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The Wolf Pack #5
Inferno
Will their love survive the inferno…?
High school sweethearts Stan and Prissy Wolf have been happily married for fifteen years. They have everything they could ever want—a beautiful home, five children that they absolutely adore, rewarding careers, and a sizzling chemistry that hasn’t diminished over the years. But, lately, Prissy has noticed a change in her sexy firefighter husband. She doesn’t want to believe the worst—that he’s having an affair. But his recent behavior is too suspicious to ignore.
As a silent chasm grows between them, she fears that Stan’s secret will soon destroy the life they have built together....
High school sweethearts Stan and Prissy Wolf have been happily married for fifteen years. They have everything they could ever want—a beautiful home, five children that they absolutely adore, rewarding careers, and a sizzling chemistry that hasn’t diminished over the years. But, lately, Prissy has noticed a change in her sexy firefighter husband. She doesn’t want to believe the worst—that he’s having an affair. But his recent behavior is too suspicious to ignore.
As a silent chasm grows between them, she fears that Stan’s secret will soon destroy the life they have built together....
334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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Maureen Smith
69 books806 followerspseudonym Naomi Chase
Maureen Smith is a USA Today bestselling author who has garnered critical acclaim for her sensual romances and heart-pounding romantic suspense. She has won a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award (nominated for seven total) and numerous Emma Awards. She also writes sexy women’s fiction under the award-winning pen name Naomi Chase.
Before becoming an author, Maureen interned with a former U.S. presidential candidate, worked at the famous Watergate complex, and enjoyed a stint as a reporter and freelance writer. She is married to her college sweetheart and they have two children.
Visit Maureen’s website and join her mailing list to receive updates about new books, current projects, and upcoming appearances.
Maureen Smith is a USA Today bestselling author who has garnered critical acclaim for her sensual romances and heart-pounding romantic suspense. She has won a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award (nominated for seven total) and numerous Emma Awards. She also writes sexy women’s fiction under the award-winning pen name Naomi Chase.
Before becoming an author, Maureen interned with a former U.S. presidential candidate, worked at the famous Watergate complex, and enjoyed a stint as a reporter and freelance writer. She is married to her college sweetheart and they have two children.
Visit Maureen’s website and join her mailing list to receive updates about new books, current projects, and upcoming appearances.
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January 4, 2012
First off this series just keeps getting better and better, and I am so happy Maureen self published this because the story is just too juicy! Stan and Prissy, what can I say other than these two are just amazing. The pure love between these two is what most people want and strive to have. Remember this book is a prequel and takes place in the 80's but it doesn't feel that way at all because Maureen's writing style is just supburb. One of my favorite lines from Stan is when he said "You're mine, wife, No other man will EVER lay claim to you. You belong to me, and I belong to you, Do you understand?" This statement by Stan was the epitome of his love for Prissy, and it was just beautiful.
The side story with Manning was a great and unexpected addittion to this story. Manning is just so smart and wise beyond his years. The peak into the minds of teenagers and all they have to go through with their raging hormones, and thoughts about teen sex was just pure genious on Maureen't behalf for adding this to this story. You can tell that Manning and Taylor will have an unbelieveable story down the line. I can't wait for Seducing the Wolf with Taylor & Manning. Maureen please keep this series going and going!
I would recommend reading the Wolf Pack Books in order:
1st Taming the Wolf (Marcus & Samara)
2nd Recipe for Temptation (Michael & Reese)
3rd Tempt Me at Midnight (Quentin & Lexi)
4th Treacherous(Sterling & Celeste) - these are Michael & Marcus' parents. A novella and prequel to the previous books. You can read this first, but makes the other books all the more better if you read it last.
5th Inferno (Stan & Prissy)
The side story with Manning was a great and unexpected addittion to this story. Manning is just so smart and wise beyond his years. The peak into the minds of teenagers and all they have to go through with their raging hormones, and thoughts about teen sex was just pure genious on Maureen't behalf for adding this to this story. You can tell that Manning and Taylor will have an unbelieveable story down the line. I can't wait for Seducing the Wolf with Taylor & Manning. Maureen please keep this series going and going!
I would recommend reading the Wolf Pack Books in order:
1st Taming the Wolf (Marcus & Samara)
2nd Recipe for Temptation (Michael & Reese)
3rd Tempt Me at Midnight (Quentin & Lexi)
4th Treacherous(Sterling & Celeste) - these are Michael & Marcus' parents. A novella and prequel to the previous books. You can read this first, but makes the other books all the more better if you read it last.
5th Inferno (Stan & Prissy)
January 6, 2012
Maureen Smith has an amazing flair for telling a “love” story that is both romantic and sensual. So, every time I start a book by the author I have high expectations, but once again Ms. Smith exceeded my expectations. Inferno is engaging from the first page, as the reader learns something is “bothering” both Priscilla and Stanton, but neither is telling the other what is causing their concern, and conflict in their marriage. This flawless narrative takes us on the journey Priscilla and Stanton will travel that leaves their relationship stronger, and more committed to each other. As usual the lovemaking scenes are steamy, and very imaginative. But, the author adds little things that are romantic which shows a strong relationship is based on more than sex. And it is this ability to include the romantic with the sensual which makes Inferno standout as an exceptional story. The characters are well-crafted and feel like family. The secondary storylines are interwoven into the main storyline and deal with timely topics. The issue of teenage love/sexual experiences is one that will be familiar to many, and shows the value of communication between parents and children. The issue of divorce shows that it not only affects the immediate family but also the extended family.
I recommend this delightful book to all fans of romance. And once again as soon as I finish a Maureen Smith book, my next thought I cannot wait for the next book!
I recommend this delightful book to all fans of romance. And once again as soon as I finish a Maureen Smith book, my next thought I cannot wait for the next book!
August 22, 2024
loved !!
Ughhhh the way I just love healthy represenations of black love, black men, black women, black boy joy… makes me just feel so hopeful and comforted and just happy! I love this whole serious
Ughhhh the way I just love healthy represenations of black love, black men, black women, black boy joy… makes me just feel so hopeful and comforted and just happy! I love this whole serious
February 9, 2015
Author Maureen Smith's Books are like fine Wine...Aged to perfection...A Vineyard dream. That is the way to describe her stories.
Stanton (Stan) and Priscilla (Prissy) Wolf have been married for 16 years, have 5 rambunctious boys and are living their dreams. All seems perfect, even with the deep betrayal of Stanton's sister-in-law against his brother they are even a tighter family now. But something appears to be off with Stan who is a Lieutenant for the Coronado Fire Department in Colorado and preparing for the Captain's exam, something isn't quite right and Prissy senses it and not only does she sense it, their oldest son Manning does too.
Although Stan and Prissy have a strong and solid marriage, sometimes things come into play that we have no control over. But somethings we do have control over, like being honest with your spouse if there is something going on. Stan's reluctance to be honest is putting a strain on their marriage and Prissy fears, she maybe next in her spouse leaving her as Celeste left her brother-in-law to run off with another man.
So in this story of the Wolf Pack series, we are introduced to Sterling's younger brother Stanton. In earlier stories of the Wolf Pack we got to meet and become embroiled in the lives of Sterling and his sons (Michael and Marcus). So now it is Stanton's turn and I can tell you he is just as Alpha as his older brother. Stan's story and that of his five sons (Manning, Montana, Magnum, Maddox and Mason) is the story that really starts from the beginning. We are also introduced to a younger Quentin aka Q, his momma Georgina and of course Mama Wolf the Matriarch.
Stan realizes that sometimes things are not left better unsaid, in a marriage things need to be expressed to keep your spouse from thinking other things. A door left opened in a marriage allows the devil to come right on in and wreck havoc. Prissy knew either she is going to become a wilted flower or she was going to fight for her marriage and crush the neck of the devil. The story had its twists and turns but you never felt loss or confused. The story was so solid that you felt everything that this couple was going through. Their love making was off the charts *giggling* Woot! Woot! And we got to see how a couple sacrificed and compromised to have an amazing marriage, family and successful careers.
There is a wonderful introduction of young love which leads into the next book "Seducing the Wolf" which is Manning and Taylor's story.
Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
Stanton (Stan) and Priscilla (Prissy) Wolf have been married for 16 years, have 5 rambunctious boys and are living their dreams. All seems perfect, even with the deep betrayal of Stanton's sister-in-law against his brother they are even a tighter family now. But something appears to be off with Stan who is a Lieutenant for the Coronado Fire Department in Colorado and preparing for the Captain's exam, something isn't quite right and Prissy senses it and not only does she sense it, their oldest son Manning does too.
Although Stan and Prissy have a strong and solid marriage, sometimes things come into play that we have no control over. But somethings we do have control over, like being honest with your spouse if there is something going on. Stan's reluctance to be honest is putting a strain on their marriage and Prissy fears, she maybe next in her spouse leaving her as Celeste left her brother-in-law to run off with another man.
So in this story of the Wolf Pack series, we are introduced to Sterling's younger brother Stanton. In earlier stories of the Wolf Pack we got to meet and become embroiled in the lives of Sterling and his sons (Michael and Marcus). So now it is Stanton's turn and I can tell you he is just as Alpha as his older brother. Stan's story and that of his five sons (Manning, Montana, Magnum, Maddox and Mason) is the story that really starts from the beginning. We are also introduced to a younger Quentin aka Q, his momma Georgina and of course Mama Wolf the Matriarch.
Stan realizes that sometimes things are not left better unsaid, in a marriage things need to be expressed to keep your spouse from thinking other things. A door left opened in a marriage allows the devil to come right on in and wreck havoc. Prissy knew either she is going to become a wilted flower or she was going to fight for her marriage and crush the neck of the devil. The story had its twists and turns but you never felt loss or confused. The story was so solid that you felt everything that this couple was going through. Their love making was off the charts *giggling* Woot! Woot! And we got to see how a couple sacrificed and compromised to have an amazing marriage, family and successful careers.
There is a wonderful introduction of young love which leads into the next book "Seducing the Wolf" which is Manning and Taylor's story.
Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
December 8, 2012
A must-read for fans of the Wolf Pack. I'm glad Maureen Smith took the time to give us the background on the family, including the kids and their unique personalities. Stan Wolf, by the way, is a 6 foot 5 fireman who's crazy about his wife, Prissy. Sigh.
It was an interesting, sexy read and I liked getting to know the family better. I can't wait to read Manning's story next year to see how he and Taylor turned out.
I love an alpha man, and Maureen Smith knows how to write them so well. Swoon-worthy quotes:
Stan to Prissy: "You trying to start an argument with me? Or are you trying to have me ripping that city apart to find the bold motherf*cker who stepped to my wife?"
and this gem: "What, you think you're leaving me or something?" Stan growled, sending fiery shivers through her. "You think I'd ever let you go anywhere? Huh? You must be out of your damn mind."
One more: "No other man will ever lay claim to you. You belong to me, and I belong to you. Do you understand?"
Prissy laid claim to him, too, when another woman thought she could come between them. Ha! Prissy had to put her in her place and let her know she couldn't have her husband.
I really liked this story. It was sexy, with smoking hot love scenes between this couple - being married for 15 years didn't slow them down one bit. It was also humorous, and included some sweet family moments.
It was an interesting, sexy read and I liked getting to know the family better. I can't wait to read Manning's story next year to see how he and Taylor turned out.
I love an alpha man, and Maureen Smith knows how to write them so well. Swoon-worthy quotes:
Stan to Prissy: "You trying to start an argument with me? Or are you trying to have me ripping that city apart to find the bold motherf*cker who stepped to my wife?"
and this gem: "What, you think you're leaving me or something?" Stan growled, sending fiery shivers through her. "You think I'd ever let you go anywhere? Huh? You must be out of your damn mind."
One more: "No other man will ever lay claim to you. You belong to me, and I belong to you. Do you understand?"
Prissy laid claim to him, too, when another woman thought she could come between them. Ha! Prissy had to put her in her place and let her know she couldn't have her husband.
I really liked this story. It was sexy, with smoking hot love scenes between this couple - being married for 15 years didn't slow them down one bit. It was also humorous, and included some sweet family moments.
December 19, 2014
4 stars for the Wolf family.
I'm so envious of Priscilla and Stanton's relationship. Both are successful and their love just gets better with time.It's refreshing to have a "functional" family, both parents and kids are relatively happy, no terrible circumstances to deal with. Even when I thought Stan was cheating, he didn't even consider the notion. The love scenes between them were hot,hot, hot! A marriage made in heaven.
Loved Manning their eldest son's coming of age story. He hates being moved from his friends and family in Atlanta to Coronado for his mother's job. He gets suspended from school defending Taylor - a shy,nerdy girl in his class. Catelyn- the neighborhood fluzee- has her eyes on him, and he doesn't resist. Manning gets a lecture from his father Stan that he's not ready for a physical relationship. Can't wait for his and Taylor's grownup story!
There's also Sterling (Stan's brother) and Celeste story. They are dealing with the divorce and their two sons, but Celeste has a secret- she's pregnant. Prissy and Stan are still upset about her affair, but Prissy listens to Celeste problems. Their sons Michael and Marcus stay with their dad Sterling, while Celeste moves with Grant the man she had the affair with. I believe they will somehow find their HEA together.
Shout out to Mama Wolf!
I'm so envious of Priscilla and Stanton's relationship. Both are successful and their love just gets better with time.It's refreshing to have a "functional" family, both parents and kids are relatively happy, no terrible circumstances to deal with. Even when I thought Stan was cheating, he didn't even consider the notion. The love scenes between them were hot,hot, hot! A marriage made in heaven.
Loved Manning their eldest son's coming of age story. He hates being moved from his friends and family in Atlanta to Coronado for his mother's job. He gets suspended from school defending Taylor - a shy,nerdy girl in his class. Catelyn- the neighborhood fluzee- has her eyes on him, and he doesn't resist. Manning gets a lecture from his father Stan that he's not ready for a physical relationship. Can't wait for his and Taylor's grownup story!
There's also Sterling (Stan's brother) and Celeste story. They are dealing with the divorce and their two sons, but Celeste has a secret- she's pregnant. Prissy and Stan are still upset about her affair, but Prissy listens to Celeste problems. Their sons Michael and Marcus stay with their dad Sterling, while Celeste moves with Grant the man she had the affair with. I believe they will somehow find their HEA together.
Shout out to Mama Wolf!
December 7, 2023
Well Miss Maureen has done it again. For a second there she had me very, very worried, I spent the first third of the book on pins and needles but she pulled the rabbit out of the hat and left me laughing, crying, angry and sighing. I love lasting love stories more than new love and Stan and Prissy showed love does last. Long live the Wolf Pack! Now bring on Manny and Taylor, that is a story I am going to thoroughly enjoy.
February 9, 2016
Another enjoyable and entertaining look at the Wolf family. Prissy and Stanton are an AMAZING couple...enjoyed the way they made time for one another despite their work...their kids...and the daily demands of their busy life. The romance between them was still HOT & SPICY even w/five busy boys of varying ages. And the puppy love romance between Manning and Taylor is so sweet. Once again the whole cast is captivating and ENGAGING. Another GREAT read by Mrs. Smith!
January 5, 2012
EXCELLENT series, HOT story........LOVED IT.....Stan and Prissy made you REALLY feel the LOVE.....LOVE for each other, their boys and the rest of their family.........DEFINITELY looking forward to Manny and Taylor's story....... need more on the Wolf Pack Gang....hope Ms. Smith don't keep us waiting to long.....
February 11, 2014
Another great read by Maureen Smith. I love how her story develops, and provides background information for both main and supporting characters. The introduction of Manning and Taylor's relationship was so sweet, I couldn't wait to read their story. This was a stand alone book, even without the steamy love scenes.
March 11, 2012
My favorite of the Wolfpack. I enjoyed the dual story lines of Stan/Prissy and Manning, their oldest son. I cant wait for the next in this series. I really enjoy the layers of background about other character, makes me want to go reread the others.
April 29, 2012
Stand and Prissy Wolf are a hot couple and after fifteen years of marriage, she is starting to wonder if her husband unfaithful. I enjoyed reading their journey and their son’s Manny. I am looking forward to reading more about Manny and Taylor’s.
May 18, 2013
Loved this story. Stan and Prissy are so much in love with each other. They have 5 children that makes up their happy home. I love the fact that Stan is a true man in every sense of the word and will do anything for his family. Great job Ms. Smith.
August 2, 2014
The "Wolf Pack" is a great series! I loved the romance between Stanton and Prissy Wolf. Their marriage had a few challenges but lots of love! In addition to their 5 young sons, we got to see Michael and Marcus Wolf and Quentin Reddick when they were teenagers. Great story!
September 8, 2015
The story of Stan and Prissy Wolf and the beginning of teenage love. I did want to see a fight pop off though! LOL It's hard to review Maureen Smith's books because I would spoil it for others. Feel free to comment to discuss scenes!
January 7, 2012
This was a great hot read!!!!!
January 15, 2012
Ms. Smith has done it again,I can't wait to read Manning and Taylor's story.
March 28, 2012
Another great book on the Wolf Pack. Can't wait for the next on.e
November 14, 2012
Excellent! Outstanding! Superb! Not sure what else I can say, since it's already been said, but let me just say, I loved the book and I absolutely love the Wolf Pack. Can't wait on Manning's story!
December 16, 2012
Loved it Prissy was not gonna let her man go without a fight. To bad he didn't bother to tell his wife what was going on with him, and maybe he could have saved her all that heart ache.
February 19, 2013
I loved it, and now I'm ready for Manning's story!
March 30, 2013
THIS IS A MUST READ!!!! NOW PATIENTLY WAITING ON MANNING!
February 15, 2014
Third time reading this book and it reads brand new
November 7, 2013
I love the Wolf's! Great read! Could not put it down :)
December 25, 2013
First book by author and will not be the last. Her writing is engaging. I loved everything about this story.
November 2, 2014
Wonderful prequel; fills in all the blanks.
January 5, 2015
What a good and HOT book. Job well done Ms. Smith !!!! I love the Wolfe series.... Great Read !!!!! Wow!!! Now on to reading "Seducing the Wolf".
February 10, 2015
Inferno
What's not to like. Prissy and Stan were great characters. They were really good. The men were strong good to their women and family. I am hooked.
What's not to like. Prissy and Stan were great characters. They were really good. The men were strong good to their women and family. I am hooked.
February 22, 2015
Love it .. great story
March 27, 2025
Loved it
Stan and Pris had a beautiful story of love, forgiveness, and understanding. Their story was a showing that marriage is not always easy and, attires, requires a little more work, but in the end it is all worth it. Great show of family and their adjustments to living in a new place. Good to see Sterling moving to a good place. Looks like Celeste is still a mess and figuring it out. Overall, this book felt like home and family. I'm truly enjoying this series.
Stan and Pris had a beautiful story of love, forgiveness, and understanding. Their story was a showing that marriage is not always easy and, attires, requires a little more work, but in the end it is all worth it. Great show of family and their adjustments to living in a new place. Good to see Sterling moving to a good place. Looks like Celeste is still a mess and figuring it out. Overall, this book felt like home and family. I'm truly enjoying this series.
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