Wild Hunt (Shadow Guild: Wolf Queen Book 2)

This is the second book of the Shadow Guild Series (see Once Bitten if you want to read Carrow's story and the series from the very beginning).This book focuses on Eve. She's a shifter without the animal inside her to shift into, and after hearing that she was fated as a mate to Lachlan, leader of the Shifter Guild, and that this would end in her death, she ran away and learnt a potion to become, for all intense and purposes, Fae. Only now her secret is out and she and Lachlan have to work together to find who wants her, whilst fighting fate and their feelings for one another.As the quote below shows, they might eventually win the fight, but not all the battles: 'He drew in a shuddery breath, then untangled my legs from around his waist and stepped back. ... “That was a bad idea.” Embarrassment flooded me, and I felt my cheeks burn. “It was good,” he said. “Too good. Too dangerous.” “Yeah.” I closed my legs and jumped down off the counter, still not feeling any better about the situation.'There are several moments when they almost give in to their desires and the tension is palpable. But, as the title suggests, they are on the hunt for Eve's would-be abductors and they cannot give in to these desires lest Lachlan fall prey to the dark moon curse and should Eve lose her life too.However, despite the seriousness throughout the book, there are moments of comedy that give the reader a smile. My favourite one being when Seraphia (see Infernal for Seraphia's story) is looking through books in the library and her partner, Hades, is there. Hades I hadn’t seen him in a while. ... “He came to help look,” Seraphia said. “I came for lunch,” he said, ... “Well, this was what you got.” Seraphia shot him a smile ...'Linsey is a master with her imagination, thoughts and words and this is another fascinating, fast pact story to read. Her characters are all well written and believable with their own struggles to deal with. Despite most of their issues being magical, we the reader can still relate and emphasise with them.Let's also not forget the comic relief from their trusted familiars - Eve's being the chocaholic chubby raccoon, Ralph. He may demand payment in chocolate for helping Eve out, but he'd never let her down or leave her to face dangers alone.I love that Linsey always adds interesting factual history to her stories and I am enjoying that she's adding the tunnels under London in these books. As a reader of mostly American authors, it makes such a refreshing change to have first hand experiences of the places she writes about - I may not have been in the tunnels, but it's still great that I know London and can easily relate.I always end up reading her notes at the end of the book and find myself looking into the places she talks about to learn more for myself. Who'd have thought you'd get some real education from reading a fictional book! Nice one Linsey, keep it up ;)My only complaint, if I had to have one, would be that I wish the stories were longer - although you still get a great read and don't feel anything is missing - but I would love to see the partners of the other women getting involved more and maybe also having a say, as these guys are all alpha and despite being with strong independent women, from reading their stories you get the distinct impression that they would love to be with their women whilst they go to battle. Their protectiveness wouldn't allow them to sit back and do nothing - although, having said this, Grey was there with Carrow in this book!This is another great, well written story from Linsey Hall. Her stories are imaginative and fresh, no rehashing the same story over again with just slight changes from Linsey.Wild Hunt does not disappoint, although it does end with a slight cliff hanger and I cannot wait until April for the next release.Finally, I would like to thank Linsey Hall for the hard work she put into this, and every one of her books. I would be lost without these amazing stories to read.

overall i liked it, but it is def a slow burn between the MC's. not sure if i;ll end up getting the next book.the book has a cliff hanger and the series seems to have one storyline/ark so you don;t get the satisifcation of a conclusion at the end of each book, more like a pause before the next book begins where you last ended. most series have an overall ark but each book still has a beginning, middle and end. the series doesnt feel like that , it feels like the whole series will be one book which has been split into a few books.

Stars given on level of engagement;5 stars - less than a day to read because I cannot put it down. I only give 5 stars if it has managed to engage extra emotions from me - extreme lol moments or real teary moments etc. A 5 stars book tends to have me raging about cliff hangers and (legally and not creepily) stalking the author for release dates.4 stars - 2 days to read or less. A book that I have quite enjoyed reading, feisty MC and some racy scenes with thier romantic interest. I would definitely follow a series and author for 4 star books.3 stars - takes around 2/3 days to read, usually because I have become distracted and less engaged in some sections but by the end the end I have enjoyed the overall story and would read any sequels.1/2 stars not given, as I have usually returned it without finishing as I'm not engaged. .

This book, like the first one was an enjoyable fantasy. I like this author, and will continue to read her books. But it has to be said, that the mix of British English and American English is very annoying. Please pick one and stick to it. I'm not sure whether this is an English author trying to appeal to an American market; using words like "gotten" ugh! and "candy bar" etc. Or an American author who's not done her homework properly. Either way it is irritating, and in need of a good edit by a British editor.

This is the second book in the Shadow Guild : Wolf Queen series. As with most of Linsey Hall's books, this is a slow burn Paranormal Romance.I love Linsey's writing style; it's easy to read and flows well with the story. All of her books have some interesting historical information and this book is no exception.The tension between our two main characters is palpable. Possibly more so than in many of her other books. Most of the characters are already familiar from other books in the Shadow Guild series and our heroine in this book has appeared as a support character in other books.I love Linsey's world building. All her magical towns and cities are connected through her different series. If you're new to her work, I'd recommend starting with the Dragon's Gift series.

Another good instalment of this collection. Cliffhanger finale. I am glad that book 3 is already available.

These books just keep getting better every one I start I can't wait to finish so get to and start book two.

As usual Linsey has produced a story line that leaves you waiting impatiently for the next book.