This was a really great series, I've enjoyed the whole thing. Of course with "Into the Flame" and with the cliffhanger of "Into the Shadow". You knew how certain parts were going to play out. But other than that, it was pretty epic. With lots of feeling, lots of action, there wasn't a whole lot of sex scenes in this one, but the love you felt from the Wilders you felt through this whole book, made up for the loss of the steamy scenes. This book was the conclusion of the 4 book series. I felt it did the series justice. Ending it with a glorious battle, and an everdearing ending which of course just makes you sigh with happiness and relief. I'm going to miss the Wilder family and their family togetherness, and their adventures. ( )

Into the Flame by Christina Dodd
4 stars

Synopsis:
Destined to bear only sons, the Wilder family has one daughter, Firebird. Upon learning that she is a changeling, this miracle child sets out to find the Wilder’s long lost brother in order to break the pact their ancestor forged with the Devil. Fortunately, Firebird is well aware of the fourth son’s identity, he is Doug Wilder, the estranged father of her son. Can Firebird overcome her fears in order to reunite the members of her family?

Review:
A satisfying and action-packed conclusion to the series. Once again, Dodd’s writing flows smoothly and it is easy to become immersed in the world she has created. There are one or two plot threads that remain unresolved but this does not detract from the overall storyline or impact of the series.

In terms of the romance, Firebird and Doug are a sweet couple but they lack the emotion, chemistry and intensity of the pairs in the previous books. There is very little character development and certain aspects of their relationship just don’t ring true.

Recommendation: Although I am new to the paranormal romance genre, this is my absolute favorite series so far. I highly recommend it for lovers of the paranormal and of romance.

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This was my favorite one of the series. the final chapter in the series. I really like Doug and Firebird. I cheered for them all the way. I will miss these boys and their loves. This is a perfect wrap up of all the stories, a great ending.

Doug Black a Wilder brother ?? He was deserted in the Nevada desert, left naked to die as an infant. With no family and a giant whole in his past he becomes an feisty cop with the ability to transform into a cougar. With out any relations to explain the shifting he searches the world for answers when he comes across Firebird. A daughter in a family of shifters.

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This is the last book in the series. On one hand I was disappointed by this story…the actual story between the two individuals didn’t draw me in, in a believable manner, or enticing manner I guess. On the flip side, the side of the series being brought to a closure…I loved it. there was action and drama and things really worked out well.

I do have one complaint for the series as a whole that is totally a personal choice…and I’m warning you right here, don’t read further as one might consider this a spoiler: the fact that they all lose their abilities makes total sense in the whole picture of how things are set up. But personally, I think that changes who these heros are and I would have liked her(Christina) to have found a way to make it so they kept their abilities without the curse. But that’s just me.

As a whole I totally recommend the series. My favorite was book 2. The first two books I’d actually borrowed from the library but loved book 2 in particular so much, went out and bought it. ( )

This is the last book in the series. On one hand I was disappointed by this story…the actual story between the two individuals didn’t draw me in, in a believable manner, or enticing manner I guess. On the flip side, the side of the series being brought to a closure…I loved it. there was action and drama and things really worked out well.

I do have one complaint for the series as a whole that is totally a personal choice…and I’m warning you right here, don’t read further as one might consider this a spoiler: the fact that they all lose their abilities makes total sense in the whole picture of how things are set up. But personally, I think that changes who these heros are and I would have liked her(Christina) to have found a way to make it so they kept their abilities without the curse. But that’s just me.

As a whole I totally recommend the series. My favorite was book 2. The first two books I’d actually borrowed from the library but loved book 2 in particular so much, went out and bought it. ( )