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The Crane Curse #1
Charming The Alpha
Hannah Crane just graduated college, lives at home with her mom, and has no idea what to do with her life. One night while visiting her grandmother, she's startled by a wolf and everything changes.
In the forest investigating a recent rash of murders and missing shifters, werewolf Alpha Caleb Overstreet doesn't expect to run into a human, let alone a witch. Especially not one whose scent tells him she is his other half…or is she?
As the secrets of her ancestry are revealed, Caleb and Hannah are unable to stay away from each other and Hannah finds herself in danger. A rival pack believes her to be at the center of a curse that would enable them to control other shifters. But is Hannah the wolf charmer they believe her to be? Or is she really Caleb's fated mate?
In the forest investigating a recent rash of murders and missing shifters, werewolf Alpha Caleb Overstreet doesn't expect to run into a human, let alone a witch. Especially not one whose scent tells him she is his other half…or is she?
As the secrets of her ancestry are revealed, Caleb and Hannah are unable to stay away from each other and Hannah finds herself in danger. A rival pack believes her to be at the center of a curse that would enable them to control other shifters. But is Hannah the wolf charmer they believe her to be? Or is she really Caleb's fated mate?
166 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2013
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Liliana Rhodes
74 books431 followersLiliana Rhodes is a New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author who writes romance with fun, engaging characters. Blessed with an overactive imagination, she is always writing and plotting her next stories. She enjoys movies, reading, photography, and listening to music. After growing up on the east coast, Liliana now lives in California with her husband, son, two dogs who are treated better than some people, and two parrots who plan to take over the world.
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October 20, 2016
Hannah Crane has grown up hearing the supernatural tales but has chosen to ignore all of that in her life until one day she runs across werewolf alpha Caleb Overstreet. Hannah is actually from a long line of witches but knew very little about her history and didn't believe that werewolves were even real.
Now Hannah and Caleb find themselves being pulled together but this puts Hannah in danger. It seems she is the key to breaking a curse that has spanned generations through her falling for the handsome and charming werewolf Caleb.
Charming the Alpha started off seeming like it was going to be another strictly oh you are my mate so let's do the dirty type of read but actually ended up surprising me with a pretty good plot. With witches and wolves and a curse spanning thirteen generations I found this one to be pretty interesting.
Overall, I'd give Charming the Alpha 3.5 stars, still a rather short fast paced story but not too bad in the end.
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Now Hannah and Caleb find themselves being pulled together but this puts Hannah in danger. It seems she is the key to breaking a curse that has spanned generations through her falling for the handsome and charming werewolf Caleb.
Charming the Alpha started off seeming like it was going to be another strictly oh you are my mate so let's do the dirty type of read but actually ended up surprising me with a pretty good plot. With witches and wolves and a curse spanning thirteen generations I found this one to be pretty interesting.
Overall, I'd give Charming the Alpha 3.5 stars, still a rather short fast paced story but not too bad in the end.
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March 22, 2014
I didn't hate this book by any means, but I also didn't love it. I had moments while reading it where I felt like something had happened that wasn't sufficiently explained, followed by moments that were over explained. Frankly, the whole Jersey Devil idea threw me for a loop whenever it was mentioned. While I know what the Jersey Devil is, its connection to the characters was tossed in without much explanation and I kept wondering how it all connected. (This was explained eventually, mind you, but not until the end.)
I'm not a huge fan of game changing secrets being kept from main characters. Especially when it's "for their own good" or any variation on that theme. Hannah's grandmother acted unpardonably, in my opinion, and Hannah's mother keeping who her father was a secret seemed borderline ridiculous considering what Hannah could potentially become.
I really don't know what to think of this book. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't for me. Parts of it were over the top (Hannah's grandmother harping on her hair started to grate after, I don't know, the first time it was mentioned) and I can't figure out how Hannah's best friend fits into the grand scheme of things.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
I'm not a huge fan of game changing secrets being kept from main characters. Especially when it's "for their own good" or any variation on that theme. Hannah's grandmother acted unpardonably, in my opinion, and Hannah's mother keeping who her father was a secret seemed borderline ridiculous considering what Hannah could potentially become.
I really don't know what to think of this book. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't for me. Parts of it were over the top (Hannah's grandmother harping on her hair started to grate after, I don't know, the first time it was mentioned) and I can't figure out how Hannah's best friend fits into the grand scheme of things.
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
March 6, 2014
My Thoughts - 3 out of 5 Unicorns - I liked it!!
***Part of the Fated Mates Anthology which I received from the publisher for an honest review, but I bought it because I liked it :)
The cover is great, and you definitely think shifter when you see it :)
This is the 2nd story in the Fated Mates Box Set that I just bought. This story had me confused in the beginning, and while the confusion cleared up, I just didn’t connect with any of the characters. I’m thinking it is because this is the first book in the series, but not sure it could be my head cold and headache. Hannah is sort of naive as a character in my opinion because she never asks questions and knows nothing about her community that is full of shifters. Caleb protects her, but you do not know much about him.
I think if you like shifter books that you will enjoy reading this story. I am definitely going to continue reading more by this author.
***Part of the Fated Mates Anthology which I received from the publisher for an honest review, but I bought it because I liked it :)
The cover is great, and you definitely think shifter when you see it :)
This is the 2nd story in the Fated Mates Box Set that I just bought. This story had me confused in the beginning, and while the confusion cleared up, I just didn’t connect with any of the characters. I’m thinking it is because this is the first book in the series, but not sure it could be my head cold and headache. Hannah is sort of naive as a character in my opinion because she never asks questions and knows nothing about her community that is full of shifters. Caleb protects her, but you do not know much about him.
I think if you like shifter books that you will enjoy reading this story. I am definitely going to continue reading more by this author.
October 5, 2013
Ok story but didn't connect with characters much. Was more invested in Hannah's mum and Knox reuniting than the main couple.
November 27, 2016
2.5 stars
Couldn't really relate to the characters.Felt more like a young adult read than anything.
Couldn't really relate to the characters.Felt more like a young adult read than anything.
July 3, 2022
It felt like a wattpad book, but i kinda needed something lighter and shorter to get me out of the reading slump so i guess it did it’s job?
January 4, 2016
This was a quick read and didn't have anything too exciting about it. The characters were very straightforward but nothing exciting about them. Got the "Little Red Riding Hood" vibe from this one but nothing exciting or steamy. Was interested in the witch angle with Hannah (heroine) but maybe Hannah's development will be shown in other installments. As well as other developments with her character. The male leads were interesting but there was bare bones information about them or the shifter world that was incorporated in the story. Overall, it is an okay read.
February 8, 2017
I. Hate. Shifter romances. There, I said it. While this author seems to write about leading men who I normally find tiresome, she puts a good kind of twist on things. Maybe it was the witch/shifter combo with the generational and historical aspects...this was really sweet and sexy.
January 20, 2014
A good paranormal romance. Already bought the next in the series. There's mystery, chemistry and heat. I can't wait for more. Love me some shifters!
July 19, 2016
The story was okay however the characters needed more development for me. I did not relate to them in the story. But for a short story not bad.
March 14, 2024
5 Stars
Charming The Alpha (The Crane Curse Book #1) by Liliana Rhodes...
RTC
Charming The Alpha (The Crane Curse Book #1) by Liliana Rhodes...
RTC
July 7, 2017
This was a great read. Hannah has no idea who or what she is and spent years feeling like an outcast. Her mother has secrets and there is much about her past and Hannah's father she hasn't shared. Hanaah's world shifts when not only do changes start occurring to her but she also meets a were-wolf who tickles her fancy. A great story with some passion and intrigue, secrets and repercussions, love found and love rekindled. This author sure can tell a tale and get you all wrapped up in it. I am loving this box set of the first books in her series except my tbr/wish list is growing.
April 16, 2019
It was good. Okayish. The main character was a little boring, and childish. But otherwise a decent plot. It didn't really END though. Not even a temporary end until the next book. Didn't care for that part. There are two different kind of books. Books that finish the first "chapter" of the story, and books that just sort-of stop..... Smack dab in the middle, and your left feeling like its missing pages. This fell in the second category.
March 6, 2020
The way this was written was just weird. It was like there needed to be more of an inner monologue to explain the characters' actions. It just didn't flow they way it could've.
The plot was still ok and I didn't hate the main characters. I just wish there was more explanation. Overall, an ok read.
The plot was still ok and I didn't hate the main characters. I just wish there was more explanation. Overall, an ok read.
September 19, 2021
Not so careful w/POV, & the flow seems a little disjointed, and occasionally difficult to follow. But it has a unique flavor/ vibe to it. A different history/mythology than I've read before. Ultimately couldn't get into it enough to get past half way...
March 18, 2017
Good read!
Love the characters, loved the storey line. Shifters are so hot. I cannot wait to find out happens in the following books.
Love the characters, loved the storey line. Shifters are so hot. I cannot wait to find out happens in the following books.
July 13, 2017
The writing was atrocious. No charm at all.
July 21, 2017
Quick ok read.
October 18, 2017
It wasn't great, but it was a very quick read. It's cheesy and I'd describe as a cheap knockoff of True Blood/Twilight. I'm sure a young reader would enjoy it, but keep in mind it's rated "R".
June 15, 2018
Good story. Had some things that kept it from going to 5 stars. Pieces were abrupt and did not have a cohesive sense of development.
March 18, 2020
DNF I couldn't get into the story although i tried . I actually liked the secondary characters more .
July 10, 2020
This book annoyed me, the whole hair thing was like What? so I didn't even bother with the rest of the trilogy
October 1, 2020
Charming the alpha
A interesting reading about shifters and witches living in a world of there own and finding there mates forever love
A interesting reading about shifters and witches living in a world of there own and finding there mates forever love
August 15, 2023
This was a decent book, but it had some plot holes and felt rushed at the climax.
dnf
January 3, 2024DNF at the start of Chapter 5. It just didn’t hook me. One day I’ll probably circle back to it, my mood just isn’t in the right place for it.
March 13, 2017
Yes!!
I loved it haha
I had fun reading it
Can't wait to read the others
Hope you'll give it a chance
I loved it haha
I had fun reading it
Can't wait to read the others
Hope you'll give it a chance
March 23, 2014
**3.5 Stars!**
This is a story about not only discovering love, but also discovering a little missing heritage. Hannah grew up in a town where superstitions ruled, though that never stopped anyone for picking on her for being born into the Crane family of witches. She did not like being different and because of childhood torment she shutout and ignored talk of the supernatural. That is until she met a werewolf who stole her breath and flooded her thoughts. Once her eyes caught a glimpse of the world she’d chosen to ignore and chalk up to myth she couldn’t go back to normal. She wanted this wolf with every fiber of her being and refused to let him disappear without a trace.
“This was the first werewolf she had ever seen and she realized she had missed out on a lot.”
“She hoped this rude asshole of a gorgeous man would magically read her mind and leave her alone.”
Caleb was Alpha and it was his job to protect his wolves and he was doing it by patrolling their borders. But a scent pulled him just beyond his territory to a beautiful redhead that he swore was enchanting him, but knew in his heart that it was more. Scent does not lie. And her scent marked her as his mate. Desperate to keep Hannah safe from those who wanted to use her special gifts he does the unthinkable, but lucky for him that sometimes fate cannot be ignored.
“Damn human temptress. Stay out of the woods!”
“You are my fated mate. And I know you feel it too.”
This does kind of skip around a bit more than I would have liked, but it wasn’t bad for a quick story. If you enjoy a quickie werewolf romance with a touch of magic and a few steamy moments then this is a good book for you.
My Favorite Moment: Gotta love their first date. It seemed so sweet…and then he ordered dinner.
“We’ll start with the Caesar salad for two, then the lobster and filet special,” Caleb said. “But bring it over to my place in about an hour.”
This is a story about not only discovering love, but also discovering a little missing heritage. Hannah grew up in a town where superstitions ruled, though that never stopped anyone for picking on her for being born into the Crane family of witches. She did not like being different and because of childhood torment she shutout and ignored talk of the supernatural. That is until she met a werewolf who stole her breath and flooded her thoughts. Once her eyes caught a glimpse of the world she’d chosen to ignore and chalk up to myth she couldn’t go back to normal. She wanted this wolf with every fiber of her being and refused to let him disappear without a trace.
“This was the first werewolf she had ever seen and she realized she had missed out on a lot.”
“She hoped this rude asshole of a gorgeous man would magically read her mind and leave her alone.”
Caleb was Alpha and it was his job to protect his wolves and he was doing it by patrolling their borders. But a scent pulled him just beyond his territory to a beautiful redhead that he swore was enchanting him, but knew in his heart that it was more. Scent does not lie. And her scent marked her as his mate. Desperate to keep Hannah safe from those who wanted to use her special gifts he does the unthinkable, but lucky for him that sometimes fate cannot be ignored.
“Damn human temptress. Stay out of the woods!”
“You are my fated mate. And I know you feel it too.”
This does kind of skip around a bit more than I would have liked, but it wasn’t bad for a quick story. If you enjoy a quickie werewolf romance with a touch of magic and a few steamy moments then this is a good book for you.
My Favorite Moment: Gotta love their first date. It seemed so sweet…and then he ordered dinner.
“We’ll start with the Caesar salad for two, then the lobster and filet special,” Caleb said. “But bring it over to my place in about an hour.”
July 3, 2014
Series: The Crane Curse #1
Category /Genre: Paranormal romance, short story
Received from: Amazon purchase
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: A – near perfect
This is the first book in the Crane Curse series. They do need to be read in order.
One night, while visiting her grandmother in the woods, Hannah is startled by a wolf. She is even more startled when he shifts and she is now looking at a very big, very sexy, very naked man! Caleb warns her to leave the woods. Something dangerous has been prowling nearby and murdering those they find. Their attraction is immediate and all but irresistible. Hannah’s ancestry is the key to the danger to her and the wolves.
When I was a teenager, I wanted to be a witch, or a genie, or an elf. I wanted to have real magic. I guess I still do. Hannah goes to visit her grandmother every month on the full moon. This is where the magic comes in. Her grandmother, whom she calls Pea, has been dead for six years. On the full moon, Hannah forms a circle, casts a spell, and can visit with the other side. How awesome! Even more awesome is the hunk of yummy she meets in the woods.
I really enjoyed this book. The storyline and the suspense were both well built. I did think the fight scene was a little rushed, but that’s probably a girl vs martial artist balance of expectation.
I would love to continue reading this series. I am adding all of Ms. Rhodes books to my TBR list (to be read).
Category /Genre: Paranormal romance, short story
Received from: Amazon purchase
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: A – near perfect
This is the first book in the Crane Curse series. They do need to be read in order.
One night, while visiting her grandmother in the woods, Hannah is startled by a wolf. She is even more startled when he shifts and she is now looking at a very big, very sexy, very naked man! Caleb warns her to leave the woods. Something dangerous has been prowling nearby and murdering those they find. Their attraction is immediate and all but irresistible. Hannah’s ancestry is the key to the danger to her and the wolves.
When I was a teenager, I wanted to be a witch, or a genie, or an elf. I wanted to have real magic. I guess I still do. Hannah goes to visit her grandmother every month on the full moon. This is where the magic comes in. Her grandmother, whom she calls Pea, has been dead for six years. On the full moon, Hannah forms a circle, casts a spell, and can visit with the other side. How awesome! Even more awesome is the hunk of yummy she meets in the woods.
I really enjoyed this book. The storyline and the suspense were both well built. I did think the fight scene was a little rushed, but that’s probably a girl vs martial artist balance of expectation.
I would love to continue reading this series. I am adding all of Ms. Rhodes books to my TBR list (to be read).
July 18, 2014
Okay so I didn't hate this book, but I didn't love it. It was okay, not really a page turner for me. It was kind of dry, not hot or sexy in the least. The whole story was just eh. I didn't really relate to Hannah, she just kind of sat down and accepted everything her mother and grandmother told her without question just so she wouldn't stir anything up. Her mother did the same thing. That whole Jersey Devil curse thing was just confusing as hell. Also it was a bit irritating how Hannah totally dismissed her father once he was back. I mean it was obvious he wasn't in her life through no fault of his own, but she acted like he was no one to her. And the whole hair thing...bit much and took too damn long to explain as well, something as simple as that should have been explained within the first mention, not towards the end of the damn book! Oh and what was Pinky's role in everything? Or her father's? He seemed important to the council but that wasn't explained, it was left up in the air.
IDK...this just didn't interest me. I see that many other readers enjoyed it and that's fine but it just wasn't the book for me...
IDK...this just didn't interest me. I see that many other readers enjoyed it and that's fine but it just wasn't the book for me...
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