Paranormal/Futuristic
The Wallflower
By Natasha Smith
May 5, 2008 - 11:11:06 AM

Emma Carter and her partner own a small town business in which they are moderately successful.  Used to being passed up by the men of the town, Emma knows that her chance at love is dwindling daily.  Especially since the man that has owned her heart since high school doesn’t seem to realize she exists.  Or does he?

Max Cannon has returned to the town in which he grew up in order to take over as the alpha of his Pride.  Noticing that the girl he once knew as shy and inconspicuous Emma Carter has grown into a beautiful woman, Max is elated to find out that his high school feelings for Emma linger.  In fact, if he is not mistaken, those same feelings are so much more.  He is definitely feeling territorial where Emma is concerned and couldn’t be happier.

Max and Emma slowly learn to savor each other, but someone is against them. Someone who wants Max for their very own. Someone willing to get rid of Emma in order to achieve that goal. 

Wow.  One simple word but it sums up what I felt about THE WALLFLOWER.  Shape shifter novels are a favorite genre of mine and I love how Dana Marie Bell had a completely different take on shifting, pack laws, and mates.  Emma Carter could have been me on any given day and I could relate to how she felt.  She wanted the fairytale but didn’t want to settle.  Ms. Bell’s realistic take on the lives and loves of these characters grabbed at my heart and I loved each and every one of them.  If THE WALLFLOWER is any indication of Ms. Bell’s ability to write and weave a story, then I am ecstatic because this novel was wonderful. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!