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Wolf Tales #10
Adam
A Life For A Life
The Chanku are gifted with more power--of mind, body, and soul--than the most superior of humans. Yet even these exceptional beings cannot change the laws of nature. . .or destiny. And when one loses his human life mate to a tragic accident, he is shattered by grief he never imagined possible. . .
The only thing worse than losing his love is knowing that her death was caused by the incompetence of a goddess supposedly possessed of timeless wisdom. The justice dealt for the goddess's horrible mistake is a demotion--from immortal to human--and the charge of filling the missing space in the Montana pack. But while some accept her quickly, not all are so willing. . .
It is time for Anton, Stefan, and Adam to test the newcomer: to see if she can withstand the heights of ecstasy these Chanku men will show her--and to discover whether, when faced with the ultimate sacrifice, she will make the right choice. . .
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Kate Douglas
162 books838 followersSome people just seem to know they are meant to write, but it can still take a while to figure out exactly what their career will entail. Kate Douglas started out writing radio copy for a country western radio station in 1972, wrote and illustrated an educational cartoon strip for the American Mosquito Control Association for a number of years, was a newspaper reporter for a small town weekly where she covered everything from high school sports to drug busts, and then, in the mid-1980s, decided to write her first romance.
Many submissions and rejections followed.
In 1998, she sold to a small ebook publisher before anyone knew what an ebook was, but it wasn't until 2005, a full twenty years after finishing that first romance, that she signed with a New York publisher.
In January 2006, Kensington Publishing launched their Aphrodisia imprint of erotic romance with Kate's Wolf Tales, a sexy paranormal series about a lost race of shapeshifters. She went on to write 21 novels and novellas in that series, then wrote three other series for Kensington before moving to St. Martin's Press.
She has two series with SMP--The Intimate Relations series complete with three novels and one novella of romantic suspense set in California's wine country, and an erotic paranormal series, Feral Passions, set in California's Trinity Alps.
She is also continuing her Spirit Wild series, the sequel to Wolf Tales, independently.
Kate and her husband of over forty-five years have two adult children and six grandchildren. They live in the small town of Healdsburg, California, in the heart of the beautiful Sonoma County wine country.
www.katedouglas.com and www.katedouglas.com/eroticromance for full chapter excerpts of all of Kate's books.
You can find Kate on Facebook at www.facebook.com/katedouglas.authorpage or on Twitter @wolftales
Many submissions and rejections followed.
In 1998, she sold to a small ebook publisher before anyone knew what an ebook was, but it wasn't until 2005, a full twenty years after finishing that first romance, that she signed with a New York publisher.
In January 2006, Kensington Publishing launched their Aphrodisia imprint of erotic romance with Kate's Wolf Tales, a sexy paranormal series about a lost race of shapeshifters. She went on to write 21 novels and novellas in that series, then wrote three other series for Kensington before moving to St. Martin's Press.
She has two series with SMP--The Intimate Relations series complete with three novels and one novella of romantic suspense set in California's wine country, and an erotic paranormal series, Feral Passions, set in California's Trinity Alps.
She is also continuing her Spirit Wild series, the sequel to Wolf Tales, independently.
Kate and her husband of over forty-five years have two adult children and six grandchildren. They live in the small town of Healdsburg, California, in the heart of the beautiful Sonoma County wine country.
www.katedouglas.com and www.katedouglas.com/eroticromance for full chapter excerpts of all of Kate's books.
You can find Kate on Facebook at www.facebook.com/katedouglas.authorpage or on Twitter @wolftales
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September 7, 2017
Wolf Tales 10: Adam is an out-of-this-world all-consuming paranormal romance that will reshape what you thought you knew about well written paranormal and show you what true literary perfection looks like. You will find yourself swept away and held captive within this decadently intoxicating and deeply emotional world of stunning shapeshifters. I love when I find an original twist on the paranormal and this one shocked and rocked my world to its very foundation. This book is what a paranormal story should look like – an unshakable plot, breathtakingly challenging characters, and a never-ending flow of honest love and pure hope above all.
Adam Wolf has built a life that he loves and enjoys with his entire being. He has a mate that loves and accepts his completely and a pack that provides him with the deep emotional and physical connection that he will always crave as a Chanku shapeshifter. He literally could not ask for anything more. Without warning, his mate dies in an accident leaving him utterly devastated and hanging onto life by a thread. Not seeing any farther then the painful haze that surrounds his heart, he separates himself from his beloved pack and viciously grieves his terrible loss. No light can penetrate through his eyes and heart, and yet a surprising shift in the Chanku world makes him take notice as it leaves him dazed and confused. Is there a future for Adam that does not end in excruciating pain and debilitating loneliness?
The characters I encountered with this incredible story stretched my imagination and tipped me up and over my boundaries until I was completely lost to my senses and their tender ministrations. This is a world unlike any other that I have ever encountered before, and my heart will never allow me to forget it. Constantly surrounded by intense emotions and deep connection with the characters left my senses reeling in surprise and amazement. This story is a brilliant masterpiece that has forever seared itself to my very soul.
Kate Douglas has placed her work on the level of a true master of romance. Her stories are infused with everything that I hold dear – a deep and fulfilling connection, pure, unwavering love, and encouragement to be true to yourself. This author understand her reader’s hopes and desires on a level that others have yet to attain. Her writing never shies away from the hard topics of life and yet never fails to open its arms to love and hope along the way. There is a precious heart and a breathtaking soul that speaks, imagines, and breathes life into each and every precious jewel that is sent out into the world to illuminate and shine its light on the good in those around us.
Adam Wolf has built a life that he loves and enjoys with his entire being. He has a mate that loves and accepts his completely and a pack that provides him with the deep emotional and physical connection that he will always crave as a Chanku shapeshifter. He literally could not ask for anything more. Without warning, his mate dies in an accident leaving him utterly devastated and hanging onto life by a thread. Not seeing any farther then the painful haze that surrounds his heart, he separates himself from his beloved pack and viciously grieves his terrible loss. No light can penetrate through his eyes and heart, and yet a surprising shift in the Chanku world makes him take notice as it leaves him dazed and confused. Is there a future for Adam that does not end in excruciating pain and debilitating loneliness?
The characters I encountered with this incredible story stretched my imagination and tipped me up and over my boundaries until I was completely lost to my senses and their tender ministrations. This is a world unlike any other that I have ever encountered before, and my heart will never allow me to forget it. Constantly surrounded by intense emotions and deep connection with the characters left my senses reeling in surprise and amazement. This story is a brilliant masterpiece that has forever seared itself to my very soul.
Kate Douglas has placed her work on the level of a true master of romance. Her stories are infused with everything that I hold dear – a deep and fulfilling connection, pure, unwavering love, and encouragement to be true to yourself. This author understand her reader’s hopes and desires on a level that others have yet to attain. Her writing never shies away from the hard topics of life and yet never fails to open its arms to love and hope along the way. There is a precious heart and a breathtaking soul that speaks, imagines, and breathes life into each and every precious jewel that is sent out into the world to illuminate and shine its light on the good in those around us.
September 8, 2017
Wolf Tales 10: Adam is an out-of-this-world all-consuming paranormal romance that will reshape what you thought you knew about well written paranormal and show you what true literary perfection looks like. You will find yourself swept away and held captive within this decadently intoxicating and deeply emotional world of stunning shapeshifters. I love when I find an original twist on the paranormal and this one shocked and rocked my world to its very foundation. This book is what a paranormal story should look like – an unshakable plot, breathtakingly challenging characters, and a never-ending flow of honest love and pure hope above all.
Adam Wolf has built a life that he loves and enjoys with his entire being. He has a mate that loves and accepts his completely and a pack that provides him with the deep emotional and physical connection that he will always crave as a Chanku shapeshifter. He literally could not ask for anything more. Without warning, his mate dies in an accident leaving him utterly devastated and hanging onto life by a thread. Not seeing any farther then the painful haze that surrounds his heart, he separates himself from his beloved pack and viciously grieves his terrible loss. No light can penetrate through his eyes and heart, and yet a surprising shift in the Chanku world makes him take notice as it leaves him dazed and confused. Is there a future for Adam that does not end in excruciating pain and debilitating loneliness?
The characters I encountered with this incredible story stretched my imagination and tipped me up and over my boundaries until I was completely lost to my senses and their tender ministrations. This is a world unlike any other that I have ever encountered before, and my heart will never allow me to forget it. Constantly surrounded by intense emotions and deep connection with the characters left my senses reeling in surprise and amazement. This story is a brilliant masterpiece that has forever seared itself to my very soul.
Kate Douglas has placed her work on the level of a true master of romance. Her stories are infused with everything that I hold dear – a deep and fulfilling connection, pure, unwavering love, and encouragement to be true to yourself. This author understand her reader’s hopes and desires on a level that others have yet to attain. Her writing never shies away from the hard topics of life and yet never fails to open its arms to love and hope along the way. There is a precious heart and a breathtaking soul that speaks, imagines, and breathes life into each and every precious jewel that is sent out into the world to illuminate and shine its light on the good in those around us
Adam Wolf has built a life that he loves and enjoys with his entire being. He has a mate that loves and accepts his completely and a pack that provides him with the deep emotional and physical connection that he will always crave as a Chanku shapeshifter. He literally could not ask for anything more. Without warning, his mate dies in an accident leaving him utterly devastated and hanging onto life by a thread. Not seeing any farther then the painful haze that surrounds his heart, he separates himself from his beloved pack and viciously grieves his terrible loss. No light can penetrate through his eyes and heart, and yet a surprising shift in the Chanku world makes him take notice as it leaves him dazed and confused. Is there a future for Adam that does not end in excruciating pain and debilitating loneliness?
The characters I encountered with this incredible story stretched my imagination and tipped me up and over my boundaries until I was completely lost to my senses and their tender ministrations. This is a world unlike any other that I have ever encountered before, and my heart will never allow me to forget it. Constantly surrounded by intense emotions and deep connection with the characters left my senses reeling in surprise and amazement. This story is a brilliant masterpiece that has forever seared itself to my very soul.
Kate Douglas has placed her work on the level of a true master of romance. Her stories are infused with everything that I hold dear – a deep and fulfilling connection, pure, unwavering love, and encouragement to be true to yourself. This author understand her reader’s hopes and desires on a level that others have yet to attain. Her writing never shies away from the hard topics of life and yet never fails to open its arms to love and hope along the way. There is a precious heart and a breathtaking soul that speaks, imagines, and breathes life into each and every precious jewel that is sent out into the world to illuminate and shine its light on the good in those around us
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September 8, 2017Kate does an amazing job bringing her characters to life. This book is part of a series, I have read them all some a few times and that is saying a lot because I am not a "ReReader" too many good books out there. You don't have to read the whole series but I highly recommend it. Adam is a constant throughout the series and you can't help but fall in LOVE with him and the family he has and the family he gathers, it's a "Pack Thing". Not to be left out of this review, Kate does an amazing job with the "erotic factor" in her books I am transported into the scenes, hmm am I a voyeur? So be careful where you read these if you wear your expressions on your face.
March 20, 2014
How does one forgive the one who cost him everything? Liana is their goddess but not a very good one, or so most of the pack feel. Eve is taken from the pack too soon or so they all feel. Will Adam ever be able to forgive either of them. Very emotional story of forgiving and finding love anew
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January 13, 2011
I cried. This book had such a surprising twist. It was sad but things did work out for the best. I love "Ig."
February 10, 2017
Outstanding.
September 21, 2017
What I adore about Kate Douglas's Wolf Tales series is that at the end of the day it's just more than hot and sexy stories. Not to say they aren't scorching hot because they are. They may be too hot for some of you to handle. Just one word of caution, You cannot be prudish in matters of the heart or of sexual matters. They are about a group of individuals that are different in many ways from other humans but have the same struggles and love the same way. Kate represents the Other as not much different from the rest of us in spite of some very different standards they live by. She challenges us, the reader, on our own perceptions of what love, sex, attraction and family mean. She reminds us that we should remember that we are more alike than we are different. Adam's story can be read alone but I would suggest that readers who love this story should pick up the rest of the series. It would give more life to the characters and bring more understanding to how emotional his story is. Not giving anything away in this review but let's just say that I first hurt for Adam, then I wanted to DiNozzo slap him across the head (referencing Gibb's slap in NCIS series) many times. What can I say, I think that about a number of alpha males in Kate's stories. Lol. What I do love is that the women of the Chanku are strong enough to stand as equals but their wisdom, compassion, and strength of character makes me want to have them as best friends. You will learn more about Eve and Liana in this story. Both are on a journey to be "more" themselves, as they are at a point where they are both sort of rudderless.. Not really knowing which direction they should be going. Tragedy has.a way of changing our life journey in ways that we don't expect. Change is often hard and sometimes terrifying but it's what gives us depth, inner strength, compassion and wisdom hopefully. That is what I get most from Kate's Wolf Tales. They are all about struggle, hardship, tragedy, redemption and growth. It's what I love about most romance books. They give us hope in the human spirit, that we can overcome and be better for it. Oh yes, and that love does prevail.
October 21, 2017
I was introduced to the wonderful world of Kate Douglas' Chanku shape-shifters years ago and this re-release of the original had me falling in love will Adam, Liana and Ig all over again. Please be advised that the Chanku are a poly-amorous race that have a VERY high sex drive therefore there are lots of sexy times in this series. Sex is a necessity to their way of life and gender is not an issue so please be aware that MM and FF as well as group sex is all fair game.
Adam is the all around fixer of the pack and after a rather heart wrenching start to this book he has to learn to fix himself. Having to learn to forgive is another thing he needs to learn as well which is proving to be rather difficult.
Liana is the Goddess on the Astral but one mistake has her ousted and living with Anton's pack in Montana. She finds she rather likes the day to day life of the pack more so then she ever did the duties of being the Goddess. Hopefully things will work out the way she wishes them to be...
Adam is the all around fixer of the pack and after a rather heart wrenching start to this book he has to learn to fix himself. Having to learn to forgive is another thing he needs to learn as well which is proving to be rather difficult.
Liana is the Goddess on the Astral but one mistake has her ousted and living with Anton's pack in Montana. She finds she rather likes the day to day life of the pack more so then she ever did the duties of being the Goddess. Hopefully things will work out the way she wishes them to be...
October 28, 2017
This book started out sad and it took a bit for me to get into this book but after I got over the hump the book got a lot more interesting. I especially liked the bond between the members of this book.
The author did a great job writing this book. I loved the world the author created for the Chanku. I had no trouble understanding the book even though I have not read any of the first nine books in the series. I will probably go back and check them out though just because I really like this book And I look forward to reading more from this author.
I was given a copy of this from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
The author did a great job writing this book. I loved the world the author created for the Chanku. I had no trouble understanding the book even though I have not read any of the first nine books in the series. I will probably go back and check them out though just because I really like this book And I look forward to reading more from this author.
I was given a copy of this from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
July 17, 2015
Great story of love loss and love again
September 12, 2017
A sexy, paranormal romance that's a definite must read! With the unique storyline, complex characters you can't help but love, heartbreak, an unexpected romance, and intriguing twists, this emotional roller-coaster of a story will capture you from beginning to end. A fantastic story that you won't want to miss!
All of the Chanku (wolf shapshifters) have had an extremely difficult life, but one by one they've found their way together, to their pack, and their mates. Adam Wolf and his mate Eve are no exception, they've found one another, and finally have the love and peace that they've always wanted, until the unthinkable happens. The Chanku's goddess, Liana, is supposed to watch over them, protect them, and guide them through their years, but on the one day that she's truly needed, she's too busy, as always.
When the Mother decides to punish Liana, she's cast out, and is to spend her days as a mortal on earth with the pack that she's wronged time and time again. How will Adam ever be able to accept the person responsible for his mates death into their pack? Will he ever be himself again, or will he continue to withdrawal from everyone who loves and wants to help him? Can Liana make up for all of her past mistakes, especially the one that cost Adam is heart and soul? Will the other pack mates be able to forgive her for the damage that she's caused them? What will it take for her to finally be accepted and loved by the pack, even Adam? You're going to have to read this to find out!
This has a lot of sexual activity throughout the story. There are many different people involved, but it's not cheating. It's consensual for all parties, including the mates that give their blessings. It kind of confused me at first, but once it's explained, you'll understand how the Chanku wolves are. There are many different intimate scenes involving f/f, f/f/f/f, m/m, m/m/f, etc... This is a very sensual group, they're not hesitant about showing it, and it's extremely steamy, and hot!
Unfortunately, I have not read the other books in this series, but I do intend to do just that. It's not necessary to read the other books prior to this one. I didn't feel as though I was missing anything, it was easy to keep up with the characters, and there's enough background given so that you have a good understanding of each character, but not enough to give away the previous stories. The author did a great job of balancing what was needed in this story vs what not to give away and spoil the others. Even though I haven't read all the books yet, I would definitely recommend that you start from the beginning of the series. This was an incredible story, and I'm looking forward to reading all of the others.
I strongly recommend this book, series, and great author.
I have voluntarily reviewed this complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
All of the Chanku (wolf shapshifters) have had an extremely difficult life, but one by one they've found their way together, to their pack, and their mates. Adam Wolf and his mate Eve are no exception, they've found one another, and finally have the love and peace that they've always wanted, until the unthinkable happens. The Chanku's goddess, Liana, is supposed to watch over them, protect them, and guide them through their years, but on the one day that she's truly needed, she's too busy, as always.
When the Mother decides to punish Liana, she's cast out, and is to spend her days as a mortal on earth with the pack that she's wronged time and time again. How will Adam ever be able to accept the person responsible for his mates death into their pack? Will he ever be himself again, or will he continue to withdrawal from everyone who loves and wants to help him? Can Liana make up for all of her past mistakes, especially the one that cost Adam is heart and soul? Will the other pack mates be able to forgive her for the damage that she's caused them? What will it take for her to finally be accepted and loved by the pack, even Adam? You're going to have to read this to find out!
This has a lot of sexual activity throughout the story. There are many different people involved, but it's not cheating. It's consensual for all parties, including the mates that give their blessings. It kind of confused me at first, but once it's explained, you'll understand how the Chanku wolves are. There are many different intimate scenes involving f/f, f/f/f/f, m/m, m/m/f, etc... This is a very sensual group, they're not hesitant about showing it, and it's extremely steamy, and hot!
Unfortunately, I have not read the other books in this series, but I do intend to do just that. It's not necessary to read the other books prior to this one. I didn't feel as though I was missing anything, it was easy to keep up with the characters, and there's enough background given so that you have a good understanding of each character, but not enough to give away the previous stories. The author did a great job of balancing what was needed in this story vs what not to give away and spoil the others. Even though I haven't read all the books yet, I would definitely recommend that you start from the beginning of the series. This was an incredible story, and I'm looking forward to reading all of the others.
I strongly recommend this book, series, and great author.
I have voluntarily reviewed this complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.
July 15, 2023
...Your Sins Will Find You Out...
WolfTales10
Liana has been the guardian of the Chanku since their inception...but, she hasn’t been very diligent about it. She missed their diaspora when only one family took the grasses with them; the grasses that held the nutrients to power their shapeshifting.
She sorta kept track of that family, but only when they shifted. As Chanku, Liana has the libido, and spent her time beguiling human lovers. Not until Anton Cheval caught her attention, did she start to remember her primary responsibilities; because she realized he was a latent Chanku.
She wound him up to find out about his heritage and helped him read the Tibetan records, then let him fumble his way. When latent Chanku flared up across her consciousness, she helped a little, but it was dulsatory at best. She wasn’t listening for their voices. She was...busy.
Even meeting Matt and reconnecting with Anton, and being confronted by Matt’s angry mates didn’t really spark a change in behavior Another missed opportunity? One of several, but the last one? That was a doozy.
When Eve Reynolds asked for protection as she left to go on a supply run, and Eve died before her time, the Great Mother said, “Enough!” And Eve showed up to replace Liana - who got the boot, and was stripped of her immortality. Because Adam Wolf was grieving the loss of his mate, setting aside all of his gifts, and seeking death, himself.
The Chanku need Adam and his gifts, and a goddess who cares.
There are still more surprises to come for this ex-goddess, not the least of which is humility and perhaps, more importantly, humanity.
The Chanku are being hunted, and need more than an indifferent goddess to survive this final threat. Having already failed so badly as a protector, can Liana learn responsibility quickly enough to fight for the lives of her people, as one of them?
WolfTales10
Liana has been the guardian of the Chanku since their inception...but, she hasn’t been very diligent about it. She missed their diaspora when only one family took the grasses with them; the grasses that held the nutrients to power their shapeshifting.
She sorta kept track of that family, but only when they shifted. As Chanku, Liana has the libido, and spent her time beguiling human lovers. Not until Anton Cheval caught her attention, did she start to remember her primary responsibilities; because she realized he was a latent Chanku.
She wound him up to find out about his heritage and helped him read the Tibetan records, then let him fumble his way. When latent Chanku flared up across her consciousness, she helped a little, but it was dulsatory at best. She wasn’t listening for their voices. She was...busy.
Even meeting Matt and reconnecting with Anton, and being confronted by Matt’s angry mates didn’t really spark a change in behavior Another missed opportunity? One of several, but the last one? That was a doozy.
When Eve Reynolds asked for protection as she left to go on a supply run, and Eve died before her time, the Great Mother said, “Enough!” And Eve showed up to replace Liana - who got the boot, and was stripped of her immortality. Because Adam Wolf was grieving the loss of his mate, setting aside all of his gifts, and seeking death, himself.
The Chanku need Adam and his gifts, and a goddess who cares.
There are still more surprises to come for this ex-goddess, not the least of which is humility and perhaps, more importantly, humanity.
The Chanku are being hunted, and need more than an indifferent goddess to survive this final threat. Having already failed so badly as a protector, can Liana learn responsibility quickly enough to fight for the lives of her people, as one of them?
September 12, 2017
If you’re looking for a hot page turner, in the genre of paranormal romance. Then look no further than Wolf Tales 10: Adam penned by Kate Douglas. If you never read one of Kate Douglas books, then you’re in for a big treat.
Wolf Tales 10: Adams was a scorching page turner. You won’t be complaining that this book didn’t have enough sex.
Adam Wolf had it all a job he loves doing and a lasting bond he shares with his life mate. Until one day he lost everything in a matter of seconds. But where to lay the blame!
It seems that for the Chanku they have a goddess to make sure that nothing bad befalls them before their time. However, Liana the goddess who was supposed to be looking out for Adam Wolf and his life mate was otherwise engaged and failed her charges. For that penalty, Liana was relegated to live her life out as a human.
To me, Liana didn’t have it so bad. I think she had more action as a human than if she would have stayed as a goddess.
I don’t how I really feel about this book. I can’t decide if her coming to terms as a human was the plotline or Liana realizing that being a goddess was so overrated.
But be advised that this story was originally published on July 1st, 2009.
Wolf Tales 10: Adams was a scorching page turner. You won’t be complaining that this book didn’t have enough sex.
Adam Wolf had it all a job he loves doing and a lasting bond he shares with his life mate. Until one day he lost everything in a matter of seconds. But where to lay the blame!
It seems that for the Chanku they have a goddess to make sure that nothing bad befalls them before their time. However, Liana the goddess who was supposed to be looking out for Adam Wolf and his life mate was otherwise engaged and failed her charges. For that penalty, Liana was relegated to live her life out as a human.
To me, Liana didn’t have it so bad. I think she had more action as a human than if she would have stayed as a goddess.
I don’t how I really feel about this book. I can’t decide if her coming to terms as a human was the plotline or Liana realizing that being a goddess was so overrated.
But be advised that this story was originally published on July 1st, 2009.
December 18, 2017
Adam by Kate Douglas is the 10th book in the Wolf Tales series. I found I could read this one as a stand-alone novel. I have not read the other books in order and some I have not read at all, I was not lost in this book at all. I really love that in a series especially one that is ten books in progress.
Adam is a Chanku. Loving and sensual. A deep connection to his pack, soul connected to his mate.
His mate is taken from him tragically. Her death causes rage and vengeance to take hold of him. Especially for the healer Liana.
Liana demoted to a life as a mortal for her crimes. She must live life in the pack of the woman she killed. When she finds herself feeling human emotions and falling for the man of the mate she killed she is confused and really feels connected to Eve the woman she killed. She is scared. She knows she messed up but has no clue how to fix it.
There is one FF scene in this book the rest is MF. There is flogging, attempted suicide and an MM scene. This story has a lot of stories to tell and it is really good. If you are a fan of this series this is a must-read. I know I am a fangirl now I have read it.
Five Shooting Stars
Adam is a Chanku. Loving and sensual. A deep connection to his pack, soul connected to his mate.
His mate is taken from him tragically. Her death causes rage and vengeance to take hold of him. Especially for the healer Liana.
Liana demoted to a life as a mortal for her crimes. She must live life in the pack of the woman she killed. When she finds herself feeling human emotions and falling for the man of the mate she killed she is confused and really feels connected to Eve the woman she killed. She is scared. She knows she messed up but has no clue how to fix it.
There is one FF scene in this book the rest is MF. There is flogging, attempted suicide and an MM scene. This story has a lot of stories to tell and it is really good. If you are a fan of this series this is a must-read. I know I am a fangirl now I have read it.
Five Shooting Stars
September 1, 2017
*I voluntarily read this book. All opinion stated are solely my own and no one else's*
Warning- this book contains scenes involving rape and violent beating.
This story was filled with sadness, pain and sorrow that it literally echoed throughout the whole book. Adam's loss broke my heart - it was heart wrenching watching him break apart. The author captured his hurting heart and the missing connection with his mate very powerfully.
This was a shifter story where everyone in the pack was literally having sex with each other regardless of gender or even if they were mated.
One thing that bothered me was how easily/quickly Lianna was accepted/loved by the pack. I wanted her to work for their forgiveness/affections.
There was one scene which really caught me off-guard - involving a man raping another and receiving a severe beating. This scene left me feeling absolutely horrified. Inflicting a punishment is one thing but the beating, the two pack members administered was excessive. The rape that followed was brutal - Adam said some harsh words but that didn't justify what Oliver did. This really bothered me and I was quite surprised there wasn't a warning at the end of the blurb.
Warning- this book contains scenes involving rape and violent beating.
This story was filled with sadness, pain and sorrow that it literally echoed throughout the whole book. Adam's loss broke my heart - it was heart wrenching watching him break apart. The author captured his hurting heart and the missing connection with his mate very powerfully.
This was a shifter story where everyone in the pack was literally having sex with each other regardless of gender or even if they were mated.
One thing that bothered me was how easily/quickly Lianna was accepted/loved by the pack. I wanted her to work for their forgiveness/affections.
There was one scene which really caught me off-guard - involving a man raping another and receiving a severe beating. This scene left me feeling absolutely horrified. Inflicting a punishment is one thing but the beating, the two pack members administered was excessive. The rape that followed was brutal - Adam said some harsh words but that didn't justify what Oliver did. This really bothered me and I was quite surprised there wasn't a warning at the end of the blurb.
September 16, 2017
ARC from Netgalley for Honest Review
Thank you Publisher and Author
Well...where do I start?
I'm not gonna do severe spoilers, I've read every Chanku and short stories in Sexy Beast books. Heck I have all the Chanku book on my shelf right now, but every time I read I get let down it seems to fall short somewhere in the books. Especially when a so called goddess who's done horrible things, practically gets welcomed into the arms of the very people she's treated badly. I mean no trial to prove her worth, hardly any trust issues. It was frankly annoying.
I don't mind the constant sex throughout the book, but there are a few female characters I still can't bring myself to like even if they were from several books ago. So some of the scenes just made me want to look away, shaking my head.
I was a bit underwhelmed and bored, would I read more from this author? I honestly like the earlier books a bit more...so probably not.
Why did I keep reading this series? I really like the idea, but the writing of it lately has been weakening.
I Give this book 3 stars.
Thank you Publisher and Author
Well...where do I start?
I'm not gonna do severe spoilers, I've read every Chanku and short stories in Sexy Beast books. Heck I have all the Chanku book on my shelf right now, but every time I read I get let down it seems to fall short somewhere in the books. Especially when a so called goddess who's done horrible things, practically gets welcomed into the arms of the very people she's treated badly. I mean no trial to prove her worth, hardly any trust issues. It was frankly annoying.
I don't mind the constant sex throughout the book, but there are a few female characters I still can't bring myself to like even if they were from several books ago. So some of the scenes just made me want to look away, shaking my head.
I was a bit underwhelmed and bored, would I read more from this author? I honestly like the earlier books a bit more...so probably not.
Why did I keep reading this series? I really like the idea, but the writing of it lately has been weakening.
I Give this book 3 stars.
September 9, 2017
This was a great shifter book. It was HOT!! As in everyone has sex with everyone, multiple times, multiple ways. You name it, they did it!! This is Adam and Liana's story. His mate is lost to him because of the careless of the former and now demoted goddess Liana, so Adam has a hard time accepting her but eventually falls in love with her. The love scenes are sizzling and very well written and I loved the storyline.
Experienced, non trigger readers only! All the sex scenes were fun to read, but there was a few very dark moments that could have use a disclaimer - the non consent sex scene made me uncomfortable, so did Adam's suicide attempt - both of which I did not expect. I loved how the book had a little bit of a more serious/darker theme and wasn't all sex, all the time... Pack dynamics were interesting as well
Experienced, non trigger readers only! All the sex scenes were fun to read, but there was a few very dark moments that could have use a disclaimer - the non consent sex scene made me uncomfortable, so did Adam's suicide attempt - both of which I did not expect. I loved how the book had a little bit of a more serious/darker theme and wasn't all sex, all the time... Pack dynamics were interesting as well
October 13, 2017
Kate Douglas's Wolf Tales should probably come under the genre of Erotica rather than paranormal or even a subgenre of Paranormal Erotica? as even though it is about wolf shifters it is also full of hot sex, any kind of sex, including straight, bi and gay and lots and lots of it. So if you're OK with that, then this is the book for you. As looking past the sex, the books are very well written with a good storyline that will keep your attention all the way through. And the characters are portrayed so well, as I really felt sorry for Adam and what happened to him, but I best not say anymore as I'd hate to spoil it for other readers. Needless to say, but I have the whole series in paperback on my keeper shelves so that will tell you how much I enjoyed this series.
September 16, 2017
No training wheels here, this is for experienced readers only. You want to cross your legs for this one. This is my first read where the sexuality of every character is fluid, and I don't know how I feel about it. On one hand it's sexy, vivid, dirty, and a buffet of sensual individuals. On the other hand you don't want everything at the buffet piled on one plate, everyone was loving everyone all the time. I wish it was just focused a little more on Adam and Liana alone. Being book 20 in the series the reader doesn't get to truly know any of the characters or their roles in the pack. I guess I'll have to start at book 1, legs crossed.
I was given an ARC for my honest review.
I was given an ARC for my honest review.
September 2, 2017
This book was a little different from other shifter books I have read, The main character lost his mate, but discovered his mate was happier in another realm. The hate he felt for someone else turned to love but even then he almost lost her too. There was a lot more spirituality in this book and it felt right. I did like that other characters from Kate Douglas's other books were included in this book and it also felt that this story could be continued with more characters. A very good read. Couldn't stop reading it once I started
June 18, 2018
Just a word to the average reader, be prepared to step into a different shifter world. And, this series is so hot it should make an e-reader melt! I don't even know what abbreviations to use for the relationships in this series.
The Chanku are a lost race of shapeshifters. Slowly, the core group of Chanku is discovering other Chanku and helping them make the change to being a shapeshifter. While the book will center around a character, the rest of the pack are important in the story development.
The Chanku are a lost race of shapeshifters. Slowly, the core group of Chanku is discovering other Chanku and helping them make the change to being a shapeshifter. While the book will center around a character, the rest of the pack are important in the story development.
January 24, 2019
Wow! Kate Douglas knows how to turn up the heat! Adam and Eve's story will break your heart while you grieve with him. His strength and that of Liana as she accepts her punishment and works to right the wrong she allowed to happen will wring your heart. As always, I strongly recommend starting with book one of this series and reading in order, otherwise you will be quite confused with much of the Chanku background.
October 9, 2017
I highly recommend this book! Adam and Liana were great characters who had really great chemistry together!!! I loved that Liana owned her past mistakes and made no excuses for her behavior. She was remorseful without being weak! Adam had a lot to work through and his "family" was there every step of the way, even when he maybe didn't deserve it. This story was SEXY and very smartly written!!
November 15, 2017
I voluntarily read an advanced reviewers copy of this book
When it comes to heat, action, love and family...this book brings it to another level! Overall Kate Douglas does a great job creating this world of shifters where all of the relationships are soooo flexible but definitely unbreakable where it really matters the most.
When it comes to heat, action, love and family...this book brings it to another level! Overall Kate Douglas does a great job creating this world of shifters where all of the relationships are soooo flexible but definitely unbreakable where it really matters the most.
February 13, 2018
From the first time I read this, to this rendition, the Chanku Wolves are amazing.
Douglas has given us a world of shifters that are magical and titillatingly, erotically believable. They burn the pages up with hot sex and a connection to the world and each other that in enviable. These books have a special place in my library they are THAT good.
Douglas has given us a world of shifters that are magical and titillatingly, erotically believable. They burn the pages up with hot sex and a connection to the world and each other that in enviable. These books have a special place in my library they are THAT good.
March 2, 2018
A big thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. First time reading this author. I rate this a 3. I tried to read it, put it down thinking I could come back to it and it would have more appeal. No such luck. I am not one for menages, but many will enjoy. Just not my cup of tea.
April 1, 2019
In the mountains of Montana, being alone isn't really optional. It's true, we never really appreciate what we have till it's gone, but life moves on with or without us. One man must make a hard decision that goes against his thoughts versus his heart. Can it be won again?
Love this series. Love this Author.
Love this series. Love this Author.
December 4, 2017
I voluntarily read this advanced readers copy of this book. Strong characters and a great story line. You won't be able to stop reading it once you start either. I can't wait to read more of Kate's work either.
September 12, 2017
Great read, really draws you into a different world. The story has plenty of drama and emotion. The characters are great and the sex is off the charts hot. I really liked it.
May 14, 2018
Really enjoyed this one
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