The last think Colin McDowell wants is to inherit his Aunt Geraldine's mansion in the San Juan islands off the coast of Washington. AS the pack leader of the Trevelyans in Scotland, he had little time to travel halfway around the world to take care of his inheritance.

But the trip takes a pleasant turn when he meets Luna Reynaud, the young secretary his aunt hired shortly before she died. He isn't sure which surprises him more-Luna's clever plan for turning the mansion into a resort of the fact that she's drop-dead gorgeous. Both intrigue him-until he learns that Luna is only a half-breed. There's no way a pack leader can mate with a woman who's partly human...or is there?

Review

Luna Reynaud has never felt home until now, but the newly crowned owner of Whittier Island may sell the gorgeous house right out from under her unless she comes up with a plan. The plan doesn’t involve any horizontal mambo until she gets a look at the were hunk Colin MacDowell. Now she’s trying to dream up a way to sell her idea of changing the estate into an exclusive Were retreat, without getting her pants charmed off her. Her half human nature is yelling caution, while her wolf wants to get a bit closer.

Colin is instantly feeling the heat from beautiful Luna, along with an instinctive nature to protect this inexperienced were. A little more magic and suddenly Colin thinks this may be meant to be, with the exception of Luna’s human ancestry. Bent on keeping himself from mating with even a half-breed, Colin decides it’s better to be just friends—the primitive side of him may not agree.

Good characters—check.
Sexual tension—check.
Conflicting beliefs—check.

After that the story becomes a bit predictable for me. Don’t get me wrong Colin and Luna are plenty to enjoy and love, but the romance is steady fare and just about each twist and turn is easy to predict. I enjoyed Thompson’s last Wild About You novel and had high hopes for this one, but it wasn’t as enticing for me. The pace is steady (without bumps), and Thompson doesn’t mince words or waste space. I just felt like I was along for a ride that I knew the ending to instead of a story that kept me guessing. There’s nothing super villainous or any major conflicts that are not easily resolved.

I still think this series is a good group of books about werewolves, and I have enjoyed the different take on the mythology. For those who are fan of Thompson’s writing I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Plus, readers get a sneak peek of the next book and I’m looking forward to getting to know Colin’s brother, Duncan. 

Reviewed by Landra

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