This is a beautiful love story between two men who were born to be enemies but find love instead. It's friends-to-lovers and the-one-who-got-away. ThiThis is a beautiful love story between two men who were born to be enemies but find love instead. It's friends-to-lovers and the-one-who-got-away. This would have been an easy, solid 5-star read for me had there not been editing issues (misspelled words) throughout and had specific things not been left unresolved. Otherwise, an excellent read.
This is a beautiful love story between two men who were born to be enemies but find love instead. It's friends-to-lovers and the-one-who-got-away. This would have been an easy, solid 5-star read for me had there not been editing issues (misspelled words) throughout and had specific things not been left unresolved. Otherwise, an excellent read.
Cute story, just very predictable. Well, the sugar daddy thing is different, but other than that, it's your typical Alpha and omega story - right downCute story, just very predictable. Well, the sugar daddy thing is different, but other than that, it's your typical Alpha and omega story - right down to the mpreg. I liked Luke a lot. He was upfront about what he wanted in a sugar baby, and he had no intention of changing. Of course, this was before he met Hollis and fell hard and fast. As for Hollis... well, I didn't hate him, but I didn't love him either. He came across as a bit too needy, though I doubt that's how the author meant for him to be. He's unlike other omegas in physical appearance, and is often mistaken for being an Alpha. He's also the big brother of sorts to his close friends and roommates. Even so, he was a bit... much... when it came to Luke.
I still enjoyed the story. Just don't expect much more than the same (view spoiler)[a misunderstanding, one of the characters running over said misunderstanding, and the other one going to the end of the earth to convince his man that he's his mate even if he'd always said he never wanted one. Classic mpreg Alpha/omega story (hide spoiler)]....more
Asa Beck is contemplating what led him to where he is today – on a mountaintop awaiting the sunrise that could end his lonely existence once and for aAsa Beck is contemplating what led him to where he is today – on a mountaintop awaiting the sunrise that could end his lonely existence once and for all. The question is this… does he allow the sun to turn him to dust? Or does he continue as he has for the past two centuries?
The reader doesn’t know until the very end, so I hope other reviewers don’t give it away.
This is classic Rick R. Reed. The story is short, but a lot is said in those few pages.
I’m going to start this review with a bit of a rant. I’ve read a lot of books that were full of typos. I’ve read some that had so many that I had to read the same sentence several times just to make heads or tails of what I’d just read. But strangely a majority of those weren’t nearly as bad as what I just read in His Mate – Seniors. Improper use of you're and your, too instead of to and vice versa, semicolons in almost every single paragraph… I could go on. This was by far one of the laziest books I’ve ever read in my life and I have read a lot of books. It read like a first draft that hadn’t even been proofread one time. And that’s a shame because the actual story was damn good.
And I’m curious. What’s with the ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ all over the place? I guess they were meant as dividers? I’ve seen them used as dividers in books before so no biggie, but seriously? After almost every paragraph? It made no sense to me. It made the actual text look sloppy.
With all that being said, I actually did like the story. It has a little bit of everything. While it’s a romance between a young (ish) couple there are also a couple of other romances going on in the background, one of which is between seniors. As in, old enough to be in a nursing home seniors. I found that part of the story to be adorable, though the female was beyond annoying with her constant sarcasm.
I’m getting ahead of myself, sorry.
The book starts out with Angela and Dorothy escaping from a nursing home. It’s kind of cute because their banter is hilarious. They don’t really know where they’re going, only that they want out of that place. Once they’re clear they meet a young woman, Sarah, who offers her home to the wayward seniors. Sarah just inherited an old Inn from her Aunt Chloe and she knows the instant she meets Angela and Dorothy that they’ll fit right in at her new home.
Why would a total stranger invite two elderly women to stay with her as soon as they meet? Sarah is a witch and she can tell that Angela and Dorothy are as well. Not long after they move in one of the women has a problem with the plumbing in her bathroom so Sarah calls a plumber. The plumber, Samuel, is a wolf shifter and the witches don’t take too kindly to him for some reason. In fact, the three women are downright rude to the guy. I couldn’t quite figure out why but it worked out because Samuel ended up having to call his alpha, Nathan, because Sarah had slammed the door in his face. With Nathan comes Lark, an elderly wolf shifter, who spots Angela and immediately thinks, Mate! I adored Lark. He was so entertaining even when Angela was being really bitchy.
Lark isn’t the only one thinking, Mate! As soon as Nathan sees Sarah he knows he’s found his as well. The problem with that scenario is that Sarah – like Angela with Lark – doesn’t want to be anybody’s mate, especially a wolf alpha’s.
Then we get to Aunt Chloe and Monty. Monty is an older vampire (I did say the story had a little bit of everything) who turned his own mate, Chloe, into a vamp as well. When Chloe died she was elderly. As a vampire she’s quite young. The problem with Chloe is that being a newbie vamp means she wants blood all the time. This causes a problem with the three witches and Lark and Nathan. Nathan is all about protecting Sarah, though Sarah can take care of herself, thank you very much. Lark wants to protect Angela, who would rather chew nails than have a wolf mate. Dorothy, who’s hilarious, just sits back watching and being entertained.
Sarah and Angela took the ‘I don’t want to be mated to a wolf’ thing too far. When they both decided that it wasn’t such a bad thing it happened entirely too fast. They spent the entire book fighting their guys only to just give in when it came time to bond. That wasn’t in line with what I’d read to that point. The Chloe parts of the book were cute to an extent. She wanted inside the home (the Inn) but couldn’t go in without an invitation and nobody was willing to do an invite until she got her blood lust under control. I’ve read the blurbs for the next two books in the series so I know that’ll be an ongoing thing.
I loved the men in the book – Nathan, Lark, Monty. The women, not so much, with the exception of Dorothy. I hope she finds her own man soon. Unlike Angela, Dorothy isn’t afraid of having sex at her age and has no problem letting everybody know it. She was a treat.
I’m on the fence about reading the next book in the series. I want to see Dorothy find love but I’m not sure how I’ll feel if I have to read page after page of typos like I did this one. I know I’ve really harped on that in this review but if you read the book you’ll know why. I knocked a star and half off my rating because of it. This was a freebie on Amazon. Had I actually paid for the book I’d be really pissed....more
As the blurb says, Kegan is a professional vampire hunter. When he's brought in to assist oReview can also be found at On Top Down Under Book Reviews.
As the blurb says, Kegan is a professional vampire hunter. When he's brought in to assist on a case of a murdered couple – who was obviously killed by a vampire - he's forced to ask his ex to help him solve it. His partner has retired and he knows he can't do it alone. He works with a human cop, Sergeant Bains, who's not overly fond of Kegan's new partner. The ex, Seth, isn't your typical guy. He's one of the undead himself. Seth is... odd. He does sword tricks at The Midnight Theatre, a local carnival-type place that's only open at night – hence the name. When Kegan had decided to end the relationship he just disappeared. But when he shows up out of the blue six months later Seth eagerly jumps at the chance to help him out, if only so he can spend time with him again.
Seth is unusual, to say the least. I wasn't sure what to make of him. He was kinda funny and even charming in a weird kind of way. Kegan has scars that aren't fully explained. He's also the male equivalent of a cat lady, which I found to be cute. It showed that he's not quite the tough guy he tries to appear to be. Seth has quirks that leave the reader wanting to know more. You know there's a back story with both characters but the most you get are snippets here and there. The only one I got a feel for was Sergeant Bains. Granted, the story was rather short.
The three work together and eventually solve the murders. There's a slight bit of gore involved in doing it but not enough to gross the reader out.
Bains was a respectable, middle-aged African-American who was obviously in law enforcement; Kegan was half Bains' age, and hid his tattooed skin and burn scars beneath his dark clothes... And then there was Seth, who really did look like an albino raccoon - albeit one that had fallen into a dumpster at a rock concert and couldn't find its way back out.
The only issue I had with the story is my wanting to know more about the characters and why they are the way they are. I also ended it confused over the vampire hunter having hooked up with a vampire. Perhaps future stories will give me the details I'm looking for. I normally don't read previews of upcoming books but I did this time when I saw there will be a second story with Kegan, Seth, and Sergeant Bains. I enjoyed this enough to want more of this odd cast of characters.
Overall, a nice, quick read. Those who've followed my reviews for any length of time know that I'm a big horror reader and I also like humor. Strangely, The Midnight Theatre had a little of both.
This was a great, short read and exactly what I needed today. This author has a tendency to have the reader expecting one thing but getting something else entirely. You’ll think you know what’s about to happen, but you’ll be wrong. That’s one of the reasons I keep going back again and again to Rick R. Reed’s books. They are always entertaining and could never be called predictable.
Highly recommended if you’re looking for something quick, a bit creepy, and if you don’t mind stepping a bit outside the norm....more
Paul is convinced he has met Victor before. Every time he sees him, there is a major sense of deja vu that bothers him. On top of the feeling of knowing he has met Victor before is the strong feeling that they've done more than just pass each other on the street or shared the same plane during Paul's frequent business trips. He is convinced that he knows Victor in an intimate way, but why can't he remember? And why does the longing he feels for the stranger also come with a strong fear that he can't shake?
Paul has met Victor on many occasions, only he's not supposed to remember. Victor is a vampire and after each encounter with Paul, he wipes his memory of what has occurred. Vampires aren't supposed to use the same human as a blood source again and again, but something has Victor going back to Paul. There is something about Paul that has him breaking all the rules.
This is a really good story, though I did have a couple of niggles with it. As another reviewer stated, there's a bit of repetitiveness throughout. The story is quite short, at around 44 Kindle pages, but I found myself reading ... while I can't say the exact scene over and over, different scenes that were so similar to the ones before them that I was wanting to see something a bit ... more, I guess I can say. More different. And strangely, as short as the story is, I found myself a little confused in a few places. Other readers might not, so that may not even be an issue for some.
The sex is a bit rough in places, but I found it to be hot as hell. I love darker books so it was perfect for me.
The relationship between Paul and Victor is unique, though I would have liked to have seen few pages added at the end to see where the story went from there. The ending will either be loved or hated by some. I got it completely as it made complete sense to the story, though I would have been okay as well had it gone in another direction entirely.
Overall, a nice, quick read. You get sucked into the story immediately and will turn the pages quickly to see what will be happening next. I'm always a fan of darker characters so I adored Victor from the very first page. Highly recommended if you like dark and sexy, along with a nice story.
This book was provided by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review....more
One thing I love about Devon McCormack's books is that you know you are in for an interesting cast of characters before you read the first page. In ThOne thing I love about Devon McCormack's books is that you know you are in for an interesting cast of characters before you read the first page. In The Pining of Kevin Harding, the reader is introduced to Kevin, a young vampire who is not happy with his new life. There's Dax, who I fell in love with instantly. Of course every new vampire has to have a master, so we have Master as well. Then there's the sadistic, evil partner of Master, who has a little fun with her victims before killing them. And we can't forget Morgan and Ride, two vampire hunters whose paths cross with the others in a very big way.
The Pining of Kevin Harding is a bit gory, at times sweet, and you may even chuckle a time or two. There's also a nice romance thrown in the mix. I was not expecting the ending to play out the way it did but I have to say it was perfect.
I have been a huge fan of Zathyn Priest since I was first introduced to the LGBT genre. He was actually the first author whose work I read in it. I have since read everything he's written - more than once - and my love for his writing continues to grow with each new release. The Curtis Reincarnation is (and forever will be) my all-time favorite M/M book.
With that being said -
Matthew and Dean are vampire slayers. They are also married, though no one would ever say their marriage is a good one. Dean is the ultimate ass. He's constantly berating and criticizing Matthew but Matthew stays in the marriage. He stays, even knowing that Dean is cheating on him. He stays because he doesn't want to deal with the shame of walking away. This changes when he and Dean meet the elusive Emrys Amara.
Emrys is the most powerful, and pure, vampire in existence. He is the only survivor of the Amara clan. When a diary of Emrys' is sent to Matthew and Dean, Dean is convinced that Emrys exists. Matthew doesn't buy it. He's convinced that the diary is a forgery and that Emrys is long dead. The last entry in the diary was in 1942. If Emrys Amara were still alive, wouldn't he have made his presence known before now? Would rogue vampires be on the loose, and growing in numbers daily, if the legendary Emrys Amara were still around?
That doubt disappears the day Matthew meets the vampire face-to-face. There is a connection between Matthew and Emrys that can't be denied. This ultimately leads to the end of the marriage to Dean and one of the sweetest love stories Zathyn Priest has written to date.
There are rogue vamps that need to be taken care of, missing children, and even werewolves.
The characters are all amazing. Emrys is adorable. I fell head over heels in love with him and this love grew the more I read. Then there's Matthew, who only wants to be loved. He thankfully finds that love in Emrys. There's Vic, Matthew's father, who everyone would love to have as theirs. And then there's Dean. Dean is a character you will love to hate, and believe me, you will hate him from his introduction. The way the Dean thing was resolved was perfect.
I've had a couple of people ask me about the cheating aspects of this story. If you're not a fan of cheating in your books, you have nothing to worry about with Amara: The Rebirth. Yes, Matthew falls in love with Emrys while he's still married to Dean, but I assure you that you will be on Matthew and Emrys' side from the very beginning. Don't allow that part of it to keep you from reading this book.
There's a lot of humor, a bit of violence, and a lovely love story between two very special men. You'll fall in love with some characters and hate others. You'll laugh a lot and I can guarantee more than a few sappy tears. You'll probably cringe a couple of times but in the end, you'll be glad you read this.
This is another outstanding book by Zathyn Priest. He simply can not write a bad book.
Highly recommended.
Update on 05/13/2014: Original review of serial fiction removed from "merged" review....more
All Jed wanted was a much-needed fishing vacation with his man, Redford. No jobs. No phonesFull review can be found at On Top Down Under Book Reviews.
All Jed wanted was a much-needed fishing vacation with his man, Redford. No jobs. No phones. Just Jed, Red and Knievel the cat. The last thing he wants is Victor Rathbone and Randall Lewis knocking on his and Red's door asking for help. But when Randall's story comes out, the vacation plans go out the window. Redford is being given a chance to help someone and Jed - who will do anything for his man - can't say no.
The secondary characters in Bloodlines are some the best I've read. Randall's brothers, Anthony and Edwin, jumped on my all-time favorite list for secondaries. Anthony, who has been mother/father/brother/everything to Randall and Edwin their entire lives is now forced to depend on them. Edwin is a treat. You can not read about him and not adore him.
There are several stories going on at once but they are all part of the whole. Jed and Red have a few issues come up in their relationship and Victor and Randall must decide if they can have one. There's some violence, a serious illness and a lot of werewolves. In the end, it's an outstanding addition to the Sanguis Noctis series and I will be eagerly awaiting #4.
This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This anthology has a bit of everything. There's tentacle sex, non-consensual sex, orFull adult review can be found at On Top Down Under Book Reviews.
This anthology has a bit of everything. There's tentacle sex, non-consensual sex, orgies, muscle men who cause spontaneous orgasms simply by being looked at - among a lot of other things. Some stories are funny. Some are a bit on the gross side. A couple are really sweet. Some are downright offensive. But in the end, each story is very entertaining and I enjoyed every single one.
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