Elizabeth Morgan (5)
Author of She-Wolf (Blood, #0.5)
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Every now and then I come across a book that causes me to pause and reflect. STEPPING STONES by Elizabeth Morgan is one such book. While reading I was reminded that at times I am guilty of the very thing that Maggie was faced with. The circumstances may have been different, but the actions and the outcome are the same. I am sure that most of us can relate to the fact that sometimes things are staring us in the face, but we fail to see that thing for what it really is; just like Maggie who show more failed to see the real reason for her running away. She allowed her denial to take over leading to her being estranged from her family and friends for 6 years. At first, I thought it was a long time for someone to be in denial, but then I was reminded that there are persons out there who have been in denial their whole lives.
Maggie was forced to confront her fears when she was invited to her sister's wedding. The irony of the situation was not lost on me. She ran away because of a wedding and she was now forced to return because of one. She blamed everyone else for her actions, instead of placing it where it belongs, which was with herself. In doing this, she demonstrated that she was afraid to face her fears, but now she had no choice. She would learn that her actions had consequences.
The reunion was awkward, which was to be expected. She had been harbouring resentment in her heart and when faced with the truth, she lashed out. It was at this point that I saw her has being insecure and overly sensitive. She never stopped to think about the effects that her leaving had on her family; it was all about her. Seeing Maggie finally coming to terms with her feelings and in the process healing the rift that existed with her family brought joy to my heart. I was glad to see her finally understanding and accepting the truth.
STEPPING STONES is a sweet contemporary romance, which addresses the topics of love, healing, forgiveness and self-discovery. It demonstrated that to err is human and that it's a natural reaction to feel ashamed for the mistakes made. However, if we allow the feeling of shame to dominate our minds and heart it opens the door for fear and insecurities to enter. This fear will prevent us from seeking healing and forgiveness from the persons who are affected by our actions.
VERDICT: This was a well-written story, which I enjoyed from start to finish. It is not my first time reading this author's work, however, I never read a contemporary romance written by her prior to this. She has proven that she has the ability to hook her readers no matter the genre she writes. My recommendation for you is, get a copy of STEPPING STONES. show less
Maggie was forced to confront her fears when she was invited to her sister's wedding. The irony of the situation was not lost on me. She ran away because of a wedding and she was now forced to return because of one. She blamed everyone else for her actions, instead of placing it where it belongs, which was with herself. In doing this, she demonstrated that she was afraid to face her fears, but now she had no choice. She would learn that her actions had consequences.
The reunion was awkward, which was to be expected. She had been harbouring resentment in her heart and when faced with the truth, she lashed out. It was at this point that I saw her has being insecure and overly sensitive. She never stopped to think about the effects that her leaving had on her family; it was all about her. Seeing Maggie finally coming to terms with her feelings and in the process healing the rift that existed with her family brought joy to my heart. I was glad to see her finally understanding and accepting the truth.
STEPPING STONES is a sweet contemporary romance, which addresses the topics of love, healing, forgiveness and self-discovery. It demonstrated that to err is human and that it's a natural reaction to feel ashamed for the mistakes made. However, if we allow the feeling of shame to dominate our minds and heart it opens the door for fear and insecurities to enter. This fear will prevent us from seeking healing and forgiveness from the persons who are affected by our actions.
VERDICT: This was a well-written story, which I enjoyed from start to finish. It is not my first time reading this author's work, however, I never read a contemporary romance written by her prior to this. She has proven that she has the ability to hook her readers no matter the genre she writes. My recommendation for you is, get a copy of STEPPING STONES. show less
This book first came on my radar when the opportunity arose for me to read and review Blood Secrets which is the third book in the Blood series. Based on information received I realised that I would not be able to understand the events in book three without starting from the beginning. Hence my reason for purchasing a copy of She-Wolf. This is definitely an interesting start to the series.
Clare Walker is a 24-year-old Loup-Garou. (A Loup-Garou is a female born to a male werewolf. They are show more unable to transform into a full werewolf). She has been in love with the second alpha of her pack since she was sixteen years old. However, he rejected her advances due their 14-year age difference. Since then her attitude towards him changed, but her feelings remained the same. At 19 years old, she left the pack to pursue her dreams. Five years later she has returned only to discover that the feelings she thought were dead and buried was very much alive.
Owen McLaren is the second son of an Alpha and teacher of physical education at the local high school. He has recently been engaged in hunting for rogue werewolves who have been a constant thorn in his pack’s side. At the beginning of the story we see him being pulled away from his hunting duties to reluctantly attend a stag party at a strip club for one of his human co-workers. Little did he know that his past was about to collide with his present.
What I liked:
The Plot: I found the storyline to be unique and entertaining. I was intrigued by the author’s concept of werewolves and their history. It was not typical of what I have come to expect from this genre. The story flowed smoothly and was easy to follow. There was a cliffhanger, but surprisingly it did bother me as much as stuff like this usually does. The cliffhanger had more to do with the issue of the rogue werewolves. The author did warn readers that the books in the series could not be read as a stand-alone, so I knew that there would have been a cliffhanger. The aspect of the story that dealt with the romance between Owen and Clare was adequately dealt with.
The Characters: I thought the characters were easy to relate to. Both Clare and Owen knew what they wanted and would stand for nothing less. Clare was not a weak minded individual. I admired that about her. She was not sure if she could trust that Owen could remain faithful to her for the rest of their lives due to his fear of commitment. As such she was not willing to rush into anything. Owen knew that Clare was it for him and he would do just about anything to convince her of that. What endeared to Owen, was his patience and control. He was willing to accept Clare’s terms even though his inner wolf thought otherwise. It was refreshing to see human side having control over his wolf.
The Romance: Usually for this type of genre, when the characters discovered that they are mates they jump into the relationship quickly. This was not the case for She-Wolf. Owen had to fight to secure a future with Clare. I loved that he was willing to go out on dates with her so that he could spend time getting to know her better.
Pace: The story was well paced. I was pulled into the story from the outset. I was intrigued to see how Owen would have handled the strip club scenario seeing that he didn’t want to be there. Then there was the situation with rogues which had me glued to the pages, as I was curious to find out who was the mastermind behind the attacks.
POV: The story was told from both Clare and Owen’s POV. The move between POVs was seamless, making it easy to follow. I like when stories are told this way as it helps me to have a better understanding of what the characters are experiencing.
What I was hoping for:
There was an aspect of the story that I thought could have been fleshed out more. It left me with more questions than answers. It was not clear what was Phillip’s (a French werewolf) intentions towards Clare. It was speculated that he wanted to be her mate, but that the author did not follow through on that part of the story.
Verdict:
I enjoyed this installment immensely and can’t wait to see what will happen next. I recommend that you get a copy and discover for yourselves what I am referring to. show less
Clare Walker is a 24-year-old Loup-Garou. (A Loup-Garou is a female born to a male werewolf. They are show more unable to transform into a full werewolf). She has been in love with the second alpha of her pack since she was sixteen years old. However, he rejected her advances due their 14-year age difference. Since then her attitude towards him changed, but her feelings remained the same. At 19 years old, she left the pack to pursue her dreams. Five years later she has returned only to discover that the feelings she thought were dead and buried was very much alive.
Owen McLaren is the second son of an Alpha and teacher of physical education at the local high school. He has recently been engaged in hunting for rogue werewolves who have been a constant thorn in his pack’s side. At the beginning of the story we see him being pulled away from his hunting duties to reluctantly attend a stag party at a strip club for one of his human co-workers. Little did he know that his past was about to collide with his present.
What I liked:
The Plot: I found the storyline to be unique and entertaining. I was intrigued by the author’s concept of werewolves and their history. It was not typical of what I have come to expect from this genre. The story flowed smoothly and was easy to follow. There was a cliffhanger, but surprisingly it did bother me as much as stuff like this usually does. The cliffhanger had more to do with the issue of the rogue werewolves. The author did warn readers that the books in the series could not be read as a stand-alone, so I knew that there would have been a cliffhanger. The aspect of the story that dealt with the romance between Owen and Clare was adequately dealt with.
The Characters: I thought the characters were easy to relate to. Both Clare and Owen knew what they wanted and would stand for nothing less. Clare was not a weak minded individual. I admired that about her. She was not sure if she could trust that Owen could remain faithful to her for the rest of their lives due to his fear of commitment. As such she was not willing to rush into anything. Owen knew that Clare was it for him and he would do just about anything to convince her of that. What endeared to Owen, was his patience and control. He was willing to accept Clare’s terms even though his inner wolf thought otherwise. It was refreshing to see human side having control over his wolf.
The Romance: Usually for this type of genre, when the characters discovered that they are mates they jump into the relationship quickly. This was not the case for She-Wolf. Owen had to fight to secure a future with Clare. I loved that he was willing to go out on dates with her so that he could spend time getting to know her better.
Pace: The story was well paced. I was pulled into the story from the outset. I was intrigued to see how Owen would have handled the strip club scenario seeing that he didn’t want to be there. Then there was the situation with rogues which had me glued to the pages, as I was curious to find out who was the mastermind behind the attacks.
POV: The story was told from both Clare and Owen’s POV. The move between POVs was seamless, making it easy to follow. I like when stories are told this way as it helps me to have a better understanding of what the characters are experiencing.
What I was hoping for:
There was an aspect of the story that I thought could have been fleshed out more. It left me with more questions than answers. It was not clear what was Phillip’s (a French werewolf) intentions towards Clare. It was speculated that he wanted to be her mate, but that the author did not follow through on that part of the story.
Verdict:
I enjoyed this installment immensely and can’t wait to see what will happen next. I recommend that you get a copy and discover for yourselves what I am referring to. show less
After reading She-Wolf, the prequel to the Blood series, I could not wait to begin CRANBERRY BLOOD. I was eager to have answers to questions that arose in the prequel. I was not disappointed as I got more than I had bargained for.
This story was awesome and I am not sure I can adequately put into words how incredible it was. From the moment I began reading, I was pulled into the story. I did not want to put it down until the end. Unfortunately, life got in the way so it took me longer to show more finish than I would have wanted to.
I first met Brendan Daniels in She-Wolf. He is a werewolf and the fourth in line for the Alpha position within his pack. It was on the completion of the prequel that I realised he would be playing a significant role in this installment. He had made a pact with a clairvoyant named Sophia wherein he agreed to protect her granddaughter when she turned twenty-one. He had no clue what this would entail, but being a man of integrity, he would honour his agreement.
Heather Ryan is not your typical twenty-one-year-old. First and foremost, she is an Infected, meaning she was infected with the vampire virus. She was unique to her species, meaning that she was not bitten by a vampire, but was born with the virus. Secondly, she is from a long line of slayers who were dedicated to killing an ancient vampire named Marko Pavel. Now that her grandmother is dead, Heather is determined to fulfill her destiny by hunting and killing the elusive Marko. What she never expected nor wanted was the help of a werewolf. However, to honour her grandmother's wishes, she agreed to accept Brendan's help.
The focus of this installment was on the vampires. Apparently there are various stages in the process of becoming a vampire, which I found interesting. The process was not typical of what I am accustomed to from this genre. There are the Infected (humans who were bitten but not turned until they received vampire blood) and full-fledged vampires. The vampires are conducting experiments and to achieve their goals they have targeted Heather. In addition, werewolves are on their radar. What are they trying to accomplish? Will Heather and Brendan be able to stop them before they accomplish their nefarious goals?
Without a doubt, I loved Brendan and Heather. I enjoyed their banter. Their initial encounter was so entertaining that I could not help but chuckle during their arguments. Their need to prove who was the better fighter was so cute and endearing. I could not help but to be drawn to them. Their chemistry was off the charts. It was evident that what started out as a quest to honour an agreement was turning into something more meaningful.
Brendan has a way to make you trust and open up to him, however, he prefers to keep his feelings close to his heart. He is not afraid to fight for what he believes and will lay down his life to protect those he cares about. Heather is a kick-ass heroine, however, beneath her tough exterior lies a vulnerable soul.
Sofia never revealed what was going to happen, the only thing she advised was that they cannot change their path. Her messages were cryptic and not easy to figure out. This made things rather interesting, especially for Heather and Brendan. What were Sofia's real intentions?
The story is full of action, adventure, and suspense. It had me hooked and I was eager to know what was going to happen next. There were some very intense moments that had me on the edge of my seat. There are some romantic elements, but this was not the focus. The manner in which it was portrayed indicates that this is something to look forward to in future installments.
Verdict:If you are a fan of werewolves and vampires and you are looking for a unique read then look no further. CRANBERRY BLOOD will offer you all that you need. However, be warned. Once you start, you will not be able to put it down.
Review originally posted at http://www.theromancereviews.com/viewbooksreview.php?bookid=15090 show less
This story was awesome and I am not sure I can adequately put into words how incredible it was. From the moment I began reading, I was pulled into the story. I did not want to put it down until the end. Unfortunately, life got in the way so it took me longer to show more finish than I would have wanted to.
I first met Brendan Daniels in She-Wolf. He is a werewolf and the fourth in line for the Alpha position within his pack. It was on the completion of the prequel that I realised he would be playing a significant role in this installment. He had made a pact with a clairvoyant named Sophia wherein he agreed to protect her granddaughter when she turned twenty-one. He had no clue what this would entail, but being a man of integrity, he would honour his agreement.
Heather Ryan is not your typical twenty-one-year-old. First and foremost, she is an Infected, meaning she was infected with the vampire virus. She was unique to her species, meaning that she was not bitten by a vampire, but was born with the virus. Secondly, she is from a long line of slayers who were dedicated to killing an ancient vampire named Marko Pavel. Now that her grandmother is dead, Heather is determined to fulfill her destiny by hunting and killing the elusive Marko. What she never expected nor wanted was the help of a werewolf. However, to honour her grandmother's wishes, she agreed to accept Brendan's help.
The focus of this installment was on the vampires. Apparently there are various stages in the process of becoming a vampire, which I found interesting. The process was not typical of what I am accustomed to from this genre. There are the Infected (humans who were bitten but not turned until they received vampire blood) and full-fledged vampires. The vampires are conducting experiments and to achieve their goals they have targeted Heather. In addition, werewolves are on their radar. What are they trying to accomplish? Will Heather and Brendan be able to stop them before they accomplish their nefarious goals?
Without a doubt, I loved Brendan and Heather. I enjoyed their banter. Their initial encounter was so entertaining that I could not help but chuckle during their arguments. Their need to prove who was the better fighter was so cute and endearing. I could not help but to be drawn to them. Their chemistry was off the charts. It was evident that what started out as a quest to honour an agreement was turning into something more meaningful.
Brendan has a way to make you trust and open up to him, however, he prefers to keep his feelings close to his heart. He is not afraid to fight for what he believes and will lay down his life to protect those he cares about. Heather is a kick-ass heroine, however, beneath her tough exterior lies a vulnerable soul.
Sofia never revealed what was going to happen, the only thing she advised was that they cannot change their path. Her messages were cryptic and not easy to figure out. This made things rather interesting, especially for Heather and Brendan. What were Sofia's real intentions?
The story is full of action, adventure, and suspense. It had me hooked and I was eager to know what was going to happen next. There were some very intense moments that had me on the edge of my seat. There are some romantic elements, but this was not the focus. The manner in which it was portrayed indicates that this is something to look forward to in future installments.
Verdict:If you are a fan of werewolves and vampires and you are looking for a unique read then look no further. CRANBERRY BLOOD will offer you all that you need. However, be warned. Once you start, you will not be able to put it down.
Review originally posted at http://www.theromancereviews.com/viewbooksreview.php?bookid=15090 show less
I was given this book for and honest review by Manic Readers
Owen MacLaren is shocked find out that Clare is back in town and no one told him. He finds her working in a strip club while having a night out with the guys. Between protecting his pack from psycho rogues and trying to woo a woman who is resisting his charms, Owen has his work cut out for him.
Clare Walker loves dancing and Owen MacLaren although she wishes she didn't love the later especially when memories of him are so painful. So show more when he walks into the club she works at and makes a move and she is having a hard time fighting herself and her wolf to resist him.
The simple honest truth of the matter was I didn't finish this book; I can't even in good consciences count this book as read for my book challenge.
For the rest of this review please visit http://lauralusbookreviews.blogspot.com/2014/09/she-wolf-by-elizabeth-morgan.htm... show less
Owen MacLaren is shocked find out that Clare is back in town and no one told him. He finds her working in a strip club while having a night out with the guys. Between protecting his pack from psycho rogues and trying to woo a woman who is resisting his charms, Owen has his work cut out for him.
Clare Walker loves dancing and Owen MacLaren although she wishes she didn't love the later especially when memories of him are so painful. So show more when he walks into the club she works at and makes a move and she is having a hard time fighting herself and her wolf to resist him.
The simple honest truth of the matter was I didn't finish this book; I can't even in good consciences count this book as read for my book challenge.
For the rest of this review please visit http://lauralusbookreviews.blogspot.com/2014/09/she-wolf-by-elizabeth-morgan.htm... show less
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