Defending Their Mate Part 1 by Moira Rogers [Review]

Defending Their Mate Part 1 (The Last Pack #2 Part 1) by Moira Rogers
Format: ebook
Source: provided for review
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Date read: September 19, 2017

The Last Pack
1.1. Protecting Their Mate Part 1
1.2. Protecting Their Mate Part 2
1.3. Protecting Their Mate Part 3
Protecting Their Mate: The Complete Serial
2.1. Defending Their Mate Part 1 - Kindle
2.2. Defending Their Mate Part 2
2.3. Defending Their Mate Part 3

Moira Rogers
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Synopsis (Goodreads):

It's been three months since her new pack saved Grace from captivity. They're everything she never knew to expect as a werewolf--loyal, devoted, and fiercely protective. But her peace of mind is threatened by the arrival of her mating fever--and the crushing desire it brings.

The last time she went into heat, her wolf would accept none of her captors, and the thwarted need almost drove her mad. Now, she finds herself drawn to two very different wolves. Connor's easy, affectionate nature makes her feel worshiped, sheltered. And Mac's inner darkness calls to her own feral cravings...

Tragedy has left Mac emotionally locked away, unwilling to take a mate. It doesn't matter that Grace sparks lust as well as his instincts. He'll keep her safe, defend her--with his life, if necessary. But he can't risk his heart.

Control over his wolf is all that matters to Connor--until Grace. But claiming the beauty is anything but simple. Falling for her could shatter the bond he shares with Mac, and cost him everything that's kept him sane.

When Grace goes into heat, all bets are off. Because only one thing matters--soothing her fever.

Thoughts on Defending Their Mate Part 1: Werewolves, man. I love 'em. I like them snarly. I like them sweet. I like them both completely sure of what they want and a little hesitant. In other words, I like Grace. I like Connor. I like Mac. I even like that Mac is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure Grace gets what she needs, including trying out the other men if it's what her wolf demands in order to be certain all her needs are being met.

That said, Connor and Mac both crushed me. In completely different ways. Connor thinks he'r broken because of his inability to call on his wolf. Mac's past has him pushing away from the one thing he wants most. It's rough. I imagine it will only get rougher as the series rolls on.

As for Grace, she's a mass of contradictions. Because of how she was treated by the other pack, she's hesitant to believe she's in a good place now. Or, maybe I'm trying to say she believes it, she just doesn't believe it'll last. Whether because something will happen from outside her new pack or whether she'll hurt someone she's come to trust. Her mating heat coming on isn't helping things. Or maybe it's the push she needs to face up to the situation she's now in. I'm not sure yet.

A lot of steam, a lot of trust, a touch of heartache on the horizon. I'm ready for it.