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SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team #2
Wolf Trouble
He's in trouble with a capital T...
There's never been a female on the Dallas SWAT team and Senior Corporal Xander Riggs prefers it that way. The elite pack of alpha male wolfshifters is no place for a woman. But Khaki Blake is no ordinary woman.
When Khaki walks through the door attractive as hell and smelling like heaven, Xander doesn't know what the heck to do. Worse, she's put under his command and Xander's protective instincts go on high alert. When things start heating up both on and off the clock, it's almost impossible to keep their heads in the game and their hands off each other...
There's never been a female on the Dallas SWAT team and Senior Corporal Xander Riggs prefers it that way. The elite pack of alpha male wolfshifters is no place for a woman. But Khaki Blake is no ordinary woman.
When Khaki walks through the door attractive as hell and smelling like heaven, Xander doesn't know what the heck to do. Worse, she's put under his command and Xander's protective instincts go on high alert. When things start heating up both on and off the clock, it's almost impossible to keep their heads in the game and their hands off each other...
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First published August 4, 2015
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Paige Tyler
187 books2,067 followersPaige Tyler is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of sexy, romantic suspense and paranormal romance. She and her very own military hero (also known as her husband) live on the beautiful Florida coast with their adorable fur baby (also known as their dog). Paige graduated with a degree in education, but decided to pursue her passion and write books about hunky alpha males and the kick-butt heroines who fall in love with them.
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October 14, 2025
After reading eight of the books in this series, I’ve decided to go back and read the ones that I’ve missed.
Wolf Trouble
by Paige Tyler is the second book in the SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team paranormal romantic suspense series. Set in contemporary times in Dallas, Texas, this novel features Senior Corporal Xander Riggs and Officer Khaki Blake.
The Special Weapons and Tactics team are members of the Dallas police force. They tend to be secretive, but also well liked by the citizens of Dallas and its politicians. Khaki, a police officer from the Pacific Northwest town of Lakefront, is assigned to Xander’s squad. Gage, the SWAT sergeant wants her trained quickly and fully active within two weeks.
The story starts with an action-packed prologue that shows now Khaki became a werewolf. After this, the story progresses through several training exercises followed by several SWAT responses as Xander and Khaki get to know each other. The storyline is gripping from beginning to end with several action scenes. The world-building is excellent, and there are a few twists and turns.
Once again, this book delivers on escapism through instant attraction, friendship, found family, and trust. At the same time, it tackles several serious issues. There are some steamy scenes in the second half of the book.
Overall, this is a briskly paced and suspenseful novel that’s full of danger, action, and a sense of urgency. If you enjoy thrilling paranormal romantic suspense novels, then I recommend you check out this series.
I purchased a copy of this novel. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. This book was originally published on August 04, 2015.
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My 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
The Special Weapons and Tactics team are members of the Dallas police force. They tend to be secretive, but also well liked by the citizens of Dallas and its politicians. Khaki, a police officer from the Pacific Northwest town of Lakefront, is assigned to Xander’s squad. Gage, the SWAT sergeant wants her trained quickly and fully active within two weeks.
The story starts with an action-packed prologue that shows now Khaki became a werewolf. After this, the story progresses through several training exercises followed by several SWAT responses as Xander and Khaki get to know each other. The storyline is gripping from beginning to end with several action scenes. The world-building is excellent, and there are a few twists and turns.
Once again, this book delivers on escapism through instant attraction, friendship, found family, and trust. At the same time, it tackles several serious issues. There are some steamy scenes in the second half of the book.
Overall, this is a briskly paced and suspenseful novel that’s full of danger, action, and a sense of urgency. If you enjoy thrilling paranormal romantic suspense novels, then I recommend you check out this series.
I purchased a copy of this novel. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. This book was originally published on August 04, 2015.
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My 4.34 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
August 7, 2015
Reviewed by: Rabid Reads.
Men in uniform is already a winning combination for the majority of romance readers, but then Paige Tyler went ahead, and sweetened the deal by casting sixteen alpha werewolves as this series’ heroes. WOLF TROUBLE was an improvement on the first book thanks to its less foreseeable plot twists, stronger amorous components, and because the shifter aspects were explored in greater detail. I thoroughly enjoyed my second SWAT experience, and will, without fail, be back for thirds!
My two main criticisms of HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF were with regards to its lack of insight into the author’s wolves, and the overall cheesiness of the love story. Both of those issues were addressed in this installment, and as a result, I now have no problem committing to this series for the long haul. Tyler didn’t disclose all of her furry secrets, but she did provide an answer to my query about female werewolves, and explored it at length, so on that front I was completely satisfied.
This novel’s plot was more along the lines of what I’ve come to expect from the Romantic Suspense genre as a whole with its multiple threads—none of which were overly predictable—and a generous helping of action to help offset the steamier bits. The author excelled at weaving in the various law agencies’ procedures by tackling things like inter-department collaboration, and bringing all of their specialized training to the fore. This book lived and breathed SWAT.
Khaki and Xander’s relationship was a huge step in the right direction compared to the previous couples'; there were no eye rolling moments, and its progression felt more natural due to the female protagonist already being a cop… among other things. Yes, there were still a couple of things that were lost in translation, but it was normal men are from Mars, and women are from Venus stuff. The boss / subordinate dynamics also made the stakes more interesting to say the least.
WOLF TROUBLE was a sexy game of tug-a-war between two alphas, and a must read. ~4.5 Stars
Men in uniform is already a winning combination for the majority of romance readers, but then Paige Tyler went ahead, and sweetened the deal by casting sixteen alpha werewolves as this series’ heroes. WOLF TROUBLE was an improvement on the first book thanks to its less foreseeable plot twists, stronger amorous components, and because the shifter aspects were explored in greater detail. I thoroughly enjoyed my second SWAT experience, and will, without fail, be back for thirds!
My two main criticisms of HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF were with regards to its lack of insight into the author’s wolves, and the overall cheesiness of the love story. Both of those issues were addressed in this installment, and as a result, I now have no problem committing to this series for the long haul. Tyler didn’t disclose all of her furry secrets, but she did provide an answer to my query about female werewolves, and explored it at length, so on that front I was completely satisfied.
This novel’s plot was more along the lines of what I’ve come to expect from the Romantic Suspense genre as a whole with its multiple threads—none of which were overly predictable—and a generous helping of action to help offset the steamier bits. The author excelled at weaving in the various law agencies’ procedures by tackling things like inter-department collaboration, and bringing all of their specialized training to the fore. This book lived and breathed SWAT.
Khaki and Xander’s relationship was a huge step in the right direction compared to the previous couples'; there were no eye rolling moments, and its progression felt more natural due to the female protagonist already being a cop… among other things. Yes, there were still a couple of things that were lost in translation, but it was normal men are from Mars, and women are from Venus stuff. The boss / subordinate dynamics also made the stakes more interesting to say the least.
WOLF TROUBLE was a sexy game of tug-a-war between two alphas, and a must read. ~4.5 Stars
September 12, 2015
So here we are back in the world of a Swat team composed of werewolves! Sounds completely preposterous and yet this author pulls it off with aplomb. I would expect the intensity of that job to bring out the worst in them and allow their inner beasts to come to the fore but no, these disciplined and highly motivated guys do an amazing job . So why on earth are they put in a position that might compromise all they have worked so hard for? Forced to take on a token female as it looks better for the police department because heaven forbid it should look like they actively discriminate against women Team Commander Gage sets out to recruit someone he has had his eye on for a few months. A woman who just might fit in with his team because she too is a werewolf!
Khaki has been having a hard time lately . She's ditched her douche of a boyfriend but he's part of the old boys club at the station and nobody has her back anymore. Ok Khaki can deal with that but when a traumatic rescue leaves her injured she starts to experience all kinds of strange things . As for the Swat team leader offering her a job and then dropping the bomb that she's a werewolf, well Khaki is not too sure about that but it's too good an offer to turn down and a chance she has to take.
So here's Khaki trying to prove that she is more than capable of holding her own amongst a Pack that are naturally cautious. Luckily most seem friendly and Khaki's hard work and dedcation quickly impresses her new team mates. Now I said most because Xander who is running the team she's with seems remarkably distant and almost downright hostile. Problem is he just smells so good ! There's a part of Khaki that wants to take that man down to the floor and well here's where you use your imagination because Khaki sure is using hers! Yes Xander is mighty fine but Khaki has a job to do and distractions cost lives. The last thing she needs is for everyone to know how turned on by Xander she is but with werewolf noses that might just be out of her hands!
This the second book saw the author giving her readers far more background into the life of this Swat team. A lot of the book is centred around the training they do and just what Khaki has to go through in order to become a fully active member of the team. I liked seeing her hold her own but fear not there is action within these pages and Khaki gets to fully utilise her new found abilities. As for the romance, well it's a slow build up but boy do this couple finally get to grips with what's between them. Perhaps not the most suspense driven story by this author if honest but I still enjoyed this book. If you enjoy shifter books then give this series a go because Ms Tyler seems to have found a completely fresh approach fuelled by action and passion that just works . I like her covers but I'm a little undecided by the heroines name here but it's not one I've seen used before so maybe kudos for that.
Four and a half from me
I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review
Khaki has been having a hard time lately . She's ditched her douche of a boyfriend but he's part of the old boys club at the station and nobody has her back anymore. Ok Khaki can deal with that but when a traumatic rescue leaves her injured she starts to experience all kinds of strange things . As for the Swat team leader offering her a job and then dropping the bomb that she's a werewolf, well Khaki is not too sure about that but it's too good an offer to turn down and a chance she has to take.
So here's Khaki trying to prove that she is more than capable of holding her own amongst a Pack that are naturally cautious. Luckily most seem friendly and Khaki's hard work and dedcation quickly impresses her new team mates. Now I said most because Xander who is running the team she's with seems remarkably distant and almost downright hostile. Problem is he just smells so good ! There's a part of Khaki that wants to take that man down to the floor and well here's where you use your imagination because Khaki sure is using hers! Yes Xander is mighty fine but Khaki has a job to do and distractions cost lives. The last thing she needs is for everyone to know how turned on by Xander she is but with werewolf noses that might just be out of her hands!
This the second book saw the author giving her readers far more background into the life of this Swat team. A lot of the book is centred around the training they do and just what Khaki has to go through in order to become a fully active member of the team. I liked seeing her hold her own but fear not there is action within these pages and Khaki gets to fully utilise her new found abilities. As for the romance, well it's a slow build up but boy do this couple finally get to grips with what's between them. Perhaps not the most suspense driven story by this author if honest but I still enjoyed this book. If you enjoy shifter books then give this series a go because Ms Tyler seems to have found a completely fresh approach fuelled by action and passion that just works . I like her covers but I'm a little undecided by the heroines name here but it's not one I've seen used before so maybe kudos for that.
Four and a half from me
I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review
August 12, 2015
Paige Tyler is a new-to-me author. I’ve had my eye on her books for quite some time now and am just not kicking myself for not reading her sooner. WOLF TROUBLE is actually the second book in the SWAT series which stands for Special Wolf Alpha Team. And yup, you guessed it! All the members of the team are werewolves.
HR has called them in and wants them to make a chance to the Pack. They require some more diversity and push them to take on a female member. The problem is, how will they keep their special abilities a secret from the newcomer? Well, that’s pretty simple. All they have to do is find a female werewolf who is capable of keeping up with them.
This badass werewolf is sexy cop Khaki Blake. Tired of working with inept cops, Khaki jumps at the chance at SWAT when she gets the offer. The only thing is, she is surprised to find that they too are werewolves. Suddenly, she feels a little more at ease but when she discovers she’s a different kind of werewolf, she wonders if the Pack will still want her.
What I love about this book is that the heroine is just as badass and as skilled as the other men are, possibly even more so. Khaki just has this self confidence that I wished I had. Even when she is thrust into this entirely different world she’s never been a part of before, Khaki does it with both hands at the ready and a level eye to everything. She really is magnificent.
The hero Senior Corporal Zander Riggs is a little hard on Khaki at first. He comes off as a mean bastard in the beginning but that’s because he has an immediate connection to Khaki and doesn’t see it as appropriate. Their romance isn’t too complicated but there is a lot of sexual tension between the two that builds organically and in a believable manner. Admit all the action and suspense, I’d say there’s a great balance between all aspects of the story.
But what I’m most excited about is actually the other guys in the story. The rest of the Pack have great camaraderie together and once you see them all messing with one another, it’s hard not to like them. I cannot wait to read more about the other guys. To be honest, it’s been awhile since I’ve been this excited about a group of heroes so that’s saying something I think. Max seems to be a favorite but really, what woman could refuse any of them?
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November 28, 2015
Aw, yay! Do you see the happy smile? Because there's totally a happy smile. Wolf Trouble was just one of those easy reads. You know, the ones where you're reading along and look up and realize holy cow I'm already 50% through! and it just feels like no time because you're totally into it and the characters.
The romance, the hero and heroine, the team as a whole, seeing them all train and bond as Khaki joins their ranks in SWAT, the danger of the job. It was all...nice and I'd find myself just smiling as I went.
Nothing really to complain about with this one other than seeing another blogger's update as I was doing a check in around the 75% mark and them pretty much ruining the ending of the book. Not that I wouldn't have been able to figure out what was happening but meh kind of sucks to be reading and before the reveal going oh...that's what they were talking about. But that's not the book's fault. It's just want dampened my reading a bit at the end.
I'm crazy excited to see the next book in the series. I really do love this team of men (and now woman as well). They're so alpha but perfect together and impossible to resist. Especially when they ditch the shirts and get all sweaty. *noms*
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44% Eeps. So far really loving this one! Poor slow hero, though. Thought he'd never figure this out. lol
The romance, the hero and heroine, the team as a whole, seeing them all train and bond as Khaki joins their ranks in SWAT, the danger of the job. It was all...nice and I'd find myself just smiling as I went.
Nothing really to complain about with this one other than seeing another blogger's update as I was doing a check in around the 75% mark and them pretty much ruining the ending of the book. Not that I wouldn't have been able to figure out what was happening but meh kind of sucks to be reading and before the reveal going oh...that's what they were talking about. But that's not the book's fault. It's just want dampened my reading a bit at the end.
I'm crazy excited to see the next book in the series. I really do love this team of men (and now woman as well). They're so alpha but perfect together and impossible to resist. Especially when they ditch the shirts and get all sweaty. *noms*
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44% Eeps. So far really loving this one! Poor slow hero, though. Thought he'd never figure this out. lol
May 13, 2020
Wolf Trouble is book two in the SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team by Paige Tyler and Narrated by Abby Craden. Theirs danger, intrigue, and scorching moments.
I enjoyed this one a little better then book one. The heroine in book one is a reporter and I dislike reporters, but this time we get a female werewolf, the first the SWAT guys have found and seen.
Khaki didn’t get on my nervous, but I do have to say Khaki!! Really? I get unusual names, but every time I read this name I thought about pants. Also not one character mentioned or commented on her name. That’s unusual. Besides the usual name Khaki owns up to her mistakes, she’s funny, smart, independent, and resourceful.
Xander doesn’t believe in love or fate and is thrown by his attraction to Khaki. He’s close to his pack, teammates, and isn’t too thrilled to have a female on his team. Once he meets the new female his protective instincts go on high alert and he has to battle them and his attraction.
The world building was much stronger in this story. Book one lacked in that area, but her the world comes to life.
I liked meeting and diving more into the pack. We didn’t get much in the first book, but here we get to see more of the pack dynamics and it was great. I liked the interactions and felt they where believable. Theirs this deep camaraderie and real respect.
The sexual tension between Xander and Khaki is scorching. I like that they took some time to get to know each other and see where their feelings take them. Neither realizes what is going on and that leads to some funny scenes.
One thing that I noticed and this would have taking away a lot of the drama. Is that when a new wolf comes into the pack they should sit them down, whether male or female, and explain what the pack knows about werewolves, instead of leaving them and the team open for trouble. If this is done; then it would take away the confusion and also help the pack find out what the new wolf knows about being a werewolf. It felt like something the pack Alpha should do, but he didn't do this.
One other thing that was a bit disappointing was Khaki's ex-boyfriend. I was expecting more evil and more drama from this plot line, but he had no depth and his evil was eh! The ending was a bit too neat and tidy as well.
Narration: Abby Craden did a great job. I enjoyed the female voice, but some of the male voice didn't sound so good. I'm glad a listened. I don't think things would have moved along as fast for me if I read. The audio brought the action, learning process, and romance alive.
All and all I enjoyed Wolf Trouble and I plan to continue the series in audio.
Rated: 3.5 Stars
Narration: 4 Stars
I enjoyed this one a little better then book one. The heroine in book one is a reporter and I dislike reporters, but this time we get a female werewolf, the first the SWAT guys have found and seen.
Khaki didn’t get on my nervous, but I do have to say Khaki!! Really? I get unusual names, but every time I read this name I thought about pants. Also not one character mentioned or commented on her name. That’s unusual. Besides the usual name Khaki owns up to her mistakes, she’s funny, smart, independent, and resourceful.
Xander doesn’t believe in love or fate and is thrown by his attraction to Khaki. He’s close to his pack, teammates, and isn’t too thrilled to have a female on his team. Once he meets the new female his protective instincts go on high alert and he has to battle them and his attraction.
The world building was much stronger in this story. Book one lacked in that area, but her the world comes to life.
I liked meeting and diving more into the pack. We didn’t get much in the first book, but here we get to see more of the pack dynamics and it was great. I liked the interactions and felt they where believable. Theirs this deep camaraderie and real respect.
The sexual tension between Xander and Khaki is scorching. I like that they took some time to get to know each other and see where their feelings take them. Neither realizes what is going on and that leads to some funny scenes.
One thing that I noticed and this would have taking away a lot of the drama. Is that when a new wolf comes into the pack they should sit them down, whether male or female, and explain what the pack knows about werewolves, instead of leaving them and the team open for trouble. If this is done; then it would take away the confusion and also help the pack find out what the new wolf knows about being a werewolf. It felt like something the pack Alpha should do, but he didn't do this.
One other thing that was a bit disappointing was Khaki's ex-boyfriend. I was expecting more evil and more drama from this plot line, but he had no depth and his evil was eh! The ending was a bit too neat and tidy as well.
Narration: Abby Craden did a great job. I enjoyed the female voice, but some of the male voice didn't sound so good. I'm glad a listened. I don't think things would have moved along as fast for me if I read. The audio brought the action, learning process, and romance alive.
All and all I enjoyed Wolf Trouble and I plan to continue the series in audio.
Rated: 3.5 Stars
Narration: 4 Stars
September 16, 2017
They are big. Beefy. Sweet. Kind. And so very pretty. But apparently werewolves are not very smart.
"Female werewolves exist?"
"What, did you think all werewolves were men?"
"Well.. yeah."
I'll admit that while I was once again not bowled over with love for the second installment in this series, I did appreciate that Tyler mixed it up by adding a new element to the worldbuilding. Not only did she introduce a female werewolf, something none of these alpha wolves thought existed, but she gave Khakia terrible name different specialties and used her newly-changed-ness as a way for us to see some of the adjustments one had to go through after turning. It wasn't just "wham bam thank you new powers". It was work.
How did you tell a woman who worked for you, one who barely knew you and was trusting you to train her to be the best SWAT officer possible, that there was some cosmic force out there that meant you and she were destined to be together?
I also kinda sorta got a little bit of my wish. I said in my review for book one that considering all sixteen (!!) of these alpha-dudes were probably going to get their The Ones that I would hope that some would play a little hard to get and resist it. Xander did. But of course, instead of just acknowledging what was happening and resisting it because he's her supervisor, she's new to the squad and new to being a werewolf, he resisted it because he didn't know what was happening. Until like the 40% mark or more. And considering how often these brawny tough werewolves talk about finding their tru wuv.. see above RE not so smart. That was dumb.
Shoving your nose into your new supervisor's neck and snuffling at him like a pig probably wasn't the kind of first impression she wanted to make.
Also dumb was the villain. I status updated one of my grr arg moments and I actually thought Tyler had backtracked a bit to make it better before the book wrapped up during the final showdown.. but it still didn't really fit as well as it could.
"Pulling a hamstring like that is a perfect example of why we need to start working flexibility into our fitness program. And the absolute best way to do that is yoga."
"You've got to be shitting me. I'm a two hundred and sixty pound werewolf. I don't do yoga."
But. There were, again, some funny moments. I am still enjoying all the various alpha-wolves that make up the team. However I did find that the author decides to pick and choose when the werewolves use their abilities to scent, sense, or detect lies, all based on where she needs the story to go and when. That's kind of annoying. The insta-love aspect of The One thing is going to get old real fast (might be old already) and Gage's hypocritical attitude made me eyeroll haaard. But the action is good and exciting because the nature of SWAT means every call is different instead of the same old same old procedurals. So, we'll see.
2.5 stars
"Female werewolves exist?"
"What, did you think all werewolves were men?"
"Well.. yeah."
I'll admit that while I was once again not bowled over with love for the second installment in this series, I did appreciate that Tyler mixed it up by adding a new element to the worldbuilding. Not only did she introduce a female werewolf, something none of these alpha wolves thought existed, but she gave Khaki
How did you tell a woman who worked for you, one who barely knew you and was trusting you to train her to be the best SWAT officer possible, that there was some cosmic force out there that meant you and she were destined to be together?
I also kinda sorta got a little bit of my wish. I said in my review for book one that considering all sixteen (!!) of these alpha-dudes were probably going to get their The Ones that I would hope that some would play a little hard to get and resist it. Xander did. But of course, instead of just acknowledging what was happening and resisting it because he's her supervisor, she's new to the squad and new to being a werewolf, he resisted it because he didn't know what was happening. Until like the 40% mark or more. And considering how often these brawny tough werewolves talk about finding their tru wuv.. see above RE not so smart. That was dumb.
Shoving your nose into your new supervisor's neck and snuffling at him like a pig probably wasn't the kind of first impression she wanted to make.
Also dumb was the villain. I status updated one of my grr arg moments and I actually thought Tyler had backtracked a bit to make it better before the book wrapped up during the final showdown.. but it still didn't really fit as well as it could.
"Pulling a hamstring like that is a perfect example of why we need to start working flexibility into our fitness program. And the absolute best way to do that is yoga."
"You've got to be shitting me. I'm a two hundred and sixty pound werewolf. I don't do yoga."
But. There were, again, some funny moments. I am still enjoying all the various alpha-wolves that make up the team. However I did find that the author decides to pick and choose when the werewolves use their abilities to scent, sense, or detect lies, all based on where she needs the story to go and when. That's kind of annoying. The insta-love aspect of The One thing is going to get old real fast (might be old already) and Gage's hypocritical attitude made me eyeroll haaard. But the action is good and exciting because the nature of SWAT means every call is different instead of the same old same old procedurals. So, we'll see.
2.5 stars
August 4, 2015
Happy Release Day!!!!
I do love it when these Alpha Guys try and fight that mate imperative! Just shows that love beats a stiff backbone, hands down!
Xander knows they have to have a female on the SWAT team, but he doesn't like the idea at all. When his leader says he knows a WOLF female to bring in, that changes things, just a bit. But...why does she smell so good? Since Gage found The One in Mac (in Hungry Like a Wolf) the team members have been talking about The One and if they'll ever find her. They don't know all the particulars about how one would know The One, so Khaki smelling like his own slice of heaven doesn't ring any bells for Xander. I liked that he was pretty clueless.
Khaki hasn't been a wolf all that long, and she doesn't know all the perks and tricks. Like how to see in the dark and how to shift. Xander doesn't think working one-on-one is a really good idea, but he just can't help himself.
It was enjoyable watching Khaki discover her inner wolf. I like seeing that aspect in my PNR reads. We have a good assortment of bad guys and lots of pages of hunky guys toning their abs. So, yes, this was a fun read!
Now we need another SWAT member to find their One! This is a fun series, and I highly recommend it.
*Thank you, Netgalley and Sourcebooks ~ Casablanca, for the opportunity to read this book.
I do love it when these Alpha Guys try and fight that mate imperative! Just shows that love beats a stiff backbone, hands down!
Xander knows they have to have a female on the SWAT team, but he doesn't like the idea at all. When his leader says he knows a WOLF female to bring in, that changes things, just a bit. But...why does she smell so good? Since Gage found The One in Mac (in Hungry Like a Wolf) the team members have been talking about The One and if they'll ever find her. They don't know all the particulars about how one would know The One, so Khaki smelling like his own slice of heaven doesn't ring any bells for Xander. I liked that he was pretty clueless.
Khaki hasn't been a wolf all that long, and she doesn't know all the perks and tricks. Like how to see in the dark and how to shift. Xander doesn't think working one-on-one is a really good idea, but he just can't help himself.
It was enjoyable watching Khaki discover her inner wolf. I like seeing that aspect in my PNR reads. We have a good assortment of bad guys and lots of pages of hunky guys toning their abs. So, yes, this was a fun read!
Now we need another SWAT member to find their One! This is a fun series, and I highly recommend it.
*Thank you, Netgalley and Sourcebooks ~ Casablanca, for the opportunity to read this book.
October 30, 2015
*I gave this audiobook a B for both the story and narration at AudioGals*
If you’re looking for a cross between a tough, alpha law enforcement type of romance and a wolf shifter novel, then Wolf Trouble (SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team #2) is sure to hit the right spot. The action in this fast-paced SWAT team based book reminded me a lot of some well liked romantic suspense series, like Laura Kaye’s Hard Ink series, while the focus on the enhancements and the particular life-changing effects of learning and coping with being a shifter reminded me of one of my favorite PNR series, the Seven series by Dannika Dark. Moreover, the timing couldn’t be better to read a PNR with Halloween just around the corner! However, don’t fret if you aren’t into overly scary listens, as Wolf Trouble is relatively light in the fear factor quotient and is instead much more focused on the suspense, action and unique romantic imprinting capabilities of wolf shifters.
I was also pleasantly surprised to find, that unlike many other PNR Series, Wolf Trouble can be read as a stand-alone. Not only was the romance between the hero and heroine fully contained within this book, but even the action/suspense was completely explained and resolved. From a world-building perspective, while I got the impression that some of the characters and the special capabilities of the wolf shifters had been explained in book 1 (Hungry Like the Wolf), I had no difficulty understanding this aspect of the listen either.
See the full review at AudioGals.
If you’re looking for a cross between a tough, alpha law enforcement type of romance and a wolf shifter novel, then Wolf Trouble (SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team #2) is sure to hit the right spot. The action in this fast-paced SWAT team based book reminded me a lot of some well liked romantic suspense series, like Laura Kaye’s Hard Ink series, while the focus on the enhancements and the particular life-changing effects of learning and coping with being a shifter reminded me of one of my favorite PNR series, the Seven series by Dannika Dark. Moreover, the timing couldn’t be better to read a PNR with Halloween just around the corner! However, don’t fret if you aren’t into overly scary listens, as Wolf Trouble is relatively light in the fear factor quotient and is instead much more focused on the suspense, action and unique romantic imprinting capabilities of wolf shifters.
I was also pleasantly surprised to find, that unlike many other PNR Series, Wolf Trouble can be read as a stand-alone. Not only was the romance between the hero and heroine fully contained within this book, but even the action/suspense was completely explained and resolved. From a world-building perspective, while I got the impression that some of the characters and the special capabilities of the wolf shifters had been explained in book 1 (Hungry Like the Wolf), I had no difficulty understanding this aspect of the listen either.
See the full review at AudioGals.
August 21, 2019
3.5 Stars. Review to come.
August 16, 2015
I loved the first book in the SWAT series but this second book was even better than the first!!!
I love the way Paige Tyler has brought her characters to life and how she wraps their stories around my heart... Khaki and Xander are amazing, I loved every single page of their book.... And I can imagine Becker's story will drag me into the world of these shape shifting werewolves even more... I can't wait!!!
I love the way Paige Tyler has brought her characters to life and how she wraps their stories around my heart... Khaki and Xander are amazing, I loved every single page of their book.... And I can imagine Becker's story will drag me into the world of these shape shifting werewolves even more... I can't wait!!!
May 22, 2015
What’s better than one hunky alpha SWAT werewolf? When his mate is also a werewolf who just so happens to be the latest member of the Dallas SWAT team.
Khaki Blake is a police office in Washington State. She made a mistake and dated a coworker and when the relationship went bad she realized she no longer had the support and backup of her fellow officers. This leads to her not getting any help when she’s being ambushed and shot at by a gang, It’s also is a big turning point in her life as its when her inner wolf comes out. When the head of the Dallas SWAT team shows up to offer her not only a job on his team but to also have the chance of being around other people like her she jumps at the chance.
Corporal Xander Riggs who runs one of the two SWAT teams under Gage didn’t know what hit him when Khaki walked in. Poor man was overrun with Pheromones. Was quite humorous when both he and Khaki tried to deny they were destined for each other.
Along with a great romance I loved that we got to go through SWAT training with these guys and get a glimpse as to what it takes to be on a SWAT team. Each of the missions they were sent on were written with such reality I could envision it as if I was watching it on TV.
Khaki Blake is a police office in Washington State. She made a mistake and dated a coworker and when the relationship went bad she realized she no longer had the support and backup of her fellow officers. This leads to her not getting any help when she’s being ambushed and shot at by a gang, It’s also is a big turning point in her life as its when her inner wolf comes out. When the head of the Dallas SWAT team shows up to offer her not only a job on his team but to also have the chance of being around other people like her she jumps at the chance.
Corporal Xander Riggs who runs one of the two SWAT teams under Gage didn’t know what hit him when Khaki walked in. Poor man was overrun with Pheromones. Was quite humorous when both he and Khaki tried to deny they were destined for each other.
Along with a great romance I loved that we got to go through SWAT training with these guys and get a glimpse as to what it takes to be on a SWAT team. Each of the missions they were sent on were written with such reality I could envision it as if I was watching it on TV.
July 28, 2015
The first book introduced a fantastic new world of a crack SWAT team peopled entirely by werewolves who are both pack and team of bonded brothers working to keep the streets of Dallas safe. The criminals are tough and play for keeps so it takes equally tough and skilled men to deal with them. In this latest installment, the SWAT team learns they are not immune to the political machinations of those who insist that the team have some diversity. Thus, this potential battle of the sexes ala romantic suspense paranormal style leads to the guys learning that there are indeed such things as female werewolves and Gage will now be bringing one into their pack.
This is Xander Riggs' story and the fur flies when he has to adjust to a female team member whose very scent assaults him and pushes him over the edge. Meanwhile Khaki has a chance at a fresh start and the knowledge that she is not a freak- or at least not the only freak. Sizzling hot SWAT action and intense passion competed to make this book a superb reading experience.
This book is best following the first story as the worldbuilding, intro to recurring characters, and reminders to what occurred previous will make better sense.
Xander knows the werewolf legend of each wolf have that special other who is The One for them. He hopes more than actually believes this to be true though hope is stronger now that Gage found his The One. Xander takes his career as a SWAT team leader seriously and he lives for his pack brothers, but he feels it is all threatened when the powers that be pressure them about being all male. It is at this point he learns that there are such things as female werewolves and Gage is bringing one with him.
Xander gets one look at Khaki and realizes that he is in deep trouble. Her scent arouses him and he is concerned that he won't be able to keep his head in the game or avoid fraternization so he tries desperately to get her off his team. Unfortunately, Khaki overhears him and jumps to the conclusion that he is like the sexist, good ol' boys network that she left behind on her old police force.
Khaki made a huge mistake dating a jerk and bully who turned out to have so much influence that her fellow cops actually refused to back her up in an emergency situation and black balled her in general. She was nearly killed and that is when she went through the change that left her with heightened senses, extra strength and speed, and phenomenal healing ability. Until Gage came looking for her, she didn't know this made her a werewolf. So her transfer to Gage's SWAT unit and move to Dallas are only the beginning of her adjustments. Getting put on Xander's team and working hard to show him that she belongs while fighting an overwhelming attraction to him keep her busy.
Xander confuses her because her first impression of him is overridden by glimpses of evidence that she may be wrong about him. He works her hard and he is hard on her, but he also takes the time to privately teach her about her other nature. He respects her abilities and doesn't seem threatened by her. If only, he would show some interest in her as a person. Then a life-threatening situation proves to her that maybe he isn't as indifferent as he seems.
The first book was wonderful in many ways though I ended up being frustrated with the heroine. I went into this story more tentatively as a result. But it was not long before I realized that I had nothing to fear.
Khaki was a strong, solid heroine that I could get behind. She was the perfect balance of the tough female cop who was trying to prove she deserved a place on a highly-skilled SWAT team and a woman who was ready for a romantic relationship.
Xander, too, was great hero material. Yes, he had his issues with Khaki on his team, but that was because of his wolf nature's strong reaction to her. His concern was to maintain professional work behavior and keep his team safe. Once he had Khaki on his team, this included her, too.
Their romance is of the fated mate variety in the sense that they are strongly drawn to each other by their wolf natures, but there is also the gradual development where they get to know each other, too when working and training together. Their passion was never far from the surface and it really exploded once they gave in to the attraction.
The book felt stronger as far as the plot, too, simply by virtue of not being the set up book. It was able to get right to the action. I like the engaging suspense plot that runs in the background of Xander and Khaki's story. The bad guys aren't afraid to make things interesting and so the team gets to show off their werewolf and SWAT skills. The strong camaraderie of the team and the brotherhood was a favorite part leaving me eager to get each member's story.
The werewolf culture in this one is very different from the usual in how people become werewolves and how they have to adjust and develop their innate skills. In this book, I got to encounter fully shifting werewolves and the explanation of why some and not all can do that. Loved this new bit of detail.
So, all in all, this was an adrenaline reading rush and kept me eagerly turning pages to the end. If you want something that is a strong blend of creative paranormal world building, spicy romance, and solid suspense all rolled into one, give this book a go.
My thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is Xander Riggs' story and the fur flies when he has to adjust to a female team member whose very scent assaults him and pushes him over the edge. Meanwhile Khaki has a chance at a fresh start and the knowledge that she is not a freak- or at least not the only freak. Sizzling hot SWAT action and intense passion competed to make this book a superb reading experience.
This book is best following the first story as the worldbuilding, intro to recurring characters, and reminders to what occurred previous will make better sense.
Xander knows the werewolf legend of each wolf have that special other who is The One for them. He hopes more than actually believes this to be true though hope is stronger now that Gage found his The One. Xander takes his career as a SWAT team leader seriously and he lives for his pack brothers, but he feels it is all threatened when the powers that be pressure them about being all male. It is at this point he learns that there are such things as female werewolves and Gage is bringing one with him.
Xander gets one look at Khaki and realizes that he is in deep trouble. Her scent arouses him and he is concerned that he won't be able to keep his head in the game or avoid fraternization so he tries desperately to get her off his team. Unfortunately, Khaki overhears him and jumps to the conclusion that he is like the sexist, good ol' boys network that she left behind on her old police force.
Khaki made a huge mistake dating a jerk and bully who turned out to have so much influence that her fellow cops actually refused to back her up in an emergency situation and black balled her in general. She was nearly killed and that is when she went through the change that left her with heightened senses, extra strength and speed, and phenomenal healing ability. Until Gage came looking for her, she didn't know this made her a werewolf. So her transfer to Gage's SWAT unit and move to Dallas are only the beginning of her adjustments. Getting put on Xander's team and working hard to show him that she belongs while fighting an overwhelming attraction to him keep her busy.
Xander confuses her because her first impression of him is overridden by glimpses of evidence that she may be wrong about him. He works her hard and he is hard on her, but he also takes the time to privately teach her about her other nature. He respects her abilities and doesn't seem threatened by her. If only, he would show some interest in her as a person. Then a life-threatening situation proves to her that maybe he isn't as indifferent as he seems.
The first book was wonderful in many ways though I ended up being frustrated with the heroine. I went into this story more tentatively as a result. But it was not long before I realized that I had nothing to fear.
Khaki was a strong, solid heroine that I could get behind. She was the perfect balance of the tough female cop who was trying to prove she deserved a place on a highly-skilled SWAT team and a woman who was ready for a romantic relationship.
Xander, too, was great hero material. Yes, he had his issues with Khaki on his team, but that was because of his wolf nature's strong reaction to her. His concern was to maintain professional work behavior and keep his team safe. Once he had Khaki on his team, this included her, too.
Their romance is of the fated mate variety in the sense that they are strongly drawn to each other by their wolf natures, but there is also the gradual development where they get to know each other, too when working and training together. Their passion was never far from the surface and it really exploded once they gave in to the attraction.
The book felt stronger as far as the plot, too, simply by virtue of not being the set up book. It was able to get right to the action. I like the engaging suspense plot that runs in the background of Xander and Khaki's story. The bad guys aren't afraid to make things interesting and so the team gets to show off their werewolf and SWAT skills. The strong camaraderie of the team and the brotherhood was a favorite part leaving me eager to get each member's story.
The werewolf culture in this one is very different from the usual in how people become werewolves and how they have to adjust and develop their innate skills. In this book, I got to encounter fully shifting werewolves and the explanation of why some and not all can do that. Loved this new bit of detail.
So, all in all, this was an adrenaline reading rush and kept me eagerly turning pages to the end. If you want something that is a strong blend of creative paranormal world building, spicy romance, and solid suspense all rolled into one, give this book a go.
My thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 29, 2015
I have been a huge fan of Paige Tyler for a while now and when I fell in love with her SWAT characters while reading the first book, I knew that I had to read Wolf Trouble ASAP. And let me tell you, Paige Tyler did not disappoint with this one! While I loved Hungry Like the Wolf, the first book in the series, Wolf Trouble surpassed that one and easily became my favorite Paige Tyler read ever!
I think what intrigues me the most about this series, at least this book in particular, is that Khaki and the other werewolves had no idea what they were until a traumatic event forced the change on them, and even then it's not like she woke up knowing that she was a werewolf. Oh no, Khaki went three months experiencing these weird changes in her body before Gage, the hero from book one and the leader of the SWAT team, recruited her for their all wolf SWAT team.
Khaki's life has been pretty craptastic since she broke up with her asshat ex-boyfriend and she jumps on the opportunity to join SWAT and start a new life for herself. Being a new werewolf definitely has some fall backs though, like the fact that she has no idea how to shift and is ashamed to admit that to the rest of her teammates, especially Xander, whom Khaki has developed a bit of an obsession over.
Xander is thrown for a loop the first time he meets Khaki and tries his hardest to get her off of his team. What's the issue? Her smell is so intoxicating that it distracts him. And, of course, Xander, being a guy that doesn't know how to deal with the way he reacts to Khaki, he comes off as gruff and demanding and it makes Khaki feel horrible until she realizes that he acts that way because she has the same effect on him that he has on her.
Watching these two give in to the inevitable was definitely the highlight of the book for me. Once they realized there was no more denying the attraction, these two were smoking hot. I'm talking fangs out, ripping clothes, breaking furniture sexy times that definitely had me wishing I was a werewolf just to experience that kind of animal hunger.
Along with the romance, there's a lot of action in this one that definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. It was more, shall we say, gruesome, than I was expecting but I almost think that made it better. I wanted to see Khaki fully embracing her inner wolf and those gruesome events definitely forced her to do that and then some.
Obviously I loved this book and I could go on and on about it but I'll stop with saying this... If you're a fan of paranormal romance, you have got to get your hands on a copy of this book ASAP. Now I get to sit here and patiently wait for the next book in the series.
*ARC kindly provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I think what intrigues me the most about this series, at least this book in particular, is that Khaki and the other werewolves had no idea what they were until a traumatic event forced the change on them, and even then it's not like she woke up knowing that she was a werewolf. Oh no, Khaki went three months experiencing these weird changes in her body before Gage, the hero from book one and the leader of the SWAT team, recruited her for their all wolf SWAT team.
Khaki's life has been pretty craptastic since she broke up with her asshat ex-boyfriend and she jumps on the opportunity to join SWAT and start a new life for herself. Being a new werewolf definitely has some fall backs though, like the fact that she has no idea how to shift and is ashamed to admit that to the rest of her teammates, especially Xander, whom Khaki has developed a bit of an obsession over.
Xander is thrown for a loop the first time he meets Khaki and tries his hardest to get her off of his team. What's the issue? Her smell is so intoxicating that it distracts him. And, of course, Xander, being a guy that doesn't know how to deal with the way he reacts to Khaki, he comes off as gruff and demanding and it makes Khaki feel horrible until she realizes that he acts that way because she has the same effect on him that he has on her.
Watching these two give in to the inevitable was definitely the highlight of the book for me. Once they realized there was no more denying the attraction, these two were smoking hot. I'm talking fangs out, ripping clothes, breaking furniture sexy times that definitely had me wishing I was a werewolf just to experience that kind of animal hunger.
Along with the romance, there's a lot of action in this one that definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. It was more, shall we say, gruesome, than I was expecting but I almost think that made it better. I wanted to see Khaki fully embracing her inner wolf and those gruesome events definitely forced her to do that and then some.
Obviously I loved this book and I could go on and on about it but I'll stop with saying this... If you're a fan of paranormal romance, you have got to get your hands on a copy of this book ASAP. Now I get to sit here and patiently wait for the next book in the series.
*ARC kindly provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 9, 2016
I finally went back and read this second book in the series. I am so glad I did. Ms. Tyler wins me over again with this delightful romance filled with testosterone alpha males and one lone female werewolf. Khaki Blake believes is serving the community as a law enforcer. She loves her job as a cop. The downside? She made a terrible mistake when she dated a fellow officer. Unfortunately, in law enforcement, when bad cops go bad, they seem to go really bad. Eight years of stellar service is down the drain as other cops take her ex-boyfriend's side and blackball her. It is now down to life threatening because they won't show up as back-up. Seriously, the Lakefront PD is filled with pussies. They can't stand up to one bully? It is better that Khaki leaves and joins the Dallas SWAT team.
I like this story because it shows how Gage is still a great team leader. He works around the paper pushing assholes whose agenda is to place any ole female on his all male team. Gage finds Khaki and brings her in. Whilst Khaki could be seen as a token female, she quickly proves she is qualified to be on the team. This book focuses on work dynamics, pack pecking order and soulmate bindings. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Khaki's strained relationship with Xander, her new team leader is amusing and entertaining. What I like about this book is how wolfie attributes are incorporated into human life. The sense of smell as well as night vision is fabulous. Makes me wish I could be wolfie.
The romance part is sweet and light. The conflicts are realistic to a degree. Ex-boyfriend, Jeremy, is a nut case turned stalker is the one which starts out believable and quickly turns to bunny killing crazy. Jeremy's flip of a switch is kind of understandable as he is shown to be a bully. His response to take out Khaki and Xander is a bit out there but makes the story work. This book is recommended for paranormal romance readers who enjoy a werewolves finding their "one".
I like this story because it shows how Gage is still a great team leader. He works around the paper pushing assholes whose agenda is to place any ole female on his all male team. Gage finds Khaki and brings her in. Whilst Khaki could be seen as a token female, she quickly proves she is qualified to be on the team. This book focuses on work dynamics, pack pecking order and soulmate bindings. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Khaki's strained relationship with Xander, her new team leader is amusing and entertaining. What I like about this book is how wolfie attributes are incorporated into human life. The sense of smell as well as night vision is fabulous. Makes me wish I could be wolfie.
The romance part is sweet and light. The conflicts are realistic to a degree. Ex-boyfriend, Jeremy, is a nut case turned stalker is the one which starts out believable and quickly turns to bunny killing crazy. Jeremy's flip of a switch is kind of understandable as he is shown to be a bully. His response to take out Khaki and Xander is a bit out there but makes the story work. This book is recommended for paranormal romance readers who enjoy a werewolves finding their "one".
March 7, 2016
I immediately start reading Wolf Trouble after I finished Hungry Like the Wolf because the blurb promised something intriguing ... a female werewolf. Yup, considering that the rest of the SWAT team are Alpha males, I jumped for the chance to read about a female SWAT member. And I wasn't disappointed! In fact, I genuinely thought that Wolf Trouble was slightly better than the first book.
First, the relationship ... it progressed naturally. Xander was the Khaki's team leader and the fact that Khaki is the only female in a team full choc of testosterone made up for wonderful dynamic between the two. Especially since Khaki was also 'new' in being a werewolf, so there were things she didn't understand yet, like shifting or how to use her eyes in the dark. So she asked Xander for help, all the while both were trying to fight of their attraction because of their roles in the Pack. It was delicious :)
I felt that Wolf Trouble focused more on Khaki's immersion into the Pack, what she must learned, how she went with training, and how she performed on the field, so the issues that Xander and Khaki's were facing were more 'internal'. Unlike in the first book where there was outside threat after one of the bad guy's son was killed. Sure, we had a similar threat from Khaki's ex-boyfriend later on, but still, I liked that the book was more about the couple and the pack this time. Not that I didn't like them in action, of course, but it was nice to have a different set of pace right after finishing book #1, you know?
I also thought that Tyler injected more information about the werewolf mythology. I still had questions about the origin of the werewolf DNA but it wasn't really a big deal now because I liked the other aspects.
First, the relationship ... it progressed naturally. Xander was the Khaki's team leader and the fact that Khaki is the only female in a team full choc of testosterone made up for wonderful dynamic between the two. Especially since Khaki was also 'new' in being a werewolf, so there were things she didn't understand yet, like shifting or how to use her eyes in the dark. So she asked Xander for help, all the while both were trying to fight of their attraction because of their roles in the Pack. It was delicious :)
I felt that Wolf Trouble focused more on Khaki's immersion into the Pack, what she must learned, how she went with training, and how she performed on the field, so the issues that Xander and Khaki's were facing were more 'internal'. Unlike in the first book where there was outside threat after one of the bad guy's son was killed. Sure, we had a similar threat from Khaki's ex-boyfriend later on, but still, I liked that the book was more about the couple and the pack this time. Not that I didn't like them in action, of course, but it was nice to have a different set of pace right after finishing book #1, you know?
I also thought that Tyler injected more information about the werewolf mythology. I still had questions about the origin of the werewolf DNA but it wasn't really a big deal now because I liked the other aspects.
November 19, 2025
Political correctness has never been a consideration for the Dallas SWAT team until the powers to be demand they add a woman to their ranks. Instead of accepting any woman, the team is determined to find a fellow wolfshifter…but none are sure another woman truly does exist…until they meet Khaki Blake.
Khaki has been left out to dry one too many times by her fellow officers due to a relationship gone bad with a fellow co-worker. When the opportunity arises to join the renown Dallas SWAT, she jumps at the chance. Khaki quickly discovers that her new found abilities are shared by every other member in this new assignment. She will do whatever it takes to make the grade because this is where she truly belongs, her only obstacle, Senior Corporal Xander Riggs.
Xander can’t seem to handle the attraction and protectiveness he feels for the new trainee, Khaki. It is a rocky road they traverse but in the end it becomes beyond what either of them ever considered.
Wolf Trouble is a wonderfully exciting, action packed story.
The relationship is pretty rough going, with lots of resistance and bad decisions.
In the end, I found Wolf Trouble to be a great example of paranormal romance storytelling.
I received this ARC copy of Wolf Trouble from Sourcebooks Casablanca in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication August 4, 2015.
Khaki has been left out to dry one too many times by her fellow officers due to a relationship gone bad with a fellow co-worker. When the opportunity arises to join the renown Dallas SWAT, she jumps at the chance. Khaki quickly discovers that her new found abilities are shared by every other member in this new assignment. She will do whatever it takes to make the grade because this is where she truly belongs, her only obstacle, Senior Corporal Xander Riggs.
Xander can’t seem to handle the attraction and protectiveness he feels for the new trainee, Khaki. It is a rocky road they traverse but in the end it becomes beyond what either of them ever considered.
Wolf Trouble is a wonderfully exciting, action packed story.
The relationship is pretty rough going, with lots of resistance and bad decisions.
In the end, I found Wolf Trouble to be a great example of paranormal romance storytelling.
I received this ARC copy of Wolf Trouble from Sourcebooks Casablanca in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication August 4, 2015.
September 24, 2015
2 - 2.5 stars
I'm in the minority regarding my feelings about this book. If you want to read "Wolf Trouble" please do not let this personal review stop you and please do try it for yourself. For me, this book is riddled with clichés. For a cop Khaki, the heroine, makes TSTL decisions. The overwhelming lust the hero and heroine feel for one another and their physiological responses did not make an engaging story. Then, throw in a stalker ex-boyfriend, incompetent FBI agents, overly-communicative alpha male teammates, and angsty obstacles effortlessly resolved. "Wolf Trouble" left me one cranky reader because 1) I really enjoyed Hungry Like the Wolf(SWAT Team book 1) 2) I wanted to DNF this book halfway through reading but thought there might be a tie-in to the next book and 3) I'm still interested in reading the upcoming release In the Company of Wolves, which will be borrowed from the library. Rant over. :(
I'm in the minority regarding my feelings about this book. If you want to read "Wolf Trouble" please do not let this personal review stop you and please do try it for yourself. For me, this book is riddled with clichés. For a cop Khaki, the heroine, makes TSTL decisions. The overwhelming lust the hero and heroine feel for one another and their physiological responses did not make an engaging story. Then, throw in a stalker ex-boyfriend, incompetent FBI agents, overly-communicative alpha male teammates, and angsty obstacles effortlessly resolved. "Wolf Trouble" left me one cranky reader because 1) I really enjoyed Hungry Like the Wolf(SWAT Team book 1) 2) I wanted to DNF this book halfway through reading but thought there might be a tie-in to the next book and 3) I'm still interested in reading the upcoming release In the Company of Wolves, which will be borrowed from the library. Rant over. :(
July 23, 2015
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Summary
Khaki Blake is a police officer and very good at what she does. But lately her job has seemed to be harder than normal and her ex who is also on the force, starts acting up she stands on her own and while out protecting a civilian she almost loses her life in the process and that night would change her forever, because she is now a wolf and she doesn't even fully realize what she is becoming. She is offered a job on the SWAT team, all male, and even though she knows that she is in for a tough time and will have to prove herself, she also knows it's the right move for her. Xander Riggs is the Senior Corp of the team and the man in charge when it comes to going on missions. The last thing that Xander wants is to have a woman on the team. He is comfortable with who is on the team and doesn't need another "newbie". But his boss forces him to accept Khaki, and so he will but he refuses to be easy. From the first moment he meets her, he senses something more, a connection one he has never felt or imagined before. He tries to ignore it, but soon both Xander and Khaki will have to come to terms with what they are both feeling for each other. And they both know that they are "the one" for each other, the problem...they work on the same team and that is breaking so many rules. Will they be able to keep their desire for each other a secret, and will their bond be a weakness or a strength they can use against their enemies?
The Hero
Xander has always served in the military and is proud of what he has accomplished, but he loves being the leader of the SWAT team. He is dang good at what he does and embraces his wolf fully. Before the turning, he served on different teams, but they weren't loyal to what they were doing and struggled with coming to terms with certain issues he had to face. Xander is strong and lethal, powerful and fully love what he has become. He is tough on his team but is also fair. Xander is a hero that you come to admire from the beginning, and he is pretty tough but at the beginning of the story you see how tough he is on Khaki is really Xander trying to resist the desire he feels for her. But what I loved most about Xander was how handles any situation that he was dealt with. He was calm and cool, unless it came to Khaki than all bets were off.
The Heroine
Khaki Blake, ever since she was little wanted to be a cop, her family was always supportive of her choice of career. She wanted to save lives and make a true difference. Khaki stands on her own, and is so kick ass. She has recently broke off a relationship with a fellow officer, who used her and was manipulative. And on the one night she needed help from fellow officers, they stood her up because they didn't want to get on his bad side. This one night she almost lost her life, but she also gained her wolfish side and was able to get a job offer to the SWAT team. What was most fun about Khaki was her spirit and she never gave up on what she wanted. These wolfish men really put her through the ringer, but she passes every test and shows them she is no weak female....she can fight and be a true pack member. She handles the truth pretty good and I love how she just accepts who she is and embraces who she is becoming. As the reader I came to really admire her as the heroine, because even though she can fight with the best of them, she also has many feminine qualities and has a personality that is very easy to relate with.
Plot and Story Line
Wolf Trouble is the second in the newest series by Paige Tyler and boy was it a blast!! I had a ball of action and sexy fun with this book. Of course every time I read this author, I just can't ever get enough of her. She writes in the certain way that completely drags you into the story and has the reader completely enthralled. I always have to make sure that I have plenty of time to read her so there are no disruptions...she is the type of author that you would stay up ALL night reader her book. I love it when this happens, the only problem I had with this book, it ended way TOO soon!! I just soaked up everything that happened in this book. The couple here are quite fun together. Both the hero and heroine have strong personality and when they first meet, they clash. They have an instant sexual attraction, but they just ignore it at first, and act like they don't like each other when they would love to get into bed together. What I liked was that they used self-control, and it wasn't a story where there is insta lust and they act on it. Once they start communicating honestly with each other, they build up a friendship before they get all smexy with each other. Which I definitely admired, seeing an emotional bond form before the physical one did. A fun aspect of the story was the other members of the team and how they embraced Khaki on their team. The commadarie and acceptance is instantly placed from the moment she starts with the team, and even though they are tough and bad ass, they are fair to her. The teasing and jokes and the playful attitude they had was contagious and made me wish I could jump right into the book myself and be Khaki. This was a romance which was engaging, playful, and intense. Had the perfect blend of romance and action.
The Cover
I adore this cover, because it's so intense and raw that matches the story. It evokes the action and mystery of the story and look at those lovely muscles ladies? Hot and Sexy!!
Overall View
Wolf Trouble is a intense and dramatic paranormal romance that will have you on edge from the beginning. It draws you in immediately into a story of passion, action and sexy wolves that work as a pack and are a special ops team!! EXTRAORDINARY!!
When you meet The One you'll know it. She'll latch onto your soul like a god with a bone and won't let go. No matter what either of you say or do, it won't change the fact that you're destined to be together.
Hungry Like The Wolf (1)
Wolf Trouble (2)
In The Company Of Wolves (3)
Summary
Khaki Blake is a police officer and very good at what she does. But lately her job has seemed to be harder than normal and her ex who is also on the force, starts acting up she stands on her own and while out protecting a civilian she almost loses her life in the process and that night would change her forever, because she is now a wolf and she doesn't even fully realize what she is becoming. She is offered a job on the SWAT team, all male, and even though she knows that she is in for a tough time and will have to prove herself, she also knows it's the right move for her. Xander Riggs is the Senior Corp of the team and the man in charge when it comes to going on missions. The last thing that Xander wants is to have a woman on the team. He is comfortable with who is on the team and doesn't need another "newbie". But his boss forces him to accept Khaki, and so he will but he refuses to be easy. From the first moment he meets her, he senses something more, a connection one he has never felt or imagined before. He tries to ignore it, but soon both Xander and Khaki will have to come to terms with what they are both feeling for each other. And they both know that they are "the one" for each other, the problem...they work on the same team and that is breaking so many rules. Will they be able to keep their desire for each other a secret, and will their bond be a weakness or a strength they can use against their enemies?
The Hero
Xander has always served in the military and is proud of what he has accomplished, but he loves being the leader of the SWAT team. He is dang good at what he does and embraces his wolf fully. Before the turning, he served on different teams, but they weren't loyal to what they were doing and struggled with coming to terms with certain issues he had to face. Xander is strong and lethal, powerful and fully love what he has become. He is tough on his team but is also fair. Xander is a hero that you come to admire from the beginning, and he is pretty tough but at the beginning of the story you see how tough he is on Khaki is really Xander trying to resist the desire he feels for her. But what I loved most about Xander was how handles any situation that he was dealt with. He was calm and cool, unless it came to Khaki than all bets were off.
The Heroine
Khaki Blake, ever since she was little wanted to be a cop, her family was always supportive of her choice of career. She wanted to save lives and make a true difference. Khaki stands on her own, and is so kick ass. She has recently broke off a relationship with a fellow officer, who used her and was manipulative. And on the one night she needed help from fellow officers, they stood her up because they didn't want to get on his bad side. This one night she almost lost her life, but she also gained her wolfish side and was able to get a job offer to the SWAT team. What was most fun about Khaki was her spirit and she never gave up on what she wanted. These wolfish men really put her through the ringer, but she passes every test and shows them she is no weak female....she can fight and be a true pack member. She handles the truth pretty good and I love how she just accepts who she is and embraces who she is becoming. As the reader I came to really admire her as the heroine, because even though she can fight with the best of them, she also has many feminine qualities and has a personality that is very easy to relate with.
Plot and Story Line
Wolf Trouble is the second in the newest series by Paige Tyler and boy was it a blast!! I had a ball of action and sexy fun with this book. Of course every time I read this author, I just can't ever get enough of her. She writes in the certain way that completely drags you into the story and has the reader completely enthralled. I always have to make sure that I have plenty of time to read her so there are no disruptions...she is the type of author that you would stay up ALL night reader her book. I love it when this happens, the only problem I had with this book, it ended way TOO soon!! I just soaked up everything that happened in this book. The couple here are quite fun together. Both the hero and heroine have strong personality and when they first meet, they clash. They have an instant sexual attraction, but they just ignore it at first, and act like they don't like each other when they would love to get into bed together. What I liked was that they used self-control, and it wasn't a story where there is insta lust and they act on it. Once they start communicating honestly with each other, they build up a friendship before they get all smexy with each other. Which I definitely admired, seeing an emotional bond form before the physical one did. A fun aspect of the story was the other members of the team and how they embraced Khaki on their team. The commadarie and acceptance is instantly placed from the moment she starts with the team, and even though they are tough and bad ass, they are fair to her. The teasing and jokes and the playful attitude they had was contagious and made me wish I could jump right into the book myself and be Khaki. This was a romance which was engaging, playful, and intense. Had the perfect blend of romance and action.
The Cover
I adore this cover, because it's so intense and raw that matches the story. It evokes the action and mystery of the story and look at those lovely muscles ladies? Hot and Sexy!!
Overall View
Wolf Trouble is a intense and dramatic paranormal romance that will have you on edge from the beginning. It draws you in immediately into a story of passion, action and sexy wolves that work as a pack and are a special ops team!! EXTRAORDINARY!!
When you meet The One you'll know it. She'll latch onto your soul like a god with a bone and won't let go. No matter what either of you say or do, it won't change the fact that you're destined to be together.
Hungry Like The Wolf (1)
Wolf Trouble (2)
In The Company Of Wolves (3)
October 7, 2015
Oh, I liked this one so much more than the first one, despite some plausibility issues. The heroine in the first book was hard to like at times, and got on my nerves. This heroine, Khaki, did not. Although, Khaki? Really? I know there are some unusual names out there but that was just odd. And yet, not one character mentions it or comments on it. That itself was unusual and weird.
But Khaki, despite her name, was a treat. She owns up to her mistakes, she's smart, funny, independent but not unreasonably so, resourceful, and able to admit her ignorance. There are several times when she admits her ignorance or her lack of skills and it's okay. Yeah, she's embarrassed but she still opens up and it pays off every time.
The world building is stronger in this story which made me very happy. It was frustratingly weak in book one but in this book, Tyler brings her world to life. Most of my questions were answered and the pack was more believable and their interactions made more sense. In fact, the pack dynamics were a large part of what I liked about this story. There's a deep camaraderiee and real respect. There's a little resistance to a woman being added to the team, but they welcome Khaki and give her a chance. She shows that she belongs even as she worries and strives to fit in. They help her, encourage her, and when she does well, applaud her. The new kid in school angle worked well.
...she'd earned big points with every guy on the squad except Xander. She knew because they'd told her so over lunch. She'd appreciated their support, more than they would probaly ever know, but when Cooper told her to just keep doing what she'd been doing and they had her back, she'd just about lost it.
Xander, like most of the pack, has little experience with female werewolves, and he's not a believer in love or fate. So he's thrown by his attraction to K, and is slow to realize the truth. Because of his attraction to her, he's extra-hard on her which puzzles the rest of the pack but they decide it's just because he wants to make sure there are no screw-ups. The decision to add a female came from human authorities and there's concern about what will happen if they realize that SWAT is made up of werewolves. If Khaki fails, they could get stuck with a human teammate.
I'm not usually a fan of insta-love or characters magically having feelings about each other because in their world it's fated or some such nonsense. But in this story it worked. There's an attraction but they take the time to know each other and to see where there feelings take them. Neither one realizes right away what's going on and there were some funny scenes as they tried to figure it out.
One place their feelings take them is in conflict with police and SWAT command. There are regs, which apparently their relationship breaks. This was one area where plausibility was weak, primarily due to the author's failure to explicitly state and clarify why Khaki and Xander's relationship breaks the rules. It's just, "Oh, no, that can't be; mustn't happen for the good of the Pack and the team." Well, why the heck not? Once Tyler, very late in the story, expands on it, the problem makes sense and becomes plausible.
I also had doubts at first about the likelihood of certain events in Khaki's life before she joins the team but, again late in the book, Tyler addresses them and in hindsight they work. Khaki's ex-boyfriend was disappointing; he had no depth but was a caricature, the basic boring standard crazy and evil ex. Yawn. The ending was a bit too neat and tidy but honestly, I had fun reading this. Xander and Khaki sparked and it was fun to watch them dance around each other, trying to figure out their feelings and resist, or not, their sexual attraction.
"We don't have to use the bed," he said. "The back of the couch looks like it might be fun."
Khaki smiled as she sidled past him. "But the bedroom is where I keep the condoms, so we might as well start there." She threw a look over her shoulder as she headed in that direction. "We can try out the couch after that. Then the kitchen table."
Tyler also does a better job this time around of combining SWAT and werewolves. It's an excellent combination and good premise but it was only sketchily developed in the first book. In this book she explores the similarities between a werewolf pack and a military team and makes them mesh. "Wolf Trouble" was fun, sexy, and a treat to read despite it's problems. Tyler is building a solid, exciting world.
But Khaki, despite her name, was a treat. She owns up to her mistakes, she's smart, funny, independent but not unreasonably so, resourceful, and able to admit her ignorance. There are several times when she admits her ignorance or her lack of skills and it's okay. Yeah, she's embarrassed but she still opens up and it pays off every time.
The world building is stronger in this story which made me very happy. It was frustratingly weak in book one but in this book, Tyler brings her world to life. Most of my questions were answered and the pack was more believable and their interactions made more sense. In fact, the pack dynamics were a large part of what I liked about this story. There's a deep camaraderiee and real respect. There's a little resistance to a woman being added to the team, but they welcome Khaki and give her a chance. She shows that she belongs even as she worries and strives to fit in. They help her, encourage her, and when she does well, applaud her. The new kid in school angle worked well.
...she'd earned big points with every guy on the squad except Xander. She knew because they'd told her so over lunch. She'd appreciated their support, more than they would probaly ever know, but when Cooper told her to just keep doing what she'd been doing and they had her back, she'd just about lost it.
Xander, like most of the pack, has little experience with female werewolves, and he's not a believer in love or fate. So he's thrown by his attraction to K, and is slow to realize the truth. Because of his attraction to her, he's extra-hard on her which puzzles the rest of the pack but they decide it's just because he wants to make sure there are no screw-ups. The decision to add a female came from human authorities and there's concern about what will happen if they realize that SWAT is made up of werewolves. If Khaki fails, they could get stuck with a human teammate.
I'm not usually a fan of insta-love or characters magically having feelings about each other because in their world it's fated or some such nonsense. But in this story it worked. There's an attraction but they take the time to know each other and to see where there feelings take them. Neither one realizes right away what's going on and there were some funny scenes as they tried to figure it out.
One place their feelings take them is in conflict with police and SWAT command. There are regs, which apparently their relationship breaks. This was one area where plausibility was weak, primarily due to the author's failure to explicitly state and clarify why Khaki and Xander's relationship breaks the rules. It's just, "Oh, no, that can't be; mustn't happen for the good of the Pack and the team." Well, why the heck not? Once Tyler, very late in the story, expands on it, the problem makes sense and becomes plausible.
I also had doubts at first about the likelihood of certain events in Khaki's life before she joins the team but, again late in the book, Tyler addresses them and in hindsight they work. Khaki's ex-boyfriend was disappointing; he had no depth but was a caricature, the basic boring standard crazy and evil ex. Yawn. The ending was a bit too neat and tidy but honestly, I had fun reading this. Xander and Khaki sparked and it was fun to watch them dance around each other, trying to figure out their feelings and resist, or not, their sexual attraction.
"We don't have to use the bed," he said. "The back of the couch looks like it might be fun."
Khaki smiled as she sidled past him. "But the bedroom is where I keep the condoms, so we might as well start there." She threw a look over her shoulder as she headed in that direction. "We can try out the couch after that. Then the kitchen table."
Tyler also does a better job this time around of combining SWAT and werewolves. It's an excellent combination and good premise but it was only sketchily developed in the first book. In this book she explores the similarities between a werewolf pack and a military team and makes them mesh. "Wolf Trouble" was fun, sexy, and a treat to read despite it's problems. Tyler is building a solid, exciting world.
September 1, 2015
Now this is the book I was hoping for....after an average start to the series with book this book kicks the story and action into gear and gives this romantic suspense lover everything she dreamed of in a paranormal romantic suspense!!! Thanks Paige Tyler!!
Everything in this second outing is bigger and better than the first. The chemistry between Khaki and Xander is so hawt my fingers got singed as I was holding my ereader! The sex was hawt, steamy and scorched the hair off my arms! You add to that strong, charismatic characters and a realistic feel to the plot and you have an absolute winner. Looking for action? Bullets fly and the stalker stalks as PT weaves several different plot threads together to have them connect and create a story that has you wanting to start the book all over again once you finish.
I really enjoyed that both the male and female protagonists were strong and very equal to the task of being members of this elite SWAT team. No simpering females here....just a strong woman who can kick ass with the best of them. I really enjoyed getting to know more of the team and going deeper into who they are...made me anxious to read each of their stories...a great teaser for future instalments in the series.
I'm purposefully not going into the storyline and revealing what is so suspenseful but I have to say....this novel lived up to everything I look for in a Romantic suspense and more....4.5 stars and a definite t'irla recommendation....Start your fall off right and grab this novel I promise those new TV shows will wait...the book is way better!!!
*thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me this novel in exchange for an honest review*
Everything in this second outing is bigger and better than the first. The chemistry between Khaki and Xander is so hawt my fingers got singed as I was holding my ereader! The sex was hawt, steamy and scorched the hair off my arms! You add to that strong, charismatic characters and a realistic feel to the plot and you have an absolute winner. Looking for action? Bullets fly and the stalker stalks as PT weaves several different plot threads together to have them connect and create a story that has you wanting to start the book all over again once you finish.
I really enjoyed that both the male and female protagonists were strong and very equal to the task of being members of this elite SWAT team. No simpering females here....just a strong woman who can kick ass with the best of them. I really enjoyed getting to know more of the team and going deeper into who they are...made me anxious to read each of their stories...a great teaser for future instalments in the series.
I'm purposefully not going into the storyline and revealing what is so suspenseful but I have to say....this novel lived up to everything I look for in a Romantic suspense and more....4.5 stars and a definite t'irla recommendation....Start your fall off right and grab this novel I promise those new TV shows will wait...the book is way better!!!
*thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me this novel in exchange for an honest review*
October 12, 2015
Wolf Trouble by Paige Tyler
The SWAT team in Dallas has been told to diversify and add a female to their group. Won't that be difficult for this testosterone driven werewolf pack?
No, turns out it's not too difficult to find and add a female werewolf to the team. But Xander is suddenly finding it very hard to concentrate because she smells so incredibly good. Definitely good enough to eat.
Yes, pun intended. A great adventure with hot, sexy men and their habits when confronted by a competent female. Poor Xander just can't resist his One true mate.
It was a fast and easy read with quick moving action and compelling attraction between Xander and Khaki. I can't wait to read how the rest of these men meet their own mates.
The SWAT team in Dallas has been told to diversify and add a female to their group. Won't that be difficult for this testosterone driven werewolf pack?
No, turns out it's not too difficult to find and add a female werewolf to the team. But Xander is suddenly finding it very hard to concentrate because she smells so incredibly good. Definitely good enough to eat.
Yes, pun intended. A great adventure with hot, sexy men and their habits when confronted by a competent female. Poor Xander just can't resist his One true mate.
It was a fast and easy read with quick moving action and compelling attraction between Xander and Khaki. I can't wait to read how the rest of these men meet their own mates.
May 2, 2020
A girl werewolf!!! So much fun!
I had a little bit of trouble with character consistency in this one and felt several acted out of character at times. But this is a fun, escapist romantic suspense series about werewolf cops so I'm willing to overlook that and continue to enjoy these crazy stories. I hope the next one is about Becker or Cooper.
I had a little bit of trouble with character consistency in this one and felt several acted out of character at times. But this is a fun, escapist romantic suspense series about werewolf cops so I'm willing to overlook that and continue to enjoy these crazy stories. I hope the next one is about Becker or Cooper.
July 18, 2019
3.5-4 stars - Romantic Suspense/Paranormal
May 15, 2016
Xander and Dixon are called in for a meeting. It seems that the city has decided that an all male SWAT team leaves them open to charges of sexual discrimination and they have decided that it's time to change that. Xander and Dixon are initially resistant to this change but the city gives them no choice in this matter. When several candidates are offered up for selection Dixon is adamant that no one the city has centered out will do and decides that he needs to be given the chance to find his own female candidate. Xander is worried about how they are going to hide the fact that the SWAT team is made up of alpha male werewolves but Dixon has a plan. It seems that he has found a female werewolf who just might fit the ticket.
The notion of a female werewolf is a surprise to everyone having only ever encountered men before. For her part, Khaki ( yes I agree this is one messed up name) Blake, is ready for a change when Dixon shows up to offer her a job on Dallas SWAT. She's been blackballed on her own department thanks to her ex and this leaves her without backup in critical situations. Khaki is also excited to finally be with people who are just like her, even if she doesn't know what that makes her exactly. The move to Dallas ends up being more than a chance at a dream job, it's a chance to find out who she is and meet her potential mate. For Dixon it means an end to the pressure because just one woman on the team qualifies them to meet criteria for inclusivity.
Despite her horrendous name, I really liked Khaki as a female lead. Knowing that she is entering an area of policing that she has no experience in, Khaki is determined to earn the pack's respect. Sure, some of it comes naturally to her but she's not afraid to put herself on the line when necessary or ask questions of her teammates except Xander to clarify procedure. It's nice to see a character who actually acknowledges when she doesn't know something. Khaki is all too aware that her ignorance could endanger the rest of the team. Finally, on Mac's (Dixon's fiance) advise, she finally seeks out Xander to figure out how to get her werewolf mojo going. With her super strong nose, and now werewolf mojo, Khaki quickly becomes a force to be reckoned with.
Wolf Trouble reads like the standard paranormal romance that it is. Tyler uses pheromones to explain away the insta love that Khaki (yes, I hate it even more each time I type it) and Xander feel for each other. Xander, unlike Khaki, is not a new werewolf and the moment he realised he was captivated by her scent, it should have hit him right away that Khaki was THE ONE. The fact that he wonders around in a daze unable to figure out what is going on is ridiculous. I don't understand Xander's confusion about his feelings, given how often he went on about how over powering Khaki's scent is.
Speaking of scent, Daniels repeatedly wrote about Khaki's and Xander's scents. Look, I get the whole pheromone thing but did we really have hear about the smell of Khaki's vagina?
Even that slight movement caused the most blatantly sexual scent to waft up from her aroused pussy. She might have had jeans on, but her sensitive nose picked up the uniquely feminine scent with no problem at all. (pg 117)
Thank you but no. I didn't really need to read that, especially given that Xander and Khaki are not big on showering after sex unless there's a chance that they will run into another werewolf who might happen to notice that they smell of each other. It's a massive case of Anita Fug. I was further irked that Khaki believed that she had to have multiple showers daily before sleeping with Xander for fear that the other werewolves would smell her vagina and lose control. Just no. The idea of a vagina as this smelly pungent place that women should be ashamed of irked the hell out of me. It's sexist and wrong.
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The notion of a female werewolf is a surprise to everyone having only ever encountered men before. For her part, Khaki ( yes I agree this is one messed up name) Blake, is ready for a change when Dixon shows up to offer her a job on Dallas SWAT. She's been blackballed on her own department thanks to her ex and this leaves her without backup in critical situations. Khaki is also excited to finally be with people who are just like her, even if she doesn't know what that makes her exactly. The move to Dallas ends up being more than a chance at a dream job, it's a chance to find out who she is and meet her potential mate. For Dixon it means an end to the pressure because just one woman on the team qualifies them to meet criteria for inclusivity.
Despite her horrendous name, I really liked Khaki as a female lead. Knowing that she is entering an area of policing that she has no experience in, Khaki is determined to earn the pack's respect. Sure, some of it comes naturally to her but she's not afraid to put herself on the line when necessary or ask questions of her teammates except Xander to clarify procedure. It's nice to see a character who actually acknowledges when she doesn't know something. Khaki is all too aware that her ignorance could endanger the rest of the team. Finally, on Mac's (Dixon's fiance) advise, she finally seeks out Xander to figure out how to get her werewolf mojo going. With her super strong nose, and now werewolf mojo, Khaki quickly becomes a force to be reckoned with.
Wolf Trouble reads like the standard paranormal romance that it is. Tyler uses pheromones to explain away the insta love that Khaki (yes, I hate it even more each time I type it) and Xander feel for each other. Xander, unlike Khaki, is not a new werewolf and the moment he realised he was captivated by her scent, it should have hit him right away that Khaki was THE ONE. The fact that he wonders around in a daze unable to figure out what is going on is ridiculous. I don't understand Xander's confusion about his feelings, given how often he went on about how over powering Khaki's scent is.
Speaking of scent, Daniels repeatedly wrote about Khaki's and Xander's scents. Look, I get the whole pheromone thing but did we really have hear about the smell of Khaki's vagina?
Even that slight movement caused the most blatantly sexual scent to waft up from her aroused pussy. She might have had jeans on, but her sensitive nose picked up the uniquely feminine scent with no problem at all. (pg 117)
Thank you but no. I didn't really need to read that, especially given that Xander and Khaki are not big on showering after sex unless there's a chance that they will run into another werewolf who might happen to notice that they smell of each other. It's a massive case of Anita Fug. I was further irked that Khaki believed that she had to have multiple showers daily before sleeping with Xander for fear that the other werewolves would smell her vagina and lose control. Just no. The idea of a vagina as this smelly pungent place that women should be ashamed of irked the hell out of me. It's sexist and wrong.
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August 29, 2015
ARC REVIEW
Book two of Paige Tyler's SWAT series, Wolf Trouble, is an exciting, heart pounding, steamy read. I fell in love with the Dallas SWAT team in the last book, the introduction to such a special group of men with extraordinary abilities. Now that closed off group Alpha shifters has to deal with the first female shifter they have ever met. This book was everything the first book was. Xander is a walking turn on and Khaki is an amazing heroine. Paige Tyler is a great storyteller, I was completely immersed in the story.
Leader of SWAT Sergeant Gage Dixon has been backed into a corner by HR and his superiors to "diversify" the team. The only way he agreed was that it had to be his pick, considering the list they gave him to pick from are all humans and not qualified and quite a bit of them were last assigned in IA. Gage admits he has been wanting to bring in a woman and he has just the one in mind.
Khaki Blake started to notice something was wrong with her after the night she was attacked saving a woman's life. Khaki has been a police officer for the Lakefront PD for years, but after a bad break up with a fellow officer, Jeremy Engler, she has been wanting a change, he has turned the department against her and every time she has needed back up he made sure she didn't have it. Three months after she first noticed the change she is approached by Gage and asked to join the Dallas SWAT team and with almost no hesitation, after she realizes he's for real, she agrees.
Senior Corporal Xander Riggs isn't so sure about having a woman on the team, but he accepts that it has happened. He is ready for her training and knowing he is going to have her on his team he's not ready for the enticing scent of her. She proves herself pretty much right away and gains the approval of the guys right off the back. The only one who seems to be disappointed in and push her harder than necessary is Xander. Xander keeps trying to keep her at a distance, he knows she just got out of a bad relationship and doesn't want to cross that line and make her uncomfortable and he is pushing her hard because he knows she can do it. Khaki has become fast friends with MacKenzie, she may be human but she knows more about shifters since she is engaged to Gage. MacKenzie isn't shy about telling Khaki that the reason Xander smells so good is because he is "The One" and explains how special that is for shifters.
Xander is basically a walking hard on whenever Khaki is near, but is impressed with how fast she is learning. When she comes to him for help he is surprises she is that strong and talented even though she has yet to fully shift yet. Xander coaches her on how to do the things the rest of the guys can do that she hasn't figured out yet. Their relationship quickly changes gears when they both admit their feelings, but because it is against regulations they have to keep it hidden.
Things get all messed up when a gang of bank robbers are hitting Dallas banks and the FBI calls the SWAT in to assist, but the agent in charge is douche and risks the lives of innocent bystanders, Khaki's quick thinking saves a young girl. The appearance of Jeremy Engler also messes with the hot and heavy relationship between Xander and Khaki and threatens to expose their relationship.
This book is everything I like about Paige Tyler, she has taken a new twist to shifter romance. Overall, this is a definite keeper and i really look forward to more and hopefully see more of Khaki's shy neighbor.
Book two of Paige Tyler's SWAT series, Wolf Trouble, is an exciting, heart pounding, steamy read. I fell in love with the Dallas SWAT team in the last book, the introduction to such a special group of men with extraordinary abilities. Now that closed off group Alpha shifters has to deal with the first female shifter they have ever met. This book was everything the first book was. Xander is a walking turn on and Khaki is an amazing heroine. Paige Tyler is a great storyteller, I was completely immersed in the story.
Leader of SWAT Sergeant Gage Dixon has been backed into a corner by HR and his superiors to "diversify" the team. The only way he agreed was that it had to be his pick, considering the list they gave him to pick from are all humans and not qualified and quite a bit of them were last assigned in IA. Gage admits he has been wanting to bring in a woman and he has just the one in mind.
Khaki Blake started to notice something was wrong with her after the night she was attacked saving a woman's life. Khaki has been a police officer for the Lakefront PD for years, but after a bad break up with a fellow officer, Jeremy Engler, she has been wanting a change, he has turned the department against her and every time she has needed back up he made sure she didn't have it. Three months after she first noticed the change she is approached by Gage and asked to join the Dallas SWAT team and with almost no hesitation, after she realizes he's for real, she agrees.
Senior Corporal Xander Riggs isn't so sure about having a woman on the team, but he accepts that it has happened. He is ready for her training and knowing he is going to have her on his team he's not ready for the enticing scent of her. She proves herself pretty much right away and gains the approval of the guys right off the back. The only one who seems to be disappointed in and push her harder than necessary is Xander. Xander keeps trying to keep her at a distance, he knows she just got out of a bad relationship and doesn't want to cross that line and make her uncomfortable and he is pushing her hard because he knows she can do it. Khaki has become fast friends with MacKenzie, she may be human but she knows more about shifters since she is engaged to Gage. MacKenzie isn't shy about telling Khaki that the reason Xander smells so good is because he is "The One" and explains how special that is for shifters.
Xander is basically a walking hard on whenever Khaki is near, but is impressed with how fast she is learning. When she comes to him for help he is surprises she is that strong and talented even though she has yet to fully shift yet. Xander coaches her on how to do the things the rest of the guys can do that she hasn't figured out yet. Their relationship quickly changes gears when they both admit their feelings, but because it is against regulations they have to keep it hidden.
Things get all messed up when a gang of bank robbers are hitting Dallas banks and the FBI calls the SWAT in to assist, but the agent in charge is douche and risks the lives of innocent bystanders, Khaki's quick thinking saves a young girl. The appearance of Jeremy Engler also messes with the hot and heavy relationship between Xander and Khaki and threatens to expose their relationship.
This book is everything I like about Paige Tyler, she has taken a new twist to shifter romance. Overall, this is a definite keeper and i really look forward to more and hopefully see more of Khaki's shy neighbor.
August 6, 2016
I received a copy of this book from SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca Via NG in return for an honest review.
Wolf Trouble I would rate it about 2.5 stars out of 5 stars.
When I finished the first book of this series, I had a moment of indecision. I wanted to read Xander's story but I wondered if I would like it, because I mean, the first book is pretty frisky if you know what I mean.
Warning- Sexual situations, very mature content, language and a fairly big dose of blood and suspense.
Let’s talk a bit about the plot:
SO when I got this one, I tentatively looked into it with my breath held. I loved the plot line in the first book but the sexual situations made me blush like a 12 year old.
However, in this one I made it into more than 40% without an animalistic sex scene! Bravo! And then, technically there was only about 1 or 2 scenes that were descriptive. It wasn’t like the first one where they went at it like bunnies!
I loved Xander since the first book, I will admit that Khaki is a good character but she isn't as great as Mac was. I don't know, somehow Mac in the first book was more kick-butt, she wasn't scared to act and her personality was funny and cool.
Khaki didn’t have that kind of likeable- ness to her, she was okay, but I still preferred Mac.
Khaki has had problems with a guy, etc. My problem was that Xander and Khaki's romance took a corner in the predictable side. Like it was cliché, if you know what I mean. I knew what would happen, I knew who the bad guy was, I had no shock factors.
The first book was insanely good at shock factors! Drug Cartel, Mafia, explosions, kidnappings and such…this one….didn’t. Not really.
Personally, Gage and Mac's story had an original flare of it's own, and albeit being too Frisky for my liking, I loved the plot and everything with it. This one was very predictable, I knew how the story would go down, no surprises.
With hungry like the wolf my only criticism was that they had too many descriptive sex scenes.
In this one, it was too cliche, lack of originality and the character's romance wasn't as engaging. Also the suspense was toned down by heaps.
I am interested in the next book because, let’s face it, it’s about Becker…maybe I’ll read it. At this point I’m not sure.
Stay wonderful!
-The Book Herald
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Wolf Trouble I would rate it about 2.5 stars out of 5 stars.
When I finished the first book of this series, I had a moment of indecision. I wanted to read Xander's story but I wondered if I would like it, because I mean, the first book is pretty frisky if you know what I mean.
Warning- Sexual situations, very mature content, language and a fairly big dose of blood and suspense.
Let’s talk a bit about the plot:
The stunning werewolves at the Dallas SWAT team gets their world turned upside down.
Human Resource Management is insisting on a female being placed on the team
With the threat of a discrimination law-suit if they refuse.
Gage and Xander have no idea what to do.
Having a human around werewolves is a bad idea, having a female one especially would be a chaos. Gage knows that full well.
Xander is apprehensive.
Gage suddenly informs the Pack that he has found a female for the job, during the uproar he stuns them with one more fact.
She is not only female. She is also a werewolf.
Welcome to Khaki.
Xander never expected for his life to be so impacted the second he lays eyes on her, when she gets placed in his team he feel like his life has gone to hell or quiet possibly heaven.
But what the team doesn’t know is that Khaki has a past of her own.
A past that seeks to destroy her at all cost.
SO when I got this one, I tentatively looked into it with my breath held. I loved the plot line in the first book but the sexual situations made me blush like a 12 year old.
However, in this one I made it into more than 40% without an animalistic sex scene! Bravo! And then, technically there was only about 1 or 2 scenes that were descriptive. It wasn’t like the first one where they went at it like bunnies!
I loved Xander since the first book, I will admit that Khaki is a good character but she isn't as great as Mac was. I don't know, somehow Mac in the first book was more kick-butt, she wasn't scared to act and her personality was funny and cool.
Khaki didn’t have that kind of likeable- ness to her, she was okay, but I still preferred Mac.
Khaki has had problems with a guy, etc. My problem was that Xander and Khaki's romance took a corner in the predictable side. Like it was cliché, if you know what I mean. I knew what would happen, I knew who the bad guy was, I had no shock factors.
The first book was insanely good at shock factors! Drug Cartel, Mafia, explosions, kidnappings and such…this one….didn’t. Not really.
Personally, Gage and Mac's story had an original flare of it's own, and albeit being too Frisky for my liking, I loved the plot and everything with it. This one was very predictable, I knew how the story would go down, no surprises.
With hungry like the wolf my only criticism was that they had too many descriptive sex scenes.
In this one, it was too cliche, lack of originality and the character's romance wasn't as engaging. Also the suspense was toned down by heaps.
I am interested in the next book because, let’s face it, it’s about Becker…maybe I’ll read it. At this point I’m not sure.
Stay wonderful!
-The Book Herald
Tweet me @thebookherald
August 5, 2015
My Review:
I have so much love for this series. The Dallas SWAT team guys as shifters is just a fantastic premise. In Paige Tyler's shifter world, there are some people who are just naturally shifters. That trait hides itself until an extreme event forces it out. Gage, the leader, has compiled his team from searching out others who he thinks have evolved based on the reports he sees. In this book, that leads him to Khaki the first female shifter they've found.
Khaki was part of another police force and dated a fellow policeman. That was all well and good until they broke up and the police force took sides...his...and stopped providing backup for her. As a result, she's been injured a few times in the last few months and her shifter side has made itself known. Gage recruits her for the Dallas SWAT team.
Immediately when Khaki enters the building, Xander knows he's going to have issues. She just smells so good. (I do really, really love shifter mates stories!) But he doesn't let anyone know that he's smelling anything out of the ordinary. He just assumes that all the guys are reacting to her like this.
I like how clueless Xander is about what's happening to him when he really should know better. For Khaki, she's never met another shifter, so she is clueless. She has no idea how things work now and is just trying to survive in a new environment with new training that continues to push her to the limit.
And it does do that. I loved how the author made Khaki so strong and so much more than the others. She has a superior sense of smell and quickly learns how to use that in every situation. Her one-on-one sessions with Xander were incredibly sexy and sweet. I loved how neither one of them really understood what was going on between them (their mating call) until at least halfway through the book. And then it's a big deal because it threatens their jobs. BUT and this is huge in a occupational driven series...they were both willing to walk away from the job for one another and I love that dedication for one another.
I haven't even mentioned the suspense line in this one. This time the SWAT teams are helping the FBI with a series of band robberies in the DFW area. While it definitely takes place way second to the romance, it provided some great action to the books and some really intense scenes that I loved. Did I mention how much I love Khaki? She's a strong heroine who trusts her cop instincts implicitly and that made for some wonderful kickass scenes.
This series continues to be one of my favorites. I love romantic suspense and shifters are my favorite trope in paranormal. The team unit at SWAT is a great group of guys and now girls. It's set up for a long running series and I'm so excited for that because so far, these books have been excellent. I highly recommend the series. Each book works perfectly well as a stand alone novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I have so much love for this series. The Dallas SWAT team guys as shifters is just a fantastic premise. In Paige Tyler's shifter world, there are some people who are just naturally shifters. That trait hides itself until an extreme event forces it out. Gage, the leader, has compiled his team from searching out others who he thinks have evolved based on the reports he sees. In this book, that leads him to Khaki the first female shifter they've found.
Khaki was part of another police force and dated a fellow policeman. That was all well and good until they broke up and the police force took sides...his...and stopped providing backup for her. As a result, she's been injured a few times in the last few months and her shifter side has made itself known. Gage recruits her for the Dallas SWAT team.
Immediately when Khaki enters the building, Xander knows he's going to have issues. She just smells so good. (I do really, really love shifter mates stories!) But he doesn't let anyone know that he's smelling anything out of the ordinary. He just assumes that all the guys are reacting to her like this.
I like how clueless Xander is about what's happening to him when he really should know better. For Khaki, she's never met another shifter, so she is clueless. She has no idea how things work now and is just trying to survive in a new environment with new training that continues to push her to the limit.
And it does do that. I loved how the author made Khaki so strong and so much more than the others. She has a superior sense of smell and quickly learns how to use that in every situation. Her one-on-one sessions with Xander were incredibly sexy and sweet. I loved how neither one of them really understood what was going on between them (their mating call) until at least halfway through the book. And then it's a big deal because it threatens their jobs. BUT and this is huge in a occupational driven series...they were both willing to walk away from the job for one another and I love that dedication for one another.
I haven't even mentioned the suspense line in this one. This time the SWAT teams are helping the FBI with a series of band robberies in the DFW area. While it definitely takes place way second to the romance, it provided some great action to the books and some really intense scenes that I loved. Did I mention how much I love Khaki? She's a strong heroine who trusts her cop instincts implicitly and that made for some wonderful kickass scenes.
This series continues to be one of my favorites. I love romantic suspense and shifters are my favorite trope in paranormal. The team unit at SWAT is a great group of guys and now girls. It's set up for a long running series and I'm so excited for that because so far, these books have been excellent. I highly recommend the series. Each book works perfectly well as a stand alone novel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
July 18, 2015
Review posted on Got Fiction?
4.5
Paige Tyler brings PNR back to its roots with werewolf alphas and insta-lust that you can't fight. And with men like these, you won't want to fight it.
This is the second book in her SWAT series, and I think I liked it better than the first! Khaki Blake is a cop who got shot trying to save a woman from a beating. Her backup never arrived, and after a bad breakup with the station's golden boy, her squad turned against her. After the shooting, she begins to notice changes in herself. Her sense of smell is insanely good, she's stronger, and faster. And someone has taken notice.
Back in Dallas, Xander and Gage are pulled into a human resources nightmare. They need a woman on the team, and human resources has several picked out, none of whom can actually do the job, let alone do it with werewolves. After a tense moment or two, Gage suggests if they need a woman to avoid a PR minefield, then he'll pick one out who is a good cop, and who has the talent to do the job of a SWAT officer.
Xander is furious, but when Gage lets him know that there's a woman up north he's been keeping tabs on, and that the woman happens to be a newly turned werewolf, Xander isn't sure what to think. None of the guys have ever met a female werewolf. Will she be as big and hairy as they are? Can she bring something to the table that the men can't? Well, what he isn't prepared for is Khaki. She's not a huge, hulking, hairy she-wolf. In fact, she's anything but. And her scent...he wants to roll around in it! It must be because she's female, right? But why aren't the other guys reacting like he is?
Khaki is so excited to leave behind her jerk of an ex, and a department full of people who won't back up a fellow cop. But a werewolf? Really? She can't be that. Can she?
This book has a bit of a suspense plot, but it's not as action-packed as the first. That being said, I liked it better. Khaki was a great character, she held her own, and dealt with Xander's hot/cold mood swings like a champ. Once they realize that they are each other's "The One," things go a bit more smoothly for them. But I liked that even with the fated mates trope, they still got to know each other and still liked each other because of who they were, not only because of Fate.
I'm really enjoying this author, and this series has pleasantly surprised me. If you want some good PNR, look no further. And for those who don't like heavy on the paranormal, this is easy to fall into, and light on the world-building. Tyler's writing is fun, sexy, and enjoyable. You'll love the characters, and come back for more.
***ARC courtesy of Sourcebooks Casablanca
HighlandHussy
4.5
Paige Tyler brings PNR back to its roots with werewolf alphas and insta-lust that you can't fight. And with men like these, you won't want to fight it.
This is the second book in her SWAT series, and I think I liked it better than the first! Khaki Blake is a cop who got shot trying to save a woman from a beating. Her backup never arrived, and after a bad breakup with the station's golden boy, her squad turned against her. After the shooting, she begins to notice changes in herself. Her sense of smell is insanely good, she's stronger, and faster. And someone has taken notice.
Back in Dallas, Xander and Gage are pulled into a human resources nightmare. They need a woman on the team, and human resources has several picked out, none of whom can actually do the job, let alone do it with werewolves. After a tense moment or two, Gage suggests if they need a woman to avoid a PR minefield, then he'll pick one out who is a good cop, and who has the talent to do the job of a SWAT officer.
Xander is furious, but when Gage lets him know that there's a woman up north he's been keeping tabs on, and that the woman happens to be a newly turned werewolf, Xander isn't sure what to think. None of the guys have ever met a female werewolf. Will she be as big and hairy as they are? Can she bring something to the table that the men can't? Well, what he isn't prepared for is Khaki. She's not a huge, hulking, hairy she-wolf. In fact, she's anything but. And her scent...he wants to roll around in it! It must be because she's female, right? But why aren't the other guys reacting like he is?
Khaki is so excited to leave behind her jerk of an ex, and a department full of people who won't back up a fellow cop. But a werewolf? Really? She can't be that. Can she?
This book has a bit of a suspense plot, but it's not as action-packed as the first. That being said, I liked it better. Khaki was a great character, she held her own, and dealt with Xander's hot/cold mood swings like a champ. Once they realize that they are each other's "The One," things go a bit more smoothly for them. But I liked that even with the fated mates trope, they still got to know each other and still liked each other because of who they were, not only because of Fate.
I'm really enjoying this author, and this series has pleasantly surprised me. If you want some good PNR, look no further. And for those who don't like heavy on the paranormal, this is easy to fall into, and light on the world-building. Tyler's writing is fun, sexy, and enjoyable. You'll love the characters, and come back for more.
***ARC courtesy of Sourcebooks Casablanca
HighlandHussy
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