How To Marry A Werewolf: A Claw & Courtship Novella
By Gail Carriger
- Release Date: 2018-05-13
- Genre: Science Fiction
Description
Guilty of an indiscretion? Time to marry a werewolf.
New York Times bestselling author Gail Carriger brings you a charming stand alone story set in her popular Parasolverse.
WEREWOLVES
The monsters left Faith ruined in the eyes of society, so now they're her only option. Faith crosses the Atlantic, looking for a marriage of convenience and revenge. But things are done differently in London...
Werewolves are civilized. At least they pretend to be.
AMERICANS
Backward heathens with no culture, Major Channing has never had time for them. But there's something special about Faith. Channing finds himself fighting to defend his species and his honor (what little he has left). But this werewolf has good reason not to trust human women.
Even if they learn to love, can either of them forgive?
"This intoxicatingly witty parody will appeal to a wide cross-section of romance, fantasy and steampunk fans." ~ Publishers Weekly, starred review (Soulless)
Ilona Andrews meets Georgette Heyer in this charming romantic comedy from the author of the Parasol Protectorate books. Look out for appearances from favorite characters and the serious consequences of unwarranted geology. Perfect for fans of Kelly Armstrong, Shelly Laurenston, or Richelle Mead.
A Note On Chronology
The Claw & Courtship novellas can be read in any order and this book can be enjoyed without having read any of Gail's other works. Set in Victorian England in the spring of 1896 this story occurs after events chronicled in Romancing the Werewolf and concurrent with those in Reticence. Want more sexy gruff werewolf gentlemen and practical tough ladies? Try Soulless.
Also by Gail Carriger set in the Parasolverse
The Curious Case of the Werewolf that Wasn't
The Finishing School series (start with Etiquette & Espionage)
The Delightfully Deadly novellas
The Parasol Protectorate series (start with Soulless)
The Supernatural Society novellas
The Custard Protocol series (start with Prudence)
The Claw & Courtship novellas
As G L Carriger
The San Andreas Shifter series (start with The Sumage Solution)
The 5th Gender
Reviews
Channing and Faith are perfect for each other
5By kbates1984Channing Channing of the Chesterfield Channing is on of those characters in the Parasol universe that is misunderstood. Faith starts out seeing him the same way as everyone else does but over the course of the story she, and by extension we, see him as the devoted loving man he really is.Worth the Read!
5By afrocurl22Well-crafted and immersive world that also still feels like very grounded in Victorian manners. Like all of Carriger’s other books, it’s the right amount of banter and love story.Endearing and feisty heroine
5By kireinagirlPart of Gail Carriger’s broader Parasolverse, but can be read as a standalone. A fun little courtship novella with a few spicy scenes. The heroine, Faith, is an American sent to Victorian England with instructions to catch herself a werewolf. When she falls for the arrogant and icy Major Channing Channing of the Chesterfield Channings (yes, he knows), hijinks ensue, to the delight of London’s polite society.Fantastic! Parents hate you? Find someone who they’ll hate more to marry!
5By MumLuv DoulaHer parents are awful. His parents are awful. They are a perfect match!Faith in Channing changes Faith’s Fate
5By zacharybinx88Channing’s faith in Faith changes Channing’s challenges. Faith challenges Channing’s changes and cherishes change. And also rocks.A Werewolf So Nice, He Was Named Thrice
5By Jonathan FerenczyThe surliest of London’s werewolves finally meets his match when an American geologist comes to town. A truly enjoyable, fantastic read with romance, sarcasm, fashion, and appropriate comeuppance. If you need an escape with a powerful, female protagonist and only a little bit of tear-jerking, you cannot go wrong with this novella. Bonus point: if you like this side story, wait until you find out there are three entire series of books set in the same world.Love. This. Story.
5By WrongCenturyAnother great addition to the Parasolverse, but I would have loved this story even if I wasn’t familiar with the prior books. Witty and yet so tender, I laughed and cried in the best ways. This book remains one of my favorite rereads (and re-listens, the audiobook is *chef’s kiss*) to date!Fantastic!
5By Ms. BathoryYet another smart, sweet, funny romance from Gail Carriger. Yet another great female main character to add to my collection of favorites! I really enjoyed this book, even though I had never cared much for Channing. Now I want to go back and re-read all of her books, to see how my new perception of him alters his other appearances. I don't often weep at books, but my eyes dripped for the entire second half of this one, for all sorts of reasons. My only issue is that a novella is FAR too short, as all of hers are. I could easily have spent twice or three times as much time with these lovely characters.Unexpected
4By MissBrydenI love getting characters' backstories. Then as an American and Anglophile I like seeing American Faith navigating the English waters, and getting more of a taste of what the American supernatural existence is in this universe. SPOILER-ish AHEADI'm bothered by Faith knowing Channing wants to be rough with her, to treat her like prey, and that he wants that, and that he thinks it out like that, for her to be helpless under him. I see there’s agency from her in recognizing it and wanting it, too, but it sounds too like a violent encounter. Can it be violent and right? Is it only violent and wrong when not consensual? I can understand people wanting more passionate exuberance - but does it have to sound violent, with the female still like prey? "He wanted to delve into her, with teeth and body until she was ravaged and supine and wrecked and bleeding and his.” and "wonderful violence” (p. 186). Not all of their encounter is described like that, but where it is bothers me. Yet Channing is caring and protective, they remind me of Alexia and Conall in the Parasol Protectorate. These men are so, rightly, concerned that these women come from such uncaring families and the women not expecting marriage and thinking they’re trapping the men in it. But I admire how the bluff and bluster and soldier's violence is what's easy and the emotional vulnerability is what takes bravery. There's more heartbreak in this story and so a dearer love story. I’d rather hoped to have a scene (not just an indication of it likely happening in the future) of Faith roaming the countryside searching for her rocks, at Lyme Regis like Mary Anning - maybe I’m mixing my sciences, but still.. I also expected something lighter, just funny. A lesser situation could have been called “indiscretion”. So, it was deeper than I expected. But in a good way. Soooo Romantic
5By Airvamp12Oh my god! This book was such a treat. It was full of romantic moments that made me swoon. This is a must read!!!!! I wanted it to never end. I still want more after finishing the book. I am so happy with the ending. The characters are amazing! The dialogue is witty and fast paced! Love this book. One of my favorites now.
