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Black Mesa Wolves #1
Guardian Wolf
Book 1 in the Black Mesa Wolves series by USA Today bestselling author J.K. Harper
Being a Guardian for the Black Mesa Wolf Pack meant everything to Lily Bardou. Until the night she made a fatal mistake. Since then, she's kept her wild side tightly leashed, denying her responsibilities to both her pack and her own sensual needs.
Until Kieran Rendall stalks into her life.
Kieran’s wanted Lily for two long years, and he's finally done waiting. Convinced she’s part of his destiny, he's back in town with a plan: to help Lily let go of the past—and to unlock her caged passions.
Being a Guardian for the Black Mesa Wolf Pack meant everything to Lily Bardou. Until the night she made a fatal mistake. Since then, she's kept her wild side tightly leashed, denying her responsibilities to both her pack and her own sensual needs.
Until Kieran Rendall stalks into her life.
Kieran’s wanted Lily for two long years, and he's finally done waiting. Convinced she’s part of his destiny, he's back in town with a plan: to help Lily let go of the past—and to unlock her caged passions.
81 pages, Unknown Binding
First published January 1, 2011
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November 14, 2014
I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP or Lovers of Paranormal).
Lily Bardou is the Pack Guardian for her Wolf Pack or at least she was up until two years ago. When she made a big error and broke Pack Law. Now it's two years later and he best friend, Sara, is pushing her to get back into the game and also take her place back up as Pack Guardian. Lily not sure that she is ready for all of this yet. Plus she has a slight problem, she hasn't been with anyone since her big mistake. So before she can tae her place again she must first release some stress and let her wolf out to play. Now that she has sort of agreed to this, she spots Kieran Rendall at the bar and sparks start to fly. But will Lily get cold paws and turn tail and run?
Kieran Rendall, also a Pack Guardian from another Pack, has his sights set on Lily and has since he first saw her two years ago. He is done waiting and now he wants to claim her. But the hard part is getting her to accept everything including him. But will that too hard or will the rogues ruin Kieran's plans for Lily?
This is my first time reading anything by this author and I loved it. I can't wait to read the rest of this series. I could not put this book down I highly recommend this book to others.
Lily Bardou is the Pack Guardian for her Wolf Pack or at least she was up until two years ago. When she made a big error and broke Pack Law. Now it's two years later and he best friend, Sara, is pushing her to get back into the game and also take her place back up as Pack Guardian. Lily not sure that she is ready for all of this yet. Plus she has a slight problem, she hasn't been with anyone since her big mistake. So before she can tae her place again she must first release some stress and let her wolf out to play. Now that she has sort of agreed to this, she spots Kieran Rendall at the bar and sparks start to fly. But will Lily get cold paws and turn tail and run?
Kieran Rendall, also a Pack Guardian from another Pack, has his sights set on Lily and has since he first saw her two years ago. He is done waiting and now he wants to claim her. But the hard part is getting her to accept everything including him. But will that too hard or will the rogues ruin Kieran's plans for Lily?
This is my first time reading anything by this author and I loved it. I can't wait to read the rest of this series. I could not put this book down I highly recommend this book to others.
July 20, 2016
NOOOOOOOO!! Way too short! I didn't realize this was a novella. Right as I was getting really into it, it ended! I want more Lily and Kieran. I see that this is going to be a series, so I HOPE that this was just a teaser and we get another full length story about Lily and Kieran. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because I wanted more! I wanted this to be a full length novel. I would have loved for there to be a prologue told from Kieran's point of view, when he went to watch Lily kill the guy she turned. Then it could jump to the bar scene, 2 years later, where Kieran has been patiently waiting for Lily to heal and come to him.
They had such chemistry right from the start. I think that is what sucked me in so fast. I love how Kieran seemed to be in awe of her, and Lily had no clue just how much she affected him. Ugh I just want more. It was such a good beginning to what could be a great story.
They had such chemistry right from the start. I think that is what sucked me in so fast. I love how Kieran seemed to be in awe of her, and Lily had no clue just how much she affected him. Ugh I just want more. It was such a good beginning to what could be a great story.
September 16, 2014
Lily is a guardian for her wolf pack, but for the last couple years she's been hiding from her responsibilities. She's also neglecting her wolf side, which is bad for everyone, it's making her weaker an drivin her crazy. One night at a bar with a friend changes all that though. This was a fun lil novella about a she-wolf getting her groove back and finding her mate. You also get an introduction into the Black Mesa wolf pack, and meet some of the characters for the next books in the series. Altogether, it was a fun quick read;)!
I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP or Lovers of Paranormal) on Goodreads.com
I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP or Lovers of Paranormal) on Goodreads.com
January 29, 2012
This is, what I hope to be, the start of a great series about wolf shifters. The novella opens up with Lily, a Pack Guardian, meeting her mate in a bar. This story opens the door for what is to come. It is a great set up to the series and left me wishing the next novella was available to find out what happens with the Pack.
January 24, 2013
Well.....
That ended sooner than I thought !!
A little rushed, but a good story in the making. I hope she continues, as I would like to see the brothers and her friend get a story each. And to see how the two main characters develop.
Fingers crossed for a second book.
That ended sooner than I thought !!
A little rushed, but a good story in the making. I hope she continues, as I would like to see the brothers and her friend get a story each. And to see how the two main characters develop.
Fingers crossed for a second book.
January 5, 2021
Freebie again, thankfully. Others loved this book, but it was all Told and no reveal. The h is super strong, super dumb and she's paid the price. Well not really, another person died because of her. The H is gorgeous, wants her, bam - that's it. The end.
September 11, 2022
I had a good time reading the Silver Tip Shifters series. They were short but well packed with good plots and interesting characters. I’m not liking this one at all. Blah
February 21, 2025
This was frustratingly short. Like we as the reader meet the rogue wolves, but that was over basically as soon as it started and then the book was basically over.
It was good, but only 98 pages... I didn't realize it was so short.
It was good, but only 98 pages... I didn't realize it was so short.
May 15, 2018
Too short, but a nice beginning for the series.
January 10, 2015
**I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP or Lovers of Paranormal)**
I am beginning to have a whole new appreciation for authors of short story's, it amazes me the amount of detail they can put into a story which has less than 100 pages. In short I absolutely loved this book, which is so well written that I felt emotionally attached to the main character from the first page.
The main character is Lily, she is a red haired werewolf the only one left. at the start of the story Lily is suffering from living with an issue from ages ago, this along with the fact that she has brothers who are probably overprotective of her make it difficult to trust other people. While at a bar with her friend she notices a hot guy at the bar,with some encouragement from her friend she finds the confidence to talk to him. One thing leads to another and we find ourselves reading about two characters who we can't wait to get together,luckily because it's a short story we don't have to wait long. With other complications we find our main character discovering confidence within herself that she didn't think was possible. I loved Lily as a main character she was strong and sassy when she needed to be as well as caring and I was glad to see that she found she could trust her mate.
The secondary characters included Sara, Kieran, and a small appearance from her brothers mainly Rafe and Caleb. Sara is Lily 's best friend she is the one who helps convince Lily to get to know the cowboy wolf from the bar. Kieran is the cowboy wolf from the bar who is dead set of getting to know Lily from the minute he sees her. Rafe and Caleb are Lily 's younger brothers, they seem to be protective yet supportive at the same time, whether this is because their dad forces them or because they care they definitely are a big impact on her life.
The pacing was great giving us a little extra than just the story we were expecting and leaving the inevitable get together to the last minute to build more importance on the potential uprising and threats on Lily 's life.
The storyline was similar to other books I've read however was still very enjoyable.
3.5 stars on to book 2.
I am beginning to have a whole new appreciation for authors of short story's, it amazes me the amount of detail they can put into a story which has less than 100 pages. In short I absolutely loved this book, which is so well written that I felt emotionally attached to the main character from the first page.
The main character is Lily, she is a red haired werewolf the only one left. at the start of the story Lily is suffering from living with an issue from ages ago, this along with the fact that she has brothers who are probably overprotective of her make it difficult to trust other people. While at a bar with her friend she notices a hot guy at the bar,with some encouragement from her friend she finds the confidence to talk to him. One thing leads to another and we find ourselves reading about two characters who we can't wait to get together,luckily because it's a short story we don't have to wait long. With other complications we find our main character discovering confidence within herself that she didn't think was possible. I loved Lily as a main character she was strong and sassy when she needed to be as well as caring and I was glad to see that she found she could trust her mate.
The secondary characters included Sara, Kieran, and a small appearance from her brothers mainly Rafe and Caleb. Sara is Lily 's best friend she is the one who helps convince Lily to get to know the cowboy wolf from the bar. Kieran is the cowboy wolf from the bar who is dead set of getting to know Lily from the minute he sees her. Rafe and Caleb are Lily 's younger brothers, they seem to be protective yet supportive at the same time, whether this is because their dad forces them or because they care they definitely are a big impact on her life.
The pacing was great giving us a little extra than just the story we were expecting and leaving the inevitable get together to the last minute to build more importance on the potential uprising and threats on Lily 's life.
The storyline was similar to other books I've read however was still very enjoyable.
3.5 stars on to book 2.
August 27, 2012
Wolf shifters lose their focus when they don’t have sex. Lily Bardou is a Pack Guardian and has been afraid to have sex with anyone since the night she had sex with a human and accidentally turned him. Pack law is firm on what happens to the person who is turned. They must be killed. Lily was forced to kill the man she made love to and it broke something inside her. Without sex, her wolf was getting weaker. It was up to her friend, Sara, to help her take a chance again on passion.
Kieran Rendall is a member of a different wolf pack but has found a passionate woman in Lily. If he can convince her to give up her abstinence, he might just find his mate.
When Lily and Kieran meet, sparks literally fly between them. They can’t keep their gazes or hands off each other. The attraction is instantaneous. But when rogue wolves come into the Black Mesa territory with the intent to steal Lily, desires have to wait.
Guardian Wolf is a wonderful first book in a series that I’m anxiously awaiting more! The characters of Lily and Kieran are smoking hot and burn the pages with their passion. But it is the background story of Lily’s alpha status as the daughter of the alpha wolf of the Black Mesa pack that leads to the conflict as now everyone wants a piece of Lily. With her by their side, a new pack can be formed and within a pack is the only way to mate and have children.
Guardian Wolf is a quick and sexy read that is sure to delight readers and leave them wanting more. Lily’s brothers are perfect for their own future stories as they sizzle on the pages. If you enjoy shifter romances, then you are going to love Guardian Wolf.
Kieran Rendall is a member of a different wolf pack but has found a passionate woman in Lily. If he can convince her to give up her abstinence, he might just find his mate.
When Lily and Kieran meet, sparks literally fly between them. They can’t keep their gazes or hands off each other. The attraction is instantaneous. But when rogue wolves come into the Black Mesa territory with the intent to steal Lily, desires have to wait.
Guardian Wolf is a wonderful first book in a series that I’m anxiously awaiting more! The characters of Lily and Kieran are smoking hot and burn the pages with their passion. But it is the background story of Lily’s alpha status as the daughter of the alpha wolf of the Black Mesa pack that leads to the conflict as now everyone wants a piece of Lily. With her by their side, a new pack can be formed and within a pack is the only way to mate and have children.
Guardian Wolf is a quick and sexy read that is sure to delight readers and leave them wanting more. Lily’s brothers are perfect for their own future stories as they sizzle on the pages. If you enjoy shifter romances, then you are going to love Guardian Wolf.
December 30, 2013
My Thoughts - 4 out of 5 Unicorns - I really liked it!!
I picked this book up free early in the month, and guess what it is still free so you can too!!! YAY!!!
The cover is stunning and gorgeous :) I loved it, and it definitely grabbed my attention.
This is a novella only about 40 pages and for adults since there is a steamy scene. I really enjoyed this story, and I think it is going to be a wonderful series. Lily is strong and knows what she wants when she makes up her mind. She has a past that we learn a little about. Her friend Sally is feisty, and I like her too. Kieran is the sexy cowboy in this story who is from another pack, but he had his eye on Lily for a while.
I think there is going to be a lot more to the pack with book 2 since is longer :) I’m hoping for more action because it is set up nicely.
I recommend this to any of my fellow shifter lovers because it is well worth the read and a bonus since it is free!!!
I picked this book up free early in the month, and guess what it is still free so you can too!!! YAY!!!
The cover is stunning and gorgeous :) I loved it, and it definitely grabbed my attention.
This is a novella only about 40 pages and for adults since there is a steamy scene. I really enjoyed this story, and I think it is going to be a wonderful series. Lily is strong and knows what she wants when she makes up her mind. She has a past that we learn a little about. Her friend Sally is feisty, and I like her too. Kieran is the sexy cowboy in this story who is from another pack, but he had his eye on Lily for a while.
I think there is going to be a lot more to the pack with book 2 since is longer :) I’m hoping for more action because it is set up nicely.
I recommend this to any of my fellow shifter lovers because it is well worth the read and a bonus since it is free!!!
January 1, 2014
This is the first book in the series. I was given the second book, Alpha Wolf, in exchange for an honest review, Lovers of Paranormal.
This was an incredibly short book but, surprisingly, still managed to produce very strong and likable characters with some back story. The focus being on a female wolf shifter was an immediate attention grabber although the hunky Kieran quickly being introduced to our tough but caring Lily was a good move. Definitely an adult book because of the sex scene but a gripping story too.
The brothers seem interesting too, even if only glimpsed so far. More to come from Rafe and Sarah perhaps? Hopefully the next book will be longer and more to get our teeth into.
This was an incredibly short book but, surprisingly, still managed to produce very strong and likable characters with some back story. The focus being on a female wolf shifter was an immediate attention grabber although the hunky Kieran quickly being introduced to our tough but caring Lily was a good move. Definitely an adult book because of the sex scene but a gripping story too.
The brothers seem interesting too, even if only glimpsed so far. More to come from Rafe and Sarah perhaps? Hopefully the next book will be longer and more to get our teeth into.
January 3, 2014
Lily is a guardian of the Black Mesa Wolf Pack and takes her job very seriously until the night she turns a human into a wolf, which is a no-no. She has to be the one that puts him to death. Two years later and she still hasn't gotten over it. She is at a bar with her friend and notices this hot cowboy.
Kieran has wanted Lily since he first saw her. He has waited patiently because he knows she belongs to him and she has to get over what happened before he can claim her.
The passion between these two wolves will leave you with a fire burning in the lowest parts of your body. The author did a great job with this story and I can't wait to read more.
Kieran has wanted Lily since he first saw her. He has waited patiently because he knows she belongs to him and she has to get over what happened before he can claim her.
The passion between these two wolves will leave you with a fire burning in the lowest parts of your body. The author did a great job with this story and I can't wait to read more.
March 20, 2015
I received this book in exchange for an honest review from the “Lovers of Paranormal” Group on Goodreads.com
This was a very short book. An extremely fast read. The story was okay if you are looking for something really fast to read and are not offended by explicit sexual scenes. There wasn't any action in this story, it was basically an "insta love" story with just a hint of something that must be coming in the next book. In my humble opinion, I don't feel that there was any character development and that's a shame because I felt I could gotten attached to Lily and Kieran. I hope to see more of them in the series.
This was a very short book. An extremely fast read. The story was okay if you are looking for something really fast to read and are not offended by explicit sexual scenes. There wasn't any action in this story, it was basically an "insta love" story with just a hint of something that must be coming in the next book. In my humble opinion, I don't feel that there was any character development and that's a shame because I felt I could gotten attached to Lily and Kieran. I hope to see more of them in the series.
January 6, 2015
I received this book in exchange for an honest review (LoP or Lovers of Paranormal) on Goodreads.
It's a great opener for the series though I found it a little bit hanging. I'm into the characters and I'm expecting more of their love story in this book. But this is a well explained book. The characters were very straightforward, you can really see the author's passion in writing this book.
So for paranormal-romance lovers who loves to read short stories with a little twist, I recommend you this book.
It's a great opener for the series though I found it a little bit hanging. I'm into the characters and I'm expecting more of their love story in this book. But this is a well explained book. The characters were very straightforward, you can really see the author's passion in writing this book.
So for paranormal-romance lovers who loves to read short stories with a little twist, I recommend you this book.
December 30, 2013
This novella is a good read. I like how it introduces me into the series. I like the story line. The characters are quite good. This is a good add to your tbr list. I look forward to reading more in this series. Recommended
June 2, 2014
This is the introduction to a book or series I'm unsure. Hopefully so because if not that left me hanging. I loved the conflict however I needed the backstory because. This kind of threw you in the middle of the story. Good part though and I'm definitely intrigued.
June 23, 2012
Way too short a story for two such strong characters. Loved this beginning to the Black Mesa Wolves.
September 5, 2012
Pretty hot, but also pretty short. Even so, I enjoyed this a great deal. I'll be back for the next installment.
August 31, 2012
Very good but way too short.
January 28, 2014
My only complaint would be ...TOO SHORT!!!
February 4, 2014
im so glad that she was able to find herself again. and not only fall in love but also fight for her pack again.
March 14, 2020
4 Stars
May 5, 2014
Good book.
July 23, 2014
Guardian wolf
Guardian wolf
Guardian wolf was a awesome read I just loved it. it was hot an steamy a must read book .
Guardian wolf
Guardian wolf was a awesome read I just loved it. it was hot an steamy a must read book .
June 1, 2015
Not a bad story from a freebie.
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December 3, 2013
Pretty good short story. Typical shifter novel.
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