Only weeks after witnessing the massacre of nearly half his pack, Quinn Boucher is finding his footing as a guard to the U.S. Anax, ruler of all werewolves in the country. But flashbacks to the killings, and to the extreme abuse he suffered before joining the pack, plague Quinn. And a vital piece of his life is missing: his mate Malachi. From the moment they met in Nova Scotia, Quinn knew he and the older man were destined for each other. But Malachi is unwilling to accept Quinn as his, and his rejection cuts Quinn deeply.
At 130 years old, Malachi Powers has spent decades grieving the two human men who shared their lives with him and each other. The last thing he wants is a mate, especially one over a century younger than him. But Malachi can’t deny the attraction he feels to Quinn, a pull that isn’t merely fate. When Quinn returns to Nova Scotia at the request of the Canadian Anax, Malachi, against his human side’s better judgment, gives in to desire and claims Quinn as his mate and, at Quinn’s request, his to command.
As the walls between Malachi and Quinn crumble and their connection deepens, they’re caught in the crossfire of a conspiracy against the Canadian Anax. As a guard, Quinn has pledged to protect the Anax. As Quinn’s mate and the one to whom Quinn chooses to belong, Malachi has sworn to protect Quinn at any cost. With threats coming at them from all sides, will their chance at forever 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.”