Running Wild (Dark Haven) | 
 enlarge | Author: Sarah Mccarty
Publisher: Berkley Trade
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Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0425221504
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780425221501
ASIN: 0425221504
Publication Date: June 3, 2008
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Three stories of sensual erotic romance. Three werewolves who feed a wild hunger
Donovan must bring the Pack Alpha home and nothing more. But when he catches the sexy scent of Lisa Delaney, hes hers, body and souland ready to risk both on an erotic desire that will shatter all boundaries.
Kelon intends to return to his pack after helping Donovan, but he never counted on the voluptuous distraction of Robin Delaney. Shes the one woman who can make him contemplate a choice no werewolf should have to make.
Wyatt cant afford to be attracted to the practical, completely human Heather Delaney. But she isnt a woman a man ignoresno matter what the cost.
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 Three stories about werewolf heroes and their human mates August 21, 2008
Running Wild tells the story of three werewolf heroes and their human mates, who happen to be sisters. The story takes place in Haven, Montana, a small town where the women are opening a bed and breakfast, and the men have come to bring one of their own back to Pack.
Donovan is a Protector, sworn to uphold and enforce the laws of his race. One of the biggest rules in Pack is that werewolves do not mate with humans--to do so would dilute the purity of the race's bloodlines. But when Donovan scents Lisa Delaney, he knows that she's his mate and he has to have her, Pack or no. Lisa meets Donovan when she's in the middle of a fight with the man who disgraced her younger sister, Robin. She realizes she's in over her head too late, and Donovan steps in to back her up. Their attraction is immediate, the chemistry sizzles off the page, and this was a great introductory story to this book.
Kelon is also a Protector, and Donovan's twin brother. He's a bit more rustic--he prefers to live in the woods than among the humans--and definitely more rough around the edges than his brother. When Donovan calls him to help find the men who hurt Robin, he shows up unshaven and unkempt. He immediately regrets this when he meets Robin and scents that she's his true mate. Robin Delaney has had a hard life. She's endured two kidney transplants, and her new one is failing. She's also never had a real date. When she hears that Kelon is in Haven because Lisa and Donovan want to set him up with her, Robin is appalled and embarrassed. But when Kelon proves to her that he's interested in her regardless of their interfering siblings, things heat up quickly.
Wyatt is the sheriff in Haven, and the ascending Alpha of his Pack. However, he wants no part of the old ways and wants his Pack to be more progressive. But when he learns his father is dying, Wyatt returns to Pack to prepare to assume the position of Alpha. When he doesn't answer calls for a few days, Donovan and Kelon decide to go back to the Pack and find out what's happened to him--only they make the mistake of bringing their mates and the oldest Delaney sister, Heather. And of course Heather happens to be Wyatt's mate, which makes things strained in the presence of a Pack that shuns the idea of humans mating with their kind.
Running Wild was enjoyable, but the plot development was lacking. Primarily in that the first concern outlined in the story was that werewolves and humans not mate. Donovan and Kelon are Protectors, bound to enforce the laws of their race, and it seemed a little easy that they just threw those laws out the window when they met their human mates. There was no resolution or reason given, just she's my mate so forget about Pack. Still, Sarah McCarty knows how to write good erotica, so the stories were sizzling hot even if there was some sloppy storytelling in there. If you can look past the inherent hypocrisy in this story, and just want an entertaining read, you'll like this book. But if things like weak plotting and unresolved issues bother you, you should try one of her other stories like Caine's Reckoning (Hell's Eight).
 Running Wild August 7, 2008
"Donovan"
Lisa Delaney is defending her sister's honor against the man who attacked her when Donovan McGowan steps in to help. Donovan is a Protector for his pack. It is forbidden for a werewolf to mate with a human but once Donovan catches Lisa's scent, he knows she is the one woman made for him. Lisa faces Donovan the same way she faces anyone who gets in her way: head on.
Lisa is cool, independent, and strong. She's the perfect match for Donovan. Donovan is very intense and all alpha male. He commands respect and always gets it. Lisa and Donovan steam up almost every page of "Donovan" as the first story of these three werewolves unfolds.
"Kelon"
Kelon McGowan's twin brother Donovan has asked him to help protect Robin from the man who brutalized her. Kelon prefers his solidarity. He is a Protector like his brother. For Donovan's sake, Kelon reluctantly agrees to help. When he sets his eyes on Robin he is instantly drawn to the fragile woman. Robin wants nothing more than to spend a night in the arms of a strong and virile man like Kelon, but she's sick and running out of time. Kelon wants forever with Robin and he'll make the ultimate sacrifice to get it.
"Kelon" is heartbreaking and heartwarming. It's moving and erotic and very kinky. I love the innocence and fragility of Robin and I love how Kelon's demeanor instantly transforms from reluctant protector to enraptured lover when he sees her for the first time. "Kelon" is a wonderfully written story packed with emotion.
"Wyatt"
Heather Delaney is the oldest of the three Delany sisters. She's the responsible one, the dependable one, the one who takes care of everything. Just once Heather wants to be cared for. When she sees her sisters settled down with their "mates" she can't help but feel a bit jealous. Wyatt Carmichael is the McGowan's cousin. He is also their pack leader. When Heather meets Wyatt she gets the proof that werewolves really do exist and that she just might be the mate to one. But the pack has turned against their leader and if they get their way, Wyatt will be dead before he can claim his mate.
Wyatt and Heather are so alike. They are compatible on many levels. Wyatt's is incredibly sexy and Heather deserves what she gets from Wyatt. I wouldn't mind getting some of that too! "Wyatt" is very exciting. It brings the final pieces of this trio of stories together and creates a fantastic ending to Running Wild.
Running Wild is erotic, loving, and heartwarming. "Donovan" is full of intensity, I was moved to tears at times in "Kelon", and I cheered for Wyatt and Heather in "Wyatt". I love the way Running Wild is written. There are three distinctive parts in a continuing story. Each one leads to the next until its dramatic and exciting conclusion. With Running Wild you get three for the price of one: three sexy werewolves, three strong women, and three erotic and exciting stories!
Nannette
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Fun, but a bit shallow July 23, 2008
Normally this sort of story of triple-couplings would be divided into three books rather than three stories in one book. On the one hand, this is a refreshing change. On the other hand, it did cause a couple aspects of the stories to get short shrift. The aspects of danger to Lisa and Robin are handled in a somewhat shallow manner---the danger to Lisa is resolved somewhat anticlimactically, and there isn't enough buildup to the nature of the danger in Robin and Kelon's story. Then Wyatt and Heather, who don't put in much of an appearance until the third story, feel somewhat cheated in terms of character depth (they're very interesting characters, but we don't get to explore them quite enough).
I do also have to ask---what is it with the sheer volume of paranormal books that have some concept of a 'true' mate? I mean yeah, it's romantic to think that there's one person just for you, but it isn't necessary for a great love story, and as a plot device it's getting to be rather over-used.
That's the extent of my complaints. I really enjoyed this book, and found it quite engrossing. The characters are fun and sexy, and each is distinct from the others even though they share traits in common. The exploration of this author's take on werewolf society is enjoyable, but takes a back seat to the characters (I mean that in a good way).
The romantic and erotic aspects of Sarah McCarty's Running Wild are very hot. As is often the case with werewolf stories, there's an element of dominance & submission, but the female characters are also quite strong and independent (it's a tough line to ride, but I think McCarty does it quite well). The sex scenes (usual adult material warning: very explicit sex and plenty of it!) sizzle.
Despite my above negative notes, I think Running Wild is a fantastic book. The characters are fun; the relationships are very enjoyable to explore; and the milieu definitely sucks you in.
Great werewolves! June 26, 2008
I'm not usually a big fan of shape-shifter romance. I got this at the library to tide me over until Ms. McCarty's new Hell's Eight adventure arrives. I will return this book to the library, then buy my own copy for my "keeper" shelf. Wolves or Cowboys, Sarah McCarty knows what she's doing! Loved it!
McCarty Delivers June 21, 2008
I've loved this author since discovering her amazing writing on Elora's cave. I don't think there is a better author of erotica, which is almost incidental to the living, breathing characters and interesting plots she creates. This is the first paranormal I've read of hers and I enjoyed it as much as I did her Westerns. This book is definitely a keeper, not a designation I hand out very lightly any more. However, I was sorry to finish Running Wild so quickly and will be re-reading it some day soon, I know.
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