Here are several reviews about Deborah LeBlanc’s new book, The Wolven.
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THE WOLVEN
by Deborah LeBlanc
Genre: Current Series Imprints, Harlequin Nocturne, Series
2010 Harlequin Nocturne Nominee
THE WOLVEN (4.5) by Deborah LeBlanc: After several New Orleans werewolves are murdered and left in their were state, Shauna MacDonald, keeper of the New Orleans wolven, and Danyon Stone, alpha of one of the city’s packs, must work together to find out who’s killing the wolves. They soon learn wolves are being murdered for the inherent power in their claws and fangs: once plucked, the claws and fangs can be ground into a powder that gives the taker the strength, speed, agility and heightened senses of a werewolf without the shifting. In tracking down the killer, Shauna and Danyon realize they work well together on a personal level as well. The Wolven seamlessly weaves a remarkably well-detailed mythology into the recent history of New Orleans. LeBlanc’s dialogue sparkles and the sexual chemistry between Shauna and Danyon is delicious.
Reviewed By: Alexandra Kay
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The Wolven-Deborah Leblanc
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Summary-
Someone–or something–is systematically murdering the members of Danyon Stone’s werewolf pack. As Alpha, he knows that finding and punishing the murderous entity is his responsibility, and he’s not about to rest until he sees justice done. But to stop the slayings he has to accept help from the most unlikely source–a wickedly sensual mortal woman.
Mystic-shop owner Shauna MacDonald has a special interest in the recent string of otherworldly deaths. As the Keeper of the werewolves, it’s her duty to guard and protect the packs. Working by Danyon’s side to stop an unknown killer–and trying to deny the potency of their illicit attraction–poses a threat to her heart unlike any she’s ever known, ;and if she becomes the killer’s next target, it could be the death of her…(Goodreads)
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“The Wolven” book 3 in “The Keepers” series by Deborah Leblanc is a sizzling paranormal romantic suspense steeping with unexplained murders and steamy sexual encounters that is sure to leave its readers wishing for more.
The novel begins with a palm reading scene between Shauna MacDonald and Lurnell Franklin, a fellow proprietor of a semi-mystic shop that is just downright hilarious. As the scenes dialog unfolds, there are clear indications that the introduction of Lurnell is no coincidence and that her presents will be felt as the novel progress.
Ms. LeBlanc makes point of providing a brief summary of past events in the series that really helps to establish a connection with the previous installments and adds credibility to the
Shauna is the youngest of three MacDonald sisters charge with the responsibilities of acting as “The Keepers” to the paranormal races of the vampires, shifters and werewolves. Although she is “The Keeper” of the werewolf community, Shauna has yet to really prove herself worthy of the title. As sibling rivalries and feelings of inadequacy go, Shauna has her share of issues; a fact that she is determined to overcome. I loved how when faced with this new threat to the communities, Shauna holds her ground concerning her involvement in the investigation and refuses to shuck her responsibilities. Her brazen displays of foolhardiness were comical in their delivery and her subsequent acquiesce of said foolishness made me fall in love with her.
Danyon Stone is the ultimate alpha male; I love although he is used to doing things in his own way, he is able to put aside his pride during the investigation of the murders. His gentle administrations of the less powerful of his pack, his need to protect and his overwhelming desire for justice for his people really personifies his alpha status.
Shauna and Danyon’s chemistry is immediately evident and extreme in its display. The sexual tension and desire that the two shares for each other is a constant beast prowling just below the surface. Every time they came together I kept expecting Shauna to turn into a beast to match Danyon’s feral sexual desire. Theirs is definitely a viscerally primitive courtship.
“The Wolven” is a well rounded addition to the “The Keepers” series that traverse the political structure of the
5 HOOTS!
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