Dark Cravings By Joel Abernathy Official

A complex, "aloof and cold" protagonist driven by trauma and a rigid sense of duty. His internal conflict stems from the slow crumbling of his hatred as he begins to see the man beneath Eddie’s wolf exterior.

Abernathy employs classic dark romance tropes, including forced proximity , slow burn , and Omegaverse-inspired elements like ruts and pheromonal attraction to build tension. Critical Reception Dark Cravings by Joel Abernathy

Reviewers from Goodreads and Romance.io praise the world-building for its unique take on shifter lore. While some readers found the early smut scenes particularly brutal and the power imbalance jarring, others highlighted the "exquisite writing" and the emotional depth of the character development. Dark Cravings (Hunters of the Church, #1) by Joel Abernathy A complex, "aloof and cold" protagonist driven by

The story follows , a young man who has spent years trapped in his werewolf form with no memory or control over his animalistic urges. After being captured by a group of "holy" hunters, he is brought to an Abbey where his blood is intended to be harvested to empower the hunters. Critical Reception Reviewers from Goodreads and Romance