A werewolf is a mysterious mythological creature that has the ability to transform from person to animal, and vice versa. It is not at all surprising that this topic is extremely popular in literature, quite a lot of eminent and aspiring writers tirelessly create fantastic novels, mystical stories and romance novels about werewolves.
Very common plot
The process of transforming a person into an animal is a fairly common plot for literary works of different eras. Even in the well-known “Word on Igor's Regiment”, a curious character is described in detail - Vsevolod Polotsky, who is positioned by the author as a sorcerer and werewolf. In the old Russian epics, one of the heroes - Volga Svyatoslavich - could turn into a beast-left, a pike-fish, a small ermine and other representatives of the fauna. For greater persuasiveness, one should recall the Fiery Serpent, which, according to legend, could turn into a handsome young man and visit women. And the well-known character of Russian fairy tales - Koshchei the Immortal, who repeatedly demonstrated to the reader the ability to transform into other creatures. Also, the properties of the werewolf were often attributed to kikimore, the house and the witches. The category “mystical novels” is justifiably proud of Bram Stoker's literary work “Dracula,” in which the protagonist, although a vampire, appears before the audience for the whole story in several guises: a hunched, withered old man, a handsome young handsome man, a huge bat, a big wolf and even fog.
Love in the world is all submissive
Love stories about werewolves to a greater extent for the development of the storyline use the fact that the shifters, despite the atrocious nature, preserve the human sensual inner world. And that means that nothing human is alien to them, and love, including passion. And if we take into account the fact that, according to popular beliefs, all werewolves without exception have outstanding abilities: supernatural strength, speed and dexterity, night vision and the ability to regenerate, then it is difficult to imagine the best hero for works of this kind.
Conditional classification
Fantastic love stories about werewolves describe two kinds of heroes: those who turn into animals of their own free will (using witchcraft rites, spells, rituals), and those who are sick with lycanthropy. The former can easily turn into animals at any time of the day and do not lose the ability to think reasonably (humanly), while the latter transform for the most part into a full moon, at night, in addition to their will, during this period their bestial nature is freed, and the human essence pushed deep enough inward. Such a hero traditionally does not remember what he created while being in animal form. Each mystical love affair, one way or another, builds its narrative on these features of the main characters.
The main thing is emotional satisfaction!
The main intrigue of such a work should be famously twisted around the emergence and subsequent development of the romantic relationship of the two characters. Mandatory conflict, a bright culmination, while the finale of the work should be extremely optimistic and emotionally satisfactory. Love is a rather difficult and unclassifiable feeling, which is why love novels most often have a unique plot and present amazing stories to the reader, ranging from the chaste and romantic to the most passionate and very frank.
Meet on the cover?
Usually the name of the novels and the intriguing image on the cover speak for themselves, declaring their essence. Indeed, the brighter the cover and the juicier the title of the book, the sooner an inexperienced reader will pay attention to it. Although there are exceptions, among them:
- Panther's Lair by Bishop Esmeralda. A very frank work, other fantastic romance novels about werewolves seem bashful books for immaculate schoolgirls in comparison with him. The main character, Sidney Chase, is convinced that all men are good for just one thing. She has long been disappointed in relationships and simply wants to satisfy her carnal needs. To this end, the girl goes to the Panther's Lair club, where she meets the owner of the institution - the mysterious Raymond Decodreu. Heroes spend a rich and unforgettable night. The man decides to build a relationship with Sydney and later reveal his dark secret, but at this moment the beauty’s life is in jeopardy. And Raymond's instincts prevail over self-control, so prematurely the girl gets acquainted with the animal lurking inside her lover. And this is just the beginning.
- “I'll Be Celebrated for Christmas,” by Royce Rebecca. One of the few mortals raised in a wolf pack, Bethany Johnson wants to say goodbye to werewolves at all costs. To do this, she seeks help from both a plastic surgeon and a psychotherapist. However, in her life there is a certain Luke Denarius, an alpha male. He, smelling the heroine, realizes that the girl belongs to him. And the werewolf man in no way intends to let Beth go to Italy. Thanks to the efforts of Madame Eve, both heroes know how strong the fatal attraction of the halves can be in fabulous Christmas.
- The Promise by Natalia Kotyanova. The work tells the story of a beautiful girl who, in early childhood, made friends with a werewolf-wolf boy and, without even thinking about the consequences, promised to marry him. Years passed, the lovers grew up and already intended to go down the aisle, but people are much more insidious predators. The novel is about people and wolves, hatred and passionate love, about treachery, betrayal and self-denial, about sincerity, selflessness and envy.
Fiction Series
In the current book publishing, works of genre literature (science fiction, detective story, humorous prose, children's literature, and, of course, love stories) are published as part of book series. Everyone knows that a book series is books for the most part by one author, which for one reason or another are positioned by the publisher as constituting links in a single sequence:
- Moonfire by Monroe Lucy. Series: “Children of the Moon”. Book number in the series: 3. The main character Sabrina can save the people of her community from extinction only if she returns the holy stone to the ravens in time. This can only be done by sneaking into the Donegal clan. The girl, in her opinion, chooses the easiest way - she pretends to be weak, suffering from complete amnesia. Sneaking into the camp of the enemy, she suddenly falls in love with the lord of the clan.
- “Lunar attraction” by Monroe Lucy. Series: “Children of the Moon”. Book number in the series: 2. The main character of Talork is the leader of the werewolf pack and the lord of the Sinclair clan is proud to be a bachelor. However, by order of the king, he was forced to engage in engagement with the Englishwoman Abigail. After a dizzying passionate night, the young couple seem to find a common language. However, Talork is in no hurry to admit to his wife that he is a werewolf. Abigail, learning of his deception, decides to break the sacred bond of marriage. The main character will need all the courage and treachery of the wolf in order to regain the favor of his beloved wife.
- Moonrise by Monroe Lucy. Series: “Children of the Moon”. Book number in the series: 1. The central character Ty McEnlap, although he felt sympathy for cute Frankie, categorically rejected the possibility of marriage between a werewolf and a man. And Frankie has long been melting away from the love of Tyu, unaware of his bestial nature. Once young people find themselves locked up in a small forest hut because of bad weather. It was at that moment that the guy’s animal nature was destined to wake up.
Not a wolf, but a jaguar
Romance stories about werewolves in the guise of the main characters mainly have wolves, although there are some exceptions. For example, the book "Fangs and Claws" by McKenna Annmarie. In it, the main character is the vampire prince Seth Gramble, who can also turn into a jaguar. He falls in love with detective girl Paxton, who considers all vampires bloodthirsty killers. By the will of fate, Paxton Tenor, along with a police partner, will have to work with the prince of vampires to solve the crime. And perhaps close communication will help her to reconsider her principles and change her life position.
Infinite
There are a lot of fantastic love stories about werewolves. There are not many books of this genre - there is always a demand for them, so publishers cautiously replicate them in large numbers, taking into account the different material capabilities of readers. Among the most entertaining: “Wanted: The Wild One” (by Sims Jessica), “Wild Sins” (by Wright Susanne) and “Fury” (by Doner Lauren).