thebritishbibliophile_'s review
4.0
'A prime example of why Willow Winters is one of the best authors around. Primal Lust is sexy, raw, gritty, and everything we love about Willow and her work. Something to really sink your teeth into...literally, wink wink' -TheBritishBibliophile_
Thank you to Wildfire Marketing Solutions for sending me an ebook Advanced Readers Copy for me to read and leave an honest review.
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Since reading an ARC of Primal Lust, I was kindly sent the other two books previously in the series. Though I might have read them all in the wrong order (book three, then book one and two), I'm basing my review of Primal Lust based on what I have now read in its entirety. Thank you to Wildfire Marketing Solutions for these two surprise ebooks, it was very generous and thoughtful of you all.
Now, on with the review.
Although it was close to the release day, the second I saw a Willow Winters sign-up on the Wildfire Marketing Solutions website, I knew I had to sign up to read some smutty, wolf/vampire goodness! It's been a while since I've read anything were-ish, so this was a read--and series--much welcome and greatly anticipated to be knocking those literary socks off.
Primal Lust did just that!
This is the climax read, if you will. Every teasing, edging moment has been leading up to what would be an unforgettable climax. Well as we all know, sometimes we can go another round and though this story is far from over (for now), it was a satisfactory climax with the promised gift of a hint at a happily ever after for all. Fate, however, will reveal more to come this time next fall with Broken Fate and Jude's story.
I cannot wait to see what fate--and Willow--has in store for all of us but until then, there's plenty to keep us interested in reliving the books so far to keep the story rolling in
pleasurable waves until our next climax.
Short but steamy (not sweet), Willow delivers a story that gives us way more than we could have ever anticipated. Though some may be used to her dark, alpha-male, gritty stories, Primal Lust in its own right, much like the other two books in the series so far, offers up something in its own league that is equally as pleasurable as those kinds of stories. Besides, vampires have held the stage long enough when it comes to romance novels, it's time for wolves! (Yes, I know vampires feature here in this series, but my point remains). Plus, these are not just your average wolves. They're Willow's Wolves, which means they come with added bite , which you'll discover for yourselves when you open the covers to this read and the series.
Is this book one you should absolutely put in your TBR immediately? Yes! Is the series one you should also add to your TBR immediately? Yes! Is this a series worthy of being on everyone's bookshelves? Yes! Notice a pattern? You'll soon see why I--like the characters within this book--are saying nothing but yes....yes...yes!!!
4.5 stars!
Thank you to Wildfire Marketing Solutions for sending me an ebook Advanced Readers Copy for me to read and leave an honest review.
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Since reading an ARC of Primal Lust, I was kindly sent the other two books previously in the series. Though I might have read them all in the wrong order (book three, then book one and two), I'm basing my review of Primal Lust based on what I have now read in its entirety. Thank you to Wildfire Marketing Solutions for these two surprise ebooks, it was very generous and thoughtful of you all.
Now, on with the review.
Although it was close to the release day, the second I saw a Willow Winters sign-up on the Wildfire Marketing Solutions website, I knew I had to sign up to read some smutty, wolf/vampire goodness! It's been a while since I've read anything were-ish, so this was a read--and series--much welcome and greatly anticipated to be knocking those literary socks off.
Primal Lust did just that!
This is the climax read, if you will. Every teasing, edging moment has been leading up to what would be an unforgettable climax. Well as we all know, sometimes we can go another round and though this story is far from over (for now), it was a satisfactory climax with the promised gift of a hint at a happily ever after for all. Fate, however, will reveal more to come this time next fall with Broken Fate and Jude's story.
I cannot wait to see what fate--and Willow--has in store for all of us but until then, there's plenty to keep us interested in reliving the books so far to keep the story rolling in
pleasurable waves until our next climax.
Short but steamy (not sweet), Willow delivers a story that gives us way more than we could have ever anticipated. Though some may be used to her dark, alpha-male, gritty stories, Primal Lust in its own right, much like the other two books in the series so far, offers up something in its own league that is equally as pleasurable as those kinds of stories. Besides, vampires have held the stage long enough when it comes to romance novels, it's time for wolves! (Yes, I know vampires feature here in this series, but my point remains). Plus, these are not just your average wolves. They're Willow's Wolves, which means they come with added bite , which you'll discover for yourselves when you open the covers to this read and the series.
Is this book one you should absolutely put in your TBR immediately? Yes! Is the series one you should also add to your TBR immediately? Yes! Is this a series worthy of being on everyone's bookshelves? Yes! Notice a pattern? You'll soon see why I--like the characters within this book--are saying nothing but yes....yes...yes!!!
4.5 stars!
julzangold's review
3.0
Another installment to make you wish your town was protected by a pack of werewolves.
Problems with the tainting of blood and secrets within the Authority come to a head in the third book of the To Be Claimed series, and woo it's a doozy. This story is full of action and heart wrenching obstacles for the couples to overcome. Grace is trying to come to terms with having kids and her new life. Lizzie is trying to reconnect with her wolf. Veronica is trying to overcome her trauma and to let Vince in. There is so much packed into this short book that it'll be over before you know it and you'll be yearning for more.
I really love how Willow does paranormal romance. The world and characters are so real and casual, like they could be living in the next town over. The violence is tasteful and the spice levels are less tasteful and more DELICIOUS. The way werewolves deliver the spice is just unmatched.
Sadly, I did not get enough of each couple that I needed. With each book being so short and so many perspectives, I feel like I only get to touch the surface of each relationship. Grace and Devin are definitely my favorite, and since the first book, I have been craving more than a few chapters of them. I wish there would be one main couple per book and then a few chapters here and there from the other couples, not alternating every other chapter. This really prevents me from getting lost in the relationships, which tears me apart because I love every single one of them.
Part of the problem with being a huge fan of Willow Winters is that she writes spicy scenes so well that I'm ALWAYS demanding more. A blessing and a curse.
*I read this eARC free from the author for an honest review*
Problems with the tainting of blood and secrets within the Authority come to a head in the third book of the To Be Claimed series, and woo it's a doozy. This story is full of action and heart wrenching obstacles for the couples to overcome. Grace is trying to come to terms with having kids and her new life. Lizzie is trying to reconnect with her wolf. Veronica is trying to overcome her trauma and to let Vince in. There is so much packed into this short book that it'll be over before you know it and you'll be yearning for more.
I really love how Willow does paranormal romance. The world and characters are so real and casual, like they could be living in the next town over. The violence is tasteful and the spice levels are less tasteful and more DELICIOUS. The way werewolves deliver the spice is just unmatched.
Sadly, I did not get enough of each couple that I needed. With each book being so short and so many perspectives, I feel like I only get to touch the surface of each relationship. Grace and Devin are definitely my favorite, and since the first book, I have been craving more than a few chapters of them. I wish there would be one main couple per book and then a few chapters here and there from the other couples, not alternating every other chapter. This really prevents me from getting lost in the relationships, which tears me apart because I love every single one of them.
Part of the problem with being a huge fan of Willow Winters is that she writes spicy scenes so well that I'm ALWAYS demanding more. A blessing and a curse.
*I read this eARC free from the author for an honest review*
booked_bee's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5