An exciting new series from an enjoyable author. Ripple Creek werewolf reservation isn't part of the Riley Jensen world like the Darkness series. It was started before either of them with this book. I read the reprint version.

I really did read this in only a few hours. The pages just flew. ( )

I couldn't get past book 2 of Arthur's Riley Jenson series but this was oh so much better. I was pleasantly surprised. It's set in the same world with the same "rules" and although I believe the story to be forgettable but it was an incredibly satisfying read.

The characters were well rounded and mostly likeable. When I say mostly, I mean Duncan when he turned into a bastard and started pushing Neva too far, hurting her and damaging her relationship with her parents even if she did need to stand up to them he didn't have to force her to do it in such a horrible way.

The story was interesting and engrossing. I'm not usually a fan of so much sex in my books because the plot suffers more often than not. In this case it didn't. Yay! ( )

This is a re release of an earlier book that had some extra editing. There werewolves are different in this book than in her other series but they do share a lot of similarities. Neva is trying to find out who attacked her twin sister by trying to get close to a son of another pack of werewolves. Duncan knows she is up to something but not sure what but he is trying to find out who is attacking and killing people and blaming his pack. A bit of star-crossed lovers plot line but a nice fluffy read. ( )

Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales

Quick & Dirty: Neva would do anything to find her sister’s would be killer, even if it means ruining her reputation by being with Duncan Sinclair. Duncan is a well known playboy who makes no promises. Will they work together to find a killer or let suspicions get in the way?

Opening Sentence: The music swirled through the darkness, its beat rich and seductive.

Excerpt: Yes

The Review:

This book is a very steamy romantic mystery. Neva Grant is a werewolf and a twin. Her twin, Savannah and she are linked and can share thoughts and feelings. It is because of this that Neva experiences Savannah’s attack. Neva makes a vow that she will find the person responsible for hurting her sister. To do so she seduces Duncan Sinclair, a renowned playboy. Duncan has his own reasons for wanting to find the person responsible for killing three women and injuring another. Neva and Duncan can either help each other or hinder each other. If they can get past appearances and reputations they may just find a killer and their soul mates.

Neva Grant is a man’s dream come true. She has long golden hair, dark green eyes and a really nice figure. Even Duncan, a man who has been with many others, is drawn to her. Thankfully though, Neva has more going for her than looks or I would not have liked her. Neva is very loyal to her twin sister and would do anything for her even if it means hooking up with a bad boy and stalking down a killer. At first Neva came off seeming too timid and controllable, but as the story progresses Duncan helps bring out her wild side and unintentionally helps her stand up to her very controlling parents. As I mentioned before, Neva is a werewolf like so many others in her home town. There are two packs that are the most dominant. The pack that Neva belongs to is called the Golden Pack, and the other pack is called, the Silver Pack.

If Neva is a guy’s fantasy then Duncan is a woman’s fantasy. He is tall, dark and handsome. He is also athletically built, gives off a dangerous air, and very protective of his pack. Duncan and the Sinclair’s are from the Silver pack. At first Duncan acts like a jerk and he is hard to like, but once he realizes he has made an error in judgment he becomes a different guy all together. No one can look past his past and so he tends to act like his old self to protect himself.

This book was a very good book. If you love mysteries you may like this one. Of course if you do not enjoy a lot of intimate behavior then maybe this book is not one you should read. I think though that even with all of the intimate details there was enough else going on to make it an enjoyable read. The villain becomes clear fairly quickly but the reasons behind it take longer to figure out.

Notable Scene:

I remember that smell. It belonged to the wolf who attacked me. Fear flashed though her, spreading like fire through her body, lending her feet greater speed. He’s in the hospital with you? Not in the room. Sav hesitated. But close.

FTC Advisory: Bantam Dell/Random House provided me with a copy of Beneath a Rising Moon. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review. ( )

I love the werewolves in this series. A lot like Judy Mays' but with differences particularly its a mystery and thriller novel inside a romance novel.

Neva Grant wanted nothing more than to avenge her twin, Savannah after an attack by a serial were-killer left her in coma. Neva began to pick up her sister's investigation which trace back to the notorious silver wolf packm The Sinclairs. Duncan Sinclair, a redeemed rebel in the family was determined to investigate the serial killings that seems to be related to his family. Neva seduced Duncan to gain access to the Sinclairs but instead she was snared when Duncan bound her to the moon promise as a slave to his dark desires. While they began to learn each other, a killer on the loose with them as the targets.

Intrigue already? Its compacted, the story is stand alone and I often bring this book wherever I go because of the pocket size and the cover is gorgeous. Recommended to anyone who like sweet, spice and something that is hardly nice. *wink* ( )