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Werewolves of Manhattan #4
Marking Kane
Returning from his territory in Atlanta, Gabriel Martin stumbles across a man in an alleyway who has been gang raped - his mate.
Gabriel Martin has hope. Three of the Alphas on the council have found mates in the past few years. Returning to New York from Atlanta, he comes across a human who has been raped in an alleyway. The human is his mate, Kane Brady.
Kane has been teaching at the local high school and refuses to rubberstamp the education of their star basketball players' almost paying the price with his life. He's unusual as he's a Human Omega but he can't be intimate with Gabriel because of his horrific experience.
Gabriel Martin has hope. Three of the Alphas on the council have found mates in the past few years. Returning to New York from Atlanta, he comes across a human who has been raped in an alleyway. The human is his mate, Kane Brady.
Kane has been teaching at the local high school and refuses to rubberstamp the education of their star basketball players' almost paying the price with his life. He's unusual as he's a Human Omega but he can't be intimate with Gabriel because of his horrific experience.
166 pages, ebook
First published March 5, 2016
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A.C. Katt
43 books187 followersAC Katt was born in New York City’s Greenwich Village. She remembers sitting at the fountain in Washington Square Park listening to folk music while they passed the hat. At nine, her parents dragged her to New Jersey where she grew up, married and raised four children and became a voracious reader of romantic fiction. At one time she owned over two thousand novels.
Now, most of AC’s books are electronic (although she still keeps six bookcases of hardcovers), so she never has to give away another book. AC writes GLBT andis to writing, a late bloomer, however, she’s found her niche writing GLBT romance. She currently writes for MLR Press, JMS Books, and Decadent Publishing
Now, most of AC’s books are electronic (although she still keeps six bookcases of hardcovers), so she never has to give away another book. AC writes GLBT andis to writing, a late bloomer, however, she’s found her niche writing GLBT romance. She currently writes for MLR Press, JMS Books, and Decadent Publishing
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March 8, 2016
Pretty please could someone tell me that I really don't like A.C. Katt's writting style the next time I'll decide to give it a shot once again?
I still can't stop cringing at the sheer shallow stupidity of this book.
All of her MCs are so unreal and super perfect - sweet, naive and caring bottoms and rich, powerful and dominant (in a pretty weird psycho way) tops that I always find myself hating them almost immediately instead of thinking them likeable.
We have a teacher here who is really very brutally raped and beaten but he's still concerned about his missing graded papers he has to send to his students...a few hours after this horific ordeal. Call him a saint!!!
I'm a teacher too but I definitely wouldn't have been so proper about the missing papers right after a rape kit procedure.
I still can't stop cringing at the sheer shallow stupidity of this book.
All of her MCs are so unreal and super perfect - sweet, naive and caring bottoms and rich, powerful and dominant (in a pretty weird psycho way) tops that I always find myself hating them almost immediately instead of thinking them likeable.
We have a teacher here who is really very brutally raped and beaten but he's still concerned about his missing graded papers he has to send to his students...a few hours after this horific ordeal. Call him a saint!!!
I'm a teacher too but I definitely wouldn't have been so proper about the missing papers right after a rape kit procedure.
March 26, 2016
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This is the fourth book in AC Katt’s “Werewolves of Manhattan” series and like all the predecessors it is an interesting book with very strong Alpha males and spunky but needy Omegas.
Kane is a teacher only trying to do the right thing for his students. In a way that is absolutely unbelievable, the very OTT and evil basketball coach urges his winning team to “force Kane” into quitting so that he won’t fail the starting boys in his English class. The kids are homophobic and apparently really stupid because they do absolutely nothing to cover up their crime. Their crime is OTT violent full of homophobic raping and a severe beating that should have left Kane for dead. The coach manages to escape the long arm of the law sufficiently to be the source of danger for the remainder of the book.
Meanwhile, Kane is trying to heal, trying to pave his own way in the world and trying to make sense of Gabriel’s world.
Gabriel is trying to control his temper and at the same time woo his mate.
The boys from the previous books all come along to help Kane acclimate and try to soften the blow of learning about werewolf society.
On the one hand I really love this series because I like the caring and nurturing aspect and the fact that the mating is almost never the issue beyond the “reveal” of werewolf society.
On the other hand I’m always left feeling that the story is told in a way that is more telling than showing, a bit outlandish and sometimes really over the top in it’s story lines and a bit repetitive in the basic plot premise.
I’ve come to classify writers as good storytellers, good writers and good writers and storytellers. I think AC Katt falls into the first category in that her stories are creative, complex and usually very interesting but her writing is a bit flat and unpolished.
I will happily continue to read the books in this series because they are always entertaining but I am aware of their faults and have come to look those over in favor of just enjoying the experience.
3.5 of 5 stars
This is the fourth book in AC Katt’s “Werewolves of Manhattan” series and like all the predecessors it is an interesting book with very strong Alpha males and spunky but needy Omegas.
Kane is a teacher only trying to do the right thing for his students. In a way that is absolutely unbelievable, the very OTT and evil basketball coach urges his winning team to “force Kane” into quitting so that he won’t fail the starting boys in his English class. The kids are homophobic and apparently really stupid because they do absolutely nothing to cover up their crime. Their crime is OTT violent full of homophobic raping and a severe beating that should have left Kane for dead. The coach manages to escape the long arm of the law sufficiently to be the source of danger for the remainder of the book.
Meanwhile, Kane is trying to heal, trying to pave his own way in the world and trying to make sense of Gabriel’s world.
Gabriel is trying to control his temper and at the same time woo his mate.
The boys from the previous books all come along to help Kane acclimate and try to soften the blow of learning about werewolf society.
On the one hand I really love this series because I like the caring and nurturing aspect and the fact that the mating is almost never the issue beyond the “reveal” of werewolf society.
On the other hand I’m always left feeling that the story is told in a way that is more telling than showing, a bit outlandish and sometimes really over the top in it’s story lines and a bit repetitive in the basic plot premise.
I’ve come to classify writers as good storytellers, good writers and good writers and storytellers. I think AC Katt falls into the first category in that her stories are creative, complex and usually very interesting but her writing is a bit flat and unpolished.
I will happily continue to read the books in this series because they are always entertaining but I am aware of their faults and have come to look those over in favor of just enjoying the experience.
3.5 of 5 stars
November 7, 2016
Spoiler Ahead This was book 4 in the"Werewolves of Manhattan" series. Kane Brady is a high school English teacher when he is attacked by members of the baseball team, because he falled two of the star players after the coach couldn't intimidated him into passing them. Alpha Gabriel Martin of the Atlanta pack was returning to his Manhattan penthouse when he spots an injured man turns out the man is his mate. Alpha Martin is the fourth most powerful Alpha and he has waited a long time to find his mate. Kane is badly beaten, but he knows who is behind the attack. Gabriel will do anything to protect his mate. This was a good book turns out Kane is a human omega and when Gabriel tells him the truth about himself the other Alpha mates help him. The coach of the basketball team is also arrested for putting the guys up to it and he wants Kane to pay for it. Each of the Alpha mates have a few things in common they all have green eyes and have Irish decent. Three of the Alpha have met their mates when they were in danger with Colin being in danger from one of the she wolves in Marc's pack. This was a good book I liked Kane and Gabriel. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling like the other books in this series. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
March 2, 2017
4.5 Stars
I have read every book in this series and have loved everyone and this one was no different. I was leery at first because I don’t like reading stories about rape but this all happened off page except for the students talking about it. This was more of a story about getting through the aftermath with Kane’s mate Gabriel who turns out to be a werewolf. I don’t read many paranormal type books, only from a few authors and AC Katt is one. This book had love and friendship which I would consider paramount in getting over rape. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book to read for Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.
I have read every book in this series and have loved everyone and this one was no different. I was leery at first because I don’t like reading stories about rape but this all happened off page except for the students talking about it. This was more of a story about getting through the aftermath with Kane’s mate Gabriel who turns out to be a werewolf. I don’t read many paranormal type books, only from a few authors and AC Katt is one. This book had love and friendship which I would consider paramount in getting over rape. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book to read for Inked Rainbow Reads in exchange for an honest review.
October 8, 2017
Although I liked this book it was challenging for me. I was glad I read it and I think the author did a good job of being as sensitive as she could be about gang rape without completely glossing over it. I am continuing to enjoy to developing relationships between the characters as well as the romances
June 10, 2017
Yet another alpha finds his mate at the darkest moment possible. There is so much pain to overcome. The alpha mates really rally around and do all they can to reach out with friendship. Also, with the Gabriel, his friends, and the gods themselves there is healing and promises.
June 22, 2018
A.C Katt amazing storytelling
The story slash series is very good A.C was a amazing gited storyteller. The series makes me wish that world work as the series did . Anyway . A journey worth exploring.
The story slash series is very good A.C was a amazing gited storyteller. The series makes me wish that world work as the series did . Anyway . A journey worth exploring.
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October 13, 2020Reread this book
The story is still very good if not better each time I reread the series I will miss the author and all the books I imagine she will write in our dreams God bless.
The story is still very good if not better each time I reread the series I will miss the author and all the books I imagine she will write in our dreams God bless.
December 26, 2020
Wonderful
It is sad that we lost "A.C. Katt" but her words will last forever. I have the first 3 book on audio but bought the 8 book collect to have them all. Great books. Great stories. I can never put them down
It is sad that we lost "A.C. Katt" but her words will last forever. I have the first 3 book on audio but bought the 8 book collect to have them all. Great books. Great stories. I can never put them down
March 15, 2025
I computer opps!
Loved the story line and all the chacactors,althougI'm
h more interaction between the mate would have rounded out the book nicely. This is really a 5 star rating but my fire tablet, disagreed.🐱🐈!
Loved the story line and all the chacactors,althougI'm
h more interaction between the mate would have rounded out the book nicely. This is really a 5 star rating but my fire tablet, disagreed.🐱🐈!
June 28, 2017
2☆
I just didn't like this one that much .
I just didn't like this one that much .
July 5, 2016
Marking Kane is book four of the Werewolves of Manhattan series, and stands alone on its own. In fact, I’m feeling particularly interested in going back to reading the first three books to learn about the histories of the other characters. The intensity of the love between the two protagonists was magnetic. Add to that the structure of the world Ms. Katt has created, and we’ve got a recipe for strong family connection, lasting friendships, and a built in support system for alphas, betas, and omegas alike.
The author chose to tackle the hard issue of a character suffering the brutality of rape at the beginning of the story. She then allowed events to unfold in a way that remained sensitive to the trauma and emotional damage of that character; a brave choice and one Ms. Katt handled well. The main love interest was extraordinarily compassionate at every stage, as were all of the supporting characters.
Luckily, in a world building situation, the author can create a construct to help move the story forward, and therefore, she helped Kane overcome the physical and emotional damage caused by the rape through the help of the Gods. I found myself wondering how actual victims of brutality might feel about this easy fix, but even after the healing, the characters still remained sensitive to the fact that an act of brutality never disappears from a person’s life. They learn to move on over time…if they’re lucky. The second portion of the book focuses on seeking retribution against those who committed the horrid act against Kane— or, rather, the main antagonist who instigated the event—and the pace picked up considerably.
In terms of the love interest, I know that in shifter stories the mate bond is fast, but in this story, the bond led to immediate love between the two protagonists, which kind of threw me. Add to that the circumstances under which the two characters met, and there was an interesting dynamic going on, one I found myself a little wary of.
To write an erotic romance with one of the main characters having been raped at the onset of the story can go either way in terms of reader reaction. I believe Ms. Katt handled this challenge with sensitivity, but I wonder if the same level of tension and angst could have been infused into the story without having the rape included at all. But that is an opinion readers will have to form themselves. We all have different histories and levels of comfort, so for some, this story may dredge up painful memories and ring too far from true. For others, the story may hit the right chord, handling a tough issue and managing to still write a steamy love story with action and resolution.
Reviewed by Taz for The Novel Approach Reviews
The author chose to tackle the hard issue of a character suffering the brutality of rape at the beginning of the story. She then allowed events to unfold in a way that remained sensitive to the trauma and emotional damage of that character; a brave choice and one Ms. Katt handled well. The main love interest was extraordinarily compassionate at every stage, as were all of the supporting characters.
Luckily, in a world building situation, the author can create a construct to help move the story forward, and therefore, she helped Kane overcome the physical and emotional damage caused by the rape through the help of the Gods. I found myself wondering how actual victims of brutality might feel about this easy fix, but even after the healing, the characters still remained sensitive to the fact that an act of brutality never disappears from a person’s life. They learn to move on over time…if they’re lucky. The second portion of the book focuses on seeking retribution against those who committed the horrid act against Kane— or, rather, the main antagonist who instigated the event—and the pace picked up considerably.
In terms of the love interest, I know that in shifter stories the mate bond is fast, but in this story, the bond led to immediate love between the two protagonists, which kind of threw me. Add to that the circumstances under which the two characters met, and there was an interesting dynamic going on, one I found myself a little wary of.
To write an erotic romance with one of the main characters having been raped at the onset of the story can go either way in terms of reader reaction. I believe Ms. Katt handled this challenge with sensitivity, but I wonder if the same level of tension and angst could have been infused into the story without having the rape included at all. But that is an opinion readers will have to form themselves. We all have different histories and levels of comfort, so for some, this story may dredge up painful memories and ring too far from true. For others, the story may hit the right chord, handling a tough issue and managing to still write a steamy love story with action and resolution.
Reviewed by Taz for The Novel Approach Reviews
February 18, 2017
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the other ones...only because I felt the characters were kind of....stilted. They were very, very..formal in their speech, and after the horrible, horrible rape and beating Kane endured I expected so much more angst!! The Alpha Mates are what's keeping me invested in the series though...#'s....1,2 & 3 lol
June 14, 2016
Marking Kane is a wonderful love story full of the love it takes to overcome atrocities. I found the characters and story-line interesting and different from other romances. The emotions of the books are conveyed to allow the reader to feel great compassion for a compelling couple. I enjoyed Marking Kane and the writing of A.C Katt.
Delane
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January 31, 2018
Just finished for the second time. Read first time and then went back and read the complete series again. Love this series and this author (one of my favorite). Can't wait for the next...
Edit: I'm re-reading the entire series again, I just love this series and was deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs. Katt she was one of my favorite authors. R.I.P.
Edit: I'm re-reading the entire series again, I just love this series and was deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs. Katt she was one of my favorite authors. R.I.P.
November 9, 2016
Though this book is a romance it deals with a difficult topic. The alphas mate is attacked and raped. Alpha Gabriel Martin finds his mate and is angered that anyone would dare hurt the mate he had waited for so long. Gabriel needs to help Kane heal and find justice.
Though this book deals with a difficult subject the characters overcome a bad situation and find love.
Though this book deals with a difficult subject the characters overcome a bad situation and find love.
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March 8, 2016
Very good book
I gave it five stars because of the interaction between the wolves and the humans. And Kane was just so good with his mate especially after the rape he went through. I can't wait for #5!
I gave it five stars because of the interaction between the wolves and the humans. And Kane was just so good with his mate especially after the rape he went through. I can't wait for #5!
March 15, 2016
I love this series
I have loved this series since the first book. I will be reading the other books in this series if there are any. The only problem is how short they are. I wish they were longer.
I have loved this series since the first book. I will be reading the other books in this series if there are any. The only problem is how short they are. I wish they were longer.
March 22, 2016
I love this series. I thought this book was as well written as the first three. I really enjoyed the story and this author does a great job of pulling you in. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
March 10, 2016
Another great addition to the series.
March 17, 2016
Simplistic storyline, simplistic characters and insta-love. None of these are hits with me. Leaves me with no desire to read anything else by her.
March 31, 2016
Fantastic
I just love this series. I can't wait for more. This book had me in tears along with Kane. Have some tissues ready. Loved it!
I just love this series. I can't wait for more. This book had me in tears along with Kane. Have some tissues ready. Loved it!
April 8, 2016
Just kinda meh for me. Didn't care for how it was all Alpha this and Alpha that, and the insta-love, weak mates and overly alpha male pairing...it just wasn't for me.
January 22, 2018
Really enjoying this series.
April 4, 2016
Bleh...
April 14, 2017
A wonderful series.
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