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Faoladh Series #1
Pure of Heart
It’s not easy being a werewolf. After claiming her first (and hopefully last) victim, Harper thinks she has it all figured out. Her job keeps her busy. Her family locks her up during the full moon. She’s even friends with the local vet who is always armed with tranquilizers.
But her fragile grip on the situation can’t last. Not when newcomer Emerson moves into Harper’s small town and sets the wolf free. Now Harper must figure out what the wolf wants, and stop it before she ends up with more blood on her teeth.
But her fragile grip on the situation can’t last. Not when newcomer Emerson moves into Harper’s small town and sets the wolf free. Now Harper must figure out what the wolf wants, and stop it before she ends up with more blood on her teeth.
440 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 27, 2015
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September 25, 2020
I'm sort of mixed on this one, though part of my reaction is due to the fact that I've watched and read a lot of genre stories, so there wasn't anything to the werewolf part of the story that I hadn't seen before. Also, I'm really, really tired of reading about this antagonist, because he tends to show up in most LGBTQ+ books at some point; it's just the name that changes. I get it, I do, we're surrounded by this guy all the time, and it's nice to see him get his comeuppance, but it irritates me that he gets to be a pain-in-the-ass in my escapist fiction, too. That's personal preference, though, not literary criticism.
Anyway, the quality of writing felt very good. The pacing seemed a little uneven in places, but not disturbingly so. The characterization, which is the heart of every good story, was generally excellent, and it was refreshing to see an unapologetically bisexual lead. This may, in fact, be the first book I've ever read where both leads were bisexual. While I did occasionally waver between liking and disliking Harper and Emerson due to a few of their personality quirks, in some ways that made them more believable. Neither character was a shining beacon of perfection, they both came with their own sets of flaws and shortcomings. The protagonist's inner circle of supporting characters had their own identities and relationships, too, which helped establish their connections to Harper while anchoring their presence in the setting.
There were a couple of other issues I had regarding the antagonist, but I'll go ahead and spoiler tag this part, because I'm totally going to spoil stuff here:
Okay, yeah, so that was a bit of a rant. Sorry about that. It was a big problem for me.
Despite some pointed criticism in that spoiler chunk, I did enjoy this book. I enjoyed the characters, I liked the dynamics of their relationships and the ways in which they progressed (family, friendships, romance, all of it), I liked the glimpses of where the story might go in the future, and I'm definitely going to pick up the next book in the series. As debut novels go, which I believe this is, this was a very good effort.
So, I'm going to give this 3.5 stars. More than 'I liked it' but not quite 'I really liked it.' I'm rounding up, though, because it earned that consideration.
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Side note. If you're gay, straight, somewhere in between, or off the scale entirely and you're concerned about the romance, here's the lowdown on that: while the leads are both bisexual and one does date a male character for a short period of time during the events of the story, the core romance is a f/f romance. There's no sex of any kind in the book, however, so that part shouldn't be problematic for anyone. For what it's worth, Harper and Emerson have great chemistry, and their relationship has a nice, slow build. The author did an excellent job fleshing them out as individuals and establishing their connection. Probably my favorite part of the book.
I guess a second side note for others who've read lesfic Were-animal books, because it's something I'd want to know: this isn't the BDSM take on werewolves; there's no dom/sub stuff happening here. Do with that what you will.
Anyway, the quality of writing felt very good. The pacing seemed a little uneven in places, but not disturbingly so. The characterization, which is the heart of every good story, was generally excellent, and it was refreshing to see an unapologetically bisexual lead. This may, in fact, be the first book I've ever read where both leads were bisexual. While I did occasionally waver between liking and disliking Harper and Emerson due to a few of their personality quirks, in some ways that made them more believable. Neither character was a shining beacon of perfection, they both came with their own sets of flaws and shortcomings. The protagonist's inner circle of supporting characters had their own identities and relationships, too, which helped establish their connections to Harper while anchoring their presence in the setting.
There were a couple of other issues I had regarding the antagonist, but I'll go ahead and spoiler tag this part, because I'm totally going to spoil stuff here:
Okay, yeah, so that was a bit of a rant. Sorry about that. It was a big problem for me.
Despite some pointed criticism in that spoiler chunk, I did enjoy this book. I enjoyed the characters, I liked the dynamics of their relationships and the ways in which they progressed (family, friendships, romance, all of it), I liked the glimpses of where the story might go in the future, and I'm definitely going to pick up the next book in the series. As debut novels go, which I believe this is, this was a very good effort.
So, I'm going to give this 3.5 stars. More than 'I liked it' but not quite 'I really liked it.' I'm rounding up, though, because it earned that consideration.
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Side note. If you're gay, straight, somewhere in between, or off the scale entirely and you're concerned about the romance, here's the lowdown on that: while the leads are both bisexual and one does date a male character for a short period of time during the events of the story, the core romance is a f/f romance. There's no sex of any kind in the book, however, so that part shouldn't be problematic for anyone. For what it's worth, Harper and Emerson have great chemistry, and their relationship has a nice, slow build. The author did an excellent job fleshing them out as individuals and establishing their connection. Probably my favorite part of the book.
I guess a second side note for others who've read lesfic Were-animal books, because it's something I'd want to know: this isn't the BDSM take on werewolves; there's no dom/sub stuff happening here. Do with that what you will.
May 22, 2023
4,5 stars
As a romance it was mediocre, as a werewolf story it was outstanding. I liked both MCs, and kinda enjoyed the description of Harper's fear and confusion caused by her furry side. Makes werewolfism (?) significantly more relatable
Also Holt. That guy is a modern day Gaston. It reminded me why I was so scared of him when I first saw Beauty and the Beast. The way the town loved and venerated both Holt and Gaston despite them being absolute jerks is very, very scary.
Side note: this whole story kinda feels like a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Harper stops being a "Beast", because she stops thinking she's a monster.
Emerson is the bookworm who captured "the Beast's" and "Gaston's" attention.
The general vibes are the same.
But the story differs so much, that basically only the vibes remain.
As a romance it was mediocre, as a werewolf story it was outstanding. I liked both MCs, and kinda enjoyed the description of Harper's fear and confusion caused by her furry side. Makes werewolfism (?) significantly more relatable
Also Holt. That guy is a modern day Gaston. It reminded me why I was so scared of him when I first saw Beauty and the Beast. The way the town loved and venerated both Holt and Gaston despite them being absolute jerks is very, very scary.
Side note: this whole story kinda feels like a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Harper stops being a "Beast", because she stops thinking she's a monster.
Emerson is the bookworm who captured "the Beast's" and "Gaston's" attention.
The general vibes are the same.
But the story differs so much, that basically only the vibes remain.
February 6, 2022
5 Stars 2.5.22 second reading. Just as good if not better than the first time. Even knowing how it ends, it was still super exciting. Now that I know the author is actively continuing the series, this book gets my highest recommendation for fans of f/f paranormal romance. It’s really, really good!!
5 Stars - LOVED THIS BOOK!!! Werewolf Shifter Paranormal romance done right
If you are a paranormal romance fan and a werewolf fan you need to read this book. It's soooo good. There is great banter. The characters are all interesting, some may be a bit 2-D but that's fine. I love the description of how she shifts, it's gritty and hard to read about, but it feels more "real". (yes i know that's kinds lame when talking about stuff that isn't real at all but you know what I mean) Harper doesn't just magically flow into a wolf. She mostly can't shift at all unless it's a full moon, were she doesn't really have a choice in the matter.
She doesn't really understand very much about being a werewolf (for reasons you will find out). She has always thought she was straight until she meets Emerson. The scene were they meet for the first time... it's everything I love about the whole shifter bonding trope.
The ending action and conclusion are super exciting and will have you flying through the pages.
A few negatives. I love the banter. Love it, but it might be a bit too much, if you know what I mean? No one is that clever 100% of the time. It is a bit slow at the beginning but once it starts going, it's a page turner and the ending is edge of your seat good. And finally, its a series and you are going to end this book and want to start the next one IMMEDIATELY and the next one does not exist yet.
2.3.22 UPDATE: The author just reached out and let me know book two is out NOW and she is working on book three. WOOHOO!!
5 Stars - LOVED THIS BOOK!!! Werewolf Shifter Paranormal romance done right
If you are a paranormal romance fan and a werewolf fan you need to read this book. It's soooo good. There is great banter. The characters are all interesting, some may be a bit 2-D but that's fine. I love the description of how she shifts, it's gritty and hard to read about, but it feels more "real". (yes i know that's kinds lame when talking about stuff that isn't real at all but you know what I mean) Harper doesn't just magically flow into a wolf. She mostly can't shift at all unless it's a full moon, were she doesn't really have a choice in the matter.
She doesn't really understand very much about being a werewolf (for reasons you will find out). She has always thought she was straight until she meets Emerson. The scene were they meet for the first time... it's everything I love about the whole shifter bonding trope.
The ending action and conclusion are super exciting and will have you flying through the pages.
A few negatives. I love the banter. Love it, but it might be a bit too much, if you know what I mean? No one is that clever 100% of the time. It is a bit slow at the beginning but once it starts going, it's a page turner and the ending is edge of your seat good. And finally, its a series and you are going to end this book and want to start the next one IMMEDIATELY and the next one does not exist yet.
2.3.22 UPDATE: The author just reached out and let me know book two is out NOW and she is working on book three. WOOHOO!!
February 7, 2022
[2022] Still lovin' it!
January 11, 2017
I enjoyed this book immensely.
And the main reason for that were the dialogues. And Emerson. Emerson presence in this book is truly like a breath of fresh air as a main character in the supernatural f/f genre. Her disarming and charming quirky style and her witty mind won me from the get-go. She's truly a treat as one of the main characters and I couldn't get enough of her.
Harper, on the other hand, was a bit less interesting in my opinion. I felt like she was less complex and all-rounded (dare I say "ambidextrous"?) than Emerson as a character. She also seems to only function in three modes: sarcastic, angry and very angry. Kinda like Squidward (from Spongebob Squarepants) on steroids. I did try to like her, because in some level she is still intriguing, but she certainly does not help her own cause in the process. I haven't given up on her as the protagonist, but I truly think that Miss Parker will have to step up her game considerably if she want to put Harper on the same level that Emerson is as a compelling character.
Now another interesting aspect for me in this book is the relationship dynamic between Harper and Emerson. There is no Alpha/Beta relationship here. If anything, Harper reaction to Emerson is a lot more like a cute puppy trying to get her attention than of a dominant wolf trying to assert her predominance over her "mate". And this actually makes a lot of sense, since when it comes to wolf mating, there is never an alpha/beta pair but always only one alpha pair in the pack. So, technically, there needs to be something very close to equality for it to work. Unbeknownst to most supernatural writers that can only seem to be able to spin the wolf/werewolf romance angle through a BDSM or the even more overused sex-frenzied fiend perspective...
Note to other writers : If you want to explore the insane sexual drive of an animal as a defining characteristic of your supernatural character then make sure you transform her into a seahorse, since they were actually gloriously described as “promiscuous, flighty, and more than a little bit gay” in a 2007 scientific research.
Now here is the weird part, for basically 85% of this book I felt as if the plot was sort of going nowhere. But then it does. And when it does, it's too intense, and without any built-up whatsoever. It's just weird. It comes out of nowhere and by the times it does, I had already decided I had enjoyed the story very much, so it threw me for a loop, I mean, I still enjoyed the story, but all that hasty weirdness that happened there by the end definitely made me lower my overall assessment on how much I enjoyed this book.
And when I say the plot seemed to be going nowhere, I don't exactly mean that as a criticism. What I mean is that is really, really slow-paced. Kind of a "girl meets girl" love story, except one of the girls happens to be a werewolf. I thought it was unusual, but nevertheless it seemed to work for me, as if the writer was maybe trying to firmly establish the relationships of the main character before maybe moving on to a more action packed story on the next book? (otherwise why the heck would you have a werewolf as a protagonist?) So it didn't really bothered me because, truth be told, Miss Parker dialogues are top-notch, so the book itself was worth it just so I could enjoy the witty banter between the characters. The story might be somewhat slow-paced if compared to other books of this genre, but it does kind of work. That is, until the ending happens and basically just steamrolls on top of everything I "thought" this book was trying to do...
Nevertheless it's a great book and I had a lot of fun reading it. I'll also definitely be checking out volume 2 whenever it comes out.
4.3 stars from me.
And the main reason for that were the dialogues. And Emerson. Emerson presence in this book is truly like a breath of fresh air as a main character in the supernatural f/f genre. Her disarming and charming quirky style and her witty mind won me from the get-go. She's truly a treat as one of the main characters and I couldn't get enough of her.
Harper, on the other hand, was a bit less interesting in my opinion. I felt like she was less complex and all-rounded (dare I say "ambidextrous"?) than Emerson as a character. She also seems to only function in three modes: sarcastic, angry and very angry. Kinda like Squidward (from Spongebob Squarepants) on steroids. I did try to like her, because in some level she is still intriguing, but she certainly does not help her own cause in the process. I haven't given up on her as the protagonist, but I truly think that Miss Parker will have to step up her game considerably if she want to put Harper on the same level that Emerson is as a compelling character.
Now another interesting aspect for me in this book is the relationship dynamic between Harper and Emerson. There is no Alpha/Beta relationship here. If anything, Harper reaction to Emerson is a lot more like a cute puppy trying to get her attention than of a dominant wolf trying to assert her predominance over her "mate". And this actually makes a lot of sense, since when it comes to wolf mating, there is never an alpha/beta pair but always only one alpha pair in the pack. So, technically, there needs to be something very close to equality for it to work. Unbeknownst to most supernatural writers that can only seem to be able to spin the wolf/werewolf romance angle through a BDSM or the even more overused sex-frenzied fiend perspective...
Note to other writers : If you want to explore the insane sexual drive of an animal as a defining characteristic of your supernatural character then make sure you transform her into a seahorse, since they were actually gloriously described as “promiscuous, flighty, and more than a little bit gay” in a 2007 scientific research.
Now here is the weird part, for basically 85% of this book I felt as if the plot was sort of going nowhere. But then it does. And when it does, it's too intense, and without any built-up whatsoever. It's just weird. It comes out of nowhere and by the times it does, I had already decided I had enjoyed the story very much, so it threw me for a loop, I mean, I still enjoyed the story, but all that hasty weirdness that happened there by the end definitely made me lower my overall assessment on how much I enjoyed this book.
And when I say the plot seemed to be going nowhere, I don't exactly mean that as a criticism. What I mean is that is really, really slow-paced. Kind of a "girl meets girl" love story, except one of the girls happens to be a werewolf. I thought it was unusual, but nevertheless it seemed to work for me, as if the writer was maybe trying to firmly establish the relationships of the main character before maybe moving on to a more action packed story on the next book? (otherwise why the heck would you have a werewolf as a protagonist?) So it didn't really bothered me because, truth be told, Miss Parker dialogues are top-notch, so the book itself was worth it just so I could enjoy the witty banter between the characters. The story might be somewhat slow-paced if compared to other books of this genre, but it does kind of work. That is, until the ending happens and basically just steamrolls on top of everything I "thought" this book was trying to do...
Nevertheless it's a great book and I had a lot of fun reading it. I'll also definitely be checking out volume 2 whenever it comes out.
4.3 stars from me.
April 18, 2023
4.5 ⭐️.
Did you just see me give a book about werewolf 4.5 stars? Yes, yes you did
This is the best werewolf book I have ever read
Incredible story, Harper and Emerson are amazing i loved them both Equally, the chemistry between them is off the chart
Also their banter made me laugh so hard 😭😂😂😂😂
And the way Emerson interacted with Harper as a wolf warmed my heart 😭😭😭
The side character is amazing and funny as well (except for He Who Must Not Be Named 🙂)
Beautiful writing style, the way the author describes the way she shift to a werewolf is phenomenal, i felt like I was shifting myself 🔥😂😂.
Not like other book i read, one second a human and the next is a werewolf without any description
And the best thing about this? Is that both MCs hate the word Mate thaaaaank god
The only thing that would’ve make this book better if there was sex scenes, i was hoping for them in the sequel but there’s isn’t any, the author could’ve wrote amazing sex scenes but the why she didn’t i have no idea 🥲🥲.
I hope she writes at least one scene in the third book
(if she ever publish it)
PS: If I allowed my self to put more quotes i would’ve put the entire book an my review because I highlighted most of if 😂😂
That’s how much i loved it
Did you just see me give a book about werewolf 4.5 stars? Yes, yes you did
This is the best werewolf book I have ever read
Incredible story, Harper and Emerson are amazing i loved them both Equally, the chemistry between them is off the chart
“But a louder voice screamed “mine” and wanted to possess. She nipped, as lightly as possible, and groaned when Emerson grabbed her hair and pulled.”
Also their banter made me laugh so hard 😭😂😂😂😂
“The sound of a smack resonated through the barn. Emerson drew her hand back, gaping at the red mark she’d left on Harper’s cheek. “I – oh – I’m sorry, I told you not to say that again.”
“You…Ow!” Harper rubbed her cheek and glared with one eye.”
And the way Emerson interacted with Harper as a wolf warmed my heart 😭😭😭
The side character is amazing and funny as well (except for He Who Must Not Be Named 🙂)
Beautiful writing style, the way the author describes the way she shift to a werewolf is phenomenal, i felt like I was shifting myself 🔥😂😂.
Not like other book i read, one second a human and the next is a werewolf without any description
And the best thing about this? Is that both MCs hate the word Mate thaaaaank god
“If you say mate, I will throw up and then I will stuff you in a trunk with my puke and mail you to the North Pole.”
The only thing that would’ve make this book better if there was sex scenes, i was hoping for them in the sequel but there’s isn’t any, the author could’ve wrote amazing sex scenes but the why she didn’t i have no idea 🥲🥲.
I hope she writes at least one scene in the third book
(if she ever publish it)
PS: If I allowed my self to put more quotes i would’ve put the entire book an my review because I highlighted most of if 😂😂
That’s how much i loved it
January 14, 2017
3.5 rounded to 4. This book started a bit slow for me but grabbed my attention about a 1/4 of the way through. I found Harper to be quite funny with her never ending sarcasm and Emerson is sweet and quirky. I was initially excited this is a series but this is the first and only book thus far. Huge cliffhanger at the end so I'm going to need the author to hurry it up with the next one.
April 29, 2017
Great book
Okay so this book was a bit different from what I usually read, meaning no hot steamy sex scenes, but it wouldn't have fit in this book. The characters were well developed for a sequel, I for one look forward to the second book.
Okay so this book was a bit different from what I usually read, meaning no hot steamy sex scenes, but it wouldn't have fit in this book. The characters were well developed for a sequel, I for one look forward to the second book.
December 20, 2016
This book did not disappoint! A quick and fun read for anyone that enjoys a good supernatural love story.
The small Alaskan town of Fincher is the perfect backdrop for a werewolf love story. Harper (our neighborhood werewolf) and Emerson (our resident book nerd) and their cohort of friends and family are well-developed; each new chapter brought a new revelation that kept me interested and curious to see what came next. The dialogue, especially between our werewolf and her veterinarian, was snappy and fun and made me laugh out loud more than once on the airplane. The story moved along at a good pace, introducing new problems for our poor, unsuspecting protagonists that led to a climax that was intense and heart-rending (I got something in my eye, I wasn't crying). The story's conclusion promised a sequel that would answer lingering questions and bring on even more delightful conflict. Excited for book two!
The small Alaskan town of Fincher is the perfect backdrop for a werewolf love story. Harper (our neighborhood werewolf) and Emerson (our resident book nerd) and their cohort of friends and family are well-developed; each new chapter brought a new revelation that kept me interested and curious to see what came next. The dialogue, especially between our werewolf and her veterinarian, was snappy and fun and made me laugh out loud more than once on the airplane. The story moved along at a good pace, introducing new problems for our poor, unsuspecting protagonists that led to a climax that was intense and heart-rending (I got something in my eye, I wasn't crying). The story's conclusion promised a sequel that would answer lingering questions and bring on even more delightful conflict. Excited for book two!
August 22, 2025
I liked the descriptions of the change but that was about all I liked
July 7, 2023
★ ★ ★ 1/2 (rounded up)
This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.
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WHAT'S PURE OF HEART ABOUT?
In this world, werewolves are born, not made, and apparently begin changing around adolescence. In Harper's case, this is dangerous—her parents died before they told her anything about lycanthropy and she had to learn about it along with the uncle who took her in and raised her from the age of eight. Grady knew his sister got furry every full moon, so it wasn't a total surprise—but that's about all he knew about werewolves.
She's in her twenties now and pretty much all she knows is that chains can't hold her down and that her wolf will kill and eat people if given the chance. Harper's taken it upon herself to make sure that doesn't happen again. Her uncle and friend/veterinarian regularly hunt her down and shoot her with tranquilizers when her wolf gets out of the house.
Harper's entire life seems to revolve around not letting the wolf get out of control. Which seems like a lonely existence—and it pretty much is.
Until a new woman moves to the small Colorado town to take over her late grandparents' bookstore. Something about Emerson affects the wolf part of her—Harper can't even come close to understanding it. But her wolf immediately acts strangely (and we're talking strangely for a werewolf, so it's really strange) as soon as Harper meets Emerson.
Harper's got to figure out what's going on with the wolf before something happens to Emerson.
PARKER'S WEREWOLVES
I guess I should say "Faoladh" instead—but whatever. Keeping in line with her tumblr page's title, Parker's "Werewolves Don't Sparkle." Harper's wolf is dangerous to everyone and everything (particularly doors/walls/fences). There's little tame about her. We're reminded of that constantly (bordering on too often).
This shows up in Harper, too—her wolf is always below the surface and keeps her from being too likable to many people. That's a nice little touch and as (if?) Harper and her wolf start getting along better as the series continues, it'll be good to see how that changes her.
The way she describes the change (particularly from human to wolf) is really good. Over the years of reading werewolf UF, it's become one of those things that jump out at me to differentiate the authors' take on lycanthropes and Parker's strikes me as one of the better versions of that.
Harper and her family know incredibly little about her, um, condition. And it's almost wholly from trial and error (mostly error). Because he didn't manifest the werewolf heritage, Grady's parents and sister didn't bother to tell him much about it. I find that difficult to swallow, but I'm willing to do that for the sake of the story. I do appreciate that her cousin isn't going to have this issue, he knows almost as much as the reader does. Harper stumbling through all of this practically blind makes it very easy for the reader to jump in with her and learn alongside her.
We are told a couple of times that there's a difference between Faoladh and what we think of werewolves thanks to books and movies. But we have no reason to believe that yet—I really want to see us have that reason as well as see how that actually works out. I'm not saying that because I'm skeptical, but because I think both will refreshing and stimulating.
On a semi-related note, people in this town are quick to take a couple of clues and jump to the conclusion that "this woman must be a member of a species that I thought was the stuff of folklore and horror movies until right this second." A little more self-doubt would've been nice, but it'd have slowed the book down too much.
SO, WHAT DID I THINK ABOUT PURE OF HEART?
I'm honestly not sure what I was expecting from this book—but it wasn't what Pure of Heart ended up being. It's a compelling read, for sure, just not for the reasons I'm used to in typical UF/werewolf novels, which is a pleasant change. For starters, there's no big supernatural foe (unless you count Harper's war within herself). It's human drama, just with a massive side helping of the supernatural on board. Actually, I'll just stop with that, too, so I don't end up saying too much.
It's also a great pastiche for Disney's Beauty and The Beast—and once you start seeing that, it's everywhere, adding a level of entertainment.
I don't have a major problem with the romance arc that the book ended up focusing on, but it looked for a minute or two that we'd be swimming in strong and interesting platonic friendships, and those intrigue me more lately. So that was a minor disappointment, but just a minor one. I'm a little worried about the level of consent involved given the supernatural angle—see also, my qualms with Jolly's BaIT—but Parker seems so focused on it, that I'm trusting her. Also, there's reason to suspect that everyone involved is going to come to a greater understanding of Faoladh abilities soon, and that'll give her a chance to assuage any feelings of creepiness.
Is it a wholly successful novel? Not quite—but it's close enough to make getting (and reading) the second book a priority. The writing was compelling and engaging—Parker can tell a story and keep the reader curious and entertained the whole way. A lot of snark and love flows between her characters, Harper's family/friends are a tight bunch and it's hard to resist that feeling. Her characters brim with life. I think with another book or two under her belt, Parker could turn into a favorite author.
Check this one out, for sure.
This originally appeared at The Irresponsible Reader.
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WHAT'S PURE OF HEART ABOUT?
In this world, werewolves are born, not made, and apparently begin changing around adolescence. In Harper's case, this is dangerous—her parents died before they told her anything about lycanthropy and she had to learn about it along with the uncle who took her in and raised her from the age of eight. Grady knew his sister got furry every full moon, so it wasn't a total surprise—but that's about all he knew about werewolves.
She's in her twenties now and pretty much all she knows is that chains can't hold her down and that her wolf will kill and eat people if given the chance. Harper's taken it upon herself to make sure that doesn't happen again. Her uncle and friend/veterinarian regularly hunt her down and shoot her with tranquilizers when her wolf gets out of the house.
Harper's entire life seems to revolve around not letting the wolf get out of control. Which seems like a lonely existence—and it pretty much is.
Until a new woman moves to the small Colorado town to take over her late grandparents' bookstore. Something about Emerson affects the wolf part of her—Harper can't even come close to understanding it. But her wolf immediately acts strangely (and we're talking strangely for a werewolf, so it's really strange) as soon as Harper meets Emerson.
Harper's got to figure out what's going on with the wolf before something happens to Emerson.
PARKER'S WEREWOLVES
I guess I should say "Faoladh" instead—but whatever. Keeping in line with her tumblr page's title, Parker's "Werewolves Don't Sparkle." Harper's wolf is dangerous to everyone and everything (particularly doors/walls/fences). There's little tame about her. We're reminded of that constantly (bordering on too often).
This shows up in Harper, too—her wolf is always below the surface and keeps her from being too likable to many people. That's a nice little touch and as (if?) Harper and her wolf start getting along better as the series continues, it'll be good to see how that changes her.
The way she describes the change (particularly from human to wolf) is really good. Over the years of reading werewolf UF, it's become one of those things that jump out at me to differentiate the authors' take on lycanthropes and Parker's strikes me as one of the better versions of that.
Harper and her family know incredibly little about her, um, condition. And it's almost wholly from trial and error (mostly error). Because he didn't manifest the werewolf heritage, Grady's parents and sister didn't bother to tell him much about it. I find that difficult to swallow, but I'm willing to do that for the sake of the story. I do appreciate that her cousin isn't going to have this issue, he knows almost as much as the reader does. Harper stumbling through all of this practically blind makes it very easy for the reader to jump in with her and learn alongside her.
We are told a couple of times that there's a difference between Faoladh and what we think of werewolves thanks to books and movies. But we have no reason to believe that yet—I really want to see us have that reason as well as see how that actually works out. I'm not saying that because I'm skeptical, but because I think both will refreshing and stimulating.
On a semi-related note, people in this town are quick to take a couple of clues and jump to the conclusion that "this woman must be a member of a species that I thought was the stuff of folklore and horror movies until right this second." A little more self-doubt would've been nice, but it'd have slowed the book down too much.
SO, WHAT DID I THINK ABOUT PURE OF HEART?
I'm honestly not sure what I was expecting from this book—but it wasn't what Pure of Heart ended up being. It's a compelling read, for sure, just not for the reasons I'm used to in typical UF/werewolf novels, which is a pleasant change. For starters, there's no big supernatural foe (unless you count Harper's war within herself). It's human drama, just with a massive side helping of the supernatural on board. Actually, I'll just stop with that, too, so I don't end up saying too much.
It's also a great pastiche for Disney's Beauty and The Beast—and once you start seeing that, it's everywhere, adding a level of entertainment.
I don't have a major problem with the romance arc that the book ended up focusing on, but it looked for a minute or two that we'd be swimming in strong and interesting platonic friendships, and those intrigue me more lately. So that was a minor disappointment, but just a minor one. I'm a little worried about the level of consent involved given the supernatural angle—see also, my qualms with Jolly's BaIT—but Parker seems so focused on it, that I'm trusting her. Also, there's reason to suspect that everyone involved is going to come to a greater understanding of Faoladh abilities soon, and that'll give her a chance to assuage any feelings of creepiness.
Is it a wholly successful novel? Not quite—but it's close enough to make getting (and reading) the second book a priority. The writing was compelling and engaging—Parker can tell a story and keep the reader curious and entertained the whole way. A lot of snark and love flows between her characters, Harper's family/friends are a tight bunch and it's hard to resist that feeling. Her characters brim with life. I think with another book or two under her belt, Parker could turn into a favorite author.
Check this one out, for sure.
March 13, 2023
Really enjoyed a little over half of this book. Dialogue was much more humorous than I was expecting. Over time though the sarcasm and name calling made me cringe and the complete change in the antagonist was unbelievable. It could only be described as a psychotic break.
Romance was also more of the YA side than I would have liked with no sex scenes and only one "date".
Romance was also more of the YA side than I would have liked with no sex scenes and only one "date".
January 17, 2021
I have to be honest with this one. This book was okay. Starting the book, you are first confused. Its begins with Harper escaping from her cage, on the night of the full moon. In the first few chapters you learn a good chunk of how Harper got to where she is and some of the trauma she's suffered because of it. Despite everything she's been through, Harper has some extraordinary humor. I was laughing through almost the entire book just because of her. I laughed even harder when we finally get to know Emerson and find out she has a very similar humor and manor of speaking. What is so frustrating is how unwilling Harper is to truly understand herself and listen to her wolf. You understand why she is hesitant, but its her absolute resistance! She also doesn't seem to think things through enough and continues to see herself as a victim of a horrible curse, despite knowing her mother was just like her. It didn't make sense to me to call herself a monster, when she might as well be calling her mother one as well. Granted, there are two reasons for her justifying her believing herself to be a monster. But again, very unwilling to understand mistakes or why her wolf would do what she does.
It takes a LONG while to REALLY get into the romance of the book, it begins with fear resistance and then friendship. Harper also battles with herself because she NEVER has been attracted to a female before. I read it on Kindle (You can see the percentage amount of the book you've read.) It was between 70% and 78% through that you got to the acceptance part of the romance. Even then its avoided by both Harper and Emerson, that the wolf is a large part of their love. Everything leading up is a fight and all Harper keeps repeating is (I can't even tell you how many times) "I'm a monster!" and "I'm going to hurt her!", her wolf basically is saying, "No, I'd never hurt her!" and she just DOESN'T listen. What makes it worse (I even sympathize with Harper here), her family (while being as supportive as possible and loving.) also express some distrust and fear.
In general, there are a lot of what appear to be filler chapters, repetition of stories from the past, Harper berating herself and Harper running away. There is equally POV's from Emerson that is a lot of her being somewhat naive. Everything was still very well written and well said. I enjoyed reading because of just how hilarious all the characters are! Eventually, Harper comes into herself, things start to come together, she accepts she's one in the same with the wolf and cares GREATLY for Emerson. It's just the sheer amount of time it took. It did feel like it was dragging at times and could be very frustrating. While aggravating, it was an enjoyable read.
It takes a LONG while to REALLY get into the romance of the book, it begins with fear resistance and then friendship. Harper also battles with herself because she NEVER has been attracted to a female before. I read it on Kindle (You can see the percentage amount of the book you've read.) It was between 70% and 78% through that you got to the acceptance part of the romance. Even then its avoided by both Harper and Emerson, that the wolf is a large part of their love. Everything leading up is a fight and all Harper keeps repeating is (I can't even tell you how many times) "I'm a monster!" and "I'm going to hurt her!", her wolf basically is saying, "No, I'd never hurt her!" and she just DOESN'T listen. What makes it worse (I even sympathize with Harper here), her family (while being as supportive as possible and loving.) also express some distrust and fear.
In general, there are a lot of what appear to be filler chapters, repetition of stories from the past, Harper berating herself and Harper running away. There is equally POV's from Emerson that is a lot of her being somewhat naive. Everything was still very well written and well said. I enjoyed reading because of just how hilarious all the characters are! Eventually, Harper comes into herself, things start to come together, she accepts she's one in the same with the wolf and cares GREATLY for Emerson. It's just the sheer amount of time it took. It did feel like it was dragging at times and could be very frustrating. While aggravating, it was an enjoyable read.
August 19, 2020
I was immediately immersed with every element of setting and characters. The isolated town of Fincher, Alaska is perfect for the genres where everyone knows everyone, everyone is vulnerable and there is plenty of wilderness around to threaten (or excuse) horrid events.
The relationship between protagonist, hard-ass Harper and her family / friends is succinctly established and her plight for control over her lycanthropy is a wonderful, self-aware perspective yet unpatronisingly conventional enough to enable easy empathy and keep genre fans on their toes. I loved the constant animalistic senses Parker describes during Harper's human moments as the inner beast becomes more dominant.
World building is achieved with appropriate detail and snippets of backstory are drip-fed through conversation and fractured memories to maintain a constant level of intrigue in this woman and her past (and of course, to foreshadow what might come).
The narrative is delivered in bright and breezy style that keeps the energy flowing and creates a range of likeable, believable characters through realistic dialogue interactions; the mix of humour and gore is well balanced and very pleasing and cringing.
The introduction of inextricably linked fashionista Emerson to this rough-shod world is hilarious but, again, written in such a way as to make her a completely believable fish out of water with her own personal objective of independence as worthy has Harper's desire for control.
Then ...? well... wonderful, wonderful character arcs so refreshing to read (I won't labour on the analysis of sexual politics because Parker doesn't preach either). It's a pragmatic, unhindered yet non exploitative exploration of attraction.
Climaxes are aplenty and, although certain events are expected to happen by way of narrative satisfaction, the routes they take, the characters involved and the weapons they choose are not always expected and carry much humour and genuine uncertainty for the fates of those involved.
A nicely spliced horror / comedy / romance / rites of passage / action adventure.
The relationship between protagonist, hard-ass Harper and her family / friends is succinctly established and her plight for control over her lycanthropy is a wonderful, self-aware perspective yet unpatronisingly conventional enough to enable easy empathy and keep genre fans on their toes. I loved the constant animalistic senses Parker describes during Harper's human moments as the inner beast becomes more dominant.
World building is achieved with appropriate detail and snippets of backstory are drip-fed through conversation and fractured memories to maintain a constant level of intrigue in this woman and her past (and of course, to foreshadow what might come).
The narrative is delivered in bright and breezy style that keeps the energy flowing and creates a range of likeable, believable characters through realistic dialogue interactions; the mix of humour and gore is well balanced and very pleasing and cringing.
The introduction of inextricably linked fashionista Emerson to this rough-shod world is hilarious but, again, written in such a way as to make her a completely believable fish out of water with her own personal objective of independence as worthy has Harper's desire for control.
Then ...? well... wonderful, wonderful character arcs so refreshing to read (I won't labour on the analysis of sexual politics because Parker doesn't preach either). It's a pragmatic, unhindered yet non exploitative exploration of attraction.
Climaxes are aplenty and, although certain events are expected to happen by way of narrative satisfaction, the routes they take, the characters involved and the weapons they choose are not always expected and carry much humour and genuine uncertainty for the fates of those involved.
A nicely spliced horror / comedy / romance / rites of passage / action adventure.
April 24, 2022
This book is like when you see a speeding car swerving about and is about to crash into a car in front of you. You know exactly what is going to happen and how awful it's going to be but you just can't look away. Once all the major characters have been introduced you know exactly how this book is going to play out. This isn't to say that it's bad. Quite the opposite. Predictability isn't always a marker of how good or bad a book is. It's the execution that matters, and this book executes it quite well. I was biting my nails during the final confrontation, even though I knew how it was going to play out. The book drew me in anyway. That's quality right there.
It's also kind of refreshing to see them play on the 'werewolf as a curse' angle of the lore. Not many were books do that anymore, play on the horror of having a wild animal living inside your head, and the body horror of your form reshaping against your will. Most werewolf stories nowadays the wolves are smooth and sleek, composed and fierce. A Shelby Cobra, if you will. This werewolf is that beat up old chevy that has an engine that's way too big for it with broken power steering and brakes careening down the highway at two hundred miles per hour. Like I said, a wreck in the making.
This book has a happy ending, but it's not going to feel like it's going to be a happy ending until the end. I'm actually excited to read the sequel, but that's going to be going on the backburner for a while as I move on to other novels. 5 stars.
It's also kind of refreshing to see them play on the 'werewolf as a curse' angle of the lore. Not many were books do that anymore, play on the horror of having a wild animal living inside your head, and the body horror of your form reshaping against your will. Most werewolf stories nowadays the wolves are smooth and sleek, composed and fierce. A Shelby Cobra, if you will. This werewolf is that beat up old chevy that has an engine that's way too big for it with broken power steering and brakes careening down the highway at two hundred miles per hour. Like I said, a wreck in the making.
This book has a happy ending, but it's not going to feel like it's going to be a happy ending until the end. I'm actually excited to read the sequel, but that's going to be going on the backburner for a while as I move on to other novels. 5 stars.
May 16, 2019
I loved this book. It’s Book 1 of Danielle Parker’s Faoladh Series. Faoladh is an Irish werewolf. Harper is a reluctant wolf who killed her boyfriend when she first shifted. She has never forgiven herself and has to be locked up every time she shifts. Living in a small town in Montana, were she works at her Uncles bar, keeps her situation on the down low except when she loses her temper and strong arms people at work.
Into this mess arrives a beautiful women, Emerson, who has moved to this mountain town to take over a book store her Grandparents had left her. She runs smack into Harper - literally and the story goes from there.
This book was published in 2015 and to date Parker hasn’t published another. I contacted her in early 2018 to see if another was coming and she assured me there was one. I hope so, this book aches for a sequel.
Into this mess arrives a beautiful women, Emerson, who has moved to this mountain town to take over a book store her Grandparents had left her. She runs smack into Harper - literally and the story goes from there.
This book was published in 2015 and to date Parker hasn’t published another. I contacted her in early 2018 to see if another was coming and she assured me there was one. I hope so, this book aches for a sequel.
February 8, 2025
A very lonely and sad werewolf falls in love with a girl she just met, but hasn’t ever had a crush on a girl before and doesn’t want to admit it. Shenanigans, some funny, some tearjerking, ensue. Possibly too pulpy for some, but it’s my thing.
Look, I think we all know it, but it’s worth stating: there’s a shitload of lesbian werewolf fiction out there. (wlwerwolf? wlawoo?). I have read a lot of books in this genre, and while it may just be my taste, this is my absolute favorite of the genre, and it’s ultimately one of my favorite novels ever. I have read this more times than I can count. Please keep that in mind if this review is a little self-indulgent at times or rambling, and don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Harper Cahill is depressed and everyone knows it, but nobody around her is sure of how to help her, and also she’s a werewolf. Locals view her as something of the town bogeyman, partially because she could be such a ‘nice girl’ if she tried (instead she’s a foul-mouthed bartender who has anger issues), and partially because tragedy seems to follow her like a shroud. Her parents died in a fire when she was a child, then after coming to live with her uncle, her aunt died suddenly, and in high school, her boyfriend was killed in an accident, though only the last of these had anything to do with Harper being a werewolf. As an adult in her mid twenties, Harper is listless and going through the motions, deeply convinced that she is a monster and struggling with her wolfish instincts that only amplify her feelings of loneliness, which she masks with bitter sarcasm just as much as the genuine affection she feels for her family members who still put up with her despite everything. This all changes when Emerson moves into town and Harper bumps into her.
I wanted to highlight Harper’s depression as an introduction to the story, not necessarily because it is the dominant narrative of the story, but because it’s what I (as someone who has had lifelong struggles with depression) take away from the narrative as something more notable than it might initially seem. Pure of Heart is primarily a romantic comedy with some mental health, coming out, and action elements woven into it. And I will get to the coming out, which is probably my second favorite part of the story, but I want to address some other elements first in order to be thorough. Got to have vegetables before desert and all that.
This is a rarity in the lesbian werewolf genre in that there is barely anything supernatural within the story beyond Harper, a werewolf who’s grown up apart from any other werewolves for her entire life. There are no pack dynamics, none of the exhaustingly overplayed Alpha Beta dynamics, or even a whiff of fae or vampires in passing. In that respect, the exploration of Harper’s wolfish anger or instincts is explored in a far more natural and holistic way than many other stories which jump to immediate archetypes of the urban fantasy genre and then stay put aside from whatever twist they want to put on it.
Beyond the fairly simple premise, this is a narrative carried by rather strong character interactions and dynamics. While there is a bit of step down in quality in some characters outside the main duo of Harper and Emerson, the secondary characters feel fleshed out in a way that not only avoids the common romantic novel fault of a couple that exists in a bubble, but really defines the character arcs that Harper and Emerson have later in the story. Structurally this is not a book that surprises, but the moment to moment prose and pacing is solid, and I enjoy the comedic riffing between the two protagonists, though admittedly Harper’s humor at times derives from pop culture references that will only age worse over time, and that is some people’s pet peeve. I’m not a fan, but I don’t mind it at least. Just about the only element I actively dislike are the cliché hallucinations of her dead boyfriend that Harper deals with throughout the story, which are never really addressed or fleshed out enough to feel like more than a superfluous addition cribbed from other stories that did more with the concept.
But that’s enough vegetables, time to talk about one of the big reasons I come back to this book so much. And gosh dang is this story at it’s core just a really fluffy and sappy romance between two women, one of whom had no idea she was into women at first. It’s a slower burn and there’s plenty of melodrama along the way, but what a destination. There’s a bit of a tendency in lesbian romance novels to jump from strangers to soulmates who’ve boned four times in the span of a weekend, and while I get the desire to read that and impulse to write it, it personally irritates me. Romance without the conflict and crushing is just a bit limp. I will cut the babbling off short to avoid spoiling the story, but as a minor spoiler, I especially enjoyed how while their eventually relationship is sickeningly adorable, it remains actually rather chaste and restrained as both protagonists want to take time to explore what it means, rather that falling over into declarations of love or sleeping together. Those are left for a future sequel, which has a sudden cliffhanger at the end of this story to lead into, and I hope that said sequel continues what I like so much about this story.
While some will undoubtedly find Pure of Heart corny or underdeveloped, it is something I enjoy over other examples in the genre because it’s corny and has a subdued setting, not in spite of it. It’s not a perfect novel for everyone but I find it extremely comfy.
Look, I think we all know it, but it’s worth stating: there’s a shitload of lesbian werewolf fiction out there. (wlwerwolf? wlawoo?). I have read a lot of books in this genre, and while it may just be my taste, this is my absolute favorite of the genre, and it’s ultimately one of my favorite novels ever. I have read this more times than I can count. Please keep that in mind if this review is a little self-indulgent at times or rambling, and don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Harper Cahill is depressed and everyone knows it, but nobody around her is sure of how to help her, and also she’s a werewolf. Locals view her as something of the town bogeyman, partially because she could be such a ‘nice girl’ if she tried (instead she’s a foul-mouthed bartender who has anger issues), and partially because tragedy seems to follow her like a shroud. Her parents died in a fire when she was a child, then after coming to live with her uncle, her aunt died suddenly, and in high school, her boyfriend was killed in an accident, though only the last of these had anything to do with Harper being a werewolf. As an adult in her mid twenties, Harper is listless and going through the motions, deeply convinced that she is a monster and struggling with her wolfish instincts that only amplify her feelings of loneliness, which she masks with bitter sarcasm just as much as the genuine affection she feels for her family members who still put up with her despite everything. This all changes when Emerson moves into town and Harper bumps into her.
I wanted to highlight Harper’s depression as an introduction to the story, not necessarily because it is the dominant narrative of the story, but because it’s what I (as someone who has had lifelong struggles with depression) take away from the narrative as something more notable than it might initially seem. Pure of Heart is primarily a romantic comedy with some mental health, coming out, and action elements woven into it. And I will get to the coming out, which is probably my second favorite part of the story, but I want to address some other elements first in order to be thorough. Got to have vegetables before desert and all that.
This is a rarity in the lesbian werewolf genre in that there is barely anything supernatural within the story beyond Harper, a werewolf who’s grown up apart from any other werewolves for her entire life. There are no pack dynamics, none of the exhaustingly overplayed Alpha Beta dynamics, or even a whiff of fae or vampires in passing. In that respect, the exploration of Harper’s wolfish anger or instincts is explored in a far more natural and holistic way than many other stories which jump to immediate archetypes of the urban fantasy genre and then stay put aside from whatever twist they want to put on it.
Beyond the fairly simple premise, this is a narrative carried by rather strong character interactions and dynamics. While there is a bit of step down in quality in some characters outside the main duo of Harper and Emerson, the secondary characters feel fleshed out in a way that not only avoids the common romantic novel fault of a couple that exists in a bubble, but really defines the character arcs that Harper and Emerson have later in the story. Structurally this is not a book that surprises, but the moment to moment prose and pacing is solid, and I enjoy the comedic riffing between the two protagonists, though admittedly Harper’s humor at times derives from pop culture references that will only age worse over time, and that is some people’s pet peeve. I’m not a fan, but I don’t mind it at least. Just about the only element I actively dislike are the cliché hallucinations of her dead boyfriend that Harper deals with throughout the story, which are never really addressed or fleshed out enough to feel like more than a superfluous addition cribbed from other stories that did more with the concept.
But that’s enough vegetables, time to talk about one of the big reasons I come back to this book so much. And gosh dang is this story at it’s core just a really fluffy and sappy romance between two women, one of whom had no idea she was into women at first. It’s a slower burn and there’s plenty of melodrama along the way, but what a destination. There’s a bit of a tendency in lesbian romance novels to jump from strangers to soulmates who’ve boned four times in the span of a weekend, and while I get the desire to read that and impulse to write it, it personally irritates me. Romance without the conflict and crushing is just a bit limp. I will cut the babbling off short to avoid spoiling the story, but as a minor spoiler, I especially enjoyed how while their eventually relationship is sickeningly adorable, it remains actually rather chaste and restrained as both protagonists want to take time to explore what it means, rather that falling over into declarations of love or sleeping together. Those are left for a future sequel, which has a sudden cliffhanger at the end of this story to lead into, and I hope that said sequel continues what I like so much about this story.
While some will undoubtedly find Pure of Heart corny or underdeveloped, it is something I enjoy over other examples in the genre because it’s corny and has a subdued setting, not in spite of it. It’s not a perfect novel for everyone but I find it extremely comfy.
September 13, 2022
lesbian werewolf story - written by str8 woman
She is a good storyteller and the story is compelling, quite compelling. Mystery, danger, romance, small amount of angst, and a cliffhanger.
But, why would she write lesbian fiction? She is straight. Her femme character is bi-sexualIf. Is that a bone being tossed? “Wow, she chose the girl, this time!”
If heterosexuals writing homosexual fiction is acceptable to you then by all means I HIGHLY recommend this book.
If supporting homosexual writers, writing homosexual stories, is your goal, move on.
She is a good storyteller and the story is compelling, quite compelling. Mystery, danger, romance, small amount of angst, and a cliffhanger.
But, why would she write lesbian fiction? She is straight. Her femme character is bi-sexualIf. Is that a bone being tossed? “Wow, she chose the girl, this time!”
If heterosexuals writing homosexual fiction is acceptable to you then by all means I HIGHLY recommend this book.
If supporting homosexual writers, writing homosexual stories, is your goal, move on.
November 14, 2022
I saw the ratings and was excited about it. The writing's actually decent if not good. What annoyed me the most is the characters.
Both main characters are said to be 25ish, but I feel they're more like girls about to reach puberty. The dialogues are ridiculously childish most of the time. And maybe it's because I avoid rich, spoiled brats like a plague irl, but I can't stand Emerson at all. She's selfish, needy, and isn't likable at all.
I skipped most of the dialogues and finished the book just fine.
Both main characters are said to be 25ish, but I feel they're more like girls about to reach puberty. The dialogues are ridiculously childish most of the time. And maybe it's because I avoid rich, spoiled brats like a plague irl, but I can't stand Emerson at all. She's selfish, needy, and isn't likable at all.
I skipped most of the dialogues and finished the book just fine.
October 23, 2017
Simply amazing.
I'd been looking for a good wolf les Ian romance, and when I came across this one, I had my doubts. Most of the ones I've found and downloaded samples of were boring, the writing was weak, or just didn't catch my attention. With this one I was hooked from the first word. It's so captivating and I couldn't put it down. Hands down one of the best. Definitely recommend 😀
I'd been looking for a good wolf les Ian romance, and when I came across this one, I had my doubts. Most of the ones I've found and downloaded samples of were boring, the writing was weak, or just didn't catch my attention. With this one I was hooked from the first word. It's so captivating and I couldn't put it down. Hands down one of the best. Definitely recommend 😀
July 19, 2021
Surprisingly enjoyed.
Not much gore dramatics for a werewolf story, centered more on the werewolf's romance. I think this was done neatly. You have the sarcastic humour bad ass in a small county who is hurt and fighting to be accepted and accept herself. Then comes the very femme tasteful wanting to be independent new comer. Then Shazam! Odd attractions and then a duel for the woman.
Sounds like a generic Mills and Boone but despite it really was neatly done.
Not much gore dramatics for a werewolf story, centered more on the werewolf's romance. I think this was done neatly. You have the sarcastic humour bad ass in a small county who is hurt and fighting to be accepted and accept herself. Then comes the very femme tasteful wanting to be independent new comer. Then Shazam! Odd attractions and then a duel for the woman.
Sounds like a generic Mills and Boone but despite it really was neatly done.
February 6, 2023
A surprising delight!
I really enjoyed this one. A few skipped words but i could find no real fault with this. It was refreshing in so many ways. All of the characters were interesting and the plot, while not new was a refreshing deviation. This is not an all powerful creature with full mastery of her abilities. She struggles, she suffers and she takes her broken but loving family with her.
I really enjoyed this one. A few skipped words but i could find no real fault with this. It was refreshing in so many ways. All of the characters were interesting and the plot, while not new was a refreshing deviation. This is not an all powerful creature with full mastery of her abilities. She struggles, she suffers and she takes her broken but loving family with her.
January 18, 2017
This book is phenomenal. If you're looking for great character development, thoughtful romance and wonderful storytelling than you've come to the right place. Danielle Parker creates an unforgettable spin on the genre and builds a world that is alive and engaging. I cannot recommend this compelling and suspenseful novel highly enough.
January 19, 2018
Great Book!
The plot and characters are really well made and thought out. I really hope there is another book in the future!
The plot and characters are really well made and thought out. I really hope there is another book in the future!
June 10, 2019
Good read!
I very much enjoyed reading this book, and really hope there is a sequel to follow.
Good characters and plot
I very much enjoyed reading this book, and really hope there is a sequel to follow.
Good characters and plot
February 8, 2020
Werewolf story
A good werewolf novel. I thought the storyline could have gone a little better and I was disappointed in the lack of heat in this book. Hence the 4 star.
A good werewolf novel. I thought the storyline could have gone a little better and I was disappointed in the lack of heat in this book. Hence the 4 star.
March 30, 2021
I see this was published six years ago..will there be a second book in the series?
March 22, 2022
great
An amazing book that features great characters and dialogues. Villains and new found alliances. It’s a great base to a multitude of series.
An amazing book that features great characters and dialogues. Villains and new found alliances. It’s a great base to a multitude of series.
May 10, 2022
I found myself laughing out loud from the sarcasm/humor and occasional kick to the balls or left handed punch. 😂
May 22, 2022
I love the werewolf troupe and especially loved a F/F version! Full of action and romance. Loved it!
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