Hungry Like the Wolf
Note: This book can be read as a stand-alone novel, but if you like, check out Olivia's and Garrick's first encounter in Bad To The Bone, soon to be re-released by Loose Id. Olivia Jordan is back in town with only one purpose. To make Garrick Blackthorn pay for ruining her life. Not only did he break her heart, but he turned her into a werewolf. After nineteen months of dealing with the change and time to plan, she's ready for some payback. But when she comes face to face with him, old feelings resurface, and desire once again ignites.
Running a pack is more work than Garrick Blackthorn ever wanted. And now the rival pack alpha, Fisher, is making noise about merging the packs with him at the helm. Garrick will never let that happen but it seems that Fisher has discovered his only weakness ... Olivia Jordan.
His heart still aches for what he had to do to her years ago to keep her safe. But now she's back and right smack in the middle of danger again.
Despite her claims, Garrick can feel the passion between them. It is hot and out of control. This time he won't let her go. He'll do whatever he can to keep her ... even if it means war.
Garrick sat down on the offered chair, Tommy and Smith stood on either side, while Puck leaned on the railing, ready for trouble.
"What do you want?"
Fisher put a cigarette in his mouth, and lit it. As he blew the smoke up, he gestured to Garrick. "I want what you want, man. Peace between our packs."
"There is peace, or haven't you noticed no one has been gunned down in nineteen months?"
Fisher chuckled. "True. Corin was an egotistical bore. He ran the pack like his own personal war machine." He ran a hand through his long blond hair. "But what I speak off is eternal peace, a union of our two packs. One pack, one law."
Garrick sat back in the chair and casually spread his legs. It was meant as a gesture of boredom, an insult. "And who will lead this pack?"
Fisher grinned around his cigarette and leaned forward. "Well, it would be obvious I thought. I've been alpha of my pack for many years, Garrick. You've only recently acquired yours. If it's a matter of experience, then I think there is no question who should lead."
Garrick nodded as if considering Fisher's words. He glanced up at Tommy and shrugged his shoulders.
"Of course, you would become my second in command. You've proven yourself a fierce fighter, a cunning negotiator as a regulator and the Keeper of Secrets. Your talents would not go to waste, I assure you."
Garrick gazed at Fisher and nodded. "Sounds like a real good offer Fisher, but why would I agree to be second when I'm already first?"
Leaning back on the sofa, he smirked. "I have many things to offer, Garrick. We have an abundance of women in the pack; something I hear is dwindling in yours. One day, you might want to find your mate, make babies, live eternally…and all that shit. I could help you with that ambition."
Garrick didn't like the way the conversation was going. Fisher had too much information on the status of his pack and evidently someone was bitching. The familiar odor floated to his nose again, this time it was stronger, more compelling. He flinched, shook his head, and glanced toward the metal ladder.
A gorgeous tall, lithe woman stood at the top of the steps. She didn't look at Garrick as she passed his chair. Fisher held out his hand to her and she took it, allowing him to bring her down to his lap. He ran his hand up and down her back and smiled.
"You see, I have lots to offer a man like you."
Garrick nearly swallowed his tongue as he eyed her. She was still the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. Her body was svelte and toned and her skin glowed as if it had been kissed by the sun. Completely different from before, her auburn hair was short and spiky, accentuating a perfectly tanned angular face.
He remembered her eyes the most. Emerald green…and flashing like polished gems. She was just as he remembered her.
"Hello Garrick." Her voice, cool and cultured, sent delicious shivers up and down his body.
"Hello Olivia."
4Cups for HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF!
"Garrick and Olivia are werewolves with complex personalities. It is utterly fascinating to watch the sparks flash between them. The sensual tension crackles and pops with a life of its own. The sex scenes are steaming hot and left me breathless. The supporting characters are interesting and an integral part of the storyline. As the rival werewolf pack leader, Fisher is so sleazy and corrupt that I could not wait for Garrick to take him down a peg. The setting is nicely described and befitting to the storyline. The plot is riveting and kept my eyes glued to the pages.
Ms. Anna is a talented and prolific author with a very creative imagination. I thoroughly enjoyed her contemporary tale of love and werewolves. Hungry Like the Wolf is a keeper!"
- reviewed by Susan White at Coffee Time Romance
Joyfully Reviewed!
"Hungry Like the Wolf by Vivi Anna is a tale of love, lust, and revenge. Olivia channels her pain and rage at Garrick and becomes a much stronger woman. She is much stronger than Garrick ever gave her credit for. Garrick is a total Alpha male wanting to protect his mate. He has to come to terms with Olivia being just as capable and as Alpha as he is. The underlying attraction between them is explosive and raw. If you are looking for a hot, sexy read then I highly recommend Hungry Like the Wolf. It will satisfy your hunger and leave you craving more."
- reviewed by Delia
4 Angels!
"This book is a quick read, but thoroughly enjoyable. Garrick's need to protect Olivia at the cost of being truly alone is very heartfelt and tender. The vengeance Olivia plans to force upon Garrick is sad, but deeply rooted with Olivia. The lesson that each learns is well worth the road it took to get them there. The underlying loyalty of Garrick's pack is wonderful and touching. Hungry Like The Wolf is a superb short story to spend a few hours engrossed in. Vivi Anna has done a great job at earning herself 4 Angels!"
- reviewed by Jessica
5 STARS from JERR for Hungry Like the Wolf
"Vivi Anna's Hungry Like The Wolf is an outstanding read! I love how Olivia's feelings are on the surface, but the excellent way her confusion over Garrick was written made the book for me. Garrick is a great low-key Alpha with a strong sense of self. Not the brawn over brain type, he is willing to think before he acts. The sex between the pair is very hot. The action scenes are dramatic and move the story quickly. A fight scene between Olivia and another woman is outstanding. Fisher and his crew are not over the top evil, but are more like thugs, so it is easy to dislike them. The dialogue is wonderful and supports the plot well. There is nothing about Hungry Like The Wolf I did not enjoy; it all works well and is easy to recommend."
- reviewed by Anya Khan
Love Romances
"HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF, Vivi Anna's latest offering from publisher Loose ID, has two alpha males fighting for control of the pack. The characters are strong, stubborn werewolves who know what they want and are willing to fight for it. The passion between Garrick and Olivia burns the pages with its intensity and drama…Vivi Anna's characters jump off the page and carry this story."
- reviewed by Tammy
eCataRomance Reviews
"Hungry Like The Wolf is a book that while having scintillating adventure is also packed with hazardous peril. Ms. Anna has given us readers' a story that encapsulates and then enthralls the reader with a tale of love, betrayal and finally heart stopping pleasure. The intense attraction between Garrick and Olivia fills the pages of this book and provide a wonderful interaction that at times seems risky to one's health but overall it gives the story that added compulsion to read on and find out what happens next. Enjoying this book was but one word to describe the content in it, I could go on and say more but I won't, I'll just say, you need to get this outstanding book and read it because it provides everything you need for excitement and entertainment."
- reviewed by Sheryl