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The Moonlight Breed #10
Primal Instincts
[Siren Everlasting Classic Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, elves, vampires, werewolves, sex in partially shifted form, public exhibition, sex toys, HEA] He can’t cure world hunger, negotiate peace in the Middle East, or even toast bread without burning it. Yet, for some reason, Elder Layke Winters is expected to have all the answers, and it’s beyond exhausting. Everything is different with Aspen, though. He’s different. For the first time in over a thousand years, he feels free—completely alive. Is it any wonder he’s falling fast for the bright-eyed imp? Aspen never thought someone like Layke could want him, but once they come face-to-face, the elder awakens something wild and primal inside him. Layke is his. He’s certain of it, and he’s prepared to fight heaven and hell to keep him. The two have almost nothing in common, though. With the odds stacked against them, and more questions than answers, especially about Aspen’s origins, will the pair ever find themselves on the right side of forever? ** A Siren Erotic Romance
134 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 14, 2013
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Gabrielle Evans
74 books441 followersGabrielle Evans grew up in a small town in southern Oklahoma. We’re talking one red light that may or may not work depending on the day of the week. She married her high school sweetheart and the rest is pretty much history. They have two very active boys and one high-strung wiener dog that keeps her constantly on the go. For now, Gabrielle parks her car in north-central Texas, but who knows what tomorrow will bring.
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July 19, 2013
I love all of Ms Evans' Moonlight Breed books and could not wait to read this one, and I can say it lived up to all my expectations, sadness, love and laughter.
When you are introduced to Layke, you can see that he is a strong person who thinks of his race above everything else. He always worries about everyone except himself, but for once, would like for people to just treat him as anyone else and not view him as someone to solve all problems as soon as he walk into a room. Then there is Aspen, who has a wicked sense of humor but worries about his friends and that he could hurt them. He know there is something inside of him trying to get out.
Aspen was mesmerized from his first glance at Layke but believed he was out of his league, his thoughts said it all 'No way would someone so important give him the time of day'. When he realized they were mates, it was like he knew his purpose in a world where he thought he didn't belong. It was hilarious to read how territorial he was becoming over Layke, especially when he doesn’t even realize what he is doing half the time. With this came the possessiveness, and who would have guessed that the shy, sweet Aspen was an exhibitionist at heart? The show he put on for Layke’s friend was scorching.
Then there was the big question on everyone’s mind throughout the book, who or what was Aspen? When Aspen finally knew what he was his thoughts just seemed to be focused on one thing only, 'mine, need, mine, need' and he knew he was going to have him. The effect they have on each other was blistering, and it made me want to jump in the book with them, especially Layke’s thought on Aspen - 'He didn't just kiss the man. He devoured him.'
A book that tells the story of finding who you are and the trials you go through to be the person who you always should have been if evil hasn't tried to change you. Aspen's growth from who he was when we first met him to who he became at the end of the book is something I think most people go through to find out who they really are. The icing on the cake for me were the words Layke said to Aspen with all the love he could put in to his voice - 'No one will ever love you like I do.'
The hints at the end of the book introducing a new set of Moonlighters will keep me reading this series as long as Ms Evans continues to write them. It was also great to see a return of some of the other characters we all know and love, especially Jacobi. I can't wait for his book as that'll be a story to read.
When you are introduced to Layke, you can see that he is a strong person who thinks of his race above everything else. He always worries about everyone except himself, but for once, would like for people to just treat him as anyone else and not view him as someone to solve all problems as soon as he walk into a room. Then there is Aspen, who has a wicked sense of humor but worries about his friends and that he could hurt them. He know there is something inside of him trying to get out.
Aspen was mesmerized from his first glance at Layke but believed he was out of his league, his thoughts said it all 'No way would someone so important give him the time of day'. When he realized they were mates, it was like he knew his purpose in a world where he thought he didn't belong. It was hilarious to read how territorial he was becoming over Layke, especially when he doesn’t even realize what he is doing half the time. With this came the possessiveness, and who would have guessed that the shy, sweet Aspen was an exhibitionist at heart? The show he put on for Layke’s friend was scorching.
Then there was the big question on everyone’s mind throughout the book, who or what was Aspen? When Aspen finally knew what he was his thoughts just seemed to be focused on one thing only, 'mine, need, mine, need' and he knew he was going to have him. The effect they have on each other was blistering, and it made me want to jump in the book with them, especially Layke’s thought on Aspen - 'He didn't just kiss the man. He devoured him.'
A book that tells the story of finding who you are and the trials you go through to be the person who you always should have been if evil hasn't tried to change you. Aspen's growth from who he was when we first met him to who he became at the end of the book is something I think most people go through to find out who they really are. The icing on the cake for me were the words Layke said to Aspen with all the love he could put in to his voice - 'No one will ever love you like I do.'
The hints at the end of the book introducing a new set of Moonlighters will keep me reading this series as long as Ms Evans continues to write them. It was also great to see a return of some of the other characters we all know and love, especially Jacobi. I can't wait for his book as that'll be a story to read.
October 3, 2015
Death is a very real part of their world? In the last book they said elves are nearly immortal except for age one assumes.
20 years old? Seriously? What is with the ginormous age gaps?!
why isn't Layke explaining what's going on? aspen thinks there's something wrong with him.
Sometes Latke speaks quite formally and then he says something like "c'mon."
Another new location for the series. This series is unusual that way where there are a few books set in a location and then a few characters move to another location and the first characters are barely heard from again.
Although Aspen is in many ways the typical twink, he's also unique and quite distinguishable from the other characters.
Voyeur. Kind of hot but not nearly as much as it could have been.
There's more talk of the hive and this back in the black hills but there aren't any books left in this series (what about Jacobi?? I wanted his story!) and the next series is called Haven which is the name of the existing Haven. I even looked forward at the summaries of those books, but nothing about Jacobi being an MC. >:(
Hmm.
20 years old? Seriously? What is with the ginormous age gaps?!
why isn't Layke explaining what's going on? aspen thinks there's something wrong with him.
Sometes Latke speaks quite formally and then he says something like "c'mon."
Another new location for the series. This series is unusual that way where there are a few books set in a location and then a few characters move to another location and the first characters are barely heard from again.
Although Aspen is in many ways the typical twink, he's also unique and quite distinguishable from the other characters.
Voyeur. Kind of hot but not nearly as much as it could have been.
There's more talk of the hive and this back in the black hills but there aren't any books left in this series (what about Jacobi?? I wanted his story!) and the next series is called Haven which is the name of the existing Haven. I even looked forward at the summaries of those books, but nothing about Jacobi being an MC. >:(
Hmm.
September 30, 2014
I totally loved the mystery of Aspen! Not only is it a confusing conundrum but breathed new life into the series in my opinion.
From the moment they meet, Aspen has conflicting reactions to mate Layke. Layke has never heard of a demon having the sudden onset of issues that Aspen starts displaying. Since Layke only had a week until he was required to be back for Council business, he asks Aspen to accompany him back while he gets his affairs in order so they can decide where they want to permanently live. We are introduced to a few new characters and in solving Aspen's mystery of what the hive may have done to him we get a new mission.
Not to spoil the surprise but it's a soup with lots of interesting ingredients being jump-started into a boil of an adventure! Once you read it this will make more sense :)
From the moment they meet, Aspen has conflicting reactions to mate Layke. Layke has never heard of a demon having the sudden onset of issues that Aspen starts displaying. Since Layke only had a week until he was required to be back for Council business, he asks Aspen to accompany him back while he gets his affairs in order so they can decide where they want to permanently live. We are introduced to a few new characters and in solving Aspen's mystery of what the hive may have done to him we get a new mission.
Not to spoil the surprise but it's a soup with lots of interesting ingredients being jump-started into a boil of an adventure! Once you read it this will make more sense :)
June 22, 2013
3.5ish
There's not too much going on in this book. The main focus is Layke and Aspen's developing relationship and the discovery of how far the evil experiments have gone and what has been done to Aspen.
The mystery of Aspen's origin made this a fun read and kept readers guessing. I loved the little injected humor at Layke and Aspen's first intimate encounter, it had me wanting more.
There's not too much going on in this book. The main focus is Layke and Aspen's developing relationship and the discovery of how far the evil experiments have gone and what has been done to Aspen.
The mystery of Aspen's origin made this a fun read and kept readers guessing. I loved the little injected humor at Layke and Aspen's first intimate encounter, it had me wanting more.
May 14, 2013
I have to say. .. this wasn't my favorite. for some reason I just wasn't super interested in Layke and Aspen and their relationship. I felt like their relationship just kind ofhappened. . then just was. It was one of those stories that propelled the series but didn't necessarily focus much on the current couple. It wasn't bad I just couldn't get into the couple and their story much.
December 6, 2013
The mystery surrounding Aspen was excellent. I really enjoyed making my own guesses as to his origin. The couple were perfect together. Layke always having to be the somber responsible one, mated to a fun loving little imp. It's exactly what he needed. It was really nice to just focus on a couple and not some larger story encroaching on their time together.
March 31, 2015
I don't even know. This did absolutely nothing for me. I was positively bored. At which one point I skipped the sex scenes because they were boring. The characters were boring. The story was boring. And to finish it off finding out what Aspen eventual was, was boring.
I will rate this a 2 star.
I will rate this a 2 star.
March 14, 2013
More like a 3.5
March 22, 2013
I love this series lol
November 16, 2014
REVIEW SOON
April 29, 2015
This was pretty good. Weird twist but still a nice shifter read.
March 2, 2016
2016 Re-read
December 26, 2017
Primal Instincts [The Moonlight Breed 10]
This was great too i loved it and can't wait to read more if there is any more ....If not I will be disappointed .......
This was great too i loved it and can't wait to read more if there is any more ....If not I will be disappointed .......
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