Arizona might not be the obvious place to look for wolves, but with all that open space the desert werewolves can roam freely. Which is something Paxton Hall doesn't realise, flying in from Maryland to check on a piece of land she's inherited. Her neighbour, Grant Wade, is a Texas Ranger and, secretly, a DESERT WOLF.

Grant has control of an old ghost town, called Desperado, and it would benefit Paxton if he could buy her out, or let her buy his land. Grant isn't keen on either one. While the city lady adapts to her surroundings, Grant has a major problem on his hands. A rogue werewolf is prowling, killing cattle - and even a human.

I love the sense of place in DESERT WOLF. The images of the sunny, dry state contrast strongly with moonshadowed nights. It's a good book to remind you that summer is ending and Hallowe'en is not far away. As the tale progresses, the adult romance quickly takes precedence, then the fantasy element becomes darker and heads towards the horror realm. But love, loyalty, and strength of character resonate through the story.

Linda Thomas-Sundstrom has previously written other werewolf paranormal romances. Some of her wolves are genetically different to the humans they live near and can change shape at will. Others are bitten and so made into werewolves, bound to the full moon for changing. This allows for a lot of flexibility in storytelling. Any fans of paranormal romance will want to check out her adventures. DESERT WOLF is a standalone, making it a great place to start.