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Vampire/Werewolf Trilogy #3
Come The Night
Something primal in him calls to her...
And Gillian Maitland is to marry a werewolf of her father's choosing�ensuring the purity of their noble bloodline. Still, she can't forget Ross Kavanaugh, the American whose forbidden touch unleashed a passion she'd never known. And when Ross returns unexpectedly to England, he's no longer the man she remembers, but a hard-boiled ex-cop who harbors a dark secret.
The discovery that they have a son makes Ross even more determined to prove his worth to Gillian, despite being merely a quarter werewolf. Then a mysterious spate of murders casts him under a pall of suspicion, and torn between duty and desire, Gillian knows she must drive Ross away. Even as their hunger for each other grows by the hour
And Gillian Maitland is to marry a werewolf of her father's choosing�ensuring the purity of their noble bloodline. Still, she can't forget Ross Kavanaugh, the American whose forbidden touch unleashed a passion she'd never known. And when Ross returns unexpectedly to England, he's no longer the man she remembers, but a hard-boiled ex-cop who harbors a dark secret.
The discovery that they have a son makes Ross even more determined to prove his worth to Gillian, despite being merely a quarter werewolf. Then a mysterious spate of murders casts him under a pall of suspicion, and torn between duty and desire, Gillian knows she must drive Ross away. Even as their hunger for each other grows by the hour
539 pages, Paperback
First published September 23, 2008
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Susan Krinard
76 books330 followersTrained as an artist with a BFA in Illustration from the California College of Arts and Crafts, Susan Krinard became a writer in 1992 when a friend read a short story she'd written and suggested she try writing a romance novel. A long-time fan of science fiction and fantasy, Susan began reading romance -- and realized what she wanted to do was combine the two genres. Prince of Wolves, her first romance novel and one of the earliest to feature a werewolf hero, was the result. Within a year Susan had sold the manuscript to Bantam as part of a three-book contract, and the novel went on to make several bestseller lists.
Since then, she's written and published over fourteen paranormal and fantasy novels, and written stories for a number of anthologies, both fantasy and romance. Both the anthology Out of This World (which included Susan's "Kinsman") and the novel Lord of the Beasts appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List.
Susan makes her home in New Mexico, the "Land of Enchantment", with her husband Serge, their dogs Freya, Nahla and Cagney, and their cat Jefferson. In addition to writing, Susan's interests include music of almost every kind, old movies, reading, nature, baking, and collecting unique handmade jewelry and decorative crafts.
Since then, she's written and published over fourteen paranormal and fantasy novels, and written stories for a number of anthologies, both fantasy and romance. Both the anthology Out of This World (which included Susan's "Kinsman") and the novel Lord of the Beasts appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List.
Susan makes her home in New Mexico, the "Land of Enchantment", with her husband Serge, their dogs Freya, Nahla and Cagney, and their cat Jefferson. In addition to writing, Susan's interests include music of almost every kind, old movies, reading, nature, baking, and collecting unique handmade jewelry and decorative crafts.
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September 10, 2012
Synopsis:
Gillian Delvaux, nee Maitland, a young widow with a 12-year-old son, belongs to a very exclusive pure blood British werewolf family. Noblesse oblige – she must marry an appropriate candidate even if it is the 20th century and normal people have something to say about it. She doesn’t. The problem is her father, sir Averil Maitland, still treats his children and household as if he was a medieval prince and them – his chattels. It concerns mainly Gillian but also to some extend her younger brother, Hugh. Marrying or in fact doing anything without their father’s consent is out of question. Sir Averil plans to organize a Convocation of all pure blood werewolves from Britain and abroad and he wants to choose Gillian a new husband (of course without consulting anybody, let alone his own daughter).
Still there was that Great War not so long ago (the novel is set in the Roaring Twenties) during which Gillian worked as a nurse in London and met a very nice young American soldier, Ross Kavanaugh. Ross was only ¼ of a werewolf but somehow it didn’t bother her. In spite of the fact her dad would disapprove (to put it mildly) she decided to have a child with him (and didn’t inform him about it – are you seeing a pattern?). Then she married promptly a Belgian werewolf who, very conveniently, went to war one week after his marriage and died. The boy, named Toby, has been raised at Snowfell, the manor his grandfather, and, being a bright boy, found out about his real father and decided to visit America and meet with Ross. All alone and without as much as by your leave of course. Like mother like son…
Meantime Ross Kavanaugh, a disgraced ex-police officer, is having a lot of free time as a down-at-heel unemployed without any hopes for a new career and hardly any money. What’s more the New York police force, his former buddies, are almost sure he has been corrupted by a mafia and has killed a woman. When young Toby shows up as a stow-away and declares he is his son it seems that it is just another stroke of bad luck, especially that his mother and uncle are close behind. Who needs a son when he hardly has two dollars to rub together? Who needs a former aristocratic lover who abandoned you once for no reason at all and haven’t contacted you ever since? Who needs more problems? Or maybe it is actually a chance to start anew?
What I liked:
First of all the plot is interesting and rather original as it tells not the ordinary a-boy-meets-a-girl-and-they-fall-in-love-but-there-is-complication story but something a bit more real and twisted. Both main characters are mature with their issues and responsibilities. Additionally Gillian must fight her father’s prejudice against ‘mongrels’ (so mixed blood werewolves) and humans – secretly she doesn’t share his rabid opinions but, being dependent on him and completely dominated, she hides it most of the time.
I must admit I had hard time getting to like our Gillian – her love for Toby seemed to be her one single redeeming quality. True, she treated the servants well and, while on her own, she behaved like a normal sensible and almost human being but in the presence of her father she became a puppet repeating stupid things and hoping that this time she wouldn’t be punished that badly. Or if she did, nobody would find out.
When it comes to the renewed romance between Gillian and Ross...well, it was hardly romance at all, all barbs and thorns, almost no roses– but I wouldn’t expect less. Krinard explores the relationship between two people from two different worlds that fit the "opposites attract" adage. In fact till the very end you are not sure whether they will reunite at all, even for their son’s sake.
The main baddie, Ethan Warbrick was nicely constructed – I mean here the psychological basis of his undeniable insanity (there are hints about incest and nothing but hints - still if you don't like the topic you might want to avoid this one). It is always a pleasure to encounter a complicated baddie. I also liked the mentioning of Hitler and the fact that pure blood, snobby German werewolves wanted to support a human only because he shared their stupid ideas – the hypocrisy pure and simple!
What I didn’t like:
Reading this one I asked myself more than once: where are the Roaring Twenties? They even disappeared from the official title of this series (according to Goodreads; my library copy still features them). Maybe it was the right move because you get here just a description of an amusement park in Coney Island. I mean, there is no indication whatsoever what colourful era we are dealing with – no balls, no clubs, no jazz, nothing. It seems as if the author got bored of the original idea and decided to get rid of it. The characters are staying at Snowfell for most of the novel and Snowfell is like a medieval stronghold – completely isolated – but even when Gillian was with her son in New York she hardly ever went out. Pity.
Apart from that I must tell you that in my humble opinion Ross and Gillian didn't work well as a couple, even a quarreling one. Gillian was too rigid and cold and also maybe a tad too selfish. I found her a female character difficult to like or relate. I could understand her but, after the umpteen argument about past and a lot of icy stares and upturned noses, it made me wonder what the appeal was for Ross. She got her HEA in the end but it was almost a kind of surprise. She deserved to stay alone and think her priorities over.
Finally the fact that Ross, a complete underdog, penniless, hunted by the police, werewolves and lovely Ethan, managed to solve ALL mysteries and ALL his and his friends’ problems seemed a bit over the top. It reminded me of these silly Hollywood movies in which the protagonist saves single-handedly his girlfriend, his country and the whole planet, preferably during 24 hours. And then he has a beer and a burger with his best buddies. Which is the epitome of happiness, right?
Final verdict:
This novel was neither outstanding nor exceptionally bad – better than your average werewolf tale, I grant you, mainly because a dash of interesting psychology, but featuring several flaws which spoiled my reading a bit. Still I don’t regret borrowing it from the library.
Gillian Delvaux, nee Maitland, a young widow with a 12-year-old son, belongs to a very exclusive pure blood British werewolf family. Noblesse oblige – she must marry an appropriate candidate even if it is the 20th century and normal people have something to say about it. She doesn’t. The problem is her father, sir Averil Maitland, still treats his children and household as if he was a medieval prince and them – his chattels. It concerns mainly Gillian but also to some extend her younger brother, Hugh. Marrying or in fact doing anything without their father’s consent is out of question. Sir Averil plans to organize a Convocation of all pure blood werewolves from Britain and abroad and he wants to choose Gillian a new husband (of course without consulting anybody, let alone his own daughter).
Still there was that Great War not so long ago (the novel is set in the Roaring Twenties) during which Gillian worked as a nurse in London and met a very nice young American soldier, Ross Kavanaugh. Ross was only ¼ of a werewolf but somehow it didn’t bother her. In spite of the fact her dad would disapprove (to put it mildly) she decided to have a child with him (and didn’t inform him about it – are you seeing a pattern?). Then she married promptly a Belgian werewolf who, very conveniently, went to war one week after his marriage and died. The boy, named Toby, has been raised at Snowfell, the manor his grandfather, and, being a bright boy, found out about his real father and decided to visit America and meet with Ross. All alone and without as much as by your leave of course. Like mother like son…
Meantime Ross Kavanaugh, a disgraced ex-police officer, is having a lot of free time as a down-at-heel unemployed without any hopes for a new career and hardly any money. What’s more the New York police force, his former buddies, are almost sure he has been corrupted by a mafia and has killed a woman. When young Toby shows up as a stow-away and declares he is his son it seems that it is just another stroke of bad luck, especially that his mother and uncle are close behind. Who needs a son when he hardly has two dollars to rub together? Who needs a former aristocratic lover who abandoned you once for no reason at all and haven’t contacted you ever since? Who needs more problems? Or maybe it is actually a chance to start anew?
What I liked:
First of all the plot is interesting and rather original as it tells not the ordinary a-boy-meets-a-girl-and-they-fall-in-love-but-there-is-complication story but something a bit more real and twisted. Both main characters are mature with their issues and responsibilities. Additionally Gillian must fight her father’s prejudice against ‘mongrels’ (so mixed blood werewolves) and humans – secretly she doesn’t share his rabid opinions but, being dependent on him and completely dominated, she hides it most of the time.
I must admit I had hard time getting to like our Gillian – her love for Toby seemed to be her one single redeeming quality. True, she treated the servants well and, while on her own, she behaved like a normal sensible and almost human being but in the presence of her father she became a puppet repeating stupid things and hoping that this time she wouldn’t be punished that badly. Or if she did, nobody would find out.
When it comes to the renewed romance between Gillian and Ross...well, it was hardly romance at all, all barbs and thorns, almost no roses– but I wouldn’t expect less. Krinard explores the relationship between two people from two different worlds that fit the "opposites attract" adage. In fact till the very end you are not sure whether they will reunite at all, even for their son’s sake.
The main baddie, Ethan Warbrick was nicely constructed – I mean here the psychological basis of his undeniable insanity (there are hints about incest and nothing but hints - still if you don't like the topic you might want to avoid this one). It is always a pleasure to encounter a complicated baddie. I also liked the mentioning of Hitler and the fact that pure blood, snobby German werewolves wanted to support a human only because he shared their stupid ideas – the hypocrisy pure and simple!
What I didn’t like:
Reading this one I asked myself more than once: where are the Roaring Twenties? They even disappeared from the official title of this series (according to Goodreads; my library copy still features them). Maybe it was the right move because you get here just a description of an amusement park in Coney Island. I mean, there is no indication whatsoever what colourful era we are dealing with – no balls, no clubs, no jazz, nothing. It seems as if the author got bored of the original idea and decided to get rid of it. The characters are staying at Snowfell for most of the novel and Snowfell is like a medieval stronghold – completely isolated – but even when Gillian was with her son in New York she hardly ever went out. Pity.
Apart from that I must tell you that in my humble opinion Ross and Gillian didn't work well as a couple, even a quarreling one. Gillian was too rigid and cold and also maybe a tad too selfish. I found her a female character difficult to like or relate. I could understand her but, after the umpteen argument about past and a lot of icy stares and upturned noses, it made me wonder what the appeal was for Ross. She got her HEA in the end but it was almost a kind of surprise. She deserved to stay alone and think her priorities over.
Finally the fact that Ross, a complete underdog, penniless, hunted by the police, werewolves and lovely Ethan, managed to solve ALL mysteries and ALL his and his friends’ problems seemed a bit over the top. It reminded me of these silly Hollywood movies in which the protagonist saves single-handedly his girlfriend, his country and the whole planet, preferably during 24 hours. And then he has a beer and a burger with his best buddies. Which is the epitome of happiness, right?
Final verdict:
This novel was neither outstanding nor exceptionally bad – better than your average werewolf tale, I grant you, mainly because a dash of interesting psychology, but featuring several flaws which spoiled my reading a bit. Still I don’t regret borrowing it from the library.
June 23, 2023
Great series
Really enjoyed it
Really enjoyed it
March 29, 2010
Gillian Maitland grew up in a werewolf clan under a father who is aiming for the purity of the line and whose machinations parallel the Aryans who are gathering under Hitler with the ideal of purifying the German race. She had a child with an American who is even less pure than she but who is under a cloud of suspicion himself for a horrendous murder that caused him to lose his position on the police force in New York. The child comes to America to find his unsuspecting father who gets caught up in the machinations of the English werewolves and returns to England to find his place in his son and former lover's lives.
October 21, 2010
This is one of those books you think is going to be good because of the genre it's in. Well it's not. It dragged on and on. The only good part is literally in the last 2 chapters of the book. I had to make myself finish this book, that's how boring it was.
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September 3, 2012The beginning was really good, but it felt like the story lost a lot of momentum as the book went on.
August 15, 2020
In the third Roaring Twenties novel, proper English werewolf Gillian Maitland Delvaux sails across the Atlantic to New York City in search of her runaway son. Toby, just eleven years old, is searching for the father he’s never known.
Ross Kavanaugh met Gillian during the Great War, and they fell in love. Then she left him without an explanation. As part werewolf, he can’t shift into a wolf, so he thought she didn’t consider him good enough. Now an ex-cop, he’s lost his reputation, his job, and most of his friends after he’s accused of murder. He never expected a little boy to track him down or to see Gillian again. Though he’s furious and hurt that Gillian never told him about their son, he understands why she didn’t. After all, he was right—she doesn’t believe he was good enough for her. But Toby and Gillian’s brother, Hugh, see the attraction still between Ross and Gillian, and they do everything possible to bring the unlikely lovers back together.
Ross is amazing! He’s been through such a horrible time and his self-esteem is about shattered. He quickly falls head over heels for his son, but he has nothing to offer the boy. He still loves Gillian, despite the way she’d treated him, but he often questions her ability to be a good parent (as he should).
I didn’t like Gillian at all, but I felt sorry for her. She acted like a strong woman and a good mother when she wasn’t around her cruel father, but her strength sometimes seemed like bullying. Even though she loves her son, she’s been brainwashed into believing werewolf bloodlines should be pure (no human blood) and that her only purpose in life was to give birth to full-blooded pups. It took her forever to realize her father was wrong and that marrying a Nazi werewolf who hates her son was a bad idea.
Despite my dislike of the heroine, I enjoyed the story for Ross, Toby, and Hugh. There were several villains in the book, but Ethan and his mother were the most tragic ones. There were more sex scenes in this book than in the previous two, but the romance between the H/h was often strained. Of the three books, this one is the most emotional and heart wrenching, with book two being a close second.
4 Stars
Ross Kavanaugh met Gillian during the Great War, and they fell in love. Then she left him without an explanation. As part werewolf, he can’t shift into a wolf, so he thought she didn’t consider him good enough. Now an ex-cop, he’s lost his reputation, his job, and most of his friends after he’s accused of murder. He never expected a little boy to track him down or to see Gillian again. Though he’s furious and hurt that Gillian never told him about their son, he understands why she didn’t. After all, he was right—she doesn’t believe he was good enough for her. But Toby and Gillian’s brother, Hugh, see the attraction still between Ross and Gillian, and they do everything possible to bring the unlikely lovers back together.
Ross is amazing! He’s been through such a horrible time and his self-esteem is about shattered. He quickly falls head over heels for his son, but he has nothing to offer the boy. He still loves Gillian, despite the way she’d treated him, but he often questions her ability to be a good parent (as he should).
I didn’t like Gillian at all, but I felt sorry for her. She acted like a strong woman and a good mother when she wasn’t around her cruel father, but her strength sometimes seemed like bullying. Even though she loves her son, she’s been brainwashed into believing werewolf bloodlines should be pure (no human blood) and that her only purpose in life was to give birth to full-blooded pups. It took her forever to realize her father was wrong and that marrying a Nazi werewolf who hates her son was a bad idea.
Despite my dislike of the heroine, I enjoyed the story for Ross, Toby, and Hugh. There were several villains in the book, but Ethan and his mother were the most tragic ones. There were more sex scenes in this book than in the previous two, but the romance between the H/h was often strained. Of the three books, this one is the most emotional and heart wrenching, with book two being a close second.
4 Stars
October 14, 2025
It feels like a lifetime ago since Ross has been happy. Not since the war, not since he spent a few precious weeks in the arms of a woman he knows will never be his. The circumstances of his birth and the flawed gene he possesses which means he will never change, means he is not marriageable material. So, Ross left, came back to America and tried to put his life together. And for many years, he could bury himself in his work. Now he doesn’t even have that. Framed for a murder he didn’t commit, he went from hardened detective to a man lost…Then, a person walks into his life he could have never predicted.
Gillian knows the risk she’s taking by putting herself back into temptation. But her son has fled, boarding a ship bound to America, all in the hope of finding his real father. Gillian married the man designated by her father, like the good dutiful daughter but now that man is dead and her son knows his real father is out there. But seeing Ross again is killing Gillian and she knows she has to flee as soon as possible.
Realizing Gillian and he produced a child, knowing Gillian and his son are in danger thanks to Gillian abusive father, Ross boards a boat and travels to England in hopes to protect her. Surrounded by power hungry wolves hellbent on using Gillian in the climb to the top of the pack, Gillian realizes she can no longer hide. That she and Ross must fight for the protection of their son.
I enjoyed this book. There wasn’t anything particularly bad about it. I just didn’t enjoy it like I did the other 3 in this series. Again, that’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it. I admired Gillian, who was a character who realized she had power, maybe not in the way she originally thought. I admired Ross who also used what he had and what he lacked in this strange new world. I didn’t feel off the chemistry chart between the two and maybe that was the reason for my disconnect? The world was nice, but I enjoyed the scenery and setting of the first two which was more heavily in the flapper age.
Gillian knows the risk she’s taking by putting herself back into temptation. But her son has fled, boarding a ship bound to America, all in the hope of finding his real father. Gillian married the man designated by her father, like the good dutiful daughter but now that man is dead and her son knows his real father is out there. But seeing Ross again is killing Gillian and she knows she has to flee as soon as possible.
Realizing Gillian and he produced a child, knowing Gillian and his son are in danger thanks to Gillian abusive father, Ross boards a boat and travels to England in hopes to protect her. Surrounded by power hungry wolves hellbent on using Gillian in the climb to the top of the pack, Gillian realizes she can no longer hide. That she and Ross must fight for the protection of their son.
I enjoyed this book. There wasn’t anything particularly bad about it. I just didn’t enjoy it like I did the other 3 in this series. Again, that’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it. I admired Gillian, who was a character who realized she had power, maybe not in the way she originally thought. I admired Ross who also used what he had and what he lacked in this strange new world. I didn’t feel off the chemistry chart between the two and maybe that was the reason for my disconnect? The world was nice, but I enjoyed the scenery and setting of the first two which was more heavily in the flapper age.
June 1, 2023
This urban fantasy from 2009 hits a lot of the major romance tropes. First of all, it is a secret baby story. Gillian Maitland met Ross Kavanaugh while nursing during World War I. They had a brief affair, but she broke it off when she learned that he was only one-quarter werewolf and unable to shift. Gillian had been brainwashed by her father that only a full werewolf was an acceptable mate in order to keep the bloodlines pure.
The second trope is that this is a paranormal romance. Werewolves are the creatures featured. Gillian's father Sir Avery is planning to hold a Convocation of European werewolves. He wants to find an acceptable, purebred mate for Gillian. However, Gillian's son wants to find his father and hops an ocean liner to New York to meet him. Ross didn't know about Toby and Toby found him by snooping in his mother's diary.
Toby and Gillian's brother trick Ross into returning to England with them hoping that he can save Gillian from following the path her father has dictated for her life.
Of course, the third trope is the Big Misunderstanding which causes Gillian and Ross not to trust each other. The villain of the piece does all he can to continue the confusion since he wants Gillian for himself and Ross out of the picture or dead.
This was an interesting title that went on a bit longer than it would have needed to, in my opinion. I could have done with less of the werewolf politics though I didn't like the reference to Hitlet that made its way into the story. I also thought that the misunderstanding went on too long with Gillian waffling between following her heart or following her father's dictates.
Fans of werewolf paranormals would enjoy this one.
The second trope is that this is a paranormal romance. Werewolves are the creatures featured. Gillian's father Sir Avery is planning to hold a Convocation of European werewolves. He wants to find an acceptable, purebred mate for Gillian. However, Gillian's son wants to find his father and hops an ocean liner to New York to meet him. Ross didn't know about Toby and Toby found him by snooping in his mother's diary.
Toby and Gillian's brother trick Ross into returning to England with them hoping that he can save Gillian from following the path her father has dictated for her life.
Of course, the third trope is the Big Misunderstanding which causes Gillian and Ross not to trust each other. The villain of the piece does all he can to continue the confusion since he wants Gillian for himself and Ross out of the picture or dead.
This was an interesting title that went on a bit longer than it would have needed to, in my opinion. I could have done with less of the werewolf politics though I didn't like the reference to Hitlet that made its way into the story. I also thought that the misunderstanding went on too long with Gillian waffling between following her heart or following her father's dictates.
Fans of werewolf paranormals would enjoy this one.
January 30, 2019
I really enjoyed this story. Of other books I read, not necessarily this series, and minus the "Were" issue; I found the backstory incredibly believable. The emotions and driving need for love, acceptance, desire, past history on several issues; it was deep!
January 31, 2021
I enjoyed this one. Easy to read and good storyline. Not too complicated and didn’t matter I did not read the other two. A recommended read from my point of view.
July 15, 2022
I really hated the male lead, he was an a$% the whole time. I did enjoy the murder and intrigue.
October 8, 2008
Come the Night by Susan Krinard
Mass Market Paperback Release date October 1, 2008
3 ½ Stars
It's difficult feeling like an outsider. Add being a werewolf who isn't `pure.' Now you understand Ross Kavanaugh dilemma. Come the Night is the third in the vampire/wolf trilogy by Susan Krinard. The two previous books are: Chasing Midnight and Dark of the Moon.
In Come the Night, Krinard explores the relationship between two people from two different worlds that fit the "opposites attract" adage. Ross meets Gillian Maitland in an England hospital while recuperating from a war injury. Ross accidentally discovers that Gillian is a loup-garou or wolf and to her surprise, he discloses that he is one, too. But Gillian's excitement is short lived when Ross reveals himself only ¼ wolf.
Because Gillian is from a prominent were-wolf blood-line, she is expected to carry the tradition by marrying someone to carry on the pure genes of her race. Because of this, she leaves Ross without an explanation.
It is now 10 years later, Ross lives in New York where Gillian finds him while hunting for her son. Gillian doesn't want Ross's help but trouble follows her. The passion the two had together is rekindled but Gillian feels duty bound to return to her old life again.
This book was a solid read. But after reading the book I was left with a vague feeling of disappointment because Ross and Gillian didn't work well as a couple. Gillian was too rigid and cold. This made it difficult to like her. I could understand her, but it made me wonder what the appeal was for Ross.
Susan Krinard's description of New York in the twenties was interesting and fun to read. Overall, followers of this series will be satisfied with the culmination of this trilogy.
Reviewed by Cez at Bookaholics Romance Book Club
Mass Market Paperback Release date October 1, 2008
3 ½ Stars
It's difficult feeling like an outsider. Add being a werewolf who isn't `pure.' Now you understand Ross Kavanaugh dilemma. Come the Night is the third in the vampire/wolf trilogy by Susan Krinard. The two previous books are: Chasing Midnight and Dark of the Moon.
In Come the Night, Krinard explores the relationship between two people from two different worlds that fit the "opposites attract" adage. Ross meets Gillian Maitland in an England hospital while recuperating from a war injury. Ross accidentally discovers that Gillian is a loup-garou or wolf and to her surprise, he discloses that he is one, too. But Gillian's excitement is short lived when Ross reveals himself only ¼ wolf.
Because Gillian is from a prominent were-wolf blood-line, she is expected to carry the tradition by marrying someone to carry on the pure genes of her race. Because of this, she leaves Ross without an explanation.
It is now 10 years later, Ross lives in New York where Gillian finds him while hunting for her son. Gillian doesn't want Ross's help but trouble follows her. The passion the two had together is rekindled but Gillian feels duty bound to return to her old life again.
This book was a solid read. But after reading the book I was left with a vague feeling of disappointment because Ross and Gillian didn't work well as a couple. Gillian was too rigid and cold. This made it difficult to like her. I could understand her, but it made me wonder what the appeal was for Ross.
Susan Krinard's description of New York in the twenties was interesting and fun to read. Overall, followers of this series will be satisfied with the culmination of this trilogy.
Reviewed by Cez at Bookaholics Romance Book Club
November 17, 2014
Where to begin with this... Main female protagonist sucked, end of story. Okay, okay, that was a bit unfair since I couldn't finish the book. Which is a very rare occurrence mind you. I just couldn't connect to her and I tried very hard, but she just lacked a back bone whenever it came to facing up to her father over decisions concerning her son and she was just always frigid and cold towards the main male protagonist that I just couldn't believe any kind of romance springing between the two. Being cordial to each other when their son was in the room? Yes, would buy that. Romantic nights at the beach? No way. Also the stupid human who actually thought he would win any sway among the werewolves was just too laughable. So yeah, I would say skip if you want to avoid disappointment in characters and any semblance of a believable story.
August 8, 2016
This is the first book I've read by Susan Krinard, and I must say that it has become one of my favorite romance novels.
Here characters are so stunning and engaging, the plot made me finish this book in a week! It's a paranormal romance novel that involves werewolves, (my favorite paranormal creature) Her world, that Mrs. Krinard created for her characters is positively beautiful. Not only is this a paranormal romance, but it also has suspense and mystery as well, which was a nice added bonus. I highly recommended this book not only to paranormal romance fans, but also suspense and mystery fans as well.
Here characters are so stunning and engaging, the plot made me finish this book in a week! It's a paranormal romance novel that involves werewolves, (my favorite paranormal creature) Her world, that Mrs. Krinard created for her characters is positively beautiful. Not only is this a paranormal romance, but it also has suspense and mystery as well, which was a nice added bonus. I highly recommended this book not only to paranormal romance fans, but also suspense and mystery fans as well.
November 26, 2008
An adult book about werewolves. Guy who is 1/4 werewolf finds out he has a son by his old girlfriend who is pure blood werewolf. Dominant, nasty father-in-law is leader of a group who wants to ensure pure blood werewolves continue to thrive. This book was ok. It sort of dragged on longer than I thought was necessary to tell the story. First book in series is Chasing Midnight.
October 10, 2012
To be honest this book took me some time to get into the story line. I'm not exactly sure why. I thought the author did a great job creating characters with depth but it just seemed to drag for the first 2/3 of the book for me. Perhaps it was a little too much mystery for me when I was't in the mood to read a mystery. Who knows? I'm glad I read it, I just probably wouldn't read it a second time.
June 1, 2013
I liked Gillian and the way she takes charge. I like the scenes where she turns into a werewolf.
Ross is just a quarter werewolf and can't change.
A lot of the book takes place in England with other werewolf families deciding to fight or join together. Kidnapping and murders take this book over the top.
Ross is just a quarter werewolf and can't change.
A lot of the book takes place in England with other werewolf families deciding to fight or join together. Kidnapping and murders take this book over the top.
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October 22, 2008This was a paranormal romance with a woman who can shapeshift into a wolf. The man that she loves is a half breed werewolf but can not shapeshift. Her father is against the union due to this and they break up. Later in life, her son goes looking for his biology father and they have to met again.
July 10, 2016
Perhaps a bit too action stuffed in the end and plot was rather a bit oo difficult to follow from the parts who was plotting against who and how. Didn't like the zani sovinistic touch either and very much like that era in woman's history was.
April 24, 2015
Gillian is been forced to man a werewolf of her father's choosing but it is not the man she loves. Ross has come back and has learnt her secret but how can he even compete for her as it has such a little werewolf blood. Can they find common ground and learn to love again.
April 22, 2008
A tad disappointing
December 1, 2008
Werewolves
November 10, 2008
This story was boring and didnt keep my intrest
January 21, 2009
I was really disapointed with this one.
August 13, 2009
A little too historical for my tastes, but still a solid werewolf tale.
December 23, 2009
I liked this book, although whoever edited it left quite a few mistakes within it, especially where I swear there were names in the wrong place so the sentences didn't make sense
January 21, 2016
It was not good.
December 8, 2010
Not to bad. Kind of a your average werewolf vs the snobby werewolves who are big into lineage and such, with interesting twists and turns.
November 10, 2010
was ok havent bought anymore of her books though!
November 23, 2011
it was really good, but a little bit to long and complicated
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