[Siren Everlasting Classic Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, werewolves] Joshua Tate has always sashayed through life, just having fun and taking care of his little brother, Taylor. He enjoyed who he was until he talked to his Mom, his own personal critic, who is happy to remind him off all of his shortcomings. Law Santiago loves his brothers. The only problem is the fact that they tease him to no end about his preference for playing bottom. It's a sore subject—and one he wishes they would forget. Law finally finds his mate, and he's perfect in every way. Unfortunately, Law and Joshua are both full of self-doubt from their families' ridicule. Can these two help each other accept who they are, or will the constant interruptions—from family, vampires, and elves who have it out for Law's mate—keep them from the perfect life? Each book in Lynn Hagen's Brac Pack collection features a different romantic couple. Each title stands alone and can be read in any order. However, we recommend reading the series in sequential order. ** A Siren Erotic Romance
Lynn Hagen loves writing about the somewhat flawed, but lovable. She also loves a hero who can see past all the rough edges to find the shining diamond of a beautiful heart.
You can find her on any given day curled up with her laptop and a cup of hot java, letting the next set of characters tell their story.
This was book 18 in the "Brac Pack" series it was a short quick read that I liked. Joshua Tate has always sashayed through life, just having fun and taking care of his little brother Taylor. Law meets his mate at a fast food place. I hated Joshua and Taylor's mother she was something else. Both Joshua and Law have self-esteem problems Law from his brothers making fun of him and Joshua from his mother who is crazy. These two were perfect for each other Law liked to bottom and Joshua was hung so it worked out well it made the sex scenes in this book hot. We also learn that Josh is part vampire and he can get pregnant which was funny when Law found out. I love reading this series each book focuses on a different couple as I am writing this review I have read have read the next book already and I am trying not to give any spoilers away. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling.
Lynn Hagen has done it again! I love, love, love this series. We finally got to see what happens when someone is changed into a vampire. I so wanted to belt Josh and Taylor's mother over the head with a brick by the end of this book. I felt Josh's reaction in this book were very real and I could relate to him on so many levels. Once again I look forward to the next one!
I liked this book because the characters as well as their relationship were slightly unusual. Joshua was adorable and the contrast between his behavior in and out of the bedroom was quite amusing. He also cracked me up several times and I could feel his pain and longing for someone to love him. Law was the perfect mate, even if he had his own issues to fight. He was always there for Joshua and was great at accepting him for who he was.
The mother was way overdone and really annoyed me, the development in the overall storyline and some of the revelations were interesting and Josh's younger brother, Taylor, will hopefully be next...
I hated how Josh was made fun of by everyone and treated shabbily by his mom. His ending up with Law was wonderful. Perfect example of DO NOT JUDGE A BOOK by it's cover. Josh has a big butt, wears nail polish,make-up and carries a purse but likes to top. Law is a huge bearded biker who has protective instincts and cherishes his mate but likes to bottom. It was just so cute!
This is the best one in the series so far and my favorite. It didn't have any odd head-scratching moments. I really enjoyed Joshua with his manpurse, lip gloss, nail polish and daisy dukes. He was the top to Law's bottom and they complimented each other.
A premise that didn't deliver for me. Also there is writing a fem male character, and then there is writing a male character like a 13 yo teenager girl. And the later is exactly what Joshua is.
Genre: Alternative (M/M) Paranormal, Vampires/Werewolves, Elves, Fey, Demons
Review of Brac Pack 18: Joshua's Law
"Brac Pack 18: Joshua's Law" by Lynn Hagen is a captivating addition to the Brac Pack collection that seamlessly blends the elements of the Omegaverse, paranormal romance, and M/M insta-love. This book is a compelling narrative that highlights themes of self-discovery, acceptance, and the power of love.
From the very beginning, I was drawn into the world of Joshua Tate, a vibrant character who exudes confidence despite the constant criticism from his mother. His unwavering support for his little brother, Taylor, is heartwarming and adds depth to his character. Joshua’s journey of self-acceptance is a poignant thread throughout the story, and his interactions with his mate, Law Santiago, are filled with genuine emotion and intensity.
Law Santiago is an equally engaging character, whose love for his brothers and the teasing he endures about his preferences create a relatable and realistic portrayal of internal and external struggles. His meeting with Joshua is an instant connection, a classic hallmark of the M/M insta-love trope that is beautifully executed in this story. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their relationship evolves in a way that is both tender and passionate.
The Omegaverse aspect is intricately woven into the plot, adding layers of complexity to the characters and their interactions. Joshua and Law’s journey is not just about finding love but also about overcoming the insecurities instilled by their families. The way they support and uplift each other is a testament to the strength of their bond.
Hagen masterfully incorporates elements of the paranormal genre, with vampires, werewolves, elves, fey, and demons enriching the narrative and creating a fantastical backdrop that enhances the romance. The constant interruptions and challenges from various supernatural beings add an element of suspense and excitement, keeping the reader engaged throughout.
The world-building is exquisite, with vivid descriptions and a well-developed setting that draws you into the Brac Pack universe. Each character, whether main or secondary, adds value to the story, making it a rich and immersive reading experience.
"Joshua's Law" is a standalone story within the Brac Pack collection, but reading it in sequential order adds to the enjoyment as you become more familiar with the recurring characters and overarching themes. This M/M Omegaverse romance is a beautiful tale of love, acceptance, and finding strength in vulnerability.
In conclusion, "Brac Pack 18: Joshua's Law" is a must-read for fans of M/M insta-love stories and paranormal romance. Lynn Hagen has crafted a narrative that is both heartwarming and thrilling, making it a standout addition to the genre.
If you’re wondering whether or not you should read… THE ANSWER IS YES‼️‼️
Reading Order For those who love reading books in the order that they were written. NOTE: This reading order is for the Bracverse only. If you want the order of any other series, please visit this author’s bookshelf. 1. Maverick's Mate - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶 2. Hawk's pretty Baby - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶 3. Sunshine's Savior - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 4. Remi's Pup - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 5. Stormy Eyes - Brac Pack 🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 6. Oliver's Heart - Brac Pack 🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 7. Keata's Promise - Brac Pack 🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 8. George's Turn - Brac Pack 🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 9. Loco's Love - Brac Pack 🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 10. Lewis's Dream - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 11. Mark's Not Gay - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 12. Nutter Nero - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 13. Heaven's Hell - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 14. Nicholas's Wolf - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 15. Murphy's Madness - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶 16. Montana's Vamp - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 17. Carter's Tryck - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 18. Joshua's Law - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 19. Dagon's Ride - Brac Pack 20. Jasper - Zeus's Pack 21. Hondo - Demon Warriors 22. Avanti - Zeus's Pack 23. Snooke - Demon Warriors 24. Steven's Journey - Brac Pack 25. Knox - Zeus's Pack 26. Torem - Zeus's Pack 27. Rainerio - Demon Warriors 28. Hunter - Zeus's Pack 29. Alexi's Secret - Brac Pack 30. Christian's Menace - Christian's Coven 31. Sully - Zeus's Pack 32. Tater's Bear - Brac Pack 33. Nija's Temptation - Christian's Coven 34. Curtis's Dads - Brac Pack 35. A Brac Crazy Family Christmas - Brac Pack 36. Bald Eagle - Zeus's Pack 37. Eli's Way - Christian's Coven 38. Takeo- Demon Warriors 39. A Cold Winter's Day - Brac Pack 40. Nazaryth - The Exiled 41. Memphis - Zeus's Pack 42. Vaughn's Vampire Hunter - Christian's Coven 43. His Imperfect Mate - Brac Pack 44. For the Rest of Eternity - Christian's Coven 45. Rave - Zeus's Pack 46 Seth's Chance - Brac Pack 00. Mating Thomas - Short Story 47. The Dark Side of Love - Christian's Coven 48. Take My Hand - Brac Pack 49. Riley's Downfall - Brac Pack 50. Wolf - The Exiled 51. Panahasi - Demon Warriors 52. Melonee Brac's Mistletoe Madness-Brac Pack 53. A Man's Worth- Brac Pack 54. Sweet Delight - Brac Village 55. Silent Secrets - Brac Village 56. Kissing Reno - Brac Village 57. Rio's Fire - Brac Village 58. Heat Rising - Brac Village 59. Keaton's Lessons - Brac Village 60. Frisco James - Brac Village 61. Forged in Steele - Brac Village 62. Jordan's Desires - Brac Village 63. Valentino's Cowboy - Brac Village 64. Kobe - Demon Warriors 65. Fighting Temptation - Brac Village 66. Loving Styles -Brac Village 67. Polar Opposites - Brac Village 68. Brac Pack Halloween Murder Mystery 69. Ceri- Christian's coven 70. Teaching Angelo - Brac Village 71. Firehouse Rescue - Brac Village 72. Christmas at the Lakelands - Brac Pack 73. Forever Yours - Christian's Coven 74. Rakeym - Shadow Tribe 75. Red Spanking - Christian's Coven 76. Edge of Control - Brac Village 77. Dorm - Zeus's Pack 78. A Christmas to Remember - Brac Village 79. A Vampire's Touch - Christian's Coven 80. Paine's Pleasure - Brac Village 81. Einarr - Demon Warriors 82. Winter's Caress - Brac Village 83. Claimed by a Cougar - Brac Village 84. Black Diamonds - Christian's Coven 85. Seduced by Twins - BPNG 86. The Running Bunny - BPNG 87. Beautiful Red - BPNG 88. Search and Seduce - BPNG 89. Mine Forever - BPNG 90. Feathers and Fur - BPNG 91. Claimed by a Predator - BPNG 92. Silk Room - BPNG 93. Undeniably His - BPNG 94. His Little Vampire - BPNG 95. Million-Dollar Mate - BPNG 96. Jaxxon - The Remus Brothers 97. Wyatt - The Remus Brothers 98. Kade - The Remus Brothers 99. Hound - The Remus Brothers 100. Cross - The Remus Brothers 101. Rough Ride - The Exiled 102. Houston - The Remus Brothers 103. Holding Tight - The Exiled 104. Unraveled Heart - The Exiled 105. Bryck - Zeus's Pack 106. Wayland - Demon Warriors 107. Hudson's Christmas Wish - Christian's Coven 108. Alpha to His Omega - Wolves of Desire 109. Playing for Keeps - Wolves of Desire 110. Bad Habits - Wolves of Desire 111. Safe in King's Arms - Wolves of Desire 112. Worthy of Cage's Love - Wolves of Desire 113. Heart of a Wolf - Wolves of Desire 114. Gabriel's Demon - Wolves of Desire 115. Taz - Zeus's Pack116. First Impressions - Wolves of Desire117. Jaden - Demon Warriors 118. Nothing but Trouble - Wolves of Desire 119. Havoc Unleashed - Wolves of Desire 120. Picking Up the Pieces - Wolves of Desire 121. Perfect Blend - Wolves of Desire 122. Rescuing His Heart - Wolves of Desire 123. Breathing Easier - Wolves of Desire 124. Immortal Kiss - Christian's Coven 125. Keeping Khaos - Brac Pack 126. Escaping Christmas - Brac Village 127. Wrapped in a Bow - Brac Village 128. Heart of Gold - Brac Village 129. Finding Strength - Brac Village 130. Following Fate - Wolves of Desire 131. Devil's Desires - Dark Knights 132. Meeting His Destiny - Dark Knights 133. Taming His Wolf - Dark Knights 134. Royale Stakes - Dark Knights 135. Losing Control - Dark Knights 136. Bear Instincts - Dark Knights 137. The Keeper - Demon Warriors 138. Once Upon a Christmas - Brac Village 139. Taken by the Wolf - Brac Village 140. Hunting Danger - Brac Village 141. Trained to Protect - Brac Village 142. Shadows of Doubt - Brac Village 143. No Rules Required - Brac Village 144. Deadly Intentions - Brac Village 145. His Foxy Devil - Brac Village 146. Sweet Hell - Brac Village 147. Bear the Heat - Maple Grove 148. Just a Purr - Maple Grove 149. Finding Home - Maple Grove 150. Lost & Found - Maple Grove 151. A Promise Kept - Maple Grove 152. Jericho's Way - Maple Grove 153. On the Edge - Maple Grove 154. Catching Rainbows - Maple Grove 155. Reckless Soul - Maple Grove 156. Made for Him - Maple Grove 157. Sound of Silence - Maple Grove 158. Broken Halo - Maple Grove 159. Until Forever - Maple Grove 160. Mating Inferno - Maple Grove 161. Johnny's North Star - Brac Pack 162. The Real Deal - Maple Grove 163. Lion's Wrath - Maple Grove 164. Devil in the Details - Maple Grove 165. Edge of Winter - Maple Grove 166. Rules of Engagement - Maple Grove 167. Deadly Surrender - Maple Grove 168. No Good Deed - Maple Grove 169. If Tomorrow Never Comes - Maple Grove 170. Grave Peril - Maple Grove 171. Dark and Deadly - Maple Grove 172. Phoenyx - Demon Warriors 173. Deandre - Demon Warriors 174. Donnchadh - Demon Warriors 175. Without A Trace - Fever's Edge 176. Sweet Mercy - Fever's Edge 177. Crashing into Fate - Maple Grove 178. Handful of Mate - Maple Grove 179. Mistletoes and Apple Pie - Maple Grove 180. A Perfect Moment - Fever's Edge 181. Laying it Bear - Fever's Edge 182. Vet under Fire - Fever's Edge 183. Hostile Pursuit - Fever's Edge 184. Never Too Late - Fever's Edge 185. Just for Elijah - Fever's Edge 186. Hot Cross Bunny - Fever's Edge 187. For the Love of Scotty - Fever's Edge 188. Catching His Fox - Fever's Edge 189. Choppy Waters - Fever's Edge 190. Dangerously Sexy - Fever's Edge 191. Cookies and Chaos - Fever's Edge 192. Letting Go - Fever's Edge 193. Sweet As Honey - Fever's Edge 194. Hidden Gem - Fever's Edge 195. Tucker's Peach - Fever's Edge 196. Cadeym - Demon Warriors 197. Coming Undone - BPNG 198. Perfect Gem - Willow Point 199. Darkest Bite - Willow Point 200. Under the Wolf's Protection - Willow Point 201. In Too Deep - Willow Point 202. Deadly Pursuit - Willow Point 203. Hidden Target - Willow Point 204. Lethal Instincts - Willow Point 205. Smoke and Mirrors - Willow Point 206. Forged in Fire - Willow Point 207. Mate in the Crosshairs - Willow Point 208. Rescuing Aspen - Willow Point 209. Protecting Elias - Willow Point 210. Defending Braylon _ Willow Point 211. Blood Moon Rising - Willow Point 212. Darkest Storm - Willow Point 213. Deadly Obsession - Driscoll Security 214. Deadly Rescue - Driscoll Security 215. Deadly Secrets - Driscoll Security 216. Deadly Games - Driscoll Security 217. Raising the Stakes - Willow Point 218. His Little Impala - Willow Point 219. Doggone Chaos - Willow Point 220. Closing Time - Willow Point 221. Bartender Therapy - Willow Point 222. Hot Cocoa & Mistletoes - Willow Point 223. Grizzly Neighbor - Willow Point 224. Unexpected Tiger - Willow Point 225. Lion's Heart - Willow Point 226. Jagged Edge - Willow Point 227. Gemini's Kiss - Willow Point 228. Purrfect Kitty - Willow Point 229. Raven's Redemption - Willow Point 230. Unbearably Sweet - Willow Point 231. Half of Midnight - Willow Point 232. More Than Enough - Willow Point 233. Handcuffs & Honey - Midnight Falls 234. Tempting Tiger - Midnight Falls 235. Dangerous Secrets - Midnight Falls 236. Breaking Point - Midnight Falls 237. Safe & Sound - Midnight Falls 238. The Hard Fall - Midnight Falls 239. Threat Unleashed - Midnight Falls 240. Sweet Refuge - Midnight Falls 241. Primal Dangers - Midnight Falls 242. Lethal Encounter - Midnight Falls 243. Fallen Shadows - Midnight Falls 244. Midnight Rain - Midnight Falls 245. No Strings Attached - Midnight Falls 246. Broken Trust - Midnight Falls 247. Colt's Salvation - Midnight Falls 248. Touch of Sapphire - Midnight Falls 249. Beautiful Butterfly - Midnight Falls 250. Feels Like Home - Midnight Falls 251. F Is for Honey Bee - Midnight Falls 252. Kitten Kisses - Midnight Falls
I liked how Law was able to give himself to Josh and still be able to feel like a man when so many in the series can't seem to, or just don't want to do that. It was a different dynamic - only every before with George and Tank.
A femme twink with a big dick? Yeah, very perfect for Law. No matter what bad shit Joshua's mom said to him, Joshua still loved her and I think that's admirable.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Alrighty. I managed to read book 18 and 19 in a row. Which is kinda good since 17 to 19 are about three brothers and all. It also sets up a change of premise (really outsourcing for protagonists now) and sets up the next volume, albeit not terribly near to the den.
As far as I am concerned, this volume (18) is one the better one in the entire series, despite the fact that . But since the couple in question seemed very set on not making it happen I guess it does not actually matter. I definitely liked this story – mostly because of Law’s fascination with all things Josh, and because it beautifully shook up preconceived notions.
2012 Re-read Project:
I went and did it. I re-read all the connected series by Lynn Hagen, this time in order of publication date, as recommended, which sadly does not ensure actual chronologicality. That’s twenty-nine books of moderate length, spanning three series (with more to spin off).
I’ll put my thoughts in spoiler tags since I plan to paste this into the end of each review covered here. There are no actual spoilers, so feel free to read this for a general idea of the series.
And all this hysteria because he is "female" again. The series needs a character that speaks turkey with these guys and at least states that this is not more freaky than the rest. However I doubt that since none of the supernatural characters actually act like being so old as stated in the books. And I don't like it that Mrs. Hagen lumps the more mature humans in the same pot as those immature dwarves (mainly Cecil, Johnny, the two Japanese guys and Nero), she makes overgrown kids out of them, and then again she does the same with the warriors. Despite how nice Law in general is, I can't help but think that at least a part of him sees Josh as his property. But it was good to finally see a warrior that likes to catch and Laws situation shows that these chimp-wolves actually think less of their mates, respectively regard them a lower status because they bottom. For them being big means you are a top and being small a bottom. Some strong female should come along and beat the shit out of 90 percent of the Bracs.
Well, I delved into the Bracverse a 2nd time and now there are 121 books - yikes! I loved this Universe the first time I read it several years ago and now I love it more, I really do, but I've only been able to read these series (and I have expanded to all the books that are currently out in each): Brac Pack Christian's Coven Zeus's Pack Demon Warriors The Exiled
These are the series that start the Universe. Reading them in order is a must. Each book has it's own love story but there is an underlying story that plays out throughout them all. As you get towards the end of these series, other series come into play and I noticed that, since I did not read them, I missed some of the characters being mentioned (good and bad) but I was still able to follow because the main ones stay the same.
One day I WILL buy these and read them all!!! (For the correct order, just look on the Internet for Lynn Hagen Reading Order): Brac Village Shadow Tribe BPNG (Brac Pack Next Generation - Brac Pack kids) The Remus Brothers Wolves of Desire
This one showed a lot of stereotyping. It is implied that Law isn't manly for "playing" the bottom. It means that all the mates are unmanly in their eyes. In that case, go and find yourselves women! They make fun of him for being versatile (which isn't unusual), so what do they think of their mates? I'd kick all their asses :D
This books makes us believe that a big, manly guy being the bottom is extremely unusual, strange, out of the ordinary etc. Like your preferences are decided by your looks. Big men only top, small men only bottom. Since Josh is so feminine he would never want to top. It is actually bigoted and discriminating.
Other than that I enjoyed reading it. Could have been a 3-4 star for an easy read.
This is a story of uncertainty and courage. Courage to be who you are. To own your uniqueness. Something that is difficult when you are subject to family ridicule. After a while it takes its toll. These two mates had self esteem issues to overcome. There is so much action, twists, turns, and shocks.
This is a story of brotherly love. What wouldn't you do for your brother? But brothers can be harsh critics - often unintentionally inflicting pain - a hurt that's hard to let go of. There is some maturity that needs to be demonstrated despite the ages of these brothers.
Just because they did something the same way for so long, it doesn't mean behavior can't be changed based on changing circumstances.
typical lynn hagen serial romance. nothing fantastic, nothing so bad it can't be finished. what is typical lynn hagen? 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 : 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.
I just loved Josh. He's a man who knows exactly what he likes about himself and is unwilling to change it to conform to what people expect of him. I also liked Law quite a bit as well. He not only accepts Josh as he is, he appreciates Josh just as he is. It was also nice to see one of the warriors not being so 'Alpha' in the bedroom. The story itself remains a little weak and the characters (Josh's mother) are over the top in their nastiness but I did enjoy this book overall.
A short read but longer than any in the series so far. Warning if you don't like mpreg.
Joshua is perfect for Law. He helps his shifter heal by accepting Law just as he is. In turn Law does the same for Josh and helps him through dealing with the changes that happen to him in this story.
My favorite part it's Joshua telling Law's brother Tryck "Words. Hurt!" It's so true and I love that it's a mate defending his shifter. Mates are strong in their own way.
not sure what to say bout this book. joshua's description in the book seems off from the cover pix, wasn't expecting the junk in trunk but i did like it thou