Rustic Beauty

After the darkest night comes the brightest day. The author has perfectly captured the vibe of this quote in Rustic beauty. Kieran has spent most of his adult life with the threat of his ex boyfriend reappearance, looming over his shoulder - the memories of violence and abuse, a painful stamp on his life, haunting his dreams and crippling his ability to create closer connections. The continuation of Woodland appeal, where Kieran miraculously found a pack of his own, is all about healing, comfort and nurturing the created bonds between him and his alphas while living in the shadow of fear that his unhinged ex will reappear and smash the fragile feeling of happiness that is slowly sneaking in into his heart and life. Joel, Ren and Isaias are doing everything possible to help him adjust and feel safe which isn't an easy task especially after the birth of the twins - an unexpected gift nobody expected due to Kieran's unusual biology and the abuse he was subjected to for many years. The story is a real roller coaster of emotions that slowly move from dark to light. But what stands out most vividly is the overarching sense of warmth created by the pack as a whole and based on love, acceptance and respect. The challenges and hardships that Kieran and his alphas face in this book help them become a true pack - a close-knit family, brought together by chance and trauma, but cohesive and strong after overcoming all the obstacles along the way. The story is bittersweet and inspiring, a stellar example of the endurance, perseverance and resilience of the human mind.