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The Venom in our Vows
The pack wanted me dead.
Instead, they’ll kneel—or bleed for the monsters who claim me.I was the runt. The outcast. The weak little wolf born to be broken.
Then they tossed me in a dungeon with a starving vampire chained to the wall.
Death by suffering, or strike a bargain with the devil in the dark?
I chose the bargain. My blood for his freedom... and his vengeance.
He should have killed me.
Instead, he kissed salvation into my veins.
My blood bound us in ways I never expected, and awakened a power I never knew I had.
Now four exiled immortals—dangerous, devoted, and utterly mine—crave me. My blood. My magic. My heart.
The pack that broke me thought I was prey.
They were so wrong.
I’m the venom in the vows that bind monsters.
Instead, they’ll kneel—or bleed for the monsters who claim me.I was the runt. The outcast. The weak little wolf born to be broken.
Then they tossed me in a dungeon with a starving vampire chained to the wall.
Death by suffering, or strike a bargain with the devil in the dark?
I chose the bargain. My blood for his freedom... and his vengeance.
He should have killed me.
Instead, he kissed salvation into my veins.
My blood bound us in ways I never expected, and awakened a power I never knew I had.
Now four exiled immortals—dangerous, devoted, and utterly mine—crave me. My blood. My magic. My heart.
The pack that broke me thought I was prey.
They were so wrong.
I’m the venom in the vows that bind monsters.
575 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2025
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November 29, 2025
DNF 60%
I could not get into this book. Absolutely everything else was distracting me. I even found myself fascinated by the shape of a grape....
Brynn was very much a mehhh heroine to me. I didn't feel sympathy for her at all because it wasn't written in. What I did feel though was annoyance. If these vampires are centuries older than her and have through waaaayyyyy more than her, what the heck is she angry about that they are protecting her. Being "controlled" is laughable she could barely hold her own against just one of the MMCs but she wanted to take on a whole pack.
I have no energy for TSTL behaviour.
The MMCs were there yes, did I actually see romantic connections no.
Let's talk about the castle does it or doesn't it have magic??? One minute it does next someone is leaving drones left right and centre and they don't know about it......... A world build is desperately needed.
I'm just underwhelmed.
I could not get into this book. Absolutely everything else was distracting me. I even found myself fascinated by the shape of a grape....
Brynn was very much a mehhh heroine to me. I didn't feel sympathy for her at all because it wasn't written in. What I did feel though was annoyance. If these vampires are centuries older than her and have through waaaayyyyy more than her, what the heck is she angry about that they are protecting her. Being "controlled" is laughable she could barely hold her own against just one of the MMCs but she wanted to take on a whole pack.
I have no energy for TSTL behaviour.
The MMCs were there yes, did I actually see romantic connections no.
Let's talk about the castle does it or doesn't it have magic??? One minute it does next someone is leaving drones left right and centre and they don't know about it......... A world build is desperately needed.
I'm just underwhelmed.
December 6, 2025
Got boring at some point
December 23, 2025
4/5 ⭐️
I’m actually surprised I enjoyed this as much as I did.
It had a lot of PNR and sci-fi elements. The world building and magic system were unique, and the characters were well written. I wish the last 20 percent weren't rushed and that we only got to witness her relationship with Qu' Blossom towards the end. It had me worried for a minute that he wasn't going to be part of the harem.
I'm glad Brynn got her revenge, her men, and an ending she deserves. Though it felt more opening for a sequel, maybe with one of her kids? 🤞🏻
I’m actually surprised I enjoyed this as much as I did.
It had a lot of PNR and sci-fi elements. The world building and magic system were unique, and the characters were well written. I wish the last 20 percent weren't rushed and that we only got to witness her relationship with Qu' Blossom towards the end. It had me worried for a minute that he wasn't going to be part of the harem.
I'm glad Brynn got her revenge, her men, and an ending she deserves. Though it felt more opening for a sequel, maybe with one of her kids? 🤞🏻
January 3, 2026
Stunning Brilliance!
A different take on vampires, werewolves, gods , monsters, even humans and all things in between.
Brynn Ashling, a werewolf runt, a young woman who’s only ever been subjected to cruelty, made into the ‘whipping boy’ of the pack. Given the misnomer of “Bad Luck Brynn”. An unsuccessful hunt means the pack goes hungry again and it’s always Brynn’s fault, regardless of where blame actually lies. This time the punishment doesn’t end at the whipping post, the alpha loathes Brynn. Her life is forfeit, thrown into the dungeon where a feral monster waits starved beyond recognition desperate for blood.
Would you die quietly and alone or would you make a deal with the monster in the dark? Brynn’s choice has far reaching consequences, much farther than she ever imagined. She offered blood for revenge.
Four monsters wait unchanged and unchanging, until her the broken little wolf. Caius the ancient vampire, Tomon the hybrid, Isael the blood mage and Qu the silent warrior revenant when they meet everything changes. They’re her monsters now all bound by blood.
A seriously brilliant read.
A different take on vampires, werewolves, gods , monsters, even humans and all things in between.
Brynn Ashling, a werewolf runt, a young woman who’s only ever been subjected to cruelty, made into the ‘whipping boy’ of the pack. Given the misnomer of “Bad Luck Brynn”. An unsuccessful hunt means the pack goes hungry again and it’s always Brynn’s fault, regardless of where blame actually lies. This time the punishment doesn’t end at the whipping post, the alpha loathes Brynn. Her life is forfeit, thrown into the dungeon where a feral monster waits starved beyond recognition desperate for blood.
Would you die quietly and alone or would you make a deal with the monster in the dark? Brynn’s choice has far reaching consequences, much farther than she ever imagined. She offered blood for revenge.
Four monsters wait unchanged and unchanging, until her the broken little wolf. Caius the ancient vampire, Tomon the hybrid, Isael the blood mage and Qu the silent warrior revenant when they meet everything changes. They’re her monsters now all bound by blood.
A seriously brilliant read.
December 14, 2025
venom
I found that most “errors” are formatting and easily overlooked (primarily random spaces between paragraphs for no reason) or a sudden scene transition without warning, which can be a bit jarring. Deduction of star also due to (spoiler in a way…)
Qu- he goes from a father figure, teaching, guiding, and protecting to a lover without showing any more intimate bonds forming. Nothing that can be seen more than just fatherly care. So that was a bit of a “what the…”
While the story was good I also found the ending to drag, with no real ending despite it jumping an bit into the future, to show the continued growth of the characters, society, and a foreshadow of another story to come.
I found that most “errors” are formatting and easily overlooked (primarily random spaces between paragraphs for no reason) or a sudden scene transition without warning, which can be a bit jarring. Deduction of star also due to (spoiler in a way…)
Qu- he goes from a father figure, teaching, guiding, and protecting to a lover without showing any more intimate bonds forming. Nothing that can be seen more than just fatherly care. So that was a bit of a “what the…”
While the story was good I also found the ending to drag, with no real ending despite it jumping an bit into the future, to show the continued growth of the characters, society, and a foreshadow of another story to come.
November 27, 2025
This book has so much potential but I just didn’t resonate with the characters.
I feel like I barely know each character other than surface level information.
There needed to be more detail into each character and their interactions with others.
Brynns relationship with each character isn’t really explored other than they each had sex once.
For example,
How does Caius deal with sharing her ?
How does Qu feel about his dead wife ?
Etc etc
I just feel it’s all rushed to fit into one book and it needed to be more detailed and more explained.
I feel like I barely know each character other than surface level information.
There needed to be more detail into each character and their interactions with others.
Brynns relationship with each character isn’t really explored other than they each had sex once.
For example,
How does Caius deal with sharing her ?
How does Qu feel about his dead wife ?
Etc etc
I just feel it’s all rushed to fit into one book and it needed to be more detailed and more explained.
December 8, 2025
This had a great transition between Brynn's weak character and her strong capable version we end up with at the end. The ending was very drawn out in my opinion and I didn't enjoy the skip forward at the end. The plot, especially at the beginning is very intriguing but I feel like the history of the group and the overall plot felt rushed. I think this is because there's so much information they are trying to shove into a standalone book instead of giving it some room in a series.
December 1, 2025
Don't Miss It!
A stand-alone fantasy romance that made me laugh, made me cry, and still delivered on the spice. This is not the type of book where you want to skip pages because it feels like filler. It was a constant page-turner I will definitely be reading more books from this author.
A stand-alone fantasy romance that made me laugh, made me cry, and still delivered on the spice. This is not the type of book where you want to skip pages because it feels like filler. It was a constant page-turner I will definitely be reading more books from this author.
December 30, 2025
Complex
The story was entertaining and engaging. The characters all had complex back stories and full lives prior to the start of the novel which leads to them feeling more realistic. The author could have given the reader a bit more information about the world that the characters inhabit but overall it was a worthwhile read.
The story was entertaining and engaging. The characters all had complex back stories and full lives prior to the start of the novel which leads to them feeling more realistic. The author could have given the reader a bit more information about the world that the characters inhabit but overall it was a worthwhile read.
January 7, 2026
I liked the premise and potential, but there were some distracting editing mistakes and I wanted more out of the character relationships. A two thousand year age gap is a bit much even for me but if you’re going to do it at least avoid making one of the romantic interests act more like a father figure for nearly the entire book🥲
October 19, 2025
I am so glad I downloaded this book! I loved immersing myself in this story. While there were bits in the world building that were left unanswered, it built a whole new reality that I hope the author visits again!
October 30, 2025
Loved it
For standalone, this book was surprisingly complex with great world building , character development, relationship development, and the end felt like proper wrap-up of the story. (Surprise comes from comparing this to other rh I've read so far)
For standalone, this book was surprisingly complex with great world building , character development, relationship development, and the end felt like proper wrap-up of the story. (Surprise comes from comparing this to other rh I've read so far)
November 9, 2025
Nonstop adventure, beautiful world building balancing ancient histories and modern technologies with magic beings, characters you truly embrace, and a journey that makes you laugh, cry, cheer, and swoon. Well done 👏🏻
November 19, 2025
Excellent
This was really original.
I loved the characters, and world building!
Wish we had more time with family though.
Would love another book with these characters, maybe with the next generation!
Recommend
This was really original.
I loved the characters, and world building!
Wish we had more time with family though.
Would love another book with these characters, maybe with the next generation!
Recommend
December 24, 2025
3.75 ⭐️
I loved the start of this book! The premise was very interesting and I looked forward to see where this takes us. Each character is unique and adds to the development of our FMC 🫶🏼 Towards the end, it felt quite repetitive and dragged a little…💔
I loved the start of this book! The premise was very interesting and I looked forward to see where this takes us. Each character is unique and adds to the development of our FMC 🫶🏼 Towards the end, it felt quite repetitive and dragged a little…💔
December 28, 2025
For a first book, this was phenomenal! It’s a slow burn for an rh, told from all POV. Each guy is so different with their own growth and issues to overcome. It had the perfect pace and I was definitely hooked right from the start. Can’t wait for more from this author.
October 14, 2025
Great Standalone
I really enjoyed this standalone . There was a good plot and well written. I look forward to reading other books from this author
I really enjoyed this standalone . There was a good plot and well written. I look forward to reading other books from this author
dnf
December 11, 2025Dnf at 23%. Time read: 1 hours and 53 minutes
It just feels really cold? Any of the emotions are falling flat and I just don’t want to read anymore
It just feels really cold? Any of the emotions are falling flat and I just don’t want to read anymore
December 14, 2025
Really Good…
This book was very enjoyable! The building of the main characters and their many and stories was so well done.
This book was very enjoyable! The building of the main characters and their many and stories was so well done.
December 21, 2025
Wow
What a fantastic book. The female main character goes through such a transformation. And it's unlike any book I've read before.
What a fantastic book. The female main character goes through such a transformation. And it's unlike any book I've read before.
December 21, 2025
Exceptional!🔥🥰❤️
I cannot wait for this author's future works! I'm a instant fan. I don't even need to know what the next book will be about, I know I'll be reading it.
I cannot wait for this author's future works! I'm a instant fan. I don't even need to know what the next book will be about, I know I'll be reading it.
December 27, 2025
Excellent
Superb writing. Plot develops and proceeds with minimal extraneous language while at the same time including everything needed for the story.
Superb writing. Plot develops and proceeds with minimal extraneous language while at the same time including everything needed for the story.
December 30, 2025
I ended up really loving this! The story was unique and I liked all of the characters, especially Qu. I also love how powerful she became.
I’ll definitely be reading whatever she writes next.
I’ll definitely be reading whatever she writes next.
October 28, 2025
Ok book, interesting
I loved the characters and the story, a FMC who was abused by her pack, ancient monsters chained in their past, it was a good receipe.
However, I found the book a bit long and some part were a bit farfetched as she became an omnipotent being, almost like a goddess and could litterally do anything (like transforming a revenant in a nearly human). It was a bit too much. I was confused as well at the end when it was explained that they had grown up children and younger one but talked like the younger were their only children...🧐 ???
Well, it was a good book with some minor inconsistencies.
I loved the characters and the story, a FMC who was abused by her pack, ancient monsters chained in their past, it was a good receipe.
However, I found the book a bit long and some part were a bit farfetched as she became an omnipotent being, almost like a goddess and could litterally do anything (like transforming a revenant in a nearly human). It was a bit too much. I was confused as well at the end when it was explained that they had grown up children and younger one but talked like the younger were their only children...🧐 ???
Well, it was a good book with some minor inconsistencies.
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