The Enforcers Gamble is book 2 in the Timberwolf Lodge series and follows former Alpha, now Enforcer, Delaney (Del) as he finds his mate.
About The Enforcers Gamble
Years ago, Del did the one thing he never expected to find himself doing. He challenged his Alpha, and father, for control of the pack and for the Alpha position. Knowing there was a better person to be Alpha of the pack, Del spent the next few years leading the pack as best as he could. But when Jace is forced to return home to tend to Timberwolf Lodge, Del and Jace will face off for Alpha.
Stacy is one of the three new owners of Timberwolf Lodge. She is also the sister to Stephanie and good friend to Cassie, the other two owners. She is a single mother to three young boys, the oldest, Colt, being a wolf shifter. Her first husband was also a shifter, but she never knew that about him. He served his country and was killed while serving. Her second husband was not who she thought he was, but without his she would not have her two youngest sons, Blaze and Ace.
We meet Stacy at the end of An Alpha Option (book 1) in a harrowing misadventure. Del had been sniffing around her sister, Stephanie, driving Blue crazy. But when he meets Stacy, he knows she is the one. Once he declares that, he and Blue are able to rebuild their relationship.
Stacy knows instantly when she meets Del that there is something there. She is not a wolf shifter, so she does not understand the fated mates concept. But with time and Del’s help, she learns about pack, fated mates, and shifter tendencies. Del takes on the role of mentor to her son, Colt, since he is ten years old and has never been trained. In the process, he also works with her other two sons, as well as herself.
Del knows they are fated mates, but he has to go slowly in order to now scare Stacy off. Surprisingly, she does not scare off easily. Lucky for her, the Lodge has hired a woman to help her run the kitchen, who is also a wolf shifter. She is able to ask questions and she learns more than she ever wanted to know.
Slowly, Del makes headway with Stacy through family dates and activities, plus the training.They spend a lot of time together, talking and getting to know each other.But the dreams are the best. Wow. Talk about life like visions shared by two people.
But when a blast from Stacy’s past makes an appearance, Del will shift into overdrive on the protection front. Both for the pack and for her and the kids. But is it a real threat? Or is it a smoke screen?
When a challenge is issued from an unlikely source, will the residents of Timberwolf Lodge stand strong or will the challenge be too much? Will this secure the pack leadership, as well as the Timberwolf Lodge status, or threaten it?
Impressions
This pairing of mates will not come as a surprise, as the pairings of mates were made clear in book 1.
I love that Del takes on the role of mentor and male role model for Stacy’s three sons. He treats them as if they are his own and protects them with everything he has. He includes them in activities he plans with Stacy so they do not feel left out. He even works with the younger two on tracking and protection, even though they are not shifters.
Although Stacy did not know about her first husband, she knows exactly what she is getting with Del. And she is all in with him.
The most precious moment in this story is when Del suggests the boys no longer call him Mr Del. He lets them choose what to call him, but it is Colt who takes the lead and suggests to Ace and Blaze the best choices for them. It is a moment that will forever be etched in Del’s heart.
Narration
Tatiana Sokolov narrates yet another book by Vivian Arend. I find myself truly enjoying her child voice of Ace the absolute best. He is a master manipulator, but does it without anyone knowing what he is doing. As Colt, she brings out the big brother who takes charge of the younger boys. He is wise beyond his age. And let us not forget her Marvin character. God I love this moose and her version of him.
Availability
The Enforcers Gamble is currently available to read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited and for purchase in all formats on Amazon.
Series Listing
- The Alpha Option (Timberwolf Lodge Book 1)
- The Enforcers Gamble (Timberwolf Lodge Book 2)
- The Omegas Prize (Timberwolf Lodge Book 3)
About Vivian Arend
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Vivian Arend loves to share the products of her over-active imagination with her readers. She writes contemporary, western, and light-hearted paranormal romances. The stories are humorous yet emotional, usually with a large cast of family or friends, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Vivian lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband of many years—her inspiration for every hero and a willing companion for all sorts of adventures.
