Wolf Tales VII

Kate Douglas writes a interesting story. I always purchase the Wolf Tales series whether it is in this form or in one of the other series

Wolf Tales VII (Wolf Tales (Aphrodisia)) (Bk. 7) I cried and cried. Where to begin?.?. Anton has a dream. He fears that this dream may come true and Keisha is aware of this dream but convices himm to let go of his fears that nothing can become between them. Until... All 3 packs: Maine, San Francisco and Montana (as well as wolf sanctuary) were attacked. The attacks were so fierce, Anton knew it was time to call all Chanku for a meeting. Everyone comes to Anton's well known Montana ranch. Anton has a problem fitting everyone into a room and several years ago he had been working on a project in the wine cellar. Adam becomes very useful and also becomes very knowledgeable in his true Chanku heritage and skills. If it weren't for Oliver and Anton, Adam would have never known who he really is. Man, his powers really become needed in this book. There are a few other attacks while everyone is at the house. Igmutaka also comes out in the book like you wouldn't believe and becomes his own panther. Keisha and Tia have a lifethreatening situation but no one is in the house at the time. Something is happening to Lily and Keisha is sending out a mental call to Anton and he answers but then his voice is gone. Adam has been called to Anton's help. Adam of course is a healer. Anton has been shot. Does he die or does he live? This book only took me a few hours to read. I could not put the book down. This again was another good book and cannot wait for the next book to come out to read about the next Chanku people that Tia discovers in the park on her way to visit Keisha's memorial garden. Oh, and the sex, I was glad to read more about the plot and all the excitement rather than read page after page after page of sex scenes.

While there was no real explanation for the increased libido (to be fair, is there really a need for one in this series? *grin*), I definitely liked the exploration of the powers that may be locked within the Chanku race. Also, the recurring backstory/danger of the senator & labs our heroes & heroines have encountered previously. One little nit-pick - all of the females are alpha bitches... which is fine for their own packs... but the lack of need to posture/larger group hierarchy, amongst the males or females - feels a bit off. Overall, a great addition to the series. And I look forward to the next offering, Chanku Honor - in Sexy Beast VI, coming in March 09 - or first chappy on the author's website :)

In Montana, Anton Cheval suffers a nightmare that he fears is a premonition; he worries for his wife Keisha and their infant Lily as well as other Chanku. Keisha and her friend Xandi run together while Anton and Xandi's mate Stefan watch their babies. Kiesha and Xandi mentally tell their mates about two men tracking them who attack them; three more humans assault the house; all are killed though one breeched the home. In San Francisco the female Chanku of Pack Dynamics are in Golden Gate Park when humans attack them. They mentally tell their men who come rushing to their aid. The attackers fire shots before fleeing hitting Tinker, but Adam who fixes things heals his wounded shoulder. In Maine, while two Chanku are away, Adam's sister Manda and her mate Baylor are attacked. Manda recognizes one of the men is a scientist who experimented on her for twenty-five torturous years when she was half human and half wolf. Baylor kills the trio. Anton invites the two coastal groups and Ulrich and Millie living in Colorado to meet in Montana to discuss the attacks. Soon twenty one adults and two babies meet in a giant natural cavern that runs next to the Montana home to discuss the concerted attacks and the counter assault; that is in between sexual activity This is a terrific entry on the Wolf Tales saga as the ensemble comes together from two coastal locations and Colorado to gather in the fourth pack's enclave in Montana yet the adults contain differing personalities. That is the marvel of Kate Douglas' erotic fantasy as each adult Chanku remains unique. The threat to their safety in three locations makes for a tense story line; however, the humans seem to have no problems breeching the complexes in spite of the super extraordinary senses of the three packs. Still fans will relish this exciting Chanku tale as the packs assemble to deal with a dangerous threat tot their lifestyle. Harrier Klausner

The Chanku are about to face their biggest battle and greatest challenges, and they've all come together to do just that. This is another great addition to the Wolf Tales series. Someone has tried to kidnap Keisha and Xandi's babies in Montana. And the Maine and San Francisco packs are attacked as well. Anton calls everyone together to figure out what's going on is also facing personal doubts of his own. This is a terrific story. All of the previous characters from all the Wolf Tales stories are here and they're working (and playing :) together to protect their kind. There are some scary moments for everyone but the story does have a great ending...and a wonderful promise of what's coming next. Highly recommended and as usual, steaming hot!