Review: Lovely twist
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 1, 2014
It's simply ages since I last read a book by Ms Arend and when I spotted this I thought why not, I'm just in the mood for a little shifter romance . I'm so glad I chose to read this as it's made me fall in love with her fabulous shifters all over again . This is a perfect read for those who just feel like dipping in. Yes it's part of her Takhini Shifters series but works as a standalone but beware once you read this you will want to find out much much more!Jim is a grizzly bear shifter and every year does an obscure challenge against his friend Damon to take possession of a copper penny they've named Lady Luck. Jim has had a tough time recently and deserves some down time but what he hadn't expected was to meet the most beguiling female bear shifter he's ever seen!  Step forward Lillie, shy and in Las Vegas for one last hurrah because Lillie is a woman with a secret. She's determined to try and complete some of the things on her bucket list and a madly passionate fling with a gorgeous sexy man just happens to be top of that list. It's going to be wild and it's probably Lillie's last chance of fun.This was an interesting short read. The reader realises right from the start that something huge is about to happen in Lillie's life but it's kept a secret right up until the end. I was sat trying to work out just where the author was going with this and had all sorts of ideas running through my head! Simply fabulous that something that's essentially a romance could also surprise me with it's mystery element and subtle suspense. I won't ruin it for other readers but it's a very satisfying conclusion .Both the characters Jim and Lillie have appeared in a previous book from Ms Arend but don't worry if you are new to her work as this tale won't ruin any of the story lines in her other books. It's a sweet and sexy romance that's well written with very likeable characters. There's no protagonist though so it's more of a character driven storyline then some books. The crux of the storyline here is the mystery surrounding Lillie and luckily the reader gets the eureka moment just before the truth is finally revealed .  A great way to spend a couple of hours and we get to meet Damon a wolf shifter who surely will have his own story told soon. This was a book full of fun that leaves behind a warm feeling and I'd definitely read more from this author.