Howl at the Moon

I have to confess, right from the beginning I found this series to be disapointingly average. I think it's a stylistic issue. The author spends an awful lot of time telling instead of showing and that is frustrating to me. This book was not exception.

The premise is that Noah, a human soldier in the US army, has been charged with the task of attaining scientific secrets from his friends in the Other community--specifically the werewolves. He lies and says he's recruiting for a new team, and the Others are eager to help him with this task. In his 'recruitment' effort he ends up sharing an office with Sam, personal assistant to the pack's alpha and woman who Noah has had a thing for from the time they met. Sam just happens to be the best show more friend of the scientist who's research the military is after. When Sam and Noah become involve, and his lies come undone, Sam must deal with her feelings and questions of whether or not what they share is real.

Now, unlike with some of the previous books in this series I can honestly say that I liked both main characters. Sam is pretty much a place holder with no notable memorable personality traits, but thats fine because at least she's not annoying. Noah shows at least superficial character developement, and his personality is very likeable. He's loyal, tough, and loving. As is typical of Warren the premise is very interesting, even if the execution is sloppy.

I have several issues with this book, mainly surrounding the plot. Now, I haven't looked ahead in the series to see if Annie the scientist eventually does get her own book and I don't really care. I just seriously have to question why a book who's main plotline surrounded her genetic research was not actually about her. She makes few actual appearences and there are no scenes from her point of view. So we are told that this research exists and that its a problem, that Annie is in trouble because of it. But that conflict is just kind of there and most of the action takes place "off screne" and the reader is told about it after the fact. I have a sneaking suspicion that the author either didn't want to go into the science/science fiction details or doesn't know enough about genetics to b.s. something halfway reasonable. But if thats the case, she should have picked another conflict, one that actually took place directly between the couple of interest. I felt like I was reading about secondary characters rather then central all important protagonists.

Will I continue with this series? Yes, eventually. I really do like some of the characters and, as previously stated the premises are usually decent. I just hope for something more impressive in the future. show less

An action-paced novel, Howl at the Moon, never really lets up. The chase is on almost from the beginning. Although Noah is human, he exhibits many lupine traits and this makes it almost too easy to believe the love developing between him and Samantha. Despite that, the sexual tension itself is very palpable.

This is Noah and Samantha's story. Annie Cryer is working the Lupine genome and discovers sum things that would be better off left alone. Noah is working a secret mission that has him feeling guilty and like the whole thing is going to go South for the winter.

As always Ms. Warren writes with a little humor, a little suspense and some very steamy sex. Noah and Sam can't keep their hands off each other. I enjoyed both characters every much and they will make a nice addition to the growing group. It was also nice to see other characters from previous and catch up with what is going on in their lives.

This story shows that the government can't keep their hands to themselves. If they can't get their way they will steal because they deserve it show more more than the average person. I was glad to see that their little plan was never allowed to come to fruition. I am also glad that the head of this mess was dealt with in such a way he won't cause anymore trouble.

This is a enjoyable story and I nice addition to the series. If you have liked the previous books you will enjoy this one. show less

3.5 stars

Howl at the Moon was OK. I thought Sam and Noah were good together and they had pretty good chemistry. I liked that even though Noah was following the direction of his military superiors, he really didn't like what he was doing. I can't say that I particularly cared for the storyline. It just seemed a little far-fetched. Unfortunately, this series is starting to lose my interest and I really have no desire to continue with it.

First finished book of the New Year! Lots of sex, seemed like more than the last book. Other than Sam letting Noah off the hook a little fast not a bad story.

One of the better books in this series. I loved Noah and Sam.

I would have given this book (& this series) 5 stars EXCEPT that I ended up reading them out of order BECAUSE St. Martin's Papaerbacks didn't pick up this series until book #7.

If you want to read this series in order:
1. One Bite with a Stranger
2. Big Bad Wolf
3. through 6. haven't been published yet

7. Wolf at the Door
8. She's No Faerie Princess
9. the Demon You Know
10. Howl at the Moon
11. Walk on the Wild Side
12. You're So Vein
13. Born to Be Wild