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Eternal Bond
The Alpha's True Mate
Unlike other werewolves, I never wanted a mate.
I would rather teach stupid mortals than inherit my family business as my father wished. Because I hated my blood.
But I met her, in a bar, on a chaotic night. She's so distinguished, and her scent drove me crazy.
With all my strength, I forced myself to leave because I didn't want to entangle this innocent girl in my abyss. But she reappeared in my class.
Loving her seemed to have already been written in my genes, and I couldn't resist her no matter how hard I tried.
She kindled my life, melted my frozen heart, and made me picture our future.
Until my father broke the illusion. I had to reject her to protect her.
It took me five years to forget her and persuade myself that she deserved someone better, and only one second to fall for her again.
But was it a wise choice to drag her back into my troubles when she already had her new life and a lovely baby...?
The Alpha's True Mate is a standalone book in Eternal Bond Series. It's a full-length romance packed with heart and heat! !
I would rather teach stupid mortals than inherit my family business as my father wished. Because I hated my blood.
But I met her, in a bar, on a chaotic night. She's so distinguished, and her scent drove me crazy.
With all my strength, I forced myself to leave because I didn't want to entangle this innocent girl in my abyss. But she reappeared in my class.
Loving her seemed to have already been written in my genes, and I couldn't resist her no matter how hard I tried.
She kindled my life, melted my frozen heart, and made me picture our future.
Until my father broke the illusion. I had to reject her to protect her.
It took me five years to forget her and persuade myself that she deserved someone better, and only one second to fall for her again.
But was it a wise choice to drag her back into my troubles when she already had her new life and a lovely baby...?
The Alpha's True Mate is a standalone book in Eternal Bond Series. It's a full-length romance packed with heart and heat! !
434 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2023
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Jaymin Snow
44 books149 followersJaymin Snow was born and raised in a small town in Villa Park where she was homeschooled through high school. She writes paranormal and fantasy romance stories full of feisty heroines, unforgettable heroes. She has a husband, three young daughters, and a lovely dog.
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January 14, 2024
What do I say?
This story has a GREAT premise. And, there are signs that the author has genuine talent. I like parts of it like the idea that the heroine can outsmart her old pack to save her brother, and she is strong. However, there is so much inner monologue, sometimes recapping what just happened. There are grievous proofreading and editing issues. Was this even given to another party to edit because the problems are numerous. Additionally, the plot was all over the place with new plot points tossed in suddenly at the end. A massacre? Well, let's explain what that was about in detail because it wasn't really mentioned before.... Really? And, last...well, that I am going to point out.... the hero comes across as weak and whiny. He expects to just wait for his explanation but explains nothing. The author really needed a developmental editor to point out inconsistencies, awkward writing and poor writing choices, as well as, a good copy editor. I am sorry. This has a LOT of great potential , but it's sloppy.
This story has a GREAT premise. And, there are signs that the author has genuine talent. I like parts of it like the idea that the heroine can outsmart her old pack to save her brother, and she is strong. However, there is so much inner monologue, sometimes recapping what just happened. There are grievous proofreading and editing issues. Was this even given to another party to edit because the problems are numerous. Additionally, the plot was all over the place with new plot points tossed in suddenly at the end. A massacre? Well, let's explain what that was about in detail because it wasn't really mentioned before.... Really? And, last...well, that I am going to point out.... the hero comes across as weak and whiny. He expects to just wait for his explanation but explains nothing. The author really needed a developmental editor to point out inconsistencies, awkward writing and poor writing choices, as well as, a good copy editor. I am sorry. This has a LOT of great potential , but it's sloppy.
December 3, 2023
Aisha was a fantastic heroine. This was a bit different than your rejected mate books and I really enjoyed what that brought to the storyline.
The book had a few editing errors which may be gone by book release date, and didn’t effect my enjoyment of the book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The book had a few editing errors which may be gone by book release date, and didn’t effect my enjoyment of the book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 27, 2024
Despite Morris appearing to be either a total pillock or totally emasculated for the majority of this book I ended up loving it. The angst, the feels, a strong and self sufficient heroine along with the twists at the end kept me hooked. This is the third book by this author that once I started reading I could not put the book down.
April 10, 2024
3.5. 🌟
I liked the bones of the story, but some parts were a stretch for me. That’s where the soapy tag comes into play. I think if I was in a different reading mood this book might have hit differently! The angst is there, and that’s what sustained me through the end. I love a rejected mate story and this one puts some twists on that trope.
I liked the bones of the story, but some parts were a stretch for me. That’s where the soapy tag comes into play. I think if I was in a different reading mood this book might have hit differently! The angst is there, and that’s what sustained me through the end. I love a rejected mate story and this one puts some twists on that trope.
March 27, 2024
Aisha and Morris
Controlling parents
Eve the bi677ch
5y later
Controlling parents
Eve the bi677ch
5y later
August 10, 2024
💖💖
Aisha ran away from her pack to survive. Everything she does she does thinking of her and her brothers future. When she goes to school and meets her professor everything starts going wrong, apparently her teacher is her mate.
Morris hates being next in line to be alpha, he hates being tied to his father, so being a teacher in university is his escape. Until he meets Aisha who so happened to draw him in, at first she things it’s his fathers doing but he’s wrong and things for them start for form only for them to come crashing down, Aisha leaves but not without something. Someone who pushes her even more to get the life she deserves
Aisha and Morris went through so much, I love how in a way they both have past traumas and they in a way feel comfortable in each other presence. R is such a vibe if he has a book I’ll definitely read that one!
Aisha ran away from her pack to survive. Everything she does she does thinking of her and her brothers future. When she goes to school and meets her professor everything starts going wrong, apparently her teacher is her mate.
Morris hates being next in line to be alpha, he hates being tied to his father, so being a teacher in university is his escape. Until he meets Aisha who so happened to draw him in, at first she things it’s his fathers doing but he’s wrong and things for them start for form only for them to come crashing down, Aisha leaves but not without something. Someone who pushes her even more to get the life she deserves
Aisha and Morris went through so much, I love how in a way they both have past traumas and they in a way feel comfortable in each other presence. R is such a vibe if he has a book I’ll definitely read that one!
June 25, 2024
If you are a British author please do not set your stories in the US unless your characters are British. We don’t use a bin. We use a trash can. Or garbage can. We don’t use the post. We drop it in the mail. Boiled sausages??? And bartenders in the US get to keep their tips. They are definitely not on salary. The whole story feels wrong when culture and dialect are off.
Girl can’t be thin from being too poor to eat properly and losing additional weight because of pills and yet still have a full figure. That makes no sense.
What’s Junior school? And in kindergarten at 4?
Lots of grammatical errors
But overall the plot is pretty ok except that shifting into wolves doesn’t seem to be a big part of being a wolf shifter.
Girl can’t be thin from being too poor to eat properly and losing additional weight because of pills and yet still have a full figure. That makes no sense.
What’s Junior school? And in kindergarten at 4?
Lots of grammatical errors
But overall the plot is pretty ok except that shifting into wolves doesn’t seem to be a big part of being a wolf shifter.
November 27, 2023
needs better editing
Tried to like this book but the editing was really bad. Author needs to find other words to use than “however” in every paragraph.
Concept was good though. Couldn’t finish it.
Tried to like this book but the editing was really bad. Author needs to find other words to use than “however” in every paragraph.
Concept was good though. Couldn’t finish it.
February 18, 2025
Good read. Not great. LI needed a little gentler love. I agree with the MC Aisha, her mate, doesn’t really fight for her.
However, the sequel, is FANTASTIC!!!! Second book out of the three in this series, is without a doubt, my fav! Might even be my fav of the year!!!
However, the sequel, is FANTASTIC!!!! Second book out of the three in this series, is without a doubt, my fav! Might even be my fav of the year!!!
February 24, 2024
Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Heat Rating: 🔥🔥🔥
Narrator Performance: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
For me this was a pleasant yet somewhat emotional read. However I’m a sap and things hit me harder than the average reader. Although truthfully the way it’s written even the most stoic reader will feel for the heroine of the story. Aisha is a strong and determined woman who’s constantly fighting to better her situation not only for herself but for but for the little brother that she’s taking care of. Although her situation is not enviable her unyielding strength is.
The hero of the story, Morris, is tricky to describe. He’s a jerk on the outside but in his heart he’s not bad. He’s also arrogant, presumptuous and not very communicative. Then, the confusion that comes from that lack of communication baffles him which just ticked me off. There were times I wanted to smack him upside the head. The dude is smart as all get out but some of the most basic ideas and thoughts don’t even occur to him.
Together I think that our main characters made a great pair although outward forces were always pulling them apart. Their connection was undeniable and I was happy when they got their HEA.
This was my first Jaymin Snow book and I enjoyed her writing. I like the world she’s created and wouldn’t mind reading more stories written in it. She’s certainly left the door open for more stories in the series. I do think that the book could have been better edited though. There were some obvious slip ups where British English was used instead of American English even though the book takes place in the US and the characters are American. I also feel that there were some minor plot threads that were left dangling.
Willa Jaymes was absolutely fabulous as the narrator. She gave a wonderful performance. I really appreciated that she delivered Aisha’s chapters in a feminine voice and Morris’ in a male. On top of that the different characters had their own voices as well. Could they have had a little more variation? Yes. But the fact that the narrator put that effort in as well as changed up vocal patters for our two MC’s and acted makes her a narrator that you’re gonna want to listen to again and again.
*Review copy provided for voluntary review.
Heat Rating: 🔥🔥🔥
Narrator Performance: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧
For me this was a pleasant yet somewhat emotional read. However I’m a sap and things hit me harder than the average reader. Although truthfully the way it’s written even the most stoic reader will feel for the heroine of the story. Aisha is a strong and determined woman who’s constantly fighting to better her situation not only for herself but for but for the little brother that she’s taking care of. Although her situation is not enviable her unyielding strength is.
The hero of the story, Morris, is tricky to describe. He’s a jerk on the outside but in his heart he’s not bad. He’s also arrogant, presumptuous and not very communicative. Then, the confusion that comes from that lack of communication baffles him which just ticked me off. There were times I wanted to smack him upside the head. The dude is smart as all get out but some of the most basic ideas and thoughts don’t even occur to him.
Together I think that our main characters made a great pair although outward forces were always pulling them apart. Their connection was undeniable and I was happy when they got their HEA.
This was my first Jaymin Snow book and I enjoyed her writing. I like the world she’s created and wouldn’t mind reading more stories written in it. She’s certainly left the door open for more stories in the series. I do think that the book could have been better edited though. There were some obvious slip ups where British English was used instead of American English even though the book takes place in the US and the characters are American. I also feel that there were some minor plot threads that were left dangling.
Willa Jaymes was absolutely fabulous as the narrator. She gave a wonderful performance. I really appreciated that she delivered Aisha’s chapters in a feminine voice and Morris’ in a male. On top of that the different characters had their own voices as well. Could they have had a little more variation? Yes. But the fact that the narrator put that effort in as well as changed up vocal patters for our two MC’s and acted makes her a narrator that you’re gonna want to listen to again and again.
*Review copy provided for voluntary review.
March 3, 2025
The author really writes well but it's all too much together.
She tends to give her villains too much power.
It was an ok read for me.
The H and h never could breathe easily, something or other kept happening.
I mean till the time they were together all the H and h did was snap at each other. There was no way to develop feelings further.
Also in the second half the H became a beta kind of a puppet and i really didn't like the way the author made him helpless.
Same with h, she was a fighter but i was tired of her rude attitude and bad mouthing the H and then when things seemed kind of settled between them, the break up. She never trusted him, always thought of him as bad and never gave him the benefit of doubt. in short dumb.
I never felt her love for him, it was always her, her brother and later her son.
Sorry but in spite of everything i felt the H deserved better.
She tends to give her villains too much power.
It was an ok read for me.
The H and h never could breathe easily, something or other kept happening.
I mean till the time they were together all the H and h did was snap at each other. There was no way to develop feelings further.
Also in the second half the H became a beta kind of a puppet and i really didn't like the way the author made him helpless.
Same with h, she was a fighter but i was tired of her rude attitude and bad mouthing the H and then when things seemed kind of settled between them, the break up. She never trusted him, always thought of him as bad and never gave him the benefit of doubt. in short dumb.
I never felt her love for him, it was always her, her brother and later her son.
Sorry but in spite of everything i felt the H deserved better.
November 11, 2023
great Heroine and good emotional roller coaster
Story was a very good read, and was great up until Chapter 19 and 20 was very difficult twist for me…I did not like it. I lost a lot of respect I had for Morris.
It picks back up around chapter 24, with a lot of late reveals in the ending chapters
Although I did enjoy the book overall and Aisha is a true heroine with more strength than anyone I’ve seen but …Morris is a bit weak in my opinion….however I plan on reading the next one in the series
Story was a very good read, and was great up until Chapter 19 and 20 was very difficult twist for me…I did not like it. I lost a lot of respect I had for Morris.
It picks back up around chapter 24, with a lot of late reveals in the ending chapters
Although I did enjoy the book overall and Aisha is a true heroine with more strength than anyone I’ve seen but …Morris is a bit weak in my opinion….however I plan on reading the next one in the series
July 28, 2024
The Alpha's True Mate
A very enjoyable read. Enemies to lovers with a lot of action. I really enjoy the different pov character chapters.
A very enjoyable read. Enemies to lovers with a lot of action. I really enjoy the different pov character chapters.
August 30, 2024
Drawing in
This book drew me in. The mystery, the romance, the surprise, finding out who's done what. Great story I hope there will be a future book about the brother
This book drew me in. The mystery, the romance, the surprise, finding out who's done what. Great story I hope there will be a future book about the brother
August 27, 2025
Loved it!
This book had me enthralled from beginning to end. I loved it, and I'm almost sad it's over. Enjoyable read, and I highly recommend it.
This book had me enthralled from beginning to end. I loved it, and I'm almost sad it's over. Enjoyable read, and I highly recommend it.
July 30, 2025
This was a very different pick for me. I was after a bit of a change & wanted a book with shifters. I was pleasantly surprised with this one! I really enjoyed it. Shape shifters, mated love, enemies to lovers/forbidden love. A great mixture of tropes. Overall really enjoyable read! It’s part of a series so I will be happily continuing.
January 9, 2024
Not your typical shifter world rules.
Stories in the shifter world usually have something in common...the same basic rules which govern that world. These rules govern fated mates/marriage and who becomes the Alpha of the pack. This story defies those general rules; but it would have been a very different story if it hadn't.
The main characters are from different packs; the MFC from the east coast, the MMC from the west coast (Portland, Oregon). Both have horribly, deceitful, abusive, and controlling fathers who are or were Alphas in their respective packs. Both have distanced themselves from their families/packs. She ran away with her younger brother to the West coast where she'd been offered a college scholarship. No one in her pack knows where she is. He is a professor at the local college, wanting nothing to do with his legacy as alpha to his west coast pack. But his father has no intention of letting him go and does everything he can to control him including keeping him from his mother and threatenng to harm her or anyone he cares about.
The first 65% (through Chapter 19) deals with the before time: How the meet, their dance around each other, all while trying to keep their interactions from his father; her being found by her father and uncle; him trying to discover who is distributing a new drug that effects shifters and dodging his fathers attempts to marry him off to a woman he can't stand. It all comes to a head when they both receive an invitation from his father to a weekend family gathering. She's treated abominably by his father, step mother and a surprise guest. Words are said to protect her, then lies are told causing her to leave before they even admit their love.
Chapter 20 opens five years later when her job has returned her to Portland and they run into each other. He's been working to set things in place to bring his father down. He's been developing a new network of his own spies, but still has been unable to determine who the drug dealers are nor who is protecting them. This last 35% is him trying to get her to listen to his explanation of events that night, earn her trust and win her back. But there are forces at work against them and they will face great danger before they get their HEA and deal with the drug lords.
Lots of angst in this story, particulary with the threat of his father and other villains. It lingers throughout the story. (Not my cup of tea. I prefer my angst to be dealt with quickly.) Additionally, I thought the level of control over the MMC, after the MFC leaves was a bit extreme; He doesn't seem very alpha at this point. Yet, in a way, I can understand why he allowed it. He'd lost his love, had to protect his mother and maintain a low profile to achieve his ultimate end. If they believed he was towing the line, they watched him less closely. (This is one of those times where the usual shifter world rules would have changed this story...defeat the father, become the alpha.) Overall a good story with lots of danger, excitement and steam! 4 stars.
Stories in the shifter world usually have something in common...the same basic rules which govern that world. These rules govern fated mates/marriage and who becomes the Alpha of the pack. This story defies those general rules; but it would have been a very different story if it hadn't.
The main characters are from different packs; the MFC from the east coast, the MMC from the west coast (Portland, Oregon). Both have horribly, deceitful, abusive, and controlling fathers who are or were Alphas in their respective packs. Both have distanced themselves from their families/packs. She ran away with her younger brother to the West coast where she'd been offered a college scholarship. No one in her pack knows where she is. He is a professor at the local college, wanting nothing to do with his legacy as alpha to his west coast pack. But his father has no intention of letting him go and does everything he can to control him including keeping him from his mother and threatenng to harm her or anyone he cares about.
The first 65% (through Chapter 19) deals with the before time: How the meet, their dance around each other, all while trying to keep their interactions from his father; her being found by her father and uncle; him trying to discover who is distributing a new drug that effects shifters and dodging his fathers attempts to marry him off to a woman he can't stand. It all comes to a head when they both receive an invitation from his father to a weekend family gathering. She's treated abominably by his father, step mother and a surprise guest. Words are said to protect her, then lies are told causing her to leave before they even admit their love.
Chapter 20 opens five years later when her job has returned her to Portland and they run into each other. He's been working to set things in place to bring his father down. He's been developing a new network of his own spies, but still has been unable to determine who the drug dealers are nor who is protecting them. This last 35% is him trying to get her to listen to his explanation of events that night, earn her trust and win her back. But there are forces at work against them and they will face great danger before they get their HEA and deal with the drug lords.
Lots of angst in this story, particulary with the threat of his father and other villains. It lingers throughout the story. (Not my cup of tea. I prefer my angst to be dealt with quickly.) Additionally, I thought the level of control over the MMC, after the MFC leaves was a bit extreme; He doesn't seem very alpha at this point. Yet, in a way, I can understand why he allowed it. He'd lost his love, had to protect his mother and maintain a low profile to achieve his ultimate end. If they believed he was towing the line, they watched him less closely. (This is one of those times where the usual shifter world rules would have changed this story...defeat the father, become the alpha.) Overall a good story with lots of danger, excitement and steam! 4 stars.
February 15, 2024
2.5-3 stars First of all this book had a good base. I liked the initial setup where you had two bad families coming after the couple. But that's where the goodness of the book stopped LOL. The first half of the book was all about her stupid pheromones. And how she was weak and could not control herself around Morris. Just stop we get it! This whole pheromone business should only lasted maybe three chapters and that was it. It went on until she ran away and then it wasn't talked about anymore. The plot of the book was just all over the place. It was as if the author was throwing plots against the wall to see if they would stick and if they did they got thrown into the book. Now at the end some of them were explained but not all of them. The whole drug dealing plot would pop in and out and in and out throughout the whole book. There was no consistency in it. The vampires weren't even mentioned until the end of the book although there was a run in with Clyde a friend of the female character(or who she thought was a friend) and Morris knew he was a vampire but because of some silly law Morris couldn't say anything to her about Clyde being a vampire. Morris started out a dominant alpha male but became very weak and controllable through the middle before finding his backbone and fighting back. Now this was explained as a reason why, his father was threatening to kill his mother and not letting him see her in a sense he was a puppet but come on man! You are an alpha! The female character whose name escapes me was at first, a survivor, strong character escaping her abusive pack with her brother surviving on scraps and working and going to school. I did like some of the banter between her and Morris but she did at first turn into a doormat a bit and then turned into a total b****. When she was betrayed by Morris and for good reason too, he was protecting her from his dad, she didn't want to hear his side of the story. All she did was scream and yell at him and hate on him. It took their friend Robert to kind of kick her in the ass and tell her he had it worse than she did and that she needs to shut up sit down and listen to him. And then it was like "oh I love him!"please, just stop. We never did find out what happened to her friend that was taking care of Harry her brother when he was 11. We learn about the fire in her old apartment complex that was set presumably by Morris's dad but did she die? Did she run away? The author just kind of tossed her to the side and for somebody who is supposed to be the female character's friend, we never hear anything about her. I wanted to see more from the bad guys perspective a little bit. Mainly his father, Robert and Eve's father. Oh Eve is Robert's sister who is just as evil as his dad. She leads Morris around by his nose and controls everything about him. What he wears, what he eats, what he can and cannot do. Not a very strong alpha is he? Lol! I will not be continuing on with the series nor will I be reading any more from this author. This book gave me a headache as it is. And please author get an editor!
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March 24, 2024
Meh...
Hmm. I'm not sure why this was about werewolves. You don't see a wolf until 50% through. To be honest, adding werewolves to the mix made it so too many things were going on in here, especially because the werewolves acted nothing like werewolves. The vampires, too, for that matter.
So, just to let you know how many things we have going on in here.... we have an abused runaway who is taking care of her brother while trying to work and get a degree. There's Fated mates, there's forbidden student and professor fantasy, there's a mysterious drug ring, there's daddy issues for both main characters, there's a hostage situation, there's another woman, there's a secret baby, and there's a political plot to boot.
I liked Aisha for the first leg of the story, she had a great fire to her. But she kinda fizzles out a bit on the second leg. She makes some stupid decisions after witnessing the danger she'd be putting herself in for stupid reasons, such as she didn't like being babysat. That kind of went against her whole character development.
Morris was missing a personality. He was pretty much the entire book's plot device but you don't really care about him even in the second leg of the book. Adding Eve into the mix was cheesy overkill and cheapened the story. Maybe she just wasn't written right.
There wasn't any real action, which is criminal when writing about werewolves. This should have just been a dramatic romance about rich people instead. It would've been more fitting.
Hmm. I'm not sure why this was about werewolves. You don't see a wolf until 50% through. To be honest, adding werewolves to the mix made it so too many things were going on in here, especially because the werewolves acted nothing like werewolves. The vampires, too, for that matter.
So, just to let you know how many things we have going on in here.... we have an abused runaway who is taking care of her brother while trying to work and get a degree. There's Fated mates, there's forbidden student and professor fantasy, there's a mysterious drug ring, there's daddy issues for both main characters, there's a hostage situation, there's another woman, there's a secret baby, and there's a political plot to boot.
I liked Aisha for the first leg of the story, she had a great fire to her. But she kinda fizzles out a bit on the second leg. She makes some stupid decisions after witnessing the danger she'd be putting herself in for stupid reasons, such as she didn't like being babysat. That kind of went against her whole character development.
Morris was missing a personality. He was pretty much the entire book's plot device but you don't really care about him even in the second leg of the book. Adding Eve into the mix was cheesy overkill and cheapened the story. Maybe she just wasn't written right.
There wasn't any real action, which is criminal when writing about werewolves. This should have just been a dramatic romance about rich people instead. It would've been more fitting.
January 26, 2024
Eh and meh!
So, like everyone else here, I was sucked in by the description of the story. However, once I started reading the book, I was overwhelmed and irritated by a plethora of grammatical, spelling, and syntactic errors. To me, that's really saying something since I read every single day, and usually get the gyst of most editing mistakes w/o issue. But, once I realized how much time I spent questioning what the Ms. Snow meant and restructuring whole sentences to make sense, I then began getting irritated. I actually even started to wonder if English was maybe the authors second language.
The story is okay. I found the ending mildly satisfying but far too quickly tied up in a neat bow. Especially in consideration of everything Aisha (and even Morris) went through. After all that mess, the whole complicated and traumatic mess was suddenly and quickly resolved with motivation and guts... Hm... Sure.
If you're looking for something new, that's gonna leave an impact, "ehh! Try again." If you just want something to read and have extra time to repeatedly, "make it make sense!" This book may be an Ok read for you. But, if you have a craving for pure reading pleasure, you may not want to bother with this one as 35% (+) of your reading time is spent unraveling meaning from jumbled words. The editor for this one was probably on vacation during the approval for release.
I said what I said.
So, like everyone else here, I was sucked in by the description of the story. However, once I started reading the book, I was overwhelmed and irritated by a plethora of grammatical, spelling, and syntactic errors. To me, that's really saying something since I read every single day, and usually get the gyst of most editing mistakes w/o issue. But, once I realized how much time I spent questioning what the Ms. Snow meant and restructuring whole sentences to make sense, I then began getting irritated. I actually even started to wonder if English was maybe the authors second language.
The story is okay. I found the ending mildly satisfying but far too quickly tied up in a neat bow. Especially in consideration of everything Aisha (and even Morris) went through. After all that mess, the whole complicated and traumatic mess was suddenly and quickly resolved with motivation and guts... Hm... Sure.
If you're looking for something new, that's gonna leave an impact, "ehh! Try again." If you just want something to read and have extra time to repeatedly, "make it make sense!" This book may be an Ok read for you. But, if you have a craving for pure reading pleasure, you may not want to bother with this one as 35% (+) of your reading time is spent unraveling meaning from jumbled words. The editor for this one was probably on vacation during the approval for release.
I said what I said.
November 23, 2023
Just okay
3.5 ⭐️ I saw an excerpt of this on social media and read a little on kindle novella. I really wanted to love this. The main idea was there but it fell short for me. There was no world building so I couldn't really get into the shifter/vamp world. I did like Morris and Aisha though. The spice was decent but I just was not super invested in them. Also, what happened to Maddie the neighbor?? She just disappeared. Some inconsistencies. Overall good book and had a potential for more.
3.5 ⭐️ I saw an excerpt of this on social media and read a little on kindle novella. I really wanted to love this. The main idea was there but it fell short for me. There was no world building so I couldn't really get into the shifter/vamp world. I did like Morris and Aisha though. The spice was decent but I just was not super invested in them. Also, what happened to Maddie the neighbor?? She just disappeared. Some inconsistencies. Overall good book and had a potential for more.
January 25, 2024
I absolutely enjoyed listening to this book by Jaymin Snow.
Narrated by Willa James who does a FANTASTIC job at portraying every single character in this story.She gives each character their own distinctive voice so you can recognise who is who in the story.
I loved Willa's voice and her storytelling ability.
This is a very intricate book there is alot going on and twists and turns I didn't expect.
Aisha escaped her pack and the abuse she recieved from her father along with her brother Harry they start a fresh far away.
Times are really tough for Aisha and she struggles to put food on the table...but then she meets Morris and his scent ignites her pheromones and the wolf in her calls to the wolf in him.
Morris is in line to be the next Alpha of his pack,he hates his family though and he is constantly being manipulated by his father.
Morris becomes Aisha's saviour and their attraction grows but neither of them want a mate and they make an agreement,to just have a physical relationship to curb their desire and that is all.
But feelings get involved and it becomes more than just sexual and pheromones...But this story takes an unexpected turn that stunned me...I never saw what was to come..there is lies and miscommunication that has both Morris and Aisha torn apart for 5 years.
When they meet again and Aisha is stronger,her love for Morris never has gone away but the hurt he put her through fuels her hatred for him...and overrides the Love and attraction.
Morris broke the heart of the only woman he has ever loved,he never wanted a mate but he want Aisha and her love.Will Aisha ever forgive him when she finds out the truth.?
This is a great story that had me enthralled from the start with a fiesty and strong female character and an Alpha male that will make you swoon but also frustrate you.
But I did feel so sorry for him at the end as he was forced to do things he didn't want to,so he could save Aisha from his own father.
Fans of shifter books will relish this book,I love Jaymin Snows writing and I am so glad I got the opportunity to listen to this book...Because Willa James is Brilliant narrating it.
I Loved and enjoyed The Alpha's True Mate.
Excellent.
5 Stars.
Narrated by Willa James who does a FANTASTIC job at portraying every single character in this story.She gives each character their own distinctive voice so you can recognise who is who in the story.
I loved Willa's voice and her storytelling ability.
This is a very intricate book there is alot going on and twists and turns I didn't expect.
Aisha escaped her pack and the abuse she recieved from her father along with her brother Harry they start a fresh far away.
Times are really tough for Aisha and she struggles to put food on the table...but then she meets Morris and his scent ignites her pheromones and the wolf in her calls to the wolf in him.
Morris is in line to be the next Alpha of his pack,he hates his family though and he is constantly being manipulated by his father.
Morris becomes Aisha's saviour and their attraction grows but neither of them want a mate and they make an agreement,to just have a physical relationship to curb their desire and that is all.
But feelings get involved and it becomes more than just sexual and pheromones...But this story takes an unexpected turn that stunned me...I never saw what was to come..there is lies and miscommunication that has both Morris and Aisha torn apart for 5 years.
When they meet again and Aisha is stronger,her love for Morris never has gone away but the hurt he put her through fuels her hatred for him...and overrides the Love and attraction.
Morris broke the heart of the only woman he has ever loved,he never wanted a mate but he want Aisha and her love.Will Aisha ever forgive him when she finds out the truth.?
This is a great story that had me enthralled from the start with a fiesty and strong female character and an Alpha male that will make you swoon but also frustrate you.
But I did feel so sorry for him at the end as he was forced to do things he didn't want to,so he could save Aisha from his own father.
Fans of shifter books will relish this book,I love Jaymin Snows writing and I am so glad I got the opportunity to listen to this book...Because Willa James is Brilliant narrating it.
I Loved and enjoyed The Alpha's True Mate.
Excellent.
5 Stars.
June 7, 2024
It's interesting, but reads a bit slow for the first 85% then crams 2/3rds of the storyline into the last 15% of the book. At almost 500 pages, it definitely could be cut down. Aisha starts off like a cautious surviver, strong and independent, but somehow turns to nieve mush as soon as she gets feelings for Morris. Her own family abused her and attacked her. Her father tried to whore her out. Her uncle tried to kill her. But somehow she CAN'T understand/believe that Morris' family is also awful. He tells her repeatedly that he hates them and they're bad people but she still acts like a hopeful idiot about meeting them. It seemed really out of character. This is when the story turned downhill for me. The same when she sees Morris 5 years later. It's too much, to fast. She immediately turns to mush. It made me like her character less. It would have been different if she was always a nieve, sheltered, romantic type, but she was the opposite so it felt fake and overly convenient for the storyline.
The pace and style also changed at around the 70% mark. The writing became flowery and overly dramatic and emotional. Some parts, like the massacre were just too much and over the top. It kind of ruined the story for me.
This became one of those books where the villains are 100% evil, kill everyone, greed, power, torture types and the main characters (good guys?) don't want anyone to get hurt, even their enemies. Capture the bag guys, don't hurt them, types. This type of story is hard for me because of the disproportion in actions makes the whole thing nonsense.
Lastly, there are a whole bunch of secondary characters that never get developed and barely have a role, so it feels wierd to include them at all. I appreciate that the author didn't spend chapters developing characters outside the main storyline, but I also feel like we have no real sense of most characters in this book (Silas, Finn, Charles, Robert's dad, Lucy, James, Aisha's dad, etc.). Some of these characters played major roles and the author doesn't describe them at all. Even Robert isn't really developed and he is a main character. For 500 pages, this was odd to me and maybe why the book felt so off in tempo.
The pace and style also changed at around the 70% mark. The writing became flowery and overly dramatic and emotional. Some parts, like the massacre were just too much and over the top. It kind of ruined the story for me.
This became one of those books where the villains are 100% evil, kill everyone, greed, power, torture types and the main characters (good guys?) don't want anyone to get hurt, even their enemies. Capture the bag guys, don't hurt them, types. This type of story is hard for me because of the disproportion in actions makes the whole thing nonsense.
Lastly, there are a whole bunch of secondary characters that never get developed and barely have a role, so it feels wierd to include them at all. I appreciate that the author didn't spend chapters developing characters outside the main storyline, but I also feel like we have no real sense of most characters in this book (Silas, Finn, Charles, Robert's dad, Lucy, James, Aisha's dad, etc.). Some of these characters played major roles and the author doesn't describe them at all. Even Robert isn't really developed and he is a main character. For 500 pages, this was odd to me and maybe why the book felt so off in tempo.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 2, 2024
Professor and student. Fated mates. Hidden pregnancy. Werewolves.
Recap:
Aisha works in a bar while in school and is raising her brother while staying hidden. She doesn’t eat much or shift often since being hidden from her abusing drunk father and alpha uncle so she is only so strong, even if she is a wolf, so when she is attacked by the owners sleazy son and his friends after his advances were rejected by her they drug her and she is hurt. Her savior/mate takes her to a motel and when she wakes alone but the smells are unmistakable that he was there and she didn’t imagine it. She doesn’t feel right and it hits her hard on her first day and her professor is clearly her mate but she doesn’t have time for that and can’t be known about. He is not just the professor but the future alpha of the city’s pack. She gets black market pills to resist the urges they have, but it doesn’t work and it’s killing her, they give in to get through the heat in physical only…that turns into emotions too. Her father and uncle find them and attack, she ends up killing her alpha uncle and her father flees. Morris helps her hide it so she stays safe even if they were fighting. They fall for one another but then when his father knowledge of her is known he forces him to say things and belittle her to save her but she doesn’t care he still said Al the things her father used to say, and she can’t I hear it. Right away his father has ruined it all and she is fired and to avoid more of him she transfers and leaves town. He thinks it’s for the best but didn’t know she would fully leave he just wanted to keep her safe. He is forced to marry Eve, she only cares of power and money and will control his every move with his father for 5 more years. In the mean time she was pregnant and has a son, his son, but she got lucky her amazing internship for Montgomery, who happens to be another rightful alpha banished after lies from his sister and being burned (Eve). They grew the company together as friends and colleagues but he always helped her like a brother, with her finishing school and becoming an executive, she formed her own little pack/ family. When the company is expanding back to Portland she is reluctant about going back but thinks she can be hidden, fail, but she just wants to protect her son. He has a master plan to win her back and though she fights it at first, they can’t resist the pull and love they have. He is going to take back his power and fight for his family, which he does. HEA for everyone.
Recap:
Aisha works in a bar while in school and is raising her brother while staying hidden. She doesn’t eat much or shift often since being hidden from her abusing drunk father and alpha uncle so she is only so strong, even if she is a wolf, so when she is attacked by the owners sleazy son and his friends after his advances were rejected by her they drug her and she is hurt. Her savior/mate takes her to a motel and when she wakes alone but the smells are unmistakable that he was there and she didn’t imagine it. She doesn’t feel right and it hits her hard on her first day and her professor is clearly her mate but she doesn’t have time for that and can’t be known about. He is not just the professor but the future alpha of the city’s pack. She gets black market pills to resist the urges they have, but it doesn’t work and it’s killing her, they give in to get through the heat in physical only…that turns into emotions too. Her father and uncle find them and attack, she ends up killing her alpha uncle and her father flees. Morris helps her hide it so she stays safe even if they were fighting. They fall for one another but then when his father knowledge of her is known he forces him to say things and belittle her to save her but she doesn’t care he still said Al the things her father used to say, and she can’t I hear it. Right away his father has ruined it all and she is fired and to avoid more of him she transfers and leaves town. He thinks it’s for the best but didn’t know she would fully leave he just wanted to keep her safe. He is forced to marry Eve, she only cares of power and money and will control his every move with his father for 5 more years. In the mean time she was pregnant and has a son, his son, but she got lucky her amazing internship for Montgomery, who happens to be another rightful alpha banished after lies from his sister and being burned (Eve). They grew the company together as friends and colleagues but he always helped her like a brother, with her finishing school and becoming an executive, she formed her own little pack/ family. When the company is expanding back to Portland she is reluctant about going back but thinks she can be hidden, fail, but she just wants to protect her son. He has a master plan to win her back and though she fights it at first, they can’t resist the pull and love they have. He is going to take back his power and fight for his family, which he does. HEA for everyone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2023
I loved it! - Aisha is a survivor, her own superhero. Raised in a ruthless pack by an abusive father, she ran with her brother Harry to make a better life for the two of them. She lets down her guard and trusts Morris to direct their animal attraction. He's not looking for a mate any more than she is, so it should be easy to keep their feelings out of it. But his family is a thorn in his side that refuses to be removed and she is in their sight.
Morris is in line to be Alpha, but he hates his family, choosing instead to teach and hunt down the ones making a debilitating shifter drug. An inconvenient pull to Aisha won't stop him. But he will protect her from harm. After all, she is his "the one" even if he doesn't want her.
This is a great story about survival, with some steamy bits along the way. No matter what life threw her way, Aisha persevered. Betrayed by her family, betrayed by her lover, she never let anything keep her down because she had to protect her brother. My blood boiled and my heart ached at times as she was ill-treated and I cheered when she was victorious over her tormentors. The good deeds Morris performed for her redeem him because his personality does leave a lot to be desired. He was too possessive over her, denying her wolf its need to be friends with one of the few people who cared for her. Not well-done of him, but of course he still gets the girl. But he has to earn her love and affection because Aisha will not be abused ever again. The mystery behind the drugs is also solved, a huge eye-opener in so many ways. There are a few unanswered questions for me but overall I enjoyed this story so much. I just couldn't put it down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Morris is in line to be Alpha, but he hates his family, choosing instead to teach and hunt down the ones making a debilitating shifter drug. An inconvenient pull to Aisha won't stop him. But he will protect her from harm. After all, she is his "the one" even if he doesn't want her.
This is a great story about survival, with some steamy bits along the way. No matter what life threw her way, Aisha persevered. Betrayed by her family, betrayed by her lover, she never let anything keep her down because she had to protect her brother. My blood boiled and my heart ached at times as she was ill-treated and I cheered when she was victorious over her tormentors. The good deeds Morris performed for her redeem him because his personality does leave a lot to be desired. He was too possessive over her, denying her wolf its need to be friends with one of the few people who cared for her. Not well-done of him, but of course he still gets the girl. But he has to earn her love and affection because Aisha will not be abused ever again. The mystery behind the drugs is also solved, a huge eye-opener in so many ways. There are a few unanswered questions for me but overall I enjoyed this story so much. I just couldn't put it down.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 13, 2024
I sort of like it. It was pretty mediocre. I'm truly on the fence about this one. The vocabulary, the spelling at points, and the editing in general, are bad for the most. That always annoys me. Was there an editor? It was going to KU. Was there a proofreader? It was going to KU. Or even just betas to double-check these things? Geeze. The writer needs to stand out, clean it up better, to ever hope to run with the big dogs. This is not the way to start.
The plot is not half bad. The characters, however, are just meh. The MMC turned from a heavy dom-type Alpha to-be to a wimp in the blink of an eye. He left the MFC for years, we got nothing from him about searching for her. Suddenly, Robert or Morris one says it's happened, we must take his word for it as she must. She jumped back into that immediately. Not badass on her part. We'll blame it on the drugs, pretty much everything was.
Pretty predictable. The friend Clyde - that drama could be seen very early in college. Of course, we knew there would be a female antagonist, Eve. But who doesn't love the takedown of a bia? What about Toby? Another predictability. Harry was likable.
So many names come out sporadically of characters I'd long forgotten about because of their rarity, that I had to try and scan back, if I were really curious to see who was who. Didn't take long to quit that! Sure, she/he does give us some backstory as well, but it's sort of a mess. And, I still find it difficult to move past the poor wording and sentencing.
However, despite my frequent groaning, I did finish it. Trying anyway, to see if it was just me, as others have swooned over it. But for me, overall, this just isn't anything to write home about.
The plot is not half bad. The characters, however, are just meh. The MMC turned from a heavy dom-type Alpha to-be to a wimp in the blink of an eye. He left the MFC for years, we got nothing from him about searching for her. Suddenly, Robert or Morris one says it's happened, we must take his word for it as she must. She jumped back into that immediately. Not badass on her part. We'll blame it on the drugs, pretty much everything was.
Pretty predictable. The friend Clyde - that drama could be seen very early in college. Of course, we knew there would be a female antagonist, Eve. But who doesn't love the takedown of a bia? What about Toby? Another predictability. Harry was likable.
So many names come out sporadically of characters I'd long forgotten about because of their rarity, that I had to try and scan back, if I were really curious to see who was who. Didn't take long to quit that! Sure, she/he does give us some backstory as well, but it's sort of a mess. And, I still find it difficult to move past the poor wording and sentencing.
However, despite my frequent groaning, I did finish it. Trying anyway, to see if it was just me, as others have swooned over it. But for me, overall, this just isn't anything to write home about.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 23, 2024
Where has Jaymin Snow been all of my life? I am LOVING her stories so much. I dove into this one on a road trip yesterday and I devoured it. This story has so many feels. There was definite angst from this sweet heroine, who had such an awful life growing up and who felt she wasn't good enough for her mate or his evil family. I was invested in this story 100%. The universe this author has created is lovely, believable, stressful and angsty. And I am loving these awesome characters.
There was a TON of sex in this one, but I loved it all. It was scorching, and perfection, and I was sucked in and churned out by it.
I can't wait to dive into the rest of JS's stories.
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January 24, 2024
The Alpha's True Mate
A Secret Baby Rejected Mate Werewolf Shifter Romance (Eternal Bond Series)
By: Jaymin Snow
Narrated by: Willa Jaymes
Phenomenal Story, Beautifully Done! Yes!
Overall: 5 of 5 stars Performance: 5 of 5 stars Story: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed: 01-23-24
Aisha Hart, desperate to keep her scholarship, desperate to protect her younger brother, she’ll take on anyone she has to… Morris Wolfguard, professor, protector, protagonist… Aisha knows what her heart wants, what her wolf wants, but can she ever be sure, can she ever be safe … Oh holy WOW, this story! “The Alpha’s True Mate” is a darkly wild ride through an emotional minefield! The plot is dark, spellbinding and feature’s twists that I’ll not be revealing! The characters are brilliant, beautifully defined and lordy there are some real “baddies” in here, way past “love to hate”, I’m talking about ”let me at ‘em, just give me five minutes alone with ‘em” baddies! They were PERFECT, and really made this story a darkly fascinating, I could not be pried away from my headphones, listening guilty pleasure! When hubby wanted dinner, hubby was out … of … luck! I loved Aisha, I loved her growth and I would be so proud to know someone like her. This story, and these fascinating characters were beautifully, vibrantly, and emotionally brought to life by fabulous narration, perfect voicing that allowed me to “see” the authors stunning vision! I loved every single moment! Five fascinating stars!
A Secret Baby Rejected Mate Werewolf Shifter Romance (Eternal Bond Series)
By: Jaymin Snow
Narrated by: Willa Jaymes
Phenomenal Story, Beautifully Done! Yes!
Overall: 5 of 5 stars Performance: 5 of 5 stars Story: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed: 01-23-24
Aisha Hart, desperate to keep her scholarship, desperate to protect her younger brother, she’ll take on anyone she has to… Morris Wolfguard, professor, protector, protagonist… Aisha knows what her heart wants, what her wolf wants, but can she ever be sure, can she ever be safe … Oh holy WOW, this story! “The Alpha’s True Mate” is a darkly wild ride through an emotional minefield! The plot is dark, spellbinding and feature’s twists that I’ll not be revealing! The characters are brilliant, beautifully defined and lordy there are some real “baddies” in here, way past “love to hate”, I’m talking about ”let me at ‘em, just give me five minutes alone with ‘em” baddies! They were PERFECT, and really made this story a darkly fascinating, I could not be pried away from my headphones, listening guilty pleasure! When hubby wanted dinner, hubby was out … of … luck! I loved Aisha, I loved her growth and I would be so proud to know someone like her. This story, and these fascinating characters were beautifully, vibrantly, and emotionally brought to life by fabulous narration, perfect voicing that allowed me to “see” the authors stunning vision! I loved every single moment! Five fascinating stars!
June 29, 2025
This is my third book by Jaymin Snow in just over a month, so it’s safe to say I enjoy her writing style. Her stories are generally good, with a good balance of heat, angst, and drama to keep you entertained. Some writing issues but nothing too distracting.
I enjoyed this book as much as the others I’ve read from Ms. Jaymin, but something felt missing by the time I reached the final chapter. I loved how spunky Aisha was, and Morris was thoughtful behind his arrogant exterior. Morris' so-called betrayal was well explained and didn't leave you with a bad taste afterward. However, the characters felt somewhat surface-level. They never truly got to know each other, and as readers, we never really got to know them either.
Some plot points felt too contrived, with characters making poor decisions simply to push the story in a certain direction. For instance, Aisha wasn’t written as naive, she’d learned from past pain and had every reason to be guarded. That made it all the more unbelievable that she didn’t question some of the shady behavior from the so-called “Big Bad” (cue eye-roll).
I also didn’t love the portrayal of a tightly controlled, isolated Alpha. It wasn’t necessarily bad—just different—but since I went in expecting a more traditional Alpha hero, Morris’ arc ended up feeling a bit disappointing.
All that said, I do think this is a worthwhile read if you’re in the mood for a Shifter-lite romance with a touch of angst and a guaranteed HEA.
I enjoyed this book as much as the others I’ve read from Ms. Jaymin, but something felt missing by the time I reached the final chapter. I loved how spunky Aisha was, and Morris was thoughtful behind his arrogant exterior. Morris' so-called betrayal was well explained and didn't leave you with a bad taste afterward. However, the characters felt somewhat surface-level. They never truly got to know each other, and as readers, we never really got to know them either.
Some plot points felt too contrived, with characters making poor decisions simply to push the story in a certain direction. For instance, Aisha wasn’t written as naive, she’d learned from past pain and had every reason to be guarded. That made it all the more unbelievable that she didn’t question some of the shady behavior from the so-called “Big Bad” (cue eye-roll).
I also didn’t love the portrayal of a tightly controlled, isolated Alpha. It wasn’t necessarily bad—just different—but since I went in expecting a more traditional Alpha hero, Morris’ arc ended up feeling a bit disappointing.
All that said, I do think this is a worthwhile read if you’re in the mood for a Shifter-lite romance with a touch of angst and a guaranteed HEA.
January 18, 2025
Struggling college student /bartender and wolf in hiding Aisha Hart has been having issues with her boss and his special friends, he’ made promises and plans he shouldn’t have, Aisha suspects his involvement when she’s drugged at work and attacked as she leaves for home. Professor Morris Wolfguard swoops in to help Aisha but is overly harsh when she attends his class the next morning, even accusing her of working with his pack alpha to force Morris to take a mate.
Researching her symptoms for a recent ailment, Aisha realizes her wolf pheromones are reacting to her potential mate. Morris scented her too, and realizes Aisha’s hiding, he’s worsened her situation but doesn’t want a mate. Morris does what he can to make things better and comes up with a solution that backs Aisha into a corner, a place she doesn’t like especially with her pre-teen brother to care for. If only that was her only issue.
To this reader’s taste, there’s a lot on both sides in weighing this fast-paced read. On the con side tighter editing needed (British/American mannerisms and wording aren’t interchangeable. Also, there are a lot bunny trails and quite a few of them are visited making an overlong though interesting read) and overall grammatical errors (spelling and incorrect usage) not many but enough to notice.
Rating: 4stars
Researching her symptoms for a recent ailment, Aisha realizes her wolf pheromones are reacting to her potential mate. Morris scented her too, and realizes Aisha’s hiding, he’s worsened her situation but doesn’t want a mate. Morris does what he can to make things better and comes up with a solution that backs Aisha into a corner, a place she doesn’t like especially with her pre-teen brother to care for. If only that was her only issue.
To this reader’s taste, there’s a lot on both sides in weighing this fast-paced read. On the con side tighter editing needed (British/American mannerisms and wording aren’t interchangeable. Also, there are a lot bunny trails and quite a few of them are visited making an overlong though interesting read) and overall grammatical errors (spelling and incorrect usage) not many but enough to notice.
Rating: 4stars
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