Review: I love me some sexy shifters!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 5, 2013
This is the second shifter story by Lynn Lorenz I have read, and if they all continue to be as good, then she's a new favorite author of mine. This story interested me because its Scott's wolf that is gay, not Scott, and that is a concept I have not seen before. I always love an author's world building when it's just a little bit different from what is already out there.Scott is alpha of his small werewolf pack and the local sheriff. Their pack pretty much holds the majority of sheriff deputies, firefighters, and EMS positions in their small county which enables them to stay under the radar of the local humans. Scott is also thirty-five which is a little old to still be unmated. Apparently you either mate, or eventually you go crazy and you die. For the last few months his mother has gone out into the swamp and performed a "ritual" in hopes of bringing Scott's mate to him as she wants her son married and giving her grandchildren. Scott is pretty sure there isn't a mate for him and frankly, he's okay with that, as he's not sure he wants a mate, much less children.Ted is a private investigator in New Orleans, but he was a cop there until two years ago, when his life fell apart. His partner was killed in a convenience store robbery and the rest of the police force blamed Ted, even though his partner was the crooked cop. Ted covered for his partner so his family would be taken care of and Ted left the force. Ted is out and proud, and although he doesn't do relationships, the last few months he's had the strangest dreams. Now he's on his way out to the bayou to keep an eye on his client's wayward wife, not knowing that this trip will change his life forever.First off, I totally loved the scene where they see each other and meet for the first time. This is what I meant, though, about this world being a little bit different. Scott cannot have a guy for a mate. The whole concept just squishes him out and the thought of having sex with a man is something he can't even contemplate. Of course, his wolf has no such problem and he's chomping at the bit to get to his mate. Ted is confused and is adamant he's never going to fall for a straight man again. Secondly, the scene where Scott goes ballistic when he thinks Ted let another man touch him…even though Scott can't accept wanting him, was classic, but kind of sad, too.I loved this story! It was wonderfully written the way Scott and Ted come together, maneuver through all the potential disasters, and find love with each other. It was a wonderful world with excellent characters and a good, strong plot that kept me entertained until the very end. Now I'm looking forward to reading the next book in the series.NOTE: This book was provided by Loose Id for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.