To start with, this is listed as story 0.5 (which means 1st in my mind) of the With or Without series. I'm not sure how that is, maybe because it has werewolves and a character named Cole? Anyway, you won't miss anything if you skip this book. And I suggest you do.
Devin is the new wolf in town, getting ready to meet the current Alpha before moving there with his partner and his wife. When he goes to the meeting place, he interrupts the attempted rape of Laine (the pack's Omega) by the Alpha and some other pack members. After carrying the unconscious man back to his car, Devin realizes they are mates! *gasp of shock* Actually, this is pretty typical for most werewolf romances I've read. Devin becomes protective and slightly possessive, and not in a bad way. He's not demanding and breathing-down-the-back-of-your-neck hovering. I like Devin.
Laine, who is confident, clumsy, and outspoken came off as being child-like. As in I felt dirty reading this and I had to keep reminding myself he is an adult. He owns a flower shop that was his grandmother's before she retired. I just can't make myself really care for him. The store gets vandalized (GREAT scare tactic. Not.) and his grandmother kidnapped before everything is said and done. Which, again, seem to be typical events in werewolf literature.
Cole is Devin's partner and a pack-mate. Along with his wife, Caroline (who's transfer is the reason Devin is even in town), they show up in time for Cole to basically be Devin's second and Caroline to become bosom(?) buddies with Laine. Caroline is supposed to be a female version of Laine, and comes off just as childlike as him. For what little Cole is seen, I like him almost as much as Devin.
There is some conflict with the Alpha, which gets taken care of rather quickly once it comes to a head. The clash between him and Devin happens fast; blink and you'll miss it. I would have liked more action as opposed to the time spent showing how clumsy Laine is.
I give With Love 1 1/2 stars because of Devin, Cole, and the fact that heterosexual relationships aren't just mentioned, one is secondary. Odd thing to say in a G/L story, but having them makes the story seem more realistic. Even werewolf stories.