Ames’ review of The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper.
Baring It All
Generations of werewolves have been secretly residing in a secluded valley a stone’s throw from Grundy, Alaska. So when a snooping Outsider comes to Grundy to investigate rumors of lycanthropic shenanigans in the area, the valley’s pack alpha, Maggie Graham, resolves to chase him away, even if doing so takes a quick bite on the butt. What a pity that researcher Nick Thatcher turns out to be so drool-worthy, and that his kisses make Maggie want to sit up and beg. Maggie just can’t seem to convince Nick to leave . . . and even worse, she can’t convince herself to stay away from him. Cross-species dating is problem enough for a harried alpha female, but on top of that, a rival group of werewolves is trying to move into the valley. With interpack war threatening, Maggie can’t afford to be distracted. Combining romance and a career can be tough for anyone; for a werewolf in love with a human, it may be disastrous. . . .
This is the sequel to How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf and it features Cooper’s sister, Maggie, who is the alpha (yay kick-ass female alpha FINALLY!!) of their local pack. And Nick is the scientist who has come to prove that werewolves do exist. Despite the threat to her very existence, Maggie cannot stay away from nerdy Nick.
Ok, I enjoyed this one but not as much as the first. The story is told from Maggie’s POV so there were a few limitations with that. The one to suffer though is Nick. We get that he’s a hot nerd…but that’s about it. There wasn’t enough from him to make him stand out, which is a shame because nerds are hot. 🙁 Also, I couldn’t get behind them falling in love so quickly. It was like the author took a short cut to them getting together. I can’t blame her because things are so much fun once they do get together.
What makes this book so much fun is Maggie’s personality. She needs to be tough because she’s the alpha and she has to take care of her pack. She needs someone to help shoulder her burden, not take it over completely (like the other male werewolves who try courting her would do). She puts her pack before herself, and she was even going to give Nick up for her pack. She’s also very physical and will cut you if you piss her off. She’s also really funny and here’s a sample of her internal dialog:
He traced the lines of my thighs with his fingertips to bring my legs over his hips. He ground into me, his denim-covered –oh, my God!– pressing into my hot, uncovered…lady business.
I really had to start using grown-up words.
I enjoyed this one but not as much as the first. I couldn’t get a hold on Nick’s character and their romance felt rushed. Maggie’s character still makes this a fun entry into this series.
3.75 out of 5.
This book is available from Pocket Books. You can buy it here or here in e-format.
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