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Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Tracy Manderson

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Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #1)Werewolves Only by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #1) by Carrie Pulkinen
4 out of 5 stars

Werewolves only is the first book in the Crescent City Wolf pack and the first book by this author that I have read by this author. The characters are great with lit quirks that make them seem real. The plot was great and the description this author gave you a great that I was able to see the scenes in my head.
Detective Macey Carpenter has been on the trail of a vicious attacker for weeks, with nothing more than a vague description of a red-eyed man to go on. She has no clue she’s hunting demons, and if the evidence doesn’t stop disappearing, she’ll never solve the case.
Before Luke Mason can become alpha of the Crescent City Wolf Pack, he has to end the French Quarter’s demon infestation and keep the police from discovering the truth. But when he falls head over tail for the feisty detective investigating the crimes, supernatural secrets aren’t the only things at stake.
But the Wolf pack has rules/laws will Luke break them For Macey because he has to mate with another werewolf or he’ll sacrifice his position as alpha. But as heat builds between the pair, he discovers Macey has a few secrets of her own. She may hold the key to ridding New Orleans of its demons, but his feelings for her could tear the pack apart.
This was a great read and I’m getting ready Beneath the blue moon book two in this series….
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Tracy

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Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack #1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Heather Bahm

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Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #1)Werewolves Only by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Werewolves Only, the first book of the Crescent City Wolf Pack, by Carrie Pulkinen is a paranormal romance. This story immediately takes you into the suspense the author has added and builds upon it throughout the book. Luke and Macey are characters that are drawn towards one another despite their stances to handle differently. The dynamic the author has created between these two and even how it impacts other characters was steadily handled within the story. I felt the pace was consistent, not rushed or too slow, but just the right speed to keep me engaged from start to end. This was a good start to kick off the series while introducing some interesting secondary characters I hope to read in subsequent stories.

Reviewed by @hbahm

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Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #1)Werewolves Only by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack Book 1) by Carrie Pulkinen is a shifter, supernatural, paranormal thriller, with some steamy romance. ​I enjoyed the story line of where werewolves versus demons filled with mystery and drama, action and tension. With ​multiple victims telling the same story, just who and what are they chasing? Will they be able to work together to track and kill the evil that is haunting their city and keep those they love safe? It is an intriguing and engaging story that keeps you on your toes with the many twists.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack #1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Sarah Oakes

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Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack, #1)Werewolves Only by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great read about danger. the French Quarter has been struck by a series of mysterious rapes and attacks. Hot on the trail is Detective Macey Carpenter, who uses special abilities to solve crimes. When she meets werewolf Luke Mason at a bar, she thinks it is just a date. But events beyond their control unite them as the attacks continue. Will they be able to stop the attacker before it’s too late?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns that I just couldn’t put down. Well developed characters like Macey standing up for herself but avoiding a broken heart or Luke jovial personality but kind nature underneath.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like the storm and trees or the garden or swamp full of natural imagery to make the world around them seem spectacular. Or the use of scents and sounds as if you were actually there which was beautifully written.
I loved the use of fantasy with the werewolves as a big family with their own rules and laws existing the real world. The use of different powers and variety of mystical creatures from fantasy was spellbinding each time and a lovely addition to the novel.
The mix with realism of crime scenes and morgues was beautifully done and made for a captivating read. Overall, a great read and I would give it five stars.

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Werewolves Only (Crescent City Wolf Pack Series Book #1) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Angela Hayes

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5 Stars

 

“The pack did its best to keep peace in the supernatural community and to keep their existence a secret from the humans. Psychics and witches may have found a way to coexist…exposing some of their powers to the mundane…but there was no way in hell people would be as accepting of a predatory species like his. He had to stop Macey from learning anything about the demons…and especially the werewolves. Keeping tabs on the sexy detective proved a nice bonus…”

 

Werewolves Only is the first book in the Crescent City Wolf Pack series by Carrie Pulkinen. It is a great paranormal romance- with shifters/werewolves, demons, supernatural elements, mystery, suspense, action, police investigation, and plenty of drama- all set against the vibrant and mystical backdrop of New Orleans.

Ms. Pulkinen is a ‘new-to-me’ author that I will definitely be reading much more of in the future. The story surprised me, because initially I thought it was a bit slow to start with, but I found that after a couple of chapters I was completely hooked and eagerly read the rest of the book. I had to find what happens and whether they figure everything out.

The story is told from several points of view, which I really appreciated, because it really gave the story much more complexity, and depth- and gave me so much more to contemplate.

The characters are interesting and well developed. I loved Luke and Macey!! I was cheering them on right from the get-go! There was a lot more to them, and the story, than meets the eye.

The story is quite suspenseful, with a real ‘mystery’ to try to unravel. There are funny moment- with witty quips/banter that made me smile. Then there were quite gruesome scenes that really ramped up the intensity of the story. Ms. Pulkinen effortlessly describes what was happening in the story, painting a picture in my mind, and making it more like ‘watching’ everything play out, instead of merely reading along.

I can’t wait to see what book two has in store for me!

 

Thank you, Ms. Pulkinen!