The Wolf at the Door (Big Bad Wolf #1) by Charlie Adhara

This was a lot of fun. The subtle world building of werewolves existing was done well, bigoted law enforcement when it comes to those werewolves was particularly believable! Cooper is prickly AF and I enjoyed him immensely. He also had what felt like instant chemistry with Park.

The Wolf at the Door was very much a slow burn romance, mixed with thriller vibes. I was really invested in Cooper and Parks case, I’m also very much looking forward to learning more about them both. Lots of secrets and a what seems to be a large amount of PTSD on both sides. Even more PTSD after they solve this case. Jesus, it was rough there for a while.

I do think that Cooper needs to get out of his own way, the lack of communication is for sure frustrating, but I’m feeling confident that both he and Park will work through their feelings. A great start to this series!

Synopsis:

A former FBI agent is partnered with the enemy in this suspenseful male/male shifter romance from debut author Charlie Adhara

Hunting for big bad wolves was never part of Agent Cooper Dayton’s plan, but a werewolf attack lands him in the carefully guarded Bureau of Special Investigations. A new case comes with a new partner: ruggedly sexy werewolf Oliver Park.

Park is an agent of The Trust, a werewolf oversight organization working to ease escalating tensions with the BSI. But as far as Cooper’s concerned, it’s failing. As they investigate a series of mysterious deaths unlike anything they’ve seen, every bone in Cooper’s body is suspicious of his new partner—even when Park proves himself as competent as he is utterly captivating.

When more people vanish, pressure to solve the case skyrockets. And though he’d resolved to keep things professional, Cooper’s friction with Park soon erupts…into a physical need that can’t be contained or controlled. But with a body count that’s rising by the day, werewolves and humans are in equal danger. If Cooper and Park don’t catch the killer soon, one—or both—of them could be the next to go.