Wolf, in League

Wolf #3

by A.F. Henley

It's been months since anyone at the Committee has had any contact from the O'Connell family or their pack members, and they are not happy. Suspicious of the activities that took place in D.C. and determined to find out what the wolves are up to, the Committee recruits one of their newest residents, Doctor Matthew Dietrich, to play the part of neighbor and infiltrate the family.

Matthew has always been a keep-to-himself kind of person. Though idealistic and optimistic, he prefers to work in solitude, at night, while he researches the findings that he hopes will one day change the world. When he's approached by the executives of the Center, he has no idea why they'd choose him. And to say he is skeptical over the concept of men that can shift into wolves would be an understatement. Until he meets his new partner, the man that will play the part of his "husband" in the Committee's scheme, Doctor Gavin Strauss.

Genres: M M Paranormal, Paranormal, M M Romance, Vampires, Shapeshifters, Romance, Paranormal Romance

293 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 12, 2016

About the author

Henley was born with a full-blown passion for run-on sentences, a zealous indulgence in all words descriptive, and the endearing tendency to overuse punctuation. Since the early years Henley has been an enthusiastic writer, from the first few I-love-my-dog stories to the current leap into erotica.

A self-professed Google genius, Henley lives for the hours spent digging through the Internet for ‘research purposes’ which, more often than not, lead seven thousand miles away from first intentions but bring Henley to new discoveries and ideas that, once seeded, grow like weeds.

Reviews

[Jaime · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wolves, Vampires, Conspiracy, Secrets, Lies, and Sex - All this is found in the 3rd Wolf book and AF Henley keeps you guessing as this story unfolds!
4 Stars

This is the third book in the "Wolf" series from author A.F. Henley and it is not a standalone, you must read the others and you must read them in order. This story picks up after book two and we have a new character introduced, well two new ones Doctor Matthew Dietrich and Doctor Gavin Strauss. Prior to this story, Matthew had no idea that paranormal beings existed when he goes into the agency known as the GDBCG which we know from this book and previous books is the Genetics Development and Biological Connectivity Group, the police of the paranormal. When Matthew is first introduced to us in this story he thinks he is part of an elaborately built prank to haze the new doctor at the prestigious center - little does he know his life is about to change, drastically. Once introduced to his soon to be "husband" Dr. Gavin Strauss, who has been infected with Vampirism - a virus that turns normal humans into vampires, Matthew understands that maybe there is more to the world than he once thought.

So, this story pretty much plays out with these two getting to know each other while spying on the wolves we know and love from books one and two. Yes, they move into Randy's house right across the street from the O'Connell's and are set to do recon on the wolves who have mysteriously gone silent ever since they returned rather quickly from their trip to Washington D.C. Little do these two Doctors know that the wolves are watching them as well. Oh and so is a little pesky vampire who we also met in book two, Arius.

There are some ups and downs in this book as these two learn to live together. They learn to satiate their sexual needs with each other and then Gavin proclaims his love towards Matthew who is a little slower to say he is in love with someone he doesn't even know. Imagine that. These two do know how to get hot and heavy though -- so, there is plenty of heat in this book. I have to admit I was let down by the story in this book. I felt like we didn't get to see much of our Wolves. I mean the title of the story is still "Wolf" so I figured we would get to see more of them, however, this is more of a vampire novel with wolve sprinkles and support characters. I also, really didn't care for the ending - it was really anticlimactic and a let down to me, I could be totally alone in this as I have not read any other reviews. You will have to read it and see how you feel. I am not sure with how this story ended if we are expecting a book 4 in the Wolf series or are we moving now to Vampires.. or what is going on and I guess only time will tell.

4 Stars and a cautious recommendation to those who have already read books one and two -
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[Sophia · Rating 3 out of 5]

After the events of the last book, I wasn't sure what to expect next, but wow! The new elements paired with Arius' revenge plot was not it and it was a delightful surprise. As I've noted before, I love the author's take on paranormal romance and how it is generally told with the human view in mind and the humans do not easily find the secret paranormal world they are in easily accepted.

This third installment of the Wolf, WY series, Wolf, in League should be read in order as it flows from the previous stories.

Wolf, In League opens with a dedicated geneticist, Dr. Matthew Dietrich, for the Committee brought before the lead scientists and offered a shocking task. Matthew is a hard worker and prefers to work in the peaceful hours of the night as he searches for breakthroughs and seeks to amaze his employers so they'll take him on permanently. The Committee is prestigious and would be a nice feather in his cap, but they also have the funds for him to work hard and discover much. Oddly, this isn't the task his bosses have in mind.

Matthew is presented with the craziest thing he has ever heard- the existence of supernatural races like werewolves and vampires. He definitely has to believe in the existence of the vampires as his new partner. Gavin is most definitely a vampire, but he blows Matthew's assumptions out of the water. Matthew must adjust while on the job as he and Gavin are sent to Wolf, WY to check on why the Committee has lost contact with the werewolf pack there. There is worry that the wilder and rebellious vampires are planning something.

Settled into their pretend marriage and home, Matthew and Gavin are wary of each other, but then things really get interesting when they get an up close and personal with the O'Connells and their situation. Things are definitely not what Matthew or the others were led to think when the truth starts coming out. A great conspiracy must be stopped.

I found Wolf, In League a neat addition to the series. Like the others it is parts well-developed and some parts needing a bit more, but a solid story path for all that. Up until now, the only other vampires in the story haven't exactly been on the side of good, but now one of the main characters is a vampire. Matthew is a researcher and scientists so he is led by curiosity and need to know. He is on near overload with all that he has been exposed to with learning about the existence of supernatural races. It was fun to watch him adapt and slowly team up with the others, particularly Gavin.

Gavin was an interesting, enigmatic character. The story is all told from Matthew's perspective so from the beginning, the reader must guess at Gavin's thoughts and intentions. Though, granted, it wasn't that hard to figure it out. Matthew is somewhat clueless, but then his focus is on so much more and he's clueless about relationships and being social. In the end, it all comes out and it was a sweet romance surrounded by excitement and the issue with Arias and the Committee.

The ongoing inclusion of the O'Connells was welcome so I could have a little reunion with Randy and Vaughn, Lyle and Rafe, the kids, and now Randy's dad. I think Randy's down to earth wise dad was my favorite character. He may only be human, but he's the most level headed of the bunch.

After that series of news segments at the end broadcasting a big world-changing event, I am now oh so curious to find out what happens next. This is a M/M Paranormal Romance series that's a bit of something different in tone, world, and relationships that I would definitely recommend.

My thanks to Less Than Three Press for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

All in all, it was fantastic to dive back into the Wolf, WY world.

[justanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

*This is not a standalone*

An adorable clueless Geneticist, is sent on a mission with a sexy vampire and finds love while on the adventure of his life!

I could end the review there but what would be the fun in that?


Desperate to find out why they’ve lost contact with the shifter wolves in Wolf, WY the Committee hires Matthew, a Geneticist, and pairs him with Gavin, a vampire to send them on a mission. Matthew, who thought he would be continuing his genetic research is shocked to learn that supernatural beings exist. Spy work was not his goal when he sought employment with the Committee but he takes the job and agrees to pose as a married couple in order to spy on the pack.

Matthew is at first uncomfortable but as he gets closer to the residents of Wolf, his natural curiosity as a geneticist makes it easier for him to break the ice and as result make unexpected friends… and learn the truth about The Committee and their intentions. Other surprises are in store for Matthew. Gavin, his pretend vampire husband is determined to make their relationship a reality.

This latest installment is chock full of surprising twist and turns. My only complaint is that I wish Gavin wasn’t such a one-dimensional, transparent character. It’s a given to the reader what his intentions are for himself and Matthew but I wish there was more to him than just being an insta mate to Matthew. I also love Matthew as a character but he reminded me too much of Randy at times. The pacing was also a bit too slow.

Wolf, In League caught me off guard. The direction is a pleasant surprise and I can't wait to learn what happens next as this universe expands!

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

****Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance®****

While it took me a little bit to get into the novel, I really enjoyed it in the end.

Mathew was a difficult character for me to like at first, and Gavin had a slightly malevolent air about him, but I found both characters redeemed themselves. There were some relationship building and sweet moments among the tension of spying on the O’Connells and threat from the vampires.

Although I felt the children acted a little beyond their ages, I was entertained by their antics. We are reunited with all the characters from the previous two novels, which I was glad for. We are also exposed, yet again, to the gruesomeness of the wolves shifting. It certainly added to the macabre tone.

I really liked that this is definitely not the last book in the series. I am looking forward to more of these characters. Fans of the series will enjoy it. If you haven’t read the first two yet, you must read this series in order. I suggest you do so, it is a good version of werewolves and vampires!

[Alisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the things I like best about this series is how each book has a different and unique vibe from the other books in it. This story starts in the labs of the GDBCD and the two scientists, Matthew and Gavin, are partnered up and sent to Wolf, WY to act like a married couple while moving in to Randy's old home. They soon find out that they're both there for different reasons and the wolves aren't as surprised by their visit as they thought they would be. Things quickly spiral out of control and the stakes (which was not a deliberate pun but is funny how that I think about it considering the subject of the book) get dangerous for everyone involved. The plot is fast paced and action filled and super entertaining. The romance was a bit of insta-love but I always find I'm able to give that a pass when supernatural creatures are involved. I really liked both Gavin and Matthew.

Tons of stuff happens here. Way too much to summarize without spoilers. We get quite a bit of on page time from the two previous couples as well as the new couple. Arius shows up and causes lot's of trouble. And the ending........very creatively done. I can't wait to see where this series goes next.


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[Raphael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wolf, in League is the third novel in A.F. Henley’s thrilling Wolf series and like with the second book, Wolf, en Garden, he thrills us with a new perspective of the things going on in that small community.

At the beginning, we are finally introduced to the infamous GDBCG. Young Dr. Mathew Dietrich is new there and not part of the regular staff yet when he is approached by one of the bosses and offers him a job on a very special project. Matthew agrees.

And very soon finds his whole world shaken up.

So far A.F. Henley let us believe that the GDBCG is there for monitoring the very special wolf population in Wolf. But now we learn that the Centre is in the business of very trouble research and that they yield a power and makes decisions that no one should have or do.

Matthew is introduced to Dr. Gavin Strauss, one of the head researches and a very special being. Together, acting as a couple, they are sent to Randy Connor’s old house at Wolf, WY to see what is going on with the O’Connels.

Both new characters, Matthew and Gavin are very different and yet A.F. Henley makes them very likeable (at least for me) from the very beginning.

Matthew is so eager, curious and honest and serious. He wants his work to have a positive impact on the world. And he is a very compassionate man. A.F. Henley also made him very smart, not only in his field of work but also when it comes to life. In the beginning it is easy to think of Matthew as being a little naive. Shocking revelations in short order blow everything that he thinks he knows of reality to pieces. Each time it is very hard for him but he manages to come to terms with the new realities. And in every case, being the scientist at heart that he is, he tries to understand and to learn more. Here something else shows how intelligent and not at all naive Matthew is because more and more his new knowledge brings up an internal ethical and philosophical turmoil.

Gavin is very opposite from Matthew. Do not get me wrong. He is not at all a shallow or light-minded character. But he is a special being and by the time the novel starts he already learned all the things that Matthew still has to accept. What I love about Gavin’s character is that he is not only brilliant but also like the guy next door. Very flirtatious with Matthew whom he is in love with before Matthew was even aware of him.

But Gavin also knows of a horrible secret that will shake up the O’Connell’s, the GDBCG, and Matthew as well.

It is wonderful to follow how the love story between Matthew and Gavin develops. But do not get me wrong. There is no straight line and for a long time Matthew might find Gavin very attractive but ha no other feelings for him. He is also too torn between what life is dealing him at Wolf and his struggle to find out if he can really trust this Dr. Strauss any longer.

Near the end of the story it is Matthew who decides the course of action. Henley makes a brilliant move of using him this way because he makes us realise suddenly that Matthew is the only grown ”normal“ human around there and suddenly he is the one with a unique view on the things happening.

Wolf, in League is a novel filled with intelligent dialogues, philosophical thoughts, serious action, and intimate moments that still keep me panting. We will meet again old friends and a very dangerous adversary and it is great that despite the new main characters, the beloved ones get enough time to reacquaint ourselves with them.

Oh yes, and there is the end of this novel. It has the potential to make you scream for more, desperately wanting to flip through more pages that are not there to find out what will come next. But there is also the hope for a fourth novel. ;)

Wolf, in League makes a thrilling, captivating read! Kudos to A.F. Henley for bringing so many aspects of the paranormal world together in such new ways! :D

[Gillian · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

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When Book 2 of the Wolf series ended, I had no firm idea on where the next one would take us but I knew it was going to be good. I’m thrilled to say that Wolf In League not only met my expectations, it exceeded them.

Wolf In League introduces us to two new characters, who I think just became my new favourite couple in this series. Matthew is a medical resident and researcher, and Gavin a high-ranking doctor both working at the world renowned but quietly sinister Genetics Development and Biological Connectivity Group (aka the GDBCG or the Center). They meet when Matthew is specifically recruited by Gavin for a special project spearheaded by The Committee, one that will open Matthew’s eyes to possibilities he never even suspected.

Matthew is an interesting character, full of contradictions. He is a brilliant researcher and believes in cold, hard facts but he’s also a spiritual man who wears a cross and prays for help and guidance. He heads a small team of scientists, but prefers to work nights to avoid being disturbed. His job requires the use of animal testing, but he insists that his small test subjects be treated with as much dignity as possible.

Gavin, on the other hand, is delightfully subversive. I absolutely adored how his darkly flirtatious and forthright attitude played off of Matthew’s serious-minded, rather dry sense of humour. This was immediately apparent at their first meeting – mere minutes after Matthew learns that his new ‘husband’ is a vampire:

No fever. It was actually cool, corpse like even, and his hand recoiled as though operating on its own. No obvious sinus drainage, no apparent inflammation of the eyes or flush on the skin. “Muscle aches?” Matthew found himself asking, following the rote he was so accustomed to. “Nausea? Sore throat?” “No.” Gavin smiled a slow, teasing smile that seemed to light his eyes. “But I could give you one if you wanted me to.” “Hilarious,” Matthew said, lifting one eyebrow.

I loved the relationship between these two very different men. Despite the circumstances they find themselves in, their ‘courtship’ as it were, is far more lighthearted than either Vaughn and Randy’s or Lyle and Rafe’s. I definitely laughed more reading this book than I did the others and it was down to how Matthew and Gavin communicated with each other. Through the forced intimacy of the project, there is an ease between them that didn’t immediately exist with the other two couples.

Thankfully, Wolf In League gives us a little more time with the other Wolf couples plus the smaller O’Connell’s, when circumstances force them together. The twins are thriving, with Rafe seeing some very interesting things in Hannah’s future. Also, an old enemy makes an appearance, causing havoc and delivering some very unexpected news to an unsuspecting audience (yes, I’m trying very hard not to be spoiler-y here).

The last few pages of the book had me riveted and with each turn of the page I was nervously wondering what the future is going to look like, not only for the wolves of Wolf, WY but for the world at large. It was a brilliant end to a thoroughly enjoyable book.

I received an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for a fair and honest review

[Jeannie Zelos · Rating 4 out of 5]

 
 
Wolf in League,  A.F. Henley  

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews
 
Genre:  Romance, LGBTQIA
 
I jumped in to this series having only read samples of books one and two, but that gave me enough info to follow this story and get engrossed in it. At some point I’d like to read those first two books, its always a balance of time and money.  :-) They never seem to come both at the same time!  
 
So I met Matthew and Gavin, posing as husbands in the home next to the O’Connell family. The Committee are worried as they’ve not heard from them.
Here of course I had to read between the lines as to what part the Committee played, as that was covered in earlier reads.
Matthew is new to the whole supernatural world, a bit scared of Gavin even as he’s attracted to him, and desperate to know more about the wolves. A few weeks back he knew nothing, was a simple research doctor and now he’s had his eyes opened he’s got the research devotee's enthusiasm for all things new, for information about how and why, and if he’s not careful its going to lead him into danger.
Gavin is trying to keep him reined in and safe, but they don’t know each other, and while Matthew comes over as full of enthusiasm for Wolves he’s not so keen on Vampires, and doesn’t trust Gavin.
Gavin reacts by being a bit sneering, mixed in with doing things deliberately to scare Matthew. Despite that they soon embark on some steamy encounters – why not, says Gavin, they both want each other, want the sex and what's stopping them? And they are seriously hot together.
 
When things go a bit further,and we meet the wolves it doesn't quite go as planned, and soon he and Gavin are in real danger, things aren’t as they’d thought, information comes out that shocks Matthew even further, and an old adversary comes forward.
Its difficult to know who to trust, to know what's really going on, why they are really placed to contact the O’Connells, and  Matthew finds there’s much more going on that he realised, with everyone seeming to hold secrets. He’s got a crash course in the supernatural along with some tough decisions to make.
 
I really enjoyed this, its a good mix of characters, reasons, ideas and the reality that if this could happen, then things may well play out as in this novel. That makes a good read for me, that sense of possible reality, and I think if I’d read books one and two this would be a five star read.
I maybe missed some of the more subtle issues, didn’t fully understand how deep corruption could go, which part each character played and what it could lead to.
They are definaely on my want-to-read list and I look forward to the next book.
 
Stars: Four, a great fun read, with a great mix of characters and suspense. 
 
ARC supplied by Netgalley and publisher 

[Duncan Husky · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 out of 5

Wolf, in League follows the progression of Wolf, WY (a local setting), then Wolf, en Garde (a national setting), by expanding the story of wolves, vampires, and more to world-wide in scope, and it does it in grand style.

I will say up-front that vampires simply don't interest me. Werewolves, heck yeah - vampires, zombies, and other undead things, not so much. Setting aside that preference, though, the relationship between Matthew and Gavin is wonderful to watch develop. I found Matthew extremely relatable, although it didn't hurt that the story is told mostly from his point of view. Even so, he's a complex, intelligent, and thoughtful character.

Gavin is a bit harder to read (intentionally so), and if I have any complaint it would be that it would be nice to know more of his history. I could see how that could slow the overall story down, though. Much of his behavior is attributable to his affliction, but as the story plays out we find there is much more to it than that.

I liked that Matthew takes time to come to grips with his feelings towards Gavin. He's forced into a difficult situation and being pulled in multiple directions. The rush of feelings when the dam breaks, though, is gratifying. I can't say that I found Matthew and Gavin as sympathetic a couple as Vaughn and Randy or Lyle and Rafe, but that could be due to the whole vampire thing.

One thing I loved about this book is that the story moves along at a steady clip. Starting within the familiar setting we left at the end of en Garde, step by step we learn that the world is a much scarier place than originally thought. There are conspiracies on multiple fronts and it is up to the characters, new and old favorites, to uncover them. This all builds to a conclusion that creates a whole new setting for future books - books that I definitely look forward to reading!

Side note: huge props for dropping "Not all vampires" into the dialogue, too (vampsplaining?). This cracked me up so much!

[Donna Fernstrom · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun book, but oddly titled - it was much more about vampires than it was about werewolves. Well-developed characters. It left a lot of loose ends, but ample room for a sequel that could be just as intriguing. Explicit scenes didn't take over the entire story, and were well done. Great worldbuilding.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wolf in League by A.F. Henley is the third book in the Wolf series. This series is best read in order to fully get the politics and relationships in the book. The love story between Matthew and Gavin can be understood without reading previous books but would be much more enjoyed with the back ground you get by going in order.
Matthew Prior to this story, Matthew had no idea that paranormal beings existed when he goes into the agency known as the GDBCG which we know from this book and previous books is the Genetics Development and Biological Connectivity Group. He doesn't get the extent of exactly how far this agency will go to get what it wants.
Gavin has so many layers. He is a caring person who has subjected himself to a terrible experiment. One he is embracing and making a life with. He just has to keep the people who made him this way from finding out they were successful.
Over all this is a really great middle book. It has intrigue, love, and lots of action inside of it. There is more worth telling too, so it made me really want to read more about this world and those who live in it. When you want a series that builds on itself and is riveting I highly recommend this one.

[Ashley D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Matthew has been talked into going to Wolf, WY with another doctor posing as his husband to try and find out what is going on with the wolves of Wolf, since the Committee hasn't heard from them in a number of months. Once Matthew and Gavin get to Wolf, things don't go according to plan at all, and both Gavin and Matthew learn they have been lied to by the Committee.


Matthew seems to take everything those higher in the chain of the Committee at face value without wondering if they are actually doing the good they claim they are trying to do, considering they willing admit to turning Gavin for their own study, even if Gavin technically agreed to it. Gavin knows something else is going on and hopes talking to the wolves of Wolf might actually help. I don't think any of them expected what happened to actually happen.

[La*La · Rating 2 out of 5]

DNF at 56%.

[Natosha Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read every book in this series so far and it just keeps getting better and better. The way this book ended it was left kind of open ended to where there could be another book in the series or it could be that this book is the end of the series. Honestly with the way this book ended if there is not another book, the series would not be left with unanswered questions or at least not many anyway. But being honest, I really hope there is another book because it would be very interesting to see what A.F. Henley would come up next for these men.

Mathew in my opinion is a very smart man but very street smart at the same time. Things that he knows is from a book or from science and scientific experiments. That is why I think he was so blown away to find out that some of the things that he reguarded as only fairy tale creatures, were actually true. There are such things as vampires and there are such things as shifters. His world was blown apart by this but I think he handled better then expected.

Gavin fell in love with Matthew before Matthew even knew of his existence. The thing is it was not so easy to get close to Matthew as Gavin hopes that it would. Matthew was leary of Gavin and his motives for wanting to go to Wolf, Wy and he was even more leary when the things he had been told they was doing there was the opposite of Matthews intentions. Regardless the attraction between the two men was strong and they could not resist the pull.

The closer danger came to them the more they realizes their feelings were turning to more then just another warm body to sleep with. When their lives are literally on the line that is when their love shines brightly, each risking their own life for the other.

This book was a great addition to the other books in this series and I Love how with each book the characters from the previous books are just as strong and involved in the book as they were in the previous books. A.F. Henley has a way of bringing the paranormal to life on the pages and sucking the readers in. I also love how A.F.beought together not only humans, but wolves and vampires and combine them into a new type of family unit. Another great read and I sincerely hope there will be another book in the series.

Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Heart Review

This was probably my least favorite of the 3 so far in the series. And while I loved the writing in the story like I always do with any AF Henley book, this one was just ok. I think mainly it had to do with my lack of connection to the characters. There were times when I was just completely put off by Matthew and I struggled with the romantic link between the two. I did however enjoy the suspense and the return of our villain, Arius. It was also awesome to get some Vaughn and Randy interaction because, duh….favorite couple of the series, by far!

So, book 3 introduces 2 new characters into this paranormal world. Dr. Matthew Dietrich is a scientist who only wants to help and save people. Preferring the quiet he chooses to work at night so he can really concentrate on his research. Unbeknownst to him he’s been chosen for a special project by his superiors to infiltrate and found out why the O’Connell pack went off the radar.

Thinking Matthew will have more luck if he’s accompanied by a paranormal being the partner him up with Dr. Gavin Strauss who is different in his own right.

Acting as husbands their ruse doesn’t last long and both men are flung in a nightmare that includes a scary overprotective family, a vampire deadset on revenge and a plot to eradicate a whole species.

One thing Matthew and Gavin do not lack is passion. These two men without a doubt were extremely hot together. Knowing what they want they went for it no holds barred and there were fireworks. But like I mentioned I would have loved more of an emotional connection.

Overall, pretty good but not my favorite of the series something that should be stressed however is how magnificent a writer A.F. Henley is…so good!!

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[Andrea Goodell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book three and I would suggest reading all three in order.

What I noticed first and enjoyed most about this one was we left the ‘family’ alone for a while. Don’t get me wrong, of course Randy, Lyle, Vaughn, Rafe are around but we added Gavin and Matthew to the mix.

Matthew has started working at his dream job and is handpicked for a special project. Problem is that project turns his world upside down. And his nice and orderly way of thinking and life is no more. Gavin is brought in by the lab to help Matthew research this new project.

What I loved about this, even though Matthew and Gavin were living together under the pretence of a married couple, they had a slow getting to know you period. That made us fall in love with them. As they fell in love, all the while plotting and planning to save Wolf and rid the area of the bad Vamps.

I enjoyed how we got to know and learn a little more about Rafe and his abilities. How they are affecting the relationship not just with Lyle but with the whole family.

The end of the book was probably one of my absolute favorites. All the headlines, the bylines, the comments from Matthew and crew, just so well but together, even though you weren’t sure it was going that way. Happy it did.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review An Alisa Review:

Rating: 4 stars out of 5

Okay, so this book wrapped up some of the loose ends from the previous book but let the ending with a few other questions. I had already guessed that the main people at the Committee weren't all that great but after what they have put Gavin through and now Matthew really shows where their priorities lie and how they feel about paranormals.

But man, this book is all about overturning the control that the Committee has over the O'Connell family, Gavin and others like them. I loved that Matthew was just so innocent that he had so much trouble believing that the Committee would treat people the way they have but I'm glad that him and Gavin were able to figure out what needed to be done and the Matthew was able to help Gavin figure out what was going on with him.

The ending with paranormals (or at least vampires) coming out to the world was interesting. I liked the little news stories in the end but would have liked to see how this news affected the O'Connell family and those around them especially after Rafe's vision.

Once again I really like the cover art and all those from the series are similar but different at the same time.

[Melanie]

So I’m a little torn on this installment in the series. I’m fascinated by the world Henley’s created, and I feel like this one wrapped up the story from the previous books well, but honestly, the first book is still my favorite. The second one made me uncomfortable, and not in a “challenging my boundaries” way, but a “dear god, just don’t” way. This one was better than that, but the romance felt shoe-horned in and almost...manipulative? I think if you like a more traditional Alpha hero, you might like this. Not my cup of tea, though.