A new comedy romance featuring one kickass roller derby chick, two scorching-hot Alphas, and the naughty nip that changed their lives forever. Aspen Richardson loves playing roller the fun, the exciting games and her teammates – an amazing bunch of curvy, kickass girls. The only thing missing from her life is a man who will love her just the way she is. In the small town she calls home, bullies from the past remain, making her wonder if it's ever going to happen. But, things are about to change in a major way, as the secret Aspen’s parents have been keeping from her comes as a small child, she was chased by two wolf pups, and one of them bit and marked her. Now on the cusp of her first shift, Aspen is hunted down by cool, laid back Brad, and impetuous, hot-headed Chase, who both desperately hope they're the fated mate of this deliciously curvy girl. The trouble is, no one knows which of them bit her, least of all Aspen, who finds herself equally drawn to these two super sexy Alphas. This is a standalone romance (no cliffhanger), with lots of laughs, scorching ménage sex scenes, and a HEA, of course! 34,000 words / 136 pages.
USA Today bestselling author Ariana Hawkes writes spicy romantic stories with lovable characters, plenty of suspense, and a whole lot of laughs. She told her first story at the age of four, and has been writing ever since, for both work and pleasure. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two huskies.
I was really curious,I love a good M/F/M menage ( I don't like the mmf ones m/m is not my thing) and the plot sounded really interesting but if the guys weren't doing their petty arguing there really wasn't much going on the plot that sounded Sooo interesting ended up, well , rather boring there wasn't any real chemistry between Aspen and the guys, they were pleasant enough but really boring their wasn't much a story to it at all... Guys bite girl as young pups,girls family terrified of what it means runs away with her and hides,"all grown up bowl" in their early 20's guys find girl to claim as mate, girl is confused at 1st, guys have lots petty squabbles, girl learns about being a wolf now,father chases guys off... Days later girls chases after then with parents approval, they finally realize she's destined for both not one or the other,after quick 7days of boring sex,they got her parents to tell them about it being a 3 some , (Mom like the rest of us wishes she had two sexy men as well ;) ) and their all gonna move back to where they came from, The End..... Not a bad book per say, there was just nothing really to it, and it did nothing for me... Keep the money,just wish I could have my time back... Gonna delete coz I won't be reading it again....
I was given a complimentary copy by author Ariana Hawkes for an honest review.
Chase and Brad grew up together in New Mexico and when they were young they came across a little girl. They wanted to play but something else happened and now they are looking for her. Aspen is a young sassy gal who loves roller derby but when sudden changes start to happen she looks for answers in Chase and Brad.
This has more romance and drama in it and it it just keeps getting better and better from start to finish. The flow of the story has a smooth flow to it and the interaction of the characters is great.
This is a must read for any paranormal romance book lover and well worth putting in your library.
I'm a fan a paranormal romance and read them quite a bit. Although Once Bitten was a solId story overall, I just felt as if something was missing. Perhaps it was because I felt no connection between the characters, despite the intended one presented in the storyline. I, however, felt that the connection could have been stronger. The men were friends, then had a falling out, but then we're friends again when the settled into the mating. With all the contention that existed between them before, their easy acquiescence of their triad didn't feel real. I guess that connection, or lack thereof, is what kept me from loving the story. But it definitely was not unenjoyable.
Brad & Chase, both sons of Alphas and raised as competitors. Both after the same mate. I really got a kick out of the antics these two got up to in their quest. Aspen a young lady whose life is changing and whose world has shifted, as she's approached by these gorgeous guys, one who bit her as a child, but which one? I actually enjoyed this story it was a bit too short for my tastes, but it was a good read and I didn't feel cheated. I also enjoyed Aspen's parents they were a pleasant surprise. This was a fun and refreshing read not weighed down by an over angst-ridden story. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Twice the challenge Chase and Brad use to be friends a long time ago. When they were pups they even played with a human girl not knowing she was different than them. Aspen had gotten bitten that day and her and her family’s lives turned upside down. They moved away thinking the pack would take their little girl away from them. Years later Both Brad and Chase set there site on finding her, both thinking they were the one how bit her and is now fated to be her mate. This is a very well written and entertaining story to read. Some twists along the way and fun to read.
Another great book by Ariana Hawkes. I have read several of her series and enjoyed them all. Their one was full of adventure, personal enlightenment and of course romance. And what a storyline! A little human girl being bitten by 2 pups and years later, they come looking for her before her shift. They find her and convince her that she's their mate. Now to convince her human parents! Once they do that they get their HE A.
This a sweet, light-hearted romance between two wolf shifters and the roller derby skater who is the object of their affections. I recommend this book to take your mind from what ails you. It is less fattening than chocolate!
Short, sweet and to the point. Definitely some twists from traditional werewolf lore but interesting to read. Aspen is one lucky woman, and I agree with her mom "she's living every woman dream"
Once Bitten, Twice Smitten is the deliciously cute, latest release from Ariana Hawkes. The story is a light, happy, well written, fast-paced novella with a delightful little helping of heated attraction and romance. If you're looking for a shoot-um-up, action packed, dangerous adventure then this is not the book for you but if you want a charming and captivating story with engaging characters and a sweet happily ever after ending, then this is the one for you. Twenty two year old Volupta Aspen Richardson has always felt self conscious about her body as a result of being bullied and teased in school about her weight. She's never even kissed a boy much less had a boyfriend but she has never let that stand in her way of being a proud member of the Missing City Rollergirls Roller Derby Team. She enjoys being part of the team and loves her teammates but she secretly aches for a loving relationship. So when two handsome studs show up, both claiming to be her mates, she's more than just a little perplexed and overwhelmed. Yep, I said mates because the two hunky guys are actually werewolves. What? Oh, and did I forget to mention that she is a soon to be werewolf herself? Huh? Oh yeah! As a child while playing in the forest, she was approached by two wolf pups who wanted to play with the beautiful little human girl. The two pups became a little over excited and apparently one of them accidentally bit her. She became ill and almost died but now as a result of that bite, she is to become a werewolf and now she's about to have her first shift. Unfortunately, she is totally unaware of what's happening since her parents have kept all this a secret. Uh-oh! That's a no-no mom and dad because those two wolf pups are now young weremen, and guess who just showed up to claim her! Childhood friends, Chase Cooper and Brad MacConnell have known all their lives they were destined to claim the lovely little girl from that fateful day. They only have three little problems. First, they don't know where she lives. Second, they don't even know what her name is now since her parents moved away and changed their names after the incident. And third and most important, they don't know which of them bit her because the one that inflicted the bite, will be the one to whom she will be drawn and will get to claim her. But there's another problem neither had never, ever considered- she's attracted to them both! What the heck? What will happen when Aspen discovers she's now a werewolf? And which of the sexy wolf shifters will she choose? Oh my! No spoilers here but I will say this...... Beautiful, curvaceous young woman-check! Two equally handsome wolf shifters-check! Parent drama, young male weremen jealousy, mischievous antics and a very confusing predicament-check! Heated attraction, romance and a mild ménage a trois-you bet! This is a stand alone story with no cliffhangers, so enjoy! Great entertainment and a very sweet read!
DOUBLE THE PLEASURE - DOUBLE THE FUN !!! Once Bitten, Twice Smitten is the deliciously cute, latest release from Ariana Hawkes. The story is a light, happy, well written, fast-paced novella with a delightful little helping of heated attraction and paranormal romance. If you're looking for a shoot-um-up, action packed, dangerous adventure then this is not the book for you but if you want a charming, light-hearted and captivating story with engaging characters and a sweet happily ever after ending, then this will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. Twenty two year old Volupta Aspen Richardson has always felt self conscious about her body as a result of being bullied and teased in school about her weight. She's never even kissed a boy much less had a boyfriend but she has never let that stand in her way of being a proud member of the Missing City Rollergirls Roller Derby Team. She enjoys being part of the team and loves her teammates but she secretly aches for a loving relationship. So when two handsome studs show up, both claiming to be her mates, she's more than just a little perplexed and overwhelmed. Yep, I said mates because the two hunky guys are actually werewolves. Huh? Oh, and did I forget to mention that she is a soon to be werewolf herself? Huh? Oh yeah! As a child while playing in the forest, she was approached by two wolf pups who wanted to play with the beautiful little human girl. The two pups became a little over excited and apparently one of them accidentally bit her. She became ill and almost died and as a result of that bite, she is now to become a werewolf and she's about to have her first shift. What? Unfortunately, she is totally unaware of what's happening since her parents have kept all this a secret. Uh-oh! That's a no-no mom and dad because those two wolf pups are now young weremen, and guess who just showed up to claim her! Childhood friends, Chase Cooper and Brad MacConnell have known all their lives they were destined to claim the lovely little girl from that fateful day. They only have three little problems. First, they don't know where she lives. Second, they don't even know her name since her parents moved away and changed their names after the incident. And third and most important, they don't know which of them bit her because the one that inflicted the bite, will be the one to whom she will be drawn and will get to claim her. But there's another problem neither had never, ever considered- she's attracted to them both! What the heck? What will happen when Aspen discovers she's now a werewolf? And which of the sexy wolf shifters will she choose? Oh my! No spoilers here but I will say this...... Beautiful, curvaceous young woman-check! Two equally handsome alpha wolf shifters-check! Parent drama, young male weremen jealousy, mischievous antics, a little suspense and a very confusing predicament-check! Heated attraction, romance and a mild ménage a trois-you bet! This is a stand alone story with no cliffhangers, so enjoy! Great entertainment and a very sweet read!
I was given Once Bitten Twice Smitten as an ARC for an honest review and I couldn't put it down!! This is a very fast read and will leave you wanting to know more of Aspen, Brad and Chase's story.
Aspen is now a curvy young woman who plays on a roller derby team. Her parents had moved the family after Aspen had been bitten by a wolf pup when she was a little girl. Brad and Chase were the wolf pups that had been playing with the little girl in the woods when one of them bit her by accident. Brad and Chase come across each other as they are trying to find her. She is the mate to the one that bit her. Of course they each want her for themselves and are being competitive and keeping information from each other. Aspen has been having pain and these weird things happening to her body recently and doesn't know what to do about it. Brad spots her first and follows her home. He hears her screaming so he rings the doorbell. She manages to answer the door and tells her that he had had the same pain. He told her to ask her parents why they left the area, that they would have some answers for her.
You have to read Once Bitten Twice Smitten to find out what happens!!!
I received this book for an honest review. Two werewolf pups chase a young girl through the forest playing with her having fun until the playing gets out of hand and one of them ends up accidentally biting her and marking her as his own. The problem? No one knows which of the two Alphas marked her and to whom she belongs. Now all grown up roller derby girl Aspen is on the cusp of her first shift when Brad and Chase come back into her life so she can pick her mate but what happens if she's drawn to them both? This was a fun short, hot little read. Brad and Chase have been at odds for most of their life pitted against each other repeatedly and this time isn't any different but when they decide to work together instead of against each other they make for one hot menage team! I enjoyed the story my only complaint is I felt the length of it kept me from really getting invested in the characters so I took this more as a for entertainment kind of book which it definitely was. This is a standalone with no cliffhanger.
Two werewolf pups (Chase and Brad) chase a little girl having fun only to accidentally bite her as they had no idea her skin was that easy to damage. Fast forward and the 2 pups are now both sons of an alpha in charge of separate packs and no longer friends.
The girl (Amber) was taken away by her family and has no idea what happened. She has grown up being bullied and tormented as she is not slim like others. She now works in a restaurant and competes in the local roller derby. She has been having pain for a while now and has no idea what is happening to her.
Enter Chase and Brad who have no idea which one actually bit her but are hoping she is their fated mate. Will Amber find out what she is and get over the initial period, and will she have Chase or Brad as her mate (if her parents let them anywhere near her).
This was a pleasant book but I have no idea why it is described as a "comedy romance" as I didn't find anything funny about it. The writing wasn't great and there were definite holes in the story. A nice read but did nothing for me.
Aspen never felt she was good looking till she met Chase and Brad. They find her curves and warm personality to be everything they are looking for in a mate. While playing as a child Aspen was bitten by Chase or Brad while they were shifted in wolf form. The guys can’t remember who bit her. Now all the guys’ want is for Aspen to determine which one of them is her true mate. Aspen has to come to grips with being a wolf and Chase and Brad are up to helping her. One problem stands in the way, as Aspen’s parents are not excited about having a wolf in the family let alone two. Come along on Aspen’s adventure and join her as she finds out which one is her true mate. While figuring out who it is you will find some hot reads and some real surprises. Once Bitten Twice Smitten is a really fun, steamy, and clever read by Ariana Hawkes. Join in get your copy now.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I loved this! A great story of a girl who was accidently bitten when she was eight years old, only to be swept away by her parents and moved to the other side of the country to try and protect her. I won’t give you details of the book, because it is so awesome, that I think you will want to read it for yourself. The plot is wonderful. This is a new twist on werewolves, bringing two friends, who have become competitors against each other throughout the years, back together as friends, and perhaps more, in a twist of fate, as they fight the battle to win their mate. Which one will win? The characters are fun and full of life, forever keeping us in suspense as to what they will do next. My only disappointment is at the end. I was hoping for a bit more. But perhaps it only leaves it open for a part two? Great read. I would totally recommend to anyone who enjoys a great shifter romance
Once upon a time Little Red Aspen was playing in the woods with 2 wolf pups...
Years later.......Aspen is a Kick A** BBW Roller Derby player, she is happy with her life, but very self conscience of her size, no thanks to school bullies...She has always felt funny through and then out of the blue on one of those funny days there was a knock on her door and everything changed for her. A complete good looking stranger tells her to ask her parents about those funny feelings she gets.
Brad and Chase used to be very good friends as children, but as the years passed and both were destined to be Alpha's, they grew apart. Their parents always reminded them that their mate was out there and the time was approaching for them to go out and look for her. Problem is, which one of them is her fated mate.
You have to read this lighthearted and fun story of how these 2 Alpha wolves compete for their mate hoping to be the one, who will it be?
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I made no guarantee of a favorable review.
I LOVED this story!! What's better than one future alpha wanting you? Two hot and damn sexy future alphas wanting you!!! Meet Brad, Chase and Aspen, the newest characters from author Ariana Hawkes and she has outdone herself with this all new sizzling erotic story line. Though I love Brad and Chase I feel like I get Aspen, a some what insecure woman who has dealt with cruelty because people think she's fat. She is definetely not as she is just simply "voluptuous".
This book definitely needs to be added to your MUST read list as I know you too will quickly fall in love with this steamy and fast paced story as it gets the juices flowing. I'm hoping that Ariana doesn't keep us waiting too long for the second book because I can't wait to see the packs reaction.
I absolutely love Aspen! This heroine is a BBW who has a snarky sense of humor, is comfortable being herself and full of confidence, except for bouts of insecurity regarding the opposite sex. She has had mean & bullying situations thrown her way in the past, so she has a tendency to avoid looking for romance. Enter not one, but two, young shifter alphas. See Chase. See Brad. Almost total opposites in looks and attitudes. They were friends, raised together, looking and competing for a specific female they believe is the destined mate to one of them. Aspen. Great groundwork for a fun, quickly moving, action packed journey to find not just a mate, but each person's inner strengths. Ariana Hawkes always writes full characters, intriguing stories and erotic situations & scenes. She definitely does not disappoint with this newest stand-alone, menage HEA!