Review: Not Bad
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 13, 2011
This is the first book in a two part series by this author.A cougar shifter is promised as mate to an alpha wolf. With it comes the title of Queen to the Fury Wolf Pack. Nikki is reluctant to accept either mate status or the title. Merrick is bent on having her. As a short story, the author did a good job in advancing the plot. The opening scene really grabbed me. I love a good chase. But after that, the story seemed to drag a little. And I felt like I was missing something. The plot was just different enough from other PNR books that I feel like the author could have turned this into a full length novel and explored Nikki's past as well as the pack dynamics in more depth. That lack of real insight into both lead characters made it difficult for me to really grab onto them. Merrick's brother Roan was a secondary character in this book, and the catalyst for a sub-plot. *NO SPOILERS* There was no real explanation as to 'why' what happened, happened and no real resolution. I had hoped for answers in the second book, but didn't get any.Overall, for the length of the book, it wasn't bad. There were plenty of steamy love scenes and a HEA. I have to say though- every time I saw "Fury", I had to stop and think, "Fury-as in furry wolf" or "Fury-as in really mad" I know that sounds silly, but that's just one of those words...:)ury was a freebie and the follow up, Tranquility- Roan's book, is also free.