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Wolf Gatherings #1
Tarnished
Wolf shifter Mackenzie Davis has no interest in mating with another wolf. Plenty of experiences in her past have hardened her to this resolve. She is loving life with the perfect job, the perfect friends, and the perfect boyfriend—a human one. Nevertheless, her mom implores her to attend this year’s Wolf Gathering. Reluctantly dragging her feet, she agrees to one day only.
Drake Spencer has come to the gathering from Texas with his family. He’s twenty-eight and believes his chances of finding a mate are slim to none, especially since he saw the woman he felt connected to leave with another man at the last gathering. But what if the woman who has consumed his dreams for the last few years is not actually mated?
When Mackenzie and Drake meet, sparks fly. Kenzie still hopes to deny the claim on her. But can she? The call of mates is stronger than she expected. What will happen to her sense of self if she follows this man to Texas? Not to mention Drake. Can he live with the mental scars of her past?
Drake Spencer has come to the gathering from Texas with his family. He’s twenty-eight and believes his chances of finding a mate are slim to none, especially since he saw the woman he felt connected to leave with another man at the last gathering. But what if the woman who has consumed his dreams for the last few years is not actually mated?
When Mackenzie and Drake meet, sparks fly. Kenzie still hopes to deny the claim on her. But can she? The call of mates is stronger than she expected. What will happen to her sense of self if she follows this man to Texas? Not to mention Drake. Can he live with the mental scars of her past?
136 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2013
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About the author
Becca Jameson
273 books1,004 followersBecca Jameson is a USA Today bestselling author of over 100 books. She is most well-known for her Wolf Masters series and her Fight Club series. She currently lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and Goldendoodle. Two grown kids pop in every once in a while too! She is loving this journey and has dabbled in a variety of genres, including paranormal, sports romance, military, and BDSM.
A total night owl, Becca writes late at night, sequestering herself in her office with a glass of red wine and a bar of dark chocolate, her fingers flying across the keyboard as her characters weave their own stories.
During the day--which never starts before ten in the morning!--she can be found jogging, running errands, or reading in her favorite hammock chair!
A total night owl, Becca writes late at night, sequestering herself in her office with a glass of red wine and a bar of dark chocolate, her fingers flying across the keyboard as her characters weave their own stories.
During the day--which never starts before ten in the morning!--she can be found jogging, running errands, or reading in her favorite hammock chair!
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September 20, 2014
I really debate between 2 or 3 stars for this book. It's a sweet story, but I couldn't really connect with any of the characters. It's a really fast read but I think the author could have done soooo much more with this story line. What really killed it for me was the girl's backstory. All along, she's this angry she-wolf dead set against any male wolf, but she has her reason. It takes until the last chapter of the book to find out the reason. I would get the angry, men hating she-wolf thing if something bad had happened to her, but that isn't even the case. She saw something bad happen to a perfect stranger and now thinks all men are evil. And further proof is that a male wolf kisses her two years later!! (the horror....note sarcasm) Really??? That's it!! The big bad scary past is seeing something bad happen....don't get me wrong, it can be traumatizing, but not enough for the type of character she was.
September 26, 2015
2 'Just Meh' Stars
Audiobook Edition
Too short and too shoulder-shruggingly meh to leave much impact or further interest in reading the rest of the series. It was missing something: passion or chemistry, or both. Either, or both, could have drawn me in, perhaps with more clan backstory and character study.
That said, it was a quick, fun audiobook.
Note: Meghan Kelly, the narrator, did a great job. She has a low, gravelly, Chicago/Minnesota twang which I really liked and found kinda sexy and her voice slips easily into a male character. I'd definitely look for other audiobooks she's done.
Audiobook Edition
Too short and too shoulder-shruggingly meh to leave much impact or further interest in reading the rest of the series. It was missing something: passion or chemistry, or both. Either, or both, could have drawn me in, perhaps with more clan backstory and character study.
That said, it was a quick, fun audiobook.
Note: Meghan Kelly, the narrator, did a great job. She has a low, gravelly, Chicago/Minnesota twang which I really liked and found kinda sexy and her voice slips easily into a male character. I'd definitely look for other audiobooks she's done.
May 19, 2021
Tarnished
By Becca Jameson
It's time for the semi-annual festival for wolves to hopefully find their mates. Mackenzie has no interest in going again after being pawed at at the last gathering and witnessing an attack at the one before that.
Drake is dreading going too, but for a different reason. The only she-wolf he was ever interested in left with another he-wolf at the last festival.
When Drake finds her at the festival again this year and still smelling unmated he's determined not to let the opportunity pass him by.
Drake is sweet, funny and persistent. Kenzie is a bit of a whiney hag and I didn't care for her personality much. Though I admit I liked her a lot better towards the end.
The book is in both of their POV.
By Becca Jameson
It's time for the semi-annual festival for wolves to hopefully find their mates. Mackenzie has no interest in going again after being pawed at at the last gathering and witnessing an attack at the one before that.
Drake is dreading going too, but for a different reason. The only she-wolf he was ever interested in left with another he-wolf at the last festival.
When Drake finds her at the festival again this year and still smelling unmated he's determined not to let the opportunity pass him by.
Drake is sweet, funny and persistent. Kenzie is a bit of a whiney hag and I didn't care for her personality much. Though I admit I liked her a lot better towards the end.
The book is in both of their POV.
May 6, 2014
A bit much
A bit much
The story was ok. Leslie's bitchiness was a bit much. I get she was traumatized but she took things a bit to far. Then she just wanted to be his mate. Bam! Drake was fantastic & you felt sorry for him that he had to be stuck with her as his mate. It's hard to get into this book when the main female character is so unlikable.
A bit much
The story was ok. Leslie's bitchiness was a bit much. I get she was traumatized but she took things a bit to far. Then she just wanted to be his mate. Bam! Drake was fantastic & you felt sorry for him that he had to be stuck with her as his mate. It's hard to get into this book when the main female character is so unlikable.
November 30, 2015
2.5 stars - Sweet shifter mating story that is extremely light on plot--no significant problem or plot conflict to resolve.
March 8, 2020
What to say...
I wanted to bitch-slap that woman for not stepping up for another woman in pain.
That's pretty much it. 🙄
I wanted to bitch-slap that woman for not stepping up for another woman in pain.
That's pretty much it. 🙄
November 27, 2014
It was awesome. It was perfect in everyway that I love about shifter stories. I loved the authors style of writing and storyline. Drake is a alpha male but a real sweetheart, patient and loving. Kenzie, was strong but vulnerable and really unsure of things. But together they were the sweetest couple. There were a few grammartical errors but it didn't take anything away from the story. I definately recommend this book!
August 18, 2013
Not like any werewolf novels I ever read. In fact in most aspects I found it truly boring.
May 2, 2016
Loved it
This was an Intreating take in claiming a mate. I really enjoyed it and loved the hero and heroine together! Can't wait to read more from this author.
This was an Intreating take in claiming a mate. I really enjoyed it and loved the hero and heroine together! Can't wait to read more from this author.
May 19, 2023
You know who says "You can trust me, I'm a nice guy"? Guys who aren't nice. Turns out he mostly is, but a LOT of what he says is very douchebaggy. And that's what I can't get over.
December 23, 2023
Kinda basic wolf boy meets wolf girl with lots of mating
Its sorta a bit teenaged... There is an element that's missing I think. I guess the male part is too sweet not quite alpha... I don't know it makes me feel like its a teenager writing it without any experience of the topic. The other thing is its mostly masterbating, kissing, and petting.... And on what planet does anyone who is afraid that the males of the wolf shifter world are all Dominant pigs then decide to go live with a guy and his family made up of five men and a woman, and not tell anyone essentially seek off? I am sorry but it just isn't believable. Then to have sex of some type be the main subject of the story its not much beyond a titillating story of porn... That's not very good.... Here it is... The girl has had 2 bad experiences at the gathering with dominating men, she doesn't want another. The guy saw her at the last gathering and thought she mated someone else... But they bump into each other... Still mates... Then the guy starts trying to get her to be his mate... Apparently he's hard all the time... She is horny all the time too they are thinking of mating each other, but she insists she isn't interested... Suddenly she decides to go to his home several hundred miles away for a week to prove she's not his mate... Even though she knows she is... They tour the ranch have masturbate sessions, kissing, petting, and finally sex... She freaks because he holds her down one morning and then tells him about her witnessing a rape... They work it out and everything is perfect in a year... Oh no bondage sex it triggers her. Sorry its ok if your a teen looking for some smut otherwise its a pretty basic unbelievable story. Obviously set in a fantasy world where things just happen without any thought.
Its sorta a bit teenaged... There is an element that's missing I think. I guess the male part is too sweet not quite alpha... I don't know it makes me feel like its a teenager writing it without any experience of the topic. The other thing is its mostly masterbating, kissing, and petting.... And on what planet does anyone who is afraid that the males of the wolf shifter world are all Dominant pigs then decide to go live with a guy and his family made up of five men and a woman, and not tell anyone essentially seek off? I am sorry but it just isn't believable. Then to have sex of some type be the main subject of the story its not much beyond a titillating story of porn... That's not very good.... Here it is... The girl has had 2 bad experiences at the gathering with dominating men, she doesn't want another. The guy saw her at the last gathering and thought she mated someone else... But they bump into each other... Still mates... Then the guy starts trying to get her to be his mate... Apparently he's hard all the time... She is horny all the time too they are thinking of mating each other, but she insists she isn't interested... Suddenly she decides to go to his home several hundred miles away for a week to prove she's not his mate... Even though she knows she is... They tour the ranch have masturbate sessions, kissing, petting, and finally sex... She freaks because he holds her down one morning and then tells him about her witnessing a rape... They work it out and everything is perfect in a year... Oh no bondage sex it triggers her. Sorry its ok if your a teen looking for some smut otherwise its a pretty basic unbelievable story. Obviously set in a fantasy world where things just happen without any thought.
August 9, 2017
I enjoyed this book. I didn't really have any problems with it. It was cute and easy to get into. It was really small though. So small, I finished it in one sitting. I wish it would have longer. I didn't really have time to form any emotional investment in the story and I think that if it had been longer, it definitely would have gotten a higher rating from me. The story definitely has potential but there was nothing in it that stood out to me. I won't be continuing the series. I have read her Wolf Masters and her Fight Club series and after those, this one just doesn't do it for me.
March 23, 2021
This is a review of the whole series. I'm going to go ahead up front and say it's not for the faint of heart. Despite the lack of portrayal of much actual abuse, the whole series is permeated by dealing with surviving horrific abuse. It does not shy away from portraying the full depth of that.
I couldn't enjoy the series at all because of that, but I have to acknowledge it succeeds in what it sets out to do and is well written.
Despite everything still a rather depressing read, where you want to punch a wall at all the injustice in the world, even this fictional one.
I couldn't enjoy the series at all because of that, but I have to acknowledge it succeeds in what it sets out to do and is well written.
Despite everything still a rather depressing read, where you want to punch a wall at all the injustice in the world, even this fictional one.
July 18, 2018
Amazing
What an intriguing drama laden story. Beautifully written, easy to follow fated mate lust riddled adventure. I expected nothing less than an absolutely amazing story from this author, and she delivered! I truly enjoy her writing style. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
What an intriguing drama laden story. Beautifully written, easy to follow fated mate lust riddled adventure. I expected nothing less than an absolutely amazing story from this author, and she delivered! I truly enjoy her writing style. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
March 2, 2026
I couldn't like this "nice" guy (he calls himself that, more than once, BTW. Don't trust a guy who declares himself a nice guy. They usually aren't. Drake certainly wasn't.) nor the "traumatized" stubborn girl who caves at the slightest pressure. And Drake pressures her a lot. All while saying he won't pressure her. I just couldn't like these two or wish them a HEA.
February 24, 2021
Becca Jamison writes amazing sexy novels, but she especially writes great shifter sexy novels! Mackenzie and Drake are awesome together, but Drake definitely has his work cut out for him with Mackenzies phobia of mating. Great quick read. Can’t wait to read the next in the series!
October 25, 2022
Kinsey and Drake
Love this Kinsey stubborn not wanting to mate a shifter , not with her past . But love finds her with Drake . Strange its not wolf packs but you'll love this story .
Love this Kinsey stubborn not wanting to mate a shifter , not with her past . But love finds her with Drake . Strange its not wolf packs but you'll love this story .
April 25, 2023
Tarnished
My one regret about this book is that they didn't find out the people from the first incident that traumatized Kenzie. All is know is Drake deserves a medal for patience and is the best mate a girl or wolf could have.
My one regret about this book is that they didn't find out the people from the first incident that traumatized Kenzie. All is know is Drake deserves a medal for patience and is the best mate a girl or wolf could have.
May 10, 2017
Appealing
Because this first book kept me on the edge never knowing what will happen next.want to get the next chapter
Because this first book kept me on the edge never knowing what will happen next.want to get the next chapter
August 12, 2017
Wow, what a fantastic start to what promises to be an amazing series
October 30, 2017
Happy ever after
This book was a fun fast read. There was a good plot and who did what to whom. Then to a happy ending.
This book was a fun fast read. There was a good plot and who did what to whom. Then to a happy ending.
November 19, 2017
Good
I was disappointed she never told her mother so they could find the horrible man. Also shouldn't you want to protect your own sisters. Drake is amazing. Patient.
I was disappointed she never told her mother so they could find the horrible man. Also shouldn't you want to protect your own sisters. Drake is amazing. Patient.
March 12, 2018
The girl was whiny
August 6, 2019
This was my first book by the author and it was really enjoyable,if not a little short. I will look forward to the 2ND one
April 5, 2020
2.5 stars.
October 10, 2020
Good read
This was a very good read and I can't wait to read the books in the series. The plot and characters have a way of drawing you into the story.
This was a very good read and I can't wait to read the books in the series. The plot and characters have a way of drawing you into the story.
April 16, 2021
Three and a half stars
May 22, 2023
The h could be a witch but pretty good book
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 21, 2023
Quick read
An interesting story with enough intrigue and drama to keep the reader interested .Enjoyable and was to read but would of preferred he back story as well
An interesting story with enough intrigue and drama to keep the reader interested .Enjoyable and was to read but would of preferred he back story as well
November 3, 2023
Dnf
couldn't get into this book and didn't finish.
The writing was such that it was just... boring.
I found it was a chore to read and ultimately moved on.
couldn't get into this book and didn't finish.
The writing was such that it was just... boring.
I found it was a chore to read and ultimately moved on.
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