Once I discovered Scooby was to feature as the MMC in Primal Vengeance, I had an inkling his story was going to be dark and unsettling, and it proved to be just that.
Scooby, is left reeling from his brother’s murder, at the hands of a Coloradan street-gang member, when he’s approached by a sketchy guy offering him a substantial amount of money to carryout a hit. His target, he discovers is sweet diner-owner Rowan, who’s pure and innocent, and evidently not guilty of the crime she’s being accused of.
Scooby quickly falls for Rowan, but he can’t seem to curb his desire of vengeance - and this begins to bleed into their budding relationship, tainting it and in doing so also unsettling the very vulnerable and sensitive Rowan. Scooby’s ultimate fears stem from his inability to keep the people he loves safe. Deep down Scooby is an incredibly principled and complex character, but he’s grieving, and struggling with his uncontrollable anger.
There are some heartbreaking moments in Primal Vengeance, but as a reader you don’t find yourself taking sides, rather you find yourself rooting for the HEA that these two broken characters deserve.
Primal Vengeance continues the outstanding Primal Howlers MC series, and delivers a solid five-star read.