Author: Lydia Dare
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My synopsis: Dashiel Thorpe is a Lycan who grew up with a stepfather believing he was a monster. He had no idea that there were others like him so kept himself chained whenever the moon was full. When he finds out there are other Lycans, he goes to them to try to get help with learning how to control his urges. On the first full moon that he has been unchained, he bites Caitrin MacLeod, unknowingly claiming her as his mate. She flees in the middle of the night, outraged that she let him bite her, not knowing that he is Lycan.
For him, there will never be another woman as long as either he or she lives. For her, she can go on and love another, never being the wiser. But to Caitrin, Dash is a refuge in a storm. You see - she is a witch and has the fortunate (or unfortunate) ability to see people's futures. The exception to this is Dash. When she is with him, her mind clears of all "futures" and she just feels calm and safe.
This all happened at the home of Elspeth Westfield, one of Caitrin's coven sisters, who herself is married to a Lycan. As Caitrin flees for her home in Scotland, Dash discovers the full meaning of what he has done. So he follows her - determined to win her over as he can think of no other. She continues to push him away, even as she feels herself drawn to him inexplicably.
Throw in some of Caitrin's coven sisters (witches) to spice things up as well as Dash's estranged stepfather for some added conflict and you have a enticing read. Great for a cold winter's night!
My thoughts: I don't know what it is, but I love the books about Lycans/werewolves, and this one was no different. I love the spunk of Caitrin and how she stands up to Dash, but continues to find herself in compromising situations with him. My favorite part though, would have to be when Caitrin refuses to back down from Dash's father and sort of bullies him into listening to her.
~I received a complimentary copy of this book from Sourcebooks in exchange for my review.~
The Taming of the Wolf
Publisher/Publication Date: Sourcebooks Casablanca, Nov 2010
ISBN: 978-1-4022-4437-7
384 pages
