Author: steamyhot
Synopsis: "For the last 6 years I have kept it at bay. The need, the want, the hunger. No more. I will be free to do as I please. Brandon, you have no control over me!"
Mates. They were supposed to stay together. To treasure each other. To love one another. But what happens when Choice trumps Fate, when need becomes obsession and hope flickers? This is a story of Ness, a bright young werewolf, who grew up with stories about romance and mates. None of which could prepare her for the reality - her mate chooses her best friend over her for the chance of power and glory. Fighting her feelings for Brandon, Ness accepts her own place in the world. If she couldn't have the mate that Fate destined for her, she would surely find one of Choice for herself.
Alpha Marcus Josef "Ned" Edwards has a dark past. He lost his mate 6 years ago and has dedicated his life to revenge her death. Meticulously eliminating every single wolf that was even remotely connected with the dead of his mate, he is rightfully labeled cruel, furious and dangerous. His pack mates learn to recognize the glimpses of their old loving Alpha Marcus and the ever consuming rage of the ruthless Alpha Ned, who dutifully protects them.
When Nessa meets Marcus sparks ignite. But would they be enough to bring these two wolves together?
Read to find out.
Review: The author's name literally says it all about this book because Nessa and Marcus are literal fire from their first meeting, so this is a mature story. Nessa's life is kind of a mess at the start with Brandon and Pack Law and everyone in her old pack but that girl is tough and pushes through it all. The two have a lot to actually overcome while going through the story with the on going problem of Marcus's mate and Nessa's mate who rejected her but still thinks he needs to be in her life for her to live. This story is from a third person view and covers most of the characters and how their life is, although there's not really a notice that she switched character views so it might take a little rereading until you know which character is the focus now. There's also a few spots in need of editing but other than those two things, the storyline is fantastic, and sets up the beginnings of the other two stories that stem from this but aren't sequels necessarily. There's also a separate story for the mature chapters but because she's not really explicit there's only one chapter to it and is about Nessa and Marcus, otherwise the rest of the insanely hot scenes between the two remain in the main story.
Status: Complete