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Rougaroux Social Club #4
Bayou des Enfants
It’s been nearly a year since Scott and Ted set up house together in St. Jerome. Life is good. Ted is trying to get his PI business off the ground with the occasional job and still painting for the gallery. Scott is alpha of the pack and sheriff of St. Jerome.
But Scott’s mother, Darlene Dupree, is not content. She wants grandkids and she wants them now. Taking matters into her own hands, Maman, as Scott and Ted call her, works her magic in the middle of the night next to the bayou.
Before Scott and Ted know it, they’re saddled with two boys. Which wouldn’t be so bad, if someone in the pack would take them in. But no one steps forward to claim them and Scott and Ted are left with a terrible choice, take in the kids themselves or give them up to CPS, where the boys can’t hide what they are – werewolves.
It’s the wrong time and the wrong kids. But the first rule of the pack is to protect the pack and there is no other choice to make.
But Scott’s mother, Darlene Dupree, is not content. She wants grandkids and she wants them now. Taking matters into her own hands, Maman, as Scott and Ted call her, works her magic in the middle of the night next to the bayou.
Before Scott and Ted know it, they’re saddled with two boys. Which wouldn’t be so bad, if someone in the pack would take them in. But no one steps forward to claim them and Scott and Ted are left with a terrible choice, take in the kids themselves or give them up to CPS, where the boys can’t hide what they are – werewolves.
It’s the wrong time and the wrong kids. But the first rule of the pack is to protect the pack and there is no other choice to make.
187 pages, ebook
First published November 24, 2014
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Lynn Lorenz
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(1)gay romance
I’m from New Orleans, that’s N’awlins for those of you who speak the language. I grew up in the Riverbend, or Carrollton, for the old timers, but was a Quarter rat from the age of 11, taking 3 buses to go to art class on Burgundy Street at the Cabrini Doll Museum and NORD center. I attended University of New Orleans and have a BA in Fine Art. My mother worked at Tulane University, six blocks from our house and when we were kids my brother and I parked cars in our driveway for the Saints games at Tulane Stadium. We could get six cars down the drive, two on the front lawn, and two on the street and we only charged $2 a car. We made enough to buy a coupla roast beef po’boys at Comeaux’s on Hickory St. and a snowball over at Williams Snow Ball Stand. We lived 1/2 a block from a cemetery, but doesn’t everyone in N’awlins? We used to watch jazz funerals from our front porch.
Now, my family lives in Katy, Texas. I have a “real” job, a truly supportive and understanding husband, two incredible kids, and a slightly neurotic dog. We used to have a guinea pig, but the dog killed it. Did I say slightly?
My son is 15 and has Asperger’s Syndrome (high functioning Autism) and Crohn’s Disease, and is a constant lesson in patience, acceptance and managing expectations. He’s super smart, loves video games, fencing, movies, building with legos, and hanging around the house. Like me, he believes that it’s all about him. Sometimes, I wonder if I don’t have Asperger’s, too. Oh, and he’s very handsome.
My daughter, 13, is so creative it’s scary- she loves to paint, draw manga and anima, build dioramas with any box she can get her hands on, create worlds with legos and then make movies with them, sculpt people, animals and objects with those little twist ties from the grocery store, does pottery, and wants to be a lifeguard. And she’s smart, too. And
beautiful, inside and out.
I write for a few hours in the evenings and on weekends as much as I can, without neglecting my family. (That laughter you hear is my husband) I attend a critique group, and do whatever the kids are into at the time.
(1)gay romance
I’m from New Orleans, that’s N’awlins for those of you who speak the language. I grew up in the Riverbend, or Carrollton, for the old timers, but was a Quarter rat from the age of 11, taking 3 buses to go to art class on Burgundy Street at the Cabrini Doll Museum and NORD center. I attended University of New Orleans and have a BA in Fine Art. My mother worked at Tulane University, six blocks from our house and when we were kids my brother and I parked cars in our driveway for the Saints games at Tulane Stadium. We could get six cars down the drive, two on the front lawn, and two on the street and we only charged $2 a car. We made enough to buy a coupla roast beef po’boys at Comeaux’s on Hickory St. and a snowball over at Williams Snow Ball Stand. We lived 1/2 a block from a cemetery, but doesn’t everyone in N’awlins? We used to watch jazz funerals from our front porch.
Now, my family lives in Katy, Texas. I have a “real” job, a truly supportive and understanding husband, two incredible kids, and a slightly neurotic dog. We used to have a guinea pig, but the dog killed it. Did I say slightly?
My son is 15 and has Asperger’s Syndrome (high functioning Autism) and Crohn’s Disease, and is a constant lesson in patience, acceptance and managing expectations. He’s super smart, loves video games, fencing, movies, building with legos, and hanging around the house. Like me, he believes that it’s all about him. Sometimes, I wonder if I don’t have Asperger’s, too. Oh, and he’s very handsome.
My daughter, 13, is so creative it’s scary- she loves to paint, draw manga and anima, build dioramas with any box she can get her hands on, create worlds with legos and then make movies with them, sculpt people, animals and objects with those little twist ties from the grocery store, does pottery, and wants to be a lifeguard. And she’s smart, too. And
beautiful, inside and out.
I write for a few hours in the evenings and on weekends as much as I can, without neglecting my family. (That laughter you hear is my husband) I attend a critique group, and do whatever the kids are into at the time.
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September 23, 2020
'Rougaroux Social Club' is a wonderful, fun, and super sexy shifter series set in the bayous of Louisiana. I'm thrilled that in this fourth installment, the author has returned to Scott and Ted, who were the focus of the very first book in the series. I really wanted to revisit them, see where life has brought them, and, frankly, see what craziness Scott's mother is getting up to.
It’s one year after they met, and the yowza sparks are still flying like a twister with Scott and Ted. Scott can't believe how much he loves Ted, and it's not just the wolf and his mate bond, the man, also, is in love with Ted. So many changes for the both of them in the past year, and still feeling their way through a mating, means Scott has no patience when he finds out Maman has been out in the bayou "praying" for grandchildren. Scott's not sure when he and Ted will be ready for children, but it certainly isn't now. Whether it's his mother's praying, or Fate, it seems this new couple is in for a world of change.
I can't decide whether it's a cosmic joke, or just plain bad luck, but the young boys who are orphaned when their parents are killed in a car accident are the offspring of Wyatt, the pack member who challenged Scott for alpha a year ago. The same man who was a bully, and a hater, and, at least with his older boy, Charles, Wyatt seems to have groomed him well. The younger boy, Timmy, appears to have taken after his mother, and he's young enough that the damage may not be permanent from the hatred he heard at home. What a clusterf %#$!
Please find my full review at Rainbow Book Reviews
It’s one year after they met, and the yowza sparks are still flying like a twister with Scott and Ted. Scott can't believe how much he loves Ted, and it's not just the wolf and his mate bond, the man, also, is in love with Ted. So many changes for the both of them in the past year, and still feeling their way through a mating, means Scott has no patience when he finds out Maman has been out in the bayou "praying" for grandchildren. Scott's not sure when he and Ted will be ready for children, but it certainly isn't now. Whether it's his mother's praying, or Fate, it seems this new couple is in for a world of change.
I can't decide whether it's a cosmic joke, or just plain bad luck, but the young boys who are orphaned when their parents are killed in a car accident are the offspring of Wyatt, the pack member who challenged Scott for alpha a year ago. The same man who was a bully, and a hater, and, at least with his older boy, Charles, Wyatt seems to have groomed him well. The younger boy, Timmy, appears to have taken after his mother, and he's young enough that the damage may not be permanent from the hatred he heard at home. What a clusterf %#$!
Please find my full review at Rainbow Book Reviews
January 8, 2015
I did enjoy the story, but there were a lot of editing errors that grated on my nerves. And I gotta say, I'm a bit annoyed because I read several reviews of this book before buying it, and not one reviewer mentioned one damn word about the mix-ups in character names and other editing issues. I seriously would have appreciated a heads up!
I hate spending my hard earned cash on books that aren't as well edited as they should be.
Anyway, so I'm putting it out there. It's a cute story that readers of the series will likely enjoy, once they get past the mistakes.
I hate spending my hard earned cash on books that aren't as well edited as they should be.
Anyway, so I'm putting it out there. It's a cute story that readers of the series will likely enjoy, once they get past the mistakes.
May 14, 2015
First I love this author and both the series I have read The Common Powered series & this series Rougaroux Social Club. She puts so much character into her books, by the end of this book I was smiling like crazy, just a good feel to it. During a couple of comments in the book I thought she was going to bring in a 3rd person into the relationship but I'm glad I was wrong!! Really good series which would be better read in order. :-)
December 15, 2014
3.5 stars
October 4, 2020
I really enjoyed this! Great addition to the series and it was nice to be back in Ted & Scott's lives.
TAGS
-- shifter/wolf -- established couple -- sweet moments -- heartbreaking moments -- family/kids -- some homophobia -- LOVE the MCs... Scott & Ted -- great HEA -- read in one sitting
TAGS
-- shifter/wolf -- established couple -- sweet moments -- heartbreaking moments -- family/kids -- some homophobia -- LOVE the MCs... Scott & Ted -- great HEA -- read in one sitting
December 22, 2018
Loved it!
I’m so glad your back to writing this series although I’m not sure there’s more after this. I read the first three when the series came out a couple of years ago. But anyway, yes, this book was good. Anyone thinking of buying it should. It comes highly recommended.
I’m so glad your back to writing this series although I’m not sure there’s more after this. I read the first three when the series came out a couple of years ago. But anyway, yes, this book was good. Anyone thinking of buying it should. It comes highly recommended.
September 25, 2023
I may have taken my time to get started on this series, but it was worth it.
I kind of wish there was a follow up on Charles & Timmy as a grown ups since so much has changed since this book was written.
But I'm happy the way it ended.
I kind of wish there was a follow up on Charles & Timmy as a grown ups since so much has changed since this book was written.
But I'm happy the way it ended.
November 26, 2014
4 star review by Vicki
These books are set in St. Jerome Louisiana, and are centered around a werewolf pack, that operates as a social club to outsiders. Not everyone in St. Jerome is a werewolf, and the prime directive of the pack is to protect the pack. Men are werewolves, women are not. They begin to shift around puberty, and can shift at will as adults. This book is a continuation of Scott and Ted’s story, who we met in the first book in this series, Bayou Dreams. Very briefly, Scott is the local Sheriff, and alpha of the Rougaroux pack. He thought he was straight, as did everyone else, until his mother (Maman) did a love spell and called his mate to him. His very male mate, Ted! Big drama, love story, vote amongst the pack, and they are a couple. Books two and three were about other couples, now we come back to Scott and Ted in this new one.
I like Scott and Ted a couple, Scott is a bad ass alpha werewolf, but Ted is pretty bad ass and alpha as well. They make a good pair, both in bed and out. The non-big-dramatic part of this book was about the two of them forming a tighter bond, and Scott letting Ted dominate a bit in the bedroom. This is a hard thing for uber-alpha Scott, but eventually he lets Ted in, literally and figuratively. They are big strong men, and quite well matched in their sex life, I like seeing that personally. So they do grow as a couple during this story as well, becoming better in bed, letting a bit more emotion show, and saying words between them that need to be said.
The main plot line of the book is about kids. A nasty piece of werewolf from the first book, who had serious issues with Scott being gay, dies along with his wife and leaves two boys behind. Charles is eleven, Timmy is five. Charles is a little shit, following in his fathers homophobic footsteps. As we all know, hate is taught, and Charles has learned from the best. No one in the pack wants Charles, but they don’t want to break up the boys. Scott and Ted end up taking them, temporarily, until a better home can be found for them. Of course we know how that will end up! The kids were ok characters, Charles does transition from a little shit to a decent kid, and Timmy is just a sweet heart.
So here’s the thing with this book. I personally don’t care for insta-family any more than I do insta-love. I certainly don’t hate either, but I like my characters to have to work a little. As a couple and as a family. This book is all about insta-family. These two guys, who think that maybe at some point, in the distant future, they might want to have kids, are suddenly fathers of two partly grown boys. There is nothing wrong with that plot, and it works very well in this book. The men adapt, the boys adapt and seem to thrive, all is well. I can’t say anything negative about it, but it’s just not my favorite thing. It was all too easy. Yes there is some drama with another family wanting the boys, and some drama with the pack, but I knew it would all work out. A little fighting with the older boy, but it was just all very easy. It was sweet, it was well written, the plot all worked, the characters were good, and I liked it just fine. But I didn’t LOVE it.
This book is a good addition to this series, I liked seeing the other characters, and Scott’s mamma is a trip! There are humorous moments, sweet moments, and almost tearful moments. I like the community that is the Rougaroux pack, I like the balance in power between the male wolves and their mostly female mates. I like the small town feel of it all. I like that there are now three gay couples in this pack, they are starting to loosen up a bit and accept diversity. This is always a good thing to see!
Lynn has created a great world with this pack and wolves, if you are a werewolf fan you’ll probably like this series. I’d start at the beginning though, you’d probably be ok just picking this one up, but I think a reader would appreciate who these folks all are if you start at book one. They are all very enjoyable!
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!
These books are set in St. Jerome Louisiana, and are centered around a werewolf pack, that operates as a social club to outsiders. Not everyone in St. Jerome is a werewolf, and the prime directive of the pack is to protect the pack. Men are werewolves, women are not. They begin to shift around puberty, and can shift at will as adults. This book is a continuation of Scott and Ted’s story, who we met in the first book in this series, Bayou Dreams. Very briefly, Scott is the local Sheriff, and alpha of the Rougaroux pack. He thought he was straight, as did everyone else, until his mother (Maman) did a love spell and called his mate to him. His very male mate, Ted! Big drama, love story, vote amongst the pack, and they are a couple. Books two and three were about other couples, now we come back to Scott and Ted in this new one.
I like Scott and Ted a couple, Scott is a bad ass alpha werewolf, but Ted is pretty bad ass and alpha as well. They make a good pair, both in bed and out. The non-big-dramatic part of this book was about the two of them forming a tighter bond, and Scott letting Ted dominate a bit in the bedroom. This is a hard thing for uber-alpha Scott, but eventually he lets Ted in, literally and figuratively. They are big strong men, and quite well matched in their sex life, I like seeing that personally. So they do grow as a couple during this story as well, becoming better in bed, letting a bit more emotion show, and saying words between them that need to be said.
The main plot line of the book is about kids. A nasty piece of werewolf from the first book, who had serious issues with Scott being gay, dies along with his wife and leaves two boys behind. Charles is eleven, Timmy is five. Charles is a little shit, following in his fathers homophobic footsteps. As we all know, hate is taught, and Charles has learned from the best. No one in the pack wants Charles, but they don’t want to break up the boys. Scott and Ted end up taking them, temporarily, until a better home can be found for them. Of course we know how that will end up! The kids were ok characters, Charles does transition from a little shit to a decent kid, and Timmy is just a sweet heart.
So here’s the thing with this book. I personally don’t care for insta-family any more than I do insta-love. I certainly don’t hate either, but I like my characters to have to work a little. As a couple and as a family. This book is all about insta-family. These two guys, who think that maybe at some point, in the distant future, they might want to have kids, are suddenly fathers of two partly grown boys. There is nothing wrong with that plot, and it works very well in this book. The men adapt, the boys adapt and seem to thrive, all is well. I can’t say anything negative about it, but it’s just not my favorite thing. It was all too easy. Yes there is some drama with another family wanting the boys, and some drama with the pack, but I knew it would all work out. A little fighting with the older boy, but it was just all very easy. It was sweet, it was well written, the plot all worked, the characters were good, and I liked it just fine. But I didn’t LOVE it.
This book is a good addition to this series, I liked seeing the other characters, and Scott’s mamma is a trip! There are humorous moments, sweet moments, and almost tearful moments. I like the community that is the Rougaroux pack, I like the balance in power between the male wolves and their mostly female mates. I like the small town feel of it all. I like that there are now three gay couples in this pack, they are starting to loosen up a bit and accept diversity. This is always a good thing to see!
Lynn has created a great world with this pack and wolves, if you are a werewolf fan you’ll probably like this series. I’d start at the beginning though, you’d probably be ok just picking this one up, but I think a reader would appreciate who these folks all are if you start at book one. They are all very enjoyable!
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!
October 13, 2016
3.0 stars
I liked this but it could've been soooo much better.
Bottom line: Good but not great.
I liked this but it could've been soooo much better.
Bottom line: Good but not great.
January 5, 2017
SUCCESS!!!
Despite the 4 year reading gap I had little difficulty falling into this. I don't remember most details but overall I remember most of the important parts. And the story had enough to jog my memory of the other books.
It was a good read, watching the change from (Ted's view) humoring Scott for a few weeks on taking the boys in temporarily to watching both these guys crumble over these kids. To see how the kids end up blossoming (eventually) with the care and attention that they get.
And it didn't hurt to see Scott finally take the full plunge and give it up to Ted. The only thing is the connection between them is a little weak for me, simply because of the length of time between books. This isn't an immediate followup so the intensity isn't the same.
Despite the 4 year reading gap I had little difficulty falling into this. I don't remember most details but overall I remember most of the important parts. And the story had enough to jog my memory of the other books.
It was a good read, watching the change from (Ted's view) humoring Scott for a few weeks on taking the boys in temporarily to watching both these guys crumble over these kids. To see how the kids end up blossoming (eventually) with the care and attention that they get.
And it didn't hurt to see Scott finally take the full plunge and give it up to Ted. The only thing is the connection between them is a little weak for me, simply because of the length of time between books. This isn't an immediate followup so the intensity isn't the same.
February 14, 2015
Review can be read at It's About The Book
Darlene and her familiar are at it again. She’s out there in the swamp with her stolen, tree ring Jesus praying for grandkids. Possibly, Darlene is starting to realize she needs to be careful what she prays for. She just might get it. With the sudden death in an automotive accident of some pack members, there are new orphans in the pack. The pack likes to take care of itself, and there is really no way CPS can get their hands on a couple of werewolves. That would affect the safety of all of them. The big problem is the kids are Wyatt’s. Nobody liked Wyatt all that much and his older boy, Charles, looks like he’s shaping up to be as much of a mean spirited bully as his father. Local pack Alpha and Sherriff Scott Dupree and his partner Ted Canedo are the ones who have to take them in. Ted isn’t really ready for that. Ted’s not sure he ever wants kids, not at this time, not at the age of Charles and Timmy, and not with the emotional problems Charles has. But they don’t have a choice.
Scott has a lot of guilt dealing with forcing kids on Ted. He’s also got a lot of issues dealing with his own sexuality and his emotions regarding Ted. It’s been really easy to say he’s in a relationship with a man because he’s got a gay wolf, but there is more to it than that. Now Scott just has to admit that to Ted. And raise some kids. None of it is quite as bad as either of them really expected. Ted finds maybe he actually sort of likes these kids and has no qualms taking care of someone the way kids need. Scott also realizes pretty quick just how happy he is with the boys. Of course, that’s when the pack thinks it’s the perfect time to get involved.
It’s possible to read this book as a standalone, but I wouldn’t recommend it. At least read the first book, Bayou Dreams, if you don’t plan on the whole series. Scott and Ted’s relationship at the beginning of the book was good but certainly imperfect. Suddenly having a couple of kids was in no way a cure for their ills. These guys had a lot to work through all of a sudden and still provide a stable home for grieving kids.
The fractiousness of the pack was interesting. It was a good example of how people accept things in stages. The pack was okay with a gay alpha. And a gay alpha’s mate. Then things were okay with some more gay couples. Then people again had to assess their own prejudices. Is it okay for a gay couple to have a family? Pack members really had to stop and think about that one. And they had to think hard.
Amidst all the pack politics and couple’s struggles was a fairly wounded kid. Charles had spent most of his life as his dad’s victim. Wyatt was not a very nice guy. Charles was dealing with a situation most adults find horrible and doing so while being openly badmouthed by the people around him. I think Charles’ character was written well, if maybe a little expediently written to fit into the confines of the story. I feel the boy probably needs years of therapy, but the narrative flowed well. Overall, I think this was a great continuation of the series, from Darlene to the new additions to Ted and Scott’s family.
Darlene and her familiar are at it again. She’s out there in the swamp with her stolen, tree ring Jesus praying for grandkids. Possibly, Darlene is starting to realize she needs to be careful what she prays for. She just might get it. With the sudden death in an automotive accident of some pack members, there are new orphans in the pack. The pack likes to take care of itself, and there is really no way CPS can get their hands on a couple of werewolves. That would affect the safety of all of them. The big problem is the kids are Wyatt’s. Nobody liked Wyatt all that much and his older boy, Charles, looks like he’s shaping up to be as much of a mean spirited bully as his father. Local pack Alpha and Sherriff Scott Dupree and his partner Ted Canedo are the ones who have to take them in. Ted isn’t really ready for that. Ted’s not sure he ever wants kids, not at this time, not at the age of Charles and Timmy, and not with the emotional problems Charles has. But they don’t have a choice.
Scott has a lot of guilt dealing with forcing kids on Ted. He’s also got a lot of issues dealing with his own sexuality and his emotions regarding Ted. It’s been really easy to say he’s in a relationship with a man because he’s got a gay wolf, but there is more to it than that. Now Scott just has to admit that to Ted. And raise some kids. None of it is quite as bad as either of them really expected. Ted finds maybe he actually sort of likes these kids and has no qualms taking care of someone the way kids need. Scott also realizes pretty quick just how happy he is with the boys. Of course, that’s when the pack thinks it’s the perfect time to get involved.
It’s possible to read this book as a standalone, but I wouldn’t recommend it. At least read the first book, Bayou Dreams, if you don’t plan on the whole series. Scott and Ted’s relationship at the beginning of the book was good but certainly imperfect. Suddenly having a couple of kids was in no way a cure for their ills. These guys had a lot to work through all of a sudden and still provide a stable home for grieving kids.
The fractiousness of the pack was interesting. It was a good example of how people accept things in stages. The pack was okay with a gay alpha. And a gay alpha’s mate. Then things were okay with some more gay couples. Then people again had to assess their own prejudices. Is it okay for a gay couple to have a family? Pack members really had to stop and think about that one. And they had to think hard.
Amidst all the pack politics and couple’s struggles was a fairly wounded kid. Charles had spent most of his life as his dad’s victim. Wyatt was not a very nice guy. Charles was dealing with a situation most adults find horrible and doing so while being openly badmouthed by the people around him. I think Charles’ character was written well, if maybe a little expediently written to fit into the confines of the story. I feel the boy probably needs years of therapy, but the narrative flowed well. Overall, I think this was a great continuation of the series, from Darlene to the new additions to Ted and Scott’s family.
December 31, 2014
The mating between Sheriff Scott and former New Orleans cop Ted is growing stronger each day. The community seems to have accepted their gay relationship, until a horrible accident lands two young boys into Scott and Ted’s care. That is when the hidden homophobia divides the residents’ opinion, regarding the welfare of children.
Bayou des Enfants is the fourth book in the Rougaroux Social Club series. The setting is southern Louisiana. The issues presented in the storyline are realistic, for example dealing with orphaned children’s emotional turmoil, creating a sense of normalcy, together with shielding the children as much as possible from ignorant bullies.
Scott is the werewolf alpha mated to Ted who is a human. Before meeting his mate Ted, Scott assumes he would mate with a female and have children like most of the wolves in the pack. Scott did not realize his wolf was gay. After mating with another male, Scott’s desire for children became a lower priory.
Ted has known since his childhood that he was gay; having children had not been a consideration before he was mated to werewolf Scott. For the last year Ted’s focus has been on building his private investigator business, his painting as well as his relationship with Scott.
Another main character in this episode is Darlene, who is Scott’s mother. Darlene claims to be a devout Catholic by way of casting voodoo love spells. Unfortunately, Darlene’s spells stirs up trouble that Scott and Ted are forced to resolve.
Lynn Lorenz has created a superb saga that I enjoyed immensely. All of the characters are entertaining, the storyline is touching and the intimacy is incredibly sensuous.
Bayou des Enfants is the fourth book in the Rougaroux Social Club series. The setting is southern Louisiana. The issues presented in the storyline are realistic, for example dealing with orphaned children’s emotional turmoil, creating a sense of normalcy, together with shielding the children as much as possible from ignorant bullies.
Scott is the werewolf alpha mated to Ted who is a human. Before meeting his mate Ted, Scott assumes he would mate with a female and have children like most of the wolves in the pack. Scott did not realize his wolf was gay. After mating with another male, Scott’s desire for children became a lower priory.
Ted has known since his childhood that he was gay; having children had not been a consideration before he was mated to werewolf Scott. For the last year Ted’s focus has been on building his private investigator business, his painting as well as his relationship with Scott.
Another main character in this episode is Darlene, who is Scott’s mother. Darlene claims to be a devout Catholic by way of casting voodoo love spells. Unfortunately, Darlene’s spells stirs up trouble that Scott and Ted are forced to resolve.
Lynn Lorenz has created a superb saga that I enjoyed immensely. All of the characters are entertaining, the storyline is touching and the intimacy is incredibly sensuous.
June 12, 2015
For the most part the pack in St. Jerome has settled down and accepted their alpha’s male mate. It hasn’t been easy for Alpha Sheriff Scott Dupree either. He’d always thought he’d be Alpha and hopefully Sheriff of St. Jerome with a wife and children some day. After mating artist and P.I. Ted Canedo however he can’t imagine loving anyone else.
Ironically it’s one of Scott’s worst detractors in the pack who allows the alpha the opportunity of practicing fatherhood. Bigot and bully wolf shifter Wyatt Boureau and his wife Marie die in a senseless car accident leaving two orphan sons. The youngest is Timmy, a sweet little boy. His older brother Charles is a known bully.
When no one in the pack steps forth to raise the brothers Scott and a very reluctant Ted agree to watch the boys over the summer break until someone hopefully comes forward. The boys are werewolf shifters so having the county take them is not an option. They are only to have the boys until a family is found. What happens when Scott and Ted begin to feel the boys make them a family?
Enjoy a large slice of southern charm with Bayou des Enfants. Author Lynn Lorenz returns to St. Jerome parish and the wonderfully complex characters she created for the Rougaroux Social Club stories. Witty, fresh dialogue between the adults and kids rings true with some added hilarious comments as well. Fans will love Bayou des Enfants, while new fans are sure to look for previous books. Hopefully Lorenz isn’t done with this pack.
This book was reviewed by Lisa for Joyfully Reviewed (JR), and was provided by the publisher/author at no cost to JR for the purpose of being reviewed.
Ironically it’s one of Scott’s worst detractors in the pack who allows the alpha the opportunity of practicing fatherhood. Bigot and bully wolf shifter Wyatt Boureau and his wife Marie die in a senseless car accident leaving two orphan sons. The youngest is Timmy, a sweet little boy. His older brother Charles is a known bully.
When no one in the pack steps forth to raise the brothers Scott and a very reluctant Ted agree to watch the boys over the summer break until someone hopefully comes forward. The boys are werewolf shifters so having the county take them is not an option. They are only to have the boys until a family is found. What happens when Scott and Ted begin to feel the boys make them a family?
Enjoy a large slice of southern charm with Bayou des Enfants. Author Lynn Lorenz returns to St. Jerome parish and the wonderfully complex characters she created for the Rougaroux Social Club stories. Witty, fresh dialogue between the adults and kids rings true with some added hilarious comments as well. Fans will love Bayou des Enfants, while new fans are sure to look for previous books. Hopefully Lorenz isn’t done with this pack.
This book was reviewed by Lisa for Joyfully Reviewed (JR), and was provided by the publisher/author at no cost to JR for the purpose of being reviewed.
February 11, 2015
This is book four in the series, and the last one I have. And should probably the last of the series, not sure where else we could go? Once again, there is a lot of overlap between characters and plots so reading in order would be best. Especially with this one because it ties back to the first book same main two MC.
We are back to Ted and Scott this time, well into a developed loving relationship, but Scott’s mum wants Grand kids so she is at her ‘praying’ again. When a tragic accident happened leaving two young boys, pups without parents, because no one else wants the boys, Ted and Scott take them in just until a more Permanent home can be found. But not everyone in the pack is happy about a gay couple raising the boys and with one of them about to go through the first wolf change, things are not nice and quiet liked they both hoped it would be.
So over all I loved this series, obviously every book got a five! And I really hope this is the final one that just rounds it out. Everything feels settled Scott and his mum got the grand kids they had hoped for. Ted’s PI business is picking up and he’s starting to take on painting students. Mark and Bobby are settled in a comfortable relationship and even Billy and Peter and doing fine. I did read all these books back to back, and even if the reviews weren't due that way I would have anyway. I just wanted to keep going on with the lives of the people in St. Jerome, but now we can put them to rest. Thank you, Ms. Lorenz!
I was given a copy of this book for an honest review from Crystals Many reviews
We are back to Ted and Scott this time, well into a developed loving relationship, but Scott’s mum wants Grand kids so she is at her ‘praying’ again. When a tragic accident happened leaving two young boys, pups without parents, because no one else wants the boys, Ted and Scott take them in just until a more Permanent home can be found. But not everyone in the pack is happy about a gay couple raising the boys and with one of them about to go through the first wolf change, things are not nice and quiet liked they both hoped it would be.
So over all I loved this series, obviously every book got a five! And I really hope this is the final one that just rounds it out. Everything feels settled Scott and his mum got the grand kids they had hoped for. Ted’s PI business is picking up and he’s starting to take on painting students. Mark and Bobby are settled in a comfortable relationship and even Billy and Peter and doing fine. I did read all these books back to back, and even if the reviews weren't due that way I would have anyway. I just wanted to keep going on with the lives of the people in St. Jerome, but now we can put them to rest. Thank you, Ms. Lorenz!
I was given a copy of this book for an honest review from Crystals Many reviews
June 15, 2015
For the most part the pack in St. Jerome has settled down and accepted their alpha’s male mate. It hasn’t been easy for Alpha Sheriff Scott Dupree either. He’d always thought he’d be Alpha and hopefully Sheriff of St. Jerome with a wife and children some day. After mating artist and P.I. Ted Canedo however he can’t imagine loving anyone else.
Ironically it’s one of Scott’s worst detractors in the pack who allows the alpha the opportunity of practicing fatherhood. Bigot and bully wolf shifter Wyatt Boureau and his wife Marie die in a senseless car accident leaving two orphan sons. The youngest is Timmy, a sweet little boy. His older brother Charles is a known bully.
When no one in the pack steps forth to raise the brothers Scott and a very reluctant Ted agree to watch the boys over the summer break until someone hopefully comes forward. The boys are werewolf shifters so having the county take them is not an option. They are only to have the boys until a family is found. What happens when Scott and Ted begin to feel the boys make them a family?
Enjoy a large slice of southern charm with Bayou des Enfants. Author Lynn Lorenz returns to St. Jerome parish and the wonderfully complex characters she created for the Rougaroux Social Club stories. Witty, fresh dialogue between the adults and kids rings true with some added hilarious comments as well. Fans will love Bayou des Enfants, while new fans are sure to look for previous books. Hopefully Lorenz isn’t done with this pack.
Reviewed by Lisa for Joyfully Reviewed
Link: http://bit.ly/1M89IXg
Ironically it’s one of Scott’s worst detractors in the pack who allows the alpha the opportunity of practicing fatherhood. Bigot and bully wolf shifter Wyatt Boureau and his wife Marie die in a senseless car accident leaving two orphan sons. The youngest is Timmy, a sweet little boy. His older brother Charles is a known bully.
When no one in the pack steps forth to raise the brothers Scott and a very reluctant Ted agree to watch the boys over the summer break until someone hopefully comes forward. The boys are werewolf shifters so having the county take them is not an option. They are only to have the boys until a family is found. What happens when Scott and Ted begin to feel the boys make them a family?
Enjoy a large slice of southern charm with Bayou des Enfants. Author Lynn Lorenz returns to St. Jerome parish and the wonderfully complex characters she created for the Rougaroux Social Club stories. Witty, fresh dialogue between the adults and kids rings true with some added hilarious comments as well. Fans will love Bayou des Enfants, while new fans are sure to look for previous books. Hopefully Lorenz isn’t done with this pack.
Reviewed by Lisa for Joyfully Reviewed
Link: http://bit.ly/1M89IXg
December 25, 2014
A Joyfully Jay review.
5 stars
One of the things that has always drawn me to Lorenz’s books is her skill at creating characters that we can relate to in one way or another. The men of the Rougaroux Social Club have depth, are good, bad,, and indifferent, and so apart from the fact that they shift into werewolves, they feel real. Scott and Ted have been a steady presence in the series, Scott as the Alpha and Ted as his mate and I have truly enjoyed watching them learn and grow from book to book.
Lorenz has done a great job with the world building and has maintained and built on St. Jerome, maintaining consistency and an authentic feel for the geography of the area. Add to that an outstanding cast of secondary characters, like Scott’s mom, best friend, and other members of the pack, and you have a recipe for success.
I love this series, I love these guys, I love this book and the many different challenges that are thrown at Scott and Ted. I also like the fact that there are no easy answers other than my recommendation to buy this book, or if this is your first exposure to the Rougaroux Social Club, to buy the series. You won’t be disappointed.
Read Jason’s review in its entirety here.
5 stars
One of the things that has always drawn me to Lorenz’s books is her skill at creating characters that we can relate to in one way or another. The men of the Rougaroux Social Club have depth, are good, bad,, and indifferent, and so apart from the fact that they shift into werewolves, they feel real. Scott and Ted have been a steady presence in the series, Scott as the Alpha and Ted as his mate and I have truly enjoyed watching them learn and grow from book to book.
Lorenz has done a great job with the world building and has maintained and built on St. Jerome, maintaining consistency and an authentic feel for the geography of the area. Add to that an outstanding cast of secondary characters, like Scott’s mom, best friend, and other members of the pack, and you have a recipe for success.
I love this series, I love these guys, I love this book and the many different challenges that are thrown at Scott and Ted. I also like the fact that there are no easy answers other than my recommendation to buy this book, or if this is your first exposure to the Rougaroux Social Club, to buy the series. You won’t be disappointed.
Read Jason’s review in its entirety here.
March 22, 2019
This was my favorite book in the series, in part because the focus is back on Scott and Ted. And I always love an mm romance about parents or guardians. I straight up died when the five year old said to his older brother, “But I don’t want a nice family. I want you!”
I mentioned in my review of book 1 that I thought that Scott saying "I love you" was strange, and apparently Scott thought so too because he apparently hasn't said it since then. Wtf dude. And then there was the time that he said that adopting the kids, which had been his idea in the first place, would end his dreams of having a family. ??? Even though Scott was frustrating at times, I enjoyed this book's discussion of gender roles, particularly in Ted's refusal to be a stay-at-home mom and Scott's realization that bottoming doesn't somehow make him less of a man. I also really enjoyed the portrayal of homophobia in adoption cases.
Unfortunately, the writing had issues. I saw some typos, and the author occasionally used the sterile word "genitals" in sex scenes, which was jarring and off-putting. This book also involved a different priest that the one in book 3, and this is a small town, so I imagine that the town only has one priest. As such, I wasn't sure whether the author got his name wrong or whether this was a completely new guy who came out of nowhere.
I mentioned in my review of book 1 that I thought that Scott saying "I love you" was strange, and apparently Scott thought so too because he apparently hasn't said it since then. Wtf dude. And then there was the time that he said that adopting the kids, which had been his idea in the first place, would end his dreams of having a family. ??? Even though Scott was frustrating at times, I enjoyed this book's discussion of gender roles, particularly in Ted's refusal to be a stay-at-home mom and Scott's realization that bottoming doesn't somehow make him less of a man. I also really enjoyed the portrayal of homophobia in adoption cases.
Unfortunately, the writing had issues. I saw some typos, and the author occasionally used the sterile word "genitals" in sex scenes, which was jarring and off-putting. This book also involved a different priest that the one in book 3, and this is a small town, so I imagine that the town only has one priest. As such, I wasn't sure whether the author got his name wrong or whether this was a completely new guy who came out of nowhere.
January 19, 2015
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
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From that review: "I have loved this series from Lynn Lorenz from the first story, Bayou Dreams (Rougaroux Social Club, #1). It was a clever tweak by Lorenz that had Scott's wolf being attracted to Ted before Scott was. And throughout the story we watched as Ted tried to overcome his fear of involvement with a man who had been "straight" as well as Scott trying to adjust his ideas of sexuality to the needs of his wolf which soon becomes the needs of the man. Plus there was the whole "and I'm a werewolf" thing to adjust to as well as a magical spell throwing Mama to contend with. I fell in love with every bit of characterization and plot that Lorenz threw at me and then some. And I have followed the series gleefully ever since, through three stories to arrive here at what is possibly the last story in the series, Bayou des Enfants…"
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August 14, 2016
Not as good as the first book in the series but I still enjoyed it quite a bit. It was more serious than the first book with some really emotional moments. I was glad that there was forward movement in their relationship apart from the issue of having kids. I also found it realistic that they both weren't on the same page about wanting kids. I thought the amount of sex that they were still able to have with kids in the house to be a little unrealistic :-) The issues that the pack had with them adopting the kids was a good representation of the complaints that lots of straight people have with gay adoption and I liked the way it was handled. The special situation of the youngest child was a nice addition to the story. I did find it odd that the kids didn't exhibit more grief or a lot of acting out since they had just lost their parents and were fairly young--at an age when you are really lost without Mom and Dad. Still, it was a good story with a really nice message.
January 5, 2015
This is the second book to feature Ted and Scott from book 1. It starts a year into their relationship and Scotts mom is up to her old tricks this time she wants grandkids. Love the character of Darlene Dupree (Scott's mom) She tries to do the right thing with her "prayers", but it doesn't always work out as she planned. Happens in this book too. Again there is some angst and Scott still has some conflict over his relationship with Ted seeping through, but we see him finally come to terms with it and we see them turn into a family in this book. Again fast moving, but enjoyable read. Think Darlene's cat is priceless too. Hope we see a book 5.
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November 26, 2014
Another sweet read
I enjoy this series. Ted and Scott have just enough tension and insecurity about themselves and their relationship to keep things interesting, but there isn't any unnecessary angst. Scott's mama is a hoot. She provides a perfect note of comic relief.
I enjoy this series. Ted and Scott have just enough tension and insecurity about themselves and their relationship to keep things interesting, but there isn't any unnecessary angst. Scott's mama is a hoot. She provides a perfect note of comic relief.
December 28, 2014
As usual Ted and Scott were great in this book, and I loved viewing them as parents. I did think at times that they might not survive the boys and their relationship would really suffer. Cute book with a sweet ending.
November 29, 2014
Amazing revisit with Scott and Ted. More to come but must sleep.... Couldn't put it down once I got into the story :)
December 24, 2014
A little overusage of the word "wolf," as an endearment, but overall I enjoyed this. Mrs. Dupree is still my favorite!
December 22, 2014
I missed Scott and Ted so hard. Love dem boys. Gotta go reread their first book now. But this was so sweet and good.
August 28, 2016
3.75 stars
April 8, 2015
3.5 stars
September 24, 2016
2.5 stars
October 14, 2016
4.5 stars
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