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Hiding Hounds #2
Vet Found
[Siren Classic Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, bondage, sex toys, public exhibition] When Dr. Cameron Dalton agrees to treat an entire pack of shifters dying from a form of parvo, he has no idea that he'll be getting more than he bargained for. He definitely doesn't expect to be peed on by an adorable golden retriever puppy upon arrival. A bit stunned, Cameron can't believe the sexy little man is his mate. Quaid Sedgwick is excited to see that his best friend, Toby, has returned. But when he catches the most delicious smell and follows it to an equally delicious-looking man, instinct kicks in, and Quaid pees on the man, claiming him as his mate. Cameron comes to learn Quaid is hiding something from him, and he suspects the worst. But is he jumping to conclusions, or is Quaid just not the mate Cameron was led to believe? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
114 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 2, 2011
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June 2, 2011
This second story about the puppy shifters is just as cute as the first. The focus here starts to shift from introducing the 'new world' to showing how the puppy pack, despised and misunderstood by many other shifters, starts getting help. Dealing with the outside world isn't easy for them, but that makes for a more tension.
Quaid is the perfect puppy, except, he's an empath too, which leads to all sorts of problems and issues, including him being exploited by a ruthless alpha. As in the first book, his puppy characteristics are present when he's in human form, resulting in an energetic, fun character. The pain he has to deal with, and the brave way he does it, made me really like him.
Cameron, the vet from book one, is an ass at first, but thankfully redeems himself quickly. He ends up being a major help for the puppy pack as well as very protective of Quaid.
Great continuation of the series.
Quaid is the perfect puppy, except, he's an empath too, which leads to all sorts of problems and issues, including him being exploited by a ruthless alpha. As in the first book, his puppy characteristics are present when he's in human form, resulting in an energetic, fun character. The pain he has to deal with, and the brave way he does it, made me really like him.
Cameron, the vet from book one, is an ass at first, but thankfully redeems himself quickly. He ends up being a major help for the puppy pack as well as very protective of Quaid.
Great continuation of the series.
July 15, 2011
Loved the humor, but the sex scenes through me off. They seemed forced and unnecessary, but I feel that way about all of her books. They are like a train wreck for me. I don't want to read, but I can't stay away. The only other thing that took this book from 4 stars to 3 is the fact that there were parts when I didn't realize that she had switched points of view between the main characters. Example, there were times when Quaid was telling the story, then halfway through the next paragraph, I would realize that Cameron was telling the story now.
All in all I loved the book and this is the longest comment I have ever made. I just had to explain that Joyee's book are still worth reading!
All in all I loved the book and this is the longest comment I have ever made. I just had to explain that Joyee's book are still worth reading!
March 23, 2016
Cameron. a local vet is called to the local dog shifters to help deal with a case of parvo.
Whilst he is there he is peed upon by his mate, Quaid.
There really isn't a lot of story here and a lot of sex. Its a cute, short read, funny in places.
I might read further on because the vampires are coming to protect them and I like a good vampire.
Whilst he is there he is peed upon by his mate, Quaid.
There really isn't a lot of story here and a lot of sex. Its a cute, short read, funny in places.
I might read further on because the vampires are coming to protect them and I like a good vampire.
June 10, 2011
This is one steamy book! I love it!
Dr Cameron really hasn't a clue what he is getting himself in for when he agrees to head up into the mountains to a small community of puppy shifters. He wants to help them, stop them from dying out due to disease. He is evious of the relationship between his friend and Randalls mate but doesn't think that he will ever find someone. Until he meets Quaid.
Quiad has secrets he is ashamed of and even though he has found and claimed his mate it is still not easy for him. He has a hard time trying to explain himself as he has never told anyone his secrets before so when the time comes for him to it doesn't happen the way he had expected.
Between the secrets and mis-understandings, things don't go well for either Quaid or Cameron. Can they find what they are both looking for in eachother before their hearts fall apart completely?
The story between Cameron and Quaid is the age old argument of not listening to one another and not giving them time to explain before conclusions are jumped to.
Dr Cameron really hasn't a clue what he is getting himself in for when he agrees to head up into the mountains to a small community of puppy shifters. He wants to help them, stop them from dying out due to disease. He is evious of the relationship between his friend and Randalls mate but doesn't think that he will ever find someone. Until he meets Quaid.
Quiad has secrets he is ashamed of and even though he has found and claimed his mate it is still not easy for him. He has a hard time trying to explain himself as he has never told anyone his secrets before so when the time comes for him to it doesn't happen the way he had expected.
Between the secrets and mis-understandings, things don't go well for either Quaid or Cameron. Can they find what they are both looking for in eachother before their hearts fall apart completely?
The story between Cameron and Quaid is the age old argument of not listening to one another and not giving them time to explain before conclusions are jumped to.
June 8, 2011
Not as good as the first one.
the writing style (as others have commented on) was hard to follow at times, it seemed to get better second half, or I just got use to it, but at times you couldn't tell you was talking.
And the way Quaid has to deal with the pain he feels from an empath is different, but it seems at first it takes a lot of anger that he feels from others to put him in pain, but later on any negative emotions at all makes him in serious pain. I think it just cause she likes to write public exhibition scenes, a couple of times was fine, but then it became redundant.
the writing style (as others have commented on) was hard to follow at times, it seemed to get better second half, or I just got use to it, but at times you couldn't tell you was talking.
And the way Quaid has to deal with the pain he feels from an empath is different, but it seems at first it takes a lot of anger that he feels from others to put him in pain, but later on any negative emotions at all makes him in serious pain. I think it just cause she likes to write public exhibition scenes, a couple of times was fine, but then it became redundant.
June 15, 2011
good book, the story was ok, it was more real and slower then the first and overall it was interesting and did not get boring
December 28, 2017
Многовато секса, маловато смысла. Все как всегда у этого автора.
May 9, 2016
I need to start out by saying that I have to just accept the ridiculous premise (a pack of puppies? Shifters who never physically grow into adults?) and that they can talk in puppy form.
A couple of sentences are mixed up, like they're missing the word "not" somewhere and it's confusing. Like, when Randall (from the previous book) is facing down a hostile alpha:
"I trusted Randall to take care of the situation, but that didn't mean I'd stay right where I was to back him up if need be and turn my back on the crazy alpha."
Huh? I'm not even positive what he's trying to say. They're both facing the alpha. After that sentence he doesn't do anything so I think it's supposed to say that he trusted Randall but would still stay there to back him up and would not turn his back on the alpha. I think the sentence is missing two negatives. Yes, two negatives make a positive if they're in the same clause.
Wenatchee is a city, not a town, and has far more than one vet. Just for kicks, I looked it up and the city had 10 vet offices, presumably with each having at least two DVMs.
The way they jumped into sex was bizarre.
Switching first person POVs from chapter to chapter is fine with me but I want some kind of clue, at least the first time, like the name of the head were in right under the chapter heading. I can figure it out obviously, but it's disconcerting.
Oh my god are you serious? What a ridiculous and gratuitous requirement to relieve his headaches.
Cameron is an ass. I don't accept his apology. I don't think he deserves "some slack." Later, a total stranger figures it out immediately with much less information
Wow, could they make Quaid any more abused?
Well the mate's reaction to that exhibitionist thing is different.
I don't like the deal with the vamps. It just doesn't feel right. Plus, a human cannot donate blood every two weeks without becoming sick. The blood may be recreated in that time (I have no idea) but it takes weeks to make up all the platelets and everything the body needs from blood.
A human is going to be beta?? That's ridiculous. It's like having a vice president or prime minister from a different country. Or a white leader of an exclusively black African nation. Or an upper class straight white guy raised in affluence elected second in leadership for a Native American tribe.
Peril that lasts just a couple of paragraphs is just annoying.
Zero chemistry.
This guy never had time to go to school and he knows when to use the word "whom" over "who" and does so in dialog.
Oh smart. Take a parvo infected pup into a vet office and tell him just not to get near other dogs. But be all means, show him around and let him touch stuff.
Oh doesn't everything just work out perfectly? Too perfectly. Way too perfectly.
The tattoo sounds cool but to do something that complicated along with another one in an hour?
Really? While he's getting a tattoo? In front of the tattoo artist who was taking liberties they didn't approve of?
I hate that controlled grief--which is what he needs people to do--is referred to as pouting.
Too much sex.
1.5 stars
A couple of sentences are mixed up, like they're missing the word "not" somewhere and it's confusing. Like, when Randall (from the previous book) is facing down a hostile alpha:
"I trusted Randall to take care of the situation, but that didn't mean I'd stay right where I was to back him up if need be and turn my back on the crazy alpha."
Huh? I'm not even positive what he's trying to say. They're both facing the alpha. After that sentence he doesn't do anything so I think it's supposed to say that he trusted Randall but would still stay there to back him up and would not turn his back on the alpha. I think the sentence is missing two negatives. Yes, two negatives make a positive if they're in the same clause.
Wenatchee is a city, not a town, and has far more than one vet. Just for kicks, I looked it up and the city had 10 vet offices, presumably with each having at least two DVMs.
The way they jumped into sex was bizarre.
Switching first person POVs from chapter to chapter is fine with me but I want some kind of clue, at least the first time, like the name of the head were in right under the chapter heading. I can figure it out obviously, but it's disconcerting.
Oh my god are you serious? What a ridiculous and gratuitous requirement to relieve his headaches.
Cameron is an ass. I don't accept his apology. I don't think he deserves "some slack." Later, a total stranger figures it out immediately with much less information
Wow, could they make Quaid any more abused?
Well the mate's reaction to that exhibitionist thing is different.
I don't like the deal with the vamps. It just doesn't feel right. Plus, a human cannot donate blood every two weeks without becoming sick. The blood may be recreated in that time (I have no idea) but it takes weeks to make up all the platelets and everything the body needs from blood.
A human is going to be beta?? That's ridiculous. It's like having a vice president or prime minister from a different country. Or a white leader of an exclusively black African nation. Or an upper class straight white guy raised in affluence elected second in leadership for a Native American tribe.
Peril that lasts just a couple of paragraphs is just annoying.
Zero chemistry.
This guy never had time to go to school and he knows when to use the word "whom" over "who" and does so in dialog.
Oh smart. Take a parvo infected pup into a vet office and tell him just not to get near other dogs. But be all means, show him around and let him touch stuff.
Oh doesn't everything just work out perfectly? Too perfectly. Way too perfectly.
The tattoo sounds cool but to do something that complicated along with another one in an hour?
Really? While he's getting a tattoo? In front of the tattoo artist who was taking liberties they didn't approve of?
I hate that controlled grief--which is what he needs people to do--is referred to as pouting.
Too much sex.
1.5 stars
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 3, 2011
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As soon as I finished reading this story, I just wanted to turn back to page one and start all over again. While the story may have been over, I was not ready to leave these mesmerizing characters.
Reading Quaid’s background almost brought me to tears. Not only was his story tragic but the author had me so emotionally attached to his character I felt as if he was a real friend of mind instead of just a character in a story. Then when Cameron failed to recognize what Quaid needed I was as infuriated as the secondary characters within this story. Luckily for Cameron he and Quaid were able to work out their problems and have their happily ever after, because if not I was jumping in the story and smacking him on the back of his head.
This does not mean that I did not like Cameron’s character. I had to learn why he reacted the way he did to situations, which really explained a lot. I was happy the author gave me the information needed to enjoy his character as much as Quaid's. No relationship is perfect, no man or woman is perfect, and we get to see this in Cameron. It made is character more believable and drew me even deeper within the story.
I did not have the privilege of reading the first installment of this series, but after getting introduced to the characters of the first story I immediately added it to my must read list. While I felt the biggest connection to the main characters, the supporting characters were just as entertaining. Little things like Toby slapping Carmeron made me get to know the supporting characters and anticipate their involvement within the storyline.
The relationship development within this story was consistent and entertaining. I was drawn into the relationship from page one and never felt detached. The antagonistic conflict within this story also added an extra bonus. I would have liked to see a little more of a dramatic climax in the antagonistic conflict. It seemed to have been solved a little too easily for me. This antagonistic conflict is also, why I labeled this a forced seduction. While the sexual act was not completed the antagonists did try to force themselves on one of the main characters, and it is mentioned that they have done so in the characters past. Even so, I still thoroughly enjoyed this story and would read it again, and recommend it to everyone I know who reads erotica.
As soon as I finished reading this story, I just wanted to turn back to page one and start all over again. While the story may have been over, I was not ready to leave these mesmerizing characters.
Reading Quaid’s background almost brought me to tears. Not only was his story tragic but the author had me so emotionally attached to his character I felt as if he was a real friend of mind instead of just a character in a story. Then when Cameron failed to recognize what Quaid needed I was as infuriated as the secondary characters within this story. Luckily for Cameron he and Quaid were able to work out their problems and have their happily ever after, because if not I was jumping in the story and smacking him on the back of his head.
This does not mean that I did not like Cameron’s character. I had to learn why he reacted the way he did to situations, which really explained a lot. I was happy the author gave me the information needed to enjoy his character as much as Quaid's. No relationship is perfect, no man or woman is perfect, and we get to see this in Cameron. It made is character more believable and drew me even deeper within the story.
I did not have the privilege of reading the first installment of this series, but after getting introduced to the characters of the first story I immediately added it to my must read list. While I felt the biggest connection to the main characters, the supporting characters were just as entertaining. Little things like Toby slapping Carmeron made me get to know the supporting characters and anticipate their involvement within the storyline.
The relationship development within this story was consistent and entertaining. I was drawn into the relationship from page one and never felt detached. The antagonistic conflict within this story also added an extra bonus. I would have liked to see a little more of a dramatic climax in the antagonistic conflict. It seemed to have been solved a little too easily for me. This antagonistic conflict is also, why I labeled this a forced seduction. While the sexual act was not completed the antagonists did try to force themselves on one of the main characters, and it is mentioned that they have done so in the characters past. Even so, I still thoroughly enjoyed this story and would read it again, and recommend it to everyone I know who reads erotica.
January 21, 2014
This is a story of very emotional people that get offended easily and cry often. I have no trouble with men crying, but I did have trouble with how easily the characters got offended/upset. The possible next couple in this series is introduced in this story, and they seem just as emotional and easily hurt as the two in this book.
Then there is the sex cures all in this story. Quaid is an empath. Any negative emotion causes him pain, and he literally has to have sex to feel better. The other characters in this book have taken advantage of this {although they were unaware he had this reaction to negative emotions}.
A lot of public sex in the book.
There is the typical church goer equals bad person in this story.
I also had trouble with the 1st person POV. As other reviewers said, this gets confusing at times.
There is a HEA for the couple as they seem determined to make it work. I think it would be difficult for a relationship to work when negative emotions can never be expressed without causing pain. These two will have a rough time, too, because of how easily Quaid gets his feelings hurt, and Cameron's quick jumps to conclusions.
This is my second try at this book. I couldn't finish it the first time. I'm trying to review my many books now, and this one was next in line. So I finished it for the sake of reviewing.
If one decides to read this book, I'd recommend reading the first book first. I was surprised that puppy shifters could speak while being a puppy, for instance, but I believe that is explained in the first book.
Then there is the sex cures all in this story. Quaid is an empath. Any negative emotion causes him pain, and he literally has to have sex to feel better. The other characters in this book have taken advantage of this {although they were unaware he had this reaction to negative emotions}.
A lot of public sex in the book.
There is the typical church goer equals bad person in this story.
I also had trouble with the 1st person POV. As other reviewers said, this gets confusing at times.
There is a HEA for the couple as they seem determined to make it work. I think it would be difficult for a relationship to work when negative emotions can never be expressed without causing pain. These two will have a rough time, too, because of how easily Quaid gets his feelings hurt, and Cameron's quick jumps to conclusions.
This is my second try at this book. I couldn't finish it the first time. I'm trying to review my many books now, and this one was next in line. So I finished it for the sake of reviewing.
If one decides to read this book, I'd recommend reading the first book first. I was surprised that puppy shifters could speak while being a puppy, for instance, but I believe that is explained in the first book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 2, 2011
2 1/2 stars....As a fan of Joyee Flynn this book did not live up to some of her others. Although I loved the concept of this story I really had a problem the the 1st person story telling. Like most romance readers, I find reading a 1st person story is NOT very enjoyable. It's rare that the writing is done so well your lost in the story. But with most first person stories you miss out on the emotions of all the characters. The emotion being the driving force of any good romance. But in this story Joyee not only writes in 1st person she goes back and forth in first person between the two main characters. Some times re-telling a last scene through the other person eyes. When you find yourself thinking "please just tell the story" it get a little frustrating.
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
March 30, 2014
Why do I do this to myself? Quaid and Cameron. Yeah, no. Cameron jumped to conclusions, but Quaid never put his foot down and said "damn it listen to me!" How in the hell are Cameron and Quaid supposed to have a relationship if they can't show emotions? They have to be lovey dovey all the time? Yeah, cause that's normal. The public sex was just too much. It got old after the first couple of times.
I'm a sucker and will probably buy the 3rd one, if it ever gets written. Slade interests me.
I'm a sucker and will probably buy the 3rd one, if it ever gets written. Slade interests me.
June 21, 2011
feel so sad for Quaid with what he had to deal with growing up and the only method he can use just to get away from the constant pain around his peeps. twisted aplha there's got to be one around huh. throw in a mate who listen to what the others say instead of getting to know why its that way, heartbreak. things do work out thou
December 9, 2011
Again, was a little confusing with the constant shift of which character is currently using 'I'. Probably would have preferred overall 3rd person to avoid confusion. Other then that the plot was good.
June 3, 2011
More like 2.5 stars
June 13, 2011
Cute...
February 18, 2012
I only managed to get a quarter of the way through this one before I had to give up. The writing style was not to my taste at all.
December 4, 2012
These type of stories are just like crack. Not very good for you, but just a lot of fun! Hard to follow the POV. The story line was more intricate than the first, and interesting.
June 16, 2016
Cameron was a jerk in the beginning, but he slowly became the mate Quaid, needed him to be. I really enjoyed this book. I hope Slade's story will be written.
June 4, 2011
nice read but the constant change between the 2 main characters POV was a little bit disturbing.
July 9, 2012
great shifter story
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