This book returns to the full-on action and revelations about the mysterious wolves' pasts, adding to the details I saw in volume one. This third installment in the series is gritty, grabbed my attention from the start, and tells what is probably the most difficult story of any of the four brothers with the mysterious powers. It also explains the discrepancy between the self-perception of these brothers as "god-like beings" with incredible powers and the stark reality that shows them to be as vulnerable as the next werewolf. That difference really grated on my nerves in the second book, but it became clear in this volume: the brothers used to be worshipped like gods in the old days, because the humans then didn’t know better, but they are not actually gods. Now, they have to adjust to their new status and it isn’t always easy.

Alistair is the mystery-wolf with the power of fire and the one who got all of them into trouble when he caused the curse (at least he thinks so) that had hunters decide they needed to exterminate all luna werewolves. As punishment, as far as he can see, he and his three brothers were sent into centuries of sleep. He figures the hunters catching and torturing him now that he is wake again is fair and just punishment for what he did, but the man who frees him doesn’t agree. Alistair is shocked that his mate has been reincarnated, just like Edward's, but he cannot resist the man any more than he could thousands of years ago.

Aland may not remember the details of his previous life, but he has kept all the skills. And as soon as he sees Alistair in danger of being killed by the hunters, he knows he has to help him. As they run for their lives and Aland finds out more about Alistair's and his past, he has quite the adaptation to make. His dedication is the same as ever though, and it was fun seeing these two men find back into the roles they had played before. Aland as the "keeper" of the powerful, easy to anger, werewolf makes a lot of sense and his skills as a hunter come in very handy.

There are some interesting hints about the curse, Roarke's pack has to come for the rescue yet again, and some imprisoned omegas are set free at the end of the book, promising many more adventures and pairings to come. If you like stories about reincarnated lovers who are as hot together in their new life as they were in the previous one, if you enjoy tension-filled hunts and nonstop action before a small pause to breathe (with more to come in the next installment, I'm sure), and if you're as curious about Alistair's story as I was after hearing about him in the first two books, then you will probably like this novella.


NOTE: This book was provided by Siren Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
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