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Cole's Redemption (2014)

by J.D. Tyler(Favorite Author)

4.08 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

NAL/Signet Eclipse

series

Alpha Pack

review 1: It's been a long time since I wanted to read a paranormal book but lately I've been wanting to. So when I had the opportunity to pick something to read instead of having to read something, that's what I picked. I'm so glad I did.This book is part of a series but it's the first one I've read. It worked as a stand along, though. The whole team of SEALS that were changed together have had their own books and they were part of this one. I enjoyed meeting them and never felt confused. The author does a good job of helping the newbie keep up without boring a veteran. What a paranormal world this is too. There are shifters, vamps, fae, and more. There are paranormal powers that the team member each have. It's crazy how much is going on but I completely enjoyed it.The ch... morearacters are strong and I loved them. Zan has lost his hearing as a result of a previous mission. He's struggling to still be part of the team because he feels like a vulnerability. But he's the kind of guy who will give his last breath to his team. I adore him even as I want to smack him for risking his life so much. Selene is bitter over the lose in her past but she's been lied to. Trying to come to terms with that is pretty hard for her. She's a strong woman who doesn't sit back and let the guys fight. I enjoyed them both.The story is packed. Pieces from previous books come into play and the story for the next book is set up. Speaking of the next one - I want it. I checked it out and don't be surprised if you see it on my stack next week. I may not be able to resist it.I read this one is a couple of sittings. It could easily be a straight through read. Peeps that enjoy paranormal with lots of different creatures, a great story that's more than romance and some hot steam will enjoy this read.
review 2: J.D. Tyler returns with the fifth book in the Alpha Pack series, Cole's Redemption. Readers and fans of the series are treated to Zander Cole's story in this installment of the series. After being seriously wounded Zander debates his effectiveness and his loyalty to the pack. Tyler introduces new paranormal characters to the series while still focusing on the shifters of the pack. One of the things that sets this series apart is the fact that these shifters have other abilities as well. But when Cole can no longer use his healing ability, what good is he to the pack? Another great book in this engaging series.What I liked:J.D. Tyler has gone to a lot of trouble to create the world of the Alpha Pack. A group of shifters, previous military, who take on the jobs that nobody else wants. She has given this group a close knit kind of society that thrives on brotherhood and cooperation. When Zander is injured so severely that he can no longer provide the pack the kind of healing he once could, he begins to doubt his use to the pack. I thought Tyler did a fantastic job of giving the background in this book and letting the reader understand why Zander was so bothered by this. The fact that he was considering leaving the pack was huge and I thought it was handled in a very realistic way.In the process of protecting the pack Alpha, Nick, Zander inadvertently finds his bondmate. She happens to be the one who is trying to kill the Alpha, which turns out to be his daughter, who believes he killed her mother. Sound a little confusing? It sounds as if is should be, but it's really not. Tyler does such a good job of balancing the love story between Zander and Selene against the relationship between Selene and her father. Readers who are new to the series won't feel lost at all. Tyler is a master at keeping each book interwoven but still singular and able to stand on it's own. The romance between Zander and Selene isn't like most shifter romances. They don't fight their attraction to each other. They don't try to run away and they don't have hidden agendas. Everything is out in the open with these two and that was really refreshing. Their romance flowed easily and created a kind of smooth landing for this book, because of all of the other turmoil surrounding Nick and his daughter. I liked the fact that I didn't have to wonder what was going to happen with them when everything else was so up in the air.What I didn't like:I'm not completely sure I liked the addition of the vampire characters. So far the series has not gone that direction and I'm not sure how this will change the coming books. It provided a good story line for this particular book, but may change the overall feel of the series. I'll reserve judgement for now...Bottom Line:This is another great book by J.D. Tyler. She continues to amaze with this series. Giving readers characters that are three dimensional and have a depth that characters often don't have. Give this series a try you won't be disappointed. less

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