Problem Child

Sam Hall

Book 2 in the series:The Wolfverse

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In 'Problem Child' by Sam Hall, the story revolves around Lily, a single mother raising her daughter Evie, who has special needs. When Lily's one-night stand from 10 years ago, Ben, reappears with his pack, the Taylor brothers, everything gets flipped upside down. The plot delves into the complexities of family dynamics, relationships, and societal perceptions towards children with special needs. The writing style captures the emotional roller coaster that Lily and her family go through, while also highlighting themes of gender representation, single motherhood, and the challenges of raising a child with additional needs.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Lily as a strong, independent mother and the Alphas experiencing significant growth, making them relatable and enriching the story.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and at times lengthy, with a focus on character development and emotional depth, especially concerning themes of childbirth and parenting.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot offers a unique and original story with various obstacles, focusing on Lily's journey as a single mother and her relationship with an Alpha pack, showcasing character evolution related to parenting.

Setting:

The setting combines a modern world with fantasy elements, prominently featuring Lily's life and the dynamics of the Alpha pack, alongside cultural insights.

Pacing:

While the book has a lengthy format, it presents impactful character development, though some pacing aspects may feel rushed or unbalanced.

Notes:

The book is set in an omegaverse, which is a unique universe created by the author.

Lily is a strong, independent single mother who raises her daughter alone for nine years before meeting the father.

Evie, Lily's daughter, has special needs, and her struggles are depicted realistically.

The story involves multiple points of view (POV), which some readers found beneficial for understanding the characters.

The characters experience significant development, particularly the males learning to be better fathers than their own.

The author includes themes of agency over one's body and realistic depictions of childbirth and parenting.

Relationships develop slowly, especially between Lily and the alpha males, adding to the slow-burn romance.

There are mentions of indigenous communities and their history, which enrich the narrative.

Readers appreciated the strong friendships and support among female characters in the story.

The ending felt rushed to some readers, leaving them wanting more closure.

The book blends elements of romance, family dynamics, and personal growth.

Some characters had substantial arcs, while others felt underdeveloped, like Reed and Logan.

The secret baby trope plays a major role in the storyline.

The characters' backgrounds and struggles are relatable, especially for single parents or those with special needs children.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes medium-level content warnings related to emotional distress, parenting challenges, and potential triggering themes regarding family dynamics.

Has Romance?

The book features a high level of romance, with multiple relationships and emotional connections developing throughout.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

One night of fun with a gorgeous guy, that's all I thought this was, but when Ben walked out my door, he left behind more than just a heart that ached a little.

There's no way I should've been able to get pregnant, yet here I am.

For nine long years, I've been fighting to bring my daughter up right, trying to cater for all her unique needs, even as I go to bed every night knowing I'm failing her. So, when I'm offered help by Riley Taylor from the world famous Crowe Corp, I jump at the chance.

But that's when I run into him.

He shouldn't look that good, not after all this time and his brothers shouldn't be clustering closer, trying to catch my scent. He definitely shouldn't be looking at my daughter with awe and wonder, knowing exactly where her blonde hair comes from.

Ben and his pack want to be part of her life, but more than that, they want their mate and they think I might be her.

If you loved A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing and wanted more of Riley and the gang's story, join Lily as she struggles to balance motherhood, bringing up a very strong willed daughter, being a beta in an alpha's world and being forced to consider another chance at love.

July 2022

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463 pages

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