The Vanguards, #2 Someone is about to get some Spice in his life. Spice has nothing but the clothes on her back when she returns to Chicago. She’s looking for a better life, and that means reuniting with her estranged twin sister, Sugar. She isn’t thrilled to find out Sugar’s boyfriend is a vampire. But then she meets Eric, once the bottle-cap-glasses wearing nerd next door – now grown into the … now grown into the kind of man she’d love to snuggle with on this cold winter night. . .and he’s offered her his room in Sugar’s house.
Eric can’t believe Spice has returned. He’d given up hope of ever seeing her again, let alone having her stare at him as if he’s sex on a stick. But now that all of his fantasies for them are coming true, reality rears her ugly head and Eric must tell Spice his intimate secret; he’s actually an Alpha werewolf looking for his mate and he thinks he’s found her.
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This is a fantastic series! Spice has returned to her twin and is shocked by all the changes! Eric and Spice are drawn to one another. Female pack fights and several secrets. Great fun to read!!!
Spice’s life has fallen apart in Vegas and she is returning to the one person she can trust, her twin Sugar. She may be the direct opposite of her sister but she loves her deeply and when she finds out just who her sister is living with, she is truly worried for Sugar. But before he can raise her concerns she finds herself wrapped up in the drama surrounding the Omegas new reign over the local packs.
Why is the former bland, nerdy Eric setting her girly bits off? Why do he and his friends act so weird around her?
Eric and Spice are a terrific couple. They complement each other and for all Spice’s feistiness, she hides a heart of gold and caring personality and a supportive partner. Gimme more!
“5 out of 5 stars!!! I didn’t read the first book in this series but you really don’t need to. Spice and Eric make such…”
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I really enjoyed all of the sass of Spice. There was just enough back story on Spice without feeling like the story was dragged down. There was plenty of action and unexpected turns. The pack is showing its strength and some if it’s secrets. While this is the second in the series, I didn’t feel like I had to read them in order. I did have a good grasp on all of the players by reading Omega first. I enjoyed the read.
Trying to be Chicago’s werewolf alpha was not an easy walk for Eric. Challenges and distrust were the order of the day and when the woman of his dreams reappeared in his life, his world turned upside down. He was a lover not a warrior and he would not force things no matter his heart was crumbling. Despite Spice thought of herself as damage goods she had her strengths and she would show them. Liked her strong character, resourceful and ready to action. Interesting her inner struggling with her feelings and doubts. Suspense, amusing situations, good and supportive friends, romance, passion and an entertaining fight. Kept me entertained chuckling with the antics of the characters.
I really liked this book. It was fun and cute. The only issue is it was too short! Great Read if you want to read something in one sitting! I will absolutely read the next one!
One of the things I love the most about Annie is the unique spin she puts on the rather well-used topic of werewolves. While they are in their human form, they still display some animalistic tendencies that are just really well-written and always so cool to read!
Going along with the whole “let’s see how different Annie’s werewolves can be” theme is the way in which Eric got his mate, Spice. I mean, sure, a human and a werewolf could make it work, but that’s not exactly what happened here and no, I will NOT spoil it for you!
I could not be happier that there are more books in this series!!!
More from this Terrific series!!!!
Spice is down on her luck and comes to visit her twin Sugar – none to happy to find her dating a vampire and living with a group of people – one, Eric, who had a crush on her as a girl. In a delightful switch Spice is “experienced” and our Alpha wolf was waiting for his mate.
Eric is being pressured to select a mate, and a human will not do. Pack politics, Family, and sizzling romance are sure to entertain.
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This starts with identical twins reunited after a concerning separation. As with all things, the passage of time can bring changes, and not all of them are good. Two sisters need to rediscover each other and other childhood friends also add into their journey. But this scenario takes place within the confines of a newly merged pack standing on the legs of a newly emerging alpha. This rock solid storyline was a breeze to read through. My attention never faltered. The characters easily cemented into my memory and emotionally engaged me. A solution to their present situation could be imagined, yet drawing out the answer page by page was the perfect entertainment I sought. Again, this series did not fail and I can easily recommend! Once again looking forward to more! All my reviews are always voluntarily written.
I’ll say it right up front, this was a shorter, faster read than I was expecting. It may be because a lot of the stage setting was covered in the first book of the series. Also, that this story is mostly focused on what becomes of the crush Eric has always had on Sugar’s twin sister, Spice. I love books in a series because they give me the illusion of getting what I always want: to know what happens after the “happily ever after”. And while Sugar and Daedalus are doing just fine, the Omegas aren’t coping well with running the larger Chicago pack. This is the world Spice inadvertently finds herself in when she comes home to her twin. I loved that this book flipped the expected stereotypes on their heads with which partner has the life experiences. I especially adore the author’s sense of humor. The story is both serious and silly and maintains a good balance of both. I look forward to reading more about the core pack members.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
Eric and Spice have one great story to tell. From their years as neighbours when they were kids to him keeping her secret. But he has a secret she doesn’t know about….ok two, all right there’s more but two big ones…he’s always loved her and he’s a werewolf – they’re pretty big right? Well they’re not the only ones he’s keeping – and everyone thinks she’s the one with secrets worth keeping.
Now she’s back in his life she sees him for what a wonderful man he is. Can she fight hee demons and stay?
Ooh I love the way Annie Nicholas writes. The easy way the words flow before my eye’s – the way the characters spring to life and beckon me to join them and the way the story unfolds like liquid – it’s a joy to read. And I had a wonderful evening immersing myself in the Vanguard second book.