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- Content warnings: Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual content
Running With the Werewolf
by Laurie London
Book 1 in Darkaway Island
A delightfully fun mashup of reality dating show drama and paranormal romance. The island setting is pure escapist fantasy, the banter between grumpy werewolf Travis and resourceful Daphne crackles, and the supernatural world-building is inventive without being overwhelming. Perfect for readers who want their paranormal romance served with a side of humor and cozy vibes.
Goodreads 4.1/5 87 ratings
Quick fit
Is this story right for you?
A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Series statusOngoing series
Spice4/5 · Possessive / claiming
PacingFast
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Grumpy sunshine
- Male/female pairing (M/F)
- Medium burn
- High
- Possessive / claiming
- Feel-good
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- Grumpy protector
- Protective love interest
- Playful banter
- Comfort reread material
- Possessive alpha
- Fated mates
- Possessive/protective
- The swoon
- Secretly soft
- He falls first
- Mine declarations
- Shifter alpha
- Possessive love interest
- Scent kink
- Growling / possessive sounds
- Touch starvation
- Bonding/claiming/marking
- Possessive
Fantasy promise
- Paranormal romance
- Coastal / island / beach
- Paranormal
- Werewolves
- Forced proximity
- Shifters
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- Celebrity / rockstar romance
- Hidden identity
- Competition romance
- Shifter romance
Reading experience
- Dual POV
- Fast
- Cozy
- Conversational
- Light
- Low
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- Bookworm/scholar
- Swoony
- Witty
- Sunshine/optimist
- Lighthearted
- Banter-heavy
- Apothecary
- Humorous
- Steamy
- Warm
- Romantic
- Comfort read vibes
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Book details
- Language
- English
- Format
- Book