Book Name: Wolf’s Sacrifice (Pack of Light)
Book two in a series. This title can be read as a standalone.
Author Name: Draven St. James
Author Bio:
Draven St. James is a born and raised Oregonian. She has traveled extensively in search of mischief and mayhem to fill her books. Her ventures have been quite successful in inspiring a wealth of stories. Of course at the end of the day, coffee within reach, laptop at the ready is where she finds her peace.
Where to find Draven:
Publisher: Loose Id
Cover Artist: Valerie Tibbs
Blurb(s):
Sean Maddox has one basic goal: to protect the Northwest Pack. That priority helps him stay grounded—until the day the pack rescues Liam. Suddenly Sean is finding any excuse to be around the sweet, blind shifter. But trying to focus his thoughts on keeping Liam safe and not exploring the whole laundry list of carnal fantasies he's been having is anything but grounding. It doesn't help that Sean's wolf makes it damn clear it believes Liam belongs to him.
From the first deep breath of Sean Maddox's intoxicating scent, all Liam wants to do is strip naked for the sexy beta and let the wolf claim him. Hiding away his desires seems like the best plan, given after a lifetime in captivity Liam is just learning what it means to be free. What does he know about being a mate? More to the point, would Sean even want him if he knew the truth?
As Sean and Liam struggle with their growing craving for each other an old enemy steps out of the shadows. With secrets lurking and fate twisting two worlds together a sacrifice must be made, but can the two mates live with the consequences?
Categories: Contemporary, Erotica, Fiction, Gay Fiction, M/M Romance, Paranormal
Excerpt:
“You don’t have to stay here with me,” Liam murmured.
Sean twisted the cap off Liam’s root beer and pressed the condensation-slick bottle to Liam’s hand until his slender fingers curled around it.
“I know,” he responded, studying a drop of moisture slipping off the bottle to make a damp trail along Liam’s hand.
“Guarding me?” After propping the bottle between his thighs, Liam licked the drop that had traveled to the pulsing blue vein of his wrist.
“I can be around you without being part of your protective detail.” Sean swallowed past his suddenly parched throat. The man had no idea how seductive his innocent movements were.
Liam reached out until his hand was on Sean’s thigh. “Just giving you a hard time.”
You have no idea.
Pages or Words: 50,700 words
Draven St. James Book Blast Answers:
BBJ – What’s in your nightstand you don’t want anyone to see?
Draven: Magazine of sex toys for inspiration.
BBJ – What’s your favorite meal?
Draven: Steak, mashed potatoes and asparagus.
Mari's Review
*ARC provided by Pride Promotions in exchange for a fair and honest review.*
First of all, wow, just wow. I was blown away with this story. It was fantastically written, engaging, sweet, loving, hot, action-packed and angsty, all rolled up in one amazing package I couldn’t get enough of. I have to admit I haven’t read the first story in the Pack of Light series, Scent of a Wolf, but I plan to, soon. Not that you need to read that one to read Wolf’s Sacrifice, because it’s a standalone and it has enough background info that I never felt lost.
Draven St. James has created a fabulous world in her Pack of Light series, and I was impressed by the amount of research that must have gone into that and on having a blind character like Liam, and having all of it feel so realistic, despite it being a paranormal story.
Liam and Sean are both loveable characters and I think I love them both in the same measure, which is rare for me. And their chemistry? Damn, it’s off the charts! Even when we had just the promise of a kiss, I was already salivating! Just imagine when they actually made love! *winks and fans self*
Liam is sweet, inexperienced but oh so willing to learn, loyal and protective and hiding some secrets that could potentially harm whatever chance for a relationship he has with Sean. Sean is every bit the beta wolf, protective and with a commanding presence, but he turned into the sweetest man when he was around "his Little Wolf".
The plot itself was interesting and complex and there are a lot of secondary characters that I’d love to read more about, especially Cory, Liam’s twin brother and his reluctant mate, Jacob, about which the third book in the series will revolve. (Squeeeeee!!!!)
All in all, this book is a must read, one that I will read over and over and that is going right up into my Top 5 Favorite Books ever, because it’s that good.
Rating: 5+ Sizzling Stars!!!
Tour Dates: January 20th, 2015
Tour Stops: Parker Williams, Amanda C. Stone, Molly Lolly, Bayou Book Junkie, Love Bytes, Sinfully Sexy, Full Moon Dreaming, Christy Loves 2 Read, The Blogger Girls, Charley Descoteaux, BFD Book Blog, Wicked Faerie's Tales and Reviews, Fallen Angel Reviews, Cate Ashwood, Elisa - My Reviews and Ramblings, MM Good Book Reviews, Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents, My Fiction Nook, Inked Rainbow Reads, Jade Crystal, Wake Up Your Wild Side, Rainbow Gold Reviews, Scattered Thoughts & Rogue Words, It’s Raining Men, Michael Mandrake, Andrew Q. Gordon
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Congratulations on your newest release! I am enjoying following the tour and after reading Mari's review I can't wait to read this book!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mari for the wonderful review! :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new release Draven...it looks like a Wicked read. Thanks for the fun facts. I love steak too!
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