Review: Really good start to the series :D
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 15, 2013
4 starsI really enjoyed this story. I liked Lark and Taran and was happy when they worked out their issues and got together. The story was short but it didn't feel as short as I know it was. I didn't feel like anything was missing or it was rushed, the author did a very good job with it. I've read the series before and really enjoyed all 3 books but it's been a while so I felt the need for a reread.Lark is a court reporter and is sweet but also has a bit of a sarcastic mouth at times. She's also in love with her cousin, Taran. Now don't get all freaked...there's no blood relation and they weren't raised together or anything. But he's always been like a big brother to her and he also happens to be a werewolf (which are publicly known in this "world" along with the Fae). Since he's never shown any interest in her as anything more than an annoying little sister/cousin type person, she's gone on with her life and tried to live it but she can't help but long for him. She never expected his true feelings were much different than what he showed her.Taran is an alpha werewolf (but not the Alpha of the local pack, more of a lower ranked alpha within the pack) and a police officer with a shifter task force. He's a good guy and I liked his character. Since Lark grew to maturity, Taran's been attracted to her more than her felt he should be and when he realized she was his destined mate 3 years before, his life went to hell. Taran is convinced that Lark sees him as nothing but an annoying older brother type and wouldn't welcome any advances from him. He's also sure their family would freak even though they're not blood relation so he's kept his feelings secret and suffered with being so close but yet so far from his mate.Lark and Taran get thrown together in a traumatic way when Lark is almost kidnapped by some werewolves that are stealing women to sell in to sexual slavery. Taran saves her but that doesn't end the issue. When she goes home, Taran stakes out her place to watch over her and is barely able to stop another attack on her. He then has to take her home with him to ensure she stays safe. Things go smoothly for a few days, with Tarn mostly avoiding Lark, but eventually things come to a head and they both recognize the attraction between them and engage in a night (and morning) of hot sex. Taran doesn't tell Lark right away that she's his mate though and when she finds out he held that back, she's upset and ends up leaving and staying with a friend until she can think things out. Taran, regardless of the fact he thinks she's rejecting him outright, makes sure she's guarded at her friend's house to prevent any further attacks on her.While things are no going well with Lark, Taran works on making progress on his case trying to get the person responsible for the kidnapping of the women. He makes some progress but not much. He does break down and call Lark (leaving her a great voicemail) which helps the situation greatly and she calls him back (also leaving a voicemail but at least they're talking). Around this time, one of his leads for the case bottoms out in a way that indicates he's got a leak somewhere. He figures out who it most likely is but it also ends up this person is in a position to harm Lark. This leads to some stress and drama but Lark and Taran come through alright in the end (although the main bad guy isn't caught and this case comes back in to the series in book #3). Lark and Taran end the story with some more hot sex and the start to a good HEA.I really liked this story. The characters aren't perfect but they're pretty good and likable. I thought the story was well written, not feeling as short as it actually was. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. I'd recommend this book. Thumbs up! :)