BITTEN BY THE NORTH WIND
D. Lieber
GENRE: Werewolf Paranormal
Blurb:
A reluctant werewolf, the man who turned her, and the prophecy that brought them together. Volatile Wisconsin werewolves wrestle with messy emotions and Norse mythological forces in this paranormal romance.
Thea never thought accepting a date with the office hottie would wind up with her being turned into a werewolf. After months of struggle and unmasked rage, she’s finally ready to step back into her human life. She’s absolutely done with having to rely on him, and she never wants to see him again.
Syver has been a werewolf for most of his life, and he’s been well in control of his wolf side for years. When he accidentally turns Thea in a moment of passion, he accepts that she’s angry with him. The only thing he can do is teach her what she needs to know about being a mánagarmr and the forces of nature they embody.
Despite everything he’s done to her, Thea still can’t resist Syver’s touch, and his knowledge of that fact makes him unbearably arrogant. Syver can’t seem to think straight or control himself whenever Thea is around, putting them both in danger.
Can these two werewolves learn to control the chaos within them before someone ends up dead?
Excerpt:
His body flushed as his stomach threatened to expel the dinner he hadn’t eaten. Pain shot through him, and he started to sweat, a hot flash heating his blood. He recognized the inevitable signs of an emotional transformation, so he didn’t fight it.
A strangled grunt escaped him instead of the scream inside his head. He doubled over. His bones melted while his skin itched.
He tried to let go of his human thoughts. This was who he needed to be right now. This was who he was. Sorrow, rage, and an unnamable drive mingled with the agony of breaking bones and tearing muscles.
But after one anguished minute, it was over. He didn’t think about what to do; he didn’t need to. Wiggling out of his clothes, he ran through the still-open back door.
The night felt warmer with his fur coat. The nighttime creatures fled before him, instinct telling them to get out of the way.
He was quick, as fast as any coyote, while he streaked through the woods and into the tall crops of the surrounding farms. He could hear the farm dogs barking in his wake, but he paid them little mind. He would be gone before the farmers even knew he was there.
The summer was dying, and he could smell the fruit of the fields ripening. But the ground was still warm beneath his paws.
Normally, this was enough—to be wild, to catch a scent and take down a wolf’s natural prey. The thrill of the hunt, the chase, the pursuit of something he would eventually catch, it was the best part of being a mánagarmr.
But not tonight. The freedom of shedding his humanity didn’t quite stick. He could still feel his sorrow, his rage, his confusion.
My Review:
D. Lieber has done it again, crafting a fantastic new tale, Bitten by the North Wind. From the very first page, it will sweep you off your feet. The story centers on Thea and Syver, beginning with their initial encounter and his transformation of her into a werewolf. Thea is furious about what he has done, feeling completely outraged.
Her anger toward him is so intense that she wants nothing to do with him; however, her inner werewolf has different plans. Thea desires solitude to live her life as she wishes. The two cannot be near each other without igniting a fiery tension.
Syver has lived as a werewolf for most of his life, having been transformed at a young age. He insists that he accidentally turned Thea during their first encounter, but is that the whole truth? After being a werewolf for so long, he must have learned to control his wolf by now.
Bitten by the North Wind captivated me from start to finish, with no dull moments to be found. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop because I was eager to uncover everything about the mánagarmr. I enjoyed following Thea and Syver on their adventure, wondering how their bond and lives would unfold. I needed to know whether they would end up as soulmates.
Bitten by the North Wind is filled with suspense, keeping me on the edge of my seat as I hurried to see how the story would resolve. I appreciated the world-building and would love to explore this universe more.
I highly recommend picking up a copy of Bitten by the North Wind today for another thrilling werewolf journey!
Author Bio and Links
D. Lieber has a wanderlust that would make a butterfly envious. When she isn’t planning her next physical adventure, she’s recklessly jumping from one fictional world to another. Her love of reading led her to earn a Bachelor’s in English from Wright State University.
Beyond her skeptic and slightly pessimistic mind, Lieber wants to believe. She has been many places—from Canada to England, France to Italy, Germany to Russia—believing that a better world comes from putting a face on “other.” She is a romantic idealist at heart, always fighting to keep her feet on the ground and her head in the clouds.
Lieber lives in Wisconsin with her husband (John) and cats (Yin and Nox).
Published Works:
Conjuring Zephyr June 2016
The Exiled Otherkin (Minte and Magic Adventure, #1) November 2017
Intended Bondmates (Intended Fates Trilogy, #1) June 2018
In Search of a Witch’s Soul (Council of Covens Noir, #1) March 2019
Dancing with Shades (Council of Covens Noir, #0) August 2019
Once in a Black Moon March 2020
A Very Witchy Yuletide October 2020
The Treason of Robyn Hood March 2021
The Assassin’s Legacy (Minte and Magic Adventure, #2) October 2021
Intended Strangers (Intended Fates Trilogy, #2) March 2022
Intended Enemies (Intended Fates Trilogy, #3) January 2023
The Curse of Moonseed Manor October 2023
The Goblin King’s Mischief October 2024
The Winter Sorcerer and the Summer Witch May 2025
Bitten by the North Wind October 2025
Connect with D. Lieber
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2 comments:
Thank you so much for featuring BITTEN BY THE NORTH WIND.
So glad you liked it! I'm always happy to be on your blog. Thanks for another review.
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