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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
This is the first book in a new series, that feels like a blend of Charlie Cochet’s Four Kings and THIRDS with a side of rock and roll bands. It has a great found family feel, hurt/comfort feels, lots of great group camaraderie and interactions, very very light Daddy kink, and sets up a lot of potential couples for future books!
Arie is the front desk manager at RGB Security. And for the last two years, he’s had a major crush on Ren, a wolf shifter who is also one of the co-owners. I adore Arie and how sweet he is, how great he is with his coworkers. I also love that he stands up for himself through this book, he’s not a pushover.
Ren comes back from a mission gone wrong and struggles to get back to daily life. He also knows that Arie is his mate, but has never acted on it. But these two find a way, while also discovering some shared kinks along the way. Fans of hurt/comfort and slow burn will love these two together. Arie knows just what Ren needs, and the two have a lovely slow burn as Ren heals from his mission.
I also enjoyed the more we got to know about Arie’s brother, Leon, and I cannot wait for his story with Bellamy. And there are so many other characters that I want to know more about! There was a LOT of info at the beginning, and a LOT of new character names all at once, so hopefully there will be a bit of a refresh for the next book b/c there's no way I'm gonna remember everyone!
One thing that I will say, the Daddy kink was super light - and a bit uneven for me? They barely get into settling into things when there is a punishment, and that felt so out of nowhere, especially when Ren doesn’t know what he’s doing at first and later admits as much. And I wish we had gotten a bit more of them at the end, like things don’t get explicit and physical until like the 85% mark and again at 97%, and the epilogue doesn’t feel fully resolved. It just kinda ends.
I assume this will pick up with the next book in the series, which I imagine will be Leon’s story. I definitely want to read more with this group of shifters and humans!
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Arie is the front desk manager at RGB Security. And for the last two years, he’s had a major crush on Ren, a wolf shifter who is also one of the co-owners. I adore Arie and how sweet he is, how great he is with his coworkers. I also love that he stands up for himself through this book, he’s not a pushover.
Ren comes back from a mission gone wrong and struggles to get back to daily life. He also knows that Arie is his mate, but has never acted on it. But these two find a way, while also discovering some shared kinks along the way. Fans of hurt/comfort and slow burn will love these two together. Arie knows just what Ren needs, and the two have a lovely slow burn as Ren heals from his mission.
I also enjoyed the more we got to know about Arie’s brother, Leon, and I cannot wait for his story with Bellamy. And there are so many other characters that I want to know more about! There was a LOT of info at the beginning, and a LOT of new character names all at once, so hopefully there will be a bit of a refresh for the next book b/c there's no way I'm gonna remember everyone!
One thing that I will say, the Daddy kink was super light - and a bit uneven for me? They barely get into settling into things when there is a punishment, and that felt so out of nowhere, especially when Ren doesn’t know what he’s doing at first and later admits as much. And I wish we had gotten a bit more of them at the end, like things don’t get explicit and physical until like the 85% mark and again at 97%, and the epilogue doesn’t feel fully resolved. It just kinda ends.
I assume this will pick up with the next book in the series, which I imagine will be Leon’s story. I definitely want to read more with this group of shifters and humans!
I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Ok hear me out.
This book is not bad at all.
It is super well written, smooth, well constructed but I think the daddy part is what “killed it”.
Until 62% of the book, it’s a “normal” shifter story, fated mates, intriguing and super interesting! I was really into it and I really felt in love with the characters, their stories, I wanted Leon to meet Bellamy SO BAD ! Ugh !
Ren and Arie were just so cute together. Arie taking care of his mate without knowing it and Ren healing at his side. It was just heartwarming!
But then the romance kicks in and the daddy kink too. I honestly felt a disconnection. The story without the daddy thing and just the whole alpha mate stuff would have been perfect in itself.
Arie looked so mature 3/4 of the book and so childish the rest. Ren was lost in his new daddy thing, which is understandable but he is supposed to know what to do with his mate as well.
I think the daddy kink was not introduced well enough before in the story, because the story was not about that at all.
The author did a really great job building up this story but I think, might have get lost with the daddy kink part. I felt confused. I wanted more alpha wolf shifter part, more fated mates, more romance, more “you’re mine”. The last part of the book was too focused on the healing part of Arie, it was dragging.
The book could have been at least 100 pages more with more explanation on how Ren mission went, because nobody knows still. More explanation on the whole fated mates, and maybe the claiming bite (that i was waiting). The bad guy was never caught, very frustrating but I kinda have my guess that it might be solve in book 2 with the stalker.
Anyway, I was really entertained and I really hope the author continues and I cannot wait for book 2
This book is not bad at all.
It is super well written, smooth, well constructed but I think the daddy part is what “killed it”.
Until 62% of the book, it’s a “normal” shifter story, fated mates, intriguing and super interesting! I was really into it and I really felt in love with the characters, their stories, I wanted Leon to meet Bellamy SO BAD ! Ugh !
Ren and Arie were just so cute together. Arie taking care of his mate without knowing it and Ren healing at his side. It was just heartwarming!
But then the romance kicks in and the daddy kink too. I honestly felt a disconnection. The story without the daddy thing and just the whole alpha mate stuff would have been perfect in itself.
Arie looked so mature 3/4 of the book and so childish the rest. Ren was lost in his new daddy thing, which is understandable but he is supposed to know what to do with his mate as well.
I think the daddy kink was not introduced well enough before in the story, because the story was not about that at all.
The author did a really great job building up this story but I think, might have get lost with the daddy kink part. I felt confused. I wanted more alpha wolf shifter part, more fated mates, more romance, more “you’re mine”. The last part of the book was too focused on the healing part of Arie, it was dragging.
The book could have been at least 100 pages more with more explanation on how Ren mission went, because nobody knows still. More explanation on the whole fated mates, and maybe the claiming bite (that i was waiting). The bad guy was never caught, very frustrating but I kinda have my guess that it might be solve in book 2 with the stalker.
Anyway, I was really entertained and I really hope the author continues and I cannot wait for book 2
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars
The blurb for this book caught my interest, so I was excited to read it. My biggest pet peeve for this story was that there was little character description, so it was hard to immerse myself in it fully. Arie has been crushing on his boss Ren for two years; unbeknownst to him, they are fated mates. The reason that Ren kept it a secret is not very clear. This was a slow burn, and we see Arie support Ren while he works through trauma. I was entertained throughout the book, so I rounded up my 3.5 stars to 4.
I received a free copy of this book via GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The blurb for this book caught my interest, so I was excited to read it. My biggest pet peeve for this story was that there was little character description, so it was hard to immerse myself in it fully. Arie has been crushing on his boss Ren for two years; unbeknownst to him, they are fated mates. The reason that Ren kept it a secret is not very clear. This was a slow burn, and we see Arie support Ren while he works through trauma. I was entertained throughout the book, so I rounded up my 3.5 stars to 4.
I received a free copy of this book via GRR and am voluntarily leaving a review.
What is your favorite type of shifter? I’m here for the wolves and the dragons. I’m also a HUGE fan of Daddy stories. SO….Becoming Daddy Wolf? Kryptonite.
Ren is a forty ish alpha wolf shifter. He and 2 other friends are the owners of RGBS a security firm. In other words? Bada$$ While on a mission he is caught and tortured within an inch of his life. And while shifters heal faster than humans, his injuries are so extensive they still take some time. Add in the mental anguish and his recovery is a hard battle.
Arie is a human. He is a receptionist at RGBS. And, he is about the only one who doesn’t know that he is the mate to his crush, Ren. When Ren comes back from his mission Arie steps in to help him heal. But, when Arie is the one needing the help and healing Ren steps up in a big way. His Daddy comes out and both his Daddy side and his wolf want to claim and take care of Arie forever.
I loved both of these men. Tia Fielding is a new to me author but I am so glad I found her. This story is a fantastic read. Her writing style is easy, fluid, and engaging right from the start.
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Ren is a forty ish alpha wolf shifter. He and 2 other friends are the owners of RGBS a security firm. In other words? Bada$$ While on a mission he is caught and tortured within an inch of his life. And while shifters heal faster than humans, his injuries are so extensive they still take some time. Add in the mental anguish and his recovery is a hard battle.
Arie is a human. He is a receptionist at RGBS. And, he is about the only one who doesn’t know that he is the mate to his crush, Ren. When Ren comes back from his mission Arie steps in to help him heal. But, when Arie is the one needing the help and healing Ren steps up in a big way. His Daddy comes out and both his Daddy side and his wolf want to claim and take care of Arie forever.
I loved both of these men. Tia Fielding is a new to me author but I am so glad I found her. This story is a fantastic read. Her writing style is easy, fluid, and engaging right from the start.
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I enjoyed this, but for me personally it was a little too much of a slow burn!
I really enjoy the passion of mates but this was the other side, it was much sweeter and had far more relationship build up, even though it is daddy!
Ren and Arie have a tough ol' time in this book, there was a lot going on and a lot of side characters that i did find in hard to keep track of who was who and what their role was. This is my first book by the author so they might be in previous books however I don't feel it massive made a different to my reading experience!
Ren and Arie were cute, I definitely enjoyed their story but it maybe just wasn't for me. 3.5 stars
I received an ARC from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review
I really enjoy the passion of mates but this was the other side, it was much sweeter and had far more relationship build up, even though it is daddy!
Ren and Arie have a tough ol' time in this book, there was a lot going on and a lot of side characters that i did find in hard to keep track of who was who and what their role was. This is my first book by the author so they might be in previous books however I don't feel it massive made a different to my reading experience!
Ren and Arie were cute, I definitely enjoyed their story but it maybe just wasn't for me. 3.5 stars
I received an ARC from Gay Romance Reviews and this is my honest review