I absolutely LOVED this book. It's almost 600 pages, which is extremely long for me, but it didn't feel too long. It was a case of a really great story that stayed with me for several days, when usually I devour a book this good very fast and then feel sad it's over. When I finished Axel's Pup, I felt nothing but satisfaction. 
 The book follows Axel and Bayden's D/s relationship from the moment they meet, and the main plot lies in Axel (the Dom) breaking down Bayden's barriers slowly through reward and punishment. It's clear Kim Dare understands the BDSM lifestyle, and I found Axel's pub to be pretty similar to BDSM party venues I've visited in real life. Axel is a Dom I wish was here in real life too. He's not perfect because nobody is, but he's the best representation of a Dom I've seen in fiction. The fact that Bayden is a werewolf in a society in which werewolves are looked down upon and discriminated against adds an interesting layer to the story. This is where the main external conflict lies: at the beginning of the story, Bayden makes money by taking bets with humans, something Axel is against (for good reason). Axel and Bayden also have overcome the fact that Axel is human and Bayden isn't, resulting in some glorious scenes in which Kim Dare presents werewolf dynamics in a unique and interesting way. 
 This book isn't perfect, and there were a few typos, but that's something I can forgive in a book this long. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series, even though I don't usually read series (unless each book has a different couple). I just adore Kim Dare and her rare ability to write realistic D/s that at its best has me sobbing into my pillow. If you want a solid BDSM story with some truly scorching sex scenes, a cast of interesting supporting characters, and a lot of heart, this book is it.