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Deadly Trilogy #2
Deadly Mates
Jade never thought she'd embrace being a werewolf, but after having accepted her new role as alpha female of Dog Mountain's pack, she finds herself doing just that. She's training with the enforcers and learning to use the alpha within her to her advantage. And for the most part, Jade is content, well at least with her training she is.
But Dog Mountain is a small town with big problems. The new alpha pair is divided, splitting the already unstable pack with them, and to make matters worse, Jade's father is on his way home. Except Jade's father and his twisted pack of werecourgars aren't the only threat.
When Aidan brings in a new set of enforcers to weed out the problems within the pack, Jade is forced to delve into the center of the issue. She soon realizes that she is the indirect cause of the uneasiness within the pack, and if Jade doesn't fix it, she'll lose everything, even Aidan.
But Dog Mountain is a small town with big problems. The new alpha pair is divided, splitting the already unstable pack with them, and to make matters worse, Jade's father is on his way home. Except Jade's father and his twisted pack of werecourgars aren't the only threat.
When Aidan brings in a new set of enforcers to weed out the problems within the pack, Jade is forced to delve into the center of the issue. She soon realizes that she is the indirect cause of the uneasiness within the pack, and if Jade doesn't fix it, she'll lose everything, even Aidan.
261 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2014
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Ashley Stoyanoff
21 books704 followersRomance author Ashley Stoyanoff is the recipient of two Royal Dragonfly Book Awards for young adult and newbie fiction. Her first book, The Soul’s Mark: FOUND, came out in 2012. Her other passions include reading and shopping for the latest fashions. Learn more about Ashley and her work at ashleystoyanoff.com.
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August 21, 2014
I was so glad to have received a complementary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. I really liked reading Deadly Mates, the second book in the Deadly trilogy. This book starts with Jade pretending to be with Jared because her father suggested that she should be with one of the enforcers. They want him to believe they are together and following his suggestion. Aidan is running the pack while trying to let Jade have her space as she wants.
This book is very well written making it easy to picture all the events taking place. It shows both Jade and Aiden's POV throughout the book which I really liked. I also liked the way Jade and Aidan's inner wolf was addressed as if it was a separate being. The author brought some romance into this book which I thought was good. It didn't overpower the story but it was nice to see that there was some feelings between Aidan and Jade, not just pack business.
All the characters in Deadly Mates are well developed and likable. Aidan is an excellent, fair alfa as well as a considerate man. Jade is a strong woman and always trying to do what she thinks is best for the pack.
This was a great book and I would recommend it. I am looking forward to the next one.
This book is very well written making it easy to picture all the events taking place. It shows both Jade and Aiden's POV throughout the book which I really liked. I also liked the way Jade and Aidan's inner wolf was addressed as if it was a separate being. The author brought some romance into this book which I thought was good. It didn't overpower the story but it was nice to see that there was some feelings between Aidan and Jade, not just pack business.
All the characters in Deadly Mates are well developed and likable. Aidan is an excellent, fair alfa as well as a considerate man. Jade is a strong woman and always trying to do what she thinks is best for the pack.
This was a great book and I would recommend it. I am looking forward to the next one.
September 16, 2014
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Deadly Mates is a Young Adult, Paranormal Romance written by Ashley Stoyanoff. I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review.
5 Amazing, Alpha-Strong Stars!
Conflicts Are Raging, Secrets Are Discovered and Angsts Are High. I Loved This Read!
The Review:
I knew I was going to enjoy this read because I love this authors work. And I fell in love with Aidan and Jade in book one, but I had no idea just how much I’d love it. There was a lot going and tensions are running high as Aidan and Jade try to figure out the werecougars plans as well as reconcile their feelings for one another and find a happy medium in being alphas to their pack. And with the addition of two new enforcers added to the board, it’s hard to figure out who to trust and who is telling lies and keeping secrets.
Told from dual POV’s, from beginning to end, I was sucked in, reading it all in one sitting. I enjoyed the characters, the story and the intrigue. And watching the pack try and come together when they all seem to be on separate pages was angsty and fun.
Story/Characters...
There’s a lot of anxiety going on with all the characters and there’s a lot of pressure and distrust within the pack. There’s new players in the game on both the good and bad side, secrets are revealed, friends are quickly becoming enemies and loyalties are being tested. The rogue werecougar pack seems to be able to sneak past the wolves defenses encroaching on their territory, Jades father can’t be trusted, Jared is showing his true colors, Jade’s beta is doing questionable things and added on top of that, Jade is reluctant to being fully mated to Aidan which is causing Aidan to doubt her and the pack is slowly being torn apart. Things are not good with the Dog Mountain werepack!
This book picks up a couple of weeks after the first one ends. Jade is hanging out with the enforcers and learning their methods of fighting, she’s making unexpected friends and slowly finding her place in the pack. But she’s also being very stubborn and though I actually agree with why she’s staying away from Aidan, it’s causing a split in the pack. She doesn’t trust Aidan because of his lies and manipulation in the first book, she’s on the outs with her best friends Dom and Marcy and she knows her dad is up to no good with the werecougars. She’s in a tough position. She knows she wants and needs to be with Aidan but she doesn’t trust him. She’s very indecisive and I don’t blame her. She’s eighteen, still in high school and has recently become a wolf and then an alpha. Wolves mate for life and I completely understand her caution. Aidan has lied and manipulated her and though she’s not completely innocent of playing the same kind of games, her reluctance to accept her mate has caused a separation within the pack, which she doesn’t understand until it’s almost too late. I felt so bad for her. She has solid reasons for her decisions and the pack laws are absolute. Trying to wade through all that would be hard on anyone, especially a young girl newly introduced to all this change. But I loved how strong she stayed throughout the whole book. She’s in this new life and yes, she’s making mistakes but she’s got the best interest of her pack at heart and she’s young but also standing firm. That’s one of the great things about this authors writing. Her heroines may fall, they may make huge mistakes, but they stay strong, they are completely loyal and they persevere through all their trials. Jade was just such a character.
Aidan has a lot on his shoulders and at only nineteen, he’s trying to re-glue a shattered pack. And he’s hurting. He realized all too late how much he really cared about Jade, how much he loved her. Love isn’t usually part of the alpha male and female union. They mate for dominance and to rule the pack. But with Jade, it’s different and I loved this about their relationship. He has to find a way to get her to trust him again but she’s also making huge mistakes in the trust area as she lets Aidan believe she’s with Jared. Aidan has also found his way in with most of the pack, though some still don’t trust him, and they are slowly accepting him as alpha but he knows just how weak they are without their alpha female and getting Jade to put things in the past seems to be harder than Aidan would have believed. He’s not sure how to handle it without pushing Jade further away. It’s a delicate balance for anyone, especially one with little experience in love and on being leader. The emotional toll it’s taken on him and his inner-wolf is severe. Regardless of all he’s got going on, I think he handles things brilliantly and it only increases his hotness factor! I love it when he goes all alpha and though there was a part of me that just wanted him to claim his mate, I thought his patience only made him hotter and more swoon-worthy. He respected Jade enough to concede to her wishes. I loved the way he tried to rule his pack with morals, compassion, love and equality while also keeping his alpha dominance in the forefront.
Jared really finds himself in a sticky situation and I loved the surprise we get as to the “whys” of his actions. It was a plot twist I wasn’t expected and it played out really well in the story, creating angsts, rivalries and distrust amongst the pack.
The Wrap Up:
The ending was shocking and perfect and though it filled me with a wonderful apprehension at how it would all turn out, it really couldn’t have gone any other way. This book leaves off on a slight cliffy and I can’t wait to read the third and final book to see how it all turns out! Team Aidan and Jade forever!
Deadly Mates is a Young Adult, Paranormal Romance written by Ashley Stoyanoff. I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review.
5 Amazing, Alpha-Strong Stars!
Conflicts Are Raging, Secrets Are Discovered and Angsts Are High. I Loved This Read!
The Review:
I knew I was going to enjoy this read because I love this authors work. And I fell in love with Aidan and Jade in book one, but I had no idea just how much I’d love it. There was a lot going and tensions are running high as Aidan and Jade try to figure out the werecougars plans as well as reconcile their feelings for one another and find a happy medium in being alphas to their pack. And with the addition of two new enforcers added to the board, it’s hard to figure out who to trust and who is telling lies and keeping secrets.
Told from dual POV’s, from beginning to end, I was sucked in, reading it all in one sitting. I enjoyed the characters, the story and the intrigue. And watching the pack try and come together when they all seem to be on separate pages was angsty and fun.
Story/Characters...
There’s a lot of anxiety going on with all the characters and there’s a lot of pressure and distrust within the pack. There’s new players in the game on both the good and bad side, secrets are revealed, friends are quickly becoming enemies and loyalties are being tested. The rogue werecougar pack seems to be able to sneak past the wolves defenses encroaching on their territory, Jades father can’t be trusted, Jared is showing his true colors, Jade’s beta is doing questionable things and added on top of that, Jade is reluctant to being fully mated to Aidan which is causing Aidan to doubt her and the pack is slowly being torn apart. Things are not good with the Dog Mountain werepack!
This book picks up a couple of weeks after the first one ends. Jade is hanging out with the enforcers and learning their methods of fighting, she’s making unexpected friends and slowly finding her place in the pack. But she’s also being very stubborn and though I actually agree with why she’s staying away from Aidan, it’s causing a split in the pack. She doesn’t trust Aidan because of his lies and manipulation in the first book, she’s on the outs with her best friends Dom and Marcy and she knows her dad is up to no good with the werecougars. She’s in a tough position. She knows she wants and needs to be with Aidan but she doesn’t trust him. She’s very indecisive and I don’t blame her. She’s eighteen, still in high school and has recently become a wolf and then an alpha. Wolves mate for life and I completely understand her caution. Aidan has lied and manipulated her and though she’s not completely innocent of playing the same kind of games, her reluctance to accept her mate has caused a separation within the pack, which she doesn’t understand until it’s almost too late. I felt so bad for her. She has solid reasons for her decisions and the pack laws are absolute. Trying to wade through all that would be hard on anyone, especially a young girl newly introduced to all this change. But I loved how strong she stayed throughout the whole book. She’s in this new life and yes, she’s making mistakes but she’s got the best interest of her pack at heart and she’s young but also standing firm. That’s one of the great things about this authors writing. Her heroines may fall, they may make huge mistakes, but they stay strong, they are completely loyal and they persevere through all their trials. Jade was just such a character.
Aidan has a lot on his shoulders and at only nineteen, he’s trying to re-glue a shattered pack. And he’s hurting. He realized all too late how much he really cared about Jade, how much he loved her. Love isn’t usually part of the alpha male and female union. They mate for dominance and to rule the pack. But with Jade, it’s different and I loved this about their relationship. He has to find a way to get her to trust him again but she’s also making huge mistakes in the trust area as she lets Aidan believe she’s with Jared. Aidan has also found his way in with most of the pack, though some still don’t trust him, and they are slowly accepting him as alpha but he knows just how weak they are without their alpha female and getting Jade to put things in the past seems to be harder than Aidan would have believed. He’s not sure how to handle it without pushing Jade further away. It’s a delicate balance for anyone, especially one with little experience in love and on being leader. The emotional toll it’s taken on him and his inner-wolf is severe. Regardless of all he’s got going on, I think he handles things brilliantly and it only increases his hotness factor! I love it when he goes all alpha and though there was a part of me that just wanted him to claim his mate, I thought his patience only made him hotter and more swoon-worthy. He respected Jade enough to concede to her wishes. I loved the way he tried to rule his pack with morals, compassion, love and equality while also keeping his alpha dominance in the forefront.
Jared really finds himself in a sticky situation and I loved the surprise we get as to the “whys” of his actions. It was a plot twist I wasn’t expected and it played out really well in the story, creating angsts, rivalries and distrust amongst the pack.
The Wrap Up:
The ending was shocking and perfect and though it filled me with a wonderful apprehension at how it would all turn out, it really couldn’t have gone any other way. This book leaves off on a slight cliffy and I can’t wait to read the third and final book to see how it all turns out! Team Aidan and Jade forever!
May 2, 2016
Another awesome installment in the Deadly Trilogy. I'm really enjoying this YA series.
March 24, 2018
Simultaneously laughing and crying over here. I'm in awe.
This might just be Stoyanoff’s best writing yet. This book never left my mind from the moment I started till… well, I’m still thinking about it... Stoyanoff’s descriptions are vividly real, yet almost poetic. The entire world surrounding Dog Mountain comes to life for the reader. Not only does this novel engage your imagination, but your emotions as well. Stoyanoff definitely had me in tears by the ending. She also had me cheering for her characters (or booing them, depending on who we’re talking about). I also absolutely love the take on alphas & alpha pairs. It’s so unique yet completely real and believable. It adds that extra bit of something that so many paranormal stories are missing.
I love the change we see in Jade throughout this novel. I also appreciate the fact that it isn’t a magical, overnight, ok now I’m someone else, change. It was gradual, and because you have insight into her thoughts you can understand where it’s coming from. It really helps you connect with her. It helps you connect with the team as well. I really am enjoying them and can’t wait to get to know them better in the next novel. Same with Aiden. Knowing that he grew up in an alpha family and being able to see the inner working of his mind really help you understand where he’s coming from and why he acts how he does.
This novel definitely proves why you should read a good book on a busy week. Every time I had to put it down to go to work, walk the dogs, etc. it was all I could think about. It never left my mind and still hasn’t. I can’t wait for the final instalment in this gripping trilogy.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
This might just be Stoyanoff’s best writing yet. This book never left my mind from the moment I started till… well, I’m still thinking about it... Stoyanoff’s descriptions are vividly real, yet almost poetic. The entire world surrounding Dog Mountain comes to life for the reader. Not only does this novel engage your imagination, but your emotions as well. Stoyanoff definitely had me in tears by the ending. She also had me cheering for her characters (or booing them, depending on who we’re talking about). I also absolutely love the take on alphas & alpha pairs. It’s so unique yet completely real and believable. It adds that extra bit of something that so many paranormal stories are missing.
I love the change we see in Jade throughout this novel. I also appreciate the fact that it isn’t a magical, overnight, ok now I’m someone else, change. It was gradual, and because you have insight into her thoughts you can understand where it’s coming from. It really helps you connect with her. It helps you connect with the team as well. I really am enjoying them and can’t wait to get to know them better in the next novel. Same with Aiden. Knowing that he grew up in an alpha family and being able to see the inner working of his mind really help you understand where he’s coming from and why he acts how he does.
This novel definitely proves why you should read a good book on a busy week. Every time I had to put it down to go to work, walk the dogs, etc. it was all I could think about. It never left my mind and still hasn’t. I can’t wait for the final instalment in this gripping trilogy.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
May 11, 2017
Ah man, i really wish i didn't have to say this, but damn, i was disappointed :/ The whole book was based on Jade and Aidan's mating bond. On her fighting it.. Other than that, nothing really happened.. I had looked so forward to this book, and i think that was what made me so.. sad that it didn't live up to the expectations that i had set up for it. Perhaps i had too high expectations..
I wonder how the next book will be, if it will have more action and more.. well just more.. And frankly honest, right now i'm not feeling like continuing this series.. Though, i do like Aidan. I like his dominant side, but no love from me. Jade had her times, but nah, she's too stubborn for my taste.
Rate: 3/2 stars.
I wonder how the next book will be, if it will have more action and more.. well just more.. And frankly honest, right now i'm not feeling like continuing this series.. Though, i do like Aidan. I like his dominant side, but no love from me. Jade had her times, but nah, she's too stubborn for my taste.
Rate: 3/2 stars.
October 2, 2014
It took me a little while to get back into the groove of this series. It had been so long since I read book one that I found myself forgetting things. Fortunately after reading my notes and review, I gave myself a memory booster. It was also helpful that within the first few chapters, all the important key moments were mentioned. I adore when authors take the time to refresh their reader's memories... it makes the reading experience far more enjoyable.
Deadly Mates starts off kind of slow at the beginning but picks up a bit after the middle. When things pick up and the action starts it's damn awesome. If you find the first half too slow-paced for your liking, stick with it because it is totally worth it...I promise! A warning... there's a slight cliff-hanger. It's no biggie, it just hypes you up for the next book something fierce. =-P
I loved Jade because of her stubbornness and independence in the first book but in this one it drove me nuts! For most of this book I wanted to knock some sense into her. She allowed her fear to take the driver's seat and it nearly cost her everything. I am just relieved she realizes her mistakes and makes up for them in the end!
Aidan surprised me in this one because he becomes so mature. He is willing to do whatever it takes to make Jade happy, even if it means letting her go. His loyalty to her and his pack has no bounds. He is everything an alpha male should be with a touch of compassion... he's just PERFECT!
Overall, this was a pretty good follow-up to book one. I think Jade's stubbornness could've been scaled back a bit. When she joins forces with Aidan, it's nothing but sheer magic. I wanted to see more of them together, more of them working things out... just like they did in the ending! Hopefully we get to see more of that in the next book!
Deadly Mates starts off kind of slow at the beginning but picks up a bit after the middle. When things pick up and the action starts it's damn awesome. If you find the first half too slow-paced for your liking, stick with it because it is totally worth it...I promise! A warning... there's a slight cliff-hanger. It's no biggie, it just hypes you up for the next book something fierce. =-P
I loved Jade because of her stubbornness and independence in the first book but in this one it drove me nuts! For most of this book I wanted to knock some sense into her. She allowed her fear to take the driver's seat and it nearly cost her everything. I am just relieved she realizes her mistakes and makes up for them in the end!
Aidan surprised me in this one because he becomes so mature. He is willing to do whatever it takes to make Jade happy, even if it means letting her go. His loyalty to her and his pack has no bounds. He is everything an alpha male should be with a touch of compassion... he's just PERFECT!
Overall, this was a pretty good follow-up to book one. I think Jade's stubbornness could've been scaled back a bit. When she joins forces with Aidan, it's nothing but sheer magic. I wanted to see more of them together, more of them working things out... just like they did in the ending! Hopefully we get to see more of that in the next book!
April 26, 2014
I missed Aidan I really did, "I smirked. I couldn't help it. Jade was just so damn cute when she was pi**ed off. Her peach complexion was slowly turning to an adorable shade of pink. "Actually, that was Dom's idea, not mine." I mean Jade she's still as feisty as ever and well the girl knows how to stir the pot, "going all growly on me because I hugged a friend was more important?" I pursed my lips, trying for annoyed, but I was pretty sure I failed. "Might want to rethink your priorities, honey." Aidan that boy is in over his head when it comes to Jade, "he dipped his head and pressed his lips to mine in a quick kiss that left me breathless and to my dismay, panting for more. "I don't know what I'm going to do with you." He chuckled. "One minute you're growling at me and the next you're melting into me." Jade she knows how to distract our dear hottie of an alpha, "the sun was just barely up and Jade was lying in my bed with nothing more than a towel on. Damn, all I wanted to do was get back in there with her, but of course I couldn't. There was something else that needed my attention. "I need thirty." I said, watching her wind a strand of hair around her finger. I breathed in a deep lungful of air, catching her new scent, and a growl started to build in my throat. "no, make that sixty." I can't wait for the next book the ending surprised me with NO CLIFFHANGER, so I was really pleased with that.
May 16, 2014
This book starts right where the last one left off, with Jade pretending she is going to mate with Jared and having him live with her. Also she is being trained by the enforcer team so she can fight when the time comes. They are also still preparing for the arrival of her father and dealing with his treachery.
There wasnt quite as much action in this one as the first one, but plenty of drama. We learn more about Jared and the team, and about Aidan. Aidan calls his mom for advice and she sends 2 of their enforcer to help him clean up his pack and deal with all the infighting.
We see Jade dealing with the fact that she is the alpha female, but unsure as to how that all works. We do get a relatively HEA when it comes to the couple, but plenty is still left open for the next book. If you liked the first book then you will like this follow up, possibly a little more due to the characters maturing.
There wasnt quite as much action in this one as the first one, but plenty of drama. We learn more about Jared and the team, and about Aidan. Aidan calls his mom for advice and she sends 2 of their enforcer to help him clean up his pack and deal with all the infighting.
We see Jade dealing with the fact that she is the alpha female, but unsure as to how that all works. We do get a relatively HEA when it comes to the couple, but plenty is still left open for the next book. If you liked the first book then you will like this follow up, possibly a little more due to the characters maturing.
July 22, 2014
"Like the earth needed rain, I needed my mate."
My mom won this book as a firstreads giveaway. I read the first one in the series so I could get caught up. I loved this book. I loved Aidan and Jade and I have been cheering for them from the beginning. I felt a connection to Jade and that made her that much more loveable. My heart broke in the end for Jared. As weird as it was, I grew attached to the jerk and to find out his heart is breaking and he can never get over the past, it doesn't make you angry it just makes me sad. Even when I knew that I should not like him for lying to his pack and turning on the alphas. Still Aidan was my favorite! I was so thankful that I had a chance to read this book.
My mom won this book as a firstreads giveaway. I read the first one in the series so I could get caught up. I loved this book. I loved Aidan and Jade and I have been cheering for them from the beginning. I felt a connection to Jade and that made her that much more loveable. My heart broke in the end for Jared. As weird as it was, I grew attached to the jerk and to find out his heart is breaking and he can never get over the past, it doesn't make you angry it just makes me sad. Even when I knew that I should not like him for lying to his pack and turning on the alphas. Still Aidan was my favorite! I was so thankful that I had a chance to read this book.
July 22, 2014
"My chest felt so full; I felt so complete. It was utterly amazing."
This is how I felt when Aidan and Jade were finally mated!
This book was my first good reads giveaway win. I loved it. It was fun, sweet and kept you guessing at every turn. The characters really draw you into their lives and you feel as if you are there with them and connecting or even competing with and against them, feeling the same things that Jade and Aidan had felt dealing with Jared and even Jade's dad. I was so glad that I won this book. A complete different book than I am use to reading and I am thankful for that. I hope she is coming out with a third one! I can't wait!
This is how I felt when Aidan and Jade were finally mated!
This book was my first good reads giveaway win. I loved it. It was fun, sweet and kept you guessing at every turn. The characters really draw you into their lives and you feel as if you are there with them and connecting or even competing with and against them, feeling the same things that Jade and Aidan had felt dealing with Jared and even Jade's dad. I was so glad that I won this book. A complete different book than I am use to reading and I am thankful for that. I hope she is coming out with a third one! I can't wait!
September 14, 2015
It's been a long time since I've read a self published book as I find that they have editing issues more often than not, I can't get through them then, and it's a waste of time when I could be reading something I'll actually enjoy.
But I was in the mood for something with werewolves and decided to give this one a go. And every once in a blue moon, a hidden gem can be discovered in the self publishing world, and this is what happened here.
The editing was top notch, the characters were likeable, or unlikeable, as the story required. Awesome!!
Oh, and first book is free on Amazon so it costs nothing to give it a go.
But I was in the mood for something with werewolves and decided to give this one a go. And every once in a blue moon, a hidden gem can be discovered in the self publishing world, and this is what happened here.
The editing was top notch, the characters were likeable, or unlikeable, as the story required. Awesome!!
Oh, and first book is free on Amazon so it costs nothing to give it a go.
August 14, 2014
3.5 Stars
I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I fell in love with this series after reading book one, Deadly Crush. I was extremely happy when I was contacted to read Deadly Mates. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy it as much as Deadly Crush, I found it to be a lot of back and forth between characters. Also I didn't find it to be as action packed either, until the very end. I think that there was also a bit too much filler.
I'm still excited to read the third book because I want to know what will happen now.
I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I fell in love with this series after reading book one, Deadly Crush. I was extremely happy when I was contacted to read Deadly Mates. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy it as much as Deadly Crush, I found it to be a lot of back and forth between characters. Also I didn't find it to be as action packed either, until the very end. I think that there was also a bit too much filler.
I'm still excited to read the third book because I want to know what will happen now.
August 25, 2014
Deadly Mates is the second book in the Deadly Trilogy. It is very well written and keeps the reader hooked from beginning to end. This book also shows Aiden and Jade's perspectives making it so the reader can see how both of them react to the situations that they are going through. The characters are well developed and make the story even better. I would recommend this book to paranormal romance lovers and wolf lovers.
January 2, 2016
Really getting to love the lead male. This second book is way better than the first - more action and angst. Not perfect, but I'm digging the whole pack thing, and hooray for them being together. Here's hoping that the series ends with the female being the total badass that she was in the first book (she kind of lost some of that awesome Alpha edge... which the male was totally oozing).
April 26, 2014
i loved this book, just as good as the first book. Full of all you look for in a book. Can't wait for the third book, i really recommend it , different from other shapeshifter books. :) :) :) got it as soon as it came out totally worth it.
May 5, 2014
Not an epic read but the second book was better than the first and I am looking forward to book 3. There was resolution between the two main characters, no severe cliff hanger and even though the "were genre" has been told so many times, it was enjoyable.
May 3, 2014
I loved this book so much, I finished it in a few hours and dammit, I want more. NOW! So good... the story, the writing, the drama. I just loved it to pieces!
Video review coming soon! :)
Video review coming soon! :)
May 24, 2014
Love Ashley and love this series! Aiden is the best male character and sexy too!!! I really liked this book and was thrilled with all the twists it took. I can't wait to read another Deadly book!
May 6, 2014
A great 2nd book! I so want to read book 3 now!
April 27, 2014
I am in love !!!
I am in love !!!
oh my god was this awesome one of the best wolf books out 5 stars it should be more !!!! great store can't wait for book 3
I am in love !!!
oh my god was this awesome one of the best wolf books out 5 stars it should be more !!!! great store can't wait for book 3
April 29, 2014
A good continuation
I've really enjoyed this series so far a and can't wait for more. Filled with angst and revelations this read will keep you on the edge of your sanity.
I've really enjoyed this series so far a and can't wait for more. Filled with angst and revelations this read will keep you on the edge of your sanity.
August 25, 2014
I loved how this second in the series just picked up right where the first ended. And it was just as good! I can't wait for the final book in the trilogy.
May 16, 2014
I enjoyed Deadly Mates more than I did Deadly Crush. Can't wait to read the last in this trilogy.
June 26, 2014
Loved it. I thought the first book was amazing but WOW!! This one kept me on my toes. Can't wait for the third book. Looking forward to seeing what's next.
July 8, 2014
I loved this book
August 28, 2014
Love the series!
July 4, 2021
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Now that Jade has become Alpha Female of the Dog Mountain's pack she no longer hates wolves as she once did. In fact, she cares for them deeply. Since she has become alpha female she has been training with the enforcers, but her happy little bubble is soon to burst as her father is coming home. He brings with him unanswered questions about his awful were-cougar pack that use women as communal property. Not only is this issue hanging over her head, but the pack is divided as she has not forgiven Aiden for his betrayal. With the already fragile pack splitting between the two alphas loosing the possibility of a relationship isn't her biggest issue.
I started this book immediately after finishing book 1 because I wanted to know if Jade and Aiden became mates and what was going on with her father and the were-cougars. I am trying very hard not to give away anything that happened in book 2 other than her becoming alpha female. I will state that, unfortunately, book 2 still has not answered my question about the were-cougars. I get that a book isn't normally 900 pages long (what the book would have been if all 3 of these were shoved together), but taking 3 books to solve one issue seems like a little much to me. Is the story interesting? Yes. It is and I am going to read book 3, but I wanted to rant on that for a second.
Now then, one of the things I mentioned in my review of book 1 was that this is a YA paranormal romance. It still is, don't get me wrong. And just as before I will state that there are no sex scenes in this book. It is a clean paranormal romance book featuring an 18 year old and a 19 year old. Sex is insinuated, but there are no scenes. Personally, I am all for sex scenes, but if you are reading this in the hopes that this could be something for those who aren't supposed to read those things then there you go. You should know, however, that the character's personalities as still that of overly dramatic teenagers who take every emotion to the extreme.
Now that Jade has become Alpha Female of the Dog Mountain's pack she no longer hates wolves as she once did. In fact, she cares for them deeply. Since she has become alpha female she has been training with the enforcers, but her happy little bubble is soon to burst as her father is coming home. He brings with him unanswered questions about his awful were-cougar pack that use women as communal property. Not only is this issue hanging over her head, but the pack is divided as she has not forgiven Aiden for his betrayal. With the already fragile pack splitting between the two alphas loosing the possibility of a relationship isn't her biggest issue.
I started this book immediately after finishing book 1 because I wanted to know if Jade and Aiden became mates and what was going on with her father and the were-cougars. I am trying very hard not to give away anything that happened in book 2 other than her becoming alpha female. I will state that, unfortunately, book 2 still has not answered my question about the were-cougars. I get that a book isn't normally 900 pages long (what the book would have been if all 3 of these were shoved together), but taking 3 books to solve one issue seems like a little much to me. Is the story interesting? Yes. It is and I am going to read book 3, but I wanted to rant on that for a second.
Now then, one of the things I mentioned in my review of book 1 was that this is a YA paranormal romance. It still is, don't get me wrong. And just as before I will state that there are no sex scenes in this book. It is a clean paranormal romance book featuring an 18 year old and a 19 year old. Sex is insinuated, but there are no scenes. Personally, I am all for sex scenes, but if you are reading this in the hopes that this could be something for those who aren't supposed to read those things then there you go. You should know, however, that the character's personalities as still that of overly dramatic teenagers who take every emotion to the extreme.
September 11, 2024
I was really hoping that Aiden would get better but he’s still the same stupid possessive animal that he was in the last book. He finally got a little better at the very end but it took way too long.
The side storyline kept moving in the same paste as the first book. We still don’t know what’s behind the dad’s intentions but I’m sure the answer will be in the next book.
Jade in this book is still trying to stay independent and do things right, but she keeps getting misunderstood by Aiden and things only get worse. So it’s constant fights between both of them for most of the book, especially where Jared is involved. I do like that she still has her humanity and wants to solve things like a normal person, even if that means fighting her inner wolf. I really don’t see what she sees in him, she even says herself that she knows nothing about him. If the whole insta love from the werewolf side wasn’t there, their relationship wouldn’t make sense, it’s just plain toxic.
The side storyline kept moving in the same paste as the first book. We still don’t know what’s behind the dad’s intentions but I’m sure the answer will be in the next book.
Jade in this book is still trying to stay independent and do things right, but she keeps getting misunderstood by Aiden and things only get worse. So it’s constant fights between both of them for most of the book, especially where Jared is involved. I do like that she still has her humanity and wants to solve things like a normal person, even if that means fighting her inner wolf. I really don’t see what she sees in him, she even says herself that she knows nothing about him. If the whole insta love from the werewolf side wasn’t there, their relationship wouldn’t make sense, it’s just plain toxic.
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January 10, 2020
I really tried to "like" this story, but I am completely bored of all the attitudes/anger and hatred that the characters have toward each other. The characters are not like-able at all, especially the main girl character. She's nothing but one big ball of anger and grief. This is too immature young adult for me to even get into, and yet I usually love young adult stories. There's nothing but immature teen angst in this story, and I'm completely bored of it. This is a "did not finish" story for me.
December 9, 2017
Aidan and Jade have started New with their mated pack. With Jared missing it bothers Jade and she wants to make both men see that they need each other. But when pasts come up to haunt can they truely become one pack. Need to read great series now on to book 3.
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