The Chief

The Tribe #3

by Sarah Cass

The Tribe is in trouble. Without a strong Chief to guide and support it, the magic is waning. Fractures have formed within the Tribe threatening their very lives.

Being Chief is Reed Longfeather’s birthright. He can’t see past all of the ways they’ve wounded him and his family to accept such a role. His best friend Velli pleads with him to reconsider, but he won’t be swayed. A gift from the Spirits unlike any seen before only half-convinces him where he needs to be.

Noelle Rousseau is one of the last living Fae on the planet. She finds herself on the Tribe’s lands under dire circumstances. Her unique mix of magical lineage, and her draw to Reed surprise everyone, including herself.

Betrayal, loss, insanity, and a battle to the death will decide all of their fates—if they can only get past their own grief.

Genres: Romance

ebook

Published August 9, 2016

About the author

Hi! I’m Sarah Cass, author, nurse, mom of three, wife, and caretaker of six spoiled rescue cats. I’ve been writing stories for over 20 years, and they tend to get a little spicy, a little emotional, and a little mysterious—just the way I like them.

My published series include:
• The Dominion Falls Series – spicy historical western mystery/suspense (10 books & counting!)
• Holidays in Lake Point - A sweet small-town standalone romance collection (all set around holidays!)
• The Tribe – a shifter-based urban fantasy/paranormal romance
• And coming soon: Dark Sky Valley, a contemporary western romance set in the present-day version of Dominion Falls!

When I’m not writing or working as a nurse, you’ll find me crocheting, knitting, watching Friends or Star Trek for the millionth time, or plotting my family's next move—hopefully to Colorado!

Let’s connect—I love chatting with readers and fellow book nerds

Reviews

[Wendy Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc copy for honest review.
Sarah has a way of writing that really brings these characters to life, be they in human or shifter form. The animals are described so beautifully that you can picture them in your mind while reading, so stunning and powerful even the more timid ones. It felt strange not having so much of Tala in this book, I missed her sass. Nirvelli is certainly put through the ringer, not given an easy ride in any of these books. So many issues and complications marring what should be a happy point in her life with Kane and Kimi. Reed is evolving and bringing in new dimensions to his character, strengthening and making him more hotter and more alpha than he has been in the previous books, fitting in with his destiny.
We also get more of evil Malek, I really don't like him at all and have felt there was more to him than we had so far sensed. There are some new welcome characters as well as more twists and turns, keeping us in suspense and riveted to each page. If I had had the time and nothing else to do I would have sat and read this in a single hit, I hated having to put it down.
I love this series, the people and their animal counterparts. The scenery described so well and the mystery, spiritualism that swirls around and intertwines with all the twists and turns along the way.

[Carol Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this book from start to finish , so easy to pick up from where the wolf left off , it was like catching up with old friends . Sarah Cass brought us all back into nirvelli's life back at the tribes home , its a happier place for her now secure in her mates love & getting to know her daughter kimi .the only cloud on the horizon is Melik trying to steal the chiefs position from Reed . Velli sets out to bring Reed home but nothing goes as planned , when does it ever with velli .aA great story from start to finish that will leave you needing the next in series asap , plenty of humour , few twists & some explosive revelations . all i can say is more please .

[Julie Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot give this series enough praise. This Author is not only a excellent writer but she weaves these characters into life. Velli and Kane are a force of nature and their ever growing family is promising. Velli actually opens up with her daughter in this book and I was grateful for that. Velli fights for her wolf and her magic to return even in the face of grave danger.
This book also dives father into Reed's role as chief and his spirit. Noelle's introduction is splendid and these two make for some steamy scenes.
Together they all set about to make their tribe stronger than ever.

[Shellby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series so much! Sarah Cass does a wonderful job of capturing and holding your attention right from the start. The Chief was not a disappointment, and I just could not put the book down.

-NightWolf Book Blog

[Annette Jordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

The complicated and chaotic story of Nirvelli and Kane continues in this third installment of The Tribe series, picking up immediately from where The Wolf left off. As always one of the strongest elements of this series is the use of tribal culture, and the clever blending of magic and reality that the author always brings to this series. Nirvelli is such a complicated character, a blend of sass, spunk and at times incredible vulnerability, and this vulnerable side is brought to the forefront by the loss of her Wolf. The central storyline is the struggle between Nirvelli's best friend and former husband Reed , and his childhood friend, over the chieftainship of the Tribe.Despite it being his birthright, Reed has struggled to come to terms with the burdens it will bring, and his support for Nirvelli means that he is not universally approved of by the tribal elders. Further complicating matters is his budding relationship with Noelle, a woman not of the tribe and with some magical gifts of her own. Darkness, danger and possibly even death must be overcome before the future of the Tribe will be revealed.
Atmospheric, and full of twists and turns, this is an engaging and entertaining read, and another strong book in a fascinating series.

[Dana Busenbark · Rating 5 out of 5]

What does Velli's father say to her when she says she cannot go see the Elders? What is so secretive about the journey her father is about to help her embark upon? Where is she going? Who is Angeni? After Velli's visit with Angeni, she realizes as she repeats the words over and over to herself, what her next item to do is. What happens when she tells Kane she is going to visit Reed and she is going alone? When she gets there, what two things does Reed do, and what does it signal that he has done, and done it uncontrolled? When he is in his meditation room in the basement of Kane's home, what happens after she wakes up from being knocked out? What happens with Reed? How does Velli react to the change? When Velli goes to LA to help a friend from university who is not in the shifter lifestyle and knows nothing of it, what happens? Who is Noelle? What is Noelle? How does Velli meet her? What does she do for Velli? When Velli is finally back with Reed, Kimi, Kai, Kane, and the others at Sanctuary, what happens? When she returns to the Reservation and The Tribe, who causes an issue for Velli? What happens? Can everyone survive? When Noelle goes with the others back to the Reservation, how does she help the break that is happening there? When Noelle leaves, what happens with Reed? Why does he go touring the outlying tribal communities? What is he trying to do? When Melik attempts to actually challenge him, what happens? When Noelle returns to the reservation, she has some secrets that she is holding on to. What secrets are they? How does Reed find out how to take care of Melik and his situation? What does Velli tell him when they are within the Challenge Circle? You're going to have to read to find out what happens the next time Velli seeks out Angeni and how that visit goes with Reed joining her. RECEIVED THIS BOOK AS A GIFT FOR A FAIR/HONEST REVIEW and REVIEWER FOR Bloggin' With M. Brennan.

[Spunky N Sassy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spunky N Sassy Rating: 5.0

~~~~~~~~~~Julie's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~

1000 stars