Review: Disappointing. . .
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 3, 2013
I picked upVulfen Alpha's Mate [Vulfen Cadre 1] (Siren Publishing Classic)and enjoyed it so I continued on with the series.First off the story is well edited yet very short.  The main theme is Miros, who we met in the first book, meeting his mate.  Now in his case he could care less if his mate is human.  On his part it's smelling and knowing she's his.  For her it is looks, gentleness, protectiveness, and manners.  The instant mate is very much a part of this series.SEMI-SPOILERS and explanation behind my three star review:I wish the characterizations were a bit broader.  I wondered how old Miros was, how he got that scar on his face. .. Just simple basic stuff which a budding romance would have.  And where are Adam's friends?  How come his friends weren't popping up?  That's not normal, not when so much of the story was focused on Adam.I didn't see the threats to Lia's son as a big deal.  I'm not sure if that's because Miros is built up so much he can't fail. . . Or was it because the 'bad guys' were so pathetic?  Yes, the problems were resolved and of course Miros is seen by Lia as a hero.The story brought in more pack to pack politics and a bit more world building beyond the Cadre we met in the first book.  More characters.  They would pop in and out and didn't interact very much with Lia and Miros.  In the first book Ellie would meet people and her character was broadened by each interaction.  This didn't happen here.I would have liked to see more human interaction between the new mates. At least I expected it.  In the first book it was a big deal a human (Ellie) was an Alpha mate.  It was mentioned more than once in this story that Ellie would love to talk to Lia.  That Ellie would love to compare notes with Lia.  So does it happen?  If so, it's off camera.  Yes they meet, but under crisis conditions.So Lia is mated to Miros, they have their HEA, her son accepts him, and the threats are solved.  I wish the story went a step farther.  They haven't even moved in together or decided on a place to live.  All the hard decisions in forming a family and making it work. . . And due to the situations Adam and Miros didn't have a lot of chances to connect.  There's going to be tension, jealousy, and adjustment.  But not to worry.  Forget all that.  Miros and Lia have their HEA and we imagine everything in their world is roses and sunshine.Nope, won't be reading the third book.  This one was enough for me.  - Dan's Wife