Actual rating would be 2.5. There are a few things I liked about this book...I enjoyed both the hero and the heroine, the setting was nice and I also liked that neither of them were super well off like the usual romance cliché. As far as the rest of it....at times it was a bit awkward, maybe felt a little unnatural and at times a little rushed. There was more bad than good which was why it had such a low rating for me. I was very disappointed overall...I mean Scottish hunks AND they are werewolves?!? I figured, how can you mess that up? I was wrong though, so very wrong. Obviously, as this book goes to show, you can indeed mess that up. The author had a great initial set up and I feel this could've been 10 times better, the pages were passionless (and I don't mean that in a sexual way either)...if you want to know what I mean read this and then read anything from Kresley Coles IAD series. I had a hard time staying awake during this....Mrs Coles books however, its hard to fall asleep once you find the willpower to put them down. It would be very interesting to see Cole re-write this book....then I would read it again. I know this reveiw sounds harsh (because it is) but I bought this book because the online introduction compared it to "OUTLANDER" and "TRUEBLOOD", both of which I am a major fan. This was nothing like either of those...the only things they had in common were aforementioned, werewolves and Scotland. Don't waste your time with this one. Julia, even though a werewolf romance author, has come to Scotland with more than one intention. Julia, has been charged by her grandfather to find a artifact that is hidden within the castle. Even with a hidden agenda, Julia can't resist the magic of the scenery surrounding her, or how much Laird Ian Macneill makes her feel alive, both her human side and her wolf. However Ian is totall Alpha, leader of his people and his den, and doesn't like not being in control. Ian has had to be a leader for quite some time, and even though he hates strangers, and having a movie being produced at his home, is even more loathesome. However, Julia intrigues him, and his wolf only wants to get to know the little red even more. What he doesn't expect is to find Julia as his Mate...Heart Of The Highland Wolf is the seventh in the series. I have just loved each and every book that I have read from this author. When I found this one at the library, and saw that not only did it have werewolf shifter, but was mixed in with a scottish highlands theme, I definitely could hardly wait to read it. I have to say I didn't know when I started reading it how much I would like it....but I LOVED it!! Its by far my favorite book of the series. It was such a witty and engaging story, one that keeps the reader on their toes. There was one surprise after another and I felt myself feeling like laughing almost constantly. I loved both Ian and Julia. Ian is very alpha, commanding and domineering, the kind that is the 'he man' type. Which I found so amusing at times. Julia is feisty, stubborn and very headstrong. I found that together they created some heated chemistry. Overall a delightful and very engaging read that had me reading as fast as I could. I truly enjoyed the way this author mixed together a contemporary romance, with paranormal elements as well as some scottish highland culture mixed right in that made for the perfect balance for a outstanding read!!! It has to be one of the best werewolf romances I have had the pleasure of reading. One you don't want to miss out on reading!!! (plus who could resist such a beautiful cover...deliciousness) A ADVENTUROUS RIDE OF ACTION, MYSTERY AND ROMANCE!!!
Do You like book Heart Of The Highland Wolf (2011)?
Just okay. No surprises or cliffhangers from chapter to chapter.
—mbcp80
Great story, lots of great sex, loved all the characters.
—Lyssabee
