Wolves and Coffee is a suspenseful yet touching story that integrates past trauma with an unexpected path to healing. Set against the cozy family-run coffee joint, the novel follows the interconnected lives of Kale Joeh and Blane Gibson.
Kale, haunted by a heart-wrenching past that has left her traumatized, finds comfort within the familiar confines of her family’s coffee house. Her selective mutism and PTSD prevent her from leading a normal life. Enter Blane, a wolf shifter with a charming personality that radiates warmth and protectiveness. Blane is an assertive yet patient figure, his presence like a comforting beacon in Kale’s tumultuous world. His affectionate and lovable demeanor, combined with a deep sense of loyalty, makes him a fierce and endearing protagonist.
The slow-building pacing in the beginning sets the stage, sketching the complex emotions and connections between the characters. However, the story soon gains momentum, and it pull me into a captivating web of suspense and emotion that had me wanting to dive into the pages and beat the crap out of the villains to save Kale.
The story is told from Kale’s perspective and revolves around her family’s coffee shop and her brothers, but also includes scenes at the Farm. Returning readers will experience a wave of nostalgia as the book reunites them with familiar characters. The presence of Ace, Thane, Sage, Zeek, and others as secondary characters is a delightful touch. I loved getting a peek at how they turned out after many years.
The book is a fun read. I love shifter novels, but when they don’t follow overused clichés, I adore them even more. Maxine Keith’s take on wolves and vampires is a fresh approach to the theme, and her writing is simple yet conveys deep emotions. I recommend Wolves and Coffee to everyone who loves a good story!
Wanna know more about Sunshine and Moonlight, the last book, for now, in this series? Read my review!
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