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Mark of Lycos #1
Enemy Red
The magic of love lies in the arms of his fiery enemy.
No one likes an arranged marriage, and Fenris, a golden wolf in the Silver Clan, plans to avoid it as long as he can. But the Wolf in the Forest has heard the prayers of another and grants the female her wish.
Unfortunately for Fenris, his destined mate is an alpha in her own right, and an enemy who plans on taking the Silver Clan, and Fenris, apart one bite at a time.
Until Fenris bites back.
Publisher's Note: This book has been previously released by Totally Bound Publishing. It has been revised and re-edited for re-release.
Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of F/F intimacy and menage.
No one likes an arranged marriage, and Fenris, a golden wolf in the Silver Clan, plans to avoid it as long as he can. But the Wolf in the Forest has heard the prayers of another and grants the female her wish.
Unfortunately for Fenris, his destined mate is an alpha in her own right, and an enemy who plans on taking the Silver Clan, and Fenris, apart one bite at a time.
Until Fenris bites back.
Publisher's Note: This book has been previously released by Totally Bound Publishing. It has been revised and re-edited for re-release.
Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of F/F intimacy and menage.
65 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 6, 2010
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Caffeine addict, boy referee, and romance aficionado, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Harte has over 100 books published with more constantly on the way. She’s a confessed bibliophile and devotee of action movies. Whether hiking in Central Oregon, biking around town, or hanging at the local tea shop, she’s constantly plotting to give everyone a happily ever after. Visit http://marieharte.com and fall in love.
Caffeine addict, boy referee, and romance aficionado, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Harte has over 100 books published with more constantly on the way. She’s a confessed bibliophile and devotee of action movies. Whether hiking in Central Oregon, biking around town, or hanging at the local tea shop, she’s constantly plotting to give everyone a happily ever after. Visit http://marieharte.com and fall in love.
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July 14, 2016
If you are looking for some sexy shifter action, this may be the novella for you. If you’re interested in, say, a well developed story, good pacing, character development, or romance, you may want to move along. You won’t find them here. I understand that you can only expect certain things from a novella, but there were so many problems for me.
The premise ok. Fenris is a golden wolf shifter who has an uncle pressuring him to find a mate. Since Fenris is young and likes the attentions of many different ladies, he is resistant to the idea. He runs away, planning to stay gone until his pack’s mating period is over. During his escape, he happens upon a motley crew of shifters in the forest, led by a beautiful alpha red wolf, who he is instantly drawn to. His wolf recognizes his mate right away, but it takes the man in him a little longer to catch up.
Rudra is just as taken by the stranger in her territory, but she has a responsibility as alpha to keep a clear head. She takes Fenris back to her father to figure out what to do with him next. I’m not going to spoil any more of the plot, as it’s already short and kind of sketchy to begin with. I will say that Fenris and Rudra are having copious amounts of sex almost right away. They bicker; they tussle for dominance; and they ignore the fact that they are clearly mates. But they don’t interact meaningfully. Sure, they say they’re in love after two weeks (that are spent almost entirely off page) but there is no way you can feel it as a reader.
Huge chunks of backstory and plot are either completely ignored, skipped, or glossed over. This is true, particularly, of the history between Rudra’s clan and Fenris’s. And this is a pretty significant driver in the story. Ditto on the sorcerer’s feud that propels the danger plot. No showing –and even very little telling. I felt like I was jumping into a series already in progress. The feeling was so strong that I stopped reading and checked Goodreads, but this is, indeed, book 1.
I didn’t care about these characters. I didn’t really understand their world. I didn’t believe in their relationship. And the ending was just… convenient. Nothing was really solved in the issues between clans, so much as there was an HEA that was going to happen, just because.
Again, there are some good sexy times. But the bones of the story just weren’t there. At least, not for me.
Rating: C-/D+
*ARC provided by publisher
The premise ok. Fenris is a golden wolf shifter who has an uncle pressuring him to find a mate. Since Fenris is young and likes the attentions of many different ladies, he is resistant to the idea. He runs away, planning to stay gone until his pack’s mating period is over. During his escape, he happens upon a motley crew of shifters in the forest, led by a beautiful alpha red wolf, who he is instantly drawn to. His wolf recognizes his mate right away, but it takes the man in him a little longer to catch up.
Rudra is just as taken by the stranger in her territory, but she has a responsibility as alpha to keep a clear head. She takes Fenris back to her father to figure out what to do with him next. I’m not going to spoil any more of the plot, as it’s already short and kind of sketchy to begin with. I will say that Fenris and Rudra are having copious amounts of sex almost right away. They bicker; they tussle for dominance; and they ignore the fact that they are clearly mates. But they don’t interact meaningfully. Sure, they say they’re in love after two weeks (that are spent almost entirely off page) but there is no way you can feel it as a reader.
Huge chunks of backstory and plot are either completely ignored, skipped, or glossed over. This is true, particularly, of the history between Rudra’s clan and Fenris’s. And this is a pretty significant driver in the story. Ditto on the sorcerer’s feud that propels the danger plot. No showing –and even very little telling. I felt like I was jumping into a series already in progress. The feeling was so strong that I stopped reading and checked Goodreads, but this is, indeed, book 1.
I didn’t care about these characters. I didn’t really understand their world. I didn’t believe in their relationship. And the ending was just… convenient. Nothing was really solved in the issues between clans, so much as there was an HEA that was going to happen, just because.
Again, there are some good sexy times. But the bones of the story just weren’t there. At least, not for me.
Rating: C-/D+
*ARC provided by publisher
May 24, 2011
I really liked it, it was a little too short. I like the plot and it kept me entertained but I wish there was a little more focus on the development of the two main characters.
March 21, 2016
3.5 Stars
I started reading this and thought it seemed familiar, turns out I had read the original version in 2011, I’ve read a lot of books since then so did not recall more than the character names. I enjoyed the read in 2011 and I enjoyed the read this time around. Without going back to read the first version I can’t tell you what changed but I do wish the book was a bit longer. I would love to find out more about how and why the Silver Clan had the other shifters removed from the forest, and maybe a bit more background on Fenris & Rudra.
So this is a pretty quick read, Fenris is running away from being forced into an arranged marriage, and while running ends up in the Red Clan territory and there is the insta love/lust between Rudra & Fenris. There is some major chemistry between the two even though they both try to deny it. You will have to read to find out some of the twists this short story takes , I don’t want to give any spoilers. I’m hoping some of my curiosity about how the other clans were driven from the forest are answered in the next book or books so am looking forward to the next one.
Book provided by the Author for an honest review
I started reading this and thought it seemed familiar, turns out I had read the original version in 2011, I’ve read a lot of books since then so did not recall more than the character names. I enjoyed the read in 2011 and I enjoyed the read this time around. Without going back to read the first version I can’t tell you what changed but I do wish the book was a bit longer. I would love to find out more about how and why the Silver Clan had the other shifters removed from the forest, and maybe a bit more background on Fenris & Rudra.
So this is a pretty quick read, Fenris is running away from being forced into an arranged marriage, and while running ends up in the Red Clan territory and there is the insta love/lust between Rudra & Fenris. There is some major chemistry between the two even though they both try to deny it. You will have to read to find out some of the twists this short story takes , I don’t want to give any spoilers. I’m hoping some of my curiosity about how the other clans were driven from the forest are answered in the next book or books so am looking forward to the next one.
Book provided by the Author for an honest review
March 15, 2016
Another sneeze and it is done book... I am soo stupid sometimes.
It was good story and I really enjoyed the plot and the characters, there just wasn't enough of them. Everything needed more and then this would have been a great book. I like all the backstories, but it was rushed and we really didn't get to know the hero or heroine that well. I would have liked more info on Fenris and why he acted like he did. Rudra was really interesting too, but again how she got to who she was would have been great. I liked her parents and Jericho and Fenris' brother, but everything needed more.
I guess my review should just be one word MORE!!!
Received a free copy from the publisher for a honest review.
It was good story and I really enjoyed the plot and the characters, there just wasn't enough of them. Everything needed more and then this would have been a great book. I like all the backstories, but it was rushed and we really didn't get to know the hero or heroine that well. I would have liked more info on Fenris and why he acted like he did. Rudra was really interesting too, but again how she got to who she was would have been great. I liked her parents and Jericho and Fenris' brother, but everything needed more.
I guess my review should just be one word MORE!!!
Received a free copy from the publisher for a honest review.
May 31, 2019
I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
After reading Marie Harte’s Best Revenge books, I knew I wanted to give her other books a go. In 2016, this book was re-released and I had the chance to read it. Yes, this review is way, way overdue. I had to take a quick scan through the book to remember the story. It was easy enough to remember as it is a short read. Harte’s Enemy Red which was originally published in 2010 was an okay read. Unfortunately, it’s not as good as Harte’s Best Revenge series and I’m sure it’s not as good as her recently released books. The back story felt choppy and parts of the story felt incomplete. There were insta-love and insta-acceptance in this book that didn’t work for me. Not to mention character development fell a little short. I suppose this was to be expected with short stories but it could be better. With the republishing of this book, I wish Harte revamped the writing a little because this book certainly has potential. It’s obvious that the author has grown quite a bit as a writer since then. I’ve left links of Harte’s more recent books below.
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March 13, 2016
Fenris is doing his best to avoid being mated, which is what his Uncle is forcing him to do. Fenris decides to run away to have fun before he has to take his role as alpha. The Great Spirit Wolf has other plans for Fenris and provides him with his mate that is an alpha herself, Rudra. After centuries of bringing outcast shifters together to form a clan, Rudra finally has the key to take back her rightful land; too bad he is a sexy blonde Adonis that she can’t keep her or her wolf off of.
First off, any great paranormal romance novellas need a few things. Such as a good back story to the characters, an introduction on what will take place in the book, and chemistry between hero and heroine. This novella lacked all of these. There were a few instances between the characters that seemed forced or rushed. Knowing that novellas are not long and things cannot go into detail about such things, but I have read my share of paranormal romance that are short but detailed. They give their characters a chance for us to love them, experience their ups and downs, and get excited for future stories... Enemy Red did not do that for me.
Sadly, things happened too quickly at the beginning, too much happening at once. One minute we are with Fenris running through the woods. Next we are watching him become more than wolf and defeat a serpent-like demon. I was confused and lost most of the time until it was explained towards the end of the novella. Enemy Red takes place over a few weeks and still nothing seems settled up until the last chapter.
This book had great potential but left nothing unsolved or expecting for the next book. In the end, it was not something I could totally get into nor continue the series.
I was gifted a copy of this novella from the JeepDiva in exchange for an honest review. The opinions and ratings are my own and I was in no way compensated.
First off, any great paranormal romance novellas need a few things. Such as a good back story to the characters, an introduction on what will take place in the book, and chemistry between hero and heroine. This novella lacked all of these. There were a few instances between the characters that seemed forced or rushed. Knowing that novellas are not long and things cannot go into detail about such things, but I have read my share of paranormal romance that are short but detailed. They give their characters a chance for us to love them, experience their ups and downs, and get excited for future stories... Enemy Red did not do that for me.
Sadly, things happened too quickly at the beginning, too much happening at once. One minute we are with Fenris running through the woods. Next we are watching him become more than wolf and defeat a serpent-like demon. I was confused and lost most of the time until it was explained towards the end of the novella. Enemy Red takes place over a few weeks and still nothing seems settled up until the last chapter.
This book had great potential but left nothing unsolved or expecting for the next book. In the end, it was not something I could totally get into nor continue the series.
I was gifted a copy of this novella from the JeepDiva in exchange for an honest review. The opinions and ratings are my own and I was in no way compensated.
March 13, 2016
Fenris is doing his best to avoid being mated, which is what his Uncle is forcing him to do. Fenris decides to run away to have fun before he has to take his role as alpha. The Great Spirit Wolf has other plans for Fenris and provides him with his mate that is an alpha herself, Rudra. After centuries of bringing outcast shifters together to form a clan, Rudra finally has the key to take back her rightful land; too bad he is a sexy blonde Adonis that she can’t keep her or her wolf off of.
First off, any great paranormal romance novellas need a few things. Such as a good back story to the characters, an introduction on what will take place in the book, and chemistry between hero and heroine. This novella lacked all of these. There were a few instances between the characters that seemed forced or rushed. Knowing that novellas are not long and things cannot go into detail about such things, but I have read my share of paranormal romance that are short but detailed. They give their characters a chance for us to love them, experience their ups and downs, and get excited for future stories... Enemy Red did not do that for me.
Sadly, things happened too quickly at the beginning, too much happening at once. One minute we are with Fenris running through the woods. Next we are watching him become more than wolf and defeat a serpent-like demon. I was confused and lost most of the time until it was explained towards the end of the novella. Enemy Red takes place over a few weeks and still nothing seems settled up until the last chapter.
This book had great potential but left nothing unsolved or expecting for the next book. In the end, it was not something I could totally get into nor continue the series.
I was gifted a copy of this novella from the JeepDiva in exchange for an honest review. The opinions and ratings are my own and I was in no way compensated.
First off, any great paranormal romance novellas need a few things. Such as a good back story to the characters, an introduction on what will take place in the book, and chemistry between hero and heroine. This novella lacked all of these. There were a few instances between the characters that seemed forced or rushed. Knowing that novellas are not long and things cannot go into detail about such things, but I have read my share of paranormal romance that are short but detailed. They give their characters a chance for us to love them, experience their ups and downs, and get excited for future stories... Enemy Red did not do that for me.
Sadly, things happened too quickly at the beginning, too much happening at once. One minute we are with Fenris running through the woods. Next we are watching him become more than wolf and defeat a serpent-like demon. I was confused and lost most of the time until it was explained towards the end of the novella. Enemy Red takes place over a few weeks and still nothing seems settled up until the last chapter.
This book had great potential but left nothing unsolved or expecting for the next book. In the end, it was not something I could totally get into nor continue the series.
I was gifted a copy of this novella from the JeepDiva in exchange for an honest review. The opinions and ratings are my own and I was in no way compensated.
May 29, 2023
Fenris is a young pup, he's only 25-years-old, and now his uncle, the Alpha of the Silver Clan, intends to find him and his twin brother mates. Fenris is none too happy with this, so runs off. He finds himself far from home, in a situation unexpected, that calls on his protective and mating instincts, against all odds. Pulled into a tangled web, with doubts over who to believe, Fenris has to do what he thinks is right - both for himself and for the wolf he wants to claim as his own.
This is a fast-paced novella that covers a lot of ground with the story. Fenris' twin, Anson, is mentioned in passing so I hope that we will hear more about him in the future. Well written and with smooth pacing, this story will take you along with it as it reaches the conclusion. With overall questions left (nothing major though), this part of the story wraps up nicely, whilst leaving you wanting to know more.
Definitely recommended.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Mar 15, 2016
This is a fast-paced novella that covers a lot of ground with the story. Fenris' twin, Anson, is mentioned in passing so I hope that we will hear more about him in the future. Well written and with smooth pacing, this story will take you along with it as it reaches the conclusion. With overall questions left (nothing major though), this part of the story wraps up nicely, whilst leaving you wanting to know more.
Definitely recommended.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 15, 2016
March 15, 2016
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
A new and unique twist to the werewolf genre. Wolves, cats, foxes, bears and sorcerers, oh my!
Finding a mate is not something either Rudra or Fenris have on their minds. When Fenris stumbles into the Red Clan's territory and trouble, he finds himself facinated with Rudra. Not understanding how he came to be in the clan's territory, Fenris nonetheless feels an overwhelming sense of possessiveness towards Rudra and her family.
Rudra is not sure where Fenris came from but she's not above using him to get back at the Silver Clan and if he can help her father with his crazy cousin, all the better. She doesn't understand the overwhelming attraction she feels towards him, but mating is the last thing on her mind.
A short romantic read that sets the stage for what I hope is many more books set in this world.
~~Wicked Reads Review Team~~
A new and unique twist to the werewolf genre. Wolves, cats, foxes, bears and sorcerers, oh my!
Finding a mate is not something either Rudra or Fenris have on their minds. When Fenris stumbles into the Red Clan's territory and trouble, he finds himself facinated with Rudra. Not understanding how he came to be in the clan's territory, Fenris nonetheless feels an overwhelming sense of possessiveness towards Rudra and her family.
Rudra is not sure where Fenris came from but she's not above using him to get back at the Silver Clan and if he can help her father with his crazy cousin, all the better. She doesn't understand the overwhelming attraction she feels towards him, but mating is the last thing on her mind.
A short romantic read that sets the stage for what I hope is many more books set in this world.
~~Wicked Reads Review Team~~
February 25, 2011
In this story everything develops to fast. Okay the sex scenes between Red and Fenris are hot but it's just sex and no feelings. I couldn't relate to their feelings. Everything felt forced and actually I didn't like that pair, but that's just me.
November 21, 2014
Don't mean to come across harsh...but seriously..NO STORY PLOT AT ALL IN THIS BOOK!!
June 8, 2024
This was a too short read with a lot of skipped/hardly explained backstories. But, Rudra and Fenris' sexy times are exactly that: sexy. They face an evil that is poised to conquer not just the human realm, but also the magical and the shifter ones. Only together are they able to overcome this evil.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
March 22, 2016
Title: Enemy Red - Mark of Lycos 1
Author: Marie Haute
Published: 3-11-16
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing
Pages: 84
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Sub Genre: Shifters; Wolves; Demons; Erotica; Novella; Sci Fi
ISBN: 9781786510082
ASIN: B01C4A5465
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
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Being forced into an arranged marriage by his uncle has Ferris feeling fenced in. He leaves to have a bit of fun before taking on the mantle of Alpha of the Silver Clan and a mate. The Great Sprit has other plans for Ferris, he has a mate selected, and it is not the one chosen by Ferris's uncle. Rudra is an Alpha in her right. She has gathered the outcast from the other clans and brought them together to form a clan loyal to her. Now she is ready to take back her lands. Unfortunately the only standing her way is Ferris, whom her wolf has claimed as hers.
I did not find this story up to the standards of Marie Haute's usual writing. I felt it needed to be fleshed out more to keep it from being so forced and choppy. A few added pages that would prepare a reader for upcoming events and actions in the book would make it flow more smoothly. I was surprised how Enemy Red seemed to have been put together with random scenes. Ms. Haute is usually very good at providing a more thought out story. Perhaps future books in the series will explain the gaps and characters will reappear more developed. I hope so. I will read the next in the series to see if it lives up to what I expect on a book with Ms. Haute's name on it. I rate it a 3 1/2 stars out of five.
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Author: Marie Haute
Published: 3-11-16
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing
Pages: 84
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Sub Genre: Shifters; Wolves; Demons; Erotica; Novella; Sci Fi
ISBN: 9781786510082
ASIN: B01C4A5465
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
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Being forced into an arranged marriage by his uncle has Ferris feeling fenced in. He leaves to have a bit of fun before taking on the mantle of Alpha of the Silver Clan and a mate. The Great Sprit has other plans for Ferris, he has a mate selected, and it is not the one chosen by Ferris's uncle. Rudra is an Alpha in her right. She has gathered the outcast from the other clans and brought them together to form a clan loyal to her. Now she is ready to take back her lands. Unfortunately the only standing her way is Ferris, whom her wolf has claimed as hers.
I did not find this story up to the standards of Marie Haute's usual writing. I felt it needed to be fleshed out more to keep it from being so forced and choppy. A few added pages that would prepare a reader for upcoming events and actions in the book would make it flow more smoothly. I was surprised how Enemy Red seemed to have been put together with random scenes. Ms. Haute is usually very good at providing a more thought out story. Perhaps future books in the series will explain the gaps and characters will reappear more developed. I hope so. I will read the next in the series to see if it lives up to what I expect on a book with Ms. Haute's name on it. I rate it a 3 1/2 stars out of five.
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July 1, 2016
Enemy Red An enjoyable book to read that mixes the power of magic with shifters and werewolves.
Golden Werewolf Fenris and his twin brother Anson have been ordered to attend a mating ceremony to find their mates by their Uncle Mike, the Alpha of the silver clan. Although neither of them wants to go through with it, only Fenris manages to get away so that he doesn't have to take part. But when he runs through the forest, he happens upon some wolves, foxes and a bear that he doesn't recognise. These are red wolves and they were banished along with the rest of the animals and humans from the forest by his Uncle Mike. As they attack him, he realises that one of them is his mate. She has the most beautiful scent he has ever smelled and it totally blindsides him, resulting in him being beaten down by the group and knocked unconscious. He comes too in the laboratory of the Alpha of the Red Clan's father, who just happens to be a sorcerer, and not only that, but the Alpha is the wolf that is his mate.
But there is a big problem for them all, the Alpha's Uncle is also a sorcerer, but an evil one that is trying to kill off their family to increase his power. He bombards them with monsters and all sorts of evil creatures that are meant to kill them as he tricks them into using a spell that is supposed to use a werewolves blood to make him weaker. But does it? There is a secret about the golden wolves that has been withheld from the two twin brothers but what is it? And how will his Uncle take to having his nephew mate the Alpha of the banished Red Clan?
Secrets abound everywhere but what is really the truth about anything? Who to believe? What to believe? And is this the beginning or the end of them?
An enjoyable read.
Golden Werewolf Fenris and his twin brother Anson have been ordered to attend a mating ceremony to find their mates by their Uncle Mike, the Alpha of the silver clan. Although neither of them wants to go through with it, only Fenris manages to get away so that he doesn't have to take part. But when he runs through the forest, he happens upon some wolves, foxes and a bear that he doesn't recognise. These are red wolves and they were banished along with the rest of the animals and humans from the forest by his Uncle Mike. As they attack him, he realises that one of them is his mate. She has the most beautiful scent he has ever smelled and it totally blindsides him, resulting in him being beaten down by the group and knocked unconscious. He comes too in the laboratory of the Alpha of the Red Clan's father, who just happens to be a sorcerer, and not only that, but the Alpha is the wolf that is his mate.
But there is a big problem for them all, the Alpha's Uncle is also a sorcerer, but an evil one that is trying to kill off their family to increase his power. He bombards them with monsters and all sorts of evil creatures that are meant to kill them as he tricks them into using a spell that is supposed to use a werewolves blood to make him weaker. But does it? There is a secret about the golden wolves that has been withheld from the two twin brothers but what is it? And how will his Uncle take to having his nephew mate the Alpha of the banished Red Clan?
Secrets abound everywhere but what is really the truth about anything? Who to believe? What to believe? And is this the beginning or the end of them?
An enjoyable read.
March 13, 2016
Fenris, a golden wolf in the Silver Clan, has no intention in going through with some arranged mating that his Uncle Mike has put in place for him. He's only 25 and most males don't settle with a mate until they're at least a century old! When he flees the ceremony, leaving his twin behind, he dashes into the Great Forest. When he finally stops he realises he is far from his own lands and he might just be in some bother!!!
Rudra has plans to take down the almighty Silver Clan. They have marginalised the Red Wolves and other shifter clans until they are almost within the human realm. Her father is a sorcerer and with his help she will rout these arrogant shifters from the Great Forest. But when she meets Fenris and realises that he has something she needs to make her plans work - will she seduce him to get his help? Will he allow this mighty warrior and alpha female to tell him what to do?
Fenris is the epitome of cocky alpha! Rudra is great at the mighty alpha female of her pack, who still wants to be dominated from time to time. She is most definitely the older woman here but with shifters that doesn't mean much LOL! Rena and Rurik are great supporting characters and I really want Rudra Beta and bestie to get his own HEA!! Great writing, well paced and characters you can get your teeth into!
Rudra has plans to take down the almighty Silver Clan. They have marginalised the Red Wolves and other shifter clans until they are almost within the human realm. Her father is a sorcerer and with his help she will rout these arrogant shifters from the Great Forest. But when she meets Fenris and realises that he has something she needs to make her plans work - will she seduce him to get his help? Will he allow this mighty warrior and alpha female to tell him what to do?
Fenris is the epitome of cocky alpha! Rudra is great at the mighty alpha female of her pack, who still wants to be dominated from time to time. She is most definitely the older woman here but with shifters that doesn't mean much LOL! Rena and Rurik are great supporting characters and I really want Rudra Beta and bestie to get his own HEA!! Great writing, well paced and characters you can get your teeth into!
July 29, 2016
Reviewed at Keeper Bookshelf
Fenris has left his clan and is wandering during the mating period. He has no intention of accepting an arranged marriage and in defiance has struck out alone until the time of mating has passed. Unfortunately, he’s wandered into another clan’s territory – only to discover his mate.
Rudra has no idea why this wolf in in their territory, but if he can help in their war she’ll use him… supposed mate or not.
Enemy Red is such a short story that to say much more would be basically reading the story to you. I enjoyed it for what it was, a short introduction to the series. I’m not certain that I’ll continue with the series but I will at least pick up the next book to make that decision. To be honest, I really needed more to know if these characters and their story is one I need to continue. Normally I am content with what the author offered up in their story, after all it’s their’s not mine to tell – but this time, there really wasn’t enough for me to deeply care enough to want to know more. As much as I love Shifter Romance, I’m simply not sure about this one.
*I received an e-ARC of Enemy Red from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*
Fenris has left his clan and is wandering during the mating period. He has no intention of accepting an arranged marriage and in defiance has struck out alone until the time of mating has passed. Unfortunately, he’s wandered into another clan’s territory – only to discover his mate.
Rudra has no idea why this wolf in in their territory, but if he can help in their war she’ll use him… supposed mate or not.
Enemy Red is such a short story that to say much more would be basically reading the story to you. I enjoyed it for what it was, a short introduction to the series. I’m not certain that I’ll continue with the series but I will at least pick up the next book to make that decision. To be honest, I really needed more to know if these characters and their story is one I need to continue. Normally I am content with what the author offered up in their story, after all it’s their’s not mine to tell – but this time, there really wasn’t enough for me to deeply care enough to want to know more. As much as I love Shifter Romance, I’m simply not sure about this one.
*I received an e-ARC of Enemy Red from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.*
March 20, 2016
I love a good shifter story and while I enjoyed Enemy Red, I did wish it was a bit longer.
Fenris was determined that neither him nor his twin brother were going to be mated as his uncle had decreed so he decided they should leave their pack - except his brother seemed to have other ideas as did fate!!
Fenris loses track of time and eventually ends up being caught by Rudra, the Alpha of the Red Clan - a mixed shifter pack who live a distance away from the Silver Pack he belongs to and too near the humans for comfort. Our lead male has an instant attraction to the Alpha female and things trot along at a pace from there.
It was a quick, fun read that I got through in an afternoon. The addition of some history/background on both the main characters and the events that lead to the clans, except from the Silver Clan, being banished from the Great Forest would have added to the book and given it more depth, but overall I still liked their story!
I'm hoping that Marie will give us more in this series.
I rate Enemy Red 3.75*
I received an ARC from Barclay Publicity in exchange for an honest review (though I did buy and read ER the first time it was published!)
Fenris was determined that neither him nor his twin brother were going to be mated as his uncle had decreed so he decided they should leave their pack - except his brother seemed to have other ideas as did fate!!
Fenris loses track of time and eventually ends up being caught by Rudra, the Alpha of the Red Clan - a mixed shifter pack who live a distance away from the Silver Pack he belongs to and too near the humans for comfort. Our lead male has an instant attraction to the Alpha female and things trot along at a pace from there.
It was a quick, fun read that I got through in an afternoon. The addition of some history/background on both the main characters and the events that lead to the clans, except from the Silver Clan, being banished from the Great Forest would have added to the book and given it more depth, but overall I still liked their story!
I'm hoping that Marie will give us more in this series.
I rate Enemy Red 3.75*
I received an ARC from Barclay Publicity in exchange for an honest review (though I did buy and read ER the first time it was published!)
March 28, 2016
how do you accept a mate when you weren't looking for one? There are two wolf clans, the silver & the red clan and they both don't get on. The red clan had been chased from the forest and they now live with bears, foxes, wolves and humans. The silvers have had the forest as their home and they aren't going to give it up.
Fenris is a silver wolf but he is so much more a very special and he has just realized that the alpha of the red clan is his mate.
Rudra doesn't want a mate she has enough problems being a outside, she is half wolf & half sorcerer and she has to prove herself all the time.
They both give in to their attraction as they know that they can't mate. Will they will able to stand up to the evil that is coming to destroy her family? Will the clans ever get on again?
A great story well written book that is a joy to read.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review via netgalley.
Fenris is a silver wolf but he is so much more a very special and he has just realized that the alpha of the red clan is his mate.
Rudra doesn't want a mate she has enough problems being a outside, she is half wolf & half sorcerer and she has to prove herself all the time.
They both give in to their attraction as they know that they can't mate. Will they will able to stand up to the evil that is coming to destroy her family? Will the clans ever get on again?
A great story well written book that is a joy to read.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review via netgalley.
February 9, 2014
Book one in the Mark of Lycos Series
The magic of love lies in the arms of his fiery enemy.
No one likes an arranged marriage, and Fenris, a golden wolf in the Silver Clan, plans to avoid it as long as he can. But the Wolf in the Forest has heard the prayers of another and grants the female her wish.
Unfortunately for Fenris, his destined mate is an alpha in her own right, and an enemy who plans on taking the Silver Clan, and Fenris, apart one bite at a time.
Until Fenris bites back.
Reader Advisory: This book features scenes of sex whilst in shifted form
Publisher's Note: This story has been previously released as part of the Over the Moon anthology by Total-E-Bound
February 29, 2016
Unfortunately for Fenris his plans to avoid mating has just went up in smoke and his destined mate is an alpha in her own right in this enthralling paranormal romance. The series has some unique elements that make for a different take on shifters and Fenris and Red’s story certainly had me captivated from the very beginning although I can’t help but wish that it had been longer, but I am looking forward to finding out what happens to Fenris’s twin in the next book.
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March 22, 2016
Red and Fenris are two wolves who are stuck with the world on their shoulders. Fenris is suppose to mate a wolf of his uncles choice. None is a fan of arranged marriages and because of this, he leaves the pack putting him in the path of Red the female alpha of her pack. She's not p lyrics a wolf but a sorceress as well.
She's never been interested in thr males before but there is something about him that just draws her in. He knows it's love at first sight. I wish this book would have just been longer.
She's never been interested in thr males before but there is something about him that just draws her in. He knows it's love at first sight. I wish this book would have just been longer.
July 2, 2015
This felt like maybe it was an early work by this author. It was OK, but pretty cheesy to the point of being cartoony. There are jumps in the story and resolutions that are so abrupt you are left going wtf just happened?? It is only 50 pages or so, but felt like longer. Love this author, but not so much this story.
May 5, 2016
I received this ebook from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I found it short, without details, and boring. There was space for some serious characters developing but... well it all just seems so superficial.
My vote: 2.5 stars
I found it short, without details, and boring. There was space for some serious characters developing but... well it all just seems so superficial.
My vote: 2.5 stars
October 20, 2014
I liked the heroine was the Alpha and even though she mated with the hero, who was also an alpha, she continued to rule their pack. Nice change from these types of stories.
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April 9, 2016Review to come...
March 25, 2016
A short quick read that ended too soon.
I would have liked to see a bit more character development and more background information to smooth out the storyline, but all in all, an OK read.
I would have liked to see a bit more character development and more background information to smooth out the storyline, but all in all, an OK read.
July 14, 2016
Very quick paranormal book.
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