by Hope Daniels & Alicia Dawn
BLURB
All is not well in paradise...
Zoey cannot forgive Pack Alpha Ryan for a wrong that hits too close to home. They’ve kept secrets from one another, but it hasn’t kept Zoey from wanting Ryan with the same intensity as day one. The question is, does Ryan still want her?
Ryan will keep his Pack safe above all else. He accepted the position of Alpha, and will now play his part. Even if keeping them safe means he has to get blood on his hands.
In a story of love and revenge, can two flames come together in a time of crisis and lead a Pack and a Coven to victory or will they born so hot, they destroy everything they have created?
EXCERPT
Stubborn, hard-headed, wide-shouldered, good-smelling, sexy, dimpled, Alpha asshole. Zoey was fuming over Ryan not talking to her like an equal. She was tired of him not apologizing. Tired of feeling hurt, and oh so very tired of him not touching her body and her soul. But dammit, a witch had to stand up against the domineering bad-ass men out there. Ryan had made promises. What pissed her off most was what Ryan could do to her with just a heated look. “Oh, I am going to smack him up one side and down the other.” “Who, Mama?” Lincoln asked with a smirk. Zoey’s gazed zeroed in on the red cup he held by his cheek. The hint of his dimples made her grit her teeth. “Never you mind who. You just be glad you got away with what you did today, Mister. Next time you won’t be so lucky, because I will empty the red juice with a snap of my fingers. Do you understand?” Link’s eyes grew wide and he shook his head in affirmation before running off to join Christian in the playroom. Zoey had tons of laundry to do as usual. It wasn’t as if Ryan lifted a finger to help her do any of the household chores. Oh no. He sat on his ass and played with his guns. She not only had to run her household, but had to worry about the coven, moving the orphanage, Sean, and what he and Edwin were planning next. Oh, and how could she forget the ‘mysterious witch’ who helped free Edwin? Goddess, it was a wonder she got any sleep. Mysterious my ass. I know exactly who the bitch is and she needs to pay for everything she has done. Lifting the lid of the washer, Zoey just about gagged. Ryan had thrown his socks into the washer and closed the lid. She let the top slam closed. “Ryan James Taylor! Get your hairy ass in here!” she shouted, not bothering to temper her anger. The man had stepped on her last nerve. “I cannot believe he would leave his stinky as shit socks, with the lid closed for me—” Zoey lifted the lid again. This time she breathed through her mouth to avoid the stench and started to prepare the load for the wash cycle. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Ryan leaning against the door frame, arms crossed over his wide chest, biceps bulging. Everything about him screamed of the pleasures she denied herself. She may have been able to speak to him nicely if he had spoken. She may have been able to control herself if he had offered to help. She may not have added magik to the socks she drew out of the washer, balled up and tossed at Ryan if...if he had not grinned at her and snorted. “Wash your own damn socks, Wolf. I am not your maid. I am your wife and I have important matters to deal with. I’ve potions to brew, witches to confer with and children to save. Not from one, but two immortals, thanks to you and your boyfriends, fuck you very much.” Yes, I would like to have you fuck me very much. Zoey stepped to the side and ushered Ryan towards the washer. “What? Is this task beneath the high and mighty Ryan Alpha Wolf Taylor?” Without a word, Ryan walked to the washer, added more white clothes to his socks, then poured in the detergent and softener, all while keeping the smile on his face. Zoey took a quick step back when the washer started, but found herself boxed in between her hot husband and the dryer. Her mouth went dry and her pulse jumped to fight-or-flight speeds at his nearness. While her body wanted him to lift her up onto the machine and strip her down, her mind still ruled. Nipples reaching for his attention, they both knew she was wet and ready. Her scent would give her away. It was all she could do not to jump into his arms and wrap her legs around his waist. Where was my B.O.B. when I need it? How could I forget? Ryan made me throw them all out, saying he was all I was ever going to need. Well I need something long, thick and very hard now and he isn’t available. Zoey turned her head to the side, her hand pressed against Ryan’s unmoving pecs as his nose grazed her neck, coming within a hair's breadth from her lips. “It’ll all be April fresh in thirty, Darlin’. Be back then. Is that time enough to save the world?” A growl filled the laundry room, but it wasn’t from Ryan. Zoey growled at the retreating back of the big bad wolf when he tugged a lock of her hair and winked at her all with that damnable smile on his face. “I am going to kick your ass, Ryan, and save the world in thirty minutes,” she retorted before heading outside to pace. She had more important plans to make and put into place besides worrying about whether or not the wolf would ever truly apologize.
ARC REVIEW
Ryan and Zoey start off this book having a bit of a domestic, and I have to admit I love it when Zoey is pissed with Ryan, it's very entertaining and pissed or not the sexual tension between them is 🔥.
The back story of this series continues but this book takes a turn as Ryan is forced to visit his family pack. Zoey has to make a few adjustments to help Ryan in his quest.
I did mention sexual tension previously but it gets to point where the Zoey is beyond desperate for some action, but Ryan being an alpha/Dom in the bedroom wants something Zoey doesn't give easily, submission. Now if that wasn't hot enough, due to circumstances that have unfolded in the story, they're being watched!
I really enjoyed exploring Ryan's family and pack more. Ryan and Zoey are entertaining enough but we have their bunch of friends (who most have their own books) included too for added humour and some angst!
If you love paranormal romance, sassy and bossy witches, alpha shifters and a lot more entities you'll love this sexy, humorous and angsty at times book and series.
4 stars
