The short version is that, for me, this is a werewolf book with a difference that made me smile, as well as follow the developments with great interest. The main characters couldn’t have been more different, and I really liked that the alpha defied all the preconceived notions present in so many other books in this genre. As for the plotline, that was pretty "standard – new alpha comes in to take over pack in trouble", but adding the character differences and somewhat unusual internal conflicts made this a very enjoyable read for me.

Iben is the alpha with a difference. He is small and has some very endearing psychological traits that made me like him from the very start. While he is strong enough to hold his own, even seems to have some mysterious "extra" powers which I would love to read more about in a future sequel, he doesn’t believe in violence. He knows he wants Zack from the very start, but he does not use violence or coercion to make him submit. I thought the difference Iben makes between his wolf (the wilder side) and his man (the civilized side) was great, very explicit, and believable. The man is in control here, not the wolf; the man behaved like one, not like a hormone-driven macho. Very refreshing!

Other than for his physical size, Zack is about as bratty an omega as you can expect. He has reason to be afraid of alphas, and his experiences in the past were bad, but when he rebuffed all of Iben's efforts time after time and just didn't want to admit that this guy might be different, I was ready to climb into the book and tell him what’s what, I mean, honestly! For all his physical strength, Zack is the one held back by his way of thinking and behavior that he needs to change – a lot!

If you enjoy werewolf stories with slightly different characters, if a new alpha coming in and helping a previously terrorized pack recover sounds like an interesting plot to you, and if you enjoy very hot man-on-man action once the two main characters get their act together, you will probably like this book.
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Read it before buying and then make up your mind.
The ideas in this book could have been developed a lot better. The characters have sever personality swings which makes them feel fabricated and not real. The story has many paradoxes and contradictions. From the basic character trades to their abilities, etc.
The story is rushed and feels too simple. But there are also amusing moments, I gave it 2 stars for an unexpected interesting twist. I guess it is ok if you want to read something while commuting that doesn't cause you to miss your stop or to keep you from boredom in waiting rooms and long lines.However if you are planing to have some quality time this is certainly not the right book.
As I already got Aberdeen Pack #1-#5 I'll give it a try, though I wouldn't have bothered if I only had the first volume. ( )

Liked this one a lot ( )