Review: Tempest by Kiki Clark
SYNOPSIS:
When duty and desire clash, fated mates are caught in the middle.
Cash’s loyalty to his pack is unwavering. He’d sacrifice anything to protect his packmates. Do anything to keep them safe. Put their needs above his own—always.
It is the life he was born for, and the one he’s worked years to achieve. As an Enforcer, he swore an oath to his alpha: pack before self.
Not once has he regretted his choices.
Until an injured eagle shifter lands in his lap, and his protective instincts get torn in two.
He knows he can’t risk the safety of his pack—no matter what his panther demands. Once the little bird is all healed up, Cash will have to send him on his way.
For the good of his pack.
But dark, frightened eyes and a sweet smile call to his cat in a hungry, possessive way and challenge everything he’s ever thought he knew.
For the first time in his life, he might just have to put himself first.
REVIEW:
I was surprised to see Kiki Clark was writing a spin-off series from the Kincaid books. I don’t really remember a lot about the Silver Oak Pack from that series other than they made an appearance. It was easy to dive back into the world but I do have a few grievances with this story.
First off, the book is said to be the first in the Silver Oak Pack. HOWEVER, Kiki wrote a ‘stand-alone’ called The Mobster’s Mate, which centers around the brother of the Silver Oak Pack’s alpha, Liam. These external characters are referenced so frequently as is their story that I found myself confused and annoyed that I didn’t read it first. Especially now given that the storyline has basically been spoiled. So disclaimer, go read that ‘stand-alone’ before this.
In terms of the story, I like the new spin on a hidden danger. I like that the Kincaid pack is still trying to figure out this new paranormal government. Things weren’t wrapped up and cleaned up nicely. The romance between Cash and Ore was a delight. Ore’s amnesia added an extra element of surprise, as did Cash’s trauma. The solace these two found in each other was cute, ya know, after Cash finally gave into the whole fated mates thing.
Overall I would say the story is on par with Kiki Clark’s other works. Would I comeback and read this book, no. Is the story going to leave me with a book hangover, also no. But was it a quick little escape read and palette cleanser, yep.
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