I was looking for something a little bit different, and this one popped up. It seemed like a fun twist to the paranormal romance with a fantasy addition. Plus, I’ve read one of the author’s other stories in this genre, and they were just as fun.
Publishing in August, check out my thoughts and review below.
A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire by Sarah Hawley
Series: Glimmer Falls Book #3
Publisher: Berkley (August 13, 2024)
ISBN-13: 978-0593547960
OVERVIEW:
Werewolf Ben Rosewood is happy with his life. One hundred percent. Everything is fine. His business, Ben’s Plant Emporium, is thriving, and he’s even expanding the shop. His anxiety disorder is…well, it’s been better, but that comes with the territory of running a business and having beastly urges every full moon, right? As for romance—who has the time? Though his family is desperate to see him settled, Ben is fine approaching forty as a single werewolf. But after drunkenly bidding on and winning a supposedly-possessed crystal on eBay one night, he finds himself face-to-face with a beautiful yet angry vampire.
Eleonore Bettencourt-Devereux is a rare breed—a vampire succubus born from two elite European bloodlines during medieval times. Thanks to an evil witch, she’s been stuck in a crystal since she was thirty, forced to obey orders from the possessor of the rock. Eleonore’s been dreaming of breaking the spell and severing the witch’s head for centuries. But did this witch really sell her to someone new, and for only ninety-nine cents?
Eleonore would claw this werewolf’s heart out and eat it, if only the binding spell would allow her to. But Eleonore and Ben soon realize they can help each other with both vengeful and less hostile needs. And why not have a little fun along the way?
A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire by Sarah Hawley Review
I have to say this happens to be one of the oddest stories I’ve had the pleasure of reading. The author has done an amazing job developing the plot and the characters.
The story itself is unique and imaginative. Plus, it was fun!
The two main characters are complete opposites, and while Eleonore is almost off the charts wacky throughout the book, we finally get to see her real person start to come through.
She mellows, her anger dissipates, and she truly becomes a wonderful addition to the story. She’s weird and quirky but certainly knows how to handle her man. Just as a side note – her biting is a little edgy. STEAMY!
Ben is soft-spoken and genuine. A real sweetheart of a guy. He is definitely getting used and overseen by other people in the community.
He’s a perfect balance to her wildness and together they offset each other and work really well together. Their chemistry is hot and steamy which definitely makes the story more.
We see characters pop in from the other books but this does not detract from the story because they all a part of a wild diverse community. The tight-knit group adds a lot to the whole plot, and A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire is a funny, quirky story.
Hawley delivers a complex and delightful romance that is absolutely a stand-out read!
4 STARS!!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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