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How about some Cascadia Wolves today? The winner will receive a digital copy of each one of the books in the series: Reluctant, Enforcer, Tri Mates, Wolf Unbound, Standoff and Fated!
The Cascadia Wolves series follows the Warden siblings as each finds a mate. The series, mainly set in Seattle, has two standalone stories and four interconnected books with individual HEAs and a multiple book story arc. Reluctant is a prequel novella and Fated is a novella that occurs about a year and a half after Standoff ends.
The Pellini/Werewolf Mafia story arc: Enforcer, Tri Mates, Wolf Unbound and Standoff – all four books follow the story of a biological weapon another group of wolves, an organized crime family is developing and that threatens their peaceful dealings with humans and each other.
You can check out the gorgeous covers, blurbs and excerpts by clicking the titles above!
Today’s question: Do you like series? Why or why not?
I’ll chose a winner tomorrow at noon pacific! Good luck!
July 19th, 2009 at 3:05 am · Link
Don’t enter me for this draw-have them all 🙂
I love series! I’m always happy to read about characters I feel I “know” and watch get their HEA.
July 19th, 2009 at 3:10 am · Link
I do love a series. So much room for character and world building, but with a new set of lead characters. Also, it’s better than reading them in an epic – big books get heavy… !
July 19th, 2009 at 3:54 am · Link
I do love a series, cause it’s a great way to see past characters that I love and find out what they are up to and find new characters that I can love just as much. I would love to have this series, I love shapeshifter books. and I have read a couple of other books of yours that are about shapeshiters and I love them.
July 19th, 2009 at 4:04 am · Link
I have not read this series yet. 😮 I’ve read alot of your books (my faves are the “Chase” books) 😀
July 19th, 2009 at 4:52 am · Link
I am a series junkie! There is nothing better than a good series where you can catch up with previous characters and see how other characters develop. I love it when all the ends get wrapped up, that is ABSOLUTELY my favourite! Sometimes the waiting for the next book drives me CRAZY though!
July 19th, 2009 at 5:17 am · Link
I love series. I guess it’s familiarity with characters, world (I like paranormal where world building is quite important) and general story devolopment.
July 19th, 2009 at 5:55 am · Link
I love reading a good series. It’s nice to pick up a new book and find yourself already familiar with the world and characters. That being said, I do prefer books that stand alone in a series- because sometimes I’ll read them out of order accidentally 😆
July 19th, 2009 at 6:08 am · Link
I have all these, Lauren, so don’t enter me. And they’re all awesome!!
I LOVE series, and have found that more and more I read them, and if a book is not in a series, I’m rallying for it become one, lol. I love the connection between the characters, to revisit hero/heroines I’ve met in other books and see what they’re up to, I love to see secondary characters get their own books, and I just love to dive into the next chapter of lives I’ve become familiar with.
July 19th, 2009 at 6:33 am · Link
I do love a series…so long as I can always find them all. Sometimes it is hard to find some of the older books, and then I am trying to fill in the pieces on my own. I love to see how the characters have evolved with whatever is happening to them now.
Thanks-
Amy M
July 19th, 2009 at 7:07 am · Link
Series give me the opportunity to check in on characters I met in previous books. I have so many going now I lose track sometimes, but I do love them all. Nalini Singh’s Psy/Chagelings and Lora Leigh’s Breeds are a couple of my favorites.
July 19th, 2009 at 7:09 am · Link
Do you like series? Why or why not?
I love series. A lot of times when I read a book I am more interested in the secondary characters the author creates. So yeah I like series when the author expands on those secondary characters.
July 19th, 2009 at 7:40 am · Link
I enjoy a good series. I enjoy meeting characters again in subsequent books, seeing interesting secondary characters get their story.
Or in the case of a family saga, seeing each sibling get their man/woman.
I also like it when the plot continues until the last book. Stand alone stories are fine too…but the anticipation for the next in the series is high when the plot continues.
And this is an awesome prize!!!
Fingers crossed!!!
July 19th, 2009 at 7:50 am · Link
As usual, I have a mixed answer. Yes, and no, for if I like series. I used to love connected books. But those were ones that could stand alone. I HATE not having an ending/closure. But more importantly, there are a few never ending series. That’s… more sad than anything really, it seems like the author/publisher is just taking the loyal fans for a ride to get their money. Story lines repeat, ludicrous events happen, we’re reading about someone’s step brother’s lost uncle’s fifth cousin’s once removed’s best friend’s schoolmate as the hero. Sometimes, it’s best to stop.
Otherwise, I love series – it’s nice to have a cozy little world with familiar faces, a bit like seeing old friends. Balance is key.
July 19th, 2009 at 7:50 am · Link
I absolutely love series, especially when characters from previous books make appearances as secondary players or even through small cameos. The only problem with series is waiting for the next book to come out!!!
July 19th, 2009 at 7:56 am · Link
I like. It’s nice seeing your favorite side characters getting their own story, for example, and gradually getting to know more about the world that the author has built. I also like story arcs that span through a series, something to tie the books together.
Although it can be frustrating to wait for the next book in a series – or the last book if a series seems neverending.
July 19th, 2009 at 8:10 am · Link
Don’t enter me – I have the series! I like series, although I do quit reading some, such as Anita Blake, when the series takes a sharp turn that doesn’t seem for the better. Some series that seem to be staying true to themselves include the Dresden Files, Dirk & Steele, Psy-Changelings, and Immortals After Dark.
July 19th, 2009 at 8:38 am · Link
I LOVE series!! I almost always end up falling in love with a secondary character in books and with series you get to meet these characters
July 19th, 2009 at 8:45 am · Link
i love series! I’m reading several and sometimes it hard to keep track. I especially love the Cascadia Wolves.
July 19th, 2009 at 8:58 am · Link
I absolutely do love a good series and have tons that I follow. A common theme, recurring characters, fascinating worlds, and a great love story is what keeps me coming back for more.
July 19th, 2009 at 8:59 am · Link
I LOVE SERIES. There is nothing worse than being drawn into a world that you have come to know and love and not have it continue is some way in another book. Even if they are just loosely connected. When you find a book that you love, you never want it to end, and a series allows it to continue to be fresh and new, yet familiar. LOVE THEM!
July 19th, 2009 at 9:16 am · Link
I like reading series books. There are always characters in the first book I want to know more about and it makes me happy when they get their own book. This is a great prize and thanks for the chance to win!
July 19th, 2009 at 9:36 am · Link
I love a good book series. I enjoy catching up on the previous characters and how their HEA extends, and acquainting with the secondary characters and how they, too, meet their HEA. But a good series should have a limit — I hate when an author reuses storylines just to extend the series.
July 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am · Link
I love series books as long as I don’t have to wait long in between books. Otherwise, I try to wait til the whole series is wrote and buy them all at once. Have a great day.
July 19th, 2009 at 9:52 am · Link
I do like series, especially when they release bing, bang, bong. (Yep, I can make anything sound a little dirty.)
But don’t enter me, I already have them all!
July 19th, 2009 at 9:58 am · Link
Hi Lauren, Firstly I must admit I don’t know what a digital book is? Is it just a download PDF file? Thats what I normally get when I order online but I dont really know what the official word is. lol
I have not read this series. However I love your writing and I’m a series junkie so I am 100% confident that I would love them. 😉
July 19th, 2009 at 10:34 am · Link
I do enjoy series. I love reconnecting with past characters in previous books.
July 19th, 2009 at 10:57 am · Link
I love series. I love how you learn about all sorts of characters that you meet in others’ stories and how you learn that world and the rules of it and can just immerse yourself in it. I love to see characters from previous books and see how they are doing.
But I have gotten into the bog of too many series and sometimes it is hard to keep all the worlds and rules straight sometimes.
July 19th, 2009 at 11:05 am · Link
I love some series’ because of catching up on characters I have fallen for. Other just bore me because they try and stretch the story too far. Gues sit depends on what the series is about and who wrote it 😀
July 19th, 2009 at 11:12 am · Link
Hello my name is ALBA and I’m a SERIES JUNKIE :-} I love series not only does it keep favorite characters in the mix as well as new ones It keep the story alive I sometime hate to see the story end.
wolves to die for they are loyal to the end…….
cant decide which one I like better loved the all.
July 19th, 2009 at 11:14 am · Link
I like series when it goes up to maybe 4 or 5 books but I hate when the authors keeps on going and going until the series has over 10 books then I just don’t feel like reading that series anymore.
July 19th, 2009 at 11:29 am · Link
I love series. I love to be able to follow charactes after their book is done or meet the character before the main focus is on them. Series are my favorite because you get to meet new people but you also get to catch up on your old friends too.
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July 19th, 2009 at 11:38 am · Link
I love reading series! I feel a greater connection to the characters by seeing more and more of them throughout each book. I enjoy seeing what happens after the HEA.
July 19th, 2009 at 12:17 pm · Link
I love series because it means different chracters get to have their own story and as readers it’s great to read more about specific chracters while also finding out what happens to others who already had their story told.
July 19th, 2009 at 12:21 pm · Link
I’ll be honest, I haven’t read this series. However, they look interesting and I wouldn’t mind going out and buy them to check it out. Wolf Unbound looks real interesting.
July 19th, 2009 at 12:24 pm · Link
I love wolves and I love series but I haven’t tried these since they are digitals. Maybe some day I will because they sound very good
July 19th, 2009 at 12:25 pm · Link
I love series! i always look forward to a mention of the characters from earlier books and the stories that are ahead for the secondary characters.
July 19th, 2009 at 12:34 pm · Link
I do like a series, because it’s a great way to see past characters, when the author expands on the characters.
July 19th, 2009 at 12:59 pm · Link
I love series! I don’t like leaving characters behind! Thus, I especially love series that follow the same character or couple throughout, but those are rarer than you might think. 😕
July 19th, 2009 at 2:01 pm · Link
I love series. I just hate waiting for the next book.
July 19th, 2009 at 2:09 pm · Link
I LOVE a good series–I love revisiting characters and places I’ve enjoyed getting to know already, and it’s great to get little updates on those people after their HEA or enroute to their HEA or … Anyway, I’d love this series–I’ve enjoyed your others, but don’t have this one yet!
July 19th, 2009 at 2:17 pm · Link
Yes, I do like reading a series because you can keep revisiting and getting lost in the characters and worlds that you really enjoy. I’ve read the first three in your Triad series (still need to read the fourth) and hope that series will be continued (hint, hint, nugde, nudge). I’d love to try the Cascadia wolves.
Michelle K (mishcara)
July 19th, 2009 at 2:21 pm · Link
I love series. Picking up the next book in a series is like visiting with old friends.
July 19th, 2009 at 2:55 pm · Link
I love series. Getting to revisit awesome characters and see what they are up to is great.
July 19th, 2009 at 3:00 pm · Link
I love series. You get to see whats going on with fave characters and meet new characters.
July 19th, 2009 at 3:22 pm · Link
I am a fan of series. I like to see how characters grow.
July 19th, 2009 at 3:56 pm · Link
I am addicted to series!
But the books need to be able to stand on their own as well.. if that makes sense?
And I think you do not need to enter me in this contest, darn it, as I already have all those e-books.
July 19th, 2009 at 4:08 pm · Link
Don’t enter me for this since I have read all of them. But love series b/c I love to follow familiar characters and see them in new stories even if only briefly
July 19th, 2009 at 4:43 pm · Link
Series stories are some of my favorite reads. Enjoy reading stories set in the same “world” and seeing characters make appearances in the other books. 😀
July 19th, 2009 at 4:54 pm · Link
I love series! I love having a ongoing story.
July 19th, 2009 at 4:55 pm · Link
Don’t enter me because I have all off them, I love series I love to see everyone in the other stories