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Jul 21, 2011

Sandy rated it:

I’m going to nag on the issue of reading books in a series in order again. I’m one who usually likes to do that. Sometimes as a reviewer that doesn’t happen.This is one of those times, and I’m a little vexed that it did happen. There’s information revealed in this book about certain events in the first book in the series, Caleb; therefore, knowing some of what happens even before you start reading takes a little of the punch out of the story and makes it somewhat anticlimactic. But there’s plent More...

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May 13, 2010

Cindy rated it:

Okay, how do you classify a vampire cowboy western with a contemporary setting [that you see very little of:] and includes werewolves and evil supernatural scientists set to take over the world and not caring how many people they destroy on the way? If you figure it out, let me know.

Enjoyable read with strong similarities to her Hell's Eight books and containing many of the same themes: protection of women, family, honor... and stubbornness raised to the level of art.

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Nov 10, 2010

Darcy rated it:

This book is much better than the first one, but there is still something missing in it. I think it is because the author set up the Sanctuary to be the big bad, but they haven't been explained very good. Our main heroes are called Renegades, but again the explanation is missing of why they are called that. Through the book we were told a little more about then, but there are still too many questions that should be basic answers at this point.

Jared was a bit of an ass in the last More...

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Apr 08, 2010

Mandi rated it:

I received Jared by Sara McCarty for review, took one look at the cover and had a big smile on my face. It just looks so inviting. After chapter two I told myself I would give it until page 100 – I made it until 120, but this book just did not interest me. First of all, nothing happens in the first 80 or so pages. Jared, belonging to the Renegade vampires, discovers Raisa alone in the woods, surrounded by three of the bad vampires belonging to the Sanctuary. He rescues her and decides he is now More...

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Jul 16, 2011

Sara rated it:

I am not a fan of clifhanger endings. To me they are just an easy way for the author to ensure that he or she will sell thier next book.
<spoiler> so, it may come as no surprise that i didn't like the ending of this book. It literally ended on the mountain with noting being resolved. You have no idea whether Miri and Jace are still alive, just an assumption that McCarty wouldn't kill them.
& seriously, that was not the time nor the place for a freaking marriage proposal!! talk ab More...

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Apr 20, 2011

Michele rated it:

I read the books in this author's historical western series and liked them, so I thought I'd go ahead and read her paranormal series too. This is very much like the other series, but instead everyone is a vampire, or werewolf. I'm a little embarassed to admit I enjoy the whole men protecting their women theme in all of the books. The men are always very strong physically and want to take charge. There's enough of the women still having their say to keep my modern mind happy though. And of course More...

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Sep 02, 2010

July rated it:

Jared (Shadow Wranglers) book 2, was great. I can see why Caleb dragged on it was setting the stage for the series like I thought. This book was really good. Jared who I did not really like in Caleb I came to like in this book. He was so protective, Alpha and described as very handsome and BIG. Raisa came across as needing someone just like Jared. She is very sick, and cannot tolerate traveling drinking blood which makes you wonder how the heck she has made it so many years. I won't divulge ever More...

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May 06, 2011

Monique rated it:

Ugh...I feel like it took me forever to finish this book...Even the last like two pages seemed to take forever....This book was ok...It was ok enough that I would read the next book in this series out or curiousity as to what's going to happen with Mari and Jace...This book reminded me of a slow simmering pot of stew slow-burning over an open wood fire...For me it didn't bowl me over with hot sex scenes, romance, adventure, and supernatural elements...It kept breaking little pieces of the story More...

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Jun 07, 2010

Hillary rated it:

I liked Caleb but I loved Jared and Raisa. They had lots of chemistry and their internal dialouge really kept me reading. I had seen S. McCarty's books and wasn't sure how I would like a cowboy/rancher vampire but it turns out I love them.

Their is a lot of conflict for the two character to overcome before they can even think about committing to FOREVER together.

I can't wait until her next book. Glad I gave this series a chance. Jared deserved his happy ending and so More...

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May 16, 2010

Missy Ann rated it:

Ugh, I do believe I'm giving up on this series. It wasn't as bad as the first. But seriously, that's not a recommendation - Not As Bad As The First. :( You know what this series is reminding me of? Christine Feehan's Carpathians; also not a recommendation.

I do have McCarty's werewovles on my shelves, which I haven't read yet. (not sure if want to after the vampires...) And I will continue on with her Hell's Eight series, but I'm really disappointed in the Shadow Wranglers - she's bet More...

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Dec 30, 2010

=^☺^=mskitty rated it:

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Aug 12, 2011

Danielle rated it:

After reading the first book in this series I was on the fence, so I decided to keep going to see if it got better. Unfortunately, it didn't. At the end of the second book I'm still left wondering if the series is going to get better, and I'm just generally disappointed that nothing seemed to really happen in this book. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment because the second book leaves you with a cliffhanger and I imagine that I will probably keep going with this series just to find out what happ More...

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Sep 12, 2011

Ann rated it:

Like Caleb, Jared story is wonderful. You can't help yourself falling for Raisa. There is something about her that makes you want to take care of and shelter her from all the monsters of the world, just like Jared did. So much of the past came out in this book and was surprising. And of course she set up the next book wonderfully. I will tell you that your best bet, to really enjoying each story is to read them in order.

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Apr 05, 2011

E. rated it:

Another of the Johnson brother vampires, Jared, gets entangled with Raisa, an anomalous vampire who is physically weak but has willpower of steel. She has a hidden agenda that may endanger the entire Johnson clan but Jared is still drawn to her. Her secrets may shatter everything he holds dear but she may provide salvation for at least one of his brothers. Nicely drawn out, sizzling scenes, surprising twists.

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Mar 26, 2011

G rated it:

This series is growing on me. I liked the first book but had reservations. By the time I finished this book, I was hooked on the series. I am looking forward to seeing what happens with Jace. Jared and Raisa's story leads into an intriguing intro for Jace's story.

I love the he-man, protectiveness of these Johnson brother vampires. Ok, so call me old-fashioned. It makes for a sexy romance, at least. And I have to say, those D'Nally weres are really sparking my interest. Wonder More...

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Nov 29, 2011

Christi rated it:

I did a joint review with Deanna on this one. You can see the full review on her blog... http://paperbackdaydreamer.com/2011/11/2...

I enjoyed this second book much more than the first and am now fully immersed in the series. It's a good one...definitely worth checking out. Vampires who are cowboys is a very good thing!

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Feb 17, 2011

Kat rated it:

I didn't think I'd ever get done with this book. No, it wasn't long and boring - I just couldn't keep my eyes off the front cover. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiice body there, Jared! As for the story, I thought it was fantastic. I enjoyed the first book in the series (Caleb), but this one was much better. I think it was the difference in the heroines. I totally loved Raisa. Though she was physically weak (great story behind that), she was such a strong individual. And Jared was one alpha hunk of vamp cowboy. H More...

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Oct 09, 2011

Mrs Condit Reads Books rated it:

Rating is actually 4 1/2.

Sarah McCarty is on my auto-buy list for a several very good reasons. Her books have strongly developed characters, paranormal world building plots that take your breath away, sex scenes that rock the walls, and they are long enough to let you sink your teeth into them and hold on for the ride. And those smokin’ hot covers ain’t bad for your mind’s eye!

Please see my complete review, coming 10/10/2011 on http://www.bookpimpsreviews.com!

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Feb 14, 2011

Angie rated it:

i enjoyed this book it was fun. The story was compelling-adventure, romance and paths crossed made for a story that kept me wanting to get to the end. I like paranormal books and no matter what my husband says the are very entertaining. :)

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Jun 03, 2011

Connie rated it:

I truly enjoyed the continuing story of the Johnson brothers. I really like the were / vampire conflicts / acceptance. I want my own Shadowdweller.

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Oct 26, 2010

Jackie rated it:

Loved the humor in this story. Hope we don't have to long for the next book, since she left us hanging.

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Apr 26, 2010

Ivyd rated it:

more like 3/5 stars. The start was slow for me. I hung in there and it picked up and I enjoyed it a lot. The characters are great and I'm looking forward to the next in the series.

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Mar 20, 2011

Lisa rated it:

I didn't want to end this book and cannot wait for more books in this series!

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Oct 19, 2011

Mollie *scoutrmom* rated it:

I kept waiting for the book to grab me as the author's other work has, yet somehow I got to the end and this had not happened.

There is a very good plot, a sassy heroine, also a hot hard old-fashioned hero who is male enough to put his foot in it and wonder what went wrong. We get cameos from the protagonists of the earlier book, and a peek at the personalities involved in the next one.

Perhaps the next time I read it I'll be able to understand better why I did not love th More...

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Jul 07, 2011

Mommyreview.com rated it:

Meh in-between good and ok

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Dec 27, 2011

Krista ~Fhatal Attrhaction~ *Daddy's Girl* rated it:

There is just something missing in this series, just doesn't do much for me! I may end up reading more in the series later on but for now its going back on my TBR list

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Jan 12, 2012

Jeney rated it:

Cowboy vampires, what could be better?

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Oct 09, 2011

Emily Kathleen rated it:

3 1/2 stars

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Jan 15, 2011

Carolyn F. rated it:

3.5 stars - Not as good as the first but this was almost as good. Raisa's on the run with a huge secret and a mission that only she knows about. Jared stumbles upon her when two men from the bad guys at Sanctuary have her cornered. He rescues her and she wishes he'd just go away. Lots of misunderstandings and I wish Raisa would have fessed up sooner. But overall a good book.

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May 09, 2011

Kris (KindleRomance) rated it:

I loved this story. It was really steamy with a great suspenseful plot, wonderful characters, and lots of great dialogue. The story moved quickly and was very enjoyable.

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