Mpreg and Vampires!

This story started out tragic but ended happy. Honestly I loved Talon from the very beginning, the way he watched Collin, needing to protect him. The end was a surprise, I wasn't expecting it. This is a wonderful start to a new series and I hope there are many more stories to come. Luke needs his happily ever after.
Narrator John Solo does a fabulous job.

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New slant on vampire love

I read the book before I listened to it. The narrative voice increased my appreciation of this story. The rich voice filled with emotional nuance has given me a deeper understanding of the written words. This story has taken a fresh new approach to an often told trope. There are plenty of interesting characters introduced in this first book. The story flows smoothly and the love is smoking hot. Talon and Colin are a great couple and I look forward to seeing them in future books. Can't wait for more of this interesting new series.

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A sweet mpreg vampire romance!

This was a sweet vampire mpreg, opposites attract paranormal romance.
The world building was unique and refreshing and the storyline was compelling.
Talon and Collin were sweet together and I liked the chemistry between them.
John Solo's narration was flawless and so apt for this one.
If you love a steamy steamy vampire romance between one sexy vampire and a hunter whose very heart he is after, you will love this.

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New take on vampires!

Story: 4*
Love Bites has an interesting story line and new take on vampire lore. This is the first book in the series and had a lot of foundation to lay for the next books which made it a bit slower in some parts but was needed. I enjoyed Colin and Talon's relationship and each of their relationships with their brother's and partners. I especially liked Colin's strength and Talon's support of him as the story went on. And their sexy times were hot! I am excited to see where this author duo takes the story from here and really want to see what happens to each of the other brothers, especially Luke!

Narration: 5*
This is the first narration I've heard by John Solo but won't be the last. I liked the voice variation he brought in for each of the characters and it made the story come more to life for me.

Overall: 4.25*
Would recommend and am eagerly waiting for the next in the series!

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Love and Fangs

Colin is a young man with a tragic past. His biological parents were murdered, and his adoptive father died suddenly after they had a heated argument. A year after his adoptive father’s death, Colin ends up at a bar where he meets Talon. Meeting Talon changes everything for Colin. First, Talon is the love of Colin’s life, and second, Talon is a vampire. A vampire who uncovers the secrets of Colin’s past, secrets which threaten to destroy Talon, Colin, and their loved ones.

The Ann-Katrin Byrde writing duo have created a fantastic start to an exciting new series. In this world there are vampires, witches, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures who keep their presence hidden from the average human. Colin’s adoptive father is not the average human, and it turns out, his adoptive children aren’t (no surprise there) average humans either. This isn’t a new storyline concept, but it’s definitely an exciting one when done right. Ann-Katrin Byrde did this story right. There is action, humor, love, cute moments, and hot sex scenes. There were some small portions of the plot that did feel a little slow for me, but those moments didn’t last long, and they was necessary build up for some of the more action packed and fun scenes.

What I loved the most about this book was the characterization of Colin. He was such a fun and delightful guy, and he immediately endeared himself to me. Talon was also wonderful crafted. He had depths and complexities, and wasn’t just another hot vampiric hunk-of-man. The supporting characters were also strongly written, and I’m so curious to know their backstories and secrets.

The audiobook version of Love Bites was narrated by John Solo who does an absolutely fantastic job. John is a master at voicing characters and making them feel alive. I didn’t just listen to this audiobook, I was swept away by an exquisite performance.

I rate base on my enjoyment and gut feelings and thus for both the book and audiobook, I have to give Love Bites an overall rating of 5/5 stars. I was engaged with the story the entire time, and loved it. Once the book was over, I was left wanting more. I’m excited for the sequel.

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loved it.

vampires, what's not to love 😉
another amazing performance by John Solo. he's one of my favourite narrators. I got completely sucked into the story. can't wait for the next book in the series.

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great start to the series

I'm a huge fan of insta attraction and insta love, so this was a no brainer for me. I loved it all. I enjoyed the intrigue and mystery the authors created around Collin's true nature and what was happening. I had a big laugh when Talon had to tell Collin they'd had "relations" because he couldn't remember due to the mind sweep. lol. Real ego booster! I loved the selflessness of both men. Looking forward to the next book. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator brought it to life with voices and expressions.

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How heteronormative!

Male Pregnancy? Really?

This is a disturbing trend in both paranormal and extraterrestrial MM romances.

Loved it, binged it, can't wait for more

I freaking loved this book. I listened to it every chance I could get, completely wrapped up and needing to know how it would all turn out.
I purchased this quite some time before listening and had kinda sorta forgotten some aspects of the blurb and so that also added to the suspense and surprises along the way. Therefore, I will do zero summarizing, other than to say that I really enjoyed the characters, the world building, and the way information was often given a little at a time, giving it an almost whodunit feel at times.
There WERE a few times that I thought that I wasn't sure if a man would actually think/react the way Colin did at times in certain situations, but that's something I've often wondered in books, and not being a man, there's no way for me to know for sure. I'll suspend my disbelief and go with it - I mean, I have to suspend my disbelief for all the paranormal stuff, so why not?
The book isn't exactly a cliffhanger, but it's clear that the story of Colin and his brothers is definitely not over. I'll kind of miss seeing things from Colin & Talon's perspective in the future books, but I'm also very curious as to how the other characters are going to see things going forward.
John Solo's narration was excellent. I preferred Talon's deeper gravely voice over Colin's somewhat higher one, and he took some artistic license with the tone at times; for instance having a minor character speak in a kind of sly laughing tone, when it wasn't said that the character was doing that, but dramatic reading is generally a good thing in a narrator. John has a great ability to emote with a variety of voices.
I cannot wait to start the next book and am less than thrilled that adult responsibilities will not let me just listen straight through the series without end.

Fabulous Story & Narration🎧 Fascinating PNR!

I loved everything about this book, from Ann-Katrin Byrde’s wonderful writing style to the fascinating and imaginative storylines and characters they created to John Solo’s fabulous narration. The story swept me in right from the start, grabbing my attention and holding it straight to the end. The characters are complex and well developed, they were easy to relate to and connect with. I adored the two lead characters Collin and Talon, the chemistry between them was smoking hot. I thought it was great how they first met, Collin was warned by his adoptive father to stay away from certain places and to watch out for Vampires, he even taught him how to stake a vampire. Talon, a vampire, notices Collin at the bar, he also notices a shifter trying to pick him up, sensing he was in danger Talon goes to help him. This is Collin’s first encounter with paranormal beings and it sends his mind into a tailspin and he finds himself going back to his adopted family’s home, a place he stayed away from for over a year. I loved how everything plays out in this book, the story is cleverly plotted and there is never a dull moment. There is plenty of drama, a touch of angst, some great twists and turns, some thrilling and suspenseful moments, heartfelt and emotional moments and some hot romance. Ann-Katrin present a unique spin on their paranormal beings, Vampires, Shifters and Witches, they made it all seem so real, including the the male pregnancy. There was some amazing world building in this book, I am looking forward to what comes next in this fabulous series. Thank you for this awesome story.🎧📚🎧

I listened to the Audible edition, John Solo is a fabulous narrator and voice actor. He was perfectly casted to bring these characters to life, giving each their own unique voice making it easy to follow the story and who is who. He does an awesome job portraying the characters, truly grasping each persona and playing each role with perfection, sounding just as I picture them to sound. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another fabulous listen🎧