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Windham Werewolves #1
The Hunter's Moon
This is the first story in the Windham Werewolves series. Episodes will be released once per month. This is not a standalone story.
Kaden will do anything to protect his pack, including saving a dying werewolf hunter. But Cynthia would rather take him down than become his mate.
Kaden will do anything to protect his pack, including saving a dying werewolf hunter. But Cynthia would rather take him down than become his mate.
54 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2014
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Shawntelle Madison
39 books479 followersShawntelle Madison is a web developer who loves to weave words as well as code. She’d never admit it, but if asked she’d say she covets and collects source code. After losing her first summer job detassling corn, Shawntelle performed various jobs—from fast-food clerk to grunt programmer to university webmaster. Writing eccentric characters is her most favorite job of them all. On any particular day when she’s not surgically attached to her computer, she can be found watching cheesy horror movies or the latest action-packed anime. She lives in Missouri with her husband and children.
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April 2, 2016
I really liked it. Sure it was full of clichés and there was absolutely nothing surprising but still it was fun and a good start to a series.
December 18, 2017
Interest piquing
Okay, I'm curious. Werewolf clan versus Hunter clan, with a slight taste of Alpha Romeo and I'll-kick-your-arse-even-on-a-bad-day Juliet on the side. Let's see where it goes. Sounds like this pair both have enough problems with their own respective clans, do they really need to be taking on those of the other's on top of the animosity that being natural enemies will entail?
Okay, I'm curious. Werewolf clan versus Hunter clan, with a slight taste of Alpha Romeo and I'll-kick-your-arse-even-on-a-bad-day Juliet on the side. Let's see where it goes. Sounds like this pair both have enough problems with their own respective clans, do they really need to be taking on those of the other's on top of the animosity that being natural enemies will entail?
April 30, 2015
Cynthia is a hunter but hasn’t been able to due to her cancer but thanks to her brother making a deal with Kaden that might just change. Will Cynthia be able to accept help from her enemy a werewolf that she’s spent her whole life hunting? What is Kaden risking by healing Cynthia?
I like Cynthia she’s not stupid and realizes that maybe Kaden isn’t the typical werewolf who is starting trouble but really cares about his pack. I also liked Kaden willing to risk his heart to help his pack. They may come from different worlds but they work well together.
I picked up The Hunter’s Moon as a kindle freebie since it was by an author I enjoy. Typically I prefer my books to be much longer. However I think she’s done a great job creating a short little romance novel that I very much enjoyed. While it’s a short novel only 71 pages I didn’t find it lacking in story it has everything I need to be a happy camper. A fast paced story filled with action, romance and snow it was easy to read in just a short hour. My only complaint is that I want more, and I say that because I’ve loved the other werewolf books by the author. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
I like Cynthia she’s not stupid and realizes that maybe Kaden isn’t the typical werewolf who is starting trouble but really cares about his pack. I also liked Kaden willing to risk his heart to help his pack. They may come from different worlds but they work well together.
I picked up The Hunter’s Moon as a kindle freebie since it was by an author I enjoy. Typically I prefer my books to be much longer. However I think she’s done a great job creating a short little romance novel that I very much enjoyed. While it’s a short novel only 71 pages I didn’t find it lacking in story it has everything I need to be a happy camper. A fast paced story filled with action, romance and snow it was easy to read in just a short hour. My only complaint is that I want more, and I say that because I’ve loved the other werewolf books by the author. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
December 17, 2015
So werewolves killed Cyn's parents, so of course all are evil and must be exterminated. Throughout the course of this novella, she does begin to slowly change; of course, most faster due to size of story. The end was rushed. I still enjoyed this and it kept me entertained.
April 22, 2015
This series was pretty awesome. This is the first one and starts out with two stubborn characters bound to get together eventually. Even though Cyn starts out sick, she is still a spitfire and wont do anything without a fight. Can they come to an agreement or go down in flames.
November 13, 2019
Zum Inhalt:
Dies ist die erste Geschichte aus der Windham Werewolves Serie. Sie ist keine in sich abgeschlossene Story. Kaden ist bereit alles zu tun, um sein Rudel zu beschützen, er würde sogar eine sterbende Werwolf-Jägerin retten. Doch Cynthia würde ihn lieber töten als seine Gefährtin zu werden.
Als die junge Werwolfjägerin Cynthia erschöpft erwacht, weiß sie sofort, dass sie nicht bei sich zu Hause ist, wo sie sich eigentlich von ihrer Chemotherapie erholen sollte. Stattdessen befindet sie sich in einer recht einfachen Hütte in den Bergen und jemand scheint zuvor noch neben ihr gelegen zu haben, welcher wenig später auch aus dem Schatten tritt. All ihre Alarmglocken schrillen, als sie bemerkt, dass ihr Gegenüber ein Werwolf ist. Ein Wesen, das sie jagt. Ein Wesen, das sie selbst ebenfalls abgrundtief hassen muss. Doch der Werwolf erzählt ihr eine ganz ungeheuerliche Geschichte. Ihr eigener Bruder hat sie in die Obhut des Alphas gegeben, um ihr Leben zu retten. Denn der Werwolf Kaden soll sie heilen. Dass Kaden das nicht ganz uneigennützig macht ist Cynthia von vorneherein klar. Was ist nur in ihren Bruder gefahren? Und warum sollte sie nicht jede erdenkliche Chance nutzen, um den Werwolf aus dem Weg zu räumen? Warum hilft ihr der Alpha? Und warum sieht er auch noch so verdammt gut aus?
Mit dem ersten Teil ihrer Windham Werwolves Reihe bietet Shawntelle Madison dem Leser einen Einblick, was sie als Autorin wirklich leisten kann und was passiert, wenn sie plötzlich keinen Bock mehr hat. Die Geschichte beginnt wirklich stark. Sie ist mystisch, geheimnisvoll, man kann die Emotionen regelrecht greifen, die immer wieder überkochen. Die Geschichte wird richtig aufgerollt und nach und nach steigt der Leser dahinter, wie es zwischen den Werwölfen und den Jägern steht. Bis zur Hälfte der Geschichte dreht sich alles um ihre Krankheit, dass er ihr helfen will, sie sich aber kratzbürstig gegen ihn stellt und überlegt, wie sie erst ihn und dann am besten noch ihren Bruder in die ewigen Jagdgründe schickt, weil sie ungemein wütend über Situation ist. Nach einem Unglück jedoch wird die Geschichte plötzlich sehr sprunghaft und die Ereignisse überschlagen sich. Logik und Verständnis bleiben außen vor. Emotionen der Protagonisten und ihrer Mitspieler sind nur noch zu erahnen und als es dann doch zwischen den beiden Protagonisten ernster wird sind da gar keine Emotionen mehr, keine greifbaren Gefühle, nada, niente. Es wird alles lieblos daher geklatscht, ihre Meinung ändert sich sprunghaft und man weiß nicht so recht, was man davon halten soll. Das ist schade und wäre wirklich ausbaufähiger gewesen, denn die Story an sich hat wirklich Potential. Bleibt nur zu hoffen, dass sich das im zweiten Teil vielleicht noch einmal bessert, ansonsten werde ich diese Geschichte nicht weiter verfolgen, auch wenn sie mich am Anfang wirklich sehr begeistert hat. Schade eigentlich.
Empfehlen möchte ich das Buch allen, die darüber hinweg sehen können, wenn es ab der Hälfte holterdipolter vorwärts geht. Wer das kann, den erwarten interessante Ideen und Eindrücke aus Sicht der Wölfe und Jäger, eine Menge Kratzbürstigkeit und Stursinn. Für Zwischendurch ist die Story allemal geeignet.
Idee: 4/5
Emotionen: 3/5
Details: 3/5
Logik: 3/5
Spannung: 3/5
Gesamt: 3/5
Format: Kindle Edition
Dateigröße: 369 KB
Seitenzahl der Print-Ausgabe: 73 Seiten
Verlag: Shawntelle Madison (6. Oktober 2015)
Verkauf durch: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Sprache: Deutsch
ASIN: B015BS3V1K
Dies ist die erste Geschichte aus der Windham Werewolves Serie. Sie ist keine in sich abgeschlossene Story. Kaden ist bereit alles zu tun, um sein Rudel zu beschützen, er würde sogar eine sterbende Werwolf-Jägerin retten. Doch Cynthia würde ihn lieber töten als seine Gefährtin zu werden.
Als die junge Werwolfjägerin Cynthia erschöpft erwacht, weiß sie sofort, dass sie nicht bei sich zu Hause ist, wo sie sich eigentlich von ihrer Chemotherapie erholen sollte. Stattdessen befindet sie sich in einer recht einfachen Hütte in den Bergen und jemand scheint zuvor noch neben ihr gelegen zu haben, welcher wenig später auch aus dem Schatten tritt. All ihre Alarmglocken schrillen, als sie bemerkt, dass ihr Gegenüber ein Werwolf ist. Ein Wesen, das sie jagt. Ein Wesen, das sie selbst ebenfalls abgrundtief hassen muss. Doch der Werwolf erzählt ihr eine ganz ungeheuerliche Geschichte. Ihr eigener Bruder hat sie in die Obhut des Alphas gegeben, um ihr Leben zu retten. Denn der Werwolf Kaden soll sie heilen. Dass Kaden das nicht ganz uneigennützig macht ist Cynthia von vorneherein klar. Was ist nur in ihren Bruder gefahren? Und warum sollte sie nicht jede erdenkliche Chance nutzen, um den Werwolf aus dem Weg zu räumen? Warum hilft ihr der Alpha? Und warum sieht er auch noch so verdammt gut aus?
Mit dem ersten Teil ihrer Windham Werwolves Reihe bietet Shawntelle Madison dem Leser einen Einblick, was sie als Autorin wirklich leisten kann und was passiert, wenn sie plötzlich keinen Bock mehr hat. Die Geschichte beginnt wirklich stark. Sie ist mystisch, geheimnisvoll, man kann die Emotionen regelrecht greifen, die immer wieder überkochen. Die Geschichte wird richtig aufgerollt und nach und nach steigt der Leser dahinter, wie es zwischen den Werwölfen und den Jägern steht. Bis zur Hälfte der Geschichte dreht sich alles um ihre Krankheit, dass er ihr helfen will, sie sich aber kratzbürstig gegen ihn stellt und überlegt, wie sie erst ihn und dann am besten noch ihren Bruder in die ewigen Jagdgründe schickt, weil sie ungemein wütend über Situation ist. Nach einem Unglück jedoch wird die Geschichte plötzlich sehr sprunghaft und die Ereignisse überschlagen sich. Logik und Verständnis bleiben außen vor. Emotionen der Protagonisten und ihrer Mitspieler sind nur noch zu erahnen und als es dann doch zwischen den beiden Protagonisten ernster wird sind da gar keine Emotionen mehr, keine greifbaren Gefühle, nada, niente. Es wird alles lieblos daher geklatscht, ihre Meinung ändert sich sprunghaft und man weiß nicht so recht, was man davon halten soll. Das ist schade und wäre wirklich ausbaufähiger gewesen, denn die Story an sich hat wirklich Potential. Bleibt nur zu hoffen, dass sich das im zweiten Teil vielleicht noch einmal bessert, ansonsten werde ich diese Geschichte nicht weiter verfolgen, auch wenn sie mich am Anfang wirklich sehr begeistert hat. Schade eigentlich.
Empfehlen möchte ich das Buch allen, die darüber hinweg sehen können, wenn es ab der Hälfte holterdipolter vorwärts geht. Wer das kann, den erwarten interessante Ideen und Eindrücke aus Sicht der Wölfe und Jäger, eine Menge Kratzbürstigkeit und Stursinn. Für Zwischendurch ist die Story allemal geeignet.
Idee: 4/5
Emotionen: 3/5
Details: 3/5
Logik: 3/5
Spannung: 3/5
Gesamt: 3/5
Format: Kindle Edition
Dateigröße: 369 KB
Seitenzahl der Print-Ausgabe: 73 Seiten
Verlag: Shawntelle Madison (6. Oktober 2015)
Verkauf durch: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
Sprache: Deutsch
ASIN: B015BS3V1K
September 9, 2018
This book has introduced me to a world of werewolves unlike any I’ve read before. Though, now that I’ve said that, it may not be entirely true. There’s a bit of an Underworld vibe, what with the trained human supernatural hunters attempting to eradicate werewolf clans and all. Cynthia is one of those human hunters. Her brother has brought her to Kaden, an alpha werewolf, in the hopes that his healing ability will cure her cancer. This book mostly just introduces the characters and gives us a frame of reference for the conflict between hunters and wolves. I’m interested in seeing where this story goes next.
December 9, 2017
Cynthia is a hunter who has cancer and only months to live. Her brother Zach also a hunter doesn't want her to die and does the only thing he can do to let her live. Give her to a Alpha Male and let him heal and turn her. She'll hate him but that's his only way. Kaden the alpha makes a deal with Zach but one look at Cynthia and he's smitten he wants her but only on her terms. He doesn't want to force her. So he let's her truly see the real him and what he truly believes in. Can Cynthia stop her hunter ways. Hmm just need to read to find out. Great story need to read
May 13, 2017
DNF'ed 60% of the way in. Even for a paranormal, this was super unbelievable.
July 1, 2021
First off our, but complete in its own right. So far, this works.
September 17, 2015
This review was first published on my blog Lecture toute une Aventure
I really dislike this new serial trend because one episode only isn’t enough, in most case, to get a real opinion on a story. Now this first episode really made me want for more, it sounds really promising but at the same time I’m missing too much info, character’s background to fully enjoy it.
We get a universe like ours but where werewolves are known and hunted like monsters….
Kaden is an alpha, a doctor too, and he is hell bent on protecting is pack. To reach that goal he made a bargain with an hunter to save his dying sister in exchange for such protection … however we ignore in what form: an alliance, information that’s left to be discovered. I really liked Kaden , we can feel his compassion and need to protect, he is really an attentive doctor but often to be able to study and practise he had to hide his nature.
Cynthia is dying from a cancer, before that she was a talented wolf hunter with her brother…since little she has been taught that werewolves were monsters, eating people and other things by her parents so she never questioned that teaching. When she wakes up in a cabin with an werewolf her first instinct is to try to kill him….slowly she learns that her brother is being her presence there but still she doubts Kaden’s intentions and doesn’t make it easy for him.
I’m still not sure what to think of her….. I hate the fact she did never try to question what she was told, and it doesn’t help that I don’t really understand the hunters’ structure yet. So far we gather that they are organised in clan with some freelances but what are the clan really ( extended family? Group of people without blood link, what about the hierarchy etc)… She does seem worried because if her presence was to be known by other hunters she would be hunted as well….
This first episode is short but it’s evident the author wanted to catch the reader’s interest which is working but only if the rest of the story answer those questions…. So far we have a little idea of what hunters believe werewolves to be to nothing on the real habits of werewolves (safe that they can change without the moon)
The relationship moves up a little too quickly for my taste as well but I understand it as being part of the serial conditions.
Do I want to read more? Yes definitively but I’m really relieved that the complete story exists in print already because no more serial for me for a time, it’s too frustrating. The print book is only available on amazon though so not that easily easy for me to obtain but I do have hope for the future as I really want to learn more about this universe and I like the author’s writing style
I really dislike this new serial trend because one episode only isn’t enough, in most case, to get a real opinion on a story. Now this first episode really made me want for more, it sounds really promising but at the same time I’m missing too much info, character’s background to fully enjoy it.
We get a universe like ours but where werewolves are known and hunted like monsters….
Kaden is an alpha, a doctor too, and he is hell bent on protecting is pack. To reach that goal he made a bargain with an hunter to save his dying sister in exchange for such protection … however we ignore in what form: an alliance, information that’s left to be discovered. I really liked Kaden , we can feel his compassion and need to protect, he is really an attentive doctor but often to be able to study and practise he had to hide his nature.
Cynthia is dying from a cancer, before that she was a talented wolf hunter with her brother…since little she has been taught that werewolves were monsters, eating people and other things by her parents so she never questioned that teaching. When she wakes up in a cabin with an werewolf her first instinct is to try to kill him….slowly she learns that her brother is being her presence there but still she doubts Kaden’s intentions and doesn’t make it easy for him.
I’m still not sure what to think of her….. I hate the fact she did never try to question what she was told, and it doesn’t help that I don’t really understand the hunters’ structure yet. So far we gather that they are organised in clan with some freelances but what are the clan really ( extended family? Group of people without blood link, what about the hierarchy etc)… She does seem worried because if her presence was to be known by other hunters she would be hunted as well….
This first episode is short but it’s evident the author wanted to catch the reader’s interest which is working but only if the rest of the story answer those questions…. So far we have a little idea of what hunters believe werewolves to be to nothing on the real habits of werewolves (safe that they can change without the moon)
The relationship moves up a little too quickly for my taste as well but I understand it as being part of the serial conditions.
Do I want to read more? Yes definitively but I’m really relieved that the complete story exists in print already because no more serial for me for a time, it’s too frustrating. The print book is only available on amazon though so not that easily easy for me to obtain but I do have hope for the future as I really want to learn more about this universe and I like the author’s writing style
May 11, 2015
Cynthia is a hunter, not just any kind but a werewolf hunter. She is also dying. Kaden is a werewolf but a healer to his pack. Cynthia's brother makes a deal that will save Cynthia but end her career as a hunter. Kaden wants protection for his family. At the cost of his pack hating him he decides that the deal is done and will heal Cynthia. Can these two find common ground? Shawntell Madison sets the stage for a War of the Heart with these two. Cynthia is drawn to Kaden and in the dirtiest of ways (Wink). Passion, heat, desire hit these two hard in the gut. Can their love win the battle between the families? Will they last? I cannot wait to read more.
December 15, 2014
Cynthia is a hunter and dying from leukemia and the doctor gave her a few months to a year to live. She still hoping the treatments will work she's not ready to die. Then Zach does something unexpectantally and she wakes up in a strange place with no memory on how she got there. Kaden like all alpha can heal others and he made a deal with Cynthia's brother Zach to save her life. He's trying not to fall for her the more he tries the more he is pulled toward her Cyn is a strong alpha female that need to feel love.
February 11, 2015
Cynthia McGinnis is a hunter with cancer. Her brother Zach made a deal with an Alpha werewolf who is her only chance at healing. This is a world with inner city werewolf gangs. So werewolves are in the open and not at all trusted by humans. Cynthia is a hunter and her parents were hunters before her. Zach leaves the family Christmas tree to prove to her that he actually sent her there.
Kaden is the Alpha Werewolf. Naomi is Kaden's sister who is unhappy that Cyn is there.
I liked this story. Cyn and Kaden have the connection of his healing her.
Kaden is the Alpha Werewolf. Naomi is Kaden's sister who is unhappy that Cyn is there.
I liked this story. Cyn and Kaden have the connection of his healing her.
December 21, 2014
Cyn is a hunter, and she is dying. Her brother brokers a deal with those that they hunt the wolf shifters to cure his sister. Kaden is the Alpha of his pack the one that accepts the deal to cure the huntress. Cyn wakes up in a bed with the Alpha and then the fun begins. No strength of body does not mean no strength of spirit and character! They have a bumper roller coaster ride ahead of them that's for sure.
I really enjoyed this cute novella . Liked the twists in story as well.
I really enjoyed this cute novella . Liked the twists in story as well.
November 3, 2015
Just say no....
....to awful paranormal romance books.
This actually could have been a great book if the author had taken the time and effort to actually write it.
The storyline actually started off interesting with some intriguing characters and then, bam.... somehow I'm reading a scene in the book and I haven't got a clue of how I got there. It's like there were pages missing! Or more like the entire middle of the book.
Such a disappointment.
....to awful paranormal romance books.
This actually could have been a great book if the author had taken the time and effort to actually write it.
The storyline actually started off interesting with some intriguing characters and then, bam.... somehow I'm reading a scene in the book and I haven't got a clue of how I got there. It's like there were pages missing! Or more like the entire middle of the book.
Such a disappointment.
December 29, 2015
Die Jägerin Cynthia ist sehr krank und schwach und trifft auf Kaden einen Werwolf - Alpha. Die Story liest sich streckenweise sehr interessant, fällt aber manchmal stark ab. Das macht leider die ein oder Handlung irgendwie unvollständig. Der 1. Band ist relativ kurz und daher auch schnell durch. Vielleicht ist das einer der Gründe warum die Handlung manchmal so abgehakt wird. Die Fortsetzung werde ich mir noch anschauen. Vielleicht wird dann ja der Handlungsbogen übersichtlicher und spannender.
May 14, 2015
What?!?!
One minute she is trying to leave and the next she is sexing him. I know this us a novella, but I thought I missed something and kept checking the previous pages.
One star for the price abd one for potential. But don't expect me to me care what happens since the attire didn't care to create a better story.
One minute she is trying to leave and the next she is sexing him. I know this us a novella, but I thought I missed something and kept checking the previous pages.
One star for the price abd one for potential. But don't expect me to me care what happens since the attire didn't care to create a better story.
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September 27, 2015Sort of...
Ended abruptly but had an interesting story that might go somewhere good. I liked the attitudes of the characters, they were quirky but I'm not sure if I want to learn more about them. I think more could have been done to develop the characters as someone I want to read more about.
Ended abruptly but had an interesting story that might go somewhere good. I liked the attitudes of the characters, they were quirky but I'm not sure if I want to learn more about them. I think more could have been done to develop the characters as someone I want to read more about.
February 12, 2016
Great fast read
A werewolf and the hunter. Will they fall in love or rip each other apart? Must say I've never read anything from this author but loving this story. If you need a quick read this book is for you but to finish out you need all the books. So will see what happens next. Till next time. Woof woof. Lol
A werewolf and the hunter. Will they fall in love or rip each other apart? Must say I've never read anything from this author but loving this story. If you need a quick read this book is for you but to finish out you need all the books. So will see what happens next. Till next time. Woof woof. Lol
May 4, 2015
Hunters moon
I don't know what the moon had to do with in this story or where they got the title .But it was an interesting story for the first part. She was sick and I think he was supposed to change her to make her well. But this was only the first part.
I don't know what the moon had to do with in this story or where they got the title .But it was an interesting story for the first part. She was sick and I think he was supposed to change her to make her well. But this was only the first part.
May 4, 2015
The Hunter's Moon by Shawntelle Madison is an enjoyable read. This is a short read, great for those with limited time for reading. This book has drama, action, good characters, humor and sizzle. This is a complete book, not a cliffhanger, but the story does continue in another book.
July 16, 2015
Good short story
A hunter and a werewolf are definitely an unlikely pair but there is no denying the spark between them. Although too short, this was a good read and I'm looking forward to continuing the story to see how things turn out.
A hunter and a werewolf are definitely an unlikely pair but there is no denying the spark between them. Although too short, this was a good read and I'm looking forward to continuing the story to see how things turn out.
November 23, 2014
Good story but didn't like the female lead. She seemed really hostile even when good things were happening.
December 9, 2014
Cynthia's brother is the character showing the most true love in this book. :-)
October 21, 2016
This one was great. I will read the other books in this series! :)
May 23, 2015
Ridiculously short and fast paced.
This story has great promise but it was very rushed. It could use some fleshing out of the story. The characters change too much too fast.
This story has great promise but it was very rushed. It could use some fleshing out of the story. The characters change too much too fast.
June 3, 2015
Kaden will do anything to protect his pack, including saving a dying werewolf hunter. But Cynthia would rather take him down than become his mate. until......
June 7, 2015
Enjoyed reading this book. Definitely will read more of this author.
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