Scent of the Hunt (Black Hills Wolves book38)

By Cam Cassidy

Brogan James came to Los Lobos for a quick, simple meeting with Ryker, but things get complicated when the town is rocked by their Alpha being shot and the human mate of one of their pack members murdered. One of three wolves cleared of the crime, with Ryker at the time of the murder, Brogan sets out using his skills as a tracker to catch the killer.

Natalie Gabbin accepted her destiny when her one true mate chose to walk away years ago. Now that he’s back in town, will she have the strength to turn away from him or give in to the desires of one more night in his arms?

With Brogan close by, a murderer on the loose, and tensions in the pack rising, will Brogan forget the past and claim the other half of his soul?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Decadent Publishing
• Release date: Jan 15, 2016
• ISBN: 9781613339459

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Scent of the Hunt

Copyright  2015 by Cam Cassidy

ISBN: 978-1-61333-945-9

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Dear Readers,

For one year and thirty-five plus books with over twenty authors, we have journeyed with the Tao pack as they returned from the brink of destruction thanks to one mad Alpha thanks to the return of Drew Tao. Drew’s not the perfect Alpha, nor is he the perfect man, yet he remains committed to his pack and to making the Black Hills a fantastic place for them to live and thrive once more.

The four-book mini-series includes novels by Cara Carnes, Cam Cassidy, Rebecca Royce and Heather Long. Though each is designed to stand alone, they tell a cohesive tale that is enriched by reading them in order.

Book 1 – Scent of Murder

Book 2 – Scent of the Hunt

Book 3 – Scent of his Woman

Book 4 – Scent of Madness

We’ve seen changes in the pack, healing, and a rebirth hope and generosity of spirit. It is true that every journey faces a trial by fire, and this is the crucible, which will forever change the Black Hills Wolves. I invite you to join us as we rediscover what it means to be pack when murder comes to Los Lobos.

Heather Long

Dear Reader,

Thank you for joining in on the Murder in Los Lobos adventure. This has been such an exciting project for me not just writing the mini series but being able to work with such great authors. It has been an honor. I have grown to love the entire Black Hills Wolves world, waiting as the rest of you for the next book. I hope you enjoy!

Please feel free to contact me anytime at [e-mail].

Dedication

To all who stood beside me when things got rough. My Besties and Betas, Susie, Sonja, April, Margarita, Bernice, couldn’t do it without you. My kids who put up with me spending hours in my writing loft eating mac and cheese… again, you are my heart

Black Hills Wolves Stories

Wolf’s Return

What a Wolf Wants

Black Hills Desperado

Wolf’s Song

Claiming His Mate

When Hell Freezes

Portrait of a Lone Wolf

Alpha in Disguise

A Wolf’s Promise

Reluctant Mate

Diamond Moon

Wolf on a Leash

Tempting the Wolf

Naming His Mate

A Wolf Awakens

The Wolf and the Butterfly

Infiltrating Her Pack

Omega’s Heart

Rebel’s Claw

Claiming the She-Wolf

Worth Fighting For

Dangerous

Uncaged

Promiscuous Wolf

Disquieted Souls

A Cougar Among Wolves

Long Road Home

A Mate’s Healing Touch

Winter Solstice Run

Wolf’s Holiday

Winter Magic

Winter Secrets

Winter Solstice Ménage

Wolf in Winter Clothing

Murder in Los Lobos

Scent of Murder

Scent of the Hunt

Scent of his Woman

Scent of Madness

Also by Cam Cassidy

A Wolf Awakens

Scent of The Hunt

Brogan James came to Los Lobos for a quick, simple meeting with Ryker, but things get complicated when the town is rocked by their Alpha being shot and the human mate of one of their pack members murdered. One of three wolves cleared of the crime, with Ryker at the time of the murder, Brogan sets out using his skills as a tracker to catch the killer.

Natalie Gabbin accepted her destiny when her one true mate chose to walk away years ago. Now that he’s back in town, will she have the strength to turn away from him or give in to the desires of one more night in his arms?

With Brogan close by, a murderer on the loose, and tensions in the pack rising, will Brogan forget the past and claim the other half of his soul?

Scent of the Hunt

A Black Hills Wolves Story

Murder in Los Lobos

By

Cam Cassidy

Chapter One

Hours before, Brogan Jones had traversed the rough terrain of the path leading to Los Lobos, his dark-black F250 truck navigating the rocks of the road—at least the pack called it a road. A more accurate description would be a wide animal track, cleared of the deadfall of trees. A trip home to meet up with Ryker, Thane, and Colt for a brief exercise then he would be back out in the world again. The town held too many memories, most of them bad. Too many temptations, ones he didn’t deserve.

When he hit the final clearing, he stopped the truck. He shifted into park before he swung the door open. He hefted his large frame to stand and look out over the old town. It looked a damn sight better than it had when Magnum ruled as alpha. Drew and the Tao Pack had obviously been bustin’ ass bringing the place back to life.

What a difference a day made. No preliminaries were needed; all four men knew each other and what to expect. The most accurate way to describe Ryker would be a man of few words, but, when he did speak, his tone commanded attention. Meetings and exercises around the town were nothing new. Keeping the town safe and secure from detection from outsiders was a job given the utmost priority. Boundary lines were in place, large rock formations and