First Howl

Granite Lake Wolves #2.1

by Vivian Arend

The Granite Lake pack’s First Night celebrations are loud, boisterous and full of fun. But Robyn and Keil, the pack Alphas, are looking for a bit of quiet for a private celebration…

Cover art by Tibbs Design

This free short story is set 10 months after the completion of Wolf Signs and Wolf Flight, and is best read after both books. Adult.

Genres: Paranormal, Shapeshifters, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Werewolves, Short Stories, Fantasy

7 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Delta · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5 Stars

Although I gave them almost two stars, First Howl and Second Howl are not worth your time to read. Each free story is a single, stand-alone sex scene involving two characters from Books 1 and 2, respectively, of the Granite Lake Wolves series. The 10-page vignettes can definitely be skipped. If you must, the free PDF file can be read online at http://www.vivianarend.com/free by clicking on the respective book covers.

The only information that may be relevant to subsequent novellas (likely stated in subsequent books, anyway) are the names of the baby girl born to Robyn and Keil and the baby boy born to Missy and Tad.

[mjmajik · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

My review for this and the short story after/during this one are going to be short and to the point. This was a super quick, sexy read that takes you back into the Granite Lake Wolves world with no real necessary substance. They can be read as standalones, really, and are done in the blink of an eye. I think I preferred this one to the 2.2 installment, but they are almost equivalent.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review is for both First Howl & Second Howl

I really enjoyed getting to revisit both of these couples for their first New Years celebration together. Like with the first 2 novels the events in both of these stories run simultaniously so there is some cross over between them but I don't think it would make much difference which order you read them in. I would recommend reading Wolf Signs and Wolf Flight first though.

Both couples have now settled into their places in pack life but they are all happy to take the opportunity for some one to one time to celebrate the new year. I don't want to say much more than that as it would be too easy to give spoilers but I just have to say I'd love to share a picnic with Tad one day! If you're a fan of this series then I'm sure you'll enjoy both of these stories so make sure you check them out.

[Mariana Bezerra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this review on my blog! --> Book Travels

This was a sweet and short novella and we got to see a bit more of the characters from the first book. Since is Christmas and the pack is all about parties, the Alphas decided to enjoy alone time.

I loved Keil and Robyn from the first book of the series and now they have a little girl, so the night alone was a dream coming true. Nice novella.

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick little story that lets us check in with Robyn and Keil. I liked that we got to see what they have been up to, learned that they more than met the challenges that were in front of them and to see the new addition to their family.

[Ronda Tutt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very short but cute erotica read

[Caitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read after Wolf Signs, found on her website for free.

[Tiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW, Loved it. Thanks Viv for adding more info to great books. I'm usually not a shifter reader, but these books had a great story line and I really liked them.

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Originally read - May 2011 4 Stars
Re-Read - December 2013 3 Stars

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice short story

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this wolf pack. This is a night shared by our alpha couple. Its nice to see what they have been up to and how they are getting along.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is free from the writers website. It's a great little insight into the after HEA. It's only 9pg but its nice to see the the lives of pack in between books in series.

[Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞ · Rating 3 out of 5]

**3.5 stars**

We get an update on Keil and Robyn on New Years. It was great seeing how they are doing and some good smexy parts...just wished it was longer.

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet little Holiday visit with the Granite Lake wolves!!

[Shirley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, sweet and hot. Perfect addition to Robyn and Keil's story.

[Mary Lauer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute story.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

hot and sexy.

[Claire]

NYE, Robyn and Keil

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a free read from Ms. Arend's website.

[Cait · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable little glimpse into the lives of some of the Granite Lake wolves characters.

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

cute short free read http://vivianarend.com/free/

[Julie Ramsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

great addition to the granite pack. Good insight to the Alpha and Omega pairs. Short but sweet!

[Kimberly Walter · Rating 4 out of 5]

a great short story of Keil and Robyn.

[*~*Kolie*~* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but sweet.

[Jamoz23 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just a short sweet quick visit to Robyn and Keil as they celebrate their first New Year’s Eve together.
Now a busy alpha pair and new parents, time for themselves is scarce. Whilst the rest of the pack are partying, playing and celebrating, Keil, with the help of pack babysitters, organises that they get some much needed time for themselves. This means sexy times in the hot tub.
This book is free on the authors website and I love the cover.