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Wolf Untamed

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Thank you for the chance to read and review Wolf Untamed by Paige Tyler. This is my own honest review.
Wolf Untamed is the 11th book in the Swat: Special Wolf Alpha Team series. I found this book to be a solid read filled with action and was fast paced. I enjoyed this book and this series.

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Heart pounding, action packed, emotional and engaging adventure filled with danger, mystery, exciting twists and undeniable passion....An edge of your seat emotionally thrilling roller coaster journey from beginning to end that left me breathless and wanting more.

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I was a little worried about this latest story in Tyler's SWAT series, as it is the the eleventh installment in the series, but my worries were unfounded. Tyler did it again with the story of SWAT officer Diego Martinez meeting his other half in a single mother and parent to a newly turned werewolf. If you're looking for a sexy werewolf falling for a single mother and her teenage son in a swoon worthy show, then this story is for you. It is also a good story for the older crowd as it made me feel a connection to the characters' experiences.
4.5/5 stars

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I can't believe we are on book 11 already. I loved this one. Diego great book boyfriend material right there. It was a very interesting story "delirium drug" and how everything worked out, so good. I loved the interaction with a Brandon and Diego it really made Diego more loveable. I liked how once everything was explained Bree just took everything in stride and her relationship with Diego was easy.

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Wolf Untamed (SWAT #11). By Paige Tyler. 2020. Sourcebooks Casablanca (ARC eBook).

Officer Diego Martinez is a member of SWAT, the Special Wolf Alpha Team, and is a negotiator. When he responds to an armed and crazed threat at a diner, he meets and mom and son who need help. Taking them under his protection he discovers there is more to both Bree and Brandon and that his life is about to change irrevocably. I like the unique take on werewolves Tyler has in her series and it was enjoyable to see Diego walking the line between being an Alpha werewolf and a father-figure to Brandon. There is also an unusual twist with the mechanisms of mind control that fits right in with the world of SWAT as well. Overall, I wasn’t dazzled, but Wolf Untamed is still an enjoyable read.

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As usual, this story was brilliantly developed with a plot that was sexy and suspenseful and loaded with action, thrills and twists. Paige Tyler threw a few surprises into this one and just when I had it all figured out the story would take an unexpected turn. Then she also introduced a previously unmentioned threat and delved deeper into the mythology of the werewolves. I'm thinking this probably means exciting changes in the near future.

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Wolf Untamed by Paige Tyler is a fast-paced, sexy, and action-packed read. I loved this paranormal series. Inside, the cast of characters offer a variety in types and personalities. It is engaging form the start. I am laughing, crying, and rooting for all the characters (big and small). What is unique about this book is that a majority of the good guys happen to be alphas. I find it amusing how each of the alphas were able to get along and work with each other. From work to personal life, these characters were amazing. There is a budding romance that in hard to ignore by the main characters. But there is a child aka a teenager involved and the situation proceeds carefully. I love the sense of one big family and how the friends went out and beyond to help each other. This novel is a must read for all romantic suspense fans.

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The SWAT team is one of my favorites. They are called on to rescue hostages from a diner that has similarities to other incidents that have happened in the area recently. Can they figure out who is behind all the bizzare incidents in time to keep everyone safe?

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I have been caught up in the SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team series from the beginning, and even now, eleven titles plus novellas later it’s a series that captures my imagination with intriguing plots and interesting characters – some new, some known, and often complete surprises along the way. I’ve yet to feel like any of these stories have gotten old and that’s a definite compliment to the author’s talent.

Wolf Untamed brings us a teenager who is discovering his werewolf, an ongoing investigation that continues to bring danger and intrigue to the team, and a romance that will challenge Diego and Bree, but not breaking them in spite of trying extra hard it seems. Brandon, Bree’s son, is a newly turned werewolf and Diego will be drawn to not only help the young man but believes that Bree is his “The One”. Now to get Bree to understand what is happening to her son, keep them both safe, and figure out what is causing ordinary citizens to suddenly turn into robbers – and convince Bree that what they’re feeling is right for them. One controlling ex will make life even more difficult as these three begin the process of forming a relationship that will last a lifetime.

I was easily drawn in and held within Wolf Untamed. The suspense is tense, the action is fast-paced, the evil vile, and the SWAT members – well, their usual selves. The suspenseful part you should discover on your own, but this one kept me guessing until the end – and smiling at the team’s antics as well. This is a family of sorts, and we never forget that along the way. I had fun, as always, and if you love a good Paranormal Romantic Suspense then this series would be perfect for you.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher, Sourcebooks Casablanca 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.*

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This book is another fun werewolf/shifter wolf romance. This time it involves a SWAT Officer, a single mom and her son who is trying to figure out the shifter thing as he goes. There is an evil ex-husband and serious shenanigans!

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✦Review, Excerpt & Giveaway: WOLF UNTAMED by Paige Tyler https://wp.me/p3d0RZ-bCN
Publication Date: November 24, 2020
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated 4 Stars

This is an exciting installment in the SWAT Series and kept me reading to find out the mystery. As with the other stories, the background is full of danger, intrigue, and mystery. One of my favorite parts of the SWAT Unit is the camaraderie and banter. Even if you read this as a standalone, you can pick up on their closeness and history.

Bree and Diego may have been destined for one another, but their relationship still moved at a believable pace. Thankfully without either of them delving into the “I don’t want a relationship” mode. Neither did it feel like a done deal because of “the one” tract. It was nice and fun to read. I liked them both and they were just a good fit, her son included. Watching Diego learn to be not just a partner, but a father figure and alpha, was heartwarming.

The story was fun and romantic, even though a part of it seemed a bit far-fetched. (Which I know, is an odd thing to say about a paranormal romance.) That strangeness didn’t detract from my enjoyment though, it just has me curious about book 12. I can’t wait.

*Review copy provided NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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While this was not what I was expecting it was really good. I really enjoyed the single mom aspect of this book. I felt like it created a very real & “relatable” side to the story. That being said the rest of the story was the typical werewolf roller coaster we all love and look forward to. I really loved the twist with the delirium drug, it really kept me on the edge of my seat. I can’t wait for the next book.

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This is the newest entry in the SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team series which features stories of how each member becomes a werewolf and joins the team. This is Diego and Bree's story.

Diego is happy to have found where he belongs in SWAT PD knowing that even though he goes on dangerous calls his team has his back. On one of these calls he meets Bree, and her teenage son, who is a beta werewolf but doesn't realize it. That's when things escalate. Diego wants to protect the boy and is drawn to Bree, who may be his intended mate, the ONE. Lots of action, suspense, and romance make this a great story that I heartily enjoyed. Recommended.

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Wolf Untamed is the latest book in Paige Tyler’s SWAT: Special Wolf Alpha Team Series. Just like all of the other books in the series, Paige continues to come up with new material that you just don’t see coming. You would think that at this point she would run out of good stories to tell about this dynamic team of werewolves.

This time, the story is about Dallas SWAT team member Diego Martinez and Bree Harlow who is “The One” for Diego. Paige throws in Bree’s teenage son who has no idea that he is a werewolf. I would have thought that would have been enough to keep things interesting but there are other more bizarre things going on that I couldn’t explain if I tried. Of course, you will have to read the book to figure that out for yourself. Diego and Bree have the usual chemistry and scorching hot bedroom antics. But we also get to see Diego display a fatherly side of himself that he didn’t know he had considering the fact that his father left the family when he was younger. Unlike the other books in this series, I felt like Wolf Untamed had a different familial element to it which made it more meaningful. It was very deep and unpredictable. There is also plenty of action.

I love this series and can’t wait to read the next book, Rogue Wolf. I can only imagine what direction Paige takes the team next. Either way, I know that I won’t be disappointed.

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This is a voluntary review of an advanced copy.

I am always excited when a new book in this series comes out so I spent most of one day just reading this book and not getting anything else done!! It really was hard to put the book down when I got started as it was pretty action packed and yet lots of romance between Bree and Diego.

When the other pack members are included, it is fun to see them again and you can sense the bond between these guys and their mates.

The addition of a young teen being turned due to a traumatic event was pretty different and interesting plot to the story.

I could not figure out why these guys who were used to the paranormal could not think beyond the idea that the burglaries and deaths were due to a drug! I kept wondering why they were not looking into this but then realized that they were SWAT and not detectives. It was interesting that Bree ended up doing some investigating that lead to their investigation.

A few twists and turns, and a red herring kept me trying to put the pieces together so was a bit surprised when I missed one big piece of the puzzle!!

Sure hope that we get the story with the medical examiner, Samantha, and Trey. And what is her favor going to be that Trey will fulfill?? Can't wait for their story!!

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Somehow, I lost track of this series and skipped a few in the middle, but when I picked this new book up, I fell right back into the world of the Dallas werewolf SWAT team. While characters from previous books are present in the story, this book focuses more on a different SWAT team and the main side characters have not yet been featured in their own books, so this is a good place to start the series. The author does enough quick recapping to get the gist of the worldbuilding but the story doesn't bog down in the details.

The story is fast paced with plenty of action, as well as a solid plot focusing on a mysterious substance that is somehow causing totally ordinary, law abiding people to go into rages and commit violent robberies and other crimes. The SWAT team, which has been dealing with rapidly escalating violence, is trying to understand why the crimes are happening.

Diego, the hero, is a SWAT negotiator who meets Bree, the heroine, and Brandon, her 16 YO son when he deals with a violent hostage situation in a diner. He immediately recognizes that Brandon is a newly turned beta werewolf who is about to lose control of his shift, so in addition to disarming the hostage taker, Diego quickly forms a bond with Brandon to keep him from revealing himself. Diego is also immediately attracted to Bree so once the hostage situation is resolved, he knows he wants a closer relationship with both of them. Bree and Diego were a great couple. Diego is a caretaker alpha whose caring tendencies were only amplified when his werewolf gene was activated. Bree is an equal match for him, a fierce, loving mother who doesn't shy away from difficult situations and isn't afraid of her immediate attraction to Diego. This episode of the series was a fast, enjoyable read. I need to go back and catch up on the previous books that I missed, as well as keeping an eye out for future books.

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This is another winner in the paranormal shifter police series by Paige Tyler. This story is Diego Martinez, a former SEAL turned werewolf in a near death experience and now is a SWAT cop still saving lives. This story opens quickly in a crisis situation with Diego doing his job and meet Bree & Brandon Harlow as hostages of a crazy man. Diego quickly realizes the teen Brandon is a newly turned werewolf about to lose control in the chaos. He and his team manage to keep everyone but the crazy man alive and so starts another adventure with the SWAT team.

Bree Harlow is an insurance investigator for a high end insurance company. She's good at her job. She lives with her sister and her teen son, Brandon. Brandon has only one friend and unfortunately the only kids that are interested in befriending them are bad news. Brandon ended up at the wrong place at the wrong time and was shot & almost died, that turned on his werewolf gene that Diego recognizes. Diego reaches out to mother & son seeking to help them through this change in their lives.

Bree's ex-husband, Dave Cowell has recently been released from prison for murder. He has anger and control issues and Bree just wants him to stay away from her and Brandon. Dave is a possessive narcissist who is determined to get his wife back . He works at an investment firm and has been stalking them.

Diego's team is investigating strange activities that have recently happened in town with ordinary people suddenly doing violent things with no memory of doing them. Bree on the other hand is investigating strange break in and thefts that are more than they appear. She's gathering evidence to take to the police so her company doesn't have to pay out huge funds to their insured customers if it's not necessary. Eventually their two investigations merge and they discover who and what are behind them.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Wolf Untamed by Paige Tyler
SWAT (Special Wolf Alpha Team) series book 11. Paranormal romantic suspense. Wolf shifters as a police SWAT unit in Dallas.

Diego rescues Bree and her son Brandon from a hostage situation. Pheromones immediately trigger and Diego knows he wants to see more of Bree.
A teenager and recently triggered beta wolf, Brandon needs help learning what it means to be a werewolf. Diego will help teach him better control and naturally takes over as the protector and father figure role.
Dinner, movies, monopoly and salsa dancing while Diego works with his team to investigate strange events happening in Dallas. With similar job characteristics, Bree investigates a group of home robberies that appear staged.

Fast moving and thrilling. I didn’t want to put it down until the end. Now I want to know...
Cliffhanger in the last sentence for the series, not the couple.
Surely there is something up with Connor and Kat, the cat that should be revealed soon?
This one hit the high notes for me, more so than the last few books in the series.

Excerpt:
“Bree considered that before answering. “[…] the thought that my own son is lying to me tears me apart inside.”
The pain he knew she must be feeling right then seemed to be a tangible thing, as though a steel band tightened around his chest, and breathing became almost impossible.
“I was already going to help him get his inner werewolf under control and come to grips with his nature, so I could talk to him about the drug stuff, too, if you want,” he suggested softly. Diego held his breath, worried he might be overstepping a bit with the offer. When he saw tears glisten in Bree’s eyes, he was sure he had. Before he realized what he was doing, he moved closer on the couch, his thigh touching hers as he leaned in to catch the first tear before it could slide down her cheek.
“Hey, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to upset you.” he said gently. “If you don’t want me talking to him about any of this, I won’t.”
Bree let out a little laugh. “It’s not that.” Her small, slim hand came up to wrap around his, her fingers curling around the one he’d used to wipe away the tears. “It’s just that I can’t believe how lucky I am to have met you.”
He lifted a brow. “I’m not sure if I’d say our meeting was very lucky since you and Brandon were being held hostage at the time.”
She laughed again, this time with an accompanying smile that had his stomach doing cartwheels and barrel rolls.
“Yeah, but if Brandon and I hadn’t been taken hostage, we would never have met you,” she said. “Which would have left my son still lost and confused, and me with no way to help him. You’ve come into our lives at the exact moment we needed you. That’s why we’re lucky.”
Excerpt from Wolf Untamed by Paige Tyler

I received a copy of this from NetGalley. I also purchased a copy to share.

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Excellent Paranormal Romantic Suspense. I truly enjoyed the characters and the storyline. They're interesting and intriguing.. There's danger, laughter, angsty drama, and steam. It was so fun to watch a big, tough, alpha male be leveled by a single mom and her son. Definitely recommend.

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The eleventh book in the series, "Wolf Untamed" is just as good as one would expect from a Paige Tyler read. Bree takes her teenage son Brandon to a diner to have a talk with him, but it turns into a hostage situation. The Swat team are called in where Diego, a former police officer, is the negotiator for the Swat team. After the rescue, Diego smells a beta wolf and discovers Brandon and his mom, and takes Brandon under his wing to help him through his transition, Diego finds that he also is attracted to Bree, who just may be 'The One'. With lots of action, drama, and a burgeoning romance developing between Bree and Diego, Wolf Untamed is fast paced with all the elements one expects from Paige Tyler's Swat series. **I was gifted "Wolf Untamed" via NetGalley and leave my review based on my reading.** 5 Stars!

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