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Mutegi's Sweet One
On the road: Breaking down was the best thing to ever happen to him.
Mutegi Atieno is shocked to discover the man stranded on the side of the road in a broken down truck is his mate. When his first assumption is proved incorrect and he learns the woman and baby with Ben Moore are not his wife and daughter, Mutegi realizes he actually has a shot at claiming the human.
But first Mutegi and his friends need to save the trio from Ben’s sister’s sadistic ex-husband. It was a difficult task. The man had already chased Ben and Cassie across three states in an attempt to steal his daughter back, ignoring the court’s ruling that had deemed him unfit.
If Mutegi manages to find a way to save the siblings from the madman, can he also figure out how to tell his human mate that he’s a shifter?
Mutegi Atieno is shocked to discover the man stranded on the side of the road in a broken down truck is his mate. When his first assumption is proved incorrect and he learns the woman and baby with Ben Moore are not his wife and daughter, Mutegi realizes he actually has a shot at claiming the human.
But first Mutegi and his friends need to save the trio from Ben’s sister’s sadistic ex-husband. It was a difficult task. The man had already chased Ben and Cassie across three states in an attempt to steal his daughter back, ignoring the court’s ruling that had deemed him unfit.
If Mutegi manages to find a way to save the siblings from the madman, can he also figure out how to tell his human mate that he’s a shifter?
96 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2012
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August 5, 2018
Oh my goodness....a warthog shifter? How cool is that? I think I would have shit my pants if Ben had been a meerkat but sadly no 😢
This was cheesy af but hey...I do love some good cheese now and then.
This was cheesy af but hey...I do love some good cheese now and then.
January 7, 2020
Super-fast Insta Love, but I did really like that Mutegi was a warthog shifter. So original!
January 19, 2013
2.5 out of 5
OMG he was a warthog shifter!!! I think I must have laughed for about 15 minutes when it said what kind of shifter Mutegi was. IDK, it just seemed like one of the least sexiest animals around...wait that would have been a blobfish or a naked mole rat. When I look at it like that I guess a warthog's not bad. I guess pigs need love too. ;)
The story was cute but there wasn't a lot to it..no real depth and there was insta love. I liked it enough that I'll read another in the series. I wonder if they all have insta love. Anyone know?
OMG he was a warthog shifter!!! I think I must have laughed for about 15 minutes when it said what kind of shifter Mutegi was. IDK, it just seemed like one of the least sexiest animals around...wait that would have been a blobfish or a naked mole rat. When I look at it like that I guess a warthog's not bad. I guess pigs need love too. ;)
The story was cute but there wasn't a lot to it..no real depth and there was insta love. I liked it enough that I'll read another in the series. I wonder if they all have insta love. Anyone know?
May 24, 2013
2012 Review:
Hm. It was fast. In-story and as a read. There should have been so much more to make the characters actually come to life; more background to both of them, more interaction to create a sense of love happening. Hell, even more conversation about the nature of things. We never actually learn what Ben’s job was. It’s not particularly relevant, but still.
Okay, so while this was not awful or anything, I am definitely up for something new. Now I just need to find it. XD
Terrifyingly, I have this craving to start re-reading that huge interconnected web of series, but those are shifter books too, and especially the first batch are kind of annoying as far as I remember. I dunno. They tend to fall into the tiny, childlike bottom meets huge, fierce top cliché too.
Which this author here definitely did not do. Oh yeah, it happens in her books, and most of the time the division between top and bottom is fairly clear. But the constellations still are varied and size is not everything. :3
Guess that is one of the things that particularly make me like this author. I mean it’s not really her style, which could be polished easily… She has a nice attitude going, a good atmosphere, but her vocabulary and in particular word usage is sadly incorrect. Eh, it really does not matter as long as I can still tell what she is trying to express, and I never had a problem with that. :3
Hm. It was fast. In-story and as a read. There should have been so much more to make the characters actually come to life; more background to both of them, more interaction to create a sense of love happening. Hell, even more conversation about the nature of things. We never actually learn what Ben’s job was. It’s not particularly relevant, but still.
Okay, so while this was not awful or anything, I am definitely up for something new. Now I just need to find it. XD
Terrifyingly, I have this craving to start re-reading that huge interconnected web of series, but those are shifter books too, and especially the first batch are kind of annoying as far as I remember. I dunno. They tend to fall into the tiny, childlike bottom meets huge, fierce top cliché too.
Which this author here definitely did not do. Oh yeah, it happens in her books, and most of the time the division between top and bottom is fairly clear. But the constellations still are varied and size is not everything. :3
Guess that is one of the things that particularly make me like this author. I mean it’s not really her style, which could be polished easily… She has a nice attitude going, a good atmosphere, but her vocabulary and in particular word usage is sadly incorrect. Eh, it really does not matter as long as I can still tell what she is trying to express, and I never had a problem with that. :3
March 15, 2012
If you love Wolves of Stone Ridge, go ahead and pick up his one. This is the biker pack Brad Nadeau, Dagus' blonde polar bear mate belongs to. Mutegi, a wart hog shifter will be the second (Brad being the first) one in their pack to find his mate.
It is more of an introduction into this Nomadic pack of assorted gay shifters.
It is more of an introduction into this Nomadic pack of assorted gay shifters.
April 6, 2019
Ich glaube, das mit mir und den Büchern von Charlie Richards wird nichts.
Ich hab schon die "Wolves of Stone Ridge"- Reihe sehr schnell aufgegeben.
Eine Bikergang aus schwulen Wandlern verschiedenster Tierarten. Coole Idee, aber die Umsetzung ist sehr seicht und nicht wirklich spannend. Dass Mutegi ein Warzenschwein ist, hat auch nicht wirklich geholfen. Ich musste die ganze Zeit an Pumba denken.
Ich hab schon die "Wolves of Stone Ridge"- Reihe sehr schnell aufgegeben.
Eine Bikergang aus schwulen Wandlern verschiedenster Tierarten. Coole Idee, aber die Umsetzung ist sehr seicht und nicht wirklich spannend. Dass Mutegi ein Warzenschwein ist, hat auch nicht wirklich geholfen. Ich musste die ganze Zeit an Pumba denken.
May 24, 2020
2.75 stars.
August 28, 2012
What a delightful start to a spin-off series! This story starts just after Through Dagus's Eyes, in the Wolves of Stone Ridge series. It could be started separately, but personally I would recommend starting with the first book in the Wolves of Stone Ridge series and treating these stories as part of the other series to get more out of it since Mutegi was a minor character in Through Dagus's Eyes.
Now that Brad had found his mate in Stone Ridge, it gave hope to the rest of them even as they rushed to find Gallo Ricci. Along the way, Mutegi sees a broken-down vehicle along the side of a nearly deserted road. When the gang stops to help, Mutegi discovers that the human male is his mate, but is saddened to realize that the human male appears to be straight and with a family. But not to worry, Mutegi! Things aren't always as they appear and your guys have your back. Adam can fix the truck, but takes his sweet ol' time to give a relationship between Mutegi and his human a chance to happen even while the gang agrees to split up with part of them going ahead to search for Gallo and the rest staying to protect the little human family. Mutegi's Ben is trying to get his sister and niece to their parents as an opportunity to escape her abusive ex-husband who is trying to take back his daughter.
Ben is bewildered by the attentions of such a beautiful man who can have anyone and wonders at Mutegi's motives. He doesn't want to be the man's one night stand. But when Ben learns the truth behind Mutegi's attraction can he accept having his life change irrevocably to be with Mutegi?
This was a nice strong beginning to a new series that had the same elements that made the other series a good read. I really liked the characters of Mutegi and Brad along with getting to know the other bike gang members a little better. There is always the instant attraction element balanced against whatever barrier there is to the shifter claiming his mate and another exciting piece in the flight from the ex-husband.
Looking forward to good things from this new series!
Now that Brad had found his mate in Stone Ridge, it gave hope to the rest of them even as they rushed to find Gallo Ricci. Along the way, Mutegi sees a broken-down vehicle along the side of a nearly deserted road. When the gang stops to help, Mutegi discovers that the human male is his mate, but is saddened to realize that the human male appears to be straight and with a family. But not to worry, Mutegi! Things aren't always as they appear and your guys have your back. Adam can fix the truck, but takes his sweet ol' time to give a relationship between Mutegi and his human a chance to happen even while the gang agrees to split up with part of them going ahead to search for Gallo and the rest staying to protect the little human family. Mutegi's Ben is trying to get his sister and niece to their parents as an opportunity to escape her abusive ex-husband who is trying to take back his daughter.
Ben is bewildered by the attentions of such a beautiful man who can have anyone and wonders at Mutegi's motives. He doesn't want to be the man's one night stand. But when Ben learns the truth behind Mutegi's attraction can he accept having his life change irrevocably to be with Mutegi?
This was a nice strong beginning to a new series that had the same elements that made the other series a good read. I really liked the characters of Mutegi and Brad along with getting to know the other bike gang members a little better. There is always the instant attraction element balanced against whatever barrier there is to the shifter claiming his mate and another exciting piece in the flight from the ex-husband.
Looking forward to good things from this new series!
August 18, 2020
I was wondering for a long time wether I should start this serie or not. Since I don't really like buying ebooks I waited for month after I found it until I finaly bought it.
And I'm very happy I did.
The story was nice, although too short. I liked the fact that the animal form was an animal seldomly used in other books.
One thing that came to my mind, is that I had the feeling of missing some information set prior to this book, which is declaired as the first one. But since I'll read the next ones too, I fimly believe these informations will be delivered.
Maybe the moral compass was a bit loose set, but nevertheless a good story to read.
And I'm very happy I did.
The story was nice, although too short. I liked the fact that the animal form was an animal seldomly used in other books.
One thing that came to my mind, is that I had the feeling of missing some information set prior to this book, which is declaired as the first one. But since I'll read the next ones too, I fimly believe these informations will be delivered.
Maybe the moral compass was a bit loose set, but nevertheless a good story to read.
December 29, 2013
Enjoyed this one. It felt too short for what it contained though - not something that I felt with so many others. Not sure why. Everything just seemed to be way too easy for everyone. And how they got rid of the problem - felt a bit off. But still very good!
November 4, 2017
I’ve read several works in different series by Ms. Richards and so far this is the best (not sure I really want to use that word). The flow is reasonably good and the characters easy to like. Although this is a relatively short piece, it would have been nice if there were some more character development. We learn very little about any of the characters and considering this is the first in a many many many book series, it would have been a great set-up to explain this fascinating cast of characters. What I didn’t like about this book are two issues that seem to repeat in all of Ms. Richard’s writings. First, the human MC, in this case Ben, is always portrayed a weak, hapless and in desparate need of rescuing by his shifter. Second, each of her books also contain a gratuitous and violent death scene where homophobic characters are eliminated. Sorry, but if you’re trying to send a message, there a better ways to deal with homophobic characters than murdering them. And how about creating human MCs that are strong and confident?
January 6, 2019
This was awesome. Mutegi is a warthog shifter (who is part of an all gay pack) who helps Ben and Cassie when he sees them having car trouble on the side of the road and realizes that one of them, Ben, is his mate. This was well written with very engaging characters. Every shifter was a different animal and I really liked that. I do wish that there was a mate for Cassie also because she was very likeable as were the other characters. This book had excitement and totally hot romance which was a very fun and intriguing escape. :)
September 14, 2024
reread - While each of these stories is an interesting short story or novella, each in their own little series, they become much more if they are read in the suggested reading order by Charlie Richards as a whole. https://charlie-richards.com/reading-...
While they are still not a 5/5, at least they become a bit more than okay and are much more interesting as characters mesh across and around individual series. Individually they are a 3/5 so that is where I mark them.
While they are still not a 5/5, at least they become a bit more than okay and are much more interesting as characters mesh across and around individual series. Individually they are a 3/5 so that is where I mark them.
November 23, 2018
It would be hard to make sense of some of the references in the book with out first reading Through Dagus's Eyes. Thankfully those are few and doesn't shift focus from the story that much.
Short and enjoyable (barely)
Short and enjoyable (barely)
April 7, 2018
This was a short and sweet read. I honestly would have loved for it to be a little longer and to see some more interactions between Mutegi and Ben on the road, but for what it was, it was a fun, easy story, and it definitely makes me want to read more in the series.
September 11, 2017
I read this one and was unimpressed, but tried the next one to give the series a fair chance.
Bottom line: Interesting concept, mediocre execution.
Bottom line: Interesting concept, mediocre execution.
October 10, 2019
Stock holders/Bikers Mutegi and Ben
February 9, 2021
very good read characters fit story was good
February 17, 2021
Loving this series 💞💞 💞!
January 12, 2017
He became rock hard after just that brief kiss, and his warthog really wanted to claim the man.
I didn't expect this book to be good, but even I couldn't guess just how awful this thing was.
Quoting lines:
Ben's back and ass with his own shuddered, twice more, pleasure Ben stepped back and his brow creased.
Ben noted the other Slipping from the followed.
"But you're not," different," He glanced Ben denied.
There are some things you just have to accept, gaining his thoughts. He about.
There are more than twenty "sentences" like that. In a 72 page book that the author charges $5 for. Forget about a beta reader or a friend looking it over, I don't believe the author herself reread this damned thing before putting it up for sale.
But let's back up a step, to the plot. The author has written thirty or so "books", half of them about these shifters. One of the biggest thing that annoys me about this book is that the idea had potential, but I'd be surprised if Charlie Richards could write a check, let alone write a coherent story, so that potential is lost.
The book is set in our world, other than that there are a very few "shifters" (were-animals). The series focuses on a motorcycle gang made up of gay shifters -- they don't have a pack of their own in their species, so they came together to form this mixed-species biker gang/pack. And they're all gay. All of them being gay is a stretch, but that idea as a whole in the right hands could have work.
Charlie Richards's hands are not the right hands.
Many bigots thought it was impossible for shifters to be gay, but everyone in the gang was gay, all thirteen of them.
Why? What does the kind of sex you enjoy have anything to do with someone being a were-animal? Not to mention, no one knows shifters exist other than them and their human mates, so who are these bigots?
So the gang is riding down the road and encounter a broken down truck. Because they're kindhearted gay biker shifters, they stop to help. Would you believe that the guy in the truck is the mate of one of them?! What are the chances!!
Every shifter has a mate out there in the world somewhere, like a soulmate.
Blah blah, the two have sex because of course the human (Ben) has the hots for the warthog shifter (Mutegi) at first sight.
There's a seriously stupid subplot about a group of human bigots who want to take Ben's sister's baby away because Ben is gay. These bigots have broken the law multiple times and are trying to beat/kill them, but the law doesn't care. Because Ben is gay.
The shifter gang and the gang of bigots get into a fight. Explain this to me:
A tusk went through the man's heart and gave him a quick death.
How can a warthog (one shaped like a real warthog, not running around on two legs like a werewolf might) possibly get its tusk through a man's chest and into his heart? Wouldn't the dome of his head get in the way?
The dialogue was stupid and unrealistic. Most characters were just stereotypes. The sex was barely okay. The only thing I liked in the whole book was Mutegi's nickname for Ben (Sweet One), until we got to things like this:
He noted the three scoops of sugar Ben put in [his coffee]. Well, that explains why he tastes so sweet!
Um. I don't think that's all it takes to change the flavor of... everything ...about a man...
The writer was so bad that the only description we had of Mutegi (the main character!) for the first 95% of the book was that he was big and African. Big in all ways. It wasn't until the 96% point that we found out anything else - that he had dreads. The next page the story ended.
I didn't expect this book to be good, but even I couldn't guess just how awful this thing was.
Quoting lines:
Ben's back and ass with his own shuddered, twice more, pleasure Ben stepped back and his brow creased.
Ben noted the other Slipping from the followed.
"But you're not," different," He glanced Ben denied.
There are some things you just have to accept, gaining his thoughts. He about.
There are more than twenty "sentences" like that. In a 72 page book that the author charges $5 for. Forget about a beta reader or a friend looking it over, I don't believe the author herself reread this damned thing before putting it up for sale.
But let's back up a step, to the plot. The author has written thirty or so "books", half of them about these shifters. One of the biggest thing that annoys me about this book is that the idea had potential, but I'd be surprised if Charlie Richards could write a check, let alone write a coherent story, so that potential is lost.
The book is set in our world, other than that there are a very few "shifters" (were-animals). The series focuses on a motorcycle gang made up of gay shifters -- they don't have a pack of their own in their species, so they came together to form this mixed-species biker gang/pack. And they're all gay. All of them being gay is a stretch, but that idea as a whole in the right hands could have work.
Charlie Richards's hands are not the right hands.
Many bigots thought it was impossible for shifters to be gay, but everyone in the gang was gay, all thirteen of them.
Why? What does the kind of sex you enjoy have anything to do with someone being a were-animal? Not to mention, no one knows shifters exist other than them and their human mates, so who are these bigots?
So the gang is riding down the road and encounter a broken down truck. Because they're kindhearted gay biker shifters, they stop to help. Would you believe that the guy in the truck is the mate of one of them?! What are the chances!!
Every shifter has a mate out there in the world somewhere, like a soulmate.
Blah blah, the two have sex because of course the human (Ben) has the hots for the warthog shifter (Mutegi) at first sight.
There's a seriously stupid subplot about a group of human bigots who want to take Ben's sister's baby away because Ben is gay. These bigots have broken the law multiple times and are trying to beat/kill them, but the law doesn't care. Because Ben is gay.
The shifter gang and the gang of bigots get into a fight. Explain this to me:
A tusk went through the man's heart and gave him a quick death.
How can a warthog (one shaped like a real warthog, not running around on two legs like a werewolf might) possibly get its tusk through a man's chest and into his heart? Wouldn't the dome of his head get in the way?
The dialogue was stupid and unrealistic. Most characters were just stereotypes. The sex was barely okay. The only thing I liked in the whole book was Mutegi's nickname for Ben (Sweet One), until we got to things like this:
He noted the three scoops of sugar Ben put in [his coffee]. Well, that explains why he tastes so sweet!
Um. I don't think that's all it takes to change the flavor of... everything ...about a man...
The writer was so bad that the only description we had of Mutegi (the main character!) for the first 95% of the book was that he was big and African. Big in all ways. It wasn't until the 96% point that we found out anything else - that he had dreads. The next page the story ended.
December 14, 2016
I know that this book was a spin-off when I saw the rest of the review but this was the first I saw so I decided to read this first before I read the original one.
This story is about Mutegi, who is a warthog shifter, and his gang brother trying to find one of the brother who has gone missing. On there way from hearing a lead did Mutegi found a couple car break down and decided to help out. When Mutegi saw Ben his animal knew that this is his mate and he will do anything to be with him but saw that there is a woman and child in the car and thinks this is his wife and child. However, it turn out that they are in fact his sister and his niece so he decided to go for it and hope Ben will accept him. Ben on the other hand knew that he feel something for Mutegi but believe that a hot guy like him will anything from a plain guy like him or maybe not. Will Mutegi be able to claim Ben as his mate and accept for who he is or will it cause a wedge in there relationship before it even started.
Like I said I know this is a sequel so I decided to give this a shot before I hit the first one from this series. I have to say I like it even though I feel it was to fast paced for my taste. The action was anticlimax, the romance was fast and I feel it was a little force, and it took him no least then a day to get in his bed and not even talk for a bit before they get in the action of it. I know when it comes to the shifter world then know that this is there mate and will love them no matter what so we don't have to worry about that but they could at least get to know each other before that happen. Saying that the main reason why I like it is because this was an interracial couple and we don't see that in a lot of book which is why I like it even more. Other then that the book was okay.
This story is about Mutegi, who is a warthog shifter, and his gang brother trying to find one of the brother who has gone missing. On there way from hearing a lead did Mutegi found a couple car break down and decided to help out. When Mutegi saw Ben his animal knew that this is his mate and he will do anything to be with him but saw that there is a woman and child in the car and thinks this is his wife and child. However, it turn out that they are in fact his sister and his niece so he decided to go for it and hope Ben will accept him. Ben on the other hand knew that he feel something for Mutegi but believe that a hot guy like him will anything from a plain guy like him or maybe not. Will Mutegi be able to claim Ben as his mate and accept for who he is or will it cause a wedge in there relationship before it even started.
Like I said I know this is a sequel so I decided to give this a shot before I hit the first one from this series. I have to say I like it even though I feel it was to fast paced for my taste. The action was anticlimax, the romance was fast and I feel it was a little force, and it took him no least then a day to get in his bed and not even talk for a bit before they get in the action of it. I know when it comes to the shifter world then know that this is there mate and will love them no matter what so we don't have to worry about that but they could at least get to know each other before that happen. Saying that the main reason why I like it is because this was an interracial couple and we don't see that in a lot of book which is why I like it even more. Other then that the book was okay.
July 12, 2017
3 stars!
Well, what shoul I say - I picked Mutegi's Sweet One for a challenge. I have to admit that I am generally not the biggest fan of shifter stories and while the blurb of this one didn't sound too bad, it didn't sound like something amazing either.
But actually, Mutegi's Sweet One came as a nice surprise. I enjoyed the gang of shifter bikers that have all been stranded alone at one moment of their lives, before finding a new family in the biker group. I really enjoyed the dynamics between the different shifters and how important their new-found family is to them. I also liked that we are having so many different animal forms in the biker group and while Mutegi's animal form might not be the sexiest animal you can imagine, I definitly liked this aspect making Mutegi's Sweet One something special.
I am definitly looking forward to reading more about this hot group of shifters!
Well, what shoul I say - I picked Mutegi's Sweet One for a challenge. I have to admit that I am generally not the biggest fan of shifter stories and while the blurb of this one didn't sound too bad, it didn't sound like something amazing either.
But actually, Mutegi's Sweet One came as a nice surprise. I enjoyed the gang of shifter bikers that have all been stranded alone at one moment of their lives, before finding a new family in the biker group. I really enjoyed the dynamics between the different shifters and how important their new-found family is to them. I also liked that we are having so many different animal forms in the biker group and while Mutegi's animal form might not be the sexiest animal you can imagine, I definitly liked this aspect making Mutegi's Sweet One something special.
I am definitly looking forward to reading more about this hot group of shifters!
July 9, 2017
Start the way you mean to carry on
I have been reading this series is a scattershot order and have finally come about to reading the very first book. I can say with a fair amount of certainty that this book is reflective of how the entire series goes along, so if you enjoy this book you will enjoy the series.
Mutegi is a warthog shifter who meets his human mate, Ben, along the road by happenstance. He is thrilled to find his mate, as many shifters believe that gay shifters cannot exist and certainly don't have mates. Now he must figure out why Ben is on the run and find a way to tell him about shifters and his soon to be altered life.
This book runs a bit more insta-love than the others do. More of the theme later on is that there is instant lust and protectiveness, along with the knowledge that they will love this person whole heartedly as they grow to know them. This time around the two are in live by the end of the book, but it works well for the HEA. We also get to see the setup for the rest of the series, with the fact that the gang/pack has thirteen men, all gay, searching for their mates. The book series is about this gang travelling America, visiting old friends, helping out where they can, and falling in love. There is action and romance and always an HEA, so if that sounds good to you, you will enjoy this series.
I have been reading this series is a scattershot order and have finally come about to reading the very first book. I can say with a fair amount of certainty that this book is reflective of how the entire series goes along, so if you enjoy this book you will enjoy the series.
Mutegi is a warthog shifter who meets his human mate, Ben, along the road by happenstance. He is thrilled to find his mate, as many shifters believe that gay shifters cannot exist and certainly don't have mates. Now he must figure out why Ben is on the run and find a way to tell him about shifters and his soon to be altered life.
This book runs a bit more insta-love than the others do. More of the theme later on is that there is instant lust and protectiveness, along with the knowledge that they will love this person whole heartedly as they grow to know them. This time around the two are in live by the end of the book, but it works well for the HEA. We also get to see the setup for the rest of the series, with the fact that the gang/pack has thirteen men, all gay, searching for their mates. The book series is about this gang travelling America, visiting old friends, helping out where they can, and falling in love. There is action and romance and always an HEA, so if that sounds good to you, you will enjoy this series.
March 7, 2015
Have you ever been so scared not only for yourself but for some one else that means the world to you? I have and it is a horrible feeling and a worst place to be. Ben Moore is afraid and desperate and on the the run. He is young and loyal to his sister, such an admirable trait. I love Ben...he is still hopeful and somewhat innocent even when reality reared her ugly face. Ben knows a good thing when he sees it yet hesitates; with the help of his sister he finds the courage to tentatively reach for what could possibly be the best thing in his life. Mutei Atieno is daring,so sweet your tooth will ache he also rates high on sex appeal enough to make a dream wet. Nothing is ever easy in the Paranormal world when Charlie Richards sheds ink. This author likes to wind toss her characters into all sorts of calamities for our vicarious enjoyment. As you will celebrate this romance you will also celebrate the justice dished out in the only way a Shifter can serve it...Hard & Cold.
April 17, 2012
I generally enjoy this author. But this story was disappointing. It felt rushed and completely missing any depth of conflict between the two main characters. Ben just rolls over without any thought, gives up his life, which we never find anything about other than the fact he used to live in San Francisco and introduced his sister to her stalker ex. With out any concern at all, drops everything and joins up with his man with instant love in 2 days time.
I just didn't make the connection and found the lack of story and flat characters too much. I really had higher hopes and will try again with the next book, just because I normally enjoy this author much more than this.
I just didn't make the connection and found the lack of story and flat characters too much. I really had higher hopes and will try again with the next book, just because I normally enjoy this author much more than this.
May 9, 2021
this is book one of a new series by this author. I actually read this series before the Wolves of Stone Ridge and it was a mistake. Though this one is a standalone and doesn't advance the overarching plot I would still advise you to put it down and read books 1-7 of Wolves of Stone Ridge first then follow the release date order of her books. Otherwise you will miss a lot.
Mutegi is an African Warthog. Which is why I got this book. I had never read about a warthog shifter before. It's a quick read with the required instalove of fated mates and a rescue. I really look at these books as one chapter in a long book. I always feel that there could be more added.
Mutegi is an African Warthog. Which is why I got this book. I had never read about a warthog shifter before. It's a quick read with the required instalove of fated mates and a rescue. I really look at these books as one chapter in a long book. I always feel that there could be more added.
September 6, 2015
A really cute short story. The story was an "insta-love" so if you don't like them don't read it. The relationship happens very swiftly. Mutegi and his group are so sweet. Ben is a good brother that drops everything for his sister. I wish we could have learned more about Ben. The story also doesn't really have any crisis. The husband of the sister is a short lived and not very scary plot line. I think if this could have been longer I would have liked it even more, as is it is a good "fluffy" story:)
March 18, 2024
This is a spin off from The Wolves of Stone Ridge series and as I loved Kontra in those books so how could I not read this!!
I knew I would get a good story because the author knows how to really make you love the people she creates. I was so not disappointed with this. We were taken on a roller-coaster of a ride and left begging for more. This series is just different enough from Stone Ridge to stand alone and just enough like it to feel familiar. Making it just as addictive and making me want to read more, what more can you ask of a book then that!!
I knew I would get a good story because the author knows how to really make you love the people she creates. I was so not disappointed with this. We were taken on a roller-coaster of a ride and left begging for more. This series is just different enough from Stone Ridge to stand alone and just enough like it to feel familiar. Making it just as addictive and making me want to read more, what more can you ask of a book then that!!
October 3, 2015
Notes:
I like that this is a series is about dark skinned men but that there are white lovers, too. I don't like the segregatin of like-skinned all the time.
Realistic reaction to gang members.
They got three rooms and put the man and woman in one with two beds? They should have a single. Now Mutegi and Ben will sleep in one room meaning the other five guys in a one bed room. It worked out okay, but starting out that way was silly.
Too much sex. Very little plot. Yuma is the most interesting part of it and his book is way down the list.
I like that this is a series is about dark skinned men but that there are white lovers, too. I don't like the segregatin of like-skinned all the time.
Realistic reaction to gang members.
They got three rooms and put the man and woman in one with two beds? They should have a single. Now Mutegi and Ben will sleep in one room meaning the other five guys in a one bed room. It worked out okay, but starting out that way was silly.
Too much sex. Very little plot. Yuma is the most interesting part of it and his book is way down the list.
March 15, 2015
a nice, short read to kick-off a new series.
unfortunately, to me it feels like something is missing, I would have liked a bit more on main characters backgrounds, and in a way understand what made them who they are. the circumstances in which mutegi ended up with the gang, what Ben did before all this happened etc etc etc...
on the other hand the lack of detail is a bit understandable because of how short the book is, hopefully tho the next one will be slightly better.
I liked it tho...o(^o^)o it was a nice read.
unfortunately, to me it feels like something is missing, I would have liked a bit more on main characters backgrounds, and in a way understand what made them who they are. the circumstances in which mutegi ended up with the gang, what Ben did before all this happened etc etc etc...
on the other hand the lack of detail is a bit understandable because of how short the book is, hopefully tho the next one will be slightly better.
I liked it tho...o(^o^)o it was a nice read.
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