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Celtic Wolves #2
Summer Moon
She won’t be ruled again……
Rosa Alban has been obedient her entire life. But when her alpha husband dies, she seizes the opportunity to flee the oppressive Guardians—the rulers of the secret shapeshifter world. Her flight instantly brands her as a pack traitor, and she has no choice but to seek protection from a neighboring tribe by marrying one of their sons.
Known as the Beast of Merin, Luc Black loyally plays the part of unwanted son and devoted brother. He realizes marrying Rosa will strengthen his tribe’s territory, but he has no intention of loving ever again. Still, he’s unprepared for the intense physical need the wild she-wolf awakens in him.
When the Guardians hone in on Rosa, Luc must fight to protect his new bride. And as war descends, the unlikely allies discover their destinies are irrevocably entwined……
Rosa Alban has been obedient her entire life. But when her alpha husband dies, she seizes the opportunity to flee the oppressive Guardians—the rulers of the secret shapeshifter world. Her flight instantly brands her as a pack traitor, and she has no choice but to seek protection from a neighboring tribe by marrying one of their sons.
Known as the Beast of Merin, Luc Black loyally plays the part of unwanted son and devoted brother. He realizes marrying Rosa will strengthen his tribe’s territory, but he has no intention of loving ever again. Still, he’s unprepared for the intense physical need the wild she-wolf awakens in him.
When the Guardians hone in on Rosa, Luc must fight to protect his new bride. And as war descends, the unlikely allies discover their destinies are irrevocably entwined……
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 30, 2014
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5 books287 followersJan lives in central Maine with her husband and their two teenage sons. In the spring and summer months, when she's not tucked away in her office with two English bulldogs, she can be found in her garden.
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September 27, 2020
This book is the second in the Celtic Wolves trilogy and is as good as the first. This is Luc and Rosa's story. Their marriage starts as an arrangement but becomes much more. This book continues the themes from the first book. I am assuming all will be resolved in the third book and I'm looking forward to reading it soon. I like this author's style of writing and her fresh approach to the wolves/shapeshifter theme. Highly recommended for fantasy and shifter fans.
June 22, 2020
3.5 stars
Started great, kept on being great but then it completely plateaued by the end. To say I wasn’t satisfied with the ending or the last third of the book would be an understatement.
Started great, kept on being great but then it completely plateaued by the end. To say I wasn’t satisfied with the ending or the last third of the book would be an understatement.
September 29, 2014
Reviewed by: Rabid Reads.
The sequel in Jan DeLima’s CELTIC WOLVES series has been one of my most anticipated reads of 2014 because I really liked the groundwork she laid in book 1, and fully expected this second installment to make my werewolf top 10 list once again this year. It only took a couple of chapters for me to fall in love with this author’s rich mythology, gripping characters, and captivating storytelling all over again, and to realize that CELTIC MOON barely even scratched the surface of this writer’s vast fictional universe.
One of the things that I enjoyed the most about the first novel was that the protagonists were older, so I was pleased that DeLima continued along that same path in SUMMER MOON. Rosa and Richard have both previously been married, are several centuries old on account of their shifter blood, and that maturity really shined through in both their personalities and actions. Their earlier relationships were vastly different with one not being able to escape hers soon enough, while as the other is still lamenting over his loss some seventy years later. I liked the way that the author demonstrated how their past loves shaped their futures because getting readers to sympathize with a character who can’t let go of his long deceased wife while being married to another is no easy task. I never resented Richard, and I think the inclusion of Koko’s journal entries and artwork played a large role in that.
Rosa’s courage, strong protective streak, and loyalty made her the ideal wolf queen. I liked that rather than being cowed by years of abuse and neglect, she instead bided her time, and waited for an opportune moment to strike. Once her inner alpha was unleashed there was no stopping her forward march to free her people, even if it meant tying herself to yet another man. However, from her perspective, marrying Luke was indeed better than being raped by eight Guardians because of the council’s horrendous idea to revive an archaic fertility ritual in order to keep their blood ‘pure.’ The CELTIC WOLVES world is definitely not a kind one, but I appreciated that the author took the time to show Rosa what true love is supposed to feel like. The sex scenes were few in number, yet the steam factor was through the roof. This story sucked me right in with its mesmerizing mix of ugly and beautiful.
I’m grateful that this installment came with a glossary of terms because between the Celtic vocabulary and Fantasy writing style, it’s obvious that DeLima’s first career was as a researcher / librarian. As much as I enjoy this author’s way with words, it’s also her downfall at times. Now, her world-building on the other hand is absolutely phenomenal! I enjoyed learning more about the Guardians, who were only mentioned in passing in CELTIC MOON, and the lore surrounding the Beddestyr (Walkers), Bleidd (shifters born wolf), and Hen Was (slaves) was downright fascinating. There’s even a bit of Fae mythology which I suspect will come into play later down the line on account of the ending. I’m hoping for Elen and Cormack’s story next, but really there are so many great secondary characters to choose from that I’m sure I’ll be happy no matter which couple shows up in book 3.
SUMMER MOON is proof that Jan DeLima’s writing debut was no fluke—there’s a new werewolf queen in town (and I don’t mean Rosa)!
The sequel in Jan DeLima’s CELTIC WOLVES series has been one of my most anticipated reads of 2014 because I really liked the groundwork she laid in book 1, and fully expected this second installment to make my werewolf top 10 list once again this year. It only took a couple of chapters for me to fall in love with this author’s rich mythology, gripping characters, and captivating storytelling all over again, and to realize that CELTIC MOON barely even scratched the surface of this writer’s vast fictional universe.
One of the things that I enjoyed the most about the first novel was that the protagonists were older, so I was pleased that DeLima continued along that same path in SUMMER MOON. Rosa and Richard have both previously been married, are several centuries old on account of their shifter blood, and that maturity really shined through in both their personalities and actions. Their earlier relationships were vastly different with one not being able to escape hers soon enough, while as the other is still lamenting over his loss some seventy years later. I liked the way that the author demonstrated how their past loves shaped their futures because getting readers to sympathize with a character who can’t let go of his long deceased wife while being married to another is no easy task. I never resented Richard, and I think the inclusion of Koko’s journal entries and artwork played a large role in that.
Rosa’s courage, strong protective streak, and loyalty made her the ideal wolf queen. I liked that rather than being cowed by years of abuse and neglect, she instead bided her time, and waited for an opportune moment to strike. Once her inner alpha was unleashed there was no stopping her forward march to free her people, even if it meant tying herself to yet another man. However, from her perspective, marrying Luke was indeed better than being raped by eight Guardians because of the council’s horrendous idea to revive an archaic fertility ritual in order to keep their blood ‘pure.’ The CELTIC WOLVES world is definitely not a kind one, but I appreciated that the author took the time to show Rosa what true love is supposed to feel like. The sex scenes were few in number, yet the steam factor was through the roof. This story sucked me right in with its mesmerizing mix of ugly and beautiful.
I’m grateful that this installment came with a glossary of terms because between the Celtic vocabulary and Fantasy writing style, it’s obvious that DeLima’s first career was as a researcher / librarian. As much as I enjoy this author’s way with words, it’s also her downfall at times. Now, her world-building on the other hand is absolutely phenomenal! I enjoyed learning more about the Guardians, who were only mentioned in passing in CELTIC MOON, and the lore surrounding the Beddestyr (Walkers), Bleidd (shifters born wolf), and Hen Was (slaves) was downright fascinating. There’s even a bit of Fae mythology which I suspect will come into play later down the line on account of the ending. I’m hoping for Elen and Cormack’s story next, but really there are so many great secondary characters to choose from that I’m sure I’ll be happy no matter which couple shows up in book 3.
SUMMER MOON is proof that Jan DeLima’s writing debut was no fluke—there’s a new werewolf queen in town (and I don’t mean Rosa)!
November 5, 2014
Loved it!
..... And this 2nd book in the "Celtic Wolves" series cements what I already suspected after having read and loved the first: I've got a new favorites paranormal series to read! Woohoo!!!
..... And this 2nd book in the "Celtic Wolves" series cements what I already suspected after having read and loved the first: I've got a new favorites paranormal series to read! Woohoo!!!
November 7, 2015
Full review to follow with release of Autumn Moon.
4.5 Stars
Summer Moon by Jan DiLima is the second book in the Celtic Wolves series, and the author’s sophomore attempt at authorship. Her freshman foray was Celtic Moon and it was a very good and unique shifter urban fantasy romance. It dealt with an insular shifter community that is connected to Celtic lore and mythos. DeLima has developed a fresh and unique world building on the shifter book genre. Like the Psy/Changeling books by Nalini Singh, DeLima has built a entire shifter community, and like Singh she has fleshed out all of her series characters; as unlike some authors the secondary characters are not just props used to fill in space in the books. This in my opinion is what separates the mediocre paranormal/urban fantasy authors from the truly fantastic ones. Because of this DiLima has now become a ‘one click’ author for me, which means if I see her name associated with a book I will pre-order or buy it immediately. I stumbled upon DeLima as her soon to be released Autumn Moon was up for review on Netgalley, a site that offers books from publishers for review. I was intrigued by the blurb of Autumn Moon, so I requested it. It being book three of a series I proceed to buy the previous books in the series. I am so happy I stumbled upon DeLima and she is a fabulous addition to the Penguin/Berkley stable of urban fantasy and paranormal writers, as their publishing house has some of the best in the genre.
I know for me urban fantasy/paranormal books series need to have a series story arc that encompasses the entire series, but with a unique plot for each book in the series that propels the all over series arc forward. In DeLima’s first book she got my feet wet with the background of the shifters and their community. It was a good first foray but it did feel lacking in some areas. In this second book, DiLima had me jump off the high dive platform, do some pikes and twist before I hit the water with no splash and nary a ripple. The book starts one week after the events of Celtic Moon had ended, and widow Rosa Alban needs help with her shifter domain. The help comes from Luc alpha and second in command of the Rhuddian shifters. He has been keeping his alpha wolf at bay, deciding he loved his brother Dylan more than his Alpha nature. It has been an eternal struggle with a beast that wants out and because he has repressed it some times bloody as the wolf shreds his insides trying to rise to the surface.
What you need to know about these books is that they are part of a series and need to be read in order. The romance is firey and based in reality, which is breath taking in a book world filled with instant love. Both main characters have their crosses to bare as they try to merge their lives together. Rosa is relatively young at 300 years old but has suffered greatly since she was sixteen. The world building if the series is delightful, well done and unique, needs to be experienced. DiLima characters in both Rosa and Luc, are strong and stubborn; and they clash like two alphas. The series arc surrounding the Guardians, i.e. the bad guys, picks up and new characters are introduced and ones from the previous book have expanded roles, as several back stories are revealed. The original Guardian shifters were created by Cerdiween Celtic goddess to protect and nuture her half human son, Tailisen, who’s back story and character are expanded on in this book. He is a being straddling two worlds truly belonging in neither. His existence is a lonely one, and the original Guardians have been corrupted by their power and he scorns them because of it. This is one dysfunctional family, which makes for such an enjoyable read. As Cerdiween gave these being power but I think she forgot to check their souls before she gave them so much uncheck power to even her son’s protectors.
4.5 Stars
Summer Moon by Jan DiLima is the second book in the Celtic Wolves series, and the author’s sophomore attempt at authorship. Her freshman foray was Celtic Moon and it was a very good and unique shifter urban fantasy romance. It dealt with an insular shifter community that is connected to Celtic lore and mythos. DeLima has developed a fresh and unique world building on the shifter book genre. Like the Psy/Changeling books by Nalini Singh, DeLima has built a entire shifter community, and like Singh she has fleshed out all of her series characters; as unlike some authors the secondary characters are not just props used to fill in space in the books. This in my opinion is what separates the mediocre paranormal/urban fantasy authors from the truly fantastic ones. Because of this DiLima has now become a ‘one click’ author for me, which means if I see her name associated with a book I will pre-order or buy it immediately. I stumbled upon DeLima as her soon to be released Autumn Moon was up for review on Netgalley, a site that offers books from publishers for review. I was intrigued by the blurb of Autumn Moon, so I requested it. It being book three of a series I proceed to buy the previous books in the series. I am so happy I stumbled upon DeLima and she is a fabulous addition to the Penguin/Berkley stable of urban fantasy and paranormal writers, as their publishing house has some of the best in the genre.
I know for me urban fantasy/paranormal books series need to have a series story arc that encompasses the entire series, but with a unique plot for each book in the series that propels the all over series arc forward. In DeLima’s first book she got my feet wet with the background of the shifters and their community. It was a good first foray but it did feel lacking in some areas. In this second book, DiLima had me jump off the high dive platform, do some pikes and twist before I hit the water with no splash and nary a ripple. The book starts one week after the events of Celtic Moon had ended, and widow Rosa Alban needs help with her shifter domain. The help comes from Luc alpha and second in command of the Rhuddian shifters. He has been keeping his alpha wolf at bay, deciding he loved his brother Dylan more than his Alpha nature. It has been an eternal struggle with a beast that wants out and because he has repressed it some times bloody as the wolf shreds his insides trying to rise to the surface.
What you need to know about these books is that they are part of a series and need to be read in order. The romance is firey and based in reality, which is breath taking in a book world filled with instant love. Both main characters have their crosses to bare as they try to merge their lives together. Rosa is relatively young at 300 years old but has suffered greatly since she was sixteen. The world building if the series is delightful, well done and unique, needs to be experienced. DiLima characters in both Rosa and Luc, are strong and stubborn; and they clash like two alphas. The series arc surrounding the Guardians, i.e. the bad guys, picks up and new characters are introduced and ones from the previous book have expanded roles, as several back stories are revealed. The original Guardian shifters were created by Cerdiween Celtic goddess to protect and nuture her half human son, Tailisen, who’s back story and character are expanded on in this book. He is a being straddling two worlds truly belonging in neither. His existence is a lonely one, and the original Guardians have been corrupted by their power and he scorns them because of it. This is one dysfunctional family, which makes for such an enjoyable read. As Cerdiween gave these being power but I think she forgot to check their souls before she gave them so much uncheck power to even her son’s protectors.
February 16, 2015
Rosa Alban comes to Dylan Black for the favor he owes her . Rosa was forced into marriage at a young age, she needs Dylan’s help to free her people and castle from those who seek to control her. Luc Black, Dylan’s brother, jumps at the chance to help for he is ready for his own territory and Rosa intrigues him. As Luc and Rosa fight for her freedom, the bonds between them tighten until a decision must be made to either let go of the past or lose their future.
Book two was so much better than one. Still well written and action packed, DeLima expands the world building, giving readers more in depth background and hints towards what to come. The romance demands more page space as we watch two alphas struggle to overcome their pasts in order to have a future together. Smoking hot love scenes balance well against the conflict. I look forward to book three.
Book two was so much better than one. Still well written and action packed, DeLima expands the world building, giving readers more in depth background and hints towards what to come. The romance demands more page space as we watch two alphas struggle to overcome their pasts in order to have a future together. Smoking hot love scenes balance well against the conflict. I look forward to book three.
September 10, 2014
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*** This review is SPOILER-FREE! Read on with confidence! ***
Jan DeLima's Summer Moon, follow-up to her compelling debut Celtic Moon, steps right into the story, mere days after the climactic events of Celtic Moon. New readers will definitely want to start there to learn the rules of the story world and all the backstory, meet the characters. Where Celtic Moon was a slow discovery of mythical creatures and forgotten gods, Summer Moon is a deeper look into the corruption in that society of ancient beings, and the power of love across time and races.
In some ways, Summer Moon is a coming of age story. While both Luc and Rosa are obviously experienced adults who have lived a very long time and are both powerful in their own rights, neither of them has experienced the kind of love with anyone else that they have with each other, and both face unique challenges in overcoming the ghosts of their pasts.
Insultingly referred to by many of his kind as The Beast of Merin, Luc Black is both a strong alpha and a powerful wolf shifter. Where many of his kind have lost the ability to shift forms over the generations, Luc's family lines are potent and his deep-rooted loyalty is as much a part of him as his love for a woman who passed away many years ago. He is tactical and decisive, with a strong hand when needed and a gentle heart to lead from.
A rare female shifter desired by many and used as a pawn in power games and politics, Rosa has been a prisoner in her own home and her compassion and care for others manipulated to control her. Her union with Luc takes Rosa through a slow discovery of what it is to truly live life, helping her heal from a lifetime of abuse. The physical connection between Luc and Rosa is deep and solid, and their scenes together are true to both their characters: honest and straightforward, woven with threads of intensity and dominance from both sides.
Delving deeper into Taliesin's motivations and history was one of my favorite things about Summer Moon. This lonely demi-god has more secrets yet to be revealed and I can't wait to see how all unfolds. Most of the characters in this series have had a tough life in one way or another, but Sin's is particularly heartbreaking and his role in this story is powerfully moving.
As with Celtic Moon, Summer Moon's path through the storyline is sedate with an irresistible lure to keep reading, find out how it all unravels - right up until the final scenes, where the plot culminates beautifully, laden with emotional depth and pivotal character choices. Each book in this series spins out more threads of possibility, building future timelines for potential events and pairings. Rich in mythology and imagination, Celtic Wolves is a series to watch! Beautifully and obviously lovingly crafted, Ms. DeLima's wolves will be a joy to follow as each new book weaves a compellingly beautiful tapestry of otherworldly lore, creative new fiction, and stories with heart.
*** This review is SPOILER-FREE! Read on with confidence! ***
Jan DeLima's Summer Moon, follow-up to her compelling debut Celtic Moon, steps right into the story, mere days after the climactic events of Celtic Moon. New readers will definitely want to start there to learn the rules of the story world and all the backstory, meet the characters. Where Celtic Moon was a slow discovery of mythical creatures and forgotten gods, Summer Moon is a deeper look into the corruption in that society of ancient beings, and the power of love across time and races.
In some ways, Summer Moon is a coming of age story. While both Luc and Rosa are obviously experienced adults who have lived a very long time and are both powerful in their own rights, neither of them has experienced the kind of love with anyone else that they have with each other, and both face unique challenges in overcoming the ghosts of their pasts.
Insultingly referred to by many of his kind as The Beast of Merin, Luc Black is both a strong alpha and a powerful wolf shifter. Where many of his kind have lost the ability to shift forms over the generations, Luc's family lines are potent and his deep-rooted loyalty is as much a part of him as his love for a woman who passed away many years ago. He is tactical and decisive, with a strong hand when needed and a gentle heart to lead from.
A rare female shifter desired by many and used as a pawn in power games and politics, Rosa has been a prisoner in her own home and her compassion and care for others manipulated to control her. Her union with Luc takes Rosa through a slow discovery of what it is to truly live life, helping her heal from a lifetime of abuse. The physical connection between Luc and Rosa is deep and solid, and their scenes together are true to both their characters: honest and straightforward, woven with threads of intensity and dominance from both sides.
Delving deeper into Taliesin's motivations and history was one of my favorite things about Summer Moon. This lonely demi-god has more secrets yet to be revealed and I can't wait to see how all unfolds. Most of the characters in this series have had a tough life in one way or another, but Sin's is particularly heartbreaking and his role in this story is powerfully moving.
As with Celtic Moon, Summer Moon's path through the storyline is sedate with an irresistible lure to keep reading, find out how it all unravels - right up until the final scenes, where the plot culminates beautifully, laden with emotional depth and pivotal character choices. Each book in this series spins out more threads of possibility, building future timelines for potential events and pairings. Rich in mythology and imagination, Celtic Wolves is a series to watch! Beautifully and obviously lovingly crafted, Ms. DeLima's wolves will be a joy to follow as each new book weaves a compellingly beautiful tapestry of otherworldly lore, creative new fiction, and stories with heart.
October 18, 2014
Yes, it took me two weeks to actually sit down and write this review. And in my defense it’s just that I didn’t want to spoil it.
Celtic Moon, the first installment in the Celtic Wolves series, was so freakin’ good, I really was apprehensive about Summer Moon. Needlessly. I promise. It’s just me. I get attached to characters.
In the first installment we were introduced to a very special situation in this genre. The family wasn’t to be created. The couple wasn’t to be finding each other. The child wasn’t to be born in order to fix it all. It was already there! Mostly. I’m not getting into it, just get the book and read it. You will not be disappointed.
If you’ve read already, you remember Rosa who helped Sophie escape from Rosa’s cruel husband. Now Rosa is out to claim her reward for her very dangerous little stunt.
Luc, Dylan’s brother, is loyal to his pack and to his brother to a fault. He does, however, seek his own place in the world. While still loving his (almost a century long) dead wife, he proposes marriage to Rosa in hopes of claiming her home as his and to help her escape a prophecy that threatens her independence and control of her own self.
Naturally, the Guardians, who are directly involved in the prophecy, are aiming for a war in order to claim Rosa back, but where there’s a prophecy, there’s a destiny. And Rosa and Luc’s is especially swoony.
Luc, a distinct alpha, is finding it harder and harder to resist Rosa. He’s torn between his love for his first wife and his lust (only?) to his new wife.
Rosa, on the other hand, is quickly falling in love with Luc and is doing her best to convince him that holding on to a memory is not the way to go.
What was so very special in this book was Luc’s first wife’s journal. She wrote her inner most thoughts, especially as she grew older and aged. She wrote of her impressions of her loved ones, of Luc, of herself and her wishes. And the snippets from the journal, strewn throughout the plot, are giving the reader a much deeper understanding of Luc’s character, his principals, his devotion. All that made me adore him even more.
One more awesome thing in this book was the side story of Elen and Cormack. After she healed him at the end of Celtic Moon, Elen is pining for Cormack and is convinced he’s angry at her for what she did. Cormack, however, is just feeling he’s not good enough for her at this stage of his learning how to be a man. I can’t wait for their book. It’s next, Jan, right? *pokes gently*
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!
Celtic Moon, the first installment in the Celtic Wolves series, was so freakin’ good, I really was apprehensive about Summer Moon. Needlessly. I promise. It’s just me. I get attached to characters.
In the first installment we were introduced to a very special situation in this genre. The family wasn’t to be created. The couple wasn’t to be finding each other. The child wasn’t to be born in order to fix it all. It was already there! Mostly. I’m not getting into it, just get the book and read it. You will not be disappointed.
If you’ve read already, you remember Rosa who helped Sophie escape from Rosa’s cruel husband. Now Rosa is out to claim her reward for her very dangerous little stunt.
Luc, Dylan’s brother, is loyal to his pack and to his brother to a fault. He does, however, seek his own place in the world. While still loving his (almost a century long) dead wife, he proposes marriage to Rosa in hopes of claiming her home as his and to help her escape a prophecy that threatens her independence and control of her own self.
Naturally, the Guardians, who are directly involved in the prophecy, are aiming for a war in order to claim Rosa back, but where there’s a prophecy, there’s a destiny. And Rosa and Luc’s is especially swoony.
Luc, a distinct alpha, is finding it harder and harder to resist Rosa. He’s torn between his love for his first wife and his lust (only?) to his new wife.
Rosa, on the other hand, is quickly falling in love with Luc and is doing her best to convince him that holding on to a memory is not the way to go.
What was so very special in this book was Luc’s first wife’s journal. She wrote her inner most thoughts, especially as she grew older and aged. She wrote of her impressions of her loved ones, of Luc, of herself and her wishes. And the snippets from the journal, strewn throughout the plot, are giving the reader a much deeper understanding of Luc’s character, his principals, his devotion. All that made me adore him even more.
One more awesome thing in this book was the side story of Elen and Cormack. After she healed him at the end of Celtic Moon, Elen is pining for Cormack and is convinced he’s angry at her for what she did. Cormack, however, is just feeling he’s not good enough for her at this stage of his learning how to be a man. I can’t wait for their book. It’s next, Jan, right? *pokes gently*
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!
January 28, 2015
I'm in love with Ms DeLima. Or at least with her Celtic Wolves world. The world building is summed up in one word; epic. Throughout the book I was at the edge of my seat, even though the book holds a high pace, I couldn't get fast enough to the next scene. Yes, this goes straight to my favorites shelf.
I loved the leading characters, Rosa and Luc. They're both strong and both have a past that torments them. What I love the most about these books, is that Ms DeLima doesn't write weak characters. They have a backbone! And they're not afraid to stand up for what they believe in. If you strip away all the paranormal qualities from these characters, they're someone you connect with. You can put yourself in their shoes.
Even the bad guys are interesting. They're not written in such a way that they pull at your sympathies, but still you're interested in what drives them. You hate them, you want to see them die - but you're invested in them. That's some kick ass bad guys!
I hope this isn't the end of the series, as some supporting characters are left open ended. I need to know what happens next!!
The one thing I did not like about this book, were the drawings. I like to see things my own way in my mind, having someone supply my the images irks me. I don't want to see pictures the way someone else imagines it, I want to imagine things for myself. It is after all why I read books and not comic books.
I loved the leading characters, Rosa and Luc. They're both strong and both have a past that torments them. What I love the most about these books, is that Ms DeLima doesn't write weak characters. They have a backbone! And they're not afraid to stand up for what they believe in. If you strip away all the paranormal qualities from these characters, they're someone you connect with. You can put yourself in their shoes.
Even the bad guys are interesting. They're not written in such a way that they pull at your sympathies, but still you're interested in what drives them. You hate them, you want to see them die - but you're invested in them. That's some kick ass bad guys!
I hope this isn't the end of the series, as some supporting characters are left open ended. I need to know what happens next!!
The one thing I did not like about this book, were the drawings. I like to see things my own way in my mind, having someone supply my the images irks me. I don't want to see pictures the way someone else imagines it, I want to imagine things for myself. It is after all why I read books and not comic books.
October 4, 2014
I'm sorry to say that I did not enjoy this one. I loved the first one and had high expectations. However, I found this one mostly boring. I kind of had to force myself to finish it. It lacked the freshness of the first. The romance was barely there and seemed forced and what romantic conflict there was was resolved too rapidly.
The story mostly dealt with the struggle between the good guy werewolves and the bad guy werrwolves with a generous helping of ancient, mystica,l not clearly explained fae ish type stuff clouding the issue. I saw plenty of indications of future storylines but more than likely I won't continue with the series.
The story mostly dealt with the struggle between the good guy werewolves and the bad guy werrwolves with a generous helping of ancient, mystica,l not clearly explained fae ish type stuff clouding the issue. I saw plenty of indications of future storylines but more than likely I won't continue with the series.
March 3, 2015
Awesome new series!
October 9, 2014
Another great read in the series!! Loved Luc!!
January 23, 2018
I wish that DeLima had explored the perspective or thought process of a wildingly, someone who was born a wolf and lived as a wolf for hundreds of years before turning into a man. So much more interesting that a past wife.
June 3, 2019
Lovely
It’s been a while since I read book 1 in this series, but book 2 did not disappoint. Luc and Rosa dance so well together. I loved how the weaving of love, and lost love, worked in the story. And I look forward to seeing Ellen’s story. And Audrey is adorable.
It’s been a while since I read book 1 in this series, but book 2 did not disappoint. Luc and Rosa dance so well together. I loved how the weaving of love, and lost love, worked in the story. And I look forward to seeing Ellen’s story. And Audrey is adorable.
April 30, 2020
This story has unique shifter world building. I enjoyed the cool elements of mythology. The romance was hot and satisfying while the action kept things moving. I might pick up the last book in this series as I’ve come upon it in the middle.
July 2, 2015
Oh, I enjoyed this one SO MUCH! Jan has a was with words, with romancing and with building such a complex world yet bringing us into it little by little in just the right way so we won't be overwhelmed. When I finished the first book I REALLY wanted to have my hands on the second one but more over I wanted the third one of Ellen and Cormack. After reading this one of Luc and Rosa I understand why this order was necessary and since it was such a JOY I couldn't put down I really can't complain! :)
I loved getting Luc and Rosa's love story and how they both fell for each other little by little with that single spark from the first second they touched. I don't like intsa-love books and usually when there is a beasty theme we get those. But here is was beautiful seeing the time it took them to respect each other, trust each other while all the while being VERY attracted to each other because of their wolves. So even though we have an animalistic theme here the love felt very genuine and based on "true feelings" that built throughout the book from their joined experience with one another. Luc IS an Alpha wolf but he was so sweet and gentle and naturally a total YUM! Rosa was something to behold. While she was submissive most of her life to her late husband she has a side she hid away and when it burst out of her we see she is one HELL of a woman! and a true match for Luc who isn't afraid or intimidated by a strong capable woman (double YUM for him!)
In the previous book Rosa helped save Sophie - Dylan's wife - who was taken by Rosa's Guardian husband. After her help Dylan owed Rosa a debt that she was now very ready to collect as Dylan also killed her husband helping her escape her cruel life with him. She comes to Rhuddin Village to ask for Dylan's help in taking over her home and claim it as her own. But she doesn't get just an army for her request...
The marriage arrangement between Luc and Rosa wasn't what anyone would expect right from the very second. Luc is still in love with his first wife and Rosa doesn't want to be tied to any man, yet the both of them understand this is the best option they have especially as Luc realized that his Alpha Wolf is having a hard time lately controlling himself when he has to lower his head to his brother's command. Though he loves his brother, if they stay this way longer things would get REALLY complicated which is actually the first reason Luc jumps on the opportunity to leave Dylan's side and getting his own place to rule.
Rosa's true fear is of a prophecy Sin (the seer born to their goddess and a human man and also Sophie's close friend) prophesied on her wedding day would come to pass so everything she does is to protect herself from that, somewhere far away the Guardians prepare themselves for this prophecy coming to claim her as their own especially the ruling Guardian who is a sick bastard! Merin - Dylan, Ellen and Luc's mother has an appearance as well. In the previous one we learnt that she doesn't hate her children but she has her reasons to act as if she does. There are still things that remains to be revealed yet I loved seeing her POV on things that happened and how tormented she is over her actions all those years and naturally her desire for revenge.
The final battle had a certain element I disliked. I don't want to say what it was because that would be a HUGE spoiler. I'll just say that I wish it would have played out differently though I understand the reasoning of Jan on the matter.
We read a bit of Koko's journal (Luc's ex wife) so we come to know a little of their relationship and her view of it. It was really heartbreaking seeing the hold she still has on him and how hard it is for him to let her go even as he realizes he loved Rosa. The final scene between Roas and Luc was just beautiful beyond words.
Also there's a little bit of Sin and his struggles which was heartbreaking as well. Poor guy just wants to help his friends and not make a HUGE mess of everyone's life but he keeps doing that against his will!
The final chapter is a small glimpse into the next book which I've already said I can't wait to read! I LOVED the scenes of Ellen and Cormack in this book. I was heart broken anytime there was any meeting or avoided meeting between them. Ellen, like all Jan's main heroines is another strong woman who can handle herself VERY well. Yet she is confused in her own way and I believe her book will bring her closer to understanding the power she possesses and naturally we'll get her and Cormack's love story which I'm sure would be heart crushing! I love him to pieces and reading of his struggles with being human after years being trapped in a wolf form just clenches my heart every time.
This book and series in general is AMAZING and a MUST READ for all Paranormal Romance readers and especially for shifters lovers (which by the way - I'm actually not!).
More Reviews HERE
I loved getting Luc and Rosa's love story and how they both fell for each other little by little with that single spark from the first second they touched. I don't like intsa-love books and usually when there is a beasty theme we get those. But here is was beautiful seeing the time it took them to respect each other, trust each other while all the while being VERY attracted to each other because of their wolves. So even though we have an animalistic theme here the love felt very genuine and based on "true feelings" that built throughout the book from their joined experience with one another. Luc IS an Alpha wolf but he was so sweet and gentle and naturally a total YUM! Rosa was something to behold. While she was submissive most of her life to her late husband she has a side she hid away and when it burst out of her we see she is one HELL of a woman! and a true match for Luc who isn't afraid or intimidated by a strong capable woman (double YUM for him!)
In the previous book Rosa helped save Sophie - Dylan's wife - who was taken by Rosa's Guardian husband. After her help Dylan owed Rosa a debt that she was now very ready to collect as Dylan also killed her husband helping her escape her cruel life with him. She comes to Rhuddin Village to ask for Dylan's help in taking over her home and claim it as her own. But she doesn't get just an army for her request...
The marriage arrangement between Luc and Rosa wasn't what anyone would expect right from the very second. Luc is still in love with his first wife and Rosa doesn't want to be tied to any man, yet the both of them understand this is the best option they have especially as Luc realized that his Alpha Wolf is having a hard time lately controlling himself when he has to lower his head to his brother's command. Though he loves his brother, if they stay this way longer things would get REALLY complicated which is actually the first reason Luc jumps on the opportunity to leave Dylan's side and getting his own place to rule.
Rosa's true fear is of a prophecy Sin (the seer born to their goddess and a human man and also Sophie's close friend) prophesied on her wedding day would come to pass so everything she does is to protect herself from that, somewhere far away the Guardians prepare themselves for this prophecy coming to claim her as their own especially the ruling Guardian who is a sick bastard! Merin - Dylan, Ellen and Luc's mother has an appearance as well. In the previous one we learnt that she doesn't hate her children but she has her reasons to act as if she does. There are still things that remains to be revealed yet I loved seeing her POV on things that happened and how tormented she is over her actions all those years and naturally her desire for revenge.
The final battle had a certain element I disliked. I don't want to say what it was because that would be a HUGE spoiler. I'll just say that I wish it would have played out differently though I understand the reasoning of Jan on the matter.
We read a bit of Koko's journal (Luc's ex wife) so we come to know a little of their relationship and her view of it. It was really heartbreaking seeing the hold she still has on him and how hard it is for him to let her go even as he realizes he loved Rosa. The final scene between Roas and Luc was just beautiful beyond words.
Also there's a little bit of Sin and his struggles which was heartbreaking as well. Poor guy just wants to help his friends and not make a HUGE mess of everyone's life but he keeps doing that against his will!
The final chapter is a small glimpse into the next book which I've already said I can't wait to read! I LOVED the scenes of Ellen and Cormack in this book. I was heart broken anytime there was any meeting or avoided meeting between them. Ellen, like all Jan's main heroines is another strong woman who can handle herself VERY well. Yet she is confused in her own way and I believe her book will bring her closer to understanding the power she possesses and naturally we'll get her and Cormack's love story which I'm sure would be heart crushing! I love him to pieces and reading of his struggles with being human after years being trapped in a wolf form just clenches my heart every time.
This book and series in general is AMAZING and a MUST READ for all Paranormal Romance readers and especially for shifters lovers (which by the way - I'm actually not!).
More Reviews HERE
July 29, 2017
Too short in my mind for the romantic story it wanted to tell. At the end I kept turning pages expecting more. Great story, but weak romance.
October 5, 2018
Solid book. Entertaining. Don’t expect too much logic or continuity.
January 11, 2019
Romance novels are not really my thing nut I still enjoyed the story.
November 12, 2019
Great series.
September 16, 2020
Beginning was good but the ending was such a let down. It almost seemed as if the writer wasn't sure what to do with it about 2/3 of the way thru and needed to tie it up quickly. Disappointing.
March 8, 2021
Really enjoying this series. Looking forward to reading the third book. Very interesting take on shifters and goddesses.
January 20, 2022
I really like the originality. I didn’t quite buy their love by the end of the book (it all felt muted) but I do believe in their commitment so I suppose it works out.
September 21, 2022
Okay book. Was hard to keep my attention at times. Read pretty quickly though.
December 18, 2022
The series continues with a thrilling addition.
December 20, 2014
This is my first read from Jan DeLima and I was thoroughly entertained throughout the whole book. I didn’t read the previous book so I did feel a little lost and took a bit to get my sea legs in the story but once I did, I wanted to know more about the characters and this mystically enchanted world.
Rosa thinks she is finally free of her late husband’s tyranny but a drunken prophecy from a seer hundreds of years ago threatens her new found freedom. She is the last unmated pure-blooded female shifter and is coveted above all others. The Council—a self-appointed governing body of Guardians—believes in preserving the purity of their shifter species and also believes the prophecy for getting Rosa pregnant and continuing on their magical lineage should be fulfilled at all costs.
In order to fight against the Council and defend her territory against their covetous eyes, Rosa seeks an alliance with a neighboring pack. When the same seer who spoke the ill-fated prophecy suggests a marriage, Rosa is hesitant. She’d already suffered through a loveless, unspeakably horror-filled marriage and has serious misgivings on entering a second one. But Rosa has more than just herself to think of. She has to protect the people of her territory so she does whatever she can to secure the alliance; she offers her hand in marriage to the pack leader’s younger brother, Luc.
Luc is a strong, highly feared warrior but is deeply scarred. He fell in love and married a human woman who died over sixty years earlier. He is still grieving for her and has no plans to replace her memory, but the offer to rule another land and to have a sexy woman warm his bed is too enticing to turn down. Not to mention Luc’s wolf is gnawing at his insides to get at its mate, Rosa’s wolf. Luc will stop at nothing to defend Rosa and his new territory to keep it and her out of the grasp of the Guardians and their savagely corrupt Council. But he is torn between betraying the memory of his beloved human wife and the undeniable mating call pulling him towards his new bride.
Time is of the essence as they prepare for war and the inevitability of the prophecy hanging over Rosa’s head. It seems everyone wants to get a babe on Rosa, especially Luc. He believes if they can conceive before the Summer Moon, the prophecy will be thwarted. That, however, will be impossible because Luc’s heart is still entangled with his late wife’s and it’s keeping him from fully mating with Rosa.
War is on the horizon and the stakes are high in this brilliantly complex world of danger and intrigue.
I was easily drawn into this complex world. I thought the characters were fascinating and the plot was brilliantly executed. I ended up with more questions than answers at the end of the book. It was an exciting adventure and now I feel I need to go back and read the first book to help catch some of the nuances I might have missed in this one.
Luc and Rosa were a good pairing and I really enjoyed their page time but I wish we would have found out what happened to them. I usually like more of a “conclusion” to a relationship but I do like that there is a mystery about the couple and I hope we see more of them in the next book.
This is an interesting world of wolf shifters but from what I could gather, some shifters have unusual powers that make them unique and dangerous. I was very thankful for the Glossary of Terms and Characters at the back of the book because without it I would have been pretty lost. With several secondary storylines to choose from, I’m intrigued as to where the author will guide us in the next installment of the series. My curiosity is definitely piqued!
***I was gifted a paperback ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All conclusions reached are my own***
Rosa thinks she is finally free of her late husband’s tyranny but a drunken prophecy from a seer hundreds of years ago threatens her new found freedom. She is the last unmated pure-blooded female shifter and is coveted above all others. The Council—a self-appointed governing body of Guardians—believes in preserving the purity of their shifter species and also believes the prophecy for getting Rosa pregnant and continuing on their magical lineage should be fulfilled at all costs.
In order to fight against the Council and defend her territory against their covetous eyes, Rosa seeks an alliance with a neighboring pack. When the same seer who spoke the ill-fated prophecy suggests a marriage, Rosa is hesitant. She’d already suffered through a loveless, unspeakably horror-filled marriage and has serious misgivings on entering a second one. But Rosa has more than just herself to think of. She has to protect the people of her territory so she does whatever she can to secure the alliance; she offers her hand in marriage to the pack leader’s younger brother, Luc.
Luc is a strong, highly feared warrior but is deeply scarred. He fell in love and married a human woman who died over sixty years earlier. He is still grieving for her and has no plans to replace her memory, but the offer to rule another land and to have a sexy woman warm his bed is too enticing to turn down. Not to mention Luc’s wolf is gnawing at his insides to get at its mate, Rosa’s wolf. Luc will stop at nothing to defend Rosa and his new territory to keep it and her out of the grasp of the Guardians and their savagely corrupt Council. But he is torn between betraying the memory of his beloved human wife and the undeniable mating call pulling him towards his new bride.
Time is of the essence as they prepare for war and the inevitability of the prophecy hanging over Rosa’s head. It seems everyone wants to get a babe on Rosa, especially Luc. He believes if they can conceive before the Summer Moon, the prophecy will be thwarted. That, however, will be impossible because Luc’s heart is still entangled with his late wife’s and it’s keeping him from fully mating with Rosa.
War is on the horizon and the stakes are high in this brilliantly complex world of danger and intrigue.
I was easily drawn into this complex world. I thought the characters were fascinating and the plot was brilliantly executed. I ended up with more questions than answers at the end of the book. It was an exciting adventure and now I feel I need to go back and read the first book to help catch some of the nuances I might have missed in this one.
Luc and Rosa were a good pairing and I really enjoyed their page time but I wish we would have found out what happened to them. I usually like more of a “conclusion” to a relationship but I do like that there is a mystery about the couple and I hope we see more of them in the next book.
This is an interesting world of wolf shifters but from what I could gather, some shifters have unusual powers that make them unique and dangerous. I was very thankful for the Glossary of Terms and Characters at the back of the book because without it I would have been pretty lost. With several secondary storylines to choose from, I’m intrigued as to where the author will guide us in the next installment of the series. My curiosity is definitely piqued!
***I was gifted a paperback ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All conclusions reached are my own***
March 13, 2015
Summer Moon is the follow up title to Jan DeLima's delightful debut, Celtic Moon. Set in northern New England, the series follows a werewolf pack/community who views its Celtic roots and the Guardians of its race with unease. Summer Moon picks up the story of these wolves and their families shortly after the conclusion of the first title. I do recommend reading Celtic Moon first, as the story provides a great deal of world building for the series and setting. Also note, this review has spoilers from the first book.
When Dylan exacted his revenge by killing Math, a Guardian married to Rosa, he unknowingly sped up Rosa's secret plans to take over Avon, her home, and protect its citizens. Seeking out Dylan's help in protecting her home from the Guardians, Rosa proposes an arrangement of marriage with Dylan's brother, Luc, in an effort to thwart the Guardian's plans to use Rosa to produce werewolf offspring. Soon, Rosa and Luc find themselves torn between duty, history, and the desires of their wolves.
Summer Moon is an enjoyable story and excellent addition to the Celtic Wolves series. I really liked how the author brings Luc and Rosa together though an arranged marriage of convenience rather than having them long for one another for days and weeks. However, preventing the couple from a simple romance is both Rosa's history of mental and emotional abuse from her first husband and the memory of Luc's only love and long-decesed wife, Koko. Their romance had both emotional and physical fulfillment. I found myself even tearing up once or twice.
"'I want her,' he whispered to the woman who'd taught him how to love. 'I'm sorry, Koko... I'll never forget you. Never. But I ache for another and I don't know how much longer I'll last.'"
While I found their romance both sweet and steamy, and I enjoyed it immensely, I do wish that more time was spent on the pair's relationship during the course of the book. It's not that their story was lacking, but I felt that at times their scenes were spread out and sparse, taking a back seat to the larger plot.
As for the story arc, it was both tense and exciting. Up against a deadline and unsure of the repercussions from their marriage, Luc and Rosa, along with family and friends, tentatively begin to enjoy new found freedoms while preparing for war. I especially enjoyed learning more about Merin and Taliesin; both I believe, will have larger rolls in future books (and each had a few pivotal moments in Summer Moon). Several factors come into play and weave in and out of the plot, some of which confused me. One thing I would have liked was a more comprehensive glossary that included ALL of the italicized Celtic words and names because I couldn't keep everything straight. (Note: I did just discover that the author provided a more extensive glossary on her website, which may have helped while reading the book.) Another thing that bothered me a little is the inclusion of Koko's journal entries. Luc read one at the beginning of the book, noting it was the final time he'd read it. Yet, the entries continued to appear throughout the book - and not in chronological order. It was confusing - who was reading them? Or were they just there for the reader's FYI?
Overall, I really enjoyed Summer Moon. Rosa and Luc's story is both sexy and sweet. Getting a deeper look at the world and mythology was exciting. While the storyline ended in a good place, readers discover how certain events will have a major impact on the future. I really liked this twist, and it creates both excitement and trepidation in anticipation of reading the next book.
My Rating: B+
When Dylan exacted his revenge by killing Math, a Guardian married to Rosa, he unknowingly sped up Rosa's secret plans to take over Avon, her home, and protect its citizens. Seeking out Dylan's help in protecting her home from the Guardians, Rosa proposes an arrangement of marriage with Dylan's brother, Luc, in an effort to thwart the Guardian's plans to use Rosa to produce werewolf offspring. Soon, Rosa and Luc find themselves torn between duty, history, and the desires of their wolves.
Summer Moon is an enjoyable story and excellent addition to the Celtic Wolves series. I really liked how the author brings Luc and Rosa together though an arranged marriage of convenience rather than having them long for one another for days and weeks. However, preventing the couple from a simple romance is both Rosa's history of mental and emotional abuse from her first husband and the memory of Luc's only love and long-decesed wife, Koko. Their romance had both emotional and physical fulfillment. I found myself even tearing up once or twice.
"'I want her,' he whispered to the woman who'd taught him how to love. 'I'm sorry, Koko... I'll never forget you. Never. But I ache for another and I don't know how much longer I'll last.'"
While I found their romance both sweet and steamy, and I enjoyed it immensely, I do wish that more time was spent on the pair's relationship during the course of the book. It's not that their story was lacking, but I felt that at times their scenes were spread out and sparse, taking a back seat to the larger plot.
As for the story arc, it was both tense and exciting. Up against a deadline and unsure of the repercussions from their marriage, Luc and Rosa, along with family and friends, tentatively begin to enjoy new found freedoms while preparing for war. I especially enjoyed learning more about Merin and Taliesin; both I believe, will have larger rolls in future books (and each had a few pivotal moments in Summer Moon). Several factors come into play and weave in and out of the plot, some of which confused me. One thing I would have liked was a more comprehensive glossary that included ALL of the italicized Celtic words and names because I couldn't keep everything straight. (Note: I did just discover that the author provided a more extensive glossary on her website, which may have helped while reading the book.) Another thing that bothered me a little is the inclusion of Koko's journal entries. Luc read one at the beginning of the book, noting it was the final time he'd read it. Yet, the entries continued to appear throughout the book - and not in chronological order. It was confusing - who was reading them? Or were they just there for the reader's FYI?
Overall, I really enjoyed Summer Moon. Rosa and Luc's story is both sexy and sweet. Getting a deeper look at the world and mythology was exciting. While the storyline ended in a good place, readers discover how certain events will have a major impact on the future. I really liked this twist, and it creates both excitement and trepidation in anticipation of reading the next book.
My Rating: B+
April 28, 2015
Review first published on My Blog. Check out all my reviews there!
Rosa is the youngest unmated, full-blooded changeling and as such was married off to the Guardian Math centuries ago when the Guardians wanted Math to move to the New World and keep watch over the Walkers. Now Math has been killed by Dylan and the Guardians remember a prophecy spoken by Talesin which basically amounts to the rape of Rosa by 8 unmateed Guardians on Beltane. Rosa wants NO part of this plan, especially after spending centuries under Math's thumb and seeing just how horrible the Guardians treat those she cares about. She runs to Dylan's pack to try and enlist their aid by offering the most valuable prize she has, control over her lands at Alban and herself as wife, to keep her and hers safe.
Luc is Dylan's brother, unmated although widowed by his beloved Koko. He is an alpha in his own right but has stayed by his brother's side with unwavering support for all his brother has done for him over the centuries and his brother's vision for their pack but his wolf is restless so when the chance to help his brother comes in the form of wedding Rosa and claiming her territory next door to his brother's, he quickly volunteers. Neither Rosa nor Luc are looking for anything beyond a marriage of convenience but they quickly find much to respect and admire in the other and find more than either was looking for.
I'm not a huge fan of outright romances and even less so of series that promise a rich world with intricate, overreaching plots that then turn into books of how can we throw two people together as a romance despite their having zero in common or any reason why they should actually be a couple outside of the fact that the author chose to make them one (BDB is especially horrible for this but there are plenty out there). When I realize that the second book in the series centered on a new couple coming together, I groaned. The first book was great in that it was a couple that had parted and were coming together (rarely every done) but now we were going back to a standard trope. I really enjoyed the new world Ms. DeLima had created so I decided to hope and I was not disappointed. Luc and Rosa found things in common, they were thrust together out of need but came to a mutual respect and understanding. Yes, there was always sexual tension going on because it's a "paranormal romance" but it wasn't a chest thumping, bodice ripper type of thing. It's easy enough to guess who the next couple will be but again, it seems like a case of a couple who have been dancing around each other wanting this relationship who will finally get a chance not a "guy sees girl across the street and decides she's the one for him". I'm actually looking forward to the next installment with anticipation.
Rosa is the youngest unmated, full-blooded changeling and as such was married off to the Guardian Math centuries ago when the Guardians wanted Math to move to the New World and keep watch over the Walkers. Now Math has been killed by Dylan and the Guardians remember a prophecy spoken by Talesin which basically amounts to the rape of Rosa by 8 unmateed Guardians on Beltane. Rosa wants NO part of this plan, especially after spending centuries under Math's thumb and seeing just how horrible the Guardians treat those she cares about. She runs to Dylan's pack to try and enlist their aid by offering the most valuable prize she has, control over her lands at Alban and herself as wife, to keep her and hers safe.
Luc is Dylan's brother, unmated although widowed by his beloved Koko. He is an alpha in his own right but has stayed by his brother's side with unwavering support for all his brother has done for him over the centuries and his brother's vision for their pack but his wolf is restless so when the chance to help his brother comes in the form of wedding Rosa and claiming her territory next door to his brother's, he quickly volunteers. Neither Rosa nor Luc are looking for anything beyond a marriage of convenience but they quickly find much to respect and admire in the other and find more than either was looking for.
I'm not a huge fan of outright romances and even less so of series that promise a rich world with intricate, overreaching plots that then turn into books of how can we throw two people together as a romance despite their having zero in common or any reason why they should actually be a couple outside of the fact that the author chose to make them one (BDB is especially horrible for this but there are plenty out there). When I realize that the second book in the series centered on a new couple coming together, I groaned. The first book was great in that it was a couple that had parted and were coming together (rarely every done) but now we were going back to a standard trope. I really enjoyed the new world Ms. DeLima had created so I decided to hope and I was not disappointed. Luc and Rosa found things in common, they were thrust together out of need but came to a mutual respect and understanding. Yes, there was always sexual tension going on because it's a "paranormal romance" but it wasn't a chest thumping, bodice ripper type of thing. It's easy enough to guess who the next couple will be but again, it seems like a case of a couple who have been dancing around each other wanting this relationship who will finally get a chance not a "guy sees girl across the street and decides she's the one for him". I'm actually looking forward to the next installment with anticipation.
October 9, 2014
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Luc loves his brother Dylan, who saved his life, raised him and created a home for him. Being born a wolf, he would have been killed if not for Dylan’s sacrifice. But as much as Luc loves Dylan, his wolf is an alpha and longs for a home of his own, not wanting to take orders from others. So when Rosa comes for help and offers him a chance to have his own land, he can’t say no. But will forging a new life with Rosa, even if it’s all for show, tarnish the memory of his deceased Koko?
Rosa’s mean Guardian husband was killed at the hands of Dylan. Now the remaining Guardians have a plan for her. A fertility ceremony that involves her and 8 unmated warriors. She must stop it from happening and take control of her home once and for all. But she can’t do it alone she needs the help of Dylan and his people. But she never expected a new husband being part of the plan. Is she trading one prison for another?
I really enjoy DeLima’s writing. This series grips me and doesn’t let go until the end of each book, always leaving me wanting more. Summer Moon was no different.
I absolutely loved Luc. He was battling enough internal struggles for a whole pack of wolves! He just needed to strike out on his own to let his alpha wolf have the freedom he craved, no demanded! I loved how gentle he was with Rosa, and how protective he was too, even when he had just met her! The scenes with him and Audrey were pretty sweet as well.
But the promises his first wife put on him before her death seemed a bit unfair and made me think she was a right evil bitch to be honest. Have a mate, but let her run with the wind instead of him. She was sentencing him to half a life. Of course this was his biggest struggle of all, not wanting to tarnish her memory and break those promises.
Luc and Rosa made a great couple though and I hope we see more of them in the next installment of the series, and I’m anxious to see the result of what they did under that first summer moon!
The end of this book teased of what is to come. Cormack and Ellen. I for one, can’t wait! These two have been dancing around each other for some time. I’m expecting Cormack to make quite the transformation and show Ellen he is everything she needs and more. She’ll need all the help she can to keep her out of the Guardians grasp!
Read this series. It’s a fun shifter story that you won’t want to put down!
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Heidi
Luc loves his brother Dylan, who saved his life, raised him and created a home for him. Being born a wolf, he would have been killed if not for Dylan’s sacrifice. But as much as Luc loves Dylan, his wolf is an alpha and longs for a home of his own, not wanting to take orders from others. So when Rosa comes for help and offers him a chance to have his own land, he can’t say no. But will forging a new life with Rosa, even if it’s all for show, tarnish the memory of his deceased Koko?
Rosa’s mean Guardian husband was killed at the hands of Dylan. Now the remaining Guardians have a plan for her. A fertility ceremony that involves her and 8 unmated warriors. She must stop it from happening and take control of her home once and for all. But she can’t do it alone she needs the help of Dylan and his people. But she never expected a new husband being part of the plan. Is she trading one prison for another?
I really enjoy DeLima’s writing. This series grips me and doesn’t let go until the end of each book, always leaving me wanting more. Summer Moon was no different.
I absolutely loved Luc. He was battling enough internal struggles for a whole pack of wolves! He just needed to strike out on his own to let his alpha wolf have the freedom he craved, no demanded! I loved how gentle he was with Rosa, and how protective he was too, even when he had just met her! The scenes with him and Audrey were pretty sweet as well.
But the promises his first wife put on him before her death seemed a bit unfair and made me think she was a right evil bitch to be honest. Have a mate, but let her run with the wind instead of him. She was sentencing him to half a life. Of course this was his biggest struggle of all, not wanting to tarnish her memory and break those promises.
Luc and Rosa made a great couple though and I hope we see more of them in the next installment of the series, and I’m anxious to see the result of what they did under that first summer moon!
The end of this book teased of what is to come. Cormack and Ellen. I for one, can’t wait! These two have been dancing around each other for some time. I’m expecting Cormack to make quite the transformation and show Ellen he is everything she needs and more. She’ll need all the help she can to keep her out of the Guardians grasp!
Read this series. It’s a fun shifter story that you won’t want to put down!
*OBS would like to thank the publisher for supplying a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review*
August 8, 2016
This is quite an entertaining novel to read. I still love the fact that everyone is Celtic, because it adds a certain flare to the mixture. I don't read a lot of novels based on Celtic ancestors, so when I do I tend to pay close attention to them. This novel has a wonderful historical type background to it. It drew me in, even when I already knew how the plot would go. And trust me, with this type of novel there's only one direction that it'd lead to. Which is where most romance novels do end up going.
In this novel the main characters are Rosa and Luc. For the whole her whole life Rosa has been nothing but a trophy and a pawn. As the last female to ever be known to shift she's someone that's highly sought-after. Every available Guardian wants her, and to keep her under their rule she was given to a cruel Guardian. He abused her emotionally and her servants/friends physically. So when her husband is killed the Guardians make terrible plans for her. Resulting in Rosa finally putting her foot down and seeking out the Beast. Luc has been called the Beast for all of his long life. It's a title that he'll always carry, but that he doesn't fret over anymore. Nothing has ever really fazed him much, but he does get quite a surprise when a woman ask for his help. For Rosa's plan to work properly she's going to need Luc's help, so she's made him a deal. If he becomes her other half then he'd be free to be the Alpha that he is. Plus he'd have his own territory to go with it. This is something that Luc has always wanted, and even though he loves his family dearly he has no choice but to take it. However, there's a catch to this deal. Rosa isn't looking for permanent mate and has made this quite clear to Luc. She doesn't trust a male when it comes to her well-being. However, Luke wants her and he just might do anything to have her.
This novel is a lot like the first one in this series. I found it in the fantasy section, when it could have also been in the romance section. Which doesn't deviate from the plot to the story. Which is a bit different from the usual plot that would go with this novel. Instead of the hero going to rescue the damsel in distress the damsel goes to the hero. Which is quite the twist itself considering it's always the other way around. It provides an edgy feel to it when the novel really starts to get interesting. Which is quite the accomplishment for Jan DeLima. So for my recommendation I'd say that this novel is a definite must-read. It has a lot of character to it that you just don't see in novels anymore, and it's one that I certainly wouldn't want to miss out on.
*Read on March 8th, 2016
In this novel the main characters are Rosa and Luc. For the whole her whole life Rosa has been nothing but a trophy and a pawn. As the last female to ever be known to shift she's someone that's highly sought-after. Every available Guardian wants her, and to keep her under their rule she was given to a cruel Guardian. He abused her emotionally and her servants/friends physically. So when her husband is killed the Guardians make terrible plans for her. Resulting in Rosa finally putting her foot down and seeking out the Beast. Luc has been called the Beast for all of his long life. It's a title that he'll always carry, but that he doesn't fret over anymore. Nothing has ever really fazed him much, but he does get quite a surprise when a woman ask for his help. For Rosa's plan to work properly she's going to need Luc's help, so she's made him a deal. If he becomes her other half then he'd be free to be the Alpha that he is. Plus he'd have his own territory to go with it. This is something that Luc has always wanted, and even though he loves his family dearly he has no choice but to take it. However, there's a catch to this deal. Rosa isn't looking for permanent mate and has made this quite clear to Luc. She doesn't trust a male when it comes to her well-being. However, Luke wants her and he just might do anything to have her.
This novel is a lot like the first one in this series. I found it in the fantasy section, when it could have also been in the romance section. Which doesn't deviate from the plot to the story. Which is a bit different from the usual plot that would go with this novel. Instead of the hero going to rescue the damsel in distress the damsel goes to the hero. Which is quite the twist itself considering it's always the other way around. It provides an edgy feel to it when the novel really starts to get interesting. Which is quite the accomplishment for Jan DeLima. So for my recommendation I'd say that this novel is a definite must-read. It has a lot of character to it that you just don't see in novels anymore, and it's one that I certainly wouldn't want to miss out on.
*Read on March 8th, 2016
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