m19arta's review against another edition
5.0
This was a very well-done shape-shifter romance with suspense. I was thrilled with the relationship between Luke and Macey. The case with demons was interesting, and it made a nice background for the pair to fall in love. I was immersed in the book wholeheartedly from the beginning to the end and read it in one sitting. I recommend it to every reader who loves a good werewolf romance!
rebeccareadsmut's review against another edition
3.0
I think in reality I'd give this book 3.5 stars.
Loved the setting. Great world building. I enjoyed the demon stuff. Thought there was some good plot in there.
My biggest issue was I never really bought Luke as an Alpha. Especially THE Alpha. He seemed really soft without any of the strength. I like some squishy in my alphas but he just didn't seem to have much else.
The heat was okay, but nothing to write home about lol
I do think I will check out the next book. Chase sounded sexy. lol
Loved the setting. Great world building. I enjoyed the demon stuff. Thought there was some good plot in there.
My biggest issue was I never really bought Luke as an Alpha. Especially THE Alpha. He seemed really soft without any of the strength. I like some squishy in my alphas but he just didn't seem to have much else.
The heat was okay, but nothing to write home about lol
I do think I will check out the next book. Chase sounded sexy. lol
carebear11's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kayleewrites's review against another edition
4.0
Decent read
A pretty decent story, enjoyed the most characters and the plot. It was very exciting and I loved it all.
A pretty decent story, enjoyed the most characters and the plot. It was very exciting and I loved it all.
willowb's review
5.0
This is great!
This is a new author, for me, and I loved this book. Luke and Macey were quite the pair and I can’t wait to see what kind of trouble follows them as the series continues. I’m off to read the next book!
This is a new author, for me, and I loved this book. Luke and Macey were quite the pair and I can’t wait to see what kind of trouble follows them as the series continues. I’m off to read the next book!
carabellacullen's review against another edition
5.0
Werewolves Only by Carrie Pulkinen
5 Stars!!!!!
What's more hot and irresistable than a shifter? I really enjoyed this book. The author has done
such a great job of entwining the story line along with a bit of romance. I absolutely adore paranormal romance books and this as definitely filling the bill.
The chemistry between Macey and Luke is just magical. I found that the author has a very refreshing writing style not only creating the characters but also bringing the story line to life around them. I was really gripped by this book from page one. I totally enjoyed the story line and how the author used paranormal characters. There was also the pack drama about the transfer of Alpha and I thoroughly enjoyed how the author was able to entwine the parallel story lines in this book and bring the whole story to life. I really look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
5 Stars!!!!!
What's more hot and irresistable than a shifter? I really enjoyed this book. The author has done
such a great job of entwining the story line along with a bit of romance. I absolutely adore paranormal romance books and this as definitely filling the bill.
The chemistry between Macey and Luke is just magical. I found that the author has a very refreshing writing style not only creating the characters but also bringing the story line to life around them. I was really gripped by this book from page one. I totally enjoyed the story line and how the author used paranormal characters. There was also the pack drama about the transfer of Alpha and I thoroughly enjoyed how the author was able to entwine the parallel story lines in this book and bring the whole story to life. I really look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
lisa01's review against another edition
4.0
Werewolves Only (Crescent city Wolf Pack #1)
By Carrie Pulkinen
Rated 4 stars
Wow! I love this story! I was intrigued by the synopsis. I mean who doesn’t love a good shifter story??? The story fell right in line and was what I thought it would be and more. The characters are wonderful. The two main characters drew me and and didn’t let go! Luke was in quite a predicament. Set to be Alpha he was domineering and a bit overprotective. But he has a heart of gold. Providing you don’t cross him or the pack. Macey was a strong female who is tired of all the condescending men. She has a short fuse when women get judged by gender not accomplishments. Luke throws her off-kilter. She just want him to treat her as an equal.
I love how Luke and Macey are described after their first time together. It really made me “feel” like I knew exactly how they were acting because they walked around “with big goofy grins on their faces”. Loved that!
As well as the comment “You want me to ride you?.......Everyday of my life!” Not sure whether that’s so sweet or super sexy?!?
I really enjoyed getting to know a few members of the pack. Especially the ones close to Luke. They have a brotherhood along with friendship. Those two I look forward to reading about in the future.
This is a great beginning to the series! It was filled with danger, demons, shifters, suspense and witches. It kept me entertained and eagerly looking forward to reading. I couldnt wait to find out what was going to happen next. I easily sped through this story and can’t wait for the next installment.
By Carrie Pulkinen
Rated 4 stars
Wow! I love this story! I was intrigued by the synopsis. I mean who doesn’t love a good shifter story??? The story fell right in line and was what I thought it would be and more. The characters are wonderful. The two main characters drew me and and didn’t let go! Luke was in quite a predicament. Set to be Alpha he was domineering and a bit overprotective. But he has a heart of gold. Providing you don’t cross him or the pack. Macey was a strong female who is tired of all the condescending men. She has a short fuse when women get judged by gender not accomplishments. Luke throws her off-kilter. She just want him to treat her as an equal.
I love how Luke and Macey are described after their first time together. It really made me “feel” like I knew exactly how they were acting because they walked around “with big goofy grins on their faces”. Loved that!
As well as the comment “You want me to ride you?.......Everyday of my life!” Not sure whether that’s so sweet or super sexy?!?
I really enjoyed getting to know a few members of the pack. Especially the ones close to Luke. They have a brotherhood along with friendship. Those two I look forward to reading about in the future.
This is a great beginning to the series! It was filled with danger, demons, shifters, suspense and witches. It kept me entertained and eagerly looking forward to reading. I couldnt wait to find out what was going to happen next. I easily sped through this story and can’t wait for the next installment.
bwagner's review against another edition
4.0
This is my first book by this author and I enjoyed from beginning to end. This is a paranormal story that took me on a journey throughout this wolf pack. This author's attention to details made me feel as if I was right there with the pack. Her characters are lovable, connectable and very well written. There are some twists and turns with them that I didn't see coming but kept me turning pages to find out more and had me on the edge of my seat. I highly recommend this book.
angelahayes's review against another edition
5.0
5 Stars
“The pack did its best to keep peace in the supernatural community and to keep their existence a secret from the humans. Psychics and witches may have found a way to coexist…exposing some of their powers to the mundane…but there was no way in hell people would be as accepting of a predatory species like his. He had to stop Macey from learning anything about the demons…and especially the werewolves. Keeping tabs on the sexy detective proved a nice bonus…”
Werewolves Only is the first book in the Crescent City Wolf Pack series by Carrie Pulkinen. It is a great paranormal romance- with shifters/werewolves, demons, supernatural elements, mystery, suspense, action, police investigation, and plenty of drama- all set against the vibrant and mystical backdrop of New Orleans.
Ms. Pulkinen is a ‘new-to-me’ author that I will definitely be reading much more of in the future. The story surprised me, because initially I thought it was a bit slow to start with, but I found that after a couple of chapters I was completely hooked and eagerly read the rest of the book. I had to find what happens and whether they figure everything out.
The story is told from several points of view, which I really appreciated, because it really gave the story much more complexity, and depth- and gave me so much more to contemplate.
The characters are interesting and well developed. I loved Luke and Macey!! I was cheering them on right from the get-go! There was a lot more to them, and the story, than meets the eye.
The story is quite suspenseful, with a real ‘mystery’ to try to unravel. There are funny moment- with witty quips/banter that made me smile. Then there were quite gruesome scenes that really ramped up the intensity of the story. Ms. Pulkinen effortlessly describes what was happening in the story, painting a picture in my mind, and making it more like ‘watching’ everything play out, instead of merely reading along.
I can’t wait to see what book two has in store for me!
Thank you, Ms. Pulkinen!
“The pack did its best to keep peace in the supernatural community and to keep their existence a secret from the humans. Psychics and witches may have found a way to coexist…exposing some of their powers to the mundane…but there was no way in hell people would be as accepting of a predatory species like his. He had to stop Macey from learning anything about the demons…and especially the werewolves. Keeping tabs on the sexy detective proved a nice bonus…”
Werewolves Only is the first book in the Crescent City Wolf Pack series by Carrie Pulkinen. It is a great paranormal romance- with shifters/werewolves, demons, supernatural elements, mystery, suspense, action, police investigation, and plenty of drama- all set against the vibrant and mystical backdrop of New Orleans.
Ms. Pulkinen is a ‘new-to-me’ author that I will definitely be reading much more of in the future. The story surprised me, because initially I thought it was a bit slow to start with, but I found that after a couple of chapters I was completely hooked and eagerly read the rest of the book. I had to find what happens and whether they figure everything out.
The story is told from several points of view, which I really appreciated, because it really gave the story much more complexity, and depth- and gave me so much more to contemplate.
The characters are interesting and well developed. I loved Luke and Macey!! I was cheering them on right from the get-go! There was a lot more to them, and the story, than meets the eye.
The story is quite suspenseful, with a real ‘mystery’ to try to unravel. There are funny moment- with witty quips/banter that made me smile. Then there were quite gruesome scenes that really ramped up the intensity of the story. Ms. Pulkinen effortlessly describes what was happening in the story, painting a picture in my mind, and making it more like ‘watching’ everything play out, instead of merely reading along.
I can’t wait to see what book two has in store for me!
Thank you, Ms. Pulkinen!