What happens when the species’ most notorious womanizer meets the woman of his dreams?As a werewolf Alpha’s daughter, Sophie Gregory was raised to understand she has two important purposes in life–to be wed and bred. When she fails at the first, she wants nothing to do with the second, even if it means spending the rest of her life alone. After fleeing a disastrous arranged marriage, she seeks … she seeks shelter with a neighboring pack. There’s just one problem. Her new pack is home to the handsome, roguish Remy Arsenault: serial dater and notorious womanizer. Remy makes her laugh…and her heart pound. She’s not looking for commitment, but she might just be up for a fling. That’s all Remy is offering, anyway, right?
Remy has a reputation for being a player, but in truth, he’s ready to settle down. Too bad that’s the very last thing Sophie is interested in. He will do anything to win the heart of the woman who makes his head spin with lust–including seducing her with the most delicious sex imaginable. Sophie wants a fling. But what if he’s ready for so much more? To convince her he’s serious this time, he might just have to pull off a small miracle.
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What a Wolf Dares by Amy Pennza is an awesome story that I really loved reading very much. This is book number two in this awesome series that I really loved reading and I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about shifters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What a Wolf Dares is the second book in the Lux Catena Series (werewolf shifters). You can read this as a standalone, but, What a Wolf Desires (book #1), is great and the relationships between the characters do-build.
I love that Sophie, who has always been used as an item versus a person, brought the flirty Remy to his knees by being her true, authentic self. This love story is one that takes an unusual path, but nevertheless, the HEA is waiting there at the end!
Trigger warning: Spousal abuse
I received a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Sophie has never been valued for her gift or her role as the Alpha’s daughter, except as the terms of a deal between packs. While on her way to be delivered – yes, really – to her husband-to-be, she meets the first guy to make her feel worthwhile. Timing, eh?
Of course, unhappy as she is, Sophie has no idea what her husband or life will be like, and find herself in trouble and needing help from the one she wishes was hers to keep. Remy is, of course, not only the perfect protector, but also in many ways written to be the underdog we all love to root for. Together, they make for a great against-all-odds story.
While I haven’t read the first book, I didn’t find myself lost in the story or the characters. There’s enough mention of the previous plot to make you curious to find and pick up the previous book, but in all, What a Wolf Dares is a complete story with its own satisfying ending. I would certainly be interested in finding more books from this author, as it was well worth the read.
Well written, fast pace, nice flow, this story is favorite in the Lux Catena series.
Sophie James did a fab job narrating.
Reviewed for Audiobook Obsession
This series just got better with this book! Running away from an abusing arranges marriage and finding your mate is all that can be asked for. I absolutely loved the entire book and the ending was just perfect!
This is a entertaining story that tell of Remy and Sophie. I enjoyed learning more about Remys gift. As well as how his gift is perceived by packs. It’s amazing how the prejudices of something/someone different is everywhere.
We get to see Lizette, Max and Haley in here. Also a bunch of other characters from Sophie’s fathers pack as well as the pack she was given to for mating. They all are nice but I enjoyed seeing Max and Lizette again.
I listened to this on audio and enjoyed Sophie James rendition of these characters. This is my second book by this author. She does a good job with the story line and making the characters fun and interesting.
RemySophie! Great Story & Audible Listen
What a Wolf Dares
Lux Catena, Book 2
By: Amy Pennza
Narrated by: Sophie James
This is a great PNR, it is well written and well told with interesting storylines that are engrossing from start to end. I enjoyed Amy Pennza’s writing style, she grabbed my attention right from the story. She creates an imaginative world where shifters live in packs and claim their territories. I liked the world dynamics of these shifters, the Alpha rules and each territory lives by the beliefs they choose to follow, old school or new. Sophie’s father was not happy to have a daughter he wanted a son to follow his footsteps as Alpha leader. So he used Sophie as a bartering chip to gain power, setting up an arranged marriage with neighboring shifters, the son of the Alpha of that territory. Unfortunately that shifter is abusive and Sophie refuses to complete the mating ritual with him. Remy met Sophie when she was on her way to her new husband to be. The two clicked, he sensed her unhappiness and tried to cheer her up and encourage her. He is a telepath and was able to communicate with her thru her mind. Even after they handed her over to her new pack he could not get her out of his head, he also lost his man-whoring ways, finding no interest in other women. Then he hears her calls for help telepathically and he searches to find her, when found she was severely injured, she ran away from her abuser. He takes her back to his cabin and vows to protect her and not allow her to go back. She has other plans though. I loved how their story played out, there is never a dull moment, there’s plenty of drama, twists, some angst and heartfelt emotions as well hot romance. I highly recommend this fast paced story, it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone. Amy Pennza, thank you for this great story and the emotional rollercoaster ride.
I listened to the Audible edition, Sophie James is a terrific narrator and voice performer. She brings these characters to life, gives each their own voice and personality, as well as heart and attitude. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to.
The Wrong Mate
When will parents learn that choosing the wrong partner for you kids never ends well for anyone?
Overcoming ones reputation is hard even when your friends don’t see the change. Remy was known to be the player in the pack but his behavior has changed over time and none of them have noticed.
Growing up as the alpha’s daughter does not allow for much independent thought or activities and when he is overbearing as Sophie’s lets just if you follow his rules it is painful lesson.
This book was a descent read with having likeable characters and an interesting storyline. If you like your female leads to a feisty and determined this book is for you.
If i take the time to read a book and enjoy it them a review must follow.
WHAT A WOLF DARES is the second book in the Lux Catena series, and we reunite with Remy (playboy) and Sophie (Alpha’s daughter). These literally are the descriptions for them, not mine!
This was a well-written story that not only brings you new delights, but lets you catch up on Lizette and Max from book one too. Remy hasn’t been able to get Sophie out of his mind since he last saw her, when he was taking her to meet her new husband. Sophie has kept Remy’s voice in her mind as the only thing to keep her sane as she suffers her husband’s abuse.
You really get an idea of how political wolf packs can be with this story, which shows clearly just what Max knows will happen once he gives Sophie sanctuary.
A thoroughly enjoyable story and a welcome return to the pack. I definitely recommend this book, and look forward to reading more.
Review Second in series. Well written,action packed,sexy story. Remy is a telepath and means he is some times put dow for the gift he has. Sophia is an alpha’s daughter who is forced to marry,mate an abusive alpha son. This book has a somewhat different take on shifter powers.
Smart and sexy wolf shifter PNR
What A Wolf Dares by Amy Penza is a well written paranormal wolf shifter romance. This book sheds light on this paranormal society and more of its faults. Remy and Sophie have more in common than either understands at first, but it’s abundantly clear to the reader. I love these characters independently and together. Remy comes off as a player, but he is kind hearted and warm, protective and alpha in his own right. Sophie is strong willed, beautiful, sweet, courageous and perfect for Remy.
The plot of this book, Book 2 of the Lux Catena Series, is engaging, suspenseful and attention grabbing. I did not want to stop turning pages! Between the urgency of Sophie’s predicament and the budding relationship between her and Remy, it was imperative I finished reading this book.
Overall a very well written, enjoyable, romantic and steamy book.
I read an ARC of this book and voluntarily share my review.
Was Kismet from the start… poor thing had to go through hell to get back to her true mate but not everyone gets their true love their first go round; Some peeps have to find their way & learn to build themselves up first before they can find their other 1/2…..Enjoyed it so much so went & bought the first book!! &&& looking forward to book # 3 in this series! Highly recommended
I received this little “gem” s an ARC for honest review and opinion. HAPPY READING!!
I found this second book quite enjoyable and I liked Remy and Sophia as a couple. Sophia a alpha’s daughter is being escorted to her wedding that crosses over wolf territories. She meets Remy during one of the hand offs and they start talking by Remy’s gift-Telepathy. Months later Sofia is escaping from her abusive husband Asher and along the way she gets hit by a truck. Remy hears her cry in his mind and he and Dom go to find her. Remy takes her to his place and takes care of her. Her father and her father in law come to claim her and to force her back to her husband, do they? The interaction between Remy and Sophia were touching and steamy. I liked that both grew up wishing to be loved for who they are. Overall the story was well written and kept me engross to the final page. I volunteer to read and review this ARC.