Reviewed by Susan65
Title: On Deaf Ears
Author: Penelope Rivers
Heroes: James/Vince
Genre: MM Paranormal
Length: 113 Pages
Publisher: Sugar and Spice Press
Release Date: November 13, 2014
Available at: Sugar Spice Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads
Blurb: When James Brandon, writer for Paradigm Shifts magazine, is sent to Port Coquitlam, Canada to do a research article on a werewolf, he is eager to write yet another skeptical piece about the supernatural. After all, that’s what sharp tongued James is known for—skepticism, and disdain to boot. But when he arrives in Canada, he realizes he’s going to be more than hunting a werewolf. He’s also going to be hunting the sexy innkeeper, Vincent Tyrone. James is turned on by the man’s strength and the fact that the man never lets his deafness get in the way of his dreams.
Soon, though, James’s life is turned upside down when he realizes that werewolves may exist after all—and that the man he’s now calling his lover may just be one of them.
Review: This was a different kind of werewolf story. I’m used to, and expecting, the pack mentality, the bonding, and the “mine” scenes, but that didn’t happen. And it was a little refreshing.
Vince is actually a lone wolf by choice. He is deaf, harmless to humans, and does well on his own as an innkeeper in his quiet Canadian town. Until sighting of a huge werewolf catches the ears of a paranormal research magazine and journalist James. James is a skeptic by nature, and never expects anything to be proven, so he is caught off guard by not only finding evidence lending to the existence of a werewolf, but also falling for the sexy innkeeper, as well. How was he to know they were one and the same?
James is dealing with the death of his child and a divorce. He runs away from his problems so he doesn’t have to think about them. For some reason, he finds himself opening up to Vince, and realizing he can now smile when he thinks about the past. The two grew close, fast, but secrets have a way of tearing things apart.
This is a fast-paced, enjoyable read, and I was able to finish it in one sitting. The characters were well fleshed out and likable. The storyline and plot was original and kept my attention. If I could change anything, it would be a less rushed ending. It worked, but I was left wanting just a little more. But on the whole, a nice little story and one recommended for those who love paranormal and are looking for something just a little different.
Overall Impression: I really liked it
*I purchased my own, personal copy of this book for review.*
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