This werewolf romance series by Langley gets better with each offering!  In&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Without-Reservations/dp/1599983478/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Without Reservations</a>, we met Chay's slightly homophobic friend, Remi. He was made a werewolf by Jake, who is also his mate but hesitant to reveal the fact.  But, the real reason behind Remi's attitude is heartbreaking and shocking.  Physical abuse from his father was hinted at in the previous installment, but now the truth is fully revealed.

This book does stand alone, but a reader will benefit from reading the previous ones.  While I really enjoyed the last one, this book has more depth and much richer character development, especially in Remi.  He is flawed, loving, vulnerable and in need of someone to care for him for a change.  Jake is that person, but first they both must deal with the very real danger Remi's brother Sterling is in from their abusive father, Dirk.  In their efforts to find evidence against Dirk so they can take Sterling away, Jake and Remi uncover a mystery revolving around an incident when Remi was a teen.  And incident so horrifying, Remi's mind completely blocked it out - except for the dream he keeps having.  There is a lot of action regarding the mystery, and plenty of Langley's trademark hot sex.  Langley also expands on her werewolf mythos, with new insight into alpha and omega status within the pack.  This was hinted at in the first short story, "With Love" in the anthology&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Hearts-from-the-Ashes/dp/159998346X/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Hearts from the Ashes</a>.  There is a lot to enjoy here in addition to the romance.

My only disappointment with this novel, and it was a small one, was the very predictable storyline with Sterling.  Warning, small SPOILER:

Sterling is beaten nearly to death and is saved by being made a werewolf by his mate.  This is exactly what happened to Remi in the last book in order to segue into his story!  So, the next book will likely be Sterling's romance.  However, this was a minor hitch and doesn't make me want to read Sterling's story any less.  I just wish it had been done differently, maybe as a choice this time.  Langley did throw in a great surprise concerning Sterling that should make the next book more interesting.

Overall, this was a wonderful paranormal M/M romance.  I will definitely be buying this in paperback come summer so I can re-read it. Highly recommended!
This werewolf romance series by Langley gets better with each offering! In&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Without-Reservations/dp/1599983478/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt? ie=UTF8">Without Reservations</a>, we met Chay's slightly homophobic friend, Remi. He was made a werewolf by Jake, who is also his mate but hesitant to reveal the fact. But, the real reason behind Remi's attitude is heartbreaking and shocking. Physical abuse from his father was hinted at in the previous installment, but now the truth is fully revealed. This book does stand alone, but a reader will benefit from reading the previous ones. While I really enjoyed the last one, this book has more depth and much richer character development, especially in Remi. He is flawed, loving, vulnerable and in need of someone to care for him for a change. Jake is that person, but first they both must deal with the very real danger Remi's brother Sterling is in from their abusive father, Dirk. In their efforts to find evidence against Dirk so they can take Sterling away, Jake and Remi uncover a mystery revolving around an incident when Remi was a teen. And incident so horrifying, Remi's mind completely blocked it out - except for the dream he keeps having. There is a lot of action regarding the mystery, and plenty of Langley's trademark hot sex. Langley also expands on her werewolf mythos, with new insight into alpha and omega status within the pack. This was hinted at in the first short story, "With Love" in the anthology&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Hearts-from-the-Ashes/dp/159998346X/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt? ie=UTF8">Hearts from the Ashes</a>. There is a lot to enjoy here in addition to the romance. My only disappointment with this novel, and it was a small one, was the very predictable storyline with Sterling. Warning, small SPOILER:

Sterling is beaten nearly to death and is saved by being made a werewolf by his mate. This is exactly what happened to Remi in the last book in order to segue into his story! So, the next book will likely be Sterling's romance. However, this was a minor hitch and doesn't make me want to read Sterling's story any less. I just wish it had been done differently, maybe as a choice this time. Langley did throw in a great surprise concerning Sterling that should make the next book more interesting. Overall, this was a wonderful paranormal M/M romance. I will definitely be buying this in paperback come summer so I can re-read it. Highly recommended!