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He’s waited years for her; now he’s done waiting.
Riley has been counting down the days to college—finally, a chance at freedom. After a year of constant threats, she’s ready for something normal. Attending the same college as her brother feels safe enough. For the first time in a long time, she’ll get to breathe, make her own choices, and live her life. With a full-ride scholarship and a guaranteed spot on the women’s basketball team, everything is falling into place… until her eighteenth birthday changes everything. Her brother’s best friend, the one guy that’s always been off-limits, is her mate. Desperate to hold on to the independence she’s just found, Riley begs him to wait. No bond. Not yet. She wants time to experience life on her own terms before fate claims her.
Reid’s known for years that Riley is his mate, and he's kept his distance—for her, determined to let her finish high school and live freely without his presence complicating everything. Now that she knows, he’s willing to give her the space she asks for, even if it means fighting every instinct telling him to claim her. But resisting the bond comes at a cost. And when she collapses on the court during a game, Reid realizes waiting is no longer an option. Protecting her means risking everything—including the fragile trust between them.
Fate is pulling them together; danger is closing in—and only together can they withstand what’s coming.
Each book in the Wolves of FMU series features a different couple. They can be read as a stand-alone as each book will have its own HEA, but the storyline will continue through the entire series. For the best reader experience, consider reading them in order. The Wolves of FMU are focused, intense, and wholly focused on their individual sports...until they find their mates. Each book is intense and full of sizzling fade-to-black romance.
Riley has been counting down the days to college—finally, a chance at freedom. After a year of constant threats, she’s ready for something normal. Attending the same college as her brother feels safe enough. For the first time in a long time, she’ll get to breathe, make her own choices, and live her life. With a full-ride scholarship and a guaranteed spot on the women’s basketball team, everything is falling into place… until her eighteenth birthday changes everything. Her brother’s best friend, the one guy that’s always been off-limits, is her mate. Desperate to hold on to the independence she’s just found, Riley begs him to wait. No bond. Not yet. She wants time to experience life on her own terms before fate claims her.
Reid’s known for years that Riley is his mate, and he's kept his distance—for her, determined to let her finish high school and live freely without his presence complicating everything. Now that she knows, he’s willing to give her the space she asks for, even if it means fighting every instinct telling him to claim her. But resisting the bond comes at a cost. And when she collapses on the court during a game, Reid realizes waiting is no longer an option. Protecting her means risking everything—including the fragile trust between them.
Fate is pulling them together; danger is closing in—and only together can they withstand what’s coming.
Each book in the Wolves of FMU series features a different couple. They can be read as a stand-alone as each book will have its own HEA, but the storyline will continue through the entire series. For the best reader experience, consider reading them in order. The Wolves of FMU are focused, intense, and wholly focused on their individual sports...until they find their mates. Each book is intense and full of sizzling fade-to-black romance.
366 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 26, 2026
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October 12, 2026
🫑: kisses only (some innuendo between mated couple)
🤬: none
OKAY…. WELL, SAFE TO SAY I’M OBSESSED.
I finished this entire series in 1 weekend. I couldn’t get enough of these yummy, protective wolf-boys. Thank you to AJ Manney for writing delicious shifter romance with alllllll the yearning but none of the spice. I had the absolute best time with these books.
After book 1, I was frothing at the mouth to get Reid and Riley’s book. The man has waited YEARS for his mate to turn 18 (the age they can finally shift and find their mate) and finally recognize him as her mate as well. Let me just say, the moment that there was drama at Riley’s shifting party my stomach absolutely dropped. I was LIVID that bb Reid may have to fight for the woman that he’s patiently waited for (like a saint). But then, like the boss he is, he took care of business real quick and got his gurl (imagine me saying this while snapping my fingers in a Z - I did lol).
While I did love the level of yearning from Reid and how sweet he was to Riley, I did get annoyed that Riley wanted to wait to bond with him. He waited literal YEARS for this chick, and how does she react when she finds out they’re mates?! She basically says “yes, let’s be together but wait until I settle into college life first and make it in the basketball team”. And since he’s crazy about her, he just goes right along with it. While I can see her point, the reader in me wants to be a bit irrational and rage at the injustice to Reid. I’d be all over my mate asap (but I’m attached at the hip to my husband) lol.
However, the twist at the ending with Riley’s mom totally threw me for a loop! It added so much more to the story that I can’t wait to read about in book 4. I also really really love how I felt like the ending wrapped up Riley and Reid’s relationship a bit better than the endings for the other 2 couples. We see them settling in to a life as fully bonded mates, with a bright and exciting future heading for them soon. I love endings like that where you get an idea of where the couple will be in the near future. For me, these two things (the surprise twist and sweet ending) bumped this up to a 5 star read for me.
This series is so good and I can’t wait for Quint’s story in book 4 to come out!
🤬: none
OKAY…. WELL, SAFE TO SAY I’M OBSESSED.
I finished this entire series in 1 weekend. I couldn’t get enough of these yummy, protective wolf-boys. Thank you to AJ Manney for writing delicious shifter romance with alllllll the yearning but none of the spice. I had the absolute best time with these books.
After book 1, I was frothing at the mouth to get Reid and Riley’s book. The man has waited YEARS for his mate to turn 18 (the age they can finally shift and find their mate) and finally recognize him as her mate as well. Let me just say, the moment that there was drama at Riley’s shifting party my stomach absolutely dropped. I was LIVID that bb Reid may have to fight for the woman that he’s patiently waited for (like a saint). But then, like the boss he is, he took care of business real quick and got his gurl (imagine me saying this while snapping my fingers in a Z - I did lol).
While I did love the level of yearning from Reid and how sweet he was to Riley, I did get annoyed that Riley wanted to wait to bond with him. He waited literal YEARS for this chick, and how does she react when she finds out they’re mates?! She basically says “yes, let’s be together but wait until I settle into college life first and make it in the basketball team”. And since he’s crazy about her, he just goes right along with it. While I can see her point, the reader in me wants to be a bit irrational and rage at the injustice to Reid. I’d be all over my mate asap (but I’m attached at the hip to my husband) lol.
However, the twist at the ending with Riley’s mom totally threw me for a loop! It added so much more to the story that I can’t wait to read about in book 4. I also really really love how I felt like the ending wrapped up Riley and Reid’s relationship a bit better than the endings for the other 2 couples. We see them settling in to a life as fully bonded mates, with a bright and exciting future heading for them soon. I love endings like that where you get an idea of where the couple will be in the near future. For me, these two things (the surprise twist and sweet ending) bumped this up to a 5 star read for me.
This series is so good and I can’t wait for Quint’s story in book 4 to come out!
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November 7, 2026
R&R are so cute!!
(Reviewing from husband’s account)
I was so looking forward to this brother’s best friend story. Reid was a gem to his girl- patient, understanding, helpful, and so in love with her. Riley was a bit of her own worst enemy when it came to the choices she made regarding Reid, but she never closed herself off to him, which I appreciated. The difference between shifter bonding and shifter-human bonding was interesting! Also, the third act of this story was insane, and I was here for it. So much occurred, and it made me excited for Quint’s story all the more. 😊
(Reviewing from husband’s account)
I was so looking forward to this brother’s best friend story. Reid was a gem to his girl- patient, understanding, helpful, and so in love with her. Riley was a bit of her own worst enemy when it came to the choices she made regarding Reid, but she never closed herself off to him, which I appreciated. The difference between shifter bonding and shifter-human bonding was interesting! Also, the third act of this story was insane, and I was here for it. So much occurred, and it made me excited for Quint’s story all the more. 😊
July 5, 2026
5 stars for my enjoyment of this whole series. I’ve loved Reid since the moment he saved Evie from her bad date in the first book. He is quiet, patient and so sweet. I love all these characters from three books now and loved every single moment they were all on page together. Each relationship is so adorable. I even love the brother and sister relationship with Riley and Zane. All the basketball content was so fun. Riley is so athletic. This book was unique bc both Riley and Reid are wolves. Quint is still hilarious but I don’t know how I’m going to handle him as the main character for the next book haha. There is sweet romance, action, tense moments, and sports! Romance is clean but it is geared toward adults.
SPOILERS and book notes:
“Zane’s all fire and passion and leadership, while I’m calm and assessing and supportive. We work well together. Slate’s already been chosen as head enforcer, which is also the best choice. He's got a protective instinct a mile wide and a dark side he needs to be capable of being what we need in an enforcer.” And then Quint! When Reid turns 18 his wolf senses Riley as his mate but she is only 15! So he has to just have complete control of his wolf!! “For now, you treat her the same as you always have. You treat her as a younger sister, nothing more. You make sure she’s safe and protected, just as you would if you had a sister.” See it as a gift.” “A gift? How is it a gift?” “You’ve got a little over three years to find out everything you can about your mate, to learn everything there is to know about Riley Blackwood. Don’t waste the time you’ve been given. Until then, keep your distance, treat her as you would a younger sister, and claim a front row seat to watching your mate grow up.” She doesn’t know he is her mate yet. She asks him to play a pick up game. They both play college ball. ““Whenever you want, Riley.” I take that in. “Thanks. You’re one of the good ones, Reid Marshall.” She noticed that he ghosted her those three years ago. And it hurt her. She thought they were friends. Reid and Riley join a pick up game with a bunch of college guys. And she plays good. Then she has an open lay up and a guy knocks her to the ground and Reid gets so protective!!!! I love how Reid is such a great friend to her. Helps her be calm for her first day. Riley is stressed that her mate will be a weak human and she will be stronger than him. Riley transformed into her wolf! Awww!!! That stupid Peter kid says that Riley is HIS MATE. And Riley says that he is!!!!! BUT REid IS HER MATE!!!! NOOOO BOOOO TO THIS STUPID PETER. Peter is human and shorter than her 6 foot self!! But as soon as Reed enters the room she knows Reid is her mate!! And then Peter gets mad and turns into a skinwalker!!! And Reid protects her and kills him!!!! Awww!!!!! Reid is 6’6” and super strong. No worries there for height hehe. She asked if he hated having a mate so much younger than himself: “He smiles then, and I think my heart stops beating. Reid’s always had a really good smile, but I think tonight, it’s gotten even better, somehow. “No. Never. I got to watch you grow up. I got to watch and listen and learn everything there is to know about you before you even knew I was in your orbit.” He was so selfless to suffer for three years and just let her grow up. He calls her Ry and hasn’t for three years. Her mom wasn’t shocked when Reid was her mate: ““How did you know?” “How did I not know?” she asks in response. “I smelled his scent every morning when I went outside.” He was making sure she was protected every single night!!!! Yay Riley stays at the house of stars!! AND catches Tess and slate making out. Tessa is hilarious. Reid says that Zane and Evie are even worse with PDA than slater and Tessa: ““We are so not going to be like that,” I tell him. He glances over at me. “Okay.” “I’m serious. We won’t be like that.” “Okay,” he says again. “Why do I get the feeling that you’re not arguing with me, but you’re also not agreeing with me?” “Because I’m neither arguing nor agreeing with you.” Riley’s wolf rises and she wants to throttle a girl for touching Reid. HE notices Her wolf rising and comforts/calms her. ““All I see is you, Riley. You’re all I’ve seen for a very long time.” His words chase away the remaining embarrassment, and warmth fills me and spreads through my entire body. I take a steadying breath, feeling like I am in control once again. “Thanks, Reid.” Just when I think we’ve moved past this embarrassing moment, he grins. “But anytime you want to throwdown for me, I’m here for it.” For Labor Day the three couples are getting a bunch of snacks and watching movies all day. Hehe and the debate of Rom coms vs action movies. Reid gets her favorite snack! Bc he remembers everything about her. She moves in! “Every morning, for the past two weeks, Reid and I have gone for a run together in the morning. After that, we head to the weight room in the basement. I asked him to help me use my last two weeks before practice to train.” I love the Sunday football game in their backyard!!!! They are all so fun and Riley is so athletic. She has her basketball tryouts. And the coach was a complete jerk. Said she dressed like a bum. I love the way Reid holds and comforts her and just listens. And then Reid and Zane help her with basketball training. Some tough brother love from Zane. Get her competitive spirit going! “Come on. Stop playing like a girl.” And Reid is just so sweet. ““I will always help you, Ry. If it’s in my power to do something for you, I will. Always.” My heart tugs in my chest. “I know.” And I do. Reid’s just a really good person. I know that; I’ve always known it.” They are both fighting the bond bc they are waiting until Riley is ready. Reid is so sweet to her. Riley in her red dress: ““Do me a favor and stick close tonight.” I look up at him. “Why? Are you expecting trouble?” “Yes, of the male kind.” I frown in confusion, and he looks down at me. “Ry, you have no idea how beautiful you look tonight. Guys won’t stay away; they won’t be able to. I already know I’m going to need you close, so I don’t lose my mind at every guy that checks you out.” I forget this: “And if I had my way, you’d never be out of my sight.” I smile at that. “We’re a mess.” “We’re mates,” he corrects gently. “We’re not human,” he says in a voice so soft, I wouldn’t hear him without my wolf hearing. “Others don’t understand, but it’s different for us.” I nod. “Sometimes, I forget that.” While they are dancing, skin walkers attack! Riley and Reid can’t shift in front of people so they fight as humans! Saving lots of people! But when Riley gets hurt and taken down, Reid covers her body with his own to protect her!! “There are snarls and vicious growls as more launch at us. I can’t even scream; it happens so fast. And then Reid is there, his body protecting mine against the onslaught. His face twists in agony, and I scream, wishing this nightmare were over. “I’ve got you,” he whispers against my forehead.” They both go to the hospital! Reid has to be physically restrained in his hospital room to not go to Riley’s room to be with her! Even though he is just as hurt. “Reid could have kept fighting, but he didn’t. He stopped defending himself, so he could shield me with his body. Did you look at his back?” He doesn’t respond. “Go look at his back. I’m sure it’s shredded from where they got him while he was protecting me.” His back is shredded!! He sneaks into her hospital room and holds her: ““I love you, Reid,” I tell him simply. “I always have.” His eyes bore into mine. “I love you too, Ry. You've always been my girl, even before I knew you were my mate.” Reid got all their friends and family Riley’s jersey to wear to her first game. Riley passes out at a game!! It’s bc they haven’t bonded yet!! So they have their first kiss and bite each other!!! In the locker room! ““Riley, on behalf of Evie and myself, I would like to formally congratulate you on dog-wah.” I lift an eyebrow and look between the two girls. Evie shakes her head, but Tessa is totally invested. “I don’t get it,” I finally say. “You are now a proud member of dog-wah,” she says. “Dating a hot guy who’s also a wolf. But that’s too much to say, so we just say dog-wah.” It takes me a moment. “Oh, DAHGWAAW.” Tessa comes up with dodgeball to play for the sport on Sunday! And then guys go HARD on each other. Then it’s freeze tag and Riley gets everyone but Reid and when she finally tags him…”“Got you!” I shout in triumph. He whirls around, surprising me, and I run right into him. He catches me in his strong arms and grins down at me. “I caught you,” I tell him breathlessly. “So, you did.” He leans forward and kisses me. But now, I caught you. What are you going to do about it? I waste no time climbing him like a monkey and wrapping my legs around his waist. I plaster my lips to his, and he growls deep in his chest and holds me tightly.” I love that Riley and Reid both have games back to back!! Cheering each other on!! Riley and the mom get drugged and kidnapped. The boys save them. “I’m getting Riley out of here. His answer is swift. Is she okay? I look down at my mate, my whole world. She will be.” He holds her in his arms and will not let go for anything. He brushes and braids her hair. She mom admits to the family that she slept with the master and had a baby girl with him but they don’t know where she is now. They are going to look for her! “We all make mistakes, and sometimes, those mistakes end up hurting the people we love.” I feel Reid squeeze my hand. “But it’s what happens after those mistakes that make or break us,” I say gently. “We’re family; we have to choose to forgive. Was mom wrong? Yes. But she apologized. She admitted that she was wrong, and she’s trying to fix it. And because we love her, we will forgive her. We do it not because she deserves it, but because it’s the right thing to do. This time, it was mom. But there will come a time when it’s me or you that needs forgiving, and we will want that same forgiveness granted to us.” “And you’ve been the best big brother a girl could ever ask for.” His own eyes tear up, betraying his tough guy exterior. “Aw, Riley.” He tugs me against his chest again. “I love you too.” I pull back after a moment, and he looks over my shoulder. “I meant what I said. We don’t deserve her.” “I know. I meant what I said too,” Reid says from behind me. “And if you hurt her, just know, they will never find the body.” My mouth drops open in shock. “Zane! Reid’s your best friend.” I expect him to laugh and say he was just teasing; he does neither. He shrugs. “You’re my sister.” And I lose the battle to tears all over again.” AW! “Would you do me the honor of—” “Yes!” She throws herself at me before I finish, but I catch her anyway. I’ll always catch my girl. “I didn’t even get to finish the question,” I tell her. She pulls back to look at me. “Okay. Finish.” I grin. “Will you marry me?” Look at this super cute thing he did! He wrote a birthday card to her every year after he found out they were mates and he couldn’t tell her. “Each card gives some of the highlights that happened to her that year, and each one ends with me telling her that I love her and will wait for her.”
SPOILERS and book notes:
“Zane’s all fire and passion and leadership, while I’m calm and assessing and supportive. We work well together. Slate’s already been chosen as head enforcer, which is also the best choice. He's got a protective instinct a mile wide and a dark side he needs to be capable of being what we need in an enforcer.” And then Quint! When Reid turns 18 his wolf senses Riley as his mate but she is only 15! So he has to just have complete control of his wolf!! “For now, you treat her the same as you always have. You treat her as a younger sister, nothing more. You make sure she’s safe and protected, just as you would if you had a sister.” See it as a gift.” “A gift? How is it a gift?” “You’ve got a little over three years to find out everything you can about your mate, to learn everything there is to know about Riley Blackwood. Don’t waste the time you’ve been given. Until then, keep your distance, treat her as you would a younger sister, and claim a front row seat to watching your mate grow up.” She doesn’t know he is her mate yet. She asks him to play a pick up game. They both play college ball. ““Whenever you want, Riley.” I take that in. “Thanks. You’re one of the good ones, Reid Marshall.” She noticed that he ghosted her those three years ago. And it hurt her. She thought they were friends. Reid and Riley join a pick up game with a bunch of college guys. And she plays good. Then she has an open lay up and a guy knocks her to the ground and Reid gets so protective!!!! I love how Reid is such a great friend to her. Helps her be calm for her first day. Riley is stressed that her mate will be a weak human and she will be stronger than him. Riley transformed into her wolf! Awww!!! That stupid Peter kid says that Riley is HIS MATE. And Riley says that he is!!!!! BUT REid IS HER MATE!!!! NOOOO BOOOO TO THIS STUPID PETER. Peter is human and shorter than her 6 foot self!! But as soon as Reed enters the room she knows Reid is her mate!! And then Peter gets mad and turns into a skinwalker!!! And Reid protects her and kills him!!!! Awww!!!!! Reid is 6’6” and super strong. No worries there for height hehe. She asked if he hated having a mate so much younger than himself: “He smiles then, and I think my heart stops beating. Reid’s always had a really good smile, but I think tonight, it’s gotten even better, somehow. “No. Never. I got to watch you grow up. I got to watch and listen and learn everything there is to know about you before you even knew I was in your orbit.” He was so selfless to suffer for three years and just let her grow up. He calls her Ry and hasn’t for three years. Her mom wasn’t shocked when Reid was her mate: ““How did you know?” “How did I not know?” she asks in response. “I smelled his scent every morning when I went outside.” He was making sure she was protected every single night!!!! Yay Riley stays at the house of stars!! AND catches Tess and slate making out. Tessa is hilarious. Reid says that Zane and Evie are even worse with PDA than slater and Tessa: ““We are so not going to be like that,” I tell him. He glances over at me. “Okay.” “I’m serious. We won’t be like that.” “Okay,” he says again. “Why do I get the feeling that you’re not arguing with me, but you’re also not agreeing with me?” “Because I’m neither arguing nor agreeing with you.” Riley’s wolf rises and she wants to throttle a girl for touching Reid. HE notices Her wolf rising and comforts/calms her. ““All I see is you, Riley. You’re all I’ve seen for a very long time.” His words chase away the remaining embarrassment, and warmth fills me and spreads through my entire body. I take a steadying breath, feeling like I am in control once again. “Thanks, Reid.” Just when I think we’ve moved past this embarrassing moment, he grins. “But anytime you want to throwdown for me, I’m here for it.” For Labor Day the three couples are getting a bunch of snacks and watching movies all day. Hehe and the debate of Rom coms vs action movies. Reid gets her favorite snack! Bc he remembers everything about her. She moves in! “Every morning, for the past two weeks, Reid and I have gone for a run together in the morning. After that, we head to the weight room in the basement. I asked him to help me use my last two weeks before practice to train.” I love the Sunday football game in their backyard!!!! They are all so fun and Riley is so athletic. She has her basketball tryouts. And the coach was a complete jerk. Said she dressed like a bum. I love the way Reid holds and comforts her and just listens. And then Reid and Zane help her with basketball training. Some tough brother love from Zane. Get her competitive spirit going! “Come on. Stop playing like a girl.” And Reid is just so sweet. ““I will always help you, Ry. If it’s in my power to do something for you, I will. Always.” My heart tugs in my chest. “I know.” And I do. Reid’s just a really good person. I know that; I’ve always known it.” They are both fighting the bond bc they are waiting until Riley is ready. Reid is so sweet to her. Riley in her red dress: ““Do me a favor and stick close tonight.” I look up at him. “Why? Are you expecting trouble?” “Yes, of the male kind.” I frown in confusion, and he looks down at me. “Ry, you have no idea how beautiful you look tonight. Guys won’t stay away; they won’t be able to. I already know I’m going to need you close, so I don’t lose my mind at every guy that checks you out.” I forget this: “And if I had my way, you’d never be out of my sight.” I smile at that. “We’re a mess.” “We’re mates,” he corrects gently. “We’re not human,” he says in a voice so soft, I wouldn’t hear him without my wolf hearing. “Others don’t understand, but it’s different for us.” I nod. “Sometimes, I forget that.” While they are dancing, skin walkers attack! Riley and Reid can’t shift in front of people so they fight as humans! Saving lots of people! But when Riley gets hurt and taken down, Reid covers her body with his own to protect her!! “There are snarls and vicious growls as more launch at us. I can’t even scream; it happens so fast. And then Reid is there, his body protecting mine against the onslaught. His face twists in agony, and I scream, wishing this nightmare were over. “I’ve got you,” he whispers against my forehead.” They both go to the hospital! Reid has to be physically restrained in his hospital room to not go to Riley’s room to be with her! Even though he is just as hurt. “Reid could have kept fighting, but he didn’t. He stopped defending himself, so he could shield me with his body. Did you look at his back?” He doesn’t respond. “Go look at his back. I’m sure it’s shredded from where they got him while he was protecting me.” His back is shredded!! He sneaks into her hospital room and holds her: ““I love you, Reid,” I tell him simply. “I always have.” His eyes bore into mine. “I love you too, Ry. You've always been my girl, even before I knew you were my mate.” Reid got all their friends and family Riley’s jersey to wear to her first game. Riley passes out at a game!! It’s bc they haven’t bonded yet!! So they have their first kiss and bite each other!!! In the locker room! ““Riley, on behalf of Evie and myself, I would like to formally congratulate you on dog-wah.” I lift an eyebrow and look between the two girls. Evie shakes her head, but Tessa is totally invested. “I don’t get it,” I finally say. “You are now a proud member of dog-wah,” she says. “Dating a hot guy who’s also a wolf. But that’s too much to say, so we just say dog-wah.” It takes me a moment. “Oh, DAHGWAAW.” Tessa comes up with dodgeball to play for the sport on Sunday! And then guys go HARD on each other. Then it’s freeze tag and Riley gets everyone but Reid and when she finally tags him…”“Got you!” I shout in triumph. He whirls around, surprising me, and I run right into him. He catches me in his strong arms and grins down at me. “I caught you,” I tell him breathlessly. “So, you did.” He leans forward and kisses me. But now, I caught you. What are you going to do about it? I waste no time climbing him like a monkey and wrapping my legs around his waist. I plaster my lips to his, and he growls deep in his chest and holds me tightly.” I love that Riley and Reid both have games back to back!! Cheering each other on!! Riley and the mom get drugged and kidnapped. The boys save them. “I’m getting Riley out of here. His answer is swift. Is she okay? I look down at my mate, my whole world. She will be.” He holds her in his arms and will not let go for anything. He brushes and braids her hair. She mom admits to the family that she slept with the master and had a baby girl with him but they don’t know where she is now. They are going to look for her! “We all make mistakes, and sometimes, those mistakes end up hurting the people we love.” I feel Reid squeeze my hand. “But it’s what happens after those mistakes that make or break us,” I say gently. “We’re family; we have to choose to forgive. Was mom wrong? Yes. But she apologized. She admitted that she was wrong, and she’s trying to fix it. And because we love her, we will forgive her. We do it not because she deserves it, but because it’s the right thing to do. This time, it was mom. But there will come a time when it’s me or you that needs forgiving, and we will want that same forgiveness granted to us.” “And you’ve been the best big brother a girl could ever ask for.” His own eyes tear up, betraying his tough guy exterior. “Aw, Riley.” He tugs me against his chest again. “I love you too.” I pull back after a moment, and he looks over my shoulder. “I meant what I said. We don’t deserve her.” “I know. I meant what I said too,” Reid says from behind me. “And if you hurt her, just know, they will never find the body.” My mouth drops open in shock. “Zane! Reid’s your best friend.” I expect him to laugh and say he was just teasing; he does neither. He shrugs. “You’re my sister.” And I lose the battle to tears all over again.” AW! “Would you do me the honor of—” “Yes!” She throws herself at me before I finish, but I catch her anyway. I’ll always catch my girl. “I didn’t even get to finish the question,” I tell her. She pulls back to look at me. “Okay. Finish.” I grin. “Will you marry me?” Look at this super cute thing he did! He wrote a birthday card to her every year after he found out they were mates and he couldn’t tell her. “Each card gives some of the highlights that happened to her that year, and each one ends with me telling her that I love her and will wait for her.”
July 4, 2026
Shifter Sports Romance
A.J. Manney always delivers a good story with intense Fated Mates, Protective MMCs, and a bit of mystery. This one adds an element of coming of age and tough family dynamics. It was fun and fast paced. I like the found family/pack dynamics that grow with each fated couple. For me, these are Hallmark style shifter romance. There’s no swearing and no on page explicit content (the kisses are intense and tend towards make outs - slightly descriptive) these do have ‘bite’ scenes and implied intimacy and a bit of innuendo .
A.J. Manney always delivers a good story with intense Fated Mates, Protective MMCs, and a bit of mystery. This one adds an element of coming of age and tough family dynamics. It was fun and fast paced. I like the found family/pack dynamics that grow with each fated couple. For me, these are Hallmark style shifter romance. There’s no swearing and no on page explicit content (the kisses are intense and tend towards make outs - slightly descriptive) these do have ‘bite’ scenes and implied intimacy and a bit of innuendo .
July 1, 2026
2.5⭐️I was looking forward to this book but it seemed rushed. The grammar errors and rushed plot ruined it for me.
August 21, 2026
This book I was the most excited about because Reid and Riley both are wolves and have known each other their whole lives.
Unfortunately I had a lot of questions and frustrations while reading it.
Why did it take them SO long to “bond”?
Wouldn’t Riley know what not bonding would do?
Also why didn’t she shift into her wolf more?
In the last two stories, they all needed less sleep and shifted almost daily it was really weird she slept so much and wasn’t ever shifting.
I don’t think we ever even got to see Reid’s wolf with Riley’s wolf…why weren’t their morning runs that?
I also didn’t like how inconsistent Riley’s character was she’s the Alpha’s daughter but in a lot of ways was portrayed as weak and naive.
Come on you’re telling me this wolf almost mob boss isn’t teaching his daughter any self defense?
And then oh but her wolf has Alpha in it?
I think the whole time with this series it has felt like two stories and not cohesive.
The sweet College sport romances could very well have stood on their own which made the wolf mafia storyline seem really cheesy. I think if we had leaned more into the wolf aspect especially in this book and spent more time with the pack it wouldn’t have felt so thrown in randomly.
Overall I think the friendships are what is so strong in this series and for that I’m curious enough to read Quint’s story.
Unfortunately I had a lot of questions and frustrations while reading it.
Why did it take them SO long to “bond”?
Wouldn’t Riley know what not bonding would do?
Also why didn’t she shift into her wolf more?
In the last two stories, they all needed less sleep and shifted almost daily it was really weird she slept so much and wasn’t ever shifting.
I don’t think we ever even got to see Reid’s wolf with Riley’s wolf…why weren’t their morning runs that?
I also didn’t like how inconsistent Riley’s character was she’s the Alpha’s daughter but in a lot of ways was portrayed as weak and naive.
Come on you’re telling me this wolf almost mob boss isn’t teaching his daughter any self defense?
And then oh but her wolf has Alpha in it?
I think the whole time with this series it has felt like two stories and not cohesive.
The sweet College sport romances could very well have stood on their own which made the wolf mafia storyline seem really cheesy. I think if we had leaned more into the wolf aspect especially in this book and spent more time with the pack it wouldn’t have felt so thrown in randomly.
Overall I think the friendships are what is so strong in this series and for that I’m curious enough to read Quint’s story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 26, 2026
🧡🏀📚 Book Review 📚🏀🧡
Triple Threat by @ajmanneybooks
This book was terrific!! I already loved Reid going into it, but the previous books in this series just gave a peak into his protectiveness and quiet patience — getting his background story and seeing the full level of his love and patience was 👩🍳💋!!
After having a hard year under strict protection and limitations, Riley was starting college and ready to experience freedom and independence. Just as she was settling in, circumstances took some wild turns. Her hurt and upset with Reid were understandable, and his consideration and care were so sweet. Their chemistry was off the charts! I loved every interaction between them!
Besides loving the main characters, I have to give a shout out to the side characters! Tessa and Quint were hilarious and made me cackle often! Zane coming to grips with his best friend being his sister’s mate was also so funny. I really loved their sibling bond in general, but adding that extra dynamic was so cute! Pretty sure his emojis during this book were 🙈🙉.
In summary, loved this book, love this series, can’t wait for more!! 🧡📚
Triple Threat by @ajmanneybooks
This book was terrific!! I already loved Reid going into it, but the previous books in this series just gave a peak into his protectiveness and quiet patience — getting his background story and seeing the full level of his love and patience was 👩🍳💋!!
After having a hard year under strict protection and limitations, Riley was starting college and ready to experience freedom and independence. Just as she was settling in, circumstances took some wild turns. Her hurt and upset with Reid were understandable, and his consideration and care were so sweet. Their chemistry was off the charts! I loved every interaction between them!
Besides loving the main characters, I have to give a shout out to the side characters! Tessa and Quint were hilarious and made me cackle often! Zane coming to grips with his best friend being his sister’s mate was also so funny. I really loved their sibling bond in general, but adding that extra dynamic was so cute! Pretty sure his emojis during this book were 🙈🙉.
In summary, loved this book, love this series, can’t wait for more!! 🧡📚
July 4, 2026
Loved it! Hit all the right notes!
I have been waiting for Reid’s story since we met him in the first book and this does not disappoint. I felt like the plot was well paced as was the character and relationship development. The first turning point in the book came earlier than I had expected and perhaps could have used a little more build up. And the revelation at the end felt maybe a little too easily wrapped up. But I tend to like books with a bit more emotional depth and processing. That isn’t what this book is about, nor do I think it should be. I just personally would have liked the characters to have wrestled with the emotions of it a little longer. Otherwise, it was a good book and a fast read.
I have been waiting for Reid’s story since we met him in the first book and this does not disappoint. I felt like the plot was well paced as was the character and relationship development. The first turning point in the book came earlier than I had expected and perhaps could have used a little more build up. And the revelation at the end felt maybe a little too easily wrapped up. But I tend to like books with a bit more emotional depth and processing. That isn’t what this book is about, nor do I think it should be. I just personally would have liked the characters to have wrestled with the emotions of it a little longer. Otherwise, it was a good book and a fast read.
July 31, 2026
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.5
I’m settling on 3.5 stars even though I want to go 4! There were just a few tweaks I wish she made -
- the beginning moved too fast. I wanted more before her first shift!
- I can get on board with Ry being hurt, but if that’s the case I wanted to feel that more! For 2 books we’ve been on Team Reid and not understanding anything about how she feels. So, I needed MORE of that to make it believable and a solid subplot
- Reid waited YEARS for his mate; Zane and Slate could hardly wait. I felt he needed to get more credit for his control and/or also some explanation on why he was physically able to when they weren’t and even Ry struggled with the bond
- The end felt so rushed!
SUPER happy Quint will get a book though!!!
I’m settling on 3.5 stars even though I want to go 4! There were just a few tweaks I wish she made -
- the beginning moved too fast. I wanted more before her first shift!
- I can get on board with Ry being hurt, but if that’s the case I wanted to feel that more! For 2 books we’ve been on Team Reid and not understanding anything about how she feels. So, I needed MORE of that to make it believable and a solid subplot
- Reid waited YEARS for his mate; Zane and Slate could hardly wait. I felt he needed to get more credit for his control and/or also some explanation on why he was physically able to when they weren’t and even Ry struggled with the bond
- The end felt so rushed!
SUPER happy Quint will get a book though!!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Favorite of them so far! This one was so good. Reid’s and Riley’s chemistry was 🔥. I think one of the reasons I liked it so much was because she is a wolf too, so Reid didn’t have to work around her humanity. So we get more of the chemistry and feelings from both right away. The absolute care he has with her and how long he waited for her 🥹.
The language was clean, romance was clean. There was implied intimacy between them at the end after they accept the mate bond.
The comedic aspect of Quint and Tessa was 😂
And poor Zane, having to get over his baby sister and best friend together, several instances had me 😂🤣
The language was clean, romance was clean. There was implied intimacy between them at the end after they accept the mate bond.
The comedic aspect of Quint and Tessa was 😂
And poor Zane, having to get over his baby sister and best friend together, several instances had me 😂🤣
June 30, 2026
Reid and Riley…. that’s all you need to know.
Okay so maybe not ALL you need to know BUT it’s them. They are IT! I absolutely LOVED reading their story! They were everything I needed!!! And I wanted so much more!!!
Reid’s sweetness to Riley throughout this entire book MELTED ME. He was so kind and patient with her and was literally EVERYTHING she needed!
Riley’s resilience, confidence, and kindness was so sweet and fun to read! I thought that Tessa and Slate’s story was my favorite out of this series but I have to say that Reid and Riley took that place! I will for sure re-read this again!!!
I love a GOOD clean romance with shifters?!?!SIGN ME UP!!
Okay so maybe not ALL you need to know BUT it’s them. They are IT! I absolutely LOVED reading their story! They were everything I needed!!! And I wanted so much more!!!
Reid’s sweetness to Riley throughout this entire book MELTED ME. He was so kind and patient with her and was literally EVERYTHING she needed!
Riley’s resilience, confidence, and kindness was so sweet and fun to read! I thought that Tessa and Slate’s story was my favorite out of this series but I have to say that Reid and Riley took that place! I will for sure re-read this again!!!
I love a GOOD clean romance with shifters?!?!SIGN ME UP!!
July 14, 2026
so stinking good
This book had me feeling all of the emotions. After reading the previous two books, my heart is all in with these characters. The plot kept me from putting this book down and the romance had me smiling like a loon. Riley is the pack princess. She’s strong, smart, kind, funny, and loyal. She has a tender heart, too. Reid is the future beta. He’s protective, sweet, smart as heck, strong, and thoughtful. He would do absolutely anything for Riley, even things she never knows about. I really enjoyed this book. I feel a little bad for Quint though. I’m really glad he’s getting his own book. Can’t wait until it comes out!
This book had me feeling all of the emotions. After reading the previous two books, my heart is all in with these characters. The plot kept me from putting this book down and the romance had me smiling like a loon. Riley is the pack princess. She’s strong, smart, kind, funny, and loyal. She has a tender heart, too. Reid is the future beta. He’s protective, sweet, smart as heck, strong, and thoughtful. He would do absolutely anything for Riley, even things she never knows about. I really enjoyed this book. I feel a little bad for Quint though. I’m really glad he’s getting his own book. Can’t wait until it comes out!
June 26, 2026
I love shifters stories and find this series in a college setting to be captivating. The focus around a sport, basketball for this story just takes it up a notch for me. I have loved Reid and was so excited for his story as he deserves his HEA. Riley is the perfect mate for him. I love their friendship and chemistry. Of course having the other couples close and taking part in the atory just added more fun. I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down. Another excellent story set in the amazing world. I cannot wait for the next one!!!!
June 30, 2026
Great Basketball Shifter Romance!
I've loved the entire series, but especially Reid & Riley's story. I've never really followed basketball, but clearly A.J. Manney is well versed in the game and terminology, I learned a lot. The story is gripping, fun, and nail biting. Lots of great characters from previous stories, and a live above all for our 2 main characters. Highly recommend the entire series.
I've loved the entire series, but especially Reid & Riley's story. I've never really followed basketball, but clearly A.J. Manney is well versed in the game and terminology, I learned a lot. The story is gripping, fun, and nail biting. Lots of great characters from previous stories, and a live above all for our 2 main characters. Highly recommend the entire series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was such a fun addition to the series! Excellent storytelling and writing! The character growth and development was spot on and well done. There was lots of action and it kept me "turning" the pages. I can't wait until the next one comes out - I have all sorts of theories and speculation going on in my head about it!
June 27, 2026
I have loved all of AJ Manney’s shifter books but this may be my new favourite! Triple Threat was unique in that it was the first one I read where the FMC was a shifter as well. This book had several of my favourite things in books - great communication, tonnes of on page couple time and protective MMC!
Content - closed door, no swearing
Content - closed door, no swearing
June 28, 2026
R & R Rock It
Reid and Rileys story is one for the fated wolf mate history books. The tenacity Reid shows proves he's the right one for Riley. He is patient and she is strong and caring. There were unexpected twists as always and how long they endure is crazy. The cliff hanger at the end about S.... Woah!
Reid and Rileys story is one for the fated wolf mate history books. The tenacity Reid shows proves he's the right one for Riley. He is patient and she is strong and caring. There were unexpected twists as always and how long they endure is crazy. The cliff hanger at the end about S.... Woah!
July 2, 2026
Reid & Riley!!
Absolutely my favorite so far. Parts were exactly as I expected. Other parts were a surprise. I don't want to give any spoilers but I loved it. I read it as slow as i could to savor this story. I thought it was so special that Reid had known who his mate was for 4 years but never let her know or control her life. Ready for Quinn's story now.
Absolutely my favorite so far. Parts were exactly as I expected. Other parts were a surprise. I don't want to give any spoilers but I loved it. I read it as slow as i could to savor this story. I thought it was so special that Reid had known who his mate was for 4 years but never let her know or control her life. Ready for Quinn's story now.
July 11, 2026
Triple Threat is yet another example of a brilliant book written by AJ Manney. The relationship between Riley and Reid adds a fun new spin compared to previous books with Riley being a shifter aswell. Manney has done a great job continuing the storyline working up to our big bad. Overall, if you like any of AJ Manney’s other books you will love this one.
June 26, 2026
Triple Threat
Finally Reid and Riley are together. Now Quint just needs to find his mate. I loved the characters and the story in this book. Now I am waiting impatiently for the next book. Read the books and then leave your reviews.
Finally Reid and Riley are together. Now Quint just needs to find his mate. I loved the characters and the story in this book. Now I am waiting impatiently for the next book. Read the books and then leave your reviews.
June 26, 2026
Love this book. It is so hard to find a clean shifter romance that still gives you all the action, fun, and feels without the bad language and no smutt. Well done. Can't wait for the next in the series
June 28, 2026
loved Riley and Reid’s story!
Absolutely loved this story between Reid and Riley- author kept their story still very exciting even though they knew they were mates right at the beginning, great romantic tension and continuation of the overall story. Love her writing and story telling
Absolutely loved this story between Reid and Riley- author kept their story still very exciting even though they knew they were mates right at the beginning, great romantic tension and continuation of the overall story. Love her writing and story telling
June 30, 2026
loved it!
I loved this book; as with all of Amanda’s books this was well written and I read it all in one day. She has awesome series, some I wish she would finish {Sicario Clan}, anyways her books are awesome and I love every one I have read. Keep on writing please!!
I loved this book; as with all of Amanda’s books this was well written and I read it all in one day. She has awesome series, some I wish she would finish {Sicario Clan}, anyways her books are awesome and I love every one I have read. Keep on writing please!!
July 4, 2026
Great story
I loved this story as much as previous ones. All the characters are so well written and laughed a lot. Riley and Reid were so sweet together and I am glad they got their happy ending. I cannot wait for Quinty's story. He deserves a great mate too 😍
I loved this story as much as previous ones. All the characters are so well written and laughed a lot. Riley and Reid were so sweet together and I am glad they got their happy ending. I cannot wait for Quinty's story. He deserves a great mate too 😍
July 10, 2026
I think I liked this one the most. It did feel little bit too slow burn since they have been friends most of their lives. This book is more eventful (some traumatic scenes in the end).
Only kissing, no cursing
Only kissing, no cursing
July 13, 2026
my favorite thus far
I really liked this one even more than the other two. It was cool getting to see a girl wolf. I am so excited about Quinta story next & to see the *surprise* from this book and where it goes!
I really liked this one even more than the other two. It was cool getting to see a girl wolf. I am so excited about Quinta story next & to see the *surprise* from this book and where it goes!
October 21, 2026
Riley has counted the days to college, and when she finally gets there it is harder than she imagined it to be. Reid has known for 3 years that Riley was his mate, but he had to wait for her to discover that for herself. Danger is coming, but will their relationship be enough? A good read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Love everything she writes and this was no different!
June 27, 2026
Awesome
One of the best series I've read. Hope there's more to come. Lots of laughs, and thrills along the way.
One of the best series I've read. Hope there's more to come. Lots of laughs, and thrills along the way.
June 28, 2026
slow
The plot thickens. Who are friends and who are foes? Where is Quints mate? Will new relations bring joy or heartache?
The plot thickens. Who are friends and who are foes? Where is Quints mate? Will new relations bring joy or heartache?
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