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Shadow Guild: Wolf Queen #3
Pack of Lies
My Alpha mate and I are running out of time
In a world where magic is power, I should consider myself blessed. I'm loaded with the stuff. Except I have no control over my new magic, and no idea what I really am. All I know is that I’m running out of time before my magic tears me apart.
When a series of thefts reveals clues about my past, I must follow them. Unfortunately, the only way to save myself is to work side by side with Lachlan, the Alpha werewolf who is also my mate.
The chemistry between us is insane, but if we fall for each other, the Dark Moon curse will steal his sanity. The only problem is—we can’t seem to resist each other. It seems we're damned if we do and damned if we don't.
In a world where magic is power, I should consider myself blessed. I'm loaded with the stuff. Except I have no control over my new magic, and no idea what I really am. All I know is that I’m running out of time before my magic tears me apart.
When a series of thefts reveals clues about my past, I must follow them. Unfortunately, the only way to save myself is to work side by side with Lachlan, the Alpha werewolf who is also my mate.
The chemistry between us is insane, but if we fall for each other, the Dark Moon curse will steal his sanity. The only problem is—we can’t seem to resist each other. It seems we're damned if we do and damned if we don't.
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Before becoming a writer, Linsey was an archaeologist who studied shipwrecks in all kinds of water, from the tropics to muddy rivers (and she has a distinct preference for one over the other). After a decade of tromping around in search of old bits of stuff, she settled down to start penning her own adventure novels and is freaking delighted that people seem to like them. Since life is better with a little (or a lot of) magic, she writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance.
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Before becoming a writer, Linsey was an archaeologist who studied shipwrecks in all kinds of water, from the tropics to muddy rivers (and she has a distinct preference for one over the other). After a decade of tromping around in search of old bits of stuff, she settled down to start penning her own adventure novels and is freaking delighted that people seem to like them. Since life is better with a little (or a lot of) magic, she writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance.
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May 25, 2021
At 40% I'm just done. I'm so tired of the negative motivation* that's dragging this thing into death-defying boredom. Both of them have an external motivation imposed upon them by, well, fate, or something? So there's no way for them to overcome it or reach an accommodation or prove it doesn't matter, somehow. And both of them have death as the consequence of having feeeeeelings. So they have yearnings. Unrequited, fiercely resisted yearnings. And my only remaining yearning is to have it stop. Unfortunately, the only way to achive this is to put the book down and walk away.
* Negative Motivations: I kind of hate that the term "negative motivation" isn't widespread, yet. Since it isn't, I'm going to save off this little jag to append to my reviews that feature the term. Jennifer Crusie blogged about it a bit back (or, if that link doesn't work, here's a cache of the original) and it changed how I understand story. The problem with the term is that if you've never heard it before, you'd assume it meant motivations that are harmful or immoral. Not so. What it refers to is motivations not to do something. The thing is that many of us are motivated to not do things for a lot of different, perfectly valid and reasonable, reasons. The problem is that in a story motivations to not do things are a huge drag on the plot—particularly considering the fact that most negative motivations are overcome by the character simply deciding they don't care any more (or, rather, that they do care and are now motivated to do the thing). So not only do you have a counter to action but you also have a situation where to overcome it, all a character has to do is change their mind. Which means eventually, the reader is rooting for the character to get over him/herself already and do the thing we want them to do. Conflict drives story. Conflict between a reader and a main character drives readers away from story.
* Negative Motivations: I kind of hate that the term "negative motivation" isn't widespread, yet. Since it isn't, I'm going to save off this little jag to append to my reviews that feature the term. Jennifer Crusie blogged about it a bit back (or, if that link doesn't work, here's a cache of the original) and it changed how I understand story. The problem with the term is that if you've never heard it before, you'd assume it meant motivations that are harmful or immoral. Not so. What it refers to is motivations not to do something. The thing is that many of us are motivated to not do things for a lot of different, perfectly valid and reasonable, reasons. The problem is that in a story motivations to not do things are a huge drag on the plot—particularly considering the fact that most negative motivations are overcome by the character simply deciding they don't care any more (or, rather, that they do care and are now motivated to do the thing). So not only do you have a counter to action but you also have a situation where to overcome it, all a character has to do is change their mind. Which means eventually, the reader is rooting for the character to get over him/herself already and do the thing we want them to do. Conflict drives story. Conflict between a reader and a main character drives readers away from story.
April 13, 2021
This book made me realize I don't like Hall's formula for these books. Star-crossed lovers, teleporting around to find answers/solve problems, meeting other characters from other spin off books, smattering of vague romance episodes, big conflict---> next book.
I like Eve and I wanted to see what her story was so I might stick this out but overall its just too much exposition and interaction with random characters from all the other books. I don't care about the interaction with all their "connections". It gets boring with all the name drops and how much time is spent on this each book.
I chose the shadow guild series because I had hoped it was more manageable out of her books as it was shorter... But there is not much of a difference if its still interconnected to the main series.... I think if she made a stand alone book series and spread her wings from this interconnected world I would enjoy these more.
I like Eve and I wanted to see what her story was so I might stick this out but overall its just too much exposition and interaction with random characters from all the other books. I don't care about the interaction with all their "connections". It gets boring with all the name drops and how much time is spent on this each book.
I chose the shadow guild series because I had hoped it was more manageable out of her books as it was shorter... But there is not much of a difference if its still interconnected to the main series.... I think if she made a stand alone book series and spread her wings from this interconnected world I would enjoy these more.
June 6, 2022
Christ on a bike 🤦♀️ this is one long drawn out story!! I still kinda want to know what happens next😕 but seriously, it just goes on & on & on & on…
Will I read book 4? 🤷♀️
Can I be bothered skimming through pages & pages of the same shite just to finally get “some” answers in the last 10% of the book? Probably not to be honest! Great story and world building but it will bore you to tears eventually.
3 stars for the likeable characters, the research into the vikings & Scotland 🏴 and because I’m still intrigued for what happens next.
Will I read book 4? 🤷♀️
Can I be bothered skimming through pages & pages of the same shite just to finally get “some” answers in the last 10% of the book? Probably not to be honest! Great story and world building but it will bore you to tears eventually.
3 stars for the likeable characters, the research into the vikings & Scotland 🏴 and because I’m still intrigued for what happens next.
April 8, 2021
Good
I enjoyed this book 3
But I was hoping that everything would be wrapped up a lot more with this third book, although this book was fast paced,action,storyline was great. Least we found out what she finally was tho so happy about that
Just wish they finally got some sex hopping.lol
Good read will read the next book.
I enjoyed this book 3
But I was hoping that everything would be wrapped up a lot more with this third book, although this book was fast paced,action,storyline was great. Least we found out what she finally was tho so happy about that
Just wish they finally got some sex hopping.lol
Good read will read the next book.
January 10, 2024
These books are just bad but the velocity of the story had me pushing through. I refuse to waste any more time on the last one of the series!
April 7, 2021
Well, another story that could have been wrapped up in this 3rd book. There will be more, but I don't plan on following more. This is really YA and I am not as happy to be reading this series as I was at the beginning.
What works for me is the action and the hope that the restraint between the 2 MC's will break and they will have wild, passionate SOMETHING. ANYTHING at this point, please! Because this girl has had 3 orgasms with this hot dude who never gets off for himself. Denied? A gentleman? Nope- I suspect its totally the writers fault.
I am NOT happy... I should have known better... 5 bucks says that the story ends with the 2 MC's being the answer to their fates but they denied themselves so much that they made it worse??
What works for me is the action and the hope that the restraint between the 2 MC's will break and they will have wild, passionate SOMETHING. ANYTHING at this point, please! Because this girl has had 3 orgasms with this hot dude who never gets off for himself. Denied? A gentleman? Nope- I suspect its totally the writers fault.
I am NOT happy... I should have known better... 5 bucks says that the story ends with the 2 MC's being the answer to their fates but they denied themselves so much that they made it worse??
January 24, 2023
3 Stars
I’m abandoning this series. What is it about this author and her “if we fall in love we die” trope? This is the second series I’ve read from her where the fated mates can’t be together for fear of death.
This series is a M/f shifter “romance”…and I’m calling it a romance in the very loosest way. This is the slowest of slow burns with the lowest of low amount of steam. In book one they get near each other and almost kiss. In book two they barely kiss. In book three they actually kiss once. I’ll be surprised if these two actually get together and have sex at all in this series.
Also, it’s not a romance because the two main characters can barely interact with each other. There is no romance, physical or emotional. No dating. No love. There’s nothing!
As to the plot, every single book feels the same. The plot progress is so slow a slug could beat its pacing.
I regret wasting my time reading even this far into the series. I should have known better. I did know better. I’ve never enjoyed anything from this author so it’s not surprising I didn’t enjoy this series either.
If you’re not looking for a romance you might like this book, though the plot is boring and pointless too…so maybe not.
I’m abandoning this series. What is it about this author and her “if we fall in love we die” trope? This is the second series I’ve read from her where the fated mates can’t be together for fear of death.
This series is a M/f shifter “romance”…and I’m calling it a romance in the very loosest way. This is the slowest of slow burns with the lowest of low amount of steam. In book one they get near each other and almost kiss. In book two they barely kiss. In book three they actually kiss once. I’ll be surprised if these two actually get together and have sex at all in this series.
Also, it’s not a romance because the two main characters can barely interact with each other. There is no romance, physical or emotional. No dating. No love. There’s nothing!
As to the plot, every single book feels the same. The plot progress is so slow a slug could beat its pacing.
I regret wasting my time reading even this far into the series. I should have known better. I did know better. I’ve never enjoyed anything from this author so it’s not surprising I didn’t enjoy this series either.
If you’re not looking for a romance you might like this book, though the plot is boring and pointless too…so maybe not.
September 10, 2021
A lot of excitement danger, narrow escapes and of course, Magic
The excitement continues in this action packed 3rd book in the series, but I would have liked to see more development/info regarding h and the Maker.
The heroine, Eve, and the hero, Lachlan, are still fighting their enemy, now known as the Maker. We still don't know who or what the Maker is, but we have learned more about what Eve is and why the Maker wants her. We've even learned part of how he intends to achieve his goals. Although the first part was accomplished, he failed to complete whatever the second part was, though he did manage to escape with something that very likely might help him accomplish his goals.
While the first part has been completed, it is something that Eve needed as well (her transition), which has made her much stronger, but she still doesn't know the full extent of her newfound powers. Lachlan is still fighting the dark moon curse, but he may not be able to fight it much longer and his brother succumbed after the last battle.
Not much romance in this book either, nor any sexual activity...again only one short scene. Eve and Lachlan still haven't consummated the mate bond as they are still fighting it thinking they have no choice if they are to survive. What there was a lot of in this book, was strange creatures/entities, quests and mysteries to be solved, magic, danger, narrow escapes and battles. The fate of all paranormal beings might hang in the balance if Eve doesn't gain control of her powers soon and figures things out to defeat the Maker.
I'd advise readers to leave their common sense in a box while reading this ... a lot is explains or dealt with by magic or potions. Remember, this is a fantasy filled with magic, and all things are possible...or not! On to #4.
The excitement continues in this action packed 3rd book in the series, but I would have liked to see more development/info regarding h and the Maker.
The heroine, Eve, and the hero, Lachlan, are still fighting their enemy, now known as the Maker. We still don't know who or what the Maker is, but we have learned more about what Eve is and why the Maker wants her. We've even learned part of how he intends to achieve his goals. Although the first part was accomplished, he failed to complete whatever the second part was, though he did manage to escape with something that very likely might help him accomplish his goals.
While the first part has been completed, it is something that Eve needed as well (her transition), which has made her much stronger, but she still doesn't know the full extent of her newfound powers. Lachlan is still fighting the dark moon curse, but he may not be able to fight it much longer and his brother succumbed after the last battle.
Not much romance in this book either, nor any sexual activity...again only one short scene. Eve and Lachlan still haven't consummated the mate bond as they are still fighting it thinking they have no choice if they are to survive. What there was a lot of in this book, was strange creatures/entities, quests and mysteries to be solved, magic, danger, narrow escapes and battles. The fate of all paranormal beings might hang in the balance if Eve doesn't gain control of her powers soon and figures things out to defeat the Maker.
I'd advise readers to leave their common sense in a box while reading this ... a lot is explains or dealt with by magic or potions. Remember, this is a fantasy filled with magic, and all things are possible...or not! On to #4.
October 11, 2025
Ok I'm done. I'll find spoilers for the last book. I nearly DNFd this with 15 pages left because I was so checked out
I'm over the "oh but I just caaaaaan't" between the MCs. You're both going to die anyway so why not just die with your mate? Whatever.
And this FMC is keeping the potion bottle industry alive, single handedly. The constant use of potions is excessive, they solve everything. Why is no one else using potions? They seem to be the cure all. We also never see her mixing these bajillion potions, unless it's for her super special necklace.
Speaking of potions, no one thinks its weird that this shifter is some sort of potion savant? Or that this shifter (or fae, when disguised) has a familiar? There's literally one other familiar in this mini series. He also only shows up when she needs help escaping from somewhere. Or when the author thinks we need comedic relief. I get it. He likes chocolate.
Oh and everyone uses transport potions but her mom dies in a car accident? Pretty sure this is the one and only mention that someone magical drove a car.
I should stop ranting.
I'm over the "oh but I just caaaaaan't" between the MCs. You're both going to die anyway so why not just die with your mate? Whatever.
And this FMC is keeping the potion bottle industry alive, single handedly. The constant use of potions is excessive, they solve everything. Why is no one else using potions? They seem to be the cure all. We also never see her mixing these bajillion potions, unless it's for her super special necklace.
Speaking of potions, no one thinks its weird that this shifter is some sort of potion savant? Or that this shifter (or fae, when disguised) has a familiar? There's literally one other familiar in this mini series. He also only shows up when she needs help escaping from somewhere. Or when the author thinks we need comedic relief. I get it. He likes chocolate.
Oh and everyone uses transport potions but her mom dies in a car accident? Pretty sure this is the one and only mention that someone magical drove a car.
I should stop ranting.
April 5, 2021
Lachlan and Eve are back and this time they are travelling a little closer to home so expect lots of glorious Scottish settings. Eve still has no idea what the Maker actually wants from her but she's determined to live her life her way ! Poor Lachlan is still fighting his curse and things are increasingly getting worse and others are noticing. To add to their problems Lachlans brother Garrett seems to be embroiled in the theft of a missing artefact and as it's obvious he too is cursed what on earth does he want it for ? Yes this couple are in a quandary and that's without the new powerful magic that Eve has acquired trying to tear her apart !
This was fun to read and Eve is fast becoming one of my favourite heroines by this author. As usual readers can expect a little history thrown in which just makes this reader want to visit so many places I wouldn't have previously heard of. Plus we do get to learn something about Eve that reminded me of gifts given to characters in G.On.T. but obviously my lips are sealed and you will just have to discover that for yourself !
This voluntary take is of an advanced copy and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
This was fun to read and Eve is fast becoming one of my favourite heroines by this author. As usual readers can expect a little history thrown in which just makes this reader want to visit so many places I wouldn't have previously heard of. Plus we do get to learn something about Eve that reminded me of gifts given to characters in G.On.T. but obviously my lips are sealed and you will just have to discover that for yourself !
This voluntary take is of an advanced copy and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair
August 22, 2025
L'évolution du couple stagne encore et toujours ! Lachlan et Eve doivent se tenir à distance, mais se retrouvent pour mener leur enquête ensemble. Et plus ils se côtoient, plus ils doivent lutter contre leurs désirs à cause de la malédiction. Et blablabla.
On tourne un peu en boucle dans ce troisième tome. Sur les âmes sœurs et la malédiction. L'ambiance est de moins en moins légère. Le couple est maintenant physiquement atteint donc le temps presse pour trouver le Créateur, comprendre les origines d'Eve et trouver un remède pour Lachlan.
Et toujours plus de voyages jusqu'en Écosse, des charmes et des potions à gogo. Ce troisième tome est sans surprise. Même les erreurs se répètent ! 🙄 J'espère qu'on va sortir des sentiers battus pour la suite. J'aime bien car le rythme est soutenu (et les romans sont courts) ça se lit vite. Il n'empêche que ça radote pas mal livre après livre. 😁😁
On tourne un peu en boucle dans ce troisième tome. Sur les âmes sœurs et la malédiction. L'ambiance est de moins en moins légère. Le couple est maintenant physiquement atteint donc le temps presse pour trouver le Créateur, comprendre les origines d'Eve et trouver un remède pour Lachlan.
Et toujours plus de voyages jusqu'en Écosse, des charmes et des potions à gogo. Ce troisième tome est sans surprise. Même les erreurs se répètent ! 🙄 J'espère qu'on va sortir des sentiers battus pour la suite. J'aime bien car le rythme est soutenu (et les romans sont courts) ça se lit vite. Il n'empêche que ça radote pas mal livre après livre. 😁😁
April 4, 2021
Not the final book.
I was hoping that everything would be wrapped up in a neat bow with this third book, but alas, although this book was fast paced and furthered the narrative, it is just one more stepping stone in Eve’s story.
Thankfully we solve the mystery of Eve’s unknown heritage, and we find out more about her parents. Lachlan is still a frustrating character, who we all know will end up with his mate, but his flip-flopping stance on his feelings and motivations really irks me.
That pesky antagonist, The Maker, has a plan that is only half unveiled. Their final confrontation in the book clued me in that this was indeed no trilogy. It’s frustrating to get this far and still have an almost nebulous villain. Oh well, looks like I’m waiting for book four.
3.5 stars ⭐️
I was hoping that everything would be wrapped up in a neat bow with this third book, but alas, although this book was fast paced and furthered the narrative, it is just one more stepping stone in Eve’s story.
Thankfully we solve the mystery of Eve’s unknown heritage, and we find out more about her parents. Lachlan is still a frustrating character, who we all know will end up with his mate, but his flip-flopping stance on his feelings and motivations really irks me.
That pesky antagonist, The Maker, has a plan that is only half unveiled. Their final confrontation in the book clued me in that this was indeed no trilogy. It’s frustrating to get this far and still have an almost nebulous villain. Oh well, looks like I’m waiting for book four.
3.5 stars ⭐️
April 3, 2021
We are at the third book in the Wolf Queen series, and it is full steam ahead. Poor Eve’s magic isn’t agreeing with her, and she and Lachlan have to find out what’s going on without him giving in to the curse. This was a well-written, thrill-ride from beginning to end, and we learn a lot more about what’s going on with Eve. I love when we see other characters from other series as it’s like we get to see what’s going on in their lives after their books. If you love a great adventure story to while away an afternoon, you definitely can’t go wrong with this author’s book. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
February 1, 2022
I like it and it‘s exciting!
Sure, i read a lot like this and it‘s offen the Same! But i like the historical Elements in Relation to the Story & the characters!
Stories like this, are exactly mine ;)
One point deduction: -FOR ME- the Romance is toooo Slow, i Need More butterflies … it‘s Book 3… i Hope for Book 4 More than a „Kiss“ and languish 🤞🏼
Sure, i read a lot like this and it‘s offen the Same! But i like the historical Elements in Relation to the Story & the characters!
Stories like this, are exactly mine ;)
One point deduction: -FOR ME- the Romance is toooo Slow, i Need More butterflies … it‘s Book 3… i Hope for Book 4 More than a „Kiss“ and languish 🤞🏼
October 20, 2021
Finally we know what Eve is, but still don’t know why The Maker wants her! It’s a little frustrating but I guess that’s what keeps you hooked by now anting to know what the end game is and what happens between Eve and Lachlan.
January 16, 2022
Felt it is dragging a little bit but I am intrigued by the mystery behind Eve's story. Hoping next book will give more answers. I almost dnf it but I sometimes thought about it so will see how the next book goes.
December 12, 2024
Un troisième tome sympa, j'ai moins accroché à cette lecture même si l'ensemble restait sympa. On avance enfin sur les origines de l'héroïne et l'intrigue autour du Créature. Après, j'avoue que je reste dubitative sur le fait que ce soit une saga en 5 tomes...
January 9, 2025
Still a good story, but there’s two more books left .. I feel like it’s going to drag a bit. It works since the books are super short and quick reads I guess. It’s enjoyable to read and I like the characters. But I’d honestly be ok stopping now and not finishing the series.
January 6, 2022
Heerlijke serie ben wel benieuwd naar de rest.
March 14, 2022
2.5 Ok, boring again, skimming again, but still curious.
The good part is that it's a pretty short book with fast-paced action, so it's a fast read. Let's see if I can finish the series.
The good part is that it's a pretty short book with fast-paced action, so it's a fast read. Let's see if I can finish the series.
May 17, 2021
1.5 Stars!
March 3, 2023
Shifter/multi Supernaturals/Mate Rejection
SYNOPSIS (5 BOOK SERIES): the FC is essentially rejected by the MC and feels that she has no choice but to run away. The story picks up about 10 years later when the FC runs into the MC when she is accused of murdering one of his pack and she has to prove her innocence. The FC is a potions master and has disguised herself as a fae so the MC does not recognise her. Over Book 1/2 the MC works out who she is but has his own reasons for not wanting to mate with her so they agree that neither wants to be with the other but they will work together to work out the mystery of the murders that have been happening. The FC is part of her own "guild" so the mystery solving includes her friends from the Guild. Over the following books the story evolves and you find out the FC is not who she thought she was and is being chased down by "The Maker". The mystery follows a similar path to the Da Vinci code in that the FC goes from clue to clue to work out who she is and what the Maker wants. Book 4 culminates in a final confrontation with a HEA.
Unfortunately by the end of this series I was seriously skim reading. Whilst the mystery should have been engaging I found it actually quite boring and following the FC and her merry band to clue after clue lacked any thrill or drama for me. It just went on for too long with not enough happening. The story became repetitive with the Maker apparently being able to forsee every step and constantly defeating the FC. In fact the Maker appeared to be pretty much invincible so I am still not entirely sure how he was ultimately defeated as he should have been able to just kill the FC before she got to the final clue.
There are alot of characters floating around in this book (some of which appear to be from other story lines by the author) and it became a bit cluttered for me with a lack of emphasis on the FC/MC. It also takes until around book 3 before the characters get together. The reason for the MC/FC to keep apart are just dragged out and run out of credibility. Even when they do get together they don't really seem to be together so I found the books actually lacked any real romance or depth between the MC and FC.
It's hard to put my finger on exactly what was wrong with this series. For me, the story did not engage, the characters did not engage and everything was just too unbelievable and OTT.
SYNOPSIS (5 BOOK SERIES): the FC is essentially rejected by the MC and feels that she has no choice but to run away. The story picks up about 10 years later when the FC runs into the MC when she is accused of murdering one of his pack and she has to prove her innocence. The FC is a potions master and has disguised herself as a fae so the MC does not recognise her. Over Book 1/2 the MC works out who she is but has his own reasons for not wanting to mate with her so they agree that neither wants to be with the other but they will work together to work out the mystery of the murders that have been happening. The FC is part of her own "guild" so the mystery solving includes her friends from the Guild. Over the following books the story evolves and you find out the FC is not who she thought she was and is being chased down by "The Maker". The mystery follows a similar path to the Da Vinci code in that the FC goes from clue to clue to work out who she is and what the Maker wants. Book 4 culminates in a final confrontation with a HEA.
Unfortunately by the end of this series I was seriously skim reading. Whilst the mystery should have been engaging I found it actually quite boring and following the FC and her merry band to clue after clue lacked any thrill or drama for me. It just went on for too long with not enough happening. The story became repetitive with the Maker apparently being able to forsee every step and constantly defeating the FC. In fact the Maker appeared to be pretty much invincible so I am still not entirely sure how he was ultimately defeated as he should have been able to just kill the FC before she got to the final clue.
There are alot of characters floating around in this book (some of which appear to be from other story lines by the author) and it became a bit cluttered for me with a lack of emphasis on the FC/MC. It also takes until around book 3 before the characters get together. The reason for the MC/FC to keep apart are just dragged out and run out of credibility. Even when they do get together they don't really seem to be together so I found the books actually lacked any real romance or depth between the MC and FC.
It's hard to put my finger on exactly what was wrong with this series. For me, the story did not engage, the characters did not engage and everything was just too unbelievable and OTT.
July 15, 2025
Les aventures continuent pour Eve, notre mystérieuse métamorphe, qui se pose de plus en plus de questions sur ses origines et ce tome nous apporte enfin des réponses.
Petit récap : Cette louve, qui n’a toujours pas réussi à se transformer a dû fuir à son adolescence pour éviter d’être liée à son âme sœur. La malédiction de la lune noire risque de s’abattre sur Lachlan s’il cède. Dans le premier tome, ils se sont retrouvés par hasard et le secret d’Eve, qui se cachait sous les traits d’une Faë, a été découvert. Au second, ils se sont rapprochés dans l’adversité.
Ils mènent désormais une enquête : des pierres de lune ont disparu et semblent être essentielles à un rituel que veut effectuer le Créateur. Il traque sans relâche Eve, dont il détient le plus grand secret, celui de ses origines. Elle n’est pas une simple métamorphe … Sa magie se déchaîne et risque de lui coûter la vie.
Lachlan, de son côté, fait tout pour protéger son âme sœur tout en résistant à la tentation de réaliser le lien au risque de perdre l’esprit et d’être damné, comme son frère Garrett. On retrouve d’ailleurs ce dernier dans un tout autre rôle qui donne un infime espoir concernant la malédiction.
Un tome très rythmé dans la même veine que les précédents avec son lot de rebondissements, de mystères et de révélations qui en font un page-turner dans une série addictive. Ajoutons-y la tension tellement palpable entre Eve et Lachlan … les pauvres, toute cette promiscuité sans pouvoir trop se tripoter, ça craint ! Le côté investigation et combats à travers des villages écossais avec leurs histoire et légende apporte une dimension épique à ce roman que j’ai particulièrement apprécié.
Petit récap : Cette louve, qui n’a toujours pas réussi à se transformer a dû fuir à son adolescence pour éviter d’être liée à son âme sœur. La malédiction de la lune noire risque de s’abattre sur Lachlan s’il cède. Dans le premier tome, ils se sont retrouvés par hasard et le secret d’Eve, qui se cachait sous les traits d’une Faë, a été découvert. Au second, ils se sont rapprochés dans l’adversité.
Ils mènent désormais une enquête : des pierres de lune ont disparu et semblent être essentielles à un rituel que veut effectuer le Créateur. Il traque sans relâche Eve, dont il détient le plus grand secret, celui de ses origines. Elle n’est pas une simple métamorphe … Sa magie se déchaîne et risque de lui coûter la vie.
Lachlan, de son côté, fait tout pour protéger son âme sœur tout en résistant à la tentation de réaliser le lien au risque de perdre l’esprit et d’être damné, comme son frère Garrett. On retrouve d’ailleurs ce dernier dans un tout autre rôle qui donne un infime espoir concernant la malédiction.
Un tome très rythmé dans la même veine que les précédents avec son lot de rebondissements, de mystères et de révélations qui en font un page-turner dans une série addictive. Ajoutons-y la tension tellement palpable entre Eve et Lachlan … les pauvres, toute cette promiscuité sans pouvoir trop se tripoter, ça craint ! Le côté investigation et combats à travers des villages écossais avec leurs histoire et légende apporte une dimension épique à ce roman que j’ai particulièrement apprécié.
April 5, 2021
Pack of Lies is book 3 in the series about a very interesting member of Guild City, Eve, the potion maker. Guild City is itself an AMAZING place, unfortunately it's fictional.
This entire series about Eve is possibly my favorite. Eve's life is FULL OF some amazing surprises. TOTALLY AMAZING surprises!!! This book brings soo many answers bubbling to the surface. OOOOOH and talk about BUBBLING to the surface!! Eve and Lachlan's attraction to each other is at critical level !! Eve discovers that she can use her mate bond with Lachlan to leave her body and go to him where he's being held captive. That visit gets heated fast!! The book is also filled with mystery which of course leads to finding out the details of those mysteries which leads us to some very interesting, awe inspiring places. The island of supernaturals that no one wants to go to and the locals highly recommends no one else goes there either. Of course, if you do find a way to get there you better be gone BEFORE SUNSET! yes, we do find out what happens at sunset and it's quite something!! We also discover Eve's ancestry. That is very unexpected but in a good way.
The book wraps up really well , I HATE cliff hangers. It does still leave you wanting more, more, and much more fast. I am dying for the next one, as always. I have to know if Eve and Lachlan get together or not, will he succumb to the curse or what.
I left a LOT of really good stuff out of this review. Don't want to spoil too much of the Pack of Lies.
This entire series about Eve is possibly my favorite. Eve's life is FULL OF some amazing surprises. TOTALLY AMAZING surprises!!! This book brings soo many answers bubbling to the surface. OOOOOH and talk about BUBBLING to the surface!! Eve and Lachlan's attraction to each other is at critical level !! Eve discovers that she can use her mate bond with Lachlan to leave her body and go to him where he's being held captive. That visit gets heated fast!! The book is also filled with mystery which of course leads to finding out the details of those mysteries which leads us to some very interesting, awe inspiring places. The island of supernaturals that no one wants to go to and the locals highly recommends no one else goes there either. Of course, if you do find a way to get there you better be gone BEFORE SUNSET! yes, we do find out what happens at sunset and it's quite something!! We also discover Eve's ancestry. That is very unexpected but in a good way.
The book wraps up really well , I HATE cliff hangers. It does still leave you wanting more, more, and much more fast. I am dying for the next one, as always. I have to know if Eve and Lachlan get together or not, will he succumb to the curse or what.
I left a LOT of really good stuff out of this review. Don't want to spoil too much of the Pack of Lies.
September 8, 2021
RATING:
3 STARS
In Pack of Lies by Linsey Hall (the third book in the Shadow Guild - Wolf Queen series), Eve and Lachlan continue to forge full steam ahead with trying to find out more about what’s going on without allowing Lachlan to succumb to the curse (due to the mate bond and feelings between them).
By the end of this book, we still only know bits and pieces of the Maker’s plan. It’s a little frustrating to be this far into the series and not have a better idea of why the Maker is putting these plans into action. I’m disappointed in how the final confrontation between Eve and Lachlan and the Maker turned out in this book, as there could have been so much more done with it. It felt less like a full confrontation or battle, and more like a setup for a big confrontation two books from now.
I’m thrilled that we got to learn more about Eve’s parents in this book and finally figure out what Eve is. Ralph, Eve’s chocolate-addicted raccoon familiar is of course hilarious as ever and continues to be one of my favorite parts of this series. Lachlan, on the other hand, is still as frustrating and stubborn, and the fact that he’s constantly going back and forth on his feeling is irksome. One of the main reasons I’ve continued reading this series is just to see Eve and Lachlan finally get together. Alas, I guess I will have to wait for more Eve and Lachlan content and to figure out more about the Maker’s plan until I read the final two books, Rising Moon and Wolf Queen.
In Pack of Lies by Linsey Hall (the third book in the Shadow Guild - Wolf Queen series), Eve and Lachlan continue to forge full steam ahead with trying to find out more about what’s going on without allowing Lachlan to succumb to the curse (due to the mate bond and feelings between them).
By the end of this book, we still only know bits and pieces of the Maker’s plan. It’s a little frustrating to be this far into the series and not have a better idea of why the Maker is putting these plans into action. I’m disappointed in how the final confrontation between Eve and Lachlan and the Maker turned out in this book, as there could have been so much more done with it. It felt less like a full confrontation or battle, and more like a setup for a big confrontation two books from now.
I’m thrilled that we got to learn more about Eve’s parents in this book and finally figure out what Eve is. Ralph, Eve’s chocolate-addicted raccoon familiar is of course hilarious as ever and continues to be one of my favorite parts of this series. Lachlan, on the other hand, is still as frustrating and stubborn, and the fact that he’s constantly going back and forth on his feeling is irksome. One of the main reasons I’ve continued reading this series is just to see Eve and Lachlan finally get together. Alas, I guess I will have to wait for more Eve and Lachlan content and to figure out more about the Maker’s plan until I read the final two books, Rising Moon and Wolf Queen.
April 2, 2021
This book was a good middle book. We had a lot of action and questions come up in the previous books that needed to be answered.
I loved the adventure Eve went on to discover what made her different. Her connection to the master left me with more questions and I was hoping to have more of them answered. Fingers crossed book 4 does that.
The traveling was so much fun. I love how Linsey brings all the places she writes about to life. She does a great job of blending history and her world together. I want to visit all the places that inspire her stories every time I read her books! Her world is a wonderful vacation.
I really wanted to see more about Liora! I was really hoping when Eve went to see her we would get to learn more about her and her relationship to Eve. I know she popped up later, but I wanted more story with Liora in it. I’m so curious about her and I still have questions about Eve’s parents!
Lachlan and Eve are making me feel frustrated for them. I wish Eve would tell him why she is pulling away. I can’t wait to see if they can get to the other side of what is keeping them apart and finally get to be together!!!
Kenneth is awesome! I loved getting to see Lachlan’s second so much in this story and really getting to see more of how the pack cares for their Alpha.
I recommend this book if you like adventure, mystery, travel, history and a slow burn fated mates story.
I loved the adventure Eve went on to discover what made her different. Her connection to the master left me with more questions and I was hoping to have more of them answered. Fingers crossed book 4 does that.
The traveling was so much fun. I love how Linsey brings all the places she writes about to life. She does a great job of blending history and her world together. I want to visit all the places that inspire her stories every time I read her books! Her world is a wonderful vacation.
I really wanted to see more about Liora! I was really hoping when Eve went to see her we would get to learn more about her and her relationship to Eve. I know she popped up later, but I wanted more story with Liora in it. I’m so curious about her and I still have questions about Eve’s parents!
Lachlan and Eve are making me feel frustrated for them. I wish Eve would tell him why she is pulling away. I can’t wait to see if they can get to the other side of what is keeping them apart and finally get to be together!!!
Kenneth is awesome! I loved getting to see Lachlan’s second so much in this story and really getting to see more of how the pack cares for their Alpha.
I recommend this book if you like adventure, mystery, travel, history and a slow burn fated mates story.
April 13, 2021
(3.5 Stars)
“Pack of Lies” is a pivotal read in the Wolf Queen series because in this installment we finally learn exactly what Eve is. However, I will admit that this read was one of my least favorites in the series because I grew weary of the emotional tension between Eve and Lachlan because they refuse to communicate or share their reasons for being unable to be together. I kept thinking why doesn’t either one go to the pesky seer and ask if they can reveal their secrets. Oh well!
The Master is out and about setting up a diabolical plan to ensnare Eve into doing his bidding. By taking her charm he has released her magic and now it threatens to tear her apart. Meanwhile she is trying her best to locate Garreth and Lachlan is teetering on insanity as he feels the curse attempting to take over his mind. Time is running out for characters and things definitely don’t look good.
As I stated earlier this installment just didn’t hold my attention like the other installments even though Eve and Lachlan have moments where they briefly hooked up. For me it is a little hard to believe that they are fated mates when their seems to be such a lack of “emotional” intimacy. I still feel detached like I really don’t know Lachlan even though the story is narrated by both characters perspective. I am truly hoping that book four will set things right for me because I do enjoy this series.
“Pack of Lies” is a pivotal read in the Wolf Queen series because in this installment we finally learn exactly what Eve is. However, I will admit that this read was one of my least favorites in the series because I grew weary of the emotional tension between Eve and Lachlan because they refuse to communicate or share their reasons for being unable to be together. I kept thinking why doesn’t either one go to the pesky seer and ask if they can reveal their secrets. Oh well!
The Master is out and about setting up a diabolical plan to ensnare Eve into doing his bidding. By taking her charm he has released her magic and now it threatens to tear her apart. Meanwhile she is trying her best to locate Garreth and Lachlan is teetering on insanity as he feels the curse attempting to take over his mind. Time is running out for characters and things definitely don’t look good.
As I stated earlier this installment just didn’t hold my attention like the other installments even though Eve and Lachlan have moments where they briefly hooked up. For me it is a little hard to believe that they are fated mates when their seems to be such a lack of “emotional” intimacy. I still feel detached like I really don’t know Lachlan even though the story is narrated by both characters perspective. I am truly hoping that book four will set things right for me because I do enjoy this series.
April 6, 2021
Pack of Lies is the third book of the Shadow Guild: Wolf Queen series. If you have not read books one and two, you could start with the first book “Darkest Moon” so you won’t feel lost. If you want a richer reading experience with details on Eve’s friends, start with “Once Bitten” the very first book in the Shadow Guild: The Rebel series.
Like all of the authors previous works, this one is fast paced and action packed. There really is never a dull moment. Eve and Lachlan spend their time in this book racing against a clock to find answers to their questions and solutions to their problems while their fated mate status remains a slow burn to tease those of us who are romance fans. Some answers are found but more questions remain and a solution always feels just out of reach. It is definitely a nail biter and there is a cliffy, it is a series after all. Don’t fret. The final book will be released in May, far off enough to leave you aching but soon enough to keep the story fresh in your mind. As always, Hall’s world building is simply magical. Her historical references, the geography, the mythology. It is all wonderful.
Like all of the authors previous works, this one is fast paced and action packed. There really is never a dull moment. Eve and Lachlan spend their time in this book racing against a clock to find answers to their questions and solutions to their problems while their fated mate status remains a slow burn to tease those of us who are romance fans. Some answers are found but more questions remain and a solution always feels just out of reach. It is definitely a nail biter and there is a cliffy, it is a series after all. Don’t fret. The final book will be released in May, far off enough to leave you aching but soon enough to keep the story fresh in your mind. As always, Hall’s world building is simply magical. Her historical references, the geography, the mythology. It is all wonderful.
April 4, 2021
Each one, Eve and Lachlan, have their own battle with what was affecting them. The curse was strong, and Lachlan feared he would lose to the darkness. Eve didn't understand what was happening to her and she needed answer before all was lose for her. It seemed the Master had knowledge and had the dices rolling. Interesting and exciting adventure that had me enjoying the reading. The characters had to go through challenges, dangers, magic, worry for Garrett's safety and try to avoid that the mating bond dragged them to disaster. Liked the interesting and detailed narratives with descriptions that let me visualize the background and what was going on. Action, suspense, intriguing villain, a good fight, an amusing pet, the gang all together, romance and passion. Voluntarily reviewed this copy that I liked.
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