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The Wolf at the Door

Book 1 in the series:Big Bad Wolf

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'The Wolf at the Door' by Charlie Adhara is a paranormal mystery novel that follows BSI agent Conner and werewolf Park as they team up to solve a murder mystery involving werewolves and humans. The story is told from Conner's perspective, offering a unique view of the world where werewolves exist alongside humans. The writing style is described as suspenseful and engaging, with a focus on world-building and character development.

Characters:

The characters are complex, each with their issues, showcasing a slow-burning relationship that evolves through their mutual challenges.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging, with well-crafted dialogue and a focus on character perspectives, though some phrasing may be awkward.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot includes elements of mystery and crime with a backdrop of paranormal and romance, revolving around a murder investigation involving werewolves.

Setting:

The story is set in a contemporary small-town Maine, rich with investigative intrigue involving human and werewolf interactions.

Pacing:

The pacing is moderate, initially slow but builds towards a more intense conclusion, effectively maintaining reader engagement.
The fact that Cooper Dayton was running down the side streets of Bethesda and not driving back to D.C. by now was proof that his father had been dead wrong. His haircut was plenty professional. Too pr...

Notes:

The Wolf at the Door is the first book in the Big Bad Wolf series by Charlie Adhara.
The story combines elements of mystery, crime, paranormal, and romance.
It's primarily a mystery crime story with about 80% of its focus on that plot.
The main pairing consists of a human FBI agent (Cooper) and a werewolf (Park).
The book is told from Cooper's point of view, showcasing his character development from being prickly to more likable as he warms up to Park.
Readers found the werewolf aspects intriguing but noted a lack of depth in the exploration of wolf culture and shifting processes.
The romance between Cooper and Park is a slow burn and develops alongside various investigations.
Characters deal with loneliness as a recurring theme, often reflecting estrangement from their families.
Many readers praised the book for its witty banter and chemistry between the main characters, although some desired more emotional depth.
The book ends on a happy-for-now (HFN) note instead of a happily-ever-after (HEA), setting up for further development in the sequels.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of trauma, issues surrounding identity, mentions of PTSD, and potential for violence.

Has Romance?

The book features a significant romantic thread, although it takes a while for the relationship to evolve.

From The Publisher:

"An old-fashioned thriller with a few twists." -Library Journal

An ex-FBI agent is partnered with the enemy in this suspenseful first installment of Charlie Adhara's Big Bad Wolf series

Hunting for big bad wolves was never part of agent Cooper Dayton's plan, but a werewolf attack lands him in the carefully guarded Bureau of Special Investigations.

A new case comes with a new partner: ruggedly sexy werewolf Oliver Park.

Park is an agent of The Trust, a werewolf oversight organization working to ease escalating tensions with the BSI. But as far as Cooper's concerned, it's failing.

As they investigate a series of mysterious deaths unlike anything they've seen, every bone in Cooper's body is suspicious of his new partner-even when Park proves himself as competent as he is utterly captivating.

When more people vanish, pressure to solve the case skyrockets. And though he'd resolved to keep things professional, Cooper's friction with Park soon erupts...into a physical need that can't be contained or controlled.

But with a body count that's rising by the day, werewolves and humans are in equal danger. If Cooper and Park don't catch the killer soon, one-or both-of them could be the next to go.

Big Bad Wolf

Book 1: The Wolf at the Door

Book 2: The Wolf at Bay

Book 3: Thrown to the Wolves

Book 4: Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Book 5: Cry Wolf

Ratings (23)

Incredible (6)
Loved It (9)
Liked It (6)
It Was OK (2)

Reader Stats (61):

Read It (25)
Want To Read (23)
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2 comment(s)

Loved It
8 months

Finally, shifter PNR that didn't feel like published Sterek fanfic with name swaps

 
It Was OK
8 months

This was a solid 3 star read and an interesting start to a new series. For the most part this was very enjoyable. The plot twist was fairly obvious but still a good read. The romance between Cooper and Park was adorable. My biggest irritation with this was Cooper himself. He was just so wishywashy. He was majorly prejudiced against werewolves and often cruel in his responses to Park. I think I would've liked him better if he had of been more objective and less biased. I would like to have more background on the characters and the Trust - it seemed like there was a lot missing from the story. But for the most part this was a likable and relaxing read with a sweet romance.

 
 
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