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Sam’s life changes completely when his boss Jeremy finally reveals the secret he’s been keeping from Sam since the day they they’re mates and not only is Jeremy a werepanther, but so is Sam.With rules to follow so they can be together, Sam has to step up and be the patient lover his formerly straight mate needs him to be while learning about his new self as a werepanther.

78 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

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Missy Welsh

39 books336 followers
Missy Welsh stares into space a lot, has conversations with cats, takes notes while people-watching, records conversations (not the ones with cats), named her laptop Norbert and her phone Pushkin, has backups of her backups’ backups, faints at the sight of a misused semi-colon, and will often ask socially unacceptable questions of strangers. Basically, she’s a writer.

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Profile Image for Leah.
1,323 reviews342 followers
November 27, 2010
This was a cute little m/m story. The love story was very adorable and the guys were sweet. I wish the panther thing was explained a little more, and that would have happened if it was a bit longer. I also wish that it was longer so that the relationship between Jeremy and Sam could have been explored a little more.

These were two parts that I liked:

I really liked the leer he sent my way even as he covered up the goods with those pants again. I turned around like I was looking for my shirt as I wiggled my ass into my jeans. He groaned. Yep, the straight guy was liking him some skinny boy butt.

*~*~*

As we rode off, I had a million questions filling my head about my new self, how many others there were, and what it all meant for our future together. I could wait, though, to ask and get answers. Loving my Jeremy was more important. I held him tighter and felt the rumble in his chest just before his hand gave mine a comforting squeeze. We were united, and that was all I needed.
Profile Image for Robert.
140 reviews80 followers
November 27, 2010
Steamy doesn't begin to describe this short story about Sam and his mate Jeremy. From the first trickle of sweat make its way down Jeremy's leather-clad backside to the shifting that facilitates his claiming of Sam, this is one hot tail tale!
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289 reviews72 followers
August 1, 2014
Sam has wanted Jeremy for a number of months, but never has he thought Jeremy would want him in return. He was most definitely wrong. In fact, the two men are meant to be together.

In the past year I have got more into erotica- reading and writing it. It's a great genre to explore and offers many flavours. One thing I never truly tried was same sex erotica, moreso male on male. So I decided to have a bite...

I'm glad I picked this story to start with. It was just right for my first experience with male/male action. It was adorable and very enjoyable. I will definitely be interested in reading more stories like this.

The were-pather aspect didn't exactly seem right, however. I think it would have been better without it, where Jeremy just wanted Sam for Sam and not because it was unconditional.

And of course, being a short, it all happened so fast. Would have loved it more if it had of been a bit longer.

© Red Lace 2011
Profile Image for Mandy*reads obsessively* .
2,197 reviews341 followers
April 30, 2012
4* for the free online version!


Ok, I just finished the 'new extended' version from Amber and I really liked it!
Missy Welsh has the inner voice of young, funny and self conscious guys down!
Sam was able to show more of himself and Jeremy is a real sweetheart. The paranormal aspects took a backseat in the story which was fine with me, there really isn't any angst or problems in this story to overcome, just a sweet mating!
This story had a similar feeling to My Summer of Wes, which is one of my all time feel good reads, so it left me with a happy smile.
Profile Image for Kendra T.
3,074 reviews39 followers
December 17, 2014
Not bad for my first shifter story. The guy on the cover was totally hot and one I could totally imagine in this story. The only thing I didn't quite get: . Oh well. It was a cute and sweet story as it was. Would have liked a little more to see Sam become more comfortable with himself and his transition.
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1,478 reviews64 followers
December 18, 2012
I pretty much read this short based on the cover alone because...whoa. The short itself was....well, it was short. Was I entertained during those 10 pages or so. I would say yes. However, the fact that the only actual sex was performed in panther form? Notsomuch. I do appreciate authors who give us free downloads. Thank you for that. I just wish it were longer.
Profile Image for Alex.
Author 30 books73 followers
January 20, 2012
Overall
A cute little (free) story that involves a young man who stutters and has a crush on his (straight) boss. Although the plot line may not be anything new, I really liked Sam and the author's use of stuttering to show Sam's emotional status. Both the characters are highly enjoyable and the interaction between the two is heart warming. A good stand alone story that may fall into a lot of tropes but the story's enjoyment overpowers any of that. Definitely worth a read, especially if you want an upper.

Be sure to check out my other reviews on my blog.
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Author 7 books13 followers
June 3, 2011
The whole panther shifter-thing seemed kind of out of the blue but this was a short story and without the shifting there wouldn't have been any thing to read so I consider it a great read especially considering it is a free read. Gave it four stars only because I would have prefer the MCs got together for a reason other than they are both panthers and mates and so that is why they are attracted and in love with each other.
A sweet and quick read, great to pass some time.
Profile Image for Hal Evergreen.
287 reviews36 followers
September 18, 2012
I never read What when it was still a free short story on Missy Welsh's web site, but I suspect that it worked better at its original length. This greatly expanded, novella-length edition is a bit of a mess. What little conflict exists in this story resolves fairly quickly, and is then followed by approximately 40 pages of sex and fluff. Mostly sex.

The paranormal worldbuilding, such as it is, makes no sense.

This novella also needs a better editor. A few passages are so repetitive that I can only assume Ms. Welsh never even reread them after writing them.

I didn't hate this novella. It has some cute and hot moments, especially at the beginning. It just doesn't have enough story to justify its length, and what story there is often doesn't make sense. If What was still being offered as a freebie its flaws wouldn't matter as much, but it needs more plot and better editing to be worth its current price point.
Profile Image for Sadonna.
2,706 reviews46 followers
May 2, 2012
This is a rather erotic short story about shifters. Totally was not expecting it. Hopefully there will be more stories for Jeremy and Sam and this world as this is really a teaser.

Bought and read the expanded and updated version. Really liked this whole new world and Jeremy and Sam. Yummy!!!
Profile Image for Jess.
811 reviews62 followers
April 17, 2011
I give this 4 stars.

It was a cute, short little story. Gotta love leather pants! The characters (Jeremy and Sam) are panther-shifters and I loved their story. They would make a great full-length book. Great read, I want more!
Profile Image for Maya.
1,164 reviews34 followers
December 24, 2010
This really deserves 5 stars for the cover alone!

Profile Image for Mel.
331 reviews533 followers
April 25, 2011
Cute little story, with a surprising twist, about Sam -young, insecure and with a stutter- being head over heels with his sexy as hell boss. 3,5 stars
Profile Image for Pia.
Author 14 books57 followers
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March 21, 2011
A shifter story that I really liked? Huh, go figure. It was bound to happen eventually.
Profile Image for Casey.
34 reviews14 followers
April 6, 2011
This was a fun short. Recommended five minute fiction :)
Profile Image for Kat.
598 reviews107 followers
nope-never
November 25, 2015
I would like to read more about Jer and Sam :) The 'big kitty' remark is so cute
Profile Image for Jeffrey.
Author 1 book14 followers
August 31, 2011
A short, sexy and "mos def" good read. Needing a follow-up now.
Tick, Tock Missy.
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Profile Image for Ann Roberts.
496 reviews8 followers
November 6, 2011
This short story of a dominant, leather-clad panther shifter falling for his "mate" (a smaller-built tattoo-artist who doesn't know he's a panther too) is so hot!
Profile Image for Dee Wy.
1,455 reviews
January 20, 2012
Dear Missy, you are now my go-to girl for short and sweet stories. Love your characters! Now I must check out your longer stuff too. Thanks for the free read.
Profile Image for Tad.
40 reviews
June 14, 2012
a nice and sexy short story, I wish there was more... and the Original Free Edition's cover was much Hotter then new one... why change???
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