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Tales of the Harker Pack #3
Winter's Wolf
Winter Thane was raised on the two cardinal rules of werewolf don’t reveal yourself to humans under penalty of death, and there’s no such thing as a gay werewolf. It’s no surprise when his father drags him from his wild life in remote Canada back to Connecticut to meet his old pack in hopes it will persuade Winter to abandon his love of sex with human males. Of course Dad’s hopes are dashed when they come face-to-face with the gay werewolves in the Harker pack.
Winter takes one look at FBI agent Matt Partridge and decides bird is his favorite food. Partridge is embroiled in an investigation into drug dealing and the death of a fellow agent. He can’t let himself get distracted by the young, platinum-haired beast, but then Winter proves invaluable in the search for clues, a move that winds them both up in chains and facing imminent death. Winter quickly learns his father’s motives are questionable, the pack alphas are a bunch of pussies, humans aren’t quite what they seem, and nothing in the forests of Connecticut is pure except love.
Winter takes one look at FBI agent Matt Partridge and decides bird is his favorite food. Partridge is embroiled in an investigation into drug dealing and the death of a fellow agent. He can’t let himself get distracted by the young, platinum-haired beast, but then Winter proves invaluable in the search for clues, a move that winds them both up in chains and facing imminent death. Winter quickly learns his father’s motives are questionable, the pack alphas are a bunch of pussies, humans aren’t quite what they seem, and nothing in the forests of Connecticut is pure except love.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 27, 2015
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Tara Lain
97 books1,389 followersTara Lain believes in happy ever afters - and magic. Same thing. In fact, she says, she doesn't believe, she knows. Tara shares this passion in her stories that star her unique, charismatic heroes and adventurous heroines. Quarterbacks and cops, werewolves and witches, blue collar or billionaires, Tara's characters, readers say, love deeply, resolve seemingly insurmountable differences, and ultimately live their lives authentically. After many years living in southern California, Tara, her soulmate honey and her soulmate dog decided they wanted less cars and more trees, prompting a move to Ashland, Oregon where Tara's creating new stories and loving living in a small town with big culture. Likely a Gryffindor or maybe a Ravensclaw but possessed of Parseltongue, Tara loves animals of all kinds, diversity, open minds, coconut crunch ice cream from Zoeys, and her readers.
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March 2, 2015
4.5
Not sure what I was expecting but this was nothing like the vague ideas in my mind. I adored Winter. I loved that he was so effortlessly Alpha and very much the odd one out, watching him navigate civilization was priceless. I enjoyed the chemistry that he and Matt had and their sex scenes were quite steamy. There was a great story here with Matt's dad and with the drug running despite the fact that the bad guys all seemed pretty transparent it didn't impinge on my enjoyment of the read. Great addition to the series!
Not sure what I was expecting but this was nothing like the vague ideas in my mind. I adored Winter. I loved that he was so effortlessly Alpha and very much the odd one out, watching him navigate civilization was priceless. I enjoyed the chemistry that he and Matt had and their sex scenes were quite steamy. There was a great story here with Matt's dad and with the drug running despite the fact that the bad guys all seemed pretty transparent it didn't impinge on my enjoyment of the read. Great addition to the series!
December 14, 2018
Well it might be alluding to something cold in the title but HOO-WHEE!!! This story is hot enough to thaw the polar ice caps and melt an eskimo's igloo! Ms Lain has done it again. I'm officially in love with Winter...and I don't mean the season!
Winter is actually the name of the drop dead gorgeous, platinum haired hottie who along with the rest of Tara's sexy Lupine's (and one slinky, sex on a stick feline), make up the ongoing cast of this extremely likeable series. I just love these wolves and their hard won quests to win their mates, usually while dealing with some nut job in the background threatening to take it all away from them...or kill them...Eeek!
We've had Hot Alpha, but sweet natured, Cole and his Purrrrrfect Paris (RAWR!!! Still adore that sensuously slinky pussy cat!), Luscious, lavender loving Lindsey and his gruff, sexy human cop hubby Seth and now we've been treated to her new WOWZER! wolf of the moment Winter and his gorgeous man, Matt the eye catching FBI agent who gets his blood pumping to body parts that constantly show his 'appreciation' (cough)...no guessing what appendage that is! LOL...
As a couple Winter and Matt are pretty combustible. Two gorgeous men in utter lust to begin with...but simmering beneath the need to want to rip each other's clothes off whenever they're within clothes ripping distance of each other, always the feeling that something special is happening between them; they have a passionate hot one minute, cold the next type of relationship - mainly on Matts side - which is put under further pressure by more than one mitigating factor.
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Winter is actually the name of the drop dead gorgeous, platinum haired hottie who along with the rest of Tara's sexy Lupine's (and one slinky, sex on a stick feline), make up the ongoing cast of this extremely likeable series. I just love these wolves and their hard won quests to win their mates, usually while dealing with some nut job in the background threatening to take it all away from them...or kill them...Eeek!
We've had Hot Alpha, but sweet natured, Cole and his Purrrrrfect Paris (RAWR!!! Still adore that sensuously slinky pussy cat!), Luscious, lavender loving Lindsey and his gruff, sexy human cop hubby Seth and now we've been treated to her new WOWZER! wolf of the moment Winter and his gorgeous man, Matt the eye catching FBI agent who gets his blood pumping to body parts that constantly show his 'appreciation' (cough)...no guessing what appendage that is! LOL...
As a couple Winter and Matt are pretty combustible. Two gorgeous men in utter lust to begin with...but simmering beneath the need to want to rip each other's clothes off whenever they're within clothes ripping distance of each other, always the feeling that something special is happening between them; they have a passionate hot one minute, cold the next type of relationship - mainly on Matts side - which is put under further pressure by more than one mitigating factor.
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May 7, 2015
So freaking disappointed.
1.5 stars rounded up to two because of Matt's shiny butt. Everything else was just lame.
February 10, 2015
After reading an advance readers copy for an honest review:
This is the third book in the Harker Pack series and since I hadn't read any of the series I decided to start at the beginning before reading this one. I am so glad I did. I love this series and it's characters. Winter's Wolf is my favorite of the three.These stories are really well told with good character development and even some mystery. And of course they're hot!
Although the story is much better read in sequence because of all the background, I don't believe someone would be lost if they wanted to read as a stand alone. However, I definitely recommend the entire series.
This is the third book in the Harker Pack series and since I hadn't read any of the series I decided to start at the beginning before reading this one. I am so glad I did. I love this series and it's characters. Winter's Wolf is my favorite of the three.These stories are really well told with good character development and even some mystery. And of course they're hot!
Although the story is much better read in sequence because of all the background, I don't believe someone would be lost if they wanted to read as a stand alone. However, I definitely recommend the entire series.
November 3, 2015
3.5
Enjoyed the story, as well as seeing characters from the previous books.
Not fond of the narration.
Enjoyed the story, as well as seeing characters from the previous books.
Not fond of the narration.
March 8, 2015
4.5 stars
A better book than the previous books. Winter is such a nice character that you cannot help but like him. Matt is also good, but his hot and cold attitude toward Winter made me cringe.
It doesn't get full 5 stars because of the vague ending regarding the fate of the two packs, particularly with regards to Cole and Paris.
A better book than the previous books. Winter is such a nice character that you cannot help but like him. Matt is also good, but his hot and cold attitude toward Winter made me cringe.
It doesn't get full 5 stars because of the vague ending regarding the fate of the two packs, particularly with regards to Cole and Paris.
May 29, 2015
The cover is gorgeous! And I can't wait to get my hands on the next Harker Pack story!
My full review will be posted on March 4th 2015, as part of the blogtour hosted by Enchantress of Books Blogtours.
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My full review will be posted on March 4th 2015, as part of the blogtour hosted by Enchantress of Books Blogtours.
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March 7, 2015
I have been waiting for a good shifter book and this was it! I loved it! YAY!!
October 26, 2015
REVIEWED FOR PRISM BOOK ALLIANCE
4.5 Stars
When I saw there was to be a third book in this series I was left wondering who the characters would be, let’s face it when everyone had read book 1 it was blatantly obvious Lindsey had to tell his story and what a story it was!
This book brings in a set of new characters although they seem to have links to the wolves we have already met.
Winter Thane has been raised by his father Damon and the two have relied on each other and no one else for many years. He is extremely bright after being home schooled but his father has brought him up under all the old, and often outdated, rules of pack. The two most important of these rules being werewolves are not gay and don’t ever reveal yourself to humans. For Winter this has its problems as he freely admits being attracted to men.
In the hopes of finding his son a good were female and giving him a more stable life they travel back to the States to his old pack. The irony of this decision is not lost on Winter when he finds the pack has three very prolific gay men in it. There is also the surprise of finding out he has family there and just who they are.
Matt Partridge is an FBI agent investigating the death of a colleague and the increasing drug trade. Matt lives his life under a cloud of worry that he will be struck with the same illness that is taking his father’s mind. Both men seem to get tied up in knots around the full moon with his father having to be physically restrained to prevent him from leaving the house. Matt is instantly attracted to the new blonde god that has arrived in town but is unsure if he can trust him and tries his hardest to stay away from him.
There is dissent in the Harker pack from wolves that don’t agree with alliance made with Cole and Paris’s marriage seeing it as an abomination, the same wolves don’t like the fact that there is also a half breed married to a human.
There is a lot of story in this third book. The way Damon’s past is tied into it all I thought was brilliant. Lindsey is in for the shock of his life. There is a drug dealer to find and a pack coup to be dealt with. Alongside it all is a hot love story and one of the men is not all he seems.
4.5 Stars
When I saw there was to be a third book in this series I was left wondering who the characters would be, let’s face it when everyone had read book 1 it was blatantly obvious Lindsey had to tell his story and what a story it was!
This book brings in a set of new characters although they seem to have links to the wolves we have already met.
Winter Thane has been raised by his father Damon and the two have relied on each other and no one else for many years. He is extremely bright after being home schooled but his father has brought him up under all the old, and often outdated, rules of pack. The two most important of these rules being werewolves are not gay and don’t ever reveal yourself to humans. For Winter this has its problems as he freely admits being attracted to men.
In the hopes of finding his son a good were female and giving him a more stable life they travel back to the States to his old pack. The irony of this decision is not lost on Winter when he finds the pack has three very prolific gay men in it. There is also the surprise of finding out he has family there and just who they are.
Matt Partridge is an FBI agent investigating the death of a colleague and the increasing drug trade. Matt lives his life under a cloud of worry that he will be struck with the same illness that is taking his father’s mind. Both men seem to get tied up in knots around the full moon with his father having to be physically restrained to prevent him from leaving the house. Matt is instantly attracted to the new blonde god that has arrived in town but is unsure if he can trust him and tries his hardest to stay away from him.
There is dissent in the Harker pack from wolves that don’t agree with alliance made with Cole and Paris’s marriage seeing it as an abomination, the same wolves don’t like the fact that there is also a half breed married to a human.
There is a lot of story in this third book. The way Damon’s past is tied into it all I thought was brilliant. Lindsey is in for the shock of his life. There is a drug dealer to find and a pack coup to be dealt with. Alongside it all is a hot love story and one of the men is not all he seems.
November 8, 2019
My favourite of the series so far
This book is my favourite so far. I really enjoyed Winter, a wolf without a pack but still goes out of his way to protect those who he considers family. I wasn't sure about Damon at the start but he redeemed himself by the end and became one of my favourite secondary characters.
Looking forward to the next one as I enjoyed the ending of this one and where the author took the series.
This book is my favourite so far. I really enjoyed Winter, a wolf without a pack but still goes out of his way to protect those who he considers family. I wasn't sure about Damon at the start but he redeemed himself by the end and became one of my favourite secondary characters.
Looking forward to the next one as I enjoyed the ending of this one and where the author took the series.
May 15, 2020
Winter Thane, of 'Winter's Wolf' by Tara Lain, doesn't know quite what to expect when his father insists that they go back to meet their old pack. Winter figures he will be bored out of his mind; but there is no way he can anticipate the feelings a certain FBI agent, Matt Partridge, will invoke, nor can he foresee the tangled web of perplexity and deception he will be thrown into.
Winter is a wild spirit at heart. He's direct to the point of being rude from polite society's point of view. He hates the politics of the pack and most of the members, but is more than pleasantly surprised to learn that one of his father's cardinal rules is immediately discredited when he meets Cole Harker and his husband, Paris. Cole talks about his friend, Lindsey, who is half were and half human, which discredits another thing his father told Winter. Meeting Lindsey brings up a whole set of new questions, even more profound than the ones he's already ascertained; especially when he sees unmistakable family features staring back at him. Winter knows, without a doubt, that he needs to get to know Lindsey better.
From the first moment he sees him, Matt thinks that Winter is going to present a problem for him. Winter knows Matt is human, but decides to pursue him anyway. He comes over to Matt's table, tries to be civilized, and fails miserably by coming on too strong. Matt can't resist him, but is plagued with doubt about starting a relationship with anyone. He has an almost insatiable desire for Winter. Since Matt fears that he's going crazy like his father, Matt doesn't want to become attached to Winter then be a burden for him; so he puts distance between them. How Matt can be so hot then cold confuses Winter; but he attempts to respect Matt's wishes. Winter tries to distract himself by focusing on the undercover operation he has inadvertently fallen into.
There are many levels to this, the third book in the 'Tales of the Harker Pack' series and they facilitate the main story perfectly. Similar to an octopus, Tara's tale has lots of tentacles which spread out, reaching in different directions. But in the end, all support the main story. Tara's writing is clear and concise and the pacing is just right. The characters are magnificently crafted and slightly quirky which are one of Tara's trademarks that makes them more believable. Fans of the series will love the book. Those who are new to the series may want to check it out if you like to read about werewolves, shapeshifters, intrigue, murder, mystery, and very sexy males with extremely healthy libidos; you may enjoy 'Winter's Wolf.' Thanks, Tara, for encouraging me to love werewolves, especially my favorite, Lindsey.
NOTE: The first edition of this book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews
Winter is a wild spirit at heart. He's direct to the point of being rude from polite society's point of view. He hates the politics of the pack and most of the members, but is more than pleasantly surprised to learn that one of his father's cardinal rules is immediately discredited when he meets Cole Harker and his husband, Paris. Cole talks about his friend, Lindsey, who is half were and half human, which discredits another thing his father told Winter. Meeting Lindsey brings up a whole set of new questions, even more profound than the ones he's already ascertained; especially when he sees unmistakable family features staring back at him. Winter knows, without a doubt, that he needs to get to know Lindsey better.
From the first moment he sees him, Matt thinks that Winter is going to present a problem for him. Winter knows Matt is human, but decides to pursue him anyway. He comes over to Matt's table, tries to be civilized, and fails miserably by coming on too strong. Matt can't resist him, but is plagued with doubt about starting a relationship with anyone. He has an almost insatiable desire for Winter. Since Matt fears that he's going crazy like his father, Matt doesn't want to become attached to Winter then be a burden for him; so he puts distance between them. How Matt can be so hot then cold confuses Winter; but he attempts to respect Matt's wishes. Winter tries to distract himself by focusing on the undercover operation he has inadvertently fallen into.
There are many levels to this, the third book in the 'Tales of the Harker Pack' series and they facilitate the main story perfectly. Similar to an octopus, Tara's tale has lots of tentacles which spread out, reaching in different directions. But in the end, all support the main story. Tara's writing is clear and concise and the pacing is just right. The characters are magnificently crafted and slightly quirky which are one of Tara's trademarks that makes them more believable. Fans of the series will love the book. Those who are new to the series may want to check it out if you like to read about werewolves, shapeshifters, intrigue, murder, mystery, and very sexy males with extremely healthy libidos; you may enjoy 'Winter's Wolf.' Thanks, Tara, for encouraging me to love werewolves, especially my favorite, Lindsey.
NOTE: The first edition of this book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews
September 9, 2015
This was enjoyable, but I think I still like the second book in the series best so far. I really liked Winter, and I did like Matt with him, but there were so many other little subplots going on - Winter's dad, the drugs, the uprising within the pack, and I kinda just wanted Winter and Matt to work on their issues and focus on them instead of going all over the place. Still, I look forward to more in this series!
March 5, 2015
Totally loved this! There were a couple of inconsistencies, but for the most part pure romp and escapism.
July 3, 2021
*3.5*
March 3, 2015
4.5 Stars. This is the third book in the Harker Pack series, but can be read as a standalone.
Winter Thane is a gay werewolf, no matter how much his father, Damon, insists there is no such beast. His is also an alphanta, or second to Damon, with pure werewolf blood. They have lived in the wilds of Canada for Winter's whole life (20 years), but are returning to Damon's home pack--the Marketo Pack--in Connecticut. The reason: Damon wants Winter mated to a proper she-wolf. Winter thinks Damon's nuts, but he goes along because Winter does not truly wish to be left behind, alone.
Upon arrival, Winter is displayed to all the eligible females, and his only attraction? Matt Partridge, a human FBI agent. While Winter has some support for his homosexuality--the Harker and Marketo packs have several prominent gay werewolves--not a one will allow him to break the Cardinal rule: exposure of his werewolf nature to a human.
Well, Matt Partridge isn't quite sure why Winter is so captivating. And, he doesn't understand if Winter's sudden appearance in this locale has to do with either the uptick in drug trafficking or his dead colleague. Matt knows he can't mess up this assignment because he's responsible for his father's care--and dad's dementia is getting worse. Moving to another locale will undoubtedly make things worse. Of course, on the full moon both Matt and his dad go a little moon-mad, leading Matt to seek out some hot outdoor interludes with a willing Winter.
The story is more complex than the previous books in this series, but involves crooked law enforcement, homophobia, break-up-to-make-up, and shifting power dynamics in the Marketo and Harker packs. Winter is recruited to help Matt. And also the local drug lord. And also factions in the Marketo/Harker pack who don't care for current alpha politics. He must carefully tread the lines between these competing interests, and his attempt to woo Matt.
Winter is a truly white knight who rescues more than Matt, and the baddies get what's coming. The book ends with an HEA, and more than puppy love. Expect hot and dirty lovin' and a lone wolf who finds a true pack home.
Winter Thane is a gay werewolf, no matter how much his father, Damon, insists there is no such beast. His is also an alphanta, or second to Damon, with pure werewolf blood. They have lived in the wilds of Canada for Winter's whole life (20 years), but are returning to Damon's home pack--the Marketo Pack--in Connecticut. The reason: Damon wants Winter mated to a proper she-wolf. Winter thinks Damon's nuts, but he goes along because Winter does not truly wish to be left behind, alone.
Upon arrival, Winter is displayed to all the eligible females, and his only attraction? Matt Partridge, a human FBI agent. While Winter has some support for his homosexuality--the Harker and Marketo packs have several prominent gay werewolves--not a one will allow him to break the Cardinal rule: exposure of his werewolf nature to a human.
Well, Matt Partridge isn't quite sure why Winter is so captivating. And, he doesn't understand if Winter's sudden appearance in this locale has to do with either the uptick in drug trafficking or his dead colleague. Matt knows he can't mess up this assignment because he's responsible for his father's care--and dad's dementia is getting worse. Moving to another locale will undoubtedly make things worse. Of course, on the full moon both Matt and his dad go a little moon-mad, leading Matt to seek out some hot outdoor interludes with a willing Winter.
The story is more complex than the previous books in this series, but involves crooked law enforcement, homophobia, break-up-to-make-up, and shifting power dynamics in the Marketo and Harker packs. Winter is recruited to help Matt. And also the local drug lord. And also factions in the Marketo/Harker pack who don't care for current alpha politics. He must carefully tread the lines between these competing interests, and his attempt to woo Matt.
Winter is a truly white knight who rescues more than Matt, and the baddies get what's coming. The book ends with an HEA, and more than puppy love. Expect hot and dirty lovin' and a lone wolf who finds a true pack home.
March 5, 2015
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It took me a little bit to get into Winter and Matt’s story, but once all the pieces fell into place, it was smooth sailing. Winter, though very young and raised away from the pack, turned out to be a very intelligent and super social werewolf. Not to mention the fact that he was also huge and gorgeous. Still, with all he had going for him, he still finds himself in tough situations and working undercover for the FBI. All this because he is a do-anything-to-please kind of man.
Winter was raised under the iron fist of his father, who instilled in him the dire need to keep humans from discovering that werewolves existed, drilled into his head that gay werewolves didn’t exist, and forbade him to have sex with humans. All of which turns into a struggle for Winter…especially where FBI Matt is concerned.
Matt has his own demons to deal with as his dad is mentally ill, being cared for at home, and Matt is convinced he is following in his footsteps. He doesn’t see a happy ending in his future but that doesn’t keep him from lusting after Winter.
Once the story got rolling, and we get passed the back stories of both Winter and Matt, it turned into a great continuation of the Harker Pack series. As always, it’s great to catch up with past characters and see how things have progressed in their lives. I loved the twist with Winter’s dad and his little indiscretion which resulted in a nice surprise. I saw it coming, but i enjoyed it anyway.
Tara Lain’s books are guilty pleasure that I continue to look forward to, and in this case, I am hopeful for more with the Tales of Harker Pack. Her writing is easy, fun, and sexy. A winning combination that never fails to please.
It took me a little bit to get into Winter and Matt’s story, but once all the pieces fell into place, it was smooth sailing. Winter, though very young and raised away from the pack, turned out to be a very intelligent and super social werewolf. Not to mention the fact that he was also huge and gorgeous. Still, with all he had going for him, he still finds himself in tough situations and working undercover for the FBI. All this because he is a do-anything-to-please kind of man.
Winter was raised under the iron fist of his father, who instilled in him the dire need to keep humans from discovering that werewolves existed, drilled into his head that gay werewolves didn’t exist, and forbade him to have sex with humans. All of which turns into a struggle for Winter…especially where FBI Matt is concerned.
Matt has his own demons to deal with as his dad is mentally ill, being cared for at home, and Matt is convinced he is following in his footsteps. He doesn’t see a happy ending in his future but that doesn’t keep him from lusting after Winter.
Once the story got rolling, and we get passed the back stories of both Winter and Matt, it turned into a great continuation of the Harker Pack series. As always, it’s great to catch up with past characters and see how things have progressed in their lives. I loved the twist with Winter’s dad and his little indiscretion which resulted in a nice surprise. I saw it coming, but i enjoyed it anyway.
Tara Lain’s books are guilty pleasure that I continue to look forward to, and in this case, I am hopeful for more with the Tales of Harker Pack. Her writing is easy, fun, and sexy. A winning combination that never fails to please.
July 5, 2020
The plot thickens in Vanessen woods - what an exciting story!
5 stars
This is the third title in Harker Pack, a MM Paranormal Romance Shifter Series. The series revolves around Wolf Shifter Packs familiar to each other. Winter's Wolf can be read even as a standalone or part of the series, in my opinion recommended after the first two. There's no cliffhanger but there is a HEA like in all the books in this series. Each book has different main couple though we'll see the main characters of the first titles also in other books of the series as side characters. I don't consider trigger warnings necessary for readers of the genre.
This is an oldie series that's been republished by the author herself this time around and also issued new covers.
In this book we find out about some Vanessen secrets! It's quite exciting. There's also angst about Winter's chosen being a human, and a cop etc. It's not a boring story by any means 😄
The main characters are Winter Thane and Matt Partridge, an FBI agent in the trail of a case involving a murdered colleague and a drugring. Besides them getting enamored of each other there's Winter's dad who after returning with his son Thane to his original home suddenly finds himself enamored of an old flame too. And there's secrets, action and intrigue, skulking around, bad guys to be won and romance besides ... And of course it's also hot as we're used to in this series. No lack of hot scenes or droolworthy males! Oh, no, not at all! And such vivid characters. I really love this series. They're just so much to my taste, great combination of elements for MM shifter books. I wish there were more of these 😍
One positive point I cannot extoll enough: These're so positively different because there's none of the "poor abused omega" theme. Leaves the game wide open for different kind of themes for the whole shifter romance.
5 stars
This is the third title in Harker Pack, a MM Paranormal Romance Shifter Series. The series revolves around Wolf Shifter Packs familiar to each other. Winter's Wolf can be read even as a standalone or part of the series, in my opinion recommended after the first two. There's no cliffhanger but there is a HEA like in all the books in this series. Each book has different main couple though we'll see the main characters of the first titles also in other books of the series as side characters. I don't consider trigger warnings necessary for readers of the genre.
This is an oldie series that's been republished by the author herself this time around and also issued new covers.
In this book we find out about some Vanessen secrets! It's quite exciting. There's also angst about Winter's chosen being a human, and a cop etc. It's not a boring story by any means 😄
The main characters are Winter Thane and Matt Partridge, an FBI agent in the trail of a case involving a murdered colleague and a drugring. Besides them getting enamored of each other there's Winter's dad who after returning with his son Thane to his original home suddenly finds himself enamored of an old flame too. And there's secrets, action and intrigue, skulking around, bad guys to be won and romance besides ... And of course it's also hot as we're used to in this series. No lack of hot scenes or droolworthy males! Oh, no, not at all! And such vivid characters. I really love this series. They're just so much to my taste, great combination of elements for MM shifter books. I wish there were more of these 😍
One positive point I cannot extoll enough: These're so positively different because there's none of the "poor abused omega" theme. Leaves the game wide open for different kind of themes for the whole shifter romance.
March 7, 2015
Ms. Lain has done it again!!!! This new installment in this series just gave me an excuse to read the whole series again.
You cannot help but to fall in love with all the characters (well not the betrayers). Each one is unique in its own way. With this new installment we have an addition of a newly form pack, new family bonds are formed unanswered questions of relationships are answered which completly challenges the "cardinal rule". The suspense, crime and the whole dramatic and humor of this book/series makes it so delicious. Of course its a HEA which only bring happy tears to your eyes.
I cant wait for the next one.
PS: Oh, Ms. Lain dont think I did not notice how linsey's mom went thru three name changes. In book two jazz called her Marsha, the psuedo name jane, then her actuall name Elizabeth. That one had me going I was still stuck on Marsha, Marsha, Marsha (brady bunch moment).
You cannot help but to fall in love with all the characters (well not the betrayers). Each one is unique in its own way. With this new installment we have an addition of a newly form pack, new family bonds are formed unanswered questions of relationships are answered which completly challenges the "cardinal rule". The suspense, crime and the whole dramatic and humor of this book/series makes it so delicious. Of course its a HEA which only bring happy tears to your eyes.
I cant wait for the next one.
PS: Oh, Ms. Lain dont think I did not notice how linsey's mom went thru three name changes. In book two jazz called her Marsha, the psuedo name jane, then her actuall name Elizabeth. That one had me going I was still stuck on Marsha, Marsha, Marsha (brady bunch moment).
March 5, 2015
Harker Pack my favourite out of Tara Lain's series, and I think it's mostly because I find the characters here so likeable and, to some extent, relatable. With the usual sort of standard shifter romance it's easy to lose the actual personalities under the genre tropes, and this series avoids that pitfall very nicely. The plot is engaging and the book really is hot in all the right places.
February 28, 2015
4.5 stars
This series just keeps getting better!
Action packed story with lots of love. Loved Winter and Matt, got to see the familiar faces from the previous two books and catch up, they were also involved in storyline towards the end. The last couple of chapters had me on the edge of my seat and it was amazing - could not put this down!!
Hope there is more to come!
This series just keeps getting better!
Action packed story with lots of love. Loved Winter and Matt, got to see the familiar faces from the previous two books and catch up, they were also involved in storyline towards the end. The last couple of chapters had me on the edge of my seat and it was amazing - could not put this down!!
Hope there is more to come!
February 14, 2015
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review
What can I say...I loved this book! Winter and Matt were perfect for each other and Tara wove a wonderful story of secrets and true love
What can I say...I loved this book! Winter and Matt were perfect for each other and Tara wove a wonderful story of secrets and true love
March 13, 2015
I like Tara Lain's books. She has good characters and story lines. But too often there's a WTF moment or moments which takes away from the book.
Not so here. I loved it. This was a fun, low angst read with great primary and secondary characters.
Not so here. I loved it. This was a fun, low angst read with great primary and secondary characters.
September 6, 2015
I really liked this book. Yes, the story was...thin but I liked the characters and their situations. It a was a good pick me up read.
March 1, 2015
My favorite so far.
March 31, 2015
3.5 stars. A lot of fun, and Winter was awesome. :)
May 8, 2025
High angst! Not only between Winter and Matt, shifter and FBI agent, but also Winter’s father Damon and his love from twenty-six years past. Both couples are dealing with forbidden love, forbidden by the pack. And on top of it all, there’s murder and a drug network to solve.
May 23, 2020
Winter’s Wolf is the third and final book in the ‘Tales of the Harker Pack’. It stars Winter Thane, a werewolf, and Matt Partridge, an FBI agent who first showed up in Book 2. Although the main characters are Winter and Matt, there’s also a side relationship happening with Winter’s father, Damon. So the main povs are Winter, Matt, and Damon, but other minor povs also.
I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest and unbiased opinion.
I received a copy of this book from the author for an honest and unbiased opinion.
March 9, 2015
I thought I loved the other two books in this series but with this one Tara Lain has me hooked. The story of Lindsey and Seth was wonderful but this one was so precious and amazeballs. Watching Winter and Matt and Winter’s dad was just wonderful. Winter is angry at his dad for taking him away from his home in canada but doesn’t really understand his motives. When they get to Connecticut the drama unfolds and wow what a clusterpoo. Winter sees his dad has secrets and big ones at that. His Dad Damon has to come to terms with who Winter is and that is a gay were. He also needs to gain the courage to defy his pack and Lindsey. Damon is one we see the most change. He goes from narrow minded to understanding and open. Loving was always there it was just him needing to see that love is what matters and not who the person loves. Once this was realized Damon becomes one that you will love. You see Cole, Paris and Lindsey again. Lindsey at times you will growl at but can understand his reasoning. The ending redeems Lindsey again in my eyes. He was a little liek Damon about Damon and Winter but in the end he saw that they are more than just flesh but family. People who loved and were loyal. Weres who would die for love and family. Stand by them no matter what and this changes Lindsey’s view. Winter finds Matt and is lost to him. He falls instantly and this confuses him. Matt has instant attraction to him but is all over the place with winter. Poor winter. He is a very strong wolf but when it comes to Matt he is a marshmallow a scared confused marshmallow. He doesn’t know what to do. He wants him and wants to be what he needs but there are complications. Ones that could harm Matt. He does end up helping him and in the process finds out some amazing things and love with Matt. Wow the revelations in this book are eye opening and just wow. Winter and Damon are some strong wolves and very loyal and loving. They are also very smart. Winter helps matt and falls for him. He also has Matt fall for him and this is their journey. It is also the story of Damon and Winter realizing that it is love and family that matter not who you love or who the family is but that you are family and that means they are loved unconditionally. It is the story of Matt finding love, solving a mystery and finding himself and his dad. It is the story of Finding family and a pack with who your family is even if the pack is unconditional. It is a addictive, entrancing, at times smokin hawt in intimacy and endearing story of love, family, loyalty and kindness. One in which you see growth of characters and acceptance from those characters as well. A truly wonderfully written and entertaining book that you won’t put down until the last word is read and you are so wanting the next one to come out right away so you can see what is next for these characters and who will be joining them in the adventures of these packs.
May 28, 2015
I’m all mush. And heartbroken because it was the currently last in the series (maybe even the final). And just giddy because this was so great.
I did not start out liking Winter much (at all), but he definitely grew on me. For the longest while he certainly does not behave according to his very young age, and his accomplishments and powers are just out there (which is doesn’t really ruin anything at all; it’s just an indulgence in making him awe-inspiring). But then people begin to observe the same about him (regarding his age), offset by flashes that exemplify his youth after all. All of that simply works with his character.
But the real reason I kept reading and couldn’t bear to put this book down in my excitement is how it all comes together, the romance and the increasing involvement with the characters and the many layers of plots gathering momentum. And the intensity when they all reach boiling point in short succession.
So while the actual events or secrets may not have been that surprising, the presentation simply made following the story extremely enjoyable.
I don’t know whether this really is the final book in the series or whether others will come along later, but this one certainly works as a finale. All the big guns are brought out and the people we have come to care about most have pretty much established a new world for themselves.
Obviously there’d be Jazz, once he gains some years, but I can’t help but feel that the place is starting to become overrun with superwolves – which contradicts how rare they are supposed to be. We’ll see. (Or not.)
True, there are a few blips.
Least of which being that I thought the name of Lindsey’s mother was Marsha in the previous book.
Or that this very new way of using powerful alpha blood seems awfully convenient (hello, god-modding?) and unlikely to suddenly work in the desired way (without any ill effects in particular). Although at least Winter inwardly acknowledges that he has discovered something crazy and new and out there. Still, seemed somewhat unnecessary to me. I felt we had enough drama and triumph at that point.
And yet somehow none of these things mattered at all to me while reading. Instead there was lots of good stuff to be happy about.
Such as the fact that although the concept of true matings with the requisite insta-love is canon and fully relished in this series, no one goes jabbering about it, expecting it, commenting on it, using it as a justification for anything, seeing it as a pattern or a godly reward or any of the usual, boring stuff. I really love that.
So yes. Not the most comprehensible review I’ve ever written, but I blame the giddy factor for that. And that seems the best kind of reason.
I did not start out liking Winter much (at all), but he definitely grew on me. For the longest while he certainly does not behave according to his very young age, and his accomplishments and powers are just out there (which is doesn’t really ruin anything at all; it’s just an indulgence in making him awe-inspiring). But then people begin to observe the same about him (regarding his age), offset by flashes that exemplify his youth after all. All of that simply works with his character.
But the real reason I kept reading and couldn’t bear to put this book down in my excitement is how it all comes together, the romance and the increasing involvement with the characters and the many layers of plots gathering momentum. And the intensity when they all reach boiling point in short succession.
So while the actual events or secrets may not have been that surprising, the presentation simply made following the story extremely enjoyable.
I don’t know whether this really is the final book in the series or whether others will come along later, but this one certainly works as a finale. All the big guns are brought out and the people we have come to care about most have pretty much established a new world for themselves.
Obviously there’d be Jazz, once he gains some years, but I can’t help but feel that the place is starting to become overrun with superwolves – which contradicts how rare they are supposed to be. We’ll see. (Or not.)
True, there are a few blips.
Least of which being that I thought the name of Lindsey’s mother was Marsha in the previous book.
Or that this very new way of using powerful alpha blood seems awfully convenient (hello, god-modding?) and unlikely to suddenly work in the desired way (without any ill effects in particular). Although at least Winter inwardly acknowledges that he has discovered something crazy and new and out there. Still, seemed somewhat unnecessary to me. I felt we had enough drama and triumph at that point.
And yet somehow none of these things mattered at all to me while reading. Instead there was lots of good stuff to be happy about.
Such as the fact that although the concept of true matings with the requisite insta-love is canon and fully relished in this series, no one goes jabbering about it, expecting it, commenting on it, using it as a justification for anything, seeing it as a pattern or a godly reward or any of the usual, boring stuff. I really love that.
So yes. Not the most comprehensible review I’ve ever written, but I blame the giddy factor for that. And that seems the best kind of reason.
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