#dk reads
time for a Big Bad Wolf reread!!! I desperately need Coop and Park in my life rn so I’m jumping into book 1, The Wolf at the Door. check it out of you love a gay disaster MC, a super fine and mysterious LI, werewolves, crime solving, humor, sexual tension, and angst. I really can’t praise this series enough! truly exceptional characters and development. my heart gets all wonky just thinking about Coop and Park! I’ll be sharing quotes and reactions as I go along
*I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Cover image and summary from Goodreads*
Some bonds weren’t meant to be broken.
Vampire PI Evan Fournier has dealt with his fair share of danger and heartache, but nothing prepares him for the pain of a broken bond with his mate—especially when his mate is the one who severed it. Bond or no, he still loves Colin—fiercely. Trust, however, is harder to come by. And when a demon starts terrorizing paranormals in Toronto, trust in one another is exactly what they’ll need.
Former firefighter turned crime-fighting phoenix Colin Zhang knows who Evan was—is—to him, but he doesn’t know if he can give him what he wants. He just needs a little time to figure things out. Unfortunately, bringing down a demon bent on mass murder leaves little time for anything else.
The only way they’ll destroy the demon is by teaming up with an unlikely partner to infiltrate a gang of terrorists. But the only way they’ll save themselves is by finding a path back into each other’s arms—and hearts—once again.
A satisfying conclusion to an exciting and intense paranormal trilogy! I’ve been a fan of Evan ever since his appearance in the Not Dead Yet series, so reading a trilogy from his point of view has been a treat. He’s definitely had a rough road, from his not so great entry into vampire life, his struggles with depression, and the loss of loved ones. Out of the Ashes starts with him in bleak place, reeling from the broken bond with Colin, his mate and maybe boyfriend. The two quickly get swept up into danger and embroiled in a new threat to the supernatural community. I’ve been rooting for Evan and Colin this whole series, and while they put me through the emotional ringer at times, it’s so worth it! I really loved the relationship and character development in this final installment, and the ending left me feeling happy and hopeful. This series (and Not Dead Yet) has a large and diverse cast of characters - many of them queer - and it was great to see them all again and watch them face this new challenge. If you enjoy urban fantasy and paranormal romance, definitely pick up these books!
Pub date May 10, 2022
