Best of
Wolves

2012

Like a Wolf with a Bone


Shelly Laurenston - 2012
    Does he want to protect her or kill her? It could be either! Everyone knows about Egbert Ray Smith and how dangerous he is. Every pack avoids him, and the U.S. military uses him as their own killing machine. And Darla is just a nice girl who likes to bake and occasionally follow the Grateful Dead around. She doesn’t have time for this sort of foolishness. And yet . . . there is something about Eggie Ray. He just doesn’t seem as bad as everyone says. In fact, the more she gets to know him, the cuddlier he seems. Something her overprotective family is not going to be happy to hear . . .Previously published in Howl for It box set.

The Cain Chronicles, Episodes 1-4


S.M. Reine - 2012
    But she's feeling kind of confused. Her boyfriend, Seth, has been away at college, and her feelings for his brother, Abel, have been growing as they run the pack together. Everything gets a lot more complicated when someone sends her a silver bullet and a threatening message. It throws her into a deadly battle with enemies old and new, which is only slightly less perilous than the battle inside her heart. Sooner or later, she's going to have to choose: will she marry Seth, or follow her feelings for Abel? This is a collection of the first four episodes of The Cain Chronicles: New Moon Summer, Blood Moon Harvest, Moon of the Terrible and Red Rose Moon. If you've read episodes 1 to 4 before, there's nothing new here.

Song of the Summer King


Jess E. Owen - 2012
    . . Shard is a gryfon in danger. He and other young males of the Silver Isles are old enough to fly, hunt, and fight--old enough to be threats to their ruler, the red gryfon king. In the midst of the dangerous initiation hunt, Shard takes the unexpected advice of a strange she-wolf who seeks him out, and hints that Shard's past isn’t all that it seems. To learn his past, Shard must abandon the future he wants and make allies of those the gryfons call enemies. When the gryfon king declares open war on the wolves, it throws Shard’s past and uncertain future into the turmoil between. Now with battle lines drawn, Shard must decide whether to fight beside his king . . .or against him. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ GOLD Medal Winner of the Global E-book Award for Fantasy SILVER Medal Winner of Global E-book Award for Young Adult. Honorable Mention in the Writer's Digest Self Published book awards. Finalist in the Indie Book Awards. BRILLIANT DEBUT: "In the tradition of other mythic tales with animal protagonists like Watership Down and Birth of the Firebringer, here's Song of the Summer King: a story that is only "Young Adult" in the sense that both young and old can enjoy it . . . Go get it for yourself, your kids, and your friends." ~M.C.A. Hogarth, Author, 5 Star Review A SONG YOU WILL NEVER FORGET: "The characters are... alive. There is no other word for it. When you read it, you are with them, immerse yourself into this world." ~Kevin J, Amazon 5 Star Review

Redwood Pack, Vol. 2


Carrie Ann Ryan - 2012
    Held at her will by a sadistic wolf, she almost gives up hope that she’d ever see her real life again. But as her fellow captive, a werewolf named Reed, tries to calm her fears, she begins to feel a spark of something she never thought she’d feel – love. But is Reed, alone, enough to get her out of this dark basement so she can move on with her life?Reed Jamenson, the artist of a werewolf Pack of Alpha males, knows instinctually that Hannah is his mate. Thus, despite their imprisonment, he will do all to protect her and then worry about their hearts. But is he strong enough to find a way for both of them to escape? And why does he feel as though something else is missing?Josh Kolb, an ex-military human, stumbles upon Reed and Hannah and finds he must trust this new world of supernatural beings to survive. But that desire will lead the three to a triangle of attraction that will test the boundaries they all possess and its consequences in defeating the enemy. Can they all trust one another to save themselves and life as they know it? Even at the cost of their own hearts?A Night Away Redwood Pack Book 3.5Kade Jamenson has been mated to Melanie for almost two years. They’ve been through mating circles, battles, loss, misunderstandings, and finally, the birth of their son, Finn. The world is in turmoil around them as the Redwoods engage in war with the Centrals. But for Kade and Melanie, the turmoil is also happening at home. The responsibility of a restless baby and their Pack has taken a toll and they need a break.Not from each other. But from their Pack. Just for a night.Kade takes Mel away for a romantic getaway and leaves Uncle Maddox alone with baby Finn. The Omega of the Redwood Pack may be adept at emotions but the idea of a baby may be beyond his immense capabilities.Author’s Note: This is a novella set between books 3 and 4 to give you a taste of Mel and Kade. It is best that you have already immersed yourselves in the Redwood Pack world, however even new readers will enjoy a glimpse of one of the Redwood’s favorite couples.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Believe My Cat Did That!: 101 Stories about the Crazy Antics of Our Feline Friends


Jack Canfield - 2012
    What a great gift for cat lovers.What has that cat done now? You’ll see your own cat in this entertaining collection of stories about the incredible things that cats do. From cats that save lives to cats with nine lives—from cats that diagnose cancer to cats that care for the sick—from escape artists to cats that find their way home from miles away—you won’t believe what you’re reading. You’ll see your own cat with new eyes after reading these true stories about: cats with an uncanny understanding of spoken language cats with amazing intuition and empathy cats that act like people... or like dogs cats that outsmart their humans cats that care for other animals... and have their own pets cats performing acts of heroism and saving lives cats that play tricks and have a sense of humor

Cat's Choice


Jana Leigh - 2012
    After losing the only man she knew could protect her, she is forced to go to the New Council for protection.Exhausted and on her last leg, she finds not only the solace she needs but also a mate. Thank goodness he is a Werewolf, but then the tables are turned once again when her other mate appears, and he is the thing she fears the most.For years she has been hunted by a Vampire, she only wanted it to stop. Will Cat make the choice to become the mate to the man she loves and fears, or will she walk away and therefore end the prophecy that awaits completion?The Chosen's War Series, is a continuation of the New Council, there will be another twelve books in this series, and then there will be a final twelve of the Chosen's Children. I look forward to bringing you all of their stories!Warning: MFM, MM, and hot shifter sex!

Howl Series, Books 1-4


Jody Morse - 2012
    She finds herself caught in a web of family secrets and must decide between two fates: the one that was destined to be or the one that was chosen for her.From the bestselling authors of the Briar Creek Vampires series, the Howl series is a riveting tale of romance, friendship, and the true test of alliances.This is a collection of the first 4 books in the best-selling Howl series:1. Howl2. Blood Moon3. Wolfsbane4. Black Magic

Summer of the Wolves


Polly Carlson-Voiles - 2012
    A phone call from their uncle sets them on a journey in a small floatplane over the thick green forest canopy, to spend the summer on a wilderness island. Nika, of all people, knows not to get her heart set on anything, but as she follows her uncle in his job studying wolves, Nika stumbles upon a relationship with an orphaned wolf pup that makes her feel — for the first time since her mother died — whole again. Here in these woods, with this wolf, none of the hard things in her past can reach her.With vivid details about wolf behavior and a deep sense of interconnectedness with nature, this captivating first novel illuminates the intricacies of family while searching for the fine balance between caring for wild animals and leaving them alone.

Spirit of the Wolf: Channeling the Transformative Power of Lupine Energy


Antonia Neshev - 2012
    This powerful image by Antonia Neshev, captured on a T-shirt, went viral, winning a legion of fans across the globe. Spirit of the Wolf showcases Neshev's intense, lyrical evocations of wildlife. It features 40 beautiful paintings enhanced by Linda Star Wolf's poetic text elucidating the wolf's enduring appeal as animal and as spirit guardian.

Queen Bitch of the Callowwood Pack


Siobhan Muir - 2012
    She's unexpectedly chosen as a candidate for the pack's next Luna, the Alpha female—and Jeff's mate. This is perfect, except Julianna knows nothing about being a werewolf, and someone's determined to make her fail the Seven Tests of the Luna.Jeff Lightfoot lusted after Julianna for years, even when he thought she was human. Now she's home and all his—if she passes the tests. She's his True Mate and he wants no one else, but pack politics trump Mother Nature and will prevent him from choosing Julianna if she fails.For the future she wants, Julianna must pass the tests to become Queen Bitch of Callowwood—or watch Jeff take another woman as his mate.Word Count: 98,105

Jackal and Wolf


Shen Shixi - 2012
    One day, a wolf attacks, killing all of her newborn pups. When Flame finds the wolf dying in a human trap, she takes revenge on the wolf’s own pups – all except one. Finding that she can’t kill the last pup, Flame adopts the young wolf as her own, and they live as mother and daughter, hunting together, fighting enemies together, curling up together. But can a jackal and a wolf really live side by side?

Is That You, Wolf?: Beware! Not a Bedtime Story!


Steve Cox - 2012
    When kids open this book, will they be as brave as piglet? Putting an original twist on the touch-and-feel format, this book takes young readers along with Piglet on his search. Kids are invited to slide a hand into cardboard pockets on the book's illustrations. Is the wolf hiding in one of them? In one pocket kids' hands reach into the farmer's haystack where they touch soft fur. Is it a wolf, or is it only the farmer's cat? Another pocket produces jagged points that might be the wolf's claws. . . then another has a sticky surface that might be his tongue. The fourth hides a rough surface that might be the wolf's feet. . . and the last, a silky surface that might be his nose! But so far, nobody has seen a wolf. Then, just as Piglet and his friends are about to give up, kids open to the final two-page spread and get a scary pop-up surprise. A fierce cardboard wolf's head leaps out from the book's pages!

Echoes of Winter


Dominique Goodall - 2012
    A destiny. And only one war to stand in his way. When Convel leaves his birth pack, he didn’t expect to end up in a war against cougars. As he gathers his strength about him as well as new pack-mates, he is also confronted by Humans – once believed to be mostly dead. He isn’t alone in his endeavours. He doesn’t know it, but Singer and her rag-tag ‘pack’ are racing towards him for the climax in his life so far. With Sage, the elderly lynx, helping to guide him, will he be successful or will the traitor in his life get what they want?

Spirit Tales


Sapir Englard - 2012
    Then the werewolf ruler - the mighty Alpha of the Millennium - visits the city, and the college Angela and her friends attend, and life as she knew it is turned upside down.Upon discovering she really isn't what she seems, Angela embarks on a journey to control her newfound abilities, befriend the people - and especially one man - she very much resented, fall in love, and find out the truth about who she really is.*The story was written by 16/17yo me and is the first version of The Millennium Wolves world, making it an Alternative Universe (AU) of my own work. Please keep in mind my age when you read this because as much as I tried to also edit a few stuff while translating it from my native tongue, I couldn't change the entire plot, therefore some stuff might seem childish and may be incoherent and inconsistent at times.

Foster Fox (A 10,000 Lakes Tale)


William D. Writer - 2012
    Newborn fox cub Foster Fox has been separated from his kin and is afraid of the rising waters. Sacrifices are made as Foster Fox escapes one danger on the South Bank of the North Woods, to a safe zone where his fate lies in the hands of frightened individuals from The Woodlands Council and the Bird and Bug Network who ultimately decide, because of the usurpation of the food chain, to thrust him off into the North Woods where carnivores like him dwell. Foster must grow up quickly as he is confronted by the ferocious predator, Lone Gray Wolf, who has chosen him for dinner, which unsettles the emotions of many animals causing the whole forest to react.

Year of the Wolf


Heather Heffner - 2012
    They run. Now starting a new life in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea, half-sisters Citlalli and Raina believe they are finally safe. When Raina is kidnapped by a black-winged vampyre and whisked away to a mysterious spirit world, Citlalli is done running. However, the truth is more terrifying than she ever imagined. A supernatural war rages in the streets of Seoul between the shapeshifting Were Nation and the venomous Vampyre Court over control of the spirit world. If she is to discover what both sides want with her sister, then Citlalli must join one. If she is to turn the tide in a hopeless struggle, then she must shift. Even if it means becoming more beast than human.Even if it means changing the fate of the spirit world forever.

Daughters of the Jaguar- Boxed Set (Book 1-2)


Willow Rose - 2012
    Christian is 22 years old when he leaves his home in Denmark to spend a year in Florida with a very wealthy family and go to med-school. A joyful night out with friends is shattered by an encounter with a savage predator that changes his life forever. Soon he faces challenges he had never expected. A supernatural gift he has no idea how to embrace. A haunting family in the house next door. A spirit-filled girl who seems to carry all the answers. An ancient secret hidden in the swamps of Florida. One life never the same. One love that becomes an obsession. Two destinies that will be forever entangled.Savage is a paranormal romance with some language, violence, and sexual situations recommended for ages sixteen and up. It is the first in a family saga that covers three decades of the character's lives.Book 2 - BROKEN:The year is 1993. It has been ten years since we left Christian in Savage (Daughters of the jaguar#1). He is now a grown man, eye-surgeon and a father to five-year old William. Even though time has passed Christian hasn't aged a day. But now Christian is suddenly changing. Something is happening inside of him that he doesn't quite understand. Why are his eyes glowing? Why does he feel muscle-pain? Meanwhile Christian is fighting for his marriage when suddenly Aiyana's prophesy comes true and she is back in his life again.Broken is the second book in Willow Rose's series called "Daughters of the Jaguar". It is a paranormal romance with some language, violence, and sexual situations recommended for ages sixteen and up. It is the second in a family saga that covers three decades of the character's lives.

Becoming Aware


LeeSha McCoy - 2012
    She has no parents, she’s bullied at school for being different, and she has an unrelenting crush on someone that has no hope of becoming anything more than just that.Or so she thinks…A secret revealed on a death bed leaves her completely alone in the world soon after, but it also sucks her into an unknown one, full of fated mates, fights, lies, magic, and flaming, intense passion she never could’ve imagined existed.But more importantly, after being made to believe she was worthless her entire life, it soon becomes quite clear that Abriya is someone special.And so is her mate.Thrust into a new life with no way to escape, she has to work through her issues to become the woman she was born to be. But it won’t be easy, especially when she learns that she won’t only have to deal with her own thoughts and feelings rushing through her, but someone else’s, too…What if you could be connected to someone so deeply, you could feel them, be inside their mind, hear their every waking thought?Jump into the James Pack Wolves to find out.Note to reader:This rewritten series has been previously published under the title: The Abriya & Clarence Series 1-5. This is also the first series linked to a current work titled The Alpha’s Virgin (Also titled Awakening Ariella James). If you do not like strong female characters, protective, passionate, Alpha males, or steamy scenes, this book is not for you. HEA guaranteed. No cheating.

Twisted Bloodlines


Linda Jackson - 2012
    Friends and homes are traded at a moment’s notice to escape from their worst nightmares. Years pass, and her mother settles down with her new step-father, a kind man who does his best to protect them. Life lulls into a safe pace, and Megan finally feels as though she has control of her future for the first time in her life. But that peace is shattered with the arrival of a new family member, one that bears a striking resemblance to a saviour of her past…Confused by her deep emotional connection to him, things unravel fast. She learns that the people she lives with, even her own family, are not what they seem. Her only friend who helped her piece her life back together changes overnight, and she is left dealing with the fallout on her own…As events unfold, Megan finds herself face to face with the horror that has haunted her since childhood. But will she be able to escape from her twisted bloodline?