I LOVED Lore & Grant's story!! This is Book 1 in a new series - I can't wait to read more!!

Steamy, great characters, well written, surprising twists & turns & happily ever after... 💙 ♥️

Thank you to the author & Netgalley for the ARC read. All opinions are my own.

Fox Hunt was SUCH a ride I was hooked from the first page and the tension only kept building. The chemistry between the leads was 🔥 and the slow burn payoff hurt so good. If you’re into smart enemies-to-lovers with a little edge, this one delivers

This book is absolutely amazing. I couldn't put it down once I started. I am easily able to give this book five stars!

I ate this shit up yessss mafia and shifter yes yes yes perfection thid was done so well im definitely following this series

10/10 would read again. I loved and craved this book, I couldn’t put it down! I want more and need more. I immediately followed the author once I was done.

This book was a wild ride. I loved the whole shifter idea asking with the mafia. That was a really cool idea. The twists and turns really pulled me in and kept me reading. Every time I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. The story was well written. The description was great. And I loved the characters. It was dark and really good. I’m glad I was about to grab this off NetGalley and read it. I’ve never read this author before. But I intend in reading more from them.

I was so blown away by this books, that i will be reading it a second time!

To start off this review, be sure to check what the book is about before reading.

I loved this book, in a world of mafia shifters where girls are sold off to the highest bidder. We come to the FMC who is such an absolute baddie that you want to devour the book to see what happens next.

We start with a hacker who is trying to figure out who stole MILLIONS of dollars. Will he track them down, if so who will this mystery person be. Through the story the MMC learns that he is just another pawn on the chess board, and as he digs deeper and deeper into this mystery person... he begins to question if he is on the right or wrong side of this mafia war.

I loved this book so much. The power Lore had was amazing. I love books with a powerful FMC and someone who’s not afraid to make her opinion known. I love the girldom-boysub trope going on. It’s one of very few books I’ve read like this and actually like it as it’s not my cup of tea, but this book makes me LOVEEE it. The deep connection of mates always makes me shiver. I also don’t read a lot of shifter books outside the normal animals so reading one about foxes was a breath of fresh air. I love this book and all its little details. Also the cam scene?? Jeez peets. Loveeddd it

A great read to add to dark romance, but this time the female main character is the Boss! I love Lore, I love her protectiveness - and vindictiveness. I also really enjoyed that Grant was having to figure everything out, and had to earn her respect. Thank you to Netgalley for an early review copy!

Arc Review
Fox Hunt by J.C. Murphey
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Thank you J.C. Murphey (Self-Published) for providing this book for review purposes via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

⚠️PLEASE CHECK TRIGGER WARNINGS!!! ⚠️

THIS BOOK... THIS BOOK IS SO VERY DARK, BRUTAL, AND UNHINGED!!

In this book we get a bada** FMC who's the unhinged Mafia queen instead of it being the guy which what.... Yes give me all the bada** females!!!!!
I thoroughly loved this book it gave me something new that I'm not used to, I'm used to reading about the FMC being the unhinged Mafia boss but, this book was pure gold and I definitely plan on rereading it multiple times!!!!!

My review is live on Goodreads!

"Fox Hunt is a spicy, mafia, fox-shifter romance. Our FMC is a SURVIVOR!! She has been a victim, and vows to never be one again. I love her story, her ability to find family and protect those who need it without ever (truly) losing her humanity. Our MMC Grant is cunning and caring, but ultimately a little broken from his past. I love their story, and the representation of unapologetic female sex workers. The shifter component is just present in the story to give it some really interesting spice (knotting!) without being overly present and interfering with the story.

I received an ARC version of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to J.C. Murphey, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book!"

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Holy shit this one was a spicy fun time! We follow Grant, the beta fox-shifter hacker for the Chicago mob, and Lorelei (Lore), the alpha fox-shifter hacker and boss for the Red Riot mob in Vegas. Grant is sent by his boss, Andrea, to Vegas to broker a business deal with Lore. Once he gets there, he discovers that Lore is nothing like he expected and that Andrea didn’t have his best interests at heart when sending him into her territory. The spice in this one was incredible, especially the joint cam session! The fated mates aspect was perfectly done. I enjoyed that Lore was the alpha and Grant was the beta, as it fit her personality. The pacing was quick and there was never a dull moment through the entire book. Overall, I would definitely recommend picking this one up!

**Please check TWs if needed!!**

Fox Hunt was absolutely perfect. While I’ve read many books featuring a strong, badass MMC, it’s far rarer to find a story where the FMC is the morally grey mafia boss—and completely steals the show.

I was hooked from the very beginning. The MMC is impressive in his own right, but the FMC truly shines and carries the story with her strength, intelligence, and presence. She is unapologetically powerful, and it made the dynamic incredibly compelling.

I didn’t want this book to end at all. I’m excited to continue the series and learn more about her siblings, but Lore and Grant will always hold a special place in my heart. An unforgettable mafia romance that I highly recommend.

Dark, depraved, bloody - snarky, amusing, and oddly romantic. If you like totally bada$$, vigilante females that hunt abusers and traffickers, this one is for you!

Fox Hunt by J.C. Murphey is a dark, addictive blend of mafia intrigue and shifter romance that completely hooked me from the first chapter. The tension is sharp, the stakes are high, and the chemistry between Grant and Lore is absolutely electric.
Grant Black — a fox shifter hacker with his own secrets — and Lore Brennan — a ruthless mob leader — create a dynamic that is both dangerous and deeply compelling. Their relationship builds with intensity, layered with distrust, power plays, and undeniable attraction. I loved how their connection felt earned rather than rushed, especially against the gritty backdrop of rival factions and underground dealings.
The pacing kept me turning pages, with twists that raised the tension at just the right moments. This is unapologetically dark, with morally gray characters and heavy themes, so definitely check content warnings if needed. But for readers who love intense mafia romance with a paranormal edge, this one delivers.
An exciting start to the Hunter Duet, and I’m absolutely ready for book two.
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of Fox Hunt by J.C. Murphey in exchange for an honest review.

Fox Hunt is an exhilarating, edge‑of‑your‑seat thriller that completely delivered. The pacing is electric, and from the first twist to the last, I was fully invested in the hunt. Murphey’s world feels gritty and immersive, and the stakes here are consistently high — the tension never lets up.

The characters are sharp, compelling, and full of grit, with motivations that kept me guessing and genuinely invested in their fates. Every revelation landed and every danger felt real.

Overall, this was an absolutely gripping read — intense, clever, and wildly entertaining. A standout thriller that earns every one of its five stars!