Blood Moon Book Review - No Spoilers
This morning, Marcus burst into the kitchen asking if pancakes count as “breakfast math” when you’re doubling a recipe. While I whisked batter and kept one ear on his logic, I cracked open Blood Moon and lost track of time. By the time the syrup was drizzled and the kids were seated, I was already halfway through. That’s the kind of pull this novella had on me. It slipped into my routine like a soft spell—and left me craving more even after the last page.
Plot Summary
Blood Moon by Jillian Graves is a paranormal romance novella in which Hazel, a plus-size, pink-haired witch and bar owner, attends her coven’s mixer hoping for a night of escape from her business troubles. Instead, she meets Vlad, a mind-reading, fanged vampire whose presence complicates everything. What begins as an anonymous, magical-fueled encounter turns into tension, rivalry, and the slow forging of connection. The story takes place in the same universe as *Titan* (Romancing His Stone series) and slots between books as a “Strange Moon” novella. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Why I Love This Book
I love how bold Hazel feels from page one. She’s flawed, busy, funny, and yet full of heart. Vlad’s mind-reading ability introduces friction and intimacy in clever ways. Their banter made me smile; the tension made me fidget in my chair. Even though it’s short, the emotional beats landed. I found myself thinking about them long after putting it down. As a reader who devours paranormal romance, I appreciated that Graves leaned into spice *and* feeling, balancing heat with character connection.
Who Will Like This Book
If you enjoy paranormal romance, vampire + witch pairings, or rivals-to-lovers tension, this novella will hit a lot of sweet spots. It’s ideal for readers who want heat *and* an emotional spark without a massive time investment. Because it’s part of the Strange Moon / Romancing His Stone universe, fans of those books will especially enjoy seeing familiar elements. Just be aware: it leans explicit and bold.
⚠️ Trigger warning: explicit sexual content, magical pact/demon-type tension, power imbalance, morally gray choices, intimate scenes with strong sensuality.
Tagged As
paranormal romance, vampire romance, witch romance, rivals-to-lovers, novella, explicit romance, fantasy setting, dual POV, spicy romance, Dark / edgy paranormal, indie romance, modern fantasy
Steam Level
The steam level in Blood Moon is unapologetically explicit. Scenes are richly described and contribute to the chemistry and conflict rather than feeling gratuitous. It’s a spicy read with emotional stakes woven in.
