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Evan
by Lark Taylor
Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?
A deeply satisfying redemption arc where guilt transforms into fierce devotion. You'll watch a broken man learn he deserves love while his shifter proves he'll never fail him again.
Synopsis
Thirteen years ago, I made a terrible mistake. One I'll never repeat again. When I first met Reid, I failed to see the signs that were right in front of me. He asked me to do one thing–take him away and keep him safe. I turned my back on him. Now I have to live with the guilt and shame of knowing I let him down. He can't forgive me, and that's okay. Because I'll never forgive myself. When Reid's family comes to take him away, I have a chance to redeem myself. I can keep him safe. But the more I watch him, the more I fall for the man who doesn't see his self-worth. Trouble is, can either of us forget the past in favour of the future? Or did my mistake all those years ago cost me any chance with the man of my dreams? Either way, I'm not giving up until I find out. Evan is a heartfelt hurt/comfort, M/M shifter x human romance. The second in the Wild Edges series, these books are best enjoyed in order. Each story follows a new couple, and always ends in a HEA.
At a Glance
4.31 ★ GoodreadsTop TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
Book Details
Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.
4.31 ★
Page CountHow long the commitment is.
466 pages
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.
2026
Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?
Paranormal Romance
PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.
M/M
POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).
Dual POV
Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.
Slow Burn
CliffhangerEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.
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TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
Mood & Vibe
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
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Redemption and healing - watching Evan earn Reid's trust and forgiveness while Reid learns to see his own worth. The guilt transforms into protective love. sign in to unlock
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