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Howl #1
Marked
Five years ago she ran. . .
Kayla is back where she belongs: in Jack’s arms. But after the initial explosion of pent up longing and need have passed, she has to convince him to complete the bond between them.
Ingrained fears sent her running, but the need for her mate and the love she’s denied has brought her back. To be Marked will join their souls together forever, a bond Kayla can no longer live without.
An Alpha wolf, Jack waited for Kayla to return to him and protected her from afar. When he senses her outside his home, he isn’t beyond setting a trap meant to entice her back.
Once he has her, he has to show her it isn’t just her heart he needs.
He needs her trust and with it, her submission.
Kayla is back where she belongs: in Jack’s arms. But after the initial explosion of pent up longing and need have passed, she has to convince him to complete the bond between them.
Ingrained fears sent her running, but the need for her mate and the love she’s denied has brought her back. To be Marked will join their souls together forever, a bond Kayla can no longer live without.
An Alpha wolf, Jack waited for Kayla to return to him and protected her from afar. When he senses her outside his home, he isn’t beyond setting a trap meant to entice her back.
Once he has her, he has to show her it isn’t just her heart he needs.
He needs her trust and with it, her submission.
33 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2013
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Jennifer James
14 books218 followersJennifer James is a multi-published erotic romance author who lives in the Midwest on the shore of Lake Erie.
She once landed on her head in a creek while sled riding. Not to be outdone by her older brother, she continued to play and had to walk home with frozen twigs and leaves in her hair.
She loves spiked cocoa in the winter, Dirty Palmers in the summer, and has a raunchy sense of humor.
Published with Unbuttoned Press, Decadent Publishing, and Etopia Press.
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She once landed on her head in a creek while sled riding. Not to be outdone by her older brother, she continued to play and had to walk home with frozen twigs and leaves in her hair.
She loves spiked cocoa in the winter, Dirty Palmers in the summer, and has a raunchy sense of humor.
Published with Unbuttoned Press, Decadent Publishing, and Etopia Press.
To stay up-to-date on my latest releases and participate in exclusive giveaways, join my newsletter mailing list at http://www.authorjenniferjames.com/?p...
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May 30, 2013
Just by looking at the cover I knew this book was going to be hot, I love the cover so much; so sexy. The synopsis is just another given that this going to be hot and I was not disappointed.
This story about Kayla coming back to her mate that she left five years ago because of her fears, but her need to be with him brings her back. Being five years away from Jack for so long, that she finally realized that she wants and needs her mate completely. Jack first needs her to be sure and not fear him and leaving again, he will need her to show him, her submission and trust that there no going backing after the marking.
I love Jack he is a true Alpha wolf. First you need to know I love my wolves and Jack is exactly the reason I love werewolves, so sexy that man is, damn. He is so strong and kind and more importantly the patience and love that he has for his mate that I found so irresistible.
Jack and Kayla story was hot to best describe it and that hotness deserves five stars and I hope to hear similar stories like this and maybe make a series about it. So read it find hot how hot this book is and it a great deal for 99 cents, really well written, great story told with hot sex, and great characters; that tie it all together.
This story about Kayla coming back to her mate that she left five years ago because of her fears, but her need to be with him brings her back. Being five years away from Jack for so long, that she finally realized that she wants and needs her mate completely. Jack first needs her to be sure and not fear him and leaving again, he will need her to show him, her submission and trust that there no going backing after the marking.
I love Jack he is a true Alpha wolf. First you need to know I love my wolves and Jack is exactly the reason I love werewolves, so sexy that man is, damn. He is so strong and kind and more importantly the patience and love that he has for his mate that I found so irresistible.
Jack and Kayla story was hot to best describe it and that hotness deserves five stars and I hope to hear similar stories like this and maybe make a series about it. So read it find hot how hot this book is and it a great deal for 99 cents, really well written, great story told with hot sex, and great characters; that tie it all together.
March 26, 2016
Whew! This is a really sexy and compelling read. It’s short, so it’s hard to say too much without giving things away. The chemistry between Kayla and Jack is sizzling and I love that he pushes her boundaries. There’s a touch of BDSM in there, but nothing remotely hardcore.
Despite its length, the world building is pretty good, enough to understand what’s going on, but definitely leaves you wanting more. The character development was also surprisingly good for such a short book. It made the characters so endearing!
A short read that will leave you wanting more, Marked is intriguing and exciting with a sexy factor that leave you satisfied!
Despite its length, the world building is pretty good, enough to understand what’s going on, but definitely leaves you wanting more. The character development was also surprisingly good for such a short book. It made the characters so endearing!
A short read that will leave you wanting more, Marked is intriguing and exciting with a sexy factor that leave you satisfied!
May 27, 2013
This was an interesting story of reconciliation: where Kayla had left without a work, she is stalking Jack, hoping he will forgive her. Her human side is warring with the subservience she believes Jack will require from her should they declare themselves mate, and she take his mark.
With interesting contrasts to other shifter stories, Jack has chosen solitude over pack life, and as chosen for Kayla to return to him, her true mate. If Kayla never returned, Jack was prepared to spend his life alone, although ever watchful of Kayla to ensure her safety.
With some seriously steamy sex scenes, and equally telling emotional revelations, the pair is setting the first step on their road to a happy ever after. And the change in Kayla and her attitude toward submitting to Jack was cleverly tested with some light bondage, their declarations of love and acceptance made this a good short story, and a start to the series.
I received a copy of the book from the author for purpose of honest review for the Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
With interesting contrasts to other shifter stories, Jack has chosen solitude over pack life, and as chosen for Kayla to return to him, her true mate. If Kayla never returned, Jack was prepared to spend his life alone, although ever watchful of Kayla to ensure her safety.
With some seriously steamy sex scenes, and equally telling emotional revelations, the pair is setting the first step on their road to a happy ever after. And the change in Kayla and her attitude toward submitting to Jack was cleverly tested with some light bondage, their declarations of love and acceptance made this a good short story, and a start to the series.
I received a copy of the book from the author for purpose of honest review for the Jeep Diva. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
August 10, 2013
"If you love something, set it free. If it was meant to be, it will return to you". Jack has allowed Kayla to excape and live on her own, knowing it meant losing his mate. But now Kayla has returned to the only place that feels safe, that feels like home. Unsure if Jack will turn his back on her or take her back, the story starts with her in her nervous shifter form. Not knowing her plans, Jack lures her inside determined to make her stay this time. They have much to overcome, but the bond between them is still strong and the passion is very hot! I love Jennifer James' writing and Marked did not disappoint.
May 29, 2013
For a short story, this an half packs a punch.
It's a scorcher, and a must for shifter rom fans who like the heat turned up and the romance tuned in.
Ms. James managed to pull me into Kayla and Jack's world within the first page, and she kept me there with excellent character development and descriptions so crisp and clear her scenes were highly vivid.
All I can say here is that Ms. James needs to be writing more shifter stories. *hint hint*
I'd rate the heat four flames; graphic sex with light BDSM scenes.
It's a scorcher, and a must for shifter rom fans who like the heat turned up and the romance tuned in.
Ms. James managed to pull me into Kayla and Jack's world within the first page, and she kept me there with excellent character development and descriptions so crisp and clear her scenes were highly vivid.
All I can say here is that Ms. James needs to be writing more shifter stories. *hint hint*
I'd rate the heat four flames; graphic sex with light BDSM scenes.
June 23, 2013
I would have to say that this is the first time that I have read a short story that has brought the characters to life so well that I felt like I already knew them. The story felt like it was longer than it was, but in a good way. This is a hot read that I would definitely recommend for any lovers of the werewolf kind. The author has done a great job and I am looking forward to future installments in the Howl series. A must read, in my opinion!
May 31, 2013
I love that Marked has the Main Character Jack waiting for his mate to come back to him. Kayla ran away five years ago and is now back. Jack isnt letting her get away this time. I loved the passion, the plot and the hot sex. I just wish we had more back story on why Kayla ran. I hope when the next story comes out we get more! I wasnt nearly done being a voyeour for Jack and Kayla.Marked (Howl)
June 1, 2013
Good God the woman's done it again. There's awesome and beyond awesome, but Ms James has gone way beyond awesome with hot love scenes, strong characters,a great story line with an unsaid 'to be continued' shifters, and of course, a believable emotional depth and her trademark sense of humour. I can't wait to see what comes next.
June 3, 2013
Scorching hot!
June 11, 2013
Short, hot little read. Enjoyed it very much. Kayla has returned to the mate she ran from and he's waiting for her. Jack has been waiting for her to return and he plans to keep her this time.
August 18, 2013
If you’ve spent any amount of time talking to me, I’ve probably recommended a Jennifer James book to you. I love her. She gives me the giddies and she’s done it again with Marked.
This book was super short, basically one scene. The only bad thing I can say about it is that I wish it was longer! I don’t know if Kayla and Jack are introductory characters, or if we are going to get to know them further in the series – but I really loved them.
Kayla took off when she got cold paws, pretty much. She fled from self doubt and feared any relationship she had would mirror that of her parents own abusive history. I really enjoyed her. Even though the story was short, I felt like I got a good impression of this woman shifter. She did what so many others have done when a certain someone gets too close. I can’t fault her.
But then you meet Jack, and he is a lone alpha. He’s spent the last five years without Kayla, and my heart hurts for him. You learn he is oh so clever, and that’s piled on top of his general bad ass self. Yep, I am a Jack fan.
It’s a testament to Jennifer James’ writing that she was able to bring me in as a reader so quickly in this book. I don’t know how many pages this book was. Goodreads says 33. That’s like a blink of the eye to us reviewers, right? But in that time she made me nervous, she made me feel Jack’s broken heart, and Kayla’s remorse. She made me feel the love they shared for each other, and she made me feel their heat. I’d say that means it’s a damn good quick story. I am definitely looking forward for the rest of the series.
This book was super short, basically one scene. The only bad thing I can say about it is that I wish it was longer! I don’t know if Kayla and Jack are introductory characters, or if we are going to get to know them further in the series – but I really loved them.
Kayla took off when she got cold paws, pretty much. She fled from self doubt and feared any relationship she had would mirror that of her parents own abusive history. I really enjoyed her. Even though the story was short, I felt like I got a good impression of this woman shifter. She did what so many others have done when a certain someone gets too close. I can’t fault her.
But then you meet Jack, and he is a lone alpha. He’s spent the last five years without Kayla, and my heart hurts for him. You learn he is oh so clever, and that’s piled on top of his general bad ass self. Yep, I am a Jack fan.
It’s a testament to Jennifer James’ writing that she was able to bring me in as a reader so quickly in this book. I don’t know how many pages this book was. Goodreads says 33. That’s like a blink of the eye to us reviewers, right? But in that time she made me nervous, she made me feel Jack’s broken heart, and Kayla’s remorse. She made me feel the love they shared for each other, and she made me feel their heat. I’d say that means it’s a damn good quick story. I am definitely looking forward for the rest of the series.
July 20, 2013
I really enjoyed
by this writer. However, this book fell flat for me. It has a good outline but there is very little detail and richness. The basic character sketches of the patient lone wolf alpha and his nervous mate from an abusive home is well done. However, we don't really get anything that makes this vivid.
The book takes an erotic turn to some light bondage and toys that doesn't seem in the right tone and honestly I have trouble keep track of body postions and parts. It distracts and lessens my enjoyment of what is otherwise a pleasant fated mate read.
I shall try this writer again and hope for better.
by this writer. However, this book fell flat for me. It has a good outline but there is very little detail and richness. The basic character sketches of the patient lone wolf alpha and his nervous mate from an abusive home is well done. However, we don't really get anything that makes this vivid. The book takes an erotic turn to some light bondage and toys that doesn't seem in the right tone and honestly I have trouble keep track of body postions and parts. It distracts and lessens my enjoyment of what is otherwise a pleasant fated mate read.
I shall try this writer again and hope for better.
September 14, 2017
Wayward, abused female wolf shifter returns to her Alpha
This short story is heavy on the erotic, with two explicit and steamy scenes dominating the content. There is a bit of an Alpha wolf/true mate story with an abusive past thrown in, adding a bit of flavor but not really enough story or character to chew on.
Recommended for: Readers looking for a brief, explicit romp that happens to be between an Alpha wolf and his mate
4 stars for the sizzle
3 stars for the prose (the author's writing read fairly well for me)
2 stars for the setting/story/characters
This short story is heavy on the erotic, with two explicit and steamy scenes dominating the content. There is a bit of an Alpha wolf/true mate story with an abusive past thrown in, adding a bit of flavor but not really enough story or character to chew on.
Recommended for: Readers looking for a brief, explicit romp that happens to be between an Alpha wolf and his mate
4 stars for the sizzle
3 stars for the prose (the author's writing read fairly well for me)
2 stars for the setting/story/characters
November 26, 2015
A hot and steamy short of two werewolves who are mated but yet to be mated as one.
Kayla was on the run for the longest time hoping to out run everything and everyone. But the urge to mate is riding her harder than ever and it seems she may not have a choice to turn back.
Jack will wait till she comes back on her own. But when he does he has a little surprise for the she wolf when she gets through that door of his.
Kayla was on the run for the longest time hoping to out run everything and everyone. But the urge to mate is riding her harder than ever and it seems she may not have a choice to turn back.
Jack will wait till she comes back on her own. But when he does he has a little surprise for the she wolf when she gets through that door of his.
July 21, 2013
Wow!!! I would have continued reading this book no matter how long it was! The love between these two is amazing, (almost brought me to tears), and the love scenes were...wow!!! I ought Jennifer's newest book, Covert Craving. I can't wait to read it!!!
March 21, 2014
a great short intense wolf paranormal read, hot sex scenes, a very patient and protective alpha wolf and a female wolf scared because of her childhood. I really liked how Jack handled situations in this book :)
April 25, 2014
Ok
The story was okay for me. I thought that story was longer than there was. What did she do for 5 years? Did they see other people/wolves? Is that possible once you meet your mate. Had higher hopes for this book.
The story was okay for me. I thought that story was longer than there was. What did she do for 5 years? Did they see other people/wolves? Is that possible once you meet your mate. Had higher hopes for this book.
May 22, 2013
Ok, maybe I was expecting more but I kind of felt the blurb made it sound like he was going to be more "punishing" sexually to her. Oh well
July 24, 2013
Very short super steamy. Not a lot of back story just gets straight to the point.
September 25, 2013
This was a good story, I only wish it was longer.
September 26, 2013
Fast read with a sweet story. I would have loved to have had a back story but enjoyed this romantic tale as it was.
March 23, 2014
You’re going to howl for more. This is a hot short story of two mates finding each other again. If you are looking for sexy shifter crack, look no farther.
September 25, 2013
Sweet short story about a reconciliation.
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