Vicki Lewis Thompson - A Werewolf in Manhattan: A Wild About You Novel

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Praise for the Novels of Vicki Lewis Thompson The Babes on Brooms Romances

Chick with a Charm

I love this series! These witchy characters are hilarious.... I cant wait to see what Ms. Thompson has in store for her readers next! ... If you have read anything by Ms. Thompson before and liked it, you will like this series too!The Romance Studio

Vicki Thompson can definitely tell a story that really gets you to know and love the characters. I will be watching and waiting for another one.

Night Owl Reviews

The fast-paced story line is laced with humor, heat, and whimsy that makes for an enjoyable read that is hard to put down.Fallen Angel Reviews

A funny installment of the Babes on Brooms series, Chick with a Charm delights with zany characters and elegant writing that will make readers want to grab the rest of the series!Fresh Fiction

Blonde with a Wand

Extremely readable ... terrific writing, and great character development.... Readers will fully enjoy this confection. Romantic Times (4 stars)

The Hexy Romances Casual Hex

A romantic tale thats sprinkled with magic and reinforced by love ... a fast-paced read, and a great addition to the enchanting world of Big Knob.

Darque Reviews

An enjoyable lighthearted story.... Fans will enjoy this jocular jaunt. Midwest Book Review

Wild & Hexy

An excellent addition that makes me eager for more! ... You never really know what might happen in the small town of Big Knob, but you wont want to miss a thing. A must read!Fallen Angel Reviews

There was so much going on in this book that I really didnt want it to end ... wonderfully fun ... a keeper for sure!Fresh Fiction

Pure FUN from first page to last!

The Romance Readers Connection

Over Hexed

A snappy, funny, romantic novel.

New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips

Filled with laughs, this is a charmer of a book.

The Eternal Night

The same trademark blend of comedy and heart that won Thompsons Nerd series a loyal following.

Publishers Weekly

Thompson mixes magic, small-town quirkiness, and passionate sex for a winsome effect. Booklist

Vicki Lewis Thompson pens an enchanting tale for her amorous characters.Darque Reviews

Further Praise for Vicki Lewis Thompson and Her Novels

Count on Vicki Lewis Thompson for a sharp, sassy, sexy read. Stranded on a desert island? I hope youve got this book in your beach bag.Jayne Ann Krentz

Wildly sexy ... a full complement of oddball characters and sparkles with sassy humor. Library Journal

A riotous cast of colorful characters ... fills the pages with hilarious situations and hot, creative sex.

Booklist

Smart, spunky, and delightfully over-the-top.

Publishers Weekly

[A] lighthearted and frisky tale of discovery between two engaging people. The Oakland Press (MI)

Delightfully eccentric ... humor, mystical ingredients, and plenty of fun ... a winning tale.

The Best Reviews

A funny and thrilling ride!

Romance Reviews Today

A hilarious romp.Romance Junkies

Extremely sexy ... over-the-top ... sparkling.

Rendezvous

A whole new dimension in laughter. A big ... BRAVO!

A Romance Review

Also by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Chick with a Charm
Blonde with a Wand
Casual Hex
Wild & Hexy
Over Hexed

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For my agent, Robert Gottlieb, who challenged me to
write this story and whose continued support provides a
lifeline in this wild and crazy business of publishing.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Writing is always a pleasure, but thanks to the enthusiastic response from my editor, Claire Zion, its also a joy. As a bonus, I get to work with her assistant, the ever-cheerful Jhanteigh Kupihea. I also benefit from the skills of the art department at Penguin, which creates such fantastic covers for my books. On the home front, Im blessed with my assistant/daughter, Audrey Sharpe, who keeps me from going off the rails, and my spoiled cat, Eve, who keeps me humble.

Chapter 1

Wanting her was dangerous. She was not of his kind, and if she learned what he was, she could put the pack at risk. Yet desire waylaid him each time he caught her scent.

Aidan Wallace listened intently as Emma Gavinher cute, blond self tucked into a red dressread from her latest book, Night Shift . Emma always kicked off a book tour with a reading in Manhattan, and Aidan had attended the last three. The first two times hed come as a fan intrigued by this petite twenty-eight-year-old who seemed to have an uncanny understanding of werewolves. Most writers got it all wrong.

But her accuracy had a downside. For this Wednesday night event, he wasnt here as a fan. Instead he was attending in his role as chief security officer for the Wallace pack. Howard Wallace, the alpha and Aidans father, worried that a rogue werewolf might have been feeding Emma information. If shed made contact with somebody on the inside, that kind of leak had the power to destroy the pack.

Three months ago, Howard had directed Aidan to put her under twenty-four-hour surveillance. So far hed turned up nothing, but his father wanted him to stay on the job. When Emma left on her book tour, Aidan would follow, although trailing her from place to place without being spotted would test his skills.