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It’s hard to finally get over hurt and fear and decide to embrace life again.
Ani’s life hasn’t been easy. He’s been under the thumb of his tribe’s second for all his life, and it has left him thinking he’s broken and soiled. So why did Fate decide he would be the best mate for the Whitedell pride’s Alpha? Ani knows he’s not good enough, and he avoids his mate as best as he can.
Dominic doesn’t care about what happened in Ani’s past, he just knows he wants the man to be his. He knows he’s going to have to fight Ani every step of the way, but he’s as stubborn as they come, so it doesn’t scare him. Dominic has to convince Ani that he wants him, but he also has to work on a council that will rule shifters and fight against the Glass Research Company.
As if Dominic didn’t have enough problems, a man appears and shakes his budding relationship with Ani. Will their mating be able to survive all the obstacles they’ll have to brave?
Ani’s life hasn’t been easy. He’s been under the thumb of his tribe’s second for all his life, and it has left him thinking he’s broken and soiled. So why did Fate decide he would be the best mate for the Whitedell pride’s Alpha? Ani knows he’s not good enough, and he avoids his mate as best as he can.
Dominic doesn’t care about what happened in Ani’s past, he just knows he wants the man to be his. He knows he’s going to have to fight Ani every step of the way, but he’s as stubborn as they come, so it doesn’t scare him. Dominic has to convince Ani that he wants him, but he also has to work on a council that will rule shifters and fight against the Glass Research Company.
As if Dominic didn’t have enough problems, a man appears and shakes his budding relationship with Ani. Will their mating be able to survive all the obstacles they’ll have to brave?
128 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2015
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About the author
Catherine Lievens
338 books263 followersCatherine is the creator of several series, most of them paranormal, including the Whitedell Pride Series and the Gillham Pack Series. While she graduated in translation, she decided to go the writer’s way because it was more fun to create her own stories and characters.
She’s been living in Italy for more than twenty years, but she’s a daughter of the North—Belgium to be precise—and she misses it so much that she’s already planning to move back.
She loves pizza—probably too much —her pets, and of course, books. She sneaks some reading time in her schedule every time she has five minutes free from writing, demands from her various pets and son, and lastly, housework.
She’s been living in Italy for more than twenty years, but she’s a daughter of the North—Belgium to be precise—and she misses it so much that she’s already planning to move back.
She loves pizza—probably too much —her pets, and of course, books. She sneaks some reading time in her schedule every time she has five minutes free from writing, demands from her various pets and son, and lastly, housework.
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July 16, 2018
I’m so in awe of the plotholes in this one. It takes a special skill for a writer to write that someone can’t read and then let them read a (complicated) note, all on the same page.
And when Ani tells Dominic he can't read and Dominic keeps writing him little notes.
Still, this was a wonderful addition to the series. I do love me a big guy (and I do mean big, 6 foot 6) being all protective over his tiny mate (Ani was only 5 foot 4).
Ani has been abused by his clan’s leader since he was 14. Now he’s living with the pride and knows the big alpha Dominic is his mate. But he still feels like he’s not good enough to be an alpha mate….
There was some lovely hurt/comfort going on in this. There was some growling, some gentle loving and some MINE MINE MINE.
It was lovely.
And the plotholes. I’m still in awe.
And when Ani tells Dominic he can't read and Dominic keeps writing him little notes.
Still, this was a wonderful addition to the series. I do love me a big guy (and I do mean big, 6 foot 6) being all protective over his tiny mate (Ani was only 5 foot 4).
Ani has been abused by his clan’s leader since he was 14. Now he’s living with the pride and knows the big alpha Dominic is his mate. But he still feels like he’s not good enough to be an alpha mate….
There was some lovely hurt/comfort going on in this. There was some growling, some gentle loving and some MINE MINE MINE.
It was lovely.
And the plotholes. I’m still in awe.
November 9, 2024
This was book 7 in the
"Whitedell Pride"
series. Ani's life has always been hard he is a Nix, Finn is his cousin his tribes second has been raping him since he is was 14 years old and when he told his mother she told him he was lucky to be chosen. He has a fear of large men so it was a shock to him when he realized that Dominic the Prides Alpha was his mate. Ani doesn't think he is good enough for Dominic he is small and he can't read or write well he also feels that he is damaged goods because of what was done to him. Ani has been living with the pride for a few months getting to know the pride members and making friends with some of them and helping where he can. Dominic doesn't care what happened to Ani he just wants to hold his mate Dominic has been leaving notes and small gifts for him and I thought it was cute he was wooing him. I really liked Dominic he was kind and caring and willing to help anyway he could including taking both humans and shifters into his pride. While trying to help save Denver and Jeremy's wedding Ani starting talking to Dominic and helping him with the details Ani also suggest that Dominic make Keenan his PA. Dominic is happy when Ani agrees to mate I was so happy for both of them. Dominic also gets a surprise he has a grown son who was not surprised that he is half lion shifter until he tells him that he is also a lion shifter. When Dominic is challenged for his seat on the counsel he wins a the Nicholas the guy who challenged him is abandoned by his pride. This was a really good read it was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
April 17, 2015
I could understand Ani's hesitancy about Dominick. My heart broke for Ani, but I loved Dominick's patience with him.
As far as the council, ummm...I love how Dominick says he can't do something, when the council isn't even formed yet because "it's against council". They haven't even made the rules, yet. It just didn't make sense.
Then the challenge. They say they are fighting for the council seat, so is it a fight to the death since they said the pack would go to Dominick's Beta? I didn't understand that part at all. Why would the pack have anything to do with the council seat? Weird.
As far as the council, ummm...I love how Dominick says he can't do something, when the council isn't even formed yet because "it's against council". They haven't even made the rules, yet. It just didn't make sense.
Then the challenge. They say they are fighting for the council seat, so is it a fight to the death since they said the pack would go to Dominick's Beta? I didn't understand that part at all. Why would the pack have anything to do with the council seat? Weird.
May 4, 2023
La qualité de la relecture laisse à désirer et il y a des incohérences qui m'ont gâché ma lecture.
March 30, 2023
Ani (#7 in the series) seems to be a vehicle for moving the plot forward and following the development of a shifter's council. We really do not learn more about the main characters than we already new.
January 3, 2025
2.5 estrellas
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April 11, 2016
Title: Ani
Author: Catherine Lievens
Publisher: eXtasy Books
ISBN: 978-1-4874-0276-1
Buy Link: http://www.extasybooks.com/Ani/
Reviewer: Teresa - Fallen Angel
Blurb:
Whitedell Pride 7
It’s hard to finally get over hurt and fear and decide to embrace life again.
Ani’s life hasn’t been easy. He’s been under the thumb of his tribe’s second for all his life, leaving him thinking he’s broken and soiled. So why did Fate decide he would be the best mate for the Whitedell Pride’s Alpha? Ani knows he’s not good enough, and he avoids his mate as best as he can.
Dominic doesn’t care about what happened in Ani’s past, he just knows he wants the man to be his. He knows he’s going to have to fight Ani every step of the way, but he’s as stubborn as they come, so it doesn’t scare him. Dominic has to convince Ani that he wants him, but he also has to work on a council that will rule shifters and fight against the Glass Research Company.
As if Dominic didn’t have enough problems, a man appears and shakes his budding relationship with Ani. Will their mating be able to survive all the obstacles they’ll have to brave?
Summary:
Like many individuals, the abuse, both sexual and physical, that Ani endured growing up changed his life forever. Even after escaping to the Whitedell Pride and finding his mate, Dominic, he didn't feel that he could be what his alpha mate needed. On the other hand, Dominic would do anything to show Ani he was wanted. It was amusing to read how Ani would find romantic notes from Dominic all over the house trying to prove his love. Even with everything Dominic did it would be up to Ani to realize his own worth and find the strength within himself to change. Experiencing the changes in Ani gave me hope that things can change for the better. People who have lived through abuse have many of the problems that Ani had, but with love and support they can overcome their pasts.
Author: Catherine Lievens
Publisher: eXtasy Books
ISBN: 978-1-4874-0276-1
Buy Link: http://www.extasybooks.com/Ani/
Reviewer: Teresa - Fallen Angel
Blurb:
Whitedell Pride 7
It’s hard to finally get over hurt and fear and decide to embrace life again.
Ani’s life hasn’t been easy. He’s been under the thumb of his tribe’s second for all his life, leaving him thinking he’s broken and soiled. So why did Fate decide he would be the best mate for the Whitedell Pride’s Alpha? Ani knows he’s not good enough, and he avoids his mate as best as he can.
Dominic doesn’t care about what happened in Ani’s past, he just knows he wants the man to be his. He knows he’s going to have to fight Ani every step of the way, but he’s as stubborn as they come, so it doesn’t scare him. Dominic has to convince Ani that he wants him, but he also has to work on a council that will rule shifters and fight against the Glass Research Company.
As if Dominic didn’t have enough problems, a man appears and shakes his budding relationship with Ani. Will their mating be able to survive all the obstacles they’ll have to brave?
Summary:
Like many individuals, the abuse, both sexual and physical, that Ani endured growing up changed his life forever. Even after escaping to the Whitedell Pride and finding his mate, Dominic, he didn't feel that he could be what his alpha mate needed. On the other hand, Dominic would do anything to show Ani he was wanted. It was amusing to read how Ani would find romantic notes from Dominic all over the house trying to prove his love. Even with everything Dominic did it would be up to Ani to realize his own worth and find the strength within himself to change. Experiencing the changes in Ani gave me hope that things can change for the better. People who have lived through abuse have many of the problems that Ani had, but with love and support they can overcome their pasts.
June 18, 2015
Not bad. ..ani and Damien finally manage to get together. Poor ani was dealing with a lot of insecurity and image issues from his abusive past.
This book also focused alot on the formation of the Council which I am sure will be turned into spin off series.
Now one massive negative for me. .. the one mention of a black male character, a shark shifter, was described as his skin being" Darker than they'd ever seen before" and that his" bright white smile was in contrast to his very dark skin" he was also described as being very friendly and entertaining. I get sooo tired of authors describing their black male characters in this way. There is more to a black person than "Dark skin and white teeth". not EVERY black person is dark skinned or has blindingly white teeth. . nor do all black ppl entertain all the white people around them. Just as in any race or culture the ppl come in various colors and personality types. It's just so exhausting and pretty offensive that just about every author I've read uses the EXACT same words and descriptors when it comes to black male characters. It's like instead of taking the time to develop a unique personality and appearance, just like they would for the characters that are from other races, the authors just decide to slap on some stereotypes and move on. I hope that changes. ...
This book also focused alot on the formation of the Council which I am sure will be turned into spin off series.
Now one massive negative for me. .. the one mention of a black male character, a shark shifter, was described as his skin being" Darker than they'd ever seen before" and that his" bright white smile was in contrast to his very dark skin" he was also described as being very friendly and entertaining. I get sooo tired of authors describing their black male characters in this way. There is more to a black person than "Dark skin and white teeth". not EVERY black person is dark skinned or has blindingly white teeth. . nor do all black ppl entertain all the white people around them. Just as in any race or culture the ppl come in various colors and personality types. It's just so exhausting and pretty offensive that just about every author I've read uses the EXACT same words and descriptors when it comes to black male characters. It's like instead of taking the time to develop a unique personality and appearance, just like they would for the characters that are from other races, the authors just decide to slap on some stereotypes and move on. I hope that changes. ...
May 8, 2015
4.5 STARS
Firstly, oh my goodness, this book was hot. So far with this series the sex hasn’t particularly stood out for me. There hasn’t been anything wrong with it, but at the same time it never made me sit back and think – wow. Ani and Dominic had some amazing chemistry between them. But the book wasn’t just hot, it was also sweet. The little notes that Dominic leaves around the house for Ani to find just made me want to hug the big kitty cat. And the way Ani’s confidence grew as the story progressed, all because of Dominic’s love and support, well I just needed to hug him some more. Dominic really is my ideal alpha character, using his “alpha power” for good rather than to further an assholish agenda.
My full review of Ani can be found at Love Bytes Reviews
http://lovebytesreviews.com/2015/05/0...
Firstly, oh my goodness, this book was hot. So far with this series the sex hasn’t particularly stood out for me. There hasn’t been anything wrong with it, but at the same time it never made me sit back and think – wow. Ani and Dominic had some amazing chemistry between them. But the book wasn’t just hot, it was also sweet. The little notes that Dominic leaves around the house for Ani to find just made me want to hug the big kitty cat. And the way Ani’s confidence grew as the story progressed, all because of Dominic’s love and support, well I just needed to hug him some more. Dominic really is my ideal alpha character, using his “alpha power” for good rather than to further an assholish agenda.
My full review of Ani can be found at Love Bytes Reviews
http://lovebytesreviews.com/2015/05/0...
June 20, 2016
Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance®
Well, I wanted Ani's happily ever after, and I got it. While there is at least one more couple whose happily ever after seems somewhat important to me, I am not sure if I will continue to series just to get it.
April 10, 2015
Ani
I love love love this series this book was great if your reading each one like I am then you know how important this one is it the beginning of the council and a big surprise for the alpha. Ani is greet and even though he was afraid he wasn't good enough he settles into the role as alpha mate perfectly. This is a must read.
I love love love this series this book was great if your reading each one like I am then you know how important this one is it the beginning of the council and a big surprise for the alpha. Ani is greet and even though he was afraid he wasn't good enough he settles into the role as alpha mate perfectly. This is a must read.
April 27, 2015
Ani (Whitedell Pride Book 7)
Wow this was another great book I can't wait for more I hope it's really soon .....It was funny and exciting to find out if they finally got together and they did ...
Wow this was another great book I can't wait for more I hope it's really soon .....It was funny and exciting to find out if they finally got together and they did ...
May 18, 2015
Not my favorite in the series, I'll have to admit. I just loved the last book, and this was a bit of a let down. I'm really, really looking forward to Keenan's story, and whoever is next.
April 15, 2015
3.5 stars
November 9, 2016
perfect!
July 27, 2017
2.5 stars
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