Book Review: Stubborn as a Shadow
Title: Stubborn as a Shadow (Willow Lake Pack book 2)
Author: Lori Ames
Rating: 4/5 stars
Thank you Lori Ames for providing me with a free advance reader e-copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Nelson, a shadow jumper, is attempting to settle into life at Willow Lake but is unable to give up his search for Morgan, an abducted unicorn. As a favour to an ex-colleague at the Supernatural Council he takes a protection job at a secret black magic market, only to discover his mark is a terribly disguised Morgan attempting to obtain a rare crystal. Now that Nelson has the unicorn, he has to get him back to the safety of Willow Lake. Only there’s a blizzard moving in, baddies are after them, and an empty wood cabin appears to be their sole option of shelter. A cabin with only one bed, gulp!
What I liked:
Finally! We get to see Nelson have a chance at love! I’ve been intrigued by him since he appeared in the Willow Lake Supernaturals series. This was an incredibly fun grumpy/sunshine romance. I absolutely adored Morgan, and his quirky inner monologue gave Jeremy (see “Wolves Always Bite”, WLS book 2) a run for his money! The plot was a fantastic collection of tropes that still managed to feel fresh. As always, it’s nice to catch up with the Willow Lake Pack regulars and I am looking forward to seeing who will be meeting their fated mate next.
What didn’t work for me:
While I understand the reasons behind Nelson’s reservations, his internal soliloquies about it became repetitive and slightly self-absorbed.
Final thoughts: A satisfying addition to the Willow Lake world.
Who would enjoy this: People who like grumpy/sunshine romance, snowbound cabins, and fated mate tropes, all set in a cosy paranormal community.
This is book 2 of the spin-off series “Willow Lake Pack”. While each book focuses on a different couple, to avoid spoilers, I would highly recommend reading them in order starting with the books from “Willow Lake Supernaturals”.
