Lydia Dare Guest Blog, Author of The Taming of the Wolf

Hello again! We are so excited to introduce you to the main characters of our latest release The Taming of the Wolf. Each of these characters has been introduced in a previous book or two, so they aren’t completely new.

Dashiel Thorpe, Earl of Brimsworth
First introduced in The Wolf Next Door


Dash is our first reformed villain. He reminds me a lot of the Jessica Rabbit comment “I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way.” When we decided to write another book with him as one of the main characters, a couple of our critique partners didn’t think he was redeemable. I am happy to report that Dash won each and every one of them over.


He is a lone werewolf in a lot of ways. Until recently, he thought he was an anomaly and had no idea there were others like him in the world. So at the beginning of The Taming of the Wolf, he is determined to reform his villainous ways by being properly trained by a Lycan mentor. But before Dash can even embark on his new life, he is powerless to resist the power of the full moon and claims a Scottish lass to whom he hasn’t even been introduced.


Alec MacQuarrie
First introduced in Tall, Dark and Wolfish


Alec MacQuarrie was first introduced as the best friend of one of the Westfield brothers. He is handsome and honorable. And he has been in love with Caitrin Macleod for more years than he can remember. Unfortunately, he’s heard her say she didn’t “see” a future for them one too many times and the rejection sent him south of the border to England, with hopes of mending his broken heart. Recently he’s begun to suspect that Cait is the seer of a mystical coven and he is determined to make his own fate where she’s concerned.


Caitrin Macleod
First introduced in Tall, Dark and Wolfish; also seen in The Wolf Next Door


Cait is the leader of a mystical Scottish coven. As a powerful clairvoyant, she is often plagued with the visions of unwanted futures of anyone she happens upon. Until one fateful night when she stumbles across a handsome stranger for whom she cannot see a future at all. Cait is a headstrong lass who is loyal and to her family and coven sisters. After learning some disturbing truths about her late mother, Cait is determined to never misuse her powers and to follow the course of predetermined fate. She suddenly finds herself caught in the middle of two very different men. Unfortunately, she doesn’t see a future for herself with either man.


What are you favorite types of characters in romance novels?