Night Play
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4.7 • 396 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Bride McTierney has had it with men. They're cheap, self-centered, and never love her for who she is. But though she prides herself on being independent, deep down she still yearns for a knight in shining armor.
She just never expected her knight in shining armor to have a shiny coat of fur...
Deadly and tortured, Vane Kattalakis isn't what he seems. Most women lament that their boyfriends are dogs. In Bride's case, hers is a wolf. A Were-Hunter wolf. Wanted dead by his enemies, Vane isn't looking for a mate. But the Fates have marked Bride as his. Now he has three weeks to either convince Bride that the supernatural is real or he will spend the rest of his life neutered--something no self-respecting wolf can accept...
But how does a wolf convince a human to trust him with her life when his enemies are out to end his? In the world of the Were-Hunters, it really is dog-eat-dog. And only one alpha male can win.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Can a gorgeous werewolf with magical powers and an overweight boutique owner with a broken heart have a future together? They can in Kenyon's fantastical world, which imagines a contemporary New Orleans teeming with vampiric Daimons, immortal Dark-Hunters and various were-bears, leopards and wolves. Vane Kattalakis is a lone wolf in every sense. His brother, Fang, is in a coma; his werewolf father wants to kill him; and his mostly human mother, who was taken by force by Vane's father, would happily see them all dead. But after Vane shares a sizzling sexual encounter with Bride McTierney, he realizes his life is about to change. Bride is Vane's "predestined mate," which means that he has three weeks to convince her to be his partner or he'll spend the next several decades impotent and alone. Vane's gentle, protective manner and "ripped" body appeal to Bride, but she can't help wondering: if they were to get together, would they have puppies or babies? Kenyon's tale, while amusing at times, borders on the ridiculous. The rules of her world change constantly, and her male characters are all formed from the same tall, dark and dangerous mold. Bride, meanwhile, is a mere cipher, and though the sex scenes between her and Vane are titillating, their romance is nearly nonexistent.
Customer Reviews
Night Play
I loved this book when I first read it years ago and I still love it.
Highly recommended
Vane is a Lykos Were-Hunter. He first sees Bride when he is guarding Sunshine in Night Embrace. When he sees her again several months later he cannot leave her when he sees she is upset. They spend one afternoon together and then he leaves with no intention of seeing her again because she is human and he is under a death sentence from his enemies. It is a short time later that he realizes she is his mate. Will he be able to keep Bride safe while defeating those who wish him harm? When I first read this book it was my favorite. I’m not sure I can choose a favorite now because I really enjoy each one. Vane does hold a special place in my heart though.
Favorite!
This is one of my absolute favorite books. I am biased because I 100% identify with Bride, and Vane is a dream come true for women like us. I adore the Were-Hunters, something about the baser instincts in a sexy man is irresistible. Vane is just the ideal. He’s tough but melts around Bride. He’s incredibly strong, but can speak like a poet if he’s inclined to - and at turns can be awkward as all get out since he doesn’t know much about humans. I re-read this often and just love it.