For veterinarian Cora Welch, being bitten by a young injured wolf wasn’t the best day of her life, nor the raging fever that followed. However, finding herself faced with a naked man proved even more than she had ever bargained for.
Zayn couldn’t believe what his inner wolf was telling him when he first saw the human doctor Cora, standing in nothing but a towel. The last thing he wanted was a … wanted was a mate, especially an accidental one. And at a time when danger seemed to be coming at the Mystic Pack from an unknown source, it just wasn’t in his plans.
All he had to do was get Cora through the fever, keep her safe from the other pack, and keep his fangs to himself. But nobody told him he’d have to fight a mating urge so strong within himself, that it was a losing battle. Now, he has to explain to Cora that he accidentally marked her for a second time, making her just like him.
Cora knew something was not right in her world the moment she wanted to climb her rescuer like a tree. Hearing Zayn tell her she was now a werewolf, like him and his pack, she realized she now had a home. If her new mate still wanted her after he heard about her family, Cora knew she’d be happy to be an accidental wolf.
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This is the perfect beginning for the series. Not only do you get a fantastic HEA, but you also get a taste of what the future holds. I enjoyed how the author, and Zayn’s wolf, help him to see what’s right in front of him before he misses his opportunity. That might sound like the book is all flowers and roses, but the truth is far from it. The author gave us just the amount of action and danger we need to fall in love with the Mystic Wolves. This author is an amazing story teller and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.
Totally AWESOME paranormal/shifter romance. Loved everything about it…well written, characters were witty, sarcastic and just downright wonderful…except for those pesky bad guys. Surprises in store all the way around.
Zayn & Cora’s story is just the start of the Mystic Wolves Series. It has a great story, it’s a fast read and keeps you on your toes. What happens when a human female is bitten by a wolf? What happens when a wolf who doesn’t think he wants a human, can’t stop thinking about her or her scent? I’ll tell you!! Passion, fear, excitement, jealousy, suspense and hawt, hawt yep, you guessed it lovin’ going on! If you enjoy shifter books, this ones for you, and opens up to a wonderful new series just waiting to be read! Enjoy!!
I really really enjoyed Accidentally Wolf by Elle Boon. It was a quick read for me. Laughed at how Cora stood up to Zayn at their first meeting “break-in”. Cora is not a wimpy chic, even when naked and running a fever during said “break-in”. Zayn all growly but a big teddy bear umm, I mean wolf, tries very hard to be strong and not give in to temptation. But there’s always that pesky thing called fate. You’ve got to read this book. Especially if you love shifters, sweet moments, hunky guys, of course the villains also add in an author who can write serious scenes, witty comes backs and steamy bits too. I think you will enjoy every word written as you’re pulled into the Clan.
Local vet, Cora, finds a small wolf cub along her running trail caught in a trap. While freeing the wolf, she is bitten, and little does she realize, that little nip will set her on a path to a new life…and become accidentally a wolf.
Really enjoyed Elle Boon’s Mystic Wolves! Zayn and Cora make a great couple, and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this series!
When an unexpected accident happens to one of the youngest members of the Mystic Wolf Pack, it brings together Zayan and Cora in a very unexpected way.
Accidentally Wolf is funny, sexy and sweet, a perfect read for a Sunday afternoon.
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This novella introduces the paranormal romance series Mystic Wolves. Werewolves are obvious from the title, but we learn the rules the wolves live under, that fae exist, and many other little details to flesh out the world nicely. Things come up in context, too, whether because Cora, our turned human newcomer, asks, or they interact with the element.
I fell in love with Cora from the first time I met her. She’s quick thinking, willing to take a risk to help an animal in trouble, and doesn’t sit back and wait for things to happen to her. It’s not that she’s reckless. Just an active participant in her life.
Zayn was a little more complicated in part because we knew him too well. He understands what’s going on and tries to run from it. At the same time, he wants to do the right thing, an important characteristic, but it’s out of obligation, not character. Okay, it’s half out of fear, too. He doesn’t want to have such a deep bond, but the instinct driving them is hard to resist. His interactions with his nephew are endearing, and how he treats his brother and the other wolves is important, too. These give us a broad picture of him. The relationship situation might be straightforward, but the characters and their situations are far from single note.
Though lust is front and center throughout the beginning, it’s also restrained. I like how Zayn holds back so he doesn’t take advantage of Cora when she’s under an influence she can’t understand. Still, the book might start out all talk and no action, but it doesn’t stay that way for long.
Their romance moves quickly, jumping from first meeting to full intimacy in a few short scenes. This works with fated mates for me because instincts deeper than their consciousness drive them. The wolves have recognized each other, but it takes a bit for the human side of Cora to catch up. Zayn knows what is going on from having seen it in others, including his brother and alpha.
The intimate descriptions, once Zayn stops fighting it, are detailed, but far from mechanical. The humor and their personalities stretch into the most intense of moments.
This story is full of humorous moments, though what do you expect when the story starts with a human accidentally turned by a wolf cub? Then she finds her soul mate while in heat from the beginning of her transformation. The writing becomes awkward at times, but never enough to turn me off when the narrative voice and spot on humor kept me reading.
Don’t think this is all lust, though. The story has depth beyond the romance, both from Cora’s traumatic history and what is happening right now. We meet Cora when she finds a wolf cub caught in a brutal trap designed for an adult. She doesn’t blame him when he bites her out of fear and pain, nor does she know the consequences of that bite until later. The effects become obvious almost immediately, throwing us right into the mix with her fated mate. The trap isn’t a throwaway item, though. It’s part of the greater plot with more for Cora and the wolf pack to deal with before the Cora and Zayn find their happily ever after.
The story has the elements of a romantic thriller, with some scary moments. But the focus is more on the romance than the grim times, and a real dose of humor tips the balance most of the time. That’s not to say the novella doesn’t have a definite dark side, so be prepared. Still, it focuses on finding your person and giving them the space to decide if they feel the same whatever you feel. I loved how Zayn could be a full masculine alpha (not literally as that’s his brother) and considerate at the same time. It’s rare to see that blend of strength without arrogance work so well. I’ve added the next two full-length books to my TBR pile, as if I didn’t have enough to read already.
P.S. I received this novella as a newsletter gift and reviewed it on my own.