The Wolf at Bay: A Gay Cold Case Romantic Suspense (Big Bad Wolf Book 2)

The Wolf at Bay: A Gay Cold Case Romantic Suspense (Big Bad Wolf Book 2)

by Charlie Adhara

4.6 (1,969)

4.6 stars from 1,969 reviews. Top 80% of Mystery Thriller books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You want romance that doesn't overshadow the plot. The investigation feels real and tense, with the relationship development earning its weight.
  • You love paranormal elements without the world-building becoming intrusive. Park's shifter abilities matter to the story but don't bog things down.
  • You're after m/m romance with actual mystery chops. This isn't instalove or a thin excuse for intimate scenes. The stakes matter.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You need your romance as the primary storyline. The case drives the book, and the relationship simmers alongside it rather than takes centre stage.
  • You haven't read Book 1 and prefer starting fresh. This sequel assumes you know Cooper and Oliver's history and won't reexplain their dynamic.
  • You want paranormal romance with extensive worldbuilding and lore. This is contemporary suspense with a werewolf element, not deep paranormal universe expansion.

About this book

Cooper Dayton, a Bureau of Special Investigations agent, returns home reluctantly, bringing along Oliver Park, his werewolf partner, hoping the trip will clarify their relationship status. When Park's shifter abilities uncover a body in the yard and Cooper's father becomes the prime suspect, the two must investigate unofficially to avoid a sanctioned investigation that could result in Cooper's father's imprisonment. As Cooper and Park work the cold case together, their relationship intensifies. However, Cooper struggles to understand what exists between them beyond physical attraction and fears losing Park without being able to articulate his feelings. With the real killer drawing closer, Cooper realizes he may not have the choice to keep Park in his life. This is the second book in the Big Bad Wolf series by Charlie Adhara, following The Wolf at the Door.

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Currently on sale at $4.99 — 44% off peak. Price has dropped 6 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 371 days. Typically stays discounted for 300 days.

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#12,449#156,548#300,647Apr '18Jan '23Apr '24Jun '26

Currently around #53K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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4.0★4.5★5.0★Aug '23Feb '24Jul '24Dec '25RatingReviews

Currently 4.6★ from 1,969 reviews

Gaining approximately 25 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.6 over the tracking period.

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