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First Bite
A lone alpha on the edge. A veteran home from war. One bond that will save them both.
Indigo Baros left for the front line two decades ago, and his contract’s up, but when he gets state side, nothing’s how he remembers it. His family’s gone, scattered to the winds or dead, but an inheritance from his grandfather offers him a place to settle down. He doesn’t know what’s next after a life of loyalty and violence, and for the first time since he was a teenager, he’s got no one to tell him which way to march.
Riley O’Sullivan is an alpha without a pack—his choice. Werewolves are dangerous, brutal beasts, and he wants no part of that life. But a nearby pack is unsettled by an unattached alpha. They start to put pressure on him to join up or get the hell out of dodge, but Riley’s always been the kind of alpha to stand his ground, and he won’t be run out of his home so easily.
When Indigo gets caught in the middle of pack conflict, it may cost him his life, but if he’s lucky, he’ll find the new purpose he’s been missing.
First Bite is an MM paranormal romance serial novel. Join Indigo and Riley as they tame their beasts and fight to survive . . . and find somewhere to belong. Full of hurt/comfort vibes, isolated loner alpha types, and one incredibly special cat named Felix.
First Bite was originally published on Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes's Pateron page as our 2022 Paranormal Romance serial.
Indigo Baros left for the front line two decades ago, and his contract’s up, but when he gets state side, nothing’s how he remembers it. His family’s gone, scattered to the winds or dead, but an inheritance from his grandfather offers him a place to settle down. He doesn’t know what’s next after a life of loyalty and violence, and for the first time since he was a teenager, he’s got no one to tell him which way to march.
Riley O’Sullivan is an alpha without a pack—his choice. Werewolves are dangerous, brutal beasts, and he wants no part of that life. But a nearby pack is unsettled by an unattached alpha. They start to put pressure on him to join up or get the hell out of dodge, but Riley’s always been the kind of alpha to stand his ground, and he won’t be run out of his home so easily.
When Indigo gets caught in the middle of pack conflict, it may cost him his life, but if he’s lucky, he’ll find the new purpose he’s been missing.
First Bite is an MM paranormal romance serial novel. Join Indigo and Riley as they tame their beasts and fight to survive . . . and find somewhere to belong. Full of hurt/comfort vibes, isolated loner alpha types, and one incredibly special cat named Felix.
First Bite was originally published on Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes's Pateron page as our 2022 Paranormal Romance serial.
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First published January 19, 2023
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February 5, 2023
Disappointing from start to finish, this story lacks world, character, and relationship development.
We get bits and pieces: small, insular town in Maine, lone alpha wolf (Riley), retired Army man (Indie), wolf pack with evil alpha encroaching on Riley's territory.
Yet nothing is fleshed out.
The townsfolk hate Indie ... until they don't. They give him the silent treatment one day, only to fret over his well-being the next.
Indie's grandfather leaves him his house. Riley was close to the grandpa, but they never talk about him.
There's no reason Indie couldn't have reached out to his grandpa at some point, but Riley's mad about that for like a minute, and then it's dropped.
The MCs glare at each other across their back yards, then you blink, and they're a forever couple. There's ZERO relationship development, and I mean NONE.
Then there's the obligatory lack of communication for half a chapter. Both men are afraid of loving and being left, blah blah. Could it get any more cliché?
The whole evil alpha taking over a pack thing is also astonishingly boring. We never find out what happened to the bad alpha (or the former alpha). Did he die or get ousted? Will there be more trouble with the pack?
Who knows? Who cares?
The ending is supremely unsatisfying. The last chapter basically peters out in the middle of a scene.
It's so frustrating when authors just phone it in.
We get bits and pieces: small, insular town in Maine, lone alpha wolf (Riley), retired Army man (Indie), wolf pack with evil alpha encroaching on Riley's territory.
Yet nothing is fleshed out.
The townsfolk hate Indie ... until they don't. They give him the silent treatment one day, only to fret over his well-being the next.
Indie's grandfather leaves him his house. Riley was close to the grandpa, but they never talk about him.
There's no reason Indie couldn't have reached out to his grandpa at some point, but Riley's mad about that for like a minute, and then it's dropped.
The MCs glare at each other across their back yards, then you blink, and they're a forever couple. There's ZERO relationship development, and I mean NONE.
Then there's the obligatory lack of communication for half a chapter. Both men are afraid of loving and being left, blah blah. Could it get any more cliché?
The whole evil alpha taking over a pack thing is also astonishingly boring. We never find out what happened to the bad alpha (or the former alpha). Did he die or get ousted? Will there be more trouble with the pack?
Who knows? Who cares?
The ending is supremely unsatisfying. The last chapter basically peters out in the middle of a scene.
It's so frustrating when authors just phone it in.
January 28, 2023
Standard fare from this duo. Short, supernatural, not a ton of substance but generally enjoyable. I do wish they'd spent a bit longer actually fleshing things out--for example, Felix has a problem with Indigo at the beginning because of some preconceived notions but that are quickly dropped and never even referenced after the first few chapters, which was a little confusing/jarring. But I've come to expect that sort of thing from these two, and this was perfectly fine for something quick and light.
June 17, 2023
Werewolf/human neighbours is a setup that I love so I had to give this book a shot. I enjoyed it, although I felt that it ignored or glossed over some stuff I would have expected it to explore more (like Rowan's initial dislike and misconceptions about Indie, and Indie not having a stronger reaction to finding out about werewolves and . But I liked the relationship dynamic and how they fit together, and overall found it an enjoyable read.
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February 23, 2023Low angst … or dumb angst?
Zero romance or interpersonal development - just two lonely guys that like the look of each other and decide forever is the way to go.
I’m happy the two lonely guys are no longer lonely - but really, no development of any kind in this book (no world building, no plot building, no interpersonal development, etc.
Zero romance or interpersonal development - just two lonely guys that like the look of each other and decide forever is the way to go.
I’m happy the two lonely guys are no longer lonely - but really, no development of any kind in this book (no world building, no plot building, no interpersonal development, etc.
February 1, 2023
A Joyfully Jay review.
4 stars
First Bite is an engaging shifter story with lots of alpha vibes and two sweet, loner guys finding their way together. The story was originally published as a serial for the authors’ Patreon sponsors and has now be repackaged into book form. The story is basically unchanged from the original, other than being combined together. Sometimes serials don’t translate well into full books, as they are written to be read in installments, but I think this one is very smooth when read as one story. There is some overlap from the end of one chapter to the start of the next, presumably to catch up readers who were originally getting it in separate installments. But since the chapters do alternate POVs, it gives us a bit of insight on events from the other character’s perspective and it didn’t feel repetitious to me. The chapters are fairly short and there is nice energy to the story and I think it works well as a combined novel.
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4 stars
First Bite is an engaging shifter story with lots of alpha vibes and two sweet, loner guys finding their way together. The story was originally published as a serial for the authors’ Patreon sponsors and has now be repackaged into book form. The story is basically unchanged from the original, other than being combined together. Sometimes serials don’t translate well into full books, as they are written to be read in installments, but I think this one is very smooth when read as one story. There is some overlap from the end of one chapter to the start of the next, presumably to catch up readers who were originally getting it in separate installments. But since the chapters do alternate POVs, it gives us a bit of insight on events from the other character’s perspective and it didn’t feel repetitious to me. The chapters are fairly short and there is nice energy to the story and I think it works well as a combined novel.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
January 17, 2023
This was one of the books from these two authors that I liked but my feelings throughout never went beyond that. On the contrary there were times that the story was a tad bland.
I loved Indigo's morning routine of ogling the hot neighbor, how Indigo was independent and fierce and how Riley was a possessive Alpha but also someone that was respecting the other person's wishes/wants even when they went against his instincts.
Lovely end though and I would have like an epilogue a bit down the road to show us how the pack was evolving.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I loved Indigo's morning routine of ogling the hot neighbor, how Indigo was independent and fierce and how Riley was a possessive Alpha but also someone that was respecting the other person's wishes/wants even when they went against his instincts.
Lovely end though and I would have like an epilogue a bit down the road to show us how the pack was evolving.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
October 27, 2025
I loved First Bite way more than I expected to and for a lot of random reasons. I enjoyed there wasn’t a fated mate trope in play. I absolutely love fated mates, so I am not opposed to it! I just found it really refreshing this book didn’t rely on the trope to bring the two heroes together. I liked that they CHOSE each other. I loved the way Indie’s transition was handled. It wasn’t huge or drawn out. It was something which happened and then they dealt with it and it was how things were at that point. The lack of major agonizing over the shift was refreshing. I loved how Indie was portrayed as a soldier, a manly man, and a guy who didn’t lose either of those things because he was gay. I just found the whole book pretty refreshing for its take on werewolves. I’d read tons more in this same worldscape. I’d definitely recommend it.
October 13, 2024
3.75 stars
January 27, 2023
I’m already a fan of these authors, writing separately and together. I loved Riley and Indie’s story, especially with it being a little different as both men are older, and Riley is a lone alpha.
I liked that both men already have plenty of life experience. Indie doesn’t know about the existence of the paranormal world, but his time in the army gives him an edge, especially when it comes to taking on a fight. Riley tries to convince himself he doesn’t need a pack but it's obvious he’s lonely.
Felix steals every scene he’s in, as is the way of cats. I love how he’s part of Riley’s pack, and loves Indie. Although Hector, Indie’s grandfather, has already passed on by the time the story begins, he has a strong presence throughout, which I liked.
Family plays a big part in the story, especially as Riley and Indie start the story on their own with their only family either deceased or gone. I loved how they find family, and purpose in each other, and how that grows into much more.
The scenes when they come up against the other wolves are tense. I liked that things don’t always go as planned but how those incidents all work to bring Riley and Indie together. Riley shows several times why he’s an alpha, although Indie is very capable too.
I liked that both men already have plenty of life experience. Indie doesn’t know about the existence of the paranormal world, but his time in the army gives him an edge, especially when it comes to taking on a fight. Riley tries to convince himself he doesn’t need a pack but it's obvious he’s lonely.
Felix steals every scene he’s in, as is the way of cats. I love how he’s part of Riley’s pack, and loves Indie. Although Hector, Indie’s grandfather, has already passed on by the time the story begins, he has a strong presence throughout, which I liked.
Family plays a big part in the story, especially as Riley and Indie start the story on their own with their only family either deceased or gone. I loved how they find family, and purpose in each other, and how that grows into much more.
The scenes when they come up against the other wolves are tense. I liked that things don’t always go as planned but how those incidents all work to bring Riley and Indie together. Riley shows several times why he’s an alpha, although Indie is very capable too.
March 26, 2023
Okay - somewhat breaking my own rules here. I liked this book - even though it needs more. It barely made the nice meal category and a lot of what helped it cling there is the potential.
Now - the writing? mostly very good - but - it needs some editing. This was - a serial weekly on Patron before being shaped into a book, and it shows in the editing. Just a little rough on the many edges.
The characters? Some are saying they are underdeveloped, but I maintain that while not overtly developed with direct commentary, they are indirectly developed through thoughts and behaviors. Example: The opening description and dialog led me to begin assuming that Indie was a 'twink' (sorry but not sorry - that is what a stereotype is for - helping to build characters quickly) Instead he is very much a 'man's man' as revealed by his thoughts -- "Like we were such big manly independent men that we didn’t need any dirty feelings, or the help of other human beings —people?
Could this story be more developed? Yep, it could and with that development, it would be a 5/5.
This is not a book for the reader who likes things spoon-fed.
Now - the writing? mostly very good - but - it needs some editing. This was - a serial weekly on Patron before being shaped into a book, and it shows in the editing. Just a little rough on the many edges.
The characters? Some are saying they are underdeveloped, but I maintain that while not overtly developed with direct commentary, they are indirectly developed through thoughts and behaviors. Example: The opening description and dialog led me to begin assuming that Indie was a 'twink' (sorry but not sorry - that is what a stereotype is for - helping to build characters quickly) Instead he is very much a 'man's man' as revealed by his thoughts -- "Like we were such big manly independent men that we didn’t need any dirty feelings, or the help of other human beings —people?
Could this story be more developed? Yep, it could and with that development, it would be a 5/5.
This is not a book for the reader who likes things spoon-fed.
January 21, 2023
I am drawn to this author duo’s stories because of their originality and their distinctive writing style. With First Bite, they venture into the paranormal world of shifter werewolves and pack dynamics. This novella-length story was first published as a serial on the authors’ Patreon in 2022. Converting a serial into novella-length story isn’t as simple as packaging the installments into one book because the choppiness of the serial installments shows through. Burns and Fawkes make this story read seamlessly though. Loner, hurt/comfort stories are like catnip, though, and this one squarely fits. Riley and Indigo are well-drawn, engaging characters that work well together and have some serious chemistry. First Bite is a fast, easy, enjoyable read. My only complaint is that I felt like some loose ends were left exposed and some additional time/pages could have helped resolve those. Hopefully, there’s more to come in this intriguing world.
January 25, 2023
Hot & Sweet
This is a relatively low angst romance. There is some relationship conflict, but mostly the conflict is with a nearby wolf pack that spun out of control. The conflict is resolved in this book, so you can read it as a stand alone. I'm not sure if the authors are planning a sequel or not but I enjoyed the world and would definitely read it if they wrote one.
The best thing about this story is it feels fresh. There is an "alpha", but his mate is not an "omega". Fated mates are not mentioned. Both these guys are strong and capable of taking care of themselves and others. Nobody is agonizing over being a monster. These guys come together to defend each other from a mutual threat, because they're lonely and attracted to each other. They end up fitting with each other really well, band I'm here for it!
This is a relatively low angst romance. There is some relationship conflict, but mostly the conflict is with a nearby wolf pack that spun out of control. The conflict is resolved in this book, so you can read it as a stand alone. I'm not sure if the authors are planning a sequel or not but I enjoyed the world and would definitely read it if they wrote one.
The best thing about this story is it feels fresh. There is an "alpha", but his mate is not an "omega". Fated mates are not mentioned. Both these guys are strong and capable of taking care of themselves and others. Nobody is agonizing over being a monster. These guys come together to defend each other from a mutual threat, because they're lonely and attracted to each other. They end up fitting with each other really well, band I'm here for it!
January 26, 2023
I’ve read and enjoyed othet books by this duo and First Bite was no different. When I first read the blurb I saw tropes I really like: hurt comfort, wanting to belong and loneliness, which drew me to the book. It also has werewolves which is a nice plus.
Indigo and Riley haven’t had a life full of sunshine and roses, they’ve both faced things (not all easy) that shaped their lives and who they are.
Riley is an alpha werewolf without a pack, and he meets Indigo when he ends up on the middle of werewolf trouble.
I really liked the relationship between them and their romance is full of chemistry mixed with both hot and sweet moments. There is some angst but I wouldn’t say it’s a lot. And I also like angst so I liked that there was some of it. The story and plot was also good and while it was on the short side, overall I liked it!
Indigo and Riley haven’t had a life full of sunshine and roses, they’ve both faced things (not all easy) that shaped their lives and who they are.
Riley is an alpha werewolf without a pack, and he meets Indigo when he ends up on the middle of werewolf trouble.
I really liked the relationship between them and their romance is full of chemistry mixed with both hot and sweet moments. There is some angst but I wouldn’t say it’s a lot. And I also like angst so I liked that there was some of it. The story and plot was also good and while it was on the short side, overall I liked it!
January 14, 2023
I love this author duo. They have written some of my favorite books. This story feels like the start of something special but I don’t know if it is going to be in a series or not. Indigo and Riley are two fiercely independent people who suddenly find themselves as neighbors and in the middle of trouble. Indie has no idea of the world of shifters but he is going to get a crash course as the local bully alpha decides to harass Riley and him by extension. Once Riley stops fighting the natural pull towards Indie, they get along so much better! I truly enjoyed these characters and would love to get to know this small town in Maine even more, especially after the way this book ends. It was really good, but I was not surprised because Sam Burns and WM Fawkes haven’t let me down yet.
January 28, 2023
deconstructed wolf romance
You read enough paranormal romance, you start expecting things; wolves are stronger and faster than humans, alpha wolves are big strong manly men who claim their mates, survival of the strongest, big alpha protector with a soft spot for his beta mate…
And then along comes a story that nods to those tropes, and turns them around. In this case, the alpha is a protector, but not threatened by an equally strong partner, the alpha in charge turns into the privilege of serving, and rather than guys in their twenties just figuring stuff out, it becomes mid life professionals who know what they want; all in all, a meeting of equals, partners combining strengths to overcome challenges.
You read enough paranormal romance, you start expecting things; wolves are stronger and faster than humans, alpha wolves are big strong manly men who claim their mates, survival of the strongest, big alpha protector with a soft spot for his beta mate…
And then along comes a story that nods to those tropes, and turns them around. In this case, the alpha is a protector, but not threatened by an equally strong partner, the alpha in charge turns into the privilege of serving, and rather than guys in their twenties just figuring stuff out, it becomes mid life professionals who know what they want; all in all, a meeting of equals, partners combining strengths to overcome challenges.
March 23, 2023
Almost Fated Mate Feeling
This book kind of had the feeling of fated mates, even though it wasn't a fated mates story. Riley and Indigo were glaring at each other one day and mates the next. This felt rather fast and I do wish there was more time spent building their relationship. As far as characters go both mcs were ok, they were a little flat but with a novel this length it can be difficult to really flesh out a character to my standards. The conflict of this book kind of felt a bit lackluster. Like Indigo gets bit and turned and before that had no idea werewolves existed but he was very calm about the whole thing while Riley was freaking out more. Would I read it again probably not but it was still overall an enjoyable low stakes read.
This book kind of had the feeling of fated mates, even though it wasn't a fated mates story. Riley and Indigo were glaring at each other one day and mates the next. This felt rather fast and I do wish there was more time spent building their relationship. As far as characters go both mcs were ok, they were a little flat but with a novel this length it can be difficult to really flesh out a character to my standards. The conflict of this book kind of felt a bit lackluster. Like Indigo gets bit and turned and before that had no idea werewolves existed but he was very calm about the whole thing while Riley was freaking out more. Would I read it again probably not but it was still overall an enjoyable low stakes read.
January 15, 2023
First bite is a paranormal story, Riley and Indigo are so independent and fierce, I like the chemistry between them. They have been through some bad things in the past, Riley a lone wolf shifter wanting to be left alone and Ingido just out of the military and without family, he recently inherited a house form his grandfather. These two find themselves as neighbors, Indie is about to find out that werewolves exist and not in a good way, both Riley and Ingido are being bully by the local alpha and that would makes them go stay together so Riley can protect Indie. Their proximity is about to change things between them in a really good way! I like the story and have a good time reading it!
January 16, 2023
Alpha
I have an addiction and possessive werewolves, is thy name. “I wanted to bite him. Claim him. Make him mine.” Ding, ding, we have a winner. I’m all ears, tails, teeth—eh, whichever and however you call it, I’m all in with Riley and Indie. I adore Indie, from his inner strength to how he rolled with everything but never rolled over (at least when it mattered), he’s the one I’d want by my side. Can I get a growl for Riley? He’s the best kind of Alpha, stands for what he believes in but doesn’t push or posture. But threaten the ones he loves, well, you might bite off more than you can chew, or he will for sure. A whole lotta howling fun to read.
I have an addiction and possessive werewolves, is thy name. “I wanted to bite him. Claim him. Make him mine.” Ding, ding, we have a winner. I’m all ears, tails, teeth—eh, whichever and however you call it, I’m all in with Riley and Indie. I adore Indie, from his inner strength to how he rolled with everything but never rolled over (at least when it mattered), he’s the one I’d want by my side. Can I get a growl for Riley? He’s the best kind of Alpha, stands for what he believes in but doesn’t push or posture. But threaten the ones he loves, well, you might bite off more than you can chew, or he will for sure. A whole lotta howling fun to read.
January 26, 2023
short little taste of Riley and Indigo. I really liked the dynamic between them. both men are a bit hardened by their past and are loners. Through circumstances forced on them by a neighboring pack of werewolves (although they are wolf shifters) they get close to protect their land and each other. I liked that Riley was the alpha but Indigo wasn't just a person needing protecting. He had his own set of skills to bring to the issue at hand and Riley wasn't too alpha to realize that he could contribute. good story, i'd like to revisit them in the future and see how the pack is developing.
April 7, 2023
Strong start, weak finish.
I really liked the first third. Strong werewolf meets strong ex soldier, sparks fly. What's not to like?
Middle section was a bit too repetitious of the first third, a bit of sex, but not much else. But the last third, it was just mush. Themes repeated, poor world building (are were's born or made? A bit of both? So is there a difference? Are you beholden to the one who makes you? How or why... Not enough thought was given to that at all.) And the boys were just sloppy with their communication, and the charm just left... There was a whole red herring with the cat that just went no where and left me puzzled. If it had continued as it started, it would have been a solid 4 stars, but it got lost towards the end, and I started skimming...
I really liked the first third. Strong werewolf meets strong ex soldier, sparks fly. What's not to like?
Middle section was a bit too repetitious of the first third, a bit of sex, but not much else. But the last third, it was just mush. Themes repeated, poor world building (are were's born or made? A bit of both? So is there a difference? Are you beholden to the one who makes you? How or why... Not enough thought was given to that at all.) And the boys were just sloppy with their communication, and the charm just left... There was a whole red herring with the cat that just went no where and left me puzzled. If it had continued as it started, it would have been a solid 4 stars, but it got lost towards the end, and I started skimming...
March 11, 2023
A hot neighbor, a dangerous pack, and an unsuspecting mate. What's a wolf to do?
This is a fantastic book! I fell into its clutches from the first pages. It is sexy, dangerous, non-stop action. Ginger wolf Riley will protect what he views as his. That includes a very human Indie. But an attack leaves Indie bitten, and he survives the change. Together, they will battle the rogue pack and start their own. I would like to see this story continue. You need to read this book. Once you do, you will understand why. Get. It. Now!
This is a fantastic book! I fell into its clutches from the first pages. It is sexy, dangerous, non-stop action. Ginger wolf Riley will protect what he views as his. That includes a very human Indie. But an attack leaves Indie bitten, and he survives the change. Together, they will battle the rogue pack and start their own. I would like to see this story continue. You need to read this book. Once you do, you will understand why. Get. It. Now!
January 18, 2023
We start out with Indigo enjoying the daily view of his hot ginger neighbor chopping wood! I felt like I was watching with him! Riley is that growly kind of alpha that I cannot resist. He has to get his instinct to calm down when it comes to Indigo though. Indigo is pretty tough and independent himself, but he is about to learn about a whole new world. I personally loved all the possessive alpha vibes and also the natural chemistry between these too. Fun with plenty of action and romance!
January 19, 2023
Just a fun book all around. Interesting MCs, intriguing low-key worldbuilding, and two guys who connect quickly, but it doesn’t feel forced. A few loose ends and glossing over some character points just made me hope for more stories in the world (instead of making me frustrated). And a pack of a couple of werewolves and a cat? What more could a person want. I had been in a reading slump, but this quick-paced read was just right.
January 19, 2023
Indigo inherited a small house in Maine from his grandfather. After 20 years in the service, he was looking forward to spending time there. He spots his neighbor across the way chopping wood. He finds out his name is Riley. As time goes on, he gets close to Riley and they start a relationship. This is their story of how they got together and Indie finding out that werewolves were real. I am hoping there is more to come.
January 31, 2023
First Bite is a first-rate, funny, and all-around fantastic shifter romance.
It starts off with our human hero admiring the “hot ginger neighbor” and his … er, attributes while he’s chopping wood. And the snarky comments, general human incredulity, and hot encounters just take off from there. Said human, Indie is new to small-town Maine and assumes his new neighbor’s seeming disdain is part of the mistrust of outsiders common to the area. Of course, Riley is hiding something more than just a general dislike of people. As a lone wolf, he’s kept his distance from the nearby pack, but when their new leader starts sniffing around for him to join, and making moves toward Riley, the two are thrown together, and their attraction is obviously mutual. And super hot. But can Riley reveal who he really is and keep Indie safe — and build the kind of life he’s suddenly realizing he wants with Indie?
This was such a fun, fast read. It’s somewhat short (178 pages), which isn’t surprising as it was originally a serial for the authors’ Patreon, but it didn’t have that awkward jerkiness that some serials can suffer from when turned into a book. This is perfect for when you want some snark and some steam, but don’t have the time (or mental capacity) for a long read. But I felt like I got to know Indie and Riley, and how they fit perfectly together, and I so enjoyed reading it. Definitely recommend.
It starts off with our human hero admiring the “hot ginger neighbor” and his … er, attributes while he’s chopping wood. And the snarky comments, general human incredulity, and hot encounters just take off from there. Said human, Indie is new to small-town Maine and assumes his new neighbor’s seeming disdain is part of the mistrust of outsiders common to the area. Of course, Riley is hiding something more than just a general dislike of people. As a lone wolf, he’s kept his distance from the nearby pack, but when their new leader starts sniffing around for him to join, and making moves toward Riley, the two are thrown together, and their attraction is obviously mutual. And super hot. But can Riley reveal who he really is and keep Indie safe — and build the kind of life he’s suddenly realizing he wants with Indie?
This was such a fun, fast read. It’s somewhat short (178 pages), which isn’t surprising as it was originally a serial for the authors’ Patreon, but it didn’t have that awkward jerkiness that some serials can suffer from when turned into a book. This is perfect for when you want some snark and some steam, but don’t have the time (or mental capacity) for a long read. But I felt like I got to know Indie and Riley, and how they fit perfectly together, and I so enjoyed reading it. Definitely recommend.
January 29, 2023
5 stars, would read again.
It was a nice shot book, Indigo was my favorite charcter because of the way he handled all the things happening including the werewolf part, Riley was a nice "alpha" giving Indigo the space he needed. The final giving space to more books give me hope of some good stories to come, of course I'm a little afraid of people interfering in this couple that have made me hate some series in the past but only time will tell.
It was a nice shot book, Indigo was my favorite charcter because of the way he handled all the things happening including the werewolf part, Riley was a nice "alpha" giving Indigo the space he needed. The final giving space to more books give me hope of some good stories to come, of course I'm a little afraid of people interfering in this couple that have made me hate some series in the past but only time will tell.
February 1, 2023
This book could've been twice as long and still wouldn't have been long enough. This writing team has a way with stories that drag you into their worlds. And when it's over, you want more.
Riley is a lone alpha whose pack days are long past. When his neighbor, and budding romance, Indie is bit by a pack alpha who wants to force Riley to submit to him, he sets out to protect him. But Indie is no omega and protects him right back.
An enjoyable read. Quick. Action packed.
Riley is a lone alpha whose pack days are long past. When his neighbor, and budding romance, Indie is bit by a pack alpha who wants to force Riley to submit to him, he sets out to protect him. But Indie is no omega and protects him right back.
An enjoyable read. Quick. Action packed.
February 14, 2023
This was good, but not something I'm going to remember reading a few months from now. But it wasn't bad. Just . . . a little fast? Idk, I can't put my finger on it, but it just seemed a little too insta-lovey for me. And, I'm sorry, but the shifter part of the story almost wasn't needed. Like, I sort of almost felt it distracted me and its where I had the most "hmm, this could be better" thoughts.
But good overall!
But good overall!
February 26, 2023
Once again Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes created a great book, the story was compelling and the characters very interesting; I especially liked the fact that Riley wasn't the average alpha who wants submission, he is aware of his position but doesn't take it for granted and is ready to prove he is worthy of it.
It was a really short story but the epilogue gives me hope that we will see more of this new pack.
It was a really short story but the epilogue gives me hope that we will see more of this new pack.
March 4, 2023
Captivating and Engaging
I couldn’t put the book down; I read it in a day.
The story follows the regular romance theme without the stereotypes. You have two, equally masculine, emotionally dysfunctional characters blundering through their issues like normal people. The villain is typical with an atypical support system. And happily ever after needs some human time.
I hope there’s more to this story…
I couldn’t put the book down; I read it in a day.
The story follows the regular romance theme without the stereotypes. You have two, equally masculine, emotionally dysfunctional characters blundering through their issues like normal people. The villain is typical with an atypical support system. And happily ever after needs some human time.
I hope there’s more to this story…
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