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Tempting the Wolf Mass Market Paperback – July 25, 2006

by Lois Greiman (Author)

3.8 19 ratings

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Nairn O'Banyon has had a couple of bad centuries. Back in the Middle Ages, he was a feared warrior, a charming womanizer, and a...well...he was strictly human. But a dark curse has made him a changed man. In fact, during moments of great passion, he becomes the feral hound his conquests oft accused him of being. And if that isn't bad enough, another brush with the black arts has thrust him into a time frame other than his own. Thus it is that he finds himself in the Prince Regent's elegant London.

Brave, adaptable and utterly charming, O'Banyon is determined to enjoy life wherever it leads. In fact, he realizes he can live quite happily amid the posh ton if he avoids highly passionate encounters, keeps his secrets to himself, and limits his saturated fats. And so he does, until he meets the one woman he cannot resist, and learns she possesses the singular quality he fears more than death itself. Magic.

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In her latest, Greiman re-enters the Regency world introduced in Taming the Barbarian, which mixes high society and the supernatural. Nairn O'Banyon, a centuries-old lass-crazy werewolf known as the "Irish Hound," is struggling with the curse that transforms him into a bestial killer and the ladies who threaten to trigger it with their lusty advances. Meanwhile, Antoinette Desbonnet, countess of Colline, is wrestling with a curse of her own—everyone she touches comes to harm, including her late husband and estranged son. So when O'Banyon and Antoinette meet and fall instantly in love, they begin a dogged fight against the passion between them. Both strong and witty characters, the two are supported by the equally engaging stars of the first volume: the Black Celt Hiltsglen—O'Banyon's best friend—and Hiltsglen's wife, Fleurette. Greiman uses sensual details to make the simplest scenes shine—especially when she gets into the head of the beastly O'Banyon—and the sex, when the heroes finally succumb, is dangerous and delicious. Though the narrative moves fitfully, for readers who enjoy paranormal and historical romance—and who don't mind their banter rendered in revolving English, Scottish and Irish dialects (" 'As any nidget can see, ye've na more strength than a swaddled bairn,' he said")—Greiman brings the genre goods. (Aug.)
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About the Author

Lois Greiman is the award-winning author of more than twenty novels, including romantic comedy, historical romance, and mystery. She lives in Minnesota with her family and an ever-increasing number of horses.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon; First Edition (July 25, 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060783982
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060783983
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 0.96 x 6.75 inches

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Lisa Gibson

A Paranormal with Heart

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014

I loved the mix of fantasy, history, and romance. It was a different than I expected, but really fun. I would recommend this to anyone who likes a hot historical romance.

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Susan McLennan

A story of a good soul born and taught, the Wolf knows how to care but can he allow someone to care for him.

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2014

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It was lovely to see the strength of character develop from an abused yet determined lad to a great man of honour revered among his adopted family. What a more suitable mate for the Wolf than the wiley fox Tess who can manage theft and deception while taking your breath away with kindness. A truely entertaining tussle for love.

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N. Nelson

Another Wonderfulf Read from Lois Greiman!

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2006

Nairn O'Banyon is a warrior with a secret. His love of women has become his curse, literally, and for him to break his curse he must find true love. This is problematic for the Irish Hound, who finds the fair sex tempting and whose own sex appeal tempts every woman he meets. Every women, that is, except Antionette Debonnet. This woman is a mystery, an enigma and the first women to truly tempt O'Banyon in centuries. She can sense his desire and still she keeps him at arm's length, avoiding even his touch. A fit challenge for the Irish Hound.

Antoinette Desbonnet lives most of her life in seclusion, tending to her garden and to those under her care. And to the haunting secret that she alone must bear. She spies the famed Irish Hound across a ballroom floor and sparks fly. Yet she cannot chance getting close to him. She cannot let him get into her world and let him love her. This is her curse, her cross to bear. Antoinette has a beautiful otherworldly essence and possesses a magic that no one, including herself, can understand. Yet somehow O'Banyon does. He knows her soul is pure and that beneath her brave and independent front, she is lost and alone.

In TEMPTING THE WOLF, Lois Greiman has done it again!. The plot is fast paced, the storyline wrapped in intrigue and magic, and her characters well drawn and bold. The theme of temptation plays out for both characters and are woven masterfully through the plot to a more than satisfying conclusion. The dark corners of this story are balanced well with O'Banyon's wit and charming brand of humor.

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SweetTart1985

First time reading this author and my last!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2006

Well well well lets see...Did not hold my intrest I really do not know why I finished the book at all maybe becasue I was still holding out hope which well it just did not happen book sucked story sucked sex sucked characters sucked I mean who approved of this story ever getting printed? God oh yeah and if that is not enough only one sex scene I mean if you are only going to write on sex scene in you book make it a good one not just one page and that is it! Will be trading which yeah I know I got burnt again! I will probably only get maybe sixty cents out of it and I paid 5 dollars! Man I waste alot of money. One star for well I really wish Amazon would let you give no stars it was really that bad. Save your money and buy J.R. Ward's Dark Lover,Lover Eternal,Lover Awakened now you will actually get something worth reading for your money.

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Marie O

Yum!

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2006

I really liked this book and I loved O'Banyon, the hero, right from the start. O'Banyon is irresistible, a hot-blooded charmer who takes pleasure in the company of all women. I found myself charmed by his combination of unshakeable confidence and self-deprecating humor. I was intrigued by his history and his special powers. It was fun to watch his character change as he found himself falling for a mysterious and elusive woman with intriguing powers and a past of her own. I also enjoyed the clever banter between the characters. In short, it's an enthralling and fast-paced read. I stayed up very late to finish it--and it was worth it!

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Viv

The hero saved it.

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2006

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This was my first book by Lois Greiman and I am extremely torn. I absolutely loved the hero. He was charismatic and charming without the brooding alpha male persona we read so much of these days. However, I feel those of you looking for a werewolf/paranormal read will be disappointed. The author gives us mere glimpses of the immortal side of O'Banyon.

As for the heroine; I found her totally unlikeable and her dual personalities was just one more nail in the proverbial coffin. There was little sexual tension between the leads and the heroine was the broody one throughout 99% of the novel. The love scene, which mercifully came at almost the end, was very rushed.

By the end of the novel, I wasn't left satisfied and for a hero that had such a "love for the lassies" I can't understand how he was either. The editing was terrible with the "Irish" (I use the term lightly) dialect changing from one page to the next as well as the character's name at one point. "Whitford" becomes "Whitmore". "O'Banyon" was referred to as "Banyon" sometimes.

TTB started out on a high note and I loved how it was told mostly from O'Banyon's pov. I was excited to read a werewolf romance, but this was not even a secondary story but just glanced upon. TTB was more gothic with paranormal undertones. Overall not a keeper for me.

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Barbara A. Mazzuca

Didnt do it for me.

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2006

I was really looking forward to reading this book. But it just left me flat

The love story was lacking, the "love scene" (only one) lacking, the characters were lacking. And way too much with the scots or Irish-style dialect. "What did he just say"????

And is he or isn/t he a wolf? I would have loved a bit more explained. I guess over all, the only thing for sure is I was confused and disappointed.

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Scottish Romance andHisorical Fiction

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2012

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If you love Scottish Romance and Historical Fiction marrying together with another brilliant author Diana Gabadol Outlander Series or you will love this book not to be missed.

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