Ascend (Wolf In Exile) By Amber Ella Monroe

 

Synopsis:

After Thane’s breakout from Area S2, he ascends as Alpha of the ShadowRock Pack once again. His first priority is to stop the spread of an illegal drug connected to the Silex name. Discovery of its existence could shatter a thousand-year-old blood truce between wolf shifters and an ancient race of vampires.

The attraction between Thane and Kalena continues to burn even when they are apart. Thane has made it clear that she holds a special place in his heart. But while they are learning to love each other, trouble continues to brew…

When it comes time for Kalena to expose information about Silex and the harmful drug, she’s more than prepared to do it—especially when it will help dozens of others like her. What she doesn’t realize is that her willingness to help will lead to a revelation so shocking that her union with Thane will be jeopardized.
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Ascend (approx. 17,000 words) is Part Three of Wolf in Exile, a serialized shapeshifter paranormal romantic suspense that contains a cliffhanger at the end. Intended for Mature Audiences only.

 

I was pleasantly surprised by the latest installment in the Wolf In Exile Series. Just when I think I have it figured out the author adds another curve ball that leaves my jaw dropping.  I love that this books starts right off where the other when left off. Kalena has since been rescued after sharing a steamy love scene with Thane. Although they have a new love Thane knows shes his mate. But these two have a lot to learn about each other. When secrets are revealed how will they survive? Area S2 has nothing on the bomb that’s about to explode when all is revealed.

Things seem to be going well since the two have been reunited but Kalena has memory loss and Thane is trying to survive in a world he has been removed from. I was surprised at the turn this book had taken toward the end. And wanted to scream when the author left us on yet another cliif-hanger. All in all this was a very quick read but as a reader I wanted more. As soon as the story was getting good it ended. Hopefully the author doesn’t make her fans wait too long.

 

Wolfs Honor By Ambrielle Kirk

Synopsis

Wolf shifter Connor Maxim is a law-abiding citizen. His motto: Keep the peace. Protect the Pack. His firm, Maxim Securities, had been created for this purpose. His honor will be tested when he’s called to deliver on his vows.

The homicide rate escalates to an all-time high on Pack territory, and all evidence points to two prevalent wolf Packs: the Caedmon and the Arnou. The Feds give the leaders of both Packs an ultimatum, and a three-day deadline. They must find the source of the murders before the Feds intervene.

When a police raid goes awry, Connor’s world collides with that of Antonia Trudeau’s. Under the guise of a striking spitfire of a woman—who happens to be his mate—is a criminal with a healthy rap sheet. He must decide if love is worth more than duty and honor.

Antonia circumvents more than just the laws…she captures Connor’s heart.


 

 

 

Meet The Author

National Bestselling author Ambrielle Kirk writes diverse, edgy and seductive romance: multicultural erotic, paranormal romance, and urban fantasy.

She loves weaving tales where undying love is the main element. When she's not writing, she's plotting. When she's not writing or plotting, she's reading. Her reading and writing tastes varies between anything from alpha bad boys and billionaires to vampires and shifters. She's a thirty-something year old wife, mother, book hoarder, 90s music fan, earl grey tea drinker, dark roast coffee fiend, platform and stiletto shoe collector, Keurig lover, and martial arts/action movie fanatic.

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Connor is a half wolf/half human super hunter whose team is searching for the monster responsible for murdering members of the Cademon and Arnou pack members. In the midst of his hunt he crosses paths with Antonia who is in a bit of trouble herself. Because of the dirty dealings of her twin brother Andrew she is once again put in a situation where she feels she has to fight her way out.

Because this story is told in layers and each part is intricate to the story I won’t go into too much detail and give the story a way.  

Connor knows that Antonia is different just by her touch and sent. Antonia has a checkered pass because of her upbringing in an orphanage she finds it hard to trust and let go. She has always lived her life to protect her brother but never lived for herself. Connor is just the man to break down those barriers. I will admit these two getting together is a journey and test of love.

I didn’t like that it seemed Connor was always begging Antonia to spend time with him or just to let him in. But because of her past he had to constantly reassure his interest in her. A major point in the story was that Antonia knew more about the situation and how it is connected to Connor’s case then later on it was discussed that she would be “questioned” but when it came time for her to be interrogated it was put on the back burner or something else was brought up.

For instance one minute she's fighting him all the way through and then she finally gives way and now she's all about his life and future? It seemed odd because she had so many concerns and reservations prior namely her brother. I would have liked as a reader to see more emotion behind her big decision or shift in attitude.

I wasn’t quite sure of the timeline at one point it seems it’s a time lapse and they have a routine of doing things and being together. And just a scene prior I was just reading about a sex scene. There were few moments that have me questioning the immediate danger that brought them together. When they finally have the Alphas meet up the scene about the danger is overshadowed by wolf traditions but then there is a shift that sets this book up for the next books and it is oh so good. This author has a way of telling a story that leaves you wanting more. It was so many twists and turns with Devin and Tristan family secrets were revealed that may threaten the alphas and their pack members. I did like that as a reader Connor and Antonia got to grow in their love and the dreams they create together makes for a great epilogue. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.

 

Wolf in Exile Unchained By: Amber Ella Monroe

Thane and Kalena are back in Wolf in Exile Unchained. This story picks up where the second book Wolf in Exile Captured takes off. Because this story is told in parts I suggest that readers start with book one to fully understand what is happening.

Kalena: The ex-pharmaceutical assistant to the V.P. has found herself not only in a shifter prison but drugged with short term memory loss. With more questions than answers her only support is Thane. But how do you trust someone whose brother (Gavril) is the reason you are in danger?

 Thane has never felt this way towards another especially a human. Kalena sparks something in Thane that he hasn’t felt in centuries. A lone wolf with more family drama and danger than anyone knows. What do you do when the person you want to protect is in danger by just being with you?

Gavril, Thane’s brother owns Silex Pharmaceutical and has been testing his drugs on unsuspecting people this time one of the persons is Kalena the very person who Thane is now willing to risk his life and freedom to protect. A complicated situation with many lives at risk including Thane’s niece the rightful heir to the Silex fortune. Is Thane now ready to take back his title as Alpha?

In the midst of danger a strong desire blooms between the two. Kalena is not very experienced in the men department but Thane is very well equipped to teach her what she has been missing. The sex scenes between these two are off the charts. It’s a slow build-up of foreplay and sexy banter.  

This second installment starts off with non-stop action. The author gives the reader insight into the pack line and a mini-history lesson on how Thane came to be. The first book set the scene this second story gave us the situation. As a reader my issue like it always is with short stories is that I wish they were longer because as soon as you get into the story it’s over. This story does end on a cliff-hanger with a big decision left hanging in the air. I look forward to reading the follow-up to this series. Please judge this book for yourselves and not based on this one review.

**Note both books are available on Kindle Unlimited **