If you read the Alphabits series by these authors then you already know the two MCs here but even if you haven’t this series can be started without missing any of the story line. Originally I wasn’t sure if I would like River but after getting to know him better in this story he is now one of my favorites. I love that he doesn’t let his status as an Omega rule who he is as a person. More importantly I am so glad that Vasily never once tried to change River, instead he embraced his mate and fought by his side without hesitation. Vasily never tried to keep River out of the fray or keep him away from the danger, rather he did the opposite and warned their enemies not to make River mad because they would regret it. I really liked getting an inside look into the Novak family and finding that they aren’t these horrifying people just because they are mafia, instead they love and protect those that they love and they look out for the people in their world that can’t protect themselves. I’m definitely looking forward to getting more stories from the Novak family. Kirt Graves did an excellent job with the narration!