by Susan S., guest reviewer
Lydia Dare casts a spell on her readers! A scorching hot read, full of magick and desire.
Tall, Dark, and Wolfish is book two from Lydia Dare’s werewolf trilogy. The second installment brings us the story of the youngest of the Westfield brothers, Lord Benjamin Westfield.
Does it stand alone? Yes.
This novel was right up my magickal alley. I love paranormal romances! Especially, if there’s a witch involved. They don’t refer to me as Witchy Woman for naught.
What happens when one sexy English werewolf meets one Scottish red-haired witch? Sexual sparks ignite. But, what happens if you cross heroine, Elspeth Campbell’s coven of mischievous witches? You get rained on, chased by fireballs, attacked by vines, and four times the trouble.
Nothing will stand between a witch and her coven! Then again, nothing will stand between a wolf and his mate! It’s an all out battle of witches vs. lycan.
Hero, Lord Benjamin Westfield comes from a long line of lycan men, and he’s happy with his inner wolf. With his roguish good looks, uncanny hearing, and great reflexes, life is as it should be. Or, at least it was, until he realizes he’s lost the ability to shift. Something’s seriously wrong; he didn’t change during the last full moon. Not wanting to bear ridicule from his older brothers, Ben seeks the advice of his father’s friend, Major Desmond Forster. Major’s advice? Seek out a Scottish healer named Rosewyth Campbell.
Ben leaves London in search of Rosewyth. He “expects” to find an old crone. What he “doesn’t” expect, is to find the late Rosewyth’s daughter, Elspeth. A young fiery witch, with red hair, green eyes, and her over protective coven of C’oig witches.
Underlying themes: Friendship, loyalty, and to follow one’s heart.
Ben was my favorite character: Why? He has long brown hair, light hazel eyes; he’s a flirt, and a wolf. Need I say more? Really? O.k. then, he’s broken, confused, and scared, until he meets a beautiful witch who speaks to his very soul. He’s also protective, loyal, and hard-headed (lol).
My favorite scene: Elspeth raises her teacup to her lips and glances at Ben over the rim. Her aroused scent is driving him mad; he looks at her from across the cottage and mouths the words, “You want me.”
Recommendations: You’re in for a real treat, if you enjoy any of the following: Bewitched, historicals, happily-ever-afters, magick, red-haired lasses, handsome blackguards, werewolves, mischievous witches, and scorchingly hot sex scenes.
Will Elspeth heal Ben, and find his inner beast? Or, will her coven send this wolf howling back to London?
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Buy: Tall, Dark, and Wolfish (Book 2)
Historical, Paranormal Romance, May 2010, Sourcebooks Casablanca, Print Pages 387.
ISBN# 978-1-4022-3695-2.
PS... My nose is just twitching to read book three, The Wolf Next Door. The last installment in Dare’s trilogy gives us the story of the middle brother, Lord William Westfield. Look for it in June of 2010.
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Susan S. – who has written 104 posts on Love Romance Passion.
Susan adores any paranormal character in leather, can't get enough of those unscrupulous rakes, and has a special fondness for law enforcement officers. If there’s a hero/heroine with a badge she's all over it! You may also see her around the web as Witchy Woman because of her love for magic, broomsticks, and black cats. Learn more about Susan in Meet the Review Staff at Love Romance Passion.
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oh, I like that quote from the book! I have never read any Dare books. This might have to be my first!!!
Hi Sharon, Thank you.
Ben was actually my favorite hero from this series, and the authors know it! The series begins with werewolves and then transitions with book 4 to include vampires in book 5!