Dark (Blood Moon, Texas Shifters, #1) in Review / Write / Read Club (Indie & Self-Published)

Jul 13, 2021 Patricia Bates rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal-shifters

What can I say? Dark is the story is a woman who was attacked and suddenly finds herself with powers and abilities. The warning of her assailant rings in her ears and she knows there's danger beneath the surface.
Surviving as a changed human in a world where being a vampire or werewolf isn't easy and Hayden is struggling to find her way. Drawn to Ethan, she finds herself thrown into the deep end and their relationship which was rocky to start only gets more complicated.
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May 04, 2022 Kathleen rated it it was amazing

This is the first book I've read by Kat Kinney, and all I can say is wow! I am certainly hooked! This is not typically the genre I read, but Kinney's ease of storytelling and well-developed characters really made this a book one I didn't want to put down. Reading this book felt like I was talking to an old friend, catching up on the daily activities of their lives, even though their lives consisted of shifting into werewolves. From the beginning of the story, this was a how-do-you-do-here-I-am h ...more

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Dec 27, 2022 Lynn Helton rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary, challenge-readers-unbound-2022, speculative-fiction, romance, thriller-suspense

It's a world that recently learned that vampires and werewolves exist. Bitten by a werewolf and afraid of the danger she now poses to her sister, Hayden must learn how her new reality works. And Ethan, the man who ended things with her three years earlier, is now part of that. When it becomes clear that someone's hunting Hayden, the two must figure out what's going on and how to keep Hayden, and her sister, safe.

The story is told in first person from Hayden's and Ethan’s viewpoints, roughly alte ...more

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Dec 02, 2023 Sotto Voce rated it liked it

A disclaimer: this is not my usual genre.
Personally, I have some issues with the book. However, the factors I have issues with might be the preference for the intended audience, so take them with a grain of salt.

- Very steamy
This is actually a good advertisement 😊 The steamy scenes are written well, so no complaints about it. However, it takes a very good chunk of the first half of the book. I couldn’t help but think, ‘how many times do they have to go for it?’ Although imo it’s too much and the ...more

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Jul 18, 2025 Linda Sanchez rated it really liked it

I have read one of Kat Kinney’s other series and really enjoyed it, so I was excited to dive into this one. Dark gave me serious Twilight meets Fifty Shades vibes in the best way. There is that intense, brooding romance paired with supernatural danger that keeps you turning the pages. I liked Hayden’s strength and resilience, and Ethan is the kind of tortured protector you cannot help but root for. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and the tension both romantic and suspenseful had me hoo ...more

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Mar 20, 2023 Deborah Adele rated it it was amazing

A Paranormal Shifter Romance

Dark is a paranormal romance story narrated by altering Ethan's and Hayden's perspectives. They come from difficult pasts, and Hayden has conflicting feelings for Ethan.
Kat Kinney successfully blended paranormal elements and romance to make a great story.
At the start of this book, it took a bit to get my head wrapped around the story - but once I did, I wanted to no more. I look forward to reading book two in the Blood Moon, Texas Shifters Series.

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