Review: I will never again look at honey the same again!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 5, 2013
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased and honest review. All opinions are my own and no further compensation was received.My Thoughts:Ahhh Shifter crack...Yay! I love reading about shifters .... however this was the first time I had read about bear shifters in much detail. Well, guess what? I loved them - especially Ryland!Due to being betrayed in the past, Ryland had basically resigned himself to being single. He had thrown himself into creating a peaceful lodge and island resort for Shifters to come, relax and find support. He even mentored Shifter teens who were struggling with their identity. He was pleased with the results but usually grouchy, unsmiling and very wary of humans...especially females. His peace and tranquility was quickly shattered when his brother (the rockstar and HUGE womanizer) showed up with a hit man hot on his trail. The two brothers had diametrically opposed lifestyles and having Soren around really put Ryland on edge. No sooner had Soren arrived than the brothers were interrupted by a petite female human in distress and the brothers had to work together to set things right.Rosanna did a wonderful job of letting us get to know Ryland and his basic personality. She clearly did a ton of research and really worked the whole Grizzly persona into Ryland and his behavior. I was so impressed. I was also really glad that the concern that Soren had for his brother and the feelings that Ryland developed for Lia were all reciprocated. The pacing of the storyline was perfect and I was happily lead along, watching the plot develop. As a Romance, I knew that there would be a happy ending. At one point, I almost felt like we were ready to end the book. Rosanna had more magic up her sleeves though and the dramatic tension just kept on building. Ryland is a fabulous hero. ;)Of course, as this is an Erotic Romance, there had to be some serious Snuggly involved. Having always loved 'teddy bears', I was so glad to see the tenderness and cuddling that went on. While Winnie the Pooh Ryland isn't (although the WTP comment cracked me up), he knows how to treat a woman. And Lia? She is a loveable heroine who overcomes a lot to be present and attentive to Ryland and his needs. Their intimate scenes are wonderful and romantic and loving and I enjoyed them thoroughly. I never really thought of being licked as being erotic before but trust me, after bear boy got done, oh yeah...HAWT!! 18 and older for sure. Oh and let me just tell you that I will never again look at honey and not grin from ear to ear.I cannot wait to see what else Rosanna has up her little magical sleeves for Gemini Island. Of course, I cannot imagine loving a hero more than Ryland but I'll bet she can come up with something and someone that I will like quite well. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves Shifters, no matter what species. And if you have yet to delve into the wonderous and magical world of Shifters, this is the perfect place to start!5 Stars/3Flames!