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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
This book doesn't disappoint no matter how many times I read it. It's one I can always come back to and smile, enjoying every minute. There's nothing too crazy about the werewolves in this world, but somehow this story just works for me. I like that one of the main characters is a Native American and how that played into the story.
Chayton Winston has wanted to find his mate since he was four. Even at that precocious an age he knew he was going to find them someday and they would be blonde and blue-eyed. The fact that he was convinced then that his mate was going to be another guy has been forgotten about though. Family pressure and time have convinced Chay that he's straight. At least until the game warden brings a wolf into his veterinary practice. One sniff and Chay knows not only is this white wolf a werewolf, but he's his mate.
Keaton Reynolds wakes up after being winged by a bullet to the greatest scent he's ever smelt. Finding out that the man he recognizes as his mate isn't gay is devastating. Having had a boyfriend in the past unwilling to acknowledge their relationship Keaton's not willing to go there again. As awful as it will be he will go on without his mate and focus on his teaching. A college history professor, Keaton is new to area, having left home after his family reacted badly to discovering he was gay. Keaton is determined to be who he is and walk away from Chay, only Chay's not about to let him.
I liked that Chay keeps after Keaton and knows that the fact the man is his mate is more important than his gender. I enjoyed that Chay's mothers reaction to meeting her sons mate is to focus on all the things he isn't rather than what he is. It was an honest reaction. She was determined her son would mate with another Native American and a woman. Having Keaton be neither was difficult for her.
Most of this story is about Chay and Keaton figuring out how things will work between them, but the little bit of a suspense plot line was fun. It kept things moving and threw Chay and Keaton together into close proximity. The attacks on Keaton didn't take away from what was going on, they didn't overwhelm the burgeoning relationship, instead they subtly heightened the stakes to force the two guys to really address what they wanted and how important their bond was not all the other incidentals.
I always really love reading this story. It makes me happy. It's one I'll re-read often over the years. Such a great series.
Chayton Winston has wanted to find his mate since he was four. Even at that precocious an age he knew he was going to find them someday and they would be blonde and blue-eyed. The fact that he was convinced then that his mate was going to be another guy has been forgotten about though. Family pressure and time have convinced Chay that he's straight. At least until the game warden brings a wolf into his veterinary practice. One sniff and Chay knows not only is this white wolf a werewolf, but he's his mate.
Keaton Reynolds wakes up after being winged by a bullet to the greatest scent he's ever smelt. Finding out that the man he recognizes as his mate isn't gay is devastating. Having had a boyfriend in the past unwilling to acknowledge their relationship Keaton's not willing to go there again. As awful as it will be he will go on without his mate and focus on his teaching. A college history professor, Keaton is new to area, having left home after his family reacted badly to discovering he was gay. Keaton is determined to be who he is and walk away from Chay, only Chay's not about to let him.
I liked that Chay keeps after Keaton and knows that the fact the man is his mate is more important than his gender. I enjoyed that Chay's mothers reaction to meeting her sons mate is to focus on all the things he isn't rather than what he is. It was an honest reaction. She was determined her son would mate with another Native American and a woman. Having Keaton be neither was difficult for her.
Most of this story is about Chay and Keaton figuring out how things will work between them, but the little bit of a suspense plot line was fun. It kept things moving and threw Chay and Keaton together into close proximity. The attacks on Keaton didn't take away from what was going on, they didn't overwhelm the burgeoning relationship, instead they subtly heightened the stakes to force the two guys to really address what they wanted and how important their bond was not all the other incidentals.
I always really love reading this story. It makes me happy. It's one I'll re-read often over the years. Such a great series.
This is one of the first shifter books I read and it still holds a special place in my heart. I have read it so many times now and I still love it just the same.
Chay has dreamed about finding his mate all his life and is shocked when he finds them on the examination table of his vet's office. He is even more surprised to find out that they are a wolf, a very male one. Chay has always been straight, but he doesn't shy away from his mate, Keaton. It is Keaton who is cautious after what happened the last time, he dated someone straight. I love how Chay wares him down, with both words and actions. He also has a very cute nickname for him: Little Bit.
When they decide to date, they are all in and it was beautiful watching their relationship evolve. They don't have it easy because someone is targeting Keaton, and Chay faces problems from his mother and his best friend, Remy. He has an amazing supporting father and fellow pack mates.
There is a great cast of secondary characters, and we meet the couple for the 2nd book, Remy and Jake. You may not like Remy in this one, but you will come to understand him and end up loving him in the next book.
I figured out who was behind everything early on, so I wasn't surprised when he showed himself. This book has sex scene, after sex scene, and I skipped a few the second time I read it. This book was originally published over 20 years ago, and you can tell that in some areas, but it is still as amazing today, as it was then.
Chay has dreamed about finding his mate all his life and is shocked when he finds them on the examination table of his vet's office. He is even more surprised to find out that they are a wolf, a very male one. Chay has always been straight, but he doesn't shy away from his mate, Keaton. It is Keaton who is cautious after what happened the last time, he dated someone straight. I love how Chay wares him down, with both words and actions. He also has a very cute nickname for him: Little Bit.
When they decide to date, they are all in and it was beautiful watching their relationship evolve. They don't have it easy because someone is targeting Keaton, and Chay faces problems from his mother and his best friend, Remy. He has an amazing supporting father and fellow pack mates.
There is a great cast of secondary characters, and we meet the couple for the 2nd book, Remy and Jake. You may not like Remy in this one, but you will come to understand him and end up loving him in the next book.
I figured out who was behind everything early on, so I wasn't surprised when he showed himself. This book has sex scene, after sex scene, and I skipped a few the second time I read it. This book was originally published over 20 years ago, and you can tell that in some areas, but it is still as amazing today, as it was then.
3.5 Stars
Well, I really enjoyed this. I laughed quite a bit and loved Chay and Keaton. I especially loved how fun they were and the nicknames Chay gave Keaton. I think my favorite was "princess" though. That scene had me almost waking up my kids from laughing.
To be honest, I thought that everyone was a little too accepting of their relationship, including Chay himself.
I was really hoping for an epic battle considering how strong Keaton was, but
Don't judge, but I thought the sex was a little too much and at inappropriate times. I mean, almost immediately after a car accident with a concussion? Give me a break. I get wanting to be close and offering comfort, but can't you do that without having sex?
I am interested in Remi and Jake! Can't wait til the next book.
Well, I really enjoyed this. I laughed quite a bit and loved Chay and Keaton. I especially loved how fun they were and the nicknames Chay gave Keaton. I think my favorite was "princess" though. That scene had me almost waking up my kids from laughing.
To be honest, I thought that everyone was a little too accepting of their relationship, including Chay himself.
I was really hoping for an epic battle considering how strong Keaton was, but
Spoiler
it wasn't even him that fought! I wanted to see a knock down drag out fight.Don't judge, but I thought the sex was a little too much and at inappropriate times. I mean, almost immediately after a car accident with a concussion? Give me a break. I get wanting to be close and offering comfort, but can't you do that without having sex?
I am interested in Remi and Jake! Can't wait til the next book.
I really wanted to like this book, and it started out so promising, but it was ultimately disappointing.
This book is about wolf shifters and utilizes the "destined mate" trope, which is something I enjoy, but only when I really believe that there is more to the relationship than that; that the mate bond might have brought them together, but they would be together without it. And as much as Chay and Keaton professed that this was true, I just didn't feel it. The attraction just felt too mates-induced, especially on the previously "straight" Chay's side, and the relationship progressed at a way too accelerated rate
Fast tracking the evolution of their relationship meant that I didn't really get a chance to connect with either of the characters or their feelings for each other. There were a LOT of sex scenes in this book, and I think it felt like too much because I just wasn't invested in the emotional side of their relationship, so I didn't really care about the physical side either.
I was also excited to see the blow-back from Chay having a white, male mate. I thought that would be a really interesting development and challenge to their relationship, but that "obstacle' was also disappointing.It ended up basically being a non-issue, and it seemed like a missed opportunity to develop and strengthen their relationship.
Also, I admit I actually like the occasional use of "baby" or "sweetheart", I think it can be sweet and hot, but the use of "pretty" and "pretty baby" was excessive and put me off a bit.
This book is about wolf shifters and utilizes the "destined mate" trope, which is something I enjoy, but only when I really believe that there is more to the relationship than that; that the mate bond might have brought them together, but they would be together without it. And as much as Chay and Keaton professed that this was true, I just didn't feel it. The attraction just felt too mates-induced, especially on the previously "straight" Chay's side, and the relationship progressed at a way too accelerated rate
Spoiler
(moving in together 2 weeks after meeting? I don't care if you ARE mates, that's too fast).Fast tracking the evolution of their relationship meant that I didn't really get a chance to connect with either of the characters or their feelings for each other. There were a LOT of sex scenes in this book, and I think it felt like too much because I just wasn't invested in the emotional side of their relationship, so I didn't really care about the physical side either.
I was also excited to see the blow-back from Chay having a white, male mate. I thought that would be a really interesting development and challenge to their relationship, but that "obstacle' was also disappointing.
Spoiler
With the exception of two people everybody loved and accepted Keaton almost immediately. And those two people came to their senses and apologized within days, without any addition issues or confrontations.Also, I admit I actually like the occasional use of "baby" or "sweetheart", I think it can be sweet and hot, but the use of "pretty" and "pretty baby" was excessive and put me off a bit.
i wish I could give negative reviews the racism is....awful
and the writing sucked anyway bye
and the writing sucked anyway bye
First, the cover is gorgeous. I adore the cover to this book. The models are perfect and the wolves are an excellent touch.
The story, though, needed to be tightened up in the worse way. Information was reiterated several times. There was also a lot of tell and a bit lean on the show. And a lot of “As you know…” type dialog. Very simple things were spelled out when there was just no reason to. Perhaps for the casual reader who read a chapter a night, this repetitiveness would be diluted and even needed. But for the reader who reads it straight through, it is tedious. If most of this excess had been cut away, the story would have been much tighter and smoother.
As for the character of Keaton, I liked him a lot. I adored the character; he is right up my alley as far as characters go. But... [h]e was just a bit too perfect.
Chay, in my opinion, was okay. He was your typical nice Boy-Next-Door type. With Keaton’s harder and feistier personality, the combination balanced them out perfectly. They meshed very well. Their interactions were good and very believable. I enjoyed them together; they fit. My only hang-up with these two stems, again, from the excess of repeated information. They found each other sexy. They thought of each other as the other half of themselves. They thought the other was hot. They both thought the other was perfect, cute, sexy, smart, etc. This sentiment was repeated over and over again until I just got tired of reading it.
The positive of this book is that the story is actually very good. I was interested enough in it to keep reading through the repetitions and reiterations to find out more. I genuinely liked the characters and wanted to see them happy. I was excited at the danger and mystery. It was fun. Details were rendered well, making scenes and people very clear in my mental eye. Langley used everyday-type scenarios to really sink this story in reality. The climatic point of the book, though, was read with a small edge of irritation on my part due to, in my opinion, a completely superfluous change of location to find the mystery wolf who was obviously in the same place they were to begin with.
I think this story is perfect as something to shove in your bag and carry with you as you go to the post office, doctor’s appointments, and other places where you can open the book and immediately be back where you left off without any confusion. It’s light and tender and sweet with just a bit of mystery. This isn’t a blood-rushing, exciting read, but it is a sweet book with love and softness. If you like fluffy stories, and ones in which you get to immerse yourself in the loving, happy relationship and the cute romantic parts, this is for you. Chay and Keaton are a couple who make you smile and sigh happily.
Read the entire two-person review at Top & Bottom Book Review
The story, though, needed to be tightened up in the worse way. Information was reiterated several times. There was also a lot of tell and a bit lean on the show. And a lot of “As you know…” type dialog. Very simple things were spelled out when there was just no reason to. Perhaps for the casual reader who read a chapter a night, this repetitiveness would be diluted and even needed. But for the reader who reads it straight through, it is tedious. If most of this excess had been cut away, the story would have been much tighter and smoother.
As for the character of Keaton, I liked him a lot. I adored the character; he is right up my alley as far as characters go. But... [h]e was just a bit too perfect.
Chay, in my opinion, was okay. He was your typical nice Boy-Next-Door type. With Keaton’s harder and feistier personality, the combination balanced them out perfectly. They meshed very well. Their interactions were good and very believable. I enjoyed them together; they fit. My only hang-up with these two stems, again, from the excess of repeated information. They found each other sexy. They thought of each other as the other half of themselves. They thought the other was hot. They both thought the other was perfect, cute, sexy, smart, etc. This sentiment was repeated over and over again until I just got tired of reading it.
The positive of this book is that the story is actually very good. I was interested enough in it to keep reading through the repetitions and reiterations to find out more. I genuinely liked the characters and wanted to see them happy. I was excited at the danger and mystery. It was fun. Details were rendered well, making scenes and people very clear in my mental eye. Langley used everyday-type scenarios to really sink this story in reality. The climatic point of the book, though, was read with a small edge of irritation on my part due to, in my opinion, a completely superfluous change of location to find the mystery wolf who was obviously in the same place they were to begin with.
I think this story is perfect as something to shove in your bag and carry with you as you go to the post office, doctor’s appointments, and other places where you can open the book and immediately be back where you left off without any confusion. It’s light and tender and sweet with just a bit of mystery. This isn’t a blood-rushing, exciting read, but it is a sweet book with love and softness. If you like fluffy stories, and ones in which you get to immerse yourself in the loving, happy relationship and the cute romantic parts, this is for you. Chay and Keaton are a couple who make you smile and sigh happily.
Read the entire two-person review at Top & Bottom Book Review
I have not read many romances in my life and I approached this one cynically. I have to say that I felt a different kind of arousal inside myself instead of the obvious one men experience. The relationship dynamic between Chay and Bit is desirable for your own life. The sex scenes left me feeling like a desperate housewife sitting in front of a fire clutching a goblet of red wine to my chest. I have already purchased the other two and preordered the fourth. I really loved the way Chayton accepted his hardwiring for true love without needing titles or definite categorizing. Easily read it in less than twenty four hours but it was still enjoyable and by no means easy in the way of simple. Mature audiences should at least give it a shot.
3.5 stars
Nothing earth-shattering or terribly deep in this, but it was cute and enjoyable. There were some "aw" moments--I love Pita...I want a puppy now, but there were some moments that were almost too sweet for me, but overall, cute.
I liked that we didn't have to sit through Chay agonizing over what to do since he "wasn't gay", he wanted Bit and that was that.
I liked the characters that weren't douche-bags and I managed to forgive a few that were.
I was disappointed in the ending, I think...I didn't want it wrap up so quickly or neatly or ...for it to be who/what it was.
I am interested to see what happens with Jake and Remi...so I'll pick up the next one
Tons of sex people, jeesh, I was exhausted.
I would recommend for fans of shifter stories.
Cute
Nothing earth-shattering or terribly deep in this, but it was cute and enjoyable. There were some "aw" moments--I love Pita...I want a puppy now, but there were some moments that were almost too sweet for me, but overall, cute.
I liked that we didn't have to sit through Chay agonizing over what to do since he "wasn't gay", he wanted Bit and that was that.
I liked the characters that weren't douche-bags and I managed to forgive a few that were.
I was disappointed in the ending, I think...I didn't want it wrap up so quickly or neatly or ...for it to be who/what it was.
I am interested to see what happens with Jake and Remi...so I'll pick up the next one
Tons of sex people, jeesh, I was exhausted.
I would recommend for fans of shifter stories.
Cute