritas, Onley James, lo que fue un punto a favor para mí ✨.
June 7, 2023
ETA June 2023: The audio is fantastic yall! Michael is a great narrator for all these accents, and I adore the humor he brings to this. I cannot wait to hear how Jay is when he gets to his book. I even jumped the first time we hear Roman's demon speak. Definitely grab the audio, I can't wait for the next book!
OMG I LOVED THIS! Get this book on your radar folks, it's a MUST READ.
This is just the perfect vampire/human insta-mate, grumpy/cinnamon roll, size difference, "touch him and you die," sweetness and hotness book that I have read in a long time. Seriously, where did this author come from?!
Danny is just the sweetest, most caring cinnamon roll ever. I just adored him. And Roman is a stern, grumpy vampire on the verge of losing his humanity, when the two meet. The chemistry between the two is just explosive and excellent. The drama is well played out and honestly, I care for every character that we meet in this book.
Things are also set up very nicely for the next book (books?) and I can't wait to read about Danny's brother and Soren. I cannot wait for more from this author!
OMG I LOVED THIS! Get this book on your radar folks, it's a MUST READ.
This is just the perfect vampire/human insta-mate, grumpy/cinnamon roll, size difference, "touch him and you die," sweetness and hotness book that I have read in a long time. Seriously, where did this author come from?!
Danny is just the sweetest, most caring cinnamon roll ever. I just adored him. And Roman is a stern, grumpy vampire on the verge of losing his humanity, when the two meet. The chemistry between the two is just explosive and excellent. The drama is well played out and honestly, I care for every character that we meet in this book.
Things are also set up very nicely for the next book (books?) and I can't wait to read about Danny's brother and Soren. I cannot wait for more from this author!
November 12, 2024
I loved this book.
It's well written, funny and so darn sweet. I know sweet might not be the first thing you think of when you think of a vampire book but this one is.
I loved Roman and Danny. And the secondary characters. I need book 2 ASAP.
It's well written, funny and so darn sweet. I know sweet might not be the first thing you think of when you think of a vampire book but this one is.
I loved Roman and Danny. And the secondary characters. I need book 2 ASAP.
January 18, 2025
✰ 2.75 stars ✰
It's funny how very cozy a paranormal romance it was; with stakes (no pun intended) ☺️ relatively low-key with a threat level that I never quite felt as intimidating as it should have been. Grae Bryan's debut felt like a Twilight x Venom crossover in the repartee between Roman and his inner demon, more often than not being compelled in their desire to claim Danny as their Vampire's Mate with how he was so 'Sweet. Honey sweet. Ours, ours, ours', for the taking.... 😳
“You make me feel loved,” Danny whispered right before sleep overtook him.
“You are.”
Danny is a cinnamon roll and must be protected at all costs. 🙂↕️🩷 Devoid of love affection, despite how much he gives to his ailing mother and his serious dedication to his job as an ER nurse. So much hurt he's carried that when Roman arrives - whispering French affections into his heart and bed, it does become impossible to resist. And he's a good person at heart, too. 'Ohh, mon Dieu. My lovely mate. Life has not been fair to you.' 🥺 He's kind and considerate, a nurturer at heart, so warm and so receptive of others' feelings and just someone you wish to protect and care for���; even his concern for Luc's heartbreak showed what strong character conviction he possessed, which made him all that more desirable to Roman.
Roman to me was bit flat. I'm sorry, but he was! 😅 He had a funny side - 'my demon may not want to eat you, but it has other feelings toward you. Very…possessive feelings' and he was obviously smitten from the start for Danny with how the times are changing for them to claim their soulmate. 😢 His past was a sad one and the tragedy that was Luc was unwarranted, but, his aura, his demeanor, everything was a bit too easy and predictable to leave any real impact. 🤷🏻♀️ Not bland, not too shabby, just a vampire who fell fangs first for 'protecting Danny. Possessing Danny. Loving Danny. And Roman had faith, for the first time in forever, that he would not die alone, a monster.' ❤️🩹❤️🩹
“Even if it had been for his own selfish reasons, he’d instead given Danny a chance at forever. A chance at eternity with the one he loved.”
The writing does have signs that it is a debut with a strong streak of repetitive words, the most notable being lovely. 😕 The conflict was a bit mild and the plot pretty much straightforward that centered on a vampire's revenge for a broken heart, that Danny strongly sympathized and empathized with his loneliness and rage. 🫂 I never really felt the danger, and I guess to keep up with the levity of the story, it shouldn't annoy me for how easily he accepted the shocking changes and revelations in his life.
For at the same time the good 'that a vampire coming into his world had finally given Danny the full, human life he’d always longed for: family, friends, leisure time.' So that was a well balanced contrast to their dynamic, which I suppose did work. 👍🏻 The heat in the intimacy was also relatively modest, too, imo... I don't know, i just want smexy times that can actually be written nicely that still capture the emotions, y'know? 😭😭 But, yes, Danny and Roman had their cute moments - with Soren, especially. It's undeniable how smitten and protective Roman is for Danny, how he cherished him and showed him just how special and precious to him. 😘
“That’s the thing though. That’s part of what makes it beautiful. You know it doesn’t last. So you do your best with the time you have.”
Gabe definitely ran hot and cold, but I liked how his perspective for his younger brother slowly changed. The brotherly love has roots that I hope will flourish into a more lovable and sincere one. Soren has history; Soren has charm; Soren has an air of mystery, and I liked his friendship with Roman was heartwarming to see. 🥹 And though the series is off to a lukewarm start for me - romance and writing-wise, I am actually still looking forward to Soren and Gabe's dynamic. They have chemistry and there is an intrigue to how their respective personalities will par off against each other, before either admits defeat to the unspoken rifts in their hearts. 🤌🏻 🧐
“Listen to me, Danny. I am not leaving. Not ever. Not unless you want me to, and even then, I can make no promises. You are mine. I am yours.”
It's funny how very cozy a paranormal romance it was; with stakes (no pun intended) ☺️ relatively low-key with a threat level that I never quite felt as intimidating as it should have been. Grae Bryan's debut felt like a Twilight x Venom crossover in the repartee between Roman and his inner demon, more often than not being compelled in their desire to claim Danny as their Vampire's Mate with how he was so 'Sweet. Honey sweet. Ours, ours, ours', for the taking.... 😳
“You make me feel loved,” Danny whispered right before sleep overtook him.
“You are.”
Danny is a cinnamon roll and must be protected at all costs. 🙂↕️🩷 Devoid of love affection, despite how much he gives to his ailing mother and his serious dedication to his job as an ER nurse. So much hurt he's carried that when Roman arrives - whispering French affections into his heart and bed, it does become impossible to resist. And he's a good person at heart, too. 'Ohh, mon Dieu. My lovely mate. Life has not been fair to you.' 🥺 He's kind and considerate, a nurturer at heart, so warm and so receptive of others' feelings and just someone you wish to protect and care for���; even his concern for Luc's heartbreak showed what strong character conviction he possessed, which made him all that more desirable to Roman.
Roman to me was bit flat. I'm sorry, but he was! 😅 He had a funny side - 'my demon may not want to eat you, but it has other feelings toward you. Very…possessive feelings' and he was obviously smitten from the start for Danny with how the times are changing for them to claim their soulmate. 😢 His past was a sad one and the tragedy that was Luc was unwarranted, but, his aura, his demeanor, everything was a bit too easy and predictable to leave any real impact. 🤷🏻♀️ Not bland, not too shabby, just a vampire who fell fangs first for 'protecting Danny. Possessing Danny. Loving Danny. And Roman had faith, for the first time in forever, that he would not die alone, a monster.' ❤️🩹❤️🩹
“Even if it had been for his own selfish reasons, he’d instead given Danny a chance at forever. A chance at eternity with the one he loved.”
The writing does have signs that it is a debut with a strong streak of repetitive words, the most notable being lovely. 😕 The conflict was a bit mild and the plot pretty much straightforward that centered on a vampire's revenge for a broken heart, that Danny strongly sympathized and empathized with his loneliness and rage. 🫂 I never really felt the danger, and I guess to keep up with the levity of the story, it shouldn't annoy me for how easily he accepted the shocking changes and revelations in his life.
For at the same time the good 'that a vampire coming into his world had finally given Danny the full, human life he’d always longed for: family, friends, leisure time.' So that was a well balanced contrast to their dynamic, which I suppose did work. 👍🏻 The heat in the intimacy was also relatively modest, too, imo... I don't know, i just want smexy times that can actually be written nicely that still capture the emotions, y'know? 😭😭 But, yes, Danny and Roman had their cute moments - with Soren, especially. It's undeniable how smitten and protective Roman is for Danny, how he cherished him and showed him just how special and precious to him. 😘
“That’s the thing though. That’s part of what makes it beautiful. You know it doesn’t last. So you do your best with the time you have.”
Gabe definitely ran hot and cold, but I liked how his perspective for his younger brother slowly changed. The brotherly love has roots that I hope will flourish into a more lovable and sincere one. Soren has history; Soren has charm; Soren has an air of mystery, and I liked his friendship with Roman was heartwarming to see. 🥹 And though the series is off to a lukewarm start for me - romance and writing-wise, I am actually still looking forward to Soren and Gabe's dynamic. They have chemistry and there is an intrigue to how their respective personalities will par off against each other, before either admits defeat to the unspoken rifts in their hearts. 🤌🏻 🧐
December 9, 2022
Loved this vampy paranormal romance
Ooh I do love me a possessive fated mates romance and this one met all my needs.
One cinnamon bun nurse, one uber possessive and sinfully hot vampire, danger lurking in the darkness and a best mate who's cynical but about to get their own love comeuppance!
Ooh I do love me a possessive fated mates romance and this one met all my needs.
One cinnamon bun nurse, one uber possessive and sinfully hot vampire, danger lurking in the darkness and a best mate who's cynical but about to get their own love comeuppance!
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August 25, 2025lestat babygirl i just miss you so much
May 27, 2024
Excellent!
I liked this way better than I thought I would! The differences from other vampire stories made it fun and interesting! I can't wait for the next book to find out how Soren and Gabe get together! That should be fun! Five stars!
I liked this way better than I thought I would! The differences from other vampire stories made it fun and interesting! I can't wait for the next book to find out how Soren and Gabe get together! That should be fun! Five stars!
October 26, 2024
“Danny moaned like the hussy he was.”
Like I said in my update, I’m a slut for vampires and when a vampire romance comes without a main character that makes me want to bash my head in and scream for being such a dumb fuck, well all the better. Danny was a sweet adorable caring MC and he never once made me want to throw him into the pits of hell for being obnoxious or and idiot unlink some vampire romances. I don’t want to sound sexist or anything but why the fuck are female love interest in vampire romances so god damn unbearable most of the time? Anyways Danny the sweet caring man you are I love you and I love that you got the amazingly gentle and loving Roman as your mate. I swoon and love everything for you. This book hit all the more I like in a vampire romance. Hot sex, blood , fangs, and a man obsessed. We love a vampire obsessed with their human mate, and what else do we like ? A human mate who is like fuck yeah a hot sexy man wants to take care of me and lets him cause like why the fuck would you not? The only downside to this series is that I won’t get to continue the immortal adventures that Roman and Danny will go on; sad 😔 but I will continue anyways because Soran is too fabulous not to root for. And perhaps we will get glimpses of this couple in the book. Also if all these books take place in the same town isn’t the town gonna be overran with vampires ?!
Also Danny and his mom’s relationship had me sobbing into my pillow. 😭✋🏽
Like I said in my update, I’m a slut for vampires and when a vampire romance comes without a main character that makes me want to bash my head in and scream for being such a dumb fuck, well all the better. Danny was a sweet adorable caring MC and he never once made me want to throw him into the pits of hell for being obnoxious or and idiot unlink some vampire romances. I don’t want to sound sexist or anything but why the fuck are female love interest in vampire romances so god damn unbearable most of the time? Anyways Danny the sweet caring man you are I love you and I love that you got the amazingly gentle and loving Roman as your mate. I swoon and love everything for you. This book hit all the more I like in a vampire romance. Hot sex, blood , fangs, and a man obsessed. We love a vampire obsessed with their human mate, and what else do we like ? A human mate who is like fuck yeah a hot sexy man wants to take care of me and lets him cause like why the fuck would you not? The only downside to this series is that I won’t get to continue the immortal adventures that Roman and Danny will go on; sad 😔 but I will continue anyways because Soran is too fabulous not to root for. And perhaps we will get glimpses of this couple in the book. Also if all these books take place in the same town isn’t the town gonna be overran with vampires ?!
Also Danny and his mom’s relationship had me sobbing into my pillow. 😭✋🏽
July 18, 2022
3.5 stars ⭐️ Aww, I love reading vampire romances, even though a good story can be hard to find. But "Roman" is very cute and not necessarily an angsty one.
If you think you would love a tall, dark, handsome vampire who falls for his mate instantly and has possessive, mind-blowing, blood-drinking sex, this book is for you. 😉
The fact that Roman was a vampire and Danny was a cute human being was the best thing in the book. We are told that vampires are meant to be gorgeous creatures, and it wasn't wrong in the story.
The love between Roman and Danny was instantaneous since they were mated. But in the relationship department, I expected it to be more developed.
I can't wait to read Soren's story. I think it will be much more adventurous than this one.
If you think you would love a tall, dark, handsome vampire who falls for his mate instantly and has possessive, mind-blowing, blood-drinking sex, this book is for you. 😉
The fact that Roman was a vampire and Danny was a cute human being was the best thing in the book. We are told that vampires are meant to be gorgeous creatures, and it wasn't wrong in the story.
The love between Roman and Danny was instantaneous since they were mated. But in the relationship department, I expected it to be more developed.
I can't wait to read Soren's story. I think it will be much more adventurous than this one.
June 2, 2025
This was okay... Kinda... If you are in a mood to read a series that didn't take themselves too seriously and have nothing better to read, this is your series
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