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Whispering Springs Werewolves #1
To Trust a Wolf
Just out of a bad relationship, Bryn Roydan has no trust to give where men are concerned. She hadn't counted on the determined will of Logan Sutherland. Resistance fading, Bryn finally gives in to her desire, only to discover that the attractive and dominant Logan is also an alpha werewolf. Filled with a primal need to make her his, Logan boldly lays claim to her-body, mind and soul.
Stunned and aroused in the face of Logan's high-handed and seemingly impossible declaration, Bryn finds herself struggling to accept the reality of his dual nature and feral lust, in an effort to overcome her own past and learn to trust the wolf.
182 pages, Paperback
First published February 9, 2005
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Kate Steele
71 books170 followersAs a kid, from the time I learned to read, I've treasured books. Fiction mostly, because I'm the type of person who likes to be taken on journeys of imagination. I guess it was only natural I'd try to orchestrate some of those journeys myself, and share them with others.
Writing can be fun, frustrating, and sometimes even frightening, but it sings a siren song that entices. And whether you end up in the arms of a gorgeous muse, or wreaked on the rocks of broken thought, when you feel the urge to write, you do it.
I do my writing in a turn-of-the-century house located in the midst of Indiana farm country. In addition to dogs, cats and lovebirds, my family keeps me company. When not writing, I read, am an enthusiastic grower of iris, and a fanatic fan of Japanese manga and anime.
Writing can be fun, frustrating, and sometimes even frightening, but it sings a siren song that entices. And whether you end up in the arms of a gorgeous muse, or wreaked on the rocks of broken thought, when you feel the urge to write, you do it.
I do my writing in a turn-of-the-century house located in the midst of Indiana farm country. In addition to dogs, cats and lovebirds, my family keeps me company. When not writing, I read, am an enthusiastic grower of iris, and a fanatic fan of Japanese manga and anime.
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March 24, 2008
Bryn Royden had a very bad marriage. She and her best friend Claire own a local bookstore, and she has devoted herself to work. Her self-esteen has taken quite a beating by her ex- husband so she is surprised and half afraid of the attention given to her by dominant and VERY attractive Logan Sutherland.
Logan knew Bryn was his mate the first time her saw (smelled) her. An Alpha in his pack, he has the role of the mediator, and keeps peace between rival packs. He is strong, thoughtful, loving, stubborn and fights for his mate.
Here is what I loved about this book:
Even though he is a werewolf and she is a human there was no BIG MISUNDERSTANDING. He was upfront with Bryn pretty early on in their relationship, and she takes it pretty easily, and doesn't hold it against him, or try to make him be ashamed, or change that part of him.
I really liked the way they communicated with one another. With him being a big communicator in his pack, he followed through with that at home.
They didn't argue and bicker much. Plus, I really believed that they liked and loved one another.
There was a romance. There was love. Not just sex...but it was good too...lol
The only thing that disappointed me with this book is her hesitation later on about a semi-major thing (won't tell) but she comes around.
I hated to see it end. I read the next story about her sister, but it is an EBOOK. I liked it as well-Bryn and Logan play a pretty big part of it-but I liked this one better.
Logan knew Bryn was his mate the first time her saw (smelled) her. An Alpha in his pack, he has the role of the mediator, and keeps peace between rival packs. He is strong, thoughtful, loving, stubborn and fights for his mate.
Here is what I loved about this book:
Even though he is a werewolf and she is a human there was no BIG MISUNDERSTANDING. He was upfront with Bryn pretty early on in their relationship, and she takes it pretty easily, and doesn't hold it against him, or try to make him be ashamed, or change that part of him.
I really liked the way they communicated with one another. With him being a big communicator in his pack, he followed through with that at home.
They didn't argue and bicker much. Plus, I really believed that they liked and loved one another.
There was a romance. There was love. Not just sex...but it was good too...lol
The only thing that disappointed me with this book is her hesitation later on about a semi-major thing (won't tell) but she comes around.
I hated to see it end. I read the next story about her sister, but it is an EBOOK. I liked it as well-Bryn and Logan play a pretty big part of it-but I liked this one better.
May 11, 2020
Bryn Roydan has sworn off men, after a failed marriage and a series of bad dates, she has decided it is safer to just forget men all together. Logan Sutherland is ready to claim his mate, he has been patient understanding her fear of bieng hurt again, but as an Alpha Wolf there is no deeper commitment than claiming your mate. Now he just has to entice Bryn into taking a chance on him.
Great story, perfect book for the beginning of a series.
Great story, perfect book for the beginning of a series.
July 2, 2018
Debería darle tres estrellas que son mis 5 estrellas para libros cortos... no sé si me explico. Pero es que este libro me ha gustado tanto que no puedo darle menos.
Por un lado tenemos a Bryn, una chica que trabaja en una librería desde que recién se ha divorciado de un marido cabrón.
Por otro, tenemos a Logan, un hombre lobo alfa que quiere a Bryn más que a nada. Sobre todo por el hecho de que ha descubierto que es su compañera. Intentó pedirle una cita una vez, pero una desconfiada Bryn se negó. Pero ahora que Logan sabe de los miedos de Bryn, luchará por ella más que nunca.
Me muero, me muero y me muero! Amo las historias de hombres lobo con humanas. En serio, a pesar de lo cortita que ha sido esta historia me ha tenido enganchadisima, y encima me deja con ese final encauzado al próximo libro y ahora tengo que seguir sí o sí. En cuando a esta historia, Logan y Bryn, sí, se han enamorado y juntado muy rápido pero este tipo de historias cortas sabes que esto es lo que te vas a encontrar. Pero yo, que tenía una crisis de lectura de fondo, estas cosas me alivian tanto.
Allá que voy por el siguiente 😁
Por un lado tenemos a Bryn, una chica que trabaja en una librería desde que recién se ha divorciado de un marido cabrón.
Por otro, tenemos a Logan, un hombre lobo alfa que quiere a Bryn más que a nada. Sobre todo por el hecho de que ha descubierto que es su compañera. Intentó pedirle una cita una vez, pero una desconfiada Bryn se negó. Pero ahora que Logan sabe de los miedos de Bryn, luchará por ella más que nunca.
Me muero, me muero y me muero! Amo las historias de hombres lobo con humanas. En serio, a pesar de lo cortita que ha sido esta historia me ha tenido enganchadisima, y encima me deja con ese final encauzado al próximo libro y ahora tengo que seguir sí o sí. En cuando a esta historia, Logan y Bryn, sí, se han enamorado y juntado muy rápido pero este tipo de historias cortas sabes que esto es lo que te vas a encontrar. Pero yo, que tenía una crisis de lectura de fondo, estas cosas me alivian tanto.
Allá que voy por el siguiente 😁
July 12, 2022
Iba a decir "todo muy rápido" pero son cambiaformas y son parejas destinadas así que eso justifica que se enamoren taaan fácilmente.
April 20, 2009
I bought this at a library book sale though I had never read this author before. I loved this story - kind of a kinder, gentler werewolf tail - I mean TALE! A sweet love/mate story, Steele's take on werewolf lore, an irrestible, HOT hero, and a nice enough heroine with a little backbone made for a very easy, enjoyable read. I'll be looking for more by this author. Warning: this is an Ellora's Cave publication, so there are graphic scenes and language present.
October 31, 2013
I applaud Logan for not jumping Bryn's bones the first date even though a certain body part wasn't happy, "his co** was not a happy camper, taking on a life of it's own, twitching with agitation at being roused only to be denied the prize." Logan he can make a woman melt with his words, "there's nothing obscene about it, Bryn. The truly obscene thing would be to deny your needs, to deny your pleasure. I can be there in fifteen minutes, baby," he cajoled. "There's nothing I want more than to see to your pleasure." He's also a caring man, "you're not going to cry are you, baby?" His soothing tone washed over her. "Tell me you're all right or I'm coming over there right now. I don't want you upset." He's a possessive thing as well, "my mate," he growled, harshly, possessively. "Mine." Biting down on her shoulder, he thrust."
July 14, 2012
To Trust a Wolf appears to be a promising start for a new author. The plot and characters are cliche, but show an extension on the normal lines with a bit different structure than the typical werewolf pack. The narrative is grating. Instead of having the characters experience their surroundings in a way that brings in the reader, Ms Steele's book abruptly stops for adjective infused descriptions of each new setting. If Ms Steele were a high school girlfriend sharing her first novel between classes, I would be excited for her. Since I paid for it, not so much.
Excerpt from an early conversation between the female lead and her best friend: "Lost in their separate thoughts, Bryn and Clare gave themselves a mental shake and smiled at each other."
Excerpt from an early conversation between the female lead and her best friend: "Lost in their separate thoughts, Bryn and Clare gave themselves a mental shake and smiled at each other."
February 22, 2011
I really liked the first half of the book. The writing was surprisingly good and I loved the way the hero was developing. Then the story kind of lost focus. There didn't seem to be a strong plot. It was more along the lines of here's what happened when Bryn fell in love with a werewolf. Then we switch POV and there was a bit about Lillian a bitchy werewolf getting subdued by her man and then we'll throw in a bit in the POV of Bryn's sister Haley as she wanders in the woods and comes to the attention of another alpha wolf. There was no real conflict in the book. Thus there was little action and no real climax.
Thanks to melissaB for loaning it to me.
Thanks to melissaB for loaning it to me.
September 9, 2016
Oh, this is painfully badly written. Couldn't deal. Storyline has potential, but yuck!
April 27, 2012
This didn't work for me. I'm generally not a fan of the "I Love You" after one date! It's just lame.
April 10, 2021
Le daría 5 estrellas si fuera un libro de comedia, da tanta vergüenza que da risa.
Va súper rápido y a la vez súper lento.
Es el primero y último libro que leeré de esta saga, está muy mal escrito, la trama aunque tiene potencial tiene muchos datos que dan vergüenza ajena, como el hecho de que puede oler que ya está embarazada 30 minutos después del acto, el como intentó ver qué ser hombre lobo es la cosa más normal de la vida, que además pareciera que era lo que estaba buscando, todo esto sin batallar para convertirse o estar cómoda como lobo.
Va súper rápido y a la vez súper lento.
Es el primero y último libro que leeré de esta saga, está muy mal escrito, la trama aunque tiene potencial tiene muchos datos que dan vergüenza ajena, como el hecho de que puede oler que ya está embarazada 30 minutos después del acto, el como intentó ver qué ser hombre lobo es la cosa más normal de la vida, que además pareciera que era lo que estaba buscando, todo esto sin batallar para convertirse o estar cómoda como lobo.
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November 8, 2021
2do para el #noviembredulce con @Neus_sinlibrosnosoynada
3,5 ☆ la verdad tengo sentimientos encontrados, la historia es muy jocosa, sexy, hot y entretenida, sin querer se más de lo que es, pero tiene una cositas que me hicieron mucho ruido.
Algunos personajes secundarios son encantadores ... ah¡ y me ha encantado que salga una librería.
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El instalove no me molesto completamente, pero aunque este argumentado con la parte fantasía para Logan, no me fue creíble de parte de Bryn.
3,5 ☆ la verdad tengo sentimientos encontrados, la historia es muy jocosa, sexy, hot y entretenida, sin querer se más de lo que es, pero tiene una cositas que me hicieron mucho ruido.
Algunos personajes secundarios son encantadores ... ah¡ y me ha encantado que salga una librería.
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El instalove no me molesto completamente, pero aunque este argumentado con la parte fantasía para Logan, no me fue creíble de parte de Bryn.
January 1, 2022
1. Aw hell yeah
2. Super romantic
3. Great length, way longer than many other shifter romance novels
4. Great character and world development
5. I can’t wait to read the next one
I NEED MORE ❤️❤️❤️❤️
2. Super romantic
3. Great length, way longer than many other shifter romance novels
4. Great character and world development
5. I can’t wait to read the next one
I NEED MORE ❤️❤️❤️❤️
July 14, 2022
Aún siendo parejas destinadas, todo sucede demasiado rápido y siento que no hay un verdadero desarrollo de ellos como pareja. Demasiadas escenas sexuales y menos el desarrollo de la confianza recién construida de ella y como funciona ese universo de lobos.
July 17, 2022
Un libro cortito, con cambiaformas y una relación que se desarrolla muy rápido.
No pude conectar con los personajes, ni como se desarrolló su relación, pero no estuvo mal leerlos, si bien me gustó, no lo fue tanto como para más estrellas.
No pude conectar con los personajes, ni como se desarrolló su relación, pero no estuvo mal leerlos, si bien me gustó, no lo fue tanto como para más estrellas.
July 27, 2022
2.5☆ loboslobos,necesitolobos
August 27, 2022
no vuelvo a confiar en tikitoki
December 6, 2023
Another alpha wolf insta-lovey mate romance. :D A guilty pleasure, for sure!
March 2, 2024
3/5🌟
Lectura entretenida
Lectura entretenida
June 17, 2012
Just out of a bad relationship, Bryn Roydan has no trust to give where men are concerned. She hadn't counted on the determined will of Logan Sutherland. Resistance fading, Bryn finally gives in to her desire, only to discover that the attractive and dominant Logan is also an alpha werewolf. Filled with a primal need to make her his, Logan boldly lays claim to her-body, mind and soul.
Stunned and aroused in the face of Logan's high-handed and seemingly impossible declaration, Bryn finds herself struggling to accept the reality of his dual nature and feral lust, in an effort to overcome her own past and learn to trust the wolf.
REVIEW:
Loved this book!Thought things went alittle too fast, but loved it! I love Logan and Bryn so much, and I'm really happy everyone got a HEA. Next book is about Hayley(sister of Bryn) and Jace!!!You bet I'll be one of the readers. :)
DONT READ FORWARD.SPOILERS TO ALL.
Clare and Brian are married in this book.
Reece finds out that Logan has found his mate, and goes home to tell Lillian(the mean bitch in the book), who is going to get pissed when she finds out...because she was planning on making logan her pet.
Then theres Jace, Logan's friend, and also alpha of another pack(I wouldn't mind reading about him).
in the end reece wins lillian over by fighting her and proving to her he is the better mate. Bryn marks Logan infront of the whole pack! And later on she overcomes her demons and trusts to get married with logan!Did i mention bryn is also pregnant with their baby girl?? o. o
Stunned and aroused in the face of Logan's high-handed and seemingly impossible declaration, Bryn finds herself struggling to accept the reality of his dual nature and feral lust, in an effort to overcome her own past and learn to trust the wolf.
REVIEW:
Loved this book!Thought things went alittle too fast, but loved it! I love Logan and Bryn so much, and I'm really happy everyone got a HEA. Next book is about Hayley(sister of Bryn) and Jace!!!You bet I'll be one of the readers. :)
DONT READ FORWARD.SPOILERS TO ALL.
Clare and Brian are married in this book.
Reece finds out that Logan has found his mate, and goes home to tell Lillian(the mean bitch in the book), who is going to get pissed when she finds out...because she was planning on making logan her pet.
Then theres Jace, Logan's friend, and also alpha of another pack(I wouldn't mind reading about him).
in the end reece wins lillian over by fighting her and proving to her he is the better mate. Bryn marks Logan infront of the whole pack! And later on she overcomes her demons and trusts to get married with logan!Did i mention bryn is also pregnant with their baby girl?? o. o
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December 11, 2023
Tenia una recuerdo muy hermoso de este libro, lamentablemente no compartí el mismo sentimiento volviendo a leer 10 años mas tarde, demasiado empalagoso.
Todo sucede muy rápido y eso que no me gusta cuando los protagonista dan vuelta sobre un mismo tema, pero hasta para mi es mucho, tiene un buen spicy, cumple con lo que promete.
Es un 2.5 estrellas pero lo dejo en 3 por el cariño que le tengo.
Todo sucede muy rápido y eso que no me gusta cuando los protagonista dan vuelta sobre un mismo tema, pero hasta para mi es mucho, tiene un buen spicy, cumple con lo que promete.
Es un 2.5 estrellas pero lo dejo en 3 por el cariño que le tengo.
January 1, 2009
Bryn Roydan is swearing off men after an ugly divorce that broke her heart. Now she has a hard time trusting anyone, until Logan Sutherland, an alpha werewolf, decides to make her his. He knew from the first moment he met her that she would be his mate. He just hasn't told Bryn yet.
I liked this book although I think it could have been drawn out a little longer. I understand Logan's instant love for Bryn--he's a werewolf and wolves mate for life, so I can understand that he loved her after first smelling her. But it didn't take Bryn long to declare her love for him too, despite her poor relationship with her ex-husband. And Logan doesn't waste any time sharing his dark secret with her, not even knowing how she might react to his declaration that he's a werewolf. Other than that this was a great read and I look forward to picking up the second in the series.
I liked this book although I think it could have been drawn out a little longer. I understand Logan's instant love for Bryn--he's a werewolf and wolves mate for life, so I can understand that he loved her after first smelling her. But it didn't take Bryn long to declare her love for him too, despite her poor relationship with her ex-husband. And Logan doesn't waste any time sharing his dark secret with her, not even knowing how she might react to his declaration that he's a werewolf. Other than that this was a great read and I look forward to picking up the second in the series.
December 22, 2014
Probably more of a 2 1/2 but I'm not feeling generous enough to round up. This was just kinda "meh". Yeah, it's got the steamy steamy, but it seems that the only plot was for them to mate which just isn't that interesting. There was almost a catfight between the main girlie and a gilted lover, but even that was a bit anti-climactic. Combine that with some weird word choices, over-used words, and 25 cent vocab and, yeah, no thanks. Can't really recommend, there's much better stuff out there, although it is a quick day read if you just want to read the scromping, it starts around page 35 with some phone sex.
August 23, 2009
Good read. Action and relationship driven plot about a werewolf falling for a human. She gets over the whole werewolf thing pretty quickly but has a lot of trouble moving beyond her past to accept that when he says forever, he really means it! It had a neat solution on 'What do you do when you're an alpha but you don't want to run the pack?'
There is a sequel, currently only available as an ebook from Ellora's Cave.
To Trust a Wolf: Paperback & ebook
To Tempt a Wolf: ebook from Ellora's Cave
There is a sequel, currently only available as an ebook from Ellora's Cave.
To Trust a Wolf: Paperback & ebook
To Tempt a Wolf: ebook from Ellora's Cave
September 2, 2020
If you can suspend belief then you'll be able to enjoy this book. It's just too far-fetched to believe that someone can accept the changes that occur in their life SO quickly and instantaneously fall in love once she is confronted with her mate's shape-shifting ways... like THAT made it okay for her to love him.
And don't get me started on the dialog - very syrupy sweet and juvenile. Heroine just came off as very immature and emotional.
And don't get me started on the dialog - very syrupy sweet and juvenile. Heroine just came off as very immature and emotional.
April 22, 2017
I guess I was expecting more from this book. It was a bit fantastical meaning a bit more on the fantasy side. I just felt like the dialogue wasn't authentic, it felt unnatural and sometimes forced. I felt that Bryn got over her misgivings a bit too easily, and once she found out about Logan being a werewolf she accepted that a bit too easily for my taste. Overall though the story was cute, but there wasn't a lot of conflict or much to talk about.
April 5, 2011
SPOILER !
Good book but the werewolf hero take not enought time to convince the heroin. She has been betrayed and "harm" by her ex-husband, but she goes to quickly into the arms of the hero. She doesn't fight enough.
And more I don't really like the last scene of sex, when the guy want to sodomize her.
Maybe because i don't like that too much in books ^^
Good book but the werewolf hero take not enought time to convince the heroin. She has been betrayed and "harm" by her ex-husband, but she goes to quickly into the arms of the hero. She doesn't fight enough.
And more I don't really like the last scene of sex, when the guy want to sodomize her.
Maybe because i don't like that too much in books ^^
May 27, 2011
Liked: Great characters. Alpha male Logan who is kind, loving, and totally knows how to please and take care of Bryn. And strong, independent Bryn who knows how to let Logan take care of her. Funny. Touching
Didn't Like: Too short. Plot and characters could have been developed more. Felt rushed.
Bottomline: Liked it enough to read book 2 about Bryn's sister and Logan's best friend.
Didn't Like: Too short. Plot and characters could have been developed more. Felt rushed.
Bottomline: Liked it enough to read book 2 about Bryn's sister and Logan's best friend.
October 18, 2011
I really liked the characters. Each one had their own charm. I didn't like how quickly the story line escalated. Don't get me wrong I loved the steamy passionate chemistry but I feel that towards the end it all revolved around the sex. The other chunks of the story felt like fillers. It was good for a short easy read.
June 18, 2015
1.5 Stars
To Trust a Wolf is a simple girl-meets-alpha/werewolf-takes-a-mate story (which I usually enjoy), but the dialogue is so sophomoric that it is difficult to feel anything for the characters. The very explicit sex scenes were more gratuitous than erotic. This is both the first and last book for me to read in this series!
To Trust a Wolf is a simple girl-meets-alpha/werewolf-takes-a-mate story (which I usually enjoy), but the dialogue is so sophomoric that it is difficult to feel anything for the characters. The very explicit sex scenes were more gratuitous than erotic. This is both the first and last book for me to read in this series!
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