Alpaca Lies

Didn’t care for this one much. The whole “Hey naked guy in front of me so we better f*ck” idea isn’t all that appealing, even in a short story. This could have been good otherwise. The story had promise.

This is a sweet story with a very different type of shifter. Alphie hasn't even had a chance to try out his human form but that hasn't kept him of dreaming about his caretaker. Simon when the truth comes out about his boyfriend turns out to be a bit tougher than expected. But with everything going on around them I didn't think it was the best time of Alphie to have his first human encounter. I just felt like things got kind of left up in the air a bit too much for me even in a short Daily Dose story. I would like to have seen them take advantage of the confusion to cover Alphie's absence so the men to could spend some time together.

3.5 Stars ~ Have you ever seen a baby alpaca? Honestly they are the cutest little animals around and they make me want to snuggle and kiss them. Phew! Thanks for letting me get that off of my chest. I was intrigued by the description of 'Alpaca Lies' not just because I adore this animal, but because the story sounded so sweet and gentle. I thought it would blend so beautifully with all of the other stories I've read in this year's Daily Dose package, 'A Walk on the Wild Side'.

Alfie is adorable and not just because he's an alpaca shifter. It's his sweet, caring nature and his desire to make Simon happy that endeared him to me. I was shocked that Alfie had never shifted into his human before, but apparently his mother had warned him to stay hidden before he left the farm. Alfie has now reached full adulthood though, which in this author's world means he's reached his full powers for controlling his human and animal side.

Oh my, but that is an exciting fight scene between Simon and his soon-to-be ex-boyfriend. Unfortunately, it was in the petting zoo and a fire got started. Alfie had to do something to help the other animals and Simon. Even though Alfie didn't have a lot of faith in himself, I knew he could rise to the challenge and be the hero, and lover, that Simon needs. I did find it hilarious the way Alfie introduced himself to Simon after everyone was safe. In fact, I'm sure I'll find that scene running through my head at strange times and then I'll be giggling.

A very cute addition to the collection that I really would have enjoyed being longer. However, I certainly liked everything I read and Alfie made me giggle.

NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews