Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Sack of Gold

SERIES: Welcome to Morningwood Omegaverse #4

AUTHOR: Kiki Burrelli

PUBLISHER: self-published

LENGTH: 147 pages

RELEASE DATE: March 10, 2019

BLURB:

Dusty’s the town clown. Joseph is the uptight Sheriff. Sparks fly when these opposites collide.

Sheriff Joseph has kept a controlled eye on the quiet shifter community of Morningwood. As an alpha lion, he watches his town like he would his pride. Most days are peaceful, and that’s how he likes it. So, when Clydesdale shifter—and budding bad boy—Dusty starts pulling pranks, Joseph is quick to shut down his antics. Except, with each event, it becomes clear to Joseph that Dusty might be something more than just a thorn in his side.
Though they are in college, Dusty’s friends have all begun finding their mates, leaving him bored and lonely. Instead of sowing his wild oats, he’s left alone with his worries. His whole life he’s assumed he was an alpha, had lied to his friends claiming he was, but really, he doesn’t know. And won’t until he can find someone to be his first. Not so easy in a small, secluded town. He knows who he wishes would volunteer—his crush on the sheriff has grown to embarrassing proportions. Sheriff Joseph has all the emotions of a statue, and there is nothing Dusty would love more than to crack that cool facade. If only the Sheriff felt the same way.
When a new shifter comes to town, sniffing around Dusty and offering him a wild, carefree life, Joseph can’t ignore his attraction. He won’t let his fear of the town finding out, or Dusty’s age to dissuade him. He has to claim his mate or lose him forever. But can someone like him be the alpha Dusty needs?

Sack of Gold is the fourth book in the Welcome to Morningwood Omegaverse series and can be read as a standalone. It’s a steamy, fun romp that may or may not include sexy leprechauns. Hint: It definitely does.

REVIEW:

Oh, this was the story I was waiting for. I was so excited to read it. Dusty just grows on you from the minute you read about him.

You guys know how I am about triggers. I will warn you of a hangnail if need be. While there is nothing severe to me, it could be to someone else. There is a scene where it could have been a rape. It wasn’t, but it was a bad situation. It’s not in detail, so no worries there. There is also mention of a past where rape is implied. Again, it’s not mentioned, per se, and nothing detailed, but it’s definitely implied. So, have a care if need be.

As for Dusty, gah that gorgeous Clydesdale about broke my heart. Well, actually he did. He’s been so lonely. Everyone is pairing off, finding their mates, and no one seems to want to be around Dusty anymore. Or so it seems. Until a punk shows up. Another horse shifter, Cam comes from another shifter town and is honestly a real dick. He’s constantly pulling pranks, and Dusty always seems to be the one to pick up the pieces. Of course, Dusty doesn’t mind TOO much, because it gets him close to the man he’s hot for. Sheriff Joseph. But as much as Joseph wants Dusty, he feels like he can’t ever follow through. He feels the town wouldn’t respect him anymore. But the trouble Dusty is getting into with Cam is going to be a real problem if Joseph doesn’t step in. And his lion wants to step in now. Just when there might be a chance with the two of them, an incident occurs, and Joseph goes overboard. So what they may have had, can’t even get off the ground.

Yeah, I know. I’m the sap. I cry over everything. But come on. Poor Dusty. Being used by an asshole and rejected by the man he loves. His poor heart can’t take it. He’s done everything he could to be something to Joseph. He thought he finally had his chance and Joseph stomped all over it. Badly. And not being sure of who he is in the world. Or what his place is. Part of which is due to a new baby in the family. He needed to be grounded. Someone to show him it didn’t matter what gender he may be. Alpha, Omega, purple…whatever. He’s still Dusty.

With Joseph, I could almost understand. Being in a position of authority is no easy thing. Every little thing could undermine your authority. But it becomes a matter of choosing…which is more important? Your job or your mate?

And Cam. If there was ever someone I wanted to punch. Oh man, I kept wanting to rip Dusty away from him so bad. I don’t know if would have been able to hold back like Joseph did. But I was proud as hell of Dusty when he stood up for himself.

I’m so happy for Dusty. Yes, we all know it’s an HEA. I’m not giving details but at the end of the day, I’m so excited for Dusty. He such a sweet boy. Ornery, but sweet with a good heart. He just needed his mate to make things right.

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