'Chance's Vindication' is book thirteen in the 'Lost Shifters' series, and interestingly enough, I am not losing interest in this world. I was particularly excited to read Chance's story because it's the first one that focuses on a Raven shifter within the feline coalition. Regardless that Chance's upbringing was completely segregated from other Ravens and he's nothing like them, he's still the coalition's worst and hated enemy. How in the world was the author going to write a love story in this environment?My heart just broke for Chance. He spent his whole life with his parents, his sister, Dulla, and his adopted brother, Xavier. His parents are dead, Xavier is mated, and Dulla has found a group of friends at the coalition. Chance is all alone, again. That is until Dalton, a lynx shifter, befriends him. Along with Dalton, Chance gets Shane and Trevor, and they're so accepting of Chance that it gives him hope. Now, if only Thomas would accept him, then everything could be better in Chance's world. But Chance knows that isn't going to happen since Thomas hates all Ravens. The Ravens experimented with getting the lost shifters they found to have their first shift early which led to Thomas's brother being stuck in his animal form and feral. But Thomas is starting to feel something every time he sees Chance and Thomas is wondering whether he's losing his mind.The Ravens begin targeting Chance as a traitor to his own kind and his life is put at risk. However, Chance and Thomas are exploring their desire and, YES, it is just that hot! Of course combine all of this with issues and miscommunications within the coalition and Chance spends some time in and out of the infirmary. In a heroic attempt to save the shifters who were turned feral by the Ravens, Chance does something stupid and crazy, but in the end he gets the results.I loved that Chance, a Raven, got his happily ever after and that Thomas found his mate. The author did a really good job showcasing the differences in all the species while also showing how alike they can be. It's a great addition to the series and one I liked very much. For me at least, Hecht's stories are either amazing or just good. The best ones in my opinion are the violent bloody ones wrapped in an awesome romance. Shane and Trevor's books did that for me. While I enjoyed Riley and Colin's book Ranger's was just alright, I missed some of the blood and Shane's crazy laughing. When I saw I had missed the release date for Chance's Vindication I eagerly took the $5 hit again and downloaded it. I am so glad I did. Chance and Thomas were great. We also see a lot of Dolton (wow his personality has just grown leaps and bounds) as well as Shane and Trevor... which of course you know means another destroyed mall and a bunch of dead Ravens. We also see what it feels like to be the odd man out, even more so than Shane ever was because at least Shane was Feline. Chance is a part of the horrible race of people that decimated the Hawks, killed tons of Felines and poisoned the Feline kids. Thomas's brother Colby is one of those poisoned kids. This not only makes Thomas and Chance's attraction awkward, but also almost impossible. I mean how can Thomas betray his brother like that? And poor Chance... what hope does he have for even being accepted when anyone wants a chance to beat him up. This brings up another great aspect of the story. Riley. I figured that once Colin found out he was bi-polar and the Fox doctor got him some meds it would be a typical HEA. Not so. Hecht writes about another harrowing situation where RIley almost dies and in saving him Chance nearly dies as well. It's great that we get to see after the happily ever after and know that there is still so much work to do. Ranger was absent, but we see a bit of Seth as well. Each Lost Shifters novel is like my own personal secret world and I really can't wait to see who the next one will be about. These books are simple, easy to read, some are violent, and the perfect bedroom delight. When I need a break from reality this series is the one I grab.I would recommend reading these in order, but if you just let the amount of information flow through you, you could read these as stand a lone too. Thanks for bringing some more action back! Enjoy!**Also on Amazon
What do You think about Chance's Vindication (2011)?
Chance is a lovely, giving character and I'm so glad he got his HEA.
—Katniss
Ah violence back with the lovin!!! Review to follow
—trasy
