This is the third installment to the series, Wolves of Stone Ridge. This story continues with the focus on the doctor that was brought in for help, Gordon. Gordon is very secretive about his animal. Though, if you look at the cover it isn't much of a secret. Gordon isn't a skinny mini or trim and fit. He is what I could consider average build. He doesn't look like he just walked out of magazine which more accepting in my opinion. Because despite not having that six pack, he is still a sexy man. He catches the eye of another man(his mate) Detective Grady. They are both quite 'aware' of how they affect one another, but Gordon does his best to deny it. Because by accepting his mate means he trusts him enough to let him know what his animal is and he has had some bad experiences in the past because of his animal.But not to far into the story, Gordon goes against his best judgement and shifts to be able to save his mate. He is willing to accept the consequences later. By letting his animal out, he learns who he can trust and he might even realize that he has more people who he can rely on then he knew. Perhaps he has finally found a place that he can call home. But even if that isn't enough, we still have the poachers to deal with. This is an ongoing thing thus far in the series. We find out more about the poachers and that isn't necessary a great thing. The more that comes to light about these poachers the more we realize that there is more to it... and Gordon might have a direct link to them... and a personal vindictive against them. Just as we think all is okay at the end of the story, we get left with a cliffhanger of sorts.... I've really enjoyed this series and have especially liked the two main characters of this one...Grady and Gordon. The pairing in the other two books was typical shifter mates but this one caught me totally by surprise with the creative mating of two unexpected species...an Bengal tiger and a never seen before Asian elephant. I loved that Ms. Richards even had the other shifters in the book surprised by what Gordon's animal was...it was a nice touch.Gordon is a sweet, mild mannered man with a troubled past that makes him reluctant to get too close to others, but his feelings haven't stopped him from being a good and caring doctor. I appreciated his willingness to be uncomfortable for the sake of his patients and that his human physical characteristics resembled those of his elephant...a little thick in the middle for example. His fear of hurting others with his animals size and greater strength is handled well, as is his attraction to his mate...which he initially fights.Despite Gordon's fear, Grady isn't giving up on his mate and is willing to do whatever it takes to claim the one he's been waiting so long for. But they have other problems as well and Ms. Richards has nicely integrated some nasty poachers into the plot that they and the others we've previously met have to deal with. The conspiracy to eliminate the shifters is found to be widespread and looks to be a continuing problems in upcoming releases. They have some dangerous men to deal with, so expect the action here to carry over to the next release as they hunt for Grady's kidnapped partner. Enjoy.
What do You think about Accepting His Animal (2011)?
Good progression of the overall series arc. A couple of minor typos/grammatical issues.
—Stratty
4.5 StarsI loved this series and I hope there will be more sequels soon.
—ali
Another good book from "Charlie Richards". I enjoy it very much.
—Helen
