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Wild Hunters #1
Claimed by Love
214 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 22, 2014
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Skye Jones
184 books268 followersI'm a UK based author who loves to read and write all things romance. As Skye Jones I write steamy paranormal romance that ranges from light and fun to dark and gritty.
As S.R. Jones I write darker contemporary romance and romantic suspense.
I live in Yorkshire, and get lots of inspiration from the windswept moors, the old stone buildings and the Celtic myths of this fair isle.
My dogs are my favourite people, and I'm quite fond of my husband too. I love chocolate and starbucks mochas and keep meaning to give them up for a life as a svelte fashion plate - it never happens!
As S.R. Jones I write darker contemporary romance and romantic suspense.
I live in Yorkshire, and get lots of inspiration from the windswept moors, the old stone buildings and the Celtic myths of this fair isle.
My dogs are my favourite people, and I'm quite fond of my husband too. I love chocolate and starbucks mochas and keep meaning to give them up for a life as a svelte fashion plate - it never happens!
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December 28, 2014
Do you enjoy reading about LOTS of sex with a side of plot? If so, and you read M/F/M menages, this book is for you!
I have a weakness for all things shifters, so though I don't often read M/F/M, I decided to take a shot on this one. Honestly, I was pretty pleased with that gamble. This story is HOT and though I had some issues with it, it was a pretty successful story. I think to enjoy this one you have to be a fan of the instalove that comes with some shifter books. I tend to loathe instalove in any form, but I make some exceptions in paranormal romance.
Luke is pack alpha and mated to Sean, though Luke has been dreaming of a third (female) mate for years. When he finally meets Kayley, he knows she's the one. The only problem is that she is human... and he isn't sure she is ready for being mated to both him and Sean.
I often have a problem with female MCs but I enjoyed Kayley. I liked that she came with baggage and was skittish at times; It made her more relatable, more human to me. I also thought that the dynamic between the three of them was very hot. I wasn't sure how I'd feel with some female anatomy in the mix, but I got into the sex scenes (and they were plentiful!!). Overall, this book is an easy, fun read with a decent plot and nice writing.
But, I still had some issues.
For one, I didn't buy the "straight for you" here. Sean has never been attracted to a woman in his long life, never been with one in any way sexually, yet he is suddenly attracted to Kayley? I need a lot more convincing for me to buy that one. When I read M/M and I read "gay for you," I need the slow buildup to convince me that a change of heart that BIG is real. I wasn't buying it here.
I also had an issue with the speed that the characters said "I love you." For me, though they might have been attracted and drawn to each other from the get go, some sexual chemistry and the idea that they are probably fated mates is not enough for me to buy the love. I actually cringed when the "I love you"s started getting thrown around. These people barely knew each other! I can see almost everything else but I didn't like them going there after like, two days of a "relationship."
Finally, and this is a minor thing, the author needs an editor that is American. The book takes place in America and it was painfully obvious that the author wasn't American. American's don't call bathing suits "costumes" (I actually had to stop and think that one through). There were a few other word usage issues that rang wrong for me, and so I think that author could have used someone to proof that stuff a little better.
In general, I think most readers of M/F/M paranormal romance will be very pleased by this one. It has a nice amount of suspense and substance, though the majority of the book is focused on sex. I liked reading it, even though my issues prevented me from giving this more stars.
**Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
I have a weakness for all things shifters, so though I don't often read M/F/M, I decided to take a shot on this one. Honestly, I was pretty pleased with that gamble. This story is HOT and though I had some issues with it, it was a pretty successful story. I think to enjoy this one you have to be a fan of the instalove that comes with some shifter books. I tend to loathe instalove in any form, but I make some exceptions in paranormal romance.
Luke is pack alpha and mated to Sean, though Luke has been dreaming of a third (female) mate for years. When he finally meets Kayley, he knows she's the one. The only problem is that she is human... and he isn't sure she is ready for being mated to both him and Sean.
I often have a problem with female MCs but I enjoyed Kayley. I liked that she came with baggage and was skittish at times; It made her more relatable, more human to me. I also thought that the dynamic between the three of them was very hot. I wasn't sure how I'd feel with some female anatomy in the mix, but I got into the sex scenes (and they were plentiful!!). Overall, this book is an easy, fun read with a decent plot and nice writing.
But, I still had some issues.
For one, I didn't buy the "straight for you" here. Sean has never been attracted to a woman in his long life, never been with one in any way sexually, yet he is suddenly attracted to Kayley? I need a lot more convincing for me to buy that one. When I read M/M and I read "gay for you," I need the slow buildup to convince me that a change of heart that BIG is real. I wasn't buying it here.
I also had an issue with the speed that the characters said "I love you." For me, though they might have been attracted and drawn to each other from the get go, some sexual chemistry and the idea that they are probably fated mates is not enough for me to buy the love. I actually cringed when the "I love you"s started getting thrown around. These people barely knew each other! I can see almost everything else but I didn't like them going there after like, two days of a "relationship."
Finally, and this is a minor thing, the author needs an editor that is American. The book takes place in America and it was painfully obvious that the author wasn't American. American's don't call bathing suits "costumes" (I actually had to stop and think that one through). There were a few other word usage issues that rang wrong for me, and so I think that author could have used someone to proof that stuff a little better.
In general, I think most readers of M/F/M paranormal romance will be very pleased by this one. It has a nice amount of suspense and substance, though the majority of the book is focused on sex. I liked reading it, even though my issues prevented me from giving this more stars.
**Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
October 9, 2015
Kayley has had a tragic experience 4 years ago. She is doing somewhat better and has come off her medication. She begins to have erotic dreams of two males. When she goes to meet her cousin, Will, she comes face to face with Sean and Luke. She is destined to be the third in their triad.
There were a few things that bugged me about this story. One, Kayley’s indecision and fearfulness. It’s been 4 years since her attack and she’s fearful of everything and everybody. She kept pushing Sean and Luke away and it got annoying.
Second, I wanted to see a little more of the three of them together. Sean and Luke have been together for years. I felt Kayley was left out at times. There were a lot of scenes with just Sean and Luke. I love ménage books but I want all partners to be equal. No one should ever be left out. I don’t mind times with just two of them if the other is not around but it should all be in equal measure. The fact that they would even consider being together with her right in the next room knowing what they were doing is unacceptable and it all stemmed from them being together for so long. I felt this made it hard for Kayley to be written in.
Another instance is when Sean is taken by his old alpha. He thought a lot more about getting back to Luke and how he was going to react than Kayley. Again, the long history of him and Luke contributed to this. It was like Kayley was an afterthought. There were a also few times when Sean felt he needed to step back, like when Kayley and Luke mated. She was to be his mate too and he shouldn't be left out of that experience. He wasn't, but he considered it so obviously there was some issue there. He also had a few moments of jealousy and insecurities even though he knew before Luke and he mated that there would be a third. Of course, Luke got the best of both worlds.
All and all, it was an okay read, nothing too dramatic and everyone gets a HEA.
There were a few things that bugged me about this story. One, Kayley’s indecision and fearfulness. It’s been 4 years since her attack and she’s fearful of everything and everybody. She kept pushing Sean and Luke away and it got annoying.
Second, I wanted to see a little more of the three of them together. Sean and Luke have been together for years. I felt Kayley was left out at times. There were a lot of scenes with just Sean and Luke. I love ménage books but I want all partners to be equal. No one should ever be left out. I don’t mind times with just two of them if the other is not around but it should all be in equal measure. The fact that they would even consider being together with her right in the next room knowing what they were doing is unacceptable and it all stemmed from them being together for so long. I felt this made it hard for Kayley to be written in.
Another instance is when Sean is taken by his old alpha. He thought a lot more about getting back to Luke and how he was going to react than Kayley. Again, the long history of him and Luke contributed to this. It was like Kayley was an afterthought. There were a also few times when Sean felt he needed to step back, like when Kayley and Luke mated. She was to be his mate too and he shouldn't be left out of that experience. He wasn't, but he considered it so obviously there was some issue there. He also had a few moments of jealousy and insecurities even though he knew before Luke and he mated that there would be a third. Of course, Luke got the best of both worlds.
All and all, it was an okay read, nothing too dramatic and everyone gets a HEA.
April 15, 2016
A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
★★★☆☆½
Kayley experienced a horrifying trauma four years ago that she's just now recovering from and she's been dreaming of some very hot guys who are a couple. She's been painting drawings of wolves since she was very young. When her cousin contacts her to meet up with him and his coworkers for a weekend getaway, she agrees.
Alpha, Luke and his partner and Beta, Sean have been together for a while after Sean escaped from his previous abusive pack leader and lover. While Sean feels complete with Luke, Luke knows in his heart that he won't be complete until he finds the woman he's been dreaming of for forever and completes a triad.
Kayley is quite shocked to find the men she's been dreaming of are her cousin's bosses and instantly feels a connection with both. Luke has to use all his control to keep from throwing her over his shoulder and making her his immediately and she's pretty skittish. Kayley feels an attraction to both but they're gay right?! And she's no homewrecker.
Slowly she learns more about Luke and his coworkers/pack and is amazed that the silver wolf she's painted looks exactly like Luke. As she's beginning to care for Sean and Luke, someone from Sean's past makes a reappearance and they're going to find out just how much they care about each other.
Hot, sexy promising debut novel from a new-to-me author.
★★★☆☆½
Kayley experienced a horrifying trauma four years ago that she's just now recovering from and she's been dreaming of some very hot guys who are a couple. She's been painting drawings of wolves since she was very young. When her cousin contacts her to meet up with him and his coworkers for a weekend getaway, she agrees.
Alpha, Luke and his partner and Beta, Sean have been together for a while after Sean escaped from his previous abusive pack leader and lover. While Sean feels complete with Luke, Luke knows in his heart that he won't be complete until he finds the woman he's been dreaming of for forever and completes a triad.
Kayley is quite shocked to find the men she's been dreaming of are her cousin's bosses and instantly feels a connection with both. Luke has to use all his control to keep from throwing her over his shoulder and making her his immediately and she's pretty skittish. Kayley feels an attraction to both but they're gay right?! And she's no homewrecker.
Slowly she learns more about Luke and his coworkers/pack and is amazed that the silver wolf she's painted looks exactly like Luke. As she's beginning to care for Sean and Luke, someone from Sean's past makes a reappearance and they're going to find out just how much they care about each other.
Hot, sexy promising debut novel from a new-to-me author.
September 10, 2015
This book was picked for me in a pick it for me challenge. Kayley Edwards has spent the last four years closing herself off after a vicious attack by her ex lover Dane left her scarred and terrified. After fleeing her native Alaska, she ran the length of the country and began a new life in Miami, far from family and friends. When her cousin Will and his friends decide to vacation nearby, he invites her to join them because he has important news. Pack alpha, Luke Johnson, has dreamed of Kayley for years. He and his mate, Sean Wallace, know she is meant to be theirs. Kayley believes that she has finally lost her mind when she comes face to face with the two men that she’d been dreaming about for months. She’d attributed her inability to climax to the powerful antidepressants that she’d been on for years, not realizing that it's because of not being with the right person or persons. But they are dealing with a few other things like Will who was newly turned and not dealing with it well his emotions is causing him to shift and then their is Sean's old mate who wants him back. This book has some really good scenes. This book was well written with no errors in spelling or grammar. This was a good book and I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
January 6, 2015
I believe a clear and delicious *alert* label may be needed for this book. I have had the pleasure of reading a few MMF books previously, and this one is not only smokin' hot, but magnificently wrapped in some eye-opening rituals, histories, and parapsychic depths that had me soaring. It is as if some rare, cosmically and preternatural radiant births are slowing and majestically unfolding and I had a front row seat! This is unquestionably a winner and not to be missed. Stupendous!
Kayley Edwards was the victim of a profound and life-altering assault from the man she thought she loved and thought he loved her. Life has basically been a living hell during the four years since this brutal attack. Additionally her latent prescience has haunted her dreams with visions of a future life for her. She is being powerfully drawn toward a possible situation that feels like a complete impossibility. Kayley is frankly an astounding woman with a powerful core she is reluctant to embrace because of the huge implications she is being inexorably drawn to by a wide spectrum of forces. Astounding!
Luke Johnson is a rather delightful alpha male on all the levels that he functions. He has clearly and totally professed his love for a relatively new member of his pack—Sean—just as he has gently and lovingly helped another new addition whose life he saved. However, that noble gesture required a difficult and intense life change for that young man and cousin to Kayley. Living and loving within the throes of a shifter pack is nothing short of mind-blowing. Luke's astounding alpha skills bind his small, but potent group in a way that, uh, oh my, more front row seat action, requires I firmly grip with both hands an anchor to stability as I know it. Startlingly stupefying!
Sean Wallace has a wildly intriguing background prior to his becoming a member of Luke's pack and his mate. I was treated to smatterings of his story along with a startling denouement that was right in step with all the other astounding events and couplings that weave through this exciting tale. Sean harbors memories of his deeply felt bitter abuse in an amazing counterpoint to Kayley and her agonies. Nevertheless, he is a heartthrob and a remarkably astute lover even with the history that still haunts him. Astonishing!
I just adore my periodic jaunts within a world where three phenomenal people combine to become a gloriously merged trio of intimate lovers that light up the sky, succor the souls of all, and bring an indefinable uplift to their world and possibly the universe. Sublimely enlightening and marvelously entertaining!
NOTE: This book was provided by Liquid Silver Books for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Kayley Edwards was the victim of a profound and life-altering assault from the man she thought she loved and thought he loved her. Life has basically been a living hell during the four years since this brutal attack. Additionally her latent prescience has haunted her dreams with visions of a future life for her. She is being powerfully drawn toward a possible situation that feels like a complete impossibility. Kayley is frankly an astounding woman with a powerful core she is reluctant to embrace because of the huge implications she is being inexorably drawn to by a wide spectrum of forces. Astounding!
Luke Johnson is a rather delightful alpha male on all the levels that he functions. He has clearly and totally professed his love for a relatively new member of his pack—Sean—just as he has gently and lovingly helped another new addition whose life he saved. However, that noble gesture required a difficult and intense life change for that young man and cousin to Kayley. Living and loving within the throes of a shifter pack is nothing short of mind-blowing. Luke's astounding alpha skills bind his small, but potent group in a way that, uh, oh my, more front row seat action, requires I firmly grip with both hands an anchor to stability as I know it. Startlingly stupefying!
Sean Wallace has a wildly intriguing background prior to his becoming a member of Luke's pack and his mate. I was treated to smatterings of his story along with a startling denouement that was right in step with all the other astounding events and couplings that weave through this exciting tale. Sean harbors memories of his deeply felt bitter abuse in an amazing counterpoint to Kayley and her agonies. Nevertheless, he is a heartthrob and a remarkably astute lover even with the history that still haunts him. Astonishing!
I just adore my periodic jaunts within a world where three phenomenal people combine to become a gloriously merged trio of intimate lovers that light up the sky, succor the souls of all, and bring an indefinable uplift to their world and possibly the universe. Sublimely enlightening and marvelously entertaining!
NOTE: This book was provided by Liquid Silver Books for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
December 19, 2014
I don’t read too many shifter stories, so for me, it was the ménage that drew me. It's a dynamic that's different and for me, fascinating. I mean, what girl hasn't fantasized about having 2 hot guys, right? lol I have to say I loved it. For me, it’s the hero that makes a romance, and these two are a wonderful mix. Like two halves that make a whole. Luke happens to be my favorite. He’s the perfect alpha. Dominating, used to getting what he wants, but does it all with a good heart, because he cares and wants what's best for everybody, not just because he can. So, deep down, he’s a good guy, which just makes him seriously swoon-worthy. And Sean is his complete opposite. He’s the perfect boyfriend. He’s sweet and thoughtful and romantic. His story alone is just heartbreaking, but I loved watching him come into his own. The two of them together is powerful and sexy. Their need for Kayley, though, drawing her to them, and then seeing her react to something she doesn’t quite understand, reacting to them, is what pulled me in. And the three of them together…phew. Smokin’. The ending had my heart in my throat. I shed a tear or two there. An excellent read.
September 17, 2015
Pack alpha Luke Johnson and his mate, Sean Wallace know that the skittish Kayley Edwards is meant to be theirs and just as it seems they have a future together a ghost from the past strikes at their hearts in this captivating paranormal romance. I was completely caught up in the story from the very beginning, the story has wonderful characters that have caught my interest, not to mention that bounty hunters sounds like such a sexy and exciting profession that’s perfect for shifters and I can’t wait to read the next one.
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August 3, 2015
Original Blog Post: Blog Tour, eARC Review, Excerpt & #Giveaway: Claimed by Love (Wild Hunters, Book #1) by Skye Jones
Skye Jones has created a rather surprising variation of a shifter romance with Claimed by Love. While there are quite a few alpha shifters (or two, or more) that claim a submissive human as a mate, the background of these shifters is what makes this story unique and irresistible. There's no stopping once you start to read because you just want to see how it all ends!
Kayley has literally escaped with her life. She's fled her home state of Alaska and reached the end of the line - Florida. It's the complete opposite of where she'd grown up and she's happy because it doesn't inspire the nightmares and fears that caused her to spend the last few years of her life under treatment and in a medically induced haze.
Now that's she finally cleared and medicine-free, she's developed a disturbing side effect. She dreams of the same two men night after night, a voyeur to their hot private times together. Her nocturnal wet dreams show no signs of slowing down or stopping. In fact, they're escalating to where she can feel the passion vibrating off the two men. Not something she's enjoying when there's no one there for her.
Then Will calls out of the blue and Kayley realizes that the men she's been dreaming of are very, very real.
Luke is the quintessential alpha shifter and has felt Kayley for decades, even before she had been born. He has always known she would be his mate; it was just a question of when. It wasn't something that his small pack knew, however. The secret that he was destined to have multiple mates was shared only with his current mate, beta shifter Sean.
Sean is the light to Luke's dark, not just in looks but also in personality. Gentle and easygoing, he is the perfect foil to Luke's serious intensity. He also has more in common with Kayley than she suspects, a dark secret that only Luke knows that could still threaten his safety and sanity. The pull toward their joint mate is irresistible. It just remains for them to convince her that it's a true one.
Together they help each partner heal, and strengthen the other enough to face a force they didn't suspect would travel so far to destroy their fledgling relationship. How they play off each other is what, to me, makes this novel a sweet, passionate story. Also, how their packs are structured (and their various ages) make it a unique take on the typical shifter tales.
My only bone to pick here would be with Kayley's cousin, Will. His character is erratic, to say the least, and I found him a bit hard to swallow despite the explanation that he needed to acclimate to his new state. He was my least favorite character, no matter that he was instrumental in bringing Kayley, Sean, and Luke together. There seemed to be no one more selfish and immature than he was.
But the rest of the team - phew! Wow! I'd be most interested in reading more about bad boy Taylor and the irrepressible Julie. Now there should be some extremely interesting tales told about those two.
Would I read more of Skye Jones' stories? Would I love a sequel to Claimed by Love about Luke's family pack? Oh yes, I would. I would even say I'd be excitedly waiting for it.
Skye Jones has created a rather surprising variation of a shifter romance with Claimed by Love. While there are quite a few alpha shifters (or two, or more) that claim a submissive human as a mate, the background of these shifters is what makes this story unique and irresistible. There's no stopping once you start to read because you just want to see how it all ends!
Kayley has literally escaped with her life. She's fled her home state of Alaska and reached the end of the line - Florida. It's the complete opposite of where she'd grown up and she's happy because it doesn't inspire the nightmares and fears that caused her to spend the last few years of her life under treatment and in a medically induced haze.
Now that's she finally cleared and medicine-free, she's developed a disturbing side effect. She dreams of the same two men night after night, a voyeur to their hot private times together. Her nocturnal wet dreams show no signs of slowing down or stopping. In fact, they're escalating to where she can feel the passion vibrating off the two men. Not something she's enjoying when there's no one there for her.
Then Will calls out of the blue and Kayley realizes that the men she's been dreaming of are very, very real.
Luke is the quintessential alpha shifter and has felt Kayley for decades, even before she had been born. He has always known she would be his mate; it was just a question of when. It wasn't something that his small pack knew, however. The secret that he was destined to have multiple mates was shared only with his current mate, beta shifter Sean.
Sean is the light to Luke's dark, not just in looks but also in personality. Gentle and easygoing, he is the perfect foil to Luke's serious intensity. He also has more in common with Kayley than she suspects, a dark secret that only Luke knows that could still threaten his safety and sanity. The pull toward their joint mate is irresistible. It just remains for them to convince her that it's a true one.
Together they help each partner heal, and strengthen the other enough to face a force they didn't suspect would travel so far to destroy their fledgling relationship. How they play off each other is what, to me, makes this novel a sweet, passionate story. Also, how their packs are structured (and their various ages) make it a unique take on the typical shifter tales.
My only bone to pick here would be with Kayley's cousin, Will. His character is erratic, to say the least, and I found him a bit hard to swallow despite the explanation that he needed to acclimate to his new state. He was my least favorite character, no matter that he was instrumental in bringing Kayley, Sean, and Luke together. There seemed to be no one more selfish and immature than he was.
But the rest of the team - phew! Wow! I'd be most interested in reading more about bad boy Taylor and the irrepressible Julie. Now there should be some extremely interesting tales told about those two.
Would I read more of Skye Jones' stories? Would I love a sequel to Claimed by Love about Luke's family pack? Oh yes, I would. I would even say I'd be excitedly waiting for it.
December 24, 2014
Exceptionally well written, let me start by saying that there was nothing that I didn’t like about this story! Luke and Sean have been a couple for many years. Deeply in love and committed to each other as only an alpha and his mate can be, they each still yearn for something more. Luke’s dreams have been telling him that he will take a dark-haired female as his mate as well, and that he, Sean, and this mystery woman are destined to be together. Through their connection as mated shifters, Sean comes to want what Luke wants, despite his misgivings and insecurities. However, when the two shifters finally come face to face with their intended mate, Sean quickly comes to care for and desire her as much as his alpha does. Still, he urges his dominant alpha mate to tread carefully, afraid that Luke’s intensity and the sheer impossibility of the situation will only send Kayley running.
Kayley believes that she has finally lost her mind when she comes face to face with the two men that she’d been dreaming about for months! Decadently erotic dreams that had left her dangling at the edge of the precipice, yet still unable to tumble over the edge. She’d attributed her inability to climax to the powerful antidepressants that she’d been on for years, ever since her abusive ex-boyfriend had viciously attacked her and left her for dead. Scarred both physically and emotionally, she despaired of ever having a normal relationship with a man again. She’d been off the meds for months now though and it was clear to her that she’d come off them too soon. How else could she explain that she’d been having dreams about two men that she’d never seen before or even worse, that she was inexplicably drawn to not one, but both of them, now that she had?
Just when it looks as if the three of them have worked everything out and that their future is set, a nightmare from Sean’s past comes to separate the lovers, filling Luke with fear and convincing Kayley once and for all that an unbreakable bond has already been formed between them and that there is no going back.
I particularly enjoyed that this story is told from the perspective of all three main characters and that the pre-existing relationship between Luke and Sean was not marginalized in any way. I also appreciated the pace of the story, the way that the characters communicated with each other and took the time to get to know each other despite the men’s preternatural urges and Kayley’s sexual frustration. The sex scenes were incredibly hot, yet tasteful and there was just the right amount of buildup to create sexual tension beforehand.
Kayley believes that she has finally lost her mind when she comes face to face with the two men that she’d been dreaming about for months! Decadently erotic dreams that had left her dangling at the edge of the precipice, yet still unable to tumble over the edge. She’d attributed her inability to climax to the powerful antidepressants that she’d been on for years, ever since her abusive ex-boyfriend had viciously attacked her and left her for dead. Scarred both physically and emotionally, she despaired of ever having a normal relationship with a man again. She’d been off the meds for months now though and it was clear to her that she’d come off them too soon. How else could she explain that she’d been having dreams about two men that she’d never seen before or even worse, that she was inexplicably drawn to not one, but both of them, now that she had?
Just when it looks as if the three of them have worked everything out and that their future is set, a nightmare from Sean’s past comes to separate the lovers, filling Luke with fear and convincing Kayley once and for all that an unbreakable bond has already been formed between them and that there is no going back.
I particularly enjoyed that this story is told from the perspective of all three main characters and that the pre-existing relationship between Luke and Sean was not marginalized in any way. I also appreciated the pace of the story, the way that the characters communicated with each other and took the time to get to know each other despite the men’s preternatural urges and Kayley’s sexual frustration. The sex scenes were incredibly hot, yet tasteful and there was just the right amount of buildup to create sexual tension beforehand.
January 4, 2015
I received a copy of Claimed by Love in exchange for an honest review.
I eagerly anticipated this novel when I got word that I was going to receive it, and I was not disappointed with the story itself—not in the slightest. The disappointment flooded me when I reached the last page and realized I had to wait for the next installment to get another fix. What a torturous wait it shall be!
Four words: alpha men . . . wolf shifters. *fans self*
Claimed by Love is the first book in this new series by Skye Jones, and it is a rich story full of angst, danger and desire that melts the pages. Luke, Sean and Kayley are the protagonists in this story and form a loving trinity struggling to survive the onslaught of past emotional trauma that continues to haunt them. Both Sean and Kayley have danger and violence in their pasts that affect their roles in their relationships and life in general. Luke is the Alpha of a small pack and shoulders an immense responsibility for which he is unsure he is strong enough to handle at times. Their great love for each other has been foretold in prophetic visions and dreams; thus, the moment they realize what they mean to each other, they are charged with an explosive need to recognize and complete their union.
In addition to Luke, Sean and Kayley, the secondary characters add so much to this story—hints and flashes into their personalities, as well as their interactions with the main characters and the plot, make the reader want to know more about them and their destinies. When the crisis hits the story line, jaws will hit the ground because it is a great hook that will have readers screaming “Noooooo!” at the pages in front of them. With all the witty banter, emotion and passion in this story, I just know this is going to be one hell of an awesome series!
I just couldn’t put this novel down, especially since I love reading stories that involve a ménage, and the MMF combination is my favourite. Jones’ steamy, lusty sex scenes—hot . . . hot . . . so very hot—complement the plot and highlight the depth of emotion felt by these three dynamic characters, such as the lows of personal insecurities or the highs of incredible strength that they draw from each other. Oh . . . did I mention wolf shifters and magic in the air? The paranormal elements Ms. Jones writes into the plot are clever as they add to the development of the characters and the development of a thoroughly engaging story. Kudos to Ms. Jones for an excellent start to what I believe will be a very successful series. Bring on the alpha men! *wicked grin*
I eagerly anticipated this novel when I got word that I was going to receive it, and I was not disappointed with the story itself—not in the slightest. The disappointment flooded me when I reached the last page and realized I had to wait for the next installment to get another fix. What a torturous wait it shall be!
Four words: alpha men . . . wolf shifters. *fans self*
Claimed by Love is the first book in this new series by Skye Jones, and it is a rich story full of angst, danger and desire that melts the pages. Luke, Sean and Kayley are the protagonists in this story and form a loving trinity struggling to survive the onslaught of past emotional trauma that continues to haunt them. Both Sean and Kayley have danger and violence in their pasts that affect their roles in their relationships and life in general. Luke is the Alpha of a small pack and shoulders an immense responsibility for which he is unsure he is strong enough to handle at times. Their great love for each other has been foretold in prophetic visions and dreams; thus, the moment they realize what they mean to each other, they are charged with an explosive need to recognize and complete their union.
In addition to Luke, Sean and Kayley, the secondary characters add so much to this story—hints and flashes into their personalities, as well as their interactions with the main characters and the plot, make the reader want to know more about them and their destinies. When the crisis hits the story line, jaws will hit the ground because it is a great hook that will have readers screaming “Noooooo!” at the pages in front of them. With all the witty banter, emotion and passion in this story, I just know this is going to be one hell of an awesome series!
I just couldn’t put this novel down, especially since I love reading stories that involve a ménage, and the MMF combination is my favourite. Jones’ steamy, lusty sex scenes—hot . . . hot . . . so very hot—complement the plot and highlight the depth of emotion felt by these three dynamic characters, such as the lows of personal insecurities or the highs of incredible strength that they draw from each other. Oh . . . did I mention wolf shifters and magic in the air? The paranormal elements Ms. Jones writes into the plot are clever as they add to the development of the characters and the development of a thoroughly engaging story. Kudos to Ms. Jones for an excellent start to what I believe will be a very successful series. Bring on the alpha men! *wicked grin*
December 23, 2014
Wow. I love this book! It's written wonderfully, and I adored the characters! This was such a great love story! It has left me feeling on cloud nine. This author makes you really feel the love seeping out of the pages.
I loved Kayley. Never once did I feel sorry for her. She lived through an awful experience and came out a survivor. I loved how strong she was. She didn't just follow her heart at first, she actually thought things through. I think she was a great character who showed you can survive. Might not be as you like at first, but you can do it.
Luke and Sean. Um where can I get me a pair? I love alpha males and Luke definitely is that! Luke and Sean really worked off each other, showed opposites do attract. Sean the more laid back, funny one and Luke the more possessive, protector one. Their love for each other just jumped off the pages. They loved hard, sweet, all consuming, and it was beautiful. I really do believe Kayley rounded them out to make an amazing love that really melts your heart.
Sean's past catches up with him, but makes Kayley realize how much she loves them both. The added tension came from no where and had me on the edge of my seat.
Overall this book just leaves me exceptionally happy. It reminds you how beautiful love truly can be. It also leaves me wanting another book. The secondary characters were so great I don't know who I want to see more of next. I'm leaning towards Dylan, he's a mystery I want to unwrap. I'd recommend this book to any who love a good love story. Even if shifters aren't your thing I do believe you will enjoy this book. I will definitely be keeping an eye on this author. I can't wait to see what she has coming next!!
I loved Kayley. Never once did I feel sorry for her. She lived through an awful experience and came out a survivor. I loved how strong she was. She didn't just follow her heart at first, she actually thought things through. I think she was a great character who showed you can survive. Might not be as you like at first, but you can do it.
Luke and Sean. Um where can I get me a pair? I love alpha males and Luke definitely is that! Luke and Sean really worked off each other, showed opposites do attract. Sean the more laid back, funny one and Luke the more possessive, protector one. Their love for each other just jumped off the pages. They loved hard, sweet, all consuming, and it was beautiful. I really do believe Kayley rounded them out to make an amazing love that really melts your heart.
Sean's past catches up with him, but makes Kayley realize how much she loves them both. The added tension came from no where and had me on the edge of my seat.
Overall this book just leaves me exceptionally happy. It reminds you how beautiful love truly can be. It also leaves me wanting another book. The secondary characters were so great I don't know who I want to see more of next. I'm leaning towards Dylan, he's a mystery I want to unwrap. I'd recommend this book to any who love a good love story. Even if shifters aren't your thing I do believe you will enjoy this book. I will definitely be keeping an eye on this author. I can't wait to see what she has coming next!!
May 22, 2017
Yummyy wolf shifters....and a girl!!
Copy provided by InkedRainbowReads.
Book 1 of an exciting new paranormal romance series Wild Hunters.
Pack Alpha Luke has dreamed of Kayley for years, and in turn his mate Sean has felt
the dreams as well. Sean suffered brutality in his previous relationship but he is pretty
much recovered. Ever since Kayley was a small child she has been drawn to wolves,
and they have been the focus of her art work. She has also experienced erotic
dreams about 2 sexy men that she has never met. Kayley suffered a very traumatic event in her last
relationship and moved across the country and pretty much kept to herself. She works as a tattoo artist.
The journey with this trio contained all the elements I love in a story. A vulnerable female,
and two sexy males that turn in to wolves!!! And, they are all mates, Kayley just doesn't know
it yet. The author pulled me in from page 1. I felt sympathetic for the heroine. And the testosterone
coming through the pages when we were introduced to the Hero's... was palpable. I was seriously
holding my breathing and panting the next. The lead male Luke, is so sexy and has this alpha
quality that is not annoying in the least. His mate Sean is sexy, vulnerable and strong when he
needs to be. I found their intimate moments very sexy!!!! The descriptions during sexy time were delicious,
seriously made me wish I WAS in those pages! There is some drama and I am glad that it was handled in a
timely manner.
I really enjoyed this journey and would definitely read more in the series!!
Copy provided by InkedRainbowReads.
Book 1 of an exciting new paranormal romance series Wild Hunters.
Pack Alpha Luke has dreamed of Kayley for years, and in turn his mate Sean has felt
the dreams as well. Sean suffered brutality in his previous relationship but he is pretty
much recovered. Ever since Kayley was a small child she has been drawn to wolves,
and they have been the focus of her art work. She has also experienced erotic
dreams about 2 sexy men that she has never met. Kayley suffered a very traumatic event in her last
relationship and moved across the country and pretty much kept to herself. She works as a tattoo artist.
The journey with this trio contained all the elements I love in a story. A vulnerable female,
and two sexy males that turn in to wolves!!! And, they are all mates, Kayley just doesn't know
it yet. The author pulled me in from page 1. I felt sympathetic for the heroine. And the testosterone
coming through the pages when we were introduced to the Hero's... was palpable. I was seriously
holding my breathing and panting the next. The lead male Luke, is so sexy and has this alpha
quality that is not annoying in the least. His mate Sean is sexy, vulnerable and strong when he
needs to be. I found their intimate moments very sexy!!!! The descriptions during sexy time were delicious,
seriously made me wish I WAS in those pages! There is some drama and I am glad that it was handled in a
timely manner.
I really enjoyed this journey and would definitely read more in the series!!
January 7, 2015
The last few years have been really difficult for Kayley as she recovers from an attack by someone in her life. She has closed most people off except for her cousin that she decides to visit as he is vacationing nearby. He has asked her to come in order to meet the people he works with, but he has a bigger piece of news to share with her. When Kayley meets two of the men he works with, she realizes that they are the men that she has been having some seriously sexy dreams about over and over. Luke and Sean have been dreaming about her as well and know that they want her in their life together. Kayley has a whole lot of surprises to deal with all at once which isn't easy for her. These men in her life have quite a bit of explaining to do. Just as they are all trying to work everything out someone's past breaks into their present and complicates their lives. They will have to fight for their lives and their love.
I absolutely loved Luke and Sean. Talk about steamy. Oh my. Then add Kayley and it throws it into over the top hot. Their story has everything from passion to suspense and you can't help but cheer them on to their happily ever after. I want more of them and the people around them. I can't wait to read the next in the series.
I give Claimed By Love 5 hearts!
I absolutely loved Luke and Sean. Talk about steamy. Oh my. Then add Kayley and it throws it into over the top hot. Their story has everything from passion to suspense and you can't help but cheer them on to their happily ever after. I want more of them and the people around them. I can't wait to read the next in the series.
I give Claimed By Love 5 hearts!
January 31, 2015
I received a copy in return for an honest review
Genre Paranormal Menage
MC1 Kayley Edwards
MC2 Luke Johnson
MC3 Sean Wallace
Storyline
Kayley left Alaska after her boyfriend viciously beat her and she's been afraid to leave a set distance of her home since. She's also been having extremely erotic dreams about 2 men. Her cousin Will is going to be in Miami & wants to see her so she agrees to meet with him & the people he works with when he assures her they'll make sure she's safe. She's extremely shocked when she meets Luke & Sean and they're the men she's been dreaming about for months.
Luke's been dreaming about a woman who's destined to be another mate to him & Sean for year & he knows as soon as he meets Kayley that she's the one. Now they just have to convince Kayley.
Conflict
An evil from Sean's past rears it's ugly head.
My Thoughts
This is a very good story for a first-time author, so kudos. I really enjoyed it. I will happily read the next book in the series if/when. I will admit that I would have liked to have more back story on Luke and Sean though.
Genre Paranormal Menage
MC1 Kayley Edwards
MC2 Luke Johnson
MC3 Sean Wallace
Storyline
Kayley left Alaska after her boyfriend viciously beat her and she's been afraid to leave a set distance of her home since. She's also been having extremely erotic dreams about 2 men. Her cousin Will is going to be in Miami & wants to see her so she agrees to meet with him & the people he works with when he assures her they'll make sure she's safe. She's extremely shocked when she meets Luke & Sean and they're the men she's been dreaming about for months.
Luke's been dreaming about a woman who's destined to be another mate to him & Sean for year & he knows as soon as he meets Kayley that she's the one. Now they just have to convince Kayley.
Conflict
An evil from Sean's past rears it's ugly head.
My Thoughts
This is a very good story for a first-time author, so kudos. I really enjoyed it. I will happily read the next book in the series if/when. I will admit that I would have liked to have more back story on Luke and Sean though.
January 9, 2015
I bought this one by mistake. It is one of the better mistakes I have made in a while! I loved how the Kayley comes together with Luke and Sean. The fact that Sean and Kayley are a lot more alike than they first realize. All of the characters had such depth. I can't wait to hear the stories of the others.
December 31, 2014
3.5 stars
February 15, 2015
Claimed by Love is the first in the Wild Hunters Series by Skye Jones. I like how Ms. Jones handles Kayley and her mental illness. I really felt that was treated with respect and kindness. Made me respect the author and love the character of Kayley all the more.
Kayley has been through hell. She was on anti depressants for four years to dull the pain of everything that has happened to her. She stopped them about a month ago. Her biggest worry now is will her past stop her from having a future? Can she over come everything and be whole again?
Sean Wallace is mated to Luke they are both bounty hunters. Luke is very possessive. He has been dreaming of a female he knows will be his mate too. When he meets Kayley he recognizes that she is that woman.
I like how Sean is a perfect foil for Luke. Sean is the calm one. The reasonable one. Usually most evenly tempered. He does lose some of that with Kayley but in a good way.
Both men take the time to know Kayley and make her feel safe with them. I think that is hardest for Luke since he is the Alpha but his efforts made me love him even more.
I liked how no one was left out in this trio. Everyone is wanted and equal in this relationship.
Over all this is the start of what promises to be a great series. I want more! Bring on the paranormals and the mates that love them.
Five Shooting Stars
Kayley has been through hell. She was on anti depressants for four years to dull the pain of everything that has happened to her. She stopped them about a month ago. Her biggest worry now is will her past stop her from having a future? Can she over come everything and be whole again?
Sean Wallace is mated to Luke they are both bounty hunters. Luke is very possessive. He has been dreaming of a female he knows will be his mate too. When he meets Kayley he recognizes that she is that woman.
I like how Sean is a perfect foil for Luke. Sean is the calm one. The reasonable one. Usually most evenly tempered. He does lose some of that with Kayley but in a good way.
Both men take the time to know Kayley and make her feel safe with them. I think that is hardest for Luke since he is the Alpha but his efforts made me love him even more.
I liked how no one was left out in this trio. Everyone is wanted and equal in this relationship.
Over all this is the start of what promises to be a great series. I want more! Bring on the paranormals and the mates that love them.
Five Shooting Stars
June 1, 2017
Kayley Edwards has spent the last four years in hiding after a vicious attack by her boyfriend. She fled her native Alaska for a new life in Miami. He cousin, Will, vacations nearby and invites Kayley to visit. Will has important news and that makes her agree to join Will and his friends in their beach rental.
Pack alpha, Luke Johnson, has dreamed of Kayley for years. The dreams were so vivid that his mate Sean started sharing them. There was a point where the dreams stopped, but they are back and he is longing for his other mate.
Kayley is shocked when Will's friends include the two men that she has dreamed about for years. Can Luke and Sean help her heal and accept their world?
I absolutely love Shifter novels and to have it paired with a hot menage?! I decided to take a change and I wasn't disappointed. The characters were great. After a rather detailed book, the ending seemed rather rushed and not fully plotted out.
Pack alpha, Luke Johnson, has dreamed of Kayley for years. The dreams were so vivid that his mate Sean started sharing them. There was a point where the dreams stopped, but they are back and he is longing for his other mate.
Kayley is shocked when Will's friends include the two men that she has dreamed about for years. Can Luke and Sean help her heal and accept their world?
I absolutely love Shifter novels and to have it paired with a hot menage?! I decided to take a change and I wasn't disappointed. The characters were great. After a rather detailed book, the ending seemed rather rushed and not fully plotted out.
March 25, 2015
Original review on Molly Lolly
Four and a half stars!
This book is so good. I really enjoyed Kayley’s back story and watching her come out of her shell. Luke and Sean are so hot together. At the same time, their love is obvious from the beginning. The one thing I liked the most is that I could feel what the characters were feeling throughout the story. Ms. Jones does an amazing job of bringing those emotions out. I would have liked Luke to be a bit more developed in his back story. There’s mention of his birth pack and they visit. But not much beyond that. The three other members of the pack are interesting and I can’t wait to read their stories when they come out. Plus getting to see Kayley, Luke, and Sean after they’ve been together more.
Four and a half stars!
This book is so good. I really enjoyed Kayley’s back story and watching her come out of her shell. Luke and Sean are so hot together. At the same time, their love is obvious from the beginning. The one thing I liked the most is that I could feel what the characters were feeling throughout the story. Ms. Jones does an amazing job of bringing those emotions out. I would have liked Luke to be a bit more developed in his back story. There’s mention of his birth pack and they visit. But not much beyond that. The three other members of the pack are interesting and I can’t wait to read their stories when they come out. Plus getting to see Kayley, Luke, and Sean after they’ve been together more.
March 10, 2015
3.5 Stars, but I'm rounding up because it was so much better than the last couple of books I've read, the relief is palpable.
Alaskan werewolf bounty hunters go to Miami for a vacation and to visit the cousin of one of their newest pack members. Like ya do. :-) She, the cousin, naturally turns out to be the missing third mate of the Alpha and his current male mate.
It didn't rock my world, but you know what?
The writing was good.
The characters were good.
The hot stuff was hot.
The plot was decent, even though it may sound far fetched, if you read PRN, this is normal.
In short, I was entertained, not bored or nauseated by bad writing and insipid characters. Hallelujah!
Thank you, Ms. Jones. Please keep up the good work. :-)
Alaskan werewolf bounty hunters go to Miami for a vacation and to visit the cousin of one of their newest pack members. Like ya do. :-) She, the cousin, naturally turns out to be the missing third mate of the Alpha and his current male mate.
It didn't rock my world, but you know what?
The writing was good.
The characters were good.
The hot stuff was hot.
The plot was decent, even though it may sound far fetched, if you read PRN, this is normal.
In short, I was entertained, not bored or nauseated by bad writing and insipid characters. Hallelujah!
Thank you, Ms. Jones. Please keep up the good work. :-)
September 2, 2016
Maybe 3 1/2 stars. I can't decide if I liked this book or not. The author is new to me. I chose the book for the story line. I wasn't expecting a highly polished editing in the book, but the writer's style was too formal for me. The book was written well enough that I remained engaged to read it through in a short amount of time, but the prose left the characters without enough individual style in their dialogue.
February 15, 2015
Wild hunt
Nice start to a series. Wouldn't mind seeing where it goes. But like most first books, some things drag, others not clear and I really would have liked to hear about her work as an artist. A scene with her actually working on the tattoo instead of being told that it was completed.
Nice start to a series. Wouldn't mind seeing where it goes. But like most first books, some things drag, others not clear and I really would have liked to hear about her work as an artist. A scene with her actually working on the tattoo instead of being told that it was completed.
April 22, 2015
I loved this book.
This book is awesome. I loved reading about a true triad where all three are in love with each other. Including the two that are the same sex. I wish there were more stories written about this type of triad. The writing is very good. There were only a few typos, not enough to disturb the flow of the story. I hope to read more stories by Skye Jones.
This book is awesome. I loved reading about a true triad where all three are in love with each other. Including the two that are the same sex. I wish there were more stories written about this type of triad. The writing is very good. There were only a few typos, not enough to disturb the flow of the story. I hope to read more stories by Skye Jones.
October 1, 2015
This is actually the first ménage book that I've read, but I have to say it's one of the most beautiful love stories I've ever read. Skye Jones has an engaging and captivating storytelling style that evokes every emotion and keeps you turning the pages. I literally read this book in one sitting. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and am excited to read more from this author.
May 30, 2016
Rating: 3.5 stars
It turned out slightly better than I thought it would be. I admit that the story is full of cliches and tropes but it was nice to see that the relationship dynamic between characters was more balanced than could be expected.
I wish the plot had been more solid but it is not too bad for a debut book.
It turned out slightly better than I thought it would be. I admit that the story is full of cliches and tropes but it was nice to see that the relationship dynamic between characters was more balanced than could be expected.
I wish the plot had been more solid but it is not too bad for a debut book.
February 27, 2015
Loved everything about this book, from the relationship between Luke, Sean, and Kayley to all their individual histories and everything in between. The shifter story line is an added bonus and I can't wait to read about more of this pack and see how they go from here!!!
March 1, 2015
I actually think this one had a little too much sex and not enough plot and getting to know the characters. Usually I'm all for sex in my romance books but this one got a little boring for me. It wasn't the worst book I've ever read but definitely not the best.
January 26, 2017
I like the writer's writing style, but the story is... ufff, not good. I mean, how can she change from being soooo supposedly afraid of men, and then feeling completely comfortable with a bunch of badasses? Also, if she is so uncomfortable with people, how can she work as a tattoo artist?
June 8, 2016
amazing story! review coming soon.
January 25, 2015
Great read
This book was well written, had a good plot and was a good read. I will look for more books by this author.
This book was well written, had a good plot and was a good read. I will look for more books by this author.
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