Review: The Alpha Wolf and His Human- Nice Read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 22, 2012
This is the second book that I've read in this series about the Wolves of Stone Ridge.  This one is the second book in the series and I've read the ninth one.  I have gotten on just fine reading it out of order though if you don't want to know ahead of time who gets mated to whom then you'll want to read them in order.  Sometimes I'm in the mood for shorter lighter romances with very little angst and simpler plots.  Because the series operates on the premise that the shifter will know their mate when he/she meets them, then I know it will just be a matter of time.That being said, its always fun to see how the bond and togetherness comes about.  In this one, it is the packs alpha wolf, Declan (who is incidentally a black Irishman) and a gentle human, Lark, who has recently learned about shifters.  Declan is in the closet about his sexual orientation because he suspects that it might bother his packmates, but when he really gets a good look and scent of Lark all bets are off.  Declan begins his campaign to win the trust and affection of his little mate.  He knows it will frighten off Lark if he comes right out and admits it so he starts slow by offering friendship.Lark is nervous around dominant men because of past experiences, but he is secretly attracted to Declan MacIntyre the pack alpha.  It baffles Lark why Declan wishes to be around him and care for him, but he likes Declan so goes with it.  Lark is a giving man and he cares for the young of the pack particularly a forlorn young girl, Sarah whose story is a significant part of the novella.The plot included the stops and starts of Declan and Lark's mating that include various adventures that help draw them together.  I consider this a light romance, but that does not mean that deeper issues are not touched on both the shifters rescued from the humans, the complications of Sarah's story and Lark being beat up because of being gay.I enjoyed how Lark is submissive, but does not allow himself to be steam-rolled.  It was also fun to watch Declan's scrambling attempts look after his mate as all the while keeping the secret of their matehood which backfired on him.  It was also nice that the other members of the pack were part of the story too.Nice shifter story with a steamy romance!  Looking forward to reading more of this series!