Title: Try the Tofu
Series: Real Werewolves Don’t Eat Meat 04
Author: Karenna Colcroft
Genre: Paranormal
Length: Novel (243pgs)
Publisher: Man Love Romance Press (2nd August 2013)
Heat Level: Explicit
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥3 – 3½ Hearts
Reviewer: Pixie
Blurb: A challenge to the Arkhon of the Northeast Region proves to be part of a larger plan, and it’s up to Tobias Rogan to take back the region and protect its werewolves.
As he and his mate Kyle Slidell prepare to travel to Pennsylvania for the twice-yearly regional Alpha gathering, Tobias Rogan knows something will go wrong. His fears are proven correct when a visiting werewolf from another region challenges Arkhon Zane Wolfskin for leadership of the Northeast–and wins.
Tobias and his allies learn the challenge was part of a larger plan to destroy their region, and Tobias will not allow it to happen. But can he defeat the new Arkhon and take charge of the region himself?
Purchase Link: http://www.mlrbooks.com/ShowBook.php?book=KC_TTOFU
Review: This story is part of a series and must be read in order. Tobias and Kyle are having difficulty in their relationship; they are under each other’s feet and arguing quite often. When Tobias has to go to the regional gathering he takes Kyle with him grudgingly, they both know something is going to happen after Mikey’s premonition and plan to be on guard. Things happen rapidly though and with the loss of two alphas and the defeat of the Arkhon to a weaker visiting wolf, Tobias and Kyle figure out that there is a much larger plan and Tobias has to make a choice challenge the new Arkhon and defeat him or allow utter chaos as the packs fall apart.
This is a great paranormal shifter story that shows the struggles of a mated pair when everything seems to constantly go wrong. Tobias and Kye are feeling the strain on their relationship after everything that has happened; they are still trying to reinforce their bond when they have to go to the Alpha gathering. The events at the gathering forces Tobias to act, he knows he is up against a formidable enemy but can’t share his fears with anyone other than Kyle. As Tobias prepares to act, he has to open up to Kyle and start to repair their relationship.
I really liked this story and it was nice to see that even though Tobias and Kyle are mates they still have to work at their relationship. It was really nice to see that even when they were at loggerheads they still loved each other; they are just struggling to connect to each other. The whole Alpha gathering and the storyline surrounding it gave more substance to the previous difficulties they have suffered, and, it gave us answers to questions we never knew we had. Tobias really has to step up in this story and with Kyle’s help he finally sees the bigger picture to all their packs troubles, it also leaves us with a longing for the next book as you know they will be facing their biggest challenge ever.
Although I did enjoy this story, I found it to be very repetitious, going over the same stuff again and again, giving us the same information as though I had forgotten it from several pages before. The story also dragged for the first half but it really picked up for the second half and that is where all the excitement and action happens, it is also where we get all the information about what has really been going on and the suspicions that form.
I recommend this to those that love shifters, working on a relationship, discovering the truth behind the troubles, fighting for what is right and a great ending that makes you want the next story.