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Granite Lake Wolves #1-2

Northern Lights Shifters: Books 1 - 2

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The first two STAND ALONE paranormal romance novels in the bestselling series Northern Lights Shifters from Vivian Arend.

Box Set Includes:

Wolf Signs

Robyn’s deafness doesn’t stop her from taking the backcountry trip she’s been craving. Meeting Keil, a ripped hunk-of-male at the Yukon cabin starts cravings of a different kind. And raises questions about wolves, mates, and duels to the death.

Wolf Flight

Tad’s workaholism keeps his bush-pilot company in the air, and his inner werewolf in check. Letting it loose would mean compromising his human principles. Then Missy re-enters his life, and their chemistry is off the charts, pushing him closer to the step he’s not sure it’s safe to take.

264 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 3, 2010

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Vivian Arend

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Vivian Arend loves to share the products of her over-active imagination with her readers. She writes contemporary, western, and light-hearted paranormal romances. The stories are humorous yet emotional, usually with a large cast of family or friends, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Vivian lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband of many years—her inspiration for every hero and a willing companion for all sorts of adventures.

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Profile Image for Jill Dunlop.
419 reviews26 followers
May 8, 2011
Under the Northern Lights is actually two books in one. Both the first two stories in Vivian Arend's Granite Lake Wolves series are included in this book. The first book is Wolf Signs which the story of Robyn Maxwell, a deaf woman who meets Keil, a local wolf shifter who is next in line for Alpha of his pack at a secluded cabin in the woods. Robyn is a wolf and Keil's mate, but she doesn't know it. She was adopted and hasn't learned her past heritage.

The second story Wolf Fight features Robyn's brother Tad who is a wolf but can't shift. Tad was never able to forget the girl from high school who moved away. Missy reenters Tads life and the sparks pick up right where they left off all those years ago. Tad forms a bond with Missy to protect her from her past.

Under the Northern Lights was a quick and easy read. The characters were likable. I thought Robyn was interesting in that she was deaf but still a strong, determined woman. If she set her mind to do something, nothing was going to stop her. The book was on the short side for my taste. I felt the pack dynamics were lacking and I would have liked to see more depth to the world building and characters. I did like that a lot of the book was action driven. It made for a quick read.

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Author 7 books53 followers
January 15, 2022
A very nice read

This has been on my TBR list for ages. This was a perfect moment to read it because it was so easy to follow the flow, enjoy the lovely characters and generally chill the way reading can do for us.
Don’t look for a complicated plot as basically it is about finding the ‘mate’ and your place in life. Nice reading.
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3,360 reviews1,235 followers
August 6, 2010
Wolf Signs (Novella 1)
Robyn was supposed to be going on a trip to the isolated mountain cabin with her brother Tad but when he has to work she is determined to go alone. She isn't going to let the fact that she is deaf get in her way & stop her doing anything. She gets more than she bargained for when she literally bumps into TJ and Keil in a rather embarassing situation.

Keil instantly recognises Robyn as his mate but he already has plenty on his plate with his upcoming challenge to become pack alpha. Things are made even more difficult when he realises that Robyn has no idea that she has werewolf genes - it isn't going to be easy to explain things to her and get her to believe they belong together.

Although I felt that Robyn accepted the fact that she is a werewolf a little too quickly and easily I loved the passion between her & Keil. Keil is definitely one hot alpha male but Robyn is also strong enough to be an alpha in her own right so they are a very good match. I loved the twist that Vivian Arend has put on the usual werewolf mythology and am looking forward to finding out more about this in future books in the series. TJ was a great secondary character & I really hope we get to read both his & Tad's stories in future books.

I thought this was a great start to the series and it had a bit of everything that makes a paranormal romance great - romance, passion and a little comedy and action thrown in for good measure. This really was a great quick read & I was quickly caught up in the story - I would have liked it to be longer though! I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series

Wolf Flight (Novella 2)
Tad is a werewolf but his wolf genes have never been triggered because he hasn't had sex with another werewolf. Although he has had offers from other female wolves he hasn't found anyone who he wants to be with and is unsure if he wants to trigger the wolf genes.

Missy is an Omega wolf which means that she has the ability to control the emotions of other wolves in her pack. She is terrified of her Alpha and remembering Tad from when they were teenagers she turns to him for help.

We first met Tad, who is Robyn's brother, in Wolf Signs and I was hoping that we'd get to read his story so I was really looking forward to reading Wolf Flight. This story is set in the same time line as Wolf Signs so it begins with Tad worrying about Robyn as she goes off to the isolated mountain retreat without him. I liked the fact that we got to see Tad's side of the story but I would recommend reading the books in order so that you don't find out any spoilers for Wolf Signs.

The opening scenes with Missy introduce us to her Alpha Doug and let me just say Vivian did a brilliant job creating a completely detestable bad guy - I hated him immediately! It was easy to see why Missy was so terrified and desperate to escape from him. Missy and Tad had dated as teenagers but when they meet again the chemistry between them is so hot it's combustible. There was more action in Wolf Flight than the first book but that didn't take away from the romance between Missy and Tad - it just added an extra layer to the story. I'm really enjoying this series and can't wait to read the next book. I'd happily recommend this series to any paranormal romance and shifter fans.
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796 reviews3 followers
February 13, 2024
Wolf Signs - Plot wise not much happens, they meet and she falls in love, some wolves fight. ⭐️⭐️

Wolf Flight - Bit more happening here than in the first book. ⭐️⭐️
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5,354 reviews46 followers
August 10, 2021
It was these books that hooked me on this author. I own, read and reviewed the original GRANITE LAKE series but love the newer versions too.
1 - WOLF SIGNS
This is a great story and just too short. I wanted more but by reading the series you get a lot more information and story.
Loved all the characters we met and it sounds like more fun will be on the way with the pack.
Keil is one hot yummy alpha and Robyn being deaf was definitely interesting and different. Loved it. She is one strong lady.
TJ is such a clumsy sweetie.
The author has added to this book since I first bought it and has kindly given me the extra additions, I love the added little epilogues we are getting.
I own and have read this series many times but just recently realised my reviews disappeared. As the author has added to this book since I first bought it and has kindly given me the extra additions, I am happily rereading and reviewing them.
I love the added little epilogues we are getting.
2 - WOLF FLIGHT
I have owned and read this series many times but just recently realised my reviews from the back of the books have disappeared. I am really enjoying getting to know this pack again.
A gripping read.
I love that Tad was such an honourable person and wanted real romance in his life not some false mating. But his idiocy was over the top stupid. He acted all noble and didn’t let Missy explain what had happened before he went and put himself in danger which then put Missy in danger. Idiot males.
Apart from this bit of silliness this is one really good story that has a rotten alpha, true love, even if it is not recognised at first and action.
I own and have read this series many times but just recently realised my reviews disappeared. As the author has added to this book since I first bought it and has kindly given me the extra additions, I am happily rereading and reviewing them.
I love the added little epilogues we are getting.
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792 reviews4 followers
October 10, 2021
This book contains the first two books of the northern lights series.

Book 1 - Wolf Signs

When her brother cancels on her, Robyn takes the trip to the Yukon by herself. Although deaf, she is more than capable of looking after herself. It’s communicating with people that’s tricky, so she is a little dismayed to find herself sharing the cabin with two men. Although one of them is seriously attractive. Keil didn’t expect to meet his mate. Her deafness is not a problem. The fact she apparently has no idea she’s a wolf makes things tricky.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved that Robyn was deaf which made things a little different and more interesting. I liked Keil, and the endlessly clumsy TJ was highly entertaining. The book is well-written and has plenty of steam, humour, and drama.

Book 2 - Wolf Flight

Tad knows he is an untriggered part wolf and he’s running out of patience. When an old crush arrives, he debates whether it’s worth triggering his wolf or if he could simply settle down with the woman who drives him insane. Missy needs Tad to mate with her, but she doesn’t know if he’s even aware of wolves. Still, the chemistry between them is off the charts and difficult to ignore.

This was another good book. I loved the menacing evil alpha (well, okay, obviously I didn’t love him, but I appreciated the character!). We had misunderstandings, danger, steam, and fun. (TJ has not become any less clumsy).

Both books were a good, enjoyable read, and I look forward to reading more in the future.

3,545 reviews14 followers
August 19, 2021
Wolf Signs is a fantastic paranormal shifter book by Vivian Arend. Ms. Arend has given us 2 well-written books and filled them with awesome characters. Keil and Robyn's story is a fairly quick read, perfect for shifter fans with limited reading time. There is plenty of action, drama, suspense, humor and sexy bits to keep readers glued to this book. I enjoyed reading every single page of Wolf Signs and look forward to reading more from Vivian Arend in the future. Wolf Signs is book 1 of the Granite Lake Wolves Series but can easily be read as a standalone.

Wolf Flight brings us to Tad is a pilot and co-owner of Maxwell's Silver Hammer, a transport service. He knows he's wolf but needs to be triggered to shift. Missy never forgot Tad from their high school years. Her plan is to be the trigger Tad needs. Tad and Missy's story is packed with drama, humor, sizzle, action and suspense. I loved this book and look forward to my next book by Vivian Arend. Wolf Flight is book 2 of the Granite Lake Wolves Series but can be read as a standalone. These are both complete books, no a cliff-hangers.
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463 reviews1 follower
August 24, 2021
Vivian never disappoints another two fun stories

Robyn is deaf not dead as she tells her brother Tad. She wants to go off to ski on her own because he's busy. Reluctant though he was she was going, Keil and TJ his idiot brother also decided a trip to the snow would be the break he needs before having to fight for the place of the alpha of the pack. When boy meets girl it's a wow. The story is now up yo you to read, second story is Tad and Missy his old school friend is now all grown up, Tad is a half breed and has never been triggered Missy is a full blown wolf, their story isn't as straight forward and she is in hiding from her alpha, as an Omega she has skills he wants, Tad is confused by his feelings for Missy and she recognised he is her mate. It's not a long story but fascinating can they overcome the problem she is facing and have a relationship with Tad and then there's the problem of getting him triggered to bring out his wolf. Two good reads I highly recommend
Profile Image for Lynnette E Karnes trahan.
153 reviews2 followers
June 7, 2022
Northern Lights Shifters

The first book when it first started out I thought how rude let a deaf girl out on her own she is gonna find trouble or something is gonna happen that she can't communicate and all kinds of this isn't good will happen. Then find out her brother hadn't told her they were shifters and she runs into her fated mate. It got me going he has to explain or he and his have to explain. Then it all flows from there Robyn and Keil wow what a story. But it doesn't fair to well for her brother Tad. He knows his wolf hasn't been triggered and is looking for a mate himself one that will help to trigger his wolf. Then an old high school crush uses his business to fly out to a job . What he doesn't know is she is wolf and she is on the run from bad people in her pack who want to use her for her omega powers both books are awesome. If you lover shifter stories and happily every afters you have to read this set.
Profile Image for Melody Oakerson.
230 reviews6 followers
August 11, 2021
Delightful shifter series

This is the first offering that I have had the pleasure of reading from Vivian Arend but I assure you it certainly will not be the last. I am a huge shifter fan and always comb through all the authors who write in this field and yet I managed to miss this exciting new star. I'm looking forward to other books in this series and in seeing what other adventures Ms . Arend has in store for her fans. Highly recommended!
582 reviews6 followers
August 19, 2021
Nice Start for a New Paranormal Series

I've enjoyed the first 2 books and am looking forward to continuing the series. The writing was imaginative and introduced me to several new "werewolf" variations that complicated "mating" in the half-breed world. I enjoyed the new perspective. I enjoy good writing, and thoroughly enjoyed the complications that the main protagonists brought on themselves! Recommended!
396 reviews2 followers
September 9, 2021
Enjoyable reads

Robyn and Tad siblings who share a secret neither of them knows. Robyn was adopted by Tad's family as a baby and has no idea she's a full blood wolf shifter and an Alpha to boot. Tad is a half breed from a grandparent.
Book one is Robyn's journey into her soon to be new life as the mate of the Granite Lake Alpha.
Book two is Tad's story
Looking forward to reading the rest of he series
Profile Image for Sharon Ryder Roberts.
1,080 reviews17 followers
August 22, 2021
Liked all the characters in these two novels, just feel that the plots was sketchy. Even with the second novel its starts of with "Tad" being introduced to the werewolves culture, think that should be in the first novel, so it explains how he knows he is one.. Any way i found these novels okay, but needed more dialogue from the characters.
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960 reviews6 followers
August 26, 2021
Awww this was a cute box set to read. Individual stories which tie together, the best kind. Interesting shifter dynamics and lore. Both stories are great, and very different, I enjoyed the banter, the characters and the plots. Some angst, but overall sweet and loving. Some steamy love scenes but nothing crude. Overall a great read for shifter lovers.
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804 reviews1 follower
October 17, 2021
Good and quick stories, fun to read!

I actually reviewed book "Wolf Signs" and "Wolf Flight" on their individual book end review pages so that they would be easily accessible.

Both books have good stories with characters that I really enjoyed, and a lot of laughter. I readily recommend both books, whether single purchase or combo. Enjoy!
Profile Image for Mara W..
446 reviews4 followers
March 2, 2022
This was okay. The relationship literally went from 1-110,000 without actual, like, concrete relationship development.

I get the mates trope, I'm a fan of it, but I didn't get a sense of anything with them. It's like "hello" then poof "we're pack alphas and essentially married now". It didn't make sense!

Ugh.
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2,968 reviews10 followers
April 4, 2022
Good

Loved TJ the most. Everything he does makes you laugh. Keil finding his mate is good news for his pack. Tad is so happy for his sister. And finding who he is meant to be with. They all find what they have searched for. I love when one story flows into the next one. Happy reading.
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222 reviews
July 5, 2022
Robyn was such an inspiring character not allowing her being deaf to rule her life and decisions I loved her character totally and she def was a mate made for Keil. Tad was funny reading about how human he is in his beliefs though he is driven to release his wolf he still has sooo much him belief it's insane. I enjoyed both books though book 1 is my fav of the two.
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429 reviews
August 20, 2021
This set is so cute

Keil and Robyn are so cute and funny. Tad and Missy are adorable.. the writing is very discriptive and makes you feel that your there watching. Enjoyed thoroughly.
997 reviews5 followers
August 22, 2021
Enjoyable

Both books are well-written stories with well developed characters and an interesting storyline. The first book has an interesting twist with a deaf main character. Wit gives some chuckles along the way.
23 reviews
September 27, 2021
Fun reads

Both books have wonderful characters you fall in love with and cheer for as they overcome life issues. As human and wolf , can't wait to read the next book to find out what's in store for Eric!
59 reviews
November 6, 2021
Held me captive from the start!

I loved the way these stories just poured smoothly into the next characters... spot light! Kept me wanting more...and more... And more... You get what I mean!
Profile Image for Smhlavelle.
308 reviews3 followers
February 13, 2022
More like 4.5

Very interesting and good stories. Nice balance of romance and action. The reason it isn't a full 5 stars is it felt a little fast and rushed. The stories seemed to happen in less than a week. But I did enjoy them.
8 reviews
April 13, 2022
Shifters and mates.

Thank you, this was a fun 2 pack. Written very well very enjoyable. I love reading about shifters and mates. Northern lights shifters books 1&2. I can't to read more. Miss Vivian Arend.
Profile Image for Heather.
60 reviews
September 14, 2022
Throughly enjoyed

Very enjoyable to read. I like that there's electricity even no touching in the beginning, also thankful there's a good storyline. Would recommend, because I want next in series.
371 reviews2 followers
October 20, 2022
Love This New Series

Another great job by one of my favorite authors, Vivian Arend. Absolutely loved books one and two. The emotions were really intense, and the romance scenes were electrical. Off to see if three is available yet.
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1,685 reviews15 followers
November 10, 2022
A brother and sister who are more than they seem

I sped through this as I found it hard to put it down.
Being wolves without knowing it then coming into your other side when you meet your mate is a great way to tell the story.
106 reviews
November 9, 2023
Another winner

Omg, live they way this was written. So clever and intriguing. I can't wait to read the next books in this series.
Congratulations to Vivian, i commend you on your captivating writing, different set of rules to your pack wolves but believeable. Thank you.
324 reviews3 followers
August 12, 2021
Very entertaining!

I really enjoyed the interaction between the characters in these two stories. There were several times I laughed out loud and it kept me interested and smiling.
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