Book: North of Need
Author: Laura Kaye
Article Type: Book Review
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Her tears called a powerful snow god to life, but only her love can grant the humanity he craves…
Desperate to escape agonizing memories of Christmas past, twenty-nine-year-old widow Megan Snow builds a snow family outside the mountain cabin she once shared with her husband, realizing too late that she’s recreated the very thing she’ll never have.
Called to life by Megan’s tears, snow god Owen Winters appears unconscious on her doorstep in the midst of a raging blizzard. As she nurses him to health, Owen finds unexpected solace in her company and unimagined pleasure in the warmth of her body, and vows to win her heart for a chance at humanity.
Megan is drawn to Owen’s mismatched eyes, otherworldly masculinity, and enthusiasm for the littlest things. But this Christmas miracle comes with an expiration—before the snow melts and the temperature rises, Megan must let go of her widow’s grief and learn to trust love again, or she’ll lose Owen forever.
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Overall Rating 4.25
Story Rating 4.00
Character Rating 4.50
First Thought when Finished: That was an interesting take on the snowman comes to life story and I really liked it!
What I thought of the story: I read North of Need in one afternoon while I was on vacation. The story was really well paced, sweet, seductive, and did a great job of balancing romance/intrigue. If it had any flaws it was in the small time they had to fall in love but by the end I accepted that too! Owen and Megan were both at places where they needed to save each other. Even though Owen was sent to save Megan, I believe that she saved him as well. The ending of the story is what really got me though. I LOVED IT! We all know that the end of a book can truly make/break a story for me. This is an example of a perfect ending! It worked really well for North of Need.
What I thought of the characters: This is the first time I have read Laura Kaye but I can tell she is going to be one of my favorites. Her ability to write complicated, damaged, yet inspiring characters was brilliant. Even though both Megan and Owen were damaged their perseverance and gumption shined though their actions. Owen was what leading men should be: strong, resilient, vulnerable, and willing to do what is right even if that is walking away. Megan was what leading ladies should be: independent, smart, a little insecure, and willing to, after a while, take a chance. They are the bulk of the story and they carry it well!
Final Thought: I really enjoyed North of Need and look forward to West of Want.
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I’m not quite sure this is one for me but I do like the idea of the snowman coming to life. I’ll always be a kid at heart and it just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy when things like that happen. I’ve never read this author but it sounds like she has a gift in writing characters. I’ll have to give her a try.
Are you seriously trying to tell me that guy was a snowman….no way! I would read this just to drool over the cover. I know how you feel about endings! I am all for books with nice endings. That is another reason to add this besides the cover!
Oh I enjoyed this one too, and like I said below… I’ve already claimed Owen… sorry. ;D
I also loved the ending and the characters. She does write so well!
The snow hottie is back, and what a different take
I read/review paranormal romance like this book http://www.amazon.com/FOREVER-Fantasy-Paranormal-Romance-ebook/dp/B00729GQ0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346264554&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Forever+Girl
Okay, so you know I hate the cold, but suddenly, I want to move to the coldest place on earth and have my snowman come to life! He’d certainly heat things up where it counts. LOL
I’m so funny!
I love damaged characters, and I don’t mind when the characters fall for each other quickly, especially when the end works in their favor.
You would actually like this one because it also includes a really sweet story at the core! The romance is strong!
So you know I was sold on this one after simply seeing the cover and finding out Owen is a snow god, so the fact that it has a perfect ending only reaffirms my decision to download this bad boy on my Kindle asap. It will be my first snowman/snow god book. Can’t wait 😉
It will be a good escape read for your! It will make you smile 🙂 Wait till you meet “grandad”
I can’t believe you’ve never read any of Laura’s books! You have to read HEARTS IN DARKNESS. It’s my favorite of hers and is a quick read, so it’s easy to slide into your schedule. I loved this book….because it featured Megan Snow. ;o)
I am going to look up that book now! I really did enjoy this one!
I really need to read this. It has been one that I want to read for a while. Great review!
Someone handed me a copy at AAD (not sure why) and I read it that Saturday afternoon. It was a great escape read!
A snowman come to life story? That caught my attention! It sounds like a winner…I’ll have to give Laura Kaye a try.
P.S. I love your new header too. Witches rule!!
Witches do rule! I am of course Team Witch again this year! 🙂
I almost bwaahaha-Ed when I saw he was a snowman. But it sounds like she pulled it off 😉
Yep he was a snowman in flannel *sigh* (ok so it might not have been flannel but in my head it was flannel) 🙂
First: I love that new header!!!!
Second: I have ordered this book last week, as I have won the second book. Knowing you love it, will make me read it very fast 🙂
You will have to let me know how West of Want is 🙂 I am trying to stick to my book buying ban but will get it with birthday money in December LOL