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A Paranormal's Love #16
Coercing Quinn
Taolma is a young boa constrictor shifter who has recently been reunited with his father after almost two decades apart. He currently lives with a clutch of gargoyles on the outskirts of a small town, but he doesn’t mind. There’s a massive arboretum to sun in and a pond to swim in, plus plenty of trees to climb. Due to the small town atmosphere, Taolma doesn’t expect to find his mate any time soon. Imagine his surprise, excitement, and disappointment when he walks into a motel room and discovers his mate. Quinn is slender, muscular, and handsome. Oh, and he’s a hunter recovering from claw-wounds received from a gargoyle. Taolma hadn’t planned on settling down any time soon, but the pull to mate is undeniable. Can he figure out how to convince a hunter that not all shifters are evil, come to grips with Fate giving him a mate when so young, and of course convince a man who hates paranormals that they are meant to be together?
106 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2016
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July 14, 2016
The full review can be found at The Novel Approach
While Coercing Quinn is the sixteenth book in this series, it can be read as a standalone. I would, however, recommend reading Believing in the Traitor first, because there is a great deal of information about how Walter comes to be acquainted with this particular group of paranormals, and there is also some information about Taolma that is a bit spoilery.
We meet Quinn in Believing in the Traitor too, when he and Walter were captured after trying to escape the gargoyles while leaving the hunters’ facility. Quinn even tried to kill one of the gargoyles during the escape attempt. While Walter accepted Treatise as his mate, and understood that not all paranormals were rogue or dangerous, Quinn has a very personal reason for believing that paranormals are all evil and should be wiped out.
When Quinn meets Taolma again as he’s being held at the gargoyle’s compound, he knows that Taolma believes that they have a connection. He also knows that something is about to go down at the compound thanks to him. While Perseus tends to Quinn’s wounds, he talks to him about paranormals, expresses sympathy for Quinn’s loss, and tries to make him understand that not all paranormals are bloodthirsty killers. Quinn, however, is still consumed with hatred over his personal loss.
When Taolma is wounded after the hunters had tried to storm the compound and kill all of the paranormals, and anyone else they could find there—including human mates and any offspring—Quinn realizes that there is something to this mate thing, even though he is fighting it every step of the way. And he’s not fighting it because Taolma is a guy. He’s fighting it because Taolma is very young and also a shifter.
The gargoyles and the shifters are in contact with the vampire council, and agree to take Quinn’s case to them. He is entitled to restitution and the council will help him determine where to look for the perpetrator. Taolma is there supporting Quinn every step of the way, hoping that whatever they find will help Quinn put this behind him so that they can start their life together.
This was a pretty fast paced episode in the series, with a lot of action. There are some surprisingly tender moments between Taolma and Quinn. Quinn makes some major changes in his life and outlook that will hopefully bode well for a happy future.
Coercing Quinn is recommended for fans of this series and these paranormals. Hopefully we are getting closer to finding and punishing the hunters and scientists who are making life hell for our paranormal friends.
While Coercing Quinn is the sixteenth book in this series, it can be read as a standalone. I would, however, recommend reading Believing in the Traitor first, because there is a great deal of information about how Walter comes to be acquainted with this particular group of paranormals, and there is also some information about Taolma that is a bit spoilery.
We meet Quinn in Believing in the Traitor too, when he and Walter were captured after trying to escape the gargoyles while leaving the hunters’ facility. Quinn even tried to kill one of the gargoyles during the escape attempt. While Walter accepted Treatise as his mate, and understood that not all paranormals were rogue or dangerous, Quinn has a very personal reason for believing that paranormals are all evil and should be wiped out.
When Quinn meets Taolma again as he’s being held at the gargoyle’s compound, he knows that Taolma believes that they have a connection. He also knows that something is about to go down at the compound thanks to him. While Perseus tends to Quinn’s wounds, he talks to him about paranormals, expresses sympathy for Quinn’s loss, and tries to make him understand that not all paranormals are bloodthirsty killers. Quinn, however, is still consumed with hatred over his personal loss.
When Taolma is wounded after the hunters had tried to storm the compound and kill all of the paranormals, and anyone else they could find there—including human mates and any offspring—Quinn realizes that there is something to this mate thing, even though he is fighting it every step of the way. And he’s not fighting it because Taolma is a guy. He’s fighting it because Taolma is very young and also a shifter.
The gargoyles and the shifters are in contact with the vampire council, and agree to take Quinn’s case to them. He is entitled to restitution and the council will help him determine where to look for the perpetrator. Taolma is there supporting Quinn every step of the way, hoping that whatever they find will help Quinn put this behind him so that they can start their life together.
This was a pretty fast paced episode in the series, with a lot of action. There are some surprisingly tender moments between Taolma and Quinn. Quinn makes some major changes in his life and outlook that will hopefully bode well for a happy future.
Coercing Quinn is recommended for fans of this series and these paranormals. Hopefully we are getting closer to finding and punishing the hunters and scientists who are making life hell for our paranormal friends.
May 6, 2016
Nothing spectacular. But also not a lot of annoying overused phrases. Just, seeing them from previous books makes me think about hearing those phrases too much, even though this one doesn't really overdo.
Quinn, former hunter vs young Tao, boa constrictor. Not enough boa action/description. Like, I felt disconnected from the shifter side of things. And a big deal over Tao's age of 20. Young, inexperienced, blah blah blah. But Quinn is only 28, even if he had a wife and kid. Of course age doesn't reflect maturity. But if felt like the things Tao went through should have made him mature a little faster. Pretty arbitrary to worry about. Quinn, on his end, I didn't feel like the mate bond was in enough of effect for his about face on paranormals. It was like rushed, not like normal in insta-love type settings, but more rushed than average.
Since these are all connected, Wolves of Stone Ridge, Kontra's Menagerie, Paranormal's Love, A Loving Nip... that's a lot of books in the same world, even if each concentrates on more or less one set of paranormals. All the later books just aren't on the same par as the much earlier books. I think lack of original idea to keep it going is the issue. I expect I will still continue to check any new ones out as sometimes a time filler is needed. Strong possibility I'll add this commentary to all new reviews in these series unless they prove to really be worthy.
Quinn, former hunter vs young Tao, boa constrictor. Not enough boa action/description. Like, I felt disconnected from the shifter side of things. And a big deal over Tao's age of 20. Young, inexperienced, blah blah blah. But Quinn is only 28, even if he had a wife and kid. Of course age doesn't reflect maturity. But if felt like the things Tao went through should have made him mature a little faster. Pretty arbitrary to worry about. Quinn, on his end, I didn't feel like the mate bond was in enough of effect for his about face on paranormals. It was like rushed, not like normal in insta-love type settings, but more rushed than average.
Since these are all connected, Wolves of Stone Ridge, Kontra's Menagerie, Paranormal's Love, A Loving Nip... that's a lot of books in the same world, even if each concentrates on more or less one set of paranormals. All the later books just aren't on the same par as the much earlier books. I think lack of original idea to keep it going is the issue. I expect I will still continue to check any new ones out as sometimes a time filler is needed. Strong possibility I'll add this commentary to all new reviews in these series unless they prove to really be worthy.
July 13, 2016
While Coercing Quinn is the sixteenth book in this series, it can be read as a standalone. I would, however, recommend reading Believing in the Traitor first, because there is a great deal of information about how Walter comes to be acquainted with this particular group of paranormals, and there is also some information about Taolma that is a bit spoilery.
We meet Quinn in Believing in the Traitor too, when he and Walter were captured after trying to escape the gargoyles while leaving the hunters’ facility. Quinn even tried to kill one of the gargoyles during the escape attempt. While Walter accepted Treatise as his mate, and understood that not all paranormals were rogue or dangerous, Quinn has a very personal reason for believing that paranormals are all evil and should be wiped out.
When Quinn meets Taolma again as he’s being held at the gargoyle’s compound, he knows that Taolma believes that they have a connection. He also knows that something is about to go down at the compound thanks to him. While Perseus tends to Quinn’s wounds, he talks to him about paranormals, expresses sympathy for Quinn’s loss, and tries to make him understand that not all paranormals are bloodthirsty killers. Quinn, however, is still consumed with hatred over his personal loss.
When Taolma is wounded after the hunters had tried to storm the compound and kill all of the paranormals, and anyone else they could find there—including human mates and any offspring—Quinn realizes that there is something to this mate thing, even though he is fighting it every step of the way. And he’s not fighting it because Taolma is a guy. He’s fighting it because Taolma is very young and also a shifter.
The gargoyles and the shifters are in contact with the vampire council, and agree to take Quinn’s case to them. He is entitled to restitution and the council will help him determine where to look for the perpetrator. Taolma is there supporting Quinn every step of the way, hoping that whatever they find will help Quinn put this behind him so that they can start their life together.
This was a pretty fast paced episode in the series, with a lot of action. There are some surprisingly tender moments between Taolma and Quinn. Quinn makes some major changes in his life and outlook that will hopefully bode well for a happy future.
Coercing Quinn is recommended for fans of this series and these paranormals. Hopefully we are getting closer to finding and punishing the hunters and scientists who are making life hell for our paranormal friends.
Reviewed by Sadonna for The Novel Approach Reviews
We meet Quinn in Believing in the Traitor too, when he and Walter were captured after trying to escape the gargoyles while leaving the hunters’ facility. Quinn even tried to kill one of the gargoyles during the escape attempt. While Walter accepted Treatise as his mate, and understood that not all paranormals were rogue or dangerous, Quinn has a very personal reason for believing that paranormals are all evil and should be wiped out.
When Quinn meets Taolma again as he’s being held at the gargoyle’s compound, he knows that Taolma believes that they have a connection. He also knows that something is about to go down at the compound thanks to him. While Perseus tends to Quinn’s wounds, he talks to him about paranormals, expresses sympathy for Quinn’s loss, and tries to make him understand that not all paranormals are bloodthirsty killers. Quinn, however, is still consumed with hatred over his personal loss.
When Taolma is wounded after the hunters had tried to storm the compound and kill all of the paranormals, and anyone else they could find there—including human mates and any offspring—Quinn realizes that there is something to this mate thing, even though he is fighting it every step of the way. And he’s not fighting it because Taolma is a guy. He’s fighting it because Taolma is very young and also a shifter.
The gargoyles and the shifters are in contact with the vampire council, and agree to take Quinn’s case to them. He is entitled to restitution and the council will help him determine where to look for the perpetrator. Taolma is there supporting Quinn every step of the way, hoping that whatever they find will help Quinn put this behind him so that they can start their life together.
This was a pretty fast paced episode in the series, with a lot of action. There are some surprisingly tender moments between Taolma and Quinn. Quinn makes some major changes in his life and outlook that will hopefully bode well for a happy future.
Coercing Quinn is recommended for fans of this series and these paranormals. Hopefully we are getting closer to finding and punishing the hunters and scientists who are making life hell for our paranormal friends.
Reviewed by Sadonna for The Novel Approach Reviews
March 10, 2017
Wonderful book!!!
As always, Charlie Richards delivers another wonderful story!! She is one of the most talented authors I have had the joy of reading. Never let's me down, and the books are always more than worth the price they cost!! Michelle Walker
As always, Charlie Richards delivers another wonderful story!! She is one of the most talented authors I have had the joy of reading. Never let's me down, and the books are always more than worth the price they cost!! Michelle Walker
May 8, 2016
Coercing Quinn (A Paranormal's Love Book 16)
This was good I Loved it and I can't wait for more and I hope it's soon I will be watching for the next one.....
This was good I Loved it and I can't wait for more and I hope it's soon I will be watching for the next one.....
August 8, 2016
I just deleted my review, because I'm being nitpicky.
I didn't like Taoloma or Quinn and I'll just leave it at that.
I didn't like Taoloma or Quinn and I'll just leave it at that.
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June 25, 2024On a major re-re-read of the Stone Ridge world. I usually enjoy Charlies' short stories and novellas (the occasional one is a clunkier) but I have found that the best way to read them is to series binge and read them in the recommended reading order for the 'world' instead of by series. This gives a much more satisfying read with a more consistent plot line and world. Even the clunkers become acceptable as a small part of the whole. The characters are still good, and as usual Charlie uses stereo types with skill and develops characters indirectly. The only characters that develop depth are those who appear and then reappear frequently.
As individual reads? 2 or 3 - though 3 is more common.
As individual reads? 2 or 3 - though 3 is more common.
October 9, 2017
This was an enjoyable read, and the wide cast of characters makes the story even that more enriching. Taolma is a boa constrictor shifter whose mate is a hunter who has lost his wife and child to vampires. I really love how the main characters of the gargoyle clutch truly communicate with him, since communication goes a long way to understanding, and they don't do that enough in many books I've read. Taolma was patient with Quinn as he began to realize the truth about paranormals. I was enthralled through the whole story and loved how feelings were conveyed. I would definitely recommend this series. :)
January 9, 2019
Definitely not my favorite of the series, it was short but really read slow for me. Can't say why it put me to sleep a time or two (I actually fell asleep... *headdesk*) but I guess you will have that occasionally! ;p
I kinda didn't like the sex scene talk... don't ask me why it didn't work for me since I have NO clue. I didn't really connect with Quinn or Tao like I did with Jeremiah. But, there were questions that were answered and we got to check in with a few of the mated couples so it was a story worth reading... and can I just say... poor Matthew! *grin*
I kinda didn't like the sex scene talk... don't ask me why it didn't work for me since I have NO clue. I didn't really connect with Quinn or Tao like I did with Jeremiah. But, there were questions that were answered and we got to check in with a few of the mated couples so it was a story worth reading... and can I just say... poor Matthew! *grin*
May 16, 2020
A bit more plot than the other instalments, though it's mostly in the background (there is a hunter attack and we aren't even told the details and numbers of wounded and dead on either side). So basically same old, same old.
Really, the writing is dull, there is no imagination, the concept, the plot, the sex scenes, everything is totally repetitive, and still here I am after reading another awful instalment, rating it three stars... I don't know how the author does it, but even though I know her works are of low quality I actually enjoy them.
Really, the writing is dull, there is no imagination, the concept, the plot, the sex scenes, everything is totally repetitive, and still here I am after reading another awful instalment, rating it three stars... I don't know how the author does it, but even though I know her works are of low quality I actually enjoy them.
October 22, 2019
Former welder Quinn and Boa Constrictor Taolma
June 19, 2021
Quinn’s story was really quite tragic. I cried at the end.
May 9, 2016
I enjoy the world Ms. Richards shifters live in but some of the relationships seem to happen too quickly. Yes Fate plays a role in the shifters finding their mates but the humans accept this explanation far too easily.
Take Quinn...his family has been wiped out due to a vampire attack. When Taoloma bites him for the mate bond Quinn freaks thinking he's a vampire and not a shifter. With very little explanation Quinn accepts and forgives and discards his concerns over vampires.
I'd love to see a little more relationship development. Let the mated and single shifters do the fighting and let me experience more of the relationship, not just the sex (which is way hot).
Take Quinn...his family has been wiped out due to a vampire attack. When Taoloma bites him for the mate bond Quinn freaks thinking he's a vampire and not a shifter. With very little explanation Quinn accepts and forgives and discards his concerns over vampires.
I'd love to see a little more relationship development. Let the mated and single shifters do the fighting and let me experience more of the relationship, not just the sex (which is way hot).
June 12, 2019
Another good story (slight spoilers)
I thought this was going to be a meh....story. I was pleasantly surprised. The MC didn't just jump at each other. There was a period of adjustment. Although one did come around faster than the other. It is a shifter story. The way Charlie Richard's gave Quinn his closure at the end was shocking and I didn't see it coming. Well written. Sad but well written.
I thought this was going to be a meh....story. I was pleasantly surprised. The MC didn't just jump at each other. There was a period of adjustment. Although one did come around faster than the other. It is a shifter story. The way Charlie Richard's gave Quinn his closure at the end was shocking and I didn't see it coming. Well written. Sad but well written.
September 7, 2017
Restitution
Quinn's family was killed by vampires. He joined the hunters to kill shifters but found out they were lying so warned of their attack. Quinn found out a boa shifter was his mate. They met with the vampires about his family's death.
Quinn's family was killed by vampires. He joined the hunters to kill shifters but found out they were lying so warned of their attack. Quinn found out a boa shifter was his mate. They met with the vampires about his family's death.
May 26, 2016
Always love this series. Can't wait for the next one.
January 19, 2018
This series just keeps getting better the more times I read it. Keep them coming. I will keep reading. On to the next...
October 28, 2025
Redemption
Once again fated mates leads to the redemption of a misguided hunter. Fast paced, lots of sexy times, and an HEA.
Once again fated mates leads to the redemption of a misguided hunter. Fast paced, lots of sexy times, and an HEA.
June 8, 2021
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November 19, 2020
Wonderful book to read
I would recommend this book to everyone I love this book I chose this rating because it was worth it
I would recommend this book to everyone I love this book I chose this rating because it was worth it
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