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McMahon Clan #1
Bear the Consequences
Alasdair McMahon isn't focused on finding his mate. He only has one thing on his mind - avenging his sister. Knowing the damage his dad's fated mate had done to his family, he isn't even sure he ever wants to find a mate of his own. Alasdair quickly discovers that sometimes the thing you want the least is what you need the most when his journey leads him straight to the woman fate has chosen for him.
Finley Woulffe is the beloved daughter of an alpha. Her parent's marriage set the example of what she thought life would be like when she meets her fated mate. She accepts Alasdair's mark without a second thought but soon learns of the grudge her new mate and his family have against her father. Will she have to bear the consequences of his mistake?
This is book one in the McMahon Clan series, a spin-off from the Black River Pack series. Each novella features a different couple.
Finley Woulffe is the beloved daughter of an alpha. Her parent's marriage set the example of what she thought life would be like when she meets her fated mate. She accepts Alasdair's mark without a second thought but soon learns of the grudge her new mate and his family have against her father. Will she have to bear the consequences of his mistake?
This is book one in the McMahon Clan series, a spin-off from the Black River Pack series. Each novella features a different couple.
105 pages, ebook
First published May 16, 2015
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Rochelle Paige
112 books2,752 followersI absolutely adore reading - always have and always will. My friends growing up used to tease me when I would trail after them, trying to read and walk at the same time. If I have downtime, odds are you will find me reading or writing.
I am the mother of two wonderful sons who have inspired me to chase my dream of being an author. I want them to learn from me that you can live your dream as long as you are willing to work for it.
When I told my mom that my new year's resolution was to self-publish a book in 2013, she pretty much told me "About time!"
I am the mother of two wonderful sons who have inspired me to chase my dream of being an author. I want them to learn from me that you can live your dream as long as you are willing to work for it.
When I told my mom that my new year's resolution was to self-publish a book in 2013, she pretty much told me "About time!"
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February 20, 2016
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October 19, 2015
I was just frustrated and annoyed the whole way through. First off, they have sex right off the bat and without even exchanging two words. That's what I would expect from a purely erotic/porn novel. The H literally smells that she's his mate and walks up to her, takes her inside the house, and starts attacking her zipper. Isn't that just so romantic?
Then he's ridiculously pleased that she's a virgin and that he is her only lover. Gah! I hate that!
So, he takes her home and his family kinda hates her father so they don't exactly treat her well. For weeks she is no better than a blow up sex doll for the H. He literally just has sex with her and leaves. The h was so innocent and sheltered and had all these fantasies about her mate and she got this shitty ass male as her mate and I felt so bad for her. Even his brothers and father didn't try to make her feel welcome in the clan. She just sat around the house reading books and waited for the H to come home to have sex with her. How sad! There were no meaningful conversations between the H/h. No intimacies besides the sex, which I skimmed btw.
The heroine did stand up for herself towards the end and actually even left the H and made him grovel to get her back but I couldn't care less about him anymore. I already disliked him.
For my safety gang members:
Hero's sexual past:
OW drama:
Then he's ridiculously pleased that she's a virgin and that he is her only lover. Gah! I hate that!
So, he takes her home and his family kinda hates her father so they don't exactly treat her well. For weeks she is no better than a blow up sex doll for the H. He literally just has sex with her and leaves. The h was so innocent and sheltered and had all these fantasies about her mate and she got this shitty ass male as her mate and I felt so bad for her. Even his brothers and father didn't try to make her feel welcome in the clan. She just sat around the house reading books and waited for the H to come home to have sex with her. How sad! There were no meaningful conversations between the H/h. No intimacies besides the sex, which I skimmed btw.
The heroine did stand up for herself towards the end and actually even left the H and made him grovel to get her back but I couldn't care less about him anymore. I already disliked him.
For my safety gang members:
Hero's sexual past:
OW drama:
May 19, 2015
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
When Rochelle Paige told me that she was going to write a spin off from the Black River Pack Series, two thoughts were running through my mind. First, I was a bit sad to say goodbye to the Tate brothers and secondly, I was curious if Ms. Paige could pull me into liking the story-line of a bear shifter romance. And I must say, I found myself enjoying this sweet, yet emotional story of love, family, and honor.
Bear the Consequences is the first book of the McMahon Clan spin off that chronicles the tale of Annora's bear brothers. In this book, it follows Alasdair McMahon as he tries to avenge what happened to his sister and her lack of protection from her previous wolf pack. But what Alasdair hadn't planned on was to instantly find his mate. One look at Finley Woulffe, he knew he had to claim her right then and there. There was no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Pure raw carnal desire was pouring off these two as they mated right away without even knowing each other's name. Sparks of attraction were so palpable and apparent that these two were fated mates. Finley and Alasdair knew they had sexual chemistry but do they have an emotional connection?
Finley has always lived in a protective and loving bubble. Her father treated her like a princess so she grew up knowing that a man should cherish his wife. But what Finley didn't expect was that although she and Alasdair had sexual chemistry, he failed to show her how much he means to her when all he does is leave her at home. Finley knew that Alasdair and his family still holds some form of resentment on her father when he failed to protect Annora from her stepfather, but she didn't know that she would have to bear the consequences of the past. When Finley couldn't bear the hurt and sadness any longer, can she walk away from her fated mate? Will Alasdair finally realized that Finley is the only one in his heart? Can Alasdair and his family learn to let go of the past and forgive? Can their love bear the consequences of the past?
I must say that I really enjoyed this book. It was sweet, steamy, and yet emotional. I loved that Finley finally found her voice when it came to Alasdair and didn't cower to him when she had to voice out her pain and hurt. As always, Rochelle never fails to write a book without her alpha male hero. Alasdair is definitely your dominant alpha male hero who likes to take charge but what I loved about him was that Rochelle was able to showcase this other side of him, a man who is scared to lose the love of his life. As much as I did enjoy this book, I wished it was a bit longer since I felt it was a bit rushed towards the end. But overall, I can say this book and spin off series has me intrigued into wanting to know more of the McMahon clan. So if you are looking for a sexy emotional shape-shifter romance then I would recommend this book.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Rochelle Paige
When Rochelle Paige told me that she was going to write a spin off from the Black River Pack Series, two thoughts were running through my mind. First, I was a bit sad to say goodbye to the Tate brothers and secondly, I was curious if Ms. Paige could pull me into liking the story-line of a bear shifter romance. And I must say, I found myself enjoying this sweet, yet emotional story of love, family, and honor.
Bear the Consequences is the first book of the McMahon Clan spin off that chronicles the tale of Annora's bear brothers. In this book, it follows Alasdair McMahon as he tries to avenge what happened to his sister and her lack of protection from her previous wolf pack. But what Alasdair hadn't planned on was to instantly find his mate. One look at Finley Woulffe, he knew he had to claim her right then and there. There was no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Pure raw carnal desire was pouring off these two as they mated right away without even knowing each other's name. Sparks of attraction were so palpable and apparent that these two were fated mates. Finley and Alasdair knew they had sexual chemistry but do they have an emotional connection?
Finley has always lived in a protective and loving bubble. Her father treated her like a princess so she grew up knowing that a man should cherish his wife. But what Finley didn't expect was that although she and Alasdair had sexual chemistry, he failed to show her how much he means to her when all he does is leave her at home. Finley knew that Alasdair and his family still holds some form of resentment on her father when he failed to protect Annora from her stepfather, but she didn't know that she would have to bear the consequences of the past. When Finley couldn't bear the hurt and sadness any longer, can she walk away from her fated mate? Will Alasdair finally realized that Finley is the only one in his heart? Can Alasdair and his family learn to let go of the past and forgive? Can their love bear the consequences of the past?
I must say that I really enjoyed this book. It was sweet, steamy, and yet emotional. I loved that Finley finally found her voice when it came to Alasdair and didn't cower to him when she had to voice out her pain and hurt. As always, Rochelle never fails to write a book without her alpha male hero. Alasdair is definitely your dominant alpha male hero who likes to take charge but what I loved about him was that Rochelle was able to showcase this other side of him, a man who is scared to lose the love of his life. As much as I did enjoy this book, I wished it was a bit longer since I felt it was a bit rushed towards the end. But overall, I can say this book and spin off series has me intrigued into wanting to know more of the McMahon clan. So if you are looking for a sexy emotional shape-shifter romance then I would recommend this book.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Rochelle Paige
November 1, 2018
•Love this story.
•Fast read
•safe read/no cheating
•small separation, not very long.3 days
•Fast read
•safe read/no cheating
•small separation, not very long.3 days
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 2, 2015
Bear the Consequences is a fast paced, short story about a man determined to get revenge for the evil done to his sister and his mate who just wants to be loved.
Alasdair hates the Woulffe Pack for ignoring his sister while she was with them and turning a blind eye to the pain she was going through. When he goes to confront the Alpha he gets the shock of his life in finding his mate, the daughter of the man he hates.
Finley grew up as the protected daughter of the Alpha of Woulffe pack. All she wants in life is to find her mate and have a happy life like her parents have. When her mate finally comes she can't wait to start her life with him. But she soon realizes that Alasdair is nothing like her father. Can Finley and Alasdair figure out there way to being perfect mates for each other?
The story was sweet and emotional with some suspense thrown in and I really enjoyed reading it. Finley's character made me nervous at first because I thought she might be this weak heroine who let the hero control her without saying anything. But she really showed her backbone by the end and I loved seeing that side of her. She was a lot more courageous than I originally thought and it was great to see that.
Bottom line, this was a good story that I enjoyed reading and I already can't wait for the next one. There wasn't too much information about the shifter worlds thrown in but just enough that made it interesting. I already know this whole series will be great.
Alasdair hates the Woulffe Pack for ignoring his sister while she was with them and turning a blind eye to the pain she was going through. When he goes to confront the Alpha he gets the shock of his life in finding his mate, the daughter of the man he hates.
Finley grew up as the protected daughter of the Alpha of Woulffe pack. All she wants in life is to find her mate and have a happy life like her parents have. When her mate finally comes she can't wait to start her life with him. But she soon realizes that Alasdair is nothing like her father. Can Finley and Alasdair figure out there way to being perfect mates for each other?
The story was sweet and emotional with some suspense thrown in and I really enjoyed reading it. Finley's character made me nervous at first because I thought she might be this weak heroine who let the hero control her without saying anything. But she really showed her backbone by the end and I loved seeing that side of her. She was a lot more courageous than I originally thought and it was great to see that.
Bottom line, this was a good story that I enjoyed reading and I already can't wait for the next one. There wasn't too much information about the shifter worlds thrown in but just enough that made it interesting. I already know this whole series will be great.
June 1, 2015
Rochelle has a way with making me swoon then I'm mad then swooning all over again. Hands down best groveling by a hero I've read in a long time. Totally safe and yummy.
May 18, 2016
This was not the best shifter book but it was not the worst. I thought the hero was a complete ass and he was not very alpha to me at all. He kept his life the same and when it was convenient for him he would f@&$ her. Really?! They are fated mates right? I thought it was ok but he had no really reasons for his behaviour and she was too much of a saint not to say anything. Even when he comes home drunk smelling like a whore she slept with him?!? I was soooo mad that I couldn't image this happening. She was treated like a princess I wanted her to throw things and hurt him. Come on he is a major ass. She actually had to almost die for him to get his head out his ass. I was not impressed with this alpha display. Nope just did not work for me but the fact that he does some grand jesters at the end and helps out the community I gave it 4 stars. At least he did not cheat on her and she was so asking for it putting up with his bullsh!t for so long. 3 weeks??? Wow woman can't you see you were just his f@&$ buddy!? Anywho it ended ok with happiness all around. Not a keeper for me and I will not read anymore from this series. Alphas like this are a total turn off. Just saying!
October 25, 2019
2 ⭐⭐ - Meh!
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December 28, 2022
Seeing a woman’s light dimmed by a man—love interest, mind you—even fictional, is soul-crushing.
Alasdair neglected Finley in their relationship. Her naivety was shattered by the harshness of reality, but despite it, she was strong. So strong that she was the one to protect Alasdair’s sister and his niece because his family was too bitter to believe Finley’s father.
Alasdair needed to grovel more. While he did do a grand gesture, Finley let him off far too easy. I do think he learned his lesson and will never mistreat her again, but wow, this man better realize how lucky he is Finley forgave him.
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Alasdair neglected Finley in their relationship. Her naivety was shattered by the harshness of reality, but despite it, she was strong. So strong that she was the one to protect Alasdair’s sister and his niece because his family was too bitter to believe Finley’s father.
Alasdair needed to grovel more. While he did do a grand gesture, Finley let him off far too easy. I do think he learned his lesson and will never mistreat her again, but wow, this man better realize how lucky he is Finley forgave him.
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May 16, 2016
Rosalie's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
After finding that Alisdair McMahon is sister to sweet Annora Channing, the only thing on him, his father, and his brother’s minds is avenging Annora and the way she was treated. Upon entering the village of the wolf family that did such harm to Annora, not wanting to find a mate leads Alisdair directly to his: Finley Woulffe. Not knowing who she is, only that the pull is there between the two and he knows she has to be his, Alisdair mates Finley, finding out shortly after that she is the alpha wolf’s daughter! What a mighty web that was weaved!
In this book, Finley looks for the perfect relationship that her father and mother have, and is beyond devastated when she doesn’t have that with Alisdair. Assuming he knows her feelings gets Alisdair into a heap of trouble. Still not 100% sure of the relationship with Finley’s father’s clan, the McMahon’s do not heed a warning and trouble shortly follows.
I loved this book. Anything that is a series, and I’m able to follow couples throughout, makes my heart swoon. Seeing into the lives of Parker and Annora, then how they intertwined with the McMahon clan, made this one of my favorite reads so far. These two battle to find their place with each other, but at the end of this one, I was bawling! This is a fantastic read to the beginning of a series you won’t want to miss!
Review copy provided for an honest review.
After finding that Alisdair McMahon is sister to sweet Annora Channing, the only thing on him, his father, and his brother’s minds is avenging Annora and the way she was treated. Upon entering the village of the wolf family that did such harm to Annora, not wanting to find a mate leads Alisdair directly to his: Finley Woulffe. Not knowing who she is, only that the pull is there between the two and he knows she has to be his, Alisdair mates Finley, finding out shortly after that she is the alpha wolf’s daughter! What a mighty web that was weaved!
In this book, Finley looks for the perfect relationship that her father and mother have, and is beyond devastated when she doesn’t have that with Alisdair. Assuming he knows her feelings gets Alisdair into a heap of trouble. Still not 100% sure of the relationship with Finley’s father’s clan, the McMahon’s do not heed a warning and trouble shortly follows.
I loved this book. Anything that is a series, and I’m able to follow couples throughout, makes my heart swoon. Seeing into the lives of Parker and Annora, then how they intertwined with the McMahon clan, made this one of my favorite reads so far. These two battle to find their place with each other, but at the end of this one, I was bawling! This is a fantastic read to the beginning of a series you won’t want to miss!
Review copy provided for an honest review.
May 17, 2015
This is the first book in the McMahon Clan series.
I love this series and it's just the beginning...This series follows the Black River Pack Series continuing with Annora's Bear family, her father Carrick and siblings.. triplets Alasdair, Braden and Camden.
After the birth of Parker and Annora's baby girl Kyla, her bear family take off to her previous Pack to confront those responsible for the pain she endured.
Little does Alasdair imagine he is going to bump into his true mate there and much less who it is. Problem is the triplets grew up with a tough Alpha dad, who never taught them about how to show love, besides sex that is.
This story is full of a girls fairy tale dream of a wolf in shining armor, but what she gets is a BIG surprise!
Wow, full of sizzling passion and a little lesson on love.
I was gifted this book by the author in exchange for an honest review
I love this series and it's just the beginning...This series follows the Black River Pack Series continuing with Annora's Bear family, her father Carrick and siblings.. triplets Alasdair, Braden and Camden.
After the birth of Parker and Annora's baby girl Kyla, her bear family take off to her previous Pack to confront those responsible for the pain she endured.
Little does Alasdair imagine he is going to bump into his true mate there and much less who it is. Problem is the triplets grew up with a tough Alpha dad, who never taught them about how to show love, besides sex that is.
This story is full of a girls fairy tale dream of a wolf in shining armor, but what she gets is a BIG surprise!
Wow, full of sizzling passion and a little lesson on love.
I was gifted this book by the author in exchange for an honest review
May 17, 2015
I was so excited when I heard that Rochelle Paige was writing a spin off from her Black River Pack series. I've always been a sucker for the paranormal and with Rochelle's trademark hotness?? Amazing reading!
I loved that we got to visit with some of the old characters like Annora and Parker, along with their siblings.
Bear the Consequences tells the story of Annora's brother Alasdair as he finds his mate while at the same time seeking revenge for the way that Annora was treated by the old alpha of the wolf pack she was raised in.
It was pretty emotional realizing everything Annora went through and how there was a perfect storm of circumstances that failed to protect her for years, but at the same time ended up saving her.
Finely was the opposite of the previous female leads, having had a near perfect childhood and life prior to meeting her mate. It showed Rochelle's great depth as a writer that she could go in such a different direction with the heroine and still knock it out of the park. Despite her "perfect" life Finely was very real and I felt my heart want to break for her more than once.
Alasdair was deliciously alpha, strong and determined. His love for his mate was only rivaled by his need to avenge his sister. Soon it almost costs him everything. He was so stubborn!! Typical male LOL The lack of communication between he and Finely was painful. I thought Rochelle did a great job of showing that as bad as Alasdair was dropping the ball, he wasn't a bad guy, and it wasn't on purpose.
I simply cannot wait to read about the rest of the McMahon Clan as they find their mates!!
While this book is a standalone I would highly recommend reading The Black River Pack series prior to this series. You'll appreciate it so much more!!
I loved that we got to visit with some of the old characters like Annora and Parker, along with their siblings.
Bear the Consequences tells the story of Annora's brother Alasdair as he finds his mate while at the same time seeking revenge for the way that Annora was treated by the old alpha of the wolf pack she was raised in.
It was pretty emotional realizing everything Annora went through and how there was a perfect storm of circumstances that failed to protect her for years, but at the same time ended up saving her.
Finely was the opposite of the previous female leads, having had a near perfect childhood and life prior to meeting her mate. It showed Rochelle's great depth as a writer that she could go in such a different direction with the heroine and still knock it out of the park. Despite her "perfect" life Finely was very real and I felt my heart want to break for her more than once.
Alasdair was deliciously alpha, strong and determined. His love for his mate was only rivaled by his need to avenge his sister. Soon it almost costs him everything. He was so stubborn!! Typical male LOL The lack of communication between he and Finely was painful. I thought Rochelle did a great job of showing that as bad as Alasdair was dropping the ball, he wasn't a bad guy, and it wasn't on purpose.
I simply cannot wait to read about the rest of the McMahon Clan as they find their mates!!
While this book is a standalone I would highly recommend reading The Black River Pack series prior to this series. You'll appreciate it so much more!!
May 20, 2015
" spent a lot of time with my nose stuck in a book, dreaming of the day my fated mate would sweep me off my feet so we could rife into the sunset.”
Bear the Consequences is the first book in the spin off series the McMahon Clan, the original series the Black River Pact series is a favorite novella series of mine so I was really eager to see where the author was taking these new characters we met. I am gonna be honest and say when I started this book it felt rushed, I couldn’t imagine things getting that heated that fast, like super fast. But, by the time I was done I had a big ole Ah-Ha moment when I realized that everything Rochelle did was for a very specific reason.
“You’re mine, my little mate. Every single inch of you is mine and only mine.”
Finley and Alasdair had very different lives. She was raised by her loving parents who were a model of what mates should be. Dair was raised by his single dad who loved him very much but sadly was not destined to be with his mate. So when Dair and Finley meet and become mated (and intimate) very very quickly she is convinced that she will have what her parents have. But things are never perfect and without communication and a relationship built on trust the two face some tough struggles.
“I need you to want me for me! Not just because I’m the woman fate stuck you with.”
This might be the best paranormal book that Rochelle Paige has written so far, which is ironic because for the first twenty percent I was telling myself that I didn’t think I would love it as much as the others. This will teach me to judge anything too soon. The plot points that I was worried about in the beginning were all incredibly vital for the growth of the characters and led to developments that they would not have been able to make otherwise. For their part Dair and Finley were both naïve in what it takes to build a relationship and watching them struggle to learn to get it right gives me hope that since they put the effort in they will make it a long time together. I loved them and I loved this story. All I can say is bring on the McMahon boys I am ready for more.
Afternote: I giggle still that these bear shifters run strip clubs called The Honey Pot lol
4.5 Smooches
~miranda
Bear the Consequences is the first book in the spin off series the McMahon Clan, the original series the Black River Pact series is a favorite novella series of mine so I was really eager to see where the author was taking these new characters we met. I am gonna be honest and say when I started this book it felt rushed, I couldn’t imagine things getting that heated that fast, like super fast. But, by the time I was done I had a big ole Ah-Ha moment when I realized that everything Rochelle did was for a very specific reason.
“You’re mine, my little mate. Every single inch of you is mine and only mine.”
Finley and Alasdair had very different lives. She was raised by her loving parents who were a model of what mates should be. Dair was raised by his single dad who loved him very much but sadly was not destined to be with his mate. So when Dair and Finley meet and become mated (and intimate) very very quickly she is convinced that she will have what her parents have. But things are never perfect and without communication and a relationship built on trust the two face some tough struggles.
“I need you to want me for me! Not just because I’m the woman fate stuck you with.”
This might be the best paranormal book that Rochelle Paige has written so far, which is ironic because for the first twenty percent I was telling myself that I didn’t think I would love it as much as the others. This will teach me to judge anything too soon. The plot points that I was worried about in the beginning were all incredibly vital for the growth of the characters and led to developments that they would not have been able to make otherwise. For their part Dair and Finley were both naïve in what it takes to build a relationship and watching them struggle to learn to get it right gives me hope that since they put the effort in they will make it a long time together. I loved them and I loved this story. All I can say is bring on the McMahon boys I am ready for more.
Afternote: I giggle still that these bear shifters run strip clubs called The Honey Pot lol
4.5 Smooches
~miranda
January 14, 2016
This is such a fantastic start to a new series “ McMahon Clan”/Fated Mates”. You have the bears McMahon wanting to avenge how their daughter that they just found after how she was treated by her family. In this process, Alasdair McMahon is ready to take revenge on all who hurt his sister. While he is seeking to do this, he runs into his mate who happens to be a part of his sister’s old wolf pack.
Finley Woulffe is the alpha wolf’s daughter, and she is very sheltered. She is protected and loved. She longs for her mate , one who will love her and protect her and treat her as her dad treats her mom. When Alasdair comes for revenge and comes across Finley , its like instant magic, instant chemistry between them. They couldn’t help what happened because it was fate. Meant to be….
Finley leaves to go back to live with the McMahons’ thinking she will be loved and cherished but in fact, she is disliked because of who she is. Because of Annora and how she was treated under Finley’s dad- there is mistaken belief there.
There is so much angst and emotion, great sex that will leave you panting. I loved how you know the hero loves the heroine. The path to getting him there was fantastic. I loved all the secondary characters. Plus the added mystery who was the threat to Annora and her family was awesome. The ending was fantastic. There was friction with the hero’s family and the heroine, plus she felt like he didn’t love her and had to be with her due to the mate chemistry. Which so wasn’t true. There are twists and turns which will key the reader right on reading until the very end.
The road to each other is not always perfect and making sure your partner is happy and communication is key, which is what I think the author tried to relay. This is my first time reading this author and now she will be an auto buy for me. I love paranormal romance with erotica wrote in so this is perfect to read.
My rating: 4.6 stars *****
Finley Woulffe is the alpha wolf’s daughter, and she is very sheltered. She is protected and loved. She longs for her mate , one who will love her and protect her and treat her as her dad treats her mom. When Alasdair comes for revenge and comes across Finley , its like instant magic, instant chemistry between them. They couldn’t help what happened because it was fate. Meant to be….
Finley leaves to go back to live with the McMahons’ thinking she will be loved and cherished but in fact, she is disliked because of who she is. Because of Annora and how she was treated under Finley’s dad- there is mistaken belief there.
There is so much angst and emotion, great sex that will leave you panting. I loved how you know the hero loves the heroine. The path to getting him there was fantastic. I loved all the secondary characters. Plus the added mystery who was the threat to Annora and her family was awesome. The ending was fantastic. There was friction with the hero’s family and the heroine, plus she felt like he didn’t love her and had to be with her due to the mate chemistry. Which so wasn’t true. There are twists and turns which will key the reader right on reading until the very end.
The road to each other is not always perfect and making sure your partner is happy and communication is key, which is what I think the author tried to relay. This is my first time reading this author and now she will be an auto buy for me. I love paranormal romance with erotica wrote in so this is perfect to read.
My rating: 4.6 stars *****
January 26, 2019
Letting Go
Alasdair never thought about taking a mate, he along with his brothers raised by their father. There mother never hung around. They were loved and cherished.
Discovering they have a sister they knew nothing about shocked them all including their father who had no clue.
It’s here the story follows from The Black River Pack. The resentment they hold towards the Alpha of the pack that their sister belonged too. They felt he should have known what was happening.
When Alasdair first spots Finley his bear reacts instinctively, it knows she’s his mate. It happens quickly, mated and marked. Too bad he doesn’t realise who she is.
Finley is the beloved daughter of the Alpha Wolf who Alasdair’s family resents. She’s been loved and protected her whole life. She doesn’t know any different. Her mating with Alasdair is everything she dreamed of. Well until he found out who she is.
When Alasdair takes Finley back home him his treatment is of indifference. There’s no problems with their love life but apart from that that’s all there is. Sex and nothing more.
Finley is heart broken, it’s nothing life she dreamt of when she imagined her mate. And she’s not sure how much more she can handle.
When Alasdair’s sisters life is threatened they don’t take it seriously because the information came from Finley’s father. Finley knows she has to step up.
The threat was real, Finley is their to save the day but at a cost. Hurt badly it’s here that Alasdair realises that he loves her and his treatment of her was wrong.
Sometimes women need words and actions. This bear shifter knows that now. He steps up, not just him but his family also.
Swoon worthy! He nailed it.
Loved catching up with these shifters and I can’t wait to see how the brothers fair finding their mates!
Alasdair never thought about taking a mate, he along with his brothers raised by their father. There mother never hung around. They were loved and cherished.
Discovering they have a sister they knew nothing about shocked them all including their father who had no clue.
It’s here the story follows from The Black River Pack. The resentment they hold towards the Alpha of the pack that their sister belonged too. They felt he should have known what was happening.
When Alasdair first spots Finley his bear reacts instinctively, it knows she’s his mate. It happens quickly, mated and marked. Too bad he doesn’t realise who she is.
Finley is the beloved daughter of the Alpha Wolf who Alasdair’s family resents. She’s been loved and protected her whole life. She doesn’t know any different. Her mating with Alasdair is everything she dreamed of. Well until he found out who she is.
When Alasdair takes Finley back home him his treatment is of indifference. There’s no problems with their love life but apart from that that’s all there is. Sex and nothing more.
Finley is heart broken, it’s nothing life she dreamt of when she imagined her mate. And she’s not sure how much more she can handle.
When Alasdair’s sisters life is threatened they don’t take it seriously because the information came from Finley’s father. Finley knows she has to step up.
The threat was real, Finley is their to save the day but at a cost. Hurt badly it’s here that Alasdair realises that he loves her and his treatment of her was wrong.
Sometimes women need words and actions. This bear shifter knows that now. He steps up, not just him but his family also.
Swoon worthy! He nailed it.
Loved catching up with these shifters and I can’t wait to see how the brothers fair finding their mates!
October 25, 2015
This novella contains all the quick hits (tropes) found in longer books - H's family want or seek revenge for lack of protection of one of their own while living with another shifter pack; h has been protected all her life by loving family (with alpha pack Dad); H/h meet not realizing they are "enemies" and are fated mates; H takes h for granted; etc.
However, this is very short - not even 100 pages, so if you want depth and backstory - you might want to look elsewhere or accept this one for what it is. It wasn't bad - just not long enough for me to feel engaged with the story or characters. It is ok - 2 stars.
However, this is very short - not even 100 pages, so if you want depth and backstory - you might want to look elsewhere or accept this one for what it is. It wasn't bad - just not long enough for me to feel engaged with the story or characters. It is ok - 2 stars.
May 18, 2015
Gah! From Wolves to Bears, Rochelle makes them all swoon worthy!!!
I personally recommend reading the Black River books first, as there is a bit of crossover. But I loved that it's crossed. These men are to die for!!!
I personally recommend reading the Black River books first, as there is a bit of crossover. But I loved that it's crossed. These men are to die for!!!
May 22, 2015
When I reading Annora and Parker’s story in Thrown to the Wolves and was introduced to the McMahon family of alpha bears, I messaged Rochelle Paige and told her I needed to read their stories as well because there was just something about them right from the onset that pulled me in and wanted to know more. When she messaged me back that she indeed had plans to write their stories, I was ecstatic, and I’m even more so now after finishing Alasdair’s story!
In typical true mate fashion, things heat up quickly between Alasdair and Finley once they meet at Annora’s old family home, but there’s a slew of complications as well as failed discussions and true signs of commitment on Alasdair’s part that jeopardizes anything long term between them.
Since finding out what happened to Annora, her father and brothers are hell bent on exacting revenge on the alpha of her old pack – the man they hold responsible for doing nothing to prevent Annora’s suffering. What complicates the situation is that the alpha is none other than Finley’s father – Alasdair’s true mate – and while Alasdair wants to be with his mate and create a life with her, he and his family want nothing to do with Finley’s father, causing a divide that may be too great to bear, especially when Alasdair fails to show Finley how he truly feels about her and underestimates her determination to have everything that she’s always dreamed of and deserves.
Bear the Consequences is another fantastic paranormal read from Rochelle Paige. It stays true to the alpha male hero who makes mistakes but then takes the steps to prove he’s more than worthy of his mate. Finley is a great heroine because when situations call for it, she does what needs to be done and doesn’t allow anyone to stop her. She may have grown up in an overly protective and sheltered way, but she also knows what she deserves and won’t allow herself to settle for anything less.
Alasdair and Finely’s story is steamy, emotional, and a bit suspenseful. It’s a great start to the McMahon Clan series, and it has me anxiously awaiting the next one.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
In typical true mate fashion, things heat up quickly between Alasdair and Finley once they meet at Annora’s old family home, but there’s a slew of complications as well as failed discussions and true signs of commitment on Alasdair’s part that jeopardizes anything long term between them.
Since finding out what happened to Annora, her father and brothers are hell bent on exacting revenge on the alpha of her old pack – the man they hold responsible for doing nothing to prevent Annora’s suffering. What complicates the situation is that the alpha is none other than Finley’s father – Alasdair’s true mate – and while Alasdair wants to be with his mate and create a life with her, he and his family want nothing to do with Finley’s father, causing a divide that may be too great to bear, especially when Alasdair fails to show Finley how he truly feels about her and underestimates her determination to have everything that she’s always dreamed of and deserves.
Bear the Consequences is another fantastic paranormal read from Rochelle Paige. It stays true to the alpha male hero who makes mistakes but then takes the steps to prove he’s more than worthy of his mate. Finley is a great heroine because when situations call for it, she does what needs to be done and doesn’t allow anyone to stop her. She may have grown up in an overly protective and sheltered way, but she also knows what she deserves and won’t allow herself to settle for anything less.
Alasdair and Finely’s story is steamy, emotional, and a bit suspenseful. It’s a great start to the McMahon Clan series, and it has me anxiously awaiting the next one.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
January 19, 2016
ARC REVIEW
That woman does it again! The McMahon Clan is a spin off of the Black River Pack. I won this ARC in a contest thrown by Rochelle Paige. I was very excited for this book to come out; when the bear shifters were first introduced in Thrown to the Wolves I hoped they would get their own books. I was not let down. A great intro to the clan and the McMahon's lifestyle.
Finley Woulffe is the beloved daughter of the packs Alpha she was always pampered and protected and she always envisioned her mate to love her just as much as her father loves her mother. Finley finally found something to do in the pack her father gave her the responsibility to be a liaison between the younger pack members and the alpha. This came to be after pack member Aurora disappeared and the truth about how her step father and mother treated her.
Alasdair is one of the McMahon triplets one of the owners of the strip club Honey Pot and recently discovered brother to Aurora. After hearing about the atrocities she had to go through the McMahon family wants to seek revenge. Alasdair and his father drive down to the Woulffe pack to have words with the alpha; Alasdair never expected he would meet and mark his mate let alone that she would be the daughter of the Alpha.
Finley already loves Alasdair, but his family and clan has not been very welcoming. She has tolerated it as much as she can but when her father calls with a warning that Aurora might still be in danger no one really want to take it seriously. Finley does and leaves to warn Aurora. While there they are attacked and Finley fights to protect Aurora's newborn in the process she is seriously injured. Alasdair didn't have the best example of how a good mate should act and it takes almost losing her for him to realize what he has done but is it too late?
This is a quick read, very good set up for the story arc for the rest of the triplets. I can't wait for more.
That woman does it again! The McMahon Clan is a spin off of the Black River Pack. I won this ARC in a contest thrown by Rochelle Paige. I was very excited for this book to come out; when the bear shifters were first introduced in Thrown to the Wolves I hoped they would get their own books. I was not let down. A great intro to the clan and the McMahon's lifestyle.
Finley Woulffe is the beloved daughter of the packs Alpha she was always pampered and protected and she always envisioned her mate to love her just as much as her father loves her mother. Finley finally found something to do in the pack her father gave her the responsibility to be a liaison between the younger pack members and the alpha. This came to be after pack member Aurora disappeared and the truth about how her step father and mother treated her.
Alasdair is one of the McMahon triplets one of the owners of the strip club Honey Pot and recently discovered brother to Aurora. After hearing about the atrocities she had to go through the McMahon family wants to seek revenge. Alasdair and his father drive down to the Woulffe pack to have words with the alpha; Alasdair never expected he would meet and mark his mate let alone that she would be the daughter of the Alpha.
Finley already loves Alasdair, but his family and clan has not been very welcoming. She has tolerated it as much as she can but when her father calls with a warning that Aurora might still be in danger no one really want to take it seriously. Finley does and leaves to warn Aurora. While there they are attacked and Finley fights to protect Aurora's newborn in the process she is seriously injured. Alasdair didn't have the best example of how a good mate should act and it takes almost losing her for him to realize what he has done but is it too late?
This is a quick read, very good set up for the story arc for the rest of the triplets. I can't wait for more.
May 20, 2015
I was gifted an ARC for an honest review! It is so exciting that Rochelle Paige is doing a spin off from her Black River Pack Series. Now we have the Bears and oh my she has out done herself with them. Alasdair is one of the triplets and is definitely an alpha. He is strong, sexy and very determined to set the record straight with how Annora (his sister) was treated when she was young. What Alasdair didn't expect along his journey was Finley. Finley is a strong character and has the blood of an alpha running through her veins. Finley is a different type of female in this book. Her character shows that she will protect her family at any cost. She grew up different than the other female characters and Rochelle did a fabulous job developing her. Can Finley's fantasy of finding her fated mate come true? Can Alasdair realize what he has before it is too late? Fabulous read and I am looking forward to more of these Bears. If you like shifter reads with hot alphas, strong females and some steamy scenes then you need to pick up a copy of Bear the Consequences! Highly Recommend!
March 20, 2022
2/5
I was so excited to start this since I really enjoyed Rochelle Paige's novella before, but ugh am so disappointed. :(
Made me angry how Alasdair treated Finley. He basically ignored her after mating her, and he kept mentioning that he felt bad about it while never really doing anything about it, until . I didn't feel like he really stood up for her and was so glad Finley had a backbone. . Perhaps it was due to the length of the book, but I didn't feel like the McMahons' acceptance of her felt convincing.
I really liked how this book started but I just wish I could've enjoyed it more. :,)
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Push-pull?
Cheating?
OW/OM
Separation?
I was so excited to start this since I really enjoyed Rochelle Paige's novella before, but ugh am so disappointed. :(
Made me angry how Alasdair treated Finley. He basically ignored her after mating her, and he kept mentioning that he felt bad about it while never really doing anything about it, until . I didn't feel like he really stood up for her and was so glad Finley had a backbone. . Perhaps it was due to the length of the book, but I didn't feel like the McMahons' acceptance of her felt convincing.
I really liked how this book started but I just wish I could've enjoyed it more. :,)
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Push-pull?
Cheating?
OW/OM
Separation?
May 20, 2015
After reading the Black River Pack trilogy, I had to get this as soon as possible. I loved it and can't wait for the next book. Rochelle has a talent for writing about shifters and taking you into their world. If you haven't read the first series I would recommend getting them! One of my favorite shifter series!
Alasdair is a bear-shifter with Alpha blood running strong in his veins. Being from a small pack with no true mates, he's never had the opportunity to see what the big deal is therefore never cared about finding his mate. Hot, sexy and totally clueless how to treat his mate he still has a lot to learn.
Finley is the cherished 'little princess' of the Alpha Wolf in her pack. Beautiful, positive, naive, but strong in her own right. She's got the confidence, strength, and determination of an Alpha which I loved. She was easy to connect with and I could feel her emotions with her.
***Thanks Rochelle for providing an ARC when requested***
Alasdair is a bear-shifter with Alpha blood running strong in his veins. Being from a small pack with no true mates, he's never had the opportunity to see what the big deal is therefore never cared about finding his mate. Hot, sexy and totally clueless how to treat his mate he still has a lot to learn.
Finley is the cherished 'little princess' of the Alpha Wolf in her pack. Beautiful, positive, naive, but strong in her own right. She's got the confidence, strength, and determination of an Alpha which I loved. She was easy to connect with and I could feel her emotions with her.
***Thanks Rochelle for providing an ARC when requested***
July 8, 2016
This is the first book in the McMahon Clan series. Alasdair McMahon isn't focused on finding his mate. He only has one thing on his mind - avenging his sister. Knowing the damage his dad's fated mate had done to his family, he isn't even sure he ever wants to find a mate of his own. Alasdair quickly discovers that sometimes the thing you want the least is what you need the most when his journey leads him straight to the woman fate has chosen for him.
Finley Woulffe is the beloved daughter of an alpha. Her parent's marriage set the example of what she thought life would be like when she meets her fated mate. She accepts Alasdair's mark without a second thought but soon learns of the grudge her new mate and his family have against her father. Will she have to bear the consequences of his mistake?
Finley Woulffe is the beloved daughter of an alpha. Her parent's marriage set the example of what she thought life would be like when she meets her fated mate. She accepts Alasdair's mark without a second thought but soon learns of the grudge her new mate and his family have against her father. Will she have to bear the consequences of his mistake?
May 20, 2015
I received this ARC for a honest review. This author is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Such detailed writing and excellent story lines.
Finley is the daughter of the Alpha and is treated like a princess all of her life. She is such a great character and really puts her heart into everything she does.
Alasdair is really self center and set on revenge for his sisters mistreatment. When he first meets Finley, he mates and marks her immediately, only to ignore her needs. When she gets fed up and leaves it take that and her getting hurt saving Eliza's baby to make him see the error of his way.
Such a loving read. Can he win her love and trust back? This one is a must read.
5 stars
Finley is the daughter of the Alpha and is treated like a princess all of her life. She is such a great character and really puts her heart into everything she does.
Alasdair is really self center and set on revenge for his sisters mistreatment. When he first meets Finley, he mates and marks her immediately, only to ignore her needs. When she gets fed up and leaves it take that and her getting hurt saving Eliza's baby to make him see the error of his way.
Such a loving read. Can he win her love and trust back? This one is a must read.
5 stars
May 22, 2015
SNS Rating: 5.0
~~~~~~~~~~Julie M's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
I received this ARC for a honest review. This author is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Such detailed writing and excellent story lines.
Finley is the daughter of the Alpha and is treated like a princess all of her life. She is such a great character and really puts her heart into everything she does.
Alasdair is really self center and set on revenge for his sisters mistreatment. When he first meets Finley, he mates and marks her immediately, only to ignore her needs. When she gets fed up and leaves it take that and her getting hurt saving Eliza's baby to make him see the error of his way.
Such a loving read. Can he win her love and trust back? This one is a must read.
5 stars
~~~~~~~~~~Julie M's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
I received this ARC for a honest review. This author is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. Such detailed writing and excellent story lines.
Finley is the daughter of the Alpha and is treated like a princess all of her life. She is such a great character and really puts her heart into everything she does.
Alasdair is really self center and set on revenge for his sisters mistreatment. When he first meets Finley, he mates and marks her immediately, only to ignore her needs. When she gets fed up and leaves it take that and her getting hurt saving Eliza's baby to make him see the error of his way.
Such a loving read. Can he win her love and trust back? This one is a must read.
5 stars
May 20, 2015
Oh my! I do love these bears, I have loved Alasdair since we met him in Thrown to the Wolves. There were moments (quite a few of them) when I wanted to reach through the book and smack him upside his head. But he turned out to be a great mate. And Finely, well I hated the transition she had to go through, but ultimately loved her strength to stand up to her mate. If it is written by Rochelle Paige, I will read it. I just wish the thee books were longer then novellas, because I love them and want to read them forever.
June 9, 2015
I liked this book tho not as well as the wolf books it was a spin off from but in truth I just didn't like Alasdair as well as the other hero's Rochelle has written. Alasdair was a bit colder and didn't treat her as well as the heros in the other books do but this didn't turn me off from the book seeing as you are told in the earlier series that he is raised with his dad that had been burned in the past and didn't grow up seeing a happy mated pair. Can't wait for the next one tho and I love Rochelle writing so much that I think I need to read her other series.
May 19, 2015
Even though you don't have to read the other series to start this one, I think it would be helpful. There were so many characters and a background I didn't know about.
Still....I liked the story very much.
February 6, 2023
Very short story, with a much loved h, prized by her family. The H's clan holds a grudge against her pack, especially her father. The H is lazy with his mate, and she is very unhappy. Lots of angst but the H didn't have to ever work for her. Great plot needed more effort to make a great story.
May 18, 2015
*4.5 stars*
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