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The Lone March Series #4
Moon-Swell
"I flew across the table with inhuman speed and wrapped my hands around his thick neck. 'I’m the last she-wolf on this planet. If you’re going to see me as the great hope then you better respect me!'"
For March Howe, the only surviving she-wolf, getting kidnapped comes with the territory. Like shifting in and out of her lupine form, she starts to take it in stride. But there are still plenty of things she doesn’t expect: Greyson at Glenbrook High, the author of that anonymous note, and her unique path to were-spirituality. And then of course, there are those feelings for Avery…
Nothing is like it should be—the frigids love her while her friends hate her and just when she’s getting to know Gaia, her rage is controlling her more than ever. Meanwhile, Avery and the pack are starting to over-protect her to the point of suffocation. But rebelling against them doesn’t make things easier. In fact, it sparks a series of events that lead to shocking revelations and a turning point in her journey of self-discovery. Why can’t she resist Jasper’s flirtations? And what could Avery’s mysterious past possibly have to do with her own history?
In Book Four of the Lone March Series, March Howe has to figure out who she can trust, and who’s pretending. In her evolving love triangle, she must decide who’s best for her. And when strange things reveal themselves, it’s time for her to finally come to terms with the fact that she’s different. Will these secrets earn her the trust and respect she deserves from her pack or will the last of the were-wolves go beyond protection…and lock her up once and for all?
For March Howe, the only surviving she-wolf, getting kidnapped comes with the territory. Like shifting in and out of her lupine form, she starts to take it in stride. But there are still plenty of things she doesn’t expect: Greyson at Glenbrook High, the author of that anonymous note, and her unique path to were-spirituality. And then of course, there are those feelings for Avery…
Nothing is like it should be—the frigids love her while her friends hate her and just when she’s getting to know Gaia, her rage is controlling her more than ever. Meanwhile, Avery and the pack are starting to over-protect her to the point of suffocation. But rebelling against them doesn’t make things easier. In fact, it sparks a series of events that lead to shocking revelations and a turning point in her journey of self-discovery. Why can’t she resist Jasper’s flirtations? And what could Avery’s mysterious past possibly have to do with her own history?
In Book Four of the Lone March Series, March Howe has to figure out who she can trust, and who’s pretending. In her evolving love triangle, she must decide who’s best for her. And when strange things reveal themselves, it’s time for her to finally come to terms with the fact that she’s different. Will these secrets earn her the trust and respect she deserves from her pack or will the last of the were-wolves go beyond protection…and lock her up once and for all?
320 pages, Paperback
First published November 5, 2012
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Erin Irvin
11 books90 followersI am the writer of The Lone March Series. I have been writing since before I could read (lots of cursive lower-case e's when I transferred my daydreams to paper). Telling stories isn't just a passion for me--it's a byproduct of living. I am also a singer/musician. Some of my songs can be found, tucked in the corners of the internet, if you know where to look.
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November 12, 2012
omg. I really thought there couldn't be anymore surprises for me in this book and then March turns out to be part were-cat?! whatttt?!?! just happened there. omg. and I knew Jasper had to be the were-cat. But him turning out to actually kinda starting to like her was another surprise. I would have definitely thought he would have turned out evil and kidnapped her and blah blah blah. But I do feel sooo bad for Greyson. I really want her to like him. Ugh, now that Jasper seems to be a good guy I thinking she might end up with him. Sigh.
I'm glad though we cleared up the March-Avery relationship. I was beginning to fall for the whole Team Avery. Even though he's in his thirties and shes 15. Before the clearup I was thinking why didn't they just make her older so it would less disgusting if something was to develop between March and Avery. But now at least she has a father figure.
I just can't wait for the next book though! It's going to kill me to wait!
I'm glad though we cleared up the March-Avery relationship. I was beginning to fall for the whole Team Avery. Even though he's in his thirties and shes 15. Before the clearup I was thinking why didn't they just make her older so it would less disgusting if something was to develop between March and Avery. But now at least she has a father figure.
I just can't wait for the next book though! It's going to kill me to wait!
June 13, 2017
Craziness
Craziness for sure! She's got cat in her!! What?? Omg. Thieves good but I wish she wouldn't have given it up to Casper ugh , hope it would be Grayson but oh well she sure needs to her werecat form to fight to especially cats! Ugh kidnapped again Damon March!
Craziness for sure! She's got cat in her!! What?? Omg. Thieves good but I wish she wouldn't have given it up to Casper ugh , hope it would be Grayson but oh well she sure needs to her werecat form to fight to especially cats! Ugh kidnapped again Damon March!
July 6, 2017
again troubles putting it down only took me avout a day to fibiah the book loved every page some more than others but stil loved it.. but damn what a cliff hanger the end is.
November 28, 2012
MOON-SWELL is the latest (November 2012 release) storyline in the Lone March series and with it comes some major revelations. We follow March as she travels between pack den and the Harper household but her feelings become conflicted when she believes everyone is hiding secrets-and they are. Not knowing what the future holds, she is fully aware that the pack is preparing to go to war to protect the only remaining female werewolf. There is a feud between the species, and the wolves are at the center of it all.
March’s relationship with both Ethyn and Greyson will hit some rough patches as she learns to deal with her wolf hormone-induced aggression. Her friends will eventually turn their backs on March and, Greyson’s decision to leave will force March to take another look at the damage she has inflicted, but it won’t take long before the young shifter finds another target for her affections and finally gives in to her hormonal drives. But this new target is more than just human and his involvement with March will bring out another side that can only be explained by the very people keeping her true heritage under wraps. Although the sexual encounter was not graphic in content, there was a sexual encounter-none the less.
March’s relationship with Avery will continue to be uncomfortable for me. Avery reveals his feelings for March --that of a father to a daughter, but with that realization, March is once again conflicted with her own emotions towards the man who has sworn to protect her from the others and in most cases, from herself.
March in many ways is your typical rebellious teen but with the added difficulty of being a shape-shifter and the only female were-wolf in existence. But that doesn’t excuse her self-centered attitude and self-appointed god-like status. She actually considers herself royalty among the wolves. The history of the ‘were’ will reveal some major turn of events, when the players involved are closer to March than she could have imagined. This is a story of stereotypes, racism (as in species) and prejudiced attitudes to towards anyone with a differing set of DNA.
MOON-SWELL continued to run up my YA love triangle angst, especially when March continues to deny any responsibility or culpability for her actions towards the opposite sex. She is in a perpetual state of anger, rage and arousal, and lashes out without thinking about the consequences of her actions to others and especially her friends.
Once again, the storyline is fast paced although I would like to see more interaction between March and her pack. There are also some Harper family secrets that have yet to be revealed when Avery’s flock of ravens alludes to some major indiscretions in his past. Moon-Swell is another interesting storyline and look at a shape-shifting phenomenon.
Overall, The Lone March series is an interesting read. Erin Irvin has put her own spin on the shape-shifter genre centred on the 'lone' survivor of a war between the species. Erin has written a series that takes many of the human problems of hatred and animosity between race and religion, and applies the same to the varying species in her shifter world.
But as you can guess, I had a couple of issues as it pertained to the Young Adult storyline and the heroine's need to 'get laid', 'have sex' and 'mate'. The storyline tells of a young, 15 year old shifter girl adjusting to life as an angry, hormonal female wolf but I do not consider her behavior with the boys and men (including her guardian) as role model material for the YA genre. I am especially concerned with her attempts to seduce her boyfriend's father.
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November 10, 2012
OMG I did it again. I read a book that left me on pins and needles until the next book comes out. I knew some strange this were going to happen. I figured Jasper was a cat. I did not see the whole werewolf/cat angle. I love Jasper and March together. I was never a Greyson fan. What is up with Ruthie? IS she the friend that really isn't or is that Jasper? Will Ethyn going to become a "were" later like March as he is a "were" magnet. So many things to think about. I LOVE THIS SERIES!!!!!!
September 4, 2016
Difficult
All the books up til now have been decent. These books are very well written and I recognize this authors skill in writing. However, the main character especially in book four, has became so insufferable to me. I want to smack and tell her how selfish, immature and stupid she is lol. Her tantrums are killing me. It's honestly painful at times. I'm gonna keep reading this series til the end. It's worth it I suppose and I would recommend it. There would just be a heads up with that recommendation of how stupid the mc is.
All the books up til now have been decent. These books are very well written and I recognize this authors skill in writing. However, the main character especially in book four, has became so insufferable to me. I want to smack and tell her how selfish, immature and stupid she is lol. Her tantrums are killing me. It's honestly painful at times. I'm gonna keep reading this series til the end. It's worth it I suppose and I would recommend it. There would just be a heads up with that recommendation of how stupid the mc is.
October 21, 2013
Cant wait to read the next book. Such a great read loved this book and all the others in the series. What un-expected surprises in this book i couldn't believe that history was repeating itself. Felt bad for greyson i really liked him as a character.
November 12, 2012
Wow!! That was an amazing read yet again. I am now total looking forward to the next book, wow what a thought to be in March's shoes. This was an exciting read.
November 12, 2012
Gahhhh cliffhangers. Sooo good. Could not put it down. I can't wait for the next one to come out so I can read it.
December 11, 2012
so glad this series is not over! cannot wait for the next one!!!
November 23, 2012
I love this series.
Her personal struggles with being the only female werewolf and mixed feelings about everything would come crashing down on her. I cannot wait for the next one.
Her personal struggles with being the only female werewolf and mixed feelings about everything would come crashing down on her. I cannot wait for the next one.
February 24, 2013
Can't wait for Moon Tide!
July 12, 2014
I like Jasper as a character, he's mysterious and loving with his flirtatious side I can't wait to see how he continuously gets pulled into this series.
December 28, 2012
need to review
February 6, 2014
Book 4, and the craziness keeps on coming! Man I love this series!
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