How do you prove to someone who has been hurt in the past that you are worth taking a chance on?
Werewolf Aaron Drake is delighted to learn he is finally moving to Texas with his father and father's mate. Aaron is even more excited to meet his mate — Panther shifter Cary - on the very first day in his new home. But Aaron's happiness is short lived when, upon their first meeting, Cary runs away from him, distraught.
When Panther shifter Cary Lewis discovers Aaron Drake is his mate, he is absolutely terrified. Mate. The word fills him with dread. Cary Spent two years being abused by his mate Gill and the last six months trying to get over his death. The last thing he needs or wants is another mate, especially one who appears to be as aggressive and dominant as Gill had been. But the mating bond is hard to resist and so is Aaron Drake. Just when Cary begins to come to terms with their union a representative from the supernatural council shows up, and Cary learns that cross species mating is strictly forbidden.
Forced to hide their relationship from the council or face dire consequences their bond is further tested when they discover gay shifters in the area are being targeted and killed by a group of local thugs. Are there too many problems for two such young men to overcome or Is their blossoming relationship worth taking a chance on?
General Release Date: 17th October 2011
Aaron pressed an ear to the door of his father's bedroom and listened intently. Stefan would tan his hide if he knew Aaron was eavesdropping, but how else was he supposed to learn anything? In a few months' time he'd be twenty, but his father still treated him like a child.
Stefan and his mate, Cody, had been secretive around him lately-their conversations halting whenever he walked into the room. His father was keeping something from him-Aaron was certain of it. Tonight he intended to find out exactly what was going on.
Aaron only hoped his father's evasiveness had nothing to do with the pack. The last time his position as alpha had been challenged, Cody had nearly got killed. Aaron had been made to watch the challenge and there hadn't been a damn thing he could do to stop it. He was a little older now and stronger. He wouldn't let his father or Cody go through something like that again. Not if he could help it.
The hushed voices in the room fell silent. Aaron pressed closer trying to hear more clearly. He yelped when the door was yanked open, and he fell forwards into the room, landing on his knees.
"I knew he was listening!" Cody exclaimed, pointing his finger at Aaron.
Stefan grabbed Aaron by the ear and dragged him along the floor further into the room. Aaron had gone through a growth spurt in the last six months. At six-foot-two, he now stood shoulder to shoulder with his father but Stefan pulled him along as though he was no heavier than a feather.
"Do you want to explain yourself?" Stefan put his hands on his hips and frowned at his son. Stefan's nostrils flared and Aaron was sure he saw the vein in his father's temple pulse.
"Well, if you won't tell me what's going on with the pack, I have to find out for myself, don't I?"
Stefan rolled his eyes. "How many times do we have to tell you there is nothing going on with the pack?"
"I'm not a kid anymore, Dad. When you are gonna start treating me like an adult?"
"When you start acting like one," Stefan boomed. "And stop listening at doors."
Aaron narrowed his eyes. "Is someone challenging you again?"
"Oh, for pity's sake!" Stefan threw his arms up in exasperation. "Cody, can you help me out here?"
"Aaron, come sit over here." Cody patted the bed next to him and smiled reassuringly.
Aaron sighed, got up off the floor and walked across the room. He sat down next to Cody and waited to hear what he had to say. His father's mate would be sure to tell him the truth.
"No one has challenged your father's position as alpha, I promise you."
"Then what's with all the secrets?" Aaron asked. "You're keeping something from me. I know you are."
Cody looked to his mate, as if for consent. Stefan's shoulders slumped in resignation but he said nothing. Cody turned back to Aaron and nodded.
"Yes. We have been."
Lavinia discovered reading at an early age and could always be found with her nose in a book. She loved getting lost in a fantasy world even then. When her parents bought her a typewriter for Christmas at aged eleven, her fate was sealed. She spent hours dreaming up characters and creating stories. Not a lot has changed. Now when she is not writing you can find her enjoying a new release e-book.
Lavinia has lived all over the UK but currently resides in London, England. She has travelled extensively to places including Africa, Asia, Australia, America and most of Europe. Although some of her books are set in Texas she has never visited the state but plans to spend time there in the near future.
She is an avid reader and her favourite authors include J L Langley, Carol Lynne, Chris Owen and Andrew Grey. Lavinia particularly loves supernatural fiction and her favourite authors in this genre include Kelly Armstrong, Keri Arthur and Charlaine Harris.
Although Lavinia is a huge fan of the romance genre, she will admit to reading anything and everything. She loves horror, a good thriller and if a book has the capacity to make her cry, well, all the better. One thing she does insist on in a book however, regardless of genre is a happy ending, so you will always find one in the books she writes.
Reviewed by Two Lips Reviews
a really good book...I love hot man love stories and werewolves and this series seems to be full of them.
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Reviewed by Literary Nymphs
I could not stop turning the pages of this book. I thought it made an excellent addition to the series and loved the new characters that were introduced. While I know there are at least two more books...
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