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THE RIPENING
Yuna is a fairly ordinary girl from an ordinary town. When she became friends with the dark and mysterious Luther in their youth, it was more from curiosity than any real allure.
Recently, however, the young woman has found herself longing for the nights in which he returns to her after his mysteriously monthly trips. Despite all the secrets he keeps and his disappearances, she's never been more interested in, or confused by a man.
His sudden departure after an intimate encounter, however, sends her on a journey to discover the true nature of Luther and his family - and lands her in danger she never could have imagined.
Recently, however, the young woman has found herself longing for the nights in which he returns to her after his mysteriously monthly trips. Despite all the secrets he keeps and his disappearances, she's never been more interested in, or confused by a man.
His sudden departure after an intimate encounter, however, sends her on a journey to discover the true nature of Luther and his family - and lands her in danger she never could have imagined.
120 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 12, 2014
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September 16, 2014
Way better than I expected
Really was a tale of struggle. Internal struggle with responsibilities and external with family. The basics... there is a werewolf (those words weren't said by the creatures themselves, so by the description given in the book, I am thinking more lycan) in love with a human. This is only discovered after a lifetime platonic relationship. When duty calls the werewolf back home to his family, his human companion follows to demand closure.
There is all sorts of family drama that comes after that, a lot of blood and gore, some detailed steamy sex (which I am not opposed to), and juicy family secrets. The sex scenes aren't overdone and don't cover the book from start to finish. They are weaved in at monumental points in the story. I am excited to see the drama that will unfold in the next book after the whammy that was revealed at the end of this one.
You should definitely buy it (if you're an adult of course). It's fast, fun, hot, paranormal and romantic. Happy Reading:)
Really was a tale of struggle. Internal struggle with responsibilities and external with family. The basics... there is a werewolf (those words weren't said by the creatures themselves, so by the description given in the book, I am thinking more lycan) in love with a human. This is only discovered after a lifetime platonic relationship. When duty calls the werewolf back home to his family, his human companion follows to demand closure.
There is all sorts of family drama that comes after that, a lot of blood and gore, some detailed steamy sex (which I am not opposed to), and juicy family secrets. The sex scenes aren't overdone and don't cover the book from start to finish. They are weaved in at monumental points in the story. I am excited to see the drama that will unfold in the next book after the whammy that was revealed at the end of this one.
You should definitely buy it (if you're an adult of course). It's fast, fun, hot, paranormal and romantic. Happy Reading:)
October 14, 2014
Okay read
The story was interesting and sweet. The turn off and why I gave this 3 stars rating was the awful way the author transition between 2nd person to 3rd person. The description "the young woman said" after having the heroine being described. That was so distracting. It goes from she blah blah says to the young woman. Please just remove that use of sentence. Other than that it wasn't too bad. Unfortunately, I can't stomach reading the same dialogue on the other books so I am not following the series. Can't really recommend this book because of this. Sorry...
The story was interesting and sweet. The turn off and why I gave this 3 stars rating was the awful way the author transition between 2nd person to 3rd person. The description "the young woman said" after having the heroine being described. That was so distracting. It goes from she blah blah says to the young woman. Please just remove that use of sentence. Other than that it wasn't too bad. Unfortunately, I can't stomach reading the same dialogue on the other books so I am not following the series. Can't really recommend this book because of this. Sorry...
November 22, 2014
Pretty Good
This was a pretty good read. The first half was a little slow but things picked up as the story progressed. if you're bothered by sex between the couple while the man is between transforming, fighting transforming, or using his claws in the process of doing the deed, proceed with caution. The story ends on a very predictable cliff hanger. 3.5 stars. I'm compelled enough to read the next installment.
This was a pretty good read. The first half was a little slow but things picked up as the story progressed. if you're bothered by sex between the couple while the man is between transforming, fighting transforming, or using his claws in the process of doing the deed, proceed with caution. The story ends on a very predictable cliff hanger. 3.5 stars. I'm compelled enough to read the next installment.
January 8, 2015
Really enjoyed this book. Luther fancy tuna and visa versa but he.know he needs to leave before she finds out who he is but after a night of passion he leaves and tuna not happy. Looks for him find why he left but upon discovering him she discovers his secret. He mates her and seal a fate that she has to fight for her life and in present of the elders discovers something. To find out what happens read the book.
June 16, 2015
Strong willed woman, friendship to withstand
For a quick read I 100% recommend this book. Make sure you get the second one.
Yuna is the woman you just know would have stolen the heat of everyone. She gave herself willingly. She wasn't willing to give up on the friendship that spanned years. Luther just wow just wow. He Feel in love at an early age and just always made it a point to she her that she was his.
I felt happy, love, passion, hated, awwww, and just dumbstruck.
For a quick read I 100% recommend this book. Make sure you get the second one.
Yuna is the woman you just know would have stolen the heat of everyone. She gave herself willingly. She wasn't willing to give up on the friendship that spanned years. Luther just wow just wow. He Feel in love at an early age and just always made it a point to she her that she was his.
I felt happy, love, passion, hated, awwww, and just dumbstruck.
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September 9, 2014This is no a book it is 1/3 of a book. The three books in this series could have easily been made into one really good book but now I cant even give it a star because we are all left hanging as the story and the plot are incomplete
December 17, 2014
The storyline wasn't that original but I did like the author's style of writing. It was kind of fairy tale-ish and this is what initially drew me in. The wolves of this series are more similar to the old school wolf man but otherwise it is an okay read. Overall 3.5 rating.
January 15, 2015
Part 3 and 4 amazing
The first half of the book was really slow. It was informative and I like the back story but i t was slow paced. However the second half was really good. It ends at a great spot for the next book in the series
The first half of the book was really slow. It was informative and I like the back story but i t was slow paced. However the second half was really good. It ends at a great spot for the next book in the series
August 25, 2014
Not bad, but not great either. I probably won't continue the series, but reading this novella was a good way to pass time.
September 3, 2014
It was a good read but I don't think I'll follow up.
September 21, 2014
Is a great book to read forever.
September 29, 2014
Good book but I do wish it was longer and complete. don't know if I will finish the series.
January 7, 2015
Not bad for a small story.
The story was good and catching. The characters are easily loved until the end, where it's a huge cliff hanger and things just kinda-
The story was good and catching. The characters are easily loved until the end, where it's a huge cliff hanger and things just kinda-
February 16, 2015
great
I loved this book. Shifters, alpha males, strong female lead and hot sex! What more could you want?! Going to buy the second one now.
I loved this book. Shifters, alpha males, strong female lead and hot sex! What more could you want?! Going to buy the second one now.
June 13, 2015
I was hooked on this book from the first page and can't wait to read the next one.
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