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Alpha Pack #3
Black Moon
A group of former Navy SEALS, the Alpha Pack is a top-secret team of wolf shifters with Psy powers combating the greatest dangers in the world. But sometimes those dangers are more intimate than they bargained for…
Ever since he saved Dr. Mackenzie Grant’s life, panther shifter and sorcerer Kalen Black has had trouble keeping the beautiful doctor out of his thoughts, and his heart. The brush with death awakened an intense passion between them—one that for the first time had the notorious loner letting down his guard.
With the Alpha Pack battling an evil Fae who is slowly gaining control over Kalen’s mind, Kalen can no longer trust his own actions, and he breaks off his affair with Mackenzie in order to keep her safe. But when Mackenzie learns that she is carrying Kalen’s child, no amount of danger will keep her away from the man she loves. To protect his mate and unborn child, Kalen will have to battle a terrible evil, unleash the full fury of his power, and risk destroying them all…
Ever since he saved Dr. Mackenzie Grant’s life, panther shifter and sorcerer Kalen Black has had trouble keeping the beautiful doctor out of his thoughts, and his heart. The brush with death awakened an intense passion between them—one that for the first time had the notorious loner letting down his guard.
With the Alpha Pack battling an evil Fae who is slowly gaining control over Kalen’s mind, Kalen can no longer trust his own actions, and he breaks off his affair with Mackenzie in order to keep her safe. But when Mackenzie learns that she is carrying Kalen’s child, no amount of danger will keep her away from the man she loves. To protect his mate and unborn child, Kalen will have to battle a terrible evil, unleash the full fury of his power, and risk destroying them all…
323 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2012
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J.D. Tyler
25 books1,146 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author J.D. Tyler is best known for her dark, sexy paranormal series Alpha Pack, and the Firefighters of Station Five and Sugarland Blue series as National Bestselling Author Jo Davis. PRIMAL LAW, the first book in her Alpha Pack series, is the winner of the National Readers' Choice Award in Paranormal. She's also been a multiple finalist in the National Readers' Choice Awards, the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence, a finalist for the Bookseller's Best Award, has captured the HOLT Medallion Award of Merit, has been two-time nominee for the Australian Romance Readers Award in romantic suspense, and had one book optioned as a major motion picture.
When she isn’t writing, J.D.’s idea of a good time certainly isn’t cleaning house (sniff), bungee jumping (not in this lifetime, or the next), or camping (her idea of “roughing it” is a slow bellboy). She enjoys reading, being pampered like the diva she is, and spending time with her awesome family. J.D. lives in Texas with her two grown kids, two cats, and a Boston terrier, all of them horribly spoiled. Visit her website at www.JDTyler.com.
When she isn’t writing, J.D.’s idea of a good time certainly isn’t cleaning house (sniff), bungee jumping (not in this lifetime, or the next), or camping (her idea of “roughing it” is a slow bellboy). She enjoys reading, being pampered like the diva she is, and spending time with her awesome family. J.D. lives in Texas with her two grown kids, two cats, and a Boston terrier, all of them horribly spoiled. Visit her website at www.JDTyler.com.
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April 19, 2019
I was really disappointed with Kalen's book, I think I became bored very quickly in the beginning with regard to Kalen's weakness to Malik. I'm hoping the next book will make up for the disappointment.
December 5, 2012
I wouldn't have pegged Black Moon as the book that ended my 'great reads' streak.
If you haven't read the other books in the Alpha Pack series, do NOT bother with this one. There's very little character introduction or world explanations. Since Mac's and Kalen's relationship actually began in a previous book (which one I don't remember), there's also barely any relationship development. The whole book basically revolves around Kalen and Malik, with Mac kinda wedged in there for the sex scenes or to slap bandages on someone.
Black Moon read like Tyler felt the need to wrap up every single loose end, just in case she didn't get a contract for book 4. I can't help but compare this to Eileen Wilks's Blood Lines, which did a very similar plot-line much better. I do want to read the next book, Hunter's Heart, because I'm hoping it will kind of reset the series.
If you haven't read the other books in the Alpha Pack series, do NOT bother with this one. There's very little character introduction or world explanations. Since Mac's and Kalen's relationship actually began in a previous book (which one I don't remember), there's also barely any relationship development. The whole book basically revolves around Kalen and Malik, with Mac kinda wedged in there for the sex scenes or to slap bandages on someone.
Black Moon read like Tyler felt the need to wrap up every single loose end, just in case she didn't get a contract for book 4. I can't help but compare this to Eileen Wilks's Blood Lines, which did a very similar plot-line much better. I do want to read the next book, Hunter's Heart, because I'm hoping it will kind of reset the series.
September 12, 2015
4.5 Stars
This review was posted at Under the Covers
The Alpha Pack has quickly become one of my favorite shifter series! The characters are all unique, interesting and sexy in their own way. The world and how it integrates shifters that have certain special abilities is fantastic. And the stories in each book always keep me on toes.
I should warn you that I have a soft spot for this man. Kalen Black is a perfect dark hero. I fell in love with him from the very beginning and I’ve been dying to read his story! First of all, he’s a panther. Score two thumbs up for him on the sex appeal department. On top of that, he’s a sorcerer. That combines two of my favorites! Oh yeah, and he’s got the tall, dark and goth look going for him. He’s dangerous, he’s a bad boy, the one you want to fix.
Obviously I recommend reading this series in order, including the novella, but we were left with Kalen wanting to protect Dr. Mackenzie from an evil fae that had gotten inside her head, and the only way to do that was to put himself on the receiving end of the evil fae’s mental influence.
This was hard to read for me. Loving Kalen as much as I do, it was hard to see him struggle with the Unseelie King’s influence. But then he also showed why he’s made of awesome. He is one of the strongest characters in this series. I love him, I love his strength, his love for his mate. His protective side and his animal side. *sigh* I just have a crush on him.
Dr. Mackenzie is no pushover either, she’s amazing. Perfect for Kalen. She’s a strong female who can go after what she wants but who can also stand on her own two feet and face the world. Whether that be alone or to protect the ones she loves.
Now as far as what happens in the story… my lips are sealed. Because so much happens!!!! And I wasn’t expecting a lot of it, but loved every single minute of it, every event and every twist.
This book was action packed and smexy packed. You will fall in love with Kalen if you weren’t already.
“You want me to go down there with you? I’ve seen this movie, and it didn’t end so good for the stupid hero.”
*ARC provided by publisher
This review was posted at Under the Covers
The Alpha Pack has quickly become one of my favorite shifter series! The characters are all unique, interesting and sexy in their own way. The world and how it integrates shifters that have certain special abilities is fantastic. And the stories in each book always keep me on toes.
I should warn you that I have a soft spot for this man. Kalen Black is a perfect dark hero. I fell in love with him from the very beginning and I’ve been dying to read his story! First of all, he’s a panther. Score two thumbs up for him on the sex appeal department. On top of that, he’s a sorcerer. That combines two of my favorites! Oh yeah, and he’s got the tall, dark and goth look going for him. He’s dangerous, he’s a bad boy, the one you want to fix.
Obviously I recommend reading this series in order, including the novella, but we were left with Kalen wanting to protect Dr. Mackenzie from an evil fae that had gotten inside her head, and the only way to do that was to put himself on the receiving end of the evil fae’s mental influence.
This was hard to read for me. Loving Kalen as much as I do, it was hard to see him struggle with the Unseelie King’s influence. But then he also showed why he’s made of awesome. He is one of the strongest characters in this series. I love him, I love his strength, his love for his mate. His protective side and his animal side. *sigh* I just have a crush on him.
Dr. Mackenzie is no pushover either, she’s amazing. Perfect for Kalen. She’s a strong female who can go after what she wants but who can also stand on her own two feet and face the world. Whether that be alone or to protect the ones she loves.
Now as far as what happens in the story… my lips are sealed. Because so much happens!!!! And I wasn’t expecting a lot of it, but loved every single minute of it, every event and every twist.
This book was action packed and smexy packed. You will fall in love with Kalen if you weren’t already.
“You want me to go down there with you? I’ve seen this movie, and it didn’t end so good for the stupid hero.”
*ARC provided by publisher
December 10, 2012
Well I still like the series but this book I rated a 3 because I had to put the book down to get past my WTF moments. The story line was alright but it seem like the second I would get into it the characters would do or say something that just made my brain short out, and I'd start to fuss then put the story down because I was pissed off.
I haven't figured out if the author is a human hater but I'm guessing not... The whole Fae story hasn't moved along enough for me other than what this story was about but it doesn't address the "greater" picture so if you have the WTF moments like I did your left frustrated. I thought at least I would have found out why one of the characters can't eat... but no.
I don't know what I'm going to do about this series.... the next book isn't due till September 2013 and it's about someone I don't give a hoot about so I'll see if I continue on with this next year. Which is kind of sad because I do like this story line...
Lots of potential but leaves you wanting.
I haven't figured out if the author is a human hater but I'm guessing not... The whole Fae story hasn't moved along enough for me other than what this story was about but it doesn't address the "greater" picture so if you have the WTF moments like I did your left frustrated. I thought at least I would have found out why one of the characters can't eat... but no.
I don't know what I'm going to do about this series.... the next book isn't due till September 2013 and it's about someone I don't give a hoot about so I'll see if I continue on with this next year. Which is kind of sad because I do like this story line...
Lots of potential but leaves you wanting.
May 26, 2016
I had a hard time with this book too much angst. Kalen was constantly going back & forth. You would think because he found his mate Dr.Mackenzie Grant that he would try harder too straighten his life out. I found it hard too believe how many chances he was given at the compound when he kept putting their lives in jeopardy so many times. It was difficult to believe that they would allow him around their mates as shifters are very protective. There was just a little too much whining on Kalen's part all thru the book that made it very hard too finish. All in all not a really bad book but not my favorite out of the series.
December 31, 2012
I sat down in my comfy reading chair today and devoured this book in about four hours. I knew from the moment that Kalen walked onto the pages of Primal Law that he would have an amazing story to tell. J.D. did not disappoint. She gave Kalen the best book that I have read in 2012. Now I am left impatiently waiting for Hunter’s Heart (Sept 2013) the next installment in the amazing Alpha Pack series.
Kalen had a heartbreaking childhood. The atrocities that his parents bestowed upon him gave him a horrible start in life. The only break he has ever caught was Nick and the Alpha Pack allowing him into their fold. He has been on his own for so long he finds being amidst a team as a completely foreign feeling. He has never had someone to call his own, so this leaves him doubting everything in his new life. The doubts all leave him susceptible to the evil that is lurking just below the surface.
I think MacKenzie having had a normal life for the most part is what allows for the numerous bumbling starts in her relationship with Kalen. The attraction is there for both them and Kalen’s panther. They need more than attraction to make this work though. Kalen is up against his worst enemy, his self. MacKenzie struggles with how to handle all the conflicting emotions that he sends her way. I’m sure the unexpected pregnancy doesn’t affect her emotions in any way.
I stayed on the edge of my seat for the entirety of Black Moon. There were some very tense moments when I could have just shouted at the book. Nick and his PreCog visions especially ratcheted up the tension. Nick knows that Kalen will either save or destroy the Alpha Pack. These visions have been haunting him since he first got a read on Kalen. As Kalen begins his downward spiral they just become more incessant for Nick, but they never tell him the most important factor he needs to know from them. The methods that the big evil uses to get to Kalen are downright cutthroat.
***books in this series need to be read in order***
Kalen had a heartbreaking childhood. The atrocities that his parents bestowed upon him gave him a horrible start in life. The only break he has ever caught was Nick and the Alpha Pack allowing him into their fold. He has been on his own for so long he finds being amidst a team as a completely foreign feeling. He has never had someone to call his own, so this leaves him doubting everything in his new life. The doubts all leave him susceptible to the evil that is lurking just below the surface.
I think MacKenzie having had a normal life for the most part is what allows for the numerous bumbling starts in her relationship with Kalen. The attraction is there for both them and Kalen’s panther. They need more than attraction to make this work though. Kalen is up against his worst enemy, his self. MacKenzie struggles with how to handle all the conflicting emotions that he sends her way. I’m sure the unexpected pregnancy doesn’t affect her emotions in any way.
I stayed on the edge of my seat for the entirety of Black Moon. There were some very tense moments when I could have just shouted at the book. Nick and his PreCog visions especially ratcheted up the tension. Nick knows that Kalen will either save or destroy the Alpha Pack. These visions have been haunting him since he first got a read on Kalen. As Kalen begins his downward spiral they just become more incessant for Nick, but they never tell him the most important factor he needs to know from them. The methods that the big evil uses to get to Kalen are downright cutthroat.
***books in this series need to be read in order***
June 6, 2019
Kalen está sufriendo lo que se podría decir una seducción por parte del mal. Malik, el rey de los unseelie está intentando llevarse a Kalen hacia la magia negra pero por mucho que él quiera luchar, no es tan fuerte.
Mac está viendo como su compañero, su hombre se está perdiendo cada vez más, y teme que un día no pueda salvarlo... Ni de si mismo ni de la manada. Pero no dicen que la luz siempre gana a la oscuridad?
Este libro ha sido de lo más injusto. Me explico.
Si, los otros libros han tenido lo suyo, se ha puesto a prueba a cada uno de los lobos pero a Kalen... Madre mía si es que al pobre se la ha tenido torturado, figuradamente hasta las dos últimas páginas como quien dice. Apenas hemos tenido tiempo de disfrutar su final feliz después de lo mucho que se le ha hecho sufrir. Injusto.
En cuanto a Mac, esa chica es más blandita que el pan Bimbo pero me encanta igual. Me gustan las chicas que son un amor y ella lo es, que es lo que Kalen necesitaba sobre todo después de la mierda de vida que ha tenido.
En fin, que como ya os dije recomiendo mucho esta saga. Y os digo que no leais los adelantos si no queréis sentiros obligados a seguir la saga porque te dan adelantos que solo te dejan con ganas de más 😂😂😂😂
Mac está viendo como su compañero, su hombre se está perdiendo cada vez más, y teme que un día no pueda salvarlo... Ni de si mismo ni de la manada. Pero no dicen que la luz siempre gana a la oscuridad?
Este libro ha sido de lo más injusto. Me explico.
Si, los otros libros han tenido lo suyo, se ha puesto a prueba a cada uno de los lobos pero a Kalen... Madre mía si es que al pobre se la ha tenido torturado, figuradamente hasta las dos últimas páginas como quien dice. Apenas hemos tenido tiempo de disfrutar su final feliz después de lo mucho que se le ha hecho sufrir. Injusto.
En cuanto a Mac, esa chica es más blandita que el pan Bimbo pero me encanta igual. Me gustan las chicas que son un amor y ella lo es, que es lo que Kalen necesitaba sobre todo después de la mierda de vida que ha tenido.
En fin, que como ya os dije recomiendo mucho esta saga. Y os digo que no leais los adelantos si no queréis sentiros obligados a seguir la saga porque te dan adelantos que solo te dejan con ganas de más 😂😂😂😂
April 18, 2013
This is J.D. Tyler's 3rd book in her wonderful Alpha Pack series. It picks up almost exactly where the last book, Savage Awakening, left off. As a word of advice, if you haven't read any of her series yet but really want to read this book, which I'm 100% for, I would highly recommend at least reading Black Magic first, which is a novella in the series that is basically the ground work for this book. With that being said, I'll give you a bit of a synopsis, promise I won't spoil it *grin*.
So first off we have our hero, Kalen Black who is a newer member of the Alpha Pack. He is a sorcerer but also a shape shifter, who changes into a panther. One night (in Black Magic) he comes to the rescue of one of the Alpha's doctors' Mackenzie Grant. They end up spending the night together in a tiny hotel room and wouldn't you know it, Mac is now knocked up! Ever since that magic night, Kalen has been putting distance between them because an evil entity is worming his way into Kalen's mind and is literally trying to control him. Mac of course is upset by the distance but like any good woman, she marches on. Unfortunately she knows she will have to tell Kalen about the baby but not till they're at least on speaking terms.
Enter the evil entity, The Unseelie King. He wants Kalen to play for his team and will do whatever it takes to make that happen. He's also holding a ton of secrets that will shape Kalen, Mac and their unborn baby's lives forever. *I totally could be more cryptic but I'll spare you*
What I love about Kalen is that he is a very tortured soul with the ability for greatness or to become the ultimate evil. In this book, J.D. Tyler does a fabulous job of showing us Kalen's struggle with good versus evil, all the while digging deeper into Kalen as a character. We get to experience all the ugliness of his life and the self loathing he has for himself and on a deeper level his need to belong. As well as his need to have a home, family and to just be loved. So which side is going to win? Trust me, this story isn't like one you've read before where the character has to make a choice to be good or evil, nope Kalen totally turns evil and he turns totally good at the same time. There's no choice because the character does both. Have I piqued your interest yet? Told ya, it's different. Kalen will totally touch your heart to where you just want to wrap your arms around him and give him a good cuddle *wink* but I'm serious when I say there are times in this book that you just want to totally smack the crap out of him as well!
As for our heroine, Mac, she is a girl who might be a smexy doctor but damn is she totally stupid when it comes to men, especially Kalen. She is not going to be your typical kick butt female heroine, she's soft and squishy and pregnant but she does love Kalen and is a nice balance to all his good/evil struggles.
If you can't tell, I loved every part of this book, even when I wanted to smack the crap out of Kalen and Mac. It's action packed, full of nail-biting/page-turning drama and there's a fab HEA. Long live the Alpha Pack!!
So first off we have our hero, Kalen Black who is a newer member of the Alpha Pack. He is a sorcerer but also a shape shifter, who changes into a panther. One night (in Black Magic) he comes to the rescue of one of the Alpha's doctors' Mackenzie Grant. They end up spending the night together in a tiny hotel room and wouldn't you know it, Mac is now knocked up! Ever since that magic night, Kalen has been putting distance between them because an evil entity is worming his way into Kalen's mind and is literally trying to control him. Mac of course is upset by the distance but like any good woman, she marches on. Unfortunately she knows she will have to tell Kalen about the baby but not till they're at least on speaking terms.
Enter the evil entity, The Unseelie King. He wants Kalen to play for his team and will do whatever it takes to make that happen. He's also holding a ton of secrets that will shape Kalen, Mac and their unborn baby's lives forever. *I totally could be more cryptic but I'll spare you*
What I love about Kalen is that he is a very tortured soul with the ability for greatness or to become the ultimate evil. In this book, J.D. Tyler does a fabulous job of showing us Kalen's struggle with good versus evil, all the while digging deeper into Kalen as a character. We get to experience all the ugliness of his life and the self loathing he has for himself and on a deeper level his need to belong. As well as his need to have a home, family and to just be loved. So which side is going to win? Trust me, this story isn't like one you've read before where the character has to make a choice to be good or evil, nope Kalen totally turns evil and he turns totally good at the same time. There's no choice because the character does both. Have I piqued your interest yet? Told ya, it's different. Kalen will totally touch your heart to where you just want to wrap your arms around him and give him a good cuddle *wink* but I'm serious when I say there are times in this book that you just want to totally smack the crap out of him as well!
As for our heroine, Mac, she is a girl who might be a smexy doctor but damn is she totally stupid when it comes to men, especially Kalen. She is not going to be your typical kick butt female heroine, she's soft and squishy and pregnant but she does love Kalen and is a nice balance to all his good/evil struggles.
If you can't tell, I loved every part of this book, even when I wanted to smack the crap out of Kalen and Mac. It's action packed, full of nail-biting/page-turning drama and there's a fab HEA. Long live the Alpha Pack!!
February 2, 2013
Looking at some of the reviews I see I agree with many -- yes Kalen is angst filled and he has every right to be -- kicked out of his home at 14 and forced to live on the street and do whatever he needed to do to feed himself. That is a harsh life and needs to be taken into consideration. His mother abandoned him and the only person who gave any kind of love was his grandmother who gave him a necklace that she told him never to take off because it would protect him. Well yes that is pretty harsh to have no love too.
But at some point (in a previous novel) he was found and asked to join a community of Navy Seals and one would think that camaraderie would help diffuse (not take away but lessen the impact) of all the horror of his youth. He has a girl-friend / lover (Mac) that he seems very attached to and he can't seem to figure out if he wants to be away from her because he is having issues and wants to protect her or be with her because "she is his light that drives away the darkness". Yes he is a shape-shifter and a sorcerer and some evil dude is trying to seduce him to the dark side ... but hey doesn't that happen to everyone?
I read this book and thought that Kalen delving deep into his family to learn more about his life was realistic, I had a cousin who was adopted and searched for her birth mother when she was in her teens. People want to know about their life and family.
It just seems that Kalen has great potential and I do like him -- but was this a paranormal romance or teen angst trying to figure out what he wants to be when he grows up?
But at some point (in a previous novel) he was found and asked to join a community of Navy Seals and one would think that camaraderie would help diffuse (not take away but lessen the impact) of all the horror of his youth. He has a girl-friend / lover (Mac) that he seems very attached to and he can't seem to figure out if he wants to be away from her because he is having issues and wants to protect her or be with her because "she is his light that drives away the darkness". Yes he is a shape-shifter and a sorcerer and some evil dude is trying to seduce him to the dark side ... but hey doesn't that happen to everyone?
I read this book and thought that Kalen delving deep into his family to learn more about his life was realistic, I had a cousin who was adopted and searched for her birth mother when she was in her teens. People want to know about their life and family.
It just seems that Kalen has great potential and I do like him -- but was this a paranormal romance or teen angst trying to figure out what he wants to be when he grows up?
December 16, 2012
Black Moon, Alpha Pack #3, by J.D. Tyler
Grade: D+
“Save me, Mackenzie. Drive out the darkness. Be my light.”
Kalen Black is a sorcerer and a shifter who can turn into a panther. he has had a very tough life but feels like he might have finally found acceptance with the Alpha Pack and in the arms of the sexy doctor Mackenzie Grant. Kalen is being haunted by a very powerful Unseelie Malik who wants to use Kalen and his power. Because of Malik kalen tries to drive Mac away but the bond between them is too great and his panther has already decided she will be their mate.
Mackenzie Grant has spent her life trying to save people and she has always ended up hurt. With Kalen things are no different but Mac is determined to fight for him and the life they can have together. With kalen losing more of himself to Malik’s influence every day the fight to save him is a long one. When mac discovers she is pregnant the fight becomes ever more important and she will do anything to save her new family.
I loved Savage Awakenings, the second book in this series, and I have been eagerly waiting to get my hands on Kalen and Mac’s book for months. Now that I’ve read Black Moon I am very disappointed and not sure I want to carry on with the series. I found the book lacking something and the back and forth between Mac and kalen drove me crazy. Add in Mac not telling kalen some pretty important information and I almost stopped reading.
Kalen breaks things off with mac in Savage Awakenings and he believes he has very good reasons and now he changes his mind in Black Moon even though the threat of Malik is even worse. This makes no sense to me and Mac just jumps right back into his arms without making him work for it. I know she knows at this time she’s carrying his baby but I think she would have done it regardless if she was pregnant or not. Why she doesn’t tell Kalen about the baby was just annoying and predictable to set up him finding out and them having a big fight towards the end of the book.
I felt that a lot of the book was predictable and that Kalen spent a lot of time pouting when he should have been fighting for the woman he loved. I loved Kalen in the previous books but he is now my least favorite and I hate saying that. I hope the next book brings the awesomness of the series back but I’m going to have to spend some time between now and September trying to convince myself to give it a try.and not just be done with the series.
Grade: D+
“Save me, Mackenzie. Drive out the darkness. Be my light.”
Kalen Black is a sorcerer and a shifter who can turn into a panther. he has had a very tough life but feels like he might have finally found acceptance with the Alpha Pack and in the arms of the sexy doctor Mackenzie Grant. Kalen is being haunted by a very powerful Unseelie Malik who wants to use Kalen and his power. Because of Malik kalen tries to drive Mac away but the bond between them is too great and his panther has already decided she will be their mate.
Mackenzie Grant has spent her life trying to save people and she has always ended up hurt. With Kalen things are no different but Mac is determined to fight for him and the life they can have together. With kalen losing more of himself to Malik’s influence every day the fight to save him is a long one. When mac discovers she is pregnant the fight becomes ever more important and she will do anything to save her new family.
I loved Savage Awakenings, the second book in this series, and I have been eagerly waiting to get my hands on Kalen and Mac’s book for months. Now that I’ve read Black Moon I am very disappointed and not sure I want to carry on with the series. I found the book lacking something and the back and forth between Mac and kalen drove me crazy. Add in Mac not telling kalen some pretty important information and I almost stopped reading.
Kalen breaks things off with mac in Savage Awakenings and he believes he has very good reasons and now he changes his mind in Black Moon even though the threat of Malik is even worse. This makes no sense to me and Mac just jumps right back into his arms without making him work for it. I know she knows at this time she’s carrying his baby but I think she would have done it regardless if she was pregnant or not. Why she doesn’t tell Kalen about the baby was just annoying and predictable to set up him finding out and them having a big fight towards the end of the book.
I felt that a lot of the book was predictable and that Kalen spent a lot of time pouting when he should have been fighting for the woman he loved. I loved Kalen in the previous books but he is now my least favorite and I hate saying that. I hope the next book brings the awesomness of the series back but I’m going to have to spend some time between now and September trying to convince myself to give it a try.and not just be done with the series.
December 7, 2012
Oh … my … Kalen. I love him. He had me from the moment the boys tackled him in the cemetery. He’s in my blood. So strong, and yet so damned vulnerable, I wanted to slay his dragons, heal his wounds.
I loved the passion and emotion between him and Mackenzie. The sex was off the charts, but their relationship wasn’t smooth or easy. She judged his character poorly. And I thought she should have been more supportive knowing all he was going through – all he’d been through. I liked her in the novella. I thought their connection was strong and she would help him through the dark times to come. But in this book, she was the cause of some of his tension and his pain, and that created my ambivalence towards her.
Still, it was obvious Kalen loved her deeply. She was his light in the darkness, his calm before the storm. He needed her as he fought with everything he was to hang on to his soul. And for him, I wanted them to be okay.
I’m not a patient person, but patience was exactly what I needed to finish this book. It was an emotional rollercoaster, my stomach in knots the entire time. But I loved it because yeah, in the end my baby was safe, he was happy, he was whole, and Mac helped get him there. I guess I had to see this one through before I could appreciate her for what Kalen already knew she was … everything. Damn.
Black Moon was a fabulous, intense, suspenseful read and I cannot wait for more! I loved spending time with the team again. Aric’s snarky ass, Nick, Hammer, Micah, Ryon. Zan – I don’t know what’s in store for him, but I hope he recovers completely. AJ – I really like him and hope he gets a story. Well done, Ms. Tyler. I’ll be doin my happy dance once I get my hands on the next in this outstanding series.
I loved the passion and emotion between him and Mackenzie. The sex was off the charts, but their relationship wasn’t smooth or easy. She judged his character poorly. And I thought she should have been more supportive knowing all he was going through – all he’d been through. I liked her in the novella. I thought their connection was strong and she would help him through the dark times to come. But in this book, she was the cause of some of his tension and his pain, and that created my ambivalence towards her.
Still, it was obvious Kalen loved her deeply. She was his light in the darkness, his calm before the storm. He needed her as he fought with everything he was to hang on to his soul. And for him, I wanted them to be okay.
I’m not a patient person, but patience was exactly what I needed to finish this book. It was an emotional rollercoaster, my stomach in knots the entire time. But I loved it because yeah, in the end my baby was safe, he was happy, he was whole, and Mac helped get him there. I guess I had to see this one through before I could appreciate her for what Kalen already knew she was … everything. Damn.
Black Moon was a fabulous, intense, suspenseful read and I cannot wait for more! I loved spending time with the team again. Aric’s snarky ass, Nick, Hammer, Micah, Ryon. Zan – I don’t know what’s in store for him, but I hope he recovers completely. AJ – I really like him and hope he gets a story. Well done, Ms. Tyler. I’ll be doin my happy dance once I get my hands on the next in this outstanding series.
July 9, 2013
My Review:
This book wasn't my favorite of this series and I really had high hopes for it especially after the novella where Kalen and Mac hooked up. I loved that novella. But the book went much more into the internal issues that Kalen is having with the dark hold that Malek has developed over him.
I had a hard time getting Kalen set in my mind as an Alpha because he spends so much of this book struggling against that evil. It almost made him feel weak. That combined with the fact that Nick is constantly referring to him as a kid and I just couldn't fall in love with him like I normally do the heroes. This also affected my enjoyment of the romance between him and Mac. BUT even though the romance wasn't my favorite, I did still enjoy reading this book. It added a whole new slew of layers to this team and Kalen and Sariel to find out all the details and twists that developed in this story.
I do continue to love the set up of this series with the Alpha Pack. I look forward to Ryon's story coming in December. It's a great cross between military and paranormal and with creatures like Kalen, who's not only a shifter, but also a sorcerer. It provides for some new twists on the paranormal and I like the series.
This book wasn't my favorite of this series and I really had high hopes for it especially after the novella where Kalen and Mac hooked up. I loved that novella. But the book went much more into the internal issues that Kalen is having with the dark hold that Malek has developed over him.
I had a hard time getting Kalen set in my mind as an Alpha because he spends so much of this book struggling against that evil. It almost made him feel weak. That combined with the fact that Nick is constantly referring to him as a kid and I just couldn't fall in love with him like I normally do the heroes. This also affected my enjoyment of the romance between him and Mac. BUT even though the romance wasn't my favorite, I did still enjoy reading this book. It added a whole new slew of layers to this team and Kalen and Sariel to find out all the details and twists that developed in this story.
I do continue to love the set up of this series with the Alpha Pack. I look forward to Ryon's story coming in December. It's a great cross between military and paranormal and with creatures like Kalen, who's not only a shifter, but also a sorcerer. It provides for some new twists on the paranormal and I like the series.
July 2, 2016
3 -irritating, annoying, exhausting and insanely frustrating- stars!!!
April 4, 2017
I hated this book. It was extremely emo. He had a terrible childhood.. That sucks man. But now you have awesome job and friends and a hot girl who is into you despite your whine-y ness... Thats totally a word. And good lord Mack was also super freaking annoying. He blew her off and then is a dick to her and then one day he is nice and asks her to lunch... I would have refused but not only does she go on the date, she takes him to her special spot( gag) and has sex with him. Seems like a fantastic life choice. They also overused pet names. Which again made me want to gag.
I don't know guys. I wanted to like it but I just didn't.. at all.
I don't know guys. I wanted to like it but I just didn't.. at all.
August 17, 2022
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La meute Alpha, tomes 1 à 4 – J.D. Tyler
Une série entraînante, addictive. Ils sont « Bruts. Superbes. Indomptés. » Ils font partis de la meute Alpha.
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Tome 1 : Instinct Primal
Jaxon Law, un homme-loup ayant le don de remonter le temps, s’est fait trahir par la femme qu’il croyait aimer, ses coéquipiers en ont payé le prix de leur vie. Il s’en veut énormément depuis cet évènement, et faire confiance à nouveau à une femme est quelque chose qu’il ne veut pas de sitôt.
Kira Locke était assistance dans un grand laboratoire… Malheureusement, elle a entendu des choses qu’elle ne devait pas entendre, a vu des choses qu’elle ne devait pas voir et a volé ses employeurs afin de… de les révéler au grand jour? De sauver quelqu’un? Quelque chose? Elle en a aucune idée, mais au moment de sortir du labo, des hommes sont à sa poursuite. Par chance (ou par peur), un loup est là pour l’aider… Un loup qui s’avère être bien obéissant et qui va se transformer en homme.
« Elle ne s’était jamais imaginé avoir une telle conversation bizarre avec quiconque.
Une fée. Une Seelie qui terrorisait l’Irlande. Un loup enragé avec son homologue humain coincé à l’intérieur. »
Jax ne s’attendait pas à devoir sauver une jeune femme en détresse pendant une soirée bien arrosée ET qu’elle le voit se transformer, mais il n’avait pas d’autre choix afin de la sauver. Alors, il doit la ramener chez eux. Dans leur refuge. Kira y fera la rencontre des hommes-loups et de diverses autres créatures qu’elle ne pourra s’empêcher d’aider à son tour. Elle est drôlement douée pour cela, bizarrement emphatique… Par ailleurs, avec son aide et les échantillons qu’elle a voler au labo, ils feront de mystérieuses découvertes. Toutefois, son esprit est totalement obnubilé par son attirance pour Jax…
« -Chaque choix en affecte un autre. Un seul geste ou un mot chuchoté peuvent renverser un empire… ou sauver un être cher. Tout ce que nous pouvons faire est de peser les risques et les avantages, et de prendre une décision. C’est tout ce que les hommes peuvent faire, et malgré toute tes capacités, tu restes un homme de cœur. »
Un premier tome qui nous met dans l’ambiance, dans l’univers de la meute Alpha. Avec une touche d’humour, de mystère, de suspense et d’action, l’auteure nous entraîne avec passion et charme dans son monde, avec des personnages attendrissants.
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Tome 2 : L’éveil du loup
Aric Sauvage a vécu l’enfer. Pendant plusieurs semaines, il a été torturé, battu et a failli sombrer dans le désespoir… Ses amis, son meilleur ami, l’ont abandonné. Il est sur le point de tomber dans la folie, dans la douleur et la perte, lorsqu’il découvre son compagnon de cage… Son ancien compagnon d’armes, l’homme qu’ils ont tous cru mort, Micah. Par chance, ils sont sauvés tous les deux par leurs compagnes quelques heures plus tard… Une femme les accompagne. La sœur de Micah.
« Au moment où leurs doigts s’enroulèrent les uns autour des autres, il sentit une secousse dans son bras et à travers sa poitrine.
Mais qu’est-ce que c’était que ça, bordel? se dit-il. »
Rowan Chase est une policière de L.A. et, avec le malheureux accident qui vient de se produire, elle ne pense qu’à une chose… retrouver son frère. Elle vient d’avoir une source : il y aurait une « entreprise » cachée dans les bois, au loin, qui détiendrait des informations pour elle. Courageuse et téméraire, elle ne se gênera pas pour se joindre à la mission de sauvetage de son frère, surtout avec le sortilège que Kalen vient de lui offrir : elle est invisible. Elle est submergée d’émotions, elle est entourée d’hommes-loups, d’une panthère, de sorciers… et quoi d’autres?
« Son masque glissa et se brisa à ses pieds. L’angoisse crue dont elle avait été témoin dans les accusations de Jax revient en force.
-J’allais me jeter d’une falaise, mais ils m’ont arrêté, dit-il durement. Et j’aurais souhaité qu’ils ne l’aient pas fait. C’est assez direct pour vous, madame l’agente?
De le sentir rire de sa profession, du fait qu’elle se souciait de lui, la contraria. Mais ce n’était pas ce qui la fit exploser.
-Sais-tu ce que j’ai fait avant de venir ici? J’ai tué un homme. Je lui ai tiré en plein cœur parce qu’il avait levé son pistolet vers moi. Son choix, et il est mort à cause de cela, indépendamment du fait que s’il avait pris une seconde pour réfléchir un peu, s’il n’avait pas été drogué, il serait encore vivant. Mais je devais agir et j’ai été suspendue jusqu’à ce qu’il soit clair que je n’ai pas commis un acte répréhensible.
-Où veux-tu en venir?
-Penses-tu honnêtement que cet homme voulait laisser sa femme et ses enfants sans soutien? Qu’il voulait servir de nourriture aux vers? Il avait une vie misérable, mais elle valait quelque chose. Il l’a abandonnée, de même que sa famille, à la suite d’une décision impulsive, et il ne pourra jamais revenir en arrière. Ne fais pas la même erreur. »
Sa rencontre avec Aric changera tout. Cet homme est différent des autres, son humour cache quelque chose de profond, qui la touche énormément… Cependant, avec sa peur et ses doutes, Aric ne peut s’attacher à Rowan… Il ne peut la blesser. Alors, autant risquer sa vie que de la perdre.
« -Après avoir traité avec du menu fretin comme des trafiquants de drogue et des bandes de rue, il me faudra un peu de temps pour m’adapter aux sorcières, démons et aux autres merdes du genre.
-Tu es folle, dit-il d’une voix rauque en lui embrassant le haut de la tête. Ne fais plus un truc comme ça. »
Une suite entraînante et beaucoup plus bouleversante. Touchante. Aric a su me toucher, son personnage est émouvant. Il a tellement souffert… L’auteure a su le rendre RÉEL. Et Rowan est tellement forte et déterminée. Ils forment un couple du tonnerre.
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Tome 3 : Lune noire
Afin de sauver la femme qu’il aime, Kalen Black, n’a eu d’autre choix que de lui remettre son amulette, celle qui le protégeait depuis de nombreuses années contre les forces du mal, contre SA voix. Il a beau être un sorcier très puissant et moitié métamorphe-panthère, il ne peut rien faire contre cet homme, cet être malfaisant, sans son collier. Il est donc contraint de baisser sa garder, d’écouter cette nouvelle voix dans sa tête… et de subir les conséquences, pour lui, pour la meute et pour Mackenzie.
Malik est un être maléfique, qui veut le contrôle du sorcier le plus puissant. Kalen. Et pour cela, il doit lui faire voir le bon côté des choses, la noirceur au lieu de la lumière, le mal au lieu du bien�� Kalen, avec ses peurs et ses doutes, ne peut s’empêcher de voir des deux côtés. Il a peur, peur de décevoir, d’être seul et d’être abandonné à nouveau. Le contrôle de Malik devient de plus en plus grand, la douleur intense et la violence auprès de la meute encore plus grande.
« Nick revient d’un coup à lui-même en inspirant de grandes bouffées d’air. Son cœur, plein d’adrénaline, battait la chamade dans son sternum. La peur.
-Oh, mon dieu.
Cela avait été la fin. La fin de la vie. Mais de quelle vie? De quel côté avait été Kalen dans ce dernier acte, lors de cette dernière seconde dévastatrice? La noirceur éternelle ou la lumière? »
Mackenzie Grant fera tout pour protéger l’homme dont elle est tombée amoureuse, ainsi que leur enfant à naître. Et pour cela, elle est prête à se battre bec et ongles, peu importe contre qui ou….
« -Quoi? Cria Mac. Non! Vous ne pouvez pas l’abandonner comme ça! Je peux l’atteindre. Je sais que je peux… Je t’en prie. Je t’en supplie. Donne-moi une chance de l’atteindre.
Sa voix se brisa. Elle tremblait de la tête aux pieds, terrifiée que Nick lui refuse sa demande.
-Mac, il est allé trop loin, dit doucement Nick, les yeux tristes.
-Il s’agit d’un homme et non pas d’un chien à abattre, cracha-t-elle avec colère, en s’essuyant les joues. Il m’a promis qu’il se battrait, et je sais qu’il est là quelque part.
-Mon Dieu, fit Jax. Où est la justice dans tout cela? Nous il avons donné notre parole que nous le protégerions. »
Woah, un troisième tome addictif. Je savais que nous allions tomber dans le vif du sujet, dans la guerre et la violence avec le sorcier, en apprendre plus sur lui, sa vie et ses pouvoirs, mais OUF! Une suite TRÈS entraînante, SOMBRE. Violente. Obscure. On en apprend davantage sur les personnages, sur chacun d’eux.
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Tome 4 : Le cœur de Hunter
Ryon Hunter a un don très spécial, qu’il considère davantage comme une malédiction… il voit les morts. C’est comme cela qu’il a su qu’une femme avait besoin de lui, puisqu’elle était à l’article de la mort. Il parvient à la localiser de justesse… Elle est gravement blessée et lui seul peut la sauver puisqu’il s’avère qu’elle est sa partenaire.
Daria Bradford, biologiste dans la faune spécialisée dans l’étude des loups, se réveille désorientée et souffrante bizarrement moins qu’elle ne devrait surtout avec la chute qu’elle a fait. Elle fait la rencontre que Ryon, dont elle se sent très proche tout à coup. Certes, il est son sauver, mais il y a quelque chose de plus… Elle guérit vite. Beaucoup trop vite. Ryon essayera donc de lui expliquer, mais elle est sceptique… jusqu’à sa rencontre avec Bleu. Elle a alors d’autre choix que de croire à la réalité : elle est au milieu d’hommes-loups et d’autres créatures. Et pour la sauver, Ryon l’a transformée.
« -Voulez-vous que je dise quelque chose dans votre tête?
-Bien sûr.
- « Je pense que vous êtes la plus belle femme que je n’ai jamais rencontrée. »
-Oh mon Dieu! s’écria-t-elle en posant une main sur sa bouche. Je n’ai jamais… c’était incroyable. »
Malheureusement, il y a une grosse menace dans la forêt, une bête énorme et très dangereuse. En lien avec Daria… La meute Alpha doit donc faire face ensemble, plus unie que jamais… et affronter le danger.
Ouf, un tome un peu plus difficile à « embarquer », puisque le texte à été traduit en « vous ». J’ai adoré la suite, l’histoire et les péripéties… Mais j’ai eu de la difficile à suivre, à être entraîner par l’histoire d’amour entre nos deux personnages à cause de leurs vouvoiements persistants.
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Une série originale, mais surtout addictive. Poignante ET bouleversante. Mais attention, cette série se lit en ordre afin de ne pas avoir de spoilers (oui, oui, je l’ai lu dans le bon ordre cette fois-ci hihi, mais il m’en manque quelques-uns afin de compléter la série!) Une histoire pleine d’actions, de péripéties et de magie. Mes deux préférés : les deux premiers, mais j’ai TRÈS hâte de lire celui de Nick… l’imperturbable. À suivre!
Je ne m’attendais tellement pas à ce genre d’action, de dénouement. Ouf! Lors des nombreuses batailles, j’ai retenu mon souffle. J’ai lu ce livre en quelques instants seulement, tellement il y a d’action, de suspense et d’amour intense. J’ai adoré. L’histoire est sombre, tragique, mais abondamment passionnante. On ne peut lâcher notre lecture! 9/10
#MeuteAlpha #hommesLoups #trahison #vol #attirance #amour #famille #meute #donspsychiques #malédiction #pouvoirs #destin #partenaires #batailles #suggestiondelecture #lecturedumoment #lecturedusoir #chronique #série
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Résumé général :
Fondée par un groupe d’anciens Navy SEALS, la meute Alpha est une équipe ultrasecrète d’hommes-loups dotés de pouvoirs psychiques qui a pour missions d’éliminer les plus dangereux prédateurs du monde. Mais ce don a un prix… Et parfois, ces dangers les atteignent plus intimement qu’ils ne le devraient…
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Résumés:
Tome 1:
Après que la moitié de son équipe eut été décimée et qu’il fut resté handicapé, Jaxon Law doit réapprendre à se battre et à combattre la colère et la culpabilité qui menacent de le submerger. Mais quand il sauve une belle femme qui réveille ses instincts primaux, Jax n’est pas préparé pour les dangers qui l’attendent. Fuyant son employeur, la brillante assistante de laboratoire Kira Locke détient une preuve qui mène la meute Alpha vers une chasse ciblant des civils humains ayant des habiletés psychiques. Et à mesure que Jax et Kira s’approchent du meurtrier et l’un de l’autre, Jax doit décider si le lien profond qu’il ressent pour Kira vaut la peine de briser la règle des hommes-loups. Sa liaison avec Kira signifie de risquer de perdre ses habiletés, et elles pourraient bien être les seuls outils qui lui permettront de garder sa partenaire en vie…
Tome 2:
À la suite d’une bavure survenue lors d’une mission, Aric Savage est fait prisonnier. Torturé au point de sombrer dans le désespoir, il fait cependant une découverte étonnante : son compagnon d’armes, Micah Chase, qui avait été présumé mort, est emprisonné dans le même lieu que lui. Son deuxième choc a lieu lorsque les membres de la meute Alpha arrivent pour le secourir: ils sont accompagnés d’une femme étourdissante aux cheveux châtains et à la colonne vertébrale en acier trempé. La policière de Los Angeles et marcheuse de rêves Rowan Chase a une priorité: retrouver son frère Micah. Pourtant, elle ne peut pas s’empêcher d’être attirée par Aric, le beau et rude homme-loup qui lui procure du plaisir comme aucun homme ne l’a fait auparavant — malgré le caractère éphémère de leur liaison. Mais lorsque la vie d’Aric est en danger, Rowan doit se demander ce qu’elle est prête à sacrifier au nom de l’amour.
Tome 3:
Depuis qu’il a sauvé la vie de Mackenzie Grant, Kalen Black, un sorcier pouvant se métamorphoser en panthère, a du mal à éviter de repenser à la jolie docteure, et de l’aimer. Avoir ainsi frôlé la mort a fait naître une intense passion entre eux fera abaisser sa garde pour la première fois à ce loup solitaire. La meute alpha se bat contre un fae maléfique qui maîtrise peu à peu l’esprit de Kalen, qui, ne pouvant plus faire confiance à ses propres actions, doit quitter Mackenzie pour la protéger. Mais quand elle apprend qu’elle porte l’enfant du sorcier, elle se rend compte qu’aucun danger ne pourra l’empêcher d’être avec celui qu’elle aime. Pour protéger sa partenaire et son enfant à naître, Kalen devra combattre un démon terrible en libérant toute la fureur de son pouvoir, et risquer ainsi de les détruire tous.
Tome 4:
Ryon Hunter peut voir des morts — des esprits qui le supplient de l’aider d’une manière qu’il ne peut comprendre. Il ferait absolument tout pour mettre un terme à son tourment, jusqu’à ce qu’un esprit magnifique se présente à lui avec une requête qu’il ne peut ignorer : Aidez-moi... je suis en vie. Cette femme est la biologiste de la faune Daria Bradford, qui souffre de blessures mortelles subies après une rencontre avec une louve blanche, et elle a lancé un appel à Ryon à l’aide d’un don psychique plutôt rare.
Lorsque Ryon parvient à localiser Daria dans la forêt nationale de Shoshone, il est déjà presque trop tard. Le fait de la ramener au complexe de la meute Alpha pour la soigner entraîne une nouvelle complication : Daria est sa partenaire prédestinée et Ryon craint ce qui se produira lorsqu’elle découvrira ce qu’il est — et ce qu’il a dû faire pour lui sauver la vie. La plus importante menace demeure encore en cavale dans la forêt, semant impitoyablement la mort sur son passage. La meute Alpha se lance alors aux trousses de la mystérieuse louve blanche, déterminée à stopper la sauvage meurtrière — seulement pour découvrir que la créature la plus mortelle est celle qu’ils ne peuvent littéralement pas voir venir...
La meute Alpha, tomes 1 à 4 – J.D. Tyler
Une série entraînante, addictive. Ils sont « Bruts. Superbes. Indomptés. » Ils font partis de la meute Alpha.
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Tome 1 : Instinct Primal
Jaxon Law, un homme-loup ayant le don de remonter le temps, s’est fait trahir par la femme qu’il croyait aimer, ses coéquipiers en ont payé le prix de leur vie. Il s’en veut énormément depuis cet évènement, et faire confiance à nouveau à une femme est quelque chose qu’il ne veut pas de sitôt.
Kira Locke était assistance dans un grand laboratoire… Malheureusement, elle a entendu des choses qu’elle ne devait pas entendre, a vu des choses qu’elle ne devait pas voir et a volé ses employeurs afin de… de les révéler au grand jour? De sauver quelqu’un? Quelque chose? Elle en a aucune idée, mais au moment de sortir du labo, des hommes sont à sa poursuite. Par chance (ou par peur), un loup est là pour l’aider… Un loup qui s’avère être bien obéissant et qui va se transformer en homme.
« Elle ne s’était jamais imaginé avoir une telle conversation bizarre avec quiconque.
Une fée. Une Seelie qui terrorisait l’Irlande. Un loup enragé avec son homologue humain coincé à l’intérieur. »
Jax ne s’attendait pas à devoir sauver une jeune femme en détresse pendant une soirée bien arrosée ET qu’elle le voit se transformer, mais il n’avait pas d’autre choix afin de la sauver. Alors, il doit la ramener chez eux. Dans leur refuge. Kira y fera la rencontre des hommes-loups et de diverses autres créatures qu’elle ne pourra s’empêcher d’aider à son tour. Elle est drôlement douée pour cela, bizarrement emphatique… Par ailleurs, avec son aide et les échantillons qu’elle a voler au labo, ils feront de mystérieuses découvertes. Toutefois, son esprit est totalement obnubilé par son attirance pour Jax…
« -Chaque choix en affecte un autre. Un seul geste ou un mot chuchoté peuvent renverser un empire… ou sauver un être cher. Tout ce que nous pouvons faire est de peser les risques et les avantages, et de prendre une décision. C’est tout ce que les hommes peuvent faire, et malgré toute tes capacités, tu restes un homme de cœur. »
Un premier tome qui nous met dans l’ambiance, dans l’univers de la meute Alpha. Avec une touche d’humour, de mystère, de suspense et d’action, l’auteure nous entraîne avec passion et charme dans son monde, avec des personnages attendrissants.
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Tome 2 : L’éveil du loup
Aric Sauvage a vécu l’enfer. Pendant plusieurs semaines, il a été torturé, battu et a failli sombrer dans le désespoir… Ses amis, son meilleur ami, l’ont abandonné. Il est sur le point de tomber dans la folie, dans la douleur et la perte, lorsqu’il découvre son compagnon de cage… Son ancien compagnon d’armes, l’homme qu’ils ont tous cru mort, Micah. Par chance, ils sont sauvés tous les deux par leurs compagnes quelques heures plus tard… Une femme les accompagne. La sœur de Micah.
« Au moment où leurs doigts s’enroulèrent les uns autour des autres, il sentit une secousse dans son bras et à travers sa poitrine.
Mais qu’est-ce que c’était que ça, bordel? se dit-il. »
Rowan Chase est une policière de L.A. et, avec le malheureux accident qui vient de se produire, elle ne pense qu’à une chose… retrouver son frère. Elle vient d’avoir une source : il y aurait une « entreprise » cachée dans les bois, au loin, qui détiendrait des informations pour elle. Courageuse et téméraire, elle ne se gênera pas pour se joindre à la mission de sauvetage de son frère, surtout avec le sortilège que Kalen vient de lui offrir : elle est invisible. Elle est submergée d’émotions, elle est entourée d’hommes-loups, d’une panthère, de sorciers… et quoi d’autres?
« Son masque glissa et se brisa à ses pieds. L’angoisse crue dont elle avait été témoin dans les accusations de Jax revient en force.
-J’allais me jeter d’une falaise, mais ils m’ont arrêté, dit-il durement. Et j’aurais souhaité qu’ils ne l’aient pas fait. C’est assez direct pour vous, madame l’agente?
De le sentir rire de sa profession, du fait qu’elle se souciait de lui, la contraria. Mais ce n’était pas ce qui la fit exploser.
-Sais-tu ce que j’ai fait avant de venir ici? J’ai tué un homme. Je lui ai tiré en plein cœur parce qu’il avait levé son pistolet vers moi. Son choix, et il est mort à cause de cela, indépendamment du fait que s’il avait pris une seconde pour réfléchir un peu, s’il n’avait pas été drogué, il serait encore vivant. Mais je devais agir et j’ai été suspendue jusqu’à ce qu’il soit clair que je n’ai pas commis un acte répréhensible.
-Où veux-tu en venir?
-Penses-tu honnêtement que cet homme voulait laisser sa femme et ses enfants sans soutien? Qu’il voulait servir de nourriture aux vers? Il avait une vie misérable, mais elle valait quelque chose. Il l’a abandonnée, de même que sa famille, à la suite d’une décision impulsive, et il ne pourra jamais revenir en arrière. Ne fais pas la même erreur. »
Sa rencontre avec Aric changera tout. Cet homme est différent des autres, son humour cache quelque chose de profond, qui la touche énormément… Cependant, avec sa peur et ses doutes, Aric ne peut s’attacher à Rowan… Il ne peut la blesser. Alors, autant risquer sa vie que de la perdre.
« -Après avoir traité avec du menu fretin comme des trafiquants de drogue et des bandes de rue, il me faudra un peu de temps pour m’adapter aux sorcières, démons et aux autres merdes du genre.
-Tu es folle, dit-il d’une voix rauque en lui embrassant le haut de la tête. Ne fais plus un truc comme ça. »
Une suite entraînante et beaucoup plus bouleversante. Touchante. Aric a su me toucher, son personnage est émouvant. Il a tellement souffert… L’auteure a su le rendre RÉEL. Et Rowan est tellement forte et déterminée. Ils forment un couple du tonnerre.
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Tome 3 : Lune noire
Afin de sauver la femme qu’il aime, Kalen Black, n’a eu d’autre choix que de lui remettre son amulette, celle qui le protégeait depuis de nombreuses années contre les forces du mal, contre SA voix. Il a beau être un sorcier très puissant et moitié métamorphe-panthère, il ne peut rien faire contre cet homme, cet être malfaisant, sans son collier. Il est donc contraint de baisser sa garder, d’écouter cette nouvelle voix dans sa tête… et de subir les conséquences, pour lui, pour la meute et pour Mackenzie.
Malik est un être maléfique, qui veut le contrôle du sorcier le plus puissant. Kalen. Et pour cela, il doit lui faire voir le bon côté des choses, la noirceur au lieu de la lumière, le mal au lieu du bien�� Kalen, avec ses peurs et ses doutes, ne peut s’empêcher de voir des deux côtés. Il a peur, peur de décevoir, d’être seul et d’être abandonné à nouveau. Le contrôle de Malik devient de plus en plus grand, la douleur intense et la violence auprès de la meute encore plus grande.
« Nick revient d’un coup à lui-même en inspirant de grandes bouffées d’air. Son cœur, plein d’adrénaline, battait la chamade dans son sternum. La peur.
-Oh, mon dieu.
Cela avait été la fin. La fin de la vie. Mais de quelle vie? De quel côté avait été Kalen dans ce dernier acte, lors de cette dernière seconde dévastatrice? La noirceur éternelle ou la lumière? »
Mackenzie Grant fera tout pour protéger l’homme dont elle est tombée amoureuse, ainsi que leur enfant à naître. Et pour cela, elle est prête à se battre bec et ongles, peu importe contre qui ou….
« -Quoi? Cria Mac. Non! Vous ne pouvez pas l’abandonner comme ça! Je peux l’atteindre. Je sais que je peux… Je t’en prie. Je t’en supplie. Donne-moi une chance de l’atteindre.
Sa voix se brisa. Elle tremblait de la tête aux pieds, terrifiée que Nick lui refuse sa demande.
-Mac, il est allé trop loin, dit doucement Nick, les yeux tristes.
-Il s’agit d’un homme et non pas d’un chien à abattre, cracha-t-elle avec colère, en s’essuyant les joues. Il m’a promis qu’il se battrait, et je sais qu’il est là quelque part.
-Mon Dieu, fit Jax. Où est la justice dans tout cela? Nous il avons donné notre parole que nous le protégerions. »
Woah, un troisième tome addictif. Je savais que nous allions tomber dans le vif du sujet, dans la guerre et la violence avec le sorcier, en apprendre plus sur lui, sa vie et ses pouvoirs, mais OUF! Une suite TRÈS entraînante, SOMBRE. Violente. Obscure. On en apprend davantage sur les personnages, sur chacun d’eux.
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Tome 4 : Le cœur de Hunter
Ryon Hunter a un don très spécial, qu’il considère davantage comme une malédiction… il voit les morts. C’est comme cela qu’il a su qu’une femme avait besoin de lui, puisqu’elle était à l’article de la mort. Il parvient à la localiser de justesse… Elle est gravement blessée et lui seul peut la sauver puisqu’il s’avère qu’elle est sa partenaire.
Daria Bradford, biologiste dans la faune spécialisée dans l’étude des loups, se réveille désorientée et souffrante bizarrement moins qu’elle ne devrait surtout avec la chute qu’elle a fait. Elle fait la rencontre que Ryon, dont elle se sent très proche tout à coup. Certes, il est son sauver, mais il y a quelque chose de plus… Elle guérit vite. Beaucoup trop vite. Ryon essayera donc de lui expliquer, mais elle est sceptique… jusqu’à sa rencontre avec Bleu. Elle a alors d’autre choix que de croire à la réalité : elle est au milieu d’hommes-loups et d’autres créatures. Et pour la sauver, Ryon l’a transformée.
« -Voulez-vous que je dise quelque chose dans votre tête?
-Bien sûr.
- « Je pense que vous êtes la plus belle femme que je n’ai jamais rencontrée. »
-Oh mon Dieu! s’écria-t-elle en posant une main sur sa bouche. Je n’ai jamais… c’était incroyable. »
Malheureusement, il y a une grosse menace dans la forêt, une bête énorme et très dangereuse. En lien avec Daria… La meute Alpha doit donc faire face ensemble, plus unie que jamais… et affronter le danger.
Ouf, un tome un peu plus difficile à « embarquer », puisque le texte à été traduit en « vous ». J’ai adoré la suite, l’histoire et les péripéties… Mais j’ai eu de la difficile à suivre, à être entraîner par l’histoire d’amour entre nos deux personnages à cause de leurs vouvoiements persistants.
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Une série originale, mais surtout addictive. Poignante ET bouleversante. Mais attention, cette série se lit en ordre afin de ne pas avoir de spoilers (oui, oui, je l’ai lu dans le bon ordre cette fois-ci hihi, mais il m’en manque quelques-uns afin de compléter la série!) Une histoire pleine d’actions, de péripéties et de magie. Mes deux préférés : les deux premiers, mais j’ai TRÈS hâte de lire celui de Nick… l’imperturbable. À suivre!
Je ne m’attendais tellement pas à ce genre d’action, de dénouement. Ouf! Lors des nombreuses batailles, j’ai retenu mon souffle. J’ai lu ce livre en quelques instants seulement, tellement il y a d’action, de suspense et d’amour intense. J’ai adoré. L’histoire est sombre, tragique, mais abondamment passionnante. On ne peut lâcher notre lecture! 9/10
#MeuteAlpha #hommesLoups #trahison #vol #attirance #amour #famille #meute #donspsychiques #malédiction #pouvoirs #destin #partenaires #batailles #suggestiondelecture #lecturedumoment #lecturedusoir #chronique #série
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Résumé général :
Fondée par un groupe d’anciens Navy SEALS, la meute Alpha est une équipe ultrasecrète d’hommes-loups dotés de pouvoirs psychiques qui a pour missions d’éliminer les plus dangereux prédateurs du monde. Mais ce don a un prix… Et parfois, ces dangers les atteignent plus intimement qu’ils ne le devraient…
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Résumés:
Tome 1:
Après que la moitié de son équipe eut été décimée et qu’il fut resté handicapé, Jaxon Law doit réapprendre à se battre et à combattre la colère et la culpabilité qui menacent de le submerger. Mais quand il sauve une belle femme qui réveille ses instincts primaux, Jax n’est pas préparé pour les dangers qui l’attendent. Fuyant son employeur, la brillante assistante de laboratoire Kira Locke détient une preuve qui mène la meute Alpha vers une chasse ciblant des civils humains ayant des habiletés psychiques. Et à mesure que Jax et Kira s’approchent du meurtrier et l’un de l’autre, Jax doit décider si le lien profond qu’il ressent pour Kira vaut la peine de briser la règle des hommes-loups. Sa liaison avec Kira signifie de risquer de perdre ses habiletés, et elles pourraient bien être les seuls outils qui lui permettront de garder sa partenaire en vie…
Tome 2:
À la suite d’une bavure survenue lors d’une mission, Aric Savage est fait prisonnier. Torturé au point de sombrer dans le désespoir, il fait cependant une découverte étonnante : son compagnon d’armes, Micah Chase, qui avait été présumé mort, est emprisonné dans le même lieu que lui. Son deuxième choc a lieu lorsque les membres de la meute Alpha arrivent pour le secourir: ils sont accompagnés d’une femme étourdissante aux cheveux châtains et à la colonne vertébrale en acier trempé. La policière de Los Angeles et marcheuse de rêves Rowan Chase a une priorité: retrouver son frère Micah. Pourtant, elle ne peut pas s’empêcher d’être attirée par Aric, le beau et rude homme-loup qui lui procure du plaisir comme aucun homme ne l’a fait auparavant — malgré le caractère éphémère de leur liaison. Mais lorsque la vie d’Aric est en danger, Rowan doit se demander ce qu’elle est prête à sacrifier au nom de l’amour.
Tome 3:
Depuis qu’il a sauvé la vie de Mackenzie Grant, Kalen Black, un sorcier pouvant se métamorphoser en panthère, a du mal à éviter de repenser à la jolie docteure, et de l’aimer. Avoir ainsi frôlé la mort a fait naître une intense passion entre eux fera abaisser sa garde pour la première fois à ce loup solitaire. La meute alpha se bat contre un fae maléfique qui maîtrise peu à peu l’esprit de Kalen, qui, ne pouvant plus faire confiance à ses propres actions, doit quitter Mackenzie pour la protéger. Mais quand elle apprend qu’elle porte l’enfant du sorcier, elle se rend compte qu’aucun danger ne pourra l’empêcher d’être avec celui qu’elle aime. Pour protéger sa partenaire et son enfant à naître, Kalen devra combattre un démon terrible en libérant toute la fureur de son pouvoir, et risquer ainsi de les détruire tous.
Tome 4:
Ryon Hunter peut voir des morts — des esprits qui le supplient de l’aider d’une manière qu’il ne peut comprendre. Il ferait absolument tout pour mettre un terme à son tourment, jusqu’à ce qu’un esprit magnifique se présente à lui avec une requête qu’il ne peut ignorer : Aidez-moi... je suis en vie. Cette femme est la biologiste de la faune Daria Bradford, qui souffre de blessures mortelles subies après une rencontre avec une louve blanche, et elle a lancé un appel à Ryon à l’aide d’un don psychique plutôt rare.
Lorsque Ryon parvient à localiser Daria dans la forêt nationale de Shoshone, il est déjà presque trop tard. Le fait de la ramener au complexe de la meute Alpha pour la soigner entraîne une nouvelle complication : Daria est sa partenaire prédestinée et Ryon craint ce qui se produira lorsqu’elle découvrira ce qu’il est — et ce qu’il a dû faire pour lui sauver la vie. La plus importante menace demeure encore en cavale dans la forêt, semant impitoyablement la mort sur son passage. La meute Alpha se lance alors aux trousses de la mystérieuse louve blanche, déterminée à stopper la sauvage meurtrière — seulement pour découvrir que la créature la plus mortelle est celle qu’ils ne peuvent littéralement pas voir venir...
August 9, 2016
Dr. MacKenzie Grant & Kalen Black are a couple that just can't seem to get it together. Since their night on the town and near death experience things have been strained between them. After giving his only protection against Malik to Mac, Kalen is bombarded with memories, hallucinations and dark thoughts constantly. Mac's memories are clear and firm as she only thinks of her night on the town with Kalen and that soon everyone else will know about it. In fact, she isn't quite sure Nick hasn't already foreseen it.
I really like Kalen & Mac as characters but the light may have been too harsh for Kalen during their shared star turn, with only glimpses of the Kalen & Mac from Black Magic present here. Neither Kalen, Mac, nor their relationship felt developed here and that made the read feel uneven. To my taste, Kalen alternated between reading as an angsty teen and a whiner. Neither are a good look for an alpha male. Mac didn't fare much better, her secret keeping felt contrived and middle-school-ish. as if that was the only way to make her part of the story. Kalen also seemed to be playing keep away with Mac and pouting because she did and Mac was the same, she stayed away and pouted because she did. Kalen may be on his way to becoming the greatest sorcerer, shifter, necromancer ever known but right now it seems he is just having a hard time with adulthood.
I wanted to like this read so much more than I did, but I wasn't completely disappointed. Nick was quite commander-y in his new fitted leader suit and didn't seem as if he was a completely separate piece of the story in this outing. Malik looked great in his villain attire as he tried to seduce Kalen to "the dark side" with soft stokes, easy words, truth bombs and a great deal of illusion. The shocks and revelations from the truth bombs will definitely be felt through some of the remaining installments as they directly affect the overall arc. Malik's input to the team, an update on Blue, glimpses of the "real" Kalen and Mac relationship, and the battle were all high-points of the read (and helped up the rating).
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February 25, 2013
Black Moon (Alpha Pack, #3)
By J.D. Tyler
The Alpha pack is an organization made of up former Navy seals turned werewolves. Their purpose is to battle some of the scariest and deadliest creatures not of their world. Each of the Alpha Pack books focus on a team mate, their struggles as a werewolf solider as well as the continued fight against an Evil Fae Sovereign.
Black moon focuses on Alpha Pack, new member Kalen. Kalen, a were-cougar and powerful sorcerer, has lived a very sad and troubled life. He is infected with a dark entity that feeds on his inner turmoil festering and growing. Kalen walks a fine line between good and evil, sampling both sides daily. Kalen has always felt he will never be happy; never find a mate, until a one night encounter with Alpha Pack Doctor Mackenzie. Mackenzie strengthens the light in him and keeps the darkness away, but he knows he’s not good enough for her; he must resist the urge to mate with her. But he also knows if he wants to stay good he needs her…is what he needs more important than what’s good for Mackenzie, and how can he choose…
The Alpha Pack story line is so original, it’s what made me pick up book one in this series. I fell in love with the idea of once soldiers turned werewolves and all the hot action it would bring. I did, however, find reading Blood Moon to be a challenge. Kalen has been through so much, the things we learn of his past are so sad and actually hard to read about at times. Every time it looked like he was making progress and taking 3 steps forward in being better, he would slip 2 steps back. I found myself to be frustrated and sad wanting to skip pages just to see something good happen for him. The book was well written and the overall story line is a fantastic idea, therefore I gave it 3 out of 4 stars. I am still looking forward to book #4 out next year, and hoping it mirrors book 1 and 2. ~Can
By J.D. Tyler
The Alpha pack is an organization made of up former Navy seals turned werewolves. Their purpose is to battle some of the scariest and deadliest creatures not of their world. Each of the Alpha Pack books focus on a team mate, their struggles as a werewolf solider as well as the continued fight against an Evil Fae Sovereign.
Black moon focuses on Alpha Pack, new member Kalen. Kalen, a were-cougar and powerful sorcerer, has lived a very sad and troubled life. He is infected with a dark entity that feeds on his inner turmoil festering and growing. Kalen walks a fine line between good and evil, sampling both sides daily. Kalen has always felt he will never be happy; never find a mate, until a one night encounter with Alpha Pack Doctor Mackenzie. Mackenzie strengthens the light in him and keeps the darkness away, but he knows he’s not good enough for her; he must resist the urge to mate with her. But he also knows if he wants to stay good he needs her…is what he needs more important than what’s good for Mackenzie, and how can he choose…
The Alpha Pack story line is so original, it’s what made me pick up book one in this series. I fell in love with the idea of once soldiers turned werewolves and all the hot action it would bring. I did, however, find reading Blood Moon to be a challenge. Kalen has been through so much, the things we learn of his past are so sad and actually hard to read about at times. Every time it looked like he was making progress and taking 3 steps forward in being better, he would slip 2 steps back. I found myself to be frustrated and sad wanting to skip pages just to see something good happen for him. The book was well written and the overall story line is a fantastic idea, therefore I gave it 3 out of 4 stars. I am still looking forward to book #4 out next year, and hoping it mirrors book 1 and 2. ~Can
November 9, 2013
Basic idea: "Ever since he saved Dr. Mackenzie Grant’s life, panther shifter and sorcerer Kalen Black has had trouble keeping the beautiful doctor out of his thoughts, and his heart. The brush with death awakened an intense passion between them—one that for the first time had the notorious loner letting down his guard."
From the moment we meet Kalen in book 2, I've wanted to slap him. Yes, all the trained shapeshifting ex-Navy SEALS describe Kalen as a "bad ass sorcerer" but he's really just a whiny brat. Yes, Ms. Tyler has told us, repeatedly (did I say repeatedly? Yes? I better say it again, repeatedly), that Kalen had a bad life and that he lived on the street and was forced to do horrible things in order to survive. I get it. That doesn't mean he can't use his brain when things start to go wrong. Don't hide it, lie about it, and get pissy when things don't go all peaches and cream for you. Kalen was bad, but Mac is even worse. The wiffle-waffle back and forth, should I or shouldn't I, crap that constantly runs through her head was exhausting to read. It was very apparent from the beginning that no one in this book has the ability (or inclination) to look at it from the other person's perspective. They'd rather throw a tantrum like a child who didn't get a sweet and storm away from the situation...only to get in a even worse situation around the corner.
I almost gave up on this book except for one small character, or rather one large blue winged fairy boy who made me laugh. I'd like more of Blue please.
From the moment we meet Kalen in book 2, I've wanted to slap him. Yes, all the trained shapeshifting ex-Navy SEALS describe Kalen as a "bad ass sorcerer" but he's really just a whiny brat. Yes, Ms. Tyler has told us, repeatedly (did I say repeatedly? Yes? I better say it again, repeatedly), that Kalen had a bad life and that he lived on the street and was forced to do horrible things in order to survive. I get it. That doesn't mean he can't use his brain when things start to go wrong. Don't hide it, lie about it, and get pissy when things don't go all peaches and cream for you. Kalen was bad, but Mac is even worse. The wiffle-waffle back and forth, should I or shouldn't I, crap that constantly runs through her head was exhausting to read. It was very apparent from the beginning that no one in this book has the ability (or inclination) to look at it from the other person's perspective. They'd rather throw a tantrum like a child who didn't get a sweet and storm away from the situation...only to get in a even worse situation around the corner.
I almost gave up on this book except for one small character, or rather one large blue winged fairy boy who made me laugh. I'd like more of Blue please.
November 6, 2014
I really wanted to like this series but the storyline so choppy and all over the place. There seems to be no path or goal. Like another review said "it felt like story was rushed to end jic contract not renewed". I skimmed a lot during this book, didn't feel a connection to it.
Also, a lot of repetitive info could be avoided if a glossary of characters and events were included in each book. Had great potential but went downhill fast.
If you want to read Psy-Ops type of books, I suggest Mandy M. Roth's Immortal Ops and Psy-Ops series.
I started reading Cole's Redemption, skipped Hunter's Heart, and I was caught up by end of first chapter.
Spoilers from books 1-3:
1. Jax joined the Marines. When did switch to being a Navy SEAL?
2. Jac's wolf described as silver (s/b Ryon)
3. Why are hospital beds too small for them?
4. Why didn't Jax discuss what happens before mating? Why didn't Nick since he's their leader?
5. Sariel can sense other faes but couldn't sense unseelie in Block T?
6. Kalen can put up a ward with 20 mile radius but couldn't stop helicopter from taking off from roof?
7. Jax got Kira's wrist but Aric only got a finger? (Was that supposed to be a pun?)
8. Why doesn't Jax use his time-bending more often?
9. Why was Kalen left alone so much if everyone knew Malik was tormenting him?
10. I feel Malik's war should've happened later in series and other characters should've been developed first.
Also, a lot of repetitive info could be avoided if a glossary of characters and events were included in each book. Had great potential but went downhill fast.
If you want to read Psy-Ops type of books, I suggest Mandy M. Roth's Immortal Ops and Psy-Ops series.
I started reading Cole's Redemption, skipped Hunter's Heart, and I was caught up by end of first chapter.
Spoilers from books 1-3:
1. Jax joined the Marines. When did switch to being a Navy SEAL?
2. Jac's wolf described as silver (s/b Ryon)
3. Why are hospital beds too small for them?
4. Why didn't Jax discuss what happens before mating? Why didn't Nick since he's their leader?
5. Sariel can sense other faes but couldn't sense unseelie in Block T?
6. Kalen can put up a ward with 20 mile radius but couldn't stop helicopter from taking off from roof?
7. Jax got Kira's wrist but Aric only got a finger? (Was that supposed to be a pun?)
8. Why doesn't Jax use his time-bending more often?
9. Why was Kalen left alone so much if everyone knew Malik was tormenting him?
10. I feel Malik's war should've happened later in series and other characters should've been developed first.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 3, 2013
That was a hard story to read but awesome nonetheless! “Black Moon” is darker than the previous books in the series and with a more complicated character. Finally, this is the complete story of Kalen and Mac and it’s exactly what I expected: dark and emotional.
Kalen had the most difficult life. He’s abused by his father and then abused by strangers in order to survive. He is a powerful Sorcerer, Necromancer and panther shifter but he was very unhappy in his life so far. Unwanted and without friends, he became a part of the Alpha Pack team. He has many insecurities and soon, his real dad and the evil incarnate, is trying to take him on his side in order to kill the team he now belongs. The only light in his life is Mac but he’s finding hard to resist to his father. Kalen had a very difficult journey in this book and I was so sad reading about his insecurities and fears.
I liked Mac very much! She loved Kalen since the first time she saw him and she wants to save him. She isn’t judgmental and she’s doing her best to provide him everything he didn’t have in his life: love, acceptance, friendship and a family. She fought for him until the end and she did a great job!
I loved this story! It was fast-paced and a very nice paranormal romance read! I totally recommend it to all the fans of this genre!
Kalen had the most difficult life. He’s abused by his father and then abused by strangers in order to survive. He is a powerful Sorcerer, Necromancer and panther shifter but he was very unhappy in his life so far. Unwanted and without friends, he became a part of the Alpha Pack team. He has many insecurities and soon, his real dad and the evil incarnate, is trying to take him on his side in order to kill the team he now belongs. The only light in his life is Mac but he’s finding hard to resist to his father. Kalen had a very difficult journey in this book and I was so sad reading about his insecurities and fears.
I liked Mac very much! She loved Kalen since the first time she saw him and she wants to save him. She isn’t judgmental and she’s doing her best to provide him everything he didn’t have in his life: love, acceptance, friendship and a family. She fought for him until the end and she did a great job!
I loved this story! It was fast-paced and a very nice paranormal romance read! I totally recommend it to all the fans of this genre!
November 25, 2012
Oh my Kalen......I have been in love with Kalen since he stepped on the pages in Primal Law (book 1). And I feel more in love this him in his novella Black Magic. So I was so super excited when I got my ARC of Black Moon. We finally get to learn more about Kalen. What makes him tick, what his demons are and how far he is willing to go to protect the ones he loves.
Kalen goes through so much in Black Moon my poor heart almost didn’t survive the journey. There was so much that happens I am afraid if I start to tell you I will give away too much. So let me just say.....
Kalen is AWESOME!!!! He is so much stronger than he ever realized. Even if it will cost him everything in the end. Kalen does the only thing he can to save the Alpha pack. Some sacrifices are worth it.
If you have enjoyed the first two books and Kalen’s novella you will love Black Moon. But be warned you may need a tissue, because Kalen my just break your heart.
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Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. The following review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
Kalen goes through so much in Black Moon my poor heart almost didn’t survive the journey. There was so much that happens I am afraid if I start to tell you I will give away too much. So let me just say.....
Kalen is AWESOME!!!! He is so much stronger than he ever realized. Even if it will cost him everything in the end. Kalen does the only thing he can to save the Alpha pack. Some sacrifices are worth it.
If you have enjoyed the first two books and Kalen’s novella you will love Black Moon. But be warned you may need a tissue, because Kalen my just break your heart.
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Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. The following review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
July 9, 2016
Both the main characters are super stupid and annoying. Honestly. They make the same stupid mistakes over and over. I got so angry with them.
A couple of examples: the heroine is a former psychologist but never acts like one - very reactionary and not very mature. Then the hero keeps going back to the bad guy (and drinking his damn blood) over and over despite knowing the risks. Also, the way he responds sexually to the bad guy trying to seduce him over to the dark side at the end was icky (it almost felt like cheating and he was actually thinking about cheating and loving the idea. I know he was out of his mind at the time. Still not cool).
A couple of examples: the heroine is a former psychologist but never acts like one - very reactionary and not very mature. Then the hero keeps going back to the bad guy (and drinking his damn blood) over and over despite knowing the risks. Also, the way he responds sexually to the bad guy trying to seduce him over to the dark side at the end was icky (it almost felt like cheating and he was actually thinking about cheating and loving the idea. I know he was out of his mind at the time. Still not cool).
January 1, 2013
Could not finish this one. Got about half way through and never really connected with the charactors. Both the H/H irritated me. The story was choppy and not very believable for me. Loved the First two books in the series so I may pick this up again. Maybe it will redeem itself later and I want to continue to read future books in this series hoping they will be as good as the first two.
March 12, 2014
The darkest of the books so far, for sure. I didn't like nor get the sexual component that Malik brought to this story and after learning just where he fit into Kalen's life, that shit squeaked me the eff out. But aight. I'm on to the next.
December 2, 2012
I just loved this book. I stayed up all night finishing it. So now I'm going to take a little nap so my REVIEW WILL COME later.
December 6, 2012
3.5
A great add to this phenomenal series. This story was very touching. I really wanted it to be longer.
A great add to this phenomenal series. This story was very touching. I really wanted it to be longer.
December 4, 2012
Loved this book. Kalen is my favorite hero. It was a very fast read.
December 5, 2012
Holy crap! This is the best if the series, hands down. Review coming soon...
May 11, 2017
I'm literally devouring this series, love it a lot. This one wraps up this mini arc and I'm just happy to say that instead of dragging out a main storyline for book after book, Tyler instead gives us mini storyarcs that makes it very satisfying to read.
Love the H in here. This one's an endearing H full of contradictions. He's powerful yet v vulnerable, alone for most of his life yet craving for love and companionship. He also is pretty insecure and has a low self esteem, yet at the same time he has a v strong moral core and strength to fight against the most evil entity. His devotion to the h is v sweet and touching and it's never in doubt that while he hasn't had a life that's filled with any positive emotional connection much, he is one that feels, cares and loves deeply.
Our h is at first a bit hard to like to be v honest. Given the situation, I find myself pretty pissed at her not being more compassionate or understanding of the H's plight, and not doing more to help him in the beginning. But to be v honest, her reaction is really probably very normal and that will be exactly how a young modern woman with her own thoughts and emotions dealt with this situation in real life, being pissed and ranting on it when the situation calls for it, and needing time to digest and adjust to the situation before working out the most proper way to act accordingly, despite her feelings. Towards the end though, I'm happy to see her stick by her man and gives him all the love and support he needs to fight against the evil beings.
I haven't read their backstory yet as I was v eager to know how the gang can ever finish off those horrible baddies, but I'll be going back to read it definitely. At the beginning of the book, to be honest, I was pretty disappointed. There are just too much coverage on the baddie's interaction with our H, and just not enough to tell us more about these two. Not helping is the fact that it's v teeth grinding to see H vacillating between good and evil and struggling so much on his own.
I realise that while some of the scenes in this series are pretty uncomfortable for me to read, as I'm more the fluff and light stuffs kind of reader and cannot bear to read characters suffering through too much, and probably would have dnf usually in other cases, Tyler's way of writing and handling scenes just barely grazed my tolerance threshold and by writing how well characters bounced back from hell and vindicated the baddies, work well for me.
It also is a bit annoying to see him act out of characters (or what I thought his character should have been) in some scenes not knowing what is happening in his head. As the story progresses though, I'm glad these scenes are more compact and doesn't drag the story down as much.
I really like the sexy times between this couple too. While it is still v hot, a lot of the scenes are more of an emotional mind meet and we do see the strong connection these two have for each other.
The entire book's action, unlike previous ones, is more crowded towards the back, which also might be why I wasn't enjoying it as much at the beginning with the slow progress. But once the ball starts rolling, boy, am I all psyched to see how this will pan out. Actually stayed up till late being so gripped by the happenings there.
Now I'm just jumping directly to the next mini story, excited to see what will be happening for the remaining singles in the pack.
Love the H in here. This one's an endearing H full of contradictions. He's powerful yet v vulnerable, alone for most of his life yet craving for love and companionship. He also is pretty insecure and has a low self esteem, yet at the same time he has a v strong moral core and strength to fight against the most evil entity. His devotion to the h is v sweet and touching and it's never in doubt that while he hasn't had a life that's filled with any positive emotional connection much, he is one that feels, cares and loves deeply.
Our h is at first a bit hard to like to be v honest. Given the situation, I find myself pretty pissed at her not being more compassionate or understanding of the H's plight, and not doing more to help him in the beginning. But to be v honest, her reaction is really probably very normal and that will be exactly how a young modern woman with her own thoughts and emotions dealt with this situation in real life, being pissed and ranting on it when the situation calls for it, and needing time to digest and adjust to the situation before working out the most proper way to act accordingly, despite her feelings. Towards the end though, I'm happy to see her stick by her man and gives him all the love and support he needs to fight against the evil beings.
I haven't read their backstory yet as I was v eager to know how the gang can ever finish off those horrible baddies, but I'll be going back to read it definitely. At the beginning of the book, to be honest, I was pretty disappointed. There are just too much coverage on the baddie's interaction with our H, and just not enough to tell us more about these two. Not helping is the fact that it's v teeth grinding to see H vacillating between good and evil and struggling so much on his own.
I realise that while some of the scenes in this series are pretty uncomfortable for me to read, as I'm more the fluff and light stuffs kind of reader and cannot bear to read characters suffering through too much, and probably would have dnf usually in other cases, Tyler's way of writing and handling scenes just barely grazed my tolerance threshold and by writing how well characters bounced back from hell and vindicated the baddies, work well for me.
It also is a bit annoying to see him act out of characters (or what I thought his character should have been) in some scenes not knowing what is happening in his head. As the story progresses though, I'm glad these scenes are more compact and doesn't drag the story down as much.
I really like the sexy times between this couple too. While it is still v hot, a lot of the scenes are more of an emotional mind meet and we do see the strong connection these two have for each other.
The entire book's action, unlike previous ones, is more crowded towards the back, which also might be why I wasn't enjoying it as much at the beginning with the slow progress. But once the ball starts rolling, boy, am I all psyched to see how this will pan out. Actually stayed up till late being so gripped by the happenings there.
Now I'm just jumping directly to the next mini story, excited to see what will be happening for the remaining singles in the pack.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2021
Black Moon
This is the story of Mackenzie and Kalen. The story shows us a potentially powerful sorcerer and panther shifter. He ends up in bed with Mackenzie who is a psychologist and physicians assistant. They thought they would be safe from pregnancy because they weren’t mates. Turns out they were mates and Mac is now pregnant. Kalen is troubled by having had a father and mother who didn’t love him. His dad kicked him out of the house when he was 14 years old forcing him to adapt and get by the only ways he could. Sometimes being forced to sell his body for money for food. The story is complex in the relationship with his “real” father who is the king of the Unseelie and evil to the core. I’ll stop before I tell too much. There are sexual scenes that may offend some readers. I recommend you read the books in order to enjoy the complete storyline.
This is the story of Mackenzie and Kalen. The story shows us a potentially powerful sorcerer and panther shifter. He ends up in bed with Mackenzie who is a psychologist and physicians assistant. They thought they would be safe from pregnancy because they weren’t mates. Turns out they were mates and Mac is now pregnant. Kalen is troubled by having had a father and mother who didn’t love him. His dad kicked him out of the house when he was 14 years old forcing him to adapt and get by the only ways he could. Sometimes being forced to sell his body for money for food. The story is complex in the relationship with his “real” father who is the king of the Unseelie and evil to the core. I’ll stop before I tell too much. There are sexual scenes that may offend some readers. I recommend you read the books in order to enjoy the complete storyline.
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