It is forbidden for a moon shifter of The Mac Tíre clan to change a human and save them from death. Grayson Quinn, the alpha of the pack ignores the ancient rule when Sydney Carlisle, his fiancée is ravaged by one of his own kind.
Sydney believes she is a monster, a werewolf. She flees before Grayson can help her adjust, but Grayson must find her. Sydney’s body is still changing and the were lust will drive her crazy if not sated. He has until the full moon to help her tame the wolf inside and convince her she’s his soul mate. If he fails, he loses her forever.
Sydney still craves Grayson touch, but can her heart forgive him for making her one of the Mac Tíre?
Karen Michelle Nutt lives in sunny California with her husband. Though her three children are grown and off starting their own adventures, the family’s new fur babies—Ichabod, a beautiful black cat, and Princess Buttercup, a rambunctious Pomchipoo—keep her plenty entertained. Both pets are characters in their own right and often serve as muses for her creativity.
When she’s not glued to her computer, Karen can often be found curled up with a cup of coffee, lost in the magic of an old movie, or enjoying a delightful afternoon tea outing. A devoted fan of live music, she loves soaking in the energy of a great concert. And when the mood strikes, she might be off on a ghost hunt, exploring the mysteries of the unseen world.
Whether your reading fancy is paranormal, historical, or time travel, Karen Michelle Nutt’s stories capture the rich array of emotions that accompany one of life’s most magical experiences—falling in love.
4 1/2 Strong Stars ~~~ This story packs a lot in a few pages. Lots of history, lots of furry and lots of Alpha Werewolf. I would have loved for it to be longer to help me see more of what happened in the past, but other than that...it's all good. The first of Karen Michelle Nutt's books for me, but certainly not the last! I do hope she has longer stories for me to 'sink my teeth in' Pun Intended!
This is one of only a few werewolf books I've read. I don't actively seek them out. In spite of it not being a favorite genre, I thoroughly enjoyed this story.
Nutt did a great job of developing the two main characters, Grayson and Sydney, in such a short story. The romance was delightful. The wolf behavior the characters exhibited in human form was fascinating. The book was fun!
She's a skilled writer. Her descriptions were well done. There was excellent tension between Grayson and Sydney and just enough mystery at the beginning of the book to make a reader turn pages to find the answers.
I'm no expert on Shifter stories, but I enjoyed reading this novella. It's easy to identify with the problems Grayson faces, his innate honour coming to the fore as he protects the one he loves. I don't find Sydney quite so likeable, though she's coming to terms with what fate has thrown at her. If you're looking for something to read during a short journey I can recommend Moonshifter.