Tempting Titus is one HOT read, on many levels. Not only is Titus a sexy as sin firefighting wolf shifter, with vampire gifted powers, the community he serves is fighting a rash of unexpected fires. Add in the red-hot chemistry of Titus and Imogen and you have a read you will find hard to put down. This newest book in the Paranormals of Avynwood series may be my favorite one yet. Titus is more than a handsome fireman, he's a romantic at heart, with a fierce protective streak for everyone around him. He may be the most swoon worthy of Ms. Dare's heroes, how could any woman (mage or human) fight the attraction? His protectiveness goes beyond his pack to the greater good of the community and because of his powers, he takes more risks than he should.
When his pack brother, Carter, has car trouble while substitute teaching, Titus is called to the rescue. Once he's there he meets Imogen, a young mage forced to go to school when she'd rather be practicing and learning more magic, and all bets are off. Titus fights the connection because he feels she is too young for him, while she fights it too because she's not really looking for her fated mate. I loved how Carter interjected himself into the role of Fate in this story. Titus has appeared now and then in past books. I'm glad Titus was everything I hoped he'd be and more. Imogen is his equal in every way and stands up for herself, often going toe to toe with Titus. All hell breaks loose when the serial fires seem to be targeting those in the paranormal world.
In Ms. Dare's usual fashion, the story has a lot of layers and breadcrumbs to lead to the next book. The couple finds together they are stronger than they expected and though painful, the truth will be revealed, as they fight to find the arsonist. When the perpetrator is revealed, it is a huge surprise and knocks the wind out of several paranormals' sails.
I love this series and Ms. Dare never fails to entertain the reader with original, action-packed stories with strong heroes and heroines. She keeps her readers up-to-date on past characters in the pack, often making them integral parts of the story in some way. I cannot wait to see where the next book leads.