Crewel Intentions: Flirting with Fangs: A Hunger Pangs Short

Hunger Pangs #1.5

by Joy Demorra

In a world of dwindling hope, love has never mattered more...

While enjoying a brief romantic sojourn to the dazzling city of Ingleton, newly invested Wolf Laird, Captain Nathan J. Northland; his new wife and immortal magic-user, Ursula; and their live-in vampire lover, Vlad, are dismayed when duty rears its ugly head in the form of an unavoidable social event. The trio are obligated to present themselves at court. And while Vlad and Ursula have prepared for just such an eventuality, Nathan has not. What formal attire he has is completely unsuitable for the occasion -- not that Nathan can understand that.

It's a fashion emergency!

Vlad and Ursula have their work cut out for them. Thankfully they have a few tricks up their respective sleeves to quite literally get the shirt off of Nathan's back.

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Fans of Hunger Pangs will love this missing moments novella featuring our intrepid trio. This steamy story contains an established M/M/F relationship and swords do cross with this one. The novella can stand on its own and features a happy for now ending.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Queer, Vampires, Fiction, LGBT, Historical Fiction

48 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2020

Reviews

[Kaa]

This is a fun story, but WARNING FOR SPOILERS for (not yet published) book 2 of the series in the blurb and the text of the story.

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

A spicy little treat, I only wish I'd been able to read it closer to when I finished the book!

[Alexandra M Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this

I am so glad that I stumbled upon her blog years ago and I do hope that she continues to write in this magical world she’s created.

[Leelo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not realize it when I started reading the excerpt of the short included in the first Hunger Pangs book that there would be spoilers for the second book that has not come out yet. Not a huge deal because I generally enjoy knowing what is about to happen about as much as the anticipation of it to come but I think I would have liked a warning in the actual book itself. Overall, I really enjoyed this snippet of their lives to come.

[Bobbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

Such a precious moment between moments. Lovely short story of the trio with kindness and excitement as usual. Despite the shorter format, I love how Joy manages to casually reaffirm Nathan's injuries being present (and manageable) and care and consent being absolutely key in this relationship (several times and each brought me joy)

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This whole book is one giant spoiler for book 2, I think. It hints at a lot of stuff that hadn't happened in book one. It doesn't elaborate and I'm sure if you want to go into book 2 blind you shouldn't read it.

I personally don't care so getting a peek at what the future holds for Vlad, Nathan and Ursula was lovely and makes me that much more excited for the next novel in the series.

[LadySmoke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Joy's website warns that this novella contains spoilers for book 2, and this is true, but I simply didn't have the will power to wait for the next book when there was perfectly delightful content already waiting for me. This was short and spicy, but oh so good, and I will eagerly await the next installment.

[BooksBeansAndToebeans · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not as well written as the book

Sadly this novella left a lot to be desired as far as the writing. I'm a little bummed that the characters I loved in the first book now seem flat and one dimensional. Hopefully the next full length book breathes back the life into our undead friends

[noah · Rating 4 out of 5]

i need more!! i love their dynamic, it's just perfect. huge spoilers in this, though - after reading the first page i actually said WHAT?? out loud and went off to make sure i hadn't missed something.

[Zoe Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Sweet and funny with well laid out characters and fun dynamics. You're definitely aware when you've bought the saucier version!

[Krita · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[M.A. Leibfritz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute and steamy

Spicy, yet very sweet. Only complaint is I didn't realize how much important story progression was going to be slapped at the front.

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 rating I was a little disappointed when I read this short story. I liked the idea of a "thruple" but this story didn't have much substance.

[Max · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5

[Carly Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little sexy novella

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed getting more of the 3 of them interacting together.

[Cameron · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want book 2!!

[Rina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot wait to read more about these three amazing characters. The story and the characters and impressively well-made and though out, I'm always delighted to read more about them.
This is just a short story but is still a whirlwind of emotions, colours, feelings, sex (or read the 'fluff and fangs if you'd rather not read about sex) and interpersonal dynamics. LOVE