First off I should say books with a lot of romantic angst really turn me off. That said, this book had a LOT of romantic angst - strike one. A lame start and a melodramatic finish combine for another strike. I do have to give the author some credit though and say that some of the vamp/Celtic history in the middle was interesting, the paranormal town premise was interesting, and there were a few funny moments with the kids and the werewolves (and, once, an unfortunate cat). However, the highly annoying main character brings us to... strike 3 - and you're out. (read less)