It was okay but nothing special. There was too much insta love which I know is a feature of shifter books but I didn't buy it here. The heroine's character was all over the place. The plotting was pretty loose in places. The whole thing with the cousins was pretty silly. I've read most of this series but there are an awful lot of authors out there who I haven't tried so I may be moving on.

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Half coyote/Half red wolf Elizabeth grew up ostracized by her parents pack, made worse after her parents murders. She's been a loner ever since. She's amazed that Tom and his pack seem to accept her so readily and protect her as she has been attacked. Tom's not looking for a mate but he's immediately attracted to Elizabeth.
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~4.5 Wolf Stars ~

ARC Early Review
Due Out March 4th, 2014

Silence of the Wolf is book thirteen in Terry Spear’s Heart of the Wolf series. Terry takes us back to Silvertown territory where Darien, Jake and Tom run the pack and town. We get mystery, adventure and passion.

I really enjoy Terry Spear’s written style the ease in which it flows. How I can just get pulled back into her wolf series! I love the pack dynamics created in this series. They center on family, doting on the young and welcoming of others. The characters always complaint each other and I enjoy seeing characters from previous books make an appearance.

Silence of the Wolf focuses on Tom and Elizabeth. I loved Tom. Hot Ripped Alpha Wolf, but he also has a helpful and caring side. He’s not yet ready to settle down, but encountering Elizabeth and spending time with her makes him start to think and reconsider his bachelor lifestyle. I liked Elizabeth she kinda lucked into Silvertown unaware of the wolf population. She’s skittish and secretive about her past with good reason. To change things up she is also a mix-breed (half-wolf/half-coyote), making her an outcast amongst her surviving family and coyote packs. I like this change up, but I know some people will not like this aspect. I found it interesting, not the same old full wolf or human turns wolf love story.

I enjoyed the mystery story line as well as Tom and Elizabeth’s developing relationship. Yes there were ups and downs in the relationship, but it still worked. I did wish that Elizabeth would confided in Tom, but I get that she has had a hard time trusting with her background. Tom did have some stupid moments, but most guys do. The best thing about this series for me is the Pack. The pack was wonderful to read about as well as how open and welcoming they where of Elizabeth. My favorite part in this book was the kiss that was filmed by a pack member and then the video was sold to everyone in the pack.

Silence of the Wolf is a satisfying read in Ms. Spear’s Heart of the Wolf series. Each book in the series can be read as a stand alone, but you will have greater enjoyment with the characters/story if read in order. I look forward to more wonderful books from this author. I also recommend checking out her Heart of the Jaguar series as well. It’s as fun as her wolves.

Disclaimer:
I won a complimentary ARC copy of this book from the author. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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Outcast from both the Coyote and Wolf communities because of her half breed nature, the heroine has never known true kindness or what if feels like to be a part of a pack. She's travel to the small town to receive proof the her uncle murdered her parents and there she meets the hero. His family runs the town and with female shifters being so scarce, he's been tasked with guarding her and making sure no one bothers her. He promises himself not to mate with her but her alpha and beta traits intrigue him. He finds himself growing more and more attached to him and he to her. But when the danger involving her uncle follows her to the small town, she knows she has to leave to spare the hero and his family the dangers surrounding her. The hero is heartbroken and angry to find her gone and he's determined to get her back. As fate would have it, shortly after her departure, the heroine is kidnapped but the plane goes down a short distance from the hero's hideaway cottage. He finds her and saves her life before both of them realize how foolish it is to deny what's between them. I enjoyed this book but I though for the most part is was monotone and lifeless. I felt neither love or hate towards the characters, plotline or writing style but sometimes that's just as bad as hate. I thought the heroine was nice. She was alpha but she wasn't obnoxious or sassy or overly independent. She allowed the hero to help her and take care of her because she knew it was what he felt he needed to do. I enjoy it when the heroine is a paranormal creature herself because she's already involved in this world. There's no learning curve, she instantly knows the hero's nature and understands him on a primitive level. I liked the hero but again I found him one note and dull. There were sparks of magic here and there. Sometimes I did find myself engrossed in the scene and lost in the moment but those were few and far between. I also didn't entirely buy into the characters chemistry. It was like a light switch when they went from being cordial to each other to being desperately in love. It was rather forced in my opinion. Again, it wasn't a bad book but it wasn't anything special either. ( )

SILENCE OF THE WOLF by Terry Spear is a wonderful, exciting Paranormal Romance. #13 in the "Heart of the Wolf" series, but can be read as a stand alone. Visit for author's website for a list of titles.

Meet, Elizabeth Wildwood, half-wolf, half- coyote and Tom Silver,a Grey wolf, the youngest of triplets, whose brother, Darien, is the pack leader.

You are in for a thrill ride of sensuality,danger, secrets, mystery, and love. Fast paced and passion filled. The chemistry between Elizabeth and Tom is primal, dark and wickedly delicious. Both paranormal and romance readers are sure to enjoy Ms. Spear's sexy Wolf series. You gotta love those Wolves! A must read! Received for an honest review.

RATING:4

HEAT RATING:mild

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More ( )