Title: Coveted Author: Shawntelle Madison Publisher: Ballantine Books, Random House Genre: ADULT: urban fantasy romance In a genre that is overflowing with shape-shifters Madison has managed a story that, although it had the necessary similarities imposed by the nature of the characters, was unique and interesting enough to hold my attention throughout. It’s quirky and action packed on many levels; personal, romantic and life-threatening. Werewolf, Natalya Stravinsky, isn’t like any other of the species I’ve read about because she has a compulsive disorder. She hoards holiday trinkets and is a clean freak—a fact that is at odds with her wolfy nature.  She has returned from New York city to her hometown to recover from her split with gorgeous ex-boyfriend, Thorn, but when Thorn returns home, the two discover that the spark between them remains intense. She has been kicked out of the pack for refusing an arranged marriage to another wolf, and he is the pack leader’s son now promised … [Read more...]