To the people of Tallow, Maine, Damien Ashford is just a reclusive mechanic with a shop on the edge of town.
But to those who dwell in the woods, he is the Alpha of the Ashen Ones, heir to a blood-soaked Wolf Throne.
When Jazz Snow brings her broken-down truck to his shop, she expects a repair bill, not a primal bond that threatens to tear her world apart. After one night of forbidden passion, Damien does the unthinkable.
He rejects her.
Casting her out to save her from himself—and from the enemies already closing in—he thought he was protecting a human. He was wrong.
Jazz isn’t just another customer. She is the daughter of a rival pack. As war rages for the Wolf Throne, desire and destiny collide, and Damien and Jazz must choose between the bond they were never meant to share and a fate written in blood.
My Review
I’m starting the year off with this enticing new release by Sophie Hart, and I was absolutely honored to receive a copy to review. She had me immediately with forbidden romance and enemies to lovers, so I couldn’t wait to jump into this story.
Jasmine, Jazz, is in Maine, armed with a beat-up, barely running truck and a life that feels like there’s more to her than meets the eye. Whether she knows it yet or not is still up for debate. Her attention is firmly fixed on Damien, the reclusive, rugged garage owner. He’s tall, wild, elusive, and honestly mouthwatering.
Jazz’s inner voice is curious and constantly questioning, and at times, I wasn’t sure if it was startling her or just us as readers. She’s clearly in a situation she doesn’t fully understand yet, and the big question is whether Damien can fix it or make it worse.
Damien himself is equally intriguing. He’s strong, virile, and undeniably drawn to Jasmine, whom he believes is human. At the same time, his thoughts are tangled up in pack politics, something called the Codex, and references to a Wolf’s Throne. It fits the title, sure, but at this point, I wasn’t entirely sure how or why. He may be a mechanic, but it’s obvious that it isn’t his only role. The mystery surrounding both of them, along with the limited information we’re given, kept me hooked. There are hints everywhere, but nothing is fully spelled out yet.
And yes, I loved the “ Twilight” esque weather vibes at the beginning. The setting feels small-town, rural, gray, and stormy in the best way. Paranormal elements are woven in through specific words and clues, and if the descriptions of Damien didn’t already melt your Kindle, the intense, steamy moments just might.
At this point, I still wasn’t completely sure what type of creature Damien was, and honestly, he comes off a little unhinged, but I can see how the stress of his circumstances pushes him into making abrupt decisions. As if the opposites attract tension wasn’t enough, we’re hit with confirmed secret identities, a political system, a brutal Alpha, and a deeply forbidden romance. I didn’t fully understand how the Five, pack politics, and the commune connected to the bond between them yet, but I trust that will become clearer as the story continues.
This book is a rollercoaster of emotional chaos, hope, lust, and heartbreak. Each chapter throws a new challenge at Damien and Jazz. I did have some trouble fully visualizing certain parts, as the story leans heavily into politics and less into vivid scenery at times. Still, I appreciated the rural setting.
The further you read, the more the vibe shifts. Jazz grows into a fierce, protective warrior, smart, strong, and very heroic. Damien may be a monster, but he’s also a deeply devoted mate. The book is definitely steamy, but the spice isn’t the main focus, which I really loved. At its core, this story is about power, leadership, and becoming king to unite the packs.
Everything builds toward a monumental moment that feels like it could either shatter your heart or completely heal it. The ending was fantastic and pulled me deeper into the story. I loved the epilogue. Damien and Jazz’s romance was lovely and filled with many emotions. Damien and Jazz’s love story is complicated, messy, and hard won, but it does end happily, and that made it all worth it.
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