Wolf Fever [Mass Market Paperback]

Terry Spear (Author)

Book Description

Release date: December 1, 2010

She may be his destiny, but she's not his first choice...

Hospital nurse and newly turned red werewolf Carol Woods is being pressured by her pack leader to find a mate, but he's the only guy in the pack who remotely attracts her.

Why is he playing so hard to get?

The fate of the pack rests on his shoulders...

Gray pack leader Ryan McKinley doesn't want anything to do with Carol unless she's willing to embrace her wolf nature-no matter how beautiful she is.

But when a virus infects the local lupus garou pack, Ryan realizes just how wrong he's been not to seize the moment with the woman he's come to love. And now, it may be too late...

Praise for Terry Spear's To Tempt the Wolf :

"Ms. Spear's has spun a web of drama that pulled me in... Get it; read it; you'll love it!"
-Romance Reader at Heart

"A paranormal romp that sizzles! Action-packed romance and suspense-filled plot add up to pure magic. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Terry Spear is a great addition to the paranormal genre!"
-Armchair Interviews

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Who wants sleep when they're in the middle of reading a story by Ms. Spear? Her writing is pure entertainment. " - The Long and Short of It Reviews

"Spear uses great character development, hot passion, facets of many different controversies, and a mysterious twist to keep her readers entertained. " - Coffee Time Romance

"A riveting and entertaining novel, WOLF FEVER is a lot of fun and makes one want to devour all of the rest of Terry Spear's books." - Fresh Fiction

"Page-turning excitement that just doesn't stop. Spear's trademark of using realistic wolf characteristics and behavior remains refreshingly delightful... A CK2 Recommended Read!" - CK2's Kwips and Kritiques

"This was an involving story that I simply had to finish. I love the world the author has created and can't wait to read more." - Bookaholics Romance Book Club

"Spear delivers another smash hit again." - RomFan Reviews

"I love werewolves and I love Terry Spea.r.. Her books are always fun and never disappoint. " - Readaholic

"A perfect example of escapist literature where readers can get lost in a world that is not their own." - Romance Fiction on Suite101.com

"Action-packed and sizzling hot... an original and enthralling read. " - Anna's Book Blog

"Terry Spear knows exactly how to extract emotions from her readers, draw them into the story, and how to keep them riveted until the last word's printed on the last page. " - Love Romance Passion

"What more can I say about this author and her books? I love this series so much!" - My Overstuffed Bookshelf

"Spear delivers a totally hot, snappy story that kept me from page one." - Seriously Reviewed

" If you're not a fan of werewolves, you will be by the end. Author Terry Spear creates werewolves that will captivate you with their honesty, love of family, loyalty, fun nature, and charming ways." - Thoughts in Progress

"An excellent addition to this wonderful paranormal series. Spear's ability to write, using her experience with real-wolf behavior is what really set's this series apart from the rest." - Debbie's Book Bag

"A terrific suspense... enough action to keep a reader fascinated and interested. A Night Owl Romance Top Pick" - Night Owl Romance

"Not only is there mystery and danger for Silver Town's wolves, we get a little bit of humor in this book, along with, of course, some steamy sexual tension." - The Good, the Bad and the Unread

"Great plots, fascinating characters and wonderful love stories." - Star-Crossed Romance

"With every book Terry writes I love the werewolf series more and more. Terry doesn't disappoint her fans with Wolf Fever . " - Sizzling Hot Books

"The buildup of the romance between Carol and Ryan was very steamy!" - Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews

"An engaging paranormal romance with really solid characters." - Book Chick City

"Unexpected twists and turns... hot romance... and a great story. What more can you ask for?!" - The Cajun Book Lady

"[Terry Spear] has a knack for smooth writing that easily engages your attention and keeps you involved through to the end" - Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf

About the Author

With almost 56,000 copies sold, Terry Spear is also a retired lieutenant colonel in the US Army Reserves. She received her MBA from Monmouth College. An eclectic writer, she dabbles in the paranormal as well as writing historical and true life stories for both teen and adult audiences. Spear lives in Crawford, Texas.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca; Original edition (December 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402237529
• ISBN-13: 978-1402237522
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.1 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,573 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

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars I feel the courageous heroine made this book. I especially liked how she wants to be taken on her own terms. December 7, 2010

By Bookaholics Reviewer

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Wolf Fever by Terry Spear
Paranormal Romance Dec. 7th, 2010
4 ˝ stars

Wolf Fever is the latest in Terry Spear's werewolf series. I really enjoy this series because the author has a down to earth writing style that makes her characters feel very real and believable. I found the heroine fiery and fun to read and the hero stubborn and sexy.

Carol's history has been troubled. When she was a child she had a freak accident and now she sometimes sees glimpses of the future. Although she has been ostracized, humiliated and called crazy, she still feels she must try to help the people in her visions from danger. The latest incident to help someone resulted in her being bitten by a werewolf and now she is the newest member of the red werewolf pack. But because turned werewolves (instead of born werewolves) are supposed to have poor mastery of their 'animal side' and because female werewolves are rare the alpha of the pack has been pressuring Carol to find a mate within his pack to guide and 'control her. But Carol finds she is not interested in the men of the red pack with the exception of the pack leaders brothers who don't seem to be interested in her! The rest of the men are pushovers and Carol finds she wants someone as strong as she is. She unexpectedly finds herself drawn to the gray werewolf alpha named Ryan. But Ryan is skeptical of her powers. And Carol realizes she can't have a relationship with a man who doesn't believe in her and even tries to deny their attraction! To complicate matters, Carol is haunted by visions of werewolves unable to transformation back to their human side. Because of this, she is afraid to shift into her wolf form which makes her more unstable. Can Carol finally accept her 'inner wolf?' Can Ryan accept his growing feelings and trust her?

This story was very interesting because so much was occurring. But the author's clear writing made it easy to follow and fascinating to read. I found myself wanting to know about Carol's visions and even wished that she had more of them. I really liked her psychic abilities since I feel it really enriched the story line. Plus Carol has become a stronger character due to her special abilities. They have scarred her and she has had to learn confidence in her powers and herself because unbelievers in the past have tried to make her feel like she was mad or strange.

I feel the courageous heroine made this book. I especially liked how she wants to be taken on her own terms. She wasn't going to change herself to suit other people or make their lives easier because they didnt want to believe her. She had plenty of: resilience, fortitude and moral integrity. It was a little frustrating that the hero took a while to realize what a good thing Carol was. He was a solid and sexy character but I really loved Carol!

This was an involving story that I simply had to finish. I love the world the author has created and can't wait to read more, especially about the red alpha's brothers?!

Reviewed by Steph from the Bookaholics Romance Book Club

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars BookHounds [...] December 31, 2010

By Mary Bookhounds VINE™ VOICE

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Part of my fascination with this Terry Spear's wolf series is that she gets the technical parts down so that the story is incredible believable. You understand the transformation and the need for a pack. She does a wonderful job uniting the human condition with the animal instincts. I have really enjoyed the series so far, but this one wasn't my absolute favorite. That usually falls to the first in the series since there is always something special about your first time.

Carol is a newly minted wolf in Silver City (yes, I can hear you groan) with psychic abilities when she meets alpha Ryan who doesn't believe in psychic ability but is attracted none the less. Lots of heavy petting ensues since if they mate, they are mated for life. There are lots of hot moments in the story and overall this will get you through a cold winter night. Overall, this is a fun read if you enjoy some feverish werewolf sex.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars "...a fiery hot exciting novel!" February 11, 2013

By M. Nix

Format:Mass Market Paperback

Carol Woods loves her job as a nurse. She always wanted to work at the hospital in Silver Town, Colorado. Her dream came true after she became a member of the wolf pack. Carol was viciously attacked by a red wolf, changing her forever. Carol has since resisted the shift, terrified she won't be able to shift back, but it's getting harder. Carol uses her unique visions to stall the shifts. The visions are telling her that something bad is coming to Silver Town and she may be the only one that can stop it.

Chester Ryan McKinley, a P.I., has been a bit obsessed with the lovely Carol since meeting her months ago during his investigation. He's not so sure he believes in her psychic ability but he knows he needs to see her again. It seems Carol's Alpha is determined to mate her to one of his pack and that just doesn't sit well with Ryan.

Carol is one of few female wolves and every male around would like the chance to mate her. Carol isn't too keen on mating anyone within the pack when the only wolf she can think about is Ryan, the one who doesn't believe in her. Danger lurks close as other wolves decide to take Carol for themselves and a mysterious illness starts attacking the local wolves. Can Carol outwit her abductors and solve this mystery? Who will become her mate; a rogue red or one of the loyal grays?

Wolf Fever is a fiery hot exciting novel! Action abounds from the first page keeping you engrossed. Carol and Ryan's connection is sizzling. These two are electrifying when together. Wolf Fever has it all: a fabulous couple and a thrilling mystery to keep you on your toes. I found the couple lovely and wickedly entertaining. The mystery is enticing, while the action keeps your blood pumping. The secondary characters are amazing and easy to become attached to. I can't wait to read more about the pack from Silver Town. This is my first venture into Terry Spear's werewolf world and boy have I been missing a fabulous series! I can say that it is absolutely okay to begin this series with Wolf Fever but I guarantee it will leave you wanting to run out and purchase the whole series.

Miranda for Joyfully Reviewed