For him, being an alpha meant protecting his pack and the little kids in whatever way possible. The one unique thing I liked was that hellhounds were a type of shifter. There’s not a ton of world building in the book, and it seems pretty standard as far as shifters and packs go. I liked that the typical info dump about shifters was done off page. Sam didn’t have to stay and help, but he chose to, even though finding out about shifters and magic turned his world upside down. The way he fought for the kids throughout the book is part of what makes the story so heartwarming.

He called Vaughn on the say-so of a lost little kid, despite their history. It doesn’t take long to understand that Sam’s a nice guy. Not only was I hooked fast, but all of the pertinent information is presented at the beginning without feeling like an info dump. It’s not often that I’m impressed by how well a book’s beginning is set up, but that’s the feeling I had.

Vaughn’s not recognizing that Sean was his mate earlier swept under the rug.

Totally focused on the interpersonal relationships until about 90%.Multiple mentions of getting the kinds therapy.No long discussion about shifters being real.Good introduction to the story and situation.Rescuing one small child turns into saving six from a dark and uncertain fate, and although Sam doesn’t understand the world he’s been forced into, he would never turn his back on children in need, even if it means confronting his past with Vaughn.Īs Vaughn and Sam join forces to protect the children put into their care, the future they’ve both dreamed of is within their reach, but first they need to survive the sinister force looking to rip away everything they’ve come to hold dear. Bringing a human into his world is against the rules, but one phone call changes everything, and Vaughn finds himself face-to-face with the man who could give him everything he’s ever wanted. After sharing a steamy one night stand with Sam years ago, Vaughn couldn’t consider the possibility of a future with the man, no matter how much he wanted him. Vaughn Jerrick is the alpha to a pack of wolf shifters and a doctor to the supernatural world. A boy who growls, flashes unnaturally blue eyes, demands for Sam to call the alpha– whatever that is– and gives Sam the one name he wishes he could forget: Vaughn Jerrick.

His life takes a turn for the weird one stormy night when he finds a small boy on his doorstep. He’s a teacher at the local middle school and the most exciting part of his day is dealing with a classroom full of hormonal preteens.

Double or Nothing by Macy Blake