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Dormant Desires #3
LUMEN
"Thank you Alpha,” Lumen said politely when Mathew served her. She sat in her chair, fully dressed, and wore an expression somewhere between well manner lady and starved predator, and a small thread of drool dripped from her bottom lip.
Mathew sighed and went to wipe her mouth, she snarled and bit at him, and then immediately affected her best impersonation of a well-mannered lady. The spectators all snickered under their breaths, and Mathew shrugged, “You can take the girl out of the wolf…”
Part Three in the Dormant Desires Series. For a comprehensive back story please read Alpha Awakened and Omega Rising. This short story is approximately a five hour read.
In this third installment, Lumen is our focus. She is a lycanthropic wolf, shifted to human. Her perceptions are that of a wolf, and her psyche is absent of all human morals or civility. As we follow her development and integration with the rest of the Alpha Pack, we find out more about the ancient curse inflicted upon all shape shifters. With the lifting of the curse follows a multitude of ramifications, including the apparent mated status between Mathew and the now human looking, wolf acting, Lumen.
There are comical moments, heartbreaking moments, lots of passionate moments and more in-depth study of Jacob, Allison, Samantha and the rest of the Alpha Pack.
Graphic sex scenes are depicted and this title should be read by only a mature audience
Mathew sighed and went to wipe her mouth, she snarled and bit at him, and then immediately affected her best impersonation of a well-mannered lady. The spectators all snickered under their breaths, and Mathew shrugged, “You can take the girl out of the wolf…”
Part Three in the Dormant Desires Series. For a comprehensive back story please read Alpha Awakened and Omega Rising. This short story is approximately a five hour read.
In this third installment, Lumen is our focus. She is a lycanthropic wolf, shifted to human. Her perceptions are that of a wolf, and her psyche is absent of all human morals or civility. As we follow her development and integration with the rest of the Alpha Pack, we find out more about the ancient curse inflicted upon all shape shifters. With the lifting of the curse follows a multitude of ramifications, including the apparent mated status between Mathew and the now human looking, wolf acting, Lumen.
There are comical moments, heartbreaking moments, lots of passionate moments and more in-depth study of Jacob, Allison, Samantha and the rest of the Alpha Pack.
Graphic sex scenes are depicted and this title should be read by only a mature audience
- GenresParanormalRomance
180 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2014
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About the author
Payne Hawthorne
21 books107 followersI released my first non-fiction, memoir and poetry collection on February 14th 2017. It is available in print and digital through Amazon.
I'm excited to have produced my first memoir, and pleased with not only my execution of this piece, but also my confessions and self-revelations. My poetry is the best I've ever written.
Don't miss this one. It's entirely different from my fictional works.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZH27V7
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I stock all my books in print/paperback versions. If you are interested in purchasing any directly, with signatures etc. Please contact me and I will set you up.
PayneAdventures@gmail.com
houseofpaynepublishing@gmail.com
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My entire Dormant Desires Series is up on audio and narrated by the multi accented, voice styling's of Joshua Story. Can you say, "Sexy Scotsman?"
Don't miss the compilation trilogy, Alpha Pack and Book 4, CAIN.
http://www.audible.com/pd/Romance/Dor...
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You can find my blog and free short stories and poetry at www.paynehawthorne.com
Help support this struggling author here: www.patreon.com/payneadventures
On Facebook at Payne Hawthorne, http://www.facebook.com/PayneatAdvent...
Facebook at: www.facebook.com/paynehawthorneauthor
House of Payne Publishing: www.facebook.com/houseofpaynepublishing
www.pinterest.com/houseofpaynepub or www.pinterest.com/paynehawthorne
On Twitter @PayneAdventures
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Please note: On Sept. 14th/2016, I managed to infuriate a group of Facebook "trolls" and in return they gang bullied my work by posting 1* ratings and malicious comments/reviews on all of my titles. This happened for the most part on Goodreads, but a few snuck in on Amazon through the KU program because of the free option.
I find this behavior reprehensible because it had nothing to do with my work, (I've always only been about the work, and tried to not make any of it personal). They never read a word I wrote. It was purely a personal attack.
I'm excited to have produced my first memoir, and pleased with not only my execution of this piece, but also my confessions and self-revelations. My poetry is the best I've ever written.
Don't miss this one. It's entirely different from my fictional works.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZH27V7
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I stock all my books in print/paperback versions. If you are interested in purchasing any directly, with signatures etc. Please contact me and I will set you up.
PayneAdventures@gmail.com
houseofpaynepublishing@gmail.com
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
My entire Dormant Desires Series is up on audio and narrated by the multi accented, voice styling's of Joshua Story. Can you say, "Sexy Scotsman?"
Don't miss the compilation trilogy, Alpha Pack and Book 4, CAIN.
http://www.audible.com/pd/Romance/Dor...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
You can find my blog and free short stories and poetry at www.paynehawthorne.com
Help support this struggling author here: www.patreon.com/payneadventures
On Facebook at Payne Hawthorne, http://www.facebook.com/PayneatAdvent...
Facebook at: www.facebook.com/paynehawthorneauthor
House of Payne Publishing: www.facebook.com/houseofpaynepublishing
www.pinterest.com/houseofpaynepub or www.pinterest.com/paynehawthorne
On Twitter @PayneAdventures
***********************************************
Please note: On Sept. 14th/2016, I managed to infuriate a group of Facebook "trolls" and in return they gang bullied my work by posting 1* ratings and malicious comments/reviews on all of my titles. This happened for the most part on Goodreads, but a few snuck in on Amazon through the KU program because of the free option.
I find this behavior reprehensible because it had nothing to do with my work, (I've always only been about the work, and tried to not make any of it personal). They never read a word I wrote. It was purely a personal attack.
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April 6, 2015
**AUDIO REVIEW**
I was gifted a copy of this audio book, by the author, and I thank Ms Hawthorne for that.
This is book 3 in this series, and you must, MUST read books one, Alpha Awakened, and book two Omega Rising first. You won't get the full picture, the full experience from this one if you don't.
Also, I should say, I have not READ this one, just listened to it. I both read AND listened to books one and two.
Imagine being a human, and shifting into a wolf for the first time? Matthew, the nurse who saved Allison while she was waiting for Jacob. Imagine, too, a wolf shifting into human form for the first time? Lumen, the omega golden wolf who stayed with Matt when he was injured. But Matt had some warning, he KNEW he might shift, along with his brothers, at that first full moon after Ally and Jacob reunite. Lumen, and the others, had no clue it might flip both ways.
This is their story. Lumen is hilarious and extremely clever, wicked smart. As she learns how to be upright on two legs, she also tries to keep some wolf traits (the tail wagging did made me laugh!) Her speed at learing is astounding, and she learns speech very fast, swear words, especially. She learns how to make the pack laugh, and does so often. She is, after all, an Omega female, and it is her job to look after her pack, as Ally does.
While predominately Matt and Lumen, we also get some Jacob and Allison, some Sam and Ian, some Samuel, and some Abigail. Jacob and Ally continue to develop their bond, and the bond of the whole pack. Sam and Ian have some problems, and Sam's wolf longs, so desperately longs to be free, and Ian must make a chioce. Samuel disappears for a couple of months but returns in spectacular style, fighting off a bear attack. And Abigail, she arrives from Germany after her parents locked her in a cage for 6 months after that first shift.
The time line runs from the back of that first shift as a pack, to six months or so after. The pack is learning, developing, about what is it to be a proper pack, and how to behave as such.
Joshua Story narrates again, superbly! How the man could keep a straight face while narrating some of Lumen antics, is beyond me. Cos he DID keep a straight face, or his amusement would come across in the narration, and while the amusement of the other pack members comes across, Joshua's personal amusement does not. When Irene teaches Lumen that new swear word, I was driving, and I had such a laughing fit! My daughter wanted to know what I was laughing at, but I couldn't tell her, she is only 13 after all, but also, I couldn't, just couldn't for laughing! I love how Joshua narrates Jacob's voice most of all. When Jacob's emotions get the better of him, he accents becomes thicker, broader, and Joshua pulls it off perfectly!
Cain is next in this series, and I'll be READING that soon. Also I'll listen to it too, but I gotta wait longer for the audio, and I don't think I can wait that long.
5 stars for the story, and 5 for the narration, ya ken??
**same worded review will appear on Goodreads, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Audible.co.uk**
I was gifted a copy of this audio book, by the author, and I thank Ms Hawthorne for that.
This is book 3 in this series, and you must, MUST read books one, Alpha Awakened, and book two Omega Rising first. You won't get the full picture, the full experience from this one if you don't.
Also, I should say, I have not READ this one, just listened to it. I both read AND listened to books one and two.
Imagine being a human, and shifting into a wolf for the first time? Matthew, the nurse who saved Allison while she was waiting for Jacob. Imagine, too, a wolf shifting into human form for the first time? Lumen, the omega golden wolf who stayed with Matt when he was injured. But Matt had some warning, he KNEW he might shift, along with his brothers, at that first full moon after Ally and Jacob reunite. Lumen, and the others, had no clue it might flip both ways.
This is their story. Lumen is hilarious and extremely clever, wicked smart. As she learns how to be upright on two legs, she also tries to keep some wolf traits (the tail wagging did made me laugh!) Her speed at learing is astounding, and she learns speech very fast, swear words, especially. She learns how to make the pack laugh, and does so often. She is, after all, an Omega female, and it is her job to look after her pack, as Ally does.
While predominately Matt and Lumen, we also get some Jacob and Allison, some Sam and Ian, some Samuel, and some Abigail. Jacob and Ally continue to develop their bond, and the bond of the whole pack. Sam and Ian have some problems, and Sam's wolf longs, so desperately longs to be free, and Ian must make a chioce. Samuel disappears for a couple of months but returns in spectacular style, fighting off a bear attack. And Abigail, she arrives from Germany after her parents locked her in a cage for 6 months after that first shift.
The time line runs from the back of that first shift as a pack, to six months or so after. The pack is learning, developing, about what is it to be a proper pack, and how to behave as such.
Joshua Story narrates again, superbly! How the man could keep a straight face while narrating some of Lumen antics, is beyond me. Cos he DID keep a straight face, or his amusement would come across in the narration, and while the amusement of the other pack members comes across, Joshua's personal amusement does not. When Irene teaches Lumen that new swear word, I was driving, and I had such a laughing fit! My daughter wanted to know what I was laughing at, but I couldn't tell her, she is only 13 after all, but also, I couldn't, just couldn't for laughing! I love how Joshua narrates Jacob's voice most of all. When Jacob's emotions get the better of him, he accents becomes thicker, broader, and Joshua pulls it off perfectly!
Cain is next in this series, and I'll be READING that soon. Also I'll listen to it too, but I gotta wait longer for the audio, and I don't think I can wait that long.
5 stars for the story, and 5 for the narration, ya ken??
**same worded review will appear on Goodreads, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, and Audible.co.uk**
March 8, 2015
WOW! This episode in the series was awesome. Lots of action, plenty of love and laughs, fun and a bit of grief. Lumen has you running all over the place with your emotions. Payne, you have outdone yourself with this. I won't say this is the conclusion to the series, because I believe there will be more to come,...there has to be. The continued story of Jacob and Allison, as well as the other members of the new found pack, is so well thought out and put down to paper. The entire story to date is captivating, tempting you to join in the fun, share the pain and feel the love. The characters are so complete that you totally get lost in them and their lives. If you like shifters, this series is a must read. Even if you don't fancy shifters, this is a great love story. Worth the read.
March 11, 2015
This series, 'Dormant Desires', just keeps getting better. 'Lumen' was full of action, romance, emotion and humor. I loved the storyline and how it played out. Quite a few times I found myself laughing out loud and other times I felt the emotions of what was happening. The hot and steamy scenes were very erotic. Well written. The characters were great. Lumen was so funny as she learned to speak. Her colorful vocabulary was hilarious. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. The only part of this book that sucked was the ending, three dreaded words- To Be Continued. Overall, this book rocked. A great add to your tbr list. Recommended read.
June 15, 2015
LENA'S RANDOM REVIEWS
LUMEN by Payne Hawthorne
A little about the story: Lumen is the 3rd book in the Dormant Desires Series. Although this story is Matt and Lumen's story, it surrounds the whole pack. It takes us through their first night as wolves, laughs, arguments and yes,even heartbreak.
Lena's Opinion:
Pros- This story is part of a series but also touches a little on the books before it, therefore can be read as a stand alone. I found Lumen to be a blunt and funny as hell. She spent most of her life as a wolf so learning the English language was funny to watch. I found myself laughing so hard and out loud, I had to remember no one else was lost in this book but me. In this story you also get a little history on the curse and how it came about. Also, this book introduces you into other shifters a bit. I found that interesting because I never would have thought about that. If you have read the first two books, you know the author gets you up close and personal with the characters. Some of them you can't stand but most of them you love and tend to feel like they are family. That being said, this story brings heartache. I will not give anymore away about it, but I did tear up. Overall, it was a great story, the best so far and I can't wait to read Cain.
Cons- Matt's attitude made me want to smack him sometimes. Ms. Hawthorne made me cry but I won't hold it against her lol
I Rate this Story a 4 Star
Lena
Artsy Book Lovin' Sisters
LUMEN by Payne Hawthorne
A little about the story: Lumen is the 3rd book in the Dormant Desires Series. Although this story is Matt and Lumen's story, it surrounds the whole pack. It takes us through their first night as wolves, laughs, arguments and yes,even heartbreak.
Lena's Opinion:
Pros- This story is part of a series but also touches a little on the books before it, therefore can be read as a stand alone. I found Lumen to be a blunt and funny as hell. She spent most of her life as a wolf so learning the English language was funny to watch. I found myself laughing so hard and out loud, I had to remember no one else was lost in this book but me. In this story you also get a little history on the curse and how it came about. Also, this book introduces you into other shifters a bit. I found that interesting because I never would have thought about that. If you have read the first two books, you know the author gets you up close and personal with the characters. Some of them you can't stand but most of them you love and tend to feel like they are family. That being said, this story brings heartache. I will not give anymore away about it, but I did tear up. Overall, it was a great story, the best so far and I can't wait to read Cain.
Cons- Matt's attitude made me want to smack him sometimes. Ms. Hawthorne made me cry but I won't hold it against her lol
I Rate this Story a 4 Star
Lena
Artsy Book Lovin' Sisters
November 12, 2014
Lumen picks up where Omega Rising left off. The pack is all together and they have just done their first full moon shift together. The only 'problem' is that Sam isn't sure if she wants to go back or not. Iain, her human husband, is not the mate that her wolf wants. Her wolf wants Jacob but he only has eyes for Allison. So she decides to be free and leaves the pack with no intention to return.
Lumen however is our wolf turned human and the escapades that she gets up to as she tries to understand her bi-pedal body are hilarious. Matt certainly has his hands full but somehow I don't think he's that bothered about it.
This book is fast-paced and well-written and carries on in the same vein as the previous two. This means that you feel completely immersed in the story and the characters. There is some heartbreak in this book which I won't further mention except to say that it came as a shock and certainly brought a tear to my eye.
If you like your werewolves a bit rough around the edges and more in touch with their 'animal' side than being smooth, these are just the books for you.
Lumen however is our wolf turned human and the escapades that she gets up to as she tries to understand her bi-pedal body are hilarious. Matt certainly has his hands full but somehow I don't think he's that bothered about it.
This book is fast-paced and well-written and carries on in the same vein as the previous two. This means that you feel completely immersed in the story and the characters. There is some heartbreak in this book which I won't further mention except to say that it came as a shock and certainly brought a tear to my eye.
If you like your werewolves a bit rough around the edges and more in touch with their 'animal' side than being smooth, these are just the books for you.
October 31, 2014
I really enjoyed this entire series. It was full of steamy erotic scenes, but also a very interesting storyline! Unlike anything else I've read in this genre. Lots of bad language too, which I thoroughly enjoy. The surprising part was how often I laughed so hard I had to stop reading until I could compose myself.
The first one, Alpha Awakened, was more like a short introduction to the characters and what they were going through, and not my favorite in this series. Omega Rising, the second one, was REALLY good and I totally fell in love with the entire family and Jacob and Allison.
Lumen picked up right where Omega stopped, and as impossible as it seemed, Payne really did a good job with how a wolf turned human might react and adapt within a family. Like I said, many comical moments to be sure!
I don't want to spoil anything, but I did cry. I couldn't help it. I know that authors are told to kill their lovelies, but I hated it when the tragedy struck. :(
Payne is a great new author and I'm now a loyal fan. Thanks for giving us something different. :)
The first one, Alpha Awakened, was more like a short introduction to the characters and what they were going through, and not my favorite in this series. Omega Rising, the second one, was REALLY good and I totally fell in love with the entire family and Jacob and Allison.
Lumen picked up right where Omega stopped, and as impossible as it seemed, Payne really did a good job with how a wolf turned human might react and adapt within a family. Like I said, many comical moments to be sure!
I don't want to spoil anything, but I did cry. I couldn't help it. I know that authors are told to kill their lovelies, but I hated it when the tragedy struck. :(
Payne is a great new author and I'm now a loyal fan. Thanks for giving us something different. :)
February 18, 2015
A new twist on "Doggy Style"!
I love the humor of Lumen! Although Allison and Jacob are still going at it, we have new entertainment in this book with Lumen and Matthew. Lumen constantly had me rolling! Once a wolf, she now takes human form and has to learn to act like one. Well, at least she is trying to... somewhat.
I love how the series was written. One gripe I have with some authors is introducing too many characters too quickly. Payne gradually introduced characters into the story line through the entire series. I hate having to try to keep of track of 20 characters in the first 10k words of a book. Another gripe I have is covers. Come on ladies, does every romance book have to have a guy with exposed abs on the cover for you to buy it? And you say men are shallow ... but I digress. Kudos to Payne for avoiding the formula cover crap on this one.
Great series and looking forward to more!
I love the humor of Lumen! Although Allison and Jacob are still going at it, we have new entertainment in this book with Lumen and Matthew. Lumen constantly had me rolling! Once a wolf, she now takes human form and has to learn to act like one. Well, at least she is trying to... somewhat.
I love how the series was written. One gripe I have with some authors is introducing too many characters too quickly. Payne gradually introduced characters into the story line through the entire series. I hate having to try to keep of track of 20 characters in the first 10k words of a book. Another gripe I have is covers. Come on ladies, does every romance book have to have a guy with exposed abs on the cover for you to buy it? And you say men are shallow ... but I digress. Kudos to Payne for avoiding the formula cover crap on this one.
Great series and looking forward to more!
April 10, 2015
The 3rd book Lumen, was mostly about a wolf that transforms to a human with a full moon. She keeps this shape and her mate Matt tries to teach her to speak, and to act like a human. Lumen is a beautiful woman who has no interest in hiding her body and she just wants to...you know... all the time. She has a filthy mouth as well.
This 3rd book was funny, exciting and entertaining, and a great continuation of the Dormant Desires series.
This 3rd book was funny, exciting and entertaining, and a great continuation of the Dormant Desires series.
July 31, 2014
Third book in series. I have really enjoyed this whole series. A different spin on shifters,well written ,funny,very hot bedroom/outdoor scenes. Not sure if there are anymore books in this series but if there are i will get them.
September 18, 2014
Just finished this one and cannot wait to see what is next.
June 12, 2015
This one was heart wrenching. But Lumen was too funny. Kids always learn the swear words first...lol. Now though..they have a plan.
June 27, 2015
See my review for the 3 book bundle
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