Memories of his parent's violent mating are enough to keep him very firmly single. It's far safer to stick to the dream version of his perfect man than to seek a relationship that could turn into a nightmare. And besides with Derek Alateeka as one of his bosses, he really doesn't need any more…inspiration.
When a routine investigation goes to hell and Derek finds himself the only person a terrified young shifter will accept, he happily embraces the thought of building a family of his own. He's especially pleased when the office worker he's been denying his attraction to is available to help.
Maybe something good can come from tragedy after all.
Lewis can't quite believe his luck when he gets pulled in to help with the latest case. But dream Derek and the real man have little in common, and Lewis finds himself slowly drawn into a very real relationship that scares the hell out of him.
As the Alateeka Protection Services teams finally close in on the people behind their most important case, can Lewis and Derek find a way to be happy together, or will outside dangers intervene and steal away their chance?
Alice Cain is a penname for an experienced romance author who decided to try something a little different. Alice is addicted to happy endings and writes gay erotic romance in several genres, including contemporary, BDSM, paranormal, and science fiction.
It is driving me crazy not to be able to figure out what the last brother Troy IS....was it mentioned in one of the other books? I don't feel like researching and digging to find out..
I thought this was fairly good. What set off my flags in this one is the fact that Lewis and Derek (as described in previous books as Dom) did not feel like Dom/sub vibes all the way up until they finally get to it. THAT is when the bdsm elements come out. Even the fantasy Lewis partakes at the beginning I don't remember sub elements besides some pin down and wail away action.
I must say, I was surprised that Derek so quickly figured out that he wanted to make them a family within days and it was Lewis we were waiting on to fall into place. And baby girl... cute addition.
With the new story elements of the goddess possibly being behind the latest fiasco (and who really believes that?) and possible evil sidekick, it seems as we are nearing the wrap up with the last brother left to be mated. Seeing as this is gay oriented series it is unlikely that Lilly will actually have her own story but perhaps find hers (and who really thinks its the 'goddess' she's so close to and can actually track? comeon I'm not the only one thinking that!) in the same venture as Troy?