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Heart of the Wolf #1
Heart of the Wolf, Part One
When a Wolf Shifter is captured and sentenced to death, Prince Edric saves Fade’s life and in return earns his loyalty. As the prince’s bodyguard, Fade puts his life on the line to thwart threats to the crown. Fade’s disguise is simple until he finds the one thing that can break his carefully constructed walls, a pair of beautiful green eyes that reflect the loss and loneliness concealed within his heart. The only problem is that the eyes belong to Edric’s sister, a princess who is already betrothed to Fade’s worst enemy.
- GenresFantasyWerewolvesRomance
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 16, 2013
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About the author
Cheree Alsop
171 books493 followersCheree Alsop is an award-winning, best-selling author and the mother of a beautiful, talented daughter and amazing twin sons who fill every day with joy and laughter. She is married to her best friend, Michael, the light of her life and her soulmate who shares her dreams and inspires her by reading the first drafts of each book. Cheree is a fulltime author and mother, which is much more fun than work! She enjoys reading, riding her motorcycle on warm nights, and playing with her twins while planning her next book. She is also a bass player for their rock band, Alien Landslide.
Cheree and Michael live in Utah where they rock out, enjoy the outdoors, plan great adventures, and never stop dreaming.
Check out Cheree’s other books at www.chereealsop.com
Cheree and Michael live in Utah where they rock out, enjoy the outdoors, plan great adventures, and never stop dreaming.
Check out Cheree’s other books at www.chereealsop.com
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August 18, 2019
Superb
This is writing at it’s best. I have enjoyed many of Author Cheree Alsops books and would highly recommend her work. She is the ultimate story teller, drawing one into her books with ease. I read them with gusto, hanging on every word, feeling as though I’m right there with the characters. Whom are full of life, each one an anintricate character, you can’t help but believe in and love. You feel like you know them and are invested in their lives, rooting on the good guy’s.
This book was no exception, it lives up to what I’ve come to expect from Author Cheree Alsop and then some. Her characters are diverse, multi dimensional with real personalities. Her ability to draw one in and keep them interested in the story of these peoples lives, is amazing. I can’t say enough about this book or her writing.
Now, I’m quickly onto book two, where I’ve been left with bated breath, to find out what happens next.
This is writing at it’s best. I have enjoyed many of Author Cheree Alsops books and would highly recommend her work. She is the ultimate story teller, drawing one into her books with ease. I read them with gusto, hanging on every word, feeling as though I’m right there with the characters. Whom are full of life, each one an anintricate character, you can’t help but believe in and love. You feel like you know them and are invested in their lives, rooting on the good guy’s.
This book was no exception, it lives up to what I’ve come to expect from Author Cheree Alsop and then some. Her characters are diverse, multi dimensional with real personalities. Her ability to draw one in and keep them interested in the story of these peoples lives, is amazing. I can’t say enough about this book or her writing.
Now, I’m quickly onto book two, where I’ve been left with bated breath, to find out what happens next.
October 24, 2018
Action, romance, and loyalty
An entertaining read that kept me turning the page, Heart of the Wolf Part One had a great mix of action, adventure, romance, and loyalty. I loved the role the shifters played and the author’s take on those characters.
The clean romance and lack of profanity are refreshing and appropriate for any age. The violence is well depicted and appropriate for teens and adults.
An entertaining read that kept me turning the page, Heart of the Wolf Part One had a great mix of action, adventure, romance, and loyalty. I loved the role the shifters played and the author’s take on those characters.
The clean romance and lack of profanity are refreshing and appropriate for any age. The violence is well depicted and appropriate for teens and adults.
August 6, 2014
Heart of the Wolf is the first of a two-part story featuring Fade, a wolf shapeshifter, and his new life.
Fade's family was killed for the simple reason that they were shape shifters. Now Fade has been dragged before the king for a beheading simply because of what he is. Saved by an unlikely source, Fade becomes the personal body guard to Prince Edric. But no one can know that Fade the wolf is one and the same as Falkin the man.
Saving the life of the king and prince who spared him is Fade's only goal... until he meets a girl who just might divide his loyalty.
I love this heartrending tale of love, not just between a man and a woman, but between two men as close as brothers. Between a young man and a father figure. Between a man and a little girl. Fade finds a new family, if he can save them.
Fade's family was killed for the simple reason that they were shape shifters. Now Fade has been dragged before the king for a beheading simply because of what he is. Saved by an unlikely source, Fade becomes the personal body guard to Prince Edric. But no one can know that Fade the wolf is one and the same as Falkin the man.
Saving the life of the king and prince who spared him is Fade's only goal... until he meets a girl who just might divide his loyalty.
I love this heartrending tale of love, not just between a man and a woman, but between two men as close as brothers. Between a young man and a father figure. Between a man and a little girl. Fade finds a new family, if he can save them.
August 28, 2017
I just LOVE Cheree Alsop's brain. She comes up with the most interesting stories and characters. In this book, Fade is a shifter in a world that shifters are killed for being shifters. After his family was brutally murdered, he went all wolf for years. After he decided to live as a man, he is caught by the King's hunters and severely beaten. When Fade is put in front of the King and Prince Edric, Edric sees something in Fade that he likes. They decide to save his life and he will become the Prince's personal bodyguard, in wolf form. When Fade meets Princess Kelianna, he feels whole for the first time. But she's already claimed.
This is the 4th series I've read by Ms. Alsop and she has made into my top 5 writers. I love the way she builds a character that you know them and feel what they are feeling. I can just fall into her books and let them all take me away.
This is the 4th series I've read by Ms. Alsop and she has made into my top 5 writers. I love the way she builds a character that you know them and feel what they are feeling. I can just fall into her books and let them all take me away.
February 7, 2018
Cheree Alsop doesn't disappoint with the first in this series.
Fade - honestly love how she's built this character, from the first page we're immediately rooting for him. So strong but with so much pain to cope with.
Loved Edrick too, empathy as well as being royalty, I really liked he wasn't the typical 'bad guy' Royal. It made a really nice change.
The sweetness of his time with the family, slightly jarred with their reaction to his love (I won't go into detail) but I was a bit shocked with each reaction. I'd expected more of them, for the guy who continually saves their lives.
But brilliantly written - a 1am finish it kept me that hooked! Thank goodness for kindle is all I'll say - ensure you have book 2 ready and waiting!!
Fade - honestly love how she's built this character, from the first page we're immediately rooting for him. So strong but with so much pain to cope with.
Loved Edrick too, empathy as well as being royalty, I really liked he wasn't the typical 'bad guy' Royal. It made a really nice change.
The sweetness of his time with the family, slightly jarred with their reaction to his love (I won't go into detail) but I was a bit shocked with each reaction. I'd expected more of them, for the guy who continually saves their lives.
But brilliantly written - a 1am finish it kept me that hooked! Thank goodness for kindle is all I'll say - ensure you have book 2 ready and waiting!!
January 14, 2019
Cheree Aslop is one of my favorite authors. I came across this book when she was giving her books away daily during the holidays. I started this book and was surprised when it just jumped right in the story. It was heartbreaking reading about Fade's story. He has gone through so much in his short life. I cried in so many parts because of what he has endured so far. This book was amazing and can't wait to start part 2.
December 30, 2018
I loved this book. It is a great fantasy book, with true characters, with love and with action.
I think it will love everybody, who loves shifters or fantasy. The boys will love for the action, for the twist, and girls/woman will love for the true emotions in the story, the friendship and love.
But if I can, I advise you, to buy the 2 too, before you read it. It’s worth.
I think it will love everybody, who loves shifters or fantasy. The boys will love for the action, for the twist, and girls/woman will love for the true emotions in the story, the friendship and love.
But if I can, I advise you, to buy the 2 too, before you read it. It’s worth.
August 11, 2018
Wonderful story
Wow, kept me reading straight through! What a tale and such suspense! I enjoyed it so much and hated the ending, but can't wait to read the rest of the story! Great read!!!
Wow, kept me reading straight through! What a tale and such suspense! I enjoyed it so much and hated the ending, but can't wait to read the rest of the story! Great read!!!
June 3, 2018
AMAZING
A delightful and truly wonderful world with an amazing adventure and tons of twists and turn to keep things interesting.
A delightful and truly wonderful world with an amazing adventure and tons of twists and turn to keep things interesting.
April 5, 2020
A mile wide and an inch deep
Although shallow without much in the way of depth or layered characters or an intricate weave of subplots, this story nonetheless engages the reader with decent writing, good editing, and plenty of swashbuckling. The romantic aspect of the story is sweet and clean. This is something suitable for adolescent readers and those who like gentle tales of chivalry and honor.
Although shallow without much in the way of depth or layered characters or an intricate weave of subplots, this story nonetheless engages the reader with decent writing, good editing, and plenty of swashbuckling. The romantic aspect of the story is sweet and clean. This is something suitable for adolescent readers and those who like gentle tales of chivalry and honor.
June 12, 2017
Fun plot. Will be interested in the sequel.
February 18, 2019
Cliffhanger
Lord I hate cliffhangers and this is a doozy. The only saving grace is the second book is already out. To be continued:
Lord I hate cliffhangers and this is a doozy. The only saving grace is the second book is already out. To be continued:
October 16, 2013
A very fast read that has a nice story but lacks depth. Things just seem to go too right for the main character even when they are going wrong, if you know what I mean. There were very few surprises and not much character development which had the book speeding along at ablistering pace. Highlights for me were relatively trivil things such as the main characters name, Fade. Love that! I also enjoyed the connection he developes with the cranky warhorse named Fathom. Prince Edric was a likeable fellow but at the first true test of his trust in Fade he crumbled and that left me annoyed for the remainder of the book. Though it isn't listed as YA there was nothing in this first book that would prevent me from saying it is suitable for the 12 and up crowd.
November 19, 2013
An interesting fantasy story about shapeshifters. The characters could have been fleshed out a little, and the head-popping made it a little hard to follow.
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