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Wild About You

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New York Times bestselling author Kerrelyn Sparks pens the next installment in her witty Love at Stake series, featuring a band of vampires and shape-shifters—and those who dare to defy them, or desire them! In Wild about You, a warrior on a mission of revenge encounters the woman who may just be the key to his survival. Too bad the beauty who could save him is also the last woman he should fall in love with. If you love paranormal romances by Lynsay Sands, Katie MacAlister, and Mary Janice Davidson, you'll love Kerrelyn Sparks.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateNov 27, 2012
ISBN9780062107725
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Kerrelyn Sparks

Kerrelyn Sparks is the bestselling author of the Love at Stake series, which has hit as high as number 5 on the New York Times list and 22 on the USA Today list. Kerrelyn is honored that her band of merry vampires and shifters is spreading love and laughter worldwide in fourteen different languages.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Admission time. Up until recently I was terrified by anything with the world "romance" in its description. I imagined weak women, overly tough guys, and a story line that would be so saccharine filled that it hurt my teeth. Then, I discovered Kerrelyn Sparks and her world of paranormal characters. Romance, yes, but the type that is exciting, fraught with challenges, and has just the right amount of sexy times. Now? You couldn't tear these away from me if you tried.

    This is the second book that I've read by Kerrelyn Sparks. I actually skipped from the first book right on to this one, but I can happily assure you that Wild About You is a solid standalone. Sparks allows the reader a glimpse at what is important in the past, and ties it all in to what is happening now. I wasn't the least bit lost as I read, and if nothing else it actually made me want to go back and finish the series. This, friends? This is what I like to call "book candy". Sweet, sinful, and downright addictive.

    As you can probably discern from the synopsis, this is Howard's book. Handsome, hunky and hot Howard. He's a big bear of a guy (pun definitely intended) and absolutely drool worthy. The romance that is kindled between Howard and Elsa is delicious. It's slow, sensual, and as I mentioned above, has just the right amount of sexy times! I almost melted at some of the scenes between the two of them, and I'm certain that more than once a longing sigh escaped my lips. Be warned, you may swoon.

    What I really loved thought was the plot! Elsa's curse really put a twist on her relationship with Howard, and it makes their story that much more enjoyable to read. Wanting to be together, but kept apart by their pasts. I so wanted them to change their fates and end up together! Although things started a little slow for me, by the end I was breathless and in love. I'm now on a mission to read the whole series.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    When Howard leaves on vacation Shanna Draganesti finds out that sweet, loveable Howard Barr has a secret crush on Elsa Bjornberg, hostess to a home renovation tv show, she decides to put them together and hatches up a plan to help Howard out a little. When Elsa meets Howard for the first time she is astounded by the sparks that fly, but there is something about him that speaks Danger to her, because she is not all who most people think of her. Because her family has been cursed for generations, but there is something about Howard that makes her want to trust him, but doesn't know if she does trust him...will it cost her life in doing so or would she be making the best decision. Elsa knows that if she wants Howard enough she is going to have to fight for him or lose him Forever.......Wild About You is the most recent addition to the Love At Stake Series and I am so grateful to Avon Publishing and Edelweiss that I was able to get a copy of it. Especially since Kerrelyn Sparks is one of my favorite authors....and I just loved Howard's story....it was just right!!Wild About You is a wonderful love story that takes two people that have lived different lives, but upon meeting each other certain truths about themselves and their own history will come to light....I think I was always rooting for Howard, he has been a secret favorite of mine since seeing him in recent books in the series. So it was a delight to read his story, and I just loved how protective he was of Elsa and was willing to do anything to protect her and keep her in his life, and I just almost cried when I saw how gently and caring he treated Elsa....definitely a heartwarming love story that will seep its way into your heart....a story filled with action, some mystery, passionate and tender lovemaking, and a love story that will sing to you!!!! A Must Read!!!!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Howard was really cute...made me want to snuggle up with him.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This book was such an improvement over the previous one. I adored Phineas, the leading man of Wanted: Undead or Alive but I was disappointed to find that his charming and vibrant character as established in earlier novels, was sorely missing once he had an opportunity to star in his own installment. Howard the werebear has also been a previous favorite of mine and I always wanted each book to feature more of him. I have to say the author did a fantastic job keeping Howard the same jolly, big bear of a man readers have always known and loved. I liked his leading lady Elsa as well because she is a larger lady with those insecurities and I love how Howard treated her and helped her see how amazing she was. Visiting with Shana and her children was another very nice perk and I will continue to compliment the author for not forgetting about the characters after they have found their happily ever afters. In fact, I believe that this series could remain strong even if we went back and revisited some of the couples as the main stars of future books as well. The reality show format worked and I really enjoyed some of the new mythology introduced in "Wild About You" as well.This ended up being one of my favorite books in this series in awhile. I can't quite give it five stars because five star books in my opinion are surprisingly fresh and engrossing novels and the only problem with this story is that it was still followed the established romance formula of previous novels to a 't'. I am sure there has to be tension in each romance novel and I am also sure that after so many books it much become pretty difficult to come up with new plots to create this tension but I'd still like to see something different happen with a couple to shake things up a bit.This series if very similar to Lynsay Sand's Argeneau Vampire series. I gave up on those fairly early on because I found them all to be the same. Ms Sparks does manage to keep her characters and world engrossing enough for me to still be pre-ordering these books years after the release of the first installment.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I usually really enjoy the Love at Stake series. Though this was good, I don't think it was quite up to the the standard as the rest of the series. I bought the book and do not regret doing so, as I own the rest of the series, I will re-read it in a week or two and will probably enjoy it more the second time; after all, Howard is incredibly hansom, and that smile ... yeah, I'll re-read it next week. ; )
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Reviewed by: AprilBook provided by: EdelweissReview originally posted at Romancing the BookI am absolutely wild about Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks!! This book is hot, humorous and impossible to put down!First of all, I have to comment on the cover: love love love it! It is eye-catching, hot, steamy and portrays the story perfectly. Howard’s eyes beckon, call and ache for you to pick up the book and indulge within the sinfully delicious tale within. You will not be disappointed!Wild About You is the 13th book in the “Love At Stake” series. These books, however, can be read in any order at any time. I can say this with absolute certainty because I have yet to read them all. The first book by Ms. Sparks that I ever read was Eat Prey Love (#9 in the series) and I never felt as though I was missing out on an important chunk of the story line. Wild About You is no different. Each book centers on a specific character and tells their story. Previous characters do make appearances throughout, but you do not need to know their back story to get the full effect of the story.With that in mind, Wild About You is Howard’s story. Howard is a were-bear with a few dark demons in his closet. He works as head of security at the top-secret school, Dragon Nest Academy and has always led a solitary life. Howard is kind, intelligent, loyal and smokin hot. Howard also has to deal with a long standing curse cast upon his heritage long ago – a curse that he does not believe in until it is thrust right in his face.Elsa is the star of a popular home improvement/renovation series called International Home Wreckers. Elsa also has had to learn to live with her larger-than-ordinary size (she thinks of herself in this way: Yes, I’m freakishly large. I’m so tall I occasionally suffer from altitude sickness.). Born with a wicked birthmark upon her shoulder, shaped like a bear claw, Elsa has also been warned of a curse that has long effected her family. A curse that could mean her death and a curse that Elsa believes to be nonsense – that is until it is thrust right in front of her face.A connection? Oh yes. When a delightful matchmaker brings Harold and Elsa together, Elsa feels the burn – literally, and the heat of chemistry and an unnerving and undeniable pull springs forth the moment their eyes meet. There is, of course the self-denial and the “try to resist” routine, however they are written in a delightful and provocative way that had me glued to the pages.Full of heated romance, well-developed and vivid characters, Wild About You had me hooked from the first chapter. I don’t know if it was the flow of the story, the characters, the story line, plot or a combination of all of those things that had me zipping through the pages and unable to put the book down. Harold is amazing. He is so incredibly sweet, kind, considerate, hot, sizzling, loyal, alpha and just male perfection rolled into a nifty and smoking package that would make any woman swoon. Howard suffers from the loss of many loved ones and “regret” seems to be a constant in his life. This will definitely bring out the nurturing side of the reader. Elsa is a kind, strong, ambitious and likable character that will leave the reader yearning for her to find happiness. These are a few of the things that I found myself feeling as I read. I also found myself sighing in romantic bliss, giggling at the humor, tearing at the pain and joyful at the happiness. Yes, tons of emotions but for me this is what makes a great read. I loved being drawn so tightly into Harold and Elsa’s story and I cannot wait to see what character gets their own story next. I also look forward to visiting these two characters in future stories to see how they are getting along.Kerrelyn Sparks is such a magnificent paranormal author. She has the talent to spin tales of romance and supernatural with characters that are real and connectable, as well as adding liberal doses of suspense and/or life altering problems to overcome. Her stories remain in my mind and heart long after I have finished reading them and leave me anxious for more. For lovers of paranormal, shape shifting, romance and just plain excellent stories, I highly recommend Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks! It is definitely one that has been added to my “keeper” shelf and one that I will recommend to all!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This book is the thirteenth book in the Love At Stake series. I haven’t read any of the other books in the series but I didn’t have any trouble following the story in this book. Ms. Sparks does a great job of concisely summarizing past events so that a new reader knows the history of various characters.There was great chemistry between Howard and Elsa. I don’t want to spoil anything but I thought the ancient curse that kept Howard and Elsa apart was original and creative. There was also plenty of humor. Whenever Elsa thinks about Howard, she only thinks of him in terms of adjectives that start with “H”. Kind of like a grown up Sesame Street! Even though some of the adjectives were cheesy – e.g. hunky – I thought it was great and added to the overall campiness of the book. Her aunts are funny characters as well. The loves scenes were not campy however – they were hot and steamy, as they should be.Wild About You is fabulous brain candy – perfect for the beach or bathtub. I liked it enough that I want to go back and read the other books in the series.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Were-bear Howard has been one of my favorite characters in this very enjoyable series and he's just a lovable in his own paranormal romance. I so like a story-line where the male pursues the female. Howard gets to work with home renovator Elsa with whom he has had a crush on for years.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Wild About You – Kerrelyn SparksOh, I’ve been waiting a while for Howard’s story and here it is. Handsome Howard, Hunky Howard and the list goes on!. The majority of these books are about vamps, but when Ms Sparks gets a notion to write about the furrier side of life she really goes all out!This book is filled with a ton of steaming innuendo, longing looks, sexy passages, sexy male anatomy wonderful descriptions, mystery and suspense! You name it, you will find it!It has been a while since Elsa has felt even the tiniest bit petite. At over 6 feet, this beauty has never felt delicate. In fact, she works demolishing homes for a international televised home show, pretty much with her bare hands and a few tools. Howard has a secret, he has a box of DVD’s hidden under his bed featuring two men and a lady – but it isn’t what you’re thinking...oh no, it is a stash of the home show with Elsa starring! Howard has a major celebrity crush. But his crush may become a reality if Howards employer has anything to do with it.Now Howard is a bear shifter and Elsa is coming to find out she is just a bit different too. {Just why do forest creatures cluster about Elsa?)There is so much going on in this book that it would be nearly impossible to give a good synopsis without giving away a lot of the story.So I will say that it is a wonderful story. It has great humor, excellent mystery; fantastic sex scenes that do not occur at the beginning, but give the characters time to forge a relationship with each other. It has fully fleshed characters and a complex story line that encompasses years, distances and nearly improbable to believe myths/curses.Will Howard and Elsa get their happily-ever-after? Will Howard ever get revenge for all the wrong perpetrated upon him? You are just going to have to read “Wild About You” to find out! And if this is your first Kerrelyn Sparks I assure you it will not be your last one!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Nice, fast read. I like the way the author introduces new elements - that way the series remains interesting.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Hehe, this book was so much fun! There was lots of feelings waffling about but over all I thought it was a juicy read. Love comes in many forms, as do legends and curses, which aren't always spot on with the truth. This book emphasizes that you just have to trust yourself that everything will come out well in the end.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I will admit I am a total fan of the Love at Stake series by Kerrelyn Sparks. So when I saw that she had a new book coming out and it was going to be about Howard the bear shifter, I squealed! I just loved Howard and I knew his story would be a good one!I was right! It is a sweet and quirky story that makes for such an enjoyable read. There were a couple of slow spots but overall the plot was very interesting and entertaining. I really love Howard and was so happy we could get to know more about him and where he came from. Elsa, I think, really rocked as a heroine. There was just something about her I really liked.While Wild About You is not my favorite book in this series, it is still a wonderful addition. Over all it is a fun shifter romance that has a great plot and even more interesting characters. It is a fast read and could be read as a standalone. I do recommend reading the rest of the Love At Stake series just because they are all good paranormal romance stories.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Oh Howard, our lovable teddy bear! I loved Howard's story. It was cool to see how the woman he admired from afar was already a part of his legacy. I also like how we bring back Rhett and find out the drama between him and Howard and how it all comes to a head and we finally get a solution. Bringing in yet another paranormal entity for this story made it intriguing even though it was a tad less action packed than others in the series. And I love how all the previous couples are either brought back into the story or talked about so you know they are still doing well.