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Legend Tripping #2
Wolf's Clothing
What do you do when you finally prove the existence of the otherworld, but the ghosts kick your ass?
For Trent Pielmeyer, the answer is run like hell—away from his hostile family, away from the disbelieving cops, and far, far, far away from anything that smacks of the supernatural. After seven years’ captivity in a whacked-out alternate dimension, he is so over legend tripping.
When Christophe Clavret spots Trent in a Portland bar, he detects a kindred spirit—another man attempting to outrun the darkness of his own soul. But despite their sizzling chemistry, Trent’s hatred of the uncanny makes Christophe hesitant to confide the truth: he’s a werewolf, one of a dwindling line, the victim of a genetic curse extending back to feudal Europe.
But dark forces are at work, threatening more than their growing love. If Christophe can’t win Trent’s trust, and if Trent can’t overcome his fear of the paranormal, the cost could be Trent’s freedom and Christophe’s humanity. Or it might be both their lives.
For Trent Pielmeyer, the answer is run like hell—away from his hostile family, away from the disbelieving cops, and far, far, far away from anything that smacks of the supernatural. After seven years’ captivity in a whacked-out alternate dimension, he is so over legend tripping.
When Christophe Clavret spots Trent in a Portland bar, he detects a kindred spirit—another man attempting to outrun the darkness of his own soul. But despite their sizzling chemistry, Trent’s hatred of the uncanny makes Christophe hesitant to confide the truth: he’s a werewolf, one of a dwindling line, the victim of a genetic curse extending back to feudal Europe.
But dark forces are at work, threatening more than their growing love. If Christophe can’t win Trent’s trust, and if Trent can’t overcome his fear of the paranormal, the cost could be Trent’s freedom and Christophe’s humanity. Or it might be both their lives.
349 pages, ebook
First published June 27, 2016
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E.J. Russell
54 books446 followersE.J. Russell –grace, mother of three, recovering actor–writes romance in a rainbow of flavors. Count on high snark, low angst and happy endings.
Reality? Eh, not so much.
Reality? Eh, not so much.
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October 7, 2016
2.5
Trent Pielmeyer got stuck in a ghost world for seven years and the only person who could understand him is his best friend Logan. Nobody would believe him anyway. Some even think he has been kidnapped or even tried to extort money from his father.
After he tries to reconnect with Logan, he runs into Christophe Clavret, who has secret of his own. Christophe has to decide what to do about Trent's reluctance (to put it mildly) to anything supernatural.
I liked how the events forced both of them to decide what's important.
Wolf's Clothing is a paranormal romance with almost zero drama. Well, any drama that's there is Trent's and completely understandable since the guy is 26 if you count the years, but he didn't move from 19 since he was stuck in that other dimension. His behaviour might annoy some readers but a nineteen-year-old would act the way trent did.
There is a bit of humour too.
It's short so don't expect too much character development, but it's not a big deal. You expect that. The speed they fall in love is explained by paranormal element and the trope (which I don't mind, but some might) is used very often when people write about wolves and their partners.
If there's going to be another book, I will probably read it since this one was not bad overall.
ARC received from Riptide Publishing via NetGalley
Trent Pielmeyer got stuck in a ghost world for seven years and the only person who could understand him is his best friend Logan. Nobody would believe him anyway. Some even think he has been kidnapped or even tried to extort money from his father.
After he tries to reconnect with Logan, he runs into Christophe Clavret, who has secret of his own. Christophe has to decide what to do about Trent's reluctance (to put it mildly) to anything supernatural.
I liked how the events forced both of them to decide what's important.
Wolf's Clothing is a paranormal romance with almost zero drama. Well, any drama that's there is Trent's and completely understandable since the guy is 26 if you count the years, but he didn't move from 19 since he was stuck in that other dimension. His behaviour might annoy some readers but a nineteen-year-old would act the way trent did.
There is a bit of humour too.
It's short so don't expect too much character development, but it's not a big deal. You expect that. The speed they fall in love is explained by paranormal element and the trope (which I don't mind, but some might) is used very often when people write about wolves and their partners.
If there's going to be another book, I will probably read it since this one was not bad overall.
ARC received from Riptide Publishing via NetGalley
November 29, 2019
2.5 stars
I didn’t like much of anything about this book, especially the negative take on shifters. Took an inordinate amount of time to finish. I adore many of this author’s stories but this one was a miss for me.
I didn’t like much of anything about this book, especially the negative take on shifters. Took an inordinate amount of time to finish. I adore many of this author’s stories but this one was a miss for me.
March 31, 2023
Ooh La La
I felt so bad for Trent in the last book so am very happy that it was his turn to find love and, more importantly, peace of mind. He and Christophe, who is especially charming, are a fun and steamy pair.
“Tell me what you want, cher.”
Trent sighed. “You. I want you.”
“Then I am more than happy to oblige.”
These two will make you smile even as they dodge enemies, danger, and inner turmoil, all on a twisty path to love. It’s a good thing they have connected friends they can call to help them prevail.
I felt so bad for Trent in the last book so am very happy that it was his turn to find love and, more importantly, peace of mind. He and Christophe, who is especially charming, are a fun and steamy pair.
“Tell me what you want, cher.”
Trent sighed. “You. I want you.”
“Then I am more than happy to oblige.”
These two will make you smile even as they dodge enemies, danger, and inner turmoil, all on a twisty path to love. It’s a good thing they have connected friends they can call to help them prevail.
March 26, 2023
Oh yes this was good! I was worried for Trent ending book 1, so knowing he'd get a book set me at ease. And Christophe is a good man for him, strong and kind at the same time. The werewolf thing is definitely an issue to overcome, but I feel like it was executed wonderfully.
It does seem like there's an opening for a book 3, but so far there seems to be no announcement. Anyway, here's to hoping!
It does seem like there's an opening for a book 3, but so far there seems to be no announcement. Anyway, here's to hoping!
October 10, 2016
This review was originally written for Joyfully Jay Reviews, and can be accessed here; http://joyfullyjay.com/2016/10/review...
4.25 stars for this contemporary paranormal M/M romance.
This book is the second book in the Legend Tripping series, and I think I enjoyed it more because I read Stumptown Spirits first.
See, Trent Pielmeyer has returned from the undead. He was the roommate/hook-up of Logan Connor that got trapped in a nightly ghost war for seven years. Logan and Riley freed him from the macabre torture a year ago, and Trent is barely holding his life together. His homophobic father isn’t pleased to have him home—alive—and claiming his trust fund. He can’t confide in anyone about where he’s been for all this time, and he has no strong friendships. Adrift, Trent runs off to Portland to find Logan and see if they can rekindle their long-past romance.
Only Trent has no idea that Logan’s about to marry Riley. When Trent shows up in Logan’s bar, he’s blindsided. Good thing Christophe is there to guide him through his emotional breakdown.
Christophe is a wealthy, cultured, European man who once dated Riley. He’s in Portland for the big wedding and finds Trent to be captivating. They hook up, but it’s terrifying to Christophe because he nearly shifts into his werewolf form during the act. Only the calming effect he gains from Trent’s touch is able to hold back the beast. Christophe is in a battle of wills with his Old Country father—who insists that Christophe assume control of their company instead of his elder brother, Anton, solely because Christophe can shift and Anton cannot. Their father is also arranging a marriage for Christophe, so he can breed more weres. Worst part? If the mating is successful and a werewolf is gestated, the mother dies at birth. Something Christophe wants no part of, even if he did prefer women—which he does not.
The connection between Trent and Christophe is tenuous. The plot fixes them together in a really interesting way. Christophe wants to bring Trent to Logan’s and Riley’s wedding, but Trent only goes because he’s been completely cut off financially while he’s in Portland. See, Trent’s developed acute agoraphobia and he’s particularly afraid of forests—having been trapped in a haunted forest ghost show for seven years will do that. There’s a lot of tension in the whole scene, because Riley and Trent aren’t exactly friendly—oh, and Christophe is dramatically double-crossed leaving him in his wolf skin for…possibly ever. He’s on the cusp of being hunted down in his shifter form when he’s able to reach Trent and communicate in a way that makes them both stronger. I really liked how Trent grew out of his intense fears on Christophe’s account.
I will mention that there’s a scene here that’s borderline, a situation of dubious consent between the agents of Christophe’s problems. It’s certainly unpleasant, and I felt grudgingly moved on one character’s part. More to the point, I was wholly behind Trent’s heroics, especially because I felt Christophe’s wolf was a dummy. Chasing a sports car and hoping you’ll catch your quarry? Wolf, please. Despite Christophe’s meat-headedness, he’s a hero when he needs to be, and the sweetness of their relationship was plain to see.
I liked that they had real problems to conquer that required cooperation and bravery. The love story in this book was better than that of Stumptown Spirits, in my opinion, because Trent and Christophe each have physical and emotional issues that they need address before resolution. Trent doesn’t know if he’s twenty, or twenty-seven, and trees freak him out. He hasn’t been touched in a compassionate, sexual way in seven years, and each night he dreams he’s being hanged in the ghost war. On the other hand, Christophe is a werewolf. And he doesn’t want to suffer the ill effects of shifting—or suppressing his shift—any longer. Finding a partner who will love him is nearly impossible, and his family’s politics are problematic, at best. So, these two isolated men find a chance encounter so much more than either can discard. I liked it. Nothing like a good hurt/comfort paranormal romance.
The story resolves, but it’s clear the ground is laid for a third book. A review copy was received from NetGalley.
4.25 stars for this contemporary paranormal M/M romance.
This book is the second book in the Legend Tripping series, and I think I enjoyed it more because I read Stumptown Spirits first.
See, Trent Pielmeyer has returned from the undead. He was the roommate/hook-up of Logan Connor that got trapped in a nightly ghost war for seven years. Logan and Riley freed him from the macabre torture a year ago, and Trent is barely holding his life together. His homophobic father isn’t pleased to have him home—alive—and claiming his trust fund. He can’t confide in anyone about where he’s been for all this time, and he has no strong friendships. Adrift, Trent runs off to Portland to find Logan and see if they can rekindle their long-past romance.
Only Trent has no idea that Logan’s about to marry Riley. When Trent shows up in Logan’s bar, he’s blindsided. Good thing Christophe is there to guide him through his emotional breakdown.
Christophe is a wealthy, cultured, European man who once dated Riley. He’s in Portland for the big wedding and finds Trent to be captivating. They hook up, but it’s terrifying to Christophe because he nearly shifts into his werewolf form during the act. Only the calming effect he gains from Trent’s touch is able to hold back the beast. Christophe is in a battle of wills with his Old Country father—who insists that Christophe assume control of their company instead of his elder brother, Anton, solely because Christophe can shift and Anton cannot. Their father is also arranging a marriage for Christophe, so he can breed more weres. Worst part? If the mating is successful and a werewolf is gestated, the mother dies at birth. Something Christophe wants no part of, even if he did prefer women—which he does not.
The connection between Trent and Christophe is tenuous. The plot fixes them together in a really interesting way. Christophe wants to bring Trent to Logan’s and Riley’s wedding, but Trent only goes because he’s been completely cut off financially while he’s in Portland. See, Trent’s developed acute agoraphobia and he’s particularly afraid of forests—having been trapped in a haunted forest ghost show for seven years will do that. There’s a lot of tension in the whole scene, because Riley and Trent aren’t exactly friendly—oh, and Christophe is dramatically double-crossed leaving him in his wolf skin for…possibly ever. He’s on the cusp of being hunted down in his shifter form when he’s able to reach Trent and communicate in a way that makes them both stronger. I really liked how Trent grew out of his intense fears on Christophe’s account.
I will mention that there’s a scene here that’s borderline, a situation of dubious consent between the agents of Christophe’s problems. It’s certainly unpleasant, and I felt grudgingly moved on one character’s part. More to the point, I was wholly behind Trent’s heroics, especially because I felt Christophe’s wolf was a dummy. Chasing a sports car and hoping you’ll catch your quarry? Wolf, please. Despite Christophe’s meat-headedness, he’s a hero when he needs to be, and the sweetness of their relationship was plain to see.
I liked that they had real problems to conquer that required cooperation and bravery. The love story in this book was better than that of Stumptown Spirits, in my opinion, because Trent and Christophe each have physical and emotional issues that they need address before resolution. Trent doesn’t know if he’s twenty, or twenty-seven, and trees freak him out. He hasn’t been touched in a compassionate, sexual way in seven years, and each night he dreams he’s being hanged in the ghost war. On the other hand, Christophe is a werewolf. And he doesn’t want to suffer the ill effects of shifting—or suppressing his shift—any longer. Finding a partner who will love him is nearly impossible, and his family’s politics are problematic, at best. So, these two isolated men find a chance encounter so much more than either can discard. I liked it. Nothing like a good hurt/comfort paranormal romance.
The story resolves, but it’s clear the ground is laid for a third book. A review copy was received from NetGalley.
April 6, 2023
Having read the first book, I thought I was prepared for this second story, but I was not. This one was far better than the first and I loved every bit of it.
Slight spoilers ahead
So this story starts 7 months after the first, with Trent (the best friend/fb of Logan's that kicked off the whole tale) being released from a mental institution but still seriously suffering from having had to reenact the whole ghost war every single night. He even has the scars from being repeatedly hanged over and over again.
Since no one would believe what really happened, he didn't tell anyone and everyone, including his horrible father and mother, treat him really badly. In desperation, he goes back to Portland to find Logan, the one person who ever cared about him. But there is something he doesn't know about, Riley and the whole getting married part.
Poor Trent still looks 19 but is about to turn 27 in 2 days and when he shows up at Logan's bar, he meets Christophe, the sexy Frenchman who used to date Riley.
Christophe has his own issues, with being a wolf shifter, but these two have an instaconnection because they are fated mates, though neither ding dong gets it.
This begins the story of how a person came back from being with ghosts for seven years and a werewolf who hates who he is find love and rescue each other and get bad at the bad people in both of their lives.
I think the funniest part was when Riley (who slept with Christophe) and Trent (who slept with Logan) had to agree to get past the whole "we had sexytimes with your partner" awkwardness that was happening. The second funniest bit was the whole Christophe and Logan being territorial sections.
I do want to point out that I did not realize that Christophe was only 25. Until it was actually said, I was picturing him as a silver fox as that was how he was acting.
I loved the ending, I loved the epilogue. But this deserves more. I know that this series was written a long time ago and re released, but I need to know what happens to the others. Does Julie get her show? Does the ex cop find who he was looking for? What happened to Christophe's brother?
While this does not end in a cliffhanger, it kind of felt that way to me because of all the other people who could have had their own stories.
Slight spoilers ahead
So this story starts 7 months after the first, with Trent (the best friend/fb of Logan's that kicked off the whole tale) being released from a mental institution but still seriously suffering from having had to reenact the whole ghost war every single night. He even has the scars from being repeatedly hanged over and over again.
Since no one would believe what really happened, he didn't tell anyone and everyone, including his horrible father and mother, treat him really badly. In desperation, he goes back to Portland to find Logan, the one person who ever cared about him. But there is something he doesn't know about, Riley and the whole getting married part.
Poor Trent still looks 19 but is about to turn 27 in 2 days and when he shows up at Logan's bar, he meets Christophe, the sexy Frenchman who used to date Riley.
Christophe has his own issues, with being a wolf shifter, but these two have an instaconnection because they are fated mates, though neither ding dong gets it.
This begins the story of how a person came back from being with ghosts for seven years and a werewolf who hates who he is find love and rescue each other and get bad at the bad people in both of their lives.
I think the funniest part was when Riley (who slept with Christophe) and Trent (who slept with Logan) had to agree to get past the whole "we had sexytimes with your partner" awkwardness that was happening. The second funniest bit was the whole Christophe and Logan being territorial sections.
I do want to point out that I did not realize that Christophe was only 25. Until it was actually said, I was picturing him as a silver fox as that was how he was acting.
I loved the ending, I loved the epilogue. But this deserves more. I know that this series was written a long time ago and re released, but I need to know what happens to the others. Does Julie get her show? Does the ex cop find who he was looking for? What happened to Christophe's brother?
While this does not end in a cliffhanger, it kind of felt that way to me because of all the other people who could have had their own stories.
September 7, 2016
*ARC received by the publishers via NetGalley*
This was such an entertaining read!
I was interested immediately after reading the blurb (which, I guess, would have appealed to me even if I hadn't been a sucker for werewolves and other supernatural stuff).
I was really glad to find some very interesting lore (which I wasn't as familiar with) to meld with a really fun storyline. I haven't read the previous book, so at times I was a bit lost when some past events were brought up, but it didn't take much from the reading as a whole; it was explained quite well.
The dynamics between the group of characters (because I can't only focus on Christophe and Trent) was amazing, they were a really charming little group. I loved their friendship. I also loved, yes, the evolution of the relationship between Trent and Christophe. Even though at times it seemed that some issues were solved a tad fast, I guess it all paid off in the end, because those final chapters gave their relationship a depth that helped the ongoing consolidation. It made sense. I appreciated it.
*As a bonus, both Trent and Christophe were really great characters, which doesn't exactly hurt.
This was such an entertaining read!
I was interested immediately after reading the blurb (which, I guess, would have appealed to me even if I hadn't been a sucker for werewolves and other supernatural stuff).
I was really glad to find some very interesting lore (which I wasn't as familiar with) to meld with a really fun storyline. I haven't read the previous book, so at times I was a bit lost when some past events were brought up, but it didn't take much from the reading as a whole; it was explained quite well.
The dynamics between the group of characters (because I can't only focus on Christophe and Trent) was amazing, they were a really charming little group. I loved their friendship. I also loved, yes, the evolution of the relationship between Trent and Christophe. Even though at times it seemed that some issues were solved a tad fast, I guess it all paid off in the end, because those final chapters gave their relationship a depth that helped the ongoing consolidation. It made sense. I appreciated it.
*As a bonus, both Trent and Christophe were really great characters, which doesn't exactly hurt.
April 10, 2023
4 stars in fact 4.5 other than I found some of the supporting characters just a bit too over the top to award it immediately.
This was a great book to read, I appreciated that the characters of Trent and Christophe were easily differentiated by their narration style - one almost modern (- 7 years) and the other old French - and the chemistry between them well done. This was also the second in the series without me reading the first, but could very quickly understand the background without needing to refer to the first.
There were twists in the plot I didn’t anticipate which added to the story and I love the sense of humour as well as great narration and it all dovetailed well into the ending which is an art in itself.
I’ve actually got three of her books now which I hadn’t realised, so I will be following her for future ones!
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
This was a great book to read, I appreciated that the characters of Trent and Christophe were easily differentiated by their narration style - one almost modern (- 7 years) and the other old French - and the chemistry between them well done. This was also the second in the series without me reading the first, but could very quickly understand the background without needing to refer to the first.
There were twists in the plot I didn’t anticipate which added to the story and I love the sense of humour as well as great narration and it all dovetailed well into the ending which is an art in itself.
I’ve actually got three of her books now which I hadn’t realised, so I will be following her for future ones!
I received a copy of this book from Gay Romance Reviews, and this is my honest review.
August 7, 2020
I struggled a bit at the beginning of this story but once I got into it I fell in love with it and ended up liking it more than the first book in this series. The author's take on shifters was different and that intrigued me. This story had a good amount of angst, a bit of sadness and a sweet romance.
If Bishop doesn't have his own story already that man needs one and I need to read it.
TAGS
-- paranormal -- shifter/wolf -- PTSD -- secrets -- angst -- ghost story -- had trouble connecting at first -- instant attraction -- loved the MCs... Trent & Christophe -- I want more of this world
April 2, 2025
THAT WAS SO GOOD! I read a lot of shifter fiction and a fair amount of urban fantasy and this was such a wonderful and fresh take on werewolves. I was a little worried that I wouldn't like Trent--he was kind of a ponce in the first book--but in the end I was head over heels for him. So much wonderful sass coupled with vulnerability. Seriously. I think I enjoyed this even more than the first book. Will we get Bishop's story next? I really, really hope so!
re-read: still love. also still wish we could have gotten a book for bishop. regardless, this duology is a favorite.
re-read: still love. also still wish we could have gotten a book for bishop. regardless, this duology is a favorite.
August 5, 2026
I really enjoyed this story. E.J. Russell crafted an excellent tale of loss and acceptance, old rivalries, and awkward reunions in an opposites-attract supernatural romance. I couldn’t put this book down; I was just hooked!
It’s been seven months since Trent was rescued from being trapped within the Ghost War, and as you could expect, life has not been the same. Trent is having a hard time trying to adjust to the way things have changed during his 7 years of being trapped. But some things never change, and his father is one of them. Trying to get out from under his father's thumb, Trent takes off back to Portland to find the one person he believes he can talk to about his experiences and be believed by. But not being in contact with Logan for the last 7 months means that Trent doesn’t know about Riley. While waiting to surprise Logan at his bar, Trent runs into a very charismatic man with whom he hits it off, so when he realises that Logan is happy in love with Riley, Trent impulsively takes the other man home.
Trent is impulsive; he’s also touch-starved and needs to find someone who will believe his story or else he fears he will actually go insane. He is scared, yet brave, challenging himself to do things he would never dream of, especially with Christophe at his side.
Christophe Clavret is the heir to a large and wealthy family. He doesn’t want to be though; he’d prefer that honour go to his older brother Anton. Unfortunately for Christophe, he was the one born with the mutant gene that allows him to transform into a wolf. He hates the life he lives and is actively trying his best to change the family succession rules in favour of his brother. When his father pulls rank on him, he is forced to head back to the family estate to deal with his future. He manages to give himself some time to stay for a friend's wedding, and in doing so, meets Trent who he feels a connection to straight away. A night of passion changes Christophe’s life forever. He’s finally found a man who he thinks is his mate, but will his mate accept him for what he is? The night of passion turns into a weekend away of promised fun, but when Christophe is betrayed by someone close to him, he has to rely on someone he’s only known for a few days to help save him.
Christophe is trusting, loving and also a protector; he wants nothing more than to shield Trent from the world he has been living in, but in doing so, he’s exposed him to more paranormal events that may be more than Trent can handle.
The antagonists in this story are a bit heartbreaking. I could feel the sting of betrayal coming off of Christophe when he realised what had happened, and why. But I loved the way in which the two men’s bond was already strong enough that it forced Trent to confront his fears to save the man who saw him for who he is. I enjoyed seeing a more positive side to Logan as I had a VERY low opinion of him from the last book, but he grew on me in this one.
This book is left open for a series continuation, and I really hope there is one!
It’s been seven months since Trent was rescued from being trapped within the Ghost War, and as you could expect, life has not been the same. Trent is having a hard time trying to adjust to the way things have changed during his 7 years of being trapped. But some things never change, and his father is one of them. Trying to get out from under his father's thumb, Trent takes off back to Portland to find the one person he believes he can talk to about his experiences and be believed by. But not being in contact with Logan for the last 7 months means that Trent doesn’t know about Riley. While waiting to surprise Logan at his bar, Trent runs into a very charismatic man with whom he hits it off, so when he realises that Logan is happy in love with Riley, Trent impulsively takes the other man home.
Trent is impulsive; he’s also touch-starved and needs to find someone who will believe his story or else he fears he will actually go insane. He is scared, yet brave, challenging himself to do things he would never dream of, especially with Christophe at his side.
Christophe Clavret is the heir to a large and wealthy family. He doesn’t want to be though; he’d prefer that honour go to his older brother Anton. Unfortunately for Christophe, he was the one born with the mutant gene that allows him to transform into a wolf. He hates the life he lives and is actively trying his best to change the family succession rules in favour of his brother. When his father pulls rank on him, he is forced to head back to the family estate to deal with his future. He manages to give himself some time to stay for a friend's wedding, and in doing so, meets Trent who he feels a connection to straight away. A night of passion changes Christophe’s life forever. He’s finally found a man who he thinks is his mate, but will his mate accept him for what he is? The night of passion turns into a weekend away of promised fun, but when Christophe is betrayed by someone close to him, he has to rely on someone he’s only known for a few days to help save him.
Christophe is trusting, loving and also a protector; he wants nothing more than to shield Trent from the world he has been living in, but in doing so, he’s exposed him to more paranormal events that may be more than Trent can handle.
The antagonists in this story are a bit heartbreaking. I could feel the sting of betrayal coming off of Christophe when he realised what had happened, and why. But I loved the way in which the two men’s bond was already strong enough that it forced Trent to confront his fears to save the man who saw him for who he is. I enjoyed seeing a more positive side to Logan as I had a VERY low opinion of him from the last book, but he grew on me in this one.
This book is left open for a series continuation, and I really hope there is one!
October 13, 2016
Wolf's Clothing, E.J. Russell
Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews
Genre: Romance, LGBTQIA
It wasn’t until I was writing this review that I discovered I’d read one of E.J.Russell's earlier books, an m/m romantic suspense :-) this book is very different in feel and longer than that one, but I really enjoyed both of them.
I hadn’t read the first Legend tripping book, just the sample but there’s enough background given to let me follow what happened easily and get into the story and characters of this one.
Poor Trent, seven years being hung every night, its a sure thing Legend Tripping is off his menu now...I’d never heard of it, but it makes sense and is just the kind of things kids of that age do....I think from about 12 onwards I can remember friends all telling “ghost” stories, and being frightened out of my wits – I’m a true wimp, I’m far too easily scared to mess with that stuff!
So now Trent’s back, but is he 20 or 27? How can he pick up his life. His “grieving” family don’t seem so keen to have him back, he made far better press when he was dead, allowed his father to milk the sympathy vote. He’s in a kind of limbo, and its really understandable, I can feel just how confused he is.
After one more acrimonious confrontation with his father, who’s not keen to let go of his control and use of Trent’s financial Trust he jumps on a plane and goes back to where it all started. Portland. Maybe if he can talk to his friend Logan, his kind of casual boyfriend at the time, they can pick up or something.
Logan was there when it went down, wouldn’t give up on him and managed to find a way to bring him back, with the help of others. He’s in for a shock though, that fond reconciliation he had on his mind isn’t on, Logan’s about to marry Riley, the folklorist guy who worked out how to get Trent back.
He meets Christophe in the bar while he’s trying to drown his sorrows, he’s a sexy, well dressed Frenchman, and Christophe sees in him echoes of himself, someone who’s running from himself. They get to “know” each other, and to know each other ;-) and things could be good between them but for a huge secret, Christophe is a werewolf.
Now he knows about Trent's background how on earth can he tell him he’s one of the supernatural things Trent hates.
Its a tender journey, backed up with the elements of the supernatural, and with a great cast of characters, Trent of course and Christophe, his brother Anton, and there’s Riley and Logan – a great pair, others from the TV show – I love OTT self obsessed Max! Then there’s Bishop, the detective who’s sure Logan is involved in the kidnapping of Trent – that's the only story doing the rounds that would sound credible, saying he was stuck in a ghost war for seven years just won’t wash.
All these characters get involved in the story, and there’s some great drama and something/someone who caught me totally out. Did not see That coming!
I love to be surprised like that, have what I think may happen turned on its head.
I loved Trent and Christophe, thought Riley and Logan were perfect, wonder about Joseph, he was stuck in the ghost war for 63 years...and Bishop, I just feel he’s got some kind of connection to the supernatural.
Its a fun read, with a take on werewolves that I hadn’t read, with things I didn’t foresee and a terrific ending.
Its not deep dark drama but a fun and spicy romance with a light elements of suspense and lots of the supernatural.
Stars: Four, a fun read, with light suspense and something that totally caught me out.
ARC supplied by Netgalley and publisher
Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews
Genre: Romance, LGBTQIA
It wasn’t until I was writing this review that I discovered I’d read one of E.J.Russell's earlier books, an m/m romantic suspense :-) this book is very different in feel and longer than that one, but I really enjoyed both of them.
I hadn’t read the first Legend tripping book, just the sample but there’s enough background given to let me follow what happened easily and get into the story and characters of this one.
Poor Trent, seven years being hung every night, its a sure thing Legend Tripping is off his menu now...I’d never heard of it, but it makes sense and is just the kind of things kids of that age do....I think from about 12 onwards I can remember friends all telling “ghost” stories, and being frightened out of my wits – I’m a true wimp, I’m far too easily scared to mess with that stuff!
So now Trent’s back, but is he 20 or 27? How can he pick up his life. His “grieving” family don’t seem so keen to have him back, he made far better press when he was dead, allowed his father to milk the sympathy vote. He’s in a kind of limbo, and its really understandable, I can feel just how confused he is.
After one more acrimonious confrontation with his father, who’s not keen to let go of his control and use of Trent’s financial Trust he jumps on a plane and goes back to where it all started. Portland. Maybe if he can talk to his friend Logan, his kind of casual boyfriend at the time, they can pick up or something.
Logan was there when it went down, wouldn’t give up on him and managed to find a way to bring him back, with the help of others. He’s in for a shock though, that fond reconciliation he had on his mind isn’t on, Logan’s about to marry Riley, the folklorist guy who worked out how to get Trent back.
He meets Christophe in the bar while he’s trying to drown his sorrows, he’s a sexy, well dressed Frenchman, and Christophe sees in him echoes of himself, someone who’s running from himself. They get to “know” each other, and to know each other ;-) and things could be good between them but for a huge secret, Christophe is a werewolf.
Now he knows about Trent's background how on earth can he tell him he’s one of the supernatural things Trent hates.
Its a tender journey, backed up with the elements of the supernatural, and with a great cast of characters, Trent of course and Christophe, his brother Anton, and there’s Riley and Logan – a great pair, others from the TV show – I love OTT self obsessed Max! Then there’s Bishop, the detective who’s sure Logan is involved in the kidnapping of Trent – that's the only story doing the rounds that would sound credible, saying he was stuck in a ghost war for seven years just won’t wash.
All these characters get involved in the story, and there’s some great drama and something/someone who caught me totally out. Did not see That coming!
I love to be surprised like that, have what I think may happen turned on its head.
I loved Trent and Christophe, thought Riley and Logan were perfect, wonder about Joseph, he was stuck in the ghost war for 63 years...and Bishop, I just feel he’s got some kind of connection to the supernatural.
Its a fun read, with a take on werewolves that I hadn’t read, with things I didn’t foresee and a terrific ending.
Its not deep dark drama but a fun and spicy romance with a light elements of suspense and lots of the supernatural.
Stars: Four, a fun read, with light suspense and something that totally caught me out.
ARC supplied by Netgalley and publisher
January 27, 2026
VERY different from the first book, but good in its own way.
Let me start by saying that if you go into this one expecting anything remotely similar to the first book, step away now bc the only thing they have in common are characters and exist in the same universe and past trauma from the first book is dealt with. Otherwise, it’s a completely different animal (literally).
Trent is Logan’s ex. Christophe is Riley’s ex. They meet at Stumptown Spirits for Logan and Riley’s pre-wedding party to kick off their wedding weekend. But Trent (who is now about a year out from his rescue from the Ghost War and still a little shaky in reality) has no idea that Logan has completely moved on from their almost-8-years-ago f*ck buddy status. Enter Christophe, who dated Riley for a couple of months way before Riley even met Logan and he finds Trent fascinating.
What follows is a lot of Trent learning to let go of the past, Logan trying to be a good friend, and Christophe trying to figure out why he can’t seem to leave Trent to his own devices.
Gripes: this is not your typical wolf-shifter story so leave all your expectations and pre-conceived notions at the door; the leftover messy feelings Trent had about *everything* are necessary but uncomfortable; this story is not what you would expect from a sequel after how interesting the first one was; this story starts of *super* slow (is that an E.J. Russell standard?) but it gets interesting if you stick it out; there’s not enough clues to give us even a hint of who the bad guy is - we didn’t get enough information about one of them and the other completely blindsided me which is not great writing.
Hypes: all the characters I loved (and loved to hate!) from the previous book were back and just as excellent; the mythology and folklore aspect was intriguing bc it was not a werewolf/wolf-shifter myth I was very familiar with; Logan was absolutely stellar as a friend and fiancé; Christophe’s clothes; Trent playing a rent boy (acting!); the romance was so sweet and these two broken people really seemed to work together even with so much baggage between them; everyone gets exactly what they want/need except Max Stone who doesn’t get pushed off the side of Mt. Hood. Shame, that.
Overall, this was a slow-start but generally interesting follow-up to a fantastic beginning. It makes me wonder if we’ll get a third book in the series about Bishop and the other legend-trippers, but I’m content with this being the end since we get most loose ends tied up relatively well.
Let me start by saying that if you go into this one expecting anything remotely similar to the first book, step away now bc the only thing they have in common are characters and exist in the same universe and past trauma from the first book is dealt with. Otherwise, it’s a completely different animal (literally).
Trent is Logan’s ex. Christophe is Riley’s ex. They meet at Stumptown Spirits for Logan and Riley’s pre-wedding party to kick off their wedding weekend. But Trent (who is now about a year out from his rescue from the Ghost War and still a little shaky in reality) has no idea that Logan has completely moved on from their almost-8-years-ago f*ck buddy status. Enter Christophe, who dated Riley for a couple of months way before Riley even met Logan and he finds Trent fascinating.
What follows is a lot of Trent learning to let go of the past, Logan trying to be a good friend, and Christophe trying to figure out why he can’t seem to leave Trent to his own devices.
Gripes: this is not your typical wolf-shifter story so leave all your expectations and pre-conceived notions at the door; the leftover messy feelings Trent had about *everything* are necessary but uncomfortable; this story is not what you would expect from a sequel after how interesting the first one was; this story starts of *super* slow (is that an E.J. Russell standard?) but it gets interesting if you stick it out; there’s not enough clues to give us even a hint of who the bad guy is - we didn’t get enough information about one of them and the other completely blindsided me which is not great writing.
Hypes: all the characters I loved (and loved to hate!) from the previous book were back and just as excellent; the mythology and folklore aspect was intriguing bc it was not a werewolf/wolf-shifter myth I was very familiar with; Logan was absolutely stellar as a friend and fiancé; Christophe’s clothes; Trent playing a rent boy (acting!); the romance was so sweet and these two broken people really seemed to work together even with so much baggage between them; everyone gets exactly what they want/need except Max Stone who doesn’t get pushed off the side of Mt. Hood. Shame, that.
Overall, this was a slow-start but generally interesting follow-up to a fantastic beginning. It makes me wonder if we’ll get a third book in the series about Bishop and the other legend-trippers, but I’m content with this being the end since we get most loose ends tied up relatively well.
April 9, 2023
4.5 Stars
Wolf's Clothing was a great sequel to Stumptown Spirits, I really enjoyed this book and found it a hard one to put down. Trent who was rescued from the ghost war after being trapped for 7 years returns to deal with awful parents and struggles with PTSD caused by his time reliving the same terrible day over and over. He goes in search of his old friend Logan who helped save him only to find he is engaged and about to get married to Riley. But here he bumps into Christophe and instead of the boring mundane, no supernatural life he is now wanting he finds himself caught up in more than he bargained for.
I loved Trent and Christophe, both of these guys captured my heart and I really hoped they would be able to work things out. They are drawn to each other immediately, both holding their secrets close, both out of fear for different reasons.
There was plenty of action, suspense and danger in this book and once things start to go down for Christophe, I had to keep reading because I was completely sucked in and needed to know how it was all going to play out. It all worked out heaps better than I was hoping and I was very happy with the outcome for them both.
I liked catching up with Riley and Logan again and seeing them get married. I'm still not a fan of Riley's friend Julie, though she's a bit more tolerable in this book. I'd like to find out what is going on for Bishop, the police detective who was investigating Trent's case, there's definitely something he's keeping to himself and there is plenty of ways the Legend Tripping TV show can be drawn into another story.
Wolf's Clothing was a great sequel to Stumptown Spirits, I really enjoyed this book and found it a hard one to put down. Trent who was rescued from the ghost war after being trapped for 7 years returns to deal with awful parents and struggles with PTSD caused by his time reliving the same terrible day over and over. He goes in search of his old friend Logan who helped save him only to find he is engaged and about to get married to Riley. But here he bumps into Christophe and instead of the boring mundane, no supernatural life he is now wanting he finds himself caught up in more than he bargained for.
I loved Trent and Christophe, both of these guys captured my heart and I really hoped they would be able to work things out. They are drawn to each other immediately, both holding their secrets close, both out of fear for different reasons.
There was plenty of action, suspense and danger in this book and once things start to go down for Christophe, I had to keep reading because I was completely sucked in and needed to know how it was all going to play out. It all worked out heaps better than I was hoping and I was very happy with the outcome for them both.
I liked catching up with Riley and Logan again and seeing them get married. I'm still not a fan of Riley's friend Julie, though she's a bit more tolerable in this book. I'd like to find out what is going on for Bishop, the police detective who was investigating Trent's case, there's definitely something he's keeping to himself and there is plenty of ways the Legend Tripping TV show can be drawn into another story.
April 12, 2023
I loved the first book in this series, and this one picks up a few months afterwards with another suspenseful supernatural story. I was quickly drawn into Trent and Christophe’s story and didn’t want to put it down. Added bonus is seeing Logan and Riley again and the part they play in this one.
Trent and Christophe are two men not dealing with the supernatural, so in a unique place to be what the other needs. I liked that Trent’s experiences in the ghost war aren’t dismissed, and that his reactions are realistic as he deals with the resulting PTSD. His family are horrible, especially his father, and he’s constantly torn between what age he is really is, and being brought back into a world that has moved on without him. I liked that this story is very much about family, and expectations. Christophe and Trent’s relationship is sweet, and I loved how they accept and support each other.
I thought the title is very clever, and loved how it doesn’t refer to what I thought at first. I didn’t suspect who the bad guy was in this until Christophe and Trent did, almost too late. I loved how everyone comes together to save the day. The suspense is well written and tense. I liked how they come very close to losing each other.
I’m intrigued by Bishop, and hope he gets his own story.
Trent and Christophe’s HEA is very satisfying. I love how it has echoes of book 1.
Trent and Christophe are two men not dealing with the supernatural, so in a unique place to be what the other needs. I liked that Trent’s experiences in the ghost war aren’t dismissed, and that his reactions are realistic as he deals with the resulting PTSD. His family are horrible, especially his father, and he’s constantly torn between what age he is really is, and being brought back into a world that has moved on without him. I liked that this story is very much about family, and expectations. Christophe and Trent’s relationship is sweet, and I loved how they accept and support each other.
I thought the title is very clever, and loved how it doesn’t refer to what I thought at first. I didn’t suspect who the bad guy was in this until Christophe and Trent did, almost too late. I loved how everyone comes together to save the day. The suspense is well written and tense. I liked how they come very close to losing each other.
I’m intrigued by Bishop, and hope he gets his own story.
Trent and Christophe’s HEA is very satisfying. I love how it has echoes of book 1.
April 9, 2023
Trent Pielmeyer is having a hard time handling all the changes in his life. After seven years captured in a paranormal alternate dimension, he wants to leave his family, the cops who will not believe him, and even himself if possible. He runs to Portland where maybe he can find some peace with Logan. Instead, he arrives in time to discover, Logan is getting ready to wed. At his bar, he is seen by Christophe Clavret, who recognizes him as a kindred spirit. Christophe is himself a werewolf and Trent has had his fill of the paranormal. But so many forces conspire against them as they battle not only the paranormal, but also family and greed. Trent will need to face his fears to save them both.
Wolf’s Clothing is filled with action, danger, betrayal, and lots of heat. While Trent and Christophe recognize they may want more, misunderstandings and miscommunications work against them. Trent, in particular, had several triggers from his experiences as outlined in the first book in this series. He had to over come those to save Christophe. The legend relating to this was well done and led to a very satisfying conclusion. This has been an amazing series so far. I know I am not alone in anxiously awaiting the next book.
Wolf’s Clothing is filled with action, danger, betrayal, and lots of heat. While Trent and Christophe recognize they may want more, misunderstandings and miscommunications work against them. Trent, in particular, had several triggers from his experiences as outlined in the first book in this series. He had to over come those to save Christophe. The legend relating to this was well done and led to a very satisfying conclusion. This has been an amazing series so far. I know I am not alone in anxiously awaiting the next book.
April 2, 2023
This was a twisted story and I loved it! After having been trapped in the past for years fighting in the ghost wars, Trent has to come to terms with having escaped and is now dealing with the trauma. Committed to an asylum by his parents he is finally out and can’t wait to leave his overbearing parents and find his friend, Logan. He escapes back to Portland to find Logan and reconnect, but things have changed. Christophe is a wolf shifter trying to find a cure for his affliction of being able to shift and is pressured by his family into marrying into an old family that understands the need to continue the shifting lineage. Problem is that Christophe prefers men as does Trent so when they meet it was perfect. This is their story of trials and tribulations with terrible family members and betrayal. There are twists and turns that will leave you surprised at the length some folks will go to in order to take what they want from the people who it truly belongs. A beautiful story of finding your one and making the best life possible with each other! Highly recommend you escape into this tragic but beautiful story!
September 30, 2024
4.25/5 I really enjoyed this book, and Christophe and Trent’s relationship is what nudged up the rating for me compared to book one. Both have entertaining supernatural legend/mystery plots, but here it felt more like Christophe and Trent were on equal footing and were questioning and learning and growing as their relationship progressed. Trent is still impulsive and foolish at times, but he’s also working on his demons and really cares about Christophe. He might really appreciate that Christophe makes him feel better, but he doesn’t want to just depend on that, and he wants Christophe to be able to depend upon him too.
Poor Christophe really dislikes what he is, in a way that you don’t often see in a shifter book. I found it a refreshing take, to be honest, and I appreciated that we made some progress by the end of the book but didn’t have a complete about face. I enjoyed seeing the bad guys finally get routed. (I guess we didn’t see all the final details, but I trust that it was well executed.)
I feel like a show with all these guys together is either going to be brilliant or a disaster, but it’s amusing to imagine. :)
Poor Christophe really dislikes what he is, in a way that you don’t often see in a shifter book. I found it a refreshing take, to be honest, and I appreciated that we made some progress by the end of the book but didn’t have a complete about face. I enjoyed seeing the bad guys finally get routed. (I guess we didn’t see all the final details, but I trust that it was well executed.)
I feel like a show with all these guys together is either going to be brilliant or a disaster, but it’s amusing to imagine. :)
April 8, 2023
This book follows the first one in the series, and while the relationship between Trent and Christophe takes shape solely in this one, it’s worth being familiar with what comes before just to get a sense of who some of the characters are and what’s happened to them. I liked both Trent and Chrisophe: they’ve both got baggage (recently returned from being stuck in ghost wars, with scars, physical and emotional, to show for it? Check. Werewolf who has to keep that part of himself a secret? Check.) There’s a nice balance here between character development, relationship progression, and the way the plot unfolds. (I’ll be vague on that aforementioned plot here, as it’s worth experiencing on its own terms, but for a variety of reasons these guys do need someone in their corner, and it’s lovely to see them be that for each other). I’d be interested, definitely, to see more stories set in this world– I hope there are some on the horizon.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
August 7, 2025
A definite improvement on the previous book in the series, so I'm glad I didn't give up on the series altogether - Trent and Christophe make a much more appealing pair! (Logan and Riley have a brief involvement in this book, and Logan is just as much of an arse as he was in his own book. I will NEVER understand why authors think caveman jealousy is an appealing trait in any romantic relationship - even Trent and Christophe are briefly guilty of it - but it is deeply, deeply unattractive.) Trent's feelings and behaiviour after his ghost ordeal felt very believable and well expressed, although I was sorry that he never really stands up to his father, aside from a brief 'summing up' at the end of the book. It was also a shame that Christophe's wolf nature isn't revealed to Trent until very late in the book, it's so caught up in the drama at the end that we never really get a chance to see him process and come around to the idea, it's swamped among the rest of the action. But this book has redeemed the series to me, so I'll see what comes next, if there is more to come.
April 10, 2023
So many questions need to be answered! Trent, was back after 7 years of captivity, but he could never share where he was or why. He suffered PTSD and developed severe anxiety. An additional trauma, was that he could not share what happened to him. He was carrying a heavy load of trauma. Then he finds out his Dad is withholding his trust fund until there is full clarity of where he's been for the past 7 years. Christophe, is heir to his family's import-export business. He met the conditions for the family ascension line. His Father was compelling to meet the familial obligation whether he wanted to or not. This is a fierce story based on all the expectations and contingencies. I was on tiptoes wondering what our men would do. The story grabs you and holds you back from rushing ahead to find answers and taking next steps. Great story, excellent mystery. Will Trent escape his Dad? Will Christophe get the future he wishes? Well done! I reeived an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2023
Wolf in love
I actually enjoyed this book more than I did the first book in this series because the balance of supernatural and love story was better balanced. Some of the characters from the first book appear in this one but it’s a very different story and can easily be read independently from book one. Trent, who had been caught up in events in the first book, is still trying to get over what happened to him and vows never to get involved in the supernatural again. This becomes a problem when he meets Christophe who happens to have a werewolf problem, in that he turns into one. Love, betrayal, adventure, family, forests and the prerequisite shenanigans are worked into this story by EJ Russell to form another terrific story. By the end of this book you will probably feel like you have been on an adventure too.
I actually enjoyed this book more than I did the first book in this series because the balance of supernatural and love story was better balanced. Some of the characters from the first book appear in this one but it’s a very different story and can easily be read independently from book one. Trent, who had been caught up in events in the first book, is still trying to get over what happened to him and vows never to get involved in the supernatural again. This becomes a problem when he meets Christophe who happens to have a werewolf problem, in that he turns into one. Love, betrayal, adventure, family, forests and the prerequisite shenanigans are worked into this story by EJ Russell to form another terrific story. By the end of this book you will probably feel like you have been on an adventure too.
August 13, 2024
Wolf's Clothing is the second book in the Legend Tripping series. This book could be read as a standalone but I think it is best after reading or listening to Stumptown Spirits, the first book in the series. This story is about Trent who is back from seven years in an alternate reality and Christophe a werewolf from a dieing line. This book is a quick read with low angst but plenty of steam. I really loved watching Trent and Christophe figure things out. I actually enjoyed this book more than the first one in the series. E.J. Russell is an amazing author and I look forward to her next book. If you get the audio narration, Joel Leslie does a wonderful job of narrating this series. He makes the change in characters seamlessly. I can't wait to listen to the next book he does. I would definitely recommend this book and series.
April 8, 2023
We met Trent in the first story in this series after having been trapped in another realm when legend tripping with Logan. He has finally, after seven years, been freed and he is back so he is pretty much done with the paranormal, thank you very much. So it is ironic that he finds himself bonding with Christophe, who by the way happens to be a werewolf with issues and that their concerns around paranormal issues are not over despite what Trent would prefer. I really liked Trent, understood why he was feeling over it and wanting to move on but thought it was cool that he was strong enough to deal when he had to. This was a good follow up story to book one with a HEA for a character that truly deserved one.
I received an ARC from GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC from GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 10, 2023
Often in paranormal romances, one character has to convince the other that the paranormal is real. Here, Christophe certainly doesn't have that problem with Trent, the man he's instantly attracted to. Trent has been living with the paranormal for seven years, finally escaped and wants to hear or know nothing more about it ever again. He too, is attracted to Christophe. The dilemma is that Christophe is a werewolf so a) how can he tell Trent and not lose him, b) if they can get together how do they survive the other things going on in the story? I really enjoyed this one both for its plot, the characters of Christophe and Trent both separately and together and for the interesting werewolf world building.
April 2, 2023
This is a direct follow-up to the first in the series, it would be best read as part of the series but I think you'd get enough out of it as a standalone to enjoy it.
I have read a lot of werewolf stories, and I liked the idea in this one that something was required to trigger the shift back to human, in this case a piece of clothing that the wolf had worn while human. It added a whole new dimension of peril to the story when it came to the climax of the tale and added some real suspense, I thought it was really cleverly done.
I also love that it was Trent's story, Trent is introduced in the first book and has spent the last 7 years as a ghost, only rescued at the end of the first book and is trying to find his way in the world after being away. I was so hoping to get Trent's story and this didn't disappoint. I really liked Christophe too, and his connection with Trent was instant (and hot!) and I really liked the two of them together. It was a quick development of the relationship, and perhaps a bit too fast but it's often the way with shifter stories and I didn't dislike it, it felt right for these two after everything. Add in a police detective who needs to know what happened to Trent, a jealous brother, and an unscrupulous business rivea and you have all the elements of a good story.
Loved that we got so see Logan and Connor again too, I really enjoyed this.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
I have read a lot of werewolf stories, and I liked the idea in this one that something was required to trigger the shift back to human, in this case a piece of clothing that the wolf had worn while human. It added a whole new dimension of peril to the story when it came to the climax of the tale and added some real suspense, I thought it was really cleverly done.
I also love that it was Trent's story, Trent is introduced in the first book and has spent the last 7 years as a ghost, only rescued at the end of the first book and is trying to find his way in the world after being away. I was so hoping to get Trent's story and this didn't disappoint. I really liked Christophe too, and his connection with Trent was instant (and hot!) and I really liked the two of them together. It was a quick development of the relationship, and perhaps a bit too fast but it's often the way with shifter stories and I didn't dislike it, it felt right for these two after everything. Add in a police detective who needs to know what happened to Trent, a jealous brother, and an unscrupulous business rivea and you have all the elements of a good story.
Loved that we got so see Logan and Connor again too, I really enjoyed this.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
April 3, 2023
I really enjoyed this romance. We learned about Trent's horrifying experience in book one, Stumptown Spirits, and here we got to see how he was dealing with that. It was not going well, and this guy broke my heart. I adored Christophe from the beginning, and I loved the care he showed toward Trent. I loved these men as a couple!
The storyline was terrific. I was happy to see sad and broken Trent overcome so many fears to become a man Christophe could count on when things got difficult - and downright scary. I also liked seeing Riley, Logan, and other characters from book one. I'd love to read more from this world.
The storyline was terrific. I was happy to see sad and broken Trent overcome so many fears to become a man Christophe could count on when things got difficult - and downright scary. I also liked seeing Riley, Logan, and other characters from book one. I'd love to read more from this world.
April 5, 2023
I liked this book and it's main couple more than the first book and I have to say that Logan from.the first book still isn't a favorite.
I this one we have poor Trent who was stuck in the ghost wars for seven years and Christophe who has to keep the fact that he's a werewolf a secret. There's an instant connection between them but both their past and present are getting in the way. Loved that they didn't create any drama about finding out each others secrets and they felt like a great match in the end.
I'm curious about Bishop and the person he is looking for and I hope we get that story in another book.
I this one we have poor Trent who was stuck in the ghost wars for seven years and Christophe who has to keep the fact that he's a werewolf a secret. There's an instant connection between them but both their past and present are getting in the way. Loved that they didn't create any drama about finding out each others secrets and they felt like a great match in the end.
I'm curious about Bishop and the person he is looking for and I hope we get that story in another book.
September 12, 2024
This second books works much better if you’ve read the first one. We met Trent in the first book and I wanted to know so much more about him. I’m extremely happy to get his story and find out more about these guys. Kristof and Trent worked so well together. And we got even more of our guys from the first book! This one gets the werewolf myths which were a blast. I loved this take on werewolves and had so much fun listening to this story! Definitely a very fun story with a good amount of character development. Each of our guys have their issues to deal with yet they are there for each other and are so supportive. Definitely well worth the listen!
December 4, 2017
2017 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Wolf’s Clothing (Legend Tripping #2) E.J. Russell
1) The continuation of Russell's Legend Tripping series lives up the the guantlet thrown down by book one. Trent and Christophe manage to find their way to each other, despite their differences. I enjoyed Russell's take on the wolf shifter mythos. Unlike anything I have read before.
2) The author creates intriguing plots and subplots, and interesting characters, all wrapped in a wonderful writing style. A superb read.
1) The continuation of Russell's Legend Tripping series lives up the the guantlet thrown down by book one. Trent and Christophe manage to find their way to each other, despite their differences. I enjoyed Russell's take on the wolf shifter mythos. Unlike anything I have read before.
2) The author creates intriguing plots and subplots, and interesting characters, all wrapped in a wonderful writing style. A superb read.
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