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| Running Wild (Dark Haven) | 
 enlarge | Author: Sarah Mccarty
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 15277
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0425221504
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780425221501
ASIN: 0425221504
Publication Date: June 3, 2008
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Product Description
Three stories of sensual erotic romance. Three werewolves who feed a wild hunger
Donovan must bring the Pack Alpha home and nothing more. But when he catches the sexy scent of Lisa Delaney, hes hers, body and souland ready to risk both on an erotic desire that will shatter all boundaries.
Kelon intends to return to his pack after helping Donovan, but he never counted on the voluptuous distraction of Robin Delaney. Shes the one woman who can make him contemplate a choice no werewolf should have to make.
Wyatt cant afford to be attracted to the practical, completely human Heather Delaney. But she isnt a woman a man ignoresno matter what the cost.
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 Five Blue Ribbons from Romance Junkies! June 3, 2008
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
"Donovan"
Donovan McGowan is a Protector of his werewolf pack, and he takes his role very seriously. Given the duty of returning the Pack Alpha to his home, Donovan's job is to convince his alpha to resume his duties. Donovan's mind is unwillingly diverted as it is filled with the vision of one Lisa Delaney. Her scent tempts him and Donovan immediately recognizes her as his mate - his very human mate. According to pack law, mating a human is unacceptable. Unwilling to live another day without Lisa, Donovan makes a decision that will change his life - all he has to do now is convince Lisa to share it with him.
Talk about animal magnetism! Donovan immediately knew from the beginning that Lisa was his. All he had to do was convince her. While Lisa was as attracted to him as he obviously was to her, she needed more than ample proof of his feelings - and I can't say that I blame her. Their love making was sensual and I found Donovan's profound feelings for Lisa to be emotionally satisfying.
"Kelon"
Kelon is a Pack Protector, just like his brother Donovan. He maintains constant vigil with his job and because of this, he is one of the best Protectors available. Coming to his brother's aid to try and convince the alpha to return home, Kelon doesn't count on meeting Robin, the sister of Donovan's mate. He finds himself intrigued from their first meeting. Not only her scent, but her entire being brings joy to Kelon. It is because of his feelings for Robin that Kelon is devastated when he hears her news. Deciding then and there that she is his, Kelon pledges himself to her for as long as they can be together.
Kelon's protective instincts towards Robin brought tears to my eyes. He knew exactly how to treat her and that made all the difference in their love story. He knew she was often fragile, but instead of treating her like blown glass he made sure that she knew he adored her and believed in her. His pledge to her was truer and more meaningful than any wedding vow I have every witnessed.
"Wyatt"
Wyatt Carmichael finally returns home to assume his position as the next alpha for the Sanctioned Pack Haven. Every day since his return he has been challenged and his body and mind are showing signs of wear and tear. Days later, his cousins Kelon and Donovan show up at Haven with their new mates in tow and Wyatt is glad to see them. When the tall, beautiful older sister of Lisa and Robin appears, Wyatt can't help the feelings that race through. He wants her with every breath that he has. He, however, is the alpha and alpha wolves do not mate with humans, no matter the desire. Putting his pack before Heather, Wyatt knows that in order to maintain his status, he can't show any weakness - and his weakness is a very human, very sensible Heather Delaney.
I loved watching the ever practical Heather fall in love with Wyatt. She was a nurse and therefore knew what she saw. She saw heartache, she saw death. With Wyatt she saw forever if only they could be together. Heather and Wyatt knew that their attraction to each other like the forbidden fruit but as in most cases, what is forbidden is usually the best fruit of all.
Having read all of Ms. McCarty's Ellora's Cave publications, I knew she was an author that delivers a well written story mixed with sizzling romance. What I didn't know was exactly how much her writing has improved and grown. I like how RUNNING WILD was unique in that each novella, or installment, in the book continued even after starting the next storyline. Because of this, RUNNING WILD flowed as smooth as fine wine. The characters were realistic, even though they were werewolves, and I could see myself falling in love with each at any given time. Sarah McCarty has taken paranormal romance to a whole new level with RUNNING WILD and I can't help but cheer her on from the sidelines! ***Natasha Smith for Romance Junkies***
 No Character Development June 10, 2008
7 out of 12 found this review helpful
I usually quite enjoy this author; however, unfortunately in this instance character was sacrificed completely for concept (three sisters/three loves). The whole family happily ever after is hard enough to swallow but could have been overcome by a strong enough plot and character development. Unfortunatly this did not occur. There was very little to distinguish between the male leads (one did like to cook, one was alpha but other than that pretty much the same) and nothing that made the female characters worth rooting for so sadly I cannot recommend this book and I sincerely hope the author sticks to novel length offerings in the future.
WHOLE.... NOTHA...... LEVEL!!! June 5, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Sarah McCarty is on a whole different level when it comes to writing! I just finished "Running Wild" and I bow down to greatness. Normally there is some disappointment when reading anthologies, as there is always a weak story. This was not the case here. What was so amazing is that there were 3 different stories but it felt like you were reading one book!
There is humor, adventure, kinship, and lots of hot SEX. The heroines are smart, sassy and endearing, and the MEN are SEX PERSONIFIED. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPOINTED WITH THIS READ, IT IS MONEY WELL SPENT.
I am salivaing right now waiting for the Hell's Eight 2nd installment. Sara McCarty is one author where I will buy without even reading what the book is about...SHE IS JUST THAT GOOD!!
Didn't live up to expectations June 19, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book was Okay. The characters were not well developed though I liked the three sisters two brothers one cousin angle. If I meet someone that claims to be a werewolf the first thing I'm going to say is let me see. These women act in unconvincing manners about the whole shifter thing. I expected much more from Sarah McCarty and was truely disappointed with this one.
three heated interrelated werewolf romances June 3, 2008
2 out of 11 found this review helpful
"Donovan" needs to persuade his cousin Wyatt to come home as his father the pack's alpha is dying. At a bar, he meets his soul mate Lisa who was pounding the crap out of male crap for harming her younger sister Robin.
"Kelon" arrives to help his brother Donovan to convince Wyatt it is time to come home. When Kelon meets Robin he knows she is his soulmate, but some sh*thead took her virginity and hurt her emotionally so she is reluctant to be with any man.
"Wyatt" returns to his pack with his two cousins, their mates and a third sister Heather, who is his soul mate. However, like Donovan and Kelon, he must choose between the woman he loves and his pack as humans are taboo.
The three interrelated novellas provide werewolf romance fans with a strong heated collection. The story line is fast-paced whether each of the pairs are coupling or in dangerous scenarios. Fans will be RUNNING WILD with Sarah McCarty and her pack who make this fantasy romantic compilation a fun read.
Harriet Klausner
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