I have read the short story prequel (“Witch City Rift”) and Rifted Hearts, the first installment of this fantasy/paranormal/LGBTQ romance, which helps clarify this book and introduces some of the characters, but On a Rift’s Edge is easily read as a standalone novel. Guglielmo’s depictions of M/M romances are tasteful and well-done.
I enjoy animal shape-shifting, and this series stands out by not limiting the shape-shifters to the usual wolves, bears, etc, but going way beyond that with dragons, jellyfish-type creatures, even frogs. Set on Moon Star Ranch, a dude ranch/animal shelter for creatures from the “Rift,” where a series of doorways have opened between Earth and other worlds, bringing in bizarre creatures, some of whom are capable of interbreeding with humans. In fact, one of the male love interests, Lyall, is a hellhound and his partner, Katsuo Nakanura, is human. The Matchmaker has chosen the two as mates. Lyall can deal with it, but Kat is reluctant at best. He has fallen for bad guys and been hurt so often that he’s wary of Lyall. The romance is cute, and the sex scenes are relatively understated.
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On a Rift’s Edge (Merit Ptah Press, January 21, 2025) is available through:
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You can read my review of Rifted Hearts here.
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