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WOLVES OF EAST ANGLIA-RELUCTANTLY HIS ISBN:  978-1-60592-231-7 BUY Reviews She went to walk away, but Garrick stopped her once again, wanting to keep her near. “What’s your name?” “Nika.” “I’m Garrick.” He stuck out his hand and waited for Nika to take it. When she did, he closed his hand around hers, skimming his fingers over her soft skin. Touching her made him want to yank her onto his lap and see if her lips were as kissable as they looked. As if she’d seen something in his expression that clued her in to what he was thinking, Nika tugged at her hand until he released it and took a step away from the table. Garrick didn’t miss the slight flush of her cheeks, or the deep breath she took. “It was nice meeting you, Garrick,” she said. “But I really should get back to the bar.” Nika turned and wove her way around the tables to the bar at the other end of the room. Garrick picked up his pint of ale and took a sip. He watched her, following every move she made. As if she sensed his gaze, Nika looked his way every once in a while. Garrick sat there, nursing his beer, until the rest of the customers slowly left, leaving him alone, sitting in the taproom. Knowing what Nika would be to him, he was reluctant to leave the pub and her. By now, he had memorized every single one of her features, and her scent had burned itself into his brain. He wanted—no, he hungered for—one taste of her before he left her for the night. Now that they were basically alone—except for the one mortal male he scented closed away in the kitchen—Garrick intended to get his taste. When Nika walked out from behind the bar, heading in his direction, he got up from the table and met her halfway. “I was just on my way over to tell you it’s closing time,” she said with a smile. He let some of the hunger he felt for her show in his eyes. The smile she wore faded as her violet-eyed gaze latched onto his. He heard her heart beat a little faster. The sight of the tip of her tongue coming out to lick her lips just about undid him. His cock throbbed, and he ached to pull her into his arms to show her just how much she affected him. Instead, he moved a little closer. Much to his pleasure, she stood her ground. “I guess if you’re closing I should be on my way,” he said as he crowded even closer. “But I’ll be back. I’ve found something here that I’m more than interested in.” He now stood so close Nika had to crane her neck to look him in the face. She swallowed audibly, and then said in a breathy voice, “Oh. And what would that be?” He bent his head until there were a few scant inches between their lips. Garrick pulled more of her intoxicating scent into his lungs. “Something that I want very much. Something I hope will want me just as much too.” Nika’s lips parted on a sharp, indrawn breath. Garrick went to lower his mouth to hers, expecting to finally get his first taste of her. She’d given him all the signals that she would let him kiss her. Just before their lips met, her hand shot up to cover his mouth, and she pushed him away. She then put some distance between them. Garrick blinked in surprise. She’d refused him. Why would she do that when her body was telling him yes? Besides her rapid breathing, her nipples had grown taut beneath her T-shirt, and the smell of her arousal had mixed in with her scent. He tried to close the distance between them again, but she held out her hand toward him and shook her head. “Sorry, Garrick, but I’m not one of the items on the menu here.” Undaunted, he asked, “Would you make an exception for me?” “No.” “I’d definitely make it worth your while. All. Night. Long.” Garrick made his voice huskier as he said those last three words. Nika shivered, and the scent of her arousal grew stronger. He thought he had her then, but she shook her head, a scowl forming on her face. “Nice try, Garrick, but I’m not biting.” Before Garrick managed to say anything else that might entice Nika to see things his way, the kitchen door swung open and the male mortal stepped into the taproom. He looked at Garrick and then at Nika. To her, he asked, “Everything all right in here, Nika?” I’m fine, Lee,” she said. “Garrick here was just leaving. Weren’t you, Garrick?” Garrick had to resist the urge to growl and snap his teeth at the other man. He and his wolf didn’t like the idea of Lee trying to protect the woman who could be his mate. Garrick wanted to be the male only accorded that privilege. Fighting to keep his wolf at bay, knowing if his control slipped and Nika saw his eyes change or his claws come out she more than likely would run from him, he decided to let things go for now. He’d give up his chance to taste her lips, but that didn’t mean he was giving up completely. He’d just keep coming back to the pub until he somehow managed to get Nika to change her mind about him. On his way to the door, Garrick paused only long enough to caress Nika’s cheek with the back of his hand. As he walked outside, his sensitive hearing picked up her almost-silent sigh. Stepping out onto the sidewalk, he smiled. She may have told him no, but she wasn’t immune to his advances as she’d like him to believe.

Reviews 4 Stars:  Reluctantly His is a good read. I have not read the previous two books in this series and did not need them to enjoy this story completely. Nika and Garrick are well written characters that were easy to fall in love with.I really enjoyed this story and can't wait for more to come for this series.--Tigger9, Night Owl Reviews 5 Stars:  Straightforward and action-packed, Wolves of East Anglia-Reluctantly His might just be the best in the series so far. The characters are realistic and easy to relate to, and finally the villain, Nathan, and his cronies, grow into real villains, staging daring attacks, and getting in some licks. I like Nika the best so far of the mates—she’s a woman who speaks her mind and gets what she wants.--Stacey, Manic Readers 5 Cherries:  Reluctantly His is book number three in this series and just like the first two books I adored this one. I was pulled into this story right from the start. I really enjoyed the way that Nika deals with everything that happens to her, making her my favorite heroine so far from this series. Once again Marisa Chenery weaves a wonderful tale full of love and magic that keeps you glued to the pages. This author has quickly become an automatic buy for me and I cannot wait for the next book in this series.--Mistletoe, Whipped Cream 4 Delightful Divas:  do enjoy Ms. Chenery’s shifter novels and I had to read Wolves of East Anglia – Reluctantly His as it is set in England. I loved that Nika wasn’t in any hurry to give in to Garrick, and that despite her struggle to keep the pub running, she was still trying to make a success of it instead of giving up and running off home to the states. Wolves of East Anglia – Reluctantly His is an enjoyable read.--Claudette, Dark Divas Reviews

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