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“Jesse must have heard me because she stuck her head out of her bedroom and then rushed over. “Can I help?” I looked down to see what caused the consternation in her face. It wasn’t my nakedness. She’d grown up with werewolves, and shapeshifters can’t afford too much modesty. [...] No, it wasn’t my nakedness; it was the blood. I was covered with it. Appalled, I looked behind me at the carpet that was stained with my blood all the way up the stairs. “Darn it,” I said. “That’s going to be expensive to clean.”

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Book:Iron Kissed
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Iron Kissed

In this fantasy novel, the protagonist, a young woman, learns she is a werewolf and must come to terms with her new abilities and role in the world. Set in a richly detailed kingdom, the story delves into themes of identity, power, and the struggle between personal desires and societal expectations. The narrative is filled with political intrigue and a complex web of relationships, as the protagonist navigates her way through the challenges of her new life. more

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Patricia Briggs
Patricia Briggs

Patricia Briggs is an American author known for her works in the fantasy and science fiction genres. Born in 1965, she began publishing her works in 1993. Briggs' novels are celebrated for their complex characters and engaging plots. more

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