okay, so first I have to say....seeing Warden's in this one just makes me want to go back and read the Cascadia Wolves series[bc:Enforcer|3666363|Enforcer (Cascadia Wolves, #1)|Lauren Dane|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1217041418s/3666363.jpg|3709597]& De La Vega Cats [bc:Trinity|6828611|Trinity (de La Vega Cats, #1)|Lauren Dane|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1356039229s/6828611.jpg|7038662] and the reference to the Lycians I want to read [bc:Threat of Darkness|14310183|Threat of Darkness|Lauren Dane|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1348362172s/14310183.jpg|6732351].....I think 2013 might entail the re-reading of many of Lauren Dane's books to revisit with some of my favorite characters.Now, this book, first I have to admit that I have not yet finished the book prior to this...I had actually set it aside to read closer to this books release date (I have a problem with waiting the "next in the series"...it's that wanting instant gratification in my reading) Then I saw this on Netgalley and it is coming out soon so wanted to get it read and reviewed before it's release date. So while some of the background stuff was unfamiliar it was not unsurprising from where prior books in this series, the cascadia and de la vega series left off. So, first...umm..WOW... in this world of magic, witches, vampires and shifters that LD has created along with the intricate relationships, family, friends and lovers. I was pulled in yet again from page one and had a hard time putting it down to sleep....and picked it right back up in the morning to finish. Molly was an amazing character and woman, trying so hard to keep from having to draw a line in the sand, and the difficulty in working with an managing so many factions and personalities while trying to get her footing in this new reality. I have always liked Gabe, but as most of the Alpha main characters in these books he was such an ass at times and such a boy....he did redeem himself and even while being an ass and a boy I still liked him.One of the incredibly sad facts about this…is how true it is at times to human nature, for people to be so afraid of the unknown, the hatred some carry within…the behavior of the “bad guys” does not seem far fetched at all. I like to think people are better then that and most are, its just those few that ruin it for the rest of us.A very good read and addition to this series, one small frustration...there is a sneak peak at the next book in the series at the end and after reading that little bit I am again hooked and damn but I hate having to wait....
