“Everything about these shorts make me happy from top to bottom.” – Kelly RubidouxThis collection includes:THROWN TO THE WOLVES (An All-New Gemini Short Story)Zed lost his mate, and it broke his wolf’s heart. Now he’s got a second chance at a happily-ever-after if he’s brave enough to take what he wants.OUT FOR BLOOD (A Gemini Short Story)White sand beaches, fresh tropical drinks…and three … Gemini Short Story)
White sand beaches, fresh tropical drinks…and three exsanguinated bodies. So much for Marshal Ayer’s transfer to the island of St. Kitts being a vacation.
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER (A Black Dog Short Story)
When a fae boy goes missing, all evidence points to a warg being responsible for the crime. Thierry is called to lead the hunt for the rogue, but the closer she gets to locating the boy, the further she gets from the truth.
A STONE’S THROW CHRISTMAS (A Gemini Short Story)
Cam has a present for Cord, but once he unwraps her gift, their lives will never be the same.
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A collection of four short stories, all included great characters and situations:
Thrown to the Wolves: Joann Zhuang and her aunt Li are posing as humans and secretly helping fight the fae that have been invading the town of Butler, not revealing themselves to the wargs/wolves that protect the town. Zed Ames can’t stop his wolf from fixating on Jo, despite his wishes. There were some interesting twists to the story and I really hoped that Zed would get his act together because Jo was what he needed in his life.
Out for Blood: Marshal Eileen Ayer is a dhampir (half vampire) on a murder case on the island of St. Kitts. Assisting her is much younger Marshal Taye Jones, half elf and all attractive male. Eileen needs to focus on the job at hand, but Taye is a tempting distraction. With advice from her vampire father, they determine the likely perpetrator and work as a great team to solve the case. I liked this story, the characters were intriguing and their chemistry was very evident.
Dog Days of Summer: A search for a missing bird turns into a search for a missing boy, and then into a search for a rogue warg for Marshall Thierry Thackeray and her partner Marshall Jackson Shaw. They all seem to be connected in one way or another and once Thierry has it all figured out it makes perfect sense. It’s too bad about the stinky bird though, but the owner doesn’t seem to mind.
A Stone’s Throw Christmas: Agent Camille Ellis, a fae, has mated with warg Cord Graeson and has a secret she’s been keeping from him. He surprises her during their Christmas celebration and she finally shares her surprise as well, making it a celebration to remember. I felt like I should know these people and recognized a few from the story Thrown to the Wolves, but it was still a very enjoyable tale.
All the stories in Thrown to the Wolves take place before the the big final battle in Over The Moon. These short stories are all part of the Black Dog Universe. Fans of the Black Dog, Gemini, & Lorimar Pack will enjoy dropping back into the world and see their favorite characters again.
Thrown To The Wolves – 3 Stars
Here we get a deeper look into Zed, wolf in the Lorimar Pack and Jo, a human in town. We learning some interesting things about Jo and her Aunt and get to see Zed happy.
Out For Blood – 3 Stars
Here we get to see Lema a dhampir, a Marshal, and a character we meet in the Gemini series who was sent into the mental institute and is now out and back to work as a Marshal. We learn a little more about her heritage. Here we see a young coworker who has taken an interest in her and wants more then just a working relationship. These two are brought together; because of a murder investigation.
The Bakers Grimm – 3.5 Stars
A Fae and a Witch. Their family have been competitors for years. They both are backers and have shops next to each other, but in this tail the children come together and it’s a Fairy Tale ending.
A Stone’s Throw Christmas – 3.5 Stars
Graeson & Camille from the Gemini series celebrate Christmas with the pack and a few surprises are revealed. It was nice to see the Lorimar Pack again. It’s a sweet holiday short story.
Dog Days of Summer – 4 Stars
Dog Days of Summer takes place between Dog with a Bone & Heir of the Dog. It’s a fast-paced action packed novella. I devoured this adventure from the first to last page.
In this one Thierry is still very young and not very experienced at being a Marshall yet, so the cases she can choose are limited. We get to see Thierry in action, doing her thing to find a missing chicken thing, help Shaw find a kidnapped or missing boy and find a rogue Warg; before things get way out of hand.
The Black Dog, Gemini, & Lormair series are fabulously fun and entertaining. Those that love Urban Fantasy’s she give this world a try. The world is vast and the characters are fascinating.
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy provided by Hailey Edwards with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.