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Deadly Triad book Three: Deadly Encounter by Nancy Kay

February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

DEADLY

Deadly Encounter by Nancy Kay
Deadly Triad book Three
Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing
Genre: Romance, Mystery/Suspense, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (148 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Ginger

Lanie Delacor insists a man followed her from a roadside rest and tried to kill her. Unconvinced, PA State Trooper TJ McGraw has his hands full dealing with the sassy, green-eyed lady, but when two dead bodies turn up at that very same rest stop, TJ suspects Lanie unknowingly witnessed a double murder. As the case unfolds, sizzle between the determined trooper and the strong-willed lady escalates. He discovers she means more to him than a job assignment, yet Lanie is convinced she has nothing to offer TJ once the heat burns off — until a surprise message from the grave softens her heart and dictates whether they have a future together.

Being at the wrong place at the wrong time, Lanie Delacor ends up with a killer following her. Will handsome PA State Trooper TJ McGraw be able to resist the attraction for her and protect her from the killer?

The novel slowly drew me in during the rest stop encounter and the actual event that set the chance meeting of Lanie Delacor and PA State Trooper TJ McGraw. The first few chapters of Deadly Encounter starts off with a hint of suspense. Enough suspense to keep you reading to find out what will happen to Lanie and will the police believe her story that someone tried to killed her.

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I did enjoy the characters, even the family dog and cat. The characters had personalities that were well developed and likeable. I felt the closeness of the friendship among the characters and also the family bond that Lanie had with her late Uncle Charley and the bond between TJ and his mother. These relationships were very realistic.

The romance part was well developed and gave enjoyment of the resistance to the attraction both Lanie and TJ felt. The attraction and chemistry is there between the two main characters but the ending was sort of predictable.

There were a few editing errors, however it did not take away from the story.

If you’ve ever wanted to see Erie, Pennsylvania the description in this book is worthy of a winter read cuddled next to a warm fire place.

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To Hell With Fate by Kevin J. Cunningham

January 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment

FATE

To Hell With Fate by Kevin J. Cunningham
Publisher: Untreed Reads
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Length: Full Length (210 pages)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewes by Astilbe

Young love is a myth.

It’s something we’re conditioned to expect by movies and stories. It’s something we all wanted but could never find. And even when we get older and know the truth, we still wish, just a little, that we had it.

When two young cousins find themselves bored to tears at a family funeral, they find another cousin willing to tell them a little story about his young love: how a simple Valentine’s Day gift from a mini-mart became one of the best he’d ever given.

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“Stories are just ways people lie to each other,” Samantha said. “They only tell the best thing about themselves and leave off the truths that make people not like them in real life.” As cynical as Samantha is I must agree with her here. Most of us do spin the truth – intentionally or unintentionally – in order to make ourselves look better. The question is, what happens when we stop spinning and start revealing our most tender secrets to those we trust to be gentle with them?

Samantha is hovering between the innocence of childhood and the stark realities of growing up. Her impromptu rants about Valentine’s Day reveal a young adult who has no interest in sentimentality. She knows a white lie when she sees one and has already figured out that airbrushed advertisements are not an accurate reflection of life. Of course, like many thirteen year olds she hasn’t figured out how to communicate this politely yet. I liked her willingness to test social boundaries, though, as nothing Samantha says or does is intended to hurt anyone. She’s simply trying to figure out what kind of woman she will become and is accidentally stepping on a few toes in the meantime.

The secondary characters were so well developed they could have almost carried the plot without Samantha’s presence. Joseph’s playful sense of humor and willingness to do almost anything to keep the peace quickly cemented him as one of my favourite extended family members I wasn’t sure what to make of Jessie’s unfailing naivety at first but the personality differences between her and Samantha ended up revealing much more about both of them than we would have known otherwise.

The only thing I didn’t understand about this story is why someone as jaded as Samantha would be initially interested in her cousin’s stories. Joseph is full of wisdom and knows how to keep his audience’s attention once he has it but I was skeptical that even someone as talented as him could capture the imagination of a surly teenager who isn’t keen on connecting with relatives she barely knows.

To Hell With Fate was a delightful read and the perfect book for anyone who has ever had conflicting emotions about their family of origin or sat in the corner wondering how they ended up with such a hodgepodge of well meaning (if overbearing) relations.

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Carbon Copy by Terri Talley Venters

January 30, 2013 By 1 Comment

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Carbon Copy by Terri Talley Venters
Publisher: Wild Child Publishing
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (202 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Sage

Lilly Allen has brains, beauty, and a trust fund. She’s living in New York City and her career as a reporter is taking off. She’s hoping the love of her life, Grier, will propose soon. She has it all, or so she thinks.

Grier Garrison, Create Life executive, is running the company while his father, Dr. Michael Garrison, is in the ICU awaiting a heart transplant. Grier knows the truth about Create Life and its shady side business. He fears Lilly and her twin brother, Luke, are in danger.

While working on two unrelated stories, stolen newborns and cloning, Lilly discovers a shocking connection. Horrific things are happening, but who is behind it all?

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Lilly’s life is perfect. She has money, a great boyfriend (who she hopes will become a fiancé soon), a good job, and a loving family (even if her mother is a tad bit annoying). What more can this girl ask for? As heroines go, I found Lilly to be very realistic. She did have flaws and character quirks, some of which annoyed me, but it made her even more realistic. My one complaint about her was that she was a bit on the spoiled side.

Grier, the hero, was yummy. He was supportive, loving, and really all a woman can ask for. What I loved was that he didn’t spend every single waking moment with Lilly and that he had a fully developed life of his own. While the whole story was written from Lilly’s point of view, we got to live some of Grier’s life too.

Luke, Lilly’s brother, stole the show for me. I actually liked him more than I liked the hero, and I really wish to see him get a woman in his own book. (Please, can Luke get a book?)

Now the plot: I love genetic engineering plots, and this was no exception. I don’t want to reveal more or give spoilers away, but this plot had evil, sinister villains who had me on the edge of my seat. This plot had me completely intrigued and I hope other readers will enjoy it as much as I did.  I recommend this one for fans of fast-paced romantic suspense.

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Nice & Naughty by Tawny Weber

January 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

NICE

Nice & Naughty by Tawny Weber
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Full Length (220 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Christmas scandal is comin’ to town…

He’d better watch out.
Because she’s not at all shy.
She’s looking for a bad boy
And he’s just the guy!

She’s making a list
Because her life needs some spice
And he’s gonna show her
How being naughty is nice…

It’s almost Christmas, and fashion-obsessive librarian Jade Carson is stuck. Stuck with her family, stuck in the town of Diablo Glen and stuck in her lousy life. Then superhot bad-boy detective Diego Sandoval roars into town, looking for a criminal known as “the panty thief.” And Jade decides—right then and there—that the only panties he’ll be touching are hers….

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I get the biggest kick out of a story that takes a strong, take charge and goal oriented man and pairs him with a woman who doesn’t fit any mold of any female he’s ever come across. Watching a sexy guy turn into Pavlov’s dog whenever Jade turns her ‘green-eyed pixie’ gaze on him was very entertaining. Realizing that Diego had a horrid childhood and is emotionally starved ended up being a strong lure to keep on reading through to the end. He’s a person who has to control everything, is driven to succeed and will do anything to solve a case. As the hero falls in love for the first time in his life, he finds that solving the case isn’t as engrossing or the top priority as it once was. But is it a good thing or a bad thing? It takes a while for him to figure that out.

Jade is adorable. In the beginning she seems all Suzy Sunshine. As with the sun, the clouds have to come by eventually and dampen the mood. That’s a good way to describe getting to know the heroine. She’s genuine and sweet but she has a few regrets, some unmet dreams and feels smothered by responsibility. What I liked was the volatile chemistry between Jade and Diego. It is the catalyst that brings Jade to life and it inspires her willingness to let go, to explore and spread her wings. It was great to watch.

The cat, Persephone, is the key. Imagining the antics that Jade’s cat gets into around Christmastime and what it does to hapless decorations is one of the cutest and giggle-worthy elements in the whole book. It was a terrific touch and I thought the interactions between the kitty and Diego were wonderful. If there needed to be a little conflict and mayhem, Persephone was more than up to the task. What the cat did do was showcase the best points about both Diego and Jade in their reactions to caring for, chasing or rescuing said kitty.

There were wonderful human secondary characters too, like Mayor Applebaum. He sort of turned into the kind of father figure Diego probably wished he’d had but thought they really didn’t exist. Then again there was that nasty woman at the library that’s more in line with the city rat race that he was used to. Ms. Weber did an effective job in creating a character that I didn’t like. How? That woman didn’t like Persephone and one sentence she uttered was downright cruel. Boo Hiss.

Nice & Naughty has some quality hot-cha-cha going on between the sheets and anywhere else Diego can convince Jade to have a little fun. Because a lot of their coming together was spontaneous and combustible, I never knew when it was going to happen, but due to the strong writing skills that Ms. Weber employs, every scene was steamy, effective and fun.

Although the tug of war between his job/her job, his dreams/her dreams is a typical ploy, and the ‘how’ of the opportunity to fix it all was a bit anti-climactic and predictable, those techniques didn’t detract from this being an enjoyable read and worth spending time with. There were too many smiles and giggles and sweet and funny characters worth reading about to make me not mind.

Most of the story is internal conflict and personality issues between Diego and Jade. However, that’s not all that lurks in the shadows. The author added in a surprise villainy that I never suspected. I enjoy a bit of suspense and drama because it heightens the emotions of both the main characters, and if done right, the reader too. Ms. Weber succeeded and it made the story that much better.

Nice & Naughty is a fun, enthusiastic romance between two characters that brought out the best in each other. It’s not dark and dismal but bright, quirky and adorable except when the author wanted to shock a reader with the extent of the antagonist’s treachery and criminal actions. Ms. Weber dropped clues here and there and only after the big reveal did I remember what I read and put the pieces together. Part of the answer was there all along but the biggest surprise came at the end. That was an amazing round up.

I recommend Nice & Naughty to any reader who is looking for a story that can make them feel happy, a bit flustered in a good way, and who likes a book peppered with good humor and witty dialogue. This novel delivers it all.

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Amongst the Dead by David Bernstein

December 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Amongst the Dead by David Bernstein
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Suspense/Mystery, Futuristic
Length: Full length (220 pages)
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

Young and alone against the living dead.

Riley has lived alone with her dad in an isolated cabin in New York State for as long as she can remember. It’s just safer. Her dad’s told her about the time before the zombies, but she can only imagine it. Instead of playing with friends, Riley became a crack shot with a rifle. And she’ll need that skill now that her dad’s been bitten. She’ll be forced to leave the cabin and fight off zombies all on her own. She’s twelve years old. There’s a lot she’ll have to learn about the world she’s never really been part of. She already knows how to kill zombies. But now she’ll learn just how dangerous the living can be too.

How does a twelve-year-old survive on her own in a post-apocalyptic, zombie-infested world?

Few things are more frightening than a child fending for his or herself. To be honest I winced more than once as the author brings Riley through a series of terrible events. As much as I enjoy this genre experiencing zombie attacks and unexpected meet-ups with other living people through the eyes of someone so young and vulnerable brought fresh horror to scenes that are rehashed in almost every zombie-pocalypse.

Riley runs into multiple men who want to rape her. Readers who have personal experience with this type of assault should be aware that while these scenes serve important roles in the plot they are eerily realistic. It’s unsettling to think that adults would not only be attracted to a petite, young girl but would act on that urge in such a violent manner. Is this a realistic assumption about human nature in a post-apocalyptic society? Maybe. The vast majority of the people I’ve known – men and women alike – would find that reaction to stumbling across a terrified girl completely unthinkable, though, and even though Riley also meets good people I would have liked to see more examples of the latter. Miscreants will always be outnumbered by the majority of us who’d never harm anyone.

Luckily the plot twist revealed later in this book made it well worth reading. While I figured out what it was fairly early on it was fun to see Riley piece together the clues.I only wish more time could have been spent on the logistics of how certain events came to take place and what happens to Riley and her family in the future. Hopefully Mr. Bernstein will write a sequel one day as I’d be interested in learning more about these fascinating characters.

Amongst the Dead fuses classic undead tropes with a few curve balls. It’s the perfect story for anyone who has ever watched a zombie movie and wished he or she could know what happens to the characters after the credits roll.

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The Viking’s Witch by Kelli A. Wilkins

December 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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The Viking’s Witch by Kelli A. Wilkins
Publisher: Medallion Press
Genre: Historical, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (273 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

Scotland, 803 A.D.

About to be burned at the stake by her fellow villagers, Odaria does what any betrayed witch facing certain death would do. She calls down a curse. Within seconds, rampaging Norsemen raid the village, capturing everyone except her.

But her reprieve is short-lived, and Odaria lands in the clutches of the Norse leader Rothgar. Can she remain true to herself and fight her growing attraction to this domineering man, or will she fall under his influence and be used for his ambitions?

After Rothgar witnesses Odaria’s powers firsthand, he strikes a bargain with her. The raven-haired beauty will use her magical abilities to help him with his quest in exchange for safe passage off the isle. But can this cunning woman be trusted, or is she using him to exact vengeance on her village?

Together they must fight bloodthirsty villagers, battle a mutinous band of Norsemen, find a missing Norse ship, and learn to trust each other . . . before time is up.

Can Odaria really trust a Viking?

Odaria has never been able to trust a single soul on her small isle. Though she lives as an outcast, her life is relatively peaceful until the village leader, Brennan decides the village needs to be “cleansed” of Odaria’s witchcraft by burning her alive. When Odaria calls down a curse on the village, she didn’t expect a band of Norsemen to come charging out of the shadows, but will the brutal raiders be her savior or her downfall?

Odaria is a very brave and strong woman. She has lived her entire life on the isle where she was. Since her mother’s death, she has been alone in the world, with the other villagers only coming to her in secret when they need her magic to help them. With the way Odaria is treated by the others, I couldn’t believe she had never attempted to leave the isle. However, Odaria is far too stubborn to admit defeat, even when it becomes clear she’s in grave danger.

When Rothgar enters Odaria’s life, she feels an immediate connection to him. The attraction is mutual, and it isn’t long before the sparks start to fly. However, Odaria and Rothgar are both very strong willed, and are constantly bickering and butting heads. Despite their intense fights, Odaria and Rothgar also share some moments where they both open up about some very personal and private details of their lives. Their vulnerability is quite touching.

Ms. Wilkins also did an excellent job of building the sexual tension between Odaria and Rothgar. Though they were certainly attracted to each other physically from the moment they met, they weren’t able to act on it right away. I found the interruptions to their romantic interludes very amusing at times. Consequently, Odaria and Rothgar were able to form a strong emotional attachment. When Odaria and Rothgar were finally able to act on their feelings for each other, the timing felt perfect.

I do have to say that the conflict between Odaria and Rothgar at the climax of the book didn’t feel entirely genuine. I can’t say much without spoiling the plot. However, I will say that Odaria is led to believe something terrible about Rothgar. I find it very hard to believe that Odaria would lose faith in Rothgar so quickly after they had shared some very intense, personal, and private moments.

Still, Ms. Wilkins did a great job of depicting the brutality of the time period. Both the Vikings and the Picts had very cruel ways of dealing with enemies that made me shudder, and I am very grateful that I have never witnessed such violence first hand. I do wish there had been a bit more depth to Brennan, the main villain in the story. Brennan simply comes across as an evil man misusing religion for his own purposes. I can’t help but wonder about the deeper motives behind his actions and what drove him down the path he was on in the first place.

Overall, I enjoyed reading The Viking’s Witch. Odaria and Rothgar are entertaining characters and their romance is beautifully written. Fans of spicy historical romance should certainly give The Viking’s Witch a try.

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Obsidian by Laurann Dohner

November 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Obsidian by Laurann Dohner
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length Full Length (205 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Dogwood

Dr. Allison Baker is obsessed with saving the comatose New Species male. She has tried everything and there’s only one option left. Alli will break every rule and put her life in danger by tempting 880 to wake, using only her feminine scent and touch. She just has to kidnap him and crawl into bed with him to make it work.

880 wakes in a different world with a small female who’s been sleeping beside him, caressing him and wrapping her sweet body around his, teasing his senses. He lies silent and still, listening and evaluating each arousing touch, fighting his body’s reaction. Hatred flares when he discovers she’s human, but Mercile stole everything from him so he decides it’s fair to take her in return.

But things quickly change and he wants her at his side and in his bed. 880 has chosen a new name—Obsidian—the personification of dark and dangerous. He’ll fight them all to keep Alli. No one will stand in his way.

I have one word to “shout-out” about Obsidian! “EXCELLENT!”

Laurann Dohner definitely dazzles once again as she shows the world that she is the definite winner as “Best in Sci-Fi Romantic Writing”!

I have read every one of the “New Species” books in this series and have loved each and every one, perhaps some better than others, but Laurann Dohner has absolutely done a fantastic job at showing the emotional mindset of the “New Species” as compared to the differences we mere humans have when faced with an uncertain future where LOVE is concerned. This book combines the characteristics we love most about the “New Species” into a story that shows her fans that fantasy can be so very fun as well as sexy. As Ms. Dohner continues her exciting romantic saga, we find ourselves once again wishing to be that heroine when one of the “New Species” is ready to mark his mate!

880 is a captured “New Species” who has been tortured at the hands of humans. After watching his mate being murdered in front of his eyes, 880 sustains traumatic injuries trying to save the only mate he has ever known. When finally rescued and brought into the NSO, we find that 880 has given up on living, refusing to come out of a coma that is slowly claiming his life.

Alli is a compassionate human doctor who works at NSO. She has dedicated her life as a healer for those who have been suffering the most: the “New Species”. She has became obsessed with finding a way to bring 880 out of his coma. When every measure taken has not been successful, Alli becomes desperate. When she is denied her last ditch effort, she takes matters into her own hands. Alli uses herself to try and entice 880 into waking by scenting her scent as a possible mate.

Things become extremely complicated when 880 awakens into a different world, claims a new name and is allured by a new female scent. 880 now calling himself Obsidian is convinced that Alli is his to keep.

I loved these characters!

Obsidian is a sexy alpha male who is learning to adjust to a very human world. Love is his main focus and drive. He is innocently charming, extremely determined and humorously comprehensive as he learns to adapt to the world he is now living in. You cannot help but fall in love with this man, despite his mixed canine DNA.

Alli is a strong but quiet professional woman. She loves being a doctor but has found herself loving one man more than even her career. She is insecure about love but daring enough to risk everything for it. I loved this heroine and would love to think she has some characteristics that I may have in my life.

Laurann Dohner brings her tales to life with humor and magnetism as one cannot help but being pulled into her compelling fictional reality! These books sizzle with romance, the plot twist are fast paced and action filled, and it brings the reader to a futuristic scenario that is filled with exotic sexual heat and exhilarating exploits. I love all of her characters, even the secondary ones, leaving me wondering who will be the next mated couple in the next book in the series.

I keep finding myself searching for my own “New Species” male! “Oh what a fantasy!”

Sizzling with lethal dialogue as well as steamy sex, this truly sweet love story captures your heart and fuels your imagination. This is a highly recommended read!

Keep them coming Ms. Dohner! I cannot wait until your next book.

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Ironskin by Tina Connolly

November 5, 2012 By 1 Comment

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Ironskin by Tina Connolly
Publisher:  Tor
Genre:  Science Fiction/Fantasy
Length:  full (302 pgs)
Rating: 3 Stars
Review by Poppy

Jane Eliot wears an iron mask.

It’s the only way to contain the fey curse that scars her cheek. The Great War is five years gone, but its scattered victims remain—the ironskin.

When a carefully worded listing appears for a governess to assist with a “delicate situation”—a child born during the Great War—Jane is certain the child is fey-cursed, and that she can help.

Teaching the unruly Dorie to suppress her curse is hard enough; she certainly didn’t expect to fall for the girl’s father, the enigmatic artist Edward Rochart. But her blossoming crush is stifled by her own scars, and by his parade of women. Ugly women, who enter his closed studio…and come out as beautiful as the fey.

Jane knows Rochart cannot love her, just as she knows that she must wear iron for the rest of her life. But what if neither of these things is true? Step by step Jane unlocks the secrets of her new life—and discovers just how far she will go to become whole again.

It is probably to my benefit that I’ve not read “Jane Eyre”, so didn’t realize this was a retelling until long after I was done reading it.  I was able to enjoy the book for what it is, and not so much what it wasn’t.

Our heroine, Jane, is “ironskin” — she’s been cursed by the fey during the war and uses iron to keep her curse (rage) from bleeding out into others.  Let go by her employer now that the war is over and men have returned, she has little choice but to accept a position for a strange recluse, Rochart, to be governess to his daughter.

The book’s story intrigued me enough that I read it to the end, but I have to say it wasn’t a terribly exciting book.  If not for being attached to characters (especially the very clever Poule) and wondering what was going to happen to Dorie, I might not have finished it at all.  The writing was well done, but the story tended to drag.   Every so often, something would happen to perk me back up, and turn pages to find out what happened, but it wasn’t consistent and much of the book had a “day-to-day” feel.

I wish we’d gotten to know our hero more as well.  Though this wasn’t written in first person, it might as well have been, as we spend no time in anyone’s head but Jane’s.  I think this weakened the story some and created distance between the reader and other characters, especially Rochart.

I did like Jane.  She was strong, determined, intelligent and overall a good heroine.  She loves loyally, and seldom gives up if she knows her course is right, no matter what.  She has much to overcome and there are many times she might have given up and taken an easier course, but she does not.  Truly an admirable person.

While I was pleased it ended up being a love story of sorts, I wasn’t entirely sold on the depth of emotion between Jane and Rochart. They spent almost no time together and many times Rochart was less than charming, but still, I imagine their relationship will grow more believable as this story is continued.  And, ultimately, this wasn’t really a romance anyway.  It was more a mystery and an adventure.  A journey for Jane as she became the person she was meant to be.

While this may not have been the best book I’ve read, it introduced a storyline intriguing enough that I’ll pick up the next book in the series to see where it leads.  While many questions were answered and tasks completed, more were introduced, especially at the end when things were happening at a fast and furious speed and I look forward to seeing where they lead.

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A Gamma’s Choice by Amber Kell

November 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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A Gamma’s Choice by Amber Kell
Publisher: Total E-Bound Publishing
Genre: Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (60 pages)
Other: M/M/M, Ménage, Anal Play
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Lisianthus

Sometimes werewolves are the good guys.

Kaden has always dreamt of cooking. His family scoffs at his wish to help out the war effort and think he’s wasting himself joining a pack.

Gage is the Alpha of his pack and loves his mate Russ with everything he has. But, although the beta wolf loves him back, Gage isn’t Russ’ mate. In a quirk of nature, their bond is one-sided and while Gage holds as tightly as he can, he can feel his lover slipping away.

Russ loves his Alpha, but a piece of him always longs for what could be. He doesn’t want to hurt his lover-but how much better would life be if he could have a mate of his own?

Three men with different goals discover the difference between love and mating and how sometimes what you want may not necessarily what you need.

Perhaps the way to keep a war running smoothly is through a soldier’s stomach. Kaden believes this when he joins the war effort against the vampires as a kitchen helper.

Kaden is a Gamma, and because of his exceptional beauty most believe he’d rather be serving the pack on his back, but I loved that Kaden wanted to cook. He defied his family to join a pack and show off his culinary skills. When he meets the Alpha, Gage, he’s surprised when he finds that he’s his mate, but doesn’t want to come between Gage and his mate Russ. Kaden gets major points for not immediately being all over Gage and trying to break up Russ and Gage.

Gage and Russ have a one sided mating and they both knew it was only a matter of time until Russ found his mate. Russ gets points for not immediately throwing Gage aside when he finds Kaden. The idea of triad of mates was intriguing and very well done.

This is the first in a new series and it has the makings of a great series. More backstory on the war would have helped this story but it wasn’t so confusing you couldn’t figure out what was going on. The love between the three wolves was explosive. I could easily see these characters falling in love, I loved that with such a short story that the author didn’t expect me to buy into lasting love instantly. Yes, they are fated mates and will of course love each other but it was nice that it was built up to and not instant.

If you love hot werewolf stories with hot men falling in love during wartime, you’ll love this story. So pick this story up and you’ll find yourself hooked and impatiently waiting for the next in the series with me.

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