Title: Moonsworn
Series: Pine Valley Wolves Book #1
Stand Alone Title: yes
Author: Amber Renard
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Blurb: Kel O’Conley, DVM, treats supernaturals and their pets. Where else can a witch take a talking familiar for vaccinations or vampires get a stake removed? Kel wants experience in her field before returning to her pack. She’s fought tooth and claw for her dream and nothing will stop her. Until Tavis Alger, Heir to a rival pack, appears at her clinic with a gravely injured werewolf. Accustomed to obedience, Tavis doesn’t know how to handle Kel—except in the bedroom. She completely disregards Tavis’ title, but remains his packmate’s best chance at survival.But Tavis’ Alpha doesn’t trust Kel and swears a blood oath: Should the injured werewolf die, so does Kel. To save herself, Kel proposes a political mating with Tavis despite their bickering. She didn’t expect their white-hot attraction or developing feelings, but when more supernaturals are targeted, Tavis and Kel must work together or lose everything.
Favorite quote(s): “You can always sleep on the couch, floor, front porch, or bath tub. The right to sleep in my bed is earned, not taken for granted.”
Thoughts: Moonsworn was an interesting read – in some ways it was very much like a typical paranormal romance book about shifters, however in many other ways it very much stood out. Kel is a strong female character and an Alpha in her own right….an oddity in her world as there are no other alpha females. The werewolf world is used to females being submissive and no one knows quite what to think of Kel….including Tavis. They butt heads quite often, and Tavis swings from trying to dominate her to being proud of her strength.
All in all, it’s an intriguing read and something a little different than the norm.
Rating: A-/B+
