Unfettered Vampire (Found and Freed: The Unfettered) ~ S. Rodman

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The Story: Unfettered Vampire

I shouldn't fall in love with my descendant

I shouldn't fall in love when I've only just found freedom.

I should be in therapy, not making moon eyes at the man who thinks he is my boss.

But hearts never listen to logic.

I only wanted to be part of my great-great-grandchildren's lives. The piece of work who held me captive kept me in line by threatening them. He's dead now, but I still want to protect them. And know them. Love them.

They are so young to have lost their mother. No wonder their father needs a nanny.

It all seemed like a wonderful idea.

Until it wasn't.

He is handsome and kind. Gentle and respectful.

Everything the men who used me in the harem were not.

It's not surprising I'm falling for him.

I can tell myself it's fine. He is my in-law. We are not blood related.

We are both lonely.

I can tell myself a lot of things.

But can I tell him I'm a vampire? His dead wife's great-grandfather? A former trafficking victim?

Or that I live with a collection of paranormal men in a bizarre but beautiful found family? Bound by the trauma we went through together in a billionaire's harem?

The truth is too much, so I need to stay away.

If I can.

Unfettered Vampire by S. Rodman is a captivating addition to the Found & Freed: The Unfettered series, masterfully blending romance, paranormal elements, and deep emotional healing.

Unfettered Vampire is Ned’s story, a vampire (obviously) who starts working for his great granddaughter’s widower, Morgan, as a nanny. His attraction to Morgan is pretty much instantaneous, but Morgan is straight and is off limits. However, Morgan is damaged in his own way, and together he and Ned start to help each other overcome their traumas. Ned and Morgan are both beautifully flawed, and their journey towards love and healing is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming.

Ned and Morgan’s romance is a poignant exploration of trust and vulnerability. Ned, a former trafficking victim, is drawn to Morgan’s kindness and respect—qualities starkly different from the man who once held him captive and the men that used him. Despite the complexities of his hidden identity and his complex trauma, Ned finds solace in Morgan’s presence, and in turn Morgan finds comfort in Ned’s steady personality, his emotional support to him and his children, and his vulnerability. Their relationship is a delicate dance of hurt and comfort, with both characters slowly opening up to each other and finding strength in their connection.

S. Rodman excels at creating complex, relatable characters that keep you hooked from start to finish. The themes of hurt/comfort and hidden identity are handled with sensitivity and depth, making the characters’ struggles and triumphs feel incredibly real. The romance between Ned and Morgan is tender and genuine, providing a perfect balance to the darker elements of the story. The other boys, as always, feature heavily in the story, and we are left with tantalising teases of future stories (sorry, no spoilers!!)

S. Rodman’s writing style is both engaging and evocative. They have a talent for creating vivid, immersive scenes that draw readers into the emotional landscape of their characters. S. Rodman’s prose is clear and expressive, balancing descriptive detail with a smooth narrative flow. The dialogue is natural and heartfelt, enhancing the depth of the characters and their relationships. S. Rodman also skillfully incorporates elements of suspense and tension, keeping readers on the edge of their seats while rooting for Ned and Morgan’s happily ever after.

I would strongly recommend that you read these books in order, in my opinion, they cannot be read as standalones. There is too much backstory knowledge required to move from book to book.

However, reading this series in order is not a hardship, every single story so far is a celebration of survival from the most unimaginable trauma, and finding that special someone who not only loves them for who they are, but helps them heal.

Unfettered Vampire is, so far, my second favourite of the series. Unfettered Omega is likely to always remain my ultimate choice, but I was tossing up between Unfettered Demon and Unfettered Vampire for second choice. In the end, Ned just nudged ahead.

Unfettered Vampire is a story about finding love and strength in the most unexpected places, and it guarantees a happily ever after that will leave you smiling long after you’ve turned the last page.

Highly Highly Recommended!

Unfettered Vampire is available as an Amazon ebook and KU.