Aimee LoveCritiques

I suppose it's not a spoiler if I tell you this is a werewolf book, but the build up is so slow (no confirmed werewolf until somewhere around the 85-90% mark) that it really does seem like I'm giving something away. Aubrey moves into rural Tennessee to take care of an old family friend (and somehow distant relative), Vina. If you've ever watched deliverance you know the Appalachians are no place to let your guard down. On her first night in her new home she nearly hits a strange creature that she mistakes as canine one moment and human the next. A Navy alum, Aubrey doesn't scare easy. She settles in to rural life with ease, hating and flirting with her neighbor, running through the woods where she might or might not be followed by a red wolf and getting pulled into Vina's shenanigans.

Small pranks and tricks become scarier and scarier as it goes from her mailbox being bashed in to strange, possible wolf creatures showing up on the cameras she installs. She gets pulled into a murder, and than some serious family drama. The build, as I said is extremely slow, but I found the character so interesting (why oh why did you dress her like a babe-with-no-brains on the cover? That looks more like what I would think of as Katie, of Lilli, versus our own fierce protagonist). The plot line itself meanders but it's fun to follow and I found myself looking forward to picking the book back up every time I had to put it down. If you are looking for a cherpy, overly sarcastic, sexed up sex-kitten, this is not the book for you. If you are looking for something a little more real and a story that slowly winds itself up for the strike, I highly recommend this book. I've been having a terrible time with terrible books later, so this one was such an enjoyable relief!

Really great book, very atmospheric and creepy with charactors you immediately care about. Highly recommended.

If you have never been into Sci Fi before try this book. The author has a knack for writing books where the genre never overwhelms the story but adds interesting twists. Romance, adventure and mystery all in a believable sci fi setting.

Great take on shifter story. Loved the strong woman lead character and the setting in east TN. Characters were believable and engaging. Wonderful folk legend elements combined with modern setting. You won't be sorry you read it even if you are not into urban fantasy.

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I really really enjoyed this book, which features werewolves in a southern rural town in America. Aubrey the heroine, is an ex-Navy officer who is relocating back to Cry Baby Hollow after a divorce and to help out her surrogate grandmother Vina. But the slow pace of life and quiet is quickly surpassed when events in her small town is much more dangerous than it seems. Oh I really loved Aubrey's character, she wasn't kick ass in the traditional sense but she definitely stood her ground when she faced danger and I loved how resourceful and intelligent to protect the people she loved. And you got to love a heroine who knows how to blow things up to help track and hunt mail-box vandals!

But the best thing in the book is the characters - the plot which concerns the werewolves slowly evolves but it is the characterisations and the little details and developments that affect them is in the fore-front. Usually this wouldn't be affective especially in an UF but Aimee Lane really makes them alive through their dialogue and personalites. I adored the cranky Vina who had some of the best one-liners in the book. There was also a fun and sweet romance, with Aubrey's neighbour Joe that slowly plays out and while it was subtle, I wasn't left wanting.

I highly highly recommend this book, because it was a pure gem to read. The slow pace may not appeal to some who would like more action and plot, but I loved the focus on the characters and I hope there is MOAR because I am firmly hooked.

I really liked this book. It had loveable characters and good suspense building. There were a couple of lines that were so unexpected I sprayed my kindle with the coffee I was drinking. While this was not a funny book it did have humorous parts scattered throughout.

I don't want to ruin anything.I found this to be a refreshing storyline. It had romance but no sex scenes. The characters were well developed and you become invested in them. Aubrey is smart and resourceful. Joe gets better, just give him time. Vina is a hoot and my favorite character.

I read a review that said this was predictable. I did not find that to be true. Instead I had an idea where the story would go but wad surprised by the route resignation in which to get there. For those of you who wants kick butt heroine that is not ruined by sleeping with tons of different guys and a strong storyline,this is for you. If you like Ilona Andrews you should like this book.

I would not hesitate to purchase this and read it. I Will also be looking for other books from this author.