A Camp H.O.W.L. NovelOnce in a blue moon, opposites find they’re a perfect match.Nick Perry is tired of helping people with their marriages, so when a spot opens up to work with teens at Camp H.O.W.L., he jumps at it. He doesn’t expect to fall in lust with the dreamy new camp doctor, Drew Welch. But Drew is human, and Nick has seen secrets ruin too many relationships to think that a … that a human/werewolf romance can go anywhere.
Happy-go-lucky Drew may not sprout claws, but he’s been part of the Were community all his life. He has no trouble fitting in at the camp—except for Nick’s stubborn refusal to acknowledge the growing attraction between them, and his ridiculous stance on dating humans. Fate intervenes when one of Drew’s private practice patients threatens his life. Will the close call help Nick to see a connection like theirs isn’t something to let go of?
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This was my first book by this author. I haven’t read the first book in this series (although I will be), but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything. There’s just enough background info sprinkled in that you know what’s going on with being overloaded.
I loved the setup and world, it was so much fun. Drew and Nick were both great characters, while also being real in that they both had frustrating issues. This book started off with a bang, both figuratively and literally. It was a great hook to get you sucked in, and the pacing was perfection to keep the story interesting.
It lost me a bit in the end though. I’m not a fan of the type of conflicts and resolution used here, and it felt rushed. But the rest was so enjoyable that I can forgive. I’m excited to go back and read the first, and looking forward to more in this series.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy.
We are back at Camp H.O.W.L. for another great story. It was an absolute pleasure to read. Right from the start, I was completely hooked, and I read this story in one sitting. It was fun, lighthearted, with a lot of feel-good vibes, and along the way some heartache and tears.
When Nick and Drew have their one-night stand, they certainly didn’t think they would see other again. But fate is a fickle thing, especially under a blue moon because that is supposed to bring good luck. And it sure did, but not without hurdles. The most stubborn hurdle is Nick himself.
He is a werewolf, psychologist, and sick of counseling married couples who are on the verge of divorce because of holding secrets. Nick doesn’t believe that a human and a werewolf can be partners for life if one of them has to hold his other half a secret. Well, he didn’t count on Drew. Drew might be human, but he has been raised as and among werewolves. If there were one human, who would know what werewolves are, it would be Drew.
I loved these men so much. Drew is a force to be reckoned with. He is getting more and more under Nick’s skin. Challenging him at every opportunity and not letting go. He is attracted to Nick, and he won’t let him forget it. He is such a sweet, positive guy. Independent and sure of his worth as a human, but without being arrogant about it. Nick is one stubborn man. Determined that humans and weres cannot match, he makes one stupid mistake after another. But he can’t stop his protective streak taking over. In the end, he finally gets his head on straight and acknowledges that his prejudices and preconceived notions are getting in the way of love. By being himself, Drew is tearing down all the obstacles Nick has thrown in their way. Add to that a patient consult horribly going wrong, and Nick is a goner.
Although there are not a lot of sex scenes in this book, the chemistry is undeniable. The air is literally sparkling, and the smell of arousal obvious. Their banter is full of sexual innuendos and a wicked sense of humor.
The supporting cast is great, and I sense (and hope) there are some more stories to come. I am not done with Camp H.O.W.L. just yet.
This is the second book in the Camp H.O.W.L. but can be read as a stand-alone. For a better enjoyment of this book, I would recommend reading the books in order, however.
With Tate having left Camp H.O.W.L. in book one, there is a job opening for a new counselor and Nick Parry applies. Drew Welch is the new human camp doctor. They actually meet on the same flight to Indianapolis and don’t realize they will be work colleagues, allowing for them to be themselves and have hot, off page, sexy times. Don’t worry, we are there in the morning when they wake up. Whew!
The first book didn’t really set up a couple for the next book, so all of the sudden Drew is friends with Adrian and everyone else, having visited the camp often. Er, ok. The camp also seems much larger, with expanded services, which makes sense if it is going to be a series. As you can imagine when Nick realizes Drew is his new colleague, he doesn’t handle it well. Besides the fact Nick doesn’t date humans, he doesn’t want to be seen as unprofessional. Drew is a human member of the pack his mother marries into; he was raised in the pack and dated and hooked up with weres before, so Nick’s objections seem strange. I had to wonder how much time he had previously spent with humans on a daily basis before this camp; I mean he has a degree from a University, he’s been out in the world. It seems most of the book is Drew having to prove to Nick how capable he is while Drew is becoming more attached to him and I just wasn’t sure why.
I don’t look for things to criticize, but when there are things that are contradictory it’s difficult not to notice. Why did they call 911 when a camper gets injured? They are a wealthy, state of the art camp with a qualified doctor. They don’t want humans on the property. They don’t want a wolfling going through the change in a human hospital, where he might shift or they might draw blood, which would show abnormalities. The local hospital is rural and not very well equipped. This plot point seemed odd to me. Then later, after we already know there are safety inspections of the camp and that there had been work crews out to fix tornado damage, they are hidden and have no address, just a fake house they get mail at.
I did like the way the camp employees were shown to be a pack and supportive of each other like family. We got to see more of the camp classes and see the staff interaction in this book. I liked that the counselors are required to have counseling themselves. There is a great scene with a camp activity to train weres that really shows how Drew’s pack integrated him into the pack with games and fun. Drew is very likable, but it took me longer with Nick. We are told is is adorable but, for me, the more we get to know him, the more annoying I found him. They have a stupid competition between them after they make a bet which was entertaining and I think it was supposed to endear us to him, but it isn’t until something tragic happens that Nick stops being a dick. Right about the time Jordan, Drew’s ex pops back up. I am a little worried about this character as he is written as sarcastic, which could go either way–funny or annoying. Then, there is make-up sex. Yay!
We are set up with a couple for book three, which should be about Harris. We’ve gotten to met Drew’s brother Jackson, along with his parents and see a bit more of Pack culture in the St. Lewis pack. Drew also has a medical practice in a nearby town, so we are getting to know people in the surrounding area. There are a few places for the author to go for book three.
I would rate this 3.25 stars.