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Born to Be Were #1
The Pack
Born of Two Ancient packs Mercy was destined to become the thing she feared most. It was always just a matter of time…
Mercy suffered great loss in her young life, but now as a teenager in a new town, she must start over and let go of her tragic past. With the help of her best friend, her new boyfriend, and her two older brothers, she is optimistic that she can finally forget and move into the future.
Heir apparent of his father’s pack, Alec had known Mercy was his from the first time he held her tiny hand in his own…
After almost eleven years of waiting for Mercy to grow up, Alec arrives in town ready to claim her for his own, but is shocked to find her in the arms of another. Confident he can win the affections of one girl who has always held his heart, Alec sets a plan in motion to make her fall in love with him.
To fulfill her destiny…
Mercy must confront her feelings for Alec, deal with the horrors of her past and discover a long hidden secret that will change her life forever. In the end, the thing she fears the most, is what saves her, but can she live with the knowledge that she is now part of the pack?
Mercy suffered great loss in her young life, but now as a teenager in a new town, she must start over and let go of her tragic past. With the help of her best friend, her new boyfriend, and her two older brothers, she is optimistic that she can finally forget and move into the future.
Heir apparent of his father’s pack, Alec had known Mercy was his from the first time he held her tiny hand in his own…
After almost eleven years of waiting for Mercy to grow up, Alec arrives in town ready to claim her for his own, but is shocked to find her in the arms of another. Confident he can win the affections of one girl who has always held his heart, Alec sets a plan in motion to make her fall in love with him.
To fulfill her destiny…
Mercy must confront her feelings for Alec, deal with the horrors of her past and discover a long hidden secret that will change her life forever. In the end, the thing she fears the most, is what saves her, but can she live with the knowledge that she is now part of the pack?
255 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 17, 2012
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February 6, 2013
OK, Mercy has a BIG problem:
(Were)wolves ate her parents. No that’s not really the big problem.
Her parents were werewolves. No, that’s not really it either, because Mercy doesn’t even know that werewolves actually exist.
No, the BIG problem is that SHE is a werewolf and will shift any day now – and not one damn person who knows her will tell her the truth. Now that is a BIG problem.
Seriously, parents that don’t tell their kids that they’re adopted have nothing on Mercy’s family and friends. Because they don’t even really worry about what will happen if she should shift say, right in the middle of the mall or something. That could be an issue.
MORONS!
As far as shifter stories go, this one was particularly ludicrous. Except that it’s really good. It’s well written, it holds the attention, and being that the sequel just came out I can read them piggyback and not be tormented by a cliffhanger!
Now, here is what I didn’t like:
The editing / proofreading was APPALLING! HORRIBLE! AWFUL! OH MY GOD!Uggghhh. So many misspelled words, missing words, extra words. It was actually quite sad. I edit. I can absolutely guarantee this was run through spell check without a human visual – too many words that were spelled incorrectly with well, correctly spelled words. Just the wrong ones (i.e. too/to, they’re/their). No, no, no, no. Ms. Flynn is a good author and should use a separate editor. I just kept getting yanked out of the story with all the mistakes. Also, contractions – or the lack thereof. Americans just don’t speak this way. We’re an informal people, and we use contractions a lot. And teenagers even more so.
I’m going to say in advance that, since I’ve just about finished the sequel (and btw? Every male in these books is essentially clueless. We are not that dumb in real life, but it made for a lot of laughs) the same mistakes occur. When I read, I will excuse a few mistakes. But for this one, I’m knocking off two stars. It’s probably the worst edited book I’ve ever read on my Kindle, and that’s a shame because the author has talent. I’ll still read more of her work because I do like what she has to say, but I will take Tylenol in advance.
(Were)wolves ate her parents. No that’s not really the big problem.
Her parents were werewolves. No, that’s not really it either, because Mercy doesn’t even know that werewolves actually exist.
No, the BIG problem is that SHE is a werewolf and will shift any day now – and not one damn person who knows her will tell her the truth. Now that is a BIG problem.
Seriously, parents that don’t tell their kids that they’re adopted have nothing on Mercy’s family and friends. Because they don’t even really worry about what will happen if she should shift say, right in the middle of the mall or something. That could be an issue.
MORONS!
As far as shifter stories go, this one was particularly ludicrous. Except that it’s really good. It’s well written, it holds the attention, and being that the sequel just came out I can read them piggyback and not be tormented by a cliffhanger!
Now, here is what I didn’t like:
The editing / proofreading was APPALLING! HORRIBLE! AWFUL! OH MY GOD!Uggghhh. So many misspelled words, missing words, extra words. It was actually quite sad. I edit. I can absolutely guarantee this was run through spell check without a human visual – too many words that were spelled incorrectly with well, correctly spelled words. Just the wrong ones (i.e. too/to, they’re/their). No, no, no, no. Ms. Flynn is a good author and should use a separate editor. I just kept getting yanked out of the story with all the mistakes. Also, contractions – or the lack thereof. Americans just don’t speak this way. We’re an informal people, and we use contractions a lot. And teenagers even more so.
I’m going to say in advance that, since I’ve just about finished the sequel (and btw? Every male in these books is essentially clueless. We are not that dumb in real life, but it made for a lot of laughs) the same mistakes occur. When I read, I will excuse a few mistakes. But for this one, I’m knocking off two stars. It’s probably the worst edited book I’ve ever read on my Kindle, and that’s a shame because the author has talent. I’ll still read more of her work because I do like what she has to say, but I will take Tylenol in advance.
January 18, 2013
This book was a great start to a new series! The only thing I did not like was the way Mercy acts when she getting in trouble, I thought she was 10 years old not 16! I love Alec and can't wait to see what he will do to win Mercy over. The other characters are great too and each have a great story to offer but don’t take away from Alec and Mercy. I wonder what the brothers will do with the new information from the father?! How will that play out! I look forward to reading book!
December 6, 2012
Would have given higher rating but the grammatical errors & spelling mistakes bothered me. And what exactly is Tahitian hair? The main character's red hair is repeatedly described as Tahitian but I think the author was thinking of Titian. Someone needs to go through this & proofread it. However, the story was still entertaining.
June 16, 2017
Won't be disappointed
This book was quite refreshing with some new concepts and twist compared to other shifter stories. It was written and laid out very well. Keeping you engaged continuously with no parts dragging by. I would recommend this book, worth the read!
This book was quite refreshing with some new concepts and twist compared to other shifter stories. It was written and laid out very well. Keeping you engaged continuously with no parts dragging by. I would recommend this book, worth the read!
March 17, 2019
Good story idea But..
Good story idea, however editing issues make reading some parts hard. Also not a fan of finally reading all the way through and discovering only the first book of the series is on kindle unlimited.
Good story idea, however editing issues make reading some parts hard. Also not a fan of finally reading all the way through and discovering only the first book of the series is on kindle unlimited.
March 30, 2016
Typical
Sometimes I have to wonder what era these YA authors are from. Do they even exist in the same timeframe we do. Another typical double standard between the lead characters. He gets to date as many girls as he wants while he's supposedly madly in love with her but when she dates one really nice guy to try and forget about him, then all of a sudden he's so jealous he can't handle it. At least she didn't realize she was causing him pain, while he knew all the time how much he was hurting her.
Also, what's with the claim that she wasn't old enough to be in a relationship while he was dating the other girls? They were in the same grade so they had to have been within a year of each other's age.
Same old double standard. Guy gets to do what he wants and the girl has to forgive.
Sometimes I have to wonder what era these YA authors are from. Do they even exist in the same timeframe we do. Another typical double standard between the lead characters. He gets to date as many girls as he wants while he's supposedly madly in love with her but when she dates one really nice guy to try and forget about him, then all of a sudden he's so jealous he can't handle it. At least she didn't realize she was causing him pain, while he knew all the time how much he was hurting her.
Also, what's with the claim that she wasn't old enough to be in a relationship while he was dating the other girls? They were in the same grade so they had to have been within a year of each other's age.
Same old double standard. Guy gets to do what he wants and the girl has to forgive.
February 6, 2013
I loved it. It's well written and I couldn't put out down. Mercy has been dealt a bad hand, her parents are killed by wolves and she feels responsible. She has a secret gift only one she knows about she can heal people and animals just by touching them and visualizing the problem as she lends it in her mind. After her parent death she lives with he much older brothers who will do anything to keep her safe even if it means keeping a secret about what she will become one day.
Alec becomes her best friend and he has to keep her in the dark too even though he knows she will one day be his mate.
It a great story line and a love story but will it all work out or will the lies to Mercy destroy it all.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is due to the grammatical errors in the book.
Alec becomes her best friend and he has to keep her in the dark too even though he knows she will one day be his mate.
It a great story line and a love story but will it all work out or will the lies to Mercy destroy it all.
The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is due to the grammatical errors in the book.
November 8, 2012
I read this novel not too long ago and simply adored it. It was packed with tons of actions, secrets and truths. I loved reading about Mercy, how blind she was to so many secrets until finally confronted with them. Watching her grow into the role she was meant to play. I seriously can't wait for the second novel.
November 28, 2013
I was in love even before I started reading it!! I loved the background they gave her with her brothers, and especially the part where Alec knew Mercy was his even at her young age, and was willing to be there for her until she was acceptably old enough to be with her. *Swoon <3 Very original I might add!! Truly well done!
November 21, 2014
This was a somewhat cliched story, but quite nicely done. The biggest obstacle to overcome here is the really crap editing. The 'sounds-like' word substitutions are truly abominable giving the reader wrinkles from a regular wince. Except for the one grimace/smile of 'bowl' replaced with 'bowel'. Hmmmmm constipated?
Still, I'm on to the next novel.
Still, I'm on to the next novel.
February 20, 2013
Great book, just needs an editor.
January 10, 2013
This was a great book!!! I could not put it down!! it has totally left me wanting more!! Awesome Read!!
February 13, 2014
I really liked this book, until I reached the last page. I really did not like the ending! I wanted more.. To know what happens next!! Ugh... I guess I'm being selfish.
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