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Pack Law #2
Pack Law: The Awakening
"Zane is the beta of the Black Mountain pack that is led by Tristan, their alpha. Months back, Tristan was forced to have a challenge with the Appalachian Pack's alpha, Michael. He had kidnapped Tristan's mate and his sister, Elaina. Tristan was forced to kill him after their challenge. Tristan had won the challenge and Michael attacked him forcing Tristan to kill him. Zane and Elaina were elected to stay with the Appalachian Pack to re-educate them on our pack laws and keeping their existence from the humans. Zane is now in charge of the pack as the acting alpha and Elaina initiates new pack members. Zane starts to notice that there are signs of stray wolves on their lands and tries to investigate. He has his beta, Salvador, to help in the investigation. Salvador believes in what Zane is trying to do with pack. Zane has a special ability he was born with. He is able to read other people's minds. He has had this gift since he was little and has never known how to deal with it. He uses different methods of quieting the voices. When Zane was a young man, the alphas wife introduced him into the world of BDSM and he frequents the clubs to have full control of his submissives. He feels that in his regular life with the voices that this is the only way to quiet them. There is one of his submissives named Miranda that gets turned into a wolf and tries to become him mate during his journey with this pack. She was a human while he frequented the club. His old alpha, Tristan, has decided to make him Alpha of the Appalachian Pack since he has been with the pack and acting alpha since the challenge. Zane and Elaina have always had this sexual chemistry between them but never acted on it. Now that they are together at the pack and it gets harder and harder to not look at each other that way. Zane tries really hard to keep her away thinking he is not right for her. He doesn't want her to know what things he has been up to in the club and his lifestyle choices. He fears that she would hate him and never see him again. They are finally bound for each other and mated. There is a new faction in the pack with the arrival of a male that is packless. He turns out to be Michael's brother and is secretly trying to take the pack back and finish what his brother had started by exposing the werewolves to the human population. His name is Jaxson."
134 pages, Paperback
First published December 2, 2012
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Marie Stephens
18 books31 followersI write urban fantasybooks. I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist by day and a writer by night. I have found my passion fo writing and it takes the forefront on my life. I have created characters that anyone can releate with. I want people to see what I see in each of my characters. I just hope they bring you as much joy as they have brought me.
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August 29, 2013
I received this book for review from the author and the Lovers of Paranormal (a GoodReads group). I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
This is told in the first person but it’s from Zane’s point of view. I also have a warning for you: Be careful as you read because Zane may know just what you’re thinking – shame on you!
Zane is the beta to the alpha from book one. If you haven’t read book one yet, this is a good reason to so that you know what he’s like. Tristan has asked him to bring order to the Appalachian Pack. He also needs to work with Tristan’s sister Elaina. But he’s keeping a personal secret from her. They are a couple that is very sexual – once demons have been dealt with.
Marie has written a very fascinating shifter tale and it’s totally different from her first book. The problem I had with this book was that I didn’t want to put it down. There was a personal fight going on – watch one of my favorite shows or read this book. Well, Marie’s book won the fight – thank goodness for repeats.
I think it was a great idea to make this book from the male’s point of view. Most of the first person books I read are always from the female perspective – it just seemed to make it a little more real. There’s also some violence but don’t forget that this is part of being in a wolf pack. And the sex – there’s a lot and yes it is hot but it doesn’t take away from the rest of the story. You will also want to think about what type of music you want to listen to. Zane happens to like heavy metal – me, not so much so if I were to read this again I would choose some Queen.
I also wondered about the type of research that Marie might have done to get all the BDSM scenes sounding so real. Did she talk with someone who lives the scene? Did she use her great imagination or lots of research? Then it made me wonder what comes next for our wolf pack. So if you’re a shifter fan, go ahead and give this series a try.
This is told in the first person but it’s from Zane’s point of view. I also have a warning for you: Be careful as you read because Zane may know just what you’re thinking – shame on you!
Zane is the beta to the alpha from book one. If you haven’t read book one yet, this is a good reason to so that you know what he’s like. Tristan has asked him to bring order to the Appalachian Pack. He also needs to work with Tristan’s sister Elaina. But he’s keeping a personal secret from her. They are a couple that is very sexual – once demons have been dealt with.
Marie has written a very fascinating shifter tale and it’s totally different from her first book. The problem I had with this book was that I didn’t want to put it down. There was a personal fight going on – watch one of my favorite shows or read this book. Well, Marie’s book won the fight – thank goodness for repeats.
I think it was a great idea to make this book from the male’s point of view. Most of the first person books I read are always from the female perspective – it just seemed to make it a little more real. There’s also some violence but don’t forget that this is part of being in a wolf pack. And the sex – there’s a lot and yes it is hot but it doesn’t take away from the rest of the story. You will also want to think about what type of music you want to listen to. Zane happens to like heavy metal – me, not so much so if I were to read this again I would choose some Queen.
I also wondered about the type of research that Marie might have done to get all the BDSM scenes sounding so real. Did she talk with someone who lives the scene? Did she use her great imagination or lots of research? Then it made me wonder what comes next for our wolf pack. So if you’re a shifter fan, go ahead and give this series a try.
October 25, 2012
Pack Law
The Awakening
a book review
In a market where vampires and werewolves are at the forefront
of fantasy entertainment, Pack Law: The Awakening will provide
the much-needed fl ip-side to the vampire phenomenon, focusing
solely on the werewolf community. Marie Stephens creates a
fi ctional world in which werewolves live in secret harmony with the
human world, relying on its own set of laws to establish boundaries.
The Black Mountain pack, under the leadership of Tristan, has
bestowed upon Zane the duties of restoring order to the Appalachian
pack, which was formerly led by Michael. Michael’s death left the
pack without proper leadership, and Tristan is counting on Zane to
lead the pack and educate them on their laws and routines. Zane
and Elaina, however, have discovered that the Appalachian pack has
no desire to merge with the Black Mountain pack. It’s up to Zane
to fi gure out how to do so while maintaining a cohesive werewolf
community.
Zane’s ability to read minds aids him in his investigation of stray
pack wolves on their land. Also of importance to Zane are the clubs
that he frequents in an effort to quiet his primal urges and the voices
in his head. In the back of his mind is his attraction to Elaina, with
whom he has always had an emotional and physical connection.
He fears that she wouldn’t understand his needs and would reject
him for his reliance upon them. As their relationship progresses,
the romance heats up, and those seeking some racy respite from the
back-and-forth of alpha adventure will enjoy this diversion. These
scenes are not for sensitive readers, however, and will suitably play
to the animalistic nature within each character.
In every group, there will always be dissonance. Someone will
always strive to hold the power and stretch their alpha muscles
or challenge those who fi ll a position for which they feel they are
more rightly suited. It’s no different in Marie’s novel. Two female
werewolves are at odds, rivaling for Zane’s affections, and Miranda,
the challenger, resorts to deception. Then when a new werewolf
arrives, the future of the pack is left to Zane as they discover that
he is Michael’s brother, Jaxson, who hopes to continue his brother’s
goal of integrating the werewolves with the human population in an
effort to exploit them for his own purposes.
This fi rst-person narrative provides an insight into the minds
of werewolves, particularly Zane, and exposes the raw feelings
and emotions that come along with living with such qualities and
characteristics. Readers will understand the necessity of alphas
in a pack and those who follow their leadership. Without this
establishment, Pack Law: The Awakening would be just another
novel about werewolves, leaving readers clueless about the nature
of their fi ctional existence. A little bit of romance and rivalry round
out the novel and create an entertaining read for adults who need a
break from the real world.
PublishAmerica
Baltimore
The Awakening
a book review
In a market where vampires and werewolves are at the forefront
of fantasy entertainment, Pack Law: The Awakening will provide
the much-needed fl ip-side to the vampire phenomenon, focusing
solely on the werewolf community. Marie Stephens creates a
fi ctional world in which werewolves live in secret harmony with the
human world, relying on its own set of laws to establish boundaries.
The Black Mountain pack, under the leadership of Tristan, has
bestowed upon Zane the duties of restoring order to the Appalachian
pack, which was formerly led by Michael. Michael’s death left the
pack without proper leadership, and Tristan is counting on Zane to
lead the pack and educate them on their laws and routines. Zane
and Elaina, however, have discovered that the Appalachian pack has
no desire to merge with the Black Mountain pack. It’s up to Zane
to fi gure out how to do so while maintaining a cohesive werewolf
community.
Zane’s ability to read minds aids him in his investigation of stray
pack wolves on their land. Also of importance to Zane are the clubs
that he frequents in an effort to quiet his primal urges and the voices
in his head. In the back of his mind is his attraction to Elaina, with
whom he has always had an emotional and physical connection.
He fears that she wouldn’t understand his needs and would reject
him for his reliance upon them. As their relationship progresses,
the romance heats up, and those seeking some racy respite from the
back-and-forth of alpha adventure will enjoy this diversion. These
scenes are not for sensitive readers, however, and will suitably play
to the animalistic nature within each character.
In every group, there will always be dissonance. Someone will
always strive to hold the power and stretch their alpha muscles
or challenge those who fi ll a position for which they feel they are
more rightly suited. It’s no different in Marie’s novel. Two female
werewolves are at odds, rivaling for Zane’s affections, and Miranda,
the challenger, resorts to deception. Then when a new werewolf
arrives, the future of the pack is left to Zane as they discover that
he is Michael’s brother, Jaxson, who hopes to continue his brother’s
goal of integrating the werewolves with the human population in an
effort to exploit them for his own purposes.
This fi rst-person narrative provides an insight into the minds
of werewolves, particularly Zane, and exposes the raw feelings
and emotions that come along with living with such qualities and
characteristics. Readers will understand the necessity of alphas
in a pack and those who follow their leadership. Without this
establishment, Pack Law: The Awakening would be just another
novel about werewolves, leaving readers clueless about the nature
of their fi ctional existence. A little bit of romance and rivalry round
out the novel and create an entertaining read for adults who need a
break from the real world.
PublishAmerica
Baltimore
August 30, 2013
I had read the first book in the series and could not wait to see what was next. Marie Stephens had me from the very first interaction of Elaina and Zane. Elaina was a strong heroine, she is use to taking care of herself. Zane is a strong alpha male who is use to being the one to take care of everything. It was a sure thing that they would not always agree 100% but it was wonderful to see them grow and compromise with each other. They had a tall task from the beginning undoing damage to the pack but you knew they were going to pull through all the challenges. I loved seeing Tristan and Ava again. I also liked the introduction of Salvador and Selena, I hope they have a story of their own. I am also curious about Malcom. I enjoyed the twists and changes through out the story. I am hoping for more books in this series. It was a great story and I am going to recommend it to my friends who love shifter stories.
March 6, 2013
I liked the second book a little better than the first. There was a lot more going on. Like I said above, I do not read ‘romance/erotic’ books, but again, it has a great story line, for those of you that do! Zane takes Elaina as his mate after being given the place as the Alpha of the pack. He and Elaina are then drugged and kidnapped to be tricked into Zane taking another mate while under the influence of the drugs. The pack has to determine who was behind it, who the ones are that caused it to be as it broke the laws of the pack.
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February 21, 2013
Unfortunately, I can't review this on my blog due to being family friendly, but as a very loyal reader, I have to do the review after reading the books I've read and will say this:
If you love erotica, fiction and wolves / werewolves then you're going to love this. Zane takes Elaina as his mate after being given the place as the Alpha of the pack. He and Elaina are then drugged and kidnapped to be tricked into Zane taking another mate while under the influence of the drugs. The pack has to determine who was behind it, who the ones are that caused it to be as it broke the laws of the pack.
If you want to know "who" done it, you gotta read it.
If you love erotica, fiction and wolves / werewolves then you're going to love this. Zane takes Elaina as his mate after being given the place as the Alpha of the pack. He and Elaina are then drugged and kidnapped to be tricked into Zane taking another mate while under the influence of the drugs. The pack has to determine who was behind it, who the ones are that caused it to be as it broke the laws of the pack.
If you want to know "who" done it, you gotta read it.
August 23, 2013
*I received this book from LOP in exchange for my honest review*
The second book in The Pack Law series, was amazing. Now we follow the story of Zane, who is becoming an Alpha and Elaina who has known Zane since childhood. Elaina is a werewolf who decided to stay away from pack life until now. Now she yearns to be with Zane, who has many hang ups of his own especially when it comes to sex. This again fast paced read follows Zane in his journey to become a pack leader, and his path to Elaina which he was destined for. This was a great quick read, I absolutely loved it.
The second book in The Pack Law series, was amazing. Now we follow the story of Zane, who is becoming an Alpha and Elaina who has known Zane since childhood. Elaina is a werewolf who decided to stay away from pack life until now. Now she yearns to be with Zane, who has many hang ups of his own especially when it comes to sex. This again fast paced read follows Zane in his journey to become a pack leader, and his path to Elaina which he was destined for. This was a great quick read, I absolutely loved it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 18, 2013
I thought it was a great book. It as longer than the other one. I liked how Marie Stephens described the characters more. I feel like I can relate to Elaina being independent and rebellious. I hope there will be a book three. And have it be about Salvador and I think, if I interpreted it right, that his love interest is Selena.
August 20, 2013
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review for LoP. OMG amazing and hot read! Zane is the new alpha because the old alpha Michael was killed. Tristan's sister Elaine loves Zane. Zane is into BDSM. Zane wants Elaine but afraid he would hurt her. I highly recommend this book for erotica lovers.
August 20, 2013
WARNING THIS REVEIW CONTAINS A SPOILER!!!!!
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review LOP.
generally I didn't mind this book. I was not a huge fan of the way it was written. I found it kinda hard to read and a little confusing at times. There were also spelling mistakes and punctuation mistakes in several areas of the novel. I think in some parts the author may have put the wrong name down since the sentence and context of the sentence didn't make a lot of sense. Other then those things I did like this book. I like how the author brought in some of the "spicer" side of sexual content. It made reading it quiet fun. Zane as a character was probably one of my favourites. He had many layers and sides to him. He had the dark side of BDSM, then as the novel goes on you see a softer side when he becomes mated with Elaina. Elaina herself is a close second to my favourite character. She sees something she wants and goes for it on full force. I love that about her and her feisty nature is just plain fun. The twist of Zane marking another mate, Miranda by being tricked by her and some of the wolfs within his own pack was genius. She turned a character that usually is a one time "blurp" in novels into somewhat of a main character. I quiet enjoyed the triangle, drama and suspense that twist instigated. All in all I do believe this is a good novel. It has some rough edges that could be smoothed out but the general story line is a good one. Thank you for allowing me to review this novel
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review LOP.
generally I didn't mind this book. I was not a huge fan of the way it was written. I found it kinda hard to read and a little confusing at times. There were also spelling mistakes and punctuation mistakes in several areas of the novel. I think in some parts the author may have put the wrong name down since the sentence and context of the sentence didn't make a lot of sense. Other then those things I did like this book. I like how the author brought in some of the "spicer" side of sexual content. It made reading it quiet fun. Zane as a character was probably one of my favourites. He had many layers and sides to him. He had the dark side of BDSM, then as the novel goes on you see a softer side when he becomes mated with Elaina. Elaina herself is a close second to my favourite character. She sees something she wants and goes for it on full force. I love that about her and her feisty nature is just plain fun. The twist of Zane marking another mate, Miranda by being tricked by her and some of the wolfs within his own pack was genius. She turned a character that usually is a one time "blurp" in novels into somewhat of a main character. I quiet enjoyed the triangle, drama and suspense that twist instigated. All in all I do believe this is a good novel. It has some rough edges that could be smoothed out but the general story line is a good one. Thank you for allowing me to review this novel
August 21, 2013
I was really hopeful about this book. I had reviewed the first book, Pack Law, about a month ago and it had so much potential. First off, the story line was decent - this still could be a really good book. Marie needs to get together with an editor, or have some beta readers look this over and tell her exactly what errors were made and when. There were so many, it was driving me insane. From typos to complete wrong words, this could be so much better. The thing that threw me the most was the wrong character name in the wrong place, it only happened a couple of times, but it was in a significant place in the story. She does some really good character building, but then there was the explanation of what BDSM was, not just once but a few times over the course of the book. It really should have only been once, if that. It is a part of the story, but I felt the only explanation that was needed was for Zane's mate, since she was completely new to it all. Marie has some really good ideas, and if she would just work with beta readers and an editor prior to publishing, this had the potential to be so much better.
I received a copy of this book in return for an honest exchange LoP.
I received a copy of this book in return for an honest exchange LoP.
August 22, 2013
I received a copy of this book from LoP in place of an honest review.
I had mixed feelings about this book at first I was getting a little confused and the wording was really getting to me. I battled through it and started liking the book a little more. So I am wondering how I should rate this book. It was a little slow at first and once it started to pick up it made me want to read it even more.
Zane is a were-shifter that knows what he wants and he is a DOM. He has feelings for his alpha's sister Elaina but knows she isn't the woman for him. He has to have total control. Tristan his alpha has decided that he should become alpha of his own pack. There is just so much going on in this book and it can be a little much.
I will say that I have read other books by this author and have really enjoyed them. I don't know why it took a little to get into this story and I know that not every book will reach you the same way. So this is a first person story and is a little slow at first but you can give it a try. I will warn that there is some BDSM in this book which gives it a little character.
I would give it a 3 1/2 star but I can't do that on here.
I had mixed feelings about this book at first I was getting a little confused and the wording was really getting to me. I battled through it and started liking the book a little more. So I am wondering how I should rate this book. It was a little slow at first and once it started to pick up it made me want to read it even more.
Zane is a were-shifter that knows what he wants and he is a DOM. He has feelings for his alpha's sister Elaina but knows she isn't the woman for him. He has to have total control. Tristan his alpha has decided that he should become alpha of his own pack. There is just so much going on in this book and it can be a little much.
I will say that I have read other books by this author and have really enjoyed them. I don't know why it took a little to get into this story and I know that not every book will reach you the same way. So this is a first person story and is a little slow at first but you can give it a try. I will warn that there is some BDSM in this book which gives it a little character.
I would give it a 3 1/2 star but I can't do that on here.
September 26, 2013
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review LOP
The book was ok, I didnt hate it. The writing style for me was the same as the first. Kinda of robotic and rushed. For a quick read you will be able to get past that. I liked the concept of the story and I liked the the characters. Zane and Elaina, Zane huffs and puffs out his Dom nature and Elaine doesnt cower down to much. (smiles). Elaine knew she wanted to be with Zanne and went after him.
As always when one takes over a pack, it will sow the seeds of discontent with some other wolves. Zanne's a new alpha of a old pack, they go out of their way to fight him tooth and nail.
One of Zanne's old aquaintences will play a part in a triangle that may just break up the "happy" couple.
The BDSM element.. (from one thats in the lifestyle) its there but.. well yeah its there. For anyone that's not in the lifestyle you wont be able to tell. (smiles)The sex scenes were warm and nice.
Overall its worth reading... the love you can see as well as the passion. There is a twist or two to make you want to finish to see how the story will end. Have fun and enjoy
The book was ok, I didnt hate it. The writing style for me was the same as the first. Kinda of robotic and rushed. For a quick read you will be able to get past that. I liked the concept of the story and I liked the the characters. Zane and Elaina, Zane huffs and puffs out his Dom nature and Elaine doesnt cower down to much. (smiles). Elaine knew she wanted to be with Zanne and went after him.
As always when one takes over a pack, it will sow the seeds of discontent with some other wolves. Zanne's a new alpha of a old pack, they go out of their way to fight him tooth and nail.
One of Zanne's old aquaintences will play a part in a triangle that may just break up the "happy" couple.
The BDSM element.. (from one thats in the lifestyle) its there but.. well yeah its there. For anyone that's not in the lifestyle you wont be able to tell. (smiles)The sex scenes were warm and nice.
Overall its worth reading... the love you can see as well as the passion. There is a twist or two to make you want to finish to see how the story will end. Have fun and enjoy
August 30, 2013
I received this book in exchange for an honest review, LoP.
I read and enjoyed the first book in this series so naturally wanted to carry on reading. I was a little disappointed that this book was about Zane. Although I liked Zane as a character, with his choppy moods, the voices driving him mad, and elaina as a character, I didn't see much courtship between them and it felt rushed, also happened in the first book. I thought the natural passion/slight aggression towards each other was a good mix with the dominate characteristics of each of them. I also thought the BDSM was unnecessary and spoilt it a bit, and really reminded me of the Fifty Shades series. What with the werewolf part of the story, I felt the BDSM took away from that.
I read and enjoyed the first book in this series so naturally wanted to carry on reading. I was a little disappointed that this book was about Zane. Although I liked Zane as a character, with his choppy moods, the voices driving him mad, and elaina as a character, I didn't see much courtship between them and it felt rushed, also happened in the first book. I thought the natural passion/slight aggression towards each other was a good mix with the dominate characteristics of each of them. I also thought the BDSM was unnecessary and spoilt it a bit, and really reminded me of the Fifty Shades series. What with the werewolf part of the story, I felt the BDSM took away from that.
August 19, 2013
I was given a copy of the book by the author in exchange for a review
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review for LoP
it was a nice read, they were some names misplaced but, nothing that can't be fixed.
i'm not really into bdsm but i actually enjoyed this book it wasnt that hard and all, super nice for people who loves paranormal romance =)
it haved a little drama, a little fun and of course lots of romance.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review for LoP
it was a nice read, they were some names misplaced but, nothing that can't be fixed.
i'm not really into bdsm but i actually enjoyed this book it wasnt that hard and all, super nice for people who loves paranormal romance =)
it haved a little drama, a little fun and of course lots of romance.
November 13, 2013
I recieved this book in exchange for an honest review, LoP. This book has a very good story line. I find it intersesting what Zane and Elaine have to do to be together. Zane is into BDSM and doesn't want to hurt Elaine. I would recomend this book for people who enjoy erotic books. I really enjoyed it.
February 17, 2013
I'm so sorry Marie. I could not read your story. I didn't realize this was an erotica story. Just not my cup of tea.
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