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Highgate Shifters #1
Jace’s Justice
Highgate
Wolf shifters live peacefully alongside humans in a world where different species are the norm. The Highgate shifters are a friendly, happy pack—unless outsiders threaten to upset their quiet idyll. With the arrival of a stranger, their lives change and each pack member must learn to adapt. Follow the prominent men of Highgate through their ups and downs, their highs and lows, and watch their love unfurl.
Jace’s Justice by Sydney Presley
Book One in the Highgate Shifters series
Finding yourself isn’t always easy—unless your true mate helps you along the way…
Jace has always felt as though he doesn’t belong, that he’s surplus to requirements, alone and destined to stay that way for the rest of his life. His love for Louie, his true mate, is solid and real, but Louie has never shown Jace that they’re mates, has never given any indication that he wants them to be together. Jace is convinced that fate has got things wrong in pairing them—until a stranger arrives on pack land, throwing everything into chaos.
Louie has lived his whole life keeping his distance from Jace—and his emotions. He loves the man with a passion, but knowing Jace might be taken away from him at any moment means Louie has kept his mouth shut. Jace was found on the side of the road as a cub by their alpha, Sergeant, and Louie has always known that one day Jace’s true family will come back to claim him. To save Jace having to make a painful decision—leave Louie or join his family—Louie has remained in the shadows.
But life has a way of changing things, and with the stranger comes knowledge of some terrible things happening on another wolf compound. Things that the Highgate pack feel compelled to fix. The question is, will Jace and Louie mating also change things, or will they remain the same as they’ve always been, forever circling around their love and never admitting it through fear of being hurt?
Sydney Presley
About the
Sydney has always enjoyed writing. “There’s something about losing yourself in another world, where the real one ceases to exist and all your dreams and wishes can be placed on the page—dreams for a better planet where love isn’t questioned but accepted by all.”
When Sydney isn’t writing, there’s plenty of reading to be done. “I can’t imagine not reading every day. It would be weird not to have a book to hand because I’ve always had one nearby. Life without reading isn’t something I’d like to contemplate. The thought brings me out in hives.”
Sydney lives in a peaceful area where the hustle and bustle of the city doesn’t figure. “I left city life years ago. Too stressful for me. I prefer listening to the swish of leaves on the trees instead of tyres on tarmac. The twittering of birds instead of the chatter of people. Alone time to reflect and ponder is a must. A small portion of every day spent by myself is vital to my sanity and soul.”
You can follow Sydney on Twitter.
Wolf shifters live peacefully alongside humans in a world where different species are the norm. The Highgate shifters are a friendly, happy pack—unless outsiders threaten to upset their quiet idyll. With the arrival of a stranger, their lives change and each pack member must learn to adapt. Follow the prominent men of Highgate through their ups and downs, their highs and lows, and watch their love unfurl.
Jace’s Justice by Sydney Presley
Book One in the Highgate Shifters series
Finding yourself isn’t always easy—unless your true mate helps you along the way…
Jace has always felt as though he doesn’t belong, that he’s surplus to requirements, alone and destined to stay that way for the rest of his life. His love for Louie, his true mate, is solid and real, but Louie has never shown Jace that they’re mates, has never given any indication that he wants them to be together. Jace is convinced that fate has got things wrong in pairing them—until a stranger arrives on pack land, throwing everything into chaos.
Louie has lived his whole life keeping his distance from Jace—and his emotions. He loves the man with a passion, but knowing Jace might be taken away from him at any moment means Louie has kept his mouth shut. Jace was found on the side of the road as a cub by their alpha, Sergeant, and Louie has always known that one day Jace’s true family will come back to claim him. To save Jace having to make a painful decision—leave Louie or join his family—Louie has remained in the shadows.
But life has a way of changing things, and with the stranger comes knowledge of some terrible things happening on another wolf compound. Things that the Highgate pack feel compelled to fix. The question is, will Jace and Louie mating also change things, or will they remain the same as they’ve always been, forever circling around their love and never admitting it through fear of being hurt?
Sydney Presley
About the
Sydney has always enjoyed writing. “There’s something about losing yourself in another world, where the real one ceases to exist and all your dreams and wishes can be placed on the page—dreams for a better planet where love isn’t questioned but accepted by all.”
When Sydney isn’t writing, there’s plenty of reading to be done. “I can’t imagine not reading every day. It would be weird not to have a book to hand because I’ve always had one nearby. Life without reading isn’t something I’d like to contemplate. The thought brings me out in hives.”
Sydney lives in a peaceful area where the hustle and bustle of the city doesn’t figure. “I left city life years ago. Too stressful for me. I prefer listening to the swish of leaves on the trees instead of tyres on tarmac. The twittering of birds instead of the chatter of people. Alone time to reflect and ponder is a must. A small portion of every day spent by myself is vital to my sanity and soul.”
You can follow Sydney on Twitter.
94 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 4, 2014
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Sydney Presley
20 books13 followersSydney has always enjoyed writing. “There’s something about losing yourself in another world, where the real one ceases to exist and all your dreams and wishes can be placed on the page—dreams for a better planet where love isn’t questioned but accepted by all.”
When Sydney isn’t writing, there’s plenty of reading to be done. “I can’t imagine not reading every day. It would be weird not to have a book to hand because I’ve always had one nearby. Life without reading isn’t something I’d like to contemplate. The thought brings me out in hives.”
Sydney lives in a peaceful area where the hustle and bustle of the city doesn’t figure. “I left city life years ago. Too stressful for me. I prefer listening to the swish of leaves on the trees instead of tyres on tarmac. The twittering of birds instead of the chatter of people. Alone time to reflect and ponder is a must. A small portion of every day spent by myself is vital to my sanity and soul.”
When Sydney isn’t writing, there’s plenty of reading to be done. “I can’t imagine not reading every day. It would be weird not to have a book to hand because I’ve always had one nearby. Life without reading isn’t something I’d like to contemplate. The thought brings me out in hives.”
Sydney lives in a peaceful area where the hustle and bustle of the city doesn’t figure. “I left city life years ago. Too stressful for me. I prefer listening to the swish of leaves on the trees instead of tyres on tarmac. The twittering of birds instead of the chatter of people. Alone time to reflect and ponder is a must. A small portion of every day spent by myself is vital to my sanity and soul.”
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December 16, 2014
TWO HEARTS--Debut author Sydney Presley introduces werewolf suspense(?) in Jace's Justice. Jace is a 25 year old orphan that is in love with his friend, Louie, a fellow shifter. He is afraid to tell his friend that their are fated mates (Though if it's fated...would it already be known since it's fate? *shrugs*) and tries to keep his feelings a secret. Jace doesn't know his past but his past comes to surprise and comes with a bite that Jace, Louie and their pack has to help solve/defeat.
This story was rough going for me since the best thing about Jace's Justice was seeing the words: The End.
The story peaked at 19%.
What happens for the other 81%? A lot of redundancy.
The scenes were clunky, there are too many over explanations of a scene that just happened by the main characters and this was all telling not a hint of showing.
An example:
Why ask if you're going to tell anyway? And this is coming from a 25 year old man? He sounds like a teen girl. Also, this sentence could have been edited down to cut out the nonsensical pondering. This is just a slice of what this story is peppered with.
There were sections and phrases phrases didn't jibe which just read more like a chore rather than pleasure.
Examples?
Like a one day old wolf can walk/crawl and hide? Survive without its mother for a day? I can't believe a day old wolf can remember it's kidnapping and was able to hide. *smh* I was able to find out facts about infant wolves in less than 10 seconds on the internet. Here's a link. Baby wolves are blind and deaf and a whole list of other things that disproves this major plot point.
A little research can help sometimes.
Or the fact that this author clearly does not know anything about BDSM and introduced a D/s FAIL couple in secondary characters Vann and Kip. Just because a "big" man orders a smaller man around and tells him when to eat, etc does not a Dom make. A pet peeve of mine is when a guy orders someone around and they automatically get labeled as a Dom. It's just insulting all round. Or I guess I should have just accepted this explanation as why Kip was treated the way he was:
I'm not a BDSM expert but a little research might go a long way in the future.
Another thing that surprised me was the setting, until the characters mention being in Texas, I though this was a British paranormal. I wish a content editor went through this so it actually read like it was set in America. There were odd phrases that were not American.
Oh and a kiss of death when reading romance for me is when the main character is called perfect...it proves to be a hard task to prove the character is actually perfect when you can find too many parts that show they aren't.
I will not be following any more of this series. It's a safe bet I won't knowingly read more from this author. It's not a match. This can appeal to a read who might not really care about werewolves and just want a beginning, middle and end. No real plot delivery and a story that reads more like a first draft. This was drawn out uninteresting thoughts, too much filler and not enough substance for me.
I can't in good conscience recommend this to anyone.
Good luck to the author in future endeavors.
A copy provided for an honest review.
This story was rough going for me since the best thing about Jace's Justice was seeing the words: The End.
The story peaked at 19%.
What happens for the other 81%? A lot of redundancy.
The scenes were clunky, there are too many over explanations of a scene that just happened by the main characters and this was all telling not a hint of showing.
An example:
"What are you thinking?"
"Shit you probably wouldn't want to know," Jace said. "I keep thinking that, yea, I love you--somehow, I don't know where that came from, it's always been there--but I've been brought up with you, so maybe I just would. But then there's the fact that I've never let anyone in, never allowed myself to love anyone but you, so I must love you, right?"
Why ask if you're going to tell anyway? And this is coming from a 25 year old man? He sounds like a teen girl. Also, this sentence could have been edited down to cut out the nonsensical pondering. This is just a slice of what this story is peppered with.
There were sections and phrases phrases didn't jibe which just read more like a chore rather than pleasure.
Examples?
Like a one day old wolf can walk/crawl and hide? Survive without its mother for a day? I can't believe a day old wolf can remember it's kidnapping and was able to hide. *smh* I was able to find out facts about infant wolves in less than 10 seconds on the internet. Here's a link. Baby wolves are blind and deaf and a whole list of other things that disproves this major plot point.
A little research can help sometimes.
Or the fact that this author clearly does not know anything about BDSM and introduced a D/s FAIL couple in secondary characters Vann and Kip. Just because a "big" man orders a smaller man around and tells him when to eat, etc does not a Dom make. A pet peeve of mine is when a guy orders someone around and they automatically get labeled as a Dom. It's just insulting all round. Or I guess I should have just accepted this explanation as why Kip was treated the way he was:
"You need to understand that Kip'll only do stuff when Vann says so. It's a lifestyle choice, so don't go thinking Vann's an asshole, right?"
I'm not a BDSM expert but a little research might go a long way in the future.
Another thing that surprised me was the setting, until the characters mention being in Texas, I though this was a British paranormal. I wish a content editor went through this so it actually read like it was set in America. There were odd phrases that were not American.
Oh and a kiss of death when reading romance for me is when the main character is called perfect...it proves to be a hard task to prove the character is actually perfect when you can find too many parts that show they aren't.
I will not be following any more of this series. It's a safe bet I won't knowingly read more from this author. It's not a match. This can appeal to a read who might not really care about werewolves and just want a beginning, middle and end. No real plot delivery and a story that reads more like a first draft. This was drawn out uninteresting thoughts, too much filler and not enough substance for me.
I can't in good conscience recommend this to anyone.
Good luck to the author in future endeavors.
A copy provided for an honest review.
November 15, 2014
3 stars, 3.25 maybe?
I don't really know what went wrong here. It just fell a bit flat and I can't put my finger exactly on why. I do know there was the dumbest error ever near the end. Like, for real dude! Seriously though, I was actually compelled to pull out my phone and make my first ever book progress status or whatever it is. I'll quote the line here:
"Four little letters. Even if a word could be made from the whole twenty-four in the alphabet"
I know right! What's the world coming to if neither author nor publisher knows how many letters are actually in the alphabet!
Anyway. I think part of the problem is the blurb - I was drawn to it because I expected angst and yearning and angry recriminations following years of denial. Nope. They're pretty much over that and together from the beginning. The main tribulations are external, coming from another shifter pack, and physical - they're both awkward virgins trying to have a first time together. Another problem was the world building - it was well established - as in I thought maybe there was another series out there set in this world that I'd missed, because I sure could've done with a bit of background explanation. Is a "Full" a human? Because at first I thought it was a full wolf? Are humans and shifters integrated as seems implied by the presence of institutes? Or at least openly acknowledged be society? Or secretly acknowledged by sectors of society? What are these institutes exactly? What is this shifter heirarchy/council? Where's Vann and Kip's story? Or Dillon and Sarge's for that matter? I just felt like I'd jumped into the middle of an established series and was missing the rest of the stories. Sadly that makes me uncomfortable and put me off a bit I think.
I don't really know what went wrong here. It just fell a bit flat and I can't put my finger exactly on why. I do know there was the dumbest error ever near the end. Like, for real dude! Seriously though, I was actually compelled to pull out my phone and make my first ever book progress status or whatever it is. I'll quote the line here:
"Four little letters. Even if a word could be made from the whole twenty-four in the alphabet"
I know right! What's the world coming to if neither author nor publisher knows how many letters are actually in the alphabet!
Anyway. I think part of the problem is the blurb - I was drawn to it because I expected angst and yearning and angry recriminations following years of denial. Nope. They're pretty much over that and together from the beginning. The main tribulations are external, coming from another shifter pack, and physical - they're both awkward virgins trying to have a first time together. Another problem was the world building - it was well established - as in I thought maybe there was another series out there set in this world that I'd missed, because I sure could've done with a bit of background explanation. Is a "Full" a human? Because at first I thought it was a full wolf? Are humans and shifters integrated as seems implied by the presence of institutes? Or at least openly acknowledged be society? Or secretly acknowledged by sectors of society? What are these institutes exactly? What is this shifter heirarchy/council? Where's Vann and Kip's story? Or Dillon and Sarge's for that matter? I just felt like I'd jumped into the middle of an established series and was missing the rest of the stories. Sadly that makes me uncomfortable and put me off a bit I think.
December 10, 2014
2 star review by Amber
I really don’t know what to say about this book. It was an odd read, that’s for sure. I honestly had a very hard time finishing this story because it was incredibly repetitive and not engaging, whatsoever.
Jace is an orphaned wolf shifter. He harbors an unrequited love for his “true mate” Louie. Louie also harbors an unrequited love for Jace but keeps him at arm’s length because knowing that Jace is an orphan he has a fear he’ll leave the pack one day to look for his biological family. I had a hard time with this thought process because even if Jace left they still would be in love and fated mates due to the fact that they were “fated true mates.” What was the point of keeping his distance? It really didn’t make any sense to me.
This leads to another big issue I had with this story and that was the lack of angsty passion from these two having denied themselves each other for so long. They’ve grown up together and for years and years they’ve know they were mates and meant to be but they kept their distance. So when they come together which was at about 15% into the book it was basically, “oh yeah we’re mates! Let’s be together.” There was no fight. No push-pull. No passion. It was all very disappointing because the blurb was so promising.
The rest of the book is a lot of repetitive and predictable scenarios. There was the ever present bad guy who was the one that caused Jace to be an orphan, a long lost brother, and incredibly awkward sex scenes.
This is number 1 of the series and there are some promising characters so there is a possibility that future book s might be better. I just don’t know if I will seek them out because this one was incredibly hard to get through.
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, author interviews, guestposts and giveaways!
I really don’t know what to say about this book. It was an odd read, that’s for sure. I honestly had a very hard time finishing this story because it was incredibly repetitive and not engaging, whatsoever.
Jace is an orphaned wolf shifter. He harbors an unrequited love for his “true mate” Louie. Louie also harbors an unrequited love for Jace but keeps him at arm’s length because knowing that Jace is an orphan he has a fear he’ll leave the pack one day to look for his biological family. I had a hard time with this thought process because even if Jace left they still would be in love and fated mates due to the fact that they were “fated true mates.” What was the point of keeping his distance? It really didn’t make any sense to me.
This leads to another big issue I had with this story and that was the lack of angsty passion from these two having denied themselves each other for so long. They’ve grown up together and for years and years they’ve know they were mates and meant to be but they kept their distance. So when they come together which was at about 15% into the book it was basically, “oh yeah we’re mates! Let’s be together.” There was no fight. No push-pull. No passion. It was all very disappointing because the blurb was so promising.
The rest of the book is a lot of repetitive and predictable scenarios. There was the ever present bad guy who was the one that caused Jace to be an orphan, a long lost brother, and incredibly awkward sex scenes.
This is number 1 of the series and there are some promising characters so there is a possibility that future book s might be better. I just don’t know if I will seek them out because this one was incredibly hard to get through.
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, author interviews, guestposts and giveaways!
November 11, 2024
This was a nice start to a new series.
Jace has grown up in the Highgate Shifter pack, after having been found abandoned by the side of the road when he was but a pup. Rescued by the Alpha of the pack and adopted into his family, Jace has no recollection of his birth family. As he comes of age, his love for Louie only grows, but the other man gives no indication that he feels the same pull of a mating bond. Jace also struggles with the knowledge that he's adopted, that he doesn't really belong.
Louie, a member of the Highgate pack, has been in love with Jace for as long as he can remember, but dares not show his feelings for fear that Jace's birth family will return to claim him and take him away.
Then a stranger shows up who looks much like Jace and brings a mate with him.
Jace and Louie finally open up to each other.
The Highgate pack becomes involved in an issue with another pack (can't say much bc spoilers).
For this being the first in a series, the book did some nice world-building that was fully integrated into the plot. There wasn't a massive amount of explanation or history, and everything the reader needed to know was explained as part of the plot/narration/dialogue without getting tedious.
It just felt a bit too fluffy, too easy how everything fell into place, after such a strong start, and by the end of the book, I felt a bit let down. The villain was shallow, one-dimensional. The supporting characters also felt as if they needed some additional fleshing out.
I did like that Jace did some growing up, and made amends with those he had hurt.
I look forward to the next book from this series.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher, Totally Bound. A positive review was not promised in return. **
Jace has grown up in the Highgate Shifter pack, after having been found abandoned by the side of the road when he was but a pup. Rescued by the Alpha of the pack and adopted into his family, Jace has no recollection of his birth family. As he comes of age, his love for Louie only grows, but the other man gives no indication that he feels the same pull of a mating bond. Jace also struggles with the knowledge that he's adopted, that he doesn't really belong.
Louie, a member of the Highgate pack, has been in love with Jace for as long as he can remember, but dares not show his feelings for fear that Jace's birth family will return to claim him and take him away.
Then a stranger shows up who looks much like Jace and brings a mate with him.
Jace and Louie finally open up to each other.
The Highgate pack becomes involved in an issue with another pack (can't say much bc spoilers).
For this being the first in a series, the book did some nice world-building that was fully integrated into the plot. There wasn't a massive amount of explanation or history, and everything the reader needed to know was explained as part of the plot/narration/dialogue without getting tedious.
It just felt a bit too fluffy, too easy how everything fell into place, after such a strong start, and by the end of the book, I felt a bit let down. The villain was shallow, one-dimensional. The supporting characters also felt as if they needed some additional fleshing out.
I did like that Jace did some growing up, and made amends with those he had hurt.
I look forward to the next book from this series.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher, Totally Bound. A positive review was not promised in return. **
January 4, 2015
I'm very up in the air over this one. The first part of the book was very rushed. Well, actually, the entire book felt very rushed but the first big was the worst. I felt like I'd fallen into a story partway in. The author must have changed a few things, since another reviewer who mentioned that a character said there were 24 letters in the alphabet has been changed to 26. I personally find the sex to be awkward simply because both men were versions and it seemed like it was more realistic the way it was written rather than having them have this awesome, perfect, mindblowing sex. In that arena they were more like teenagers coming into their sexuality, and it is awkward at first.
I really think this book needs to be fleshed out a lot more to be a good story. I saw potential, which is why I gave 3 stars. I'd have liked to have gotten to know all the characters better and the whole pack dynamic and such. Maybe some scenes from when Jace was growing up, what he thought and felt, and some more scenes with Louie and Jace before they got together (which was ridiculously early). More of a buildup than what it was. And more action with the bad guy. That was all too easy too. I think to be a really good book, it needs to be at least twice, and possibly three times longer than what it was. And to have more people read it and a good editor.
Overall, I didn't hate it, but I couldnt recommend it to anyone. I think this author has potential, but needs to work some more before publishing.
I really think this book needs to be fleshed out a lot more to be a good story. I saw potential, which is why I gave 3 stars. I'd have liked to have gotten to know all the characters better and the whole pack dynamic and such. Maybe some scenes from when Jace was growing up, what he thought and felt, and some more scenes with Louie and Jace before they got together (which was ridiculously early). More of a buildup than what it was. And more action with the bad guy. That was all too easy too. I think to be a really good book, it needs to be at least twice, and possibly three times longer than what it was. And to have more people read it and a good editor.
Overall, I didn't hate it, but I couldnt recommend it to anyone. I think this author has potential, but needs to work some more before publishing.
September 30, 2015
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
The first in a new series, this holds a lot of promise for a good paranormal / shifter series.
Jace was picked up and cared for by the Alpha of the pack from a young age, as he was found wandering in the Highgate Shifters area. He is not a people person, and is definitely a selfish one. However, when some new shifters come to town and reveal a great secret, he finally realises what is important to him. I enjoyed the transition -and am glad that we didn't get too much of his not very pleasant nature. Louie knew that they were meant to be together, but didn't dare risk the pain of rejection. Luckily when they finally get it together, we are treated to some fun and hot moments, as they grow closer.
There are some clear set ups for the next story - and I am looking forward to seeing how the group moves forward.
The first in a new series, this holds a lot of promise for a good paranormal / shifter series.
Jace was picked up and cared for by the Alpha of the pack from a young age, as he was found wandering in the Highgate Shifters area. He is not a people person, and is definitely a selfish one. However, when some new shifters come to town and reveal a great secret, he finally realises what is important to him. I enjoyed the transition -and am glad that we didn't get too much of his not very pleasant nature. Louie knew that they were meant to be together, but didn't dare risk the pain of rejection. Luckily when they finally get it together, we are treated to some fun and hot moments, as they grow closer.
There are some clear set ups for the next story - and I am looking forward to seeing how the group moves forward.
January 14, 2015
When a stranger comes to the pack telling them of terrible things, Louie and Jace will have to face what they feel or risk losing each other in this emotionally gripping m/m paranormal romance. The characters are strong and compelling and grab the reader’s attention from the very beginning and ensure that the reader wants to know the whole story and the author has added a couple of interesting elements that could make this a fascinating shifter series so I am looking to forward to reading the next one and seeing where Sydney Presely takes her intriguing new series.
3 ½ STARS
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3 ½ STARS
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June 11, 2017
3.5 stars.
This book was ok for a first book in the series. I would have preferred a prologue rather than jumping backwards but that is personal preference .
I liked the characters, I liked the main storyline. I just didn't like the flashbacks
This book was ok for a first book in the series. I would have preferred a prologue rather than jumping backwards but that is personal preference .
I liked the characters, I liked the main storyline. I just didn't like the flashbacks
August 28, 2024
Was ok. Needs more high adventure.
November 17, 2014
Original Blog Post: eARC Review: Jace's Justice (Highgate Shifters #1) by Sydney Presley
This is a very good read!
This shape-shifter story begins with an almost established couple in Jace and Louie. They had grown up together and although Louie did not show his interest in their mating, Jace had steadfastly held on to the wish that they could get their lives together.
Adopted by the alpha of Highgate and his mate, Jace had grown up grumpy and moody, always feeling being on the sidelines, looking in. He had always known he was adopted, well, because for one the mate of the alpha was male, too, so he kind of dreamed of finding his own family, if they existed. What held him back was Louie.
Louie had always known that Jace was his true mate, since way back when he was only eight years of age. Knowing Jace had a real family somewhere had made him hold back on his feelings and urges. It was a painful way to get through the years, but he could not risk getting broken hearted when Jace finally goes.
A stranger walks into the pack lands and everything changes. Suddenly, Jace has a family and another pack. Yes, the pack was ludicrously under the alpha-ship of a brutal leader, but it was his anyway. Now that he has the chance to go, he suddenly realizes his real family were in his parents, Seargent and Dillon, Louie, and the Highgate pack itself. Not the strange and unknown.
Reading this, I was curious for it read like a branch off of a previous series, but there is none. The back story of Seargent and Dillon are all accounted for, and yet I dreamed of wanting to know how their own story went. I read of Vann and Kip and I want to know more. Sadly, there is none anywhere but in the form of teasers. I never once got lost, but there are loose ends that can only be resolved by the next installment. The ending, that made my heart break but it also made me just want more and more out of this.
Me. Likey!
Note: Copy provided by Totally Bound for an honest review.
This is a very good read!
This shape-shifter story begins with an almost established couple in Jace and Louie. They had grown up together and although Louie did not show his interest in their mating, Jace had steadfastly held on to the wish that they could get their lives together.
Adopted by the alpha of Highgate and his mate, Jace had grown up grumpy and moody, always feeling being on the sidelines, looking in. He had always known he was adopted, well, because for one the mate of the alpha was male, too, so he kind of dreamed of finding his own family, if they existed. What held him back was Louie.
Louie had always known that Jace was his true mate, since way back when he was only eight years of age. Knowing Jace had a real family somewhere had made him hold back on his feelings and urges. It was a painful way to get through the years, but he could not risk getting broken hearted when Jace finally goes.
A stranger walks into the pack lands and everything changes. Suddenly, Jace has a family and another pack. Yes, the pack was ludicrously under the alpha-ship of a brutal leader, but it was his anyway. Now that he has the chance to go, he suddenly realizes his real family were in his parents, Seargent and Dillon, Louie, and the Highgate pack itself. Not the strange and unknown.
Reading this, I was curious for it read like a branch off of a previous series, but there is none. The back story of Seargent and Dillon are all accounted for, and yet I dreamed of wanting to know how their own story went. I read of Vann and Kip and I want to know more. Sadly, there is none anywhere but in the form of teasers. I never once got lost, but there are loose ends that can only be resolved by the next installment. The ending, that made my heart break but it also made me just want more and more out of this.
Me. Likey!
Note: Copy provided by Totally Bound for an honest review.
March 24, 2015
Even though this is Jace’s tale we have lots of players involved. Jace is a twenty five year old wolf shifter with a chip on his shoulder and a crush for a guy that he is pretty sure this is mate, Louie. Louie, is also a wolf shifter in the same pack and also secretly in love with Jace, but neither one is willing to speak up in case of rejection. Jace was found and adopted by the pack leader and his mate when he was just a newborn but has never felt like he’s belonged even though everyone has tried. Until one day Jace is out running and catches the scent of another wolf, not belonging to the pack. Louie also happens to be out running and go to defend Jace. But they find out that this new wolf is Jace’s long lost brother. Can Louie and Jace sort out there feeling before Jace leaves? Is Jace leaving?
So over all I really enjoyed this story. I liked the fact that even though Jace and Louie knew they were mates but decided not to act/tell each other they were and also didn’t go sleeping around either. Like you read in so many shifter books, even at the age they are. Also that they waited for the ‘mating’ until they got to know each other on a more personal level. I liked that Jace felt remorse for the way he treated the pack and wanted to make amides. The big thing’s what stopped me from giving this a 5 is why? Why didn’t Louie say anything? I get Jace even though at twenty five and everyone being accepting, drop the chip already. And I didn't feel a big overall connection between everyone. Lastly, it left us with a cliffy. Which is going to force the reader (me) into reading in order and or give us pages of previous books flashbacks. Both of which bother me. A lot.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review by Crystals Many Reviews
So over all I really enjoyed this story. I liked the fact that even though Jace and Louie knew they were mates but decided not to act/tell each other they were and also didn’t go sleeping around either. Like you read in so many shifter books, even at the age they are. Also that they waited for the ‘mating’ until they got to know each other on a more personal level. I liked that Jace felt remorse for the way he treated the pack and wanted to make amides. The big thing’s what stopped me from giving this a 5 is why? Why didn’t Louie say anything? I get Jace even though at twenty five and everyone being accepting, drop the chip already. And I didn't feel a big overall connection between everyone. Lastly, it left us with a cliffy. Which is going to force the reader (me) into reading in order and or give us pages of previous books flashbacks. Both of which bother me. A lot.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review by Crystals Many Reviews
February 23, 2015
Reviewed for Confessions From Romaholics
Review copy provided by Totally Bound in exchange for a honest review
Jace’s Justice is the debut by Preston and whilst I enjoyed the concept of this book. I felt it was missing something as I didn’t feel like this couple have a finished story by the end. There more to their story and despite the guarantee of HEA because of the whole werewolf thing, you would think that you could get a feel for the couple and other important characters like Jace’s fathers. They came together pretty early in the book and seemed that the author was more interested in setting up the series then focusing on Jace and Louise. I know they grew up together and everything and they were fated mates. I would liked to see more descriptive prose as the author just stated the facts about certain things like this
There was so much introduced in this book instead and I’m surprised to learn that the next book is about a different couple recently and I’m half of a mind to read it as seemed to continuing directly where this book left of and so we may get to see more of this couple. It been marked as a series, I so really hope this will be fixed with the next book. I might be a tad generous but I’m giving this book
3 couples
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Review copy provided by Totally Bound in exchange for a honest review
Jace’s Justice is the debut by Preston and whilst I enjoyed the concept of this book. I felt it was missing something as I didn’t feel like this couple have a finished story by the end. There more to their story and despite the guarantee of HEA because of the whole werewolf thing, you would think that you could get a feel for the couple and other important characters like Jace’s fathers. They came together pretty early in the book and seemed that the author was more interested in setting up the series then focusing on Jace and Louise. I know they grew up together and everything and they were fated mates. I would liked to see more descriptive prose as the author just stated the facts about certain things like this
There was so much introduced in this book instead and I’m surprised to learn that the next book is about a different couple recently and I’m half of a mind to read it as seemed to continuing directly where this book left of and so we may get to see more of this couple. It been marked as a series, I so really hope this will be fixed with the next book. I might be a tad generous but I’m giving this book
3 couples
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July 3, 2016
Someone else mentioned it but I do BELIEVE that 24 is the WRONG answer to the number of letters in the alphabet...
Reader Advisory: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series.
Uh, ok.... isn't this the FIRST book of the series or did I miss something else?
Two virgins.. one word.. Awkward! Their whole connection is awkward, the sex is awkward.
I think book 3 is what caught my attention and wanted to get the full monty and not miss stuff but I'm unclear weather I'll read 2 or any others just yet
Reader Advisory: This book is best read in sequence as part of a series.
Uh, ok.... isn't this the FIRST book of the series or did I miss something else?
Two virgins.. one word.. Awkward! Their whole connection is awkward, the sex is awkward.
I think book 3 is what caught my attention and wanted to get the full monty and not miss stuff but I'm unclear weather I'll read 2 or any others just yet
March 6, 2015
This just didn't really do it for me. One of my favorite parts of a romance is seeing the characters meet and get to know each other. But the first three books in this series start out with all the couples already knowing each other and in the second two books they are already together, thus cutting out my favorite aspect. The writing itself didn't click with me, so with those two things I am not sure I will read on in the series.
January 10, 2016
Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance®
The first book in any series sets the tone for the rest of the series. It introduces you both to the characters and the world of the author's making. It also tells you whether you want to continue to spend time in the world or not.
May 14, 2016
I teared up for some parts.
have to admit Jace was.. not really my cup of tea.
have to admit Jace was.. not really my cup of tea.
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