Review: A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO THE PARANORMAL ROMANCE GENRE!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 1, 2013
The Awakening:  Aidan by Abby Niles is a wonderful addition to the paranormal romance genre.  It's refreshing look at the "mating bond" concept in paranormal romances, and especially among shifter romances, is not just a great read, but also a more intriguing discussion on how something like a "mating bond" would work in the real world.Aidan's best friend, Liam, is dealing with a failed mating: Liam has mated, but his mate Ava, has not.  The result is a nasty brew that causes personality shifts, loss of consciousness, the loss of his ability to shift, and loss of personal freedom for Liam.  And, that doesn't even take into account the broken heart he is nursing.  When Aidan finally reaches out to help Liam by contacting a psychologist who specializes in shifter mating issues, he gets more than he bargained for; he gets his mate.Dr. Jaylin Avgar is a half-shifter and she is dead set against mating, period.  The pain of failed matings that she has seen as a result of her practice and the pain of loss from a mating (her own parents) have irrevocably turned her against the whole idea.  When the instinct to mate causes Aidan to begin the process, Jaylin is horrified and fights with everything in her to avoid further damage.  But, Aidan will not be denied and he is bound and determined to win his mate.  When tragedy strikes and everything is on the line, can they find the strength in themselves to be mates?The Awakening:  Aidan is not your typical paranormal romance, but a thoughtful discussion on the pros and cons of mating in the shifter world.  Jaylin and Aidan are hopefully the start of a new series.  There certainly seem to be enough characters for at least a sequel, especially with Liam and Ava.  It's not the shifter world that makes this book, though the world building is well done.  It's the frank look at the mating bond that is prevalent in paranormal romance and the unique take on it that really makes this book shine.  It is what gives this book its 4.5 rating.  I can't recommend it enough if you are looking for something new and different in shifter romance.RATING: 4.5Heat Rating:  HotREVIEWED BY: Monique Neaves,My Book Addiction Reviews