{Review} Beyond the Veil by Quinn Loftis

Beyond the Veil
by Quinn Loftis
Series: The Grey Wolves (#5)
Pages: 273
Source: Purchased
Available as of September 24, 2012
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Though the Serbian pack has been brought to heel thanks to the downfall of their Alpha, the war is far from over.

Desdemona, a witch of unfathomable power, has escaped the wolves’ wrath, but she will not go quietly into the night. She takes refuge in a place where even the smallest sliver of light does not dare to enter. Though she had to flee, she has not given up on the treasure she wishes to acquire. Her depravity knows no bounds; she's even willing to search for the one who can assist her in opening a Veil that has not been opened in millennia – with good reason: the danger is incalculable.

Meanwhile, there are major changes rippling through the Romanian Grey wolves. Decebel has become Alpha to the Serbian pack in an effort to begin to unite the Canis lupis species. Their numbers are dwindling in the wake of the shortage of true mates and lack of offspring. The wolves are beginning to lose faith and darkness seems to be crashing in on them from all sides. But the winds of change are blowing, changes that will alter the future of not only the Canis lupis, but of another ancient race as well.

Amidst all of this, Sally is continuing to come to terms with her relationship with the playful, charming, flirty, unbelievably handsome bartender – who happens to be a member of the Romanian pack.

If all that weren’t enough, the Fates have decided to pay a little visit to Jen. It’s time to collect. She cheated the Fates of a life, her life. Now they want what they are due. The problem? It’s more than Jen is willing to pay.

Yes, the war is indeed far from over. Bargains will be struck, declarations will be made, sacrifices will be given, love will be tested, and trust will be questioned as evil makes its stand against them all.

This review may contain spoilers if you haven't read the first four books in this series. 

You can find the other reviews at the following locations:

Prince of Wolves

Blood Rites

Just One Drop

Out of the Dark

My heart is temporarily happy. Now, sadly I have to wait for the next book to release. Quinn Loftis has a way with words that always has me on the edge of my seat.

It's Sally's turn to shine. She has found her mate, but is she ready for everything it entails? What will become of Jen and her disruption of fate? Will they finally end Desdemona or will she conquer them?

I have raved about the four books in The Grey Wolves series since I started reading them because they are so easy to get lost in. Well, Beyond the Veil was no different. I loved that there were so many different points of view, mostly Sally, but each of the characters had their own moment to shine. There are so many plot lines are going on at once that it keeps things interesting because you never know what the next chapter will hold and how it plays into the main story line. Quinn Loftis did a fantastic job yet again.

Overall, if you haven't started this series yet, you must. It is a fast-paced, witty, and charming. Anyone with a  good sense of humor will fall in love with Jacque, Jen and Sally. A must read series!!

{Cover Reveal} Beyond the Veil by Quinn Loftis

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Though the Serbian pack has been brought to heel thanks to the downfall of their Alpha, the war is far from over. Desdemona, a witch of unfathomable power, has escaped the wolves’ wrath, but she will not go quietly into the night. She takes refuge in a place where even the smallest sliver of light does not dare to enter. Though she had to flee, she has not given up on the treasure she wishes to acquire. Her depravity knows no bounds; she's even willing to search for the one who can assist her in opening a Veil that has not been opened in millennia – with good reason: the danger is incalculable.

Meanwhile, there are major changes rippling through the Romanian Grey wolves. Decebel has become Alpha to the Serbian pack in an effort to begin to unite the Canis lupis species. Their numbers are dwindling in the wake of the shortage of true mates and lack of offspring. The wolves are beginning to lose faith and darkness seems to be crashing in on them from all sides. But the winds of change are blowing, changes that will alter the future of not only the Canis lupis, but of another ancient race as well. Amidst all of this, Sally is continuing to come to terms with her relationship with the playful, charming, flirty, unbelievably handsome bartender – who happens to be a member of the Romanian pack.

If all that weren’t enough, the Fates have decided to pay a little visit to Jen. It’s time to collect. She cheated the Fates of a life, her life. Now they want what they are due. The problem? It’s more than Jen is willing to pay.

Yes, the war is indeed far from over. Bargains will be struck, declarations will be made, sacrifices will be given, love will be tested, and trust will be questioned as evil makes its stand against them all.

About the Author

Quinn is a 32 year old wife, mother, nurse, and writer, not necessarily in that order. She lives in beautiful North West Arkansas with her husband, son and Nora their Doberman pinscher. She loves writing, reading, and crocheting. Her favorite holiday is Christmas, favorite book(s) is Pride and Prejudice, The Alpha and Omega Series by Patricia Briggs, and the Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling. She loves to be silly and have fun, loves music and thinks there is no greater sound in the world than that of her little boy's laughter.

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{Review & Giveaway} Out of the Dark by Quinn Loftis

Out of the Dark
by Quinn Loftis
Series:  The Grey Wolves (#4)
Pages:  253
Source:  Purchased
Available as of June 3, 2012
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Darkness has descended on the Transylvanian Alps.Four packs of the powerful Grey wolves – in a rare show of cooperation – had joined together here in an effort to help their pack members find true mates. Then they were betrayed by one of their own – an Alpha hell-bent on becoming the most powerful of the Canis lupis. And though the wolf's assassination attempt on the currently-reigning Romanian Alpha failed, his plans to get Decebel, the Romanian Beta, out of the picture were coming together even as his treachery was discovered. The wolf fled, leaving destruction, death, and a missing mate behind him.

Unbeknownst to the other packs, the wolf has employed a witch to finish the deadly job and help him gain another tool to increase his power. A curse of devastating proportions will cripple Decebel in a way that may dissolve his fragile bond with Jennifer. Meanwhile, injured and alone, Jen has been fighting for her life. She had come to terms with her fate, accepting that she would not share a life with Decebel, until help came in the most unexpected form...

Vasile will have to use all his resources – including Sally, the new gypsy healer of the Romanian pack – to discover a way in which to destroy the witch, lift the curse from Decebel and reunite him with the one woman who makes him whole, and solve a mystery that's been surrounding the Romanian pack for 300 years.

Rating:

This review contains spoilers if you haven't read the first three books in this series. 

You can find the other reviews at the following locations:

Prince of Wolves

Blood Rites

Just One Drop

My Review:

Amazing. Absolutely amazing. Quinn Loftis has yet to disappoint me with her Grey Wolves Series. Now I'm left wishing book 5 would come out soon.

Out of the Dark picks up right where Just One Drop left off. Jen is hurt and about to die. Dec has promised he will take care of her friends before looking for her. How much time does he have before he loses her forever and becomes a disgrace to all Grey Wolves?

So much of the focus of this book was on Jen and Dec, but Sally was also allowed some spotlight. She has just learned she is a gypsy healer, but she has no idea how to use her powers. Soon, one of the wolves from the Romanian Pack begins to take interest and she is left wondering how long till he finds his true mate and breaks her heart.

What I loved most about Out of the Dark was that we get to see more of Jacque. After her and Fane got hitched we were never really in her mind for any lengthy period of time. I also like that we got to see more of what Sally could do. I loved the witty banter between the girls and even more so, the banter between Jen and Dec. They went through a l lot in this book and its nice to see them becoming who they once were. To make the book even better, the girls are on a mission to defy their mates. 

There is nothing bad I can say about this book. Quinn Loftis is an amazing writer and I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us in book 5. I highly recommend the Grey Wolves Series if you haven't started it yet.

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{Review} Just One Drop by Quinn Loftis

Just One Drop
by Quinn Loftis
Series:  The Grey Wolves (#3)
Publisher:  Self Published
Pages: 201 (nookbook)
Source: Self Purchased
Available as of February 5, 2012

Jennifer Adams, best friend to Jacque Pierce and Sally Morgan, spicy, out spoken, a little crazy and human...or so she thought. Jen has just found out that human DNA is not the only thing that resides in her veins, she happens to share that little pesky werewolf gene, although it isn't more than just a drop. Now that she and her friends are living in Romania with Fane's pack, she is also oh so conveniently stuck with the object of her affection, the fur ball Decebel.

Drawn to each other by something they don't understand Jen finds herself frustrated by the lack of mating signs between her and said fur ball. Not only is she dealing with that not so un-frustrating problem, she now has been informed that because of that little drop of werewolf blood in her she is now required to attended a multi-pack gathering for un-mated wolves. This type of gathering hasn't taken place in over a century but with a shortage of females among the werewolf population the males are getting worried they won't ever find their true mates.

Meanwhile Decebel struggles with the emotions he is feeling towards Jen. He tries to keep his distance but there is just something about the mouthy blonde that keeps him coming back for more of her verbal abuse that he just can't seem to get enough of...go figure.

Rating:

This review contains spoilers if you haven't read the first two books in this series. 
Prince of Wolves
Blood Rites

Review:
Quinn Loftis has outdone herself with this wonderful addition to The Grey Wolves series.

Jen, Jacque, and Sally are at it again.  The terrible trio, as I call them, is back to their witty quips and evasive tactics.  They have already been through enough drama, but this time it isn't all about Jacque.  New characters are introduced from the Romanian Pack that will either make or break their trio.

Decebel and Jen had tension brewing between them ever since the car accident.  Now, they are trying to figure out if they are mates, and if so, why the marks haven't show up.  Jen is forced to go to a gathering set up by other packs from around the world in hopes to find mates for the unmated wolves.  Dec can't stand the thought of Jen being touched by another but has no claim to her. But, we all know Jen and how her antics will drive Dec insane. 

This book gave me a roller coaster of emotions.  I was laughing one minute then crying the next.  I was shocked by the ending and couldn't believe the giant bomb that was dropped.  This books has me itching to get the fourth book as soon as possible.   I absolutely loved this book!

{Review} Blood Rites by Quinn Loftis

Blood Rites
by Quinn Loftis
Series:  The Grey Wolves (#2)
Publisher:  Self Published
Pages:  233 (ebook)
Source: Self Purchased
Available as of November 19, 2011

With the challenge complete and the corrupt Alpha of Coldspring defeated Fane is now free to complete the mate bond with Jacque and perform the Blood Rites. Although the challenge is done, the affects are far reaching. Once it is known that Vasile, one of the strongest Alphas in the world is in America, specifically Coldspring, TX, there is one Alpha who cannot over look the significance of this. An Alpha who happens to share Jacque's DNA, but is this the one she needs to fear?

With her mom driving and her two best friends, Jen and Sally in tow, Jacque sets off for her happily ever after. She will soon realize a plan has been put in motion that will change her course and possibly tear her from Fane's grasp forever. It will take a wolf pack, her mother's love, her two best friend's unrelenting determination, her own will to survive and the undying love of her mate to bring her home. The question remains, if she fights, if she endures, who will she be, what will be left once she is back in her mates arms?

Rating:

This review contains spoilers if you haven't read the first book in this series.
Prince of Wolves

Review:

Even after a second reading of this book I am still in love. Quinn Loftis has outdone herself with this book. The romance, tragedy, and chase provided in this book would make just about anyone swoon.  

Jacque and Fane have overcome the challenge and are getting ready for the blood rites the next evening until tragedy strikes and they are torn apart. Jen is falling hard for Decebel knowing she could never have a happily ever after with him because she doesn't have wolf blood. And Sally is there to comfort Jen in her distress.

 In this book we are introduced to a few new characters and really given insight on a one previously introduced in Prince of Wolves. Dillon Jacobs is Jacque's father and Alpha of the Denver Pack. He knew nothing of her existence until hearing of the challenge and now wants to meet her. Logan, Dillon's Beta, is asked to keep tabs on Jacque by his Alpha. Cynthia Steele, sister of Lucas Steele, is a woman seeking to avenge her brothers death. In Blood Rites we finally get to know Decebel, a possessive, bossy wolf who only confuses Jen with every move he makes.

Blood Rites is the same as Prince of Wolves in the sense that the perspective changes. However, instead of changing between chapters, it changes within the chapters. I really like the point of view change because it allows the reader to really understand how each of the characters feel in any given event or scene. 

Overall, I feel this was a great book depicting yet another mountain for Jacque and Fane to conquer.  I highly recommend this book as well as the others in The Grey Wolves series.

{Review} Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis

Prince of Wolves
by Quinn Loftis
Series:  The Grey Wolves (#1)
Publisher:  Self Published
Pages:  256 (ebook)
Source: Self Purchased
Available as of June 29, 2011

Jacque Pierce was just an ordinary 17 year old girl getting ready to start her senior year in high school in Coldspring, Texas. When a mysterious foreign exchange student from Romania moves in across the street, Jacque and her two best friends, Sally and Jen, don't realize the last two weeks of their summer was going to get a lot more interesting. From the moment Jacque sets eyes on Fane she feels an instant connection, a pull like a moth to a flame. Little does she know that the flame she is drawn to is actually a Canis Lupus, werewolf, and she just happens to be his mate; the other half of his soul. The problem is Fane is not the only wolf in Coldspring, Texas. Just as Fane and Jacque are getting to know each other, another wolf steps out to try and claim Jacque as his mate. Fane will now have to fight for the right to complete the mating bond, something that is his right by birth but is being denied him by a crazed Alpha. Will the love Fane has for Jacque be enough to give him the strength to defeat his enemy, will Jacque accept that she is Fane's mate and complete the bond between them?

Rating:

Review:

The first time I read this book I became immersed in the story.  The second time, even knowing how it would end, was no different.  This book grabs your attention from page one and never lets you go.  I could not put this book down even to go to bed.  I would be reading and my eyes would begin to close.  Then a few minutes later I would wake up and realize I had fallen asleep just to do the same again two or three pages later.

Jacque Pierece is just like any other seventeen year old girl, she has had boyfriends who broke her heart and best friends she couldn't live without.  She is sarcastic and comical.  Then you have her best friends Jennifer Adams and Sally Morgan.  Jen is the typical smart alec.  She is witty, clever, and can make any moment unforgettable.  Sally is the girl just trying to keep everyone in check while still throwing out lively comments when deemed appropriate.  And then you have the foreign exchange student, Fane.  He is protective, jealous, and madly in love with Jacque.

I found myself to be jealous on occasion of the relationship Jacque has with Jen and Sally.  Their personalities play off each other so well and there is never a dull moment.  When Jacque receives life changing information her sidekicks are there to reduce tension in the room and make the mood lighter. They are the ultimate friends.

Quinn Loftis allows the reader to get perspective from both sides of the new, budding relationship between Jacque and Fane by changing the narrator from chapter to chapter.  I found this to be a great way to not only get to know both characters, but to see what happened when one of them was not with the other.

This book ends at a great stopping point.  Any further and we wouldn't have Blood Rites.  Overall, this is a great book that looks at the werewolf legends from a different angle.