Blood and Bone by C.C. Wood Review

5 Smooches

Synopsis

Chloe MacArthur has finally found her mate but he’s the one wolf she can’t have.

To save her heart from further pain, she leaves the pack that she’s come to consider her family. Unfortunately, unfinished business leads her back to her childhood home and straight into a deadly game with shifters that will do anything to prevent her from learning the truth.

Ian Lachlan is in mourning. Nearly two years ago, he lost his mate but, thanks to Chloe, he’s finally living again. When he wanted to give up and die, she saved him.

Now, Chloe is the one who needs help and Lachlan plans to return the favor. Intent on protecting her from her enemies, he follows Chloe and soon discovers that he wants far more from her than friendship. He wants everything she has to give.

But can either of them let go of the past long enough to reach for their future?

Review

I think I have read pretty much every book C.C. Wood has put out and this one definitely has to be my favorite! From the very start I was hit with a deep emotional impact that had me certain I would love every page till I got to the end and Lachlan and Chloe got the HEA they deserved.

Chloe and Lachlan’s story is beautiful and hard, after the deaths of her parents she ran and in the process found the broken Lachlan who was wasting away after the death of his mate. She forced his to eat, to get out of bed and somewhat live again. All the while knowing deep in her heart that he was her mate, her one love, and knowing that after the pain of his first mate’s death he would never be open to taking another mate. Knowing it was time to move on, Chloe leaves without warning to finally solve the mystery surrounding the deaths of her parents. Only Lachlan does something she never expected . . .  he follows her.

‘The dreams were as heartbreaking as always because I knew it would never happen. He’d lost his mate nearly two years ago. In the haze of his grief, he would never know that he was supposed to be mine.’

Blood & Bone truly took me on a journey of emotions. My heart ached for the pain of unrequited love that Chloe had to endure but was also overjoyed at seeing a female being portrayed so fiercely. Chloe is an enforcer in her pack and can fight as hard as any of the men and most likely come out on top. I loved the contrast of her soft and hard sides. She was everything I love in a female heroine!

Lachlan! OMG I loved him. He was absolutely amazing. Even when he didn’t know the power of his feeling he knew he needed to be near Chloe. His was a hard ride, watching him move part the death of his first mate and overcome the fear of what could happen if he took on a new one.

Overall, this is a top notch paranormal shifter book. If you are a fan of shifters than this is one you need to read and if you are on the fence of diving into the shifter world I honestly believe this is a perfect way to test the waters.

 Blood & Bone was full of heat, heart and a ton of action. Do not muss this one.

~miranda