DESERT WOLF by Heather Long
Outlaw Wolves & Defiant Hearts!
Sometimes pitiless and cruel, Sutter Butte Alpha Cassius Lucera
lives in an ugly world where pack means blood, fights, and hate. To change his
pack, he will have to change himself and only one person alive can help
him—another pack’s Omega. DESERT WOLF by Heather Long is a story of redemption
and fate that shows us how strong the attraction can be when opposites attract.
If you enjoyed Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley, you’ll get thirsty for Desert
Wolf.
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world and on top of that a lone wolf and Enforcer. How is it possible that
these two could be mates? In author Heather Long's vivid and fun imagination
it's very easy." -- Fresh Fiction
"BAYOU WOLF is in a word ... amazing. All the reader can do
is hold on for the ride and enjoy the fireworks." -- Fresh Fiction
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then you have to pick up UNTAMED WOLF by Heather Long”. -- Annetta Sweetko, Fresh Fiction
“It is a great story about finding a place to belong and the love that can follow if you allow it.” – Hart’s Romance Pulse reviewing RIVER WOLF
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About
DESERT WOLF:
Title: Desert Wolf
Author: Heather Long
Series: Wolves of Willow Bend #8
Genre: Paranormal/Shifter Romance
Release
Date: November 24th, 2015
Publisher: Self-Published
Print
Length: 90K
Format: Paperback and Digital
Print ISBN: 978-1-517315-795
Digital
ISBN: 978-1-310000-867
Synopsis:
Cassius, Alpha of Sutter Butte, leads the most ruthless and dangerous pack in the United States. A pack comprised of misfits who didn’t fit in their previous packs, cast offs discarded by their packs and forgotten wolves who rose to create a pack more than a century before in utter defiance of the order of the day. Sometimes pitiless and cruel, he wants more for his people than a yearly bloodbath as they fight for a new place, a better spot in the pecking order. To change his pack, means to change himself and he will find rebellion on all sides, not the least of which is his own defiant heart.
Sovvan Stark, Omega of Delta Crescent, lives a cherished, beloved life in the center of her pack, a delicate and hard won balance. Though she is not the only Omega, she is the most experienced with the tremors of pack upset when power shifts from Alpha to Alpha. When her Alpha approaches her about Sutter Butte’s request, Sovvan considers the matter for several long months. While she might hold within her the key to helping the Sutter Butte Alpha, the undertaking could very well kill her.
Accompanied by a single Hound, Sovvan begins a journey to help Cassius rebuild the foundation of his pack, but first she will have to transform him…
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Heat rolled in waves from the blacktop of the old highway. Around
him, the desert sprawled in its painted glory, seemingly melting into the
horizon where it kissed the sky. The colors streaked past him as he
accelerated, blowing past the old trading posts and bypassing the interstate
with its smoother surface and promise of civilization in the distance. If one
sought to journey through the decades, the old highway east of Holbrook was the
place to start.
Sweat slicked his back beneath the leather jacket and the
motorcycle vibrated between his thighs. Clocking over a hundred, he barely
noticed the machine’s growl echoing his wolf’s. Cassius Lucera del Alba, Alpha
of Sutter Butte squinted to catch sight of the town he sought ahead.
Though town was a generous description for the collection of
ramshackle structures—of which a filling station with a decrepit market
attached and a lone bar were clearly detailed. Time hadn’t forgotten the town,
it had left it in the dust by doing a hundred and sixty and never looked back.
If the location had a name, no map detailed it, not even Google. The poor
bastards didn’t even have a ghost to call their own.
Though they might when he finished.
He didn’t slow until he reached the main drag, all eighty-five
feet of it and parked his bike in front of the bar. A handful of vehicles were
scattered amongst the cracked pavement and gravel. Three he recognized, two he
didn’t. Like the bar, the cars were in sad shape and far more popular in
earlier decades. Killing the engine, he dropped the kickstand and slid off his
baby. Road dust coated her paint and chrome. With a stroke of his gloved hand
over the seat, he promised her a bath later.
Leaving the bike, he strode toward the building. No one moved
outside, but one wolf stood inside the filling station. He was a smart wolf,
he’d spotted Cassius, yet didn’t reach for a phone or make any move other than
retrieving his newspaper and flipping it open.
Inside, the cool air rushed over his sweaty face like a sweet
kiss. The scents of stale beer, body odor, remnants of the blood spilled
throughout the years, and fear stained the experience. The population of the
bar—easily a dozen wolves though Cassius scented at least four more in the
back—glanced up from their places scattered around the room. Three played pool,
four others huddled around a card game while the rest sat in various spots
including two at the bar drinking. A couple in the corner paused with her hand
down his pants. The bartender—a tall, broad wolf with a balding pate and a
world-weary expression raised his eyebrows in silent inquiry.
“Beer. Cold.” Cassius said, and the bartender nodded. A moment
later, he set a tall bottle of Corona on the weathered bar top. The sides
frosted and a hint of vapor escaped the top. Condensation formed almost
immediately on the sides, slicking along the glass in rivulets.
Stripping off his fingerless gloves first. Cassius set them on the
bar. Next, he peeled off his jacket. The old leather moulded him perfectly
after the many years he spent wearing it. Only after setting it on the bar next
to his gloves did he peel off three one hundred dollar bills and lay them next
to the bottle. The bartender didn’t say a word as he took the bills, tucked
them into his pocket then locked his register and exited through the double
doors behind the bar.
Leaning against the aged wood, Cassius swept the room with his
gaze. “If any of you are still sitting on your asses, disobeying the direct
orders I sent out when I finish this beer, I’ll kill you.” He didn’t raise his
voice. Shouting accomplished nothing. Yelling indicated the battle was lost
before it began.
Chair legs scraping across the floor splintered the silence. The
couple in the corner disengaged. The she-wolf grabbed her purse as she stood.
Boots striking the floor punctuated her exodus. No sooner did the door slam
shut behind her than the four wolves playing cards toss them down, abandoning
their game. The men muttered, but they divvied the pot, then bowed their heads
to him one at a time before hurrying out.
Tipping the bottle up, he took a long pull of the cold drink. It
soothed his parched throat. One of the pool players threw down his stick. One
of the wolves tried to stop him with a hand on his arm, but he shook it off.
Then like the other wolves before him, he hurried out the door.
From nearly twenty to only ten—behind feet stomped on the stairs
followed by another door slamming. Make that eight. One of the upstairs wolves
strode into the bar, and stood in the center of it. Surprise filled his scent
at the emptiness in the room. The others waited, their attention divided
between Cassius and Finch.
Stupid fucking name for a wolf. Another long pull
from his beer, and Cassius was three quarters finished. One by one he met the
gazes of the wolves around the room. The smarter ones lowered their eyes
immediately, the dumbasses fought to hold his gaze—even Finch.
Focusing on him last, Cassius studied him. Fresh beads of sweat
began to trickle along Finch’s cheeks. The wolf swore, then stomped out and
slammed the door with enough force, one of the hinges cracked.
Then there were seven.
My Review:
This was an interesting, sexy, and at times confusing read. I had some trouble getting into it at first. I haven't read all the books in the series and there are a lot of connections to previous books and different relationships or connections with all these different packs and people in this world. So at times I was a bit lost but once I got into it a bit more I followed along well enough. It was an enjoyable read either way but I would recommend reading the previous books before hand so to enjoy it more and not have to play catch up with the characters. Confusion aside I found myself lost in the story and having to keep reading.
I really liked Cassius. He's very complicated and comes off as withdrawn and cold but he has so many layers. He truly does care for his people even if he has issues showing it. I love the slow burn between him and Sovvan. I loved Sovvan, she's sassy and funny. Very different from Cassius so they balance well.
There was lots of drama, emotion, and tons of action in this book. It's a very interesting series and dynamic world. I definitely plan on going back a reading this from the beginning of the series. The characters are extremely well written and I found myself very invested in them. I can't wait to read see what happens next.
I really liked Cassius. He's very complicated and comes off as withdrawn and cold but he has so many layers. He truly does care for his people even if he has issues showing it. I love the slow burn between him and Sovvan. I loved Sovvan, she's sassy and funny. Very different from Cassius so they balance well.
There was lots of drama, emotion, and tons of action in this book. It's a very interesting series and dynamic world. I definitely plan on going back a reading this from the beginning of the series. The characters are extremely well written and I found myself very invested in them. I can't wait to read see what happens next.
Other Books in the Wolves of Willow Bend Series:
WOLF AT LAW
WOLF BITE
CAGED WOLF
WOLF CLAIM
WOLF NEXT
DOOR
ROGUE WOLF
BAYOU WOLF
UNTAMED WOLF
WOLF WITH
BENEFITS
RIVER WOLF
SINGLE
WICKED WOLF
National bestselling author, Heather Long, likes long walks in the park, science fiction, superheroes, Marines, and men who aren’t douche bags. Her books are filled with heroes and heroines tangled in romance as hot as Texas summertime. From paranormal historical westerns to contemporary military romance, Heather might switch genres, but one thing is true in all of her stories—her characters drive the books. When she’s not wrangling her menagerie of animals, she devotes her time to family and friends she considers family. She believes if you like your heroes so real you could lick the grit off their chest, and your heroines so likable, you’re sure you’ve been friends with women just like them, you’ll enjoy her worlds as much as she does.
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