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Coveted [Mass Market Paperback]

Shawntelle Madison
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24 April 2012
“A smart, sexy, rip-roaring good time.”—New York Times bestselling author Angie Fox

“I’m obsessed with Shawntelle Madison’s fantastic urban fantasy debut, featuring hoarding werewolves, magic, and mayhem! More, please!”—Michelle Rowen, bestselling author of That Old Black Magic
 
SOMETIMES WHAT YOU COVET IS IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP.
 
For werewolf Natalya Stravinsky, the supernatural is nothing extraordinary. What does seem strange is that she’s stuck in her hometown of South Toms River, New Jersey, the outcast of her pack, selling antiques to finicky magical creatures. Restless and recovering from her split with gorgeous ex-boyfriend, Thorn, Nat finds comfort in an unusual place: her obsessively collected stash of holiday trinkets. But complications pile up faster than her ornaments when Thorn returns home—and the two discover that the spark between them remains intense.
 
Before Nat can sort out their relationship, she must face a more immediate and dangerous problem. Her pack is under attack from the savage Long Island werewolves—and Nat is their first target in a turf war. Toss in a handsome wizard vying for her affection, a therapy group for the anxious and enchanted, and the South Toms River pack leader ready to throw her to the wolves, and it’s enough to give anybody a panic attack. With the stakes as high as the full moon, Nat must summon all of her strength to save her pack and, ultimately, herself.

“If you like your urban fantasy original, quirky, and offbeat, this is the series for you. Natalya is the craziest heroine since Carolyn Crane’s Justine Jones, and you will love her just as much.”—Ann Aguirre, bestselling author of Devil’s Punch


Product details

  • Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Ballantine Books Inc. (24 April 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0345529189
  • ISBN-13: 978-0345529183
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 2.1 x 17.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,120,197 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good start to the series. 5 Oct 2012
By Vivienne Serendipity TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Mass Market Paperback
If the quote makes you think you are about to read a Fifty Shades werewolf style novel, then stop thinking that right now, as the opening page has the only bit of detailed sex in it, which I was quite pleased about, although I did find it a little misleading. I bought this because initially I was attracted to the cover, yet again showing my shallow nature, but you have to admit - it is pretty!
Natalya, the main protagonist, has got a big problem and being a werewolf isn't it. She covets things - she collects Christmas decorations and hoards them to the point where she is unable to move around her house as it is overloaded with boxes.
Her psychological issues put her in a difficult position with her wolf pack and she is dismissed from the pack, which puts her in a really dangerous position when it appears that a killer is on the loose and she is high on his hit list. She doesn't deal with it very well, which isn't surprising considering all that she is going through. I felt sorry for Natalya, she came across as though she was about to physically explode at times with her unstable behaviour. If she didn't have a good doctor and very strong and reliable friend in Aggie, I don't think she would have made it through the book. However as the story reaches past half way point, you do notice Natalya beginning to break free from the chains that have bound her all her life.
I like the new twist to the werewolf genre - these characters were werewolves of Russian descent and the family were simply adorable. Aggie squeezes herself into the family and is a genuine delight to read about - she is the kind of best friend you would dream off, even though she is battling with her own demons. Thorn was a very welcome addition, even though he wasn't allowed any where near Natalya you could feel the heat radiating off his body.
I enjoyed this book to a certain degree but after the half way point I did feel that the plot went a little awry. I felt that the author was spending too much time writing scenes that weren't important and didn't add to the story at all. I also felt that a few secondary characters were slightly redundant to the story. I really wanted to enjoy this book, so I was a bit disappointed by the end, but I am intrigued enough to see if the second book is better, as I really did love the characters.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great 17 May 2013
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great story, well worth the read. Couldn't put it down, wishing it was me.
Loved it, loved it, loved it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A werewolf with OCD 27 Sep 2012
By Curiosity Killed The Bookworm TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Natalya Stravinsky may be a werewolf but her life is ruled by her obsessive compulsive disorder. Shunned from the pack, she lives as a rogue, surrounding herself with holiday ornaments, carefully packed away in boxes. When her ex, Thorn, returns to town and to the local pack, panic starts to set in and Natalya returns to her magical therapy sessions where she meets others who she can relate to. But trouble is on the horizon, the Long Island pack is in town and they plan to pick off the local wolves, one by one, starting with the weakest. Yes you guessed it, Natalya.

It's interesting to see a supernatural character with such a human condition. We are so used to strong, independent women in urban fantasy and I loved that Shawntelle Madison chose a different take. Often people poke fun at OCD but Natalya's condition is dealt with in a mostly serious manner. There is still humour now and then but not directed at her mental illness. At first, I felt she was annoyingly fussy until I realised that the story was going to deal with her issues.

I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't much around how her wolf side dealt with the OCD. I can only assume that when she's a wolf, it overrides her anxieties. Wolves can hardly keep everything sterile and she even eats a rabbit at one point!

Thorn was a little underdeveloped as a character but fortunately romance wasn't the main plot point. He was a little too stereotypical nice-guy-alpha-in-training yet obviously not prepared to defy the pack in favour of Natalya. I'm hoping the second book, Kept continues on her friendship with the wizard, Nick. There were some great bit part characters too and I think the world has potential to expand.
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