Review: Black Moon by Sam Burns & W.M. Fawkes
SYNOPSIS:
An apple a day won’t keep this doctor away.
Linden Grove has always known that he’s not destined to be the next pack alpha. That position belonged to his brother Aspen—but then Aspen left the pack to join the military. When the unthinkable happens and the pack is left rudderless, someone has to step up and take care of it. Can a doctor go from “do no harm” to defending his own with his teeth and claws?
Colt Doherty is used to a certain kind of life. Glittering, picturesque, and . . . empty. As the youngest child of the country’s only werewolf senator, Colt has grown up in the spotlight, and he’s all too used to knot-headed alphas taking credit for the work of others, especially omegas like himself. When his editor sends him to write a story on the Grove pack, though, he finds something completely unexpected: Linden Grove in his unpolished perfection, as shiny and sweet as the apples his pack are known for.
A Grove pack omega has been kidnapped, and someone has to step up. The pack needs Linden to fill his father’s shoes, but no wolf can stand on his own. To save the day, sheltered Colt has to drop the politics and become the action hero he never thought an omega could be.
REVIEW:
In a rare turn of events, I have found new-to-me authors whose books I actually enjoyed *gasps*. I liked this book and it sets the tone for an action packed series filled with the sweetest romances. This story was a delightful balance of tender moments and character growth.
I am obviously on a shifter kick and I loved how unique the Grove pack was. Most stories take place with the pack on the fringes of society or hiding but in this world, the Grove pack thriving. First there was unconventional alpha, Linden, who has him moments, but 99% of the time he is the opposite of an alpha’s typical demeanor. As a doctor, he’s kind, soft-spoken, thoughtful, and thinks before he acts. Which is exactly what Colt needed. Colt finds himself invited to visit the Grove pack under false pretenses. Which he learns about over the course of the book, and then he soon finds himself falling for the town doctor.
As tension and attraction build between Colt and Linden, Colt learns to trust himself, relax, and rely on the quaint small town. Where as, Linden becomes the man and alpha he was truly meant to be. I loved the character growth in this story. Not only did each character mature, their relationship evolved as well. They went from almost enemies to the cutest of lovers. And when Colt’s family showed up, it solidified the strength of their relationship. Not to mention the side plot of The Condition is a mystery that had me intrigued and will play out throughout the series. Simply to say, this book was an enjoyable read and I already started the next one in the series.
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