The Pack or the Panther (Tales of the Harker Pack #1) by Tara Lain

Blurb:

Cole Harker, son of an alpha werewolf, is bigger and more powerful than most wolves, tongue-tied in groups, and gay. For twenty-four years, he’s lived to please his family and pack—even letting them promise him in marriage to female werewolf Analiese to secure a pack alliance and help save them from a powerful gangster who wants their land. Then Cole meets Analiese’s half-brother, panther shifter Paris Marketo, and for the first time, Cole wants something for himself.

When Analiese runs off to marry a human, Cole finally has a chance with Paris, but the solitary cat rejects him, the pack, and everything it represents. Then Cole discovers the gangster wants Paris too and won’t rest until he has him. What started as a land dispute turns into World War Wolf! But the bigger fight is the battle between cats and dogs.

My review:

m/m shifter

There is no such thing as a gay werewolf right?  Could have fooled Cole as he is gay and a werewolf, oh and the Alpha’s son.  He doesn’t feel like he will ever find his mate so when his father bullies him into an arranged marriage to a female Cole agrees for the good of the pack.  The female however is in love with a human and runs off before the wedding.  Cole meets Paris the runaway brides half-brother at his bachelor party.  Paris is half panther and half wolf with the cat side dominant.  He is contrary, gorgeous, extremely flexible, gay and Cole is smitten.  Paris will play but wants no ties.  Can these two be more opposite? 

The Pack or the Panther is a fun take on cats and dogs.  True there are serious undertones but they add to the story and don’t preach.  This first tale of the Harker Pack will leave you panting for more.

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Dreamspinner Press