Wolf in Her Soul by N.J. Walters begins like a police thriller with the reader seeing inside the murderer’s head. From there the suspense builds as well as the romance. What makes this unique is the paranormal aspects and the mystical dreams aspects.

The plot is strong, the perspectives varied with the main characters and the murderers. The hero, Reece is a good cop werewolf that has made it in the human world. I liked him a lot but after meeting Hannah, his alpha disposition became clear. Hannah is a tough, well-liked nomad thanks to her half-breed status. Their relationship grows in direct proportion to the danger surrounding Hannah. The twisted motives of the killer become clearer as the story proceeds, making it an exciting romantic read. 

Wolf in Her Soul is an engrossing read. It is part of a series but I had not problem enjoying this book without having read the entire series.

Wolf in Her Soul by N.J. Walters is book #8 in the exciting Salvation Pack series. An action packed, fast paced, romantic suspense that's a definite must read! This emotional roller-coaster of a story has wonderful characters, humor, angst, intense situations, danger, and surprise twists that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Another excellent story by Walters, and I can't wait to read the rest of the series! 

Although I wasn't able to read the previous books prior to this one, I had no difficulties keeping up with the characters, the story, or the dynamics of the pack. This book left me intrigued with the other characters, and I'm looking forward to going back to read all of their stories. 

There wasn't anything in this story that I didn't like. It was well written, had a smooth flow, and kept my interest throughout the entire book. I really enjoyed the main characters, how they did/didn't interact with one another, and that they didn't fall into an insta-love relationship. Yes, Reece knew that he was meant to be there to protect her, that they're mates, and he did have strong feelings for her. However, Hannah being on her own for so long made her skeptical about trusting him, what he said about them being mates, and her feelings for him. I loved that they took their time to get to know one another, even though someone was hunting them, and learned to trust each other, as well as their feelings towards the other. It made their relationship more special, at least ro me. I also liked how the author gave just enough details about the other characters, who they were and how they got together, but didn't give away spoilers to their stories. 

This book can be read as a stand alone, and I'm assuming that the others can as well. However, if they're all as fantastic as this one was, I definitely suggest that you start from the beginning of the series. I will be doing this as well. 

I strongly recommend this book, series, and outstanding author. 

I have voluntarily reviewed this complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

When I requested this book I wasn't aware it was part of a series.  I haven't read any of the previous books, but it worked fine as a stand alone. I would have liked more of a background on the other characters, but it didn't impact my reading. This was truly a traditional shifter PNR. It was not a bad read, but it didn't have that extra hook that really grabbed me.

I love finding good paranormal romance, too bad I didn't find it sooner! Book 8 in N.J. Walters' Salvation Pack series it can be read as a stand alone, less than half of the book actually takes place in Salvation Pack so the past couples make an appearance but it's not so overwhelming that you feel lost in the past history of the pack.

Reece Gallagher has been working as a Detective in Chicago for the last ten years searching for a dream. He hates being away from his pack mates and his family especially his twin brother but he has had the same dream for as long as he can remember it's of a faceless woman with red hair who needs his help and she's in Chicago. Reece is on the verge of giving up he's already put in his notice to quit when he gets called on an assault and the woman, the victim, is the red head in his dreams.

Hannah Burdette has lived her life on the run, always prepared to leave at a moments notice and how to defend herself all because she's a half breed. Her Father raised her taught her to always hide who she is because if a full blooded wolf ever found her it could mean her death. When she turned eighteen he left and ever since Hannah has been on her own. Hannah never knew anything else never expected anything else so when she is attacked by a full blooded wolf she is prepared to leave and never look back but the cop assigned to her case isn't going to let her go alone. Reece convinces Hannah that she will be safe with his pack and they start to head out of Chicago and head to Virginia, and Reece's home. Hannah has a hard time accepting everything Reece is telling her because it is so different than what she is use to, and the sheer thought that they are mates is completely foreign to her. Hannah also is finding it difficult to accept the packs help for fear that something might happen to them because of her. Reece has the whole drive to convince her otherwise.

Overall, the suspense conflict with the full blooded psychopathic wolf ends too quickly for me, leaving the latter half of the book to deal with Hannah's internal conflict. Which is fine I love good internal conflict, but I love suspense even more. Other then that I really enjoyed this book.

Title: Wolf In Her Soul
Series:  Salvation Pack Book #8
Author:  N.J. Walters
Genre:  Romance, Paranormal
Blurb:  Detective Reece Gallagher has spent the last decade working as a cop in Chicago so he can search for her—the red-haired woman who haunts his dreams. He’s just about ready to give up and go home to Salvation, North Carolina, when he finally finds her. But she’s the assault victim on a case he’s working on, and there’s a full-blooded werewolf who wants her dead. He needs to keep her safe and convince her she’s his mate.

Hannah Burdette has a secret she’s never told anyone. But there is someone who knows who—or rather, what—she is. There’s a stalker after her who plans to rid the world of her “impure” blood. When the cop she meets turns out to be a werewolf and claims she doesn’t have to be alone anymore, she’s wary. But where better to hide from a bloodthirsty hunter than in the middle of North Carolina with the security of a pack surrounding her?
Favorite quotes: “That’s why I want time.  I want to mate with you, Hannah.”  He cupped her face in his big hands.  “I want you to understand that.  But I’ll wait months or years, whatever it takes.  Just promise you’ll stay.”
“She’s fierce.  When Jacque and Cole came upon her, she jumped up to defend you with nothing more than a stick.”
Thoughts: She was a half-breed, a wolf in her soul, but not in truth…and in that way, Wolf In Her Soul is aptly named.  Hannah is a half-breed who has a stalker on her hands and winds up in the path of cop, Reece Gallagher – who fans of the series will recognize as Sage’s twin brother and who now gets his own story and a mate of his own!  Both characters are strong and likeable, and the series just seems to get better and better with each book.  I am a fan of N.J Walters, and rather than a series slowly becoming stale as the books keep coming, it is quite the reverse.  All of them are great of course, and I recommend reading them in order due to interconnected characters, but I have enjoyed the last few books the most.  This one can be read as a standalone though since the author does a great job of balancing information that will put you in the loop if you are a new fan, but not overwhelming fans with monotonous information.
Another five star review for one of my favorites!
Rate:  A

Wolf in her Soul may be the 8th book in the Salvation Pack series, but can absolutely be read standalone with no issues. I really got a kick out of werewolf Detective Reece Gallagher even if he did get familiar with ½ werewolf Hannah Burdette while she was a traumatized victim. I guess finding your mate overrides common sense. Other than that I really enjoyed this book and will have to go back and read the earlier books now that I know they exist. If you like werewolves and romantic suspense you should enjoy Wolf in her Soul.

I had not read any of this series before, but I will pick them up now. I really enjoyed this book. I got this ebook through Netgalley for an honest review.
Reese was a wolf shifter who lived in Chicago as a cop. He hated city life, but he kept having dreams about a redheaded woman he was meant to save. He finally finds Hannah after she saved herself from a murdering wolf shifter who thought all 1/2 breeds should die. Hannah had been raised by her father but abandoned when she turned 18. It had been drilled in her head to stay away from shifters. 
Hannah had trouble accepting Reese and how he felt about her. After she met his pack and brother, it finally clicked that she loved him and wanted to stay with him.
I've read lots of shifter books and this one rank right up there with the best. I will be buying some of his other books soon.

I received a copy of this e-book and am voluntarily leaving an honest opinion.

Reece has spent 10 years away from his family in N. Carolina. He has been in Chicago because of a dream..of a red-headed woman. He can't see her face but he knows he needs to save her because she is his mate.

Hannah has been running since she was 18, from full-blooded shifters who are out to kill those who aren't full blooded. She has been in Chicago for 3-4 months working at a coffee café. She feels like she may be leaving soon as she is feeling she is being watched for several days in a row. One morning, a half block from her job, she is attacked. Luckily her boss was watching for her and runs to help but Hannah was also fighting for her life. The attacker flees.

The police are called and Reece comes to investigate and he sees her and knows she is the one...his mate.

Can he keep Hannah safe? Can he convince her she is safe with him? Will she finally realize he is her mate?

Hannah is very wary of Reece as he tries to keep her safe. She doesn't believe he cares because she was told from as far back as she can remember that wolf/human mixed had to die. She was taught to protect herself. Reece takes her back to his home and pack in N. Carolina and feels they won't welcome her. But she will never have a chance if she doesn't survive her attacker....

I really did like this book but feel that 1 or 2 issues were left unresolved. Does it affect the story? No but one of the issues was quite the shock to Hannah. I probably would have given it a 5 if these issues were resolved.

I loved the N. Carolina pack Reece belonged too and his brother was as awesome as Reece. Their relationship was heartwarming.

I would recommend this book to those that enjoy Shifter stories

I'm not sure what I was expecting from this title, but whatever it was, that's not what I got. I won't spoil the story for anyone, so I'll just say this is a typical shifter romance. Maybe I'm tired of the genre because I just couldn't get into this one. There was nothing wrong with the writing, the plot, or anything else you would use as criteria to judge a title on, it just wasn't for me. I'm going to leave a neutral rating because it doesn't deserve a smackdown, but I can't give it kudos either. If you like PNR and aren't tired of the same old shifter tropes, go for it. It was, at the very least, entertaining. I just didn't read anything to write a fangirl review about.

another superbly written paranormal by N.J. Walters. Great plot and romance.

This was a quick read with a different spin on shifters. I enjoyed this book. This is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone. This is my first book from this author and I want to read the other books in this series after reading this book.

'Wolf in Her Soul' by N.J. Walters is Book 8th in the "Salvation Pack".  This is the story of Reece Gallagher and Hannah Burdette.  I feel this is easily a standalone book. 
Reece had a dream about his mate where he saw the back of her and he has been trying to find her.  Reece even moved to Chicago from North Carolina to locate her but now its 10 years later.   Reece has not found her and he has given up and wants to head home.  But there are some half wolves that are being murdered and he needs to help with the case.  
Hannah is attacked she tries to fight going to the hospital but the medial workers insist that she goes.  There they notify the cops who send Detective Reece to the case.  Reece doesn't know her but when she turns around wanting to leave the hospital he realizes who she is to him.  Hannah is his mate and he will do anything to protect her.  Hannah is used to running and thinks to do this after being attacked but Reece stands in her way.  Reece wants to help her and she goes forward with him...giving him her trust. 
Loved their story. 
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Wolf in her Soul may be the 8th book in N.J Walters Wolf Pack series, but I can absolutely say that not having read any of the previous books was of no detriment. If anything, I'm simply intrigued over how each couple in the pack came to be. Anyhoo, this one focuses on cop and half-breed (really 3/4's), Reece, and Hannah, also a half-breed and one who has someone hell bent on ending her time on earth. Not on Reece's watch. 

"She was his to protect. The reason for everything he’d done his entire adult life."

This held pretty much everything I want to find in a paranormal read. The pace was good, the chemistry between Reece and Hannah is filled with heat and passion, it has some intrigue and action and a vast array of secondary characters who bring value overall. And it brings emotion as Hannah is a wolf without a pack: she's had no one watching her back until now and whilst she was at first frustrating with her pulling back from Reece, it was understandable and she really does find her feet as the story unfolds. 

"...he was willing to die, to kill for her. And she was willing to do the same for him. That was a rare and precious thing." 

My first read from N.J Walters won't be my last.

This was a quick read and I enjoyed the story. I liked the Reece a little more than I did Hannah, but it was still a fun read and got me interested in other characters in the series.

This is a quick moving story that I just loved. While it is part of a series, this is the first book that I've read by the author and don't feel like I missed anything from the story. Having said that, I will go back and read the earlier books - I just enjoyed it that much.

Reece is a police detective that responds when Hannah is assaulted. He immediately realizes that she is part wolf, as she realizes he is full wolf. As her attacker was full wolf, she is frightened by Reece, but he immediately recognizes her as his mate and makes it his mission to protect her and take care of her. With Hannah's difficult childhood, she is very wary and this adds lots of angst to their relationship.

Between the attack, the paranormal, and the romance, this is a thoroughly entertaining novel that fans of the genre will love. I'm looking forward to working my way through the authors' backlist and only wish I'd discovered her sooner.

I definitely should have investigated more, then I would have realised that this was the eighth book in the series. 

While I did enjoy the story, I felt there were things I had missed having not read the previous books. Guess this means I best be catching up, so I can read this one again!

Seriously this series is one that will capture you right away. I have read some from this author but do not know how I missed this especially with my love of packs. The intrigue starts right away with Reece and his job. How he is woven is quite delightful also the part of his other nature. Then quickly we meet Hannah and her part unravels. We are quickly given the situation that brings them together with you the reader being a goner. The hunt and the chase is on with the anticipation on what is next grabbing you . I finished this quite quckly with also loving the mate part that had heat searing this into one scrumptious mysterious read.

Reece likes to think things through, "he should put on some underwear. It would be all kinds of inappropriate for him to crawl into bed with her totally naked." Reeece doesn't mind stating his intentions, “I plan to take you to bed once we get home .” It was a declaration and a promise." Reece is protective of his woman, “Sue, do you have anything Hannah can borrow to wear. She’s a little underdressed.” He didn’t think she’d be comfortable wearing only his shirt. Come to think of it, he didn’t think he’d be comfortable with her wearing only his shirt around the others." I liked this book, I fell in love with Reece.

I knew N.J. had to be planning on writing Reese's story because this series wouldn't be complete without it. Reese is one of the characters that pulls at my heart strings. He really isn't content in the city, he misses his twin but he feels compelled to stay where he is because something has just as strong a grip on him as his family, and that something is Hannah. 

Hannah his mate, his life is being stalked, he needs to protect her and keep her safe and how better to do that then with his brother and his pack. 

I love the little glimpses we get of all the wolves we have come to know through the course of this series and all the little hints and situations we get of the next wolf is this community to find his or her HEA!. 

I absolutely love this series and will continue to buy them and enjoy them as I do!

3.5 stars.
The 8th book of the salvation pack series and one of many in N.J. Walters Massive collection. 
I have to be honest and say that although I didn't dislike this story, I probably would have appreciated it more had I read the previous stories in the series. Although you can get away with reading it as a standalone ..  I missed that connection and understanding of the side characters and their history. 

Reece took a huge risk by separating himself from his pack/ family in the hopes of a dream coming true. 10 years later it was certainly taking his tole and he was at breaking point. By chance he takes a call that leads him to what he's been searching for the past 10 years. Will his dreams come true?. Or will they run before he even gets a taste of happiness. 
Hannah was on her own living in a constant state of fear always having one foot out the door ready to run. Having been abandoned by the only person she trusted and loved the most, she most definitely had serious trust issues. Would she learn to trust her mate?. Or will she run from the unknown. 

The story had a little of everything from suspense, to horror. Romance to heartbreak.. and even a little humour thrown in. I enjoyed the fact that we got a peak into the killers head, it was different and definitely gave you a better idea of what was happening. The author wrote it very well with a clear difference between all of the POV'S. The romance was more along the lines of insta love which is to be expected with shifters and it was written well. A good build of sexual tension and a definite connection between both characters.  

I feel a few things were iffy with me which is why I didn't give it 5 stars. 

The first being that I didn't feel there was a good enough explanation of Hannah's father and the ending didn't really tie that up. A brief explanation wasn't enough for me and still left me with lots of questions... I don't want to go into detail and spoil anything but yes I feel there is more questions than answers. 

I didn't really feel a connection between the side characters and the main with the exception of Reece's brother and uncle. And while I know it's not essential I do like to feel connected to them in some manner because I envision packs to be closer than anything else, however they felt a little cold to me. 

I also felt like i needed more of them in the end, happy and their involvement in pack life. How they adjusted, friendships that they made etc..


Back on a good note.. all together it's a well rounded story with a good original plot and a good variety of emotions. 

I kindly received this ARC from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.