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Isle of the Horse Shifters #4
Ride: The Veil
He gave her one helluva ride…
Felicity’s investigation into the púca shapeshifter haunting the island turns up new suspects as she tumbles down a dangerous path.
Niall discovers exactly how much Felicity means to him and races to rescue his mate at all costs.
Is it too late?
Felicity’s investigation into the púca shapeshifter haunting the island turns up new suspects as she tumbles down a dangerous path.
Niall discovers exactly how much Felicity means to him and races to rescue his mate at all costs.
Is it too late?
57 pages, ebook
First published July 1, 2015
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About the author
A.C. James
41 books321 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author A.C. James writes paranormal romance and erotica, including Eternal Ever After (rebranded as Eternal Lover), featured in the bestselling Spice Box anthology. Her Ever Dark Immortals Series, which begins with Eternal Lover, has been described as “brimming with sensuality” and “romantic and sizzling hot.” The Isle of the Horse Shifters series starts with Ride: Awakening and is “lighthearted,” which is a “joy ride from beginning to end.”
She resides in the Philadelphia suburbs with her adoring husband Ron (aka Mr. A.C. James), who loves her imaginative yarns and punny sense of humor. She’s also a domestic violence advocate and discusses intimate partner violence and addiction to raise awareness on social media and through her writing. Many of her books include themes like alcoholism or addiction. If you love books that feature underdogs and redemption, her stories will capture your heart.
She spends most of her time drinking large vats of coffee while wrangling kids by day and writing by night. Recovering video game beta tester and tech geek who grew up going to cons and watching SmackDown. There’s probably some cosplay pictures around somewhere of her dressed up as Bloodberry from Saber Marionette J. Just don’t tell anyone.
She resides in the Philadelphia suburbs with her adoring husband Ron (aka Mr. A.C. James), who loves her imaginative yarns and punny sense of humor. She’s also a domestic violence advocate and discusses intimate partner violence and addiction to raise awareness on social media and through her writing. Many of her books include themes like alcoholism or addiction. If you love books that feature underdogs and redemption, her stories will capture your heart.
She spends most of her time drinking large vats of coffee while wrangling kids by day and writing by night. Recovering video game beta tester and tech geek who grew up going to cons and watching SmackDown. There’s probably some cosplay pictures around somewhere of her dressed up as Bloodberry from Saber Marionette J. Just don’t tell anyone.
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July 27, 2016
I was going write review for each book , but I guess I too pissed cuz of stages I had to through to complete this series , kinda of turn me off towards writing a full review of 8 short stories…. But if you are looking for:
This series offers up Action, intrigue, a kidnapping, a forever love, some bloodshed, a heroic rescuing of damsels in distress, romance & more. What it doesn’t offer is whole book… 1-4 could’ve been Published as one full novel, but no the author decide to give us few pages at time…
1. Ride: Awakening- 56 pages Free Google Store
2. Ride: The Best- 70 pages $2.99 Google Store
3. Ride: Out Cold -57 pages $2.99 Google Store
4. Ride: The Veil-57 pages $2.99 Google Store
5. Ride: Bad Hangover-67 pages $2.99 Google Store
6. Ride: Choices -66 pages $2.99 Google Store
7. Ride: Mistake -56 pages .99 Google Store
8. Ride: Wild Ride-54 pages .99 Google Store
I only gave 3 Stars cuz each book had Serious Cliffhangers… Anyone who know me, know it’s very rare that I write bad review so you can imagine how pissed I am
March 24, 2016
I received a free audible copy of books 1-4 of this romance serial in exchange for my honest review.
This is my first A.C. James book and I very much enjoyed it. It was also the first book I've ever read that involved pucas (or a horse shifter of any sort). I really enjoyed all of the particularities surrounding pucas and puca mating. I particularly enjoyed that the mate must be able to ride the stallion to be eligible as a mate (a.k.a. able to bear puca offspring). That added caveat of determining a true mate was also very interesting. Felicity is a strong, independent woman who, while self-conscious and with somewhat low self-esteem, she is comfortable in her own skin (she just doesn't think it possible for any man to find her truly attractive being a BBW). Cyn is her best friend, a plus size model, and her companion on her assignment to investigate the puca hauntings in the Aran Islands for her blog, Everyday Supernatural. Cyn is just along for the ride for a birthday get-away. Niall is a puca male who has never wanted a mate and only agrees to take one to keep his twin sister, Mariosa, out of a promised mating to another puca male who is, quite frankly, a complete jerk. He is sent across the veil to investigate why it is open before Sowen (and to find a human mate) along with his friend Thomas. The instant Felicity and Niall spot each other, they are enchanted, particularly Niall's stallion. This book covers Felicity and Niall's adventure as she shelves her blog assignment to help him investigate why the veil has been opened when it shouldn't have been (along with their budding romance). This book is intriguing with a story line that will pull you in. While this book is a culmination of the various parts of the Ride series, it also puts me in a good position to highly recommend these parts be read all together. Each individual part will leave you with only part of the story and a huge cliffhanger. While this culmination of parts has a HEA ending for Felicity and Niall, there is still a cliffhanger and I am incredibly interested to know what happens next!
This is my first A.C. James book and I very much enjoyed it. It was also the first book I've ever read that involved pucas (or a horse shifter of any sort). I really enjoyed all of the particularities surrounding pucas and puca mating. I particularly enjoyed that the mate must be able to ride the stallion to be eligible as a mate (a.k.a. able to bear puca offspring). That added caveat of determining a true mate was also very interesting. Felicity is a strong, independent woman who, while self-conscious and with somewhat low self-esteem, she is comfortable in her own skin (she just doesn't think it possible for any man to find her truly attractive being a BBW). Cyn is her best friend, a plus size model, and her companion on her assignment to investigate the puca hauntings in the Aran Islands for her blog, Everyday Supernatural. Cyn is just along for the ride for a birthday get-away. Niall is a puca male who has never wanted a mate and only agrees to take one to keep his twin sister, Mariosa, out of a promised mating to another puca male who is, quite frankly, a complete jerk. He is sent across the veil to investigate why it is open before Sowen (and to find a human mate) along with his friend Thomas. The instant Felicity and Niall spot each other, they are enchanted, particularly Niall's stallion. This book covers Felicity and Niall's adventure as she shelves her blog assignment to help him investigate why the veil has been opened when it shouldn't have been (along with their budding romance). This book is intriguing with a story line that will pull you in. While this book is a culmination of the various parts of the Ride series, it also puts me in a good position to highly recommend these parts be read all together. Each individual part will leave you with only part of the story and a huge cliffhanger. While this culmination of parts has a HEA ending for Felicity and Niall, there is still a cliffhanger and I am incredibly interested to know what happens next!
June 20, 2015
This is an amazing series!"
This has been such an amazing journey with Felicity and Niall!. You will be intrigued with the story line of this unique story!. The characters will charm you as you fall in love with this story. Felicity came to Ireland to investigate the possibility of a shape shifting Stallion called a Puca. When she meets Niall she finds they are real and she falls in love with one!. Felicity also finds out they have their own world connected to ours through a vale. Niall came to the human world to find out why the vale between the worlds has thinned at an odd time. Niall did not know he would find his life's mate till he meets Felicity.
Niall's sister Maeliosa come through the vale to meet Felicity and help Niall solve the mystery. Only she is captured and hurt by the ones behind the vale problem. Felicity goes to help Maeliosa only to get captured and hurt herself. Can Niall and his friends save his sister and Felicity in time?. This has been such an incredible story "sigh". AC is such an amazing writer she knows how to bring the story to life for her readers!. This is a must read series!
This has been such an amazing journey with Felicity and Niall!. You will be intrigued with the story line of this unique story!. The characters will charm you as you fall in love with this story. Felicity came to Ireland to investigate the possibility of a shape shifting Stallion called a Puca. When she meets Niall she finds they are real and she falls in love with one!. Felicity also finds out they have their own world connected to ours through a vale. Niall came to the human world to find out why the vale between the worlds has thinned at an odd time. Niall did not know he would find his life's mate till he meets Felicity.
Niall's sister Maeliosa come through the vale to meet Felicity and help Niall solve the mystery. Only she is captured and hurt by the ones behind the vale problem. Felicity goes to help Maeliosa only to get captured and hurt herself. Can Niall and his friends save his sister and Felicity in time?. This has been such an incredible story "sigh". AC is such an amazing writer she knows how to bring the story to life for her readers!. This is a must read series!
March 4, 2024
If you haven't read the other books in this series, STOP, go back and read them. This book begins where the last one left off.
When we left Felicity, she was headed to Dún Eochla to meet with Dillon. He sent a note saying he had proof of the existence of the púca. Unable to reach Niall, she leaves him a note. She suspects he may have Maelíosa, and she was going to do everything she can to help her.
Unfortunately, she gets knocked out before she could get them away and she wakes up somewhere else. She's bound hand and feet with duct tape as is Maelíosa. Felicity assumes Maelíosa has been drugged since she is breathing but unresponsive. She hears Caitlyn and Dillon in the other room, they are waiting for Mr. Archer to come to make the decision as to what to do with them.
Niall sees the note Felicity left for him and draws his own conclusions. He's getting no response from Maelíosa, and although they are soul mates, he can sense her but can't communicate or find her location.
Felicity is determined and when she is able to wake Maelíosa and Dillon falls asleep, she frees them both and they almost make it. Unfortunately, Mr. Archer shows up and Felicity tells Maelíosa to run for help as she hopes she lives until someone gets to her.
There's no stopping Niall as he, Finn and Tomas rush off to get to Felicity.
In the meantime, Felicity isn't giving up without a fight, praying for enough time for Maelíosa to find help.
I loved this book plays out with love, trust, and justice. Felicity and Niall are great together. I can't wait for the next book which appears to be Cyn and Fallon.
When we left Felicity, she was headed to Dún Eochla to meet with Dillon. He sent a note saying he had proof of the existence of the púca. Unable to reach Niall, she leaves him a note. She suspects he may have Maelíosa, and she was going to do everything she can to help her.
Unfortunately, she gets knocked out before she could get them away and she wakes up somewhere else. She's bound hand and feet with duct tape as is Maelíosa. Felicity assumes Maelíosa has been drugged since she is breathing but unresponsive. She hears Caitlyn and Dillon in the other room, they are waiting for Mr. Archer to come to make the decision as to what to do with them.
Niall sees the note Felicity left for him and draws his own conclusions. He's getting no response from Maelíosa, and although they are soul mates, he can sense her but can't communicate or find her location.
Felicity is determined and when she is able to wake Maelíosa and Dillon falls asleep, she frees them both and they almost make it. Unfortunately, Mr. Archer shows up and Felicity tells Maelíosa to run for help as she hopes she lives until someone gets to her.
There's no stopping Niall as he, Finn and Tomas rush off to get to Felicity.
In the meantime, Felicity isn't giving up without a fight, praying for enough time for Maelíosa to find help.
I loved this book plays out with love, trust, and justice. Felicity and Niall are great together. I can't wait for the next book which appears to be Cyn and Fallon.
May 12, 2024
Ride: The Veil by A.C James is book four in the Puca Mates Series. After reading all the other books in this series I had to see if Niall and Felicity would get their HEA. Another book I flew through because I needed answers. I had high hopes for this and I wasn’t really disappointed at all. It might just be me but I wanted a bit more from the ending. But that just shows how invested I was in this couple. Niall and Felicity are great and I was rooting for them. This book was intense and I was still caught off guard numerous times. (In a good way) There were times I was gripping my kindle tight. The writing was done well and the plot moved pretty quickly in this one. The descriptions were still on point and it was one crazy ride picturing everything as I read. Overall the storyline was great and I was invested throughout. But like I mentioned earlier I thought the ending just lacked. (But I did have this build up going in my head.) What a great story of learning to love and trust. Well done. If you like paranormal/fantasy romance this is a series for you.
Final review:
4 out of 5 stars
Final review:
4 out of 5 stars
September 23, 2017
season finale came off without a hitch. left a few questions unanswered but I'm sure they will be answered in season 2. I'm getting ready start season 2. I hope it's as good as season one I like the way this book is written.
March 18, 2017
Ride is a BBW Paranormal series by A.C. James. This author does the series a little different than what I am used to. There are 12 of what they call episodes (novellas) and each set of 4 episodes is a season (separate story) that combines into the 1 series. I would suggest getting them in either one large bundle of 12 or by seasons because each episode ends in a cliffhanger. Now, with that info.out of the way here are my thoughts on the first season. The series is about Puca (horse) shapeshifters, something I have never heard of but was really pretty interesting. The author did a great job at giving the reader a whole new world to read about and I really liked this new world of shifters. There is action, suspense, twists and of course love, all the things a good book needs. All of the characters are written well and I am curious to see where she goes with this series.
April 8, 2018
Ok I should sleep now but I need to know whats going to happen next.
July 12, 2019
Absolutely excellent
Omg this series is absolutely amazing
So much love and laughter
This book what can I say apart from EXCELLENT
Omg this series is absolutely amazing
So much love and laughter
This book what can I say apart from EXCELLENT
July 1, 2015
She would be Niall’s mate. 5 golden horseshoes
He was the one. She’d fallen in love with him. He was her destiny. There was no time to tell his beast to hold his horses. She is ours. His stallion pranced in agreement. I know exactly how they feel!! WHOAAAA NIALLL!!! A.C. has utterly blown me away with this ending! Well, to be honest, the whole serial was utterly mind-blowing! I was gripping my poor tablet so hard I cramped my hands! I love the depth to the story. There is a lot of history starting with the legend of the pucas, the individual people - human or puca. Add in humor, sorrow, love, mystery, intrigue, romance, betrayal, and so much more that when expertly intertwined they add this richness to the story. All of that is inside this last part making it a stallion of a story that is built like a horse! He consumed everything. He consumed her. - Again, I know the feeling. That is how I would describe they story - I was consumed! I read a LOT, almost all are paranormal or fantasy/sci-fi type of books and in all of those books, not once have I ever even herd of a puca before, let alone as the mane character! However, A.C. has written this so pawesomely & neighliciously that it behooves me to say anything but WHAT A RIDE OFF INTO THE SUNSET type of ending this is!! Even though we are left hanging on a few things, it is still a magical story and I am thrilled to bits about there being more stories to come! Besides Cyn's story, I would also love the back story to Tomas & his mate Mara, as well as Maelíosa's...possibly with Kieran?? Of course who says you have to rein it in there? There are numerous others who are chomping at the bit to have their mates found. It drives me nuts to read serials unless all parts are all released (I am a very impatient reader!) but I do have to admit that this one was sooo worth the wait!!! A.C. has this fantabulous gift, this neigh with words and this story is a prime example of that and so much more! Each of the four parts are roughly 50 - 60 pgs each and for every single one of them I immediately felt the veil lift, shifting my reality to Felicity's reality. I have read a couple of A.C.’s books and they are all fantastic!! I love that the writing styles are different in each of them, as are the characters, the paranormal 'species', how the stories all play out, etc. The only common denominator besides the author name, is that they are all stories that have not only grabbed my attention, but kept it the whole time, and to me, that is all the proof you need to know that any of AC's books are worth reading! A.C. James is one phenomenally talented author and I look forward to reading ALL of her books for many, many years to come!
He was the one. She’d fallen in love with him. He was her destiny. There was no time to tell his beast to hold his horses. She is ours. His stallion pranced in agreement. I know exactly how they feel!! WHOAAAA NIALLL!!! A.C. has utterly blown me away with this ending! Well, to be honest, the whole serial was utterly mind-blowing! I was gripping my poor tablet so hard I cramped my hands! I love the depth to the story. There is a lot of history starting with the legend of the pucas, the individual people - human or puca. Add in humor, sorrow, love, mystery, intrigue, romance, betrayal, and so much more that when expertly intertwined they add this richness to the story. All of that is inside this last part making it a stallion of a story that is built like a horse! He consumed everything. He consumed her. - Again, I know the feeling. That is how I would describe they story - I was consumed! I read a LOT, almost all are paranormal or fantasy/sci-fi type of books and in all of those books, not once have I ever even herd of a puca before, let alone as the mane character! However, A.C. has written this so pawesomely & neighliciously that it behooves me to say anything but WHAT A RIDE OFF INTO THE SUNSET type of ending this is!! Even though we are left hanging on a few things, it is still a magical story and I am thrilled to bits about there being more stories to come! Besides Cyn's story, I would also love the back story to Tomas & his mate Mara, as well as Maelíosa's...possibly with Kieran?? Of course who says you have to rein it in there? There are numerous others who are chomping at the bit to have their mates found. It drives me nuts to read serials unless all parts are all released (I am a very impatient reader!) but I do have to admit that this one was sooo worth the wait!!! A.C. has this fantabulous gift, this neigh with words and this story is a prime example of that and so much more! Each of the four parts are roughly 50 - 60 pgs each and for every single one of them I immediately felt the veil lift, shifting my reality to Felicity's reality. I have read a couple of A.C.’s books and they are all fantastic!! I love that the writing styles are different in each of them, as are the characters, the paranormal 'species', how the stories all play out, etc. The only common denominator besides the author name, is that they are all stories that have not only grabbed my attention, but kept it the whole time, and to me, that is all the proof you need to know that any of AC's books are worth reading! A.C. James is one phenomenally talented author and I look forward to reading ALL of her books for many, many years to come!
July 19, 2016
I had high hopes for the final epidode of Niall and Felicity's story, and for the most part I was not dissappointed. First and foremost, thank the fricken heavens Felicity redeems herself from the horrific personallity demise of the third episode. (I.e. she stops being an annoying whiney woe is me h and resorts back to her strong capable self) She truly shows herself to be the gutsy and intelligent heroine that drew me into loving this series to begin with. We also get a better idea of Maeliosa and what she is all about. There are some very strong hints as to her future that I'm sure the author will deliver in an upcoming sequal.
This was a very suspenseful and action packed finale. There is a lot less romance, and a lot more violence than the previous episodes (but no worries, it worked). I was kind of surprised that the author fully "went there" given what was previously written in the series, but I appreciated that she didn't wimp out either. Even though this is obviously fiction, the experience of the kidnapping and what follows was very plausible and believably done. Kuddos to Ms. James for not sugar coating the epidode. You experience the trauma and the danger and then it is neatly wrapped up into the happily ever after. This is where my only complaint comes in. For as thorough and detailed as the author has been with this series, it seemed to lack at the very end. Everything was wrapped up too quickly. I felt a lot was skipped over and/or left out that could have really made this an unbelievably amazing end. Don't get me wrong, I think the storyline of the finale was great. It just was kind of wham bam thank you ma'am. I know that the series continues with the focus on other characters, but some of the actions seemed stilted and didn't really have purpose. While others I felt like there was so much left unsaid or explored. For instance, what was with the necklace and why did she go alone to receive it. (I get that it was a sweet gesture, but the lead up was hyped up and then it was like OK, where is this going...no explanation) Also, it seemed highly odd that the night after her mating Niall wouldn't accompiany her. Just little things like that bothered me. In addition, Cyn was completely left out of this episode which seemed odd given their relationship.
All in all though, I was pleased with their happy ending and still find myself intrigued and impressed with this author's writting. I eagerly await Cyn's story and any future episodes of the Puca world.
This was a very suspenseful and action packed finale. There is a lot less romance, and a lot more violence than the previous episodes (but no worries, it worked). I was kind of surprised that the author fully "went there" given what was previously written in the series, but I appreciated that she didn't wimp out either. Even though this is obviously fiction, the experience of the kidnapping and what follows was very plausible and believably done. Kuddos to Ms. James for not sugar coating the epidode. You experience the trauma and the danger and then it is neatly wrapped up into the happily ever after. This is where my only complaint comes in. For as thorough and detailed as the author has been with this series, it seemed to lack at the very end. Everything was wrapped up too quickly. I felt a lot was skipped over and/or left out that could have really made this an unbelievably amazing end. Don't get me wrong, I think the storyline of the finale was great. It just was kind of wham bam thank you ma'am. I know that the series continues with the focus on other characters, but some of the actions seemed stilted and didn't really have purpose. While others I felt like there was so much left unsaid or explored. For instance, what was with the necklace and why did she go alone to receive it. (I get that it was a sweet gesture, but the lead up was hyped up and then it was like OK, where is this going...no explanation) Also, it seemed highly odd that the night after her mating Niall wouldn't accompiany her. Just little things like that bothered me. In addition, Cyn was completely left out of this episode which seemed odd given their relationship.
All in all though, I was pleased with their happy ending and still find myself intrigued and impressed with this author's writting. I eagerly await Cyn's story and any future episodes of the Puca world.
June 28, 2015
I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR AN HONEST REVIEW AND THIS IS MY HONEST REVIEW ... OVER 18 READERS...
A.C.JAMES HAS ENDED THIS TERRIFIC SEASON 1 BUT SEASON 2 WITH FELICITY FRIEND CYN STORY COMING...
We find out more this story about Niall love for the women in his life, whit two now missing. But know matter how bad things are for them, they are not just waiting to be saved. No matter what happens each time they are caught, they try again.This part has made me laugh and cry. I hope that more of them will be told in Cyn story since her and Felicity are best friend since young childhood. And all Felicity wants is for Cyn to find and have what she now has, real true love and a family of her own. I LOVE THE TWIST AND TURNS THAT LEAD TO THE END OF THIS SEASON.
NOW I AM PLAYING MY LITTLE GAME at figuring out what I think will happen in season 2, and hope that maybe there will be a season 3 with (hopefully Niall twin sister) Maeliosa's story and a season 4 with is younger sister Darcy's story (if she is old enough). of course you can't leave out the men (Niall's friends) Tomas (though mated, a little information might be nice,even just a novella for him and his mate),but Finn, and Kieran . But will some of these stories cross over? I do think at least one will maybe two. But I wonder if Felicity and Cyn don't come back for good will her boss Nathan come to the island to see why? And could possibly we wish if he does and finds out anything he shouldn't , could maybe we wish Fiona (shifter from the vale)who unable to get one of her own kind for a mate,and Nathan unable to get Cyn,maybe they could find each other. LOL
A.C.JAMES HAS ENDED THIS TERRIFIC SEASON 1 BUT SEASON 2 WITH FELICITY FRIEND CYN STORY COMING...
We find out more this story about Niall love for the women in his life, whit two now missing. But know matter how bad things are for them, they are not just waiting to be saved. No matter what happens each time they are caught, they try again.This part has made me laugh and cry. I hope that more of them will be told in Cyn story since her and Felicity are best friend since young childhood. And all Felicity wants is for Cyn to find and have what she now has, real true love and a family of her own. I LOVE THE TWIST AND TURNS THAT LEAD TO THE END OF THIS SEASON.
NOW I AM PLAYING MY LITTLE GAME at figuring out what I think will happen in season 2, and hope that maybe there will be a season 3 with (hopefully Niall twin sister) Maeliosa's story and a season 4 with is younger sister Darcy's story (if she is old enough). of course you can't leave out the men (Niall's friends) Tomas (though mated, a little information might be nice,even just a novella for him and his mate),but Finn, and Kieran . But will some of these stories cross over? I do think at least one will maybe two. But I wonder if Felicity and Cyn don't come back for good will her boss Nathan come to the island to see why? And could possibly we wish if he does and finds out anything he shouldn't , could maybe we wish Fiona (shifter from the vale)who unable to get one of her own kind for a mate,and Nathan unable to get Cyn,maybe they could find each other. LOL
June 23, 2015
Let me start by saying if you have not read any of this series you are truly missing out. A.C. James has done one amazing job.
This book picks up where the last book left off, Felicity and Maeliosa have been kidnapped. Their life if in danger. Oh, the fear and heart break that Niall must of felt. Not only was his twin sister’s life in danger but now is true mate’s life was in danger. Could he handle if he lost one or both of them? Would he survive?
There are so many amazing character’s in this series. Felicity is a strong plus size beautiful woman. It is amazing the fearlessness she showed when faced with danger. To me she was really showing herself worthy of being Niall’s true mate. The question is will she survive to become his true mate or will Niall be too late?
Niall never wanted a mate, but as he got to know Felicity he realized he didn’t only want her he needed her. What great lengths will he have to go thru to save her and his sister? If he saves Felicity in time will he be able to convince Felicity to cross the veil and become his mate?
Maelisoa I truly loved her. She is strong, brave, and full of spirit. She is such an amazing person. Though her life is in danger for crossing the veil, I bet she does not regret one moment since she gets to meet her twin brother’s true mate, though again she might.
Each book that you read in this series makes you crave more. I have to say my knickers are in a twist..LOL I am craving more of this series.
This book picks up where the last book left off, Felicity and Maeliosa have been kidnapped. Their life if in danger. Oh, the fear and heart break that Niall must of felt. Not only was his twin sister’s life in danger but now is true mate’s life was in danger. Could he handle if he lost one or both of them? Would he survive?
There are so many amazing character’s in this series. Felicity is a strong plus size beautiful woman. It is amazing the fearlessness she showed when faced with danger. To me she was really showing herself worthy of being Niall’s true mate. The question is will she survive to become his true mate or will Niall be too late?
Niall never wanted a mate, but as he got to know Felicity he realized he didn’t only want her he needed her. What great lengths will he have to go thru to save her and his sister? If he saves Felicity in time will he be able to convince Felicity to cross the veil and become his mate?
Maelisoa I truly loved her. She is strong, brave, and full of spirit. She is such an amazing person. Though her life is in danger for crossing the veil, I bet she does not regret one moment since she gets to meet her twin brother’s true mate, though again she might.
Each book that you read in this series makes you crave more. I have to say my knickers are in a twist..LOL I am craving more of this series.
April 23, 2016
Felicity unfortunately found out that Caitlyn and Dillon are behind hurting and kidnapping Maeliosa Niall's sister and now she is in the same situation because she came by herself to find out what was going on with the story she was suppose to be writing but she actually finds that Caitlyn was holding Maeliosa and while she was fighting for a chance to get them away while Caitlyn was by herself she was using her hairspray and beating the woman down but she got hit from behind and now she is waiting up with a very bad headache because Dillon came up behind her and knocked her out with a rock she has to find a way for them to get free and back to Niall but Caitlyn already told her they had to kill them they are tied with duct tape and they have shot Maeliosa up with horse tranquilizers so she is no help while they are waiting for Archer the Resort owner who is paying them to expose the Puca listening to Dillon and Caitlyn argue and then she leaves and while Dillon decides to get drunk Felicity tries to get the duct tape off her hands and feet. Mean while Niall and Tomas are frantically looking for his sister and his mate because they are not where Felicity said they would be from the note she left at his cabin. This is a short romance suspense. Cliff hanger. I received a copy for an honest review.
March 16, 2016
Needed more....
I've never been a fan of serials and this sooooo Did Not make me one.... It took me he 1st two books to get them together then most of the third and fourth for Felicity to get 1/2 killed and rescued then they mate and its over... Bah,humbug ( just felt right, though I'm not Scrooge and it's definitely Not Christmas)
But we got through all that just for her survive,them mate and then it's over ? Not epilogue nothing... I know the story continues per say but the next story is about Fallon and Cyn,and I'm not sure who I feel sorry for more there, I'm thinking Fallon,at least we know he knows how to love when Cyn seems to self absorbed to know how... Btw why was Felicity's back even really created ? Just a reason to make her insecure and awkward ? Coz that's all it was used for,she supposedly got real pissed at Niall for not sharing a secret that could get him or his ppl killed if he wasn't careful but Not once did she ever trust him enough to tell him about her ex even though I'm sure he wanted to know...
I wish there were more horse shifter stories out there instead of the been there read that constant of wolves and bears but this was a miss for me off to delete....
I've never been a fan of serials and this sooooo Did Not make me one.... It took me he 1st two books to get them together then most of the third and fourth for Felicity to get 1/2 killed and rescued then they mate and its over... Bah,humbug ( just felt right, though I'm not Scrooge and it's definitely Not Christmas)
But we got through all that just for her survive,them mate and then it's over ? Not epilogue nothing... I know the story continues per say but the next story is about Fallon and Cyn,and I'm not sure who I feel sorry for more there, I'm thinking Fallon,at least we know he knows how to love when Cyn seems to self absorbed to know how... Btw why was Felicity's back even really created ? Just a reason to make her insecure and awkward ? Coz that's all it was used for,she supposedly got real pissed at Niall for not sharing a secret that could get him or his ppl killed if he wasn't careful but Not once did she ever trust him enough to tell him about her ex even though I'm sure he wanted to know...
I wish there were more horse shifter stories out there instead of the been there read that constant of wolves and bears but this was a miss for me off to delete....
August 23, 2017
This is the 4th book in a series about legendary shape-shifting horses, or Puca's. In the beginning we find Felicity & Maelíosa, Niall's twin sister, kidnapped and bound in a room of a farmhouse. Maelíosa is out like a light from the tranquilizer the kidnappers gave her, so it is up to Felicity to find a way out of the situation. Niall, on the other hand, found the note Felicity left saying Maelíosa was kidnapped and that she was going to find her and he is frantic with worry. He knows she is his true mate, but Maelíosa is his sister and he is torn. He must return to the realm to tell his father and he leaves his friend Tomas to search for the girls. The man holding the girls captive gets drunk and passes out and that is when Felicity makes her move. Unfortunately, although the two girls make it outside they run into trouble and Felicity urges Maelíosa to run b/c she needs to heal herself. Maelíosa promises to return and heads across the veil to find her brother. Niall finds out that his sister is sad, but his mate is still in the hands of bad people and he rushes back to save her. Will he make it in time? Or is he destined to lose her before he can properly claim his mate? Please read and find out how the story plays out, but do not worry b/c there is a HEA for them both.
July 20, 2016
This story is incredible!!! Felicity, trying to rescue Niall’s sister, is knocked unconscious. When she wakes up, having been moved to another location, she and a drugged Maelíosa are duct-taped and lying on the floor. With no one else to help her, Felicity had to rely on her own wits to get out of the duct-tape. Her captor was in a drunken sleep at the kitchen table, so she used her room key and teeth to laboriously cut through the tape.
Niall had gone to the last place he knew Felicity had been. He found a bloody rock with the scent of her blood on it. Tomas returned to the Realm for help while Niall started to track her scent. In the meantime, Felicity and Maeliosa leave the farmhouse. Archer grabs Felicity but Felicity urges Maeliosa to shift into her horse form and escape. No one knows whether Niall will get to Felicity in time to save her from what is about to happen.
As with the previous books of this story, this was awesome! The pace never let up. There were so many things still unsaid. I have been so pleased with this story that other friends I have talked to about it are buying it themselves! I highly recommend it! It’s a beautiful story and well worth the read!
Niall had gone to the last place he knew Felicity had been. He found a bloody rock with the scent of her blood on it. Tomas returned to the Realm for help while Niall started to track her scent. In the meantime, Felicity and Maeliosa leave the farmhouse. Archer grabs Felicity but Felicity urges Maeliosa to shift into her horse form and escape. No one knows whether Niall will get to Felicity in time to save her from what is about to happen.
As with the previous books of this story, this was awesome! The pace never let up. There were so many things still unsaid. I have been so pleased with this story that other friends I have talked to about it are buying it themselves! I highly recommend it! It’s a beautiful story and well worth the read!
July 22, 2016
This is the fourth novella in the Ride series by A.C. James and each novella should be read in sequence. In the last episode, Niall's sister is missing and Felicity receives an urgent message to come to a fort on the island. She thinks something is amiss and leaves Niall a note giving him the location of the meeting. However, once she arrives, she finds Niall's sister, Maeliosa, tied and tortured and after trying to rescue her, is knocked unconscious. Felicity awakens in a small farmhouse with her hands and ankles duct taped and a drugged, duct taped Maelíosa lying on the floor next to her. She manages an escape with Maeliosa, but she is recaptured and Maeliosa, not wanting to leave her, but knowing she must, flees to get help. Maeliosa finds Niall and mind links with him to show him where Felicity is being held. Felicity tries to escape again, is severely beaten, and is close to death while Niall and two friends are rushing to save her.
This novella was an absolute page turner. It reveals the depth of the bond between Felicity and Niall and answers the mystery surrounding the disturbances of the Veil and at the resort construction site. I would recommend it to shifter fans. I received this as an ARC for an honest review.
This novella was an absolute page turner. It reveals the depth of the bond between Felicity and Niall and answers the mystery surrounding the disturbances of the Veil and at the resort construction site. I would recommend it to shifter fans. I received this as an ARC for an honest review.
July 3, 2015
RIDE PART 4 THE VEIL (PUCCA MATES) A.C. JAMES
The final part in the ride series. The veil rounds out the story nicely leading into the next series .Niall and Tomas are looking Felicity and Maeliosa who were taken by the reason the veil is thinning.
Maeliosa is able to escape with Felicity’s help and sends Niall with the aid of Thomas and Finn back to save Felicity while Kieran took Maeliosa back across the veil to the healer. When Niall and the others get to Felicity, when they get there they find Felicity in a bad way and race her across the veil to the healer to save her life.
It was sad that this series came to an end I will miss Felicity, Niall, Tomas and even Cyn. The Pucca mate is a great read and I’m only happy that there is another series coming out. Well done to A.C. James for some wonderful characters to fall in love with.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The final part in the ride series. The veil rounds out the story nicely leading into the next series .Niall and Tomas are looking Felicity and Maeliosa who were taken by the reason the veil is thinning.
Maeliosa is able to escape with Felicity’s help and sends Niall with the aid of Thomas and Finn back to save Felicity while Kieran took Maeliosa back across the veil to the healer. When Niall and the others get to Felicity, when they get there they find Felicity in a bad way and race her across the veil to the healer to save her life.
It was sad that this series came to an end I will miss Felicity, Niall, Tomas and even Cyn. The Pucca mate is a great read and I’m only happy that there is another series coming out. Well done to A.C. James for some wonderful characters to fall in love with.
I was given this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 17, 2016
This is a cleverly written collection of paranormal stories, volumes 1 thru 4 of the Ride Series. These stories are about the life and love of the of the Puca Mates (shape shifters). Felicity Forrest and Niall O'Leary are the main characters in these stories and while neither one of them is looking for love, they end up finding it. These four stories introduce us to the characters, tell us how they met and why. Then we learn more about them. There is even a very suspenseful part (I won't say what).
The author did a good job writing these stories. I was very pleased to see 4 book turned into one audio book as I won't buy short audio books. The stories are very cleverly written. I LOVE how this author refers to his stallion (brilliant). Great plots too! The narrator, Erin Mallon, delivered a flawless read to us with many different voices and accents.
I received this complimentary audio book free of charge just for the asking. Thank you!
The author did a good job writing these stories. I was very pleased to see 4 book turned into one audio book as I won't buy short audio books. The stories are very cleverly written. I LOVE how this author refers to his stallion (brilliant). Great plots too! The narrator, Erin Mallon, delivered a flawless read to us with many different voices and accents.
I received this complimentary audio book free of charge just for the asking. Thank you!
July 18, 2016
These short, packed with action, sexy scenes, kidnapping and love paranormal romance bites are awesome. Felicity and Niall are one step closer into finding out who and why someone is setting up the Puca to be outted to the public. But those behind it all will do everything, including trying to commit murder of someone very close to them, to make Felicity write the story ousting the Pucas, the only question remaining is can they stop them before they get their way and the wrong someone ends up dead. A definite 5☆ book full of paranormal lovers, sexy, quick reads and a small happily for now. Must read each small "bite " before going to the next. Can't wait for the 1st book in the companion series, that will continue the story with Felicity's friend Cyn as the lead female character. I recommend this book to anyone lover of paranormal romance, strong female leads, and gorgeous alpha type males !! I recieved a gifted copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
July 20, 2016
Although not the end for the Puca Mates series (there is another “season” and a 3rd season in the works), The Veil is the completion of Felicity and Niall’s story (for now). The action hit its peak, as Felicity is left to try and help Niall’s sister and escape from those who want to hurt them and expose the Puca. The drama is forcing Niall and Felicity to admit to themselves what their true feelings are and what they want for the future. I enjoyed the ending a lot, but I did feel it was a bit rushed. I know there was urgency given the circumstances the couple found themselves in, but I felt like we could’ve been given more (the previous episodes were several pages longer). I’m trying not to be spoilery, so I’ll just leave it at that. But with that being said, I am very much looking forward to reading the next season – Cyn and Fallon’s story is next and I can’t wait!
Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Copy provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review.
August 5, 2016
Ride: The Veil is the conclusion of Felicity and Niall's Saga. I really love this story, and can't wait until Cyn and Fallon's saga!
In Ride: The Veil, Felicity has gone to rescue Maeliosa, Niall's sister. When she get close to releasing Maeliosa, she is struck on the head from behind! When she comes to, she is bound and now in a hut somewhere, with Maeliosa, also bound and drugged in the same room.
Meanwhile, Niall has sent his friend back to the castle to get reinforcements to help him locate his sister and his mate. He goes to where felicity told him that he would be, but they are not in sight there. Maeliosa, who was set free and awoken by Felicity shows up at the site, and shows him where Felicity is. As Maeliosa is taken back to the castle to the healer, Niall and 2 others try to save Felicity. Will Niall find Felicity in time? Will they have their happy ever after? I'm not going to spoil this any further! This book is well written, and the story comes to life!
In Ride: The Veil, Felicity has gone to rescue Maeliosa, Niall's sister. When she get close to releasing Maeliosa, she is struck on the head from behind! When she comes to, she is bound and now in a hut somewhere, with Maeliosa, also bound and drugged in the same room.
Meanwhile, Niall has sent his friend back to the castle to get reinforcements to help him locate his sister and his mate. He goes to where felicity told him that he would be, but they are not in sight there. Maeliosa, who was set free and awoken by Felicity shows up at the site, and shows him where Felicity is. As Maeliosa is taken back to the castle to the healer, Niall and 2 others try to save Felicity. Will Niall find Felicity in time? Will they have their happy ever after? I'm not going to spoil this any further! This book is well written, and the story comes to life!
November 14, 2015
With all the talk of Puca sightings and the threats they were making to island folk, Felicity is there to write for a paranormal blog. Being the son of the head of the Puca clan, Niall is sent to find out and fix what is happening in the human realm.
Felicity and Niall are drawn together at first sight. With the mutual task of getting to the bottom of things, they work together to find out who has started all the trouble.
When Niall's sister comes through the veil to try and help and to meet Felicity, she is kidnapped. A message brings Felicity to the kidnappers and Niall must find them both before he loses both his soul mate and twin sister.
There is something for everyone in the Ride series. Love, suspense, danger and steamy love scenes. A.C. James has written another great series and I can't wait for the next series
Felicity and Niall are drawn together at first sight. With the mutual task of getting to the bottom of things, they work together to find out who has started all the trouble.
When Niall's sister comes through the veil to try and help and to meet Felicity, she is kidnapped. A message brings Felicity to the kidnappers and Niall must find them both before he loses both his soul mate and twin sister.
There is something for everyone in the Ride series. Love, suspense, danger and steamy love scenes. A.C. James has written another great series and I can't wait for the next series
July 26, 2016
Felicity and Maeliosa have been captured and brutally beaten by Caitlyn and her lover Dillon and the man building the resort Archer. They want the story of the puca written so they can make lots of money from the tourists coming to the island and staying at the resort. They are angry with Felicity for refusing to write the story. Felicity manages to free Maeliosa and Maeliosa gets away but Archer tries to catch Felicity and falls to his death. Then Dillon goes berserk and tries to kill Felicity. Niall manages to get there in time to save Felicity and takes her across the veil. Fallon does the ceremony to make Niall and Felicity true mates and the puca healer saves Felicity's life. Now they are together forever, but Felicity says she must tell Cyn and Nathan what has happened. I received this as a free ARC copy for an honest review. Can't wait for the next episode in the series.
July 1, 2015
Spoilers!
Felicity and Maeliosa find themselves held captive by Caitlyn and Dillion and the word kill is being bandied about. Fearing Niall will not find them in time, Felicity is determined to not become a victim to greed (Archer wants the Puca exposed to bring in tourists to his resort) and decides to try and rescue herself and Maeliosa. Maeliosa makes it but Felicity is grabbed by Archer and then beaten by Dillion and her only thoughts were that she may never get to tell Niall she loves him and wants to be his mate. I’m not saying if Niall makes it or not, have to read it but I will say WOW! Great ending! Kept me engrossed till the last page, couldn't put it down! Looking forward to season 2 for Cyn’s story! **Book received in exchange for honest review**
Felicity and Maeliosa find themselves held captive by Caitlyn and Dillion and the word kill is being bandied about. Fearing Niall will not find them in time, Felicity is determined to not become a victim to greed (Archer wants the Puca exposed to bring in tourists to his resort) and decides to try and rescue herself and Maeliosa. Maeliosa makes it but Felicity is grabbed by Archer and then beaten by Dillion and her only thoughts were that she may never get to tell Niall she loves him and wants to be his mate. I’m not saying if Niall makes it or not, have to read it but I will say WOW! Great ending! Kept me engrossed till the last page, couldn't put it down! Looking forward to season 2 for Cyn’s story! **Book received in exchange for honest review**
July 2, 2015
Review for RIDE PT4: THE VEIL
I received this as an ARC for an honest review
Niall is hot on the trail of the people that took his sister and his mate, Felicity. He now realizes just how important she is to him. What he doesn’t know yet is that she feels the same. While Felicity frees herself and Niall’s sister, Felicity is recaptured. Niall’s sister makes it to him and his friends and tells where to find Felicity. He can feel her pain, her fear and he can feel her life ebbing away as whoever has her continues to beat her. When Niall finally gets there he can only hope he can get her beyond the veil to the healer that will save her. Will there be enough time…or will he have come this far only to lose her ??
I received this as an ARC for an honest review
Niall is hot on the trail of the people that took his sister and his mate, Felicity. He now realizes just how important she is to him. What he doesn’t know yet is that she feels the same. While Felicity frees herself and Niall’s sister, Felicity is recaptured. Niall’s sister makes it to him and his friends and tells where to find Felicity. He can feel her pain, her fear and he can feel her life ebbing away as whoever has her continues to beat her. When Niall finally gets there he can only hope he can get her beyond the veil to the healer that will save her. Will there be enough time…or will he have come this far only to lose her ??
August 19, 2016
This book was offered to me in exchange for an honest review.
It is well known that was not a fan of book two or three, though three did redeem itself in the long run. That said, I loved this book! It was not because of the ending, because I wouldn't call that an ending, but because it settled the sexual tension. In a way I think the story was rushed, even for a four novella set, but it was very good. I just wish that they had explained how Cynthia takes the news, or how Nathan settles. I though (and hoped) Cyn would meet Fallon and marry him or something, but alas.. I must wait for Season Two.
Good book! I thank the author for the oppurtunity to read this series and I look forward to more from the next Season of books.
It is well known that was not a fan of book two or three, though three did redeem itself in the long run. That said, I loved this book! It was not because of the ending, because I wouldn't call that an ending, but because it settled the sexual tension. In a way I think the story was rushed, even for a four novella set, but it was very good. I just wish that they had explained how Cynthia takes the news, or how Nathan settles. I though (and hoped) Cyn would meet Fallon and marry him or something, but alas.. I must wait for Season Two.
Good book! I thank the author for the oppurtunity to read this series and I look forward to more from the next Season of books.
July 6, 2015
Ride: The Veil is book four of the Puca Mates Series by A.C. James. It's the conclusion to the story of Niall and Felicity. A puca shifter and his human mate.
This series offers up Action, intrigue, a kidnapping, a forever love, some bloodshed, a heroic rescuing of damsels in distress, romance and more. The characters are well written and engaging. The story is unique and fresh. It grabs you in and takes you on a wildly fantastic ride that you wont want to get off of. I look forward to Ms. James's next series.
This series is a MUST READ. I highly recommend it.
Puca Mates Series/Serial Reading Order:
Ride: Awakening – Episode One
Ride: The Bet – Episode Two
Ride: Out Cold – Episode Three
Ride: The Veil – Episode Four
Received ARC gift copy
L.
This series offers up Action, intrigue, a kidnapping, a forever love, some bloodshed, a heroic rescuing of damsels in distress, romance and more. The characters are well written and engaging. The story is unique and fresh. It grabs you in and takes you on a wildly fantastic ride that you wont want to get off of. I look forward to Ms. James's next series.
This series is a MUST READ. I highly recommend it.
Puca Mates Series/Serial Reading Order:
Ride: Awakening – Episode One
Ride: The Bet – Episode Two
Ride: Out Cold – Episode Three
Ride: The Veil – Episode Four
Received ARC gift copy
L.
July 17, 2016
I was given a free copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
Well the concluding part of Naill and Felicitys story. WOW!!! She really loves him. She put herself in harms way to save his sister. But she sure as hell didn't stop fighting. Naills fear of not only loosing his sister but his true mate spears him into action. The loyalty the clan has for one another including Felicity now is amazing. I couldn't put this down as I just had to know how it was all going to end. You can't help but get hooked onto the story as it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Brilliant book! I'm not saying too much as I don't want to give any of it away so just going to end with this was awesome to read and can't wait to see what happens with Cyn.
Well the concluding part of Naill and Felicitys story. WOW!!! She really loves him. She put herself in harms way to save his sister. But she sure as hell didn't stop fighting. Naills fear of not only loosing his sister but his true mate spears him into action. The loyalty the clan has for one another including Felicity now is amazing. I couldn't put this down as I just had to know how it was all going to end. You can't help but get hooked onto the story as it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Brilliant book! I'm not saying too much as I don't want to give any of it away so just going to end with this was awesome to read and can't wait to see what happens with Cyn.
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