Review: Excellent But Not Fulfilling
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 10, 2013
I loved Omega Mine and Enemy Mine, the first two books in this series.  So yes, once I heard that Vampire Mine was out, it was bought.  I consumed it in one sitting, early into the morning hours.  Yes it is that interesting, well written, the plot thickens, and Sadie and Trey get their acts together.While Trey and Sadie reach a conclusion, I didn't feel it was complete.  Maybe they needed to physically move into the pack area and interact with the wolves, seeing them want to talk to her, to be with her, instead of this group setting with one child.  Instead we have the results of a fight which was on Omega property, not Trey's seat of power.  Another thing was the new Beta was only talking to Trey.  He didn't interact with Sadie at all.  So I didn't get the Pack's acceptance towards Sadie, for them to overcome the taboo of vampires and werewolves.  That theme was a big part of this series and the story didn't prove to me of the pack's acceptance of Sadie.  She is a vampire and the mate of their Alpha.Another reason Sadie's big fight didn't do it for me. . . None of the pack wolves shifted to help.  I pictured them standing around watching, not even protecting Amy.  That really bothered me.  If Amy and her pregnancy are so important, why isn't her mate, The Omega, stepping up to shield her OR take her somewhere safe?  Where are the guards?With that said I was more interested in the side stories that cropped up: Aldon and his finding his mate and Leigh with Nathan.  What was said about them was just enough to get tempted. I was left wondering what this enclave is and if Nathan can stay with Leigh, even though we know he has to.  Will Leigh being able to feed herself in this enclave?  I'm wondering if just any blood will do because Aldon makes a comment about Sadie being too weak to feed Leigh.  In the past their coven would feed each other so I'm wondering how Leigh will survive.This book opens up lots of little side plots besides the Shepherd's going after the wolves.  The list of characters is expanding yet somehow Aline Hunter keeps everyone straight and we don't get lost.  There are more threats, even greater threats are coming.  The Fallen is brought into play as well as something going on with Sadie's Coven.  It'll be interesting to see if all those side plots can be played out.  -- Dan's Wife