Only days ago, 22-year-old werewolf Quinn Boucher’s life was destroyed when Canadian werewolves massacred half of his packmates—including his lover. Now, grief-stricken, Quinn travels to Nova Scotia with the U.S. Anax, ruler of all the country’s werewolves, to meet with the Anax of Canada. He hopes to find peace. What he finds is his destined mate—a much older man.
At 130 years old, Malachi Powers still grieves the two human men who shared his life decades ago. The last thing he wants is a mate, especially one over a century younger—until he sees Quinn, struck by a silver bullet to protect his Anax. In that moment, Malachi knows Quinn is his. To love, to protect…to claim. Perhaps even to command. Whether he wants to or not—and he does not.
While Quinn recovers, their connection grows against Malachi’s better judgment. When Quinn leaves, Malachi cuts ties despite the pain it brings them both. Quinn’s return weeks later at the request of the Canadian Anax rekindles their bond, but a conspiracy against the Anax catches them in the crossfire—and their chance at forever may end before it truly begins.
This book includes discussions of past sexual assault and depictions of grief and mourning. There is a large age gap between the main characters (over 100 years…werewolves live a long time!) It also includes consensual commanding of a character. This book is set in the Real Werewolves Don’t Eat Meat universe but is not a direct part of that series.
Ebb and Flow is the winner of the Paranormal/Fantasy/Time Travel/SF Romance category in the New England Readers’ Choice Awards!
Linda Tonis of Paranormal Romance Guild gives Ebb and Flow 5 stars and says, “This was a beautiful story about loss and fighting for a new start. A young man turned and tortured and losing a loved one and half his pack. Quinn is not brave and is always apologizing for any misdeed he thinks he has made while Malachi tries to get him to see himself for what he is, a brave young man who has saved the life of both Anax he was assigned to protect.”
Camille of Joyfully Jay gives Ebb and Flow 4.5 stars and says, “If you’re a fan of fated mates (especially when said mates have a lot of emotional unpacking to do) or opposites attract, I highly recommend this book.”
Cat of TTC Books and More gives Ebb and Flow 4 meows and says, “I really liked the way the fated mate was handled with Malachi and Quinn, it’s not the usual we are mates and fire Flys between them.”
