A Highland Wolf Christmas (Heart of the Wolf)

Calla Stewart is a werewolf that had found the wrong boyfriend. Another werewolf that is trying to force her to become his mate. Realizing her mistake almost too late, she flees before her wedding and is soon hunted by his pack. But another werewolf from another clan she is friendly with comes to her rescue. His name is Guthrie MacNeill. Guthrie is sexy and can’t help finding Calla attractive, too. But Guthrie has loved and lost. Burned by another woman, he isn’t ready to open his heart again. But when Calla’s ex keeps trying to get her back Guthrie can’t help riding to the rescue. Soon they find that although they both deny they want a real relationship they can’t help enjoying each other’s company. But to act on those needs will mean they are mated for life. Will they find love despite themselves or will they lose this chance to find their heart’s desire.

This was exciting from the very beginning. It begins with Calla fleeing from her ex. I liked that as soon as she realized her ex was not the man she thought he was, she refused to mate with him. Even though he brings his packmates to ‘convince’ her! Calla and Guthrie and meant for each other but the timing isn’t exactly perfect. Calla is still sore from her bully of an ex and Guthrie is still licking his wounds from an unfaithful woman he thought he loved. But to their friends, their attraction is obvious and so the matchmaking begins! It was fun to read their well intentioned friends throw them together subtly and not so subtly. As Calla’s ex tries to get her back, Guthrie is there for her. And the contrast between them makes it obvious how good Guthrie is in comparison. Soon their proximity and passion for each other can’t be contained! Guthrie is a honorable wolf and never tries to force himself on Calla like her ex. I only wonder how Calla stopped herself from falling for Guthrie sooner! Calla is smart and brave. She refusing to let the threat of her ex change her life. Although Guthrie and Calla have a smoldering passion for each other I liked how they almost seemed to be like long lost friends, too. They respected and cared each other. Theirs will be a long, lasting relationship.