Lynn TylerBesprekingen

Not terrible, not great. The werewolf society is interesting, but a little sketchy (in the sense of "not many details"). I do enjoy stories of abuse survivors learning to trust again, and there are some interesting relationships - but the sex is too explicit for my taste (and M/M, which is even less interesting than explicit M/F to me). And after the relationship is established, the Alpha gets extremely dumb and decides that the abuse survivor doesn't need to know what the problems are - which means he is dealing with people (in the pack) who blame him for problems he has no idea about, and his solution (because he hasn't been told) puts him and several others into severe danger. Can you say worst possible choice, by the Alpha? I might be interested in reading other books in this universe, if the author can improve on this story - I'd like to see some of those details filled in.

Different from the first book, this story is "desperate-to-mate guy finds partner unwilling to consider a relationship". I found it heartbreaking to watch Micah, who was kicked out of his birth pack because he interacted with a human, finally settle down and find a man he really liked - only to find out that Shea wasn't even interested. And even though Shea rejects him again and again, he can't stop falling deeper in love.

Shea is an interesting guy. At first glance, he is cold to the point of being inhuman, but he isn't evil. He is just utterly socially incompetent, and it takes his wolf waking up before Shea even GETS what Micah means to him. And even once he realizes what is going on, he struggles with his reaction and actually dealing with the situation. A very interesting look at things from an unusual perspective!

If you like werewolf stories of the more civilized kind, if you prefer a straightforward plot with lots of drama, rejection, and desperation, and if you're looking for a hot "geek figures out how to relate to his lover" read, then you will probably like this novella.

As far as I am concerned, this third book in the 'Pack Mates' series is the best so far. Not only do some of the characters from the previous books come back so I can see how they're doing, but there are also some major revelations and two great new main characters. I mean, who can resist a big, bad werewolf who has three small girls to raise, not to mention the super hot tiger manny who comes in to save the day? I certainly can't!

Grayson does the best he can with his young nieces, but managing three young children while working all hours as an ER nurse is not easy. Grayson has the help of other members of his pack (especially Alpha Declan and his mate Quinn), but he is proud and hates asking for help all the time. So he decides to hire a nanny - only to find one of the most powerful tiger shifters around applying for the position. It may take Grayson a while to get used to the man, but he isn't complaining!

Shannon has been kicked out of his pride because he is so powerful the alpha felt threatened. Power is the last thing he wants though, he loves kids and when he gets hired by Grayson, he is over the moon. The scenes between him and Declan are hilarious - Shannon exudes so much power, the alpha could easily feel threatened. Luckily Declan is secure in his leadership and can see how much Shannon doesn't want to take over Smooth Rock Falls pack.

If you like shifter stories with cross-species matings, if you enjoy reading about men who try to raise young children on their own, only to admit they need help, and if you're looking for a cute, exciting, and definitely hot read, then you will probably like this novella.

This fifth book in the ‘Pack Mates’ series is another great addition to the continuing story of the Smooth Rock Falls pack. The hints about another omega being moved into Alpha Declan and his mate Omega Quinn’s protection have proven to be fact, and with Pierce the tiger omega now on pack lands, things are bound to become even more interesting. And not just because Pierce has brought his own group of four bodyguards and their issues with him, but because there is a kidnapper on the prowl and suddenly both Pierce and Quinn are in danger.

Pierce has been under tiger council protection since they took him away from his family when he was only ten years old. I think that was an utterly cruel thing to do, but I guess they had good intentions. Pierce has suffered loneliness and isolation because of it, so for him, coming to Smooth Rock Falls and gaining at least some personal freedom is a relief. Pack security is tight enough for him to be able to move around a little, and while it helps, lack of personal freedom isn’t his only problem. Having Gavin around all the time may just be a lot more than Pierce is ready to deal with.

Gavin has been in love with Pierce as long as he can remember, but his father didn’t want him to tie himself down, so he ran away to university, breaking Pierce’s heart. He didn’t do himself any favors either, because trying to forget Pierce by sleeping around was no help at all. Now that Gavin is older and makes up his own mind he manages to become one of the bodyguards who moved with Pierce—but the emotional torture isn’t over. Pierce is hesitant, Gavin’s tiger has his own ideas, and the continuing threats to Pierce’s safety are enough to drive Gavin crazy with worry.

If you like main characters who need to deal with their past as well as their own preconceptions and fears before they can become a couple, if you want to see them struggle for understanding themselves and each other, and if you're looking for an emotional read that is sweet, hot, and suspenseful all at the same time, then you will probably enjoy this novella.

Very cute and super hot, this Christmas story is about Quinn and Declan from book one of the 'Pack Mates' series. In a great mix of sexy and loving, the couple work through some of their issues while making sure the trust between them increases even more.

Quinn is desperate to show Declan how much he loves him, but he has no idea what to do. When his friends help him come up with the perfect idea, then help him execute it as well, Quinn may be a little apprehensive, but he is also looking forward to Declan's reaction.

Declan doesn't expect an extra gift, but when he sees what Quinn has come up with, he is somewhere between worried and aroused. Luckily, arousal wins, and the two end up having one heck of a session.

If you like sweet Christmas stories with a high level of naughtiness and kink, then you will probably like this short story.

I enjoyed Shannon and Gray’s story in ‘The Wolf’s Tiger’, so I’m really glad Lyn Tyler wrote this short follow up about the powerful tiger shifter and his mate, who is a nurse and raising his three young nieces with Shannon’s help. Needless to say, the kids keep them so busy there is almost no time left for the two of them. The episodes showing their problems with finding alone time were funny—and I think all parents can probably relate to them. Thank God for Declan and Quinn, and the idea of “date night”.

Shannon is about as desperate as Gray to find some time for just the two of them, but with three girls under six in the house, they haven’t been very lucky. The speed with which they departed when Declan and Quinn turned up, all ready to take over for the evening and night, was impressive. And the best part, I think, was that the kids love the alpha and his mate almost as much as their uncles, so they don’t suffer any sort of deprivation; a fact that made relaxing a lot easier for Shannon and Gray. Although relaxing may be the wrong word. What they get up to is pretty intense, and very, very hot.

If you like Shannon and Gray, if short stories catching up with some of your favorite characters are your thing, and if you’re looking for a short read that is cute, intense, and hot all at the same time, you will probably enjoy this short story.


NOTE: This book was provided by Liquid Silver Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.

“It’s complicated” can describe many relationships, and while none of the pairings in the first five books of this series have been easy, Daniel manages to achieve a whole new level of difficulty and obstacles that need to be overcome. And Trevor, with all the abuse he has suffered from his previous alpha, isn’t exactly a straightforward case either. Putting the two of them together, adding the huge secret Daniel has been keeping, and some pretty devastating outside interference as Alpha Declan tries to make the Smooth Rock Falls pack a safe home for a variety of shifters, made for a tension-filled, action-packed read.

Daniel has been on the run for a while, and with good reason. His last alpha treated him badly, and it has caused Daniel to be very reluctant to join another pack. Even though Declan is a more than welcoming alpha, Daniel cannot get himself to tell him about the one secret he thinks he absolutely has to keep. But as soon as Trevor, not to mention Daniel’s buddies from the military unit he used to be a part of, are added to the mix things change and Daniel is forced to rethink his strategy.

Trevor has been severely abused by his previous alpha, badly enough to have been stuck in his wolf form. He needs to learn to trust again before the wolf will let have his human side have control again. Of course Daniel being his mate helps, even if neither of them recognizes and/or admits it for quite a while. Once they realize what’s going on they begin a wonderful relationship just when the sh*t hits the fan from multiple angles. Figuring out what to do isn’t easy for Trevor, but I think he does an excellent job.

If you like main characters who have a dark past and need to learn how to trust again, if you want to see them deal with multiple issues once they do, and if you’re looking for an emotional, action-packed read with an unsolved situation that will leave you wanting the next book now, then you will probably enjoy this novella.

3 1/2 stars. I enjoyed this more than the first book in the series. I really liked the characters and the plot. There was angst but it wasn’t too drawn out and ridiculous. It was a sweet story and a nice ending. I wnjoyed then pacing of the story. It was short and sweet without being rushed.

Meh.. Typical "mating heat" type of story.

This one just didn't do it for me. MC dominate wolf was highly inappropriate with MC submissive wolf far too early for my comfort level. Submissive's abuse history was already known too. It was kinda creepy.

This one just didn't do it for me. MC dominate wolf was highly inappropriate with MC submissive wolf far too early for my comfort level. Submissive's abuse history was already known too. It was kinda creepy.