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True Mates #2
Pardonner à Thayne (Véritables compagnons t. 2)
Véritables compagnons, numéro hors série
Nicholas Cartwright a fait tout ce qui était en son pouvoir pour oublier cette nuit, six mois plus tôt à Senaka, quand son véritable compagnon l’a rejeté, le laissant brisé et désabusé. Se réfugiant dans son travail, il s’y adonne jusqu’à l’épuisement, tout en trouvant les caresses d’un autre insupportables. Tout à coup, son compagnon a besoin de son aide et demande peut-être plus que ce Nick est prêt à lui accorder.
Thayne Whitedove a toujours été une âme errante, passant ses journées sur les routes et ses nuits dans les bras d’un amant de rencontre, jusqu’à ce qu’une erreur fatale le pousse à chercher secours auprès des siens. À sa grande consternation, la seule façon de réparer sa faute est d’accepter ce qu’il refuse par-dessus tout… son compagnon. Thayne doit choisir entre continuer à fuir ou rester et se battre pour le pardon de Nick.
Nicholas Cartwright a fait tout ce qui était en son pouvoir pour oublier cette nuit, six mois plus tôt à Senaka, quand son véritable compagnon l’a rejeté, le laissant brisé et désabusé. Se réfugiant dans son travail, il s’y adonne jusqu’à l’épuisement, tout en trouvant les caresses d’un autre insupportables. Tout à coup, son compagnon a besoin de son aide et demande peut-être plus que ce Nick est prêt à lui accorder.
Thayne Whitedove a toujours été une âme errante, passant ses journées sur les routes et ses nuits dans les bras d’un amant de rencontre, jusqu’à ce qu’une erreur fatale le pousse à chercher secours auprès des siens. À sa grande consternation, la seule façon de réparer sa faute est d’accepter ce qu’il refuse par-dessus tout… son compagnon. Thayne doit choisir entre continuer à fuir ou rester et se battre pour le pardon de Nick.
311 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2014
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J.R. Loveless
19 books373 followersJ.R. Loveless began her adventure in writing romance at the young age of twelve. Her foray into creating her own worlds and telling her characters’ life stories was triggered by her own love of reading. She currently resides in South Florida with her dog and two cats, volunteers for an animal rescue in her spare time, and works as a manager for a financial lending institute. Someday she hopes to begin writing as a full-time career and bringing more of her ideas to life.
Her journey into gay romance began in 2005 when she began posting her original fiction on a forum for feedback and readers’ pleasure. In 2010, a good friend urged her to submit to a publishing company, and the day she received the acceptance and contract was the best day of her life. Since then, she has been noted to be one of the most purchased audio books after Fifty Shades of Grey on Audiobook.com, received best gay romantic fiction for Touch Me Gently in the 2011 TLA Gaybies, and even received an award for Chasing Seth in 2012.
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Her journey into gay romance began in 2005 when she began posting her original fiction on a forum for feedback and readers’ pleasure. In 2010, a good friend urged her to submit to a publishing company, and the day she received the acceptance and contract was the best day of her life. Since then, she has been noted to be one of the most purchased audio books after Fifty Shades of Grey on Audiobook.com, received best gay romantic fiction for Touch Me Gently in the 2011 TLA Gaybies, and even received an award for Chasing Seth in 2012.
J.R. adores her fans and loves hearing from them.
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November 24, 2014
I read romance novels for the romance. Rejection is not romantic. I thought it was unique that a "destined mate" wouldn't fall into instant love, but the rejection in this book was horrid. The reasoning behind finally accepting a mate was even worse. He made sure his mate was well aware of his hatred and disdain even after going to him for help.
I can't believe I finished this novel, and I don't believe I could read another part of this series if this is how each story is going to be handled.
I can't believe I finished this novel, and I don't believe I could read another part of this series if this is how each story is going to be handled.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 8, 2015
I knew I'd struggle with this book. I just knew it. You can sort of tell from the first book that this story is going to be a difficult read and it really was. It drove me insane even more than the first book and I didn't think it was possible.
So this could have been good. The angst was an issue but it didn't have to be a three star read. But there was just so much here. The MC's sort of fit together in a sense. They both did similar things with others while apart so that wasn't a huge issue, but it will be for some, I know. And then you have the whole thing with
Even though I struggled with this book I did enjoy it to a certain extent. It's hard. I would love to give the book more, but I just can't. I do want to read more from this author, though. I loved one of her other books in the past and hope I'll enjoy more of them in the future.
So this could have been good. The angst was an issue but it didn't have to be a three star read. But there was just so much here. The MC's sort of fit together in a sense. They both did similar things with others while apart so that wasn't a huge issue, but it will be for some, I know. And then you have the whole thing with
Even though I struggled with this book I did enjoy it to a certain extent. It's hard. I would love to give the book more, but I just can't. I do want to read more from this author, though. I loved one of her other books in the past and hope I'll enjoy more of them in the future.
July 26, 2015
This is the sequel to Chasing Seth and it pretty much takes up right where that left off. Namely, Seth is settling in with his mate and Nick has just met Thayne (his mate) and been rejected by him.
Thayne carries lots of guilt and secrets, mostly about Created Ones and Mates. He absolutely doesn’t want a Mate, doesn’t think he deserves happiness, but isn’t in a position to stop the events that force him and Nick together.
Nick carries a bit of guilt himself over his involvement in making Taggart, a Created One, but is mostly excited about having a Mate and dumbfounded and hurt by Thayne’s continual refusal to complete the mating bond.
Danger chases Thayne and arrives at Senaka’s doorstep, forcing Thayne to reveal secrets and forcing him to complete the mating bond in order to save himself and others.
Nick, despite EVERY reason to turn his back on Thayne, agrees to help for the sake of the pack and his mate to complete the bond.
Once mated, the pair move back to California to join Nick’s pack, but Thayne continues to act like an a**hole and the two are as miserable in California as they were in Wyoming.
The danger is still present and in fact has followed them to California, forcing Thayne and Nick into close quarters which does much to bring them into a more real mating, but it takes violence and near death to make them realize how important they are to one another.
**
This is somewhat hard to rate and review because on the one hand I really liked the story. I thought the hurdles were somewhat realistic, the danger well plotted and the shifter world interesting and mulit-faceted.
On the other hand I thought the main hurdle: Thayne not wanting a Mate was way over-played. It didn’t make sense for him to continue to hang on this argument when over and over and over he was shown how a Mate is a good thing and not something to weaken you or cause you to be “enslaved”.
Nick acts like a door-mat the entire time, and this drove me bonkers. He should have booted Thayne out the door right from day one. I get that it goes against his mating instincts and his desire to help the pack, but Thayne does not make it easy to help him. Even when Nick gives up practically EVERYTHING to Thayne in order to help him, Thayne continues to act like a total prick-douche-bag and I, for one, wanted to punch him in the nuts!
The ending was very satisfying if a little rushed, and though I was happy to see the HEA for these boys I didn’t fully buy it. Sure, they have the Mating chemistry to pave the way and that covers a lot of romantic ground, but even with all those pheromones Thayne managed to be a big ole jerk to Nick, so I didn’t quite buy his immediate 180 from enemy to love.
Overall, if you enjoyed Chasing Seth you will definitely want to read this – Seth and Kasey play a big role in this book and this is more or less an extension of their story, too. If you like shifter romances this will satisfy but be patient. It’s a long book filled with a lot of (in my opinion) prolonged angst that doesn’t move the story forward but only serves to make Thayne look bad.
I liked it and give it a 3.5 of 5 stars.
Audio
Derrick McClain did a really nice job with the narration. He tries to differentiate the voices and I really liked his version of Thayne’s voice. Overall he added to the enjoyment of this book and I’d recommend listening!
4.5 of 5 stars
Overall 4 of 5 stars
Thayne carries lots of guilt and secrets, mostly about Created Ones and Mates. He absolutely doesn’t want a Mate, doesn’t think he deserves happiness, but isn’t in a position to stop the events that force him and Nick together.
Nick carries a bit of guilt himself over his involvement in making Taggart, a Created One, but is mostly excited about having a Mate and dumbfounded and hurt by Thayne’s continual refusal to complete the mating bond.
Danger chases Thayne and arrives at Senaka’s doorstep, forcing Thayne to reveal secrets and forcing him to complete the mating bond in order to save himself and others.
Nick, despite EVERY reason to turn his back on Thayne, agrees to help for the sake of the pack and his mate to complete the bond.
Once mated, the pair move back to California to join Nick’s pack, but Thayne continues to act like an a**hole and the two are as miserable in California as they were in Wyoming.
The danger is still present and in fact has followed them to California, forcing Thayne and Nick into close quarters which does much to bring them into a more real mating, but it takes violence and near death to make them realize how important they are to one another.
**
This is somewhat hard to rate and review because on the one hand I really liked the story. I thought the hurdles were somewhat realistic, the danger well plotted and the shifter world interesting and mulit-faceted.
On the other hand I thought the main hurdle: Thayne not wanting a Mate was way over-played. It didn’t make sense for him to continue to hang on this argument when over and over and over he was shown how a Mate is a good thing and not something to weaken you or cause you to be “enslaved”.
Nick acts like a door-mat the entire time, and this drove me bonkers. He should have booted Thayne out the door right from day one. I get that it goes against his mating instincts and his desire to help the pack, but Thayne does not make it easy to help him. Even when Nick gives up practically EVERYTHING to Thayne in order to help him, Thayne continues to act like a total prick-douche-bag and I, for one, wanted to punch him in the nuts!
The ending was very satisfying if a little rushed, and though I was happy to see the HEA for these boys I didn’t fully buy it. Sure, they have the Mating chemistry to pave the way and that covers a lot of romantic ground, but even with all those pheromones Thayne managed to be a big ole jerk to Nick, so I didn’t quite buy his immediate 180 from enemy to love.
Overall, if you enjoyed Chasing Seth you will definitely want to read this – Seth and Kasey play a big role in this book and this is more or less an extension of their story, too. If you like shifter romances this will satisfy but be patient. It’s a long book filled with a lot of (in my opinion) prolonged angst that doesn’t move the story forward but only serves to make Thayne look bad.
I liked it and give it a 3.5 of 5 stars.
Audio
Derrick McClain did a really nice job with the narration. He tries to differentiate the voices and I really liked his version of Thayne’s voice. Overall he added to the enjoyment of this book and I’d recommend listening!
4.5 of 5 stars
Overall 4 of 5 stars
October 14, 2014
Fuck Thayne! I wouldn't have finiched this book if it wasn't for Nick.
October 8, 2014
3.5 stars
After years of waiting for this story I was over the moon to finally have it in my greedy little hands. I liked these 2 MC and couldn't wait to learn how Thayne and Nick would pan out.
I would have loved this story but the immaturity Thayne displays throughout the book was aggravating. I was also let down that Thayne would allow a pact he made as a child impact his adult life in such a profound way. What also bothered me is the fact that Thayne's best friend Dakota,
Despite this major flaw, I really enjoyed the story and I still likable Thayne despite his shortcomings. I am also dying to learn more about the new characters mentioned.... I heart the world Loveless has created. Looking forward to reading more.
After years of waiting for this story I was over the moon to finally have it in my greedy little hands. I liked these 2 MC and couldn't wait to learn how Thayne and Nick would pan out.
I would have loved this story but the immaturity Thayne displays throughout the book was aggravating. I was also let down that Thayne would allow a pact he made as a child impact his adult life in such a profound way. What also bothered me is the fact that Thayne's best friend Dakota,
Despite this major flaw, I really enjoyed the story and I still likable Thayne despite his shortcomings. I am also dying to learn more about the new characters mentioned.... I heart the world Loveless has created. Looking forward to reading more.
October 25, 2014
Well, I quite liked it. The sex was hot.
Maybe it's just me who can't deal with the whole 'reluctant mate' .
So damn frustrating.
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OMG, Nick and Thayne's story...I've been waiting for this.
I hope it's not a bust for me..
Maybe it's just me who can't deal with the whole 'reluctant mate' .
So damn frustrating.
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OMG, Nick and Thayne's story...I've been waiting for this.
I hope it's not a bust for me..
November 2, 2014
I wish I could remember if Chasing Seth was as maddening as this book. Must not have been if I 5-starred it. In this one Thayne is such an asshat for soooo long that I just never did really warm up to him. We got tiny glimpses of his true self throughout the book but not enough to actually like him. I spent a majority of the book feeling so sorry for Nick and wanting Thayne to just get over himself already. I admit I still really enjoyed it but in a very frustrated way.
October 4, 2014
How far can a promise made by a pair of 12-yr old kids binds their lives? According to this book, for life. Unless the parties meet and alter the promise, they should define how each lives.
We learned about the problem between Thayne and Nick in the previous's book (Chasing Seth). Here, the problem becomes the center issue: Thayne really goes far in rejecting Nick that at one point I felt like Nick should just forget about Thayne.
Both Nick and Thayne committed exactly the same sin. However, one involved love, which eventually made it more difficult to atone. The parties who have to pay the price for their sin, however, went far beyond hurting themselves. People died, and kept dying because one of the MCs refused to confront his problems. Best friend became a sexual slave because the other MC did not say the truth.
This book actually has a good story, albeit I felt the characters' actions are a bit too extreme that I have to suspend disbelief. The world building, particularly about the Created Ones (werewolves that are 'created' by being bitten, not born) is interesting.
The rating would have been higher if not for the lining up of future characters for the sequels.
We learned about the problem between Thayne and Nick in the previous's book (Chasing Seth). Here, the problem becomes the center issue: Thayne really goes far in rejecting Nick that at one point I felt like Nick should just forget about Thayne.
Both Nick and Thayne committed exactly the same sin. However, one involved love, which eventually made it more difficult to atone. The parties who have to pay the price for their sin, however, went far beyond hurting themselves. People died, and kept dying because one of the MCs refused to confront his problems. Best friend became a sexual slave because the other MC did not say the truth.
This book actually has a good story, albeit I felt the characters' actions are a bit too extreme that I have to suspend disbelief. The world building, particularly about the Created Ones (werewolves that are 'created' by being bitten, not born) is interesting.
The rating would have been higher if not for the lining up of future characters for the sequels.
October 25, 2015
Reviewed at The Blogger Girls.
It’s been six months since the day when Thayne rejected Nicholas as his mate. Six long, lonely, depressing months where Nicholas is a barely functioning human being. But when Seth calls him for help, Nicholas doesn’t hesitate to go back to the very town his life ended in. Thayne’s been running for months from more than just his mate and when it comes to the point where he can no longer run, he heads home for help, which means he’ll have to confront the very person he refuses to be his mate. Nicholas can’t deny Thayne, no matter how much he wants to and the only way he can handle being so close but so far from his mate is to keep contact at a minimum. But when the thing stalking Thayne becomes even more of a threat, can these two get together long enough to finally put Thayne’s past to rest?
In the previous book, Chasing Seth, I was immediately intrigued by Nicholas and immediately hated Thayne. I loved that Nicholas was so vibrant and it just about gutted me when Thayne rejected Nicholas because Nicholas turned into a shell of himself and just full of misery. For a majority of the story, it was hard for me to understand why Thayne didn’t want Nicholas. His reasoning just seemed so ridiculous but as the story progressed, I started to realize the promise he made his best friend when they were kids meant the world to him and he couldn’t break that promise. Still, that didn’t stop me from hating Thayne for a little while, especially because he seemed to be a little too immature for someone at that age. I mean, his response to just about everything was drink alcohol and punch walls instead of dealing with whatever it was. Thankfully, Thayne comes to realize he needs to grow up and take responsibility for things and actually started to address problems instead of running from them, which in turn made Nicholas happy because, YAY! Thayne accepted Nicholas! Woohoo!
I really liked this one but I had one big major issue. I always felt like Thayne liked/loved Matt more than Nicholas. Oh, there was plenty of lust and yearning for Nicholas because he was Thayne’s mate but the only feelings of “love” and “adoration” were towards Matt. So, for a majority of the book, I questioned his feelings in general. It wasn’t until the very end when he started to even consider Nicholas as someone to like, let alone love. Which made me a little sad but was expected seeing as Thayne did everything in his power to deny Nicholas of anything mate- or feeling-related.
In the end, I enjoyed the story. There was definite sexual tension between Thayne and Nicholas and I really loved that there was such a huge connection but Thayne fought it so hard and couldn’t resist the urge to be with his mate for long. The whole conflict with the Created One made for some good action and I loved learning just a bit more on what those creatures are. If you enjoyed Chasing Seth then you’ll definitely enjoy this one!
It’s been six months since the day when Thayne rejected Nicholas as his mate. Six long, lonely, depressing months where Nicholas is a barely functioning human being. But when Seth calls him for help, Nicholas doesn’t hesitate to go back to the very town his life ended in. Thayne’s been running for months from more than just his mate and when it comes to the point where he can no longer run, he heads home for help, which means he’ll have to confront the very person he refuses to be his mate. Nicholas can’t deny Thayne, no matter how much he wants to and the only way he can handle being so close but so far from his mate is to keep contact at a minimum. But when the thing stalking Thayne becomes even more of a threat, can these two get together long enough to finally put Thayne’s past to rest?
In the previous book, Chasing Seth, I was immediately intrigued by Nicholas and immediately hated Thayne. I loved that Nicholas was so vibrant and it just about gutted me when Thayne rejected Nicholas because Nicholas turned into a shell of himself and just full of misery. For a majority of the story, it was hard for me to understand why Thayne didn’t want Nicholas. His reasoning just seemed so ridiculous but as the story progressed, I started to realize the promise he made his best friend when they were kids meant the world to him and he couldn’t break that promise. Still, that didn’t stop me from hating Thayne for a little while, especially because he seemed to be a little too immature for someone at that age. I mean, his response to just about everything was drink alcohol and punch walls instead of dealing with whatever it was. Thankfully, Thayne comes to realize he needs to grow up and take responsibility for things and actually started to address problems instead of running from them, which in turn made Nicholas happy because, YAY! Thayne accepted Nicholas! Woohoo!
I really liked this one but I had one big major issue. I always felt like Thayne liked/loved Matt more than Nicholas. Oh, there was plenty of lust and yearning for Nicholas because he was Thayne’s mate but the only feelings of “love” and “adoration” were towards Matt. So, for a majority of the book, I questioned his feelings in general. It wasn’t until the very end when he started to even consider Nicholas as someone to like, let alone love. Which made me a little sad but was expected seeing as Thayne did everything in his power to deny Nicholas of anything mate- or feeling-related.
In the end, I enjoyed the story. There was definite sexual tension between Thayne and Nicholas and I really loved that there was such a huge connection but Thayne fought it so hard and couldn’t resist the urge to be with his mate for long. The whole conflict with the Created One made for some good action and I loved learning just a bit more on what those creatures are. If you enjoyed Chasing Seth then you’ll definitely enjoy this one!
June 9, 2015
Thayne and Nick.... DNF at 75%.
Thayne for rather selfish reasons, rejects his true mate Nick when they first meet and keep rejecting him. Nick makes the best of things, but of course is immeasurably hurt by this. Circumstances change and the two are forced to mate and live together. This of course will lead to Thayne being forced to face his own cowardice. I liked all that, it was or should have been delicious, but it was just sOOOOoooo slow and repetitive. I liked the character, but nothing ever happens. Then when something does happen, it is so predictable and chewed over that there's no flavour left. The author relies too much on telling instead of showing. Then telling again, and again... like he/she thinks the reader is retarded and didn't get it the first time. It was kinda insulting. Then there's the inane filler that just isn't pertinent to the story or even interesting. Like describing how a person puts together a lunch. Who the f' cares?
My other problem was with the world building. This really isn't a spoiler as I'm sure it was in the first book too, but just in case Really makes no sense and is such an obvious plot device. Oh well.
Thayne for rather selfish reasons, rejects his true mate Nick when they first meet and keep rejecting him. Nick makes the best of things, but of course is immeasurably hurt by this. Circumstances change and the two are forced to mate and live together. This of course will lead to Thayne being forced to face his own cowardice. I liked all that, it was or should have been delicious, but it was just sOOOOoooo slow and repetitive. I liked the character, but nothing ever happens. Then when something does happen, it is so predictable and chewed over that there's no flavour left. The author relies too much on telling instead of showing. Then telling again, and again... like he/she thinks the reader is retarded and didn't get it the first time. It was kinda insulting. Then there's the inane filler that just isn't pertinent to the story or even interesting. Like describing how a person puts together a lunch. Who the f' cares?
My other problem was with the world building. This really isn't a spoiler as I'm sure it was in the first book too, but just in case Really makes no sense and is such an obvious plot device. Oh well.
August 6, 2016
Ho letto i due libri disponibili di questa saga di filato, con protagonisti mutaforma lupini e i loro compagni predestinati, e per certi versi i due fratelli indiani sono davvero fastidiosi,ti fanno prudere le mani per farli rinsavire a suon di ceffoni, ma Thayne è persino ancor più testardo, orgoglioso e complicato di suo fratello. Raramente un protagonista mi urta così tanto, eppure ci doveva essere sotto qualcosa e sono contenta di aver dato una possibilità a lui e a Nick.
Fino alla fine è una continua alta lena di emozioni ed eventi, sicuramente non ci si annoia.
Fino alla fine è una continua alta lena di emozioni ed eventi, sicuramente non ci si annoia.
January 8, 2021
I’m blaming watching ‘Bridgerton’ on the fact that I was pursuing an alpha based book! It’s all the bloody Duke’s fault!!!
Well, I finished the whole thing- which is a testament to me rather than the author. This was really pretty poor, cheesy, lame characters and really stilted conversations.
Not good IMO.
Well, I finished the whole thing- which is a testament to me rather than the author. This was really pretty poor, cheesy, lame characters and really stilted conversations.
Not good IMO.
July 18, 2022
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November 1, 2014
Since reading the first book in this series I had been eagerly anticipating it's sequel.I should not have bothered,The first was original and this is just a copy and paste of it.It has a identical villain type just a different name,similar rejection theme which was believable in the first book but totally unbelievable in this version.The book should have been titled 'Dakota's Promise' and on that note how plausible is it to keep a promise made to someone you have had no contact with in 5 years and than to use that to sleep around with anything that moves.And to feel angst & continuously remember some random hookup while avoiding your mate due to some childhood oath...
December 6, 2014
Interminable. The level of detail in the writing made it seem that this novel was happening in real time, and not in a good way. Do I really need to know that he takes his keys out, selects the car key,inserts it into the car door, turns the key, unlocks the door, opens the door... Please make it stop. It's like the author can't distinguish between relevant and irrelevant detail. Racial stereotypes were messy again (sulky uncommunicative Native man who drinks to excess). Pretty much any time you have a main character who sneers, I'm never going to like him. Shouldn't have finished this, but I'm compulsive that way.
October 14, 2014
The is the second book in the True Mates series. The one thing both books have in common is one half of the couples is a total jerk the majority of the story and the other half of the couples just seems takes what is dished out. That was one thing that got tiring throughout both of these books. Overall I liked the story and I would like to continue to see where this series may go. My only hope is the next book doesn't have another reluctant mate who has a chip on his shoulder and attitude.
April 21, 2018
Got annoyed by the pig-headedness of both MC's. They never gave each other time to talk but butted in, making hurtful statements with only half the story. Thayne needed an anger management course and both had suspicious jealousy issues. Their behaviour was annoying and put me off. Besides who would stick to a pact made when one was twelve!! Perhaps it was my mood at the time but was glad when I finished.
3 stars
3 stars
April 11, 2016
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January 24, 2017
To much angst and whining, not enough action.
March 15, 2022
Ho trovato questo secondo volume della serie Compagni Predestinati decisamente superiore al primo.
Una storia particolarmente intensa, resa convincente da due protagonisti delineati con grande empatia. I comportamenti ed i pensieri di entrambi sono, se non condivisibili, umanamente comprensibili.
La testardaggine dolorosa e disperata di Thayne nel negare il proprio compagno e il dolore profondissimo di Nick di fronte a questo rifiuto, mi hanno colpita e commossa.
Ogni tanto avrei voluto entrare nella romanzo per "cantarne quattro" alla cocciutaggine tagliente dell'uno o per spronare l'altro ad avere più... fede però, poi, avrei voluto anche poterli abbracciare.
Mi è piaciuto molto che l'autrice abbia costruito la trama in modo tale che tutti e due protagonisti abbiano commesso un errore simile nel loro passato e che, per tante motivazioni diverse, abbiano reagito a tale evento in maniera completamente opposta.
La crescita di Thayne, nel corso del romanzo, è graduale, realistica e meravigliosa. Allo stesso modo il lento è discontinuo acquistare fiducia di Nick è stato emozionante.
Il ritmo di lettura è estremamente piacevole e lo stile accattivante.
4 stelle e mezzo
Hugs&kisses
Una storia particolarmente intensa, resa convincente da due protagonisti delineati con grande empatia. I comportamenti ed i pensieri di entrambi sono, se non condivisibili, umanamente comprensibili.
La testardaggine dolorosa e disperata di Thayne nel negare il proprio compagno e il dolore profondissimo di Nick di fronte a questo rifiuto, mi hanno colpita e commossa.
Ogni tanto avrei voluto entrare nella romanzo per "cantarne quattro" alla cocciutaggine tagliente dell'uno o per spronare l'altro ad avere più... fede però, poi, avrei voluto anche poterli abbracciare.
Mi è piaciuto molto che l'autrice abbia costruito la trama in modo tale che tutti e due protagonisti abbiano commesso un errore simile nel loro passato e che, per tante motivazioni diverse, abbiano reagito a tale evento in maniera completamente opposta.
La crescita di Thayne, nel corso del romanzo, è graduale, realistica e meravigliosa. Allo stesso modo il lento è discontinuo acquistare fiducia di Nick è stato emozionante.
Il ritmo di lettura è estremamente piacevole e lo stile accattivante.
4 stelle e mezzo
Hugs&kisses
August 8, 2015
Note: This audiobook was provided to me by the publisher through Hearts on Fire Reviews in exchange for an impartial review.
When I first saw that this audiobook was 11+ hours, I thought I was in for one of those stories with a lot of filler. You know the type— the trope of repeating one’s feelings over and over, questioning the rightness of falling in love, etc. etc. However, this was not that way at all. In fact, though I usually only listen to my audiobooks while in a car or while out walking, I found myself turning this back on frequently throughout the day.
I wish I had read the first book in the series, Chasing Seth, first. It’s on my TBR, and has been for a while, and it’s not really necessary to read it before this one, but the MCs from that book play a strong secondary role in this one, and it would have added to my overall enjoyment of this one, I’m sure.
This story is about Seth’s friend, Nick Cartwright, a man who has looked forward to having a mate since he was a young boy. To Nick, it’s what every shifter can only dream of, and when he suddenly meets his mate in a bar one night, he’s ecstatic—until Thayne, his mate, shuns him after they have sex. Thayne wants no part of having a mate, and he refuses to acknowledge the mating bond. Devastated, Nick returns to his home, totally emotionally shattered.
Six months later, Seth calls to ask for his help. It seems a “created one,” a shifter who was created through sex and blood exchange is on the loose and is threatening his mate’s brother. Seth needs Nick’s help because he has experience in dealing with created ones and because his mate’s brother is none other than Thayne. Seth isn’t foolish enough to tell Nick in advance, but when Nick finds out, he’s shocked and hurt. But, he does decide to help Thayne by completing their mating ritual because that’s the only thing that will break the bond between Thayne and Matt, the one he accidentally turned.
But Nick won’t allow himself to be subjected to Thayne’s rejection and derision, and he sets the ground rules for their partnership. Nick will allow Thayne to live in his home, but Nick himself will live elsewhere. Thayne reluctantly agrees to Nick’s terms, and the mating takes place. But it doesn’t work. It seems that, unless Thayne fully embraces Nick as his mate and surrenders to the bond, the link between him and the created one won’t be broken, and it’s Nick’s life that’s now in danger.
This is a great adventure as Thayne slowly starts to see the hurt he’s causing Nick, and he very slowly comes to terms with many of the things he always thought were untrue and is slowly finding out that he’s been wrong all this time. When Nick’s is severely hurt in an accident, Thayne finally admits just how much Nick means to him—but only to himself. He fails to tell Nick. It takes yet another life-threatening event for Thayne to admit his love for Nick, but it just may be too late.
The narrator was very good, providing a variety of vocalizations to give each MC and secondary character their own voice. At no time was I bored, and I believe this is due in part to the narration, not just the story. If you enjoyed the first book in this series, no doubt you will enjoy this one. If you like stories about shifters, soulmates, hurt/comfort stories, this one will definitely be for you. And if, like me, this is your first JR Loveless story, I hope you are like me because I am going to be buying more very soon. I do recommend this book in the audio format if you are thinking of picking it up because it's very well done.
When I first saw that this audiobook was 11+ hours, I thought I was in for one of those stories with a lot of filler. You know the type— the trope of repeating one’s feelings over and over, questioning the rightness of falling in love, etc. etc. However, this was not that way at all. In fact, though I usually only listen to my audiobooks while in a car or while out walking, I found myself turning this back on frequently throughout the day.
I wish I had read the first book in the series, Chasing Seth, first. It’s on my TBR, and has been for a while, and it’s not really necessary to read it before this one, but the MCs from that book play a strong secondary role in this one, and it would have added to my overall enjoyment of this one, I’m sure.
This story is about Seth’s friend, Nick Cartwright, a man who has looked forward to having a mate since he was a young boy. To Nick, it’s what every shifter can only dream of, and when he suddenly meets his mate in a bar one night, he’s ecstatic—until Thayne, his mate, shuns him after they have sex. Thayne wants no part of having a mate, and he refuses to acknowledge the mating bond. Devastated, Nick returns to his home, totally emotionally shattered.
Six months later, Seth calls to ask for his help. It seems a “created one,” a shifter who was created through sex and blood exchange is on the loose and is threatening his mate’s brother. Seth needs Nick’s help because he has experience in dealing with created ones and because his mate’s brother is none other than Thayne. Seth isn’t foolish enough to tell Nick in advance, but when Nick finds out, he’s shocked and hurt. But, he does decide to help Thayne by completing their mating ritual because that’s the only thing that will break the bond between Thayne and Matt, the one he accidentally turned.
But Nick won’t allow himself to be subjected to Thayne’s rejection and derision, and he sets the ground rules for their partnership. Nick will allow Thayne to live in his home, but Nick himself will live elsewhere. Thayne reluctantly agrees to Nick’s terms, and the mating takes place. But it doesn’t work. It seems that, unless Thayne fully embraces Nick as his mate and surrenders to the bond, the link between him and the created one won’t be broken, and it’s Nick’s life that’s now in danger.
This is a great adventure as Thayne slowly starts to see the hurt he’s causing Nick, and he very slowly comes to terms with many of the things he always thought were untrue and is slowly finding out that he’s been wrong all this time. When Nick’s is severely hurt in an accident, Thayne finally admits just how much Nick means to him—but only to himself. He fails to tell Nick. It takes yet another life-threatening event for Thayne to admit his love for Nick, but it just may be too late.
The narrator was very good, providing a variety of vocalizations to give each MC and secondary character their own voice. At no time was I bored, and I believe this is due in part to the narration, not just the story. If you enjoyed the first book in this series, no doubt you will enjoy this one. If you like stories about shifters, soulmates, hurt/comfort stories, this one will definitely be for you. And if, like me, this is your first JR Loveless story, I hope you are like me because I am going to be buying more very soon. I do recommend this book in the audio format if you are thinking of picking it up because it's very well done.
October 28, 2016
Pur avendo scoperto che Nick non è un Mutato ed esistono lupi anche al di fuori della comunità dei nativi americani, Thayne continua a rifiutare il proprio compagno, testardamente deciso a non legarsi mai a nessuno. Un errore del passato, però, lo costringe a tornare a casa e il fato sembra farsi beffe di lui, perché l’unico modo per rimediare sembra essere chiedere aiuto proprio a Nick e legarsi a lui.
L’unione riluttante tra Nick e Thayne è un momento bellissimo e struggente, entrambi sono troppo impegnati a difendere se stessi dal dolore causato dalla semplice vicinanza dell’altro per aprirsi, anche solo per pensare di essere completamente sinceri sui propri timori in merito a quel vincolo sacro che stanno instaurando, legandosi tramite il sesso e un morso. Stare lontani, però, non è una scelta fattibile, non quando il dolore rischia di frantumare l’anima dell’uomo e lo spirito del lupo, come ha scoperto a proprie spese Nick.
Nick decide di perdonare Thayne perché è il suo compagno e, sebbene l’altro l’abbia rifiutato fin dall’inizio, gli è impossibile voltargli le spalle: dimostrandosi coraggioso oltre ogni immaginazione, accetta di legarsi a qualcuno che gli spezzerà il cuore, che l’ha già fatto, qualcuno che quasi sicuramente lo abbandonerà una volta cessato il pericolo imminente.
Le motivazioni di Thayne sono radicate nel passato, causate dal terrore di perdere se stesso nell’unione con un altro lupo: leggendo ci ritroviamo disorientati, perché la sofferenza di Nick è profonda, ma anche la paura di Thayne suscita la nostra empatia.
In certi punti del romanzo è impossibile parteggiare per uno o l’altro dei protagonisti, forse non è nemmeno giusto farlo, possiamo solo leggere e sperare che smettano di nascondersi dietro a maschere indifferenti, che finalmente scelgano di essere sinceri con quello che dovrebbe essere l’amore della loro vita.
La minaccia sorta dal passato di Thayne li colpirà duramente, costringendo il nativo americano a cedere al bisogno sempre più forte di smorzare in qualche modo il dolore che sa di causare a Nick con ogni caparbio rifiuto. Vedere i due finalmente insieme, mentre muovono i primi timidi passi nella loro relazione, è quasi commovente, vederli lottare per le proprie vite ci tiene con il fiato sospeso fino alla fine.
Questo secondo capitolo nella serie è nettamente migliore rispetto al primo, la trama è più articolata e la scrittura più matura e sicura, così come meglio descritto è il mondo dei lupi nel quale si muovono i personaggi. Conosciamo altri membri del branco di Nick e l’autrice getta le basi per storie successive che già si annunciano interessanti e cariche di quel misto di dolcezza, passione e sofferenza che caratterizza questa serie, rendendola così ricca di emozioni e appassionante. All’autrice non resta che scriverle, perché noi siamo già pronti a leggerle. (recensione pubblicata anche su Romanticamente Fantasy Sito)
L’unione riluttante tra Nick e Thayne è un momento bellissimo e struggente, entrambi sono troppo impegnati a difendere se stessi dal dolore causato dalla semplice vicinanza dell’altro per aprirsi, anche solo per pensare di essere completamente sinceri sui propri timori in merito a quel vincolo sacro che stanno instaurando, legandosi tramite il sesso e un morso. Stare lontani, però, non è una scelta fattibile, non quando il dolore rischia di frantumare l’anima dell’uomo e lo spirito del lupo, come ha scoperto a proprie spese Nick.
Nick decide di perdonare Thayne perché è il suo compagno e, sebbene l’altro l’abbia rifiutato fin dall’inizio, gli è impossibile voltargli le spalle: dimostrandosi coraggioso oltre ogni immaginazione, accetta di legarsi a qualcuno che gli spezzerà il cuore, che l’ha già fatto, qualcuno che quasi sicuramente lo abbandonerà una volta cessato il pericolo imminente.
Le motivazioni di Thayne sono radicate nel passato, causate dal terrore di perdere se stesso nell’unione con un altro lupo: leggendo ci ritroviamo disorientati, perché la sofferenza di Nick è profonda, ma anche la paura di Thayne suscita la nostra empatia.
In certi punti del romanzo è impossibile parteggiare per uno o l’altro dei protagonisti, forse non è nemmeno giusto farlo, possiamo solo leggere e sperare che smettano di nascondersi dietro a maschere indifferenti, che finalmente scelgano di essere sinceri con quello che dovrebbe essere l’amore della loro vita.
La minaccia sorta dal passato di Thayne li colpirà duramente, costringendo il nativo americano a cedere al bisogno sempre più forte di smorzare in qualche modo il dolore che sa di causare a Nick con ogni caparbio rifiuto. Vedere i due finalmente insieme, mentre muovono i primi timidi passi nella loro relazione, è quasi commovente, vederli lottare per le proprie vite ci tiene con il fiato sospeso fino alla fine.
Questo secondo capitolo nella serie è nettamente migliore rispetto al primo, la trama è più articolata e la scrittura più matura e sicura, così come meglio descritto è il mondo dei lupi nel quale si muovono i personaggi. Conosciamo altri membri del branco di Nick e l’autrice getta le basi per storie successive che già si annunciano interessanti e cariche di quel misto di dolcezza, passione e sofferenza che caratterizza questa serie, rendendola così ricca di emozioni e appassionante. All’autrice non resta che scriverle, perché noi siamo già pronti a leggerle. (recensione pubblicata anche su Romanticamente Fantasy Sito)
November 25, 2016
"Casa....Guardò Nick, che si stava sporgendo dal finestrino per rispondere ai saluti. Casa era ovunque si trovasse Nick. Non importava se fosse a Senaka o a Emerald Lake Hills. Tutto ciò che era davvero importante era seduto accanto a lui"
Il primo della serie "Caccia a Seth" è uno dei miei DIK, una delle mie letture da "copertina di Linus" di cui ho perso il conto delle riletture...così quando dopo un'attesa infinita è uscito il libro su Thayne e Nick ero divisa fra l'esaltazione e il puro terrore di una possibile delusione.....e purtroppo inevitabilmente la mazzata è arrivata! D: Il libro si salva solo per la presenza di Seth e Kasey, per Nick e ovviamente per l'ottima scrittura della Loveless (anche se nella parte centrale ho sentito una certa "stanchezza" nella trama...). Come si sarà capito il problema di questo libro è uno solo: THAYNE! Il che ovviamente non è cosa trascurabile dato che è uno dei due protagonisti XD Potrei scrivere un libro di tutto ciò che non mi è piaciuto di questo personaggio ma mi limiterò a dire che l'ho trovato egoista, infantile, petulante, lagnoso, incoerente....in una parola semplicemente INSOPPORTABILE! desideravo davvero davvero che qualcuno l'accoppasse e nessuno ne avrebbe avuto più diritto del povero Nick, costretto dal legame predestinato a sorbirsi una serie sindrome di stoccolma con martirio incorporato D: Mai ho provato tanta pena per un personaggio giuro...e mentre Seth e Kasey seppur il primo con una terribile esperienza alle spalle (molto peggio di quella per cui Thayne ha deciso di rifiutare un compagno) e il secondo con un iniziale riluttanza ( superata molto molto rapidamente rispetto alla lagna infinita del fratello!) dentro di loro hanno sempre desiderato un compagno e lottato per il loro amore, con Thayne e Nick abbiamo un passo avanti e dieci indietro ed entrambi sembrano stare insieme più per obbligo che per altro...manca insomma la parte del desiderio del compagno (Nick ce l'ha ma ovviamente dopo infiniti rifiuto crolla assai XD) della lotta per creare e mantenere la coppia unita....insomma per me è un gigantesco NO e spero che il prossimo libro della serie (e di materiale per tirare avanti ce ne è parecchio *ç*) non si faccia attendere anni ma sopratutto sia all'altezza del primo altrimenti il mio voto di fiducia crollerà miseramente XD
Il primo della serie "Caccia a Seth" è uno dei miei DIK, una delle mie letture da "copertina di Linus" di cui ho perso il conto delle riletture...così quando dopo un'attesa infinita è uscito il libro su Thayne e Nick ero divisa fra l'esaltazione e il puro terrore di una possibile delusione.....e purtroppo inevitabilmente la mazzata è arrivata! D: Il libro si salva solo per la presenza di Seth e Kasey, per Nick e ovviamente per l'ottima scrittura della Loveless (anche se nella parte centrale ho sentito una certa "stanchezza" nella trama...). Come si sarà capito il problema di questo libro è uno solo: THAYNE! Il che ovviamente non è cosa trascurabile dato che è uno dei due protagonisti XD Potrei scrivere un libro di tutto ciò che non mi è piaciuto di questo personaggio ma mi limiterò a dire che l'ho trovato egoista, infantile, petulante, lagnoso, incoerente....in una parola semplicemente INSOPPORTABILE! desideravo davvero davvero che qualcuno l'accoppasse e nessuno ne avrebbe avuto più diritto del povero Nick, costretto dal legame predestinato a sorbirsi una serie sindrome di stoccolma con martirio incorporato D: Mai ho provato tanta pena per un personaggio giuro...e mentre Seth e Kasey seppur il primo con una terribile esperienza alle spalle (molto peggio di quella per cui Thayne ha deciso di rifiutare un compagno) e il secondo con un iniziale riluttanza ( superata molto molto rapidamente rispetto alla lagna infinita del fratello!) dentro di loro hanno sempre desiderato un compagno e lottato per il loro amore, con Thayne e Nick abbiamo un passo avanti e dieci indietro ed entrambi sembrano stare insieme più per obbligo che per altro...manca insomma la parte del desiderio del compagno (Nick ce l'ha ma ovviamente dopo infiniti rifiuto crolla assai XD) della lotta per creare e mantenere la coppia unita....insomma per me è un gigantesco NO e spero che il prossimo libro della serie (e di materiale per tirare avanti ce ne è parecchio *ç*) non si faccia attendere anni ma sopratutto sia all'altezza del primo altrimenti il mio voto di fiducia crollerà miseramente XD
May 2, 2016
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Come può un'autrice riuscire a farci perdonare ed amare un personaggio che si comporta come un vero str@..zo per più di metà romanzo? (anzi, rettifico, era uno str@..zo già nel romanzo precedente!) Non me lo so spiegare ma la Loveless c'è riuscita alla grande! Ripensando ai suoi libri che ho letto in passato devo dire che questa scrittrice ha un debole per gli str@..zi che però riesce poi a redimere!
Thayne, inizialmente, è di un odioso che più odioso non si può: tratta il povero Nick come una cacca e soprattutto non da spiegazioni per le sue azioni incomprensibili. Nick andrebbe santificato subito ed ha il pregio di rimanere un personaggio forte e deciso anche davanti alle sfide che si trova ad affrontare. Grazie alla tenacia di Nick e alla presa di coscienza del bel Thayne (con lo zampino di parenti e amici) finalmente capiamo le ragioni e i traumi che stanno alla base del comportamento del giovane lupo e vediamo l'uomo sensibile che si nasconde dietro la facciata impassibile.
Ho apprezzato questo romanzo molto di più rispetto ai precedenti di quest'autrice che avevo letto , soprattutto grazie alla seconda parte del romanzo che ho trovato davvero molto emozionante. Ora sarei curiosa di sapere cos'ha in serbo la Loveless per Cole (il figlio dell'alpha del branco di Nick) ma temo che l'attesa sarà ancora lunga... sigh!
Come può un'autrice riuscire a farci perdonare ed amare un personaggio che si comporta come un vero str@..zo per più di metà romanzo? (anzi, rettifico, era uno str@..zo già nel romanzo precedente!) Non me lo so spiegare ma la Loveless c'è riuscita alla grande! Ripensando ai suoi libri che ho letto in passato devo dire che questa scrittrice ha un debole per gli str@..zi che però riesce poi a redimere!
Thayne, inizialmente, è di un odioso che più odioso non si può: tratta il povero Nick come una cacca e soprattutto non da spiegazioni per le sue azioni incomprensibili. Nick andrebbe santificato subito ed ha il pregio di rimanere un personaggio forte e deciso anche davanti alle sfide che si trova ad affrontare. Grazie alla tenacia di Nick e alla presa di coscienza del bel Thayne (con lo zampino di parenti e amici) finalmente capiamo le ragioni e i traumi che stanno alla base del comportamento del giovane lupo e vediamo l'uomo sensibile che si nasconde dietro la facciata impassibile.
Ho apprezzato questo romanzo molto di più rispetto ai precedenti di quest'autrice che avevo letto , soprattutto grazie alla seconda parte del romanzo che ho trovato davvero molto emozionante. Ora sarei curiosa di sapere cos'ha in serbo la Loveless per Cole (il figlio dell'alpha del branco di Nick) ma temo che l'attesa sarà ancora lunga... sigh!
April 30, 2018
Sometimes the character that you hate can redeem himself in another book. This was not the case. After loving Chasing Seth, I was not eager to delve into Forgiving Thayne as Thayne was annoying and Nick wasn't that interesting to me. However, a challenge made me read this book, and luckily it was for a challenge. If it hadn't been, I'm not sure I wouldn't have just stopped halfway into the book in frustration. Thayne is still really mean to his mate and everyone around him even at 80% of the way into the story. For me, a hateful character needs to be redeemed quite a bit before that point. Otherwise the redemption seems too quick and easy. Nick was more interesting in this book but seemed a bit of a pushover. All in all, I much prefer the previous book, though it was nice to see Kasey and Seth again in this one.
December 5, 2021
Forgiving Thayne
By JR Loveless
As much as I liked this book it was filled with much more sorrow, betrayal, and a whole lot less love than the first book, Chasing Seth, was.
I intensely disliked Thayne for 3/4 of the book. He was stubborn and selfish. He hurt sweet Nick over and over. You lose track of just how many chances Nick gives Thayne by the end of the book and because of him Nick almost died twice. Three times actually if you count
I wish there were more of Kasey and Seth in this book. The happiness they have together would've at least brightened the darkness of this book somewhat. I also wish there had been an epilogue of some kind that showed Thayne meeting with his family again, how happy they could be in a year and how far Thayne could've come in finding a new job.
By JR Loveless
As much as I liked this book it was filled with much more sorrow, betrayal, and a whole lot less love than the first book, Chasing Seth, was.
I intensely disliked Thayne for 3/4 of the book. He was stubborn and selfish. He hurt sweet Nick over and over. You lose track of just how many chances Nick gives Thayne by the end of the book and because of him Nick almost died twice. Three times actually if you count
I wish there were more of Kasey and Seth in this book. The happiness they have together would've at least brightened the darkness of this book somewhat. I also wish there had been an epilogue of some kind that showed Thayne meeting with his family again, how happy they could be in a year and how far Thayne could've come in finding a new job.
December 7, 2014
Potentially interesting idea, but poorly executed.
The story seemed to drag on. The protagonists spent most of their time repeating the same thoughts in their head, and doing literally nothing (as in many instances of them sitting around brooding, then realising that hours has passed). Both main characters were annoyingly whiny, and if not for all the nagging secondary characters nothing would ever happen. How the characters gotten closer together was conveyed by telling rather than showing, effectively removing the potentially most interesting element from the story.
Lastly, the amount of speech-like talk, list style narrative and overuse of 'emerald' when describing anything green made reading the book rather unpleasant.
The story seemed to drag on. The protagonists spent most of their time repeating the same thoughts in their head, and doing literally nothing (as in many instances of them sitting around brooding, then realising that hours has passed). Both main characters were annoyingly whiny, and if not for all the nagging secondary characters nothing would ever happen. How the characters gotten closer together was conveyed by telling rather than showing, effectively removing the potentially most interesting element from the story.
Lastly, the amount of speech-like talk, list style narrative and overuse of 'emerald' when describing anything green made reading the book rather unpleasant.
July 15, 2015
A little better than 3 stars.
I enjoyed this one much more than the Chasing Seth. At one point, I would have said it was solid 4 stars. But then it started to drag.
This one had a lot more oomph than Seth's book. I liked Nick. I wanted to like Thayne....just never quite did. He was kissed and forgiven way to easily, after the way he treated Nick.
Hopefully this is a trend, where each book in the series gets better. After Seth's, I was ready to throw in the towel. Luckily challenges brought me to Thayne, and I did enjoy it. I'll give the next book a shot when it comes out. It looks a lot more promising after reading Thayne.
I enjoyed this one much more than the Chasing Seth. At one point, I would have said it was solid 4 stars. But then it started to drag.
This one had a lot more oomph than Seth's book. I liked Nick. I wanted to like Thayne....just never quite did. He was kissed and forgiven way to easily, after the way he treated Nick.
Hopefully this is a trend, where each book in the series gets better. After Seth's, I was ready to throw in the towel. Luckily challenges brought me to Thayne, and I did enjoy it. I'll give the next book a shot when it comes out. It looks a lot more promising after reading Thayne.
September 29, 2020
3.5 stars
Let me start with Thayne - he was stubborn, bullheaded and selfish. I wanted to throttle him and that’s putting it mildly. His determination to ignore his mate lasted for over 70% of the book. It was tiring and I started to lose my patience with him and the book.
I adored Nick; he was sweet, down to earth and loyal. Thayne’s harsh words were hurtful and cruel and his rejection made Nick sink further into himself. Nick deserved so much more and even at the end of the book; I still didn’t think Thayne did enough to redeem himself.
This book dragged and Thayne’s behaviour carried on way too long. I wanted to see them have more happy and meaningful interactions.
Let me start with Thayne - he was stubborn, bullheaded and selfish. I wanted to throttle him and that’s putting it mildly. His determination to ignore his mate lasted for over 70% of the book. It was tiring and I started to lose my patience with him and the book.
I adored Nick; he was sweet, down to earth and loyal. Thayne’s harsh words were hurtful and cruel and his rejection made Nick sink further into himself. Nick deserved so much more and even at the end of the book; I still didn’t think Thayne did enough to redeem himself.
This book dragged and Thayne’s behaviour carried on way too long. I wanted to see them have more happy and meaningful interactions.
January 28, 2015
Too sad. I wanted Matt to be saved somehow.
There is nothing likable about Thayne. He is an angry coward.
The whole premis that the Seneka tribe is finally meeting other shifters is just dumb...what? They didn't have Internet or smartphones? Nick should make a dating website for shifters if they're so concerned about meeting their true mate. A wolf Grindr app would help, too.
Looks like Cole and his mate will be book #3. Or maybe Ryan and his mate. Not sure I'll bother to read it.
There is nothing likable about Thayne. He is an angry coward.
The whole premis that the Seneka tribe is finally meeting other shifters is just dumb...what? They didn't have Internet or smartphones? Nick should make a dating website for shifters if they're so concerned about meeting their true mate. A wolf Grindr app would help, too.
Looks like Cole and his mate will be book #3. Or maybe Ryan and his mate. Not sure I'll bother to read it.
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