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The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller and book one of The Blood Chronicles
Mirabella Owens grew up with legends of wolves that traveled to her midwestern town to protect humans from vampires. Of a werewolf that fell in love with one of the undead, unraveling a blood-soaked history. But Mira stopped believing in those fairy tales years ago. She stopped believing in a lot of things after her mom left without a trace when she was only thirteen. As Mira begins her freshman year at Lakeland University, she's ready to leave the past behind her. Only the past isn't finished with her yet. Strange animal attacks are occurring around campus, reopening cold cases tied to her mother's disappearance. And the only person who seems to know anything is Julian Santos, the boy who is hell-bent on getting Mira to leave campus for reasons she can't begin to understand. But Mira refuses to let him keep his secrets, not when the truth is the difference between life and death. Mira will have to accept that there is much more to the old town myths, and her growing feelings for Julian, than she ever could have anticipated. And as the Blood Moon rises, she will come to know a world that will shatter her past and change her future.Review Quotes:
A #1 New York Times Bestseller
A USA Today Bestseller
An Indie Bestseller
A Kids Indie Next Pick for September/October 2025
"Blood Moon is the romantasy fix for those who still haven't left their Vampire Diaries era."
--Glamour
--Kirkus Reviews "In this swiftly moving paranormal romance series opener, [...] finely sketched character dynamics [...] and a charming backdrop add texture to this appealing romantasy."
--Publishers Weekly
"Fans of dark fantasy and Twilight will devour Lewis' rich, atmospheric novel steeped in small-town legends, fated romance, and supernatural mystery. [T]he tension, vivid prose, and irresistible slow burn romance will draw in readers hungry for romantasy."
--Booklist "Blood Moon feels like watching a CW show, circa Vampire Diaries era, and I do mean that as the highest of compliments. You're not going to want to miss this one!"
--Katee Robert, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "Lewis delivers on every promise in this slow-burn mystery. Perfect for readers who love their werewolves and vampires with extra doses of angsty romance!"
--Natalie C. Parker, award-winning author of Come Out, Come Out "Careful now! This story has a bite that just might leave you howling at the moon for me. When it comes to penning an addictive tale that'll make you kick your feet, cackle, and swoon, Lewis is top dog."
--Bethany Baptiste, national bestselling author of The Poisons We Drink "Fraught romantic tension and melodrama will engage readers who love supernatural romance [...]"
--School Library Journal "Deliciously dark, endlessly twisty, and brimming with scintillating tension that will leave readers squealing, Lewis has cooked up the fresh take on werewolves we've been starved for. For those who love yearning, swoon-worthy romance, and intrigue. This is for you."
--Gabi Burton, bestselling author of Sing Me to Sleep