The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman

Author: Lauren Palphreyman

Series: The Wolf King #2

Genre: Paranormal Romance | Shifter Fantasy | Enemies to Lovers

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.2/5)

🐺🌕 Why We Chose It

Curses, wolf packs, and a heroine thrown into a world she never asked for? We were all in. The Wolf King kicks off a new series where the tension is sharp, the alpha is brooding, and every chapter leaves you asking: Team Callum or Team Blake? (We won’t lie—we’re kind of Team Blake 😈)

If you love...

• 🐾 Wolf shifter romance

• 💔 Alpha vs. rebel dynamics

• 🌲 A girl caught between two powerful fated mates

Then this book will tear right through your TBR pile.

📸 Book Aesthetic Moodboard 📸

“He touched her like she was made of secrets, and he wanted to memorize every one.” – The Wolf King

💬 Book Club Highlights 💬

🖤 Favorite Tropes

• ✨ Enemies to Lovers (Callum's growl? Yes please)

• ✨ Fated Mates vs. Forbidden Bonds

• ✨ Grumpy alpha x strong-willed heroine

• ✨ Royal shifter drama + secret rebellion

🐾 Discussion Questions We Loved

• Do you think Callum truly loves Aurora, or is it the bond?

• How does the pack structure mirror real-world power struggles?

• Were you rooting for Blake, or is he hiding too much?

• What do you think Aurora’s power really is—and how will it change the pack?

  
  

🍷 Book Pairing Night: Wolf Den Vibes

Our themed night featured:

• Blood Moon Sangria – Blackberries, red wine, and cinnamon

• Alpha Bites – Charcuterie with smoked meats, brie, and rosemary crackers

• Howl-at-the-Moon Cookies – Dark chocolate + sea salt wolf-shaped sugar cookies

🖋️ Quotes That Clawed at Us

“Magic was never meant to be wielded by the cruel. But what if the cruel are the only ones left standing?”“He was fire and stone—and I was already burning.”

🌙 Final Thoughts

The Wolf King is the kind of romantasy that bites first and asks questions later. With political tension, pulse-racing chemistry, and just enough mystery to leave you howling for book two, this one’s for fans of Crave, Shatter Me, or The Savage Lands series.

📚 Rating Breakdown:

Category	Rating
Romance	★★★★☆
World-Building	★★★★☆
Magic System	★★★☆☆
Plot Twists	★★★★☆

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