Review: An action-packed sexy adventure
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 1, 2013
The third installment in the Wolf Haven series from Stormy Glenn is an action-packed adventure with interesting characters and fun suspense (and a good healthy dose of sexy action). This series takes place in a universe where the Loup-Garou (werewolves) have a very strict society led by "Senators". Their culture is very bigoted, and to be gay instantly warrants a death sentence. To be an Omega (gay male with special abilities) also warrants an immediate execution (Omegas are considered rogues, defective, and dangerous to their society). Naturally, some gay wolves and their omega mates don't take this lying down and go on the run. A couple have set up a haven in the Canadian mountains where omegas, their mates, and their children (yes, omegas can carry child) will be safe. In this particular story, Brice is a blind omega who was secreted away and kept under secure wraps by a Senator because his omega ability is visions of the future. Since he can see which stocks and investments will yield good money, this Senator is making a nice fortune for himself. Luckily, one of the Sentries tasked to securing him is Bray, and Bray and Brice recognize each other as mates. After six long years of planning, Bray is breaking Brice out of his prison and making a run for Wolf Haven.The story has good pacing, and the characters are well-developed. Writing is very good as Stormy Glenn is able to paint a very vivid picture and pull on heartstrings when necessary. Brice being blind adds an interesting touch as that weakness does pull some empathy from the reader. Unlike many werewolf stories, these omegas, while being slightly more submissive than other wolves, aren't pushovers and will very much fight and show aggression when necessary. Bray, while being one of the top Sentries and quite aggressive, has the weakness added that he is so very protective of Brice that he feels fear over what could happen if he fails and they are captured. These traits make the characters much more multidimensional than you'd expect in this genre.The only flaw I could find in the story is that an ending battle where one expects an escalation of the action ends too abruptly. It would have been nice if it was drawn out a bit more. Still, a lot happens in this story, and Ms. Glenn pulls it off nicely. It's always a treat when Stormy releases a new story, and this new series is a fun and interesting addition to this genre.