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The Howling Heart by April Bostic Book Tour

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Nadene @ Totally Addicted to Reading in 4 stars, April Bostic, Beck Valley Books, Paranormal Romance, Review, shifters, Werewolves / 3 Comments

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.

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“As far as paranormal stories go this makes it to the top of my lists. I loved how Alpha-males were involved.”

“I love the interaction between these two characters and how and where the author takes us.”

“The chemistry between Riley and Paige is blistering hot. I loved how this was a new take on werewolf’s and their lifestyle.”
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I received this book to review through Beck Valley Books Book Tours, all the opinions above are 100% my own.
I struggled with my decision on how to rate this book. After much reflection, I finally decided to give it a four-star rating. You may be wondering what could have led to this struggle. The story was good, but  there were aspects that had me rethinking my decision to read it.  There was a hint of the possibility of sexual deviation. Thankfully, it was just a hint because that would have been too much for me to handle.  With that being said, my reasons for awarding a four-star rating was due to the following:

1. A Unique and interesting storyline: 
The Howling Heart is not your typical werewolf romance. It delved into a world where fantasy met reality and mythology.  I found the concept surrounding the origin of werewolves fascinating and refreshing.  They were not considered to be werewolves, but wolves that appear human.  They are larger than your typical werewolf and this was due to centuries of inbreeding. 

2. Pacing: 
The story is well paced. It flowed smoothly from start to finish. There were a few scenes that had me on the edge of my seat. There was never a dull moment in this book.

3. Well portrayed characters
Howling Heart tells the story of Paige Donovan and Riley Gray. Paige works with a prestigious fashion magazine. She is in a solid relationship or so she believed until she caught her boyfriend cheating.  When she thought things could not get any worse, she received news of her father’s death.  In a bid to handle her grief, she returned to the cabin she had inherited from her father. This cabin and the surrounding areas held a lot of memories for Paige.  One memory that stood out most in her mind was the day she made friends with a white wolf pup. Little did she know that returning to the Black River area would change her life in ways she could never imagine.

Paige is a complex character. She grew up under unhappy circumstances, however, she did not allow it to define her as an adult.
She is strong and vulnerable at the same time.  The fact that she is willing to give up the life of comfort that she is accustomed to for love demonstrates her brave and unselfish nature.  However, I must confess that there were times when I wanted to knock some sense into her. It baffled me how someone who claims to be smart could behave foolishly at times.

Riley’s character was somewhat confusing.  He is sexy and strong-willed. It’s his strong-willed nature that led to him constantly butting heads with his father.  He is a charmer, a take charge person and protective of those he cared about.  However, he has a dark side. Now, what confused me was his actions when thought he was going to lose Page. He cried, begged and whined. These are not traits one would expect to find in a male such a Riley.
4. The Ending

The ending was not what I was expecting. It took me by surprise, but I believe it was a beautiful ending. The author is new to me as such I had no idea what I was getting into.  Now, that I am at the end, I can honestly say that I enjoyed the way she made the story come alive. 

There is not much more I can say for fear of giving away the story. Nevertheless, I can say this much. I am glad I read this book. If you love shifter romance and want a refreshing take on the world of shifters, then I recommend that you get a copy. 

                                                     
     

About the author
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, a paranormal romance that delves into the mystical world of werewolves and Norse gods. To end her busiest year in publishing, April also released her fourth short story in December 2013, a historical paranormal romance entitled A Dark Scandal.
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