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Wolf Town #3
Moon Run
The wolf races in where the human heart trembles to follow.
Wolf Town, Book 3
Iain’s head has called Wolf Town home for six years. His heart, hurt by a childhood spent suppressing his wolf, won’t let him believe he isn’t one misstep away from exile.
During the first moon run of the year, the electrifying connection his wolf makes with Teo, the pack’s beta and resident doctor, has potential mate written all over it. Yet the only emotion that rises above the tangled scars of his past is excitement over ensuring a permanent place in Wolf Town.
Teo can’t believe Iain so easily crashed through his rock-solid resolve never to date within the pack. The young wolf’s artless, fumbling explanation for his attraction only serves to remind Teo why he set those rules—his own past in a dysfunctional pack. Guilt that he let Iain so far under his skin forces Teo to do the one thing his heart rails against. Keep it clinical.
Teo’s apparent rejection not only breaks Iain’s heart, it triggers a deep-seated desperation that pushes him to take a terrible chance for the sake of the pack. And to show Teo their connection is no illusion.
Product Warnings
Contains explicit m/m sex for all the wrong reasons, all the right reasons, and a relationship that starts out on the wrong paw.
Wolf Town, Book 3
Iain’s head has called Wolf Town home for six years. His heart, hurt by a childhood spent suppressing his wolf, won’t let him believe he isn’t one misstep away from exile.
During the first moon run of the year, the electrifying connection his wolf makes with Teo, the pack’s beta and resident doctor, has potential mate written all over it. Yet the only emotion that rises above the tangled scars of his past is excitement over ensuring a permanent place in Wolf Town.
Teo can’t believe Iain so easily crashed through his rock-solid resolve never to date within the pack. The young wolf’s artless, fumbling explanation for his attraction only serves to remind Teo why he set those rules—his own past in a dysfunctional pack. Guilt that he let Iain so far under his skin forces Teo to do the one thing his heart rails against. Keep it clinical.
Teo’s apparent rejection not only breaks Iain’s heart, it triggers a deep-seated desperation that pushes him to take a terrible chance for the sake of the pack. And to show Teo their connection is no illusion.
Product Warnings
Contains explicit m/m sex for all the wrong reasons, all the right reasons, and a relationship that starts out on the wrong paw.
58 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 18, 2011
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Joely Skye
15 books150 followersJoely Skye has written for more years than she can remember. Her latest writing passion is romance and shapeshifters. She lives with her husband and two children in Canada.
To learn more about Joely Skye, please visit www.joelyskye.com or her Yahoo Group.
She also writes as Jorrie Spencer (www.jorriespencer.com).
To learn more about Joely Skye, please visit www.joelyskye.com or her Yahoo Group.
She also writes as Jorrie Spencer (www.jorriespencer.com).
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December 27, 2012
This one was a disappointment.
I bought it because I’ve recently gotten sucked into Teen Wolf/Sterek fic and I was interested in reading more stories about werewolf shifters, alphas, etc.
This was not what I wanted. I think this story is a short that fits between two longer pieces, although I’m not 100% sure on that one.
I wasn’t super excited about the alpha/beta/omega dynamic in this story. Might work for others, but wasn’t what I was looking for and seemed far more complicated than it really needed to be.
I was torn about Iain. I was interested in his childhood issues, which weren’t dealt with or really explored in this book. Since this was his book, I was hoping to get more of that, although it’s possible that it happened in a previous book. If so, disappointing.
I found him to be pretty wimpy, until he makes the decision to go after the bad guy.
I didn’t really understand his misunderstanding with Teo- I didn’t really feel where it was coming from or why he was so convinced that he (Iain) was being used, etc. I didn’t see anything in Teo’s behavior that would suggest that he was that kind of guy, and we didn’t get a lot about Iain to explain why he would think that in the first place.
We were told a lot of stuff but what we were told didn’t 100% mesh with what we were shown re: the characters actions.
I was also mad that the actual book ended at the 79% mark, and then there was a sample from the next book. I’m okay with a 5-10% sample but 20%? I BOUGHT Moon Run and I wanted a full story, not a novella and a sample. The fact that I didn’t really like the book made it worse- not only did I think the story wasn’t very strong, I felt cheated. Mrs. Skye could have fleshed out the characters, the action, the details, the sex but instead, I got a part of the next book. Ugh. No.
In the end, I found the story to be pretty boring, mostly because I didn’t really feel any kind of real connection to the characters and never felt invested in the actions that they took. Would not recommend and would not read any more books in this series or by this author, unless I got a really strong rec from a trusted friend.
I bought it because I’ve recently gotten sucked into Teen Wolf/Sterek fic and I was interested in reading more stories about werewolf shifters, alphas, etc.
This was not what I wanted. I think this story is a short that fits between two longer pieces, although I’m not 100% sure on that one.
I wasn’t super excited about the alpha/beta/omega dynamic in this story. Might work for others, but wasn’t what I was looking for and seemed far more complicated than it really needed to be.
I was torn about Iain. I was interested in his childhood issues, which weren’t dealt with or really explored in this book. Since this was his book, I was hoping to get more of that, although it’s possible that it happened in a previous book. If so, disappointing.
I found him to be pretty wimpy, until he makes the decision to go after the bad guy.
I didn’t really understand his misunderstanding with Teo- I didn’t really feel where it was coming from or why he was so convinced that he (Iain) was being used, etc. I didn’t see anything in Teo’s behavior that would suggest that he was that kind of guy, and we didn’t get a lot about Iain to explain why he would think that in the first place.
We were told a lot of stuff but what we were told didn’t 100% mesh with what we were shown re: the characters actions.
I was also mad that the actual book ended at the 79% mark, and then there was a sample from the next book. I’m okay with a 5-10% sample but 20%? I BOUGHT Moon Run and I wanted a full story, not a novella and a sample. The fact that I didn’t really like the book made it worse- not only did I think the story wasn’t very strong, I felt cheated. Mrs. Skye could have fleshed out the characters, the action, the details, the sex but instead, I got a part of the next book. Ugh. No.
In the end, I found the story to be pretty boring, mostly because I didn’t really feel any kind of real connection to the characters and never felt invested in the actions that they took. Would not recommend and would not read any more books in this series or by this author, unless I got a really strong rec from a trusted friend.
December 27, 2016
You know those books that you just inexplicably and irrevocably love, even if you know they're flawed as all hell?
Moon Run
is one of those books for me. I remember this book - and this entire series, honestly - from a few years back, and I do remember being ridiculously excited that Iain and Teo would be getting their own book. I remember having ordered this the moment it had gone live on the Samhain website.
But I like I said, it's a pretty flawed book. I shouldn't like Iain, theoretically. In the brief moment we see him in Wolf Town he comes across as that stereotypical clingy and almost-crazy ex. The ones who end up becoming the villains of sorts, the ones who ultimately cause the misunderstanding that prompts the protagonists to break up or whatever. That sort of thing.
We catch a glimpse of him in Push Pull and throughout the first two books we do get hints that there's more to Iain than meets the eye. And this book expounds on that, albeit quite briefly given the short length of the book. In any case, I got attached to Iain, which made me enjoy the book a lot more in spite of its flaws. There's a certain vulnerability and insecurity to him that should be annoying but only gave me the urge to protect him. He's so eager to please and so desperate to find his own place to fit into; I get reminded of myself a little bit.
I love Teo, too. He's another protagonist to whom I am inexplicably attached. He's sort of an asshole in the beginning - but eventually he does show that he's protective, and nurturing. He's the perfect fit for Iain; he's the steady character to Iain's uncertainty. It's amazing how Joely Skye manages to get me attached to these characters in the span of such a short book. (Though it might just be my sentimentality talking. I have very fond memories of this series in general.)
So. This book is short - a novella, like I said. It moves fast. In fact, the prose does explicitly reference jumps in time. Sometimes the pace can give you whiplash, especially since this book is meant to be read in conjunction with the second book. The characters probably come across as too angsty, or too whiny, or even too shallow, and you might not like them. Taste in books is, of course, subjective. But for what it's worth, I love this book. I love that I got the chance to read through this entire series again after years of forgetting it.
Moon Run, in particular, holds a special place in my heart. It's like a guilty pleasure, a comfort read to revisit each time I need a blanket and a soothing balm for my soul.
But I like I said, it's a pretty flawed book. I shouldn't like Iain, theoretically. In the brief moment we see him in Wolf Town he comes across as that stereotypical clingy and almost-crazy ex. The ones who end up becoming the villains of sorts, the ones who ultimately cause the misunderstanding that prompts the protagonists to break up or whatever. That sort of thing.
We catch a glimpse of him in Push Pull and throughout the first two books we do get hints that there's more to Iain than meets the eye. And this book expounds on that, albeit quite briefly given the short length of the book. In any case, I got attached to Iain, which made me enjoy the book a lot more in spite of its flaws. There's a certain vulnerability and insecurity to him that should be annoying but only gave me the urge to protect him. He's so eager to please and so desperate to find his own place to fit into; I get reminded of myself a little bit.
I love Teo, too. He's another protagonist to whom I am inexplicably attached. He's sort of an asshole in the beginning - but eventually he does show that he's protective, and nurturing. He's the perfect fit for Iain; he's the steady character to Iain's uncertainty. It's amazing how Joely Skye manages to get me attached to these characters in the span of such a short book. (Though it might just be my sentimentality talking. I have very fond memories of this series in general.)
So. This book is short - a novella, like I said. It moves fast. In fact, the prose does explicitly reference jumps in time. Sometimes the pace can give you whiplash, especially since this book is meant to be read in conjunction with the second book. The characters probably come across as too angsty, or too whiny, or even too shallow, and you might not like them. Taste in books is, of course, subjective. But for what it's worth, I love this book. I love that I got the chance to read through this entire series again after years of forgetting it.
Moon Run, in particular, holds a special place in my heart. It's like a guilty pleasure, a comfort read to revisit each time I need a blanket and a soothing balm for my soul.
January 20, 2014
The problem with this book is it doesn't really stand on its own. It requires that you've read the previous book(s). I also feel like the characters didn't quite come into their own either. They're not bad, I guess, but we're told a lot of stuff and it doesn't feel like much of it really meant much of anything.
December 3, 2011
Continuation of Wolf Town series. Love to read about these shifters. Some of the characters are not always the smartest people, but then were would the story be? Again too short. Should be a part of a longer novel for Wold Town.
January 1, 2012
Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...
Can a man shed his demons of the past in order to live a normal life? Or will fear of being cast aside keep him from letting his true self be seen?
Iian was introduced in Wolf Town and was instantly cast as the character you wanted to hate. He’s a habitual liar and a user. But in Push Pull I got to see another side of this man and I was blown away by the sacrifices he made to keep another member of Wolf Town safe. Immediately I knew there was a story there. Something happened to him to make him act the way he does. And in Moon Run I finally got the answers.
Most of the residents of Wolf Town are shifters and part of being a shifter is the need to run during the full moon. If this is not done can cause serious damage to the wolf/person denying their dual nature. Iian was raised by a human mother who did not understand this. After a falling out he ended up in Wolf Town looking to make a fresh start and he opted to go to any lengths to fit in ... until he meets Teo.
Teo is the town doctor and strong, silent beta wolf. He has secluded himself from all personal relationships. He has suffered past experiences of being used because of the position he holds in the pack and he has no desire to relive that pain.
It really is a fluke how these two men come together. They’re both so headstrong it borders on ridiculous. But the one thing they both crave is love and acceptance for who they are and not what they can give in return.
When Iian puts himself in danger, Teo realizes what he’s feeling isn’t just a passing thing and he wants Iian no matter what. And for Iian he’s known all along that he has wanted Teo but fears rejection. A life and death situations help this couple come together to heal each other’s wounds from the past.
I loved how the author had Iian redeem himself and made him a likeable character. For a short story it was filled with emotion from front to back. Moon Run is a romance built on mutual attraction, fear, misunderstandings, and most importantly, love.
Can a man shed his demons of the past in order to live a normal life? Or will fear of being cast aside keep him from letting his true self be seen?
Iian was introduced in Wolf Town and was instantly cast as the character you wanted to hate. He’s a habitual liar and a user. But in Push Pull I got to see another side of this man and I was blown away by the sacrifices he made to keep another member of Wolf Town safe. Immediately I knew there was a story there. Something happened to him to make him act the way he does. And in Moon Run I finally got the answers.
Most of the residents of Wolf Town are shifters and part of being a shifter is the need to run during the full moon. If this is not done can cause serious damage to the wolf/person denying their dual nature. Iian was raised by a human mother who did not understand this. After a falling out he ended up in Wolf Town looking to make a fresh start and he opted to go to any lengths to fit in ... until he meets Teo.
Teo is the town doctor and strong, silent beta wolf. He has secluded himself from all personal relationships. He has suffered past experiences of being used because of the position he holds in the pack and he has no desire to relive that pain.
It really is a fluke how these two men come together. They’re both so headstrong it borders on ridiculous. But the one thing they both crave is love and acceptance for who they are and not what they can give in return.
When Iian puts himself in danger, Teo realizes what he’s feeling isn’t just a passing thing and he wants Iian no matter what. And for Iian he’s known all along that he has wanted Teo but fears rejection. A life and death situations help this couple come together to heal each other’s wounds from the past.
I loved how the author had Iian redeem himself and made him a likeable character. For a short story it was filled with emotion from front to back. Moon Run is a romance built on mutual attraction, fear, misunderstandings, and most importantly, love.
November 3, 2011
This is book 3 in the Wolf Town series. I have a soft spot for these because they are set in my general neck of the woods in Canada. This is set at the same time, more or less, as book two. Iain is Rory's ex who was kind of clingy and annoying and I didn't like him much. This book his story and by about half-way through I just wanted to put him in my pocket and take him home and hug him. You find out why he behaves as he does and my heart broke a little. He's crushing now on Teo, the town beta and also doctor who has this weird rule of never dating anyone, but he has his own issues that conflict. So while most of the action part with the bad guy overlaps and is the same (from a slightly different perspective) as book 2, the focus is on Iain and Teo and them figuring out their relationship and Iain's deep-seated insecurity with his place in the world. It definitely makes you look at things from a different angle, annoying characters you dislike may have more going on than it appears on the surface and fans of the series will want to pick up this quick short.
February 4, 2013
When we first met Iain in earlier stories he was the wolf we did not want around. Maybe we did not hate him but maybe we did. In Push Pull we got to see other sides of him. A glint of understanding showing through Iain's defense mechanisms. Now we were a little confused about Iain. Was he a liar and a user or was he than one that had been used and abused before he came to Wolf Town? Teo has his own trust problems. Strong though he was on the outside he had doubts because he had been betrayed a few years ago. Again before he came to Wolf Town. Could these two insecure men find happiness with each other? Would selfish Iain put someone else's safety before his own? Could anyone in Wolf Town see all the things Iain did for the town? Could Iain see that he was a vital member of the Pack? Could Teo open up to another possible heart break? I wish this had been a longer story. I wanted more.
February 23, 2012
In this book wwe back up about a month to start with, with Iain deciding on the first run of the year that he was to go after what, and who,. he wanted. Who he wanted was the pack's Beta Teo, but Teo had his own issues with people wanting him and not just because he was the town doctor - there were humans living in town also - but because other men had used sleeping with him as a way to mmove up in the pack status.When Iain gets shot and Teoalmost lloses him Two has to convince not only Iain it is a right and good thing but himself that his wolf would not give him the wrong mate.
I was sad to this book end, there are still many family members who have not found their mates that I hoping Mrs. Skye will bring us back to Wolf Town again soon. Well done for creating such a real and fun place for our minds to go to again and again.
I was sad to this book end, there are still many family members who have not found their mates that I hoping Mrs. Skye will bring us back to Wolf Town again soon. Well done for creating such a real and fun place for our minds to go to again and again.
October 20, 2011
3.5 StarsI liked this one better because I read book 2 & Book 3 back to back. It almost gave the impression of reading one full story. Read separately, they're both too short. I did like reading about Iain and his insecurities and where they came from. Teo seemed to be the perfect match for him as he gives him that security he needed. I'm not sure if this is the end of the series. If it's not, I'm hoping that she takes to time to write more in depth stories as they're more satisfying. Also I don't like Samhain putting in all that advertisement that takes up 25 percent on my reader. Despite their lower prices, it puts them lower on my list of publishers.
March 17, 2013
I wish these books were longer and more in depth. I would have liked to maybe start the story back when Iain was a teen and experience that. And also back when Teo was with the other pack to experience the trauma of that. Learning it through internal dialogue tends to get monotonous.
That aside, I still enjoyed this relatively short read. It's not a "short story" more like 126 pages on my Nook. Went really fast, though. It took me a while to realize this book overlaps the previous one a bit.
All in all, I enjoyed this series and will definitely read more from this author.
That aside, I still enjoyed this relatively short read. It's not a "short story" more like 126 pages on my Nook. Went really fast, though. It took me a while to realize this book overlaps the previous one a bit.
All in all, I enjoyed this series and will definitely read more from this author.
October 30, 2011
If you like sexy heartwarming wolves, you'll like this.
This short story takes place concurrently with the events in Push Pull. I love the way this authors plays with overlapping timelines between books.
This short story takes place concurrently with the events in Push Pull. I love the way this authors plays with overlapping timelines between books.
October 28, 2011
3.5 stars.
I'm definitely going to check out more of Skye's "Wolf Town" stories. I like paranormal towns as a rule, and this one didn't disappoint. Neither did Moon Run's main characters, whose misunderstandings were understandable given their histories and (in Iain's case) the physical healing process of wolves. A fun (and sometimes heart-tugging) read.
I'm definitely going to check out more of Skye's "Wolf Town" stories. I like paranormal towns as a rule, and this one didn't disappoint. Neither did Moon Run's main characters, whose misunderstandings were understandable given their histories and (in Iain's case) the physical healing process of wolves. A fun (and sometimes heart-tugging) read.
September 6, 2015
Poor Iain is so damaged. This is his story but it is more about tying up loose ends to other stories. Teo and Iain's relationship rounds out the whole of the story and gives it a little more purpose. I enjoyed the story but just didn't connect to the story.
November 3, 2011
This book crosses over the time period of Push Pull - so the first half is really Iain's story during Rory & Scott's story in Book #2. It's a quick light sweet story of two insecure humans who are afraid to give in to their wolves desires.
November 3, 2011
I normally enjoy Joely Skye's work, and really liked the first two in the Wolf Town series. In Moon Run, I liked both MCs - Theo and Iain, and while I can understand their situation is complicated, it just seemed messier than it had to be.
October 24, 2011
I love the Northern Shifter series. This story was about Teo and Iain. I just wish it had been longer. The sex scene was hot!
March 10, 2012
For one thing this is not 73 pages. pdf is 40 pages and epub is 41 pages.. BIG difference..
Wished it was longer.
Wished it was longer.
December 7, 2011
3.5 stars.
October 22, 2011
Хорошо, но до ее первых книг не дотягивает. И если я обычно пишу: сократить на треть и будет хорошо, то здесь все наоборот - побольше бы, поподробнее.
November 2, 2011
3.5 stars
March 18, 2012
Iain's history makes him insecure and unsure of his place in Wolf Town.
I felt so sorry for him, and glad that it all worked out in the end!
I felt so sorry for him, and glad that it all worked out in the end!
June 24, 2012
I like Teo and Iain as couple. Was good reading material.
November 16, 2015
I'm loving the product warnings on these haha
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