The Wolven by Deborah LeBlanc

Someone—or something—is systematically murdering the members of Danyon Stone's werewolf pack. As Alpha, he knows that finding and punishing the murderous entity is his responsibility, and he's not about to rest until he sees justice done. But to stop the slayings he has to accept help from the most unlikely source—a wickedly sensual mortal woman.

Mystic-shop owner Shauna MacDonald has a special interest in the recent string of otherworldly deaths. As the Keeper of the werewolves, it's her duty to guard and protect the packs. Working by Danyon's side to stop an unknown killer—and trying to deny the potency of their illicit attraction—poses a threat to her heart unlike any she's ever known, ;and if she becomes the killer's next target, it could be the death of her….(courtesy of Amazon)


Book 3 in this Keepers series, The Wolven, definitely got me back on track.  I was disappointed with book 2, but book 3 really brought it home for me.  All 3 were written by different authors and I thought LeBlanc did the series well. 
LeBlanc took Shauna – our youngest sister of the Keepers – who we were only briefly introduced to, and gave her determination, pride, and strength.  Shauna may be the youngest but she shows her grown up side in this book.  The interesting thing about this book is that it was filled with action, mixed with a little mystery, a side of quick romance, and sexy scenes for dessert.  It’s a 4 course meal for sure. 
I was pleasingly caught off guard when our mystery was solved.  As we are lead through the story you are sure you are on the right track, when you take an interesting and shocking twist.  A thrill ride to be shared.  Danyon, only introduced to us in Book 2, was exactly what he needed to be and when he needed to be it; leaving of course, Shauna to be the leading lady.  I also enjoyed that the other characters were not forgotten, but they did not cloud this book.    
Quick read with great grab - 4 slices

The Keepers by Heather Graham

At the core of New Orleans lie the otherworldly vampires and shape-shifters that hide in plain sight among mankind. As one of the Keepers, an elite group possessing superior skill and strength, Fiona MacDonald's duty is to maintain peace in a place where one vampire's bite could ignite war. When Detective Jagger DeFarge, a vampire, is called in at the discovery of a body drained of blood, both the detective and Fiona must join uneasy forces.

Jagger will stop at nothing to find the murderer— including working with the sensual and suspicious Fiona. As more die, it becomes clear that this isn't the work of an ordinary vampire. No one is safe. So when the killer's attention turns to Fiona, will Jagger risk destroying his own species to protect the woman he so passionately desires?
The Keepers: Three extraordinary sisters, balancing the duties of their birthrights and the yearnings of their hearts…(courtesy of Amazon)

There are 3 Books in this Keepers series – This is book 1 (The Keepers), books 2 and 3 will be reviewed shortly (The Wolven and The Shifters), which are not written by Heather Graham, she teamed up with Deborah LeBlanc and Alexandra Sokoloff. 

This view on the supernatural world in New Orleans is extremely enthralling.  These sisters are unique with interesting and valuable abilities – Fiona is our oldest sister and has hardened herself over the last 2 years.  Graham has written Fiona to be strong willed and yet at the same time I felt vulnerable.  She is blinded by who she blames for the death of her parents. 

We are set to find a serial killer that could either be a vampire or ‘something else’, preying on beautiful blondes.  Working with Detective Jagger puts Fiona on high alert to her feelings for him.  Jagger is one hot vampire, set out to bring justice to this killer, even if it’s one of his own. 

Graham definitely knew when to turn up the heat.  She kept the storyline twisting and turning while giving us the steamy element of the forbidden romance.  Fiona has to come to terms with her feeling of placing blame as it blinds her to be open minded and she is still working hard to align herself as a Keeper.  Jagger is working hard to keep her safe, well and maybe that’s not all. 

The twist at the end was definitely not expected.  Well done!

4 Slices