Review: Another good book in this shifter series (Book Two)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 22, 2013
This book follows the tale of Damien, a werewolf Enforcer who went rogue and disappeared after his pregnant wife was murdered by those "purists" who believed that any werewolf who was half human didn't deserve to live. While it is helpful to have read the first book, this one could stand alone, though the Lycan politics get a bit confusing. This book also introduces Dr Rafe MacRae, part Lycan/ part Fae empath and the man who works to rehabilitate Lycan rogues. We also meet half Fae artist Eve, who rents a cabin in the woods from Rafe as she learns to come to grips with her gift for empathy and sensing the feelings and strong thoughts of others.The Lycan enforcers are working on a problem with rogue werewolves killing those with Fae blood ties. There appears to be a leak from inside the law enforcement agency itself somehow using rogues for these killings and only a few suspect the problem. Reno and Brandi, (from book one) are working undercover to solve the problem, but everyone seems to be a suspect. As the Lycan government seeks allies amongst the other shifter breeds and "otherworld" inhabitants, like the Fae, it becomes imperative to stop the killings.When Eve notices she is being watched by a large black wolf, while she paints outside her cabin, she tells Rafe right away. As the head of rogue rehab, Rafe knows that Damien has been at the top of the wanted list for over a year. He seeks him out and determines that Damien isn't an unstable rogue, just lonely, and makes a deal with Reno, his former partner to keep him around until Reno can come for him. As Damien works with Rafe rebuilding his cabins,  Damien feels peaceful when he's around Eve, and safe around Rafe.Rafe is jealous of Damien's feelings for Eve, even though he is viciously fighting against his own feelings for her. Rafe is afraid of the close empathic bond they have and worries that she'd never accept his being a werewolf as well, so he just doesn't want to try. When Rafe and Eve are both targeted by the anti-fae contingent, who will come to the rescue? What is Damien really doing there?The story is excellent and complex, the characters well written and interesting. I really enjoyed the relationship between Rafe and Eve, even though I thought he was a bit too noble for his own good. Damien's story continues on into the next book.Nicky Charles does not charge for her work. She asks instead that readers make a donation in the amount of a book cost to the animal shelter or food bank of their choice.Heat factor hot.