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Book Blurb

The bliss of his kiss…

Erick Bliss never expected to meet his mate in the middle of a bank robbery gone bad. With one hostage down and the gunman looking to commit suicide by cop, Erick has to act fast to prevent more bloodshed. Shifting into his wolf form before witnesses is a mistake he’s willing to make to save others, especially the hostage the gunman takes delight in tormenting.

Ensnared in a life of abuse and neglect, Sax Eklund hasn’t ever known the power of true friendship or the strength of compassion.  When he becomes the focus of a robber’s rage, he isn’t surprised, but rescue by a stunning wolf sets the stage for major changes.

Saving Sax is just the beginning of unraveling the truth behind his life of misery.  The last thing Sax needs is a potentially deadly mating trial.  Erick vows not to add to Sax’s troubles by claiming him, but will he be able to resist Sax’s powerful allure?

 

Book Review

The second book in this very kiss-focused series deepened my understanding of this world, added another mated couple with their very specific issues to the team, and opened up a story line that has the potential to continue into the next book. This story is about Erick, who briefly appeared in book one, and his newly found mate, Sax. Like Cooper and Kyler, they have to face the reality of being mates with potentially deadly consequences for Sax, but theirs is a much less premeditated mating.

Erick has seen Cooper find his mate, and he wants one as well. He may not admit it (nor do most of the other alphas), but the longing is there, deep inside. But when he runs into the man who is his "potential" forever, Erik isn't sure they can ever be a couple. Not because he doesn’t want to, but because he believes Sax is not ready to be "forced" into a relationship after everything he's been through. He has a lot to learn! Mainly about the fact that Sax is very much his own man and will not stand for Erick making decisions for him. And as good as Erick is at communicating with other members of his pack, he has a lot to learn about communication in a relationship.

Sax has been abused by his father for many years, and thinks he is stupid and not worth anything. When he is suddenly free of that joke, saved from a robber's threats by a man who can change into a wolf, which only he has seen, Sax is enthralled. He loves to believe in magic, and will do anything to keep Erick's attention and possibly gain his love and respect. He is an amazing man to have survived all that emotional and physical abuse, and to have educated himself against the odds. He will not accept Erick trying to b "nice" and kisses him at the first opportunity. Of course, that sets into motion the transformation, and Sax needs to fight for his life.

The passion between Sax and Erick is strong from the beginning, and only grows as they get to know each other. The "kiss issue" doesn't stand in their way for long, but they have a few other things to deal with as well – like Sax's entire future now that he is free. If you like shifter stories with a twist, if you enjoy a strong man learning how to hold back so the one with issues can catch up and become independent, and if you're looking for a hot read with passionate partners, then you will probably enjoy this novella.

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 35888 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	12-October-2013
Price	$5.50 ebook
Buy Link	http://www.bookstrand.com/kiss-of-bliss