This book had so much potential. I love the cover and it did hook me in the beginning. But, as I read on this story fell flat for me. I hope others who may like werewolves and this world enjoy this story. My review will only be posted on netgalley.

To be a werewolf is tough. This story shows the reader how much. Some of the scenes were brusque and hard to stomach. There was intrigue and the works of the packs were kind of mafia-like. I liked Marcus, but Grace not so much, even though they made a good pair. The ending was a bit easy and rushed in my opinion and got me thinking whether it was a trick or not. All in all, I enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me a copy of the book.

I would have liked more world building, background story, and/or societal structure. I felt like I came into the middle of a story not knowing how each character go to the place they were or why. Not a bad story, but it didn’t resonate due to the missing information.

Thank you to NetGalley, Totally Bound Publishing and Robin Jeffrey for the eARC.

A quick werewolf romance/thriller read. Would’ve loved more information & detail on the werewolf part such as their dens & bonds, etc. Would likely read the sequel, but this definitely could’ve been more inspired!

Not my cup of tea, couldn't connect with the characters and wasn't a fan of the writing style. Not for me.

Hi Y’all! How bloodly..oops I mean how would you like your steak cooked. Have a seat while I tell you about this book I just read.
The title is Hungry is the Night by Robin Jeffrey it is book One in the Night series.
The cover is kinda scary and goes well with the title. Then I read the blurb and it really got my interest because werewolves, estranged lovers, suspense, oh my!
There are a couple trigger warnings mentioned so if hunting and eating humans and graphic dog fights bother you, skip this one or read with caution.

Who’s my favorite main character ? Grace. Though Marcus almost ties. Grace is just such a strong female lead and Marcus a bit weak lol.
The story is a paranormal romance with suspense.
What surprised me most about the book was ? That Grace was a lot older than Marcus. She is 200 though I don’t recall it stating exactly Marcus age just that Grace is older. Also she is born he is bitten.
Were there significant plot twists and turns? Yes. The person doing the murders is a twist and how Grace decides to handle it and the outcome another.
The ending was a good HEA.
How hot was the book? There was a couple fairly explicit scenes, I’ll say 3
If you like werewolves… good ole grisly ones… age gap ( can’t call her a cougar since she’s canine lol) mystery/suspense with some heat and a HEA this is for you!

Hungry is the Night by Robin Jeffrey
The Night #1

This paranormal romance with a bit of urban fantasy feel to it has werewolves with a bit different mythology than previous books I have read and has a plot that poses issues that were also an interesting surprise.

The story begins in Klamath Falls, Oregon with Grace Holtz working in a credit union after breaking away from her werewolf den in Seattle, Washington. The matriarch of her pack had big dynastic plans for Grace that were not in keeping with her own, so she left. Marcus Bowen, an important man from her past, surprises her after a long time apart and requests her help…a request that she ignores…until she can’t.

Great introduction to a new series that has me wanting to know what happens next. I enjoyed reading about how the change occurs for the werewolves, the differences and similarities they have to other werewolves I have read stories about, the bitten versus born differentiation and its impact on the characters, the twists and turns and surprises, being able to thoroughly dislike the bad guys while wishing bad things would happen to them, and the relationship between Grace and Marcus.

This is a new-to-me author that I would gladly read again and look forward to reading the next book in the series when it is available.

Thank you to NetGalley and Booksirens for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

This was my first time reading a book by this author, and I was pleasantly surprised by her captivating writing style. Being new to werewolf-centered books, I was unsure if it would be my cup of tea, but surprisingly, it enthralled me. The story focused mainly on the murders, with only a few snippets delving into the main characters' past relationship. It was interesting that the female character was dominant in the relationship, a first for me.

I was immersed in trying to figure out who the culprit and their reasons. Although the book offers an empowering and enjoyable reading experience, there were moments when I yearned for more romance and deeper character exploration, especially concerning the side characters (mainly the villain) and additional layers to the plot. I had hoped for a more profound explanation behind the murders.

The ending tied up all loose ends, making it feel like a standalone book rather than a first in a series. I'm curious to know if the next books will continue the story of Grace and Marcus, or explore the lives of other characters from the book or even introduce new characters from different dens. Regardless, I'm eagerly looking forward to reading the next installment in the series.

The first thing that caught my eye was the cover of the book. Very good cover, eye catching.
The blurb cemented me asking to review the book.
Overall, I was entertained by the story. I haven't read many werewolf books.
I was interested in hearing more about the secret societies of "dens" and how they work. I think they'll be more talked about in future books as this is a series.
There's a little mystery and romance mixed in. The main characters are likeable and well defined. The brief description of what happened when the transformation occurs was good. Perhaps in future installments there will be more werewolf scenes.
A solid read and a quick read as well. It doesn't feel "long" by any means. Which is a good thing.
I would read the next book. And ultimately that's a compliment coming from me.
I'd give this 3 and a half stars but I'll bump it up to 4. Just because.

I'd like to thank the Author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to review this

Hungry is the Night was highly anticipated on my TBR list for several reasons. The setting in the PNW/Seattle is always one of my favorites. A werewolf fantasy/lore also made it very intriguing.
When I first started, I was a little skeptical if I would be able to get into it, but man am I glad I gave it a chance! Loved the thrill of being chased/finding the perpetrator, a little gore, learning about the different dens, etc, plus a bonus of even some romance (hello, finally a female in the dominant role!), and it has me anxiously awaiting the next book in the series to see what comes next in the story of Marcus and Grace.

Thank you to NetGalley and Xpresso Book Tours for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Pub date: 22 Aug 2023

This review is my own honest opinion and I was not compensated. Thank you to Robin Jeffrey, NetGalley, and Totally Bound Publishing for the ebook.

Marcus and Grace are not on the best of terms. They are basically ex-lovers and it didn't end well, but recent events have caused them to team up to hunt for a killer in the Emerald City.

I really enjoyed these characters! They were fun to get to know and I enjoyed their dialogue.

This was my very first book based around werewolves and I was very impressed. World building for me is so important. If a story jumps right in with little context to what's around them I get confused and won't enjoy the book. Hungry Is The Night had a compelling way of world-building that made reading enjoyable and easy to read.

I look forward to reading more from this author.

I almost DNFed the one. But I held out at the start and man was that the best idea ever. This one took a few to really get me interested in the story but once I did I was hooked. So if you pick this one up, don't worry about the start of it. Which was slow it gets better as you go. I will totally be grabbing book two of this one. The new lore of werewolf things was a fresh take and I loved it.

Hungry is the Night is a very interesting take on werewolf lore. I enjoyed the new twists and turns along the way. The beguiling characters pulled me into the story and kept me mesmerized. The overarching mystery kept me enthralled and reading until the end. Overall, it was a fun and suspenseful read.

While I know their world is more often than not violent, this story seemed to top even what I am used to reading for a werewolf society. In addition, the main characters seemed to lapse into a bit of childish behavior at times that felt disconnected from the story and their interactions. Some events and parts of the story felt disjointed, but for the most part, it was a very good story with a solid plot. The execution is where it falls a little short.

The characters of Grace and Marcus felt like they exchanged roles as the hero and heroine. Macus was a soft hero who seemed pretty helpless at times. I don't know if that is a part of him being bitten and not born a full were or not. While Grace seemed more aggressive and take charge, but perhaps that was due to her heritage and her position in their society.

I really wanted to love this story based on it's description, but it fell a little short for me.

I always love a dark and broody werewolf./shifter romance - but Hungry is the Night also provided another element I wasn't expecting in the form of GRIT.

Do you remember the Underworld movies with Kate Beckinsale? Hungry is the Night reminded me of this saga with its violent, sexy atmosphere! The second chance, enemies to lovers uncovering centuries-long deceptions and secrets, was everything I needed it to be, and I'll definitely snag the next book!!

*The first 20% is very fast-paced and has a lot of character introductions/world-building/history retellings, so you must pay attention. When I started reading, I had to go back and check to make sure that I was actually starting with Book 1 in the series because I felt like I was catching up so much - but once I got more into the meat of the story, I thoroughly enjoyed it!!

**Thank you to Totally Bound Publishing & NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. I received this book for free, but all thoughts are my own. – SLR 🖤