Terry Spear's- A Howl for the Highlander REVIEW!

I received this book a while back, and it shoulda been done, waaaaay before now, but with all the family stuff going on, I’ve had to postpone my reviews, until now!!! Family stuff is finally taken care of, and I am back on track! Yesterday I reviewed Saranna DeWyldes, “How to Seduce an Angel”, TODAY I’m reviewing yet another Terry Spear book, this one’s called “A Howl for the Highlander”

Before you even ask, yes…I LOVE Terry Spear books. I’ve always loved them, and with each one I read, I know that I will ALWAYS love them. She is a fantastic author, and I am in love with her highlander series. This is the second, I believe, of this particular series, and while it’s a standalone, I recommend you read the first one, ‘The Heart of the Highland Wolf’, as you’ll love the way they weave together.

I love reading books in order, I love knowing what happened before, and why these characters are here, what they’re doing, and WHY!! The why is very important to me, and terry Spear never gets off track, throughout the book you always know what the characters are doing, and to what goal they’re trying to achieve, and I love that about her books!

Having read the first book, (The Heart of the Highland Wolf) I already knew a little about the main male character, Duncan. He’s a warrior at heart, who simply wants go get back what was stolen from him family. He’s loyal kind, and everything a she-wolf would want in a mate.

Including, Shelly! She’s a wolf with a history, a wrong-side-of-the tracks sort, in an unusual sense. I’d tell you….but it’s much better if you read it and find out what I mean. They’re both from Scotland, but only Duncan lives in a castle.

Having spent her life in Texas with her small family, Shelly has dedicated her life to research- her cause is noble, but no good deed goes unpunished, and before long, Shelly is up to her fur in the same battle waging between Duncan and the man who stole his family’s fortune.

Together, they’ll learn what it all means, and along the way, what they mean to each other!

If murder, money, werewolves, and romance aren’t enough, there’s plenty of family dynamics to keep you entertained, not to mention a paradise just waiting to be explored.

“A Howl for a Highlander” is the second standalone installment in this series, so look for ‘A Highland Werewolf wedding, where you’ll get to meet yet another of the delicious, MacNeill brothers, and learn what it truly means to be part of the pack.

If it isn’t obvious yet, I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book, the characters are so realistic (even for werewolves), their issues believable, and the descriptions! I love the way Terry Spear makes it so easy to jump right in from the first chapter; definitely another movie-in-your-head type.  

Hot, action packed, and full of werewolf mayhem to keep you reading late into the night, “A Howl for the Highlander” is a definite keeper, and I look forward to reading “A Highland Werewolf wedding next!”

New Review! How to Seduce an Angel in 10 Days, by Saranna DeWylde.

Finally! A new review!!

Ok, I know it’s been a couple months since I’ve posted a review. I’ve had quite a bit of family things and real life getting in the way, but I finally have a new review for you!

This one’s called: How to seduce an Angel in 10 days, by Saranna DeWylde…and let me just warn you- I only meant to read ONE chapter before bed…

Except, I couldn’t put it down! At the end of each chapter I kept thinking, I really need to go to bed, I have things to do tomorrow, but I just COULD NOT stop! This book is delicious!

If you’ve read my reviews, you know I’m a huge fan of Saranna DeWylde, so I KNEW that I would like this book, but I LOVED it so much more than I imagined.

Recently I haven’t been able to read much, what with the family issues, I just haven’t had the time, energy, or focus, but I picked up this book, knowing that I would like it, that there would no risk, and I’m so glad I did!!! I feel so much better!

“How to Seduce an Angel in 10 Days” is the third in a standalone series, the first being: “How to Lost a Demon in 10 Days” and the second being- How to Marry a Warlock in 10 Days.” Again, these are standalone books, you’ll have no trouble reading them out of order, but I highly recommended it to fully grasp the family dynamics.

I’m trying really hard not to turn into a squealing fan-girl, but this book, in my opinion, was AWESOME.  It’s snarky, romantic, full of action and passion! What better what to get to know cupid, and his lady love?

Falcon, one of the trifecta of doom (You’ll recognize from: How to Marry a Warlock in 10 Days.) has a new job, all thanks to Tally, his sister’s best friend. Now, I could tell you how he ended up being cupid, or what Tally had to do with it, but it would kinda spoil ‘How to Marry a Warlock’. Anyway, imagine a cute, buff hunk of a guy in pink…glittery…angel wings. Yah, it’s a little funny, but oh so adorable!!

Now, imagine a girl that has been around, and pretty much given up on her happily ever after, she’s done some pretty bad things, against her will, and wants nothing more than to redeem herself to her friends and family, never mind the rest of the witching world.

But redemption is not the only thing, the fates have in store for them, they’re having a hard time remembering why it is they never succumbed to their budding desires before, and well as breaking ALL the rules, to save the world! Because you know it wouldn’t be a Saranna DeWylde book if the world wasn’t going to hell in a hand basket.

Through in a couple werewolves, a few demons, a couple angels, and a man eating fiend? Yah, it goes there!

I honestly am in love with this book, and this author! I would read it again, and again, and again! I highly recommend reading ‘How to Seduce an Angel’ (as well as her others) - you’ll be happy you did. Definitely a keeper that will keep you reading till the sun comes up…literally, I’m really tired, but it’s SO worth it!

 I can’t wait to see what she comes out with next!!!!

Warning: Adult scenes and languages.

How to Marry a Warlock in 10 Days, by Saranna DeWylde, review.

Recently I read How to Lose a Demon in 10 Days, by the same author, and in my previous review, I mentioned that I had a little bit of a hard time getting into it, although, I’m glad I stuck with it, I was expecting to have the same problem here, however….O.M.G does not even begin to cover how much I love How to Marry a Warlock in 10 Days.

It’s just soooo amazing….I’m gushing, yah, I know, It’s a no-no, but when a book is this good, how can you not? I mean seriously?  There were similar elements as in How to Lose a Demon, elements, that I am coming to LOVE. I’ve said love twice, and I haven’t even begun to describe the book yet. Yah, it was that good.

Ok, so we have Midnight, or Middy to her friends, a good little virgin witch, who spent most her childhood being taunted by the now, sexy warlock Dred, she’s developed a bit of a love-hate relationship with him, as he’s haunted her childhood, he’s also haunted her fantasies.

He’s everything a single, red-blooded witch would want, even Middy, who’s spent most of her days planning fundraisers, and fantasizing to his image. She’s sassy, quirky, and a perfect match for the Dred.

Dred, as a rule, is one of the witching world’s most notorious bad boys, he’s popular with the ladies, but not just that, but he has a rap sheet, one Middy isn’t buying into. She still sees him as the annoying boy who tormented her in school, but she knows he isn’t the bad guy everyone makes him out to be. He might be able to drop panties with a single look, but she’s got him figured out.

In this story however, the one you’d assume would be the bad guy, was ACTUALLY another good guy, who simply lost out. The real monster…was a shock as well, so no cliché’s here to worry about.

Note that I adore books that theme witches, and warlocks, so maybe I’m a bit biased, but all the flying brooms, magic spells, and quirky tid bits simply secure my fascination. Like most of the romances I read, there was mystery, mayhem, and of course the steamy parts that we all enjoy.  

There where so many parts to this book, that it’s hard to pinpoint which is my favorite, as there were several times, I literally laughed out loud, Middy, and Dred are a brilliant couple, and this book, in my opinion, is simply awesome; particularly the scene in which Middy finds herself face to face with not only her obedient ‘fantasy’ Dred, but the real one as well, who’s just walked in on her private moment. I wish I could list them all, but what would be the fun in that?

I am soooo looking forward to the next story in this series, and I’m praying it’ll have one of Middy’s brothers as the lead because I am loving the Trifecta of Doom.

If you haven’t read the first book, How to Lose a Demon in 10 Days, no worries, they are capable of standing on their own, though seeing the way they weave together was pretty cool too.

Saranna DeWylde has definitely made it to my top ten!

This book is humorous, romantic, kick-ass, and simply amazing! Read it, if you liked How to Lose a Demon in 10 Days, you will LOVE this one.

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Wed or Dead. By Cynthia Eden, Novella review, Pt.2 (Howl For It)

Just finished the second story in “Howl For It” called, ‘Wed or Dead’ by Cynthia Eden, about a Hunter, who somehow falls in love with her prey.

As I suspected, this story was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!  “Howl For It” is really making me want to reconsider my novella policy. As I stated before, I typically don’t read books with more than one story in them, because I usually find them lacking in details, and quality. I don’t like to feel rushed when I’m enjoying a good story, but with this one, rather than feeling as though you are being shoved at warp speed through the set-up, you are dropped dead center into the action, with just enough back story to keep you interested, while simultaneously giving you ample time to fall in love.

I liked the first story by Shelly Laurenston, which was called ‘Like a wolf without a bone’, but I LOVED ‘Wed or Dead’ by Cynthia Eden.

This being my first story by Cynthia Eden, I wasn’t really sure what to expect,  but again, I am so, so, SO glad I gave this book a chance, as it’s definitely going on the keeper shelf.

In this story, we have the female lead, Kayla, a bad-ass; take charge, paranormal butt-kicking human, whose fate led her to a small chapel in Sin City, where she’s married male lead, wolf shifter, and all around good-guy Gage.

Apart, they have their secrets, prey and predator, a kill or be killed type of story that leaves you wondering, just how they managed to fall in love to begin with. But together, they are a love so strong that even family ties cannot keep them apart. They perfectly balance each other in ways; I’ve yet to see in a similar setting.

I love Kayla’s ‘Oh hell-no’ attitude, as well as Gage’s ‘Touch her and die’ stance; to me, they are the perfect couple, matched in both wits, and strength, though completely different in race.

I highly recommend this book, to anyone who likes fast, action packed drama, with a little love, blood, and lust thrown in for good measure. I’d consider this a paranormal romance, but true to my love of detailed plots, I gotta say, I would love to see ‘Wed or Dead’ as a full length novel, or even a sequel would be awesome!

Cynthia Eden has for sure made it on to my authors to watch for list, so expect more reviews from her books in the future, as I intend to hunt those down as well.

The review for the first novella in “Howl For It”, ‘Like a Wolf With a Bone’ by Shelly Laurenston is currently available, so check that out as well, and of course, for a synopsis, this book is published by Kensington, so don’t forget to check out their site as well. 

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