Lord of the Wolfyn (Royal House of Shadows, #3) by Jessica Andersen

Oct 15, 2012 UniquelyMoi *Dhestiny* BlithelyBookish rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Lord of the Wolfyn is the third book in the Royal House of Shadows series and is written by Jessica Andersen, the author of the popular Final Prophecy series. Lord of the Wolfyn is my first read by Ms. Andersen and I really enjoyed her writing. I found it an easy style to read and follow, and I even saw shades of J.R. Ward (one of my very favorite authors) scattered throughout — not too surprising considering that they are critique partners. Or perhaps I have it wrong and there are shades of Ms....more
Lord of the Wolfyn is the third book in the Royal House of Shadows series and is written by Jessica Andersen, the author of the popular Final Prophecy series. Lord of the Wolfyn is my first read by Ms. Andersen and I really enjoyed her writing. I found it an easy style to read and follow, and I even saw shades of J.R. Ward (one of my very favorite authors) scattered throughout — not too surprising considering that they are critique partners. Or perhaps I have it wrong and there are shades of Ms. Andersen in J.R. Ward’s writing? Hmmm…

Anyway…

So as I said, I enjoyed the writing. I felt it flowed well and the story Ms. Andersen created was interesting, to say the least, however, I didn’t fall in love with the characters the way I must in order to really be WOW’d by a story. I never became connected to them, or invested in them. Dayn seemed “flat” to me, spending much of his time trying to appease Reda, who in my opinion, was kind of mental.

I was talking with a Goodreads friend about them, and she made the point that Reda’s concern about being brainwashed or controlled was definitely bordering on paranoia, and the more I thought about it, the more I realized that Laurie had nailed what I hadn’t been able to put my finger on. A big part of my issues with Reda and her behavior was something I found… I don’t know… unreasonable... based on what we, the readers, were given. And Dayn was so wrapped up in trying to make her happy, so concerned about her, that it made him seem kind of… wimpy.

Even though I’m giving Lord of the Wolfyn 3 stars, which means I did like it, I have to admit that I was also a bit disappointed. Aside from feeling like the characters never became anything more than words on a page - meaning I just never came to see them as real people who I should become invested in - I really had hoped for something more from this book, and I hate to say it, but that something more - that buildup to final battle in Lord of the Abyss, the next and last book of the series, just wasn’t delivered.

That said, I'm definitely looking forward to reading Lord of the Abyss which is written by Nalini Singh.(less)

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Oct 11, 2011 ♥ Sarah ♥ rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: vampires, weres-shifters, paranormal-romance, ebooks, fantasy, arc

2.5 stars

In this third installment in the Royal House of Shadows, Jessica Andersen tells the story of Dayn and Reda. This is the first thing I've ever read by Jessica Andersen, actually I'd never heard of her before this series. So as far as that goes I wasn't sure what to expect going in. Unfortunately, this book is the weakest in the series so far (in my opinion), so I don't think I'll be reading anything else from this author anytime soon.

This started off pretty good though. Lord of Rage kind...more

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Jun 16, 2012 Annie the Destroyer *Leather Lust* rated it 1 of 5 stars

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DNF

There is nothing worse than not connecting with characters in a book. This being my first read by Jessica Andersen, I was very excited to read a new-to-me author. Unfortunately, I wasn’t captured by the characters in this story.

I felt that Dayn and Reda were one-dimensional, neither one bringing anything forward to make me want to finish this book. I’m sad to say this because I was really looking forward to reading about shifters, but couldn’t find the will to turn that next page.

This doesn’...more

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Oct 30, 2011 Melanie rated it 2 of 5 stars

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Hmm, I didn't particularly like this installment of Harlequin Nocturne's Royal House of Shadows series. Not having read anything from Jessica Anderson before, I wasn't sure what to expect... but IMO this was about on par with Gena Showalter's 'Lord of the Vampires' (the first in this series). Since I usually really like Showalter's work, I won't let 'Lord of the Wolfyn' deter me from potentially reading anything else from Anderson.

Each of the books in the Royal House of Shadows is inspired by w...more Hmm, I didn't particularly like this installment of Harlequin Nocturne's Royal House of Shadows series. Not having read anything from Jessica Anderson before, I wasn't sure what to expect... but IMO this was about on par with Gena Showalter's 'Lord of the Vampires' (the first in this series). Since I usually really like Showalter's work, I won't let 'Lord of the Wolfyn' deter me from potentially reading anything else from Anderson.

Each of the books in the Royal House of Shadows is inspired by well-known fairytales (LotV: Alice in Wonderland, Lord of Rage (which I actually enjoyed): Goldilock's and the Three Bears, and this one (LotW): Little Red Riding Hood). The previous books have setup the story - 4 children of the King and Queen of mystical kingdom Elden are flung far away after their parents grisly death at the hands of the Blood Sorcerer; they each have a need to return and vanquish the evil guy to reclaim the kingdom (an instinct that is a parting gift from deceased parents). This story focuses on Dayn, the second eldest brother, who has been flung to the Wolfyn realm (wolfyn = werewolves) and stays there until he meets Reda (Reda = Red; and of course she has red hair), a human from our own realm.

Now the characters, Dayn and Reda were okay, but I was a bit ambivalent towards them. As far as I could tell, Dayn meets Reda almost immediately after an implied sexual encounter with a wolfyn female, so this didn't exactly endear him to me, and she kinda recognizes him as the woodsman/hunter from the Little Red Riding Hood story. Now the back of the book clearly states that Dayn is a "wolf-creature", but whether or not he is treated as a mystery until a bit over half-way through - WTH is that about??? Pretty stupid IMO, and this really hindered my getting into this story and taking it seriously.

My lack of enjoyment for LotW, however, has not banked my enthusiasm for Nalini Singh's 'Lord of the Abyss', the conclusion to this series. I have high hopes for the conclusion...... :)(less)

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Dec 06, 2011 Laura the Highland Hussy rated it 4 of 5 stars

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In this third installment of the Royal House of Shadows series, we see a Little Red Riding Hood theme. Our heroine Reda is a cop who froze during a robbery, causing her partner to get shot (she feels the weight of guilt and blame of his death, feeling she is such a coward). So she has since taken a leave of absence from the force, and is instead hunting down a painting and book. We enter the story as she gets the book.

We are given little snippets and hints that her mother gave her this...more 3.5 flames

In this third installment of the Royal House of Shadows series, we see a Little Red Riding Hood theme. Our heroine Reda is a cop who froze during a robbery, causing her partner to get shot (she feels the weight of guilt and blame of his death, feeling she is such a coward). So she has since taken a leave of absence from the force, and is instead hunting down a painting and book. We enter the story as she gets the book.

We are given little snippets and hints that her mother gave her this one of a kind book about Little Red Riding Hood when she was a child, then told her all would become clear once she was 16. But her mother died, and her non-nonsense father felt that any little bit of magic (the dreams about the book Reda had) was bs. So Reda was shoved in therapy. In the book, there’s a picture of the wolf prince who always seemed to have Little Red in a trance, a sensual haze so to speak, as if she were brainwashed (Reda’s reasoning not mine). Then there’s the woodsman. Oh the sexy sexy woodsman. What will it take for Reda to understand that Dayn is both?

Dayn is Nicolai and Breena’s brother, and in his prologue, he is every bit the spoiled prince. But he overhears the battle through his father’s mind-speak, and carries that guilt that due to his selfishness, his family died. Well, really, he just wasn’t there to fight, that’s all, but he sees it the other way. In fact I got really tired of being “told” he was being/acting selfish, when I felt he was behaving normally. This was a common theme throughout the book, which it bugged me so much. Just as Reda’s cowardice is constantly thrown in our faces-it was obnoxious. Either show me she’s a coward, or show me she sees herself as one, but don’t keep telling me she is. I find it hard to see a female cop as coward. She should have had a different profession. So, Reda’s back in therapy, because not just her partner’s death, but the dreams of Little Red are back. But she’s drawn to the book, she couldn’t stop searching if she tried. And once she reads the book, she ends up in Dayn’s world.

Dayn was thrown to the Wolfyn realm. He has hidden his identity from the vampire-hating Wolfyn, and has instead stayed low on the radar. But he knows his guide is coming and once she’s there, he’ll have 4 days to make it to his ancestral home to take it back. But Dayn holds more than just his identity secret, his Big Secret (which is spoiled in the blurb of the book-not cool) causes Reda to have a massive freak-out. And that’s where I stopped liking her. It really made me mad. She had come a long way, and then she reverted to her “cowardly” self. I spoke with a friend of mine and we both felt that based on what we, the readers, were given, Reda’s behavior was unreasonable and confusing. Her brainwashing and entrancing issues were not well-done, so it felt confusing. I had to figure out that her problem with the Wolfyn was that she didn’t want to be entranced.

I did really like the ending, and the set up for the coming battle...you know, THE battle. The one each book has been gearing up for. I liked how Reda finally grew up, and I liked Dayn. Hopefully he can unite the Wolfyn and the Vampires.

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Sep 30, 2011 Ren rated it 3 of 5 stars

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3 stars

#3 in Royal of Shadows series

Lord of Wolfyn is the story of Dayn. The second prince of Elden Kingdom. After the assassination to their parent, and their enemy, Blood Sorceres took over Elden, Dayn was transported to Wolfyn realm, a despised enemy of Elden Kingdom.

Alfreda Weston or Reda, is a cop with problem. After facing her partner death with in front of her, she so shocked.That's when she found a book, an old version of Little Red Riding Hood, and she beca...more

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Sep 20, 2011 Melindeeloo rated it 3 of 5 stars

Four royal siblings magically sent to safety when an evil sorcerer takes over their kingdom and four authors to bring them back home for an epic battle to regain their kingdom.

On the whole I liked Lord of the Wolfyn, which is book three in the Royal House of Shadow series that also features stories by authors Gena Showalter, Jill Monroe and Nalini Singh. This installment gets off to a bit of a slow start, with the recap of the series setup which drops our hero, Prince Davyn, into the dimension...more Four royal siblings magically sent to safety when an evil sorcerer takes over their kingdom and four authors to bring them back home for an epic battle to regain their kingdom.

On the whole I liked Lord of the Wolfyn, which is book three in the Royal House of Shadow series that also features stories by authors Gena Showalter, Jill Monroe and Nalini Singh. This installment gets off to a bit of a slow start, with the recap of the series setup which drops our hero, Prince Davyn, into the dimension of the shape shifting Wolfyn, where he must hide his identity and his true nature as a blood drinker for fifteen years while waiting for his guide to appear to lead him back home for a reunion with his missing siblings.

Although recapping the setup was likely one of the ground rules for the series, I'd have been happier if that part of the back-story had just been woven into the rest of the book, because the Little Red Riding-hood fairy tale lead-in, which brings the our leading lady former cop Reda into the mix, was more entrancing an opening for a story that only has brief moments in the real world and ends up being fantasy romance.

I am hero-centric, so I liked prince in hiding, Davyn, who is the woodsman to Reda's 'Little Red' and who also happens to be the prince charming of Reda's dreams in the flesh – but with a touch of vulnerability. Reda is a bit more difficult to warm up to initially, because events in her life have left her a mess and ill prepared for her role of unwitting guide. Consequently, she is starts more of damsel in distress than a true heroine.

While there is a steamy attraction between Davyn and Reda from the start, I really clicked with the pair when at last they make it to Davyn's beleaguered homeland. Once there, Reda finally becomes the warrior she was meant to be, and the pair move beyond the past even without the guarantee of a future together.

Having not read the first two books of the continuum (Lord of Vampires and Lord of Rage) before I read this installment, I can say with certainty that it is possible to read Lord of the Wolfyn on its own. Though I must admit that on its own, Lord of the Wolfyn doesn't feel finished - and it shouldn't, since there is one more book to go, Lord of the Abyss, and that book is the grand finale to the four royal siblings' saga.

This review is for an advance reading copy of Lord of the Wolfyn I received for free through NetGalley.(less)

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Jan 11, 2012 Steffi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, witches, werewolves, part-of-series, another-realm, net-galley

Prince Dayne of Eden was cursed by the Blood Sorcerer and turned wolfyn. We already know the stories of Breena and Nicolai but Dayne and Micah have been a mystery to us. In this books, Dayne finally gets his own story and has to leave the wolfyn world in order to get back to the Kingdom of Eden. His guide and savior is Reda Weston. Reda's mother has often told her about a magical world but when she suddenly vanished, Reda had to stop believing for safety's sake. In truth, she always had her doub...more

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Oct 16, 2011 Patricia rated it 3 of 5 stars

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If you've read my other two Royal House of Shadows reviews, you know that I'm not a fan of the series. It took me some time to notice that the 'mini' in mini-series was about the length of each novel. They're short. And it shows. But compared to the first two novels, this one was actually more satisfying and I actually am wondering why I can't give it a higher rating, though. The average 2.5 doesn't seem to be good enough, compared to Lord of the Vampires and Lord of Rage.

What I liked was that t...more If you've read my other two Royal House of Shadows reviews, you know that I'm not a fan of the series. It took me some time to notice that the 'mini' in mini-series was about the length of each novel. They're short. And it shows. But compared to the first two novels, this one was actually more satisfying and I actually am wondering why I can't give it a higher rating, though. The average 2.5 doesn't seem to be good enough, compared to Lord of the Vampires and Lord of Rage.

What I liked was that the heroine really was from our world. The heroine in book #1 was, too, but I never really got her and where she came from. It was soo.. novella-ish. It felt as if I missed the first four chapters of the story, you know? This time I didn't. Reda had a real history, family etc. Still not that much depth, but much more than I expected from the series.

Which leads to the more important things: Because Reda, the heroine, grew up in our world she needed explanations to go along with the hero. And those explanations were what I've been waiting for for a while now.

The reason why I won't give it a higher rating is that I really didn't fell for neither the hero nor the heroine. Both of them were just.. there, you know? Their relationship, too, didn't make any difference to me. When I read the story I thought I'd rant about one part, but it later was obvious that I didn't need to. Still, I'd like to tell you what it was and why I won't get angry about it.

Our hero, Dayn, is a prince. The future second-hand of the king (Nicolai, hero of the first novel in the series written by Gena Showalter) and supposed to mary someone from some royal family. Obviously both he and Reda assume that she isn't one, because she's from our world, a mere human. But then they find out that she is in fact a decent of some royal family. - It reminded me of a Barbie movie, where Barbie needs to be a princess to be able to marry the guy and then, who would have thought, is one. And, as a reader (or watcher.. I guess) you wonder what would have happened if she hadn't been that lucky and a princess.

And he and Reda don't talk about how "Even if you weren't royalty, I'd still be with you!" so.. really, there's this little spark of suspision or at least dissatisfaction. BUT - and that's the thing - Dayn seriously does things that make it clear. He would give up his place there to be with her. Obviously it's a little stupid because he doesn't just risk his own life but that of the entire kingdom.. but come on, it's about love, right? ; )

I almost forgot - Since the whole series is some sort of paranormal-kinda-modern retelling of fairy tales: This time we have Red Riding Hood. The heroine grew up with the fairy tale, her mother reading it to her and dying before she could explain a little more.. In Reda's case the fairy tale actually really was related to the content in an interesting way. She had problems in 'her' world, her family being not very supportive and herself feeling weak and like a coward.

These parts could've been explored more, but Andersen did a decent job. This novel is in fact my favorite out of the three novels I've read so far. (I don't dare reading Nalini's book. I like her and if this book is bad.. Urr!)(less)

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Jan 27, 2013 Lily Pilly rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fairy-tales-of-some-sort, paranormal-romance, dangrous-hero-addiction-2013

this was a well written sweet story...for me the prince was not tortured/sad/troubled enough ...hope i don't sound like weirdo but i really like the tortured hero concept...
saying that.., this is a romantic story where the female heroin is brave, loving and ...well...cute..as well as on a path to discover herself...he is cute, loving, romantic and is also on a path to discover himself....they were just perfect for each other....

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Jul 17, 2012 Virginia rated it 2 of 5 stars

Sucks to be Prince Dayn of Elden. 20 years ago, his parents were murdered by the Blood Sorcerer while he was outside of the palace burning off frustration from a fight he had with them. Their final act of protection sends him to the realm of the wolfyn (aka werewolves), enemies of the vampires. He is promised that a guide will come to him when it is time to return to Elden and avenge his parents' deaths, but the guide turns out to be a disgraced human cop who is having a hard time dealing with t...more

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Apr 03, 2012 Amyra rated it 2 of 5 stars

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Dayn stava cavalcando furiosamente nelle foreste di Elden, dando la caccia ai feroci Wolfyn e cercando di dimenticare i suoi doveri di principe, compreso quello di sposare una donna altolocata scelta per lui, quando la voce morente di suo padre nella mente lo avvisò del massacro in corso al castello. Umiliato al pensiero di non essere presente al momento del maggior bisogno: la magia di suo padre lo trasformò proprio in quello che stava cacciando: un wolfyn, e venne trasportato nel loro regno. Q...more Dayn stava cavalcando furiosamente nelle foreste di Elden, dando la caccia ai feroci Wolfyn e cercando di dimenticare i suoi doveri di principe, compreso quello di sposare una donna altolocata scelta per lui, quando la voce morente di suo padre nella mente lo avvisò del massacro in corso al castello. Umiliato al pensiero di non essere presente al momento del maggior bisogno: la magia di suo padre lo trasformò proprio in quello che stava cacciando: un wolfyn, e venne trasportato nel loro regno. Qui, per ben 20 anni dovrà nascondere la sua seconda identità di vampiro e principe dell’odiata Elden.

Alfreda Weston è una poliziotta in crisi: per colpa della sua paura paralizzante il suo compagno è morto. Unico conforto, il libro regalatole nel suo ottavo compleanno dalla madre ormai defunta: una versione molto sexy di Cappuccetto Rosso. Quando sarà proprio quel libro a trasportarla nel regno dei lupi cattivi, Reda penserà di aver finalmente perso il lume della ragione.

E così abbiamo i nostri due “eroi”, Dayn, il Principe dei Rimorsi, e Reda, la Regina delle Piagnucolose. Ho veramente, veramente cercato di dare una possibilità a questo libro, nella speranza che, davvero, magari alla fine migliorava! E invece no. Una delusione dopo l’altra. Iniziamo con la trama in copertina. Assolutamente sviante e poco appropriata, a tal punto che mi sono rifiutata di tradurla in questa recensione. Seconda grande delusione: Reda. Ho sempre amato le donne forti con una carriera militare alle spalle, è la mia personale debolezza. Così, quando all’inizio ho scoperto che Reda era una poliziotta, ero al settimo cielo! Sentimento che è durato circa 20 secondi. Alfreda è una completa debosciata. Si blocca nei momenti più impensabili, non serve a niente, fa sesso con Dayn solo per passare il tempo, e non migliora assolutamente col proseguire della storia. Dayn, io l’avrei lasciata morire nel primo capitolo, se davi retta a me. Ma invece no, come un parassita ce la ritroviamo fino all’ultima pagina. Semplicemente odiosa e inutile. Ma non è che Dayn sia tanto meglio. Ok ragazzo, posso capire che ti senti in colpa per la morte dei tuoi genitori, ma fai qualcosa! Non puoi restare lì con le mani in mano a piangerti addosso e poi pensare che una lettrice qualsiasi ti trovi sexy solo perchè sei un belloccio. Ragazzi, proprio non ci siamo.

Trama praticamente inesistente, succede tutto a caso, senza un filo logico. E la cattiva dov’è? Completamente assente, alla fine non mi ricordavo nemmeno più chi era. La storia d’amore esile come un filo di vento e altrettanto improbabile. Unico momento di grazia quando una voce (di chi, non si sa) riporta Reda a Elden e lì, per circa due capitoli, si respira e si vede un po’ di spina dorsale ma, vi avviso, non fatevi illusioni, dura fin troppo poco. E la scoperta finale che la grandiosa poliziotta sia in realtà di discendenza reale mi è sembrata una scusa avventata a caso per giustificare il suo rapporto con Dayn. Libro peggiore della serie, ho i brividi solo al ricordo. La paura peggiore però è per il prossimo, ti prego amata Nalini, non deludermi almeno tu! Ammetto che una stella gliela regalo per la copertina, carina, e per la velocità di pubblicazione dei diversi capitoli della saga.

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Feb 23, 2012 Vannessa rated it 3 of 5 stars

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This is the third book in the Royal House of Shadows series; this time focussing on Dayn, the second brother of the kingdom of Elden.

Reda Watson, a police officer who has just lost her partner in a bungled convenience store robbery, has finally found the book she has been searching for. A very old version of Red Riding Hood, one which her mother used to read to her before she died. After reading this book she wakes up to find herself in a world not of her own, having travelled through a vortex u...more This is the third book in the Royal House of Shadows series; this time focussing on Dayn, the second brother of the kingdom of Elden.

Reda Watson, a police officer who has just lost her partner in a bungled convenience store robbery, has finally found the book she has been searching for. A very old version of Red Riding Hood, one which her mother used to read to her before she died. After reading this book she wakes up to find herself in a world not of her own, having travelled through a vortex using a spell her mother had taught her.

She meets Dayn, the second eldest prince from Elden and he realises that she is the one, his guide, who can open the vortex and transport him back to Elden to defeat the Blood Sorcerer, who killed his parents and took over his home kingdom. Dayn is a vampire the same as Nikolai, his brother from the first book and he lives in close community with a pack of wolfyn, werewolves in other words. However, they have no idea he is a blood drinker, except for the wise old woman who he confided in and they cannot know simply because they will kill him if they do.

Reda and Dayn have a strange relationship. There is the usual attraction between them the you would expect from a PNR, but she came across as being a bit wet to be honest. Maybe the idea that she was constantly being a coward didn't enthral me to her at all. Dayn needed a guide back to his kingdom and when she turned up that was all he focussed on, not really caring if she would ever return to her own world or not. But as can be expected they fall in love and blah blah blah!

Then out of nowhere some blood sorceress called Moragh turns up trying to find some special artefact which she needed to be able to rule Elden instead of the Blood Sorcerer, but I thought that the Blood Sorcerer was the ultimate evil and to be able to defeat him all four of the Elden siblings needed to be back in the palace. This seemed a bit of a random thing to just plonk into the middle of the story, but I guess it meant that the wolfyn would find out about Dayn being a blood drinker and therefore start the ball rolling as it were.

Dayn and Reda have a bit of a trek across the realm in order to find another vortex, which would transport them both to their respective homelands. Obviously things never go to plan and Dayn has to reveal his other nature - he is a wolfyn, having only ever called upon that power within himself once before. This sends Reda into a panic, ensuring that he had bespelled her into feeling for him the way she does after only a few days, but nope he didn't. She felt that way all by her little self!

Eventually they make it back to Elden, although not together and Dayn realises who he needs to be in order to finally defeat the Blood Sorcerer and they head into the castle for the final showdown.

This was an ok book, not quite as good as the first one, which is my favourite in this series so far. I'm guessing that the conclusions are all revealed in the final book and the siblings all finally return to defeat the Blood sorcerer.

I still have no idea where the wolfyn idea came from, because there is no mention of this at all in the other books. It has been said several times that the king was a blood drinker, whilst the queen was a healer mage, but wolfyn was not at all spoken of. It was almost as if they needed a different type of character for this episode in the series and again plonked it in without explanation. Something needed to be said about his heritage a bit more.

I would like to thank the author and publishers for receiving this ARC free from NetGalley and my review is completely my own! (less)

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Feb 05, 2012 Marlene rated it 3 of 5 stars

Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen is an interesting twist on the old Red Riding Hood story. It is also the third book in the Royal House of Shadows series. The fourth and final book is Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh.

Dayn was the second prince of Elden. The Crown Prince Nicolai's story was told in Lord of the Vampires (reviewed here). When the Blood Sorcerer attacked, Dayn was outside the castle with a hunting party. Not just because hunting dangerous beasts who roamed near the castle was...more Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen is an interesting twist on the old Red Riding Hood story. It is also the third book in the Royal House of Shadows series. The fourth and final book is Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh.

Dayn was the second prince of Elden. The Crown Prince Nicolai's story was told in Lord of the Vampires (reviewed here). When the Blood Sorcerer attacked, Dayn was outside the castle with a hunting party. Not just because hunting dangerous beasts who roamed near the castle was part of his duties, but because he was angry with the King and Queen, his parents, for telling him he had to marry a princess instead of the continuing to dally with whomever he pleased. Their argument was the last time they ever spoke before their deaths at the hands of the Blood Sorcerer.

Their final spell saved his life, as it did the lives of his siblings. His father's spell for revenge, and his mother's spell for him to survive. Their spell created a vortex and bound his life with the wolfyn he was chasing at the time of their deaths. It transported him to the realm of the wolfyn and gave him the power to transform into one of the powerful werebeasts. But Dayn was also vampire, like his brother and father, and the wolfyn realms hated and feared with vampires. Dayn spent the next 20 years pretending to have "vortex sickness," hiding all his gifts from the wolfyn he lived among by pretending to be only a human traveler with a small amount of magic.

Dreams and visions told him that he would be visited by a guide when the vortex began opening again. He waited 20 years for that guide, never expecting a woman from Earth with no belief in magic or vortex travel would be the one supposed to guide him back to his kingdom, or back to his true self.

Reda Weston has been haunted by the tale of Red Riding Hood since she was a little girl. Not the Disney version, but a very special version, from a "one-of-a-kind" illustrated edition of the story that her mother used to read to her. In Rutakoppchen, the wolf seduces Red first, then he enslaves her, then he plays with her until he gets bored, and then, and only then, does he finally eat her all up. Her mother told her this as a bedtime story?

But Reda's father made her sell the book after her mother's death, and now Reda is compelled to get it back. She's been dreaming about the Woodsman, and those dreams are the only part of her life that feels real anymore. Reda used to be a cop. But one night she froze when her partner got caught up in a convenience store robbery that went bad, and Reba isn't a cop anymore.

Finding Rutakoppchen again does more than bring back childhood memories. It opens a door for Reba. It opens a vortex--straight through to Dayn. And the wolfyn.

At first Reba thinks she's having a really vivid dream. She's dreamed of Dayn before, and those dreams have always been really good. And really hot. But never in her dreams has the Woodsman turned out to be a vampire. Nor have predatory trees tried to make the ground swallow her alive.

This is Reba's journey as much, or more, than it is Dayn's. She needs to find her cop's courage again so that she can be the guide that he needs in order to help re-take his kingdom. And Dayn needs to find his true self and true purpose in order to be the mate that Reba deserves.

Escape Rating C+: I liked the twist on Red Riding Hood. Dayn turns out to be both the Woodsman and the Wolf. Literally and not just figuratively. Reba comes a long way in picking herself up and taking charge of her own fate. Coming through the vortex lets her grab the missing pieces of herself. It's clear she's been letting other people tell her who she's supposed to be for way too long, and it's great to see her realize that.

While I enjoyed the parts with Dayn and Reba, even though I wished that Dayn wouldn't have kept so many secrets from so many people for so damn long, the issue with series like Royal House of Shadows is that chunks of the same story have to be told each time, just from different points of view. The first time it's new, the second time it's not so bad (sister Breena's tale was Lord of Rage--see review here), but by the third time around, it's too much. I'm more than ready for the conclusion. It's time for that dark sorcerer to DIE!

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Jan 01, 2012 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: action-adventure, contemporary, non-erotic, paranormal, science-fiction-fantasy

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This series keeps getting better and better. This time Little Red Riding Hood gets a modern day makeover with an infusion of fantasy and otherworldly adventure. I never imagined Red being an ex-cop, her getting mixed up in magic and mayhem, or being a wicked shot with a bow. And I was certainly surprised with the big bad wolf being a very yummy but tortured prince with a chip on his shoulder, confused about a promise that was more lik...more Originally posted at: http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...

This series keeps getting better and better. This time Little Red Riding Hood gets a modern day makeover with an infusion of fantasy and otherworldly adventure. I never imagined Red being an ex-cop, her getting mixed up in magic and mayhem, or being a wicked shot with a bow. And I was certainly surprised with the big bad wolf being a very yummy but tortured prince with a chip on his shoulder, confused about a promise that was more like a prophesy and having a hard time not wanting to eat Red up – in a delightful manner. It’s a wonderfully complicated and well told tale that kept me on the edge of my seat.

Lord of the Wolfyn is another thrilling tale in an awesome series that kept me riveted and fascinated from the moment the tornado sucked up the heroine, to when it eventually spat her out right where the hero least expected it. A wealth of adventure and paranormal hijinks happens between those points and I had a great time watching both Reda and Dayn grow as individuals and as a couple. This book is a solid standalone read. The author gives just enough information for a reader to understand the overall story arc while telling a complete story within its framework.

I loved the idea of unicorns with attitude, different realms and the fact that things from the modern world could be tweaked to survive some of the other kingdoms. In fact, Ms. Anderson did a hot piece of writing using some of those adapted technologies. It’s worth standing in the crisp fall breezes to cool off from that scene. Actually, there were a couple of scenes that stand out as sizzling additions to the budding romance. Of course, when magic and evil sorcery is at work, no romantic endeavor is without its pitfalls, miscommunications and assumptions to muddy the path and drive the hero and heroine out of their mind with pain, loss and hopelessness. Of course that means that their redemption, reclamation and empowerment are all the stronger and it brings the characters to vivid life making the reading experience all the more memorable.

Secondary characters abound with each one contributing to the story’s movement. They introduce elements integral to the plot and/or showcase the best and worst of the hero and heroine. The villain is naturally vile with a plan to undermine the really big bad guy. The plans were believable and nefarious. The author’s descriptions of a land poisoned and neglected were sharp, concise and made me sad. There are going to be so many wrongs that will have to be righted, I don’t know how they’re going get the job done but I can’t wait to find out. I believe there is one more book coming out, which will focus on the last missing prince. I guarantee that it’s going to be an auto-buy for me. Every single installment has had gripping stories that for a time keeps a reader in suspense, until finally bringing about a much earned and well deserved happily ever after.

Lord of the Wolfyn kept me on my toes; it surprised and delighted me with its imaginative storytelling and wonderful adventures. I got a kick out of the author making Little Red Riding Hood a strong, competent and resourceful heroine that is worthy of being a princess to a prince, even if she’s an ex-cop from modern times. I loved the freshness and the vibrancy of the book and I am thrilled with the happily ever after. If a reader likes to be entertained then they're going to find one hundred percent satisfaction when they read Lord of the Wolfyn.

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Nov 19, 2011 Maggie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: misc-romance-novels

Lord of the Wolfyn - Jessica Andersen

Third book in the Royal House of Shadows series. I really liked the Nalini Singh one (Lord of the Abyss), and NetGalley offered this one, so I thought, Hey, why not?

Unfortunately, not as good as Singh's. But not terrible, either.

We've got Prince Dayn, who was expelled from the kingdom of Elden by his well-meaning parents when the evil villain came to take over the land. His parents were going to die, so they cast a spell to send all their kids to safety. Unf...more

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Oct 25, 2011 BJ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to BJ by: NetGalley

Shelves: adult-fiction, adventure, magic, fantasy, medieval, netgalley, paranormal-romance, vampires, weres-shifters

Another great story, with another new voice to tell it. I liked Dayn's character in this book. He was self deprecating but in a way that worked. I hate it when characters go on and on about their mistakes - but Dayn knew what he did wrong, felt responsible/bad/sad and decided to do something about it.

Dayn, like his siblings, was transported away from their kingdom. He awoke in not only another country, but a whole other realm. Where he had to live amongst his enemies, the Wolfyn, hiding his tru...more

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Oct 23, 2011 Pamela Todd rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, fantasy, paranormal, read-in-2011, romance

Lord of the Wolfyn was another fabulous instalment of the Royal House of Shadow series. In this book, we meet Dayn, a prince of Elden, sent to the realm of the wolfyn at his kingdom’s downfall. But Dayn has more in common with his enemy than he ever knew…

Reda is in the mortal realm, struggling to overcome the traumatic experience of watching her partner get killed. As a cop, freezing isn’t an option, but it seems to be Reda’s specialty. With her mental state fragile, she finds herself drawn to a...more

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Oct 13, 2011 Larena rated it 4 of 5 stars

Reda Weston has always been interesting in the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, and after reading her latest sexy version she never expected to suddenly end up in another realm where it seems the wolf from Red Riding Hood really exists. Now Reda is going to have to figure out what is going on and fast because something is going on and she is afraid she is actually loosing her mind.

Dayn has been waiting for the day when the guide his father promised would come to him would help him get back ho...more Reda Weston has always been interesting in the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, and after reading her latest sexy version she never expected to suddenly end up in another realm where it seems the wolf from Red Riding Hood really exists. Now Reda is going to have to figure out what is going on and fast because something is going on and she is afraid she is actually loosing her mind.

Dayn has been waiting for the day when the guide his father promised would come to him would help him get back home to stop the Blood Sorcerer and get the vengeance his soul craves. After the Blood Sorcerer cursed him with need to change into Wolfyn form Dayn has to find a way to deal with the consequences of the curse and find a way to accept what he is now. It just might be the only way he will be able to save his home and to conquer the Blood Sorcerer. It might also be the only way that Dayn will be able to save Reda, who Dayn is fast learning he can’t live without.

Reda might think she has lost her mind but she is coming to realize that what she has always believed in, in the human realm isn’t all there is out there and she just might have the answers Dayn needs to get home after all. Reda is also starting to think that the man she has always been searching for just might actually be real and she has found him in the last place she ever thought possible. Now Reda and Dayn have to find a way to survive the Blood Sorcerer and reclaim Dayn home so that they might have the future that they both want together.

This is a wonderful twist to Little Red Riding Hood that will have readers looking at that story in a whole new light. This story will be unforgettable and will have the reader sorry to see the end of these characters. The story is fresh and new and makes it a lot of fun to read and see all the twist this story takes. This is the third book in the Royal House of Shadows series and will it can be read as a stand alone it is much better and a fuller story when read with the other books in the series. The whole series takes fairy tales that most reader will recognize and gives them twists that make the reader feel they are reading the stories for the very first time. The series is written by some very talented authors that bring the realm of Elden to life.
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Sep 19, 2011 Aimee (Coffee Table Reviews) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This may be my favorite of the series so far. I really liked the story of the wolfyn and I enjoyed the version of Little Red Riding Hood in this. I really do like how each of these, so far, has a fairy tale hidden somewhere in them. This was no different.

As each story progresses, we have less and less time until the four meet up and fulfill their destinies. In this one, we have just a mere three days once Rhea and Dayn meet up. I wasn't sure how that would work, seeing as we had a whole book to...more

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Sep 10, 2011 Sarah Jordan rated it 3 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book in Harlequin Nocturne's House of Shadows series. The beginning was very promising, as we meet Reda, a former cop traumatized by the shooting death of her partner. Reda's consumed with guilt, believing that her partner's death was her fault because she was frozen with fear. She has an emotionally distant military father, a magical and mysterious deceased mother, and brothers who are merely mentioned. She is soon sucked into the wolfyn realm by a magical vortex, and must fulfi...more

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Aug 23, 2011 Asche rated it 3 of 5 stars

Lord of the Wolfyn is the third book in the Royal House of Shadows series. Although I was unable to tell the difference in authors for the previous two books, I did see a difference in this one. The bad news is that I didn't like this one as much as the other two, but the good news is that I still enjoyed it. Aside from the difference in writing, I wasn't a big fan of the time lapse. Actually, the whole time frame of the series seems off to me. I won't say how, in case someone finds it as a spoi...more

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Aug 09, 2011 Vicky rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-romance

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This is Part Three of the Royal House of Shadows series from Harlequin Nocturne, each book written by a different person and based on a common fairytale. This book is based on Little Red Riding Hood.

Reda, a furloughed cop, is having difficulties dealing with the death of her partner. The unit shrink, her father and brothers all believe if she’d just look at things logically, she’d be better, but that also means giving up on the fairy tale stories her mother used to tell her before she died. Reda...more This is Part Three of the Royal House of Shadows series from Harlequin Nocturne, each book written by a different person and based on a common fairytale. This book is based on Little Red Riding Hood.

Reda, a furloughed cop, is having difficulties dealing with the death of her partner. The unit shrink, her father and brothers all believe if she’d just look at things logically, she’d be better, but that also means giving up on the fairy tale stories her mother used to tell her before she died. Reda’s favorite is in a mysterious book that had once belonged to her mother, but had been lost. Fate led Reda to a used book store and the owner who found it for her. She is especially drawn to the picture of the woodsman.

Dayn is a displaced prince of Elden. For twenty years, he’s been stuck in the wolfyn realm, waiting for the woman who would guide him back to his realm. All he knows is the prophecy that he would have a guide and the dreams he has of a red-haired beauty.

When Reda is swept into the Wolfyn realm, she finds that her mother’s tales had been true. She has to rework everything the shrink and her father had been pounding into her and accept the fantasy as reality. Dayn has to learn to grow up and accept who and what he really is. They are up against formidable enemies that the two of them can only overcome through belief in themselves and each other.

This is a sensual book full of action, adventure and passion. Both issues must learn to deal with deep-seated issues before they can move forward in their lives. In fact, that’s the problem I have with the book. It is a good enough romance, but the two characters continually whine about their issues – I’m a coward. I need to get home. I don’t believe. You’re my guide. And so on. Yes, they have to grow, but to go on and on gets a little tedious after a bit. Plus, I thought the ending was rushed. We’ve reached the castle. The battle is going to begin. Then it’s all over. Huh? I kept going back a couple of pages to see if I missed something. I didn’t.

So, overall, I am enjoying the books and I can’t wait to read the fourth and final one – one that will hopefully tie everything together. If you’re just looking for a quick read with a bit of romance and a lot of passion, pick these up. You don’t need to read all four to know what’s going on – which is nice – but reading them as a set would be a definite plus. They are all paranormal with shapeshifters, magic, and romance. Always a good combination in my mind.
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Mar 25, 2012 Booklovinmamas rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Review by FranJessca

It took me awhile to finish this book due to other priorities that took place over reading books. Life throws you unexpected obstacles at times, but in my case, it was a very well expected blessed obstacle. I'm thankful to have my 2nd daughter who was born on November 9th. She definitely has made reading challenging for me, but I'm always up for a challenge. "Lord of the Wolfyn" by Jessica Anderson was interesting at first because I defini...more Review found also on Book Lovin Mamas

Review by FranJessca

It took me awhile to finish this book due to other priorities that took place over reading books. Life throws you unexpected obstacles at times, but in my case, it was a very well expected blessed obstacle. I'm thankful to have my 2nd daughter who was born on November 9th. She definitely has made reading challenging for me, but I'm always up for a challenge. "Lord of the Wolfyn" by Jessica Anderson was interesting at first because I definitely love the comparison with Red Riding Hood and the Wolf...but it seemed this book lacked what I'm used to in a paranormal romance. I love Jessica Anderson's writing style, don't get me wrong, but I feel this book could've had more to it. It seemed to be rushed liked the other books in the series. I understand the authors were only allowed certain amount to write in a short period...but I feel that maybe each book could've had more. That's my honest opinion though.
I did love the character Dayn in this book and it seems he has become my favorite so far in the series. A hunky vampire who also turns wolfyn...that definitely is my dream come true in paranormal romance. He has a lot of power and sexiness to him. As for Reda though, there were moments I just didn't like her character. She always seemed scared and I understand what she went through losing her partner, Benz...but she had a hard time getting over it and also learning that she was tough, she just had to let go of her past and look to her future. I don't really like weak heroines, but at the end of the book, she finally decided that maybe it was time to step up and finally conquer her fear. I wish she would've found that out in the beginning. There wasn't much action in this book also, which the 1st book and 2nd book had. There wasn't much obstacles for the characters. It seemed it was mostly a love obstacle for them both. Could they or would they be together or would Reda have to go back to her world and leave Dayn to focus on his world and conquer the Blood Sorcerer? It was driving me crazy at times and I had to put the book down for awhile and come back to it later. I will give Jessica Anderson this, when Dayn and Reda finally made up their minds to be together and bond, she had a great scene between them both. I also loved how she showed the bond between them both afterwards and how Dayn was able to track down Reda after she was captured.
I've actually read a short book from Jessica Anderson from one of the Anthologies I have on my book shelves and I've been meaning to read more from her, but just hadn't had the time, but now I will put some of her books to my to-read list and definitely will keep up with her books now after reading this one. I may have gave this book 3 full moons...but the Author I give 4.5 full moons. =) (less)

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Jan 29, 2012 Cleffairy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Reviewed at: Over A Cuppa Tea
Review date: 30 Jan 2012
Review link: http://cleffairy.com/?p=6726

If you're thirsty for something sizzling hot and different, then this book is definitely for you. A bit of a fairy tale, but not quite something for children. Definitely not something for children, though the plot reminds me a little bit of Red Riding Hood and the scheming Big Bad Wolf. I'm not the least put off by the beastiality written in this book.

Reading this book makes me feel that fairy tales and...more

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Nov 06, 2011 Kristina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: arc-egalley-for-review

3.5 stars

Lord of the Wolfyn is the third book in the Royal House of Shadows series, and out of the siblings we have met so far, Dayn is my favorite one!

It does have a very slow start and I felt myself being bored for most of the story. Halfway into the book though, things started to pick up. The action was very fast paced and the final showdown with the evil witch was epic!

I really loved when Dayn and Reda started to get close. I really liked them together. I thought that they were perfect for...more

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Oct 22, 2011 Sharon Tyler rated it 3 of 5 stars

Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen is the third book in the Royal House of Shadows series, which is made of books each by different authors known in the paranormal romance genre. Each of the books starts with a spell intended to save the four royal children of the Elden monarchy as the castle is under siege. The queen's intent scattered the four to safety while the king's filled them each with a desire for vengeance.

In Lord of the Wolfyn readers meet Dayn, the prince that had hunted the dang...more

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Oct 11, 2011 Kristin rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-romance

I really like the element of different authors writing the story. Every author has a different perspective of what is going on and it you don't feel like you are reading the same book but with different characters. You really do notice the difference in personalities but it isn't so drastic that you are confused as to whether you are reading the correct book. I did like Andersen's development of the story and the incorporation of Red Riding Hood. However, for some reason I just wasn't sucked int...more I really like the element of different authors writing the story. Every author has a different perspective of what is going on and it you don't feel like you are reading the same book but with different characters. You really do notice the difference in personalities but it isn't so drastic that you are confused as to whether you are reading the correct book. I did like Andersen's development of the story and the incorporation of Red Riding Hood. However, for some reason I just wasn't sucked into the story. I liked it and found it entertaining but I wasn't engrossed with it. The story line progressed smoothly and there wasn't too much or too little action taking place.

When Dayne is magically sent away by his parents, he finds himself in the wolfyn land... which just so happens to be the very creature that he hunts. For 20 years he keeps his identity a secret and lays low until his guide, Reda, arrives to take him back to Elden.

Reda magically finds herself in the realm of Wolfyn and is terrified. She read the REAL story about Lil Red Riding Hood and saw how the wolf/wolfyn had enthralled her and seduced her until ultimately killing her when he was bored. So of course she is petrified that she will end up just as Red did. However, she finds herself being saved by a prince, Prince Dayne to be exact and has no idea that he isn't human.

So far all three stories have ended with the siblings ending up in Elden. Up next is Lord of the Abyss which follows the story of Micah and I cannot wait how everything pans out.

Favorite Part
"He subsided, leaning on his braced arms so his head was beneath one of the shower heads, directly in line with the pounding spray, and closed his eyes. The simple act of trust fisted an ache beneath her heart. And when a shudder ran through him at the first slide of her slickened hands along the line of the claw scars, it tightened that ache even further. How long had it been since he's been touched for the sake of touching, not as part of a transaction, but simple because the other person wanted to? Twenty years logic said."

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Sep 18, 2011 Lisarenee rated it 5 of 5 stars

"Good, then listen well. Because of our wounds and the sorcerer's power, the spell turned, warped as your mother and I cast it. The magic has sent you and your brothers and sister far away, as we intended, but it has also tied the four of you to the castle and begun a countdown. When this count enters its final four nights-and not before-you must all return to the island, retake the castle and kill the Blood sorcerer. If you do not, you will die and Elden will be lost. But you must wait until t...more "Good, then listen well. Because of our wounds and the sorcerer's power, the spell turned, warped as your mother and I cast it. The magic has sent you and your brothers and sister far away, as we intended, but it has also tied the four of you to the castle and begun a countdown. When this count enters its final four nights-and not before-you must all return to the island, retake the castle and kill the Blood sorcerer. If you do not, you will die and Elden will be lost. But you must wait until the time is right.

Dayn's breath rasped in his lungs; his mind spun. "How will I know?" Gods, was this really happening?

A woman will come to guide you home. The countdown begins when she arrives and ends on the fourth night."

The Royal House of Elden was attacked. In an effort to save their children, the Queen cast a spell to send each of them to a different kingdom. At the same time, the King cast a spell so that each of his children would seek vengeance upon the Blood Sorcerer. The two spells merged and then warped. Each child ended up in a different kingdom with the exception of Dayn. He ended up in a different realm. There are three--the kingdom, wolfyn, and human realms. The wolfyn realm is where Dayn ended up and this story begins.

"The older hunters told of the wolfyn taking human form and seducing the most beautiful women they could find...and then killing and eating them. Those were just stories, though."

Reda had been searching for a book for years, entitled Rutakoppchem, an alternate version of Red Riding Hood. In this version the wolf was not only sinister, but a seducer as well. The book had been a gift from her mother. Her father had sold it years ago in attempt to help his daughter overcome her mother's death and her disillusions about a magical world. When Reda finally finds the book, it transports her to another realm, the wolfyn realm, where she meets Dayn and discovers she's his guide. While the tale her mother had given her was started, it was never completed. Additionally, she doesn't remember anything of the magical world of her childhood, so how is it possible that she can guide anyone? Isn't that like the blind leading the blind? Plus, most myths and legends are based on fact. Distinguishing fact from fiction, however, is not always the easiest thing to do. That is something Reda will need to do. Elden's survival depends on her making the right choice.

This is the third book of the Royal House of Shadows tetralogy/quartet. We are slowly starting to get a better view of the overall picture of what is happening in Elden and beyond. Each book gives us a little more insight as to how the series will conclude. I must say I look forward to seeing how Nalini Singh (one of my favorite authors) will finish the tale. She needs to write Micha's story, plus, she's the anchor for this team of authors and will need to bring the previous three stories together to the series conclusion in Lord of the Abyss.

'Lord of the Wolfyn' is my favorite so far of the Royal House of Shadows saga. While I've loved each of the stories thus far, something about this one just seemed a little more magical to me. This is the first book I've read by Jessica Anderson, but it won't be my last. I loved how Jessica took the story of Little Red Riding Hood and changed it to make it her own.

I loved how the blank pages of the book symbolize how Reda needs to find her own way and, in a manner of speaking, create her own story. The phrase "life's what you make it" comes to mind. I also like that Reda grows as a person. When we first meet her we learn she's a former police officer who froze when put in a dangerous situation. Her lack of action caused her partner to lose his life. In order to fulfill her destiny, she'll have to overcome the fear that causes her to freeze.

While Reda suffers from guilt, she is not the only one. Dayn feels guilty for leaving his post after an argument with his parents. He believes if he'd been at the castle at the time of the attack he could have changed the outcome of what happened. He will need to deal with some of his own issues while attempting to find his way back to Elden. Plus, he needs to get his priorities straight and learn what his father meant when he said he need to stay true to himself.

The attraction between Reda and Dayn is instantaneous and steamy, but complicated. Neither knows the other, and they only have four days to find a way back to Eldon and save the Kingdom. At the end of the period it is thought Reda will return home. Plus, with the Kingdom at stake they need to try to stay focused on the task at hand.

There are so many things I loved in this story. I think Jessica added elements she loved from other fairy tales. There is an evil "witch" bent on keeping Dayn from returning home, a dragon that will come into play and a few twists and turns because a good fairytale is never ever supposed to be predictable. A most enjoyable read from Ms. Andersen. Hey, is she related to Hans Christian Andersen? *chuckle*

On the Lisarenee Romance Rating Scale, this one gets a SHOWERM.b< rating - a cold shower may be necessary after reading this book. Need I say more? I believe some books should come with a warning - make sure your significant other is handy or your shower is in working order. Overall, I gave this one 5 out of 5 roses.

Order of series:

1) Lord of the Vampires
2) Lord of Rage
3) Lord of the Wolfyn
4. Lord of the Abyss

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Sep 14, 2011 Melanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

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This is the Third installment in the House of Shadows series, each of the four books wrtten by a different author but all revolving around the same plot - The King & Queen of Eldon have been killed, murdered by the Blood Sorcerer and their land and people claimed as his own. With their dying breath they used magic to scatter and erase the memories of their four children, the rightful heirs of Eldon. All the four have is a desire to live and to avenge what has happened to their kingdom.

In...more 4*s

This is the Third installment in the House of Shadows series, each of the four books wrtten by a different author but all revolving around the same plot - The King & Queen of Eldon have been killed, murdered by the Blood Sorcerer and their land and people claimed as his own. With their dying breath they used magic to scatter and erase the memories of their four children, the rightful heirs of Eldon. All the four have is a desire to live and to avenge what has happened to their kingdom.

In this book we find Dayn, second prince of Eldon. As he is whisked away from the Blood Sorcerers invasion by his parents magic he is given instructions by mindspeak from his father . . . . he must wait for a guide to come to him and when his guide arrives they have four days to get back to Eldon to begin the battle with his brothers and sister to claim back Eldon and what is rightfully theirs. His guide turns out to be Alfreda 'Reda', a human who is having a life crisis, suffering crippling panic attacks with disastorous consequences. She is drawn to a book that used to belong to her when she was a child and upon finding it again opens up a whole new world to her that she has a hard time believing is real.

I have to say that this is my favourite book so far in the series. At the beginning i was thinking i should be more into it but it must have slowly crept up on me. There was a lot more action and danger coming from all over in this and it made it more exciting, as the countdown begins it seems more urgent and you end up totally routing for them. Another thing I liked was that the male lead didnt go all caveman as the previous books seem to have done and that they doubted what was happening, tried to rationalise it but were falling for each other anyway . . . it made it more believable, but intense. The main characters were very likable and both had flaws and vulnerabilities that make them who they are and better people when together, they are my favorite couple so far. I cant wait for the fourth book, they just keep getting better and better.(less)

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Lord of the Wolfyn (Royal House of Shadows #3)

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