Way of the Wolf: The Northlanders I

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Summary: The Way of the Wolf - a fascinating, erotic read!
Review: The Way of the Wolf is actually four books in one - and each is as fascinating as the one before. It seems that in a faraway time gods and goddesses rule the land; and elves and orcs are still at war. There are also other races - the race of men, the warriors, the faeries and the fey. There are ogres and trolls, and warrior shape shifters who can take the form of their gods - the wolves and the bears. It is a magical land, ruled by magic and strength, where the kingdoms still eye each other warily and make war - on occasion.
The first book begins as Cassadara, the youngest daughter of a powerful warrior clan, goes on a mission to take back an ancient talisman from an enemy kingdom. On her way, she follows her mother's orders, and frees a slave from a cruel dwarf. Sure she's committing a monumental error, she nevertheless lets the salve come to her room. He's wounded, and she uses her powers of healing on him. Once healed and cleaned up, Cassadara is amazed to see that this particular human is quite a specimen indeed! Her mission almost fades to the background as she and her slave lover discover that their bodies can take them to incredible heights of passion. But Cassadara completes her mission, and her slave turns out to be far more than she's bargained for.
The second story is about Seanan, a thief, yes, but now a guard in the palace. He's a warrior, and a shape shifter, and he's standing guard for Cassadara's wedding. But someone speaks to him and spoils his concentration. It's a slender woman, no higher than his shoulder, and half elf, from the looks of it. Seanan believes she's just a child, despite her wise eyes and husky voice. Little does he know she's about to lure him on an adventure that can kill both of them a hundred times over. Or take them to places neither has envisioned - straight to the altar - the wedding altar, that is!
The third story is about Cassadara's sister, Tranorva. She's a warrior to the bone. Tall, strong and pitiless when it comes to hunting orc and enemy. But she's about to lose her freedom. Captured by the Dark elves and held prisoner, she doesn't know what they want - only one thing is sure - she'll die before she'll capitulate. Sent to rescue her is a strange creature, neither elf nor human and a shape shifter to boot. His name, Elandine, and he's known and loved Tranvora since she was born. Timeless and ageless, Elandine is a fey, and he makes a bargain with the gods in order to rescue the woman he loves. Even though he knows she has nothing but disgust for him. Can his love for her overcome everything - even death?
This book was one of the best I've ever read. The stories are magical, captivating and I couldn't stop! From one sister to the other, the story weaves a fantastic web across a universe peopled with fascinating characters. Each story is unique, yet each is tied to the other.
Read 'The Way of the Wolf'. You'll be transported to an incredible world you won't want to ever leave!