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Sheriff Found
[Siren Classic Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, bondage, sex toys] Mates are the stuff of legends. But Toby Walker doesn't think things can get much harder than they are. Sent out into the human world by his pack to find help, Toby is shocked to find that the legends might be true when he spots his mate. His only problem is that the sheriff thinks he's just a cute little beagle pup, and he's sick with the mysterious disease that is killing his pack. Sheriff Randall Markins is shocked when a beagle pup pees on his leg. He's even more astounded when he discovers that the pup is a gorgeous man that says they've mated. Randall has already been through so much in his life, and to discover that Toby has mated them without his permission might be more than he can handle. Can Toby convince Randall otherwise, or is he doomed to live without his mate? And what about his dying pack? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
116 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2011
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March 30, 2011
I really do wonder WHAT criteria Siren uses to rank a book as CLASSIC. I stay on top of new authors and try some of their work, even if the preliminary stuff isn't so good just to see if they improve. Because sometimes they DO improve :). Sadly, Joyee Flynn is not one of those authors. Here's some advice Joyee - writing is an art in which you NEED HONEST REVIEWS AND CRITIQUE so that you can improve. If you didn't want to be criticized then you should not have gotten "published".
Everyone on your group (same ones as here who rate you up) just says GREAT STORY! WHEN'S THE NEXT BOOK. It strokes your ego - but does nothing to help you improve because let's face it - your "books" are FILLED with flaws. You also need to be willing to accept constructive criticism. Instead of cussing anyone who says it could be better, calling them f**** bitches etc. and just being a downright childish sow.
My advice to new readers - don't be fooled by the 4 stars and 5 stars you see on here. Most are from here mind controlled Yahoo group members who are some pretty nasty people mind you. If you choose to waste the money on these books...don't say you weren't warned.
Everyone on your group (same ones as here who rate you up) just says GREAT STORY! WHEN'S THE NEXT BOOK. It strokes your ego - but does nothing to help you improve because let's face it - your "books" are FILLED with flaws. You also need to be willing to accept constructive criticism. Instead of cussing anyone who says it could be better, calling them f**** bitches etc. and just being a downright childish sow.
My advice to new readers - don't be fooled by the 4 stars and 5 stars you see on here. Most are from here mind controlled Yahoo group members who are some pretty nasty people mind you. If you choose to waste the money on these books...don't say you weren't warned.
February 7, 2011
I have to admit that I truly didn't like this story. AT ALL. The plot was okay, but then it started.
First the idiotic idea of marking a guy with peeing on him, Jesus, lame... Then the plot around shifters dying because of a serious illness which is killing them if not being treated. That was acceptable...
but then Toby and Randall had sex although Toby was ill, COME ON, really... And the sentences written, when the two main characters had sex made me yawn. The feelings where not true, you couldn't feel them while reading, the words where empty and hollow.
I don't recommend this book at all!
First the idiotic idea of marking a guy with peeing on him, Jesus, lame... Then the plot around shifters dying because of a serious illness which is killing them if not being treated. That was acceptable...
but then Toby and Randall had sex although Toby was ill, COME ON, really... And the sentences written, when the two main characters had sex made me yawn. The feelings where not true, you couldn't feel them while reading, the words where empty and hollow.
I don't recommend this book at all!
February 7, 2011
I got bored at half of the book but finished anyway. it was like any other books of JF, big top and cute little bottom, the beagle adding to the cuteness.
I'll read the second book, hoping it'll be more interesting.
I'll read the second book, hoping it'll be more interesting.
February 9, 2011
3.5 stars maybe. I just never got that into the story and Randall and Tony were just ok.
June 6, 2011
There's only one thing that could be a real big deterrent to read this book: the shifting point of view. It's weird and I was in a mind to stop reading. The shift in narration between the first person when it's Toby's POV and the third person when it's Randall's makes me feel a little bereft at the beginning (it didn't get better at the end). I really can't understand what the author wanted to do with that. Was she trying to be innovative or did she write two story, afterwards was too tired and patched up everything? Well those are just wild guesses. I, as said before, don't see what she was trying to do but she should have focus a little more on the plot. It's nice to make vanilla shape-shifter erotica but she's pushing it a little too far. She exposed problems that will find their solution in other books (I guess). There are hints and projects made but the actual facts are put for later. The main focus is the sex between characters and their feelings; the rest of the plot (problems with the pack, the matings) is just so we buy the next book in the series. I'm not saying other authors don't do the same thing but they are not THAT obvious about it and they actually put a little more in their plot.
I read it to the end because I was curious, in a pretty good mood and the most important of all I had nothing better to do. The plot line is good and that's pretty much IT. That's the only redeeming quality. I was curious about how it will turn out and at the end, my curiosity wasn't satisfied much. Randall and Toby are a nice couple. Toby is cute and Randall a nice alpha-male.
I read it to the end because I was curious, in a pretty good mood and the most important of all I had nothing better to do. The plot line is good and that's pretty much IT. That's the only redeeming quality. I was curious about how it will turn out and at the end, my curiosity wasn't satisfied much. Randall and Toby are a nice couple. Toby is cute and Randall a nice alpha-male.
June 3, 2011
I went back and forth on the rating for this one. The writing and the characters are pretty typical of this author (big, strong alpha meets little, cute twink), but there were a few aspects that I liked that kept me from giving it 2 stars. First of all, just the idea of puppy-shifters was really cute and unique. Also, a lot of the information revealed at the end of story snagged my interest and made me want to read the next one .
October 24, 2011
Beagle pup shifter? When did we cross Disney with m/m? Nevermind...
I have the same problem with this book as with other Joyee Flynn books. Take a guy off the street, tell him that there are shape shifters in the world, give him 20 minutes, and he's fine with the whole idea. Barely makes a dent in his mental landscape.
Also, the plot and characters can be copy/pasted from any of a number of Joyee Flynn's other books. There's just nothing original here. I'm not sure why I even finished the book? Or why I bothered reading in the first place.
I have the same problem with this book as with other Joyee Flynn books. Take a guy off the street, tell him that there are shape shifters in the world, give him 20 minutes, and he's fine with the whole idea. Barely makes a dent in his mental landscape.
Also, the plot and characters can be copy/pasted from any of a number of Joyee Flynn's other books. There's just nothing original here. I'm not sure why I even finished the book? Or why I bothered reading in the first place.
September 24, 2012
My initial impression of this book was/is "what a stupid premise". I couldn't finish it & became really frustrated with the naive puppy & the lack of incredulity from the sheriff. Will revisit (when desperate for reading material) at a later date to determine if my initial dislike was because I had read 3 crap books that day or if the book is as silly as I thought.
February 1, 2011
That was the best and funniest book by Joyee Flynn I've read so far. She did a really good job at giving Toby some of the characteristics of a beagle pup.When Toby got freaked out because Randall yelled at him and peed on the carpet, I got all LMAO.
September 16, 2022
Id forgotten how much sex there is in Siren books. The story had the makings of a good story if it had been fleshed out with an actual story and not so much sex.
March 23, 2011
It was love at first sniff. Sheriff Randall Markins was off doing business as usual when a beagle puppy goes and pees on his leg but the pup was just too cute to stay mad at. When the local vet says the dog is sick and the best option was to put him down, Randall disagrees and chooses to take his new little friend home to care for. But to his complete surprise the puppy wasn’t just a pup but a man and was now calling him mate.
Toby Walker was only going to get help for his ailing pack. Instead, he found a hunky sheriff who just happened to be his mate. Even though the illness racked his body, Toby knows one thing is for certain--this man was meant for him and only him. Nothing will stop him from showing the other man they were meant to stay together forever and that it wasn’t just puppy love.
I loved Randall and how he handled the whole situation of finding himself mated to a puppy shifter. Oh, and the peeing scene had me laughing, because I could picture it so vividly in my mind. Toby is the perfect man to be the mate to Randall. While he is a little timid, he is exactly the man that Randall needs.
From the first page of this book I was drawn in and held captive. The opening scene was the best and I love the idea of a puppy shifter. We always hear about the big bad shifters and the spin of a full grown man shifting into a puppy was just great. I would definitely recommend this to you if you love shifter stories it was the right combination of love and lust.Originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
Toby Walker was only going to get help for his ailing pack. Instead, he found a hunky sheriff who just happened to be his mate. Even though the illness racked his body, Toby knows one thing is for certain--this man was meant for him and only him. Nothing will stop him from showing the other man they were meant to stay together forever and that it wasn’t just puppy love.
I loved Randall and how he handled the whole situation of finding himself mated to a puppy shifter. Oh, and the peeing scene had me laughing, because I could picture it so vividly in my mind. Toby is the perfect man to be the mate to Randall. While he is a little timid, he is exactly the man that Randall needs.
From the first page of this book I was drawn in and held captive. The opening scene was the best and I love the idea of a puppy shifter. We always hear about the big bad shifters and the spin of a full grown man shifting into a puppy was just great. I would definitely recommend this to you if you love shifter stories it was the right combination of love and lust.Originally posted at http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
February 10, 2011
This is such a cute story. I really liked the idea of puppy shifters to start with, but the way this story is written makes it even more attractive. The world these puppy shifters live in, despised by many of the "stronger" shifter races like wolves and bears, is interesting and more complex than I expected. With rampant discrimination within the shifter world, just for being weaker, they have not only humans to fear, but members of their paranormal world as well.
Toby is such an adorable character. I loved that Joyee applied the characteristics of a puppy to his human side as well. This makes for a bubbly, fun character despite the issues he has to battle. In fact, it makes Toby all the more endearing.
Randall, the "tough" human sheriff, is a great mate for Toby. It takes him a while to get used to the idea of being mated (the shifter thing doesn't really seem to bother him). I loved watching him open up to Toby.
As the start to a new series this is perfect. I got to see enough of the other shifters and secondary characters to make me anticipate the second volume with great anticipation.
Toby is such an adorable character. I loved that Joyee applied the characteristics of a puppy to his human side as well. This makes for a bubbly, fun character despite the issues he has to battle. In fact, it makes Toby all the more endearing.
Randall, the "tough" human sheriff, is a great mate for Toby. It takes him a while to get used to the idea of being mated (the shifter thing doesn't really seem to bother him). I loved watching him open up to Toby.
As the start to a new series this is perfect. I got to see enough of the other shifters and secondary characters to make me anticipate the second volume with great anticipation.
March 14, 2012
typical joyee flynn serial romance. nothing fantastic, nothing so bad it can't be finished. what is typical joyee flynn? imagine a shorter harlequin romance but with no t&a (see, i was going to write no surprise pregnancies, but... yeah.).
out of sheer laziness, i will be using this as my template for all books by :
joyee flynn
sunny day
lynn hagen
stormy glenn
scarlett hyacinth
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
unless otherwise noted. i'd apologize, but i'm not sorry. i figure it's about as much time as they put into their books. dammit! well, i made it all the way to the end being rather moderate in my assessment. that's a win
out of sheer laziness, i will be using this as my template for all books by :
joyee flynn
sunny day
lynn hagen
stormy glenn
scarlett hyacinth
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
unless otherwise noted. i'd apologize, but i'm not sorry. i figure it's about as much time as they put into their books. dammit! well, i made it all the way to the end being rather moderate in my assessment. that's a win
September 6, 2015
A sweet little story about puppy shifters. The idea of puppy shifters is a cute idea. I liked how they were the "underdogs" of the paranormal world.
October 23, 2019
Hier hatte ich mich eigentlich sehr drauf gefreut. Ich mag solche kurzen Romantasy Geschichten (wenn sie angemessen gut geschrieben sind), ich liebe Geschichten, in denen ein Sheriff eine Hautrolle spielt und ich hatte eigentlich viele begeisterte Stimmen zu Joycee Flynn als Autorin gehört. Sogar so viele gute, dass ich mir gleich mehrere Bücher von ihr zulegte. Das war ein großer Fehler, wie ich nun erkennen musste.
Die Handlung an sich bzw. die Idee dahinter, fand ich wirklich gut und man hätte da durchaus eine kurze aber trotzdem unterhaltsame Geschichte schreiben können. Leider erzählte die Autorin so gut wie alles über Dialoge. Sowas ist nie gut. Dem Leser wird einfach alles vorgeklatscht, man muss nie mitdenken, raten, hoffen... Bis zur Hälfte des Buches gab es so gut wie gar keine Handlung, was mich ebenfalls abschreckte. Es war wirklich nur ein ins Bettspringen und wenn das gut geschrieben worden wäre, hätte ich das auch noch gut finden können. Leider ist dem, aus meiner Sicht, nicht so. Die Szenen waren teils sehr merkwürdig, weil der passive Part bei dem Pärchen sich teils sehr, sehr kindisch benahm. Das wurde mit seiner Welpen-Shifter-Art erklärt und da kann ich auch gut mitgehen, aber es stieß mich bei den sexuellen Szenen einfach ab. Er wirkte dadurch teils geistig zurückgeblieben. Zum Ende hin kam dann endlich etwas Handlung dazu, weil man das Rudel vom Welpen-Shifter kennenlernte, aber auch das wurde mir dann viel zu sehr ins sexuelle gezogen.
Ich hätte die Autorin definitiv von meiner Leseliste geschrieben, aber ich habe hier glaube ich noch etwa 6 Bücher liegen, weil ich die sehr günstig bekommen habe und sich die Beschreibungen sowie die Review gut angehört haben. Also werde ich wenigstens einem davon noch einmal eine Chance geben, aber viel Hoffnung habe ich nicht.
Story/Idee 3,0/5
Schreibstil 1,6/5
Charaktere 2,4/5
Emotionen 2,0/5
Gesamt 2,0/5
Die Handlung an sich bzw. die Idee dahinter, fand ich wirklich gut und man hätte da durchaus eine kurze aber trotzdem unterhaltsame Geschichte schreiben können. Leider erzählte die Autorin so gut wie alles über Dialoge. Sowas ist nie gut. Dem Leser wird einfach alles vorgeklatscht, man muss nie mitdenken, raten, hoffen... Bis zur Hälfte des Buches gab es so gut wie gar keine Handlung, was mich ebenfalls abschreckte. Es war wirklich nur ein ins Bettspringen und wenn das gut geschrieben worden wäre, hätte ich das auch noch gut finden können. Leider ist dem, aus meiner Sicht, nicht so. Die Szenen waren teils sehr merkwürdig, weil der passive Part bei dem Pärchen sich teils sehr, sehr kindisch benahm. Das wurde mit seiner Welpen-Shifter-Art erklärt und da kann ich auch gut mitgehen, aber es stieß mich bei den sexuellen Szenen einfach ab. Er wirkte dadurch teils geistig zurückgeblieben. Zum Ende hin kam dann endlich etwas Handlung dazu, weil man das Rudel vom Welpen-Shifter kennenlernte, aber auch das wurde mir dann viel zu sehr ins sexuelle gezogen.
Ich hätte die Autorin definitiv von meiner Leseliste geschrieben, aber ich habe hier glaube ich noch etwa 6 Bücher liegen, weil ich die sehr günstig bekommen habe und sich die Beschreibungen sowie die Review gut angehört haben. Also werde ich wenigstens einem davon noch einmal eine Chance geben, aber viel Hoffnung habe ich nicht.
Story/Idee 3,0/5
Schreibstil 1,6/5
Charaktere 2,4/5
Emotionen 2,0/5
Gesamt 2,0/5
October 3, 2015
Notes:
Why is he a puppy if he's a grown man? Oh. Weird that he shifts into a dog child. That's just silly.
Really cool that shifters can get sick with nonhuman diseases.
Weird that he can talk in dog form. Dogs don't have the anatomy for it.
Ten inches? Seriously? That's ridiculous. He would never fit without doing damage.
Fisting. Blech.
I thought he was supposed to be on the drip at all times.
Why isn't Randall asking if he could get parvo?
You're not going to get rich doing that level of graphic design. He needs to design products, make new websites for bigger organizations so he could charge more, do more movie stuff, make logos and full visual IDs for companies.
Weird but good that in beginning Toby overreacted and misinterpreted everything but then was so forward about showing Randall he loved him.
One foster kid who didn't get in trouble wouldn't get them much money. The harder kids are the ones where the parents get paid more because it takes more money to raise them. If he did get in trouble, it would be easier to find out he was being abused. He'd also have to take regular tests to prove he was reaching educational milestones.
They took the time to get tattoos when people were sick and dying?
Why did his port stay when he shifted and not his bandage or clothing?
Way too much sex but at least it's varied and hot.
Why is he a puppy if he's a grown man? Oh. Weird that he shifts into a dog child. That's just silly.
Really cool that shifters can get sick with nonhuman diseases.
Weird that he can talk in dog form. Dogs don't have the anatomy for it.
Ten inches? Seriously? That's ridiculous. He would never fit without doing damage.
Fisting. Blech.
I thought he was supposed to be on the drip at all times.
Why isn't Randall asking if he could get parvo?
You're not going to get rich doing that level of graphic design. He needs to design products, make new websites for bigger organizations so he could charge more, do more movie stuff, make logos and full visual IDs for companies.
Weird but good that in beginning Toby overreacted and misinterpreted everything but then was so forward about showing Randall he loved him.
One foster kid who didn't get in trouble wouldn't get them much money. The harder kids are the ones where the parents get paid more because it takes more money to raise them. If he did get in trouble, it would be easier to find out he was being abused. He'd also have to take regular tests to prove he was reaching educational milestones.
They took the time to get tattoos when people were sick and dying?
Why did his port stay when he shifted and not his bandage or clothing?
Way too much sex but at least it's varied and hot.
May 9, 2015
When I read the blurb for Sheriff Found, I was not sure what to think about a sexy tale whose main character was a puppy. Then an amazing thing happened. Once Ms. Flynn’s tale began to unfold before my eyes, I stopped thinking about the puppy issue and instead enjoyed this tantalizing tale full of passion, danger, and love. It was an already amazing book that I was thoroughly enjoying, but to make it more incredible, the author uses circumstances and obstacles that allow us to see the emotional boundaries these two characters have to overcome. I cannot wait to see where this series goes from here. I am anticipating a series that will continue to blow my mind.
Danielle
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Danielle
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January 21, 2013
So puppy shifter Toby was supposed to come off endearing to the readers Im assuming. But mostly he just came off childish and annoying. It seemed like he was crying on literally every page. So very odd. Being submissive to a partner doesnt mean being child like. The book was mostly well written except for some of the sex scenes. Im all for dirty talk but most of the sex talk was extremeky awkward and not sexy. The one scene that struck me as sexy AND not slightly awkward was the one that took place in the truck. I also felt luke it was one chapter too long. Like the info in the last chapter could have been put in earlier. But it was pretty well rounded and not all that bad....once you get over the fact that the series started and the mating bond was solidified by someone getting peed on. Golden Showers anyone?
April 26, 2011
Read as part of my QGB Q2 Challenge picked by Sarah. As stated in my review for "Tristan" - "I have read a lot of mixed reviews for this author and her books. I must say that I thoroughly enjoy reading these stories for the simple fact that they deliver exactly what I want when it comes to idealized romance, hearts and flowers. She delivers the fairytale - the impossible situation, lots of romance and steamy sex, and HEA. Yes, it is simplistic and schmaltzy but hey, what can I say, I like it. :)" This story was tooo cute. LOL! A fun quick read.
April 5, 2015
I've never read a romance book before. The idea of puppy shape shifters intrigued me enough to try the genre. While I enjoyed the story and plan to read the rest of the series as it's released because I enjoyed the story and characters, it's definitely too steamy/explicit for my preferences. I'm not a prude but it's too difficult to find appropriate time/places and too distracting to read something this steamy.
April 23, 2012
A puppy Beagle-shifter pees on the sheriff and they are bonded for life.... 
2,5* upgrade to 3* for the little plot near the end of the book, that makes me want to read more about Quaid in Vet Found.
2,5* upgrade to 3* for the little plot near the end of the book, that makes me want to read more about Quaid in Vet Found.
February 9, 2011
This book was absolutely adorable. I loved Toby and how uninhibited he was. He really did seem like a puppy. He was just what Randy needed, someone spontaneous and just so full life. Things moved really quickly but I didn't feel rushed. I can't wait to see what happens to this pack and their mates. :)
February 3, 2011
OH. MY. GODS. I've heard of bears, tigers, wolves, jaguars, cougers and what not...but BEAGLES? And puppy Beagles? How cute is that? I absolutely loved this book and can't wait for the next one in the series. Tony was so SWEEEEEEET. I want one...
February 18, 2012
this gets two stars and those are for making me laugh. I could only get about half way through this before I had to give up. The writing was not to my taste at all... and I'm still giggling at a beagle shifter *snort*
March 30, 2014
To be honest, I just read this to get it off of my TBR. Talking dogs? Come on now, really? I thought Randall accepted things too easily. Then there's the fact that Toby's sick, yet never acted like it (that we saw).
I like punishment, I guess, because I bought the 2nd one.
I like punishment, I guess, because I bought the 2nd one.
February 2, 2011
What's not to love about piddling puppies?
September 28, 2011
Ok, So I send the book to a friend of mine that love to spork bad book and she comment on the first chapter.
You can find it there:
http://wandarox.livejournal.com/9684....
You can find it there:
http://wandarox.livejournal.com/9684....
June 5, 2012
It was ok, i mean i really liked the story over all but some parts were a little to fast, which is a little unreal but does not make the story totally suck but does not make it a 4 or 5
July 12, 2011
Joyee Flynn has written a funny, sweet story that is a brand new take on the shifter genre. To read this review in its entirety, please visit http://www.blackravensreviews.com/?p=...
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