Review: Another stellar installment!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2014
This book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of providing an honest review for Because Two Men Are Better Than One!This is the third book in the Tameness of the Wolf series. These books are not standalone and continually expound on the world introduced in Strength of the Pack. One of my favorite things about this series is how wolves and other weres are an important part of the military. Also, sexuality is not a big deal. I really love the writing, too. I get completely lost in the story; forgetting where I am and what I should be doing.I loved this book. Absolutely loved it. We originally met Dawson in book one, and met Adam in book two. This book is told from Adam’s POV, but as a third person POV instead of first person. Adam is Tim’s brother and a very insecure young man. In Tim’s story (Strength of the Wolf, book 2), we learn a little about what Adam has endured and become from Tim’s perspective.Now, we get to know Adam. He blames himself for his brother Jason’s death years ago, no matter how many times his family told him it wasn’t his fault. As part of his self-imposed exile, he’s working as a contractor in Iraq driving supply trucks. Unfortunately, Adam is assigned to a base with a pack leader who isn’t well socialized. Many of the weres aren’t any better than their leader. Noah sends his trusted friend and Omega, Dawson Rivers, to fix the mess.As the story begins, Adam’s little more than an observer. He’s only made a few friends, and none of them know his brother is Major Tim Madison or that Adam has actually met the True Alpha and Dominant. Adam tries to fly under the radar, and for the most part is successful. Then Dawson Rivers gets to Fallujah, and Adam loses what anonymity he had. Adam also starts to grow, in little bitty baby steps. He and Dawson connect carnally and emotionally, and that has the biggest impact. Even though Adam still doesn’t think he deserves to be happy, he starts enjoy it. He also does his best for the people living on the base, human and were.Of course, that’s when Adam is kidnapped and held captive. During his captivity, Adam realizes many things about himself and his family. His growth is natural, with a little epiphany here and there.I enjoyed reading Adam’s thoughts throughout the book. He frequently puts himself down in the beginning, but as his relationship with Dawson evolves, he matures. Once he comes into his own, he also becomes his own hero. He does what he has to and keeps looking forward. I’m not sure he ever forgives himself for Jason’s death, but he does put it into its proper place in his life – the past. I can easily recommend this book (& the series) for all paranormal lovers. There’s plenty of hot smex and plot. It’s fresh and open and very well written.