Season of the Wolf

The sweet fourth Legends of All Wolves romance (after Forever Wolf) expands on the theme of outsiders learning to belong. A battle between the Great North Pack and a group of Shifters leaves the Pack with four captured Shifters: Julia, described as “decorative” but weak; Magnus, who must heal from battle wounds in wolf form; Cassius, who continues plotting to destroy the Pack from within; and Constantine, who’s grateful to be freed from a hated master within the Shifters. As Constantine revels in his freedom and reevaluates his childhood memories, he develops feelings for Evie, the Pack Alpha. Evie and Constantine secretly explore a very human erotic tenderness, though they know their romantic behavior would be frowned at in this paranormal world. Evie is especially conscious of maintaining appropriate public behavior and meeting her obligations to be a strong leader and role model. This lower-stakes series installment maintains Vale’s aesthetic and affirms the joy of a strong community in communion with the Wild. Series fans will be satisfied. Agent: Heather Jackson Literary. (Aug.)