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On the Prowl (Tales of an Urban Werewolf #2)
by
Karen MacInerney (Goodreads Author)
Talk about a bad-hair day!
Sophie Garou is a master at taming her inner beast, which comes in handy since she’s a werewolf. With a big promotion at work and a supersexy boyfriend, Heath (whom she recently spotted leaving a jewelry store with a beguiling ring box), she’s one happy girl.
But when Heath starts spending long nights at the office with his new associate–a dead-rin...more
Sophie Garou is a master at taming her inner beast, which comes in handy since she’s a werewolf. With a big promotion at work and a supersexy boyfriend, Heath (whom she recently spotted leaving a jewelry store with a beguiling ring box), she’s one happy girl.
But when Heath starts spending long nights at the office with his new associate–a dead-rin...more
Paperback, 376 pages
Published
November 25th 2008
by Ballantine Books
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I like Sophie Garou. She's the heroine of Karen MacInerney's latest "On the Prowl". This is book two in the 'Tales of an Urban Werewolf' and I laughed through a large majority of the book!
Sophie is a werewolf...umm, hmmm. What does it say about her life that she keeps wolfsbane tea and disposable razors in her purse? She really, really, really just wants to be normal. As far as she's concerned, the tendency to go furry is just a pain in the butt! She's a successful (yea! finally made partner) ac...more
Sophie is a werewolf...umm, hmmm. What does it say about her life that she keeps wolfsbane tea and disposable razors in her purse? She really, really, really just wants to be normal. As far as she's concerned, the tendency to go furry is just a pain in the butt! She's a successful (yea! finally made partner) ac...more
#2 Tales of an Urban Werewolf
Amazingly enjoyable, just about a perfect PNR. Sophie Garou, werewolf, just made partner at a CPA firm. She's lived her life as a werewolf hidden from the packs, and she wants to keep it that way. The packs in Texas have learned about Sophie and they're hot on her trail. And they are NOT being nice about her wish to be left alone.
The writing is superb, the absorbing, sexy, funny, characters vividly drawn and unforgettable -- witty, smart ... I kept thinking, "there i...more
Amazingly enjoyable, just about a perfect PNR. Sophie Garou, werewolf, just made partner at a CPA firm. She's lived her life as a werewolf hidden from the packs, and she wants to keep it that way. The packs in Texas have learned about Sophie and they're hot on her trail. And they are NOT being nice about her wish to be left alone.
The writing is superb, the absorbing, sexy, funny, characters vividly drawn and unforgettable -- witty, smart ... I kept thinking, "there i...more
I wish I had started reading this series earlier. I think the "Tales of an Urban Werewolf" series title threw me a bit, but I am very glad I decided to give this series a try. The first book was fun, witty, and very entertaining. Book two was similar, but I had a few issues. First, I love the main character Sophie and enjoyed her sarcasm and humor throughout the entire first book. Now, it is starting to get to me a bit. Instead of likable, she is starting to seem a bit shallow. Then there is the...more
May 19, 2010
Sarah
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
read-in-2010,
books-i-own-print
I really enjoyed Howling at the Moon, the first book in this trilogy and I wasn't disappointed with On the Prowl. It had all the comedy, romance & mystery of the first book and Sophie's love life has become even more complicated. I'd recommend reading the series in order but I think you could get away with reading this as a stand alone book.
This book starts a couple of months after the last book finished. Things between Sophie and her hot human boyfriend Heath have become even more complicat...more
This book starts a couple of months after the last book finished. Things between Sophie and her hot human boyfriend Heath have become even more complicat...more
Man, how does Sophie manage to make me feel disappointed in her yet so sorry for her all at the same time? She is one frustrated and messed up female. Confused, too.
I'm not disappointed that things seem to be fizzling out with Heap. I didn't feel he was right for her in book 1 anyway and had a yen even then for her to snatch Tom up instead of Lyndsey. I'd love to see where that relationship might go in the future--though I agree, no way can it happen without a price being paid. Mark was a good d...more
I'm not disappointed that things seem to be fizzling out with Heap. I didn't feel he was right for her in book 1 anyway and had a yen even then for her to snatch Tom up instead of Lyndsey. I'd love to see where that relationship might go in the future--though I agree, no way can it happen without a price being paid. Mark was a good d...more
I kind of liked this one, and it was certainly better than the opening book of the series. It is still not an outstanding book, but one that I would calmly recommend to anyone asking for a mediocre werewolf story.
The world expands a bit in this installment, as Sophie encounters new kinds of supernatural beings. I won't go into details, as it would spoil much of the mystery the story is built upon. All things considered, it's mildly interesting, but nothing too original or exciting.
Werewolf packs...more
The world expands a bit in this installment, as Sophie encounters new kinds of supernatural beings. I won't go into details, as it would spoil much of the mystery the story is built upon. All things considered, it's mildly interesting, but nothing too original or exciting.
Werewolf packs...more
It took me a while to get into the rhythm of this book, perhaps because I hadn't read book 1. Sophie Garou has just been made partner at her office and has a boyfriend that she loves. It quickly all starts going wrong when the nearest werewolf pack finds out she has been living in their territory for 20 years undetected. Her love life also starts falling apart. She thinks her boyfriend is cheating on her, she is attracted to her best friends boyfriend (also a werewolf) and there is Mark her clie...more
On the prowl, much like the first book, was okay. Unfortunately much like the first book it had irritating mistakes that made the writer seem lazy and made me feel like I had kept track of the story better than she had. I am fairly sure that someone who was an aunt in the first book was called a mother in this which just made me stop and forget about the story for a while.
The series consistently has too many love interests and too many pointless sex scenes. Once again Sophie comes across as pre-...more
The series consistently has too many love interests and too many pointless sex scenes. Once again Sophie comes across as pre-...more
I wasn't sure I would like this book, but I really did!!
I usually don't read books out of order, but I had Karen MacInerney on my author's alert at the library (for the beading book that she finished for Barbara Burnett Smith and the Gray Whale Inn mysteries)and this book was reserved for me. I don't usually read werewolf/vampire type books (except Charlaine Harris), but I liked this so much that I am going to go back and read book one, and I look forward to the following books.
Sophie is a char...more
I usually don't read books out of order, but I had Karen MacInerney on my author's alert at the library (for the beading book that she finished for Barbara Burnett Smith and the Gray Whale Inn mysteries)and this book was reserved for me. I don't usually read werewolf/vampire type books (except Charlaine Harris), but I liked this so much that I am going to go back and read book one, and I look forward to the following books.
Sophie is a char...more
I am a sucker for a series, so the fact that On the Prowl is the second book in a trilogy defiantly gave the story a bit of a boost in my opinion. I felt like it ended too quickly and left too many threads hanging, but since I had the next book Leader of the Pack ready and waiting in my Nook I was able to overlook those issues in hopes that the author cleared the majority of them up in the next book. *Having just finished the final book in the trilogy, I am happy to say that she sure did*
So w...more
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With the first book being just ok for me I wasn't to hot to read this one. Sophie bugs me a little, she bumbles her way around with everything in her life from Heath, to Lindsey, to all the crazy werewolf stuff. And if I have to hear anymore about having to shave her legs I am going to scream!! But for some reason even with all of this stuff going on I still keep reading and I am not sure why.
Sophie seems to be in the middle of a territory dispute between 2 rival packs, each one trying to use h...more
Sophie seems to be in the middle of a territory dispute between 2 rival packs, each one trying to use h...more
I read this book all in one day. It was an enjoyable read in which we get to know more about Sophie and her friends and we also meet new characters. I'm looking forward to the next one...which won't be out for a while. Oh well.
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The second book in the Tales of an Urban Werewolf is much better than the first. I honestly still cannot say I am a fan of MacInerney's writing style but this book did not get bogged down in unnecessary minuetia.In this installment, Sophie Garou is struggling to determine whether or not her boyfriend is cheating on her, all the while she is lusting after a mysterious werewolf Tom and her biggest client, Mark. At one point I was wondering who she wasn't attracted to. The plot was a little better...more
Mar 15, 2011
C
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
read-in-2011,
urban-fantasy
I like the main character, but she really doesn't fit the role of the investigative, powerful werewolf. In this book, she attempts to be a cross between the ditzy fashionista and the importantly powerful werewolf. I like her as the ditz who cares more about her shoes than about getting caught, but I had to skim over the parts where she was investigating or fighting. Other than the mismatched personalities, and the awful love square that made me feel so bad for all of the guys (Sophie explains he...more
The only thing Sophie Garou has always wanted is to live her normal, human life. So far, so good. She just recently got a big promotion at her job, she's fairly certain her boyfriend of more than one year is about to pop the big question and overall, things couldn't be any better. That is, until she receives an email from the alphas of Houston ordering her to go to a meeting with them. Or else. The Houston pack is not happy at all that she's managed to live under their noses all these years and...more
After finishing Howling at the Moon, the first installment of this series, I was eagerly anticipating reading On the Prowl. Karen MacInerney did not disappoint! I was immediately immersed in this second Tale of an Urban Werewolf. This novel took me all of 24 hours to read. My boyfriend's absence may have had something to do with that but, great writing and an awesome story were definitely strong contributing factors as well.
Sophie Garou is back and is as entertaining as ever. One of the main att...more
Sophie Garou is back and is as entertaining as ever. One of the main att...more
Sophie has more run ins with wolves, has major issues with Heath (who we barely see during this book), deals with crazy aztecs, tries to spy, and gets more exposure to Mark. Was annoyed with the way she dealt with Mark and wanted to yell at her for being so stupid about him. Hate her assistant and have no idea why she doesn't fire her. This book was my least favorite of the three, mainly because she is so stupid about Mark and Heath and just the tone of this one was a bit darker I guess.
This was a fun read. I would recommend it for people who like chic-lit, because that's the closest genre for it. We're talking about a heroine who likes her non-fat lattes and her manicures, and isn't afraid to admit it - even as she chases after three unrealistically sexy men whose characters are unfortunately a little less defined than their muscles. Not that that really gets in the way of enjoying it, since it's a quick, fun read that has you imagining you're a werewolf with too many men to c...more
To be honest i discovered this book by accident. I was looking for one about fantasy or paranormal and didn't have a lot of money. It was the cheaper on the track ( a sale)
I don't regret it at all, it was really funny to read. you got a new version of werewolf and the plot and the writing were amazing.
It's only at the end that i discovered that it was the second book of a trilogy- doesn't matter you can read it as a stand alone ( it's the best of the trilogy)
I don't regret it at all, it was really funny to read. you got a new version of werewolf and the plot and the writing were amazing.
It's only at the end that i discovered that it was the second book of a trilogy- doesn't matter you can read it as a stand alone ( it's the best of the trilogy)
I think Ive found another kick azz author with Ms Karen here. Her character Sophie is my kinda girl, she gets back up swinging. She's a werewolf trying to make the best of a bad situation, cant decied who she wants to get with or how to find time to get a quick shave in between on top of keeping her hairy condition a secret from her best friend. Oh and offering free tax services to keep a pack of her back, thats hilarious!
Although I enjoyed it for what it was, there was nothing fantastic about this book. The author is a decent writer and her style coupled with a good pace kept me turning the pages but I didn't find the characters particularly likable and I don't think the ending was very well foreshadowed. If I had nothing else to read I'd give the others in the series a go but I don't think I'd be missing out on much if I decided not to.
May 02, 2010
chucklesthescot
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
PNR/UF,YA,werewolf fans
Shelves:
humour,
paranormal-romance
Sophie is having a confusing time. Her promotion at work leaves her working with a very sexy new man just as she suspects that her boyfriend is having an affair with his attractive new secretary. To make matters worse, the Houston Pack are now aware of her existence and don't like rogue werewolves running around. If she doesn't join, she is the enemy. And a group of young female wolves want her as their leader...
Sophie is brilliant. Her girlie angst about life is something even us non-werewolve...more
Sophie is brilliant. Her girlie angst about life is something even us non-werewolve...more
ugh!
I had to make myself finish this book, I kept telling myself it would be over soon.
The writing was bad (sprouting, sprouting, sprouting... a thesaurus for the lady, please!).
I hate Sophie I read the author description of her as the "hilariously lovable werewolf Sophie Garou"... well, I don't think she's remotely funny and even less lovable, she's sooooo shallow and frivolous.
And what's with all the boyfriends?
I had to make myself finish this book, I kept telling myself it would be over soon.
The writing was bad (sprouting, sprouting, sprouting... a thesaurus for the lady, please!).
I hate Sophie I read the author description of her as the "hilariously lovable werewolf Sophie Garou"... well, I don't think she's remotely funny and even less lovable, she's sooooo shallow and frivolous.
And what's with all the boyfriends?
Jul 27, 2011
Bethany C
added it
I probably would have given this a little higher rating if I weren't so annoyed at so many characters. It was a good read, pretty fast paced, and I can say that it takes a good author to elicit an emotion from a reader. I just wish that emotion weren't annoyance. This is sounding like a terrible review; I did enjoy the book overall, really.
Things to like - this reminded me of Elena in Kelley Armstrong's first book, Bitten - one of my all-time favortie books. That being said, Sophie Garou seems a bit of a slut, as if she can't really decide on or stick with a man, - there's Heath, Tom, Mark, etc!
This is book 2 in the Tales of an Urban Werewolf series; I didn't read book one. This looked interesting on the surface, especially since I live in the city that this takes place in, but I was really disappointed overall. The heroine was one of those women that I would never be friends with - shallow all the way through with zero, that's right I said zero, redeeming qualities. The other characters did nothing for me and her two love interests left me cold. The writing was good and the author did...more
Read from 2/7 to 2/9. I love the Sophie Garou books. They have the right amount of humor without falling into the trap of being too silly. Good characters and solid plot. Looking forward to the next one in July!
I enjoyed this one but not quite as much as the first. I understand the Sophie hasn't had much training or even knowledge of other werewolves, and can understand her mistakes of not thinking about what she is wearing when going on a stake out. However the parts I did not enjoy were the clothing descriptions and how all the name brands were mentioned. It almost made me as a reader feel out of my league. The basics of the story were there and the story line was great, but I hope in the next instal...more
i liked this one better than the first book. i am glad that she broke up with her boyfriend Heath and got in tough in her inner werewolf. I am looking forward to reading the next one
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I'm the author of the Agatha-nominated Gray Whale Inn mystery series, Tales of an Urban Werewolf. the Margie Peterson mysteries and the upcoming Dewberry Farm mysteries (plus a new fantasy in the works). My reading is like my writing: eclectic!
I grew up in the Northeast, but I currently live in Austin with my husband, two kids, and a houserabbit named Bunny. Feel free to visit me online at www.ka...more
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