Play Dead (Barking Orders)
Arliss Hemming spent his childhood trying not to be noticed, outranked, and bullied by every wolf-shifter in the pack. College gives him friends, hope, and an action-hero lover, but the pack isn't letting go--they have a use for the undersized wolf-dog hybrid.Army vet Dave Avery has scars from...
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Arliss Hemming spent his childhood trying not to be noticed, outranked, and bullied by every wolf-shifter in the pack. College gives him friends, hope, and an action-hero lover, but the pack isn't letting go--they have a use for the undersized wolf-dog hybrid.Army vet Dave Avery has scars from his last firefight--on his body and in his mind. He didn't really see an enemy soldier turn into a wolf--did he? Better to forget the battle and focus on his new love, the shy, sweet Arliss.Life together could be magical--if only evil forces weren't determined to keep the lovers apart. Is death really their only way out?CONTENT ADVISORY: This title contains scenes of rape or near rape and significant violence.
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Format: kindle
ASIN: B009RVVD2M
Publish date: October 13th 2012
Publisher: Silver Publishing
Pages no: 143
Edition language: English
Series: Barking Orders (#1)
2.5I'm not quite sure about this one. I enjoyed the characters of Arliss and Dave but the shifter dynamics and world-building didn't work for me. I kind of wish this hadn't been a paranormal story, I would have enjoyed the romance of an ex-military man falling for the younger drag queen in training ...
3.5 stars. I really enjoyed the story (though some important parts of the relationship were glossed over). Interested in a few of the minor characters (like Dave's CO and his powers), but a lot of open threads at the end. I know its just the first book, but I would've liked a little more closure.Wil...
3 1/2 - 4 HeartsReview to follow