ISBN: 1-59374 -771-3
Published By: Whiskey Creek Press
Review Date: 19 Jun 2006
Reviewed by Autiotalo
Werewolf Gabriel Holt is ready to move on from the Aspen pack. He fought with its leader, Sean, over a woman destined to be Sean's soul mate. Now he's on the prowl, looking for his own true mate. He heads to North Carolina, where pack leader Deacon asks him to investigate attacks against their group. He also asks Gabriel to protect Valeria, who has yet to change. She's a red wolf and will change under a blood moon; her powers will be a force to be reckoned with – because she will be a Queen.
Valeria wakes from a party night to find that her body has undergone a mysterious change. She's sensitive to light, her muscle tone has improved – and her eyes are different. She's also hearing voices in her head, telling her not to trust anyone but her mate. When Gabe shows up at her workplace, a wolf sanctuary, she is immediately drawn to him – because he's her true mate. But then her life is turned upside-down as she learns that both they and the wolves have enemies willing to kill to get them off the land owned by the pack. When Gabe is shot with a silver bullet, the pack seek to protect Val, who's pregnant – but will the wolf-kin survive betrayal from one of their own?
Fast-paced and exciting, this story is full of loving detail regarding wolves and werewolves that is rich and evocative. Ancient lore and modern sensibilities combine throughout, seen most especially in the early tension between Gabriel and Valeria when they fight over a sick female wolf that's been wrongfully relocated. The change in Valeria as she struggles to adapt from thinking like a human to taking on her lupine personality is fascinating and believable. Another thing that makes this story engaging is the fact that the wolf-couple still feel very human fear at the knowledge of the troubles they must face: they must trust one another though they've only just met, and they must fight for the safety of their pack against dangerous adversaries. The only problem I found with this story was the 'talking heads' syndrome, which distracts from the narrative flow for several pages. Other that that, this is a worthy addition to the ranks of shape-shifting books.
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