In the process, she uncovers eerie, darker truths that turn a tale of voyeurism and suspicion into a story of guilt, obsession and how looks can be very deceiving. When Katherine suddenly vanishes, Casey becomes consumed with finding out what happened to her. But the more they get to know each other-and the longer Casey watches-it becomes clear that Katherine and Tom’s marriage is not as perfect and placid as it appears. One day on the lake, Casey saves Katherine from drowning, and the two strike up a budding friendship. They make for good viewing-a tech innovator, Tom is rich and a former model, Katherine is gorgeous. Armed with a pair of binoculars and several bottles of liquor, she passes the time watching Tom and Katherine Royce, the glamorous couple who live in the house across the lake. Overall, this was a solid debut for Violet Taylor! I’m curious to see what happens next for the pack and several other characters in book 2!Ĭasey Fletcher, a recently widowed actress trying to escape a streak of bad press, has retreated to the peace and quiet of her family’s lake house in Vermont. Her spunky no filter personality had me laughing out loud a few times while reading on a very quiet early morning flight.

Never gets old to me.Īria is easily the funniest character in the book.

I always appreciate the “oops yeah wolves can smell when you’re horny bit” in Shifter romances because what a great awkward moment. The world building, I don’t think I’ve read anything with a celestial?!?! Nova was giving Elsa from Frozen vibes and we love it. Is it possible this silver-haired stranger is his Fated Mate? The Collectors are after Nova, and Darren will do whatever it takes to keep her safe. His wolf recognizes her as something special right away. After his Alpha asks Darren to keep an eye on her, he’s forced to choose between obeying his leader, or giving into his animal’s inner call. Can she learn to control her gifts before the Collector’s find a way to take her away? Is her broody, lycan protector more than just a crush?ĭarren’s life is turned upside down the moment an ice-wielding Celestial is thrown into his path.

When the wolf pack assigns a well-muscled and hotter than sin lycan to keep her close, it awakens more than just her growing supernatural powers. After a horrific attack reveals her immense magical abilities, Nova Studer is thrown into a new world of lycan shifters and unknown dangers.

Dirty Tactics by Emma Salah