Review: You do need to read Lonely Alpha (book 1) to fully understand this story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 26, 2012
I received an electronic copy of this book from the author for purpose of honest review.  I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.This is the second book in the Half Moon Shifters series, and we pick up with Mandy and Jack in their newly developing relationship.  It is important to have read the first book to understand the dynamic between Mandy and Jack, as well as the few people who are in their circle.  And that circle changes, rapidly, as the small pack of two increases with the addition of Jack's cousins, recently returned to the Smoky Mountains.Dealing with a pregnancy, a battle for alpha supremacy, forming a pack bond and dealing with a series of threats to pack life and safety all converge to create a story that neatly mingles the lives of shifters with the world that surrounds them.  Far longer than the first book in the series, the focus seems to center more on relationships and repercussions.I liked this book, probably a slight bit less than the first in the series, but still enough to have found myself wondering about the `what next' after finishing the last page.  The book really does center on Mandy and Jack, and as such, their characters are the most developed and tangible. But, the inclusion of the other pack members, as well as more frequent appearances by Ron, the bear shifter, have also increased their character's impact and description.  The writing is clear and focused, with clearly drawn images that provide clear pictures for the reader to really `feel' there.  As in the first, there are several instances where the action is just purely sexual. This is most certainly a book for the 18+ crowd, although the sex is focused in a committed, loving relationship: it is very detailed and very hot.  I truly can't wait to read the next installment in this series.