The Mourning Dove and His Snow Sparrow

Eve Healy

May 2023 · Eve Healy

About this ebook

Callum has lived almost his entire life in the secluded forests of the North, where his only company was his sickly mother and the animals in the area. As he grew up, rather than his mother tending to him, he was tending to her. One snowy evening, upon returning to their cabin after gathering firewood, Callum found his mother had passed. Callum is now completely alone.

After his mother's death, he simply goes through the motions, doing just enough, so he doesn’t freeze to death in the harsh winters and keep himself fed. Otherwise, though, Callum doesn’t see much point in life. However, his world is turned completely on its head when he finds an injured fox sparrow on his way back from gathering firewood. Desperate to save the creature, he takes it back to his cabin but, upon doing so, finds that the little bird can turn into a winged man named Aurear. Though this stranger is odd, to say the least, Callum is desperately drawn to him.

Having spent so long alone and in the cold, Callum can’t help but be drawn to Aurear’s warmth. But Aurear’s existence is an anomaly, and with this new creature flying around, it’s not long before bloody-thirsty eyes are turned toward Callum’s quiet home in the forest. Though he couldn’t save his mother, Callum is willing to risk everything to protect the warmth Aurear has given him.

Ratings and reviews

This was something different than I usual read. It is mosty told from Callum hid POV, with a few chaptrrs from Aurear his POV.I thought it would go the MM shifter way but no. Aurear cones jnto Callum his live in an unexpected way. The way the author portrayed Aurear had to click for a bit in my brain. In a lot of things he neaded to be thought, however the 'steamy' parts he worked out quickly. 😉. There are so e turns and twists in this book and they drive the plot to the end. I however am left with questions like how come Callum all of a dudden was better how, since that was tge reason Aurear left to get help/ meds. Overall I am pleasantly surprised by this book, I liked how focused the characters are on each other in which form and state they are. The ending, unusual and gives opportunities to see it as I as a reader expect or want. Triggers might apply, please read the info the author provides. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

About the author

Eve Healy is an author of gay/BL/yaoi romance and erotic fiction novels. However, Eve does not limit herself to just one subgenre of romance, whether it be love in small-town or love amongst the stars. She grew up in a small town but expanded her horizons with books, including romance novels, manga, and manhwa. With so many different ways to fall in love, Eve wants to make your heart flutter with all of them. But, more than that, Eve also wants to explore what goes bump in the bedroom.

I currently live in Alabama with my partner. As high school sweethearts, my favorite love story to tell is our own, though I supplement with love stories I make up in my spare time. I love anime, manga, manhwa, and books in general. All recommendations are welcome! When I am not reading, writing, or trying to seduce my husband, I spend time with my dogs – a 90lb lab and a 40lb blue heeler. Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my blog.