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Taste of Fear (The Unwilling Adventures of Harlow & Foxx Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.7 out of 5 stars 559 ratings

Foxx Honeywell here. You know those fun stories where nothing goes wrong and everything is happy and joyful…yeah, that is not this book. This book is where everything goes wrong—multiple times. Horribly wrong. Because sadly, there are people out there who hate others simply for existing. But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Our story picks up a few months after the whole crazy cult thing, right before the horrible, terrifyingly awful holiday called…Christmas. Because, of course, why wouldn’t we end up back on the job right when not only is it bloody cold outside, but when the ho-ho-hoing menace is plaguing poor innocent vampires everywhere?

Anyway, we go on one hunt, and things are relatively normal-ish. It's not until the next one where…well, I maybe almost die. What follows is some resurfacing trauma…and a fair few meltdowns. No doubt terrifying my psycho of a partner, Harlow. Who, by the way, through all this seems okay…maybe. A big maybe. So, yeah, that happens. And you know, if that was all that happened, it would have been fine. Really, it would—mostly. It’s just that what followed…really drove home all those years of no therapy. Like a blast in the face from my past nightmare-inducing trauma. I’m sure it will be fine?

CONTENT WARNING: This is a slow burn M/M paranormal romance series with heat. This book ends on a soft cliffhanger. There will be blood, violence, death, trauma induced panic attacks, and mentions of SA (no on page details). PLEASE SEE INSIDE OR CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE FOR THE FULL CONTENT WARNING!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C8CCXXPP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 15, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 559 ratings

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Shelby Rhodes
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Shelby Rhodes is a lover and writer of MM Paranormal Romance novels, but any genre is up for grabs. She loves building worlds and creating new realities. In her books you can expect to find a mix of humor and fluff with a dash of blood and violence. And while dramatic and comedic monologues may be her favorite things, that doesn't mean she won't try to rip your heart out.

Check out her website, www.ShelbyRhodesAuthor.com, for upcoming releases, free shorts, or if you just want to see what Shelby is currently working on.

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Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly its banter between characters, and find it to be a great addition to the series. They appreciate the relationship between Harlow and Foxx, describing them as awesome together. The book receives positive feedback for its suspense, with one customer noting its dual plot structure and steamy scenes.

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9 customers mention "Humor"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly appreciating the banter between characters and their sarcastic interactions.

"...The relationship between Foxx and Harlow is growing and is as hilarious as ever. The next book cannot come soon enough!!!..." Read more

"...I highly recommend it for anyone who loves crime, comedy, suspense, and hot/steamy love/hate relationship duos...." Read more

"...Obviously a bunch of knee slapping induendos, hilarious humor, and a made-sociopath finally learning what it means to feel empathy for someone else..." Read more

"Harlow & Foxx Are hilarious When not working , however, they are a force to be reckoned with a are doom when anyone stands in their way of their "..." Read more

9 customers mention "Readability"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and love the series, with one mentioning it's the second book in the series.

"...This book is a must read! I highly recommend it for anyone who loves crime, comedy, suspense, and hot/steamy love/hate relationship duos...." Read more

"...We shall see in book three!!!! I love this series! Thank you Shelby! You're a master at your craft!!!" Read more

"...One word: amazing. Harlow and Foxx just keep getting better and better and ugh! Need more of them immediately...." Read more

"I just love this series so much. Humor? Check. Suspense? Check. Slow burn? Check. Steamy sexy time scenes? Quadruple check...." Read more

6 customers mention "Suspense"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful elements of the book, with one customer highlighting its two-plot structure and another noting its steamy scenes.

"The adventures keep getting better!..." Read more

"IT IS LOVE!!!! Our cute Foxx finds himself in some compromising and life threatening situations when assigned to two seemingly unrelated cases...." Read more

"...This was an epic story full of action and intrigue. I loved it! Highly Recommended" Read more

"...I love that this story has two plots. The Romance which is wound masterfully with a larger over arching plot that continues to unfold as the story..." Read more

4 customers mention "Relationship"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the relationship between Harlow and Foxx, with one customer noting how their bond is developing throughout the story.

"...The relationship between Foxx and Harlow is growing and is as hilarious as ever. The next book cannot come soon enough!!!..." Read more

"...I adore Foxx and Harlow and adore their banter. I truly am at a loss at what to do until the third book comes to my Kindle...." Read more

"...I really need the next one like now ! Such a great series! Foxx and Harlow are awesome pair!" Read more

"Harlow and Foxx are awesome together. I love their banter and the fact neither are in touch with their feelings. Awesome read...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
    The adventures keep getting better!
    Foxx gets into a couple of scrapes which allows the author to explain more of the world Harlow and Foxx live in. It is not a fair world for paranormal, but hopefully Foxx will start to change that.
    The relationship between Foxx and Harlow is growing and is as hilarious as ever.
    The next book cannot come soon enough!!!
    Highly recommend, especially the audio, it is fantastic!!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025
    I loved Taste of Fear by Shelby Rhodes. It's the second book in The Unwilling Adventures of Harlow & Foxx series. Poor Foxx is put through the ringer and by the end of the book he has broken Harlow as he has feelings he has no idea what to do with. Poor guy thinks he's dying. I can't wait to see what happens next!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023
    IT IS LOVE!!!! Our cute Foxx finds himself in some compromising and life threatening situations when assigned to two seemingly unrelated cases. Harlow, our big hunk of violence, does his best not only to help Foxx cope with the trauma of the past and present, but to also cope with his melting heart (or the enlarging of his two sizes too small heart....Sorry for the Grinch reference, it is the holidays 😂). Taste of Fear is definitely better than the last book in the series. Shelby Rhodes really helps the reader relate to Harlow in this one. The anger I felt from Harlow's POV made me definitely want to jump into the story and help Harlow save Foxx. The next release is too far 😫 I need to read more!

    This book is a must read! I highly recommend it for anyone who loves crime, comedy, suspense, and hot/steamy love/hate relationship duos.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
    First off, I love the implications that antisocial personality disorder runs on a spectrum - which it does. Foxx is a fruity little vampire that suffered from severe betrayal and heartbreak for many years. Alot of those experiences gives him this air of energy and happiness of freedom to do as he wishes without fear because he's learned to grow beyond that. He has a touch of antisocial personality disorder himself because of said trauma and the actions he felt was necessary to protect his safety. Our dear Harlow is more of a sociopath but not born, one possibly unconsciously made through his own tough life experiences, on top of the anti personality disorder which shows in him more as a 'could care less' & 'breathing bodies piss me off' type of guy. Both suffer from the same problems, different experiences, with different levels on a spectrum between the two. I love that! So what do you get by putting two guys that walk that personality disorder line, but on opposing ends? Obviously a bunch of knee slapping induendos, hilarious humor, and a made-sociopath finally learning what it means to feel empathy for someone else - the result can be a bit stabby but the reality is that this is genuinely what that feels like. I absolutely can't wait for the next book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025
    Wow! Poor Foxx is really getting his cute little murder ass kicked. Harlow is getting attached, whether he knows it or not. This was an epic story full of action and intrigue. I loved it! Highly Recommended
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025
    Noooooo, I'm not a fan of cliff hangers! I have so many questions that need answers. This series has got me in a hold I can't break out of.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025
    The second book continued on from the first, and while it could have used another read thru for errors, I still loved every minute of it!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
    This book gave me everything the first book set up for and promised.

    Heat level a solid 3/5 just from the descriptions of the spicy scenes and banter between Harlow and Foxx. MC’s are non-cheating and monogamous in their situation’ship.

    Best part of all is that Harlow eventually realizes that Foxx is HIS and he’s not willing to share. He also has all the “symptoms” of love but he’s not really sure what emotion it is he’s feeling. To be fair this is the first time he’s felt it.

    It’s like watching a beautiful flower slowly open till you get to the inside and see its pretty face.

    I love that this story has two plots. The Romance which is wound masterfully with a larger over arching plot that continues to unfold as the story continues.

    I love love LOVE how Harlow is slowly unbending and showing little signs that he cares for Foxx.

    It really is beautiful to see Foxx start trusting Harlow to always come for him and when Foxx gets taken Harlow goes on the rampage and it is AWESOME!

    Loved every minute of it.

    I put down the first book and have literally been counting down the days till this sequel came out. Finished it in about 24 hours and it was so good!

    I’ll probably end up buying this series I love it so much.

    Now I can’t wait till the next one shows up lol ::sigh::
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  • Andrew C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rather Violent and Strangely Cozy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2024
    Even better than the first book, lots of world building, plot and character development. And it looks like Harlows catching feelings.

    You wouldn't think a story about a murderous cryptid hunter and an equally murderous vampire being forced to team up then falling in lust with one another would be cozy, but this one is.
  • Gayle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Taste of Fear
    Reviewed in Australia on December 17, 2023
    Foxx has more than a taste of fear in this book but proves how strong he can be all while Harlow, it seems, is learning what it's like to feel. Neither one admitting to or realising how they feel about each other. Can't wait to see where the next book takes their partnership & relationship.
  • Sue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book two for Harlow and Foxx
    Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2023
    WOW I loved this book even more than I thought I would. Harlow and Foxx are such unique characters and fit each other’s problems so well. I love the earth that Shelby Rhodes has conceived where it’s earth but paranormals are now known about. The situations, prejudices, allies and opponents that they have to deal with all combine to give us a very exciting tale. There is what they term a “soft” cliffhanger which seems to mean that the big plot points are wrapped up but there are further strings that need to be followed. I’m glad because I don’t want to give these characters up yet.
  • P.kelad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 17, 2023
    I have read a lot of Shelby Rhodes books but this is by far my absolute favourite. Shelby's best book in my opinion. Sweet, cute, adorable Foxx goes through so much in this book and this wakes something up in Harlow. The story is excellent and I cannot wait for the next book in the series. I highly recommend. A definite five star read for me.

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