Wild Instinct

i would recommend this book to everyone that like sara mccarty iloved it i could not put in down so get ready to sit back and enjoy i know i did

This is a character-driven story, which McCarty is always great at. Really an enjoyable reading experience. But I think she's also great at an erotic love scene, and this book fell short. All the matings in this book were "marriages of convenience" so the sex wasn't romantic. But it wasn't even erotic either, they just sort of "had to" do it, since they are now mates. 4 stars for a great story but a lack of heat!

"Sarah McCarty is admittedly one of my favorite authors and this book is a great example of why. In Wild Instinct we have character driven stories. The characters are certainly not perfect but they are perfectly portrayed. They are led by their emotions even when their instinct is to resist. I loved the dynamics of mixed heritage, both for the wolves and the humans. All three stories were complete short books within the saga of the Haven pack. I especially enjoyed knowing how the characters from Running Wild were progressing with their lives and how the two books are tied together. You will not be able to put down this book. It's got action, romance, arrogance, humility, determination, confidence, great dialogue and two children you will fall in love with. The sex scenes were spot on for their emotional angst. I just love when the alpha male is brought to his knees by his mate, and her understanding of what he needs and what makes him the way he is. I can't recommend this book enough and hope to read more about the Haven pack real soon!" - Lisa Freeman

"Garrett". The werewolf clan rejects Garrett due to his human blood. However, they turn to him to rescue Sarah Anne, whose son is missing and daughter may prove to be the child prophesized as the bringer of doom. Still he knows his mate when he meets her and will risk his life to keep her safe. "Daire". The werewolf Daire saves Teri, but cannot save her unborn. He knows his mate, but she believes his bond is not one of love but of protectiveness. Daire has to persuade her it is both. "Curran". He seeks Rachel, who has Sarah Anne's son with her. When Curran finds the pair he knows she is his mate, but she rejects his assertion and distrusts him to bring the duo to safety. These three exciting interrelated werewolf romances contain fully developed characters who make for a strong thriller as the sex is hot but not over-gorging the action-packed story lines especially the relationship issues as the men know but the women doubt. Sarah McCarty provides her audience with a superb collection. Harriet Klausner

Any book lover can agree that it is a treat to pick up a good book. And this book is more then just good. I loved it from cover to cover. Couldn't go to sleep until it was finished (4 am). Here are 3 stories entwined. And all together make one big story. Werewolves who mate with humans and have mixed breed children have always been outcasts in werewolf-world. In the first book of the series, "Running wild" we learn that a new pack called Haven has been formed to gather and protect those outcasts. This second book "Wild instincts" is about 3 woman: Mixed breed werewolf Sarah Anne who married with human man only to see him beeng killed by werewolves; Teri, a human woman who was brutally raped by a werewolf and is now carrying a mixed blooded child; and Rachel, a full blooded werewolf who has seperated from her own pack. Together they become friends and when they become hunted by other werewolves they ask help from Haven. But before that help can arrive, attack on them begins.... Thats how the book starts. Every heroine stands out. Every hero is lovable. This book is a treat for everyone who loves werewolves. Or good romance books. Or good action books. Can't wait for the next book in the series...