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The Beta's Vampire: A M/M shifter romance (Penhul Pack Series Book 2) by [Beth Laycock]

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Book 2 of 2: Penhul Pack Series

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Beta of the Penhul pack with a vampire? Over his dead body.

Lucian is bored. After a century of being a vampire, nothing surprises him anymore. Life, such as his can be called one, has become predictable. Humans are predictable. Add in the fact he’d rather not feed from them, and a visit with a witch friend of his clan is a welcome distraction. But when he meets Benedict, it’s anything but predictable, especially when he stumbles across the man transforming into a dog before his eyes. And never in an eternity did he think he would find himself wanting to drink the mutt’s blood.

As beta of the Penhul pack, Benedict knows pack comes first, like having to spend weeks away in the Lake District on pack business. But the last thing Benedict expects to find when he returns is his brother having found his fated mate, or worse, a vampire feeding from his witch. His homecoming definitely won’t go down as his finest moment, and he’s certainly not prepared for his reaction to the bloodsucker.

Can Benedict see past their differences and put aside his prejudices of vampires? Or will his choice of mate cost him his pack?

This MM romance from Beth Laycock features enemies to lovers, fated mates, a vampire with an aversion to feeding on humans, a sexy man that can shift into an adorable dog, and of course a HEA. The Beta’s Vampire is the second book in the Penhul pack series and should be read in order.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B096BLS1CJ
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 15, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2986 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Best Sellers Rank: #246,813 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #2,307 in Bisexual Romance
- #3,814 in Paranormal Vampire Romance
- #4,137 in Vampire Romances

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Beth Laycock’s books are influenced by her time living overseas as well as the gritty, urban landscape of the north of England where she grew up. She has been reading romance since she was old enough to tell herself that line every book lover does—just one more chapter.

As a teenager, she attempted to write her first novel, and many more since then are still gathering dust on her bookshelf. It wasn’t until she discovered the M/M genre that her muse showed up and refused to quit telling her stories about beautiful men finding love together. She hasn’t stopped scribbling them down since. Beth’s muse usually shows up when she is in the shower, is allergic to cleaning, rarely lets her watch TV, and insists she drinks copious amounts of coffee so she can turn caffeine into words.

Beth’s books range from sweet to sexy, long to short, contemporary to paranormal, but a HEA is always guaranteed.

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Familiars

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021

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I just finished reading this book, right after reading book 1 , I enjoyed reading both of the Penhul Pack Series. The way this one ended I am waiting for a third story. I loved the characters and story line, hopefully I won’t have to wait too long for the third story.

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Mstay1985

Looking forward to more

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022

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It’s Always nice when a story leaves you primed for the next. This one definitely ended in a way that we assume we know who is likely next in line. Even if the series ended her though, it’s still an interesting world. Hopefully the prejudices shown by one mc in each book so far won’t continue as it honestly just seems immature.

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Stace894

Instant Attraction!

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021

The Beta’s Vampire is the 2nd book in Beth Laycock’s Penhul Pack series. Lucian is a vampire who doesn’t like human blood and is tired of his repetitive life. Benedict is the 2nd in command of his pack of witch familiars who returns from a trip to many changes in his pack, especially finding a vampire feeding on his familiar. There is instant attraction between the two main characters along with tension, because being attracted to someone doesn’t necessarily mean you like them. I did find this book a little difficult to initially get into, and I found Benedict a bit of a “Man-Child” with a narrow life view for someone who is 2nd in command in his pack. As I got further into the story, I did find myself enjoying the romance between Lucian and Benedict. I do just wish they were a little more friendly or emotionally involved before they were suddenly “in a relationship”. I may have enjoyed this book more if I had read the first book in the series and would probably recommend most people starting there. All in all a solid story.

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A Unique Shifter/Vampire Romance

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021

The Beta’s Vampire by Beth Laycock is the second book in the Penhul Pack series. Penhul Pack is all about shifters, specifically the Pendle Hill dog shifters in northern England, and their fated mates. While the first book in the series focused on Drake, the alpha of pack, The Beta’s Vampire stars Benedict, Drake’s beta and younger brother. When a vampire named Lucian comes to town, Benedict’s initial response is hate and fear, but is there something more hiding beneath the surface? As Benedict and Lucian spend more time around each other, the unknown turns into indifference, and indifference turns into affection. Benedict and Lucian are breaking all the rules for each other, but it will take the pack and Benedict’s family to help them truly discover just how deep their feelings go. Featuring M/M romance, enemies to lovers, and fated mates, this shifter romance has many tropes to satisfy any paranormal romance lover’s needs.

I liked The Beta’s Vampire. I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite shifter/paranormal romance, but the premise was definitely different than your run of the mill paranormal romances, and I really enjoyed the dynamics between a shifter and a vampire being fated mates. There was this sense of two different cultures battling it out for each other, and I loved wondering who would be dominant in a relationship between a beta dog shifter and a vampire. After they stopped fighting their attraction, both Benedict and Lucian complimented each other very well even if they didn’t want to see it at first. The spiciness level was probably about a three out of five for me; there were a few detailed scenes, but nothing over the top and nothing too wild compared to other paranormal romances. The Beta’s Vampire wasn’t too long of a read, but it is available on Kindle Unlimited so readers can quickly move through both books currently in the series.

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Sweet Supernatural

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021

This was a great continuation to the Penhul Pack. Even after reading the first book, I am still surprised by the choices this author has taken in the supernatural realm. All for the good though, not the bad. I love the new spin on the different characters and how what is typically found on a book of supernatural order doesn’t exist within this series universe. I am seriously impressed!

From the very beginning my heart went out to Benedict. Even though he is the Beta and his brother is the Alpha he still feels alone within his pack. He’s initial reaction to Lucian is completely understandable. Emory is his witch and the only person who he feels is truly his. Absolutely, that is why he his the vampire when first meeting him. There couldn’t possibly be any other reason why he got angry. At least that is what we’re lead to think.

Lucian is a worldly different take on a vampire. Yes, there is the classic must drink blood to stay alive; however, what doesn’t fall under the classic umbrella…he won’t feed from humans. He is also quite reserved which is nice from the in your face I am superior vampire or the I am bored I’ve lived thousands of years and nothing is exciting or fulfilling anymore.

The author providing a dual point of view shows both meant struggling with their actions. How they typically would react to events vs. how they give up control with each other.

I am very excited I read this one and I am looking forward to the other stories in this universe to come!

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K-Me

Punched at First Sight!

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2021

WOW! this book was very original and fun in the Paranormal Genre! Benedict is the Beta of a pack of wait for it.. Dog Shifters !!! and he is a familiar for the Witch Emory!! He becomes a Black Lab! Lucien is an over 100 year old Vampire who comes to stay with Benedict's Witch Emory This starts right off with the hilarious situation of Benedict coming back after months away to find Lucien Drinking blood from "HIS" Witch!! His thoughts and reactions to the as he calls him the "More Smug then any Vampire has the right to be" Lucien are hysterical throughout! These two have such a fun and sarcastic chemistry in the beginning until eventually the steamy times together start!! Loved that the blood drinking was integrating in there!! Lucien is the best Vampire, his thoughts show us how fascinated and drawn to Benedict he is from start to finish! Loved all of the pack and other side characters. Quinn is adorable! Will Lucien and Benedict realize they are mates? Read to Find out!! I received an ARC of this book and I highly recommend you give it a read if you enjoy new original romances on shifters, mates, witches and vampires! Well written with a great world building and characters!!! Bring on the next book!

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Benedict, beta familiar and Lucius, vampire ... fated mates

Reviewed in Australia on February 21, 2022

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The first time Benedict meets Lucius he punches the vampire for feeding from his witch. A mature, bored vampire and a bad tempered, insecure beta are perfect for each other. Outside issues however cause doubts and rifts. A good story that could have been so much better with more detail. By the end we still know only the basics about our mcs and major events felt rushed through. Enjoyable light angst, easy read.

Great reading!

Reviewed in Mexico on June 26, 2021

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I enjoyed a lot Benedict and Lucian story. The plot caught me since the beginning to the very last page because the nice balance between the love story and all the intrigue and pack politics involved. But please don't misunderstand me, the book even with all the interesting twists happening is low angst. Definitely one of the most interesting books I have read on the topic and a wonderful addition to the series. I wonder what the author will write in the next book. Can't wait!

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