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The Seven Mates of Zara Wolf #2
Pack Violet Shadow
The hunters have become the hunted. The monsters have become the prey. The blood of werewolves runs with the fierce, wild magic of the earth. For millennia, that's what's kept us safe, let us shed our human skins and run as beasts. Now, it's the siren song that calls our enemies. I'm the girl known as White Wolf, the Alpha Female for a new pack, a super pack, a combination of my wolves and the wolves governed by the seven Alpha Males I've chosen as my mates. Together, we represent and protect every werewolf in North America. Together, we represent the most highly desired prey on the continent. Faerie courts, vampires, witches, demons … they want our blood, our flesh. They want the magic that runs through our veins that even we don't know how to use. If I can't learn to wield magic from my grandmother, the last werewolf to ever cast a spell, then we're all doomed. The hunters won't just be the prey … they'll be extinct. And me, I have seven soul mates to kiss, hold, protect. My males and I, we'll fight to our very last breaths. I just hope that last gasp doesn't come sooner rather than later. ***PACK VIOLET SHADOW is a 400+ page full-length reverse harem/menage, urban fantasy/paranormal romance novel for mature teens and adults 18+ with a happily ever after waiting at the end of the series. It features one strong woman and her seven hot men that will do whatever it takes to protect and support their alpha. This book werewolves, magic, vampires, dark fae, witches, intrigue, steamy sex scenes, romance, paranormal politics, and true love. This is book two of seven.
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 12, 2017
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160 books14.4k followersC.M. Stunich is a self-admitted bibliophile with a love for exotic teas and a whole host of characters who live full time inside the strange, swirling vortex of her thoughts. Some folks might call this crazy, but Caitlin Morgan doesn't mind - especially considering she has to write biographies in the third person. Oh, and half the host of characters in her head are searing hot bad boys with dirty mouths and skillful hands (among other things). If being crazy means hanging out with them everyday, C.M. has decided to have herself committed.
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She hates tapioca pudding, loves to binge on cheesy horror movies, and is a slave to many cats. When she's not vacuuming fur off of her couch, C.M. can be found with her nose buried in a book or her eyes glued to a computer screen. She's the author of over thirty novels - romance, new adult, fantasy, and young adult included. Please, come and join her inside her crazy. There's a heck of a lot to do there.
Oh, and Caitlin loves to chat (incessantly), so feel free to e-mail her, send her a Facebook message, or put up smoke signals. She's already looking forward to it.
Stalk me, please!
www.cmstunich.com
www.facebook.com/cmstunichauthor
www.twitter.com/CMStunich
I'm also on Goodreads, Spotify, Google +, Instagram, and Pinterest.
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June 27, 2019
This series just isn't for me. Basically, if I had to sum it up, I'd say: young, dumb, and full of cum.
This isn't billed as a YA because there is sex, but the characters behave like the worst of YA. There's no common sense, most actions are driven either by ego or sex, and the plot is just drowning in TSTL. I will never understand why this girl who is supposedly destined to rule all werewolves decides to keep secret what she learned in the last book - that the vampires and witches are killing and eating werewolves - because she is worried (and she talks about this worry continuously) that it will start a war. Darling, they are eating you guys. The war has started. You're just slow on the uptake.
Furthermore, with all this going on, after a HUGE BOMBSHELL revelation that needs to be immediately discussed and handled - - because there's every reason to believe he/they are just continuing on with the kidnapping, killing, and eating ... Zara decides, moments after being attacked, to chill with her human (and clueless) best friend for the night and not actually discuss or deal with a single goddamn thing. You guys, she could very well have a traitor in her midst - there's reason to suspect it - but oh well, let's have pizza and a gossip night with Faith, amirite?
This is supposed to be their leader???
I get that she loves her friend, but the train has left the building. Both in terms of needing to handle the situation because people are freaking dying, and in terms of keeping a best friend that is clueless. She either needs to fill Faith in or cut her loose, because Zara can't afford this shit, and it isn't safe for Faith to stay if she's kept in the dark anyway. This is STUPID. And it has become unforgivably so.
Also, Nic is The Worst. Seriously, I just want to strangle him.
Nope.
This isn't billed as a YA because there is sex, but the characters behave like the worst of YA. There's no common sense, most actions are driven either by ego or sex, and the plot is just drowning in TSTL. I will never understand why this girl who is supposedly destined to rule all werewolves decides to keep secret what she learned in the last book - that the vampires and witches are killing and eating werewolves - because she is worried (and she talks about this worry continuously) that it will start a war. Darling, they are eating you guys. The war has started. You're just slow on the uptake.
Furthermore, with all this going on, after a HUGE BOMBSHELL revelation that needs to be immediately discussed and handled - - because there's every reason to believe he/they are just continuing on with the kidnapping, killing, and eating ... Zara decides, moments after being attacked, to chill with her human (and clueless) best friend for the night and not actually discuss or deal with a single goddamn thing. You guys, she could very well have a traitor in her midst - there's reason to suspect it - but oh well, let's have pizza and a gossip night with Faith, amirite?
This is supposed to be their leader???
I get that she loves her friend, but the train has left the building. Both in terms of needing to handle the situation because people are freaking dying, and in terms of keeping a best friend that is clueless. She either needs to fill Faith in or cut her loose, because Zara can't afford this shit, and it isn't safe for Faith to stay if she's kept in the dark anyway. This is STUPID. And it has become unforgivably so.
Also, Nic is The Worst. Seriously, I just want to strangle him.
Nope.
May 6, 2020
DNF 44%
I can't with this series anymore and I'm kinda mad about that.
Because beside other things that annoyed me (her unleashing a magic that was lost to her people and doing nothing about it except healing her mates, having literally every species out there (literally, all of them, even the werewolves) as the bad guys expect their little group, that are supposed to save the day...), there is one single thing that keeps me from liking the series and keep on reading.
One word: Faith
The f*cking best friend who is everywhere, who is basically the stereotypical brainless bubbly girl, who buts in every time. She's just in there to keep the story from advancing... A little more and you'd think she was the actual main character.
I cannot put into words just how annoyed her being in the story made me.
Genuinely, at super stressed moments where the main characters are in a crisis, they have to think about poor Faith. It's frustrating to no end.
Exhibit A:
Actually from book 1: Zara is worried about Faith during her fight with her mother, and I'm pretty sure the distraction is why she can't beat her. Huh.
Exhibit B:
"Besides, Faith had stayed the night at Nic's place again and needed a ride. If I left her to her own devices, she'd probably just lay in bed with Owen all day." Huh nope, she's a big girl, if she wants to stay all day in bed with douchebag Owen, let her. Why does Zara feel the strongest need to babysit Faith this much is beyond me.
Exhibit C:
Zara telling Faith the location of the Pairing House makes no sense whatsoever... they are werewolves but they can't even be themselves in their house because of human Faith...
“Nic, I had to tell her.” “No, you didn't,” he said, gesturing at Jax with an angry hand. “Can you please shift back? I don't want to explain a wolf the size of a small pony to a human this early in the morning.”
“You see?” Nic said, gesturing in Jax's direction again. “This is what Faith is going to be walking into. I hope you've got a really good explanation ready because I know I sure as fuck don't.”
Nic really is the only one with a brain there.
Exhibit D:
"Faith made us so late that Nic and I missed our entire calc class. I just barely managed to get us there in time to meet Julian." Little reminder that her meeting with Julian was life-and-death important.
Exhibit E:
When said meeting with Julian goes crazy and she's almost killed and drained of her blood, they learn , but instead of going home, rest and try to figure the mess they're in, they have to pick Faith and postpone a very necessary conversation. Yep, suuuuuure hanging out to gossip with you BF seems like the better choice here.
“Fuck,” I cursed as I glanced down at the screen of Nic's phone. There were about a million texts from Faith. Tried 2 call Zara, no answer. Need ride! Car transmission out! “We need to pick up Faith,” I said, sliding off Tidus' lap into the seat next to him. Now all we needed to do was come up with an excuse as to why the front end of the SUV looked like a crumpled tin can.
Exhibit F:
Aeron who is a faery princess and a super important piece to find the missing wolves (which you know is pretty damn urgent), arrives at the Pairing house in the hopes of speaking to Zara, but f*cking human Faith decides Aeron can't because Faith is more important...........
“I was hoping we could have a minute to talk?” Aeron said, looking around the cabin like it was as foreign to her as Faerie had been to me. “No,” Faith said from behind me, refusing to move from her place on the stairs. “She cannot have a moment to talk. Look, I don't know you for shit, but I'm having a really hard week. My mom is on drugs and totally AWOL; she took my fucking dogs, too. My boyfriend is a complete loser and my best friend is … lying out her ass about everything.” “Faith,” I stared, but she ignored me, clamping her palms over her eyes. “No, Zara, don't. You're lying through your teeth, but that's okay. It doesn't matter. I just need someone to vent to, and I need to see what sort of crazy explanation you have for Che and this bed and just … everything.” She paused in her rant and yanked on the end of her braid, staring down at Aeron with a deadly serious facial expression. “Come back tomorrow, okay? She's all yours tomorrow.” “I don't have anywhere to go,” Aeron said, giving me a very pointed sort of look. “My mother kicked me out.”
I get it, sh*t is crazy with your mother, but the 'me me me me' attitude is too much. And it's not even the focus of her rant, like seriously, she knows her boyfriend sucks but still dates him and wants to complain about it? Zara invites her to stay into her home despite the difficult situation and she bitches and asks hundreds of questions as if she's "owed" answers???
I'm sure there's more but I couldn't keep reading so that's it for now.
So despite wanting to keep reading for the badass female main character and the awesome 7 dudes and the pretty good world-building, I'm not going to continue because I'm getting too frustrated with this Faith bullsh*t.
She either needs to cut Faith loose or tell her everything, she can't stay in limbo like that when her people are being eaten (!) and prioritize Faith over them. She's supposed to be the ultimate Alpha leader, not the BF babysitter.
I can't with this series anymore and I'm kinda mad about that.
Because beside other things that annoyed me (her unleashing a magic that was lost to her people and doing nothing about it except healing her mates, having literally every species out there (literally, all of them, even the werewolves) as the bad guys expect their little group, that are supposed to save the day...), there is one single thing that keeps me from liking the series and keep on reading.
One word: Faith
The f*cking best friend who is everywhere, who is basically the stereotypical brainless bubbly girl, who buts in every time. She's just in there to keep the story from advancing... A little more and you'd think she was the actual main character.
I cannot put into words just how annoyed her being in the story made me.
Genuinely, at super stressed moments where the main characters are in a crisis, they have to think about poor Faith. It's frustrating to no end.
Exhibit A:
Actually from book 1: Zara is worried about Faith during her fight with her mother, and I'm pretty sure the distraction is why she can't beat her. Huh.
Exhibit B:
"Besides, Faith had stayed the night at Nic's place again and needed a ride. If I left her to her own devices, she'd probably just lay in bed with Owen all day." Huh nope, she's a big girl, if she wants to stay all day in bed with douchebag Owen, let her. Why does Zara feel the strongest need to babysit Faith this much is beyond me.
Exhibit C:
Zara telling Faith the location of the Pairing House makes no sense whatsoever... they are werewolves but they can't even be themselves in their house because of human Faith...
“Nic, I had to tell her.” “No, you didn't,” he said, gesturing at Jax with an angry hand. “Can you please shift back? I don't want to explain a wolf the size of a small pony to a human this early in the morning.”
“You see?” Nic said, gesturing in Jax's direction again. “This is what Faith is going to be walking into. I hope you've got a really good explanation ready because I know I sure as fuck don't.”
Nic really is the only one with a brain there.
Exhibit D:
"Faith made us so late that Nic and I missed our entire calc class. I just barely managed to get us there in time to meet Julian." Little reminder that her meeting with Julian was life-and-death important.
Exhibit E:
When said meeting with Julian goes crazy and she's almost killed and drained of her blood, they learn , but instead of going home, rest and try to figure the mess they're in, they have to pick Faith and postpone a very necessary conversation. Yep, suuuuuure hanging out to gossip with you BF seems like the better choice here.
“Fuck,” I cursed as I glanced down at the screen of Nic's phone. There were about a million texts from Faith. Tried 2 call Zara, no answer. Need ride! Car transmission out! “We need to pick up Faith,” I said, sliding off Tidus' lap into the seat next to him. Now all we needed to do was come up with an excuse as to why the front end of the SUV looked like a crumpled tin can.
Exhibit F:
Aeron who is a faery princess and a super important piece to find the missing wolves (which you know is pretty damn urgent), arrives at the Pairing house in the hopes of speaking to Zara, but f*cking human Faith decides Aeron can't because Faith is more important...........
“I was hoping we could have a minute to talk?” Aeron said, looking around the cabin like it was as foreign to her as Faerie had been to me. “No,” Faith said from behind me, refusing to move from her place on the stairs. “She cannot have a moment to talk. Look, I don't know you for shit, but I'm having a really hard week. My mom is on drugs and totally AWOL; she took my fucking dogs, too. My boyfriend is a complete loser and my best friend is … lying out her ass about everything.” “Faith,” I stared, but she ignored me, clamping her palms over her eyes. “No, Zara, don't. You're lying through your teeth, but that's okay. It doesn't matter. I just need someone to vent to, and I need to see what sort of crazy explanation you have for Che and this bed and just … everything.” She paused in her rant and yanked on the end of her braid, staring down at Aeron with a deadly serious facial expression. “Come back tomorrow, okay? She's all yours tomorrow.” “I don't have anywhere to go,” Aeron said, giving me a very pointed sort of look. “My mother kicked me out.”
I get it, sh*t is crazy with your mother, but the 'me me me me' attitude is too much. And it's not even the focus of her rant, like seriously, she knows her boyfriend sucks but still dates him and wants to complain about it? Zara invites her to stay into her home despite the difficult situation and she bitches and asks hundreds of questions as if she's "owed" answers???
I'm sure there's more but I couldn't keep reading so that's it for now.
So despite wanting to keep reading for the badass female main character and the awesome 7 dudes and the pretty good world-building, I'm not going to continue because I'm getting too frustrated with this Faith bullsh*t.
She either needs to cut Faith loose or tell her everything, she can't stay in limbo like that when her people are being eaten (!) and prioritize Faith over them. She's supposed to be the ultimate Alpha leader, not the BF babysitter.
May 31, 2018
i loved this one so much! can't wait to read the third one of the series!
June 17, 2018
Uhmm I'm kinda on the fence with this book of this series ... I'm not quite sure how I feel about it...
I think I better read book 3 to get a better prospective of where the author is trying to take me before I give a real review of this series so far...
Overall rating:
3.75*~ A Good Read
I think I better read book 3 to get a better prospective of where the author is trying to take me before I give a real review of this series so far...
Overall rating:
3.75*~ A Good Read
April 3, 2019
I'm really starting to like this series. I read this series a long time ago but decided to do a re-read and I'm glad I did. I forgot why I liked this series. The bad thing about reading so much is that you forget the stories that you haven't touched in awhile, this was one of them for me. Thankfully while reading I reconnected with the story and my emotions came all back. I like this story and I like these characters. Zara Wolf is one lucky wolf. I can't wait to read more about this series.
Overall: 4/5
Overall: 4/5
April 3, 2018
I’m calling this a DNF. I think the author delaying the release made me unable to get into it as much, but no matter the reason it just wasn’t the book for me anymore. Maybe I’ll revisit it in the future.
January 20, 2018
Cliffhanger
October 12, 2019
Finally! Last Thursday this book arrived, after being on its way for over a week. I really wanted to know how Zara's story would continue, especially after that last little bit of information that was released in the last chapter of the first book. So, after visiting the gym this morning I made myself comfortable for a few hours to enjoy this book.
And enjoyable it was. The book literally continues where the previous book ended and therefore it only took me a few pages before I was hooked again. Because that's the word I would use to describe the books from Stunich that I've read so far: Addictive. Are they literary masterpieces with a million hidden layers and thought provoking plots? No, but once I start, I just want to keep on reading and reading until the very last page of the book.
In a very brilliant way Stunich manages to mix enjoyable and luring characters with a surprisingly well thought out mythology, a gripping plot and well written sex scenes. It's that combination that works. Because of the characters, who somehow wiggled their way into my heart already, I care about the sex scenes and what happens between all those characters. And it's the plot and the mythology keeping the book interesting and keeping me as a reader on the tip of my toes, because I know that after a happy scene something dramatic will follow.
For some reason, during those two books, I've grown very attached to all of those characters (even the new ones, who fitted in perfectly and really added something new to the mix) and I can't wait to dive into the third book to see how their story continues.
And enjoyable it was. The book literally continues where the previous book ended and therefore it only took me a few pages before I was hooked again. Because that's the word I would use to describe the books from Stunich that I've read so far: Addictive. Are they literary masterpieces with a million hidden layers and thought provoking plots? No, but once I start, I just want to keep on reading and reading until the very last page of the book.
In a very brilliant way Stunich manages to mix enjoyable and luring characters with a surprisingly well thought out mythology, a gripping plot and well written sex scenes. It's that combination that works. Because of the characters, who somehow wiggled their way into my heart already, I care about the sex scenes and what happens between all those characters. And it's the plot and the mythology keeping the book interesting and keeping me as a reader on the tip of my toes, because I know that after a happy scene something dramatic will follow.
For some reason, during those two books, I've grown very attached to all of those characters (even the new ones, who fitted in perfectly and really added something new to the mix) and I can't wait to dive into the third book to see how their story continues.
July 7, 2018
I wonder if Zara is going to bring the fae, vampires and witches together. I am loving the drama!
December 19, 2017
“The hunters have become the hunted; the monsters have become the prey”
I now understand why C. M. Stunich took some extra time to finish Pack Violet Shadow. The end result was absolutely worth the wait! The book turned out great, even better than the first one.
The story was full of action (and not only the sexy kind) and unexpected developments, not to mention simply amazing writing.
I just love the fact that the bond between the guys did not form immediately, but is taking it's time and that the process is not exactly easy. It makes the whole thing feel more real.
And I definitely enjoy seeing where the story is headed. There were some twists that I not only did not see coming - I wasn't even looking in that direction.
To sum things up, I'm looking forward to the next book. I'm so so curious to see what happens next!
August 26, 2020
Frustrating
This book is frustratingly long with so many little irritations in between. The lack of steam, her annoying human friend, and the lack of steam. I’m not sure I care for the female lead. Her relationship with nic is supposed to be so special but what’s missing is the acceptance that he will have to share her. He’s supposed to be super aware of her needs and there’s still jealousy then it’s like zara isn’t really kind about it. So there’s jealousy between the alpha males and then Zara, picking and choosing and whatever. Idk. I don’t care for pack drama jealousies. Then Zara’s friend faith, of all the things Zara’s friend is such a liability and quite honestly whiny as heck I don’t know how Zara isn’t done with her. Their friendship doesn’t feel mutual, she’s kept around bc Faith reminds her of her sense of humanity. Honestly at this time I’d rather hear more about the other princesses that were introduced than this one.
This book is frustratingly long with so many little irritations in between. The lack of steam, her annoying human friend, and the lack of steam. I’m not sure I care for the female lead. Her relationship with nic is supposed to be so special but what’s missing is the acceptance that he will have to share her. He’s supposed to be super aware of her needs and there’s still jealousy then it’s like zara isn’t really kind about it. So there’s jealousy between the alpha males and then Zara, picking and choosing and whatever. Idk. I don’t care for pack drama jealousies. Then Zara’s friend faith, of all the things Zara’s friend is such a liability and quite honestly whiny as heck I don’t know how Zara isn’t done with her. Their friendship doesn’t feel mutual, she’s kept around bc Faith reminds her of her sense of humanity. Honestly at this time I’d rather hear more about the other princesses that were introduced than this one.
August 4, 2020
Brilliant!
So much development. So many questions. Everything is taken up a notch in this sequel and I can't wait to see how it'll be topped on the next book.
So much development. So many questions. Everything is taken up a notch in this sequel and I can't wait to see how it'll be topped on the next book.
December 19, 2017
Zara, The White Wolf, the Alpha-Heir returns in this second book of The Seven Mates of Zara Wolf. Zara and her Alpha Mates stand for every werewolf in North America and they have been assigned the task of finding missing werewolves and either bringing them home or punishing the guilty. What they have discovered so far has been shocking. The natural balance in the paranormal world is off; vampires are walking in the daylight, witches are consuming werewolf flesh, and there is a powerful traitor among the werewolves. It will take Zara and her mates, their magic as well as an unconventional alliance with a faerie princess, a vampire princess, and a powerful witch to face the coming threats.
Zara is one of my all-time favorite werewolves. She's beautiful, strong, loving, kind, brave, and she loves who she is. Her mates and Pack will always be her priority, but she has a human best friend and is open to new alliances. Her heart will be her strongest weapon. She will fight for her last breath to save those she loves. And there's a lot of love around Zara. Her Alpha Mates are magnificent. Nic, Che, Montgomery, Jax, Silas, Anubis, and Tidus are all yummy. Each has a distinct Pack look, a distinct personality, and a distinct appeal. We get to know the guys better and Zara gets to know 5 of them intimately. Zara is a lucky, lucky girl! The three new characters are great additions. I applaud the fact that they are all strong women. Nice touch!
This book is a well-written story with plenty of action and sexy times. There is no author in the Reverse Harem genre that is better than CM Stunich when it comes to writing about sexy times. They are scorching hot. But never diminish the quality of her story by thinking that her books are traditional "Bodice Rippers". There is so much plot in this book that it takes a careful reading to catch everything. This is actually difficult because it's so good that you can't wait to see what happens next. This is such a layered story, so much depth, so many important details. Past actions and influences, greed as a powerful motivator; there is so much intrigue, the danger is so much more extreme than first realized. I can't wait to see how Zara and Her Alpha's manage the coming war. So far they have had limited success, but they are all still together, strengthening their bonds. They have made friends. They have much to fight for. I'm ready for pack Obsidian Gold!
Zara is one of my all-time favorite werewolves. She's beautiful, strong, loving, kind, brave, and she loves who she is. Her mates and Pack will always be her priority, but she has a human best friend and is open to new alliances. Her heart will be her strongest weapon. She will fight for her last breath to save those she loves. And there's a lot of love around Zara. Her Alpha Mates are magnificent. Nic, Che, Montgomery, Jax, Silas, Anubis, and Tidus are all yummy. Each has a distinct Pack look, a distinct personality, and a distinct appeal. We get to know the guys better and Zara gets to know 5 of them intimately. Zara is a lucky, lucky girl! The three new characters are great additions. I applaud the fact that they are all strong women. Nice touch!
This book is a well-written story with plenty of action and sexy times. There is no author in the Reverse Harem genre that is better than CM Stunich when it comes to writing about sexy times. They are scorching hot. But never diminish the quality of her story by thinking that her books are traditional "Bodice Rippers". There is so much plot in this book that it takes a careful reading to catch everything. This is actually difficult because it's so good that you can't wait to see what happens next. This is such a layered story, so much depth, so many important details. Past actions and influences, greed as a powerful motivator; there is so much intrigue, the danger is so much more extreme than first realized. I can't wait to see how Zara and Her Alpha's manage the coming war. So far they have had limited success, but they are all still together, strengthening their bonds. They have made friends. They have much to fight for. I'm ready for pack Obsidian Gold!
March 31, 2018
Zara is tasked with two main objectives: 1) get to know the seven hot guys that she has been paired with (and mate with them), and 2) figure out who is kidnapping werewolves and why. This second book in the series sees Zara making progress on both fronts.
This one started off a bit slow, but picked up at the end. And of course, leaves you with several new questions that must be answered in the next book.
This one started off a bit slow, but picked up at the end. And of course, leaves you with several new questions that must be answered in the next book.
June 8, 2018
It was complex, bloody, sad and sexy and I couldn't put it down. I really love the complexity of this world, where the h is young, smart and strong, and really tough yet also compassionate. She genuinely cares for her lovers and wants desperately to be a good alpha for her pack and to affect changes that might benefit all werewolves. I really like how she identified as werewolf rather than human shifter. This difference seemed to generate potential for so much more in the story. Loved it.
June 10, 2019
The books are good but they aren’t happy books. A lot of death, violence and blood in these books. And a lot of torture. I’m not sure why this bothers me now but maybe because I’ve been reading similar styles of themes? I don’t know, but I wanted some more happy times. Some more warm fuzzies mixed in with all the mayhem. I mean, it’s not all doom and gloom but I really feel like this is a downer book. But I still read bc I want to see how this all plays out and ties up.
January 21, 2022
It’s not often I am unable to predict what’s going to happen next but this book kept me on my toes the entire time. Yes, there’s a definite theme. Yes, they make some YA decisions for being considered “adults” in werewolf land that made me roll my eyes sometimes. Still a super solid 2nd book in the series. Immediately starting book 3 now……
December 4, 2017
Loved but I have to take a break from the series to read the sequel to Four Psychos lol
December 17, 2017
I fell for Jaxon, Che, Tidus, Anubis, Montgomery, Nic, and Silas. Holy hotness!!! Zara has a lot going on. I devoured this book and am excited for the next one!!!
November 24, 2017
Loved it!
I am loving this series! I thought the first book was Awesome! Well book 2 was even better than that! I can't wait for book 3 called Pack Obsidion Gold!
I am loving this series! I thought the first book was Awesome! Well book 2 was even better than that! I can't wait for book 3 called Pack Obsidion Gold!
February 8, 2022
Even better than last
I liked this book even more than the first, we start to see Zara build more of a connection with her other mates.
Not only that the men are starting to also connect with each other a bit as well. Tidus and Nic, Nic and Silas. I melted a little when I read those scenes.
Don’t get me wrong there’s still a bit of jealousy going on. Nic has accepted it but still does struggle with the fact he has to share Zara with the others, and while I don’t love this and it makes me feel bad for him. It adds a hint of realism to this type of relationship. That and I kind of like when the men get a little jealous in my harem romances.
It also helps that Nic is so sweet and understanding, “You’re it for me Zara. It’s just you. There might be a million stars in this sky but there’s only one moon. I think…, I could see it being possible for you love like the night loves stars but not me. I only get one great love in my life.”
This is the line that did it, this is the line that made me love him even more. And if I’m being honest all of Zara’s men have captured my heart. I literally adore them so much. Silas, Anubis, Tidus ,Monty, Che, Nic, and Jax. I literally can’t pick a favorite.
The steam in this book is also off the chart and I’m so glad we didn’t have to wait for Zara to mate more of her men. Spoiler alert she does so in this one.
What I liked about this book was that you can tell that Zara cares for all of her men. It’s not love quite yet, she still reserves those feelings for Nick, as she’s known him the longest, but you can tell the opportunity is there. One thing for sure is that she definitely feels as possessive over them as they do her.
And that’s something that has pacified me a bit, because last book I feared she would just continue to show favoritism over Nick without giving into her feelings for the other men.
Also I was really harsh with Zara the last book but she truly is doing the best she can to protect her men and her people. There’s so much resting on her shoulders, and she’s done a really good job handling it all.
I can’t wait to see how she continues to do so.
I liked this book even more than the first, we start to see Zara build more of a connection with her other mates.
Not only that the men are starting to also connect with each other a bit as well. Tidus and Nic, Nic and Silas. I melted a little when I read those scenes.
Don’t get me wrong there’s still a bit of jealousy going on. Nic has accepted it but still does struggle with the fact he has to share Zara with the others, and while I don’t love this and it makes me feel bad for him. It adds a hint of realism to this type of relationship. That and I kind of like when the men get a little jealous in my harem romances.
It also helps that Nic is so sweet and understanding, “You’re it for me Zara. It’s just you. There might be a million stars in this sky but there’s only one moon. I think…, I could see it being possible for you love like the night loves stars but not me. I only get one great love in my life.”
This is the line that did it, this is the line that made me love him even more. And if I’m being honest all of Zara’s men have captured my heart. I literally adore them so much. Silas, Anubis, Tidus ,Monty, Che, Nic, and Jax. I literally can’t pick a favorite.
The steam in this book is also off the chart and I’m so glad we didn’t have to wait for Zara to mate more of her men. Spoiler alert she does so in this one.
What I liked about this book was that you can tell that Zara cares for all of her men. It’s not love quite yet, she still reserves those feelings for Nick, as she’s known him the longest, but you can tell the opportunity is there. One thing for sure is that she definitely feels as possessive over them as they do her.
And that’s something that has pacified me a bit, because last book I feared she would just continue to show favoritism over Nick without giving into her feelings for the other men.
Also I was really harsh with Zara the last book but she truly is doing the best she can to protect her men and her people. There’s so much resting on her shoulders, and she’s done a really good job handling it all.
I can’t wait to see how she continues to do so.
May 22, 2018
I'll start by saying one simple word.. damn.
I hated the feeling I got when I finished the Pack Ebon Red, but I'll be damned if it wasn't worse when I finished this one. I need more, like yesterday! Did someone say 'demanding'? But can you help me?! I'm seriously hooked on this series, and for good reason. For real. It. Is. Amazing.
So, Zara is seriously badass. One of my favourite heroines I've had the pleasure of reading about. And, to state the obvious, what a lucky wolf! Seven super hot dudes all for her. I mean, can you say 'jealous' enough? I have hopelessly fallen in love with all of the guys! My favourites are still the same. Silas, Tidus and Anubis are in a tie for the top spot, but I can honestly say they're all the bomb! I'm loving how they're all growing together and learning how to be as one. They're getting closer, learning to love one another and it's a treasure to read.
The story line has me thoroughly reeled in like a fish on a hook. I spent my time practically hanging on the edge of my seat the further along in the story I go. I just need to know more. I am desperate to know what will happen next and, so, am impatiently awaiting the next book. I'm so sucked in by the story line and the character developments that I was pretty much feeling all of their emotions as they went along. I cried, dammit. CRIED! Its so rare that I ever cry while reading, so I am highly impressed that C.M. managed the near impossible (not that I'm surprised because.. well.. duh.. she's awesome at what she does). I was an emotional wreck, and I'm not even ashamed to admit it. I think I gave Alice Cooper a run for his money with how my mascara ran down my face like Mo Farah. Note to self: invest in water proof mascara.
I can't say enough good things about this book. I'm looking forward to the next installment and reading how the characters, ones I've grown overly attached to, grow further. This whole patience thing is so not cool.
I hated the feeling I got when I finished the Pack Ebon Red, but I'll be damned if it wasn't worse when I finished this one. I need more, like yesterday! Did someone say 'demanding'? But can you help me?! I'm seriously hooked on this series, and for good reason. For real. It. Is. Amazing.
So, Zara is seriously badass. One of my favourite heroines I've had the pleasure of reading about. And, to state the obvious, what a lucky wolf! Seven super hot dudes all for her. I mean, can you say 'jealous' enough? I have hopelessly fallen in love with all of the guys! My favourites are still the same. Silas, Tidus and Anubis are in a tie for the top spot, but I can honestly say they're all the bomb! I'm loving how they're all growing together and learning how to be as one. They're getting closer, learning to love one another and it's a treasure to read.
The story line has me thoroughly reeled in like a fish on a hook. I spent my time practically hanging on the edge of my seat the further along in the story I go. I just need to know more. I am desperate to know what will happen next and, so, am impatiently awaiting the next book. I'm so sucked in by the story line and the character developments that I was pretty much feeling all of their emotions as they went along. I cried, dammit. CRIED! Its so rare that I ever cry while reading, so I am highly impressed that C.M. managed the near impossible (not that I'm surprised because.. well.. duh.. she's awesome at what she does). I was an emotional wreck, and I'm not even ashamed to admit it. I think I gave Alice Cooper a run for his money with how my mascara ran down my face like Mo Farah. Note to self: invest in water proof mascara.
I can't say enough good things about this book. I'm looking forward to the next installment and reading how the characters, ones I've grown overly attached to, grow further. This whole patience thing is so not cool.
April 5, 2018
Very Nice
I will admit I enjoyed Book 2 more than Book 1. I finally got some more character development and very gratuitous sex scenes. I have a feeling that as we make it through the next seven books we will see a strong bond and relationship form between the eight MC's. I felt like this book had more action and questions answered. I enjoyed the introduction of the side characters (Aeron, Harlem, Whitney). So far I see a pattern in C M Stunich's books - her timelines are actually very short. This book also just had a week or so span. This was the case with the Rock Hard Beautiful series too. I haven't read all her books so I'm not sure if that's a common theme.
I feel like with this series I'm overly eager. I want to know everything and all the solutions. I feel like things are smoothly and artfully stretched out and will continue this way until the end. I suppose I'm just insanely hopeful that when it ends I will be able to reread all seven books and experience nothing but satisfaction.
I feel like with the Rock Hard Beautiful series almost every other page was emotionally traumatizing only to be smoothed over with emotional gratification. I think I keep expecting that in this series. I get glimpses of that in this series... more so in this book than the last... of deep feelings building in this unique relationship. I just hope I keep seeing that and that in one of the future books it drowns me like RHB. Cause I know C M is capable of that... making people choke on their overwhelming emotion as they experience the heartbreak and trauma of what it means to love more than one person and figuring it out.
I'm ready to find out more and keep having high hopes!
I will admit I enjoyed Book 2 more than Book 1. I finally got some more character development and very gratuitous sex scenes. I have a feeling that as we make it through the next seven books we will see a strong bond and relationship form between the eight MC's. I felt like this book had more action and questions answered. I enjoyed the introduction of the side characters (Aeron, Harlem, Whitney). So far I see a pattern in C M Stunich's books - her timelines are actually very short. This book also just had a week or so span. This was the case with the Rock Hard Beautiful series too. I haven't read all her books so I'm not sure if that's a common theme.
I feel like with this series I'm overly eager. I want to know everything and all the solutions. I feel like things are smoothly and artfully stretched out and will continue this way until the end. I suppose I'm just insanely hopeful that when it ends I will be able to reread all seven books and experience nothing but satisfaction.
I feel like with the Rock Hard Beautiful series almost every other page was emotionally traumatizing only to be smoothed over with emotional gratification. I think I keep expecting that in this series. I get glimpses of that in this series... more so in this book than the last... of deep feelings building in this unique relationship. I just hope I keep seeing that and that in one of the future books it drowns me like RHB. Cause I know C M is capable of that... making people choke on their overwhelming emotion as they experience the heartbreak and trauma of what it means to love more than one person and figuring it out.
I'm ready to find out more and keep having high hopes!
November 10, 2018
A much faster paced read than the first in the series, I enjoyed every page of this!
I have throughly enjoyed seeing how Zaras various relationships, regardless of type, have progressed and changed a long the way.
Initially I felt like this was going to be an Instalove, which although I don’t mind, can get a bit samey. However, the author has somehow straddled the middle line here, and it works wonderfully. Although all attracted to one another, the relationships build gradually, and are helped by the situations they find themselves in, with revelations and lessons along the way.
I love the fact that each of the Mates has an entirely different personality, and are easy to tell apart. I also, surprisingly for me, enjoyed the varying ages of the Mates, It made it feel more realistic somehow. Given the situations they are each put in, it would have been strange for them all to wind up the same age.
The plot line is unpredictable, and I love how we see people from each of the groups, Fae, Vampire, Witch etc, gradually coming into play, learning more about their worlds and cultures as we go.
I have to say, after the slow start to the first book I was wary as to whether I was going to enjoy these, but I am well and truly hooked now! The second book is so different to the first, but I can now entirely appreciate why the start was slower, with the amount of cultures and backgrounds to give for each Character, and various situations having more relevance as the story goes.
This may easily become a favourite RH series!
I have throughly enjoyed seeing how Zaras various relationships, regardless of type, have progressed and changed a long the way.
Initially I felt like this was going to be an Instalove, which although I don’t mind, can get a bit samey. However, the author has somehow straddled the middle line here, and it works wonderfully. Although all attracted to one another, the relationships build gradually, and are helped by the situations they find themselves in, with revelations and lessons along the way.
I love the fact that each of the Mates has an entirely different personality, and are easy to tell apart. I also, surprisingly for me, enjoyed the varying ages of the Mates, It made it feel more realistic somehow. Given the situations they are each put in, it would have been strange for them all to wind up the same age.
The plot line is unpredictable, and I love how we see people from each of the groups, Fae, Vampire, Witch etc, gradually coming into play, learning more about their worlds and cultures as we go.
I have to say, after the slow start to the first book I was wary as to whether I was going to enjoy these, but I am well and truly hooked now! The second book is so different to the first, but I can now entirely appreciate why the start was slower, with the amount of cultures and backgrounds to give for each Character, and various situations having more relevance as the story goes.
This may easily become a favourite RH series!
December 19, 2017
Holy moly, what a great follow-up to Pack Ebon Red by C.M. Stunich! Once I started this book I could not put it down (helped improve my day since my flight was delayed and I had to be in the airport an extra 4 hours unexpectedly). In Book 2 of the Seven Mates of Zara Wolf, we get to learn more about the war that is brewing between the different paranormal factions. We get some questions answered but more are created which is awesome/makes it a great page turner. I don't want to give anything away, you will just have to read it for yourself!
I love Zara as a MC. I loved her in Pack Ebon Red but I love her more after Pack Violet Shadow. She is trying to keep it together with all this stress/life threatening events going on in her life, on top of dating 7 guys at once. I loved her tenacity, but admire her more now that she is showing more of her vulnerable side, especially with Nic's reactions in the book. And OMG, the moments btw Zara and her guys are incredibly hot/steamy, I can't wait for more! I don't think I can choose one favorite at this point. I had my top 3 while reading Pack Ebon Red, but this book shook that up haha. If I could be any MC I would kill to be Zara and get to have all these 7 sexy guys in my harem <3. I am so happy CM took her time with this one, it really was spectacular. I can't wait to read more books from this series; CM does it again with amazing characters and a thrilling story!
I love Zara as a MC. I loved her in Pack Ebon Red but I love her more after Pack Violet Shadow. She is trying to keep it together with all this stress/life threatening events going on in her life, on top of dating 7 guys at once. I loved her tenacity, but admire her more now that she is showing more of her vulnerable side, especially with Nic's reactions in the book. And OMG, the moments btw Zara and her guys are incredibly hot/steamy, I can't wait for more! I don't think I can choose one favorite at this point. I had my top 3 while reading Pack Ebon Red, but this book shook that up haha. If I could be any MC I would kill to be Zara and get to have all these 7 sexy guys in my harem <3. I am so happy CM took her time with this one, it really was spectacular. I can't wait to read more books from this series; CM does it again with amazing characters and a thrilling story!
August 4, 2018
An excellent continuation
Pack Violet Shadow continues Zara's tale, and explores further her relationship with her men. While book 1, Pack Ebon Red, focused mostly on the relationship between Zara and Nic (while still giving us a lot of insight into the other Alpha-Heirs) this book deals with Zara's relationship with Che (and obviously we get to see the other relationships grow and deepen). The threats they all face are intense, and Zara explores her sexuality, and her own inner power, as she decides what type of Alpha she will become.
CM Stunich creates a rich tapestry here of love and lust, betrayal and heartbreak, life and death and all the flavours and scents in between, woven through in brilliant hues that are as varied as Zara's mates.
In Pack Violet Shadow, we get to explore not just the growing relaionship between Zara and Che, and the rest of her men (and lord knows, those men are fabulous), but also her relationships with the local witches, the Unseelie, her human friends, and various vampires.
I fell into this story, hard. I swear that at times I could feel the bite of snow on the air, the crunch of leaves under my paw, the warmth of my mate's breath against my muzzle. The story practically leaps off the page and envelopes you in it's jaws. It's exhilirating and powerful, and if you're anything like me, you'll race to buy the next in the series, Pack Obsidian Gold, just to recapture for yourself that amazing feeling.
Pack Violet Shadow continues Zara's tale, and explores further her relationship with her men. While book 1, Pack Ebon Red, focused mostly on the relationship between Zara and Nic (while still giving us a lot of insight into the other Alpha-Heirs) this book deals with Zara's relationship with Che (and obviously we get to see the other relationships grow and deepen). The threats they all face are intense, and Zara explores her sexuality, and her own inner power, as she decides what type of Alpha she will become.
CM Stunich creates a rich tapestry here of love and lust, betrayal and heartbreak, life and death and all the flavours and scents in between, woven through in brilliant hues that are as varied as Zara's mates.
In Pack Violet Shadow, we get to explore not just the growing relaionship between Zara and Che, and the rest of her men (and lord knows, those men are fabulous), but also her relationships with the local witches, the Unseelie, her human friends, and various vampires.
I fell into this story, hard. I swear that at times I could feel the bite of snow on the air, the crunch of leaves under my paw, the warmth of my mate's breath against my muzzle. The story practically leaps off the page and envelopes you in it's jaws. It's exhilirating and powerful, and if you're anything like me, you'll race to buy the next in the series, Pack Obsidian Gold, just to recapture for yourself that amazing feeling.
December 19, 2017
That was a epic read of the continuation of ‘The Seven Mates of Zara Wolf’, so many things are happening in this book, I couldn’t put the book down, my eyes are wide awake even though I’ve had no sleep and my fingers are twitching for Pack Obsidian Gold!
Pack Violet Shadows continues with Zara and her seven mates and their mission to find out where the missing werewolves are, now that we know most of who are involved in the kidnappings and why. But as the story moves in Pack Violet there’s even more traitors and secrets that are revealed...
The relationship that Zara has with each of boys grows more and more and the scenes she has with them individually get really heated, however my favourite had to be when there’s the four in the bedroom 😍
New characters are brought into the storyline, I’m most intrigued to find out if anything happens with the Twins and Harlem 👬
This is one of my favourite series by C.M.Stunich, a lengthy werewolf reverse harem romance read that really gets it claws into you! Loved it and am so excited to see what happens next in December 2017!!
Pack Violet Shadows continues with Zara and her seven mates and their mission to find out where the missing werewolves are, now that we know most of who are involved in the kidnappings and why. But as the story moves in Pack Violet there’s even more traitors and secrets that are revealed...
The relationship that Zara has with each of boys grows more and more and the scenes she has with them individually get really heated, however my favourite had to be when there’s the four in the bedroom 😍
New characters are brought into the storyline, I’m most intrigued to find out if anything happens with the Twins and Harlem 👬
This is one of my favourite series by C.M.Stunich, a lengthy werewolf reverse harem romance read that really gets it claws into you! Loved it and am so excited to see what happens next in December 2017!!
June 16, 2018
Fantastic
I’m absolutely hooked. Second installment in this series and it was just as good as the first. This story line is just fantastic. Most harem novels are cheap trash and have zero substance. Not this. Never this. I hate it when each book ends but it’s a good hate. A craving for more. I’m not going to give any spoilers, but I do want to point out that somehow, cm has been able to create MAGIC (ha!) between these characters. Each male has a strong individual personality and she sticks true to each one. Not once have I gotten confused over whom she’s bringing into the scene. Even when not using their names. That’s talent. The side love stories have me imagining all sorts of things and I was pleasantly surprised with some of them. I love how zara embraces her harem from a practical standpoint. Taking things slow and steady, diving time when needed. Not jumping in head first. But giving everything time to grow between herself and her males. There is a lot going on plot wise, but it doesn’t take away from the romance.
I can’t wait to read the next one!
I’m absolutely hooked. Second installment in this series and it was just as good as the first. This story line is just fantastic. Most harem novels are cheap trash and have zero substance. Not this. Never this. I hate it when each book ends but it’s a good hate. A craving for more. I’m not going to give any spoilers, but I do want to point out that somehow, cm has been able to create MAGIC (ha!) between these characters. Each male has a strong individual personality and she sticks true to each one. Not once have I gotten confused over whom she’s bringing into the scene. Even when not using their names. That’s talent. The side love stories have me imagining all sorts of things and I was pleasantly surprised with some of them. I love how zara embraces her harem from a practical standpoint. Taking things slow and steady, diving time when needed. Not jumping in head first. But giving everything time to grow between herself and her males. There is a lot going on plot wise, but it doesn’t take away from the romance.
I can’t wait to read the next one!
December 19, 2017
The second book of The Seven Mates of Zara Wolf was full of action, steam, heartbreak and betrayal.
Zara has to deal with her lust for 7 men and the jealousy and heartbreak of the one she loves. But in a world where witches and vampires want to destroy werewolves there isn’t much time for love. Unlikely alliances were formed, and some bargains were made, lives were saved and also lost.
The action didn’t stop, and I just couldn’t put the book down! This was an amazing read and even better than the first book. The characters really did develop and we got to know everyone a bit better. Even though I thought Nic was difficult to love in the first book, I absolutely loved his relationship with Zara in this book.
Zara has to deal with her lust for 7 men and the jealousy and heartbreak of the one she loves. But in a world where witches and vampires want to destroy werewolves there isn’t much time for love. Unlikely alliances were formed, and some bargains were made, lives were saved and also lost.
The action didn’t stop, and I just couldn’t put the book down! This was an amazing read and even better than the first book. The characters really did develop and we got to know everyone a bit better. Even though I thought Nic was difficult to love in the first book, I absolutely loved his relationship with Zara in this book.
November 15, 2017
OMG! Book two is this awesome series sees Zara Wolf getting to known her mates and getting closer to them. At the same time she is trying to work out what is going on, who she can trust, navigate her life with her human friends, stop her mates fighting with each other and keep her mother out of it
Life has got very complicated for the Ebon Red alpha-heir. This book is jam packed with excitement, danger, Romance, drama and is such a fabulous read!
I highly recommend this book and the series, CM Stunich I s an extremely talented writer and I very much look forward to the next book in the series
Life has got very complicated for the Ebon Red alpha-heir. This book is jam packed with excitement, danger, Romance, drama and is such a fabulous read!
I highly recommend this book and the series, CM Stunich I s an extremely talented writer and I very much look forward to the next book in the series
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