Omega Rian doesn't want to get married—not to an Alpha, anyway. Everyone knows they have... strange desires, and Rian's scared. But the Black River Pack is besieged on all sides by enemies, and the Council wants him to get married... now. When he's paired with Taryn, his life will be changed forever.
Taryn doesn't want to get saddled with an Omega when he's too busy trying out for the Alpha Guard, the pack's prestigious warriors. It's been his dream to follow in his father's footsteps ever since he was small. But it's not up to him, and he's paired with Rian.
When Taryn fails his Guard tryouts and Rian learns he's infertile, it seems like life is just getting worse for the brash Alpha and his reluctant Omega. The pair has to learn to work together to get through it all—and will Rian ever learn about his own desires?
Bound by the Fang is a m/m gay shifter mpreg novella with a HEA. No cheating, no cliffhangers. Each book in the Black River Pack series focuses on a different couple while expanding the overarching plot. They can be enjoyed alone, but it is recommended to read the series in order.
I like my characters to struggle a bit to get to the end point, once Taryn and Rian were together they both fell into their position flawlessly with no controversy with each other. To me this is more or less Rian learning to except being a submissive omega and Taryn reaching his own goal as well. Not too much complication with the story, in turn just boring for me, I kept waiting for the ball to drop and some excitement to happen but that never happen.
If you think this book is anything more than a 3, you give bad books too much leeway. This is not worth the time to read.
In the end, this was just a formulaic A/o story that didn't give any depth or offer anything to make me want to read more. Were Rian and Tayrn good for each other? Yes. Did I care? None at all.
This was a pretty dark book with a lot of violence and a promise of more violence in the next books in the series. My anxiety level was pretty high as I continued to read this book, knowing that I was going to left with a cliff hanger. Taryn is an alpha who is fighting for his place in the pack as a guardsman. Rian is an omega who is ripe for breeding and they are brought together to bond. Life is not always how the couple want it to be. A war is going on with the other packs and the battles are growing closer with the chance that there is treachery afoot in the pack council. Rian is fearful and Taryn tries to reassure him even as he feels alarmed himself. Good action book with love, mating, Mpreg, growing love, hot gay sex, treachery, violence, anger, angst and a cliff hanger that leaves you on the edge of your seat. I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC book.
Honestly, I really don't know what to think about this book. First the title, Bound by the Fang. Nowhere in this book is there any mention about what "Bound by the Fang" would mean exactly or any hint to it. This might not bother anyone else, but for me...yeah. I need to know these things.
I really like how the story starts off and that Rian and Taryn’s situations are gradually introduced. However, their problems seem easily resolved not so soon after the fact. Talk about winning the luck lottery! Honestly, I was surprised that Rian's infertility issue was not made into a bigger deal than what it was. Especially with the Pack Wars going on, getting married and procreation is a must in their society. Therefore, one would think that there would be some conflict at least between the parents (matchmaking) and the Council (pushes for births to build their Alpha Guard), but sadly no. I do wish that the author went into more detail about the Pack Wars and how they select their Council. I can only assume I will get the answers I need in the next book.
In the end, I felt there was a cliffhanger. With how the author ended it I felt like someone hit me in the face with a wooden paddle; with WTF on the tip of my tongue. I can only assume Rian is going to help Taryn in his own way with the Pack War. I guess I will have to see if the next book in the series goes in this direction. If so I will give it a try; if not then unfortunately I must say I cannot go further with this series.
Bound by the Fang is one book defined the actual mpreg in this genre. I think Kellan Larkin nailed it with no conflict about whether a man can get pregnant or not. It's just is.
The connection between Rian and Taryn was right there from the start, as you mpreg readers knew all this time, the soul bond is much needed for looking for a mate. Problem is with Rian's pregnancy. They have problem with that, but I liked that Taryn didn't make it a big deal and not making their relationship broken.
Sure he's disappointed that Rian can't give him a baby from his own body, but after one scary night, and parallel to that night, they've got a bundle of joy and loving it! Rian is good Omega, I mean, really good, he's doing his fate seriously. And in the end, there's a surprise waiting for the loving couple!
I won't spoiled it here guys. READ THIS BOOK! It's an mpreg classic and it's adorable. Enjoy!
*ARC provided by the author for an honest review. No high rating required upon the receiving of this copy.*
I thought that this was a good start to a new series. I'm interested in how the pack wars will continue and develop as the series goes on. I also really enjoyed the blend of BDSM in this, how it was expected that the alpha/omega relationship also have an element of dominance/submission as well. I thought it was refreshing and a bit different in the a/b/o stories I have read.
Rian and Taryn were sweet together, although they both came off as very young and a bit immature about things. And their relationship went super fast, although that is often the case with shifters and mates. I do wish that there had been a bit something...more? to their relationship, like an epilogue or something where the pregnancy had gone through completion and brought more closure.
It was also hard to tell if the "soul bond" was really like a fated mates thing, or just...marriage. Because it seemed like they had a soul bond, but it didn't seem like true mates, they just liked each other? Hard to tell.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I loved Rian, he was such a sweet omega. I felt sorry for him because he was scared to death being bound to an Alpha because the Alpha's are all into kinky d/s relationships and the thought of being beaten for the Alpha's enjoyment scared the living daylights out of him. Yes he was under the misguided impression that this was what was in store for him. He never bothered to really find out what the truth was. So when his parents told him that they found his match he didn't want any part of it but was going to go ahead with the mating because that was his duty. Little did he know that the Alpha that was to be his bond mate was actually a sweet loving Alpha. I loved Taryn. Taryn proved to be very caring and gentle with Rian and showed him that there is nothing from him to be scared about. The couple do run into some bumps in the road with Taryn failing he Alpha Guard and Rian learning that he is sterile and will not be able to produce any children. While this is going on, there is a major war brewing. There are some wonderful surprises that happen to this couple, no spoilers here you will have to read the book for yourself to find out what they are, that makes things better. I can't wait to read the next book in the series as I want to find out what happens in the war. Will the council get over themselves and do what is right for the pack or will they stay set in their ways? Only time will tell.
ARC rec'd from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Rain is an omega wolf and is not looking forward to his impending mating. He does not get why other Omega's want to submit to an alpha and then there's the kinky sex which just down right scares him.
Taryn can not wait to find his mate and be mated, he is so looking forward to having an Omega submit to him, the fantasies he has had can become real. Taryn also wants to join the Alpha guard and help defend his pack and its lands in the ongoing wolf wars.
When Rain meets Taryn suddenly his fears feel lighter and there is an instant attraction as soul mates. Taryn promises Rain that they will take things slow and reassures Rain that he is as important in their world as is any Alpha.
They have to navigate some troubles, but this makes their soul bond stronger.
I enjoyed this book, the world and characters were mostly believable. The story was well paced too,
Well... I don't really care that much about D/S relationships and if I can I try avoiding reading such stories. But I love M/M books so I thought what the hell. It was a good story (hence 3 stars) not great and not bad. Just ok. I liked the soul bond but the ieea that the Omega would change his beliefs just because of the bond was a little farfetched for me. Don't get me wrong I loved that they could and would experience their relationship in every way possible. I missed an epilogue though. Something that would sum up the book. A closure. Will have to find out the rest in #2 it seems.
When Rian's parents find him an alpha he's worried and scared about all the 'unnatural' urges alphas have. He's not sure he's ready to try any of it. Taryn is sweet and gives him the time he needs to adjust until he's ready. In the meantime they discover that Rian is incapable of having children and Taryn receives bad news about the job he wanted. No worries as things go up from there.
Rian and Taryn are good together. I don't think we were told how old they actually are, but the way they talk they come off around 17 years old. I'd assumed early 20's when I first started the book. They seem a bit young to go through everything they are.
The storyline is good. The world building as well. The book is in both of their POV.
omega rian doesn't want to have to get married,especially to an alpha. Until he meets taryn,he doesn't seem as bad as the alphas he's heard about with their dark desires. In this shifter universe it's set in modern times and the alphas have darker tendencies,its different but good.And where the story left off sounds a promising start to a series,cant wait to see what else fate holds in store for taryn and rian and their family. Reviewed for TTR's Wicked words blog
I was skeptical of this read since the first chapter started off with a focus on leather and submission. It made me weary since BDSM stories are still a hit and miss for me. Rian Flynn is an omega wolf but unlike other omegas the thought of pain and hardcore BDSM scares him. In fact, when he fantasizes about it he gets way tuned off. He’s not sure if make a good mate for any alpha considering his vanilla tendencies.
Taryn is an alpha wolf and like most alphas sows his wild oats but when he’s informed his parents have found him an omega he isn’t exactly ecstatic. Although he might not be so excited he can’t help but fantasize about all the BDSM acts he and his omega could get into. His main goal is to get into the Alpha Guard, sentry that protects the pack.
When they finally meet they hit it off, determining right away that they do indeed want to wed each other.
As I said at the start of my review the BDSM was throwing me off and I was wary of the book but it actually was very light on the BDSM just incorporating acts of spanking and bondage. For those looking for more, caning/whipping and nipple clamps were brought up but just for a page or so. Otherwise the book settled on kinky.
Rian fear was very understandable when it came to the sexual acts between an alpha and omega. I liked that he actually came clean to Taryn about his misgivings concerning dominant and submissive behavior in the bedroom. In turn, Taryn was more than happy to walk him through it and talk out what to expect in their mating.
Rian’s mix up with the doctor/clinic and the question of his fertility threw me off. I expected some sinister plan to hatch itself from it since it was brought up in the story but there really wasn’t. I’m not sure if it was just to throw a wrench into Rian and Taryn’s budding relationship or not. After the wedding it really felt like the story focused more on Taryn and Rian became lost even though the chapter alternates between the two. I also wished there was more excitement thrown into the book but for being the first book in the series it did make me curious about what direction the series will go.
An ARC was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
I'm seriously surprised to see so many high ratings of this. I feel like anyone that has read more than five shifter novels would read this and be so disappointed. It lacked plot, character development, and everything else you look for in a novel. I won't be reading anything by this author again.
I don't understand the title of this book. Rian and Taryn get married and start the beginning of their life together as a soul-bonded pair in this story, but (other than the fact that they are wolf shifters) there isn't anything about their relationship that would explain the fang part. And is the bound part a refernce to their soul bond? Or is it a reference to Rian's uncertainty about the typical BDSM aspect of their pack's alpha/omega dynamic? Maybe it will make more sense, in a wider context, as more books in this series are written...
I also didn't quite understand the whole soul bonding thing. Was it a ture mate scenario and Rian and Taryn were just lucky that their parents got it right with the first try? Or does the soul bond form between any two reasonably compatable wolves? Do betas experience the soul bond, or is it just alpha/omega pairs?
Despite the questions that I have, I did like both Rian and Taryn and I'm very interested in reading more about them and their pack. I can't even imagine how I would react if I were either Rian or Taryn at the point where either was told that what he believed his whole purpose in life to that point had been was now invalid. Trying to find your sense of self when your foundation has been torn away from you has to be terrifying.
One thing that I wasn't expecting is that this series seems to be structured much more like a fantasy series than a romance. This isn't really a stand-alone book and serves the purpose of setting the scene for later books. There is world-building, and the introduction of various plot threads, but no real conflict, climax, or resolution within this book.
Rain is an omega wolf and is not looking forward to his impending mating. He does not get why other Omega's want to submit to an alpha and then there's the kinky sex which just down right scares him.
Taryn can not wait to find his mate and be mated, he is so looking forward to having an Omega submit to him, the fantasies he has had can become real. Taryn also wants to join the Alpha guard and help defend his pack and its lands in the ongoing wolf wars.
When Rain meets Taryn suddenly his fears feel lighter and there is an instant attraction as soul mates. Taryn promises Rain that they will take things slow and reassures Rain that he is as important in their world as is any Alpha.
They have to navigate some troubles, but this makes their soul bond stronger.
I enjoyed this book, the world and characters were mostly believable. The story was well paced too,
I have reviewed this book freely in return of an arc copy.
I love how Taryn took his time with Rian, when Rian was so scared of the strange desires he knows Alpha/Omega couples have. I liked how Taryn didn't push Rian but waited till Rian told him he was ready for something more. Both go through a few upsetting things as a couple, but they work it out and come out stronger in the end. The books ends in a semi cliffhanger...normally I don't like books like that but in this case it was perfect. Taryn is still trying to find his place among the Alpha Guard and is seeing things that need to be changed. I hope he finds his strength to fix what he sees is going wrong in the next book or so. He has the mental strength to do so and I hope he will get others on his side to help out before it gets to be too late.
This story was awesome lick off for this series. We meet two characters that both are having their own issues and views that are getting in the way of their mating happiness. Taryn is Alpha that wants to be with the Elite Guard and find his soul mate. When meets Rain his omega there is chemistry but something is missing. We see them journey through some personal struggles and with the battle that is threaten the pack. If you enjoy Mpreg books, then you will really enjoy this book. Highly recommend this book and can’t wait to read more in this series
Taryn and Rian are an Alpha/Omega couple with a sweet, sexy twist. I admit, at first I was kind of worried, but as I read, I saw a sweet, romantic, and sexy relationship develop between the two. This book made me a fan of this author and I hope to read a continuation of this couple and their situation in future releases. Sweet, sexy, steamy, romantic, and interesting... I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy for my honest opinion and review.
Bound by the Fang is an M/M shifter Mpreg Romance by Kellan Larkin and the first book in the Black River Pack Series. I really enjoyed this new series by Kellan Larkin. It had a great storyline and has lots of plot threads to expand on throughout the next books in the series. I liked the character development, and I liked how Alpha Taryn is taking his Omega mate Rian's fears about the BDSM leather fetish into account and isn't forcing him to do anything he isn't comfortable with. I liked the twists and turns in the book and can't wait to see what happens to them in the next book in the series. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Bound by fang, we follow the story of Rian an omega and Taryn an alpha. Rian is scared to mate due to the "pain" of the darker side of mating. Where as Taryn isn't really ready for a mate due to him wanting to focus on being in the Alpha guard. Their parents pick each of them for them to meet and mate. Then the story really beings. Great book. Loved it. Can't wait for the next one to see how it all plays out! Hope we don't have to wait to long for the next book!! I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this book... Rian is so sweet and innocent, he is an omega wolf and is very scared of the unknown of belonging to an alpha wolf. Taryn is an alpha wolf but he is very gentle and patient with Rian. Together they can overcome anything from Taryn failing the alpha guard test to Rian's infertility.. The author Kellan Larkin has done a great job of making it possible for you the reader to see the love that Taryn and Rian share in every way. I received an advanced copy for an honest review.
Omega Rian doesn't want get married but he knows it's the duty of omegas like him. His parents set up an arranged marriage for him with Alpha Taryn. The pair quickly discover they are soul bonded mates and soon begin to fall in love. Their relationship has to face a number of challenges. Rian's fear of the shifters more BDSM lifestyle, his infertility, then miracle pregnancy, Taryn's fight to get into the elite Alpha squad and The ongoing shifter wars with other packs.
This is a sweet story and the back story of the shifter wars is intriguing. Interested to see where that story arc leads and hope the rest of the series shows further developments in Rian & Taryn's relationship.
I received a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Alpha's and Omega's have been mating a long time. But when the newest generation comes up for marriages. How will they take it? And a fight that's right at their door.
Rian is scared to be paired with a Alpha. Because of hearing all the things he has to go through to be a good Omega mate. What scares him the most is the unknown and all those leather contraptions they have for each pair. What will his Alpha mate be like? Will he be strong but gentle? Or will he be rough all around?
Taryn is excited to try out for the front lines with the Alpha Guard. Will he make the cut, is his biggest worry at the moment. But when he's on his way home his parents hit him with news that they have found him a cute Omega Mate. Thrown for a loop, he is not sure he wants a mate now, because he doesn't want to be distracted or strapped with a mate anyhow. But being a Alpha, he will do the will of the pack. Will he like his cute, hopefully soon to be mate?
This is my first book by this author. I really liked the view from two chosen mates who didn't necessarily want a mate to bud and bloom. It is well written except for a few spots that might just be uncaught typos. Looking forward to the ongoing saga.