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 While I've enjoyed this series, it has always taken a backseat to the Mercy Thompson one. Fair Game is the book that may change that. While I loved River Marked, it didn't draw me in the way that Moon Called did. I'm looking forward to the next book in the Mercy Thompson series--but it's the next Alpha and Omega book I'm aching to read--and not just because I'm eager to see the next stage in Charles and Anna's ever-developing relationship. 
 Fair Game picks up some time after the events of the last Alpha and Omega book. It brings Charles and Anna's story concurrent with the events of River Marked. We've shot ahead, to after the werewolves have revealed themselves to the world. Bran, the alpha of all the North America werewolves, made the decision and the werewolves listened and obeyed. Because they had to--that's the way pack hierarchy works--not necessarily because they wanted to. With the werewolves under close scrutiny, they can't afford the slightest hint that werewolves lack control. It's Charles, as his father's enforcer, who deals with these wayward wolves. And it's Anna, as Charles' mate, who sees how much it's hurting him. 
 Contrary to the book's description, Charles and Anna's trip to Boston is meant as a reprieve rather than an extension of Charles' dirty work for Bran. It's a chance for Charles and Anna to reconnect, and for Charles to do some good for a change. They don't expect what they find--and they don't expect the impact it will have on their relationship. Luckily for us, everything that happens is meat for a juicy story. 
 Patricia Briggs is one of the few authors I've read who excels at keeping her relationships interesting after the "happily ever after." Charles and Anna might be mated--and married--but that doesn't mean that they're ready to dance off into the sunset. They committed to each other before really knew each other, and that's something they still have to deal with. Furthermore, Anna's life before Charles isn't something she'll be able to forget in the hurry. But, as Anna tells Charles, he didn't save her so much as he taught her that she can save herself. This is one relationship I won't tire of in a hurry. I'm particularly intrigued to see how the issue of children will play out, since Anna hasn't given up hope of having them. 
 Anna and Charles' mating isn't really the center of this story, though. What made it so compelling for me--and what makes me so eager to read the next book--is the fallout of Bran's decision to take the werewolves public. It has long, arcing consequences that won't be easily resolved. I'm hoping that, in the books to come, we'll get to see more of the supporting cast that is introduced in Fair Game, too. In particular, there's a new alpha (of Boston) that I took to right away. Oh, and we get a fair amount of Bran's perspective! In all, I call this an awesome addition to the Mercy Thompson/Alpha and Omega series. Now, how long do I have to wait until there is more to be had? 
 5 Points: 
 I would move in with this book.