Review: Excellent start to a fresh new look at a shifter series!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 25, 2014
Holy mother of OMG!  As most know, I don’t read shifter books.  Yes, I know that I’m one of the few so when I come across one that I never wanted to end, I will shout it from the rooftops.  A couple of disclaimers first:  1.  I know the author.  In fact, I’m a blog tour host for her.  2.  I did receive this book from her and her fingers have been crossed for some time.  Relax woman!  3.  Again, I don’t like shifter books but this one…when is the next one out again?Let me just say that Cade is a dream.  Sexy, smart and clearly devoted to Anna from the start.  He’s an Alpha without the attitude.  Well, unless someone touches Anna.  His brother Stefan does this with regularity just to push Cade’s buttons but their interaction is brotherly and extremely funny.  I can’t wait until Stefan meets his mate.  There will definitely be pay back.  LOL!  Cade is rich but never comes off as a snob.  Sure he knows most of the people in the city of NOLA but he is never crass, uppity or standoffish.  He’s devoted, loves his family and especially Anna.Anna sure had some baggage when she came to NOLA.  Namely her attitude towards her physical self but more importantly her slimy ex-husband Tim.  There were scenes with him that I wanted to do physical harm to him but in the end, he got is coming.  Karma is a *it*h and his name is Etienne.  Did I mention that he is a vampire?  Oh yes, and I loved him.  I would love to know more about him.The world building that Ms. Dold has built surrounding NOLA is fresh.  Yes, the paranormal world has its rules and for the most part they uphold them.  Watching Anna when Cade explain his world to her was refreshing.  Then when Anna’s sons come to visit from Denver.  The scene on the porch was priceless.  Again, Ms. Dold explained it in a way that made perfect sense.I could go on and on about this book.  But there is a WARNING:  DO NOT SKIP THE FIRST TWO CHAPTERS AFTER THE PROLOGUE.  It sets up the whole book.  Trust me on this.  If not, the story and their romance will NOT make sense.  It’s very important.  And you are welcome!I will definitely say that the scenes with Cade’s brother Simon were heartbreaking for me.  But only then do we find out Anna’s true ability and its a good one.  Of course, the after Thanksgiving scene with the whole family and Anna’s friend Rose…Lord have mercy.  Ms. Dold, I can’t wait that long for that to play out.Again, there are so many layers to this series and Ms. Dold has done a wonderful job of starting us off with Cade and Anna.  I can’t wait for more and I’m sure that I’m not the only one.Did I mention that this is a debut author, too?  *thud*  *faints*  I wish I could write like this.