A grant allows Agnis Fitzgerald to go to Western Ireland in order to do a feasibility study on the reintroduction of wolves to the area.  Her doctorate thesis will also be based upon this work.  She is unprepared for the superstitious fears of werewolves.  There will be more difficulties than she had anticipated in getting the people here to cooperate with her.  In fact, it might get downright dangerous.

Loneliness and one-night stands have been the norm for Reynardine’s adult life.  He yearns for a soul mate but cannot take the chance of passing on a terrible curse that is inherited by each first born, invariably a male, of the O’Briens.

On one of his rare outings to the pub, he makes the acquaintance of a lovely young woman, definitely not from these parts.  Suddenly he is longing for happily ever after but the obstacles that must be overcome are daunting, not least of which is the change that occurs with each full moon.

Rey is a tormented hero with some dark moments when desperation to protect could lead to actions that would hurt.  This is probably the reason why we are so touched by his obviously loving tendencies to the one he recognizes as his mate.

Our heroine is pragmatic, not easily swayed from her purpose and absolutely convinced that romantic relationships don’t last.  We are thrilled to see that she learns differently in the case of the latter.

There were occasions where vacillation by the main characters got to be too much.   Agnis’ “Should I stay or should I go?” regarding their relationship was played counterpoint with “Should I drive her away or not?” by Reynardine and the effect became wearing.  However, this is the type of paranormal romance that satisfies readers on many levels.  There is the curse to contend with and it is handled well.  Background to it is revealed in small pieces like a puzzle that we are able to put together by the end of the book.  A bit of mystery on whom and why someone would wish for Agnis to fail in having wolves reintroduced to that corner of Ireland also thickens the plot.  Though readers are fairly certain as to the identity of the troublemaker from early on, we are given solid reasons for the actions of the villain.  Last but not least, the intimate scenes are delightfully heated between this well-matched hero and heroine.

Reader’s on the lookout for a hot and heartwarming werewolf read with elements of suspense will enjoy Reynardine.