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Lost Mate
Wolf shifter Falco Gladstone knew Carter McCloud was his mate when they were in seventh grade, but school and the foster care system tore them apart. Years later, Falco is second in command of his Michigan pack, serving under an uncle who cares more about his own power than the welfare of their people. The alpha orders Falco to marry and produce offspring—but Falco’s already found his mate, and mates are forever.
Carter’s lonely life is turned upside down when he detects a familiar scent on the wind. The mates might have found each other, but their happily ever after is far from guaranteed. Falco’s commitment to Carter puts him at odds with his uncle’s plans, and when one of the alpha’s enforcers starts shadowing the couple, something must be done—something that will either cement their relationship or destroy it once and for all.
Carter’s lonely life is turned upside down when he detects a familiar scent on the wind. The mates might have found each other, but their happily ever after is far from guaranteed. Falco’s commitment to Carter puts him at odds with his uncle’s plans, and when one of the alpha’s enforcers starts shadowing the couple, something must be done—something that will either cement their relationship or destroy it once and for all.
108 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2017
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Dirk Greyson
21 books115 followersDirk is very much an outside kind of man. He loves travel and seeing new things.
Dirk worked in corporate America for way too long and now spends his days writing, gardening, and taking care of the home he shares with his partner of more than two decades.
He has a Master’s Degree and all the other accessories that go with a corporate job. But he is most proud of the stories he tells and the life he's built.
Dirk lives in Pennsylvania in a century old home and is blessed with an amazing circle of friends.
Dirk worked in corporate America for way too long and now spends his days writing, gardening, and taking care of the home he shares with his partner of more than two decades.
He has a Master’s Degree and all the other accessories that go with a corporate job. But he is most proud of the stories he tells and the life he's built.
Dirk lives in Pennsylvania in a century old home and is blessed with an amazing circle of friends.
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April 7, 2017
This short shifter story didn't work very well for me at all.
Both MC's were extremely likeable and I enjoyed how they had met as kids, then were reunited after over a decade, with one of the boys immediately realizing they were fated mates and the other not.
But the writing came across as fairly simple, but this wasn't a Young Adult story, so I expected a bit more complexity. The story felt like more of a 'surface-level' read to me, without nearly enough depth behind the feelings to truly hold my attention.
Also, the big, strapping Alpha, Falco, didn't really read as very... Alpha. He didn't seem very take-charge, until pushed into a corner and left with no other options.
And Carter seemed to have a few more 'damsel in distress' moments than I would've liked. Not that many, but still more than the self-confident, self-sufficient man that he supposedly was.
Then we never really found out the true motivations behind the new Alpha, Falco's uncle. He was simply a homophobic asshole. The end.
I think I was hoping for a shifter/separation story more like Cardeno C's "Wake Me Up Inside," which I loved. This was definitely not that book.
Overall, I'd rate this one at around 2.5 stars.
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My ARC copy of the story was provided by the publisher in exchange for a fair, unbiased review.
May 2, 2017
To know that you have a mate and not being able to find them must be one of most tragic experiences in a shifter’s life. But to have found your mate only to lose them – potentially forever – must be a lot worse. This is what happens to wolf shifter Falco in this story, when the boy he recognizes to be his mate at age thirteen inexplicably vanishes weeks later, and my heart broke for both of them. But it isn’t the only obstacle to happiness Falco has to face – there is his power-obsessed uncle who is a homophobic and rather ruthless alpha, a marriage Falco is supposed to enter into with the goal of producing pups, and the pack directive that same-sex relationships are “deviant” and to be eradicated by banishment.
Falco and his uncle, who became alpha by challenging and defeating the gay successor Falco’s father had appointed before his death in an accident, do not see eye to eye. Falco’s ideas about running a pack are totally different from his uncle’s, but even though he is second in command, there is not much he can do. His uncle is not the listening kind of man, and acts more like a king – even a tyrant – than a pack alpha. Falco isn’t ready to challenge his uncle, and knowing that the pack might not accept him even if he did succeed is not exactly an incentive.
Carter has pretty much forgotten about the short weeks he spent in Falco’s town when he was in seventh grade. The aunt he stayed with left him some property recently, and Carter decides to open the pet store he always wanted. He is only half a wolf shifter, and his sense of smell is not as strong as Falco’s, but he does recognize Falco as his mate as soon as he steps into his store. Carter isn’t one for immediate intimacies, mate pull or no mate pull, so he insists they get to know each other first.
Carter and Falco’s dates are sweet with a strong side order of hot, but they are also dangerous. Falco’s uncle keeps coming after him about getting married, a jealous shifter who wants to be beta just like Falco has his own ideas, and things quickly come to a head when Falco decides his mate is more important than fitting in with his birth pack. He’s got some tough decisions to make, and between that, his increasing feelings for Carter, and all the pack politics and shenanigans, this quickly turns into a suspenseful, intense story that I really liked.
If you enjoy shifter stories with fated mates, evil alphas, and young shifters who need to grow up in a hurry if they want to survive, if two young men finding their place in life is your thing, and if you’re looking for a read that is a mix between suspense, romance, and shifter politics, then you will probably like this novella.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Falco and his uncle, who became alpha by challenging and defeating the gay successor Falco’s father had appointed before his death in an accident, do not see eye to eye. Falco’s ideas about running a pack are totally different from his uncle’s, but even though he is second in command, there is not much he can do. His uncle is not the listening kind of man, and acts more like a king – even a tyrant – than a pack alpha. Falco isn’t ready to challenge his uncle, and knowing that the pack might not accept him even if he did succeed is not exactly an incentive.
Carter has pretty much forgotten about the short weeks he spent in Falco’s town when he was in seventh grade. The aunt he stayed with left him some property recently, and Carter decides to open the pet store he always wanted. He is only half a wolf shifter, and his sense of smell is not as strong as Falco’s, but he does recognize Falco as his mate as soon as he steps into his store. Carter isn’t one for immediate intimacies, mate pull or no mate pull, so he insists they get to know each other first.
Carter and Falco’s dates are sweet with a strong side order of hot, but they are also dangerous. Falco’s uncle keeps coming after him about getting married, a jealous shifter who wants to be beta just like Falco has his own ideas, and things quickly come to a head when Falco decides his mate is more important than fitting in with his birth pack. He’s got some tough decisions to make, and between that, his increasing feelings for Carter, and all the pack politics and shenanigans, this quickly turns into a suspenseful, intense story that I really liked.
If you enjoy shifter stories with fated mates, evil alphas, and young shifters who need to grow up in a hurry if they want to survive, if two young men finding their place in life is your thing, and if you’re looking for a read that is a mix between suspense, romance, and shifter politics, then you will probably like this novella.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
April 29, 2017
I received a copy of this title to read and review for Wicked Reads
3.5 Stars
Dirk Greyson is a new-to-me author, and I found the writing style easy to read, with a rapid flow, and beyond sugary sweet.
Lost Mate starts when Falco is only 13- Carter is being bullied, and Falco tries to save the day, only to be hit with an unmistakable need. In the weeks that follow, Falco tried to get to know his mate, only to have the boy up and disappear, never to be heard from again.
In the present, Falco is dealing with his homophobic uncle as the newest alpha. I was a bit confused at the 180 his uncle had gone through. In the prologue, the uncle was considered the paternal figure in Falco's life, as the father was busy being alpha. Falco talked highly of his uncle, but in present time, the man was a nightmare.
Falco instantaneously recognizes Carter's scent in town, and the mating dance begins...
I won't go into further detail, as this is a very short novella, and I'd spoil the plot. Overall, I was entertained. The romance was syrupy sweet, a bit too much for me to be honest. It happened at warp-speed, even for a fated mate storyline. The villains in the story had single-minded focus, and saw little else.
I think what I found most difficult was how wooden/stilted the dialogue felt- most people don't speak in such a perfect manner: the flow wasn't natural, no slang or cussing, answering questions not asked out of nowhere, over-explaining, going into details to tell the story instead of showing the story. The book didn't delve too deeply, just riding on the surface of the story, without any real human emotions being sparked.
Lost Mate was an easy read- I'd call it a comfort read. The conflict wasn't stressful, the reader knowing everything was going to be okay. The between-the-sheets action was more fade-to-black, and the story was devoid of swearing. This was a sugary sweet, clean romance, that I'm sure will please fans of the author and those looking for a relaxing fated mates type of romance without any stressful angst and/or conflict.
3.5 Stars
Dirk Greyson is a new-to-me author, and I found the writing style easy to read, with a rapid flow, and beyond sugary sweet.
Lost Mate starts when Falco is only 13- Carter is being bullied, and Falco tries to save the day, only to be hit with an unmistakable need. In the weeks that follow, Falco tried to get to know his mate, only to have the boy up and disappear, never to be heard from again.
In the present, Falco is dealing with his homophobic uncle as the newest alpha. I was a bit confused at the 180 his uncle had gone through. In the prologue, the uncle was considered the paternal figure in Falco's life, as the father was busy being alpha. Falco talked highly of his uncle, but in present time, the man was a nightmare.
Falco instantaneously recognizes Carter's scent in town, and the mating dance begins...
I won't go into further detail, as this is a very short novella, and I'd spoil the plot. Overall, I was entertained. The romance was syrupy sweet, a bit too much for me to be honest. It happened at warp-speed, even for a fated mate storyline. The villains in the story had single-minded focus, and saw little else.
I think what I found most difficult was how wooden/stilted the dialogue felt- most people don't speak in such a perfect manner: the flow wasn't natural, no slang or cussing, answering questions not asked out of nowhere, over-explaining, going into details to tell the story instead of showing the story. The book didn't delve too deeply, just riding on the surface of the story, without any real human emotions being sparked.
Lost Mate was an easy read- I'd call it a comfort read. The conflict wasn't stressful, the reader knowing everything was going to be okay. The between-the-sheets action was more fade-to-black, and the story was devoid of swearing. This was a sugary sweet, clean romance, that I'm sure will please fans of the author and those looking for a relaxing fated mates type of romance without any stressful angst and/or conflict.
June 17, 2017
I liked it but I didn't love it. I felt something was missing. No idea what.
April 30, 2017
* I received a free copy to read and review for wicked reads review team*
I really enjoyed this book, Falco finds his mate when his is just a boy, then he disappears without a trace one day.
after looking for his mate for years Falco gives up on the fact that he might have him again. until he finds Carter again.
problems arise and the pair are prepared to do what is best for the pack, even if that means losing each other.
I love a good shifter book and this didn't disappoint.
I really enjoyed this book, Falco finds his mate when his is just a boy, then he disappears without a trace one day.
after looking for his mate for years Falco gives up on the fact that he might have him again. until he finds Carter again.
problems arise and the pair are prepared to do what is best for the pack, even if that means losing each other.
I love a good shifter book and this didn't disappoint.
August 22, 2017
Gave 3.5 stars but upgraded to 4 for this review
I haven't read any stories from Dirk before but this one has made me a fan of his writing. This story is not a long one which I think I would have enjoyed more. It is hard to really feel connected to these characters in a novella.
It is about 2 shifters who find each other when they are in middle school but never get the chance to see what would happen.
I felt so bad for Falco from the start, he found his mate at 13 years old and it was a boy. He couldn't believe he found him at such a young age and was so excited to see what was to be. No one knew that he found his mate except his mother for fear he would be ousted from the pack. One minute he was starting to make friends with Carter and the next Carter was gone and Falco didn't know why or what happened.
They were separated for 12 years.
I liked how they found each other again. While Falco is running an errand he smells his mate. He knows it is Carter and finds him, but Carter runs away.
Carter is now running a business. He sees Falco and knows that hit is his mate but he is afraid that Falco will be like all the other men that Carter has come across in his life.
Carter has not had a easy life. He x boyfriend was abusive so he is afraid of Falco in the beginning since he is so big. they get to know each other a little and Carter feels safer with Falco.
Falco's uncle is now the pack alpha and doesn't want any gay wolves in his pack so Falco is afraid to get caught with Carter.
I liked that Falco had to make a decision of a life with his mate or his pack and he chooses happiness. Now the road isn't easy and they have to fight to be together but in the end it is worth it.
I only wish Carter was not so timid, I would have liked to see him made to be stronger for what he went through not weaker.
I will definitely give Dirk stories another go when I can.
*ARC provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Jodi from Alpha Book Club
I haven't read any stories from Dirk before but this one has made me a fan of his writing. This story is not a long one which I think I would have enjoyed more. It is hard to really feel connected to these characters in a novella.
It is about 2 shifters who find each other when they are in middle school but never get the chance to see what would happen.
I felt so bad for Falco from the start, he found his mate at 13 years old and it was a boy. He couldn't believe he found him at such a young age and was so excited to see what was to be. No one knew that he found his mate except his mother for fear he would be ousted from the pack. One minute he was starting to make friends with Carter and the next Carter was gone and Falco didn't know why or what happened.
They were separated for 12 years.
I liked how they found each other again. While Falco is running an errand he smells his mate. He knows it is Carter and finds him, but Carter runs away.
Carter is now running a business. He sees Falco and knows that hit is his mate but he is afraid that Falco will be like all the other men that Carter has come across in his life.
Carter has not had a easy life. He x boyfriend was abusive so he is afraid of Falco in the beginning since he is so big. they get to know each other a little and Carter feels safer with Falco.
Falco's uncle is now the pack alpha and doesn't want any gay wolves in his pack so Falco is afraid to get caught with Carter.
I liked that Falco had to make a decision of a life with his mate or his pack and he chooses happiness. Now the road isn't easy and they have to fight to be together but in the end it is worth it.
I only wish Carter was not so timid, I would have liked to see him made to be stronger for what he went through not weaker.
I will definitely give Dirk stories another go when I can.
*ARC provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Jodi from Alpha Book Club
May 11, 2017
I love shifter stories. I mean I really love them. And this is one I really got into. It’s a novella, so it can be read in one sitting, and has its fair share of angst, the kind that is common in wolf pack stories – evil Alphas, challenges to the death, homophobic characters.
Falco was a child when his father, the Alpha of their pack, was killed in a fire. Falco’s father chose his beta Martin to succeed him until Falco was old enough to become a successful Alpha. Martin and his same sex partner took care of the pack until Falco’s twisted, homophobic uncle Claude challenged him for the position of Alpha. Claude became the next Alpha of a pack that had become poor. Claude decided to run the pack finances into the ground in an effort to enrich himself.
Falco met Carter when they were children, but Carter disappeared with his family soon after that meeting, leaving Falco to search for years for his fated mate. When they finally meet again, the pack is in disarray. Falco has to make some difficult choices for himself, his partner, and his pack. Lots of danger and risk is involved in any choice he might make. You will have to read carefully to find out the motives behind Claude’s homophobia and there is another character who seems dumb and evil that you wind up actually feeling sorry for. Watch for it. This is a sign of a talented author when your emotions as a reader can change in one paragraph.
Carter is a sweet packless shifter who owns a pet shop in town. It takes a bit of time for Falco to make sure Carter understands that he is Falco’s chosen mate but when they do, sealing that partnership is hot as heck, and Carter’s backbone turns out to be a lot stronger than you might have expected.
I loved this novella and look forward to more stories about this shifter wolf pack. They are so poor, will Falco find a way to drag them back from the edges of poverty? That isn’t part of the HEA that involves Falco and Carter, but surely that is coming. Exciting reading and a book I can recommend to anyone who enjoys MM romance, shifter stories, and a good vs evil plot.
Falco was a child when his father, the Alpha of their pack, was killed in a fire. Falco’s father chose his beta Martin to succeed him until Falco was old enough to become a successful Alpha. Martin and his same sex partner took care of the pack until Falco’s twisted, homophobic uncle Claude challenged him for the position of Alpha. Claude became the next Alpha of a pack that had become poor. Claude decided to run the pack finances into the ground in an effort to enrich himself.
Falco met Carter when they were children, but Carter disappeared with his family soon after that meeting, leaving Falco to search for years for his fated mate. When they finally meet again, the pack is in disarray. Falco has to make some difficult choices for himself, his partner, and his pack. Lots of danger and risk is involved in any choice he might make. You will have to read carefully to find out the motives behind Claude’s homophobia and there is another character who seems dumb and evil that you wind up actually feeling sorry for. Watch for it. This is a sign of a talented author when your emotions as a reader can change in one paragraph.
Carter is a sweet packless shifter who owns a pet shop in town. It takes a bit of time for Falco to make sure Carter understands that he is Falco’s chosen mate but when they do, sealing that partnership is hot as heck, and Carter’s backbone turns out to be a lot stronger than you might have expected.
I loved this novella and look forward to more stories about this shifter wolf pack. They are so poor, will Falco find a way to drag them back from the edges of poverty? That isn’t part of the HEA that involves Falco and Carter, but surely that is coming. Exciting reading and a book I can recommend to anyone who enjoys MM romance, shifter stories, and a good vs evil plot.
October 27, 2017
4-1/2 Stars
The first time Falco Gladstone saw Carter McCloud he knew he found his mate but circumstances took Carter from his life now many years later once again Carter walks back into his life. Problem is that his uncle is the new alpha after defeating the previous alpha because he had a male mate. Will Falco be able to create a life with Carter or will he follow his alpha's order to marry and further the family line with plenty of offspring?
Lost Mate is a quick read, not because there is not much to the story or even because of its shorter length. Its a quick read because its fun with just the perfect blend of romance, drama, paranormal, and plenty of heart. Don't get me wrong, when I say its fun I don't mean there isn't heartache and tension. Trust me Falco has enough on his plate with his uncle's homophobic bigotry and his uncle's enforcer's wanting to be beta, but it all meshes together brilliantly.
This is the third story of Dirk Gentry's that I have read and it won't be the last. Who's to say Lost Mate wouldn't have been even better had it been a full length novel as opposed to its novella status but for this reader I found it to be just right. Lost is also one of those stories that you know where its going to end up before you even finish the first chapter but as I often say, as in life it isn't always where you end up but how you get there and that is exactly what Falco and Carter's story is about: the journey. A great little addition to my paranormal's shifter library.
The first time Falco Gladstone saw Carter McCloud he knew he found his mate but circumstances took Carter from his life now many years later once again Carter walks back into his life. Problem is that his uncle is the new alpha after defeating the previous alpha because he had a male mate. Will Falco be able to create a life with Carter or will he follow his alpha's order to marry and further the family line with plenty of offspring?
Lost Mate is a quick read, not because there is not much to the story or even because of its shorter length. Its a quick read because its fun with just the perfect blend of romance, drama, paranormal, and plenty of heart. Don't get me wrong, when I say its fun I don't mean there isn't heartache and tension. Trust me Falco has enough on his plate with his uncle's homophobic bigotry and his uncle's enforcer's wanting to be beta, but it all meshes together brilliantly.
This is the third story of Dirk Gentry's that I have read and it won't be the last. Who's to say Lost Mate wouldn't have been even better had it been a full length novel as opposed to its novella status but for this reader I found it to be just right. Lost is also one of those stories that you know where its going to end up before you even finish the first chapter but as I often say, as in life it isn't always where you end up but how you get there and that is exactly what Falco and Carter's story is about: the journey. A great little addition to my paranormal's shifter library.
August 26, 2017
The author has a number of existing publications to his name, but sadly this reads like a first novel attempt.
The plot is formulaic, if you are looking for twists and surprises then you won’t find them here. Most of the scenes in the story are predictable and err on the safe side. As such there is little tension, which makes for light reading. The characters are reasonably well defined, but the style of writing is such that there is no sense of richness to either their looks or personality development. Similarly, location is not fully defined.
The two central characters, Falco and Carter are the most fully developed, but even so they lack depth. This applies to their thoughts and actions when together or apart. The passion between them and the sex, when they get round to it, holds your attention but not sufficiently to make the characters believable.
The book is easy to read and is sufficiently well structured that it can be picked up and put down without the need to backtrack. The writing style if simplistic and naive which makes the book a fast read.
The ending was predictable and very up-beat. This is not a book you would want to re-read or leave you with the anticipation of a sequel.
This review is also posted at Gay Book Reviews
The plot is formulaic, if you are looking for twists and surprises then you won’t find them here. Most of the scenes in the story are predictable and err on the safe side. As such there is little tension, which makes for light reading. The characters are reasonably well defined, but the style of writing is such that there is no sense of richness to either their looks or personality development. Similarly, location is not fully defined.
The two central characters, Falco and Carter are the most fully developed, but even so they lack depth. This applies to their thoughts and actions when together or apart. The passion between them and the sex, when they get round to it, holds your attention but not sufficiently to make the characters believable.
The book is easy to read and is sufficiently well structured that it can be picked up and put down without the need to backtrack. The writing style if simplistic and naive which makes the book a fast read.
The ending was predictable and very up-beat. This is not a book you would want to re-read or leave you with the anticipation of a sequel.
This review is also posted at Gay Book Reviews
February 18, 2023
A very good and surprisingly straightforward read. It seems that it will focus on or get tripped up by things brought up from the beginning, but actually everything flows fairly well with minimal angst and makes for a simple and sweet read.
Falco matured early for his age and so realized quite young that his mate was another boy, Carter. However Carter isn't in his pack and gets moved from the area without him getting the chance to know one another. When Carter moves back to the area as an adult Falco is excited to meet his mate again, but worried as his pack has changed and being gay no longer feels acceptable. With a pull to his mate and a pull to his pack Falco needs to make decisions and Carter is right there with him.
There is communication in time though it does take a bit for Carter to get out his fears and Falco to tell about his family problems. After they do they are actually rather swift to work together and see what it means. As such it was an easy flowing story, without major focus on the years they had apart. It did miss a bit with not getting into what had happened to drive the Falco's pack to where it was, or truly getting to see what their respective families were like, but it still did a good job of following the relationship going on with the main two. Definitely a quick and enjoyable read.
Falco matured early for his age and so realized quite young that his mate was another boy, Carter. However Carter isn't in his pack and gets moved from the area without him getting the chance to know one another. When Carter moves back to the area as an adult Falco is excited to meet his mate again, but worried as his pack has changed and being gay no longer feels acceptable. With a pull to his mate and a pull to his pack Falco needs to make decisions and Carter is right there with him.
There is communication in time though it does take a bit for Carter to get out his fears and Falco to tell about his family problems. After they do they are actually rather swift to work together and see what it means. As such it was an easy flowing story, without major focus on the years they had apart. It did miss a bit with not getting into what had happened to drive the Falco's pack to where it was, or truly getting to see what their respective families were like, but it still did a good job of following the relationship going on with the main two. Definitely a quick and enjoyable read.
May 7, 2017
I really like Dirk Greyson/Andrew Grey's style of writing, it's clear and straightforward. He has complex and interesting MC's always a bit of angst/conflict/action And Always plenty of love and romance. So, knowing this I jumped into this book and wasn't disappointed at all. Read in 2 sittings (real life gets in the way sometimes) and relished it all. It is a short story but in no way did I feel short changed. There is a back story and good secondary characters. Definitely recommended.
May 25, 2017
Rating: 3 stars
I liked this story. Thought both the main characters where likable and had good chemistry. I think my main problem with the story is that I read too many shifter novels and among the sea of other stories that I have read, this one won't stand out. I probably won't remember it tomorrow.
All in all it was a good generic shifter story. Just didn't wow and won't really stand out among all the other stories out there.
I liked this story. Thought both the main characters where likable and had good chemistry. I think my main problem with the story is that I read too many shifter novels and among the sea of other stories that I have read, this one won't stand out. I probably won't remember it tomorrow.
All in all it was a good generic shifter story. Just didn't wow and won't really stand out among all the other stories out there.
December 24, 2017
Actual rating : 3,5/5.
The short story format was ideal in that the story couldn't fall into some pitfalls like indecision and misunderstanding between Falco and Carter. But sadly it was also too short to really delve into the background of the pack, why things were the way they were and we never get a real explanation for Claude's motives. He seemed convinced he was right but we never get to know why.
The short story format was ideal in that the story couldn't fall into some pitfalls like indecision and misunderstanding between Falco and Carter. But sadly it was also too short to really delve into the background of the pack, why things were the way they were and we never get a real explanation for Claude's motives. He seemed convinced he was right but we never get to know why.
October 11, 2017
Decent shifter fare, nothing new here but solidly written. The premise of the story sounded promising as the two shifters first met when they are young, but that's misleading as they don't interact but one time briefly. So there's no real history. Just a homophobic (overcompensating?) alpha who's determined to run his pack into the ground, and our MC Falco, a good guy flying under the radar but who steps up when its time, thanks to finding his mate and becoming determined to do the right thing. Good story.
May 15, 2017
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3.5 Stars
This is a fast sweet read.
The book starts with Falco coming to the aide of Carter, his mate. Falco is just 13 years-old, and his senses are more developed than other wolfs of his age. But there is no time to build a bond because as sudden Carter appeared just as suddenly, he disappeared.
13 or so years later, Falco was hit by the same sweet smell of is mate. Carter, his name is the only thing Falco knows about his mate, seems to be a wolf too. But there are obstacles for them to be together. His alpha who is Falco’s uncle is homophobic, and he just challenged the previous alpha and won, for being gay.
Falco needs to choose between claiming his mate and his pack. The pack needs his help because his uncle seems to care about his power more than the welfare of the pack.
Carter is the owner of a pet shop. He inherited the place from his aunt, and now he is back.
One day, after he finishes his work, he caught a smell like never before. But the guy from whom the smell is coming from looks like his abusive ex. So, when his mate shows up in his store the next day, he hesitates.
Then he sees Falco’s kind side, and his protective instincts. He can’t resist to the power that Falco radiates, and it seems that the more they are together their bond is growing stronger and stronger. They can sense each other feelings now, and when the time for Falco to choose arrives Carter is resigned …
This book is an easy read, with some angst. I would have liked that the story would be a bit longer because it has so much potential.
***The ARC was provided by Dreamspinner Press. My review is an honest opinion of the book***
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3.5 Stars
This is a fast sweet read.
The book starts with Falco coming to the aide of Carter, his mate. Falco is just 13 years-old, and his senses are more developed than other wolfs of his age. But there is no time to build a bond because as sudden Carter appeared just as suddenly, he disappeared.
13 or so years later, Falco was hit by the same sweet smell of is mate. Carter, his name is the only thing Falco knows about his mate, seems to be a wolf too. But there are obstacles for them to be together. His alpha who is Falco’s uncle is homophobic, and he just challenged the previous alpha and won, for being gay.
Falco needs to choose between claiming his mate and his pack. The pack needs his help because his uncle seems to care about his power more than the welfare of the pack.
Carter is the owner of a pet shop. He inherited the place from his aunt, and now he is back.
One day, after he finishes his work, he caught a smell like never before. But the guy from whom the smell is coming from looks like his abusive ex. So, when his mate shows up in his store the next day, he hesitates.
Then he sees Falco’s kind side, and his protective instincts. He can’t resist to the power that Falco radiates, and it seems that the more they are together their bond is growing stronger and stronger. They can sense each other feelings now, and when the time for Falco to choose arrives Carter is resigned …
This book is an easy read, with some angst. I would have liked that the story would be a bit longer because it has so much potential.
***The ARC was provided by Dreamspinner Press. My review is an honest opinion of the book***
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March 4, 2018Pause @ 26%, put it down and haven’t picked it back up, clearly not the time for me to read this book, I’ll get back to it later
June 6, 2017
A good book about how sometimes you need to step up even when you think your not ready to protect those that you hold dear.
October 1, 2017
That one is a typical shifter romance where a family member or rather the Uncle doesn't want a gay shifter in a pack. So, boring!
May 23, 2018
Un livre sans grand intérêt. C’est beaucoup trop court, les personnages et l’intrigue ne sont pas assez développés, c’est creux, bâclé.
September 9, 2018
3.25 stars
January 4, 2021
3.75 'Sweet second chance at love shifter story' stars.
June 23, 2023
Cute story.
April 22, 2017
I received a copy to read and review for Wicked Reads
I really enjoyed this book. I am not a huge shifter fan but the blurb got my attention. Falco met his mate when he was 12 and has waited for him ever since. When he finds Carter unexpectedly he cant believe his luck. With unrest in Falco's pack he doesn't think he can have his mate and his pack. Carter was a sweetie, he just had a good heart and was willing to give up his mate for the good of the pack. I wish this book was a little longer but it was a good fast read.
I really enjoyed this book. I am not a huge shifter fan but the blurb got my attention. Falco met his mate when he was 12 and has waited for him ever since. When he finds Carter unexpectedly he cant believe his luck. With unrest in Falco's pack he doesn't think he can have his mate and his pack. Carter was a sweetie, he just had a good heart and was willing to give up his mate for the good of the pack. I wish this book was a little longer but it was a good fast read.
April 30, 2017
There is nothing better then reading a good book about shifters. And Dirk Greyson did a good job on that by writing this book.
Sometimes people have to make the hard choices in life and pray they are making the correct one for not only their selves but also all of those that you love and hold dear to your heart. This is the thing that Falco was faced with.
Falco knows that he will not be accepted by his Uncle and Aloha of the pack if or when they find out that he has a male mate. But the heart wants what it wants and when you are a Fated mate it makes it harder because the pull is so strong. But as of now Falco does not have to worry about it because he found his mate at the age of thirteen but two weeks after meeting him he was gone.
Falco never got over not knowing where is mate Carter went too after meeting him but he also knew that he nor his wolf could ever be happy with anyone else so he just went through life for twelve years existing but not really living. This worked out in a way for him since his uncle is homophobic and has made it clear that as the Alpha of the pack, he will not allow same sex couples in his pack because it will ruin the pack. So Falco not having his mate at the moment makes it easier for him to hide who he is but his uncle does not make it easy on him because he is insisting that Falco take a wife and have pups of his own. Well the wife is never going to happen that is for sure and neither will the pups if he never finds his mate again.
By a twist of fate, Falco finds his mate again and he was so much closer then he would have imagined. But that does not mean that it is going to be easy. The best things in life never are.
Once Falco finds Carter again, Falco is faced with the question of what is he going to do now. If he claims his mate as his own he will not be accepted by the Alpha and most likely banished from the pack. But if he does not claim who is his heart and always will be then he will break notnonly his heart but Carters too and neither may never recover from it. Falco has to figure out what is good for not only him but the fate of the pack also.
I really enjoyed this book. I hope that Dirk Greyson will make this into a series because this would be an amazing series and I think that there could be so much more that this pack has to offer for all of Dirk's readers. I would love to see what the future holds for not only Carter and Falco but for Willard and maybe even PC. Those would be some very interesting stories that is for sure. This was a great read and I look forward to more by Dirk in the future.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
Sometimes people have to make the hard choices in life and pray they are making the correct one for not only their selves but also all of those that you love and hold dear to your heart. This is the thing that Falco was faced with.
Falco knows that he will not be accepted by his Uncle and Aloha of the pack if or when they find out that he has a male mate. But the heart wants what it wants and when you are a Fated mate it makes it harder because the pull is so strong. But as of now Falco does not have to worry about it because he found his mate at the age of thirteen but two weeks after meeting him he was gone.
Falco never got over not knowing where is mate Carter went too after meeting him but he also knew that he nor his wolf could ever be happy with anyone else so he just went through life for twelve years existing but not really living. This worked out in a way for him since his uncle is homophobic and has made it clear that as the Alpha of the pack, he will not allow same sex couples in his pack because it will ruin the pack. So Falco not having his mate at the moment makes it easier for him to hide who he is but his uncle does not make it easy on him because he is insisting that Falco take a wife and have pups of his own. Well the wife is never going to happen that is for sure and neither will the pups if he never finds his mate again.
By a twist of fate, Falco finds his mate again and he was so much closer then he would have imagined. But that does not mean that it is going to be easy. The best things in life never are.
Once Falco finds Carter again, Falco is faced with the question of what is he going to do now. If he claims his mate as his own he will not be accepted by the Alpha and most likely banished from the pack. But if he does not claim who is his heart and always will be then he will break notnonly his heart but Carters too and neither may never recover from it. Falco has to figure out what is good for not only him but the fate of the pack also.
I really enjoyed this book. I hope that Dirk Greyson will make this into a series because this would be an amazing series and I think that there could be so much more that this pack has to offer for all of Dirk's readers. I would love to see what the future holds for not only Carter and Falco but for Willard and maybe even PC. Those would be some very interesting stories that is for sure. This was a great read and I look forward to more by Dirk in the future.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
May 1, 2017
This was a fast read that was filled with a little suspense, love, adversity, and retribution. It’s a story about finding your other half only to lose it and find it again.
Falco is in such a bad spot in this story. He finds out when he is 13 that he’s fated to a boy shifter. Then goes years never seeing him again. Carter is adorable and kind and everything Falco desperately needs. I adored him. Falco’s uncle is a bigot and won’t allow Falco to mate with a man. So, this causes massive issues as you can imagine.
This is a sweet love story with a few gasp-worthy moments. Like I said it is a quick read and it does have an airy somewhat fluffy quality to it. That’s not bad! It worked well with this story. Falco not only shows his pack he’s a leader he shows them love doesn’t have a gender. Love just is.
I can’t pinpoint my favorite part of this book but it warmed my heart to see Falco and Carter helping Mildred and her pups. Of course, PC is awesome! I hope he finds all he is looking for in life because he’s a great friend to Carter and deserves happiness.
This is a very enjoyable read.
Falco is in such a bad spot in this story. He finds out when he is 13 that he’s fated to a boy shifter. Then goes years never seeing him again. Carter is adorable and kind and everything Falco desperately needs. I adored him. Falco’s uncle is a bigot and won’t allow Falco to mate with a man. So, this causes massive issues as you can imagine.
This is a sweet love story with a few gasp-worthy moments. Like I said it is a quick read and it does have an airy somewhat fluffy quality to it. That’s not bad! It worked well with this story. Falco not only shows his pack he’s a leader he shows them love doesn’t have a gender. Love just is.
I can’t pinpoint my favorite part of this book but it warmed my heart to see Falco and Carter helping Mildred and her pups. Of course, PC is awesome! I hope he finds all he is looking for in life because he’s a great friend to Carter and deserves happiness.
This is a very enjoyable read.
May 3, 2017
Just okay. Main characters were likeable.
Sadly, what I'll prob'ly remember the most from this book is that one of the guys runs a pet store that sells puppies and kittens. He claims there all from reputable breeders that he knows. But none of the breeds of dogs is ever identified. Me, I'm all about the mixed breed dogs and rescues, so I was kind of put off by this. (Weird, I know) I mean, even when Falco adopts a dog, they don't ever say what breed of dog it is, and Carter doesn't say "oh, this one is from Martha over in Grenville! Her Viszla's have very good temperaments" or something like that.
This was another of those m/m romances where you feel like "this one is the boy and this one is the girl."
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I also hate that the homophobic villain is gay himself and "too much of a coward" to own it.
Sadly, what I'll prob'ly remember the most from this book is that one of the guys runs a pet store that sells puppies and kittens. He claims there all from reputable breeders that he knows. But none of the breeds of dogs is ever identified. Me, I'm all about the mixed breed dogs and rescues, so I was kind of put off by this. (Weird, I know) I mean, even when Falco adopts a dog, they don't ever say what breed of dog it is, and Carter doesn't say "oh, this one is from Martha over in Grenville! Her Viszla's have very good temperaments" or something like that.
This was another of those m/m romances where you feel like "this one is the boy and this one is the girl."
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I also hate that the homophobic villain is gay himself and "too much of a coward" to own it.
May 3, 2017
At just 96 pages, I was expecting abbreviated everything in this novella. I was therefore very pleasantly surprised to find I was wrong. Fairly light and fluffy, it also resonated with unexpected depth in the characters, be they hero or villain, and the sacrifices people must make to stay true to themselves.
The plot is ruler-straightforward, there are an abundance of characters that create a rich world, and the chemistry is a given in a fated mate book, although this was a rather super sweet romance. Check yourself for cavities when you’re done! Oh, the intimate scenes are very PG-rated in the fade-to-black and hint about what happened rather than detailing anything, such as is so frequently seen on television. Virtually no angst and very little anger create a 3.5 star read great for an afternoon. I hope to see more from this pack!
I voluntarily read an ARC copy of this book for Divine Magazine from Dreamspinner Press with hopes for but no obligation to provide a review.
**Same worded review will appear on Goodreads, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.**
The plot is ruler-straightforward, there are an abundance of characters that create a rich world, and the chemistry is a given in a fated mate book, although this was a rather super sweet romance. Check yourself for cavities when you’re done! Oh, the intimate scenes are very PG-rated in the fade-to-black and hint about what happened rather than detailing anything, such as is so frequently seen on television. Virtually no angst and very little anger create a 3.5 star read great for an afternoon. I hope to see more from this pack!
I voluntarily read an ARC copy of this book for Divine Magazine from Dreamspinner Press with hopes for but no obligation to provide a review.
**Same worded review will appear on Goodreads, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.**
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