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Darkest Wolf (Westervelt Wolves #7)

by Rebecca Royce (Goodreads Author)

4.12 of 5 stars 4.12 · rating details · 167 ratings · 21 reviews

Rex Kane has always known he was different than his brothers, down to the fact that when he shifts into his wolf form, his coat is completely black. Always in trouble, he is given one more chance by his brother Tristan, the alpha of the Westervelt pack, to bring back to their island a witch who can stop some of the magical assault that has plagued their war-torn home. Rex...more

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Published March 26th 2012 by Liquid Silver Books (first published March 24th 2012)

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Sep 25, 2012 Sabine Honig rated it 3 of 5 stars

I must admit that I am an avid fan of the Westervelt Wolves and I have been waiting for this book and for the series to come to what I expect to be an explosive end. In Darkest Wolf, which is book seven in the series by Rebecca Royce, the focus is on Rex Kane and his witch.
It has been a while since I read the previous installments in the series, but I really couldn’t relate to the side of Rex that was the failure and the one who made mistakes. Obviously he has made mistakes and so to make up for...more I must admit that I am an avid fan of the Westervelt Wolves and I have been waiting for this book and for the series to come to what I expect to be an explosive end. In Darkest Wolf, which is book seven in the series by Rebecca Royce, the focus is on Rex Kane and his witch.
It has been a while since I read the previous installments in the series, but I really couldn’t relate to the side of Rex that was the failure and the one who made mistakes. Obviously he has made mistakes and so to make up for that, he is tasked with finding a witch that can help against a magical onslaught being brought to bear on their home by their evil father and their sworn enemies. This time Rex cannot fail.

Rex meets his witch and rescues her. He can see her beauty where others can only see how horrific she looks. Elizabeth is his mate and while she is wary of shifters, she is also drawn to Rex. She has been cursed to look super ugly and she is used to being the way she is, but there are still times when the pitying looks of people get to her. Rex is the only one who can see her as she truly is.
Before these two can even begin to explore their own relationship, they must survive attacks by evil witches who are also connected to the evil father who set out to destroy the pack and build an army of super shifter soldiers, only to be thwarted by his mate and the other females of the pack, but not without dire consequences to the pack and their children. Rex has a lot riding on his shoulders and so does Elizabeth. She is responsible for the health and wellbeing of her entire coven which was taken over by the evil witches. Can Rex help her regain her freedom and help save the lives of her family, or is he doomed to make more mistakes and thus also doom the Westervelt Wolves that are relying on him to return with help? Can he trust Elizabeth his mate?

I enjoyed this tale because it revealed a bit more about the Westervelt Wolves and the evil Kane and his connection to the witches, but I really didn’t find myself connecting to the characters of Rex or Elizabeth. I am not sure why this was, and I tried to work out what it was, but just couldn’t pinpoint it. Perhaps it has something to do with the length of the story, perhaps it also related to the characters of Rex and Elizabeth. Apart from these tiny little niggles on my part, the story was well written and I was glad to be one step closer to the ultimate battle between good and evil. I have been desperate to see what is in store for the Westervelt Wolves and what happens to the evil former pack leader and father to the sexy Kane boys, but it looks like I will have to wait a little bit longer. The longer I wait, the more the anticipation builds and I cannot wait!

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Jul 30, 2012 Melissa rated it 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read all the stories in the series and fell in love with the Westervelt Wolves. When I finished this story, I was shocked. Rebecca Royce keeps the twists coming and I was blind to all of them. Like the rest of the series, Rex Kane is a alpha male and wolf to love, nobel, caring and protective. He’s the perfect man…err… wolf. If only he would believe what we all know, that his soul isn’t blackened.
Rex Kane has always felt separated from the rest of his brothers. He’s felt like he keeps doing...more

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Apr 16, 2012 Molly rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone

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So, not having come into this series until this one-# 7, I wasn't sure what to expect. However, upon sitting down to read, I was quite swept away by the amazing writing of of Ms. Royce! She takes her already developed story line and adds in complex characters that instantly grip the heart of the reader!

Not sure what was going on at first, I will admit, in the beginning I was confused. But, that's due to the fact that I missed the first 6 books! Pushing forward, however, I overcame any confusion,...more So, not having come into this series until this one-# 7, I wasn't sure what to expect. However, upon sitting down to read, I was quite swept away by the amazing writing of of Ms. Royce! She takes her already developed story line and adds in complex characters that instantly grip the heart of the reader!

Not sure what was going on at first, I will admit, in the beginning I was confused. But, that's due to the fact that I missed the first 6 books! Pushing forward, however, I overcame any confusion, and went along for the ride. Rex is royalty who has just found the one person who can prove he's not a traitor to his clan.....but, there's just one little problem. She's his mate. And a witch. Knowing witches and wolves don't normally get along, how is Rex ever going to over come this obstacle? He needs to prove his loyalty to his family, but he can't deny his wolf their mate.

Elizabeth is a horrendously ugly woman, cursed by the twin witches she's "baby-sitting". No one can ever look her in the face and not scream or flinch. So, why then is this handsome, dark wolf-man looking at her as if she was the most beautiful woman on the earth? And,how will she ever convince herself that turning his pack's secrets into the twin witches in order to free her mother is the right thing to do, especially after he tells her she truly is his mate?

When push comes to shove, Rex will show Elizabeth that they are truly destined at mates. He'll show her that it's the beauty within that makes the person, and that it's destined for him to see her as her true self. But, along the way, Rex will learn things about himself too, and that witches aren't what they were thought to be. As Rex battles man made wolves, and witches, he'll prove to his own little witch that he's perfect for her, in all the ways that matter.

Rebecca Royce is most definitely a superb author! Once I was engrossed in the story, I hung on to every twist and turn and couldn't wait to reach the end! I am definitely going to be adding the first 6 books in this series to my wishlist. If you love shifter books and all things romance and suspense, look no further than this awesome 4 Book worthy read by a truly amazing author!(less)

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Apr 18, 2012 Jody rated it 3 of 5 stars

Have you ever been channel surfing and stopped to watch a show halfway through the episode because it looked good? Well, that's how I felt the entire time I was reading this. The book starts abruptly and relies on many past events to dictate where things go throughout the story and I always felt a little left out. I enjoyed this read but wanted so much more.

I found myself drawn to Elizabeth and Rex and the many likable qualities they had. Elizabeth was devoted to her family and was willing to sa...more Have you ever been channel surfing and stopped to watch a show halfway through the episode because it looked good? Well, that's how I felt the entire time I was reading this. The book starts abruptly and relies on many past events to dictate where things go throughout the story and I always felt a little left out. I enjoyed this read but wanted so much more.

I found myself drawn to Elizabeth and Rex and the many likable qualities they had. Elizabeth was devoted to her family and was willing to sacrifice herself and her happiness to keep them alive. She had very low self-esteem, which her servitude to the nasty witch twins only made worse. I felt sympathetic for how badly she was treated because of her grotesque visage that was caused by a curse and how lonely these rejections made her feel. Rex felt equally alone since he looks entirely different from his family in his wolf form and has been made to feel like he can't do anything right by his brothers. He's loyal to a fault and would die for those he loves. With each other, they are never alone and find strength in being together. They have a mutual understanding and feel more confident through their blossoming love. There was sexual tension from the start which was a nice build-up to some smokin' hot sexual interludes. The story's pace was very smooth until the last few chapters which felt a bit rushed with a lot of action-packed things happening.

A lot of action happened before the story even started and a lot happened off page as well. I felt a bit lost at times and felt like I was missing out on the whole story. Not having read any other books in the series was a detriment. I enjoyed the story and the characters but felt like I was getting just a taste as opposed to the whole meal. Intriguing truths were exposed in this story and for followers of this series the implications are mind blowing, but for the casual reader the impact is greatly lessened. I enjoy Rebecca's writing style and her characterizations though and will definitely read more from her in the future and highly recommend her to others wanting a new paranormal voice.(less)

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Jan 31, 2013 Lynxie rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Paranormal lovers. Were-wolf fans

Shelves: 4-star-review, awesome-authors, hot-men, indie-author, legendary-leading-ladies, sexy

This is book #7 in the Westervelt Wolves series. It is not meant to be read on its own.

Rex is an interesting character. He is constantly dealing with his own internal battles, and couple that with the external turmoil the Westervelt pack are dealing with it certainly makes for an action packed read.

Enter, Elizabeth Willow. Witches and magic have played a pivotal role in the previous books and this one was no exception. Elizabeth is a magically cursed witch who has been made to look so hideous th...more

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Nov 30, 2012 Julie Ramsey rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Darkest Wolf

Book 7- Not a stand alone book.
Elizabeth Willow is a Witch not just by name but truly she is a Witch! She was been taken from her coven and be-spelled by a Bad Witch. Now no one can look at her with being repulsed and her powers stripped. Oh and she is the Maid aka Girl Friday for the Bad Witch's Twin Daughters. If she try's and leave or pisses off the twins her mother and coven will be killed. When they stop at a truck stop in New Jersey, nothing will ever be the same for Elizabeth....more Darkest Wolf

Book 7- Not a stand alone book.
Elizabeth Willow is a Witch not just by name but truly she is a Witch! She was been taken from her coven and be-spelled by a Bad Witch. Now no one can look at her with being repulsed and her powers stripped. Oh and she is the Maid aka Girl Friday for the Bad Witch's Twin Daughters. If she try's and leave or pisses off the twins her mother and coven will be killed. When they stop at a truck stop in New Jersey, nothing will ever be the same for Elizabeth. She finds she can freeze people, OOps she froze the Evil Twins!!! She is kidnapped by a Wolf and not just any wolf a Kane wolf, they killl witchs or so she has been told. Now he is telling her she is his mate, AS IF. She calls her mother and tells her she has a wolf and he is telling her all sorts of things... see if Bad Witch will take him and knowledge for trade of her coven? Damn he can see her for herself and he is intent on making her his mate. She is falling for him. No Way, No How!

Rex Kane is as messed up as they come, he is so different then his brothers. Now they think he is a Traitor to his evil father. Sent on a mission, to bring back a witch to help against the war with his father. This should be no problem! He will prove his loyalty once and for all. The Infamous New Jersey Diner has other ideas. He finds a mess in the kitchen, a cook down and out 2 witches down and out and a pixie of a woman who is a witch and his Mate! The Fates must really hate him! He really does try to head back to the Westervelt Pack, but no one said falling in Love made you do what you are supposed to.

This was a fun book! He couldn't stand witches and she was so cocky and she couldn't stand wolves! A fated match, yes the fates have a sense of humor! The first half of this book takes place in a vehicle, well mostly!! The taunts and heat are right up there to have you laughing and groaning. These 2 fight the mating for all it is worth. Little by little they come around. But fate is not done yet. She is mother of all mothers and she has some twist that knock everyone for a loop even the reader. I had a lot of fun with this book! I look forward to more in this series, PLEASE!

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Apr 24, 2012 Jennifer Alli rated it 4 of 5 stars

So after reading Alpha wolf I was really intrigued as to what this author was going to write about next and I wasn't disappointed. Darkest wolf was really really good I really enjoyed how Rex and Liz's relationship developed. It was all rollercoaster ride from start to end and I'm really looking forward to what she writes next. The world she's developed is really complex and the plots draw you in. If you haven't read this book already I recommend that you do and I can't wait to read what she wri...more

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Apr 29, 2012 Aurora rated it 2 of 5 stars

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I Tried Y’all… I tried really hard but This book was boring. It was confusing, it was convoluted and it did not hold my interest. I found myself drifting off while reading this story. I was thinking about other books and comparing it to other ones. While I appreciated the basis of the story ( she was ugly because of a curse but because he was her mate he saw her for her true self which was beautiful! Awwww) This book held nothing for me . It was boring enough that...more

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Sep 17, 2012 Radiant rated it 4 of 5 stars

Rex has always thought hes not worth to be in pack...tristan always thought him as traitor...is he?
So when he wants to prove himself finding a witch tristan asjs to bring..hes in dilemma...coz the witch turns out to be his mate...n she has her own coven back of her.
With kendrick's wolves n witches of coven following them to kill..both Liz n Rex has to fight togethet to survive ...can they accept to be as mates?.
Waiting for nxt one....!
Sri.

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Oct 14, 2012 Irene Hollimon rated it 4 of 5 stars

the next story in the series has all but been given away. It will be about Gabriel and at the end Kendrick will finally die and the Westervelt wolves will run off into the sunset with their wolves. Ah romance! gotta love it!

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Apr 28, 2012 Jess rated it 3 of 5 stars

Read this review, an excerpt, and a teaser on my blog during and after my blog tour stop on May 4, 2012 - www.frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com

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Aug 22, 2012 Shaineinok rated it 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed Elizabeth and Rex's story! It's a great continuation of the series.

A word to the wise this is not a read alone book. You need to have read at least some of the others.

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Jul 31, 2012 Katya rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal-rom

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Oct 17, 2012 Sherrie rated it 5 of 5 stars

this series was good all 8 books I loved all of them the same.
Wish there was one on Gabriel would love to know his story...

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Apr 28, 2012 Tamara rated it 5 of 5 stars

Just what I need, another series to read! Westerville Wolves have hooked me now, full review to come

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Oct 25, 2012 Ayse rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: quick-read, read-2012

I liked Rex and Elizabeth's story.

I really, really want to read Gabriel's story too!!

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Aug 07, 2012 Shaune rated it 5 of 5 stars

This was the best one yet! I am anxious to find out what happens to Gabriel though.

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Aug 07, 2012 Sophia (♥ Dimitri Belikov) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: werewolves, witches

Oh My God!!!I loved this book...

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Dec 27, 2012 Raina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: supernatural, shifter

I REALLY NEED GABRIEL'S BOOK NOW!

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Apr 17, 2012 Shari rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-book-challenge

Review soon.

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Jun 24, 2012 Dona rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Strong 3.5. Best one of the series. The characters have a great spark.

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