Review: Cynful is quite Sinfully Delicious!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 1, 2013
This is the second book in the Halle Shifters series by Dana Marie Bell. I believe it is linked to the Halle Pumas series, which I have not read. In this book, the story from Bear Necessities continues. We knew that Julian DuCharme, nurse and good friend to Tabby was the mate to Cyn, Tabby's boss and mentor at the tattoo shop. But he could not claim her because "it wasn't time yet". Now that Julian feels ready, Cyn is dragging her heels.The point of view switches between Julian and Cyn. While being in Cyn's head, we get a much better understanding of why she is dragging her feet about finishing the mating with Julian. Julian, on the other hand, shows us the more serious side to his personality. From Bear Necessities, I was really afraid he was just a big goof ball, but that is just one part of him. When tragedy strikes, Cyn starts demanding her mate change her. Apparently the changing of a Spirit Bear mate is much different then for the other shifters. I can understand why Cyn really wants her animal protector, with as many times as Julian ends up in near critical condition. The tables seem almost reversed for them, with Cyn being the protector and Julian being the nurturer.The dialogue continues to be top notch and the plot had enough twists and turns to keep me entertained and guessing. This book wasn't as raunchy as the last, but the smexy scenes are well done and not over the top. I am giving this book 4 stars on Goodreads because with the cliffhanger, I abso-have to read the next one to find out what happens. I will be seriously looking to find the books in the Halle Puma series, because Ms. Bell has made me a fan.