A review by laffingkat
Wolf Nights: Werewolves, Kickass Heroines, & Sizzling Romance by Stephanie Holmes, Aimee Easterling, Anna Lowe, Becca Andre, Ellis Leigh

4.0

This is a collection of five urban fantasy/paranormal romance novels featuring strong female characters, each of which is part of a series but can be enjoyed on its own. So far I’ve read the first two, so my rating is based on just those stories.

Wolf's Bane (Moon Marked Book 1) by Aimee Easterling

As always, Aimee Easterling reliably delivers fun shifter stories with exciting plots. This novel was suspenseful and so much fun! It features kitsune, one of my favorite paranormal creatures (one that doesn't get very much attention), as well as Ms. Easterling's delightful take on shifters. This is the first book in the Moon Marked series, but this story ends on a satisfying note, so don't be afraid of cliffhangers.

This was a relatively quick read that started with a great hook and effortlessly captured and held my interest. It was fast-paced with an exciting, action-filled plot that presented some unexpected twists as our heroine Mai struggled to protect her little sister from an increasing number of threats while also trying to track down a serial killer.

I really liked the characters in this book. Mai makes some frustrating decisions at times, but you can understand why she acts the way she does. She's under a lot of stress but remains quite likable. Her sister Kira is adorable, and I loved Gunner and his pack. I look forward to getting to know these characters better in subsequent books in this series!

Desert Hunt (Wolves of Twin Moon Ranch Prequel) by Anna Lowe

I enjoyed the romantic aspects of this shifter story and the often humorous descriptions of how these characters’ animalistic selves reacted to situations as contrasted with their human reactions. I would have loved to get to know them a bit better so I could better appreciate Zach’s mixed heritage and Rae’s secret. Note that this story includes some violence, foul language, and explicit sex scenes.

If you like urban fantasy, paranormal mystery/suspense, and paranormal romance, give this box set a try.