Reviewed by Becca

TITLE: Hope

SERIES: Wolves of Walker County #2

AUTHOR: Kiki Burrelli

PUBLISHER: self-published

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RELEASE DATE: February 29, 2019

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Nash Walker is a simple wolf. His days are spent at the firehouse and he never has trouble finding someone to fill his nights. He isn’t ashamed to admit he has an amazing body and though his cousins tease him for his hero complex, he does save lives. He’s a popular guy on the isolated island he calls home and certainly doesn’t need to be around anyone who isn’t thrilled to be in his presence.

Until he meets Phineas.

Phineas is a nerd through and through. Not just a nerd, but as far as Nash is concerned, an angry one. All of the traits that normally make men fall at Nash’s feet have no effect on Phineas, and though his head tells him there are plenty of fish in the sea, Nash’s wolf only wants him. There’s a sadness in Phineas that calls to Nash.

Phineas is used to being invisible. No one cares when he walks into a room and he prefers it that way. People in his life have a habit of getting hurt so he lives alone. All his friends are online where they can be safe from his curse. His touch heals, but not without making sure a price is paid. But when Phineas has a problem he asks Nash—the insanely gorgeous fireman who is everywhere Phineas turns—for help. He might as well learn what he can before Nash comes to his senses.

Meanwhile, a serial arsonist is targeting buildings in Walker County, particularly on pack lands. As much as Nash hates the idea of helping the wolf pack that he once called his, he must do his job. When the danger spills to the other side of the island, particularly at his human’s door, Nash knows he must find the culprit or he might not ever have a chance to truly claim his mate.

Hope is the second book in the Wolves of Walker County with steam, humor, magic, and intrigue as well as a second surprise pregnancy that will continue to change everything. For maximum enjoyment, this quartet should be read in order. 

REVIEW:

I am loving this series so much. And it just seems to get better with each book. Although this one was a little scary at times with what the guys had to go through, it was also a time of hope (aptly named), and a time of renewal. A time for forgiveness and moving on. It didn’t mean things were easy, because some things come with a price, but it means the work was becoming worth it.

Phineas was used to being on his own. With his ‘curse’, he always felt like he was harming people or causing harm in an inadvertent way, so he stays on the go. But he’s found he likes it in Walker and wants to stay a while. Especially when the hot firefighter, Nash, rescues him. Oh, he doesn’t put up with Nash’s crap, but he’s definitely not immune to the gorgeous man. When he asks Nash to help him with something, Nash jumps in to do so. Which for him is odd too. He’s always been one to never tie himself down, thanks to his past, but something about Phin makes him want to dominate and claim him in every way. As they get to know each other more, they are finding out there is a possible stalker and a definite arsonist in the midst. And Phin is thinking it’s all his fault because he’s cursed. Now Nash has to prove that not only in Phin not cursed, but find out who the real culprit is…..and fast.

Phin is just the perfect add on to this group of alphas. And it’s so funny because Nash is used to getting his way with that blinding smile of his and his charming personality. He’s very vain. But Phin don’t fall for it at all. It doesn’t mean he’s not hot over Nash or want to do everything under the sun with the man, but Phin doesn’t put up with his crap and it’s hilarious. It really is. Because Phin just has this way of putting Nash in his place without even meaning to. But what I do love is that Phin is crazy about Nash and will do just about anything for the man. He wants to be loved by him and wants to love him and be what Nash so clearly needs. It comes out in the stories they share and they obviously need each other. No matter how much Nash wanted to deny it at first. But I love Phin too, because he is utterly unselfish. He will risk his own life many times over to save the lives of others. He’s selfless and sweet and absolutely perfect for Nash. Who needed a bit of a knock down on his ego, but someone that still loved him and stood by him no matter what. Phin is also helping knock down a lot of old walls that needed taken down years ago. And because of Phin and Riley both, big changes are coming in the Walker pack. And it’s been a long time coming.

I’m anxious for the next book. There are a few that I’m ready to see how it’s going to go. Because there’s some cross lusting going on and I’m curious who is going to end up with who and how things are going to finally turn out in the pack. I have a funny feeling of how things may go, but we will have to see. It’s a great series.

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