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Brac Pack Next Gen #4
Search and Seduce
Siren The Lynn Hagen ManLove Erotic Alternative Paranormal Romance, M/M, shape-shifters, HEA] When Xavier Brac discovers that the chief of police is his mate, he knows he's in trouble. The wolf shifter matches Xavier in size as well as ego. If the two can get past their fighting, Xavier might find out what it's like to be claimed by a wolf. Chief Eric Gladstone is stunned to find out the badboy in town is his mate. Xavier is the epitome of masculinity, and Eric is willing to compromise when it comes to their mating. Unfortunately, Xavier is not. During a heated argument, Xavier storms off, only to find himself pinned down in the forest by a shooter hell-bent on ending his life. Not only does Xavier have to come to terms with the strange desire to be taken by Eric, but he also has to find out who wants him dead before he ends up six-feet under. ** A Siren Erotic Romance
131 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 22, 2016
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Lynn Hagen
550 books1,187 followersLynn Hagen loves writing about the somewhat flawed, but lovable. She also loves a hero who can see past all the rough edges to find the shining diamond of a beautiful heart.
You can find her on any given day curled up with her laptop and a cup of hot java, letting the next set of characters tell their story.
You can find her on any given day curled up with her laptop and a cup of hot java, letting the next set of characters tell their story.
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June 30, 2016
I'm enjoying this series as much as the original Brac Pack books. Love seeing the kids as adults, and the old guard coming to help out.
March 10, 2016
I decided to brave another one to see if the matters improve, especially since it was supposed to be a two-alphas-in-love story.
I expected them to be equals in bed and beyond (since the author had been dead set on dividing couples into dominant breadwinner alphas and submissive little guys who stay at home and are responsible for chores - yikes!), and to drop the creepy pressuring and manipulating the submissive partner into sex.
Alas, it turns out that (1) penetration is the ultimate and only valid form of sex, (2) penetration = domination (???), (3) the bigger guy is willing to be patient and switch in bed... as long as the other guy bottoms for him first, immediately.
All in all, it was yucky, rapey, awful emotionally, and just plain stupid.
I expected them to be equals in bed and beyond (since the author had been dead set on dividing couples into dominant breadwinner alphas and submissive little guys who stay at home and are responsible for chores - yikes!), and to drop the creepy pressuring and manipulating the submissive partner into sex.
Alas, it turns out that (1) penetration is the ultimate and only valid form of sex, (2) penetration = domination (???), (3) the bigger guy is willing to be patient and switch in bed... as long as the other guy bottoms for him first, immediately.
All in all, it was yucky, rapey, awful emotionally, and just plain stupid.
December 20, 2021
Tardé un poco más en terminarlo pero porque se me juntaron varias cosas🤦🏻♀️.
Xavier y Eric me encantaron, sobre todo el primero. No sé porqué realmente pero me gustó mucho y su charla al final con Maverick fue super bonito♥️
Feliz de saber que Avery tuvo gemelos de Rez🤭
Xavier y Eric me encantaron, sobre todo el primero. No sé porqué realmente pero me gustó mucho y su charla al final con Maverick fue super bonito♥️
Feliz de saber que Avery tuvo gemelos de Rez🤭
February 22, 2016
Spoilers included.
First off, I do tend to enjoy Ms. Hagen's books. For me, they are kind of like popcorn - light and enjoyable but ultimately not very filling. And there's nothing wrong with that - we all need popcorn books every once in a while.
However, this particular book suffers from a common issue that many books with long-lived paranormals have - how to deal with the whole age thing. In this instance, Chief Gladstone is 423. And according to the book, he didn't realize he was gay until after he married his human wife. So apparently he went through 400 years of not being gay? It just doesn't make any sense.
In fact, considering he's written as pretty alpha, I can't see him having stood by while the two nasty half-brothers came in and took over the town.
I dunno....the overall world set-up just isn't working for me as well in this next gen series. It wasn't as obvious in the original series as it is now...and honestly, given the obvious time cues from Nero's Nutter book from just 2-3 years ago (our time), having the next generation already adults but with no techno innovations doesn't work well for me. There should always be a consistent and logical timeline in a multi-book (and multi-generational) series that doesn't jar you out of your suspension of disbelief.
And frankly, if you are going to write a character that's over 400, give him a feeling of gravitas that is consistent with his age if you're going to make an issue of it. Eric just comes across as a slightly older man.
First off, I do tend to enjoy Ms. Hagen's books. For me, they are kind of like popcorn - light and enjoyable but ultimately not very filling. And there's nothing wrong with that - we all need popcorn books every once in a while.
However, this particular book suffers from a common issue that many books with long-lived paranormals have - how to deal with the whole age thing. In this instance, Chief Gladstone is 423. And according to the book, he didn't realize he was gay until after he married his human wife. So apparently he went through 400 years of not being gay? It just doesn't make any sense.
In fact, considering he's written as pretty alpha, I can't see him having stood by while the two nasty half-brothers came in and took over the town.
I dunno....the overall world set-up just isn't working for me as well in this next gen series. It wasn't as obvious in the original series as it is now...and honestly, given the obvious time cues from Nero's Nutter book from just 2-3 years ago (our time), having the next generation already adults but with no techno innovations doesn't work well for me. There should always be a consistent and logical timeline in a multi-book (and multi-generational) series that doesn't jar you out of your suspension of disbelief.
And frankly, if you are going to write a character that's over 400, give him a feeling of gravitas that is consistent with his age if you're going to make an issue of it. Eric just comes across as a slightly older man.
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August 3, 2016
What is UP with these MC's pressuring the other to do something they really don't want to do?! I'm sick of it. First it was with the twins and Sam, then Avery and Rez, and now Eric and Xavier. I'm over it. It's not fun to read pressuring someone until they give in or calling them children because they said no.
My heart broke a little for Xavier, it really did. I'm sorry he didn't get a better mate, because I like him a lot.
Oh well, on to the next.
My heart broke a little for Xavier, it really did. I'm sorry he didn't get a better mate, because I like him a lot.
Oh well, on to the next.
February 26, 2016
Didn't enjoy this one as much. ...Not a fan of the Chief....but I did love Xavier and his snark! Was expecting a little more from the other guys also i guess.
April 20, 2016
Search and Seduce [Brac Pack Next Gen 4]
Omg loved it it was spook great I can't wait to read the next one in this series Lynn knows how to keep you interested and on edge .....
Omg loved it it was spook great I can't wait to read the next one in this series Lynn knows how to keep you interested and on edge .....
December 10, 2021
Xavier was a bisexual manwhore. He was dominant male and thought if he bottomed it will make him less than a man. Meanwhile, Eric was older and much wiser thank God he wasn't closeted gay man even though he realized he was gay when he was already married and had a son. It took time and determination on Eric's part to convinced Xavier and to found out who want Xavier dead.
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July 9, 2022
Pues me gustó mucho. Nunca habria imaginado a Xavier como un activo, jaja. Pero creo que le va bien. En cuanto a Eric... chulada de hombre. Me fascina la forma en que Xavier lo describia: musculo,altura,poder,etc ❤️🔥.
Realmente nunca vi venir a Deidre
Realmente nunca vi venir a Deidre
April 21, 2023
3.6 estrellas
Curiosa pareja.
Curiosa pareja.
October 9, 2016
I am Captivated again by Dalton Falls. This time Xavier, who is a half elf, realizes that Eric, the chief of police and a wolf, is his mate. I felt bad for Xavier because he was constantly being harassed by Hale, another cop. Just once I would like for mates to melt into each other from the beginning and fight evil together instead of one of them resisting the other until they have a practically near death experience. I've seen people in real life fall all over each other much faster, but I was still very enchanted by this book. I also could never blame Xavier for speaking sweet nothings to Eric, definitely. They argued a lot when all Eric wanted was to compromise with his mate, and Xavier was stressing over who was going to dominate in bed and otherwise. A sociopathic nut keeps causing problems for Xavier and Eric and even shooting at Xavier. Naturally this author has her own exquisite way of writing with such mesmerizing characters. I always enjoy it when other couples pop up in the story like Avery and Rez, Taylor and Nevada, and others. I loved this book and can't wait to read the next. :)
May 28, 2016
Xavier, te amé desde el momento que supe que tu madre te iba a tener pero… ¡Estaba a cinco segundos de gritar por la desesperación que sentía al leerte!
La verdad me encantó, siento que Maverick fue muy parecido a él cuando era un adolescente y eso me mató. La imagen de chico malo de Xavier le quedaba perfecta, incluso me agradaba, pero sabía que había algo más detrás del chico malo, y vaya que lo había…
Su pareja, ¡Dios! Qué atractivo debe ser el jefe. La descripción que se dio de él era taaan sexy.
Me agradó cómo se desarrolló la historia, era divertida, mucho y también había momentos en los que te hacía sentirte desesperada por la actitud de Xavier ante “Eso”.
Mi escena favorita sin duda fue la pelea en la camioneta del jefe, verlo de ser alguien calmado a alguien molesto… ¡Wow!
Y luego Maverick aparece en escena y explota ovarios. (?)
Me hubiera gustado que sus padres y toda la manada Brac supiera de su emparejamiento, incluso que los hubieran presentado o algo así, hubiera sido genial. <3
La verdad me encantó, siento que Maverick fue muy parecido a él cuando era un adolescente y eso me mató. La imagen de chico malo de Xavier le quedaba perfecta, incluso me agradaba, pero sabía que había algo más detrás del chico malo, y vaya que lo había…
Su pareja, ¡Dios! Qué atractivo debe ser el jefe. La descripción que se dio de él era taaan sexy.
Me agradó cómo se desarrolló la historia, era divertida, mucho y también había momentos en los que te hacía sentirte desesperada por la actitud de Xavier ante “Eso”.
Mi escena favorita sin duda fue la pelea en la camioneta del jefe, verlo de ser alguien calmado a alguien molesto… ¡Wow!
Y luego Maverick aparece en escena y explota ovarios. (?)
Me hubiera gustado que sus padres y toda la manada Brac supiera de su emparejamiento, incluso que los hubieran presentado o algo así, hubiera sido genial. <3
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February 24, 2016
3.7
This is the best of the bunch to date. While we have a few parental convos and an all important talk with Maverick at the end, the new pack dealt with the issues at hand and resolved them without any interference.
Xavier's hangups made for a decent problem to overcome... didn't feel like a forced problem to make for conflict. I truly hope the rest of the series will fall more into this vein with leaving the originals mostly out of the way.
This is the best of the bunch to date. While we have a few parental convos and an all important talk with Maverick at the end, the new pack dealt with the issues at hand and resolved them without any interference.
Xavier's hangups made for a decent problem to overcome... didn't feel like a forced problem to make for conflict. I truly hope the rest of the series will fall more into this vein with leaving the originals mostly out of the way.
September 22, 2022
Finally!
Two actual men in a Lynn Hagen story instead of one of them being a diminutive girly man! Could still use a good proofreader and an editor as some words are used incorrectly and some of the time frames don't mesh. But, I do have to say that I enjoyed this one. The plot makes sense for the most part and is original!
Two actual men in a Lynn Hagen story instead of one of them being a diminutive girly man! Could still use a good proofreader and an editor as some words are used incorrectly and some of the time frames don't mesh. But, I do have to say that I enjoyed this one. The plot makes sense for the most part and is original!
February 22, 2016
This was great, best in the new series so far. Looking forward to the NeXT one.
February 25, 2016
3.75 stars
October 25, 2024
Bracverse 88
April 27, 2022
3.5 Stars
January 8, 2022
Boring
At least there was no childlike mate in this one. But it left a bad taste in my mouth. The older main character was a jerk.
At least there was no childlike mate in this one. But it left a bad taste in my mouth. The older main character was a jerk.
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