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The Wolf Pack #1
Mated
For Mature Adult Audiences. Contains language and actions some may find offensive. Contains sexually explicit content. Ménage MFM. Centuries of tradition have bound your soul to ours so tightly that neither time no trial could separate us. In Book 1 of the Wolf Pack Kit has avoided her parents increasing pressure to marry for years. Granted, her shifter parents refer to it as mating, but Kit isn’t one to split hairs over semantics when the results will be the same. She’ll lose her freedom and being under the control of an Alpha male doesn’t appeal to her in the least. Kit knows that mating will also bring on her magical powers and what many would consider a gift comes with some hefty baggage. After seeing the burden those powers have been to her mother and grandmother, Kit is in no hurry to join in the never-ending battle between good and evil. But an evening of dancing with a friends ends Kit’s hope of avoiding her destiny. Jameson and Trevlon Wolf had traveled the world looking for their mate, and they’d almost given up finding her when she walks in to their New York City dance club. But they quickly discover convincing the fiery-haired beauty to give them one week to prove being their mate won’t be the end of the world was the easy part, because protecting her is going to be a lifelong challenge.
166 pages, Paperback
First published September 29, 2013
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Avery Gale
55 books217 followersA big SHOUT OUT to all of the readers who have let me know how much they enjoy my books....you all are the reason I love writing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for you support!
Writing is an escape from normal - which bores me to distraction. I'm sure my family would assure you I haven't even been in normal's neighborhood in years so I probably don't have a real solid grasp of the concept.
I like writing characters that are flawed, but lovable. And I like creating strong women who aren't afraid to speak their minds to the men in their lives.
I also love hearing from readers! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and avery.gale@ymail.com are the best ways to get in touch with me. Let me know what you like and which characters you think should get their own stories!
- Avery Gale -
From an interview in 2017:
"I don’t share a lot of personal information simply because I live in a small town and the genre I write doesn’t appeal to everyone.
My educational background includes a combined degree – psychology-criminal justice-sociology and a teaching certificate for secondary education. Lots of various jobs, something common in rural communities because there isn’t much available, so you need to be flexible."
Writing is an escape from normal - which bores me to distraction. I'm sure my family would assure you I haven't even been in normal's neighborhood in years so I probably don't have a real solid grasp of the concept.
I like writing characters that are flawed, but lovable. And I like creating strong women who aren't afraid to speak their minds to the men in their lives.
I also love hearing from readers! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and avery.gale@ymail.com are the best ways to get in touch with me. Let me know what you like and which characters you think should get their own stories!
- Avery Gale -
From an interview in 2017:
"I don’t share a lot of personal information simply because I live in a small town and the genre I write doesn’t appeal to everyone.
My educational background includes a combined degree – psychology-criminal justice-sociology and a teaching certificate for secondary education. Lots of various jobs, something common in rural communities because there isn’t much available, so you need to be flexible."
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September 20, 2016
Well where do I start, ok when I started this book I thought this book seemed like my kind of book but then I got a bit further into the story and I wasn't sure I almost decided not to continue reading it! I'm not a huge lover of the bdsm scene(my personal pref) and I was not keen on the watching of the mating scene by the pack BUT saying that the bdsm scenes were not major, quiet mlld and the mating scene was in animal form so getting those two issues out the way I really enjoyed this story! I loved the fact she spoke to herself but out loud, I loved Kit's strong personality, I loved Jameson&Trevlon they were strong but they also showed weakness and how much they loved her, I loved that they were very protective and didn't want anyone to see her nude but them, and one of my favourite sayings in all the books I've read: 'If you don't like me, feel free to move along , because the door that let you in will also let you out'......love it! So overall this book gets my vote and I'm looking forward to book 2!!!
January 3, 2016
I just really liked this one.
The Doms were fantastic, bossy and dominant while still very sweet and caring. Jameson and Trevlon were dream Doms, not mean or over the top. Other than being over a hundred and a virgin, I really like Kit, too. She just seemed very real to me. She was resistant at first, but no overly, dramatically so. She was honest and strong, and put her trust in her mates. It was beautiful. And super hot. I had to pull my husband into the bedroom before I even made it to the mating! As soon as I can afford to, I will definitely be reading the rest of this series!
The Doms were fantastic, bossy and dominant while still very sweet and caring. Jameson and Trevlon were dream Doms, not mean or over the top. Other than being over a hundred and a virgin, I really like Kit, too. She just seemed very real to me. She was resistant at first, but no overly, dramatically so. She was honest and strong, and put her trust in her mates. It was beautiful. And super hot. I had to pull my husband into the bedroom before I even made it to the mating! As soon as I can afford to, I will definitely be reading the rest of this series!
December 18, 2013
Kathleen Harris has lived an uneventful life. Born over a century ago, "Kit" hasn't had to worry about her family obligations as she won't come into her witch powers until she is claimed by her mate. The females in her family are powerful witches who have been battling the dark forces in an ongoing good vs evil war which she's expected to join when she comes into her powers. A good reason NOT to find her mate...
Jameson and Trevlon Wolf, alphas to their pack, have been searching for their mate for so long that they're starting to think that it's just not meant to be. Unexpectedly they get a whiff of a female that has them instantly knowing they've finally found her. Their mate. In New York City. At their own club.
Destiny has smiled on the two as they pull out all the stops to impress and seduce Kat into their world and their bed. Her reluctance to fall for their charms is concerning but with their Dom skills and ability to satisfy her carnal needs it's just a matter of time.
That is until her family show up and clue them in on THEIR family business. It has been foretold that their joining will bring about some mysterious prophecy in the paranormal/witch world and the evil forces out there DON'T want that to happen.
I am an avid reader. I will read just about anything that catches my interest which this book did. It was tagged with BDSM, paranormal-shapeshifters, mystery-suspense, menage relationship (mfm), and adult content romance. What more could I ask for? I'm kind of on the fence after reading it though as the plot/story line were promising, and the erotic action HAWT, but the majority of the book WAS the erotica which resulting in the story line taking a back seat.
The BDSM had a glitterkink quality so if you like that kind of BDSM play you'll probably appreciate this book more than I did. IMHO I do feel a sizeable portion of the scenes could have been cut out to showcase more of the story line as I personally want substance with my smut to compliment each other.
Storyline/plot. I know I'm in trouble when I stop reading periodically to analyze the characters and story line. Normally, I read a book to entirety before this step so this clued me into the fact I was having issues with it. Jameson & Trevlon were open about their search for their mate so most of their actions and behavior was ok. Kit was problematic for me. My feeling is that when a girl lives for over a century with the belief she's not going to mate either she's blind sided with that instant chemistry slant when it happens or she fights tooth and nail to resist. Neither of these were there so I wasn't sold on the premise as presented. Further, her relationship with her mother/grandmother. Love or typical spoiled brat syndrome? Still can't decide.
This book ends on a plateau that can't be called a cliffhanger. More a tease for the next book. There are multiple subplots that aren't resolved so while I'd really like to know more I just can't see that I will act on that. The author does show a lot of promise though so who knows.
Jameson and Trevlon Wolf, alphas to their pack, have been searching for their mate for so long that they're starting to think that it's just not meant to be. Unexpectedly they get a whiff of a female that has them instantly knowing they've finally found her. Their mate. In New York City. At their own club.
Destiny has smiled on the two as they pull out all the stops to impress and seduce Kat into their world and their bed. Her reluctance to fall for their charms is concerning but with their Dom skills and ability to satisfy her carnal needs it's just a matter of time.
That is until her family show up and clue them in on THEIR family business. It has been foretold that their joining will bring about some mysterious prophecy in the paranormal/witch world and the evil forces out there DON'T want that to happen.
I am an avid reader. I will read just about anything that catches my interest which this book did. It was tagged with BDSM, paranormal-shapeshifters, mystery-suspense, menage relationship (mfm), and adult content romance. What more could I ask for? I'm kind of on the fence after reading it though as the plot/story line were promising, and the erotic action HAWT, but the majority of the book WAS the erotica which resulting in the story line taking a back seat.
The BDSM had a glitterkink quality so if you like that kind of BDSM play you'll probably appreciate this book more than I did. IMHO I do feel a sizeable portion of the scenes could have been cut out to showcase more of the story line as I personally want substance with my smut to compliment each other.
Storyline/plot. I know I'm in trouble when I stop reading periodically to analyze the characters and story line. Normally, I read a book to entirety before this step so this clued me into the fact I was having issues with it. Jameson & Trevlon were open about their search for their mate so most of their actions and behavior was ok. Kit was problematic for me. My feeling is that when a girl lives for over a century with the belief she's not going to mate either she's blind sided with that instant chemistry slant when it happens or she fights tooth and nail to resist. Neither of these were there so I wasn't sold on the premise as presented. Further, her relationship with her mother/grandmother. Love or typical spoiled brat syndrome? Still can't decide.
This book ends on a plateau that can't be called a cliffhanger. More a tease for the next book. There are multiple subplots that aren't resolved so while I'd really like to know more I just can't see that I will act on that. The author does show a lot of promise though so who knows.
December 28, 2019
This is the first book in a series of 3 so you need to read them all in order to get the whole story. I love Kit. She feisty, determined to live life her way until she runs into Jameson and Trevlon, wolf shifters, brothers and Doms. Kit is trying to avoid being mated to anyone but can't resist these two brothers. This book sets up the whole story for things that are to come in the next books. This whole story is awesome. I love the connection between these 3 and will be reviewing the next two books also. Dangerous times are coming and Kit is going to have to have a lot of strength to get through it.
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January 1, 2021DNF 25%
Writing style was just big NO for me. I just couldn't get into it, I understand they have lived a long time but gosh it just felt weird to read HR talking in present time. Just nope!
Writing style was just big NO for me. I just couldn't get into it, I understand they have lived a long time but gosh it just felt weird to read HR talking in present time. Just nope!
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June 18, 2024DNF 25%
Writing style was just big NO for me. I just couldn't get into it, I understand they have lived a long time but gosh it just felt weird to read HR talking in present time. Just nope!
Writing style was just big NO for me. I just couldn't get into it, I understand they have lived a long time but gosh it just felt weird to read HR talking in present time. Just nope!
November 30, 2013
Let me just say, this book was really good. Though the characters weren't fleshed-out as fully as they could've been, it didn't keep me from enjoying the sexy Doms, Jameson and Trev, and their lovely mate, Kit.
Like I said, I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and easily read it in one sitting, and I never mind a quick read. The sex scenes were smokin' hot, and that can be enough to keep my attention.
One complaint, though, without giving too much away, was the age of the h, Kit. She's still a virgin?!?!?! Seriously, I love virgin stories. I have to admit, I actually prefer the heroine's to be virgins, but, and that's a BIG BUT (not a big butt, which I do have, but I digress), but, come on. At her age? Not believable.
Anyway, other that complaint, I really don't have anything bad to say about the story. It kept me interested, and I didn't feel the need to skip ahead or anything. There was very little angst, a tad of drama, and there was a drop of extremely, light BDSM.
All in all, this book has a place in my library because sometimes it's nice to be able to relax and read a book that makes me feel good, and keeps the angst-y stress to the minimum, especially after a more drama-filled book.
There are sequels to come, but this was no cliffy. There was a "dum, dum, dummmm" moment. (Cue scary, melodramatic musical score here.) But, Kit, Trev and Jameson's story had a nice HEA. Hopefully, Ms. Gale will give us more of this trio's story in the next one.
So, read it for yourself. There are shifters and witches, MFM with NO CHEATING. HEA
Like I said, I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and easily read it in one sitting, and I never mind a quick read. The sex scenes were smokin' hot, and that can be enough to keep my attention.
One complaint, though, without giving too much away, was the age of the h, Kit. She's still a virgin?!?!?! Seriously, I love virgin stories. I have to admit, I actually prefer the heroine's to be virgins, but, and that's a BIG BUT (not a big butt, which I do have, but I digress), but, come on. At her age? Not believable.
Anyway, other that complaint, I really don't have anything bad to say about the story. It kept me interested, and I didn't feel the need to skip ahead or anything. There was very little angst, a tad of drama, and there was a drop of extremely, light BDSM.
All in all, this book has a place in my library because sometimes it's nice to be able to relax and read a book that makes me feel good, and keeps the angst-y stress to the minimum, especially after a more drama-filled book.
There are sequels to come, but this was no cliffy. There was a "dum, dum, dummmm" moment. (Cue scary, melodramatic musical score here.) But, Kit, Trev and Jameson's story had a nice HEA. Hopefully, Ms. Gale will give us more of this trio's story in the next one.
So, read it for yourself. There are shifters and witches, MFM with NO CHEATING. HEA
February 23, 2015
+150 years old, raised and trained by strong powerful women, and use to taking care of herself. However when two men come along and tell her they are dominant and it's their way or the highway, she lets them run roughshod over her and treat her like she is not capable of looking after herself. That they state for her to be brave she must gives her body and herself over to them to do with as they please, implying if she does not she is a coward and she goes along with it. Unbelievable! I understand some people like the d/s science. But a women with her background giving in like that, doubt it. I could see if she was painted as trying it out because of curiosity or compromise. But to fall in with those men plans b/c they said she will get use to it and like it, hogwash.
December 26, 2019
This series has everything, witches, wolves, menage and so much more. Talk about giving a book junkie something to get addicted on.
Wow! Two sexy alpha doms that know how to keep their mate happy, loved and protected. The chemistry and bond between them is exactly what I love to read. They are the perfect fit. They give her the space to do what she must to save them without letting her lose herself in the process. They share a soul touching connection.
This series has a lot of OMG naughty and steamy moments you'll never forget. I love each book in this series. Once you start you won't be able to put it down. Addictive
I absolutely love this fantastic story. This series has a special place in my heart.
Wow! Two sexy alpha doms that know how to keep their mate happy, loved and protected. The chemistry and bond between them is exactly what I love to read. They are the perfect fit. They give her the space to do what she must to save them without letting her lose herself in the process. They share a soul touching connection.
This series has a lot of OMG naughty and steamy moments you'll never forget. I love each book in this series. Once you start you won't be able to put it down. Addictive
I absolutely love this fantastic story. This series has a special place in my heart.
October 31, 2013
Really disappointed. There seemed to be no genuine affection shown between the characters just overly bossy, almost bullying sex. Their dialogue was really formal too, spoke as if they were strangers.
January 12, 2014
This was terrible. And that all I have to say !!!!
October 23, 2014
This was a good book. I enjoyed the relationship between Kit and her men. Be warned however, the book leaves off at a cliff hanger.
April 2, 2015
The story line was great but there were several times when I had to go back and reread pages when I got confused.
June 28, 2018
I last read this from 01/24/18 to 06/27/18.
August 14, 2018
Excellent
I wasn't sure about fantasy mixed in with the BDSM that Avery is EXCELLENT in. But it totally works. I am looking forward to book two.
I wasn't sure about fantasy mixed in with the BDSM that Avery is EXCELLENT in. But it totally works. I am looking forward to book two.
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