Destiny of the Wolf [Mass Market Paperback]

Terry Spear (Author)

Book Description

Release date: March 1, 2009

By the author of Heart of the Wolf, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

"This delicious alpha hero will leave you wild for more." — Nicole North, author of Devil in a Kilt

All she wants is the truth…
Lelandi Wildhaven is determined to discover the truth about her beloved sister's mysterious death. But everyone thinks she's out to make a bid for her sister's widowed mate…

He's a pack leader tormented by memories…
Darien Silver blames himself for his mate's death. When her twin arrives in his town, he finds himself bewitched, and when someone attempts to silence her, he realizes that protecting the beautiful stranger might be the only way to protect his pack—and himself…

PRAISE FOR TERRY SPEAR'S HEART OF THE WOLF:

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

"The vulpine couple's chemistry crackles off the page."
Publishers Weekly

"Centers on pack problems in a refreshingly straightforward way. The characters are well drawn and believable, which makes the contemporary plotline of love and life among the lupus garou seem, well, realistic."
Romantic Times

"A sensual, action-packed read that you won't want to miss."
Shape Shifter Romance

"Full of action, adventure, suspense, and romance— one of the best werewolf stories I've read!"
Fallen Angel Reviews

"A lively read that keeps the reader on their feet, and an excellent addition to the serious wolf-lover's library. When it comes to authenticity, this novel truly embodies the 'heart of the wolf'."
Jennifer L. James, Montestruc, Book Fetish

Editorial Reviews

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"I really enjoyed the mystery of this story and was constantly trying to figure out who the "bad guy" was... I will be looking for more of [Terry's] books in the future. " - Sam's Book Blog

"I'll look forward to seeing future novels by Terry Spear" - Night Owl Romance

"I love Ms. Spear's lupus garou society. She creates a world that makes you believe werewolves live among us." - Paranormal Romance Reviews

"With a heavy dose of suspense, Ms. Spear weaves a romantic paranormal mystery that will keep readers on their toes." - Darque Reviews

"Terry Spear weaves paranormal, suspense, and romance together in one non-stop rollercoaster of passion and adventure." - Love Romance Passion

"Painting a believable picture of pack life, Ms. Spear does an excellent job creating the story's characters. " - Bitten By Books

"Fans will relish this wonderful lampooning of the lycan legend inside an exhilarating thriller. " - Genre-Go Round Book Reviews

"The chemistry of Darien and Lelandi set the pages of Destiny of the Wolf afire!" - The Pen & Muse

"Praise for Terry Spear!... the story is a fun glimpse into an animalistic lifestyle full of death, betrayal and love. " - Armchair Interviews

"If you love werewolves, contentious yet steamy romances, and lots of action, you will enjoy Destiny of the Wolf!" - The Romance Studio

About the Author

A retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, Terry Spear has an MBA from Monmouth College. She writes paranormal, historical and true life stories for both teen and adult audiences. She is the author of Heart of the Wolf and Winning the Highlander's Heart. Spear lives in Texas.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; 1st Sourcebooks Casablanca Printing edition (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402216688
• ISBN-13: 978-1402216688
• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 1.3 x 6.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #357,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

USA TODAY bestselling, and award-winning author and creator of award-winning teddy bears who have found homes all over the world including Australia, Switzerland, China, and Russia, and a retired officer of the US Army Reserves, I love to plant trees and flowers and if I could, I'd turn all the deserts green. Time travels are my favorite read, although I love to read most anything, and the Bourne series, Romancing the Stone, Sixth Sense, Legend, The Princess Bride, Stardust, Inkheart, LOTR, and tons of other movies are my favorites.

I love to research, to make urban fantasy worlds real, to bring a little of the paranormal into our world. Even in "Winning the Highlander's Heart" the heroine feels she is cursed and she has second sight. But I try to do it in a way that feels real, and not fantasized. :) Currently, I'm working on book 2 of the new jaguar shifter series, but still am working on wolf book number 12 and 13! So more hunky wolves to come! A SEAL in Wolf's Clothing has just released.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars I love these wolves June 9, 2009

By S. Deeth TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Terry Spear's wolves are neither wild not tame. They live in small towns, keeping their identity secret from their human friends, running hospitals, schools, police stations, bars... There's a human girl who wants to be a nurse, but sick werewolves aren't quite the same as sick humans. And there's a girl who's pretending to be human, but wolves can tell the difference straight away.

Terry Spear's wolves are sensual, sweet, dangerous and delightful, and her stories are full of intriguing details about a life so different from our own. From the family dynamics of multiple births to the curious etiquette of clothes-shedding and shape-shifting, the background to this tale rings so true I find myself listening in the night--are there wolves in Oregon?

One of Terry's packs is in Oregon, though not the one the story centers on. Scenery and weather are as beautifully described as the animals, people and stories. Darien's dream wife has committed suicide. Her twin sister infiltrates the pack in search of more information, and rumors immediately fly that she wants to take her sister's place as the pack leader's wife. But Darien and Lelandi are already falling in love, and someone is not above committing murder to keep them apart.

As the story progresses, the reader learns of silver bullets, rapid healing, frozen winters, Victorian underwear, and the essence of lovemaking coupled with the senses of the wolf. It all makes for a passionate, enjoyable read, full of action, mystery and romance, with love and betrayal lending spice and intrigue to the mix.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Destiny of the Wolf by Terry Spear May 10, 2009

By jjmachshev VINE™ VOICE

Format:Mass Market Paperback

"Destiny of the Wolf" is Terry Spear's second 'Wolf' novel published by Sourcebooks Casablanca. In this story, she pens a tale of love, greed, lust, and betrayal. At 416 'story' pages, it's certainly not a small book and the author took the opportunity to include a murder mystery and some foreshadowing for what I assume will be her next novel in this series.

Lelandi's parents are dead. Her triplet brother took off several years ago and now she's just learned that her other triplet sister who ran away from an abusive marriage is dead too. But Lelandi has proof that her sister was murdered and she isn't about to let her killer get away with it. So she disguises herself as best she can and heads for the heart of enemy territory...or at least another pack's territory. You see Lelandi is a werewolf and of the royal line at that.

Darien is the Alpha of his pack and runs Silver Town--the only werewolf-controlled town in the States. He's also a man who's grieving over the loss of his wife and soulmate. Even though their marriage wasn't what he thought it would be, as soon as he caught sight of the woman from his dreams, he knew she was his destiny. So when another woman who looks just like his dead wife hits town, it doesn't take long for Darien to realize just how little he knew about his wife...and that she was the 'wrong' sister.

I didn't read the first book in Terry Spear's series so I don't know if that would have made any difference in how I felt about this story. It could be that I'm overdosing on werewolves, but my supernatural/paranormal critters need to have something that makes them stand out...and these didn't do that for me.... The dream-mate thing might have done it, but it wasn't integrated well into the story and was more of a small tidbit than a solid part of the plot. The dream sexual encounters were cool, but once again didn't positively identify either participant for the other and so I was kind of confused as to their purpose; other, of course, than to provide a means of seduction and a way to have sex happen quickly in a story.

I also found myself lost and pulled back and forth between locations and points-of-view often which sometimes exasperated me. Then there was a feeling of missing 'something' that would have made certain scenes more understandable and that bugged me too. The hero and heroine were well-matched though, and had plenty of passion for both justice and each other. The murder mystery portion was also well done with plenty of clues and suspects to consider.

All in all, I'm not sorry I read "Destiny of the Wolf", but I don't know that I would recommend it to anyone who isn't a very big fan of urban fantasy. The foreshadowing for the next book in this series was subtly done, but I just don't know if it was enough to put it high on my TBR list. Read more ›

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Shapeshifter romance! February 27, 2009

By n22v

Format:Mass Market Paperback

I loved this book! It's one of the absolute best shapeshifter romances I've read in a long time. Terry Spear's take on the werewolf world is incredibly unique and interesting. I love the way she links the behavior and pack dynamics of her lupus garou to that of real wolves in the wild. It's obvious she does a lot of in-depth research.

I fell in love with her characters. Lelandi is wonderful and likable. She's tough and goes after what she wants with determination. Darien is the definition of hot, sexy and alpha, plus he has a heart of gold. He's protective of Lelandi and his pack.

This is a fast-paced, entertaining read with twists and turns I would've never expected. I highly recommend Destiny of the Wolf!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Had to stop reading it... May 20, 2010

By troie 99

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book started out with a great premise. After the first two chapters, however, the prose got so uncomfortable and cheesy [e.g. God in heaven she was his soulmate!]
and the romance seemed mechanical and shallow. I had to stop reading it after the first third of the book, and I can count on one hand the number of books in my life I've never finished. Maybe her future books will fare better.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable satirical werewolf romantic suspense March 7, 2009

By Harriet Klausner #1 HALL OF FAME

Format:Mass Market Paperback

With the homicides of her parents and her sister Larissa allegedly committing suicide, Lelandi Wildwood no longer feels safe amongst the red werewolf pack in spite of her brother being a member. He in fact wants nothing to do with her though she is not sure why. She wants to learn why Larissa who loved life would kill herself, but hesitates until she learns the abusive alpha pack leader plans to wed her to his brother. Lelandi leaves the pack in search of understanding why her sibling took her life. She travels to Silver Town, run by the gray werewolves who detest the red.

The greywolf leader widow Darien Silver is trying to understand why his wife committed suicide. He also needs to catch the thief stealing from the economic soul of his pack's existence the silver mine. He enters the Silver Town's Tavern only to be shocked out of his fur when he sees his wife sitting inside. Lelandi and Darien have in common learning why their beloved Larissa killed herself.

DESTINY OF THE WOLF is an enjoyable satirical werewolf romantic suspense that takes a delightful bite at the mythology of moon howling shapeshifters while also ridicules racism. The support cast serves mostly to enhance understanding of the lifestyle of the packs especially that of the grey or the lead couple who risk their lives with a need to know why. Fans will relish this wonderful lampooning of the lycan legend inside an exhilarating thriller that enables the audience to get beyond the myths into the HEART OF THE WOLF.

Harriet Klausner