This is the first in the series of Halle Pumas.  I read this book out of order, but that did not detract from the book.  It is rather short, but it does not feel rushed.  This is the first time we are introduced to Max, the Halle puma alpha, and to Emma, his mate.  I LOVE Emma.  She is great.  She meets life head on, the good, the bad, and the ugly.  This book did make me want to be a puma!