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Breeds #3
Elizabeth's Wolf
From New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh comes a new, revised edition of a beloved classic in the passionate Breed series--Elizabeth's Wolf won the hearts of readers everywhere when it was first released, and now experience the magic again in this special, expanded edition!
Special-Forces solider Dash has all but given up his will to live until an innocent letter from a little girl brings him back to life. Cassie writes to him every week, strengthening his resolve to recover from the devastating loss of his unit. But when the letters suddenly stop arriving, Dash instinctively knows Cassie and her mother are in critical danger.
Elizabeth and her daughter are on the run from a dark and bloody past that refuses to let them go. The stakes are too high for her to fall for this dangerous man who's just walked into her life, but now more than ever she needs help.
Saving his mate and her daughter calls Dash's beast to the forefront and transforms the lone wolf into an alpha protector--he becomes Elizabeth's wolf.
Special-Forces solider Dash has all but given up his will to live until an innocent letter from a little girl brings him back to life. Cassie writes to him every week, strengthening his resolve to recover from the devastating loss of his unit. But when the letters suddenly stop arriving, Dash instinctively knows Cassie and her mother are in critical danger.
Elizabeth and her daughter are on the run from a dark and bloody past that refuses to let them go. The stakes are too high for her to fall for this dangerous man who's just walked into her life, but now more than ever she needs help.
Saving his mate and her daughter calls Dash's beast to the forefront and transforms the lone wolf into an alpha protector--he becomes Elizabeth's wolf.
304 pages, Paperback
First published February 25, 2004
About the author
Lora Leigh
200 books10k followersLora Leigh lives in the rolling hills of Kentucky, often found absorbing the ambience of this peaceful setting. She dreams in bright, vivid images of the characters intent on taking over her writing life, and fights a constant battle to put them on the hard drive of her computer before they can disappear as fast as they appeared. Lora’s family, and her writing life co-exist, if not in harmony, in relative peace with each other. Surrounded by a menagerie of pets, friends, and a teenage son who keeps her quick wit engaged, Lora’s life is filled with joys, aided by her fans whose hearts remind her daily why she writes.
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January 20, 2018
In anticipation of Cassie's book Cross Breeds
,
Elizabeth's wolf is re-released
with a new cover:
(Not that the old one was bad
, but this was a consequence of getting back the rights of the books by the author)
This is the book that we met Cassie for the first time as a little girl. Elizabeth is her mother. Cassie will help Elizabeth and Dash meet and consequently mate. Dash is a lonely wolf breed and a soldier who hides and pretends to be human.
This is the book in which actualy the wolf breeds are also introduced.
One of my favourite books in the series!
From Lora Leigh's Facebook page about the new edition:
Elizabeth's Wolf had somewhere around 30,000 words added. Clarifications as well as information that pulls the Vanderale connection in were added. Did anything change the story? No. The stories themselves or their plots, characters etc haven't been altered as of it. In The Man within, and Elizabeth's Wolf, its been information that only adds to the series or characters or clarifies them in some way. In reissuing the books, I wanted to make certain they were as clean as possible as well as ensuring that any plot holes in regards to the series were fixed. I'm 30 or 31 books into this series now, and after Cassies story the series will take another turn, with Dane Vanderale, Lobo, and several other characters taking more prominent roles. We'll still revisit older characters, but its time to let the new characters have their heads. I want to get those older books in circulation once again though, because they add to the series as a hole, in vital ways I believe. They show the beginning of mating heat, the fluidity of the heat, and the Breeds themselves in a way that can never go into a single book. I hope you enjoy the books. If you've already bought them, then no you don't have to re-buy them to understand the series or how it stands. The revised portions of the books aren't going to be extreme, nor change the books themselves in regards to plot. You don't have to rebuy the books if you've already read them. You don't have to have the books to continue readying the series. Those who haven't ready them, I hope you enjoy them as much as the newer titles. I've always tried to write the books to stand alone as much as possible. So acquiring the reissue's is not required :)
,Elizabeth's wolf is re-released
with a new cover:
(Not that the old one was bad
, but this was a consequence of getting back the rights of the books by the author)This is the book that we met Cassie for the first time as a little girl. Elizabeth is her mother. Cassie will help Elizabeth and Dash meet and consequently mate. Dash is a lonely wolf breed and a soldier who hides and pretends to be human.
This is the book in which actualy the wolf breeds are also introduced.
One of my favourite books in the series!
From Lora Leigh's Facebook page about the new edition:
Elizabeth's Wolf had somewhere around 30,000 words added. Clarifications as well as information that pulls the Vanderale connection in were added. Did anything change the story? No. The stories themselves or their plots, characters etc haven't been altered as of it. In The Man within, and Elizabeth's Wolf, its been information that only adds to the series or characters or clarifies them in some way. In reissuing the books, I wanted to make certain they were as clean as possible as well as ensuring that any plot holes in regards to the series were fixed. I'm 30 or 31 books into this series now, and after Cassies story the series will take another turn, with Dane Vanderale, Lobo, and several other characters taking more prominent roles. We'll still revisit older characters, but its time to let the new characters have their heads. I want to get those older books in circulation once again though, because they add to the series as a hole, in vital ways I believe. They show the beginning of mating heat, the fluidity of the heat, and the Breeds themselves in a way that can never go into a single book. I hope you enjoy the books. If you've already bought them, then no you don't have to re-buy them to understand the series or how it stands. The revised portions of the books aren't going to be extreme, nor change the books themselves in regards to plot. You don't have to rebuy the books if you've already read them. You don't have to have the books to continue readying the series. Those who haven't ready them, I hope you enjoy them as much as the newer titles. I've always tried to write the books to stand alone as much as possible. So acquiring the reissue's is not required :)
October 26, 2020
Breeds 3
Wolf Breeds 1
Featured Couple: Dash Sinclair (Wolf) & Elizabeth Colder (Human)
In this book, we read about one of the most popular characters in this series, Cassie. Cassie doesn't show up much often in the series. She is introduced in this book as a secondary character. She is the child who was writing letters to Dash describing her life and her mother.
Dash is a soldier who almost gets killed and almost loses her will to live since all his squad has died. Little Cassie’s letters have brought back his will to live. Dash has started have feelings for Cassie and her mother, Elizabeth, and through the letters he discovers the family he always wanted.
When he is released from the Army, he starts looking for the mother and daughter and then he finds out a big secret. Elizabeth is on the run trying to hide her innocent daughter who her biological father has basically sold to the scientists for experiments.
Dash will be there to protect them -even if he and Elizabeth have never met before-, he will save them over and over again making Elizabeth trusting him and he will unveil his own secret to them: He is a Wolf Breed who hides his existence almost all his life. Elizabeth apparently is his true mate and soon they need to see what this means exactly.
I really liked the fact that although Dash is a very dominant Alpha male, he doesn't go all caveman but he gives Elizabeth time to adapt and accept their attraction.
We will find out as well how different is having sex with a Wolf Breed in comparison to Feline Breeds.
This book is one of the favorites of the Lora Leigh Breeds’ enthusiasts. And I have to admit that it is one of my favorite books in the series as well. The actual sex between Elizabeth and Dash comes further down in the plot and the feelings and the gaining of trust are the elements that dominate the book.
There is something plainly romantic about two people falling in love though letters, especially when the male is a tortured military man who has never experience love in his life.
“Elizabeth's Wolf” is a first-class, well-built story. It is a combination of tough, heartbreaking emotions, action and of course family bonds.
Wolf Breeds 1
Featured Couple: Dash Sinclair (Wolf) & Elizabeth Colder (Human)
In this book, we read about one of the most popular characters in this series, Cassie. Cassie doesn't show up much often in the series. She is introduced in this book as a secondary character. She is the child who was writing letters to Dash describing her life and her mother.
Dash is a soldier who almost gets killed and almost loses her will to live since all his squad has died. Little Cassie’s letters have brought back his will to live. Dash has started have feelings for Cassie and her mother, Elizabeth, and through the letters he discovers the family he always wanted.
When he is released from the Army, he starts looking for the mother and daughter and then he finds out a big secret. Elizabeth is on the run trying to hide her innocent daughter who her biological father has basically sold to the scientists for experiments.
Dash will be there to protect them -even if he and Elizabeth have never met before-, he will save them over and over again making Elizabeth trusting him and he will unveil his own secret to them: He is a Wolf Breed who hides his existence almost all his life. Elizabeth apparently is his true mate and soon they need to see what this means exactly.
I really liked the fact that although Dash is a very dominant Alpha male, he doesn't go all caveman but he gives Elizabeth time to adapt and accept their attraction.
We will find out as well how different is having sex with a Wolf Breed in comparison to Feline Breeds.
This book is one of the favorites of the Lora Leigh Breeds’ enthusiasts. And I have to admit that it is one of my favorite books in the series as well. The actual sex between Elizabeth and Dash comes further down in the plot and the feelings and the gaining of trust are the elements that dominate the book.
There is something plainly romantic about two people falling in love though letters, especially when the male is a tortured military man who has never experience love in his life.
“Elizabeth's Wolf” is a first-class, well-built story. It is a combination of tough, heartbreaking emotions, action and of course family bonds.
March 26, 2017
The letter came at a time in his life when the battle inside his soul could have tipped either way.The first opening line...memorable, broken, sad - the feelings it ignited in me were just unbelievable!!
My Momma says there might not really be fairies but it’s okay if I think there are. Cause nothing don’t exist if you don’t believe in it. And if you believe in it, then it’s real as sunshine. I believe in you, Dash.Connected by an emotional bond, three people will have to fight enemies determined to destroy them, before they are able to find a place to live, to love and find peace and happiness.
That’s what Cassie’s letters did for Dash Sinclair as he laid broken, physically and emotionally – they brought him back from the brink of death and giving him a chance for having a family at last.
Dash Sinclair……MAN
Created in the Genetic Council labs and since his escape, has, without friends and family, been hiding under the radar of both the Breeds and Genetic Councils.WOLF DNA
This was such an intense and emotional story. The love and courage of a mother fighting to keep her daughter safe from the Genetic Council scientists who have a huge interest in her daughter.
Elizabeth and her daughter have been on the run for a long time and finally Dash finds them after searching for months.
Elizabeth and Dash are both broken and tortured by the things that have occurred in their pasts and so is Cassie. I loved seeing their interaction and building a family together.
Their journey is filled with danger, suspense, love, secrets and we follow them on their journey to discovering the truth about their place in the Breeds.
The mating frenzy continues….Elizabeth & Dash’s mating or rather lots of matings…yes…there are a lot and a lot more….so many times, so many pages that I gave up counting after a while.
But what made this book for me was Cassie.
An extraordinary child who just grabbed at my heartstrings from the very beginning. She’s sweet, loving, brave, and feisty and the most beautiful sense of being. She’s been scarred, hurt, tortured and chased by really evil elements and despite her fears she faces them with such courage and strength.
Sleep, Cassie, the fairy whispered then, a gentle smile tilting her ghostly lips as a feeling of warmth accompanied the soft touch she made to Cassie’s forehead. Rest, little one, and know you were given a soul as bright and shining as your smile. Sleep.
Cassie closed her eyes. As she felt the warmth slowly ease away she peeked from between her lashes and watched as the fairy stood to her feet and began to dissolve.
Goodnight, Cassie. The soft glow eased away, leaving her alone as her lashes fluttered sleepily.
“I’m a good girl, Bo Bo,” she whispered to the teddy bear as she hugged it tighter. “Momma says I am. And Momma doesn’t lie to me. Maybe not all Coyotes are bad. I’ll be a good one…”.
She has a special place and purpose in the Breeds world and I can’t wait to know more about her.
April 13, 2009
Some readers seem to think that a good storyline and good erotic content are mutually exclusive, and while, unfortunately, this is often the case, I, for one, do not automatically think that my brain needs to be checked at the door when I'm in the mood for a really hot, steamy romance. But alas, perhaps I'm expecting too much. The plot of Elizabeth's Wolf felt like it was built up around the scorching love scenes, and when all was said and done, I was left with more questions than answers both about the Breeds and about the individual story contained within this book. Ms. Leigh's explanations for some of the things that happen are at best, weak plot devices, and at worst confusing and convoluted. One example of a weak and convoluted plot device, in my opinion, was the Breed registration process for minors. When looked at logically, it made little sense in and of itself, much less as a protection measure for Breed minors. In reality, it was simply a way for the author to “legally” make Dash, Cassie's daddy. Also, as hard as I tried, I couldn't quite figure out how Grange, a drug-dealing pervert, became involved in Breed experimentation except that he coincidentally had connections with a Breed scientist and it was some sort of power play. Another thing that didn't make much sense to me was Elizabeth's need to fight Grange herself. Initially, she was practically begging to stay with Cassie, but Dash wouldn't allow it, giving her all sorts of confusing reasons why she couldn't. Then Dash later gives her an out because of his concern for her safety (though why he wasn't worried about that from the start, I don't know), but she refused to take it. I realize that she felt some desire to be a part of taking down a bad guy who had ruined her life and threatened her little girl, and Dash wanted to know that she could handle the danger and stress of being his mate, but it all just seemed like thinly veiled excuses for putting Elizabeth in the thick of things. Don't even get me started on the realism of Elizabeth being able to train for such a mission in just a few weeks. No matter how tough she was or how intensive the training, Elizabeth likely still would have been more of a liability than an asset. Another thing that bugged me was all the new characters coming out of the woodwork to help Dash and Elizabeth go after Grange. I understood that the author was trying to demonstrate that Dash, a solitary man who flatly refused to acknowledge he had any friends, really did, but I thought that it could have been done better and the characters given more backstory and connections. Overall, for plot and execution, I give Ms. Leigh a C.
Now that all my criticisms are out of the way, I have to say that in spite of the plot weaknesses, I still actually enjoyed this story. Why you ask? Well, a couple of reasons. For one, this lady sure knows how to write blistering hot love scenes that had me drooling, panting, sweating and begging for more, which I suppose is a main point of a good erotic story. In fact, sometimes they would turn my brain to mush until I was thinking, “Ummm, what was it I was having issues with again?” For the most part all these scenes, beginning with the sexual tension in the early chapters, were extremely sexy and well-written. Admittedly, there were a couple of times that Dash could have toned down his need to exert his masculinity, in particular, the final scene where he “punishes” Elizabeth for disobeying orders, but overall, in spite of their intensity, the love scenes exhibited enough tenderness and feeling to satisfy me. The other thing that worked really well for me was the concept driving the story. From the start, I've been very engaged by the idea of the Breeds and can't seem to get enough of them. I also enjoyed the notion of Dash and Elizabeth falling in love through the letters he exchanged with her daughter, Cassie, and how those letters gave him a reason to live. There is just something very romantic about two people falling for each other through the written word alone. Of course, I know that Dash's wolf DNA played a part too, but it was still a great way to start a story in my opinion. So, for imagination, creativity, and her ability to sear my brain with mental pictures of extreme hotness, I give Ms. Leigh an A.
I think that the one last thing that really cinched my liking of the book were Dash and Elizabeth. It seems that Lora Leigh has a tendency to write cookie cutter heroes and heroines. Her men tend to be extreme dominating alphas, and her women are usually spitfires who give 'em hell. The only thing that seems to vary is the intensity of the characters. Dash and Elizabeth were no exception to this rule, but they were toned down enough for me to like them both pretty well. Although he wasn't quite as vulnerable as I like my heroes to be, Dash did exhibit some classic tortured hero characteristics. He was a solitary man who had basically been on his own since he was ten, and rarely allows himself to get close to anyone. Experience had taught him some hard lessons in loss and betrayal, until the letters of a little girl brighten his existence. After that, I loved how he became singularly focused on rescuing this child and her mother, both of whom his wolf senses told him, were in grave danger. I also liked that in spite of his intense instinct to dominate, Dash did manage to tamp down that need sometimes, and behave in a more gentle, civilized way, and his softer side always showed where Cassie was concerned. Elizabeth was a very smart and strong woman to have kept herself and Cassie alive while constantly on the run from the villain for two years. I liked her complexity in the early parts of the book, her wariness over allowing a man she doesn't really know and isn't quite sure she can trust to take over the job of protector, but her weariness in having fought for so long and the vulnerabilities associated with that. I liked that she was willing to let Dash take the reins, but that she wanted to know what was going on too. She also had a lot of mettle to stand up to Dash when his harsher side came out, and I couldn't help but like the way she sometimes teased, taunted and tried to get the upper hand. There were times that I felt like I was being jerked back and forth between this couple's fierce moments and their more tender ones, but overall it wasn't too bad. In spite of their occasional arguments, I still felt like they were a good match.
The secondary characters were a mixed bag. Cassie was really the only supporting player who had much influence on the story. She was a cute kid, and while I usually enjoy precocious children in my romances, I thought that her words didn't always reflect her mere eight years. I know that she was supposed to be very intelligent for her age, but even super-smart kids should still act and speak in an age-appropriate way. Her blatant manipulations sort of rubbed me the wrong way too, so I never completely warmed up to her. Mostly though, she was just a good kid in a extraordinarily bad situation. In my opinion, the villain, Grange, was underdeveloped and didn't have enough bite. He was really little more than a vague, far-off threat until the very end of the book, and even then was pretty benign. There were also plenty of Breed sightings. The five main feline Breeds, Callan, Taber, Tanner, Dawn and Sherra, as well as Mercury, all put in appearances, though Taber and Tanner had no dialog. Callan is the hero of book #1, Tempting the Beast; Taber is the hero of book #2, The Man Within; and Sherra is the heroine of book #4, Kiss of Heat. Her hero, Kane Tyler, also put in his third appearance in Elizabeth's Wolf. Tanner, Dawn and Mercury all helm books later in the series. Additionally there was a mention of Aiden, Faith and Jacob, all wolf Breeds who eventually get their own books. Elizabeth's Wolf also has a wide variety of Dash's “friends” who pop up here and there, at least one of whom is quite colorful, but for the most part, they didn't play particularly big roles.
In the end, the plot holes in Elizabeth's Wolf may have had the logical part of my brain screaming in frustration, but the mindless sex scenes definitely satisfied some baser instinct, “brain candy” as I've seen other readers call it. There was also just a dash (no pun intended) of a few elements that I really like to give it some flavor, and keep me reading and eagerly coming back each time I had to put it down. As with the first two books in the Breeds series, the editing could have used more spit and polish. There were quite a few repetitive words and phrases (lots of sighing, shrugging and head shaking going on), poor word choices, typos and minor inconsistencies, but I was entertained enough to overlook most of these too and just enjoy the story. Three books into the series, I'm not entirely certain that all my questions and curiosities about the Breeds are ever going to be answered to my satisfaction, but I'll certainly have fun trying to find out. Elizabeth's Wolf is book #3 in the Breeds series. There are currently a total of 18 novels and short stories in the series. The recommended reading order can be found on Lora Leigh's website.
Note: This book contains a couple of acts of violence, as well as extremely explicit language and sexual situations including some BDSM (biting, spanking, mild restraint, domination/submission) and anal sex, all of which some readers may find offensive.
Now that all my criticisms are out of the way, I have to say that in spite of the plot weaknesses, I still actually enjoyed this story. Why you ask? Well, a couple of reasons. For one, this lady sure knows how to write blistering hot love scenes that had me drooling, panting, sweating and begging for more, which I suppose is a main point of a good erotic story. In fact, sometimes they would turn my brain to mush until I was thinking, “Ummm, what was it I was having issues with again?” For the most part all these scenes, beginning with the sexual tension in the early chapters, were extremely sexy and well-written. Admittedly, there were a couple of times that Dash could have toned down his need to exert his masculinity, in particular, the final scene where he “punishes” Elizabeth for disobeying orders, but overall, in spite of their intensity, the love scenes exhibited enough tenderness and feeling to satisfy me. The other thing that worked really well for me was the concept driving the story. From the start, I've been very engaged by the idea of the Breeds and can't seem to get enough of them. I also enjoyed the notion of Dash and Elizabeth falling in love through the letters he exchanged with her daughter, Cassie, and how those letters gave him a reason to live. There is just something very romantic about two people falling for each other through the written word alone. Of course, I know that Dash's wolf DNA played a part too, but it was still a great way to start a story in my opinion. So, for imagination, creativity, and her ability to sear my brain with mental pictures of extreme hotness, I give Ms. Leigh an A.
I think that the one last thing that really cinched my liking of the book were Dash and Elizabeth. It seems that Lora Leigh has a tendency to write cookie cutter heroes and heroines. Her men tend to be extreme dominating alphas, and her women are usually spitfires who give 'em hell. The only thing that seems to vary is the intensity of the characters. Dash and Elizabeth were no exception to this rule, but they were toned down enough for me to like them both pretty well. Although he wasn't quite as vulnerable as I like my heroes to be, Dash did exhibit some classic tortured hero characteristics. He was a solitary man who had basically been on his own since he was ten, and rarely allows himself to get close to anyone. Experience had taught him some hard lessons in loss and betrayal, until the letters of a little girl brighten his existence. After that, I loved how he became singularly focused on rescuing this child and her mother, both of whom his wolf senses told him, were in grave danger. I also liked that in spite of his intense instinct to dominate, Dash did manage to tamp down that need sometimes, and behave in a more gentle, civilized way, and his softer side always showed where Cassie was concerned. Elizabeth was a very smart and strong woman to have kept herself and Cassie alive while constantly on the run from the villain for two years. I liked her complexity in the early parts of the book, her wariness over allowing a man she doesn't really know and isn't quite sure she can trust to take over the job of protector, but her weariness in having fought for so long and the vulnerabilities associated with that. I liked that she was willing to let Dash take the reins, but that she wanted to know what was going on too. She also had a lot of mettle to stand up to Dash when his harsher side came out, and I couldn't help but like the way she sometimes teased, taunted and tried to get the upper hand. There were times that I felt like I was being jerked back and forth between this couple's fierce moments and their more tender ones, but overall it wasn't too bad. In spite of their occasional arguments, I still felt like they were a good match.
The secondary characters were a mixed bag. Cassie was really the only supporting player who had much influence on the story. She was a cute kid, and while I usually enjoy precocious children in my romances, I thought that her words didn't always reflect her mere eight years. I know that she was supposed to be very intelligent for her age, but even super-smart kids should still act and speak in an age-appropriate way. Her blatant manipulations sort of rubbed me the wrong way too, so I never completely warmed up to her. Mostly though, she was just a good kid in a extraordinarily bad situation. In my opinion, the villain, Grange, was underdeveloped and didn't have enough bite. He was really little more than a vague, far-off threat until the very end of the book, and even then was pretty benign. There were also plenty of Breed sightings. The five main feline Breeds, Callan, Taber, Tanner, Dawn and Sherra, as well as Mercury, all put in appearances, though Taber and Tanner had no dialog. Callan is the hero of book #1, Tempting the Beast; Taber is the hero of book #2, The Man Within; and Sherra is the heroine of book #4, Kiss of Heat. Her hero, Kane Tyler, also put in his third appearance in Elizabeth's Wolf. Tanner, Dawn and Mercury all helm books later in the series. Additionally there was a mention of Aiden, Faith and Jacob, all wolf Breeds who eventually get their own books. Elizabeth's Wolf also has a wide variety of Dash's “friends” who pop up here and there, at least one of whom is quite colorful, but for the most part, they didn't play particularly big roles.
In the end, the plot holes in Elizabeth's Wolf may have had the logical part of my brain screaming in frustration, but the mindless sex scenes definitely satisfied some baser instinct, “brain candy” as I've seen other readers call it. There was also just a dash (no pun intended) of a few elements that I really like to give it some flavor, and keep me reading and eagerly coming back each time I had to put it down. As with the first two books in the Breeds series, the editing could have used more spit and polish. There were quite a few repetitive words and phrases (lots of sighing, shrugging and head shaking going on), poor word choices, typos and minor inconsistencies, but I was entertained enough to overlook most of these too and just enjoy the story. Three books into the series, I'm not entirely certain that all my questions and curiosities about the Breeds are ever going to be answered to my satisfaction, but I'll certainly have fun trying to find out. Elizabeth's Wolf is book #3 in the Breeds series. There are currently a total of 18 novels and short stories in the series. The recommended reading order can be found on Lora Leigh's website.
Note: This book contains a couple of acts of violence, as well as extremely explicit language and sexual situations including some BDSM (biting, spanking, mild restraint, domination/submission) and anal sex, all of which some readers may find offensive.
February 12, 2018
Prepare to fall in love…
I remember reading this years ago and I’m still in love with the series storyline and the characters that bring it to life. This is a re-issued, re-edited version and it was like finding a new favourite while visiting an old one…
Dash had been hiding. Hiding from his roots, from making connections. From daring to live a life he was afraid to have. When he was ready to let it all go, Cassie’s letters, her words, touched his heart and his soul. Flowery words for a man who was born to be alpha but the emotions he felt were anything but poetic. He had always been a force but now, now he was driven by love…
“First… First, he had to find the family he had claimed in the darkness of pain.”
The only way to describe Elizabeth was fierce. She was protective in a way that no mother should ever have to be but circumstances meant she had to stay one step ahead at all times to keep her daughter safe. Everything she did, everything, was with one eye always watching for the next threat. She knew it would come, it always did, and she had learned to be wary. Dash was too good to be true… wasn’t he?
It’s hard to pick what I loved most about this suspenseful, paranormal-tinged, tension-filled read. Cassie was a little dynamo and her character was the focal point of every situation as Dash and Elizabeth met and began figuring out their relationship. Trust was key and it was hard won with actions speaking louder than words. And those actions? Yeah, they were hot….
With a shift in focus in the latter chapters, the dynamic changed again. The focus was still on survival, but it allowed the chemistry between Dash and Elizabeth to sizzle in heated scenes that scorched chapter after chapter. Put it all together and this love story has me reaching for this series’ first book so I can start a re-read long overdue… ~Diane, 4.5 stars
I remember reading this years ago and I’m still in love with the series storyline and the characters that bring it to life. This is a re-issued, re-edited version and it was like finding a new favourite while visiting an old one…
Dash had been hiding. Hiding from his roots, from making connections. From daring to live a life he was afraid to have. When he was ready to let it all go, Cassie’s letters, her words, touched his heart and his soul. Flowery words for a man who was born to be alpha but the emotions he felt were anything but poetic. He had always been a force but now, now he was driven by love…
“First… First, he had to find the family he had claimed in the darkness of pain.”
The only way to describe Elizabeth was fierce. She was protective in a way that no mother should ever have to be but circumstances meant she had to stay one step ahead at all times to keep her daughter safe. Everything she did, everything, was with one eye always watching for the next threat. She knew it would come, it always did, and she had learned to be wary. Dash was too good to be true… wasn’t he?
It’s hard to pick what I loved most about this suspenseful, paranormal-tinged, tension-filled read. Cassie was a little dynamo and her character was the focal point of every situation as Dash and Elizabeth met and began figuring out their relationship. Trust was key and it was hard won with actions speaking louder than words. And those actions? Yeah, they were hot….
With a shift in focus in the latter chapters, the dynamic changed again. The focus was still on survival, but it allowed the chemistry between Dash and Elizabeth to sizzle in heated scenes that scorched chapter after chapter. Put it all together and this love story has me reaching for this series’ first book so I can start a re-read long overdue… ~Diane, 4.5 stars
November 18, 2011
Opening Line: "The letter came at a time in his life when the battle inside his soul could have tipped either way."
Now this is the Lora Leigh that made me a fan. Erotic romance at its best; Steamy, graphic love scenes mixed with action and suspense. Written in 2004 (when she still used an editor and cared) and before her storylines became repetitive, ridiculous and made sense.
ELIZABETH'S WOLF was my first Breed book and even though its the forth in the series, stands alone just fine and had me captured from the very beginning.
Dash Sinclair is a wolf/human hybrid created in a secret lab from which he managed to escape as a teenager. Growing up alone and on the streets without friends or family Dash eventually finds himself in the military where he is trained to kill. After a horrific helicopter explosion in the Middle East that kills his entire unit Dash is slowly recovering in hospital when his commanding officer begins reading letters to him from a young girl back in the states.
She is Cassie Colder and something about her letters calls to him, something about the girl and her widowed mother makes him feel possessive and protective almost immediately, forcing him to recover faster from his life threatening injuries. When the letters abruptly stop Dash learns that Cassie and her mother Elizabeth have perished in a fire. In his heart he doesn't believe this to be true and hires a private detective to look into their situation. Learning that the two are actually on the run from the twisted, evil man known as Grange, Dash makes it his personal mission to protect them and claim them as his own. His mate and his child.
Months later Dash tracks down Elizabeth and Cassie and rescues them from another would be attacker. Cassie accepts him immediately but Elizabeth although fascinated is weary because she hasn't been able to trust anyone in a long time and those that have helped her in the past have died in the process. Having no choice however, Elizabeth allows herself to be rescued by Dash who whisks them away to a safe house where they can all begin to heal and recover. As Dash learns more about why Grange really wants Cassie his worst fears are realized but as Elizabeth comes to trust and love him he also knows that he will stop at nothing to protect what is now his.
Even though our heroes don't make love until nearly halfway through the book this is one hot read. Dash tells Elizabeth from the beginning that when she's ready he will have her and she accepts this knowing that there is no way to fight the growing attraction she feels towards this gorgeous alpha male. Ultimately the anticipation, the knowing looks, and gentle caresses, the reader foreplay is almost hotter than the actual act.
The sex scenes are graphic and so explicit that at times I was uncomfortable. And the "c" word and "cat" word are used repetitively. Still this is a good, strong story full of action, intensity and family bonds. Dash's loneliness is heartbreaking but Elizabeth's character is written strong, she is a worthy mate who completes him. The scenes between Dash and the precocious Cassie are also well written and very sweet. Several breed characters (I'm assuming from past books) turn up for the exciting climax which comes together rather abruptly and finishes too quickly even though all the loose ends are tied up.
Now this is the Lora Leigh that made me a fan. Erotic romance at its best; Steamy, graphic love scenes mixed with action and suspense. Written in 2004 (when she still used an editor and cared) and before her storylines became repetitive, ridiculous and made sense.
ELIZABETH'S WOLF was my first Breed book and even though its the forth in the series, stands alone just fine and had me captured from the very beginning.
Dash Sinclair is a wolf/human hybrid created in a secret lab from which he managed to escape as a teenager. Growing up alone and on the streets without friends or family Dash eventually finds himself in the military where he is trained to kill. After a horrific helicopter explosion in the Middle East that kills his entire unit Dash is slowly recovering in hospital when his commanding officer begins reading letters to him from a young girl back in the states.
She is Cassie Colder and something about her letters calls to him, something about the girl and her widowed mother makes him feel possessive and protective almost immediately, forcing him to recover faster from his life threatening injuries. When the letters abruptly stop Dash learns that Cassie and her mother Elizabeth have perished in a fire. In his heart he doesn't believe this to be true and hires a private detective to look into their situation. Learning that the two are actually on the run from the twisted, evil man known as Grange, Dash makes it his personal mission to protect them and claim them as his own. His mate and his child.
Months later Dash tracks down Elizabeth and Cassie and rescues them from another would be attacker. Cassie accepts him immediately but Elizabeth although fascinated is weary because she hasn't been able to trust anyone in a long time and those that have helped her in the past have died in the process. Having no choice however, Elizabeth allows herself to be rescued by Dash who whisks them away to a safe house where they can all begin to heal and recover. As Dash learns more about why Grange really wants Cassie his worst fears are realized but as Elizabeth comes to trust and love him he also knows that he will stop at nothing to protect what is now his.
Even though our heroes don't make love until nearly halfway through the book this is one hot read. Dash tells Elizabeth from the beginning that when she's ready he will have her and she accepts this knowing that there is no way to fight the growing attraction she feels towards this gorgeous alpha male. Ultimately the anticipation, the knowing looks, and gentle caresses, the reader foreplay is almost hotter than the actual act.
The sex scenes are graphic and so explicit that at times I was uncomfortable. And the "c" word and "cat" word are used repetitively. Still this is a good, strong story full of action, intensity and family bonds. Dash's loneliness is heartbreaking but Elizabeth's character is written strong, she is a worthy mate who completes him. The scenes between Dash and the precocious Cassie are also well written and very sweet. Several breed characters (I'm assuming from past books) turn up for the exciting climax which comes together rather abruptly and finishes too quickly even though all the loose ends are tied up.
August 16, 2015
เรารีบหยิบ Elizabeth's Wolf หลังจากที่อ่าน The Man Within จบ แม้ว่าตัวละครในเล่มนี้จะไม่ใช่ตัวละครที่เราคุ้นหน้าในสองเล่มที่แล้วก็ตาม แดชเป็นผู้ชายที่เรียกได้ว่าเป็น Lone Wolf เลยก็ว่าได้ ส่วนเอลิซาเบ็ธเป็นผู้หญิงที่ถึก อึด บึกบึนและสู้ชีวิตมากมาย ทำให้เราไม่รู้สึกรำคาญคาแรคตเตอร์ตัวละครในเล่มนี้ตรงไหนเลย เนื้อเรื่องในช่วงแรกจะค่อนข้างอืดๆนิดหน่อย เพราะถึงช่วงที่พระนางอยู่กันตามลำพังนั่นแหละ ลอร่าเธอปล่อยของมาเต็มมาก จุใจคนอ่านกันเลยทีเดียว
แล้วมันก็ถึงช่วงที่พระนางต้องรวมหัวกันแก้ปัญหา เราว่าเป็นเอกลักษณ์การเขียนของลอร่าไปแล้วหรือเปล่า ที่ครึ่งค่อนเล่มพระนางดูจะซีเรียสกับปัญหาที่เกิดขึ้นมาก แต่พอเอาจริงๆ...การเคลียร์ปัญหามักใช้เวลาแค่บทเดียว และจบลงด้วยอีหรอบธรรมะชนะอธรรมอยู่เสมอ ซึ่งเป็นเรื่องของปกติของนิยายโรมานซ์ แต่ที่เราแปลกใจคือทำไมตอนจบเทือกๆนี้มันดูห้วน รวบรัดไปหมดซะทุกเล่ม จนเรารู้สึกว่าผู้แต่งไม่ได้ให้ความสำคัญกับตอนจบมากเท่าที่ควรหรือเปล่านะ แบบพอเหมือนหมดเรื่องจะเล่าแล้ว ก็รีบทำให้มันจบๆไปด้วยสูตรสำเร็จนี่แหละง่ายดี
แต่ถึงอย่างไร เราก็ชื่นชมลอร่า ลีว่าเป็นนักเขียนที่มีกึ๋น ถึงแม้ว่าเราจะไม่ประทับใจงานเล่มแรกของเธอ เพราะเรารู้สึกว่ามันติ๊งต๊องและไม่สมเหตุสมผลมากไปหน่อย แต่พอเล่มสองเล่มสาม เราก็รู้สึกว่าแนวทางการเขียนแบบนี้ทำให้เราอยากติดตามงานของเธอไปเรื่อยๆและเรื่อยๆ แต่ด้วยระยะทางที่หนังสือชุดนี้ออกมาสิริรวมแล้ว 30 เล่ม เราว่าต้องมีสักเล่มที่ทำให้เรารู้สึกอิ่มตัวกับหนังสือชุดนี้แน่ๆ แต่ยังไงก็ไม่ใช่อีกสี่ห้าเล่มถัดจากนี้แน่นอน
แล้วมันก็ถึงช่วงที่พระนางต้องรวมหัวกันแก้ปัญหา เราว่าเป็นเอกลักษณ์การเขียนของลอร่าไปแล้วหรือเปล่า ที่ครึ่งค่อนเล่มพระนางดูจะซีเรียสกับปัญหาที่เกิดขึ้นมาก แต่พอเอาจริงๆ...การเคลียร์ปัญหามักใช้เวลาแค่บทเดียว และจบลงด้วยอีหรอบธรรมะชนะอธรรมอยู่เสมอ ซึ่งเป็นเรื่องของปกติของนิยายโรมานซ์ แต่ที่เราแปลกใจคือทำไมตอนจบเทือกๆนี้มันดูห้วน รวบรัดไปหมดซะทุกเล่ม จนเรารู้สึกว่าผู้แต่งไม่ได้ให้ความสำคัญกับตอนจบมากเท่าที่ควรหรือเปล่านะ แบบพอเหมือนหมดเรื่องจะเล่าแล้ว ก็รีบทำให้มันจบๆไปด้วยสูตรสำเร็จนี่แหละง่ายดี
แต่ถึงอย่างไร เราก็ชื่นชมลอร่า ลีว่าเป็นนักเขียนที่มีกึ๋น ถึงแม้ว่าเราจะไม่ประทับใจงานเล่มแรกของเธอ เพราะเรารู้สึกว่ามันติ๊งต๊องและไม่สมเหตุสมผลมากไปหน่อย แต่พอเล่มสองเล่มสาม เราก็รู้สึกว่าแนวทางการเขียนแบบนี้ทำให้เราอยากติดตามงานของเธอไปเรื่อยๆและเรื่อยๆ แต่ด้วยระยะทางที่หนังสือชุดนี้ออกมาสิริรวมแล้ว 30 เล่ม เราว่าต้องมีสักเล่มที่ทำให้เรารู้สึกอิ่มตัวกับหนังสือชุดนี้แน่ๆ แต่ยังไงก็ไม่ใช่อีกสี่ห้าเล่มถัดจากนี้แน่นอน
March 23, 2017
Realmente maravilloso, me conmovió hasta el alma. Dando por descontada la calidad del libro en lo que a erotismo y sensualidad se refiere, la autora crea una trama envolvente y muy emotiva, combinando el conflicto de los experimentos genéticos que crearon las castas con la historia de Elizabeth y Cassie, madre e hija, que llevan años huyendo de un mafioso pedófilo y traficante de drogas, que quiere echarles mano debido a que el padre de Cassie se la ofreciera como pago.
En un período en que logran ocultarse y Cassie puede ir a la escuela, un profesor entrega a los niños una lista de soldados heridos en el Oriente que no reciben correspondencia, y Cassie escoge el nombre de Dash Sinclair para comenzar a escribirle, generando un vínculo único con el soldado que lucha por su vida.
Dash es un hombre solitario, debido a que es uno de los pocos que, siendo niño, escapó de los laboratorios en que fue concebido, por lo que dedicó toda su vida a mantenerse oculto dentro de las filas del ejército. Sin embargo, cuando empieza a recibir las cartas de Cassie y percibir el peligro en que se encuentran tanto ella como su madre, decide abandonar el servicio y ayudar a esta niña que, a su vez, le permitió encontrar un motivo para seguir viviendo y poder recuperarse de sus graves heridas, tanto físicas como emocionales.
A partir de ahí, la trama no da respiro, la acción e intrigas se suceden una tras otra, no dejando de lado la inevitable atracción que se genera entre Dash y Elizabeth, dos personajes que destacan por su fuerza a pesar de las terribles experiencias a las que han tenido que hacer frente.
Muy, pero muy recomendable.
En un período en que logran ocultarse y Cassie puede ir a la escuela, un profesor entrega a los niños una lista de soldados heridos en el Oriente que no reciben correspondencia, y Cassie escoge el nombre de Dash Sinclair para comenzar a escribirle, generando un vínculo único con el soldado que lucha por su vida.
Dash es un hombre solitario, debido a que es uno de los pocos que, siendo niño, escapó de los laboratorios en que fue concebido, por lo que dedicó toda su vida a mantenerse oculto dentro de las filas del ejército. Sin embargo, cuando empieza a recibir las cartas de Cassie y percibir el peligro en que se encuentran tanto ella como su madre, decide abandonar el servicio y ayudar a esta niña que, a su vez, le permitió encontrar un motivo para seguir viviendo y poder recuperarse de sus graves heridas, tanto físicas como emocionales.
A partir de ahí, la trama no da respiro, la acción e intrigas se suceden una tras otra, no dejando de lado la inevitable atracción que se genera entre Dash y Elizabeth, dos personajes que destacan por su fuerza a pesar de las terribles experiencias a las que han tenido que hacer frente.
Muy, pero muy recomendable.
April 22, 2017
Cuando comencé con este libro NO llevaba grandes expectativas. Si, este libro tiene un desarrollo superior en contraste con el primer libro. Si, aquí si hay romance. Si, está lleno de intrigas y verdades a medias. En serio que el secreto yo no lo veía venir. Si, la historia y sus personajes secundarios me hacen querer seguir la serie.
Pero hay un enorme pero. Esta historia pasando la mitad me pareció aburrida. Las escenas +18 fueron mas bien mehhhhh la traducción es terrible y con eso de que soy súper quisquillosa eso me chafó MUCHÍSIMO la historia, arrepentida estaba de no leerla en ingles pero bue....
El final fue demasiado rápido y sin chiste. Me quedé como WTF!
¿Y eso es todo? ¿Así de fácil? No sé, me faltaron más páginas en ese final y un epílogo no estaba demás.
En fin, es una serie que sin lugar a dudas te atrapa, pero que en mi vida ha pasado sin pena ni gloria.
Solo voy a leer la historia de Kane y Serra, porque bueno, Kane.
Pero hay un enorme pero. Esta historia pasando la mitad me pareció aburrida. Las escenas +18 fueron mas bien mehhhhh la traducción es terrible y con eso de que soy súper quisquillosa eso me chafó MUCHÍSIMO la historia, arrepentida estaba de no leerla en ingles pero bue....
El final fue demasiado rápido y sin chiste. Me quedé como WTF!
¿Y eso es todo? ¿Así de fácil? No sé, me faltaron más páginas en ese final y un epílogo no estaba demás.
En fin, es una serie que sin lugar a dudas te atrapa, pero que en mi vida ha pasado sin pena ni gloria.
Solo voy a leer la historia de Kane y Serra, porque bueno, Kane.
March 13, 2009
I´m not a big fan of books with children - they´re usually too sugary sweet or too unbelievable mature for their age. That said, I must admit I LOVED Cassie. How could I not? She made me smile with her chocolate "addiction" - one I can truly relate to :) - and she broke my heart when her "horrible past" was revealed. I loved Dash and Elizabeth too, but it was Cassie who made the book for me. I wonder if we´ll ever see her grown up and what choices in life she´ll make.
As for the "kinky stuff"... When I thought I was getting used to the barb thing, I´m supposed to deal with the knot thing now?!? Oh well, I´m so erasing that from my mind... Anyway, that was just a minor "distraction" that, thankfully, didn´t interfere with my overall enjoyment. I´ve got to remember this is PNR, so unusual things are expected to happen... :)
As for the "kinky stuff"... When I thought I was getting used to the barb thing, I´m supposed to deal with the knot thing now?!? Oh well, I´m so erasing that from my mind... Anyway, that was just a minor "distraction" that, thankfully, didn´t interfere with my overall enjoyment. I´ve got to remember this is PNR, so unusual things are expected to happen... :)
April 11, 2020
Recensione sulla mia pagina Bookstagram
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Dash è un ibrido di lupo fuggito dal laboratorio nel quale è stato creato. È un uomo solitario, un soldato, una vera macchina da guerra programmata per uccidere. Riesce a nascondere a tutti la sua vera natura e si arruola nell'esercito. Durante una missione viene ferito e nel periodo di degenza in ospedale, inizia a ricevere lettere da una bambina che non conosce, Cassie, con quale avverte fin da subito una certa affinità.
Le sue lettere diventano un'ancora di salvezza per lui, durante i lunghi e difficili mesi di recupero.
Dash non aveva nessuno, era solo al mondo e aveva creduto che questo non fosse un problema, finché una bambina non aveva scritto di sé e della propria madre a un uomo che stava letteralmente morendo di solitudine.
Queste lettere erano costellate di tenere e divertenti dimostrazioni di affetto verso una mamma premurosa che sembrava amare moltissimo la propria figlia.
Dash decise che una volta uscito dall'ospedale si sarebbe preso cura di loro due.
Mi è piaciuto il suo personaggio, un uomo indomabile, forte, che sa proteggere coloro che ha imparato ad amare.
Tanti segreti e macchinazioni da scoprire. Mi ha commossa Cassie quando ha scoperto l'incredibile verità che la riguarda.
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Dash è un ibrido di lupo fuggito dal laboratorio nel quale è stato creato. È un uomo solitario, un soldato, una vera macchina da guerra programmata per uccidere. Riesce a nascondere a tutti la sua vera natura e si arruola nell'esercito. Durante una missione viene ferito e nel periodo di degenza in ospedale, inizia a ricevere lettere da una bambina che non conosce, Cassie, con quale avverte fin da subito una certa affinità.
Le sue lettere diventano un'ancora di salvezza per lui, durante i lunghi e difficili mesi di recupero.
Dash non aveva nessuno, era solo al mondo e aveva creduto che questo non fosse un problema, finché una bambina non aveva scritto di sé e della propria madre a un uomo che stava letteralmente morendo di solitudine.
Queste lettere erano costellate di tenere e divertenti dimostrazioni di affetto verso una mamma premurosa che sembrava amare moltissimo la propria figlia.
Dash decise che una volta uscito dall'ospedale si sarebbe preso cura di loro due.
Mi è piaciuto il suo personaggio, un uomo indomabile, forte, che sa proteggere coloro che ha imparato ad amare.
Tanti segreti e macchinazioni da scoprire. Mi ha commossa Cassie quando ha scoperto l'incredibile verità che la riguarda.
September 23, 2023
Вълчи Породи # 1 - Елизабет Колдър (Човек), дъщеричката й Каси/Касандра Анджелика Синклер () и Даш Синклер (Порода - Вълк)
Даш Синклер е вълча Порода. Създаден в лаборатория на 10 годишна възраст, лекарите смятат, че не е получил достатъчно от ДНК-то на вълка и смятайки опита за неуспешен смятат да го убият, затова Даш бяга от лабораторията и успява да се укрие израствайки по приемни семейства. Щом навършва 18 той се записва в армията и войниците в отрядите му стават неготово семейство. Всичко обаче се променя, когато в края на една мисия всички от отряда му са убити, а той едва успява да оцелее. Даш губи желание да се бори за живота си тъй като няма за какво да живее... докато не започва да получава писмата на едно седем годишно момиченце, на име Каси, което му разказва за майка си, Елизабет и което с изпълнените си с наивност писма успява да му даде причина да живее. Когато Каси и Елизабет се оказват в беда, Даш знае, че той е единственият, който може да ги спаси, защото от мига в който получава първото писмо на Каси, той знае, че тя и майка й, са негови, да ги обича, закриля и пази.
Елизабет бяга, за да спаси живота на малкото си момиченце. Когато бившият й съпруг затънал в дългове се опитва да продаде дъщеря им, той бива убит от главорезите и сега те искат детето й. Елизабет не знае защо злодея е така обсебен в желанието си да се добере до малката й дъщеричка, но непрестанните преследвани�� превръщат живота й в жив ад. След последното нападение Елизабет и Каси са на края на силите си, останали без подслон, без вещи и почти без пари, на средата на нищото по време на снежна буря, Елизабет се бои, че за тях това ще е краят, и тогава се случва нещо, което никога не е очаквала. Появява се Даш Синклер, войника на който детето й е писала като част от училищен проект за подкрепа на самотните военнослужещи отвъд граница. Елизабет е ужасена и се бои да се довери на непознатият, но осъзнава, че няма друг избор. От своя страна Каси е повече от очарована, че Даш най-после е дошъл, за да ги спаси, както го е молила, и сега, може би той ще реши, че иска да й бъде татко...
Толкова толкова страхотна книга. Книга, която буквално може да ти изпълни сърцето с любов, с надежда. Обожавам Даш. Обожавам колко страхотен беше той. Още от началото, когато Каси споделяше в писмата си, как иска да му прати подарък за Коледа, но нямали пари, как искала Дядо Коледа да й донесе колело, но майка й, казала, че едва ли ще е тази година, и как споделяше, че на майка й винаги й е студено. Тогава Даш й изпрати за Коледа колело, а на Елизабет топла роба. Обожавах колко сладка и наивна беше Каси, казвайки му, че сигурно е страхотен татко на някое момиченце и сигурно никога не бие своето момиченце, и с всеки ред Даш се влюбваше в Каси и копенееше да е до Елизабет, да я стопли и да ги защитава. Когато разбра, че са в опасност и хукна да ги търси, вървейки по следите им цели 6 месец, нямаше как да не бъда очарована от отдадеността му. А щом ги намери, и пое контрола в ръцете си, беше страхотен алфа. Без да познава Елизабет и Каси, той знаеше, че са негови и това е. Без въпрос и без колебания, негови и ��рай. Обожавам това как се бе подготвил за всичко, как беше открил врага им и бе готов с план да го елиминира, когато ги открие и отведе в безопасност. Беше подсигурил двете да имат всичко от което се нуждаят, грижеше се да са нахранени, на топло, да са спокойни и най-вече в безопасност. Факта, че дори беше напазарувал всичко нужно, от чорапи и бельо, до обувки, дрехи, якета, тоалетни принадлежности, че дори и играчка за Каси... той просто беше подготвен за всичко и го обожавам заради това.
Има книги, които предизвикват в читателя толкова силни емоции, че букв��лно след като ги изчетеш не можеш да спреш да се вълнуваш от прочетеното. Това е една от тези книги. Емоцията все още не иска да ме пусне от хватката си. Все още се вълнувам от всичко, което се случи в тази книга. От отчаяната борба на една майка да опази най-важното нещо в живота си, своето дете, ужаса и страха, които един силен мъж, със своето голямо и смело сърце успя да превърне в плаха надежда, а по-късно и в истинска любов. Просто наистина, наистина обожавам тази книга и всеки път щом я прочета не спирам да се изумявам, колко е прекрасна.
Естествено, типично за Лора имаме доста секси моменти, имаме битки с лошите, и доста джафкане между героите. Ако ги нямаше това нямаше да е книга на Лора. Но дивото привличане и експлозивната връзка между главните беше съществена част от израстването и на двамата, тъй че всичко си беше точно и на място. 5 огромни звезди за това страхотно бижу.
Даш Синклер е вълча Порода. Създаден в лаборатория на 10 годишна възраст, лекарите смятат, че не е получил достатъчно от ДНК-то на вълка и смятайки опита за неуспешен смятат да го убият, затова Даш бяга от лабораторията и успява да се укрие израствайки по приемни семейства. Щом навършва 18 той се записва в армията и войниците в отрядите му стават неготово семейство. Всичко обаче се променя, когато в края на една мисия всички от отряда му са убити, а той едва успява да оцелее. Даш губи желание да се бори за живота си тъй като няма за какво да живее... докато не започва да получава писмата на едно седем годишно момиченце, на име Каси, което му разказва за майка си, Елизабет и което с изпълнените си с наивност писма успява да му даде причина да живее. Когато Каси и Елизабет се оказват в беда, Даш знае, че той е единственият, който може да ги спаси, защото от мига в който получава първото писмо на Каси, той знае, че тя и майка й, са негови, да ги обича, закриля и пази.
Елизабет бяга, за да спаси живота на малкото си момиченце. Когато бившият й съпруг затънал в дългове се опитва да продаде дъщеря им, той бива убит от главорезите и сега те искат детето й. Елизабет не знае защо злодея е така обсебен в желанието си да се добере до малката й дъщеричка, но непрестанните преследвани�� превръщат живота й в жив ад. След последното нападение Елизабет и Каси са на края на силите си, останали без подслон, без вещи и почти без пари, на средата на нищото по време на снежна буря, Елизабет се бои, че за тях това ще е краят, и тогава се случва нещо, което никога не е очаквала. Появява се Даш Синклер, войника на който детето й е писала като част от училищен проект за подкрепа на самотните военнослужещи отвъд граница. Елизабет е ужасена и се бои да се довери на непознатият, но осъзнава, че няма друг избор. От своя страна Каси е повече от очарована, че Даш най-после е дошъл, за да ги спаси, както го е молила, и сега, може би той ще реши, че иска да й бъде татко...
Толкова толкова страхотна книга. Книга, която буквално може да ти изпълни сърцето с любов, с надежда. Обожавам Даш. Обожавам колко страхотен беше той. Още от началото, когато Каси споделяше в писмата си, как иска да му прати подарък за Коледа, но нямали пари, как искала Дядо Коледа да й донесе колело, но майка й, казала, че едва ли ще е тази година, и как споделяше, че на майка й винаги й е студено. Тогава Даш й изпрати за Коледа колело, а на Елизабет топла роба. Обожавах колко сладка и наивна беше Каси, казвайки му, че сигурно е страхотен татко на някое момиченце и сигурно никога не бие своето момиченце, и с всеки ред Даш се влюбваше в Каси и копенееше да е до Елизабет, да я стопли и да ги защитава. Когато разбра, че са в опасност и хукна да ги търси, вървейки по следите им цели 6 месец, нямаше как да не бъда очарована от отдадеността му. А щом ги намери, и пое контрола в ръцете си, беше страхотен алфа. Без да познава Елизабет и Каси, той знаеше, че са негови и това е. Без въпрос и без колебания, негови и ��рай. Обожавам това как се бе подготвил за всичко, как беше открил врага им и бе готов с план да го елиминира, когато ги открие и отведе в безопасност. Беше подсигурил двете да имат всичко от което се нуждаят, грижеше се да са нахранени, на топло, да са спокойни и най-вече в безопасност. Факта, че дори беше напазарувал всичко нужно, от чорапи и бельо, до обувки, дрехи, якета, тоалетни принадлежности, че дори и играчка за Каси... той просто беше подготвен за всичко и го обожавам заради това.
Има книги, които предизвикват в читателя толкова силни емоции, че букв��лно след като ги изчетеш не можеш да спреш да се вълнуваш от прочетеното. Това е една от тези книги. Емоцията все още не иска да ме пусне от хватката си. Все още се вълнувам от всичко, което се случи в тази книга. От отчаяната борба на една майка да опази най-важното нещо в живота си, своето дете, ужаса и страха, които един силен мъж, със своето голямо и смело сърце успя да превърне в плаха надежда, а по-късно и в истинска любов. Просто наистина, наистина обожавам тази книга и всеки път щом я прочета не спирам да се изумявам, колко е прекрасна.
Естествено, типично за Лора имаме доста секси моменти, имаме битки с лошите, и доста джафкане между героите. Ако ги нямаше това нямаше да е книга на Лора. Но дивото привличане и експлозивната връзка между главните беше съществена част от израстването и на двамата, тъй че всичко си беше точно и на място. 5 огромни звезди за това страхотно бижу.
January 2, 2009
Elizabeth's Wolf is another winner from Lora Leigh. This book has the longest length so far (that I've read) out of all her Ellora's Cave published Breed books, so we get excellent story telling plus all the hot, naughty, nekkid sex Lora Leigh could throw at us. This book was smoking hot and Dash was delicious! I really liked Elizabeth too and all the cute glimpses I got with Cassie in Kiss of Heat, I got even more of in Elizabeth's Wolf.
Dash was a really take charge kind of man and only in a romance novel can a man walk into this kind of situation and just take over and get away with it. Much less be thought of as hot and sexy. His concern and immediately connection with Cassie was soooo adorable as was his concern and all consuming lust for Elizabeth. I hope this doesn't come across as sick, but I actually really liked Cassie and Dash's father/daughter relationship more than Dash and Elizabeth's slightly combative, lover relationship. Dash and Elizabeth were absolutely scorching together but whenever Cassie was around, I just found her to be so adorable and an absolute scene stealer. Manipulative and sweet and achingly trusting. She was the type of little girl you want to gather up in your arms and never let go. I would have fed her all the bits of chocolate I could have just to keep a smile on her face. Cassie has got a serious chocolate fetish and I can't wait for her to grow up and read about what kind of woman she's going to be.
This one really expounded on the greed of people and what lengths the Council will go to to get their hands on the Breed children born outside the labs. The man hunting Elizabeth and Cassie was really disgusting and I thought his end was not nearly painful enough. Call me bloodthirsty but I wanted gory, screaming torture.
The ending seemed a little rush to me. I felt Lora Leigh could have weighed out the middle and the end better but all in all, I loved it. Dash was absolutely adorable and I loved his need-no-one attitude. When all his friends came out of the woodwork to come to his aid, I thought it was sooooo sweet. This was really the most "awwww" worthy of the Breed books and I just loved everything about it. It was so achingly sweet and I loved how the Breed community came together and rallied around Cassie. While it was sexy and steamy as only Lora leigh can write, I really enjoyed the sense of family this book had. I highly recommend Elizabeth's Wolf as another excellent addition to the Breeds series. Enjoy!
Dash was a really take charge kind of man and only in a romance novel can a man walk into this kind of situation and just take over and get away with it. Much less be thought of as hot and sexy. His concern and immediately connection with Cassie was soooo adorable as was his concern and all consuming lust for Elizabeth. I hope this doesn't come across as sick, but I actually really liked Cassie and Dash's father/daughter relationship more than Dash and Elizabeth's slightly combative, lover relationship. Dash and Elizabeth were absolutely scorching together but whenever Cassie was around, I just found her to be so adorable and an absolute scene stealer. Manipulative and sweet and achingly trusting. She was the type of little girl you want to gather up in your arms and never let go. I would have fed her all the bits of chocolate I could have just to keep a smile on her face. Cassie has got a serious chocolate fetish and I can't wait for her to grow up and read about what kind of woman she's going to be.
This one really expounded on the greed of people and what lengths the Council will go to to get their hands on the Breed children born outside the labs. The man hunting Elizabeth and Cassie was really disgusting and I thought his end was not nearly painful enough. Call me bloodthirsty but I wanted gory, screaming torture.
The ending seemed a little rush to me. I felt Lora Leigh could have weighed out the middle and the end better but all in all, I loved it. Dash was absolutely adorable and I loved his need-no-one attitude. When all his friends came out of the woodwork to come to his aid, I thought it was sooooo sweet. This was really the most "awwww" worthy of the Breed books and I just loved everything about it. It was so achingly sweet and I loved how the Breed community came together and rallied around Cassie. While it was sexy and steamy as only Lora leigh can write, I really enjoyed the sense of family this book had. I highly recommend Elizabeth's Wolf as another excellent addition to the Breeds series. Enjoy!
July 3, 2020
This is another swing and a miss for me, which is a shame because I really want to like the Breeds series. I chose Elizabeth's Wolf as my second Breeds book for 2 reasons. 1) It was the earliest one in the series that I could get from my library and I wanted to try to read the rest of the series as close to in-order as I can, and 2) It was so very highly rated by the reviewers. Even reading through the comments of other books I saw people reference how great EW was, so I figured it couldn't miss. But now, having read it, I have to wonder where I can get the crack everyone else is smoking because this is a badly written book.
So yeah, this one didn't work for me. I loved the beginning but it crashed and burned after that. I didn't like the way Dash straight up abused Elizabeth but she was somehow okay with it. I didn't believe they actually loved each other. I hated that everything that brought about the climax happened off-page when it should have been the exciting buildup to a thrilling confrontation with the villain. I didn't believe ultra-bossy, dominant Dash would let Elizabeth be part of the assault when there was virtually no reason for her to be and it would be dangerous. I hated that the villain was so lame and easily defeated. Half the time Cassie talked like a 4 year old and the other half she sounded like a freaking college professor, so that was jarring and unbelievable. About a dozen new characters are introduced at the very end but then didn't do anything.
Just so many writing mistakes.
So yeah, this one didn't work for me. I loved the beginning but it crashed and burned after that. I didn't like the way Dash straight up abused Elizabeth but she was somehow okay with it. I didn't believe they actually loved each other. I hated that everything that brought about the climax happened off-page when it should have been the exciting buildup to a thrilling confrontation with the villain. I didn't believe ultra-bossy, dominant Dash would let Elizabeth be part of the assault when there was virtually no reason for her to be and it would be dangerous. I hated that the villain was so lame and easily defeated. Half the time Cassie talked like a 4 year old and the other half she sounded like a freaking college professor, so that was jarring and unbelievable. About a dozen new characters are introduced at the very end but then didn't do anything.
Just so many writing mistakes.
May 3, 2021
I decided to read this one again, because I’m finally getting around to reading Cassie’s book. 🤗🤗 Elizabeth’s Wolf is the third book, and the one that got me hooked on this series. Elizabeth and Dash Sinclair are fan favorites for a reason. The book opens up with Dash in a coma (military ambush) and wanting to die when his commanding officer reads him a letter from a seven-year-old Cassie. He instantly feels a connection and realizes that her mother (Elizabeth) is his mate and Cassie is meant to be his child. We learn that Elizabeth has been on the run (2 years), and Dash fights to recover so he can save them.
It plays out very differently from the typical “formula” of the hesitant h sort of forced into the relationship because of the mating heat. Dash and Elizabeth’s relationship develops much more organically, and don’t even have sex until after halfway through. I really enjoyed that part. It does change a bit after with a more erotica feel, but I still found it pretty enjoyable.
Bottom Line- I recommend this to anyone who likes PNR, cuz it’s a good one. It’s also early enough in the series that IMO, it’d be pretty easy to read without reading the first two. You’d miss a little Breed backstory, but I think it’d be pretty easy to catch up on. The series has erotica sprinkled throughout (loads of sexytime) so if that isn’t your thing…heads up.
It plays out very differently from the typical “formula” of the hesitant h sort of forced into the relationship because of the mating heat. Dash and Elizabeth’s relationship develops much more organically, and don’t even have sex until after halfway through. I really enjoyed that part. It does change a bit after with a more erotica feel, but I still found it pretty enjoyable.
Bottom Line- I recommend this to anyone who likes PNR, cuz it’s a good one. It’s also early enough in the series that IMO, it’d be pretty easy to read without reading the first two. You’d miss a little Breed backstory, but I think it’d be pretty easy to catch up on. The series has erotica sprinkled throughout (loads of sexytime) so if that isn’t your thing…heads up.
August 29, 2015
Elizabeth's Wolf had one of the best starts to a story I've ever read. It captured my immediate attention and drew me into the story without hesitation, leaving me convinced from the outset that this was going to be one helluva 5 star read.
Special Forces soldier Dash Sinclair lies gravely wounded in a Middle East army hospital, victim of a bombing that killed the rest of his unit. Always a solitary man, Dash has little to live for until one day his commanding officer reads him a letter from a little girl. Seven-year-old Cassie's school had arranged for their students to write to serving soldiers who had no one else to contact them. Cassie chose Dash because she liked his name.
Dash immediately feels a connection with this little girl, and the mother he comes to know through Cassie's letters. Through the words on the page and his own unerring intuition, Dash comes to understand that Cassie and her mother are in danger of some sort, and he finds the motivation to get better - Cassie and her mother need him.
Cassie has a young girl's belief that Dash is the answer to her prayers - and those of her mother. But Cassie's mother Elizabeth knows better. There will be no knight in shining armour to rescue them - she is on her own, on the run, and will keep doing whatever it takes to keep her daughter safe from the men that would harm her.
It takes months to recover and more months to find them, but Dash is a man on a mission. And when he finds them, he wont let anything stand in the way of protecting them - not even Cassie's wary, mistrustful mother. His wolf has recognised Elizabeth and Cassie as his, but it's not going to be easy to make Elizabeth accept what Dash has been waiting his whole life for.
I absolutely loved the premise of this book, and the author executed it brilliantly. While Elizabeth's Wolf is part of an erotic romance series, there was no action past the halfway mark, and I was absolutely fine with that. I was enjoying the story so much that it didn't need any further 'pull'.
As the storyline developed, it lost a little of that extra-special something, and while still absolutely enjoyable, it became a little less amazing - hence the downgraded rating. Even so, this remains one of the best erotic romance/romantic suspense I've had the pleasure of reading, and leaves me wanting more of this author's Breeds series.
Special Forces soldier Dash Sinclair lies gravely wounded in a Middle East army hospital, victim of a bombing that killed the rest of his unit. Always a solitary man, Dash has little to live for until one day his commanding officer reads him a letter from a little girl. Seven-year-old Cassie's school had arranged for their students to write to serving soldiers who had no one else to contact them. Cassie chose Dash because she liked his name.
Dash immediately feels a connection with this little girl, and the mother he comes to know through Cassie's letters. Through the words on the page and his own unerring intuition, Dash comes to understand that Cassie and her mother are in danger of some sort, and he finds the motivation to get better - Cassie and her mother need him.
Cassie has a young girl's belief that Dash is the answer to her prayers - and those of her mother. But Cassie's mother Elizabeth knows better. There will be no knight in shining armour to rescue them - she is on her own, on the run, and will keep doing whatever it takes to keep her daughter safe from the men that would harm her.
It takes months to recover and more months to find them, but Dash is a man on a mission. And when he finds them, he wont let anything stand in the way of protecting them - not even Cassie's wary, mistrustful mother. His wolf has recognised Elizabeth and Cassie as his, but it's not going to be easy to make Elizabeth accept what Dash has been waiting his whole life for.
I absolutely loved the premise of this book, and the author executed it brilliantly. While Elizabeth's Wolf is part of an erotic romance series, there was no action past the halfway mark, and I was absolutely fine with that. I was enjoying the story so much that it didn't need any further 'pull'.
As the storyline developed, it lost a little of that extra-special something, and while still absolutely enjoyable, it became a little less amazing - hence the downgraded rating. Even so, this remains one of the best erotic romance/romantic suspense I've had the pleasure of reading, and leaves me wanting more of this author's Breeds series.
May 22, 2008
Whew! I've enjoyed all the Breed books I've read so far, but this one was exceptional! Both the lead characters were strong, yet vulnerable. Neither could believe their good fortune in finding the other. A child is involved, who has to deal with issues way beyond her tender years. Peripheral characters round things out by giving further insights into the hero's character. Oh, yeah; the intimancy between the couple is INTENSE! This IS Lora Leigh, after all! A suspenseful, tender, HOT, emotional love story that includes explicit, erotic situations and language; if that's not your cup of tea, you'd better leave this one alone!
March 28, 2020
Finalmente una bellisima serie paranormal romance riportata in Italia!!!
January 8, 2018
If you’ve followed by reviews for any length of time, you know I have a love-hate relationship with the Breeds series by Lora Leigh. It’s my crack - not always providing substance, but hard to quit. I started the series with Megan’s Mark (book #7), so I missed out on a few of the early, world-building titles. Berkley Publishing and the author are re-releasing Elizabeth’s Wolf, in preparation of this fall’s release of Cassie’s book (Cross Breed). Hear the cheer from fans around the world!
Dash, posing as a human solider, was injured in the line of duty, losing his men at the same time. Feeling hopeless, his world turns around when he starts receiving letters from a little girl named Cassie. He knows instantly that Cassie, and her mom Elizabeth, are his to claim, but he needs to find and save them from the bad men first.
Elizabeth escaped her good-for-nothing ex, but has been on the run for two years from the sadistic man who killed her ex in front of her daughter, Cassie. Cassie, with the aid of her invisible fairy friend, reaches out to Dash and is convinced he’ll help rescue them from the evil haunting her mother and her.
Going back in time (for me) to near the beginning, it was a fun look to see how things have progressed and changed in the Breeds series over the course of several years. I like how simple this early story is. Dash knows who/what he is, but doesn’t know about the mating issues for Breeds. He knows Elizabeth is his mate. She’s strong, and he respects that - recognizing she would need to match him and be his equal in order to fight along side of him. He is alpha, but not as much of an asshole as many of the Breeds are later in the series.
I love how tough the young Elizabeth is. She’s very weary of Dash, but knows that he’s their only hope, right now. She will do what it takes to keep her daughter alive. As the pair spend time together, they don’t fight their growing attraction and fall head-over-heels for one another. Their journey to HEA is relatively smooth, and I like that they don’t fight the mutual pull.
In the end, I enjoyed going back to the beginning. I didn’t read the original version (although I own it), so I can’t tell you what was edited or changed in this version. It follows the formulaic plots from the earlier/mid series books. The Mating Heat is still unknown and isn’t nearly as strong, and with far fewer symptoms/side effects, than later in the series. I like that Dash and Elizabeth are more equals and they work together.
For newcomers to the series - it’s an easy place to start since it is only book #3, but for fans of the series, it’s fun to go back and see how it all started before we FINALLY get Cassie’s book (although from the excerpt, I found myself a bit annoyed with her attitude.)
The series was my crack at one point, and if the author had continued to keep the books a bit more straightforward and clean, like this one, I probably would still be sucked in.
My Rating: B, Liked It
Originally Posted at That's What I'm Talking About
Review copy provided by publisher/NetGalley
Dash, posing as a human solider, was injured in the line of duty, losing his men at the same time. Feeling hopeless, his world turns around when he starts receiving letters from a little girl named Cassie. He knows instantly that Cassie, and her mom Elizabeth, are his to claim, but he needs to find and save them from the bad men first.
Elizabeth escaped her good-for-nothing ex, but has been on the run for two years from the sadistic man who killed her ex in front of her daughter, Cassie. Cassie, with the aid of her invisible fairy friend, reaches out to Dash and is convinced he’ll help rescue them from the evil haunting her mother and her.
Going back in time (for me) to near the beginning, it was a fun look to see how things have progressed and changed in the Breeds series over the course of several years. I like how simple this early story is. Dash knows who/what he is, but doesn’t know about the mating issues for Breeds. He knows Elizabeth is his mate. She’s strong, and he respects that - recognizing she would need to match him and be his equal in order to fight along side of him. He is alpha, but not as much of an asshole as many of the Breeds are later in the series.
I love how tough the young Elizabeth is. She’s very weary of Dash, but knows that he’s their only hope, right now. She will do what it takes to keep her daughter alive. As the pair spend time together, they don’t fight their growing attraction and fall head-over-heels for one another. Their journey to HEA is relatively smooth, and I like that they don’t fight the mutual pull.
In the end, I enjoyed going back to the beginning. I didn’t read the original version (although I own it), so I can’t tell you what was edited or changed in this version. It follows the formulaic plots from the earlier/mid series books. The Mating Heat is still unknown and isn’t nearly as strong, and with far fewer symptoms/side effects, than later in the series. I like that Dash and Elizabeth are more equals and they work together.
For newcomers to the series - it’s an easy place to start since it is only book #3, but for fans of the series, it’s fun to go back and see how it all started before we FINALLY get Cassie’s book (although from the excerpt, I found myself a bit annoyed with her attitude.)
The series was my crack at one point, and if the author had continued to keep the books a bit more straightforward and clean, like this one, I probably would still be sucked in.
My Rating: B, Liked It
Originally Posted at That's What I'm Talking About
Review copy provided by publisher/NetGalley
February 17, 2017
Elizabeth’s Wolf is one of my favorites in the Breeds series. It’s because it has a wounded soldier and a little girl. I feel in love with Dash the first moment he is featured and of course Cassie and her mother.
I love how the story starts, love Cassie our little girl who has a little fairy that guides her to write to this soldier who has no family, no friends, no one to write too him. It brings home the sacrifices our men and women make even toughs who don’t have someone waiting back home for them.
Dash is a wolf breed, one that’s genetics are recessed, so it makes it easy for him to hide in the world. Not all the breeds can hide, but many have found a way and a few are now coming out to the world. It’s the beginning of that coming out and the world is either accepting them or not.
Deep down Dash’s wolf even though Dash himself doesn’t understand knows that he must find and protect this little girl and her mother. Elizabeth did what any mother who loves her child would do. She protected her little girl and knows that she is at an end and needs help, but doesn’t have hope anymore. She’s been burned one to many times and has watched good people die, so she doesn’t trust. These two where great together. Their are several surprises along the way and once they find out what Cassie is things start to fall into place. It’s an emotional upheaval for all.
One of my favorite lines from Elizabeth’s Wolf is: “Let me show you have a Breed male makes a meal out of his mate.” Oh that’s dame hot!
I’ve enjoyed several of the books in the Breeds series. Some where better then others. Some can be read as standalone while others follow a story plot from one book to the next. The Breeds themselves are an interesting species and they don’t fully understand their race yet, so the finding mates and living life is a journey.
Rated: 5 Stars
March 28, 2019
Wolf breed Dash Sinclair is in a coma after being the only survivor of a chopper crash in Afghanistan when he starts getting letters from his 7 year old pen pal from an elementary school in Virginia. His commander reads them to him and replies to them for the first few months while he is still in the coma, but he hears the words and knows the child and her mother need his help so he fights to get better. He feels the mother is his mate and even after he is out of the coma during rehabilitation he continues to write to Cassie and the mother Elizabeth.
The story between these three is a good one, the girls are running from a dangerous man and Dash wants to protect them. The story ends up tying in with the previous breeds books also. The romance between Dash and Elizabeth is hot. I really liked this book.
The story between these three is a good one, the girls are running from a dangerous man and Dash wants to protect them. The story ends up tying in with the previous breeds books also. The romance between Dash and Elizabeth is hot. I really liked this book.
November 12, 2017
Ummm un final muy apresurado para mi agrado. Pudo desarrollarlo mejor realmente la parte de Cassie hablando con el hada me da la idea de que ella va a tener un libro en el futuro.
August 5, 2024
Another reread one that I fondly remember. I loved this when I first picked it up a few years back and it still managed to produce similar sentiments this time around. I believe it's since had an overhaul with content added but it's basically the same story with just some added information and tightening up.
This had more of a plot than it's predecessors. It felt more of an all rounder and less just the sex. I think this is when the series really started to take off for me and become a solid favourite.
This book introduces us to Cassie who has a big presence further down the line. She does feature heavily in future storylines and we first get to meet her here at eight years old, scared but still a totally adorable whirlwind and she's cute as a button.
Dash Sinclair is a wolf breed with recessed genetics. He's been hiding in plain sight posing as human ever since as a child he escaped the kill order placed on his head and then fled the compound he was raised in. Dash is now a soldier, special ops. But after an accident sees him placed in a medical coma his only lifeline and reason for living is eight year old Cassie. Her letters are what motivates his recovery. He also feels a deep connection not only to Cassie but to her mother Elizabeth, who Cassie describes in vivid detail, so much so that Dash fully believes they are his. so when he gets word that they have died in an accident he's devastated but also determined to look deeper.
Elizabeth and Cassie are on the run staying one step ahead of the individual determined to acquire Cassie is getting harder by the day. Trust is a commodity Elizabeth can't afford so when Dash appears determined to shelter and protect them both she's naturally suspicious despite wanting to believe he's the real deal
This one still had all the filthy heat and descriptive language of it predecessors but with an added emotional component. It just felt more insightful and had more depth. I adored Cassie she was such a sweetheart, she felt old before her time with everything she's had to contend with but she still had that blind faith that the young are blessed with. She trusted Dash to make it better both for her and her mum
I loved Elizabeth and Dash's bond, I also really appreciated how he wanted her to be able to protect herself should the need arise. He didn't wrap her in cotton wool and appreciated her strength and determination to survive whatever the cost.
A great edition to the series and definitely my favourite so far. This was passionate heartfelt and an easy read that hit all the right spots. Elizabeth Dash and Cassie make such an adorable family unit and of course I was rooting for them every step of the way.
This had more of a plot than it's predecessors. It felt more of an all rounder and less just the sex. I think this is when the series really started to take off for me and become a solid favourite.
This book introduces us to Cassie who has a big presence further down the line. She does feature heavily in future storylines and we first get to meet her here at eight years old, scared but still a totally adorable whirlwind and she's cute as a button.
Dash Sinclair is a wolf breed with recessed genetics. He's been hiding in plain sight posing as human ever since as a child he escaped the kill order placed on his head and then fled the compound he was raised in. Dash is now a soldier, special ops. But after an accident sees him placed in a medical coma his only lifeline and reason for living is eight year old Cassie. Her letters are what motivates his recovery. He also feels a deep connection not only to Cassie but to her mother Elizabeth, who Cassie describes in vivid detail, so much so that Dash fully believes they are his. so when he gets word that they have died in an accident he's devastated but also determined to look deeper.
Elizabeth and Cassie are on the run staying one step ahead of the individual determined to acquire Cassie is getting harder by the day. Trust is a commodity Elizabeth can't afford so when Dash appears determined to shelter and protect them both she's naturally suspicious despite wanting to believe he's the real deal
This one still had all the filthy heat and descriptive language of it predecessors but with an added emotional component. It just felt more insightful and had more depth. I adored Cassie she was such a sweetheart, she felt old before her time with everything she's had to contend with but she still had that blind faith that the young are blessed with. She trusted Dash to make it better both for her and her mum
I loved Elizabeth and Dash's bond, I also really appreciated how he wanted her to be able to protect herself should the need arise. He didn't wrap her in cotton wool and appreciated her strength and determination to survive whatever the cost.
A great edition to the series and definitely my favourite so far. This was passionate heartfelt and an easy read that hit all the right spots. Elizabeth Dash and Cassie make such an adorable family unit and of course I was rooting for them every step of the way.
February 12, 2018
An old favourite
December 20, 2010
While I didn't like the first two books AT ALL, I kinda enjoyed this one. But not because I'm getting more used to the series or anything but because this book was way different from the first 2.
At least in this installment we get to see a relationship growing between the hero and the heroine and in a way we can believe. In the first 2 books we had a very irrational and unbelievable link between the main characters. It just felt like a poor intent of recreating porn. Moreover the plot was even worst. I never got to care for the story or the characters. But I did with this book. I didn't loved it, but I'm happy I read it. The plot and the characters were much better developed and explained. I loved the little girl, so cute.
Still I know I will never be a fan of this series. I really don't care if I ever get to read another book in it. I enjoyed this one but that's about it, nothing memorable or that I'm dying to re-read any time soon. But I do need to say that this book really was an improvement from the first two and maybe if the rest are this good I may be able to care more for the series. But I really don't think that would ever happened.
At least in this installment we get to see a relationship growing between the hero and the heroine and in a way we can believe. In the first 2 books we had a very irrational and unbelievable link between the main characters. It just felt like a poor intent of recreating porn. Moreover the plot was even worst. I never got to care for the story or the characters. But I did with this book. I didn't loved it, but I'm happy I read it. The plot and the characters were much better developed and explained. I loved the little girl, so cute.
Still I know I will never be a fan of this series. I really don't care if I ever get to read another book in it. I enjoyed this one but that's about it, nothing memorable or that I'm dying to re-read any time soon. But I do need to say that this book really was an improvement from the first two and maybe if the rest are this good I may be able to care more for the series. But I really don't think that would ever happened.
August 17, 2008
Having read the later books in this series many recommended this one, so I backed up and read it. Several characters that appear later in the series are in this one--briefly, i.e., Mercury Warrant (upcoming Mercury's War), Dawn (Dawn's Awakening), Tanner (Tanner's Scheme), etc.
I thoroughly enjoyed the beginning and most of the book, but toward the end it kinda dragged for me. Too much print on friendships, training, talking about the final battle, etc. I did not care for the need to dominate that was very strong toward the ending, either. Bothered me that "they" decided what would be best for Elizabeth and Cassie without consulting or including her in the planning, wanting to keep things from her...yet wanted her to learn to fight (but not kill the man who hunted her for two years?). The writing was not very well edited as there were a lot of sentences that had the wrong words and didn't make sense. ;-(
This one is important to the series because Cassie is introduced--who and WHAT she is...FYI
I thoroughly enjoyed the beginning and most of the book, but toward the end it kinda dragged for me. Too much print on friendships, training, talking about the final battle, etc. I did not care for the need to dominate that was very strong toward the ending, either. Bothered me that "they" decided what would be best for Elizabeth and Cassie without consulting or including her in the planning, wanting to keep things from her...yet wanted her to learn to fight (but not kill the man who hunted her for two years?). The writing was not very well edited as there were a lot of sentences that had the wrong words and didn't make sense. ;-(
This one is important to the series because Cassie is introduced--who and WHAT she is...FYI
April 7, 2010
I love these Breed books. A lot of people were saying how this was one of their favorites from Lora Leigh and I had to agreed. It kind of overlaps the same time period as book #2, so you should read these in order. Would recommend this book.
October 7, 2023
Maybe my favourite couple in the series. He's military and a wolf breed. she's a survivor with an unusual child. Loved the h's character who works hard to be skilled enough to protect her mate and child. Super steamy and also super sweet.
September 22, 2010
Pretty good, but could have been better.
This book is part of the Wolf Breed series which is an offshoot of the Feline Breeds series. The Genetics Council used genetic experimentation to create humans with animal DNA, called Breeds. The Breeds were tortured, experimented upon and kept in captivity, but eventually escaped. The Council and other groups are trying to capture and/or kill them.
Dash is part wolf. He has spent twelve years in the army and Special Forces. Cassie selects his name as part of a school project to write letters to men in the services. They become pen pals. When he realizes that Cassie and her mother Elizabeth are in danger and living on the run, he takes a leave from the service to help them.
I recently read Death Angel by Linda Howard. It gave an excellent description of how Drea was on the run from bad guys. The author described many smart things that she did to survive, and many smart things that Simon did to find her. In Wolf Breeds, Elizabeth has been on the run for two years from bad guys. Dash has been searching for her for six months because he wants to help. The author doesn’t tell me how the bad guys keep finding her or how Dash found her. I would have liked that, but I realize this is supposed to be more about erotic sex than a typical romantic suspense novel. However, I think it would have been easy to add a little more plot development and take away some of the “ponderings in the mind about what to do” that Elizabeth does early in the story and Dash does later in the story.
The first part of the story was better than the last part. The first part was meeting, finding, protecting, being on the run and developing a relationship. The last part was preparing and planning to get the bad guy.
There were fewer sex scenes than I expected, but they lasted several pages. There was a thread of anger or roughness to them. Since he is a Breed, Dash has a couple of physical differences from human males that occur during sex.
CAUTION SPOILER:
I was surprised and enjoyed Dash borrowing a military Hummer with night vision to travel with Elizabeth during a snow storm.
DATA:
Sexual language: strong/erotic. Number of sex scenes six, some several pages long. Setting: current day U.S. Copyright 2004. Genre: erotic paranormal romance.
OTHER BOOKS:
For a listing of my reviews of other Lora Leigh books, see my 4 star review of “Tempting the Beast” posted on 6/30/08.
This book is part of the Wolf Breed series which is an offshoot of the Feline Breeds series. The Genetics Council used genetic experimentation to create humans with animal DNA, called Breeds. The Breeds were tortured, experimented upon and kept in captivity, but eventually escaped. The Council and other groups are trying to capture and/or kill them.
Dash is part wolf. He has spent twelve years in the army and Special Forces. Cassie selects his name as part of a school project to write letters to men in the services. They become pen pals. When he realizes that Cassie and her mother Elizabeth are in danger and living on the run, he takes a leave from the service to help them.
I recently read Death Angel by Linda Howard. It gave an excellent description of how Drea was on the run from bad guys. The author described many smart things that she did to survive, and many smart things that Simon did to find her. In Wolf Breeds, Elizabeth has been on the run for two years from bad guys. Dash has been searching for her for six months because he wants to help. The author doesn’t tell me how the bad guys keep finding her or how Dash found her. I would have liked that, but I realize this is supposed to be more about erotic sex than a typical romantic suspense novel. However, I think it would have been easy to add a little more plot development and take away some of the “ponderings in the mind about what to do” that Elizabeth does early in the story and Dash does later in the story.
The first part of the story was better than the last part. The first part was meeting, finding, protecting, being on the run and developing a relationship. The last part was preparing and planning to get the bad guy.
There were fewer sex scenes than I expected, but they lasted several pages. There was a thread of anger or roughness to them. Since he is a Breed, Dash has a couple of physical differences from human males that occur during sex.
CAUTION SPOILER:
I was surprised and enjoyed Dash borrowing a military Hummer with night vision to travel with Elizabeth during a snow storm.
DATA:
Sexual language: strong/erotic. Number of sex scenes six, some several pages long. Setting: current day U.S. Copyright 2004. Genre: erotic paranormal romance.
OTHER BOOKS:
For a listing of my reviews of other Lora Leigh books, see my 4 star review of “Tempting the Beast” posted on 6/30/08.
June 2, 2013
Lora Leigh veers a little from the formula of her Breeds books with this third installment. This time around, instead of a feline hero, we've got a Wolf Breed at the story's center. And that means a whole new bag of quirks for the relationship. Instead of a barb on his cock, Dash's dick makes a knot. And it's self lubricating (a handy tool when we get to the anal.)
But let me start with the actual plot. Dash is a military man with no family and no friends. He is nearly killed in the attack that wiped out his squad, but the words of a child pull him back from the brink. Little Cassie chose his name from a list at school and began writing him. The letters from the fragile child awaken his protective nature and soon, Dash begins to think of the girl and her mother as his. A very bad man is trying to steal Cassie, forcing her and her mom on the run. As soon as Dash recovers, he steps in to save them.
Elizabeth has had no one to rely on, ever since Cassie's father turned on her and tried to sell their child to a powerful criminal. When Dash first shows up, she is afraid to trust. But he proves himself over and over again, and soon she starts believing that he really can protect her and Cassie. It doesn't hurt that there is a massive attraction between them.
There is plenty of dirty sex in this book, but it comes much later than it did in the previous installments... maybe closer to the halfway point. And there is no mating frenzy; just good old horny sex. With a cock knot. Dash is an uber-possessive alpha, but he's also vulnerable because he has never had people in his life who he could love and would love him in return. I like that there was an emotional connection between him and Elizabeth that superseded the massive amount of sex.
Even though Dash comes from outside of the original Pride, the characters from earlier books are folded in, making it feel like a cohesive part of the series. I thought both of the leads were likeable and I appreciated how they filled a need for the other. It was still kind of over the top and a bit campy, but it wouldn't be a Breeds book otherwise. Still a guilty pleasure.
PS. If anyone can explain Cassie's fairy to me, I'd be much obliged.
Rating: B
But let me start with the actual plot. Dash is a military man with no family and no friends. He is nearly killed in the attack that wiped out his squad, but the words of a child pull him back from the brink. Little Cassie chose his name from a list at school and began writing him. The letters from the fragile child awaken his protective nature and soon, Dash begins to think of the girl and her mother as his. A very bad man is trying to steal Cassie, forcing her and her mom on the run. As soon as Dash recovers, he steps in to save them.
Elizabeth has had no one to rely on, ever since Cassie's father turned on her and tried to sell their child to a powerful criminal. When Dash first shows up, she is afraid to trust. But he proves himself over and over again, and soon she starts believing that he really can protect her and Cassie. It doesn't hurt that there is a massive attraction between them.
There is plenty of dirty sex in this book, but it comes much later than it did in the previous installments... maybe closer to the halfway point. And there is no mating frenzy; just good old horny sex. With a cock knot. Dash is an uber-possessive alpha, but he's also vulnerable because he has never had people in his life who he could love and would love him in return. I like that there was an emotional connection between him and Elizabeth that superseded the massive amount of sex.
Even though Dash comes from outside of the original Pride, the characters from earlier books are folded in, making it feel like a cohesive part of the series. I thought both of the leads were likeable and I appreciated how they filled a need for the other. It was still kind of over the top and a bit campy, but it wouldn't be a Breeds book otherwise. Still a guilty pleasure.
PS. If anyone can explain Cassie's fairy to me, I'd be much obliged.
Rating: B
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