Marketed as angsty, Lone is an intense read. Despite my distaste for angst-filled plots, I don't think the description does McBride's book justice. Lone is action-packed, as well as romantic—wonderfully so. Being a hybrid, and hunted mercilessly simply because of this, Seth symbolizes all those shunned in society, misfits, oddballs, and the like. Not once, did I feel his characterization as sometimes naive, his want to cower, or his need to cry constituted angst, though. Seth’s not a victim, but he’s afraid at times. His power rivals that of superheroes, yet Seth remains humble. No. Seth Anderson is the epitome of beauty.

And Rafe—the perfect man for Seth. I’d like to highlight the excitement, suspense, conflict, the funny, hot, and more often than not, awkward lovemaking, but I'd spoil the story. Besides, you want to know if Lone broke through my tough exterior. Okay! I confess. Seth and Rafe's romance gripped my heart and squeezed until I cried. Happy now? You will be, once you read Rowan McBride’s, Lone.

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Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Bryl Tyne
September 15, 2009