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The Lone Wolves Trilogy #2
The Bad Wolf
Evan has been alone since Kaine’s death, moving from place to place, and for the most part, keeping to himself. He never expected to cross paths with Mason and Niall again. When he gets caught up in something bigger than himself, he is left injured, scared, and with nowhere else to turn.
Michael is like no wolf Evan has ever met before. Born a werewolf, Michael is stronger and faster, but has yet to truly tap into his abilities. Taken in by Mason and Niall, Michael struggles to come to terms with the horrific events in his past and the loss of his family. In Evan, Michael finds an unexpected focus. And despite warnings of Evan’s own dark past, Michael finds Evan to be someone worth fighting for, and someone who can help him understand exactly what he is capable of.
Michael is like no wolf Evan has ever met before. Born a werewolf, Michael is stronger and faster, but has yet to truly tap into his abilities. Taken in by Mason and Niall, Michael struggles to come to terms with the horrific events in his past and the loss of his family. In Evan, Michael finds an unexpected focus. And despite warnings of Evan’s own dark past, Michael finds Evan to be someone worth fighting for, and someone who can help him understand exactly what he is capable of.
- GenresM M RomanceShapeshifters
157 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2014
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Meredith Russell
53 books68 followersMeredith Russell lives in the heart of England. An avid fan of many story genres, she enjoys nothing less than a happy ending. She believes in heroes and romance and strives to reflect this in her writing. Sharing her imagination and passion for stories and characters is a dream Meredith is excited to turn into reality.
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April 4, 2014
As with the first book in the series The Good Wolf, this werewolf/shifter world is a completely different take on the worlds I have come across before.
This is a lot of focus on the negative aspects of being a wolf - the pain, sadness and desire to avoid the pull of the full moon. There is fear and loathing of the gruesome horrors that these wolves might find themselves involved in.
This story follows Evan, who was introduced in book 1. He is injured and stumbles across Mason and Niall (the couple from The Good Wolf), who he hasn't seen for years. Evan is a changed man but Mason and Niall don't know that and there is a lot of distrust.
Evan's love interest is Michael, a young man with his own troubles, who was born wolf. They share a special bond and their relationship strengthens throughout the book but once again, this story wasn't a typical romance as in the story is not purely focused around the couple and their feelings for each other.
This is a story of healing, mending bridges, learning to trust and fighting the enemy.
3.5 stars.
A copy of this book was provided in return for my honest review.
Visit my blog if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place! Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
This is a lot of focus on the negative aspects of being a wolf - the pain, sadness and desire to avoid the pull of the full moon. There is fear and loathing of the gruesome horrors that these wolves might find themselves involved in.
This story follows Evan, who was introduced in book 1. He is injured and stumbles across Mason and Niall (the couple from The Good Wolf), who he hasn't seen for years. Evan is a changed man but Mason and Niall don't know that and there is a lot of distrust.
Evan's love interest is Michael, a young man with his own troubles, who was born wolf. They share a special bond and their relationship strengthens throughout the book but once again, this story wasn't a typical romance as in the story is not purely focused around the couple and their feelings for each other.
This is a story of healing, mending bridges, learning to trust and fighting the enemy.
3.5 stars.
A copy of this book was provided in return for my honest review.
Visit my blog if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place! Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
April 24, 2014
PizzyGirl reviews The Bad Wolf by Meredith Russell.
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REVIEW:
I am a HUGE fan of shifters. The very first books I ever read for pleasure were about shifters and vampires. So when I got the opportunity to review book two of the lone wolf trilogy I was excited. I was expecting an easy read with the traditional elements of shifter stories I have read in the past. However, what I read was something completely different and I mean that in the most positive way possible.
In most shifter tales, the werewolves keep hold of all their human morals and values while in wolf form. They maintain control at all times. In The Bad Wolf, the wolves run the show and once the men shift, the wolf’s nature takes control. They are driven to be hunters and kill their prey just as real wolves in the wild. It is only by sheer discipline that the men are able to maintain some shred of humanity. At times, the human fails to control the wolf and the results are violent and gruesome. The author does not shy away for the gory details.
I really liked that Meredith Russell broke away from the mainstream shifter mold. The Bad Wolf took me out of my comfort zone at times and made me really think about why I was so drawn to this story. It was so well written that I forgot that I was supposed to be disgusted by the utter violence and disregard for life. I forgot that I hated the Evan in the previous book. I forgot that this was nothing like the HEAs I am used to. Meredith Russell pulled me into this strange shifter world and left me wanting more.
The nature of the wolves was not the only thing that I found fascinating. I also liked how Ms. Russell incorporated a love story into plot. Even with violence and pain so prevalent, love was woven through every aspect of the story. Love is the incentive for each man to shy away from letting his wolf take hold. Love is what draws each character away from his horrible past and into a future worth fighting for. Love is what makes each man whole. It was heartwarming and completely at odds with the grisly shifter aspects of the tale. The love story was wonderful and satisfying.
If you are a shifter fan, I recommend that you pick up this trilogy, unless you have a sensitive stomach. It is unlike anything you can imagine and it is well worth the read. I cannot wait for the final book in this trilogy to be released.
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REVIEW:
I am a HUGE fan of shifters. The very first books I ever read for pleasure were about shifters and vampires. So when I got the opportunity to review book two of the lone wolf trilogy I was excited. I was expecting an easy read with the traditional elements of shifter stories I have read in the past. However, what I read was something completely different and I mean that in the most positive way possible.
In most shifter tales, the werewolves keep hold of all their human morals and values while in wolf form. They maintain control at all times. In The Bad Wolf, the wolves run the show and once the men shift, the wolf’s nature takes control. They are driven to be hunters and kill their prey just as real wolves in the wild. It is only by sheer discipline that the men are able to maintain some shred of humanity. At times, the human fails to control the wolf and the results are violent and gruesome. The author does not shy away for the gory details.
I really liked that Meredith Russell broke away from the mainstream shifter mold. The Bad Wolf took me out of my comfort zone at times and made me really think about why I was so drawn to this story. It was so well written that I forgot that I was supposed to be disgusted by the utter violence and disregard for life. I forgot that I hated the Evan in the previous book. I forgot that this was nothing like the HEAs I am used to. Meredith Russell pulled me into this strange shifter world and left me wanting more.
The nature of the wolves was not the only thing that I found fascinating. I also liked how Ms. Russell incorporated a love story into plot. Even with violence and pain so prevalent, love was woven through every aspect of the story. Love is the incentive for each man to shy away from letting his wolf take hold. Love is what draws each character away from his horrible past and into a future worth fighting for. Love is what makes each man whole. It was heartwarming and completely at odds with the grisly shifter aspects of the tale. The love story was wonderful and satisfying.
If you are a shifter fan, I recommend that you pick up this trilogy, unless you have a sensitive stomach. It is unlike anything you can imagine and it is well worth the read. I cannot wait for the final book in this trilogy to be released.
April 9, 2014
The Bad Wolf starts several years after the end of The Good Wolf, but follows Evan, one of Kaine’s bad wolves. He’s been on his own for too long, struggling to survive. He wanders in to a town, escaping a messed up threesome with an alpha and her mate, and seems to fall in to more trouble. He happens to pick the town that Mason and Niall have settled in.
Mason and Niall are settled in to a home, Niall has a business, Mason rehabilitates wayward werewolves, somewhat successfully. His latest project is Michael, a born werewolf, who has some issues. As the story progresses we find out about Michael and the rough life he has had. He does need the support of Mason and Naill, and the local doctor they have made friends with.
So Evan gets shot with silver and end up at Mason’s home, where he meets Michael. Michael is young and innocent, having been abused when younger, living with Mason and Niall as he gets his life together. He has never met anyone like Evan, who confuses and intrigues him. They begin a tentative relationship, agreeing to take it slow and see what happens. They are quite hot together, Michael’s werewolf abilities are different than Evan’s and add a twist to their budding relationship.
One of my problems with the first book was that I didn’t feel a connection between Mason and Niall. There is a scene between them toward the beginning of this book that shows more emotional connection between them than the entire first book. That is what I was looking for! There is also a great bond between Evan and Michael and several great sex scenes.
I liked the first book but didn’t love it. I honestly didn’t love this one either, but I did like it. Better than the first book actually. It had a better plot, deeper characters in Evan and Michael, much better emotional connection, more sex, and more action. Mason and Niall were better in it as well. The big drama at the end was good but still wasn’t as clear as it could have been, I didn’t get the motivation behind the hunters attack and the girl was very odd, but it also had a happy ending.
Three and a half stars.
A copy of this book was provided for reviewing. The original review posted at www.sidlove.com!
Mason and Niall are settled in to a home, Niall has a business, Mason rehabilitates wayward werewolves, somewhat successfully. His latest project is Michael, a born werewolf, who has some issues. As the story progresses we find out about Michael and the rough life he has had. He does need the support of Mason and Naill, and the local doctor they have made friends with.
So Evan gets shot with silver and end up at Mason’s home, where he meets Michael. Michael is young and innocent, having been abused when younger, living with Mason and Niall as he gets his life together. He has never met anyone like Evan, who confuses and intrigues him. They begin a tentative relationship, agreeing to take it slow and see what happens. They are quite hot together, Michael’s werewolf abilities are different than Evan’s and add a twist to their budding relationship.
One of my problems with the first book was that I didn’t feel a connection between Mason and Niall. There is a scene between them toward the beginning of this book that shows more emotional connection between them than the entire first book. That is what I was looking for! There is also a great bond between Evan and Michael and several great sex scenes.
I liked the first book but didn’t love it. I honestly didn’t love this one either, but I did like it. Better than the first book actually. It had a better plot, deeper characters in Evan and Michael, much better emotional connection, more sex, and more action. Mason and Niall were better in it as well. The big drama at the end was good but still wasn’t as clear as it could have been, I didn’t get the motivation behind the hunters attack and the girl was very odd, but it also had a happy ending.
Three and a half stars.
A copy of this book was provided for reviewing. The original review posted at www.sidlove.com!
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