Review: My absolute FAVORITE series gets another FANTABULATASTIC addition!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2012
After reading, and falling in love with, book 1, An Alpha's Mate, I knew I MUST read book 2.And I am SO happy that I did! This series, this author, these characters ALL pull me instantly to the heart of the wolf's den and make me a part of their lives, if just for the length of the novels.This story picks up where An Alpha's Mate leaves off. Though this one if full length where as An Alpha's Mate was not, this story is still incredibly written like book 1. This is Willow and Jasper's story. Both characters are deep and complex, yet vibrant and refreshing. I loved their story and the connection that they instantly had for each was awesome.Jasper Jamenson is the second son of the Redwood Pack's Alpha leader and has been going into Willow's bakery for more than a month, and each day, just by seeing her and being near her, he falls for her a little more. He knows she's his mate, but he's nervous about telling her that. Getting up the nerve to finally ask her out, he's completely unaware of the danger that is surrounding his Willow.Willow Denton is an orphan, who has finally gotten her dream of owning her own bakery. She loves her customers, especially the sexy, gorgeous mystery man who comes to her shop every day to order the same thing. She fantasizes about him when he's not there, so she's super excited when he asks her on a date. But, when he leaves, she, too is unaware of the danger that's around her.....that is, until she's kidnapped by the enemy pack.The hunt for Willow ensues, and Jasper is forced to make her his mate. But, Willow is unsure if he really wanted to make her his mate or if it was because he wanted to protect her and the enemy pack forced him. Determined to prove herself worthy of Jasper and win his love, she's in for a treat when she learns the real reason behind Jasper's mating.This story is full of fun, desperation, hot,passionate, steamy love scenes and one whopper of an ending! Once again, the lives of werewolves have stolen my heart, as Carrie Ann Ryan created another beyond 5 Book worthy novel. She combines all the passion, all the bonds, and the meaning of friendship and family into one incredible book. Bringing back all the characters from book 1, and adding in a few new ones, Ms. Ryan keeps the reader on the edge of their seat with the twists and turns, and keeps them ohhing and ahhing with the amazing, instant chemistry between Jasper and Willow. This is by far, my absolute FAVORITE series, and I can't wait until April when book 3, Trinity Bound, Reed's story releases.This review originated at Reviews By Molly in part with a blog tour.*This review is based on a complimentary copy which was provided for an honest review*