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Ever feel like you don’t belong?
Try being a hunter living with werewolves. I’m the definition of “doesn’t fit in”. I’m not Pack, but I’m not the enemy, either.
I struggle to survive among werewolves who are stronger and faster than me, and are competitive enough to break a bone or two for the sake of “fun.”
Greyson, their alpha, is the worst of them all.
Blatantly relentless and twice as deadly, Greyson rules the Pack and expands its territory even though it’s already the largest in the region. I just wish he’d stop interfering with my life. He’s got enough trouble of his own with his incomplete mate bond, but he’s made it his hobby to tease and test me at every opportunity.
Doesn’t my life sound fun?
When wolves from surrounding packs start mindlessly attacking the innocent humans in our city, Timber Ridge, everything changes.
Werewolves don’t turn feral without reason. Which means someone is making this happen, and they’re targeting our Pack.
I don’t like where this is going, but how am I supposed to stop a feral wolf outbreak when I’m just one hunter? Can Greyson and I set aside our differences to see the Pack through this?
Hunted is the first book in the Pack of Dawn and Destiny urban fantasy trilogy and is part of the Magiford Supernatural City world. It features werewolves, hunters, and fae, and is filled with humor, adventure, and a sweet romance that will have you laughing in delight.
Try being a hunter living with werewolves. I’m the definition of “doesn’t fit in”. I’m not Pack, but I’m not the enemy, either.
I struggle to survive among werewolves who are stronger and faster than me, and are competitive enough to break a bone or two for the sake of “fun.”
Greyson, their alpha, is the worst of them all.
Blatantly relentless and twice as deadly, Greyson rules the Pack and expands its territory even though it’s already the largest in the region. I just wish he’d stop interfering with my life. He’s got enough trouble of his own with his incomplete mate bond, but he’s made it his hobby to tease and test me at every opportunity.
Doesn’t my life sound fun?
When wolves from surrounding packs start mindlessly attacking the innocent humans in our city, Timber Ridge, everything changes.
Werewolves don’t turn feral without reason. Which means someone is making this happen, and they’re targeting our Pack.
I don’t like where this is going, but how am I supposed to stop a feral wolf outbreak when I’m just one hunter? Can Greyson and I set aside our differences to see the Pack through this?
Hunted is the first book in the Pack of Dawn and Destiny urban fantasy trilogy and is part of the Magiford Supernatural City world. It features werewolves, hunters, and fae, and is filled with humor, adventure, and a sweet romance that will have you laughing in delight.
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First published December 17, 2021
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January 27, 2022
✩ 𝟮.𝟳𝟱 - 𝟯
k.m. shea's books are like potato chips, you can't just read a couple of chapters, you've gotta finish the entire story in one sitting. that said, greysonpip were no killianhazel.
still gonna read book two, though ✌️😗
❝say cheese!❞
❝parmesan,❞ lady chrysanthe said.
❝aged cheddar,❞ lord linus said. ❝though i don’t believe that’s what she meant.❞
k.m. shea's books are like potato chips, you can't just read a couple of chapters, you've gotta finish the entire story in one sitting. that said, greysonpip were no killianhazel.
still gonna read book two, though ✌️😗
April 17, 2022
KITTY OMIGOSH I BELIEVE I MIGHT CRY THIS WAS AMAZING.
*screams into pillow while sobbing tears of joy*
*screams into pillow while sobbing tears of joy*
December 17, 2021
Read this book right now!
Every time I think KM Shea can’t make me love another main character set just as much or more than a previous couple I just get proven wrong. 😂 I love Pip and Greyson even with how different they are from Hazel/Killian and Leila/Rigel!
Pip and Greyson’s story is off to an excellent start, and I am one who despises the classic werewolf tropes! This story somehow is perfect for people like me as well as those who love the ‘fated mate/alpha werewolf storyline. It is just a well thought out, enjoyable book without any of the unhealthy excessive male dominance/sexual content that seem to be the norm for this type of urban fantasy. With that being said, I think that even readers who enjoy more heat/sexual tension in their urban fantasy will enjoy this series.
Shea’s ability to take a trope, flip it upside down, and pull all the surprising punches to tell a top notch story is unparalleled. Her writing continues to get better and better, and honesty I am here for it every time with an instant preorder of any book in any genre she chooses to step in to.
Every time I think KM Shea can’t make me love another main character set just as much or more than a previous couple I just get proven wrong. 😂 I love Pip and Greyson even with how different they are from Hazel/Killian and Leila/Rigel!
Pip and Greyson’s story is off to an excellent start, and I am one who despises the classic werewolf tropes! This story somehow is perfect for people like me as well as those who love the ‘fated mate/alpha werewolf storyline. It is just a well thought out, enjoyable book without any of the unhealthy excessive male dominance/sexual content that seem to be the norm for this type of urban fantasy. With that being said, I think that even readers who enjoy more heat/sexual tension in their urban fantasy will enjoy this series.
Shea’s ability to take a trope, flip it upside down, and pull all the surprising punches to tell a top notch story is unparalleled. Her writing continues to get better and better, and honesty I am here for it every time with an instant preorder of any book in any genre she chooses to step in to.
December 18, 2021
Ugh. 2.5. I feel like this could’ve been a good book of everything wasn’t so ridiculously transparent. I knew what was going to happen from the get go, there was no mystery and little curiosity, only the hope for a twist that never came. The bad guys were annoying and extremely 2 dimensional, the good guys were also annoying and overly simple.
And a pet peeve of mine: things that could’ve easily been thoughts or described in an interesting way were constantly spoken aloud by the characters, especially the most obvious observations. I, as a reader, wasn’t led anywhere with hints or pieces of information or any amount of subtlety, instead my nose was shoved into every little piece of information through choppy dialog. I felt there was no art or creativity in the writing, not even clever or interesting descriptions. There were a couple gestures incorporated into the writing in place of dialog which is always fun because it feels more natural and helps you envision the characters and the story, but it didn’t feel like enough to make up for my other grievances. I’ll probably read book 2 because I still like the universe, but I feel like the authors writing style is either devolving, or I’ve been exposed to better writing and now can’t go back.
And a pet peeve of mine: things that could’ve easily been thoughts or described in an interesting way were constantly spoken aloud by the characters, especially the most obvious observations. I, as a reader, wasn’t led anywhere with hints or pieces of information or any amount of subtlety, instead my nose was shoved into every little piece of information through choppy dialog. I felt there was no art or creativity in the writing, not even clever or interesting descriptions. There were a couple gestures incorporated into the writing in place of dialog which is always fun because it feels more natural and helps you envision the characters and the story, but it didn’t feel like enough to make up for my other grievances. I’ll probably read book 2 because I still like the universe, but I feel like the authors writing style is either devolving, or I’ve been exposed to better writing and now can’t go back.
October 4, 2022
Great storyline! Great characters! Interesting take on the supernatural!
Loss of a star? No heat. There is a lot of flirting but zero heat.
Loss of a star? No heat. There is a lot of flirting but zero heat.
February 4, 2022
I really enjoyed Ms. Shea's Court of Midnight and Deception and Hall of Blood & Mercy series and was really excited when I saw her werewolf series was finally getting released. I'm a sucker for werewolf tropes and couldn't wait to dive in. They all take place in the same fictional world, but each series can stand on its own.
Story Great worldbuilding, I loved the wolf pack dynamics and how they treated Pip, even though she was a hunter. I loved how she was a part of their pack, even if she didn't realize it herself. I admit, it took me a bit to get into it, but then I was hooked!
Characters There is a fun cast of characters in this one, I love the supporting case quite a bit. Pip was a fun heroine, easy to like and root for. She feels a little out of place, not part of the wolf pack and not quite fitting in with the humans. But everyone loves her! It's hard not to, she is easy going, yet strong. The alpha Greyson was great. A good leader, strong and protective. But I loved how he got such a kick out of Pip and could be more of himself around her, teasing and relaxed.
Romance I don't know how she does it, but Ms. Shea is able to keep the romance on the back burner and still kept me glued to the pages. I liked how Pip and Greyson's relationship as handled though, how they don't have the whole love-at-first-sight-but-deny-it for most of the book. Their relationship has a natural progression that I loved. I know it will only continue to grow through the next couple books, but what is Greyson going to do about his mate-bound with someone else???
Overall, I thought this was a great urban fantasy. It was well-written, good worldbuilding, fun learning more about werewolves (who knew they were so cuddly??) and a fun, easy plot. I am so glad the second book is already out so I can jump right back into the story.
Content Rated PG
Romance: None really, some mild (very mild) romantic elements (its like they are falling for each other and not even realizing it
Language: None that I remember
Violence: Mild - some werewolf fighting, but nothing overly graphic
Story Great worldbuilding, I loved the wolf pack dynamics and how they treated Pip, even though she was a hunter. I loved how she was a part of their pack, even if she didn't realize it herself. I admit, it took me a bit to get into it, but then I was hooked!
Characters There is a fun cast of characters in this one, I love the supporting case quite a bit. Pip was a fun heroine, easy to like and root for. She feels a little out of place, not part of the wolf pack and not quite fitting in with the humans. But everyone loves her! It's hard not to, she is easy going, yet strong. The alpha Greyson was great. A good leader, strong and protective. But I loved how he got such a kick out of Pip and could be more of himself around her, teasing and relaxed.
Romance I don't know how she does it, but Ms. Shea is able to keep the romance on the back burner and still kept me glued to the pages. I liked how Pip and Greyson's relationship as handled though, how they don't have the whole love-at-first-sight-but-deny-it for most of the book. Their relationship has a natural progression that I loved. I know it will only continue to grow through the next couple books, but what is Greyson going to do about his mate-bound with someone else???
Overall, I thought this was a great urban fantasy. It was well-written, good worldbuilding, fun learning more about werewolves (who knew they were so cuddly??) and a fun, easy plot. I am so glad the second book is already out so I can jump right back into the story.
Content Rated PG
Romance: None really, some mild (very mild) romantic elements (its like they are falling for each other and not even realizing it
Language: None that I remember
Violence: Mild - some werewolf fighting, but nothing overly graphic
November 23, 2022
Not me finishing my last assignment for the semester late on the 16th and then starting this book at 12:30 am of the 17th and reading the entire thing straight through. It was literally 5:00 am by the time I finished and I caught a couple hour nap before starting my day. ABSOLUTELY NO REGRETS THOUGH. I loved the characters (and the appearances from characters from other series...).
Actually, I have one regret and that is I have to wait until mid-January to read book two :(
1/15/22 Reread:
Just because I finished the second book yesterday morning is no reason not to reread the first book so I can fully appreciate it with what I know about the second book. (Also, will probably then reread the second book again but don't at me.)
Actually, I have one regret and that is I have to wait until mid-January to read book two :(
1/15/22 Reread:
Just because I finished the second book yesterday morning is no reason not to reread the first book so I can fully appreciate it with what I know about the second book. (Also, will probably then reread the second book again but don't at me.)
January 14, 2022
DNF around 50%
There are a lot of holes in this plot and it very much bothered me. It's also a very jokey book where the characters, her best werewolf friends, are silly for comedy (think of a sitcom kind of thing, like "Friends") and the main character is someone everyone loves and she puts up with the love but is really very independent because she just can't get hurt anymore. Wait! That's not all! Don't forget the smoking hot yet unattainable alpha who is hurt and only his true mate can fix it! Whoever could it be? The main character? Surely not, that would be too obvious. Alas, I stopped around the midpoint so who knows, I could be wrong... ha ha
There are a lot of holes in this plot and it very much bothered me. It's also a very jokey book where the characters, her best werewolf friends, are silly for comedy (think of a sitcom kind of thing, like "Friends") and the main character is someone everyone loves and she puts up with the love but is really very independent because she just can't get hurt anymore. Wait! That's not all! Don't forget the smoking hot yet unattainable alpha who is hurt and only his true mate can fix it! Whoever could it be? The main character? Surely not, that would be too obvious. Alas, I stopped around the midpoint so who knows, I could be wrong... ha ha
January 9, 2022
3.75
New series same world as two of her other series. I’m enjoying this world and it can be read by all ages. There is no sex, cussing, and extreme violence which is a nice break from most books I read. What kept from giving it a four, was constant reminder that she was weaker than the wolves, why she didn’t like Greyson, and she couldn’t fit in to any world.
New series same world as two of her other series. I’m enjoying this world and it can be read by all ages. There is no sex, cussing, and extreme violence which is a nice break from most books I read. What kept from giving it a four, was constant reminder that she was weaker than the wolves, why she didn’t like Greyson, and she couldn’t fit in to any world.
October 1, 2023
Did I read nonstop all day?
You’d better believe it.
You’d better believe it.
April 6, 2023
****Actual Rating 4.5 stars****
Wow, this book starts off with a bang! I didn’t expect something to happen so soon, haha, not to mention so INTENSE. Just…wow.
Pip is such a fun, down to earth, country girl I totally related to in so many ways (love her white hair too—it’s so classy!), in fact I was surprised by how MUCH I related to her not feeling like she fit in with the Pack or the hunters and in wanting a relationship but being overlooked in so many ways. I like Greyson quite a bit too! He’s just chill yet takes the protection of his Pack and Timber Ridge seriously while also playing at being snarky just to get under Pip’s skin, lol. As always the other characters are amazing and different though there were QUITE a few to keep track of this time around, not to mention trying to keep straight of who was a werewolf and who was a human. Also Pip’s cats are evil. ‘Nuff said.
Amos is a creep and I hate him and am not about to waste more precious typing time on him. 😡 He certainly got what he deserved in the end. How many times can you break your nose again? *smiles in evil satisfaction*
I appreciate how much thought and variation of how people turn into werewolves was mentioned and played with, BUT it also had a bit of a downside in making things a bit confusing in that area. I rolled with it, but it made my mom and sister very confused and dampened their enjoyment of the book. Also while never graphic in any way the violence felt way more intense and…real, I guess? then the other books in the Magiford world so far. I’m not sure if this is because they’re wolves, but regardless it did just seem more ramped up and just MORE if that makes sense.
I was worried I wouldn’t like this book for a bit and I’m really glad I ended up being wrong!
‼️Content‼️
Language: gee; heck; freakin’; screwed up; jeez; sucky; screwing; what the heck
Violence: a feral wolf chases kids and attacks characters (not detailed); a character is forced to kill a wolf to protect others (not detailed); injuries and blood (not detailed), fighting with magic, weapons, and hand to hand (not detailed); a character punches a man breaking his nose; a character is ambushed and dragged by wolves; people trap werewolves and attempt to kill them; a character is shot in the shoulder and nearly bleeds out (not detailed)
Drug/Alcohol: a drug like magical substance is found in and used by werewolves
Other: magic; vampires, werewolves, fae, wizards and other magical creatures/beings
Wow, this book starts off with a bang! I didn’t expect something to happen so soon, haha, not to mention so INTENSE. Just…wow.
Pip is such a fun, down to earth, country girl I totally related to in so many ways (love her white hair too—it’s so classy!), in fact I was surprised by how MUCH I related to her not feeling like she fit in with the Pack or the hunters and in wanting a relationship but being overlooked in so many ways. I like Greyson quite a bit too! He’s just chill yet takes the protection of his Pack and Timber Ridge seriously while also playing at being snarky just to get under Pip’s skin, lol. As always the other characters are amazing and different though there were QUITE a few to keep track of this time around, not to mention trying to keep straight of who was a werewolf and who was a human. Also Pip’s cats are evil. ‘Nuff said.
Amos is a creep and I hate him and am not about to waste more precious typing time on him. 😡 He certainly got what he deserved in the end. How many times can you break your nose again? *smiles in evil satisfaction*
I appreciate how much thought and variation of how people turn into werewolves was mentioned and played with, BUT it also had a bit of a downside in making things a bit confusing in that area. I rolled with it, but it made my mom and sister very confused and dampened their enjoyment of the book. Also while never graphic in any way the violence felt way more intense and…real, I guess? then the other books in the Magiford world so far. I’m not sure if this is because they’re wolves, but regardless it did just seem more ramped up and just MORE if that makes sense.
I was worried I wouldn’t like this book for a bit and I’m really glad I ended up being wrong!
‼️Content‼️
Language: gee; heck; freakin’; screwed up; jeez; sucky; screwing; what the heck
Violence: a feral wolf chases kids and attacks characters (not detailed); a character is forced to kill a wolf to protect others (not detailed); injuries and blood (not detailed), fighting with magic, weapons, and hand to hand (not detailed); a character punches a man breaking his nose; a character is ambushed and dragged by wolves; people trap werewolves and attempt to kill them; a character is shot in the shoulder and nearly bleeds out (not detailed)
Drug/Alcohol: a drug like magical substance is found in and used by werewolves
Other: magic; vampires, werewolves, fae, wizards and other magical creatures/beings
February 28, 2022
Cardboard characters, high-school level conversations, infodumping... apparently I didn't read the same book all those 5* raters did. Some redeeming qualities raised it from 2 to 3 stars.
The search for a new top-shelf urban fantasy series continues.
The search for a new top-shelf urban fantasy series continues.
October 9, 2022
Ugh how do these just keep getting better?! The flirting and teasing in this one is adorable! And I love the bond of the pack. The broship and camaraderie is absolutely the best!
September 24, 2025
Well not quite a romance and not quite a cliffhanger but a little of both so a star for the start there. It is interesting and we get a plot against werewolves that is halted (for now) but we get questions about Pip answered and others, we know what is coming, it is a three book romance so yea, we know and we knew throughout the book so I'm not pretending it is a spoiler. In a way that is a good thing.
So we get this told mostly in Pip's pov but every once in a while it goes into Greyson's, so there isn't much of a question where this is going, like her first trilogy in this series. We get an attack and the start of a problem involving wolfbane and elf spells. Yep, like the first trilogy, only this is way different in characters and situation. And in someways I liked the character more because it was a very fun read. quick.
March 10, 2024
3.5/5.0
A light, fun read. Just a bit on the simple side of writing but still a great series starter. This is the first book I have read from this author, however, and it is obvious that numerous characters have come from previous series. This leaves me a bit behind the eight ball, but it does prompt me to try those series, as well, because the characters mentioned sound super interesting.
Side Note: Lesson’s Learned in Punctuation
A few years ago, the legendary Catherine Coulter told me she absolutely refused to allow me to publish any of our interviews unless I went back and deleted every single exclamation point in them - every one! (I admit, left unattended, I tend to use them often). I rolled my eyes but did as she requested. It wasn’t until I read THIS book that I actually learned why, though… because having to read when someone has overused them is freaking ANNOYING!!
A light, fun read. Just a bit on the simple side of writing but still a great series starter. This is the first book I have read from this author, however, and it is obvious that numerous characters have come from previous series. This leaves me a bit behind the eight ball, but it does prompt me to try those series, as well, because the characters mentioned sound super interesting.
Side Note: Lesson’s Learned in Punctuation
A few years ago, the legendary Catherine Coulter told me she absolutely refused to allow me to publish any of our interviews unless I went back and deleted every single exclamation point in them - every one! (I admit, left unattended, I tend to use them often). I rolled my eyes but did as she requested. It wasn’t until I read THIS book that I actually learned why, though… because having to read when someone has overused them is freaking ANNOYING!!
January 25, 2022
So good!! I'm about to start the next book right away because let me tell you: these books are impossible to put down and very addictive.
I have read two series (that takes place in the same world as this one) by this author before and I absolutely loved them (ratings and reviews will maybe come later!). So I couldn't resist picking up this series as well.
If you want slow burn romance, and I mean real slow, with no smut whatsoever, great and witty characters, interesting plot AND a really fascinating world where supernaturals live - this is for you!
Love that for each new series we get a deeper bakground for every supernatural species:
- Hall of Blood and Mercy (Hazel x Killian) - wizards and vampires
- A Court of Midnight and Deception (Leila x Rigel) - fae
and now
- Pack of Dawn and Destiny (Pip x Greyson) - werewolves and hunters
I have read two series (that takes place in the same world as this one) by this author before and I absolutely loved them (ratings and reviews will maybe come later!). So I couldn't resist picking up this series as well.
If you want slow burn romance, and I mean real slow, with no smut whatsoever, great and witty characters, interesting plot AND a really fascinating world where supernaturals live - this is for you!
Love that for each new series we get a deeper bakground for every supernatural species:
- Hall of Blood and Mercy (Hazel x Killian) - wizards and vampires
- A Court of Midnight and Deception (Leila x Rigel) - fae
and now
- Pack of Dawn and Destiny (Pip x Greyson) - werewolves and hunters
January 12, 2024
This book is AMAZING!! I knew it would be, but it still blew me away! Pip and Greyson are great, and I loved the pack dynamics in this one!
If you have ever wanted a werewolf urban fantasy that is clean, free of the icky alpha male stereotypes, so hilarious it will have you laughing out loud, and filled with lots of adventure, then look no further!
Re-Read Review - I listened to the audiobook now that it released, and it is so fun! I'm so glad these are releasing on audiobooks now!
If you have ever wanted a werewolf urban fantasy that is clean, free of the icky alpha male stereotypes, so hilarious it will have you laughing out loud, and filled with lots of adventure, then look no further!
Re-Read Review - I listened to the audiobook now that it released, and it is so fun! I'm so glad these are releasing on audiobooks now!
May 14, 2022
3.75
Raised by wolves indeed!
This was a fun story and I really liked the characters, and getting to enjoy this new setting in K.M. Shea's established world now centering on one of the strongest werewolf packs, our h hunter Pip, and the smattering of humans in this Midwest town.
Oh and here's an image of two fat cats I looked up when reading about Pip's Bedevilments-Princess and Prince haha
Will read on to the next one~
Raised by wolves indeed!
This was a fun story and I really liked the characters, and getting to enjoy this new setting in K.M. Shea's established world now centering on one of the strongest werewolf packs, our h hunter Pip, and the smattering of humans in this Midwest town.
Oh and here's an image of two fat cats I looked up when reading about Pip's Bedevilments-Princess and Prince haha
Will read on to the next one~
June 18, 2025
I soooo wanted to love this book. KM Shea’s Magiford urban fantasy series has been EXCEPTIONAL.
This book felt like it was rushed, like it was a first draft and the editors just went, “Fix these typos and you’re good.” No. I would have much rather waited a few more months (honestly for KM Shea I would wait forever) for this book to be properly edited so the ideas and plot could be properly delivered. The main issues: over-explanations (especially in the dialogue), weak villains, and nonsensical pacifism.
All that being said, I like Greyson, I like Pip, I like the story. I have no problem with any werewolf tropes because they're expected and I love them. I truly believe all of these issues could have been fixed if the release was delayed.
This book felt like it was rushed, like it was a first draft and the editors just went, “Fix these typos and you’re good.” No. I would have much rather waited a few more months (honestly for KM Shea I would wait forever) for this book to be properly edited so the ideas and plot could be properly delivered. The main issues: over-explanations (especially in the dialogue), weak villains, and nonsensical pacifism.
All that being said, I like Greyson, I like Pip, I like the story. I have no problem with any werewolf tropes because they're expected and I love them. I truly believe all of these issues could have been fixed if the release was delayed.
February 11, 2022
3.5 Stars
Confession. I absolutely love werewolf books! Like LOVE them! Sadly it's so hard to find good clean ones and that frustrates me. So much so, that I may or may not have asked authors in the past if they would ever consider writing one because I need werewolf books! 😂
I have a bookish friend who loves them just as much as I do! So when she reached out telling that I had to read a certain werewolf book, it was a no brainer! I had to read it!
Pip is a Hunter who was orphaned at the age of 12. When none of the other Hunter families would take her in, she was adopted into the Northern Lakes Pack. As she grew older, she didn't feel like she belonged. Not that the Pack wasn't welcoming, because they were. She just couldn't find her place.
It's no secret that Pip doesn't like Greyson. She's a bit bitter when he was brought in to replace the original Alpha who welcomed her into their Pack. While she doesn't go out of her way to be rude and disrespectful to Greyson, she has no qualms in needling him whenever she can. It was kinda funny at times.
I’m not going to lie, I struggled getting into the book. I had the hardest time connecting to Pip. While she did grow on me, I wasn't her biggest fan. Greyson, on the other hand, I loved from the beginning. It was clear he didn't feel the same way about her that she did about him. He was always there whenever she, or any of the Pack, needed him. He was the best!
PSA for all of those who are all about the romance. I honestly wouldn't consider this a romance. Some readers may disagree with me but there was like zero romance. I may or may not be a bit bitter that we didn't get any kissing. Y'all know how much I love me some swoony kisses! I don't have any hope that there will be kisses in book 2 but I'm still going to read it anyway. Lol.
As for my casting, I'm loving these two! What do you think?
Confession. I absolutely love werewolf books! Like LOVE them! Sadly it's so hard to find good clean ones and that frustrates me. So much so, that I may or may not have asked authors in the past if they would ever consider writing one because I need werewolf books! 😂
I have a bookish friend who loves them just as much as I do! So when she reached out telling that I had to read a certain werewolf book, it was a no brainer! I had to read it!
Pip is a Hunter who was orphaned at the age of 12. When none of the other Hunter families would take her in, she was adopted into the Northern Lakes Pack. As she grew older, she didn't feel like she belonged. Not that the Pack wasn't welcoming, because they were. She just couldn't find her place.
It's no secret that Pip doesn't like Greyson. She's a bit bitter when he was brought in to replace the original Alpha who welcomed her into their Pack. While she doesn't go out of her way to be rude and disrespectful to Greyson, she has no qualms in needling him whenever she can. It was kinda funny at times.
I’m not going to lie, I struggled getting into the book. I had the hardest time connecting to Pip. While she did grow on me, I wasn't her biggest fan. Greyson, on the other hand, I loved from the beginning. It was clear he didn't feel the same way about her that she did about him. He was always there whenever she, or any of the Pack, needed him. He was the best!
PSA for all of those who are all about the romance. I honestly wouldn't consider this a romance. Some readers may disagree with me but there was like zero romance. I may or may not be a bit bitter that we didn't get any kissing. Y'all know how much I love me some swoony kisses! I don't have any hope that there will be kisses in book 2 but I'm still going to read it anyway. Lol.
As for my casting, I'm loving these two! What do you think?
September 10, 2025
3.75 stars. This is my first K.M. Shea novel. It's a clean werewolf novel; pretty predictable at times, but that didn't diminish my enjoyment. Pleasant prose, good pacing, and likeable characters.
Pip is an excellent main character, and her relationship with the Pack is incredibly sweet. (Although I found the forced cuddling somewhat bizarre.) Greyson, the Alpha, is my ideal kind of partner.
The romance is subtle and not the main focus but I'm rooting for the pairing.
A cosy tone overall made this a treat. Recommended to shifter fans.
Pip is an excellent main character, and her relationship with the Pack is incredibly sweet. (Although I found the forced cuddling somewhat bizarre.) Greyson, the Alpha, is my ideal kind of partner.
The romance is subtle and not the main focus but I'm rooting for the pairing.
A cosy tone overall made this a treat. Recommended to shifter fans.
February 11, 2023
sweet, fun, funny, engaging.
Starts well, gets a little lost around the halfway mark, then really gets moving in the last quarter.
In other words, follows the pattern of the authors other books.
Love this author, just wish she could move forward with some of the issues. Though maybe that is my issue, that I need to accept that this is the way she writes..?
Regardless, for the most part, really enjoy her work.
Starts well, gets a little lost around the halfway mark, then really gets moving in the last quarter.
In other words, follows the pattern of the authors other books.
Love this author, just wish she could move forward with some of the issues. Though maybe that is my issue, that I need to accept that this is the way she writes..?
Regardless, for the most part, really enjoy her work.
April 16, 2024
This series is awesome!! I’ve read the whole series a few times, but this one is not the BEST of the whole trilogy but still amazing! It’s got great humor, with a romance hinted! It’s so great! I recommend to anybody!!!
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September 6, 2023I read all three in this trilogy so it's going to be difficult to remember specifics but overall, decent series. I enjoyed both of the main characters, werewolf hunter Pip and werewolf Greyson, as well as the great cast of characters that improved with each book. I was super pleased to see some previous ones (like Lady Chrysanthe and Chase!) and adored many of the new ones (Mayor Pearl, Aeric & Wyatt's bromance, Teresa, and so many more).
This series is a little different in that Pip and Greyson already know each other at the start of book 1 so they already have an established relationship. One in which Greyson flirts a lot and Pip is annoyed and bitter, but we don't see them meeting for the first time and getting to know each other like the other 3 trilogies.
How is all the stuff Greyson does with Pip not blatantly felt or seen as flirting? Because it all seemed very flirty, above and beyond the normal levels of affection from the other wolves.
I'm a little disturbed that Pip helps kill someone - justifiable and in self-defense - and it's immediately back to business as usual. No second thoughts, no guilt, no wondering about the fact that you helped to take someone's life, nothing. I get that she grew up in a hunter family and was trained but 1) it sounded like most of what the hunters do isn't actual life or death, 2) being trained is not the same thing as doing, especially when it comes to taking a life, and 3) there's nothing to suggest she's done it before. It was a little weird how casual it was and at the very beginning of the book.
This series is a little different in that Pip and Greyson already know each other at the start of book 1 so they already have an established relationship. One in which Greyson flirts a lot and Pip is annoyed and bitter, but we don't see them meeting for the first time and getting to know each other like the other 3 trilogies.
How is all the stuff Greyson does with Pip not blatantly felt or seen as flirting? Because it all seemed very flirty, above and beyond the normal levels of affection from the other wolves.
I'm a little disturbed that Pip helps kill someone - justifiable and in self-defense - and it's immediately back to business as usual. No second thoughts, no guilt, no wondering about the fact that you helped to take someone's life, nothing. I get that she grew up in a hunter family and was trained but 1) it sounded like most of what the hunters do isn't actual life or death, 2) being trained is not the same thing as doing, especially when it comes to taking a life, and 3) there's nothing to suggest she's done it before. It was a little weird how casual it was and at the very beginning of the book.
December 18, 2021
(4.5 stars) - Forget wolfsbane, I'm addicted to Magiford!
I fell in love with this series from when I first stumbled across the Hall of Blood and Mercy trilogy, and am totally hooked on it!
I very much enjoyed the Night Court trilogy as well, though the romance wasn't quite as strong, & it had maybe a bit too much similarity to its predecessor (I'm NOT referring to the building parallels in the plot that are leading toward a final showdown between the good guys & whoever has been doing all the evil machinations)
However, this book felt fresh and new, while maintaining all the excitement & entertainment of its predecessors. I couldn't put it down.
I love Pip, and her relationship with the pack is wonderful (albeit frequently also painful). It's obvious from the outset that she & Greyson will end up together - it's a romance, after all - but it's hard to figure out how they're going to get there under their impossible circumstances.
There's a plot point at the end that left me a little confused because I'm not sure why some werewolf hunters would have evolved as they're supposed to have done, considering their raison d'etre. Hopefully that will be made clearer in the next.
I am soo looking forward to January 14th - it can't get here soon enough!!
*Romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic
I fell in love with this series from when I first stumbled across the Hall of Blood and Mercy trilogy, and am totally hooked on it!
I very much enjoyed the Night Court trilogy as well, though the romance wasn't quite as strong, & it had maybe a bit too much similarity to its predecessor (I'm NOT referring to the building parallels in the plot that are leading toward a final showdown between the good guys & whoever has been doing all the evil machinations)
However, this book felt fresh and new, while maintaining all the excitement & entertainment of its predecessors. I couldn't put it down.
I love Pip, and her relationship with the pack is wonderful (albeit frequently also painful). It's obvious from the outset that she & Greyson will end up together - it's a romance, after all - but it's hard to figure out how they're going to get there under their impossible circumstances.
There's a plot point at the end that left me a little confused because I'm not sure why some werewolf hunters would have evolved as they're supposed to have done, considering their raison d'etre. Hopefully that will be made clearer in the next.
I am soo looking forward to January 14th - it can't get here soon enough!!
*Romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic
March 5, 2024
This series was excellent and very similar to the other Magiford books (other than a different plot, different race, and different characters 🤓). It was funny and heartwarming. I loved the focus on pack/family and overcoming the struggles of loneliness and acceptance. At first I thought the touchy feely werewolf culture was going to be a bit awkward, but after the first few scenes it became natural and added to the humor of it all.
There’s no foul language or sex. The romance is clean and sweet. There’s magic, and some minor violence. There are no references to faith or God.
There’s no foul language or sex. The romance is clean and sweet. There’s magic, and some minor violence. There are no references to faith or God.
June 17, 2022
3.5 ☆ - see book 3 for review
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December 19, 2021
Another Winner
K M Shea is my all time favorite living author. Not only have I read almost all of her books but some I have reread a few times. I have every available audio book of hers too.
Werewolves are my favorite genre to read about and this is her first book with them as the main characters so I was really excited that my favorite author was going to write about my favorite subject and she knocked it out of the park.
She’s also an author you can recommend to anyone because her stuff is never going to be inappropriate. I don’t know how she makes her characters fall so deeply in love without making it more about physical attraction but she does.
With the stress and pain and heartache that is living in the real world, K M Shea’s books are a whimsical, adorable, hilarious step away from reality. Clean enough to have the audio on in the car with small children. Entertaining enough to spend time and money on.
Thank you for all your hard work, keep them coming, I promise to read every single one! PS I would really like an ending to the one where that girl is stuck in a video game whenever you get around to that!!
K M Shea is my all time favorite living author. Not only have I read almost all of her books but some I have reread a few times. I have every available audio book of hers too.
Werewolves are my favorite genre to read about and this is her first book with them as the main characters so I was really excited that my favorite author was going to write about my favorite subject and she knocked it out of the park.
She’s also an author you can recommend to anyone because her stuff is never going to be inappropriate. I don’t know how she makes her characters fall so deeply in love without making it more about physical attraction but she does.
With the stress and pain and heartache that is living in the real world, K M Shea’s books are a whimsical, adorable, hilarious step away from reality. Clean enough to have the audio on in the car with small children. Entertaining enough to spend time and money on.
Thank you for all your hard work, keep them coming, I promise to read every single one! PS I would really like an ending to the one where that girl is stuck in a video game whenever you get around to that!!
December 20, 2021
I loved KM Shea's Hall of Blood and Mercy series and Court of Midnight and Deception, so Pack of Dawn and Destiny should be a shoe-in for another favorite, right?
The characters felt like a straight line throughout the story. Greyson was like Superman, he was perfect in every way and even Superman would get taken down by kyptonite. But he supposedly has this struggle with his unfulfilled mate bond, but we don't ever experience it with him or witness it from Pip's perspective. Only her offering exposition to explain what he was probably feeling and her half-hearted sympathy...
Pip felt like an extremely watered-down hybrid version of Leila and Hazel, but in their stories I felt like they as characters were fully fleshed out where Pip was not. I was so annoyed reading about the cats because they added absolutely nothing to the story or to her character (whereas Leila's character in her series it made complete sense). This just felt like an excuse for the author to write about a commiserating scene for cat-lovers, but it was misplaced.
Pip's whole vendetta against Greyson was WEAK from the beginning. Also, I would've liked to have seen her try to leave the area just to see how homesick she would feel. Most of the book she complains about how she's an "outsider" and doesn't belong, but we never see her try to leave.
Also, what is the golden rule of a storyteller?
SHOW.
Do. Not. Tell.
So many times both were happening at the same time with patchy dialogue and it was grating. Just show us. Don't explain everything away.
The first six chapters and the interactions Pip had with Wyatt and Aeric just felt really...off. The interactions with other characters did not ring authentically which is strange because that's what made made me love this author's other series so much is how lively and real her characters were. Even when they showed up in this book they seem more real than the 2D characters she propped up in this book. Especially the bad guys.
Overall, I am disappointed with this story. I was really looking forward to getting to know another bunch of Shea's creations, but this one misses the mark. I fully intend to read the next book because maybe the problems will iron out?
Fingers crossed.
The characters felt like a straight line throughout the story. Greyson was like Superman, he was perfect in every way and even Superman would get taken down by kyptonite. But he supposedly has this struggle with his unfulfilled mate bond, but we don't ever experience it with him or witness it from Pip's perspective. Only her offering exposition to explain what he was probably feeling and her half-hearted sympathy...
Pip felt like an extremely watered-down hybrid version of Leila and Hazel, but in their stories I felt like they as characters were fully fleshed out where Pip was not. I was so annoyed reading about the cats because they added absolutely nothing to the story or to her character (whereas Leila's character in her series it made complete sense). This just felt like an excuse for the author to write about a commiserating scene for cat-lovers, but it was misplaced.
Pip's whole vendetta against Greyson was WEAK from the beginning. Also, I would've liked to have seen her try to leave the area just to see how homesick she would feel. Most of the book she complains about how she's an "outsider" and doesn't belong, but we never see her try to leave.
Also, what is the golden rule of a storyteller?
SHOW.
Do. Not. Tell.
So many times both were happening at the same time with patchy dialogue and it was grating. Just show us. Don't explain everything away.
The first six chapters and the interactions Pip had with Wyatt and Aeric just felt really...off. The interactions with other characters did not ring authentically which is strange because that's what made made me love this author's other series so much is how lively and real her characters were. Even when they showed up in this book they seem more real than the 2D characters she propped up in this book. Especially the bad guys.
Overall, I am disappointed with this story. I was really looking forward to getting to know another bunch of Shea's creations, but this one misses the mark. I fully intend to read the next book because maybe the problems will iron out?
Fingers crossed.
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