Title: Red the Were Hunter
Author: Rebekah Ganiere
Genre: Fantasy Romance - A Fairytale Retelling
Publication Date: May 1, 2014
Tour Host: Dreams Come True Promotions
Red The Were Hunter is being published on May 1, 2014. Red is a Fantasy Romance which took 2nd place in the Hook, Line and Sinker contest and is a current finalist in the Great Beginning Contest. It is the first novel in the Farielle book series.
What if you were the key to an ancient prophecy that would begin to heal your lands, but fulfilling your destiny meant you had to turn your back on everything you'd been taught to believe in?
Redlynn of Volkzene, member of the Sisterhood of Red, is heartbroken to discover another girl kidnapped and her best friend slain by werewolves. Defying the head of her order, she sets out to kill the beast she believes responsible. The King of the Weres-- But there are worse things inWolvenglen Forest than the wolves.
Adrian, reluctant heir to the throne of Wolvenglen, and his band of wolf brothers are bound to protect the humans; especially the Sisterhood. Finding Redlynn unconscious in his woods, awakens in him a passion he's never before experienced and a protective instinct that has him ready to turn on his own men. Problem is, a female is the last thing Adrian needs complicating his life.
But all is not as it seems in Wolvenglen Forest and to save the missing girls before time runs out, Redlynn and Adrian must move past their inner demons and learn to trust each other. Perhaps finding the happiness they both so desperately desire.
Follow along on the retelling of
Little Red Riding Hood... Little Red is Redlynn who is a tough heroine on a
mission to find answers. This book was a quick read that I couldn't put down. I
felt connected to Redlynn and wanted to know what was going to happen next with
her. Red is fighting to protect the lineage of her mother and grandmother
before her. She should be the Head of the Sisterhood but knows that there is
more to leading that to look pretty, you have to protect.
The tale of the story between
humans, weres, and vampires is a great tale with interesting twist and a bit of
romance thrown in.
The only thing that bothered me was
that she fell instantly in love. I understand that it was about soul mates
meeting and an instinctual thing though. And although I didn't feel Red's side
of the love affair as much, I loved Adrian and his feelings came across genuine
to me.
All in all I absolutely loved the
retelling and the extremely unique take on it. And I wasn't disappointed in the
second story I've read by Rebekah Ganiere.
Adrian reveled in the feel of Redlynn in his arms. It felt so natural for her to be there. It had been too long since he'd felt the touch of a woman. She looked up at him and licked her lips. Adrian's heartbeat quickened. He told himself that he needed to get her into her own room. But his body didn't move.
"Your heart is racing," she murmured.
He couldn’t speak. Her sweet breath fell lightly on his skin, cooling it.
"Why did you save me in the woods?"
Because you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, and probably the one I am meant to take as a mate. "Because you were hurt."
"But you don't know me."
Adrian's eyebrows drew together. "Does that matter?"
"Most people would have left me for dead."
Anger soured his thoughts. Is that what had become of the Sisterhood? Were all males outside of Wolvenglen so callous? How could someone not stop and help a female in need? "Well, I'm not most people."
"No. You're not," she slurred. Her gaze shifted to his lips. She touched his cheek and then ran her fingers through his long hair. "Your hair's soft."
Adrian didn't dare breathe. A flesh and blood woman with golden eyes, and the mark of the wolf was in his arms. It went against everything he'd promised himself he wouldn't do. All the other females he'd said no to. All the years spent burying any desire to find a mate and settle down. All the times he told himself he wouldn't end up like his father. Bending his head, he breathed her in. She lifted her chin. Their lips were inches apart and he tasted her breath in his mouth.
"Adrian," she whispered.
He plunged down and closed the distance between them. The moan that escaped her was enough to send his wolf howling for more. Tangling his hand in her hair he guided her mouth to his more fully. Her lips parted and their tongues mingled in a soft swirl. His mind went numb. Adrian pressed closer to her and her arm twitched. He pulled away quickly.
"Are you alright?" He searched her face for signs of distress.
"It's my shoulder."
Dammit! He shouldn’t be doing this. It wasn't fair to lead her on. Especially with her medicated. "You should rest." He laid her on the pillow.
"Yes." Her eyes held desire and resistance. "I'm sorry for taking your bed again."
Me too. "It's fine. I can stay somewhere else."
"You can stay."
Adrian swallowed. It had gone too far. She wanted him to stay. Part of him wanted to say yes.
Rebekah R. Ganiere is an award winning author and member of the Romance Writers of America, her local LARA and OCC Chapters, as well as the VP of Communications for the Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal Chapter. Rebekah is a moderator for the SCV Writers Group and on Savvy Authors. Her debut novel Dead Awakenings hit Amazon's Top 100 list in its genre right out of the gate and has received top review pick on several sites.
Rebekah's love for stories began as a child with Shel Silverstein. She began writing her own poetry and short stories in junior high and high school and then went on to study theater in college. Ultimately she ended up going back to writing so she could stay at home with her kids. Rebekah is a member of Romance Writers of America as well as member of the board for her Fantasy, Futuristic, & Paranormal and local Los Angeles Chapters. She is also a member of the Orange County, and Young Adult RWA Chapters.
When she isn't spending time telling the stories of the characters constantly chattering inside her head, you can find her hanging out with her husband, four children and menagerie of pets. A dog, a rabbit, 2 bearded dragons, 1 Russian Tortoise and 2 Leopard Tortoises. The escaped snake has yet to be located.
Thanx for having me! I'm glad you liked it!
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