Cry Sanctuary is a paranormal romance by Moira Rogers. It was a free Friday selection from Barnes & Noble. I probably would not have picked this book up from a store shelf if it had not been free, and I am glad that I didn't waste any money on it.
This book is about two feuding werewolf packs. Red Rock is a place where peaceful werewolves can find sanctuary under an alpha that rules with kindness and peace. When Abigail, a very strong female, runs away from the other pack - one that is ruled with fear and violence, she is found and given shelter in Red Rock. She is a new werewolf, and therefore needs a guide. Keith is a strong werewolf, who has been a guide in the past. He is ready to settle down a bit and stop fighting. Keith and Abigail begin this weird guide/student relationship. Of course, the other alpha decides he wants Abigail back and uses her sister to get to her. A battle ensues between the two packs, to bring Abigail and her sister back to safety.
The author has this contrived world of werewolves all made up in her mind, but she never fully explains the rules of the pack or the "guide" relationship. Ms. Rogers just jumps into a story without giving enough background information. This is the first book in a series, so the reader hasn't missed any prior books, but that is what it feels like.
Just re-reading this synopsis, the whole thing sounds awfully silly. Maybe because I am not all that into paranormal romance, but there is a huge market out there for this kind of story. This storyline had potential if it had been done well. Unfortunately, it wasn't.
Happy Reading!
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