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The Wolf's Mate #2
Linus & The Angel
He thinks he'll be alone forever:
Linus Mayfield has a lot of good things in his life: fourth ranked in the Tressel wolf pack, nice house, decent job, and plenty of friends. What he doesn’t have is what he longs for most – a true mate. His first foray into marriage was a disaster and he's certain he'll never be free to love again.
She'll prove him wrong:
Karly is an Angel, a supernaturally perfect mate for one special werewolf. She's spent the last 15 months looking for her mate, only to nearly die before she ever meets him. One icy winter night changes both of their lives forever.
When their past interferes with their future, will all be lost in the darkness, or will he find his perfect angel in time? This book contains plenty of claws and fangs, possessive werewolves willing to move heaven and earth for their mates, red hot werewolf sex, a sweet wolf with a heart of gold and an angel made just for him.
Approximate word count = 62,370.
Linus Mayfield has a lot of good things in his life: fourth ranked in the Tressel wolf pack, nice house, decent job, and plenty of friends. What he doesn’t have is what he longs for most – a true mate. His first foray into marriage was a disaster and he's certain he'll never be free to love again.
She'll prove him wrong:
Karly is an Angel, a supernaturally perfect mate for one special werewolf. She's spent the last 15 months looking for her mate, only to nearly die before she ever meets him. One icy winter night changes both of their lives forever.
When their past interferes with their future, will all be lost in the darkness, or will he find his perfect angel in time? This book contains plenty of claws and fangs, possessive werewolves willing to move heaven and earth for their mates, red hot werewolf sex, a sweet wolf with a heart of gold and an angel made just for him.
Approximate word count = 62,370.
163 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 14, 2012
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August 15, 2016
What a wonderful wolf's mate love story. I have become so pre-conditioned to ridiculous drama or things falling apart when reading love stories that I kept waiting for something bad to happen. There was no angst. Yeah, that's very unconventional, but it was so nice. I was able to relax and just enjoy the love these two felt for each other. What a pleasant surprise to have Linus, wolf shifter and fourth in his pack, fall in love at first site with Karly.
Karly is beautiful but most importantly, she is an angel mate. Meaning, she was born to be mated with only one wolf, a man that nature has chosen specifically for her. Angel mates are so rare, that less traditional, modern wolf packs, believe them to be myth and legend.
It was a breath of fresh air to read a story full of acceptance and unconditional love. I won't give more away on the plot. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The first book of this series was full of angst. I love it when an author can change things up and each book in a series isn't a mirror copy of the previous. I look forward to book 3 in the Wolf's Mate series.
August 20, 2015
Super duper sweet. Like not a moment of angst or indecision. Which, somehow, worked. There was drama from past ex boyfriend and ex wife, but their relationship was solid from moment one. What I did not like was the writing. The transitions were awkward, there were too many instances where they would be having a conversation and then the next sentences told us the rest of the scene. Or we would move from one scene to the next with no transition except a new paragraph. I was not invested in the words because too much was just being told to me. So I found my mind wondering. All that being said, it was nice reading a sweet story with no angst, and it was free on KU.
September 26, 2015
Took a while to finish. Went way to slow for me. Think it was my mood and I had several issues with the heroine but it's my own tastes issues. So relieved to finally finish it.
July 24, 2018
Book two was a little different from the first where it took the two main characters 14yrs to finally be together but with Linus and Karly we are introduced to a little of the back history where she is an "Angel" who knows she is destined for her mate and sets off to find him. So when they met, bam, insta-love!
Linus was super sweet and a little insecure due to his previous relationships. Definitely not the alpha type but he was endearing and caring.
Karly's main purpose seemed to be making sure her mate is taken care of with no real aspirations for a career etc. A little annoying on occasions but she was perfect for Linus after all.
Again the main plot of the story seemed to be resolved around the 70% mark and so the remainder of the book was just their life together with no real huge excitement added to the plot. Ok I guess but really just lots of sex scenes.
We see all the secondary characters and meet some new from Karly's pack. Bo really stood out for me in this one and I can't wait to pick up his story.
Overall a good addition to the series and I look forward to the next one.
Linus was super sweet and a little insecure due to his previous relationships. Definitely not the alpha type but he was endearing and caring.
Karly's main purpose seemed to be making sure her mate is taken care of with no real aspirations for a career etc. A little annoying on occasions but she was perfect for Linus after all.
Again the main plot of the story seemed to be resolved around the 70% mark and so the remainder of the book was just their life together with no real huge excitement added to the plot. Ok I guess but really just lots of sex scenes.
We see all the secondary characters and meet some new from Karly's pack. Bo really stood out for me in this one and I can't wait to pick up his story.
Overall a good addition to the series and I look forward to the next one.
January 30, 2013
I like werewolf stories, so I fell for the high reviews. However, the writing felt amateurish. Lots of sex, but absolutely no sexual tension. Nada.
This is erotica, with immediate sex and a thin plot. Pretty lame story involving a psychotic ex-boyfriend and a jealous ex-wife, but at least it held together.
The relationship between Karly (not a heavenly angel) and her werewolf (Linus) was sweet. Just loving -- no bickering or bitter breakups. The soulmate trope all the way.
Content: Numerous and varied explicit sex scenes (M/F, no group or pack sex), some bloody violence, murders, some swearing but no profanity.
Werewolf or shifter romances I have enjoyed:
Kristen Callihan's Moonglow
Patricia Briggs' urban fantasy Hunting Ground (loved the whole Alpha & Omega series)
Illone Andrews' urban fantasy Bayou Moon
Molly Harper's How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
Nalini Singh's changeling series, especially Kiss of Snow
Elizabeth Eden's The Wolf Within
Susan Krinard's Prince of Shadows
For something different, I also liked the dystopian Nightfall, by Ellen Connor and the steam punk Soulless, by Gail Carriger.
This is erotica, with immediate sex and a thin plot. Pretty lame story involving a psychotic ex-boyfriend and a jealous ex-wife, but at least it held together.
The relationship between Karly (not a heavenly angel) and her werewolf (Linus) was sweet. Just loving -- no bickering or bitter breakups. The soulmate trope all the way.
Content: Numerous and varied explicit sex scenes (M/F, no group or pack sex), some bloody violence, murders, some swearing but no profanity.
Werewolf or shifter romances I have enjoyed:
Kristen Callihan's Moonglow
Patricia Briggs' urban fantasy Hunting Ground (loved the whole Alpha & Omega series)
Illone Andrews' urban fantasy Bayou Moon
Molly Harper's How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
Nalini Singh's changeling series, especially Kiss of Snow
Elizabeth Eden's The Wolf Within
Susan Krinard's Prince of Shadows
For something different, I also liked the dystopian Nightfall, by Ellen Connor and the steam punk Soulless, by Gail Carriger.
August 7, 2013
It was the exact same plot as the one in the first book... seriously!
Change the names, add a weird super "angel" that was perfectly "made" for Linus and bam!, that's book 2 of this series.
I did not like either one of these characters, Linus was a werewolf wimp (who would've thought?, he was just so pathetic I wanted to cry)... but this angel!, oh God, what an annoying character!!!
There wasn't any build up to them falling in love, it was like this (I am not making it up):
Karly: Hello
Linus: Hi
Karly: I'm your perfectly-made angel mate
Linus: Ok
Karly: Since I'm your perfectly-made angel mate, my mision in life is to cook, clean the house, have sex nonstop and have your babies
Linus: Ok
The next day....
Karly: I love you because I'm your angel
Linus: Ok...I don't deserve you because I'm a loser but I love you more
A few days later...
Karly: Today I called my mom and we're getting married in a couple of months
Linus: Ok
Karly: I want to have babies ASAP
Linus: Ok
The end!
WTF? you're asking... well... I don't know but it is what it is...
Change the names, add a weird super "angel" that was perfectly "made" for Linus and bam!, that's book 2 of this series.
I did not like either one of these characters, Linus was a werewolf wimp (who would've thought?, he was just so pathetic I wanted to cry)... but this angel!, oh God, what an annoying character!!!
There wasn't any build up to them falling in love, it was like this (I am not making it up):
Karly: Hello
Linus: Hi
Karly: I'm your perfectly-made angel mate
Linus: Ok
Karly: Since I'm your perfectly-made angel mate, my mision in life is to cook, clean the house, have sex nonstop and have your babies
Linus: Ok
The next day....
Karly: I love you because I'm your angel
Linus: Ok...I don't deserve you because I'm a loser but I love you more
A few days later...
Karly: Today I called my mom and we're getting married in a couple of months
Linus: Ok
Karly: I want to have babies ASAP
Linus: Ok
The end!
WTF? you're asking... well... I don't know but it is what it is...
October 11, 2020
It was a cute read... i loved the whole Angel Mates really unique
November 26, 2012
This was a great addition to the series and was my favorite!! Oh...I love Linus!! ;) He was such a sweet~loving~caring and vulnerable hero but he was still kick-ass~loved that!! Karly was so sweet and caring and they were perfect for each other.
I LOVED the concept of this story as well with the "angel" mate aspect. This was also a fresh idea that hooked me right away. I love how they met and that Karly knew immediately that Linus was the one for her. I also liked that their relationship wasn't filled with angst and denial of what they were to each other.
Another sweet sexy story with HOT sex and great characters that drew me in from the start. Such a sweet ending. I loved that the characters from the previous book returned with the addition of some new ones. I cannot wait for Bo's book!! Linus and Karly was such an enjoyable read with enough nail~biting moments to make it exciting but not over power the feel of the book. This was a book that left me smiling at the end. So good!!
Another keeper and definitely a reread. 5 out of 5 rating.
***All copies provided by R.E. Butler~~Thank you so much!! It was my pleasure to read such an entertaining series and I look forward to more!! :)
I LOVED the concept of this story as well with the "angel" mate aspect. This was also a fresh idea that hooked me right away. I love how they met and that Karly knew immediately that Linus was the one for her. I also liked that their relationship wasn't filled with angst and denial of what they were to each other.
Another sweet sexy story with HOT sex and great characters that drew me in from the start. Such a sweet ending. I loved that the characters from the previous book returned with the addition of some new ones. I cannot wait for Bo's book!! Linus and Karly was such an enjoyable read with enough nail~biting moments to make it exciting but not over power the feel of the book. This was a book that left me smiling at the end. So good!!
Another keeper and definitely a reread. 5 out of 5 rating.
***All copies provided by R.E. Butler~~Thank you so much!! It was my pleasure to read such an entertaining series and I look forward to more!! :)
August 6, 2017
Not sure where to start with this review so I'll start with Linus omg I think.. No scratch that I know I'm in love with him! Finally a werewolf who's sensitive, romantic, kind,sexy as hell & protective of his mate (but not in some creepy possessive way). Karly I loved from the get go, a female character who was strong, sexy, curvaceous & with self confidence but was still sweet, feminine & petite, something I haven't read in awhile.
The story was light hearted & beautifully romantic with some more serious & meaningful undertones.
It was a lot more romance rather then erotica like the first book The wolfs mate:Jason & Candace (which I defiantly recommend you if you haven't yet).
It was the perfect mix of sex, love, lust & romance with out seeming like watching(reading) a dirty peek show.
"She was his sweet angel mate and he would spend the rest of his life loving her to the best of his ability."
The Wolfs Mate Book 2: Linus & The Angel.
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May 19, 2013
I really liked Linus and Karly's story. It is about Linus, who is getting over his ex-wife. He finds a girl almost frozen to death in the woods. He brings her home and immediately feels a connection towards her. Karly awakens and they fall for each other very quickly. Karly spent more than a year looking for her mate and she found him in Linus. It is revealed that Karly is an angel made for Linus. The story of angels is about the first wolf and how he was so miserable and in pain. He could not control his beast so they wolf spirit sent a woman to him. She cared for him and calmed him down. The first wolf considered her his salvation, his "angel". Isn't that story so romantic? Anyways, Linus and Karly try to begin their lives together but their crazy ex's try to stand in their way. I thought this book was a little better than the first book because the author let a lot of the scenes play out. She didn't rush things like she did in her first book...well until the end. The ending was way too rushed. I wish we got to learn more about how they spent their lives together after all the troubles they faced. Even so, I really like how the story was in general.
August 26, 2013
What a great story!!! This book had everything the last one was missing. The pacing was wonderful and the drama really played out nicely.
I loved Karly from the start. She was one of those terrific characters who really knows themselves and accepts others warts and all. Linus really was a great match for her. He had several super angsty moments but thankfully they don't last. He is rather needy and a touch less dominant than I generally like but he wins you over with sweetness.
The side conflict really made the story pop. I was on edge when everything went down! Really terrific storytelling!
The steam factor here is pretty high! These two are totally hot for each other and get loads of steamy scenes! Love that Karly takes on the role of seductress a few times!
The very end does drag a touch as you are getting a lot of information. It was still enjoyable just a little on the wordy side of things.
Can't wait for the next book as I know it is a ménage that involves Callie!!!
I loved Karly from the start. She was one of those terrific characters who really knows themselves and accepts others warts and all. Linus really was a great match for her. He had several super angsty moments but thankfully they don't last. He is rather needy and a touch less dominant than I generally like but he wins you over with sweetness.
The side conflict really made the story pop. I was on edge when everything went down! Really terrific storytelling!
The steam factor here is pretty high! These two are totally hot for each other and get loads of steamy scenes! Love that Karly takes on the role of seductress a few times!
The very end does drag a touch as you are getting a lot of information. It was still enjoyable just a little on the wordy side of things.
Can't wait for the next book as I know it is a ménage that involves Callie!!!
April 11, 2012
Finally! A shapeshifter romance with a sensitive hero! I think I'm in love with Linus.
April 20, 2012
So happy that Linus got his girl >3
January 11, 2014
I loved the whole 'angel mate' aspect of this book - personally, it made it more interesting to read.
October 10, 2022
Excellent continuation of this series. I can't wait to read the next one. Well written and brilliantly paced. If you enjoy reading shapeshifter paranormal romance then you will love it.
December 25, 2016
editing story line not my cup of tea
July 23, 2018
I had mixed feelings to the first book in this series, but decided to give #2 a try anyway. It was not one of my favourites; I couldn't relate to the lead characters at all.
I appreciate that the author was attempting to write a male werewolf who wasn't a complete Alpha, but I thought he was completely wimpy. Not my cup of tea at all.
In addition, the heroine Karly is his supernatural soulmate, designed perfectly for him by the Gods. She is the descendent of a werewolf and an angel and will conceive female angels and male alpha wolves with her true mate, Linus.
The soul mate storyline doesn't bother me, but Karly seemed like a weird Stepford wife. She had no personal aspirations other than to take care of her mate and raise babies. She doesn't care where they live or what her mate decides for their future, as long as they remain together. I don't mind Mf relationships in my books (in fact I prefer it), but this went well into the realm of creepy in my opinion.
This is not a book that I would read again or one that I enjoyed. However, keep in mind that you may have a completely different opinion, especially if you are tired of alpha male heroes.
I appreciate that the author was attempting to write a male werewolf who wasn't a complete Alpha, but I thought he was completely wimpy. Not my cup of tea at all.
In addition, the heroine Karly is his supernatural soulmate, designed perfectly for him by the Gods. She is the descendent of a werewolf and an angel and will conceive female angels and male alpha wolves with her true mate, Linus.
The soul mate storyline doesn't bother me, but Karly seemed like a weird Stepford wife. She had no personal aspirations other than to take care of her mate and raise babies. She doesn't care where they live or what her mate decides for their future, as long as they remain together. I don't mind Mf relationships in my books (in fact I prefer it), but this went well into the realm of creepy in my opinion.
This is not a book that I would read again or one that I enjoyed. However, keep in mind that you may have a completely different opinion, especially if you are tired of alpha male heroes.
March 4, 2020
2nd in The Wolf's Mate series. Linus is the Tressel packs fourth in command and works at the Alpha's garage. He is a miserable wolf, having married and divorced a dang banger human. In the height of a snowstorm, Karly is looking for her neighbor's dog, passing out in the woods. Linus finds her when a restless feeling falls over him. She is frozen to near death, the dog wasn't so lucky. Early is an angel, the offspring of a wolf and an angelic spirit sent to bring a wolf's two sides together. Linus is her dates mate, and he feels it, although his pack is modern and have forgotten the angel mates. They want to be joined immediately, but his ex-wife Brenda is pissed and finds Phoenix, the boyfriend that abused Karly. Will Linus feel worthy of his angel, and will they get mated without problems?
March 5, 2018
Much nicer characters as the main H's than in book 1.
This was a super sweet romance. There is no tension or angst which is a nice change.
Linus is not your usual dominant alpha type, he is very sweet and a bit insecure.
Karly was a total sweetheart and I loved her heritage, nicely different twist on the mates angle.
No sympathy for Brenda the manipulative ex wife, she got her just deserts. Love what happened with the rotten ex boyfriend too. Poetic justice.
I have read and reviewed these books previously but reviews admitted from the back of books seem to be missing.
This was a super sweet romance. There is no tension or angst which is a nice change.
Linus is not your usual dominant alpha type, he is very sweet and a bit insecure.
Karly was a total sweetheart and I loved her heritage, nicely different twist on the mates angle.
No sympathy for Brenda the manipulative ex wife, she got her just deserts. Love what happened with the rotten ex boyfriend too. Poetic justice.
I have read and reviewed these books previously but reviews admitted from the back of books seem to be missing.
March 8, 2024
Although Goodreads doesn't show it, there is an audiobook available for this title, read by Roberto Scarlato who did an amazing job. I really enjoyed this book, my first by this author. It's my favorite trope, wolf shifter romance. But it had a twist, Angel Mates. I've never come across angel mates in my shifter books and I appreciated the premise. Also, the plot is good, not many unreasonable situations outside of the whole wolf shifter thing (lol). I'm looking forward to listening to the next one.
May 7, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I LOVE THIS AUTHOR!!
Linus stole my heart! He’s loyal, kind, and completely unaware that his perfect match is literally falling into his arms. Karly, the Angel sent to be his one and only, brings sweetness and strength in equal measure. Their connection is instant and soul-deep, and I adored how Linus slowly opened his heart after past heartbreak. There’s just something magical (literally!) about their story—pure, soft, and steamy. If you love protective werewolves and sweet mates who heal each other, this book is a must-read.
Linus stole my heart! He’s loyal, kind, and completely unaware that his perfect match is literally falling into his arms. Karly, the Angel sent to be his one and only, brings sweetness and strength in equal measure. Their connection is instant and soul-deep, and I adored how Linus slowly opened his heart after past heartbreak. There’s just something magical (literally!) about their story—pure, soft, and steamy. If you love protective werewolves and sweet mates who heal each other, this book is a must-read.
July 17, 2018
Werewolf and a Werewolf Angel OVER 18+ READING
Linus (4th) in his pack finds an almost dead woman Karly (an angel -not a holy angel) who he recuse and takes to his home. After the snow is cleared and he returns to work he meets her after work and she moves in. Not their story is not quickly great, they will have to go though a lot to get their HEA. With the help of her pack and his, with their love they will find it. Really good story.
Linus (4th) in his pack finds an almost dead woman Karly (an angel -not a holy angel) who he recuse and takes to his home. After the snow is cleared and he returns to work he meets her after work and she moves in. Not their story is not quickly great, they will have to go though a lot to get their HEA. With the help of her pack and his, with their love they will find it. Really good story.
July 17, 2018
This is one of the best series I have read
I started off with the first book and fell in love with the pack and the characters. I love that in this book it ventured out into another pack and combined them, their unique heritage and lineage. The characters had their flaws and made it work out. Family. Love. Pack.
I started off with the first book and fell in love with the pack and the characters. I love that in this book it ventured out into another pack and combined them, their unique heritage and lineage. The characters had their flaws and made it work out. Family. Love. Pack.
December 23, 2020
You are about halfway through this story and it is all great, nice, lovely, with a relationship which was destined by the stars and 100% perfect.....and yes oh so boring. But just when I thought I could not go on
things kick off and I enjoyed it. Maybe if the first part of the book contained a bit more goings on or was reduced I would have been given a higher rating.
things kick off and I enjoyed it. Maybe if the first part of the book contained a bit more goings on or was reduced I would have been given a higher rating.
May 16, 2021
Another good book.
Linus is such the underdog, poor self confidence but a good guy. Karly is the nicest character I’ve ever read about. Good story, the jealous and insane ex’s, throw in a kidnapping and a rescue with wolves added in. Lots of sexy times and humour. Sweet but sassy book!
Linus is such the underdog, poor self confidence but a good guy. Karly is the nicest character I’ve ever read about. Good story, the jealous and insane ex’s, throw in a kidnapping and a rescue with wolves added in. Lots of sexy times and humour. Sweet but sassy book!
September 16, 2023
Wolf and Angel
Linus is the fourth in line of the Tressel Pack. The hierarchy of the pack changed when Peter the former alpha stepped down. It has also become more progressive due to the leader being so young. But it has also lost some of the history about wolves and their mates.
Now they will all learn of the story of the first werewolf and of his angel mate!
Linus is the fourth in line of the Tressel Pack. The hierarchy of the pack changed when Peter the former alpha stepped down. It has also become more progressive due to the leader being so young. But it has also lost some of the history about wolves and their mates.
Now they will all learn of the story of the first werewolf and of his angel mate!
July 11, 2018
Good book
I’m thoroughly enjoying this book and series. Getting the stories of each Wolf and mate is like learning about a new family. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series
I’m thoroughly enjoying this book and series. Getting the stories of each Wolf and mate is like learning about a new family. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series
July 21, 2018
Angel?
I really enjoyed this story! It told of a different heritage of the wolves......Angels. And the families' acceptance from both pacts was so warm and loving. Thank you R.E. Butler.
I really enjoyed this story! It told of a different heritage of the wolves......Angels. And the families' acceptance from both pacts was so warm and loving. Thank you R.E. Butler.
July 25, 2018
Review
This series is well written the characters are starting to develop into interesting people. The romance is sweet there's some steamy sex and the storyline is somewhat improved. I shall read on.
This series is well written the characters are starting to develop into interesting people. The romance is sweet there's some steamy sex and the storyline is somewhat improved. I shall read on.
August 14, 2018
Loved the story, loved the characters.
This story was far better then the 1st book, if held my attention as I watched 2 being get closer and closer. Despite dark shadows that threatened them, was nice to see that they overcame everything live threw at them
This story was far better then the 1st book, if held my attention as I watched 2 being get closer and closer. Despite dark shadows that threatened them, was nice to see that they overcame everything live threw at them
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