As far as I am concerned, this third book in the 'Pack Mates' series is the best so far. Not only do some of the characters from the previous books come back so I can see how they're doing, but there are also some major revelations and two great new main characters. I mean, who can resist a big, bad werewolf who has three small girls to raise, not to mention the super hot tiger manny who comes in to save the day? I certainly can't!

Grayson does the best he can with his young nieces, but managing three young children while working all hours as an ER nurse is not easy. Grayson has the help of other members of his pack (especially Alpha Declan and his mate Quinn), but he is proud and hates asking for help all the time. So he decides to hire a nanny - only to find one of the most powerful tiger shifters around applying for the position. It may take Grayson a while to get used to the man, but he isn't complaining!

Shannon has been kicked out of his pride because he is so powerful the alpha felt threatened. Power is the last thing he wants though, he loves kids and when he gets hired by Grayson, he is over the moon. The scenes between him and Declan are hilarious - Shannon exudes so much power, the alpha could easily feel threatened. Luckily Declan is secure in his leadership and can see how much Shannon doesn't want to take over Smooth Rock Falls pack.

If you like shifter stories with cross-species matings, if you enjoy reading about men who try to raise young children on their own, only to admit they need help, and if you're looking for a cute, exciting, and definitely hot read, then you will probably like this novella. ( )