Hi Everyone! Merryn here,
and don't worry about the title of this post, I promise I won't be singing.
Given that my DH has claimed my singing voice should be banned under the Geneva
Convention as a form of cruel and unusual punishment - that is a very good
thing!
I first became involved
with the Black Hills Wolves series as an avid reader and I am going to lay
claim to the position of #1 fan (I know there is a lot of competition for this
position!). I am also going to be a part of the series as a writer, so I
thought I would share some of the things I love about the Tao Pack.
1. Drew, Ryker and Gee - I know, I know, this
is a pretty obvious one but without these three pivotal and very different
characters, the series just wouldn't be the same. There are so many
stories out there with a strong Alpha, completely in control of his
destiny. Drew's struggle to claim his heritage and rebuild his pack from
the ashes is, for me, a refreshing change. Ryker is another complex
character and his long journey from Boogeyman to redeemed hero is one that
I think every reader is going to fall in love with. And finally Gee. The
lone bear in a pack of wolves. Keeper of the Pack History and holder of so
many secrets. I think we've only just begun to scratch the surface with
him and the more glimpses I have, the more I am intrigued by his big
heart.
2. The different kinds of hero - Whatever
your taste in heroes, BHW has what you are looking for. We have bad boys
who achieve their true potential once they find their mates - Colt, Ravage,
Kennedy, Roark, I'm looking at you fellas! We have the strong silent types
with very different reasons for keeping their own secrets - Ogden, Z,
Ryker. We have good guys who know what's right and just need to persuade
their mates to fall in line with the plan - Marcus, Bastian, Jace, even
Drew. I'm also going to place the forthcoming hero of my book (A Mate's Healing Touch) Caleb in this category - I think you will find
him very persuasive!
3. Let's hear it for the Omegas - Although I
love kick-ass Alpha males and beautiful, strong-willed Beta females, I'm
thrilled that the series focuses on gentle-natured characters too. There
is strength in submission, in trusting your mate to give you what you
need. Patch is a true Sub, finding her perfect Dom in a human. Sweet Tasha
who tames Colt and gives him the strength to embrace his future. Paul the
barman who steals everyone's heart and who I hope will get his own HEA
sooner rather than later. Kole who finds true fulfilment with two mates -
a human and a wolf.
4. Los Lobos - A remote town deep in the
Black Hills of South Dakota, following the gradual revival of this
broken-down community is as much of a pleasure for me as seeing each
couple (or triad) fight for and win their HEAs. Each new development adds
a layer to the overall story, a new environment to explore, another
setting to picture my favorite characters. Gee's Bar - The Den, small
businesses like the B&B, the Bookshop and Ogden's Lumber Yard. The
Schoolhouse, the Barn. The locations are so well realized that I can
picture myself walking down the streets and running through the wild
untamed hills as part of the pack.
5. The Authors - A shared world is a
fantastic way to be introduced to new authors. Maintaining consistency
throughout the series whilst allowing each person their own unique voice
must be akin to wrangling a group of over-excited teenage girls at a One
Direction gig. I say this from experience (although given our ages, you
probably need a time machine and a Duran Duran gig for accuracy). With
infinite patience and the odd well-placed kick in the pants, the creative
team behind the series keep us in line and still manage to provide the
creative freedom we crave. As a reader, I see it too. Each writer weaves
their own thread into the tapestry of the Black Hills Wolves series and
together I think we are creating something unique and beautiful
If you'd like to explore
more about the characters I have mentioned, you can follow this link to our series list and
reading order which details the couple featured in each book.
Happy Reading!
Merryn
I love the Black Hills Wolves!
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