He stands up for the underdogs and fiercely protects those he cares about. But I don’t want you to think that Adam is weak. He lets himself revel in vulnerability when he is with Dawson. Even when Adam doesn’t want to admit it, he’s submissive, if only to Dawson. And with Dawson he is utterly vulnerable. He refuses to forgive himself for his actions then, thus closing himself off to all relationships. His past, the dark spot in his life, refuses to let him go. He’s human among a pack of wolves, so physically he’s vulnerable to their superior strength, especially before Dawson shows up at camp. So as non-military personnel he’s vulnerable every day at work. He works with military but that’s the extent of his experience, outside his knowledge of his brother’s role, but his relationship with Tim is strained. What I like most about this book is the different levels of Adam’s vulnerability. A masterpiece of paranormal/military romance. Strength of the Mate is still intriguing, angsty, and awesome. I really, really liked this story, although I still love book one the most.

Strength of the Mate is the third book in the Tameness of the Wolf series by Kendall McKenna.

But the most dangerous of encounters is yet to happen, and may just tear Adam away from Dawson just when he is starting to believe in something again. Secrets are told and a fight for pack leader ensues. When the CIA shows up on base, investigating increased Al-Qaeda activity, things change. At first, Adam is certain that what they have is momentary and that Dawson will find someone else when Adam’s gone. As Dawson roots out the problem with the pack, he also finds a way to make Adam open up. Because of his past, Adam is certain that happiness and relationships are not in the cards for him. When Dawson lands on base, Adam fights against his attraction. Not only will Dawson’s presence threaten Adam’s secret-that he’s Major Tim Madison’s little brother-but Adam has met Dawson before and his attraction to the wolf is difficult to ignore. The pack on base is a group of bullies, tormenting and molesting those weaker than them, including both humans and submissive wolves.Ī rumor hits base that the True Alpha of the Armed Services is sending his Omega to get a handle on the out of control shifters on base, and Adam finds himself a little nervous.

For the most part the group of wolves he works with are good guys, but it’s not the same situation with the rest of the camp. The one thing that he dreads is the full moon. He’s good at his job and keeps a cool head in tense situations. Working for a company contracted to drive supply trucks for the military in Iraq, Adam Madison spends his days in a world of danger and excitement.

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