Blood Rites, Book 2 The Grey Wolves Series

Another very good read, but lots of punctuation, grammar errors. Sometimes this took me out of the story.

My thoughts:
This was my first book by Quinn Loftis. I was thrilled! I have already gone and gotten Prince of Wolves and absolutely cannot wait for the next book, Just One Drop, which is sure to be Jen and Decebel's story! That is sure to be a wild ride!
So...about this book:
The characters are wonderful. Each has a fantastic and well developed personality. They seem to embody the very ideas of family, friendship, and loyalty. At times I had a hard time putting these personalities into teenagers, but loved them just the same. I was fascinated by the 3 musketeers-type relationship between Jen, Sally and Jac - three women that get along is rare and it was fun to be a part of it while reading the story. The men in the book are incredible - even the bad guys!
One of my favorite parts of shifter stories is the bond/soul mate idea. I love the dedication and give all that we see in bonded pairs. Alina (Fane's mother) tells Jen about the bond on page 145/146 and it is amazingly written! The last sentence goes like this,
"She gets a friend, a lover, a mate, the only man in this world who can complete her and give her the other half of her soul."
I can't imagine that kind of total devotion - although the thought of someone being able to read my mind at any given time is terrifying!
The story is a well paced emotional roller coaster and the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough for my liking, but was so into the story that skimming to get to the next page faster was absolutely NOT an option!
If you enjoy shifter stories, or if you have even wanted to read a shifter story to see if you would like them - DO NOT miss this one!

Words cannot describe my delight with book & discovery of new author. Was enthralled from outset with characters as they progressed. Looking for a good read this is one for your definite must read list.

In “Prince of Wolves,” we meet all the main characters, but it is basically the story of how Prince Fane meets his blood mate, a half human (who had no clue she was half were) named Jacqueline. He ends up having to kill to protect her.
I was glued to the pages. I literally read all three in about 5 hours. That’s how quickly I got pulled into the stories. Yes, I read really fast, but still. The books are totally appropriate for YA, I would even let my 16 year old daughter read them. The snarky humor cracked me up and the sizzle is totally PG at the most… although it makes the most of the PG.
I have to admit I would love to meet these guys in person. Yes, I’m old (at least that’s what my kids say) and happily married, but yummy ;D. I have to say I think I like Decebel the best. I have a warm spot in my heart for the bad guy with the heart of gold.
My only complaint… and it’s a big one…. was the HUGE cliffhanger ending. Ack! Why?? And who is this new person who suddenly shows up? All I can say is the next book better be out soon.
I think I have a new author to add to my list of favorites and must read anything written by… I give this series as a whole 5 out of 5 clouds. As for the books, Book 1 is 5 out of 5 clouds.
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In “Blood Rites,” Jacqueline and Jen, one of her best friends, are injured on the way to Jacque’s blood rite ceremony. Jen meets Decebel, who would make eggs boil in their carton in the fridge. Yep, he’s smokin’ hot. And their relationship take two books to even get to making sense. Although if they had asked anyone who had eyes, they could have saved themselves a whole lot of heartache. Oh and Jacque meets her dad… things could go better.
I was glued to the pages. I literally read all three in about 5 hours. That’s how quickly I got pulled into the stories. Yes, I read really fast, but still. The books are totally appropriate for YA, I would even let my 16 year old daughter read them. The snarky humor cracked me up and the sizzle is totally PG at the most… although it makes the most of the PG.
I have to admit I would love to meet these guys in person. Yes, I’m old (at least that’s what my kids say) and happily married, but yummy ;D. I have to say I think I like Decebel the best. I have a warm spot in my heart for the bad guy with the heart of gold.
My only complaint… and it’s a big one…. was the HUGE cliffhanger ending. Ack! Why?? And who is this new person who suddenly shows up? All I can say is the next book better be out soon.
I think I have a new author to add to my list of favorites and must read anything written by… I give this series as a whole 5 out of 5 clouds. As for the books, Book 1 is 5 out of 5 clouds.
@dreamer2229
Books, Books, and More Books
http://dream-reader-dreamer2229.blogspot.com/

Like the first book "Prince of Wolves", I found the book to be very enjoyable and just as humorous. The one flaw I found with the book was that the author told us what was going to happen to soon in the book to build any suspense. I still intende to reading the next book in the series "Just One Drop". Which takes up with one of the main characters best friends "Jen".

fantastic

First off, gotta say I love love love werewolf books. Ms. Loftis's werewolf world-building is great and really get drawn into the stories. I recommend this book as a great mental getaway and a sweet love story. My only complaint is that sometimes the 3 friends are just a BIT too snarky. Sarcasm is great but sometimes it just makes them sound like 13 year old brats. Still, despite that I'm hooked and can't wait to read number three and figure out what is going to happen with J & D. Oh and I hope Sally can get some luvin' too.

I loved this book and can't wait for the next one. I wish in the real world we would have the same connection to our "mates" and maybe the world would be a better place! I loved the sidekick humour and the love from friends and family. I love wolves too!
Can't wait to see Decebel's story next!! Did I mention that I loved this series!!??!!

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I have to let you know before I begin my review that I am handling this one a bit differently. Typically I would read the first book, post the review and then read the second book and do the same. The conundrum I ran into is as soon as I finished Prince of Wolves I couldn't keep my mind focused on anything else because I knew Blood Rites was waiting to be read. So this review is for both books at once.
For the last 2 days I have been introduced to and grown to love the characters created by Quinn Loftis. I have spent hour after hour consumed by Fane and Jacque's love story, Jen and Sally's humor as well as swooning over the arrival of Decebel and I have to say I was truly sad when I came to the end of Blood Rites (Book 3 will be released in February 2012). The Grey Wolves series is one that given the chance will grow in the hearts of many readers alike.
Both books give you points of view from all the characters involved so you never feel left out on how any one character is feeling at the current events. And I have to say as an indie writer you can see Quinn's writing improve with every page turned. I was truly surprised that these books could captivate me to the point that nothing else seemed to matter as I was reading. If I had to compare any current books on the market to this series, I would have to say they have the type of humor from Morganville Vampire series by Rachel Caine and the action/romance from the Mercedes Thompson series by Patricia Briggs.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves the paranormal romance!