True Wolf (STAT: Special Threat Assessment Team #3)

by Paige Tyler

Blurb:

KEEP YOUR TEAM CLOSE AND YOUR ENEMIES CLOSER...

Werewolf agent Caleb Lynch takes the lead on STAT's newest case: to track down the thieves who stole nuclear weapons from the air force. His best lead points him to a brother-sister duo with a shady record, but Caleb sees something in the mysterious woman that could change his whole world.

Brielle Fontaine's supernatural abilities are a force to be reckoned with, making her one of STAT's biggest threats and a most useful ally. But Brielle is suspicious of anyone who might use her for their own gain, so she keeps most people at a distance—that is, until she meets werewolf Caleb Lynch.

When Brielle, Caleb, and the other STAT agents come under fire from supernatural terrorists seeking to start a war, the attraction between them could lead to something much more explosive...

Themes: Paranormal, Wolf-shifters

Rating: 4 stars

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Review:

Did not see this pairing coming for sure, but wow Brielle and Caleb were awesome together and so sweet and sexy too! I have been looking forward to Caleb’s story from the beginning, mainly because he had the misconception that since he was an omega werewolf he wasn’t going to have a One out there for him somewhere. I loved how Paige Tyler was able to make this story, badass and wildly terrifying wolf finally see the light and understand that everyone is entitled to a mate if they are willing to work for the love they want. Caleb is on his latest assignment with his STAT team, who are also his wolf-pack, when their enemies manage to kick their asses and leave them wondering what the hell they just faced. Determined to find a way to defeat these creatures STAT enlists the assistance of a previous dubious enemy, who Caleb never forgot. Brielle Fontaine has done everything in life to protect her brother and her secret power, but when her idiot brother ends up in danger again she is forced to offer her help to STAT in order to protect them both. Brielle has always been just as drawn to Caleb has he has to her, but neither of them understand just how important they Weill grow to be to one another until they begin spending time together. As their passions flair and their hearts connect Brielle and Caleb have to find a way to trust in one another or their lives and the lives of those they love might be forfeit before they ever have a chance at a future together. Caleb was such a heartbreaking and sad character to get to know, his story one of heartbreak and bad choices leading to an uncertain future, but it was obvious that his is doing everything he can now to make up for what he sees as his past failures. He has become an important member of his team/pack and they try to make him understand that he is a good guy and deserves happiness, even though he has a hard time believing it and them. I enjoyed seeing him come to terms with past mistakes and finding a way to accept that while they may shape us, they don’t define us. The love and sensitivity he offered to Brielle between his moments of crazy kickass fighting skill made him a kick-ass character to learn about. Brielle was AWESOME, honestly I loved her supernatural ability and it was one that I can see coming in handy a lot in the future for this STAT team. She has made a lot of mistakes in her past, while trying to cover for or protect her brother from himself, but mostly she just wants to be able to live her life and find love, and thankfully she manages just that with Caleb and his team. Initially we are suspicious of her motives for offering her help obviously as she was the villain in a previous novel, but as we learn more about her we come to understand that she is a good person and a good match for Caleb. She is brave, strong, sweet, sassy, and determined to do whatever it takes to protect those she loves. I heat between Caleb and Brielle has been there since they first met in the previous novel as enemies, but now they have the chance to explore that fire and it became explosive quickly. I am dying for the next story in this series for sure as the series is only getting more and more interesting as we meet more supernaturals and the pack gets bigger and bigger. Another top ten hit in my opinion Ms. Tyler.

*ARC provided by publisher (via NetGalley) for the purpose of an honest and unbiased review. No compensation was provided.