Merryn Dexter wowed me once again!  Mating Dance tells the story of yet another Burrows family member and it’s everything I’ve come to love about this author.  Flawless writing, creative storytelling, and vivid imagery work their magic to have you believing that shifters are indeed real and living in the world among us.  Each of Ms. Dexter’s three Black Hills Wolves novellas are a fab combination of suspense, subtle humor, and blazing hot chemistry that pulls you in and leaves you anxiously waiting for the next story.  

Sander Burrows has returned to the pack after thirty-five years of living in the human world.  At the age of 22, he couldn’t wait to escape the terrors imposed on the pack by their Alpha.  Now, with a new Alpha in place, the town of Los Lobos rebuilding, and pack members returning, it’s time to come home.  The Burrows family, as well as the entire pack, is overjoyed to have Sander back.  Everyone except Aurora “Rory” Hanson.   She’s still holding a grudge about the fact he made her look the fool by standing her up at the spring dance all those years ago.  

Rory’s character has so many lovable qualities.  She’s 52, which is awesome as far as I’m concerned.  We don’t have enough sizzling “mature” love stories!  And, what with shifters and their long lifespan, 50 is the new 30.  But Rory never moved on, her wolf stubbornly insisting on Sander or no one.  I love Rory’s wild, rough and tumble nature.  She lives in a cabin in the woods, growing herbs, and flowers as her business.  A small deformity caused her to be the subject of ridicule and bullying while growing up and she still carries that stigma.  She’s been happy keeping to herself but once she discovers Sander is back all kinds of emotions bombard her.  To make matters worse, the busybody matrons are out to pair up the singletons of the pack in time for the spring dance.  Rory is feisty, bold, and always willing to help out those in need.  She’s hilarious when she’s pissed off, using creative but PG versions of swear words to express herself.  When Sander and his wolf decide she belongs to them it’s loads of sexy fun.

Sander had no idea he’d caused hurt and humiliation the night he stood up Rory.  Now he’s on a mission to make things right and claim her as his mate.  He’s kicking himself for being such an idiot and his wolf is in full agreement.  I loved that Sander was sweet, gentle, and insistent.  Taking his time to woo Rory isn’t easy, especially with his wolf beating down the door.  But Sander isn’t going to take no for an answer, and the rest of the pack is in agreement.  Which makes for lots of frustration as well as thwarted attempts at romance when the pack butts in.

Merryn Dexter is, hands down, one of the most amazing storytellers out there.  She always manages to write a sexy romance while at the same time weaving in secondary characters that bring additional elements of drama and suspense.  I certainly hope she has more Black Hills Wolves stories up her sleeve!

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Familiar aqua eyes peered up from beneath scowling brows as he studied the source of the alluring scent. Wild blonde curls snarled around her head, her curves emphasized by the simplicity of her clothing, a white T-shirt covered in dirt and boot-cut jeans. Tiny feet clad in practical sneakers added nothing to her five foot five height. A warm smile curled his lips as he recognized the little hellion beneath the womanly guise. “Hey, Rory, it’s great to see you again.”The scowl didn’t soften in response to his greeting. If anything, it deepened as the small woman reared back as though struck. “I’ll see you later, Margie.” The words were a direct snub, and he moved away from Marjorie, blocking Rory’s path when she would have retreated.

“Hold up a minute, honey. I haven’t been back in town five minutes. What can I possibly have done to upset you?” The restraining hand Marjorie placed on his arm should have warned him, but the fragrance that was uniquely Rory, fried his brain. The irrational anger she projected at him added a sharper undertone to her sweetness and rocked him on his heels. Rory Hanson was all grown up and Sander’s wolf was very happy about it.

“What can you have possibly done to upset me? I see age hasn’t lessened your arrogance, honey.” The sarcasm dripping from her lips made him grin. Far from being deterred by it, Sander’s natural dominance rose to the challenge of her glare. He wanted to scoop the scruffy little woman up and turn her over his knee until all her anger melted into sweet compliance. He stepped closer, deliberately putting himself within her personal space, knowing she would feel the heat boiling off his skin. He wanted her to know his scent, yearn for it the way he suddenly yearned for hers. He wanted to rub all up against her until forest green and sweet fruit intermingled.

A Mate’s Healing Touch, Book #

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A Mate’s Redeeming Touch, Book #

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