GREYWOLF |
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An ENE Review of the novel
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Reviewed by JZ Sharpe |
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It's pretty safe to say that, in romance, the hero is often not what
he may first appear to be. But what if, under the influence of a full moon, that hero is a wolf? |
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In Greywolf,
Michael Greywolf is only 31, yet with his stunning mane of gray hair and well-built physique, he could catch the eye of any woman - and often does. Yet he finds commitment difficult, not for the reasons that most men give, but because once a month he shape-shifts into a wolf and goes prowling for one night with his hunt-mate, a female named Koani. The urge is uncontrollable and can't be ignored; he has inherited this from his father and will no doubt pass it on to any offspring. What woman would want that? |
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Enter Altheia Jones, recently widowed, who has come to New Hampshire
to start a new life. The final years of her marriage had not been pleasant, so her husband's death is bittersweet. She meets Michael at his garage; the attraction is nearly instantaneous. The fireworks to follow smolder through the entire book. It's a good thing, too, for she not only needs Michael as a romantic partner, but as her protector, too - something he is able to do in both his guises. |
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In some ways, Greywolf
is no different from any other romance. It's a wonderful love story with a happy ending and plenty of hot sex scenes on the way. But in Michael's ability to turn into an animal, and in the heightened senses he has from this, even when in human form, we have a hero with a touch of the supernatural. What woman wouldn't fall for that? What reader wouldn't be intrigued by this character, his powers, and his limitations, too? |
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I enjoyed Greywolf
as both a fine paranormal romance and as a magnificent escape from reality, two qualities that make this novel a perfect summer read. Why not put it on your list for the season ahead? |
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