Wolf Of Her Own, a touching story. I really loved this story. Mikhail a wolf who would do anything for his mate…even distance himself from her. Fast-paced and likable characters.

I love NJ’s writing and enjoy all of her series. Looking forward to the next book and hope it is not too long in coming.

This is a beautiful romance because Mikhail was so patient with Elise. He showed her all the love and care she needed to recover from her past. I am enjoying this series.

~Reviewed by Danae~~

Wolf of Her Own is truly wonderful! There is adventure, romance, misdeeds, mistrusts, betrayal, but in the end, everything comes to a wonderful HEA! Which is more then some of the characters in this wonderful book are expecting for themselves. Jacque and Louis are the sons of Elise. So, what will they say when they find out that their mother is the gleam in a non-pack member’s eye? Will there be blood sprayed? Will there be discord within the pack?

Elise LaForge is the mother to the alpha of the Salvation Pack, she is also a widow after her son defeated his father for control of the pack. Her mating to the previous alpha wasn’t the best and when she found out that her sons and their friends were taking the pack to a different place she jumped at the chance for a change of pace. She has enjoyed being her own person living her own life in her own home going where ever and whenever she wants, but she hasn’t been able to live a full life because her former mate has been living in her mind but then she found Mikhail. Could he really be her own salvation?

Mikhail Matheson is a kind of outsider in the sense that he doesn’t really have a place in the Salvation Pack, but his sister is mated to a member of the pack, so he is welcomed but not really integrated into the pack. He sees the way that the pack has helped to change his sister and for that he will always be in their debt. Then there is Elise, she is the first woman that has made him want to howl at the moon in a very long time. He knows that there are ghosts that haunt her and that he needs to take his time with her, but he also knows that she is his.

Wolf of Her Own was a Five Star book!

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

REVIEW: "WOLF OF HER OWN" (Salvation Pack) by N.J. Walters
SERIES: Salvation Pack, Book 9
FORMAT: Kindle Edition
PAGES: 290
PUBLICATION DATE: May 28, 2018
GENRE: Paranormal Romance
REVIEW BY: Noetical
RATING: 4/5 Stars
POV: Third person, alternating between hero and heroine's point of view.

This delightful addition to the Salvation Pack Series by N.J. Walters left me with a giant smile and a bounty of euphoric feels. "Wolf of Her Own" is a heartening story of second chances for two characters who'd assumed the time for love and happiness had passed. As a longtime fan of this series, I enjoyed the story of the Alpha's mother (Elise LaForge) and Rina's brother (Mikhail Matheson) finding each other. Most of the book depicts Elise's daunting struggle to overcome an abusive past and to trust her heart and body to the ever patient Mikhail.

I found Elise's reticence to become his mate both tedious and frustrating by the last third of the novel, at which point Waters added a thrilling subplot with a treacherous villain. Once the subplot resolves, Elise embraces her own sensual nature in Mikhail's safe, loving, and accepting arms, thus providing a satisfying conclusion to her exasperating journey of self-discovery and concupiscence.

The publisher provided me with a free copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, but I enjoyed it enough to buy it at Amazon. Recommended for followers of the Salvation Pack, and anyone who loves hot shifters, second chances, and happy endings.

SEXUAL CONTENT: This story is only suitable for people 18 and older. Twelve percent of the book explicitly describes M/F sexual activity within the context of a monogamous relationship. These scenes are both passionate and tasteful. See description of violent sexual content below.
VIOLENCE: One scene portrays an attempted rape and bloody retribution. The back-story alludes to non-consensual rough sex in the heroine's history.
PROFANITY: 107 instances of various obscene words occur in the story, including 86 lewd anatomical references, which blend with the storyline, such that none of the characters are crude or vulgar.
ENDING: Ends with a satisfying HEA with a heartwarming epilogue and no cliffhanger.

RATING BREAKDOWN
HERO: 5/5 Stars
HEROINE: 4.5/5 Stars
CHARACTERIZATION: 5/5 Stars
ROMANCE: 5/5 Stars
SEX SCENE WRITING: 4/5 Stars
PLOT: 4/5 Stars
DIALOGUE: 4/5 Stars
MYSTERY: 4/5 Stars
STORYTELLING: 4.5/5 Stars
STORY ENDING: 5/5 Stars
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OVERALL RATING: 4/5 STARS

Is sex the central theme of this book? NO
Do I recommend this book? YES
Do I recommend this series? YES
Do I auto-buy books by this author? YES

Another great story from a series of great reads. The way the author weaves this tale is both heart warming and exciting. The wolves in this adventure are cunning, wild and protective. A great mix for a wild romance.

I really liked this emotional read. Great characters and a story that pulls at your heart strings. A good read.

In this new opus in the Salvation Pack series, we have something that rarely happens in romances: the characters are not youngsters just starting adult life. The heroine is in fact the mother of the alpha and hero from the first volume! Just that deserves a good point.

Elise had a difficult life with her violent companion. After his death she found a safe place in the pack created by her sons, but she’s beginning to realize everyone treats her like fragile porcelain. So the fact a male is interested in her not just to protect her disturbs and intrigues her while frightening her at the same time. The few scenes where she withdraws in her head by reflex made me sad for her, and I really liked seeing her coming out of her shelf little by little.

Mikhail is a darling. Even if he’s an alpha male, he deploys a wealth of patience toward Elise, he’s only tenderness and little attentions. Frankly it’s a nice change from males pounding on their chests while growling “mine” (even if he says it too from time to time).

Because of Elise’s past don’t expect a lot of steamy love scenes as we’re used to, instead there is a lot of sensuality between them and most of all a lot of tenderness.

I really liked how the heroine’s sons react when they learn about the relationship between their mother and a man. I think a lot of people would react more badly when they realize their parent is still able to have sexual desires.

To conclude a volume different and more tender that usual but it fits well with the rest of the series.

Thanks Netgalley for a ARC to read and give my opinion.

Mikhail is brought to the Salvation pack because of his ties to his sister, but the mother of the Alpha is his reason for staying. Intending to court her slowly and to make her his own.
Elise is the mother of the Alpha and has been single since the death of her first mate. He was abusing and cruel to her for the length of their mating. Mikhail arouses feelings in her that she isnt sure of, and he makes it known to her that he is willing to go as slow as she needs.
I loved it, this was an extremely satisfying and lovely book. The author creates such a magnetic attraction between the two, and how Elise finally goes full circle with a HEA. I recommend it to anyone who loves HEA and paranormal fiction. Five stars of entertainment....great author!

I’m a little sad to say goodbye to this wonderful and interesting group of characters. While I’m happy that everyone ultimately gets their HEA, I could read a bunch more of these stories and not get tired. Each tale has its own little spin on werewolf romance.

We met Mikhail in the previous story about his sister’s arrival in the pack. Even if you have no experience with this world and the characters in it, you could probably still start here (and then go back and read them all!). Mikhail isn’t exactly a classic hero, but he’s stood up for his sister and has fallen completely in love with Elise. Elise has previously been seen as a fragile, abused mother figure to the alpha, but here she really grows into her own story. She’s far from the fragile flower that she’s been deemed as previously.

Mikhail is finally pushed by his wolf to force the issue of dating (and ultimately mating) with the woman he can’t get out of his head. He knows that their relationship will be difficult, especially since the alpha is not going to be pleased with his mother “dating.” These two have their ups and downs, but their story was a beautiful built on patience and understanding. The communication and romance was definitely there. As I said, it was sad to see this story end, but it was a great read.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Angela – ☆☆☆☆☆
Even though I stayed up until 2:30 am reading, I actually saved the final three chapters for this morning. I had finally reached the point in the book where I felt confident that Mikhail and Elise were going to get their happily ever after. Yes, my friends, the mere knowledge that N.J. Walters always delivers a happy ending was not enough this time around. I know, I know. I knew there would be a happy ending, but Elise came to Salvation with enough baggage to fill the Spruce Goose and hadn’t shed much of it in the decade since joining her sons in North Carolina. So, Mikhail not only faced the displeasure of Elise’s sons, one of whom is the pack alpha who has the authority to send him away from Salvation, but he also had to prove to Elise that he wasn’t anything like her abusive, former mate or the majority of male werewolves she’d known all her life. No easy feat there and Walters certainly put these two through the wringer.

Having just read the previous two books in the series in preparation for reading Wolf of Her Own, I was excited to begin reading – so much so that I rearranged the blog calendar so that I could read it first. While I easily remembered Miss Elise, I’m not sure that I would have been as quick to recall Mikhail’s importance, even after being reminded that he was Rina’s older brother (who was more like a father to her). So, while newbies can easily read this as a standalone, series fans might want to give Wolf in His Heart a quick skim to refresh your memory. Either way, I loved watching Elise find herself again. After escaping decades of physical and emotional abuse by Pierre, her former mate, Elise has built a quiet, solitary life at Salvation, enjoying time spent with her sons, their mates, their children, and other pack members. But when Mikhail finally makes his interest known, she realizes that her past still haunts her and Pierre has a stranglehold on her from beyond the grave. Fortunately for Elise, and the reader, Mikhail is in his sixties (remember, that’s not old for a werewolf) and he possesses the patience and determination that comes from not only living that long, but also comes with working with humans, and playing a big role in the raising of his sister. And he needed every ounce of patience and then some when it came to courting Elise. It’s not that she set out to make it difficult for him, but rather she had so many unknown triggers that moving slow was the only way to proceed. But Mikhail not only accepted that challenge, he counted every obstacle overcome along the way as a win for both him and Elise because at the end of the day, Mikhail is as much a nurturer as Elise is.

One of the benefits of the slower pace of their courtship is that I felt I got to know both characters better. As Mikhail worked to coax Elise out of her protective shell, we got to watch her bloom and become the woman she was meant to be – full of love, full of life, and full of humor. The pie cutting scene alone made the book worthy of five stars. It’s been a while since I laughed like that over a scene that could have easily played out in my sister’s house during the holidays. Much like Mikhail, I was inordinately pleased when Elise began to tease him, even more so when she disagreed with him without hesitation. The changes in her were clear signs to Mikhail and the reader that Elise was comfortable with him and having him in her life – even if it took her far too long and the appearance of a dangerous threat for her to realize it. Of course, the final chapters I read this morning were the perfect ending to the book. I did not expect Walters to use several jumps in time to pack quite so much into the ending and it worked spectacularly. I loved that I got to see those glimpses into their happiness together and can only hope that Etienne’s declaration means there are more books to come. Well done, Walters, it’s not often that I find myself waking up on a Monday morning and having something to smile about so big that my cheeks hurt.

This is Book 9 in the Salvation Pack series. This can be read as a stand-alone book and you will understand it without any problems. Mikhail came to Salvation to be with his sister and finds Elise. He’s fascinated with her, but she’s not had an easy marital life. Her abusive husband is dead and she’s living her life quietly. Now she must decide if she can grow past her past and live with her future. The way this story is told is beautiful. There is so much emotion in this book. You can’t put it down because you have to know what’s going to happen next. If you haven’t started this series, you really need to just because of this one book. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book that I received from Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A well-written paranormal by N.J. Walters. I really enjoyed the story. A pleasant read plus good romance.

Let me start with the author's disclosure of 'each book in the Salvation Pack series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed in any order'. Yeah, I vote no on that one. Each book builds on each other and while you MAY read them out of order, you really should start from the beginning. Especially before getting to this book, because without prior knowledge, you won't know what Elise went through. Heck, what any of the characters went through but mainly Elise.

Happy endings. Don't you just love them? That's exactly what Wolf of Her Own is giving me. A nice happy ending. For the series, for the characters and especially for Elise. Her previous mate, the abuse her and others suffered through, that's all over and now it's time for Elise to be happy. And her happy is being near her family, being able to make her own decisions, and learning to not live in fear. Even though he's not a member, Mikhail stays with the Salvation pack to be close with his sister. Keep telling yourself that Mikhail, we all know the truth. You got your eye on Elise. You know the now single mother of the pack leader. Is he going to live dangerously and risk being with her or leave the pack? Decisions, decisions.

Actually, there's no decision there to be made. Elise and Mikhail are perfect for each other. There's a nice build-up between them as they work on their issues. Mostly hers as she has fears and apprehensions to overcome. He's oh so sweet in his patience taking his time with her. *Sighs* That's not to say things don't get interesting between them *Wiggles eyebrows*

Is there going to be more to the series, I'm not sure. There was a nice finality to Wolf of Her Own that makes me think that there won't be. All the bows feel tied, everybody is mated, and the sun is setting with on a high note. For me, I am done with the series if, for nothing else, I am enjoying the peace and emotional high this book has offered. Kudos Ms. Walters!


I received this book from the JeepDiva for the express purposes of an honest review. The opinions and rating of this review are solely mine and in no way was I compensated.


reviewed by Jac

One of the things I really hate to do is read books out of order. So what did I do with this one? You guessed it, read it out of order. Way out of order. It's book #9! I don't know where my mind was when I agreed to review this one.

I guess the craziness going on with my very ill mother is playing around with my mind. But since I did I went along for the ride.

This is my first time reading N. J. Walters and I have to say that I enjoyed it. I liked the fact that they are both older, of course being paranormal the word older doesn't mean the same as it does to us, but all the same you felt their age. Silly I know, but that's how I felt.

I understood why Elise felt the way she did and why she was reluctant to jump into anything. I'm so glad that Mikhail was so sweet with her. The romance in this book just rocks!

For the most part this book can be read on it's own. It only slightly touches on prior characters of course for me that always drives me crazy that's why I read in order. Ha! The story slowed at times but not enough to make you get pissed about it.

I'm glad I gave this one a chance and will have to go back to the beginning of this series someday and read them in order. Well worth the read!

I have loved the Salvation Pack series from the beginning, and I was so excited to see that Elise gets the happy ending she’s so deserved for so many years. Elise is a strong woman, she had to be to survive her abusive mate (who got everything that piece of crap deserved in an earlier book) – it might not be easy to see her as a strong woman but it shows in so many small and important ways. She’s a mother, a grandmother and a vital part of the Salvation Pack. She might be getting older but she still dreams of the one thing she’s never known… a loving, intimate relationship with a man who loves her exactly as she is. Thankfully, that dream is about to come true for this amazing woman.

Mikhail is perfect for Elise. He values the woman she is now and to be her mate would be his ultimate joy in life. First, he needs to do some courting and maybe convincing that Elise deserves the kind of happiness they could find together. Yes, there are obstacles, and a danger to the entire pack to be faced but ultimately this is Elise’s story, her chance to shine and be loved as she should have always been. If you’ve followed the Salvation Pack series then Wolf of her Own is a story you’ll want to read. I don’t know if this series is coming to a close, but if it ended here then I’d be satisfied with the wonderful journey I’ve taken with these characters… and I can always hope for more, right?

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Loved reading the ninth book in the Salvation Pack series. I reviewed a book through NetGalley. Even though Mikhail wants Elise as his mate and is willing to wait until she is ready, Elise is having difficulty letting go of the horrible memories of her abusive first husband. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written paranormal romance full of romance, humor, and heartbreak, and a must read love story.

This book was definitely not what I expected but turned out to be a wonderful read. Both characters are older and Elise has had a past history of abuse, so watching these two find each other and happiness was very satisfying.

Mikhail and Elise proved to be perfect for one another. Mikhail had the patience of a saint – knowing enough about Elise’s past to give her space and the time she needed, but also knowing when to press a bit so they could move forward. With Elise being the mother of the pack Alpha, Mikhail knew that pack politics would come in to play, but he also knew that Elise had to be willing to stand up for them as a couple if they were going to have a future. Elise has had a very abusive past. The things she has gone through broke my heart. I loved seeing her come back in to herself and rediscover and find who she is and who she wants to be. I wanted to cheer every time she did something to help break free from the demons of her past.

I really enjoyed getting to know the rest of the Salvation Pack. I haven’t read any of the other stories in this series but had no trouble reading this as a stand-alone. There were many other characters introduced and just enough backstory was given to not overwhelm with details but keep the story moving. I always love the family that is the pack, and because of, or maybe in spite of, the history of all the pack members this pack had a warmth and emotion that made me smile and often times had me chuckling.

There wasn’t a lot of action to this story – just a bit of drama at the end and a really good fight scene - so this one moved a bit slower than I typically like, but the romance was touching and satisfying so that more than made up for it.

I would definitely recommend this one and look forward to checking out other books in this series.

*4.5 stars*

So many feels…

I believe this is the last story in the Salvation Pack series, I hope that isn’t true, but if it is what a great way to end things with Mikhail and Elise! These characters have always been supportive of their family and seeing them find love makes my heart happy. They are older, perhaps wiser, but no matter the age, deserving of love, of each other…

“She was as necessary to his survival as air and water and food.”

Mikhail came to the pack with his sister but hoped he could become a true member in his own right. He felt he could make a real home with Elise, but she has not moved past the brutality of her previous marriage. Elise is a mother, a grandmother, beloved by her family and friends but she misses something she never had – a loving intimate relationship. Drawn to Mikhail, but haunted by her memories, she struggles to let go of the past and move forward...

“The past still has a hold on me. I wish it didn’t, but it does.”

There’s a lot of back and forth between these two and all of it - every courtship moment, every push and pull was tinged with love and fear, apprehension and commitment. Throw in unfinished pack business and some danger to open their eyes meant there were no quiet moments at all. Lots of angst, some unexpected danger, but lots of love meant another great read in this series.

Elise is happy with her life in the Salvation pack. After years of abuse from her mate, he is dead and she is safe. Her sons have grown into strong werewolves , her eldest is the Alpha of the pack. The whole pack love and respect her, so why does she feel like something is missing??
Mikhail came to the Salvation to be with his sister and her mate. They are a settled and friendly pack full of happily mated couples. There is one single woman he is attracted to but she is the Alpha's mother and a nervous as a kitten. He will have to draw on all his patience if he is to win her.
A sexy story of recovery and relationships. Lots of great characters, and excitement.
I loved it.