By Joel Abernathy | Dark Cravings

Dark Cravings by Joel Abernathy is the first installment in the Hunters of the Church series, a dark M/M paranormal romance that blends gritty fantasy with high-stakes emotional conflict. Released in 2022, the novel explores themes of redemption, monstrous nature, and the thin line between hunter and prey.

Abernathy employs classic dark romance tropes, including forced proximity , slow burn , and Omegaverse-inspired elements like ruts and pheromonal attraction to build tension. Critical Reception Dark Cravings by Joel Abernathy

The story follows , a young man who has spent years trapped in his werewolf form with no memory or control over his animalistic urges. After being captured by a group of "holy" hunters, he is brought to an Abbey where his blood is intended to be harvested to empower the hunters. Dark Cravings by Joel Abernathy is the first

A "sweetheart" trapped in a monstrous body, he suffers from immense guilt for his past actions while under the influence of his wolf blood. His journey is one of reclaiming humanity and finding belonging. Critical Reception The story follows , a young

A complex, "aloof and cold" protagonist driven by trauma and a rigid sense of duty. His internal conflict stems from the slow crumbling of his hatred as he begins to see the man beneath Eddie’s wolf exterior.