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Originally Posted on my Website Addicted To Romance Anna is cautious of making friends or hooking up with handsome strangers in need. Anna has been on the run and in hiding for quite some time, from her husband who tended to be controlling and abusive. She will do anything except return to him. While working in a non sequential town, working at a grocery store, on her way home, she finds a injured man who is unconscious and in need of help. So despite her misgivings, she knows that she can't leave him to die. So she helps him, and realizes that he is a werewolf, when his injuries heal way faster than any injury should ever heal. Anna once works in a clinic among a werewolf pack, so she can see the signs, but keeps the knowledge to herself. In return for aiding him, Caleb offers her a ride in his truck for a while. Anna reluctantly accepts, and despite wanting to protect her heart, she finds herself melting under his gaze. Caleb is sexy and charming and despite his gruff manner, she is drawn to him in a way she doesn't really understand. Caleb is on a current job when he runs into Anna, and he can tell that she is on the run from something, but there is something inherently special about Anna and there is a bond forming between each other, a bond that is more powerful than either of them have ever known. How To Run With A Naked Werewolf is the third in the Naked Werewolf series by Molly Harper. This is the first time I have been able to read this author. I was given a copy of a ARC in return of a honest review through Edelweiss and Pocket Books. I have to say that after reading this, I am very impressed with this authors style of writing. It had such a flirtatious and light manner to it. Even though there is some big conflicts involved in the story, there was still a sense of playfulness and lightheartedness to the story that made it very entertaining from the beginning to the last pages. Most paranormals I have read usually have a more serious tone to the story, but in this one, I didn't really get that vibe at all. It did have a sense of danger at times, and there is a secret that Anna is hiding. Despite that however, my impression of the story overall was pure enjoyment and fun. The characters in this story were so endearing and addicting. I just wanted more and more of them. Caleb is a sexy werewolf, fun and playful and very touchy feely (who does like a wolf that loves to cuddle and touch more than anything else). I like how even though he has those dominant tendencies, it isn't overkill. Its more of a gradual process as the relationship between Caleb and Anna develops more. Anna doesn't keep her past a secret because she likes it, she doesn't have a choice. She has suffered in the past, and has some underlying fears from her abusive husband that she is on the run from. I really liked Anna for the most part. It was quite comical seeing Anna interact with Caleb however. Anna's first instinct is to run and flee and be solitary, but you see as the story progresses how her objectives start to slowly shift. Despite her fears, you see how Caleb makes Anna feel safe and slowly starts to trust again. I just loved the chemistry between Caleb and Anna. It was more of a gradual sexual tension between them, but I loved the way these two are with each other. For the most part of the books it was a fun and flirting game with Caleb and Anna, and the trust is slow and the love story was sweet. This authors writing is addictive and full of life. I definitely will need to watch out for this author more. A sweet love story that is addicting and amusing, characters to endear you, and a plot to thrill you!!! FANTASTICALLY WELL DONE!!
Mo Weinstein needs time and space away from her eccentric parents. So she decides to travel all the way up to Alaska, in a small town "Grundy" and establish a life there. Mo's plan is to just relax and take time for herself. Many people in Grundy are apprehensive towards strangers and newcomers. Mo knows that she will have to prove herself. So while in town she makes friends with a woman named Evie. Mo through some unique set of circumstances gets enrolled as a cook for the only bar in town. Even though her plan wasn't to have a job full time that smelled of grease and burgers, she knew it was what she needed. Then she meets Cooper, whose dislike for her is very clear. But there is something about Cooper that makes him memorable even if he makes her angrier than a hornet. But when Cooper shows up on her doorstep with a bear trap on his ankle, the last thing she wants to do is turn him away. She then learns of his secret, a secret she knows that she can't breathe a word to anyone about. Before Mo realizes it, Cooper starts to become a vital person in her life, and she knows that despite the recent wolf attacks, she knows in her heart that Cooper is innocent. But will the love she has for Cooper be enough? How To Flirt With A Naked Werewolf is the first in the series. I recently discovered Molly Harper as a fantastic author. After receiving a ARC of her third book in the series, I was hooked. So I found a good deal on Audible for this story. I was really excited to read the first book. The first book is Cooper's story. The Audio book is narrated by Amanda Ronconi, and a brilliant job she did. Most times when I am reading a Audio book I let it take some time. But I was so captivated by this story, that I had to listen to it every spare moment I had. So it only took a couple of days to listen to 9 hours. The story starts a bit slow, where you see the background of Mo, and boy did I not envy her childhood. The relationship between Cooper and Mo, isn't instantaneous, its more gradual until they actually admit how much they desire each other and then things start to really heat up. There is quite a bit happening in this story. There is a bit of a mystery, and in the beginning Mo thinks it may be Cooper involved, but as their connection to each other deepens, she knows it isn't in his nature to kill or harm, unless he is defending those he loves. I loved the way their relationship deepens and progresses as the story goes on. There was quite a few moments especially in the Flirty stage they have going on, that just were so hilarious, witty and downright ridiculous its impossible not to laugh hysterically. I loved seeing the drama that plays out between Cooper and Mo, and it was fun seeing his pack, even though he doesn't have direct involvement, due to past mistakes and misunderstandings. It was really fun getting into this story that was funny, intense, complex, and romantic. Overall a sweet love story with a mix of werewolf shifters, plot full of intrigue, and captivating characters that take your breath away!! SPLENDID!!!
● I Was Forced to Read this Thing Buddy Read (IWFtRtTBR™) with the Heartless MacHalos who Love to Watch Me Suffer (HMwLtWMS™) ● 💀 DNF at 52%. Go me. ✉ To all those silly friends of mine my friends who LOVED this book: you know I love you no matter what, right? Right. I was totally prepared to tackle this one. I'd stocked up on the vodka and bought a brand new anti lovey dovey crap inhaler. I'd gotten a mushy sap allergy shot, too. And my knife collection was polished. In other words, I was READY. Only I didn't die of sugar shock while reading this thing. I died of boredom. And of a cunning, surprise chick lit attack. And believe me, that freaking HURTS. A lot more than getting a few limbs chopped off. I'm telling you, reading PNR is a complete joke compared to this. This one is not for the faint of heart, people. It's deadly stuff. Bloody hell. It's a wonder I survived long enough to read half of this thing. And didn't lose any grey cells in the process. I mean, there are light reads, and then there is pure, undiluted, romantic chick lit crap this book. I swear, this story makes Noddy and The Aeroplane seem more complex than quantum physics. Einstein beware, Molly Harper is out to get you! Oh, I know what you're thinking, my Little Barnacles. You're thinking She of the Very Superior Intelligence and Exceptional IQ (that's me, in case you were wondering) is a total book snob. You're thinking I look down on poor Molly Harper because she writes stuff that doesn't require a functioning brain to be read. Well, as usual, you are very wrong. I do look down on Molly Harper. But that's only because she writes crap. Uh-oh, I think I feel a Braindead Paranormal Chick Lit Loving Troll Attack (BPCLLTA™) coming. Better go into hiding for a few minutes. Be right back. So. Where were we? Oh yes, this book is pure, undiluted, romantic chick lit crap and a killer of grey cells. And no, I ain't no book snob. I mean, I sometimes read and slightly enjoy highly intellectual stuff like Dark Lover, how's that for being a condescending ass? But anyway. Now. Time to tell you more about this masterpiece. Not only is this thing Super Braindead Diet Material (SBDM™), it is also dull-lackluster-boring as hell. I swear, even dear Sookie's fascinating adventures were way more entertaining than this. And that's saying something right there. And YES, even Pathetic Bill of the Dillards-Bought Green and Brown Striped Golfing Shirt (PBofTBGaBSGS™) is a more exciting character than the lame excuse for a werewolf we have here. I kid you not. Scary thought, isn't it? I barely survived Pathetic Bill myself, so believe me, I KNOW just how terrifying the idea of anyone being more uninspiring than him might be. Not only is what's-his-name-the-werewoolf boring and flat and dull and lame, he is also a complete asshole. And a total douchebag. But that's okay, because he's got ISSUES, you see. He went through some devastatingly AWFUL STUFF a few years back, you see. Which makes it perfectly alright for him to be a dick and treat other people like crap, you see. Now don't ask me what the AWFUL STUFF was, I have no freaking idea. I unfortunately DNFed this PoC™ before the BIG REVEAL, so I can't help you there. You'll just have to read the book to find out. Yeah, I know, life sucks. In case the Naked Asswerebore (it's a new species) wasn't enough, lovely Molly Harper very graciously threw in the Chick with the Ridiculous Nickname and the Pathetically Clichéd Hippy/Vegetarian/Whatever Parents (CwtRNatPCHVWP™), aka Mo. The girl just relocated to Alaska and lives a captivating life in a deliciously quaint little town (view spoiler)[I am excite (hide spoiler)]. And let me tell you, for someone who was brought up Summer of Love Style, Everyone is Biotiful and Stuff (SoLSEiBaS™), she sure is one hell of a superficial, disdainful chick. I mean, she hadn't considered dating in her deliciously quaint little Alaskan town (view spoiler)[I am excite (hide spoiler)] because she hadn't known what the candidate pod would look like. Right. Not superficial at all, I tell you. And it's not like she judges other women on their (choose all that apply) clothes/make-up/age/lifestyle choices or silly stuff like that. Oh no, not our Mo. She's not like that. She never criticizes anyone, or looks down on people. Nope, absolutely not. Besides, she has no time to waste on such trivial things, she's too busy being perfect. She's an amazing cook, she tends to wounds, she makes local businesses thrive…Damn, the girl really is awesome. So much so that I almost considered kidnapping her and locking her up in my Cool Chicks Harem. But then I thought it was high time I stopped being so selfish and learned to share, so I very magnanimously decided to let her live go. You're very welcome. Listen to Darthy, Little Barnacles! Darthy is wise! Darthy is always right! Please take Mo's perfect little ass out of my sight before I unleash the crustaceans on her! So now that we've got the Naked Asswerebore and the Neither Judgemental Nor Superficial Nitwitted Chick (NJNSNC™), what do we do? We get down and dirty, of course! Wait. You do realize than when I say "we," I mean "they," don't you? I mean, I'd rather get down and dirty with my 70 something, grumpy, deaf, has-been, Irish musician of a neighbour than with any of these two. Yeah, that's just how hot the sex is between them. Believe me, my Little Barnacles, you won't need a cold shower while reading this story. Hell no. Actually, the sex is so NOT hot you might need a comforter to keep you warm. Might as well put on some thick socks and grab a hot water bottle, while you're at it. Some of you probably think of these as total mood killers, but since there was no mood to be killed in the first place, there's nothing to worry about here. Besides, you wouldn't want to come down with a silly cold because of a silly book, would you? That's what I thought. Anyway. Long paragraph short: I'm pretty sure Mickey and Minnie (and, quite possibly, Charlie Brown and Lucy) have much hotter, kinkier sex on a daily basis than Naked Asswerebore and NJNSNC™ do in this story. Sorry, what? I just ruined your childhood memories? So sorry about that (view spoiler)[or not (hide spoiler)]. ➽ And the moral of this fascinating non-review is: this PoC™ is dismally boring, disastrously stereotypical and lamentably predictable. And it's not even disgustingly cute. Oh no. It's just horribly, ferociously lame. YAY. P.S. whoever said beauty was only skin deep is full of crap. Just ask Dear Mo, she'll tell you all about it. And you know what she'll also tell you? To judge a book by its cover. And I may not like Dear Mo very much, but do I agree with her on that one. I mean, just look at the cover for this book! QED, my Little Barnacles, QED. P.P.S. guilt and obligation, Shelly. GUILT AND OBLIGATION! My dear MacHalos: I love you very much (view spoiler)[just kidding (hide spoiler)], but TO HELL WITH OUR READING CHALLENGE. I swear, Who's Holding the Freaking Baby, in all its Stupidly Stupid Glory (SSG™) was MUCH more entertaining than this PoC™ (don't remember what this one stands for? Too bad). Besides, if I force myself to finish this thing, I'll end up losing the only two grey cells I have left. Well either that or I'll go on a tiny neighborhood rampage. So for the sake of my little brain (and incidentally, of the silly people living in my immediate vicinity), I shall declare dusting season open. ➽ Full Even the Sex was Boring Review (EtSwBR™) to come. Shelly just sent me a rec for this book. Shelly clearly has lost her mind. Shelly clearly has a deathwish. Shelly better get ready for the Penance Read she'll get once I'm done with this masterpiece of modern literature.
plot predictable, characters a little annoying
Originally posted at Booklovers For Life 3.5 STARS This is my first Molly Harper book, and I had a fantastic time reading it! How to Run with a Naked Werewolf is a fast read with a relatable, witty heroine, and the most adorable werewolf hero, and it’s filled with humor. I loved how the author manages to balance everything out so well–from the romance to the humor to the more serious parts of the book that include an abusive husband. How to Run with a Werewolf is basically a quick, fun read, and if you’re a paranormal romance fan who likes funny books, look no further. Anna Moder, whose real name is Tina, has been on the run from her abusive soon-to-be ex-husband. She ran away when things were escalating and she settled down for a time as a doctor for a settlement of werewolves in Alaska. But when her husband was close to finding out where she was, she had to run again to protect the werewolves she grew to care for. And Anna runs right into Caleb. Caleb, the sweetest, most caring guy who worms right into Anna’s heart. Caleb is the most adorable werewolf ever. He doesn’t know that Anna can tell he is one, but being a werewolf isn’t all that Caleb is. It turns out he’s a bounty hunter, but this doesn’t make him a bad guy. He’s actually a really genuine, down-to-earth, lovable, caring, and protective guy, if a bit furrier. And he can be totally sexy when he wants to be. He quickly manages to break down Anna’s walls and they grow to care and even love each other. But Caleb is hiding his own secrets too, secrets that might make Anna throw back up those walls Caleb so carefully managed to break down. I really enjoyed the werewolf aspect of the book. Molly Harper doesn’t make werewolves complicated in her story. They’re simply there. There’s no elaborate backstory to the werewolves, and I liked reading that for a change. And I loved the humor in this book! Caleb and Anna match each other wit for wit, and they’re so freaking cute together. I had such a fun time reading this book, and I’ll definitely be reading the other books in this series! Thanks to the publisher for generously providing me an ARC to review. Liked this review? Subscribe to Booklovers For Life for more!
