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North of Need (Hearts of the Anemoi #1)
by
Laura Kaye (Goodreads Author)
While attempting to escape the agonizing memories she associates with Christmas, twenty-nine-year-old widow Megan Snow builds a snow family outside the mountain cabin she once shared with her husband-and collapses in tears against the snowman at the sight of what she'll never have.
Called to life by the power of Megan's tears, snow god Owen Winters appears unconscious on he...more
Called to life by the power of Megan's tears, snow god Owen Winters appears unconscious on he...more
Paperback, 263 pages
Published
October 2nd 2011
by Entangled Publishing
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Jun 15, 2012
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3.5 Stars
"I know what this sounds like, Megan, but I was sent here. For you." He released a deep breath. "A Christmas gift, of sorts."
This is exactly what Megan Snow needs after grieving the death of her husband, for the last two years (heck I wouldn't mind this kind of gift either!). Megan is keeping up tradition by spending Christmas in a cabin out in the snowy woods, just like she always did with her late husband. Megan can't stop thinking on what she may never feel again: true love and comp...more
"I know what this sounds like, Megan, but I was sent here. For you." He released a deep breath. "A Christmas gift, of sorts."
This is exactly what Megan Snow needs after grieving the death of her husband, for the last two years (heck I wouldn't mind this kind of gift either!). Megan is keeping up tradition by spending Christmas in a cabin out in the snowy woods, just like she always did with her late husband. Megan can't stop thinking on what she may never feel again: true love and comp...more
I like the way Laura Kaye writes. Her stories flow along easily, and she does a good job of drawing her characters. They are always realistically portrayed, and I think she shows a lot of promise as an author. That being said, I have to say I’m on the fence about this book. It had all the above things I said about her writing, but it just fell a bit short for me. I was expecting a fantasy tale with some romance; and got a romance tale with a bit of fantasy thrown in. Megan is a widow of two year...more
North of Need had me at the cover. I don't think a woman alive would argue that the man isn't hot. But what kept me eagerly clicking the button on my kindle, so emotionally tied to the story and needing to see what happens next, was Laura Kaye's amazing characters.
Megan has to be one of the best-written protagonists I've seen in a long time. The story really only has two characters . . . she talks on the phone with a few family members and friends, and later in the story a couple other character...more
Megan has to be one of the best-written protagonists I've seen in a long time. The story really only has two characters . . . she talks on the phone with a few family members and friends, and later in the story a couple other character...more
A Hot-Licious Frosty Story
No one deserves a happy ending more than Megan Snow. The devoted widow of a man who died on Christmas day, Megan goes back to the mountain cabin where they spent Christmas to mourn instead of celebrating with her family.
Alone, she builds a family of snowpeople, a man, a woman and a child. A freak snowstorm buries her in the cabin without electricity and a god-licious man appears on her porch. His name is Owen Winters and he is as charming and boyish and sexy as any woma...more
No one deserves a happy ending more than Megan Snow. The devoted widow of a man who died on Christmas day, Megan goes back to the mountain cabin where they spent Christmas to mourn instead of celebrating with her family.
Alone, she builds a family of snowpeople, a man, a woman and a child. A freak snowstorm buries her in the cabin without electricity and a god-licious man appears on her porch. His name is Owen Winters and he is as charming and boyish and sexy as any woma...more
3.75
Fun read for BW's birthday book.
I feel the need to go outside and make a snowman. Only problem is we don't have any snow here.
Snowman
+ hot guy 
= 
Fun read for BW's birthday book.
I feel the need to go outside and make a snowman. Only problem is we don't have any snow here.
Snowman
=
2.5 stars = good idea, ok execution. I thought this was pretty good up until the half way point and then I started skimming, the setup was interesting (and the Greek god tie in has potential too) but the story needed to be tightened up to be really good.
I appreciate that the author was trying to make it feel like the pair was getting to know each other enough to fall in love when the heroine has been grief stricken for two years, but she lets go of the grief pretty early on and the rest of the...more
I appreciate that the author was trying to make it feel like the pair was getting to know each other enough to fall in love when the heroine has been grief stricken for two years, but she lets go of the grief pretty early on and the rest of the...more
The guilt she felt from her husband John’s death, weighs on Megan’s heart with overwhelming pain during the Christmas holiday. As she cried alone with her memories, a plea to the gods from John’s soul could not be ignored. He asked for happiness to find his widow, for this was all he needed to find peace. Yet, allowing herself to move forward and embrace a new life while letting go of the agonizing past is a challenge that Megan finds is full of emotion and new feeling.
As one of the gods of wint...more
As one of the gods of wint...more
Now, this serves me right for trying to read a HET book, but the cover intrigued me, and the mythological premise sounded fascinating.
Unfortunately, the depth promised at the beginning peters out into the slightly ridiculous.
Now, I like sex, and I like erotica. I can appreciate a well written HET scene, and even enjoy it. But what I can't get my head around are sex scenes simply tossed into the mix for the hell of it.
Yeah, I get it...you can write sex...but there sheer quantity of it detracted f...more
Unfortunately, the depth promised at the beginning peters out into the slightly ridiculous.
Now, I like sex, and I like erotica. I can appreciate a well written HET scene, and even enjoy it. But what I can't get my head around are sex scenes simply tossed into the mix for the hell of it.
Yeah, I get it...you can write sex...but there sheer quantity of it detracted f...more
ORIGINAL POST CATCH A CHILL WITH NORTH OF NEED on FANGS, WANDS & FAIRY DUST
Laura writes sex so well you may feel you just had it after reading several passages in NORTH OF NEED. The sex in the book isn't crude, it is caring. Being good in bed is absolutely necessary to be a romance hero. This is a modern fairy tale for adults about a woman who gets what, or who, she needs but, of course in the way of fairy tales, doesn't recognize it until it is nearly too late.
Owen and Megan are developed;...more
Originally published at http://www.readingreality.net/2012/04...
Humans have personified the great forces of nature since mankind (and womankind) first created fire. The winds howling outside of those early cave-dwellings must have seemed like gods...and so some of the world's most fascinating and enduring myths were born.
Zephyrus, the west wind, Eurus the East Wind and Notus, the South Wind are three of these, but the greatest and most feared is Boreas, the North Wind. Boreas is feared because t...more
Humans have personified the great forces of nature since mankind (and womankind) first created fire. The winds howling outside of those early cave-dwellings must have seemed like gods...and so some of the world's most fascinating and enduring myths were born.
Zephyrus, the west wind, Eurus the East Wind and Notus, the South Wind are three of these, but the greatest and most feared is Boreas, the North Wind. Boreas is feared because t...more
What hooked me from the start was an interview with the author on a blog (I can't remember which one) - but I liked the sound of the mythology behind this story. Still do - I don't think I've ever come across anyone else creating heroes from the seasons and points of the compass.
I also liked the symbolism behind the heroine's journey. Winter = grief, and the coming of Spring - new life (along with a couple of things that I won't give away as they're spoilers).
I'm afraid though that this wasn't q...more
I also liked the symbolism behind the heroine's journey. Winter = grief, and the coming of Spring - new life (along with a couple of things that I won't give away as they're spoilers).
I'm afraid though that this wasn't q...more
This is the first story I have read from this author. I must say Laura Kaye definitely delivers. She creates an adult contemporary version of Frosty. She writes a hot and steamy story that will keep the frost off of you in the Winter. I love the intimacy of this story. Instead of having a bunch of other characters in the story too, it is mainly just Megan and Owen that we hear from. I like that because we are just focused on them which gives you a chance to get to know them. Megan is someone tha...more
TLDR recap:
Megan Snow has allowed herself to become crippled by grief in the two years following her husband's death. Can love (both old and new) free her to live and find new meaning and direction for her life? There's magic in the winter air this Christmas for Megan embodied in an unexpected visitor named Owen Winters. North of Need is a GraveTells Fave!
Title: North of Need
Series: Hearts of the Anemoi book #1
Author: Laura Kaye
Prominent Characters: Megan, Owen
Recommended reader age: 18+
Sexua...more
I really enjoyed this fantasy romance set almost entirely in a cabin on a snow covered mountain. Don't get me wrong, I love me some vampire warriors and alpha male shifters but this was a nice break from all that. I hesitate to use the word sweet because there was certainly a fair amount of sex but the emotions were sweet, and in some cases bittersweet. I felt for each of these characters and the romance between widow Megan and snow god Owen, who her tears bring to life, felt very real despite t...more
4.5 stars!
Megan Snow is still mourning the death of her husband, John. It's Christmas Eve and she won't forsake the tradition of spending Christmas at their mountain cabin. As the hour of the anniversary nears, she tries to tire herself out by building a snow family in her front yard. Instead of being soothing, looking at the frosty figures rips open her still wounded heart and she breaks down.
Owen Winters is a winter guardian, one of the guardians of seasons also known as the Anemoi. Megan's...more
Wow! If there is one new paranormal romance to read this year North of Need is that book. North of Need is the true definition of romance. It has passion, and heart, it will make you laugh and make you cry. And it doesn't lack in the steam department either.
North of Need, the first book in The Hearts of the Anemoi series tells the story of Owen and Megan. Owen is one of the gods of winter, and Megan is a grieving widow, in fact it is her tears bring Owen to life, however he only has a small win...more
North of Need, the first book in The Hearts of the Anemoi series tells the story of Owen and Megan. Owen is one of the gods of winter, and Megan is a grieving widow, in fact it is her tears bring Owen to life, however he only has a small win...more
This is the type of story that leaves you feeling a little warm and fuzzy. It's sweetly romantic, sprinkled with a healthy dose of sexiness. Who knew a snow god could warm up the pages!
Angst has occupied Megan Snow's life for nearly two years. Mourning the death of her husband, Megan retreats to a place that reminds her of times that were spent happy with her former husband, John. Little does Megan know that her time spent at a remote cabin on Christmas would call a snow god to her; sent to sedu...more
Angst has occupied Megan Snow's life for nearly two years. Mourning the death of her husband, Megan retreats to a place that reminds her of times that were spent happy with her former husband, John. Little does Megan know that her time spent at a remote cabin on Christmas would call a snow god to her; sent to sedu...more
NORTH OF NEED (HEARTS OF ANEMOI) by Laura Kaye is an exciting fantasy romance set in the Appalachian Mountains. It is the first in a new series Hearts of Anemoi. It is the story of Megan Snow,a young widow of two years and Owen Winters,immortial,one of the four Greek Anemoi,and a snowman. It has Christmas magic,snowman,death of a husband,grief, global warming,environmental issues,romance,love,hot sex,second chances,the four Greek Anemoi(Wind Gods),snow,ice,wind(especially the North Wind),and a b...more
My Review:
Now this is a book that I can get behind. I truly loved this book with it's sense of magic and whimsy for two people that have had enough heartache to last a lifetime. This is the romance between Megan Snow and Owen Winters. Megan lost her husband two years ago in a tragic car accident and her life has been filled with grief ever since. They had a mountain cabin where they spent every Christmas and she has maintained that tradition to honor his memory. Owen is a Snow God, who was betra...more
Now this is a book that I can get behind. I truly loved this book with it's sense of magic and whimsy for two people that have had enough heartache to last a lifetime. This is the romance between Megan Snow and Owen Winters. Megan lost her husband two years ago in a tragic car accident and her life has been filled with grief ever since. They had a mountain cabin where they spent every Christmas and she has maintained that tradition to honor his memory. Owen is a Snow God, who was betra...more
Megan Snow is a lonely widow who is still suffering after the loss of her husband and the guilt she feels. After two years she still hasn't gotten over the death of her husband so she goes to a cabin in Maryland that she use to share with her husband to spend Christmas. The night of Christmas brings a stranger into her life that will forever change her.
I like how this book takes a classic romance theme, snowbound, and makes it fresh again. I really felt Megan's pain as she relived her husbands d...more
I like how this book takes a classic romance theme, snowbound, and makes it fresh again. I really felt Megan's pain as she relived her husbands d...more
Nov 29, 2011
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NORTH OF NEED, by Laura Kaye, is a sweet story about loss and finding love again. Megan lost her husband, John, two years ago and she is having trouble moving on. With a little magic and paranormal circumstances she is forced to face her feelings and have the possibility of being able to love again. Owen needs Megan to stay on Earth, will she finally open her heart again to happiness?
I am a first time reader of Laura Kaye's and I have to say this was the perfect book to start with, I loved it! I...more
I am a first time reader of Laura Kaye's and I have to say this was the perfect book to start with, I loved it! I...more
Megan Snow is spending this Christmas the same as she spent the last – alone and grieving for the husband she lost in a tragic car accident. A snowstorm blows in, cutting her off from the rest of the world, and in her loneliness she creates a little snow family, outfitting the snowman in her dead husband’s shirt and using mismatched buttons for his eyes. That night as she counts down to the exact anniversary of her husband’s death, a loud noise sends her to the door of her cabin where she finds...more
Overall I think this was a good book. A different background which in and of itself is good because so many times you see the same background throughout a million different stories, so that is one plus to this story. To summarize, Megan lost her husband two Christmases ago and believes it is her fault he died; because of this, she is very lonely and isn't really living her life. It is the anniversary of his death and she decides to go outside and build snowmen in order to keep her mind off the e...more
3.5 stars
Story:
It's been two years since Megan lost her husband in a car crash on Christmas Eve and she hasn't been the same ever since. But this year a Christmas miracle is waiting for her.
Owen, a god of snow and winter came to earth to bring her happiness, but only Megan's love and acceptance can make him human and keep him grounded to earth.
Owen needs the cold to keep his corporal form, but spring winds are coming their way, sent by the wrath of a fellow spring god and now time is running out...more
Story:
It's been two years since Megan lost her husband in a car crash on Christmas Eve and she hasn't been the same ever since. But this year a Christmas miracle is waiting for her.
Owen, a god of snow and winter came to earth to bring her happiness, but only Megan's love and acceptance can make him human and keep him grounded to earth.
Owen needs the cold to keep his corporal form, but spring winds are coming their way, sent by the wrath of a fellow spring god and now time is running out...more
3.5 stars
Megan Snow is still grieving the loss of her husband John, two years after he was killed in an accident on Christmas Day. Now she holidays alone at their cabin over Christmas. Lonely, bored and trying desperately to push the memories aside, one afternoon she builds a snow family - father, mother and child. Overcome with sadness she cries, her tears soaking the flannel shirt she placed on the snowman.
Owen Winters is a snow god. He has been living a self-imposed exile, but now has been su...more
Megan Snow is still grieving the loss of her husband John, two years after he was killed in an accident on Christmas Day. Now she holidays alone at their cabin over Christmas. Lonely, bored and trying desperately to push the memories aside, one afternoon she builds a snow family - father, mother and child. Overcome with sadness she cries, her tears soaking the flannel shirt she placed on the snowman.
Owen Winters is a snow god. He has been living a self-imposed exile, but now has been su...more
This story totally had me in its grip for almost half the book. Then the heroine had to go and do something stupid.
Megan is a widow dealing with the second anniversary of her husband's death. Her grief calls to life a snow God named Owen. Things between them escalate quickly which really bothers her on an emotional level. I get that, I really do. But I HATE when the heroine has to "get away to get her head together". This isn't the first book that's had that happen and I'm sure it won't be the l...more
Megan is a widow dealing with the second anniversary of her husband's death. Her grief calls to life a snow God named Owen. Things between them escalate quickly which really bothers her on an emotional level. I get that, I really do. But I HATE when the heroine has to "get away to get her head together". This isn't the first book that's had that happen and I'm sure it won't be the l...more
This is a story that will tug at your heartstrings, fanning your face, and leave you wanting more - which is a good thing. It is sweet and hot, sexy and sensuous, funny and teary.
Megan Snow was widowed two years ago at Christmas. Like the previous year, she opts to spend this second anniversary alone in the mountain cabin she shared with her husband John, away from friends and family. She expects to be sad and lonely. What she doesn't expect is the freak blizzard that knocks out power and closes...more
Megan Snow was widowed two years ago at Christmas. Like the previous year, she opts to spend this second anniversary alone in the mountain cabin she shared with her husband John, away from friends and family. She expects to be sad and lonely. What she doesn't expect is the freak blizzard that knocks out power and closes...more
Megan is a sympathetic character who has been widowed 2 years ago. She was unable to break the bonds of grief and was barely living. She builds a snowman family to exert herself to exhaustion to avoid her feelings. It doesn't work and as she sees the family she built she grieves for the one she will never have with her deceased husband. However, that night she finds a stranger on her doorstep. One that worms his way into her grief and gives her permission to feel once again. To laugh again. Now,...more
First things first, the cover of this book is glorious! I want to put an order in for the model! And I don't usually like muscled up guys. The story is just as awesome as the cover.
Laura Kaye has really created a unique series here. I love the blend of Mythology and erotic storytelling. The sex is super hot, but the plot never gets lost. There's a lot more than sex going on here too, and that's why this book gets props from me. There's romance and there's real emotion. You can really feel for Me...more
Laura Kaye has really created a unique series here. I love the blend of Mythology and erotic storytelling. The sex is super hot, but the plot never gets lost. There's a lot more than sex going on here too, and that's why this book gets props from me. There's romance and there's real emotion. You can really feel for Me...more
Megan Snow, still grieving the loss of her husband two years ago (on Christmas day) in a car accident, heads to the mountain cabin she and John shared to spend the anniversary of his death in solitude. She heads outside, deciding she needs the physical activity to stop her mind from remembering John and how his death was her fault.
In the middle of a blizzard, she builds a snow family. A snowman with mismatched eyes, a black knit cap and John's old flannel shirt. Next she builds a snow woman and...more
In the middle of a blizzard, she builds a snow family. A snowman with mismatched eyes, a black knit cap and John's old flannel shirt. Next she builds a snow woman and...more
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Laura Kaye is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary and paranormal romance. Laura's hot, heartfelt stories are all about the universal desire for a place to belong. Laura grew up amidst family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses, cementing her life-long fascination with storytelling and the supernatural. Laura lives in Maryland with her husband, two dau...more
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“Instead of an ugly scratch of a scar, he'd given her a beautiful piece of himself. A snowflake. Small and discreet, noticeable if you knew to look, but otherwise really just for her. A gift.”
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“Is this a dream?" The words spilled from her mouth.
Owen's grip on her hand tightened, that lone dark eye trapped her with its serious intensity. "Waking up across from you is the stuff of which dreams are made. But, no.”
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Owen's grip on her hand tightened, that lone dark eye trapped her with its serious intensity. "Waking up across from you is the stuff of which dreams are made. But, no.”
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