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A review by smutty_sully
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by Charlie Adhara
5.0
"Stupid, lucky porcupine."
Indeed.
This was everything (and more) I was pining for while reading books 2 and 3. It is everything. Perfectly timed character growth. I thoroughly enjoyed books 2 and 3 where both Oliver and Cooper get a chance to meet the other's family, and through those visits addressed some of their personal issues. That was all great. Not quite as flawless as book 1, but I loved it nonetheless.
It wasn't until I was halfway through this one (book 4) that I realized just how perfectly the series arc was set up. It all makes sense. Without the growth in book 2 and book 3, we wouldn't have the meaningful changes and breakthroughs that occur in this book. It almost makes me want to go back and bump up my 4-star reviews to 5-stars, because I GET IT now.
This is the book for breaking down some of those prickly walls, really seeing the insecurities. Seeing Cooper battle with his own perception of PTSD. Truly understanding Oliver's patience and how he's holding back, trying not to push too much. The fears realized. Gah, it was just all there so organically. Nothing felt contrived or rushed, it's the perfect example of letting two characters breathe and grow throughout a series.
The steam level went up and I was there for every single morsel Adhara threw in there. Praise kink? Yes, please! Little bit of roleplay? Yes! Dipping that toe into the idea of voyeurism? Bring it. Needy, clingy, bossy, demands while banging in the public shower? That. And finally, a wolfy snuggle?! Yes, yes, yes!
Indeed.
This was everything (and more) I was pining for while reading books 2 and 3. It is everything. Perfectly timed character growth. I thoroughly enjoyed books 2 and 3 where both Oliver and Cooper get a chance to meet the other's family, and through those visits addressed some of their personal issues. That was all great. Not quite as flawless as book 1, but I loved it nonetheless.
It wasn't until I was halfway through this one (book 4) that I realized just how perfectly the series arc was set up. It all makes sense. Without the growth in book 2 and book 3, we wouldn't have the meaningful changes and breakthroughs that occur in this book. It almost makes me want to go back and bump up my 4-star reviews to 5-stars, because I GET IT now.
This is the book for breaking down some of those prickly walls, really seeing the insecurities. Seeing Cooper battle with his own perception of PTSD. Truly understanding Oliver's patience and how he's holding back, trying not to push too much. The fears realized. Gah, it was just all there so organically. Nothing felt contrived or rushed, it's the perfect example of letting two characters breathe and grow throughout a series.
The steam level went up and I was there for every single morsel Adhara threw in there. Praise kink? Yes, please! Little bit of roleplay? Yes! Dipping that toe into the idea of voyeurism? Bring it. Needy, clingy, bossy, demands while banging in the public shower? That. And finally, a wolfy snuggle?! Yes, yes, yes!