Reviewed by Sadonna
TITLE: Sheridan’s Redemption
SERIES: Wolves of Stone Ridge
AUTHOR: Charlie Richards
PUBLISHER: eXtasy
LENGTH: 112 pages
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Out of the Cage: When a human meets a man who awakens feelings he’s long denied, he runs…only to find himself as the prey.
Sheridan Andorran would never be considered a good man—not even a decent one. He’s done far too many questionable things in the name of self-preservation. When his brother orders him to kidnap his niece, Sheridan intends to do it. Except, outside the home where Kendra is staying, he runs across a man charged with stopping him—Rory MacDougal—and the man awakens every hidden desire he’s ever felt. One kiss from Rory and Sheridan knows he’ll never be able to hide his desires from his homophobic brother again. He does the only thing he can think of to save his own skin. Sheridan flees. A day later, stranded on the side of the road, he starts hitchhiking…only to be picked up by Rory. Sheridan learns his brother is dead, his sister is in jail, and the only family he has left—his niece and her father—want nothing to do with him. Rory asks Sheridan to stay. Can he learn how to become a different person, a better man, and make amends to those he owes before his checkered past catches up with him?
Reader Advisory: This story is best read after finishing The Crystal Connoisseur.
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Note: While this is number 51 in this series it can be read as a stand alone but as recommended by the author, reading book 50 gives a lot more context to this particular story as the MCs of the books are related and the events happen during an overlapping timeline and contains spoilers for that book
Sheridan Andorran is fleeing. He’s been under the thumb of his bully brother Spencer for years – since his parents died. His brother Spencer has forced him to do bad things. Criminal things. He’s also forced Sheridan to be mean to his brother-in-law Wilson. This is an issue since Wilson is the mate of one of the Stone Ridge pack. This becomes a particular nuisance when during a confrontation, Rory MacDougal, shifter cop, discovers that Sheridan is his mate. Awkward!
As Sheridan is introduced into the world of the paranormal, he’s confused. But he’s also happy to be free of Spencer and able to be open about being gay. He’s immensely attracted to Rory but he has no experience. At all. So he’s a little flustered at Rory’s attention. But he wants it. More than he’s ever wanted anythign or anyone. He’s been waiting for a way out – and he’s tried to get away before only to be hauled back. He knows he’s not good enough for Rory, but damn it he wants a chance.
Of course there are obstacles – like making restitution to his BIL. He also has to deal with the fallout of Spencer’s crimes and his part in it. But with Rory and the pack behind him, life will be so much better. He’s oh so grateful to be able to leave his past and old life behind.
I would definitely recommend reading the previous book before this one as it sets a lot of context. I really like Rory and Sheridan. I was happy to see Sheridan escape his abusive family and get a new life with the pack. Rory and the rest of the MacDougals were fun to visit with and of course Alpha Declan and Lark. This was a fun addition to the series. A quick, sexy and light read 🙂
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