A review by denireadsmostlymm
How to Flaunt Your Chains and Surrender a Vein by D.N. Bryn

4.0

***ARC Review*** 

This is my honest and voluntary review.

This is the fourth book in D.N. Bryn’s Guides for Dating Vampires series. (Vitalis-Barron is a common thread throughout the series). I was a big fan of the diversity and representation in this novel. This is a slow burn romance (there is a spicy scene around the 72% mark) that features loneliness in such a way that it makes you want to hug someone. Your heart will go out to Rahil and Mercer. They have a bumpy start, but I really appreciate how Rahil and Mercer grow to accept one another as they are, flaws and all. Both MCs help one another to deal with loss, regret, and grief. 

Rahil is a vampire. He keeps to himself, yet he often offers physicalness (read between the lines) in exchange for blood. After one rendezvous goes south, Rahil winds up hiding in a shed. Mercer is a single dad who is trying to navigate his relationship with his chronically ill daughter, Lydia. There is more than meets the eye when it comes to Rahil. His immunity to holy silver was a nice addition to his charming personality. (It was pleasant to discover that there is also more than meets the eye when it comes to Mercer as well). 

I adored the back and forth interactions between these two MCs. I appreciated the vulnerable moments between Rahil and Mercer even more. [Chapters 32 and 33 are gut wrenching]. There is a bit of suspense in this novel as well as moments of conflict. That said, Mercer and Rahil find a way to get through it all and achieve their HEA.