Title: Howling Heart
Author: April Bostic
Virtual Book Tour: 10/28/13 – 11/4/13
Genre: Adult
Paranormal Romance
Blurb:
Paige Donovan is
an ambitious college graduate who aspires to reach the top of the corporate
ladder. She’s climbing fast when given the promotion of a lifetime at a
prestigious fashion magazine in New York City. Her bright future comes to an
unexpected halt after news of her father’s death. She inherits his old cabin in
the Colorado Rockies, and just when she thinks her luck couldn't get any worse,
she has a car accident in the mountains and awakens in the small, remote
community of Black River.
Soon, she’s
engulfed in the mystical world of Varulv---wolves
descended from 13th century Scandinavia and blessed by Norse gods with the
ability to appear human. Paige is desperate to return home, but never expects
to fall for her rescuer, Riley Gray, a charming young werewolf from England who
offers her an alternate future with his pack.
Now, she must
choose between the career she’s always wanted and the love she’s always
dreamed.
My Thoughts:
I got this book from the author, free of cost, in exchange of an honest review from my side.
Firstly I would like to thank April Bostic, author of The Howling Heart, for giving me this opportunity of reading and reviewing this fabulous book of hers.
I really enjoyed this story because the author presented here a new take on the Werewolf Genre where we get to know more about the background of the Werewolf Clan, their history, creation and the Norse Gods who blessed them to shift into human form. These descriptions and logistics along with the mythology references made the whole plot believable and it reached to the readers well. The characters were good but I felt that they lack a little polish which if they would have gotten a smooth final polish then that would have helped in bringing up front, the more radiant colors of their nature.
Paige’s character is adorable because she is ambitious and confident with big goals to reach and on the other hand she has the love of her life. What will she choose? This question kept me hooked to the story and I read it on and on till the end. I loved Riley, he is hot and handsome and sexy on top of that. He made the story a sizzling treat.
I liked the side characters and they all played an important role in this story as well. The action is of great quality and the vivid descriptions made me cherish the scenes. The romance is remarkable; it’s passionate and hot and had all the spices that made it a hit one.
Over all a great read and the author’s miraculously fabulous writing style won my heart as well so I would love to recommend this book to ya all and hope that you guys will love it too.
Excerpt:
Riley walked away and took
a few steps toward the river. With his back facing me, he stood while looking
at the waterfall. It was a beautiful scene—his tall, shirtless body with his blonde
hair tousled and gently blowing in the wind. He took another step and surprised
me by kicking off his boots. Then, he leaned down and rolled up his pant legs.
He jogged over to a cluster of large rocks, his footing quick and poised, and
sat with his bare feet dangling in the water.
I yelled out, "Is it
safe to do that?"
He looked at me and
laughed lightly. "Yeah, it’s safe. Do you think there are piranhas or
crocodiles in the river?" He continued to chuckle, and a toothy smile
broke free on my face. "Don't worry. There isn't anything deadly in these
waters—just harmless fish, frogs, and Northern Water snakes. They won't hurt
you." He beckoned to me. "Come over here and join me. The water is
nice and cool." He kicked his feet, making splashes in the water.
I was hesitant to join
him, but the water intrigued me. I decided to trust him, so I walked over to
the rocks. They were flat, smooth, and slick. My steps were wobbly as I tried
to avoid getting a foot stuck in the cracks or slipping on the moss. Once I
stood next to him, he looked up at me with a wide smile. I removed my sneakers,
peeled off my socks, and rolled up my sweatpants. Riley was right. The water
was pleasantly cool and refreshing.
He kicked his feet again,
this time making a bigger splash. I tried to outdo him, but my smaller feet
were no match for his large ones. We laughed together, but the rushing water
overpowered the harmonious sound.
I stole a glance at him
while he looked at the river. He leaned back casually on his elbows, and I
couldn't help but admire his six-pack abs and toned chest. Little, brown moles
spotted his torso, and I imagined playing connect-the-dots with my tongue. His
skin enticed me, and I wanted to run my hands all over it. A lustful feeling
washed over me, and I swallowed thickly, averting my gaze.
Riley chuckled low in his
throat, and I knew he caught me staring. His hand touched my lower back, and I
looked at him over my shoulder. A grin spread across his lips as he tugged the
shirt hem.
"This is my shirt,
isn't it?" My eyes widened, and I whipped my head around. In less than two
seconds, my face flushed with heat.
"Um, yes," I
mumbled. "Sorry. I borrowed it, because Quinn's clothes were too small for
me, and I didn't feel comfortable browsing through Celia's wardrobe." The
latter reason was a lie. I was just determined to cover myself with his clothes.
"No worries. I don't
mind," he soothed. "You can borrow whatever you want. What's mine is
yours, love."
I turned my head slightly
to peek at him, grateful his focus was still on the shirt. I recalled the words
he spoke earlier. "Let's say hypothetically I did stay here with you. How would we be together when I'm human and
you're a wolf?"
"If you're referring
to us being biologically compatible, Máni and Freya blessed us, so we can breed
with humans."
His foot brushed against
mine under the water. It came back a second time and then a third. He sat up
and scooted closer to me, until our thighs were touching. I looked over at him
and almost fell into his seafoam pools. I had to regain control before I did
something I would regret...like lean over and kiss those bee-stung lips.
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Author
Bio:
April Bostic is a New Jersey-based, Adult
Romance author who enjoys unleashing her creativity and letting her imagination
run wild. Her love of romance books inspired her to become not just a reader,
but also a writer. In December 2008, she self-published her first novel, a
contemporary romance with a supernatural twist entitled "A Rose to the
Fallen".
Her first short story, "Right Here,
Right Now", released in January 2012, is an erotic romance with a dash of
S&M. The following year, she released two more short stories: a romantic
urban fantasy inspired by the Greek myth of Eros and Psyche entitled
"Eros, My Love", and a sexy romantic comedy entitled "Love
Addiction".
After five years, she released her second
novel, "The Howling Heart" in August 2013, a paranormal romance that
delves into the mystical world of werewolves and Norse gods. To end her busiest
year in publishing, April will release her fourth short story in December 2013,
an 18th century paranormal romance entitled "A Dark Scandal".
Author Links:
Website http://www.aprilbostic.com
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