Enforcer
Ellora’s Cave
ISBN 1-4199-0610-0
Genre: Paranormal, Werewolf
Series: Cascadia Wolves Series#1
Length: Novel
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Enforcer is a 2006 CAPA nominee in the erotic paranormal romance category!!
Nina Reyes is a just barely reformed grifter who has left her past and her criminal record behind. That is until her brother shows up on her doorstep with some rogue werewolves out to kill him.
Nina gets drawn into the web of intrigue further when Lex Warden, Cascadia Pack’s Enforcer, comes to her for help and she ends up needing his protection.
There’s missing viral agents, the werewolf mafia, death threats, arson and a whole lot of scorching sex and acerbic wit between them.
Welcome to the Northwest and Casadia Pack.
He stroked his fingertips over her stomach and she cracked an eye open and turned her head to look at him.
“I hope you’re not thinking I’m doing the work and being on top. I was just nearly killed and all.”
“Nina, beautiful, let’s just rest. Go to sleep.”
She rolled over onto her side to face him and frowned. “Don’t you want me?”
“Oh god, yes! Of course I do. All day long. Every moment of the day. But you’re recovering from traumatic injuries, I can’t! It would be taking advantage.”
Nina blinked at him. “Are you fucking kidding me? Look, Dr. Phil, shut up already and fuck me. I’m not saying I’m up to sixteen pages of the Kama Sutra or anything, but I can most assuredly handle a nice bit of slap and tickle.”
“Sweetheart, you’re my mate. It’s my job to protect you.”
With a sigh she reached down and grabbed his cock. It was so hard that she felt it throb in her hand. The head glistened with pre-cum. She slid her thumb up and over, through that silky slickness and brought it to her lips. He groaned.
“If you don’t fuck me, I’ll go insane. That’s how you can take care of me, Scooby. Come on, give me some of that magic semen of yours,” she teased.
He rolled his hips, thrusting himself into her hand. “Come on. I promise that I’ll nap afterwards. You know you want to. If you don’t, I’ll tell all the other wolves you don’t satisfy my naughty, dirty, filthy, unspeakable urges.”
“God, you’re one of a kind. You know that?” Lex laughed as he extricated himself from her hand and gently pushed her back onto the bed.
“Well, of course,” she replied, breathless with anticipation.
He didn’t disappoint as he lined himself true and nudged himself into her pussy. Both of them closed eyes for a moment as he made an inexorable push into her body with his own.
Beads of sweat lined his forehead and his spine as the molten, wet silk of her pussy parted for him. She hugged him, welcomed him. When he hilted it felt like home. Had anything ever felt this way? Good and right—the way you feel when you come back from a long vacation?
He kept most of his weight off her body, taking it on his arms. She rolled her hips up to meet his thrusts and she opened more fully when she wrapped her legs about his waist. She used her calves to pull him deeper and hold him there.
“You feel so good, Lex. Nothing has ever felt this good.” She whispered the words as she stared deep into his eyes.
He felt the catch of her emotions and heard it in her voice. He knew then that she’d never laid herself bare emotionally like that to anyone before. That humbled him, made him realize just how special she was, crunchy exterior and all.
“That’s because it is good, beautiful. You and me? We’re it.”
“Sweet talker,” she said, ending on a gasp as he held her hips so that he could change his angle, stroking the fat head of his cock over that bundle of nerves deep inside her.
“Yeah, I still got it.”
“Okay, Lassie, less talking, more fucking.”
“God, you’re a test on a man,” he sighed and she laughed. He realized that he’d heard her snicker and giggle and even chuckle but never a full out laugh. Not like this one, full of joy and free of hesitance and pain.
“I love you, studly,” she said in a rush and her eyes widened in shock.
“Hey, I love you too. Don’t be afraid to love me, Nina. I hope I never make you regret it.” He looked into her face and then blushed. “Oh, well, except for the whole last month or so.” He kissed her. Her lips were gentle and full beneath his. He sipped at her.
Gail at Romantic Times Magazine gives ENFORCER 4 1/2 Stars and says in part: “The first book in the Cascadia Wolves series starts out with a bang, and the action never lets up. An intricate world of werewolf tradition and pack hierarchy sets the scene for the well-developed characters. The very steamy sexual scenes, including a threesome, are well done and integral to the story.”
Contessa at The Romance Studio gives ENFORCER Five hearts and says in part: “Lauren Dane’s Cascadia Wolves: Enforcer is a scorching-hot pager turner! This unique and powerful tale had me hooked from start to finish with its thrilling action-packed plot. (…) Nina and Lex’s sexual encounters were passionate, seductively lustful and downright naughty. Whew!”
Ann at JERR gives ENFORCER FIVE Stars and an “O” rating! She says in part: “Cascadia Wolves: ENFORCER pits against each other two of the most stubborn, headstrong and sexiest characters that I have read in a long time. (..) The sex is amazingly hot and sexy especially with the anchor. The secondary characters are rich in detail and I will definitely look for their stories in the future. ENFORCER is a great story where the heroine could literally rip your throat out while the hero steals your heart!”
Serena at Fallen Angel Reviews gives ENFORCER FIVE Angels and a Recommended Read! She says in part: “I was blown away by the world that Lauren Dane created in Cascadia Wolves: ENFORCER. The characters, the hierarchy of The Pack, and the intricacy of the world itself was amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Nina Reyes was the perfect mix of moxy and insecurity. Lex Warden was absolutely too yummy to believe. He was willing to do whatever he could to ensure her happiness. ‘Watching’ these two interact was fun and Ms. Dane’s phrasing made me laugh out loud a few times. I cannot wait until the next book in her series comes out. I gladly give Cascadia Wolves: ENFORCER a Recommended Read rating and two thumbs up to Ms. Dane for a fantastic book.”
Karen at Romance Divas gives ENFORCER FIVE Kisses and says in part: The story is fast paced and well told, bringing a skillful balance of danger and desire to life. Lauren Dane has created a smoking hot hero with Lex, one that lovers of paranormal romance will be drooling over long after finishing the story. Her heroine is likeably flawed, believably strong, and every bit a passionate match for Lex as they sizzle their way from cover to cover.
This lovely and flattering review of ENFORCER comes from Euroreviews - FIVE flags from Holly (Thank you very much!) and she says in part: ENFORCER kept me enthralled throughout. With a well written plot, plenty of action, LOTS of heat, and the smart ass comments of Nina, this is an absolute gem of a book. I’m also thrilled to say that it is only the first in her series Cascadia Wolves. The sequels will be auto buys for me and I may have to do a bit of shopping on Ms. Dane’s backlist.”
Danny at Love Romances gives ENFORCERFIVE hearts! It’s a really wonderful review and she says in part: “Ms. Dane created with the world of the Cascadian Wolf Pack a really fascinating place. The Cascadian pack hierarchy is really interesting, because there are two different Alphas leading the pack, Cade, the real leader of the pack and his brother Lex, the Enforcer and the hero of this book.
“ENFORCER is the fantastic start of a new series and this reviewer looks forward to read many more books about the Cascadians.”
Marie at Erotic Escapades gives ENFORCER FIVE Tattoos and says in part: “Lauren Dane’s Cascadia Wolves: ENFORCER is a truly enjoyable read. The werewolf mafia, rogue werewolves, murders and missing viral agents make for an intriguing plotline. Witty dialogue and emotional issues help to keep it real. (…) Still and all — it’s both characters’ emotional growth and the intriguing elements of Ms. Dane’s Cascadia Wolves: ENFORCER that kept me reading and it’s the promise of what’s to come in the Cascadia Wolves series that will keep me coming back for more.
Got a lovely Five angel review for ENFORCER from Fallen Angel Reviews (the second one for ENFORCER, so thank you FAR and Jessica!). Jessica says in part: “ENFORCER offers readers an action-packed plot, tantalizing passion, emotional struggles, and an unknown dangerous element in the middle of it all. Lex is an enforcer, a pure alpha male when it comes to his desire to have what he wants, with a tenderhearted side that few have the opportunity to see; a wonderful character that I immediately loved. Nina is a strong-willed woman used to cleaning up after her brother who also wants a life to be proud of. She is believable and had me smiling more than once at the antics she leashed out to those around her. Both characters are riddled with pride and are a perfect match for each other. The secondary character of Cade, the alpha leader, gives readers another opportunity to love Lex and Nina and even tries to claim a piece of their heart. Cade succeeded in the quest where this reader is concerned. I can only hope that Lauren Dane revisits the Cascadia Wolves with a tale for Cade. ENFORCER is a wonderful werewolf story that readers can not go wrong with: it is definitely worth taking the time to read. 5 Angels!”
Talia at Joyfully Reviewed says of ENFORCER: “Cascadia Wolves: ENFORCER by Lauren Dane was all I hoped it would be and more. Totally enjoyable until the very last page, I couldn’t stop reading it. Now, if only Ms. Dane will find the Alpha a mate, my life would be complete!”
Angel at Romance Junkies gives Enforcer 4 1/2 Ribbons in an early review (so early it’s not even published yet!). She says in part: “ENFORCER is a fantastic story that readers will find hard to put down once they start it. Lex is dangerous with an intense sensuality that will make your heart stop. Nina is one tough lady who is not intimidated by Lex and his alpha attitude. This couple is a perfect match in every way and their sparks are constant both in and out of the bedroom. Love scenes are wonderfully sensual and the heat is enough to make you turn up the air. Lauren Dane knows how to weave a tale of adventure and romance that takes the reader on an emotional journey. I cant wait to see whats in store for the next book in the CASCADIA WOLVES series.”
Keely at Ecataromance gives ENFORCER 4 1/2 stars and says in part: Ms. Dane’s story line sweeps me along at a perfect pace and keeps me glued to the pages. (So much so that I was up until the wee hours of the morning on a work night!) While I am glued to the pages, she treats me to bone meltingly decadent love scenes that are in danger of catching my curtains on fire! Ms. Dane has a wonderful knack for creating male characters that you want to hug and smack up-side the head at the same time; just like the real thing. I have high hopes that this is book one in a long series.
Courtney at Romance Reviews Today says of ENFORCER: “Can a woman with a past ever have a future? If you’re the heroine in Lauren Dane’s ENFORCER, the answer is a resounding yes. Nina has made a lot of mistakes in her life, but she’s turned herself around and become a woman to be proud of. She’s insecure yet confident at the same time, an intoxicating mix that Lex can’t resist. Lex is not used to having to explain himself to anyone, but he’s definitely met his match in Nina. He doesn’t know whether to throttle her or kiss her, but Lex knows that in order to gain Nina’s trust, he’s going to have to change the way he acts towards her. Ms. Dane allows readers to jump right into the story, rather than spending a lot of time explaining the hierarchy of the packs, instead describing them as they come up, which allows for a more action-packed tale.
“I thoroughly enjoyed ENFORCER, the first in Lauren Dane’s Cascadia Wolves series, and look forward to enjoying more from this up-and-coming author!”
Cynthia at A Romance Review gives ENFORCER four roses and says in part: “Cascadia Wolves: ENFORCER, the first book in Lauren Dane’s new werewolf series. A feisty heroine and her forceful but sweet alpha male lover drive this clever engaging sexy romance filled with equally compelling secondary characters. Very well plotted with quick droll dialogue.”