Wolf Eye Sly

by Terri Lyndie

Annie is forced to return to the hometown she dreads to settle old scores left by her grandfather, the lighthouse keeper. She soon finds herself embroiled in small town trickery and deceit, and discovers an unlikely ally with the handsome heir of her grandfather's fiercest enemy. Hilarity and plot twists abound in this contemporary romance. Excerpt He stepped closer. “Another thing we should work on is kissing.” "Kissing?” Annie raised one eyebrow. “Yes, kissing,” Jamie insisted knowingly. “We need to make it convincing. The occasion will arise when folks will insist they want to see us kiss.” “Considering this town, you are probably right.” She frowned. “I think we should practice to make sure we get it right. We want to look like we are comfortable with it,” he said. “I don’t need to practice. I know how to kiss,” she assured him. She felt a blush creeping across her cheeks. “I am sure you know how. As do I. But we don’t know how we will kiss each other,” he pointed out. “What difference does it make?” She cast him a doubtful glance. “It makes the difference between being comfortably convincing or nailed as frauds.” His eyes twinkled as he drew her closer. “I don’t think practicing is necessary. We’ll pull it off when the time comes. I know your style. I saw you kissing just last night, remember?” She stepped back nervously as she remembered Francine Stouffer gyrating in Jamie’s arms. His eyes narrowed. “That wasn’t kissing. I was caught off guard. I wasn’t even participating.” She smirked. “It looked like kissing to me.” “I’ll show you the difference,” he notified her in a dangerous tone. He caught her in his arms and pulled her against his chest, intending to kiss the smirk from her lips......

Genres: Romance

284 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 6, 2013

Reviews

[Susan Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an absolutely delightful read. A bit of suspense, a bit of mystery, a bit of crazy small town folks, and delicious fun loving romance! The author has a wonderful writing style, that pays attention to subtle detail and savors the humor of life and love. I laughed pretty much through most of it. The eccentric characters in the city... I do know people like them. And James, James, James...what can I say. How about yummy? A wicked secretary, hooligans hunting for buried treasure, being imprisoned in a shed, and one missed wedding can't derail true love or the happily ever after. Somehow I get the feeling that in the next book things will not go so smoothly for Annie and James, and that is when the fun will begin.

I read this book cover to cover. The author had me at "a trip down nightmare lane" when Annie crosses paths those wonderful folks from high school. Exactly something I would think. Just loved it.

I can't wait for the next book.

[Ellie Midwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m in love with this story! I’m in love with the extremely lovable characters, witty dialogues, funny (and sometimes breathtaking) plot twists and the little town of Wolf Eye itself.
Annie, a granddaughter of the lighthouse keeper, couldn’t wait to leave the town, which made her life miserable, as soon as she graduated. But now, coming back to fulfill her duty of a voter as the lighthouse keeper’s property heir, she has no idea what it’s going to turn into: a handsome stranger Jamie – the grandson of Annie’s grandfather’s sworn enemy – becomes her knight in shining armor and proposes to her on the second day; she discovers her grandfather’s old journals, in which he mentions re-hiding a treasure that someone is desperately trying to find; and the housekeeper himself and Jamie’s grandmother seem to have a little secret of their own…
Written in a humorous, flowing style, the story carries you into the little world of Wolf Eye, and you won’t be able to resist its charm, together with its habitants. I’ll definitely be reading next one in the series!

[K. French · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this entertaining, amusing romance novel. It was skilfully written and full of beautiful descriptive imagery. Terrie Lyndie creates likeable, strong characters that help bring this small town to life making everything and everyone in it believable and authentic. I was hooked from the outset and I felt compelled to read on to discover what would happen next between the charming and gorgeous Jamie Lord and Annie the light house keeper’s granddaughter. It didn’t disappoint. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

[Beth Hale · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed Wolf Eye Sly. The quirky characters, the mysterious treasure, the instant romance between Jamie and Annie made for great reading. I cheered, I laughed, and I was so caught up in the story that I read it straight through without stopping. Terri Lyndie brought the town to life, and the characters seem to leap off the page. I love the fact that this is just book one in a series. I'm eagerly awaiting book two.

[Ronnae Stately · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sly as Wolf

This funny little story is full of crazy people and the story itself is funny in it's own right. Annie Matthew's has been summoned to come back to her hometown to vote on the lighthouse that her grandfather took care of. In the process of trying to do that she meets the enigmatic grandson of the Barbara Lord, James Lord. He claims her as his fiancé when things go awry at the voting. They proceed on a whirlwind romance involving a crazy employee, the wild society of the town, and the guys who are trying to find some treasure down on the beach by the old lighthouse. In the end your not sure who is crazier, the townspeople or just the circumstances of how things happen in the town. I can't wait to read the second book in the series.

[Daphne Bois · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a highly enjoyable romance – the spark between Jamie and Annie is electrifying. Annie, the light-house keeper’s granddaughter returns home to Wolf Eye, Michigan after a long absence – something she dreads – but what she doesn’t expect is that love might just be waiting for her, and in the least expected place possible. Annie knows she doesn’t belong at Wolf Eye, but Jamie simply refuses to play along with the old family feud. Jamie Lord is definitely a hero to set my heart racing. He’s charming, considerate and genuinely nice – along with being utterly gorgeous and a good singer. I loved the scene where he turns up just in time to save Annie from bat in the cabin, and they share a brandy by the fire and play rummy. Along with the touching romance, there is a lot of humour in Jamie and Annie’s conversations, and the wonderful moment when Jamie announces their engagement at the town meeting.

I also loved the original Michigan setting – the author really brought to life this world of small towns, light houses, and log cabins, which form a wonderful backdrop for the unfolding romance. And the town has some surprising mysteries for our heroine to unravel.

This is a gentle, touching love story, skilfully written.

I was delighted to learn that this book is part of a series – and I definitely play to revisit the Lighthouse series and Ms Lyndie’s wonderful writing again.

[May Sage · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found Annie rather immature from her first interaction with James; like, it's horrible when people judge her for her roots, but she can do the same to them, no issue there. Reverse snobbery is rather annoying. The blurb made me think I'd been in her corner, but actually I really wasn't to start with! But funny enough, it really was explained and justified afterwards.
That being said, once the story kicks in, I was enraptured by it all, the chemistry between those two was incredible, and the obstacles, realistic and I just wanted more.
The bit I wasn't fond of was the fact that the girl had a boyfriend she was cheating on - or at least, not telling everything to.
It was good, but it got even better halfway through, when another dimension is added, changing it into a bit of a mystery.
So overall, it was a great romance. Sincerely, I have to say what's really hindering it is the cover - it's pretty but it looks unprofessional. I might have skipped it because of it, which would have been a shame. Superficial as it is, we all judge books by their cover: a food cover generally means the author took the care to polish the story, so we expect well edited, coherent plots etc.
Well, this book has it all - except the cover. On that note, I'll be in my way to read the next one!

[TMDGReviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Annie Matthews didn't have a lot of fond memories about her home town where she grew up living with her grandfather - the lighthouse keeper. She learned to see it and the mix of quirky small town characters in a new way when she was called back to settle her grandfather's affairs. She was sucked into a charade posing as fiance to Jamie Lord- heir to the woman who made her grandfather the town laughing stock- in order to save the historic lighthouse building and the cemetery where her grandfather was buried. Jamie Lord had just what it took to exasperate, infuriate, and captivate Annie, but she didn't know if she could trust him.
I enjoyed this sweet romance and the other characters of the town were pretty unique. The sham of a wedding provided the right amount of tension between the main characters, funny moments made me laugh out loud, and there are some mystery elements revealed along the way. Maybe Annie's grandfather wasn't as crazy as people believed. I look forward to having more of the story revealed in the next installment.

[Erin Riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read from Terri Lyndie, but you can be sure it won't be my last. Wolf Eye Sly is everything you could want in a romantic comedy: clever, sweet, sexy, and yes--hilarious. I laughed out loud at the antics of the Wolf Eye town folks, to the point where my family asked what in the world was I reading that was so funny. But even better than the humor is the crazy hot chemistry between the main characters, Annie and Jamie. Oh my goodness, where do I begin about Jamie Lord? I typically fall for the brooding, tortured hero, and Jamie is the complete opposite of that: sweet, chivalrous, sensible, and devoted to his woman. All this in a package of gorgeous, confident virility. The perfect man, I think! Terri Lyndie is an excellent writer, able to draw the reader into the quirky world she's created with smooth, realistic dialogue and vivid imagery. Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this book. I've already bought the second in the series because I can't wait to see what antics the Wolf Eye town folks will be up to next!

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wolf Eye Sly is not my typical read, but I picked it up in my effort to read debut authors, and I couldn't put it down.

Not my usual angst ridden, nail biter, I found this romance to keep me just as much on the edge of my seat as my usual.

Not quite historical or modern, it is a quintessential love story with components of both.
I loved the hero and heroine immediately, and was cheering for them from the get-go.

The scene in the beginning of the 2 of them in the cabin had me hooked along with Lyndie's intermittent dropping of details. It kept me flicking pages.

I can't reveal spoilers, but when Annie & Jamie lord finally "progress" - my heart beat with them. Jamie's sweetness/assertiveness -- a sweet and salty combo - is irresistible.

Oh, and Francine. I forgot how fun it is to not like the mean girl!


I also am now ready for the next in the series after a juicy excerpt....bring it.

[Salem Archer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It’s a lighthearted jaunt through the developing relationship of a made-for-each-other couple. There is nothing quite as sweet as a love that is meant to be. There is just one problem; these two lovers are surrounded by just about the craziest small-town inhabitants that one could imagine. The antics that ensue are hilarious—attack bats, an impromptu wedding, a politician who aspires to impersonate Johnny Cash—need I say more?

This one will have you laughing, and hoping, and cheering right up to the end. I also think the author does a great job of revealing enough plot details to satisfy the reader while still maintaining a few mysteries to be revealed later in the series. She even gives us a little jewel of a preview of the kind of side-splitting scenes we can expect from the next book. I can’t wait to read more.

[Jana Petken · Rating 5 out of 5]

No need to go into the plot. I really enjoyed this read. It was like watching a TV Series, where the characters grip you and grow with each episode (In this case, chapter)
Jamie, Annie, and the other supporting characters made this a lively read, with not just a tender love story but also with quirky diversions that are going on in the town and with the people that live there.

I loved the descriptions of this town and was immediately drawn into its atmosphere. I think the author did a really good job bringing it to life.
I also enjoyed the way in which this book was written with a good balance of dialogue and narration. I would love to read another instalment of this funny, romantic story.

[Johanna Craven · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a light and lovely summer read, Wolf Eye Sly is it. Terri Lyndie has created a great, quirky cast of characters, headed by Annie and Jamie, whose blossoming romance is central to the book. The result is a fun, beautifully written and hugely romantic novel which I read in a couple of sittings.
Terri Lyndie does a fantastic job of evoking the often claustrophobic small town atmosphere of Wolf Eye. Her writing is quite cinematic and I could imagine the scenes playing out like a TV series, complete with characters you love and love to hate. I liked the way the mystery was woven into the romance and particularly enjoyed the discoveries Annie and Jamie made about their grandparents.
A lovely read.

[Fiona Cooke Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much I read it in one sitting. A wonderfully funny and charming tale of town politics, belonging and love. Annie Matthews is summoned to Wolf Eye against her will by the Lighthouse Society , she hasn't been back since her beloved grandfather Ezra's death. The town of her childhood is not a place she wants to revisit but she must cast her family's vote in an important ballot. Little does she expect to receive help from the grandson of Ezra's old nemesis, Barbara Lord. Jamie Lord is handsome, generous and suddenly completely head over heels in love with Annie. But with a boyfriend in New York is she willing to spend any more time in Wolf Eye than she has to? A well written, jewel of a book. I loved the characters and the setting. I can't wait for part t

[Jalpa Williby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this story. The author was able to immediately capture my attention. I was drawn in by her style of writing and how the story started. It was easy to become attached to the characters and the plot was developed just at the right pace.

Annie, the female character, was forced to come back to her small town in Michigan out of obligation. The author was able to bring humor into the story as well which I really enjoyed. My favorite scene was probably the “bat scene.” I won’t say anymore to avoid spoilers.

If you’re looking for a light, entertaining read, I would recommend this story. Honestly, it’s well written and executed.

[Mary Yarde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Turn off your phone, lock yourself in a room, grab yourself a cup of hot chocolate and snuggle up under a blanket - because once you start this book, you are not going to want to put it down.

I loved this book. I read it in one sitting - I simply could not drag myself away. The story was not only compelling, but it was a real page turner.

Annie Matthews childhood was made unbearable by small-minded, nasty bullies. Although this is a backstory, I thought this was incredibly well-crafted, and it really made Annis' character very believable. The romance between Annie and James "Jamie" was beautifully written and fun.

I thought this book was great. A real joy to read. I Highly Recommend.

[Melissa Craven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this light easy read. It had all the components of a great story, mystery, humor, suspense and a little romance too. The story itself wasn’t too deep and I wish there was a bit more below the surface, but overall, I enjoyed the book. I’m hoping for a little more depth in the next book. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an easy read on a relaxing afternoon.
I liked the descriptions of the small town and all the secondary characters too. And I loved the dynamic between Annie and Jamie.

[Cherime MacFarlane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. A child's tender heart is wounded by the citizens of the small town. As a woman the things she learns give her a different understanding of those years. It doesn't hurt that the grandson of the woman who seemingly made her life hell is a hunk. He is also a caring man. Promptly went and bought book two.

[Reg Shell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm giving it five stars and will be eager to read the sequel.





A delightful romance with cozy mystery elements and loads of fun. Annie and Jamie were fabulous as the lovers and all the other small town characters, including the dog, were well developed, adding to the enjoyment of reading Terri Lyndie's Wolf Eye Sly.

[Jeanie Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good humorous romance with a nice dash of mystery.

[chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent story!

This is a very clever story with several twists to capture the readers interest. A true romance that is every girl's dream.