20 of 20 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars for a cute new series, February 24, 2011 Mo Wenstein has moved from the south to Grundy, Alaska to get a fresh start. Most welcome her into their small town, especially the towns bachelor's. All except the constantly grumpy yet very delectable Cooper Graham who doesn't believe Mo has what it takes to live in Alaska. Things between them change when Mo finds Cooper on her porch with a bear trap on his ankle. As odd as that is, it's nothing compared to when Cooper changes into a wolf before Mo's eyes.
Cooper is Alpha of his pack but after a bloody encounter with another pack, he exiles himself to Grundy. Both him and his wolf are drawn to Mo but he uses his bad attitude to try and push her away. There have been wolf attacks around Grundy and Cooper starts to believe he is the one responsible. Though she has her doubts at times, Mo knows that Cooper isn't the one behind the attacks and is set on finding the one responsible. Not exactly what she planned on when she moved to Alaska but who said love wasn't complicated?
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf isn't a fast paced, action packed read but is more character based with it's share of family drama and werewolf politics. Mo and Cooper both have come to Grundy to get away from their families and have a fresh start. Mo's parents are forever hippies. Everything she's done since she was a teenager was some sort of a rebellion against them. She has moved to Grundy to end that and live her life for her own reasons. Cooper didn't want to be alpha and after an encounter with another pack turned deadly, he came to Grundy to get away from it all. Mo doesn't take Cooper's attitude and Cooper challenges Mo each day. Their relationship isn't all rainbows and kisses but they still work really great together. Mo has the type of personality that very few can help but love and even when Cooper is at his most grumpy, you can't help but fall for him. It probably helps that he's easy on the eyes. I did think Mo took to what Cooper was a bit too easily, even with her parents being as opened minded as they are.
When Cooper's grandfather falls ill, he reluctantly goes home for a visit and we learn more about his pack and some of why he left to begin with. Almost no one was happy with Cooper's departure so there is family conflict where this part of the story is concerned. Back in Grundy people are being attacked around town by a wolf and since Cooper can't remember much when he is in his wolf form, he assumes it's himself. Mo understandably has her doubts but in the end knows it's not Cooper and does what she can to convince him to believe that also. I was a little thrown off by the end and liked that I wasn't able to predict everything.
Grundy has it's share of quirky characters that add funny moments to the story. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf has the right amount of comedy, drama, paranormal and romance without any of it being too over the top. It's the first book Molly Harper's new paranormal romance werewolf series and I look forward to reading the next installment.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you?17 of 17 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of chuckles and, yes, plenty of naked werewolves, February 23, 2011 Oh come on, a naked werewolf? How could I resist? Despite the embarrassment of having to ask the guy at the bookstore to help me find a copy, I just had to read this latest series starter from 'Nice Girls' author Molly Harper. It was well worth the blushes (his and mine) because Harper delivers a cute, chuckle-filled adventure as Southerner and former hippies' child Mo relocates to a small remote Alaskan town to 'find herself' and I even though I've read a lot of great stuff this year How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf is now one of my favorites of 2011.
Even though naked werewolves are mentioned in the first sentence, Harper makes us anticipate said event for a good long time before she actually delivers on the the werewolf booty. The surly wolf in flannel and blue jeans is only one of the residents of Grundy AK who take notice when Mo joins their small (mostly male) community. And though there are romance elements and some steamy stuff, it is really Mo's blossoming and finding her place in Grundy, and forming friendships along with her sassy dialog and musings which form the bulk of the story. She has a great 'voice' which is the make or break in a first person story. Mo is strong and stubborn without being either kick butt or too stupid to live - which means she's more than capable of holding her own - for the most part - against an alpha male and his furry kin.
So a rare five stars from me for pure enjoyment and I am looking forward to Harper's next offering and lamenting that my copy of the book didn't have the preview of The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf promised on the back cover *sniff*
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you?8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Witty Paranormal Romance, February 24, 2011 What I Can Tell You:
I can only imagine the kind of book Molly could have written this year. It was a ridiculous winter.
Mo or Moon, our female lead in How to Flirt With A Naked Werewolf is a girl after my own heart. She takes chances, she is fun, witty, sweet and can kick ass and take a punch!
When Mo finds herself looking for a change after a broken engagement she packs up and heads to the wide open spaces of Grundy. Where she finds a job, makes friend's easily and eventually comes face to face with the blue-green glowing eyes of a wolf/man.
The story is quick and witty. Mo has a way with words, especially when it comes to the male anatomy. I loved it. Research Werewolf girlfriends on the internet? Too funny.
The cover is adorable, giving hint to how fun and clever the story is.
I am looking forward to the sequel; THE ART OF SEDUCING A NAKED WEREWOLF, due out next month.
If you like paranormal romances, this is a great book.
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