Jared (The Shadow Wranglers) [Mass Market Paperback]

Sarah McCarty (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Shadow Wranglers | Publication Date: April 6, 2010

Meet Jared-a cowboy with bit-in the latest paranormal romance from the national bestselling author.

Jared Johnson has always been a force to be reckoned with, first as an outlaw and now as a vampire. Caught in a war between immortals, he doesn't have time to waste, but when a female vampire is attacked, he can't just walk away. He expects a quick good­bye, but what he gets is a vulnerable woman who intrigues and seduces while giving away nothing of the secrets holding her hostage.

Raisa may not have extreme physical strength, but she's been able to survive as a vampire longer than most by keeping to herself. But that's about to change. Forced to accept Jared's protection, Raisa finds it increasingly hard to resist his forbidden allure while keeping the secret that could destroy them both.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Sparks fly and opposites attract when vampires meet in McCarty's second novel of four undead brothers caught up in a war among immortals. When Jared Johnson rescues Raisa, a rare female vampire, from a marauding pack of Sanctuary vamps, he treats her more as a treasure to protect than as a woman to woo. Over time, her irritation and frustration with the arrogant alpha male rancher deepens inexplicably into attraction and mutual desire, but Raisa's secrets could tear their relationship apart and bring down disaster on Jared and his family if the lovers aren't careful. The character-driven story lacks any real sense of place, and the well-written erotic interludes come at the expense of plot resolution, character depth, and suspension of disbelief. (Apr.)
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade; Original edition (April 6, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0425232409
• ISBN-13: 978-0425232408
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hi all,

Is this cool or what? I am just loving the fact that Amazon is now letting authors correspond with their readers. While I have a very active yahoo group on which I participate daily, many of my print readers don't find their way there, and I miss the chance to chat with them. I'm a very big chatter and love to hear from readers, so this new option of Amazon's is simply wonderful.

I write big (130K) fast paced books and my intent is to grab your heart in the first paragraph and not let it go until the last sentence of the last page. In between, I want you to laugh, to cry and sometimes just flat out be breathless from the energy between the characters. To me, that's the challenge in writing a good story and every time I read a review or a comment that says I delivered that moment for a reader, my heart skips a beat and my inner muse leaps into the air with a resounding, "Yes!"

My first year published was a roller coaster ride of excitement. I released 4 books and received multiple reviewer choice awards, best of the year awards and also the CAPA for Best New Author Romance Erotic. 20 awards all told. I can't tell you how flattering and unexpected that was to someone who was completely thrilled just to have an audience for her stories.

I have three series at Ellora's Cave, all different, each with their own unique flavor. My Promise Series (Western Historical) is widely popular with readers of all genres and has been described as Deadwood (a wonderfully gritty HBO series) meets Romantica by readers. Probably not what you are conditioned to think of when you think Western historical, this series features the bad boys of the Old West who meet their matches in the unexpected women they meet in the most unexpected places. These alphas are men hardened by life with temperaments honed to a ruthless edge by their experiences, yet who still harbor a bone deep sense of honor that earns them the reward of the one woman who can tap into their heart. Each woman is as individual as the man she completes, but for a man who has never expected more than a violent end for doing the right thing in this life, they are a gift beyond price and there's nothing they won't do to keep them safe, happy and above all, theirs.

The Unchained series (Contemporary) explores the emotional journey of women shaking off the chains in their lives, whether those chains are emotional or physical. The men they meet along this journey of self-discovery are dominant, possessive, sexy, and tender. In other words, they're scorchers!! I love this series because even in the darkest moments, these characters can make me laugh through my tears. And the men, well, the men are just to die for because I couldn't give these courageous heroines anything less than their equals.

The OTHERS series is a blend of contemporary paranormal and suspense. It is a favorite of my heart because amidst the danger of extinction and the threat of civil war, there is also the huge complication of culture clash when The Chosen and The Others meet up with their mates who, when faced with that they must adapt to in order to be with the men who love them, are not necessarily thrilled with the choice fate has made for them. I love the energy between the pages of these stories, love the way the men come to the realization of the compromise they will have to make in their traditions in order to keep their mates, love the way they view their mates, but most of all, love the way the women come to realize their power and just how much they bring to the table in this seemingly unequal relationship. Love does not come easily to the heroes and heroines of these stories, but it does come, and when it arrives, it is the kind of love worth fighting for and keeping. Forever.

I think that's as much of an "about me and my books" as I can fit in here. Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to talking to each of you.

Best,

Sarah

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars another good one, April 14, 2010

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Krissu - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jared (The Shadow Wranglers) (Mass Market Paperback)

ok, It was between 4 and 5 stars, so lets say its 4.5.
When I read the first book Caleb it didnt leave me with much of an impression. It almost seemed that the guys were abusing the girl, but then again, Sarah Mccarty is in my must buy list so tho I didnt like Caleb I bought the second book Jared.

Jared is saving a female vampire from beeng raped and discoveres this enigma of a woman who is incredibly weak. She can't do any of the things that are normal for a vampire and Jared thinks she must be new to this. But she happens to be older then Jared is. She just has such a hard time feeding - its almost as if she is allergic to blood.
Seeng this weak woman Jared decides to take her under his wing and his protection against her wishes. Not only is Raisa dangerous to Jared and his family, but she is also on a mission and dont want to mix Jared into this. And, after getting to know Johnson brothers (Jared and his bros) she realizes she is sharing a deep dark moment with them and if they find out about it they may all turn against her.

I always love it when in a series not only the book itself develops, but also the background story gets more and more interesting. And I always get a kick out of getting a glimpse of the future story line. (I mean seeng who ends up together.) It makes me want the next book that much more.
I liked the characters that were introduced. Not only do I want to read stories about other brothers but I also want to read stories about werevolves. I do hope this series is longer then 4 books about 4 brothers.

Oh and you dont have to read Caleb first to understand what takes place in Jared. Thats a plus.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Romance!, April 18, 2010

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lovesbooks (North Kingstown, R.I. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jared (The Shadow Wranglers) (Mass Market Paperback)

Although this book is set today, it has the feel of a western. Jared is a rancher (and a vampire) who is battling a group of scientists who experiment on vampires and werewolves, etc. We never see them directly, although we are told briefly and (thankfully) vaguely what they do. "Jared" begins with his sensing a woman in danger of rape by two or three men and, of course, he comes to her rescue. If you've read McCarty's other books, you know that she focuses a lot on the sexuality between the couple. Usually, almost the entire book is about the couple going through various sexual acts, with the hero as extremely dominant. "Jared" is smoother than that and although the romance is the focus of most of the book, there are only about three "sex" scenes in the book. If you want a romance with a very protective man who cannot figure out whether to trust the woman who has one of the softest hearts of any heroine I've read, this is the excellent book for you. I loved it. The only criticism I have is McCarty's penchant for throwing in the need, once again, as she did in her "Promise" books, of another woman who needs rescuing. I wish she wouldn't do this; she doesn't need to string her readers along, and because I think she loses interest in the series, often, the situation doesn't get resolved. Frankly, I didn't have much invested with this other woman, so although the attempt to rescue her is suspenseful, my focus was on the relationship between Jared and Raisa.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies, May 17, 2010

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Natalie S "ns65" (Nashville) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jared (The Shadow Wranglers) (Mass Market Paperback)

In book two of Sarah McCarty's SHADOW WRANGLERS series, readers will once again meet Jared Johnson, a cowboy and vampire rolled up into one hot package, and the woman he finds and can't seem to stop wanting, Raisa.

Raisa enjoys her solitude and tries to keep to herself so as not to draw the attention of others but she finds herself in a bit of a bind. Surrounded on all sides by rogue vampires intent on harming her, she knows that she is more than likely going to become a meal for these foul men. Before the vamps can attack, salvation comes in the form of Jared Johnson. He is tall, hard, and every inch a vampire willing to kill. Raisa can resist the way he makes her feel. Or so she thinks. The longer she is with him the more she wants to stay, which is not good because the more she is around Jared, the more she wants to continue to accept his protection. This puts Raisa in a difficult situation. Of course, she is the one with the secret...

Jared can't help but feel protective towards Raisa. After all, female vampires are rare and need to be kept safe at all costs. Of course, this is what Jared keeps telling himself over and over. Now, if only he could figure out what she isn't telling him but it is too late to stop his feelings - this smart and stubborn female vampire is under Jared's skin and in his blood.

Raisa's character was smart and beautiful with a touch of toughness. Her weakness is something that she has lived with and the secrets she carries had me frantically reading trying to find out what was going to go down. Jared made me shiver in anticipation of his plans for Raisa. He wanted her with every single molecule of his body and the loves scenes were heady and sensuous and written in true Sarah McCarty style. JARED is a worthy second installment to this fabulous new series - quite luckily, readers do not need to read CALEB to begin and enjoy this enticing tale. Paranormal lovers and vampire lovers alike will rush to find and read Jared. Ms. McCarty's writing ability shines with this powerful romance.

Natalie S.