Everything Carries Me to You (Axton & Leander #3) by S.P. Wayne

YES! This book was everything I wanted it to be and more! The best ending for Axton and Leander's story (though I wouldn't object to getting more of them!). If you haven't read the previous two – YOU MUST – but also please don't continue reading. Spoilers ahead (at least for the 1st and 2nd novels). 

While Axton and Leander weren't really a couple at the end of the 1st installment, during the 2nd it was obvious these two are a done deal. Living in LA together might not be exactly what Axton had in mind, but he isn't willing to leave Leander so he stays longer and longer. I’m sure they would have found a way to settle this issue but something FAR worse breaks them apart – Axton's ex – Dana Weiss – is determined to take Axton way from Leander simply for being a Human. 

Dana puts a lot of effort – and pressure – on the guys but until the final escalation when Leander is badly hurt – Axton wouldn't consider the unthinkable – leaving Leander behind. But that's exactly what he does – to keep Leander safe. That's where the previous installment ended. 

For more than half of the book Leander and Axton are separated. Leander dealing with his recovery as well as trying to find Axton (if he wants it or not!). He made a vow to find him and he WILL. Together with Sara as well as his sort of best friend – New York – Not the city – New York consul they work together with everything he has gathered thus far. He wasn't easy to deal with - mentally and physically - but he had good reasons to be upset and frustrated. I had a lot of respect for how determined he was even while dealing with so much difficulty. Yeah he was a douche to Christina as well as Sara, but my heart ached for how much he wanted and needed Axton by his side and the way Axton was torn away from him. 

City Wolf (Axton & Leander #2) by S.P. Wayne

WOW! I don't even know where to start, I don't even know what to say. I just want to delve into the next one. The way this installment ended crashed me to little pieces and I don't know how I'll be able to live my mundane life (meaning finish my pressing to-do-list) and NOT block everything and just sit and read. I sat yesterday till 4 a.m.! Woke up to read a bit more, then on my coffee break and finally finished sitting in my car before I left work. I can't remember when I felt this way about a book or rather series. I feel lost. swimming in a sea of uncertainty waiting for Axton and Leander to find their way to happiness. 

Just in case I wasn't clear - this installment was SUPERB in every sense. It was a bit different in that it had not just Leander and Axton but also friends and family as well as quite a bit of action sprinkled in, then a total EXPLOSSION near the end. I'm not over it. It wasn't a cliffhanger, and yet it was still soul crushing. 

It's impossible to read this installment without the previous one. It will be dishonorable to Wayne and to yourself so if you haven't read the first one, go away - and read it! - then come back :) We end the previous one with Leander offering Axton a flight to LA for a visit. While Axton REALLY wants to spend time with Leander, leaving his sanctuary isn't easy for him, yet once he is reunited with Leander he has  very hard time considering going back (or rather, leaving Leander). He is so happy with Leander even when things aren't easy and familiar. Yet as time goes by he gets used to his surrounding, his life with Leander and his close family and friends. Leander is also extremely happy having Axton to himself but also being able to share him with the people he cares about. He has his own struggles which I appreciated Wayne brought up. Being into women all his life and now finding himself in a relationship with a man - as well as a Werewolf - wasn't always easy for him. He loves Axton, he also has no problem introducing him around (especially to his loved ones) and yet there are times he is unsure and conflicted which to me felt very genuine. 

Winter Wolf (Axton & Leander #1) by S.P. Wayne

OUTSTANDING! I can't believe I waited this long (had it for 5 years!) I'm already holding myself from starting the next one as I have SO MUCH to do today (including all the things I neglected yesterday... Literally didn't put it down until I was finished). What a beautiful ride. Loved EVERY SECDOND of it. This is simply a MUST READ. 

Axton Rhoden is quite content in his life. After being thrown from his pack for being gay, he stumbles around until he finds the land he is currently living on. It's his haven with mountains, forests and streams. His own little paradise. Being on his own, spending his time part time as a Wolf and part time as a Human with all his daily tasks keeps him busy and mostly content. He isn't interested in human company, he had enough of those. When sunny California guy Leander Avilez buys the cabin "next door", Axton is worried. The good natured, friendly neighbor isn't what he needs right now. But it's getting harder and harder to say no to the guy.. 

While Leander doesn't stay in the cabin full time, he comes a few times a year for a bit. With Leander's encouragement they spend quite a lot of time together even if/when Axton sends mixed signals. It's obvious they enjoy being together and with each visit Axton gets more and more attached and finds the days after Leander leaves mournful, waiting for his return. The story is told in a rather strange way, mostly from Axton's POV but it's mixed in with Leander's thoughts (still mostly Axton) and a bit of third person. It was confusing at first, especially with not so few typos but honestly the story was so good, interesting, funny, engaging that I really didn't care about those things. I only wanted more-more-more.