Review: Lots of layers - I have to start the series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 31, 2013
This was the first book of the Ridgeville series that I have read. It was a loaner from a friend who thought I might enjoying reading and reviewing the story, and she wasn't wrong.Apparently this is number six in a series. I did feel a bit lost a few times in the book, as there are references to happenings that I was not familiar with, but I still was able to keep up and enjoy without being frustrated with the book, unlike some series that I have jumped into the middle of.I truly enjoyed the fact that there are many levels to the story. Happiness, heartbreak, terror. Grinding loneliness and pain that are soothed and overcome by love and family. There is a scene near the end of the book that broke my heart - the "bad guy" was just so sad, I wanted to save him, no matter what he had done.Overall, this was an extremely creative little paranormal that kept my attention throughout. Tess, the heroine, has been to Hell, done the tour, and been left with the scars. However, with friends like Maya and Carly, a lion and rabbit shifter (funny, huh?) and a perspective mate who not only understands her pain and her history, but is willing to take his time and allow her to heal, the story is a heart-string puller.My favorite adjunct character is Maya, the female alpha, or "Prima" of the pack. She has an AWESOME dirty mouth, and made me cackle like a hyena at her antics. Overall, this book left me feeling light and cheerful and has put me on track to finding the first of the series and enjoying them all.Recommended for urban/paranormal/fantasy/romance readers.