Written by N. J. Walter, this novel follows Billy and Addie two strangers who meet in a wood, while two werewolves are hunting Addie because one wants to force a mate bond on her.
This is not for children and is definitely a werewolf romance novel.
Now, THIS is a werewolf romance that hits just right and is actually kinda sweet.
Billy grew up as a human in a werewolf pack, so when he stumbles into a bad situation between Addie and a wolf trying to force her to mate he knows how dangerous this situation is. He could die, pretty easily, and he chooses to stay to try what he can to protect her. Addie, in turn, stays to try to nurse him back to health. Little did either of them expect the results that they got.
I’m not saying this is the best werewolf romance ever, but this is a very solid choice that does a fantastic job of rejecting/indirectly calling out the not-great aspects of a lot of books in this genre (forced things). Not that those things are terrible to read for everyone – people like escapism and to read things like that – but for those who don’t this book doesn’t have that and Billy is such a caring individual. So are all the other wolves in his pack, which are from a previous, related series by N. J. Walter.
What we get of the supporting cast gives us some well-rounded characters, but you really don’t see them much. This is about Billy, Addie, and the antagonist Simon. On one hand, I want more of these characters, on the other, I think each couple gets its own novel so we can scratch that itch very, very easily.
If you love werewolves and are okay with a few steamy scenes, definitely recommend giving this one a shot!
I did receive a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
