Wolf Flight: Granite Lake Wolves, Book 2 [Kindle Edition]

Vivian Arend (Author)

Book Description

An untriggered werewolf. A runaway Omega. It’s not easy fighting destiny.

Granite Lake Wolves, Book 2

Tad Maxwell’s workaholism serves to keep his bush-pilot company in the air, and his inner werewolf in check. In the two years since he discovered his heritage, he’s resisted the longing to test the power of his wolf side. It would mean compromising his human principles.

Then Missy Leason re-enters his life. Ten years ago, their teenage attraction never went beyond hand-holding. Now their chemistry is off the charts, pushing him closer to the step he’s not sure it’s safe to take, especially with a human.

But Missy is more like Tad than he realizes. She’s wolf too, and a wolf pack is a dangerous place to have secrets. Missy’s Alpha has sniffed out her carefully hidden Omega powers. Her first response: run from the corrupt Alpha’s plan to make her his mate. Step two: get to Tad, and hope like hell his untapped powers are strong enough to negate her own.

Every touch with Missy is hot, hot, hot, but even finding out she’s pure wolf doesn’t solve Tad’s dilemma. Is she using him, or are they truly destined mates? Only one thing is certain. He will defend her to his last breath—on his terms. Even if it means losing his life.

Warning: Contains nasty Alphas, secret Omegas and werewolves acting raunchy on the dance floor. Sarcasm, wilderness cabins and hot nookie back by popular demand.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...I have fallen in love with this paranormal werewolf shifter series by Vivian Arend. With her humorous writing style, the off-the-chart chemistry and love scenes, and the endearing and wonderful characters this series has become auto-buy." Pearl's World of Romance
 
"Completely addictive." Michelle at The Romance Reviews
 
"Vivian Arend's Granite Lake Wolves series is that rare combination of romance, adventure, humor and screaming hot sex, all in one..." Holly at Long and Short Reviews

From the Author

There are currently 6 books in the Granite Lake Wolves series. These are light-hearted, happily-ever-afters.

The next book set in the award-nominated Takhini Wolves world is coming August 20, 2013. Diamond Dust: Takhini Wolves, Book 3

The Granite Lake Wolves books are all novella length. Takhini Wolves are novels.

Product Details

• File Size: 390 KB
• Print Length: 90 pages
• Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd. (October 27, 2009)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B002R2OFBO
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,203 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 Hearts from TRS! January 22, 2010

By Tina Pavlik VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition

I loved this paranormal romance. In fact, I enjoyed this one a little better than the first in the series. The characters were so appealing and the plot and pace worked well in this quick read. Missy and Tad are great and they complement each other so well. I loved that there was a bit more to their relationship than just the hormonal mating. It was also wonderful to catch up with some of the characters from the first story. I can't wait to read the next Granite Lakes Wolves offering as I'm already in love with both Shaun and TJ. - Theresa Joseph

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Flight of fancy September 8, 2010

By A. McKinnon

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I don't write plot summaries or include spoilers.

I really enjoyed reading this book 2 of Ms. Arend's 'Granite Lake Wolves' series, which begins with Wolf Signs: Granite Lake Wolves, Book 1. Similar to book 1 in that this is a FAST read. Given that, it is pretty satisfying. Good book to read in an afternoon if you just want a little relaxing fun. It would almost be as comforting as a good cup of tea... or is it the other way around?

Characters are sweet- more sweet than sexy in this case. Both Missy and Tad come across as people you'd like to have living next door. Despite the fact that I wasn't drooling over them or caught up in their passion, their romance was well done. There was some background between the two which helped provide some depth and their sexual tension was fun to watch unfold. I chuckled in places and sighed in contentment in others.

This series does seem a little light on the paranormal side- you don't really get to spend too much time on the shifting or their nature as wolves, but pack politics come into play- and certainly wolf instincts. This book had a bit more magic in it given that the Omega wolf was a key part of the plot.

All in all, it's a light, uncomplicated paranormal romance series. Something to read for fun when you have time. It is light and romantic enough to be soothing. I will save the next one for a day when I need a little escape.

FURTHER READING: if you like this, you'll like...
Moira Rogers' basic werewolf romance series: Cry Sanctuary: Book 1 of Red Rock Pass series
R.G. Alexander's steamy vampire/were/witch romance series: Regina in the Sun (Children of the Goddess)
Kresley Cole's slightly more adventurous and intricate magical romance series (never mind the ridiculous title): A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, Book 1)
Sydney Somers' gargoyle spin on romance: Primal Hunger: Pendragon Gargoyles, Book 1
Christine Warren's, slightly inconsistent, but still worthwhile: Wolf at the Door (The Others, Book 1)

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Wolf Flights November 12, 2009

By booklover1335 for "Seductive Musings" VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition

At the beginning it seemed like this story would be about Missy and her flight for freedom, but really I think this story was more about Tad and his acceptance and initiation into pack life and politics.

Tad is unlike most other heroes that I can remember reading in recent history, and that is because he is an Omega. An Omega is someone in the pack that experiences others feelings and intents, almost like intuition, and is a natural peacekeeper who selflessly puts others needs before his own. An antithesis to an Alpha hero.

Tad doesn't realize he is an Omega, just recently found out he is a wolf, and is conflicted about being "triggered" so that he can take his wolf form. His reasons are complicated, and somewhat justified, even when he is reunited with his high school love....Missy, whom he has been secretly yearning for. I wanted Tad to claim Missy as a true Alpha would...no matter the consequences, and even though he yearns to do exactly that...he won't let himself, it goes against everything that he is as a character. I wanted Tad to take what he wanted, because it's what Missy wants too. For me he was too conflicted, not assertive enough...and basically just not an Alpha. And that is where I think the problem lies for me. It's not that his character was not written well, because it was. The author stayed true to what being an Omega male should be...unfortunately I've come to realize that I prefer Alpha's...and even Beta's, but not so much an Omega for a hero.

There are things that I loved about Wolf Flights, things that I thought were distracting, and things I wish would have been explored in more depth. I wish less time would have been spent on Missy's research group, because I thought it was just a distraction to the story, didn't really add to it, and the author could have spent the time on other aspects of the story I wanted more of. Missy had enough reason to leave her pack because of her evil brother-in-law. The research group was her excuse to leave, but I wish a more simple escape to Tad would have been written instead.

I wanted more of the sexy scenes like the one where Tad and Missy went dancing. It was a dance of seduction, and I wanted more like it. I also wanted to explore more of Tad's assimilation to the Wolf Pack and the hostility between "blue-bloods" and "half-breeds". This was mentioned briefly and the possibilities intrigued me. I hope this is something that is explored in the future and that this was just an introduction to a much deeper issue.

But the thing I missed the most was that the reader did not get to experience Tad's "change" into a wolf. I felt that the whole story was leading up to him being "triggered", finding his mate, and being able to experience what it is to be a Wolf. And while it wasn't essential to the love story, for me it felt incomplete without it.

Overall I enjoyed Wolf Flights, and would still recommend it despite what seems to be mostly negative comments. It is sexy, sometimes tortured, but also has moments of fun banter that will make you smile and maybe even make you laugh. I liked their love story. I liked that Missy turned to Tad, and I thought their Omega abilities were an interesting challenge. While I liked Tad as a character, he's just not my cuppa as a hero which is where most of my problems lie. I also wanted more of their story. Because what I did like, I REALLY LIKED. I will definitely be looking for the next one in this series, Wolf Games, due out early spring of next year.

Rating: 3.75 stars (B-)

More About the Author

Vivian Arend in one word: Adventurous. In a sentence: Willing to try just about anything once. That wide-eyed attitude has taken her around North America, through parts of Europe, and into Central and South America, often with no running water.

Her optimistic outlook also meant that when challenged to write a book, she gave it a shot, and discovered creating worlds to play in was nearly as addictive as traveling the real one. Now a New York Times and USA bestselling author of over 30 novels and short stories in both contemporary and paranormal genres, Vivian continues to explore, write and otherwise keep herself well entertained.

She loves to hear from readers: [e-mail]. You can also drop by http://vivianarend.com for more information on what is coming next.