Dead Heat  - Patricia Briggs

Charles and Anna Cornick take a personal trip to Arizona in order for Charles to buy Anna a horse for her birthday.  The two cannot catch a break, due to a dangerous Fae that is on the loose.  Their help is needed to solve the case.

 

I feel like it’s been forever since I read the last Alpha & Omega book.  I really enjoy this series and was excited to read this story.  I was not disappointed.

 

I enjoyed discovering more about Charles.  We see another side of his past as we meet some of his old friends.  He leads a hard life as his father’s Enforcer.  I’m glad he has Anna to help sooth him.

 

I love how others react to Anna, being a rare Omega.  She has no problem keeping the others in check.  She also has a valuable calming effect.  I especially like how Hosteen Sani, Alpha of the Salt River pact, reacts to her throughout the novel.

 

I liked learning more about the horses.  They each have fascinating personalities.  It was interesting reading about their buying process and the horse show.

 

I appreciated the references to Mercy from the Mercy Thompson series.  I love those stories and that the two series are connected.

 

The plot is well-written and exciting.  Everything in the story seems to come full circle.  The Fae are tricky and appealing to read about.  There was tons of thought-provoking mystery that makes this story successful. 

 

Complimentary copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.