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Only Human

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She gave him the ride of a lifetime…

A supernatural investigative blogger took the púca stallions from the shadows and thrust them into the limelight by releasing a tell-all book.  This old enemy surfaces and a new danger threatens the púca shape shifter clan. It gets loads better with a hot hunk of Navy Seal willing to face any danger in order to protect what’s his, especially his curvaceous mate. Will Sage and Maelíosa defeat the evil hate group determined to destroy the clan?

159 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 31, 2018

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A.C. James

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author A.C. James writes paranormal romance and erotica, including Eternal Ever After (rebranded as Eternal Lover), featured in the bestselling Spice Box anthology. Her Ever Dark Immortals Series, which begins with Eternal Lover, has been described as “brimming with sensuality” and “romantic and sizzling hot.” The Isle of the Horse Shifters series starts with Ride: Awakening and is “lighthearted,” which is a “joy ride from beginning to end.”

She resides in the Philadelphia suburbs with her adoring husband Ron (aka Mr. A.C. James), who loves her imaginative yarns and punny sense of humor. She’s also a domestic violence advocate and discusses intimate partner violence and addiction to raise awareness on social media and through her writing. Many of her books include themes like alcoholism or addiction. If you love books that feature underdogs and redemption, her stories will capture your heart.

She spends most of her time drinking large vats of coffee while wrangling kids by day and writing by night. Recovering video game beta tester and tech geek who grew up going to cons and watching SmackDown. There’s probably some cosplay pictures around somewhere of her dressed up as Bloodberry from Saber Marionette J. Just don’t tell anyone.

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Profile Image for Julia Handley.
413 reviews8 followers
January 10, 2017
Oohhhhhhh things are heating up in this one. Sage and Maelíosa woohooo are mated and wow does the chemistry flare with these two. What started off at helping Sage and Carina has turned into a hell of a hotness more. And Sage? Didn't expect to feel so much for Maelíosa and wondering why she agreed to do it. But these two are so meant to be and both he and Carina are where they are meant to be.
All happy? Every enjoying life? Yes. Well until Nathan decides he isn't finished with then and takes his hate one step further.
Omg can this get addictive. I absolutely love how cute and hot Sage and Maelíosa are. But then Nathan goes and ruins the happiness Ahhhh horrid little man. Well the next book should be interesting and I can't wait to see if Nathan gets what's coming to him in the next one. And those stupid Only Human people.


I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Profile Image for Susan.
1,455 reviews
November 29, 2016
SAGE AND MAELIOSA PLUS CYN GETS AN OPPORTUNITY. 3.5 stars. Please note that each of the episodes are short quick reads. Definitely for 18+ due to sexual situations. Very hot and steamy. Not be read as a standalone as it ends in a cliffhanger. Read each individual episode in order.

The characters and setting are well described in the blurb for the episode and I'm not going to recap all of that in my review. Please read the blurb for more info on Sage and Maeliosa and the Isle of Inis Mor. Does Sage find a mate?

Nathan appeared in both Season One and Two. Because he was upset with both Felicity and Cyn "leaving him" when they found shifter mates, he wrote a tell all book exposing the puca to the rest of the world. Not everyone was happy to learn that shifters were out there. What happens when they threaten the clan?
1,707 reviews13 followers
December 14, 2016
In this book of The Puca Mate series Maeliosa and the Navy Seal Sage and his daughter have come to the realm to live because he and Meliosa have decided to marry he has cancer and she is sure that the doctor will help him when they get there they get married and right after the celebration Cyn and Fallon have special news and she goes back to London to meet her agent she gets a call from Nathan who claims that he sorry for what he has done by exposing to Puca to the world and and wants to meet her at their favorite restaurant she agrees and before she gets there she is kidnapped and they call Fallon and he is to come alone if he wants to see his wife again. This is a suspense romance. I received a copy of this book for an honest review I have provided.
Profile Image for Donna Hokanson.
1,694 reviews35 followers
November 30, 2016
The Good, Bad and Ugly
Maelíosa considers helping Sage out by mating him, speeding him through the process that otherwise could take over a year. But Sage doesn’t have a year before the cancer will kill him.
Cyn goes to London for a meeting with her agent. After her meeting, she is supposed to meet with Nathan so he can apologize to her. But that’s not what ends up happening.
Nathan has joined up with OH (Only Human), and they have their own agenda that doesn’t care what Nathan wants.
Action and adventure in this well written segment.
Profile Image for Laura Furuta.
2,047 reviews28 followers
November 29, 2016
The story of the puca shape shifter clan continues I really love the characters and the storyline. The shifters just want to live their lives and there are forces that want to take their happiness away. Family is a large part of this series and they all would do anything for each other. This story just show the wonderful writing and imagination that goes into this series. I received a copy of this book and I voluntarily reviewed it.
Profile Image for Patti.
1,502 reviews13 followers
November 29, 2016
While things are looking better for Sage, Cyn runs into trouble. This episode truly keeps you in suspense! After a short reprieve, this write wasted no time keeping your heart racing! Get ready for feeling quite angry towards Cyn's attacker! Of course another cliffhanger but this storyline will keep you faithful. This voluntary review is based against an advance copy.
Profile Image for Sharon.
726 reviews10 followers
December 19, 2016
True Colours

The action and betrayals in this episode had me shaking my head and asking why alot, the cliffhanger at the end left me eager to get to the next episode just to find out what is going to happen to these characters next

"I was gifted this eBook by the author and this is my honest review"
Profile Image for Anna.
430 reviews1 follower
October 3, 2017
I thought this episode would be more centered around Sage and Maeliosa however it seems by now the entire clan is involved in the series. This doesn't mean Sage and Maeliosa aren't more the focus than the other and I think this season the both of them will come out heroes.
2,373 reviews9 followers
March 21, 2018
Ride:Only Human

Wow,now the story is getting down to the nitty gritty cause Cyn was taken.Fallon is beside himself.I can't wait to read the next part to see what happens.All is not well in the realm but it will be.
4,497 reviews24 followers
December 13, 2016
I enjoyed reading this book, it has a great storyline. Can't wait for more from this author. I received a FREE ARC copy to read volunteerly.
116 reviews2 followers
August 14, 2017
Again

Story good. Calling a chapter a book is not pleasant. Author is good, publisher is not so good. Can you imagine all the as to y little bound books on a shelf
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1,144 reviews3 followers
April 8, 2018
This author rocks I can't stop reading these books
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1,134 reviews9 followers
March 14, 2017
Maeliosa makes her leap of faith for Sage. It was good to see Maeliosa happy and not cynical anymore. She really had made a turn around. Sage is so much more for her. He has a lot to be revealed. I loved him as a match for Maeliosa. They are quick to establish their bond. At the same time Cyn finds out the danger she is in from Nathan and his new friends. The suspense and danger is heightened as we have to wait with Fallon and feel his anger and fear. Cyn is strong but she's only human. The emotions were quite worked up in this story.
Profile Image for Norma Mills.
135 reviews13 followers
February 27, 2017
This book was great! I would have given it five stars, but I felt it was a bit too rushed and the characters were not completely fleshed out (no pun intended). The action and the drama are more in this book and I love the idea of suspenseful action and betrayal. All of these are good for a book. I love the turn around, but I feel Maeliosa converted from anti-marriage to jump into marriage a bit too fast and that needed a bit more time to see the two characters get to know each other.

There is a lot of "Whoa!" and "AWE!" and "DAMN".. Which I like. It just moves really fast and if you like a detailed plot, this may not be the best book for you.
Profile Image for Cherri-Anne.
922 reviews
November 30, 2016
It was nice to feel desired, 5 GOLD MATES

especially by Sage. He was a real ride, all right. her mare was pawing to the surface, eager for him to ride her in the most undignified way possible. HOLY SHITE! "Only Human" indeed! More like "Only Human Brainless Eejits"!! What a PUCALICIOUSLY frustrating, nail-biting non-ending!! But how about the MATERRIFIC part with Maelíosa & Sage! If only they had more thyme! And rosemary! Okay, okay, lame joke, but trust me! There is nothing – ABSO- BLOODY-LUTELY NOTHING - lame about this story! In fact, I found myself grinning ear to ear with Maelíosa, as if I was the one who just had her mating ceremony & just shagged her mate, consummating it & MARE-ING their hearts & lives together forever & ever! I actually even cried I was so happy! Who'd a thunk I would be THAT into Maelíosa & her story!? But Sage is such an amazing guy I couldn't have asked for anyone more perfect! Ummmmm... I mean Sage is the perfect guy for Maeliosa! Although with A.C.'s PHENOMENEIGH talent, it is hard to separate myself from it all, to tell where I leave off and the characters begin and vice versa! The well-developed characters, lush storylines, rich details, all interweave seamlessly together, adding even more depth to the story, drawing you in, ensuring you see, feel, experience, LIVE the story to its fullest from the beginning all the way through to the Happily Ever After Furry Tail conclusion! And for the record, even though I am not a fan of these serials - okay, I detest them! A.C. James knows exactly what to do to not only ensure the story is worth the wait, but that I will love every single second of it! Pardon me, but I need to finish filling out my application and get it back to The Stables ASAP!
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20.8k reviews362 followers
November 29, 2016
Sage was incredulous – he could not believe that Maeliosa was offering to be his mate so he could bypass the normal lengthy waiting period. With his health deteriorating so rapidly, he could not refuse her offer. He just didn’t have enough time left to ensure his young daughter’s future.
Meanwhile, Nathan has been taken by the Only Human group. The Master of the group wanted to find out from Nathan how to get across the Veil to the Chieftan mentioned in Nathan’s book. Seeing this as his chance for revenge, Nathan readily agreed to help them, figuring this could be a way to get Cyn back with her mate destroyed.

Tricking Cyn into meeting at her favorite restaurant so he could apologize for all that he had done, Nathan and the Only Human thugs waited in secret for her. They grabbed her and threw her in a van. How would Cyn escape? Would they find out she was pregnant and kill her and the child? Would Fallon be killed in the trap they were setting as he was trying to rescue her?

As always, this is a wonderful story! I love the Pucas so much! Each family member is so well characterized that the reader feels like they are old friends. Each part of the series is suspenseful and keeps the reader eagerly trying to find out what happens next. I highly recommend this wonderful book! I eagerly await the next installment!
Profile Image for Racy.
1,711 reviews16 followers
December 7, 2016
This is defiantly a book I would not recommend for a standalone. I think to help you get a better understanding of what is going on you truly need to start from the beginning, but trust me when I say you will not be disappoint for A.C. does an amazing job.

Truly awesome. I know that Maeliosa had to be nervous. Not only was she mating to Sage but she was becoming a stepmom. Her father must of been proud. Here was his daughter who he thought would never take a mate settling down. All seemed all was right in the world.

That is the thing about life when we think things are going so right life will give us a curve ball. There will be something bad that happens and Fallon will have a lot to deal with. Cyn will feel a little, okay a lot betrayed. Danger is just around the corner.

There is a lot that happens in this book and a lot I do not want to give away. I will say this I so love the fact that Cyn and Maeliosa are getting along so well. I know this had be make it easier on the clan. I also want to scream at Cyn not to let her guard down but that is a totally different subject. Sorry you will have to read the book to find out.

I received this book and willing wrote a review on the book. I am so happy I got to read another story in this series and can not wait to see what happens next.
Profile Image for Pam Louis.
1,722 reviews7 followers
December 5, 2016
Sage is a human male dieing of cancer his one chance for his daughter to have a mother and for him to have a chance at recovery is to mate with a puma female. The problem was he would be dead for his turn on the wait list and what women wanted a male that was sickly and could die on her?
Maeliosa is willing to try for Carina, Sage's little girl who reminded her so much of herself and no one has interested her as much as Sage does.
So now they are in the Realm.
Cynthia or Cyn who us now queen of the Realm is crossing over the to the human realm to meet with her agent Patrick to hear his good news but danger strikes. Who will be able to save her now?
This is a great storyline. I love the action and drama the author adds to it. The characters are fantastic but picking up the British slang can be a little confusing yet fun. Gives you a sense of being there.
A little warning with theses book there short and they build on each other. They must be read in order and there are cliffhangers. If that not something your ok with just wait until the end and get this awesome story at one time. You will not be disappointed.
Voluntary reviewed a copy and I honestly loved it.
3,424 reviews20 followers
November 29, 2016
As The Stable series of The Ride continues, Sage has been accepted as a mate--to none other than Maeliosa. Is she just helping Sage out because it is the only way he'll have a chance to live? Or, is there more? With the almost immediate mating ceremony scheduled, there is little time to get acquainted. And his daughter, will she adjust?

While the two newly mated get acquainted, whew, some steamy business, Cin goes to London to a meeting with her agent. She gets a phone call from none other than her old friend/enemy Nathan. What does he want? Could he really want to apologize?

The Human's Only organization isn't idle. Will they cause trouble? Once more we need to see how far tI voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.hey will go.
Profile Image for Belinda.
398 reviews2 followers
November 29, 2016
*Note: There are some possible spoilers if you haven’t read the previous episodes.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This story goes more into the repercussions of Nathan’s drunken outing of the Púca. As the result of this, a hate group called Only Human has sprung up with the goal of harming or destroying the Púca and the Realm that this live on since they know that they veil between the two worlds are thinning. Nathan still has his unhealthy obsession with Cyn and vacillates between guilt, anger, jealousy, and fixation. I liked his character in the beginning, but now, I just hope that something bad happens to his character
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469 reviews1 follower
December 1, 2016
The Ride series continues with episode 10.
In this episode we continue Mealiosa and Sages' story. We are witness to their mating ritual that was very sweet. After the bonfire with the clan they're finally able to consummate their mating. Sage is a man who knows how to please and Maeliosa was pliable and eager to experience the man she just mated.
Cyn and Fallon make an announcement at the bonfire that has the clan overjoyed.
But when Cyn goes to London to see her agent about a job things take a turn for the worse.
I loved this episode and can't wait to read the next. I REALLY have to know what happens next
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1,040 reviews30 followers
December 2, 2016
I really enjoy how the books flow so well with each other. The continued story with Maeliosa (puca) & Sage (human) shows the wedding and as they get to know each other. Sage and his daughter connects so seamlessly it's like they should have always been there. Meanwhile evil people are trying to destroy the all from beyond the veil. The characters that you read from the other books are intwined so it makes the story richer. The ending (well of this book), will have you at the end of your seat. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

*I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this advance reader copy and was not compensated in any way.*
596 reviews2 followers
December 19, 2016
Maeliosa never thought she would mate and even though her first reasoning in mating Sage was to help him and his daughter, she finds herself wanting more than just appearances, with scares the hell out of her! On the heels of Maeliosa’s mating ceremony Cyn gets good news, only to have Nathan and his new buddies intervene. Love this series, Sage and Maeliosa have awesome chemistry and Fallon and Cyn have a little surprise of their own!
**I voluntarily chose to review a copy of this book and I have not been compensated in any way**
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665 reviews4 followers
November 29, 2016
Another good continuation to the Ride series. There was humour, intense and emotional moments. I love getting to know Sage and Maeliosa together and all the other characters that make an appearance, including a fun character that I love by the name of Kieran. He’s just one of those characters that are easy to love and joke with. An intense ending to this book, excited to see what happens next!

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book
Profile Image for Jan Janus.
871 reviews15 followers
November 29, 2016
Sage was accepted into the Stable dating system to find a mate. I do not think he was expecting it to be Maelíosa to step up so fast to be his mate. There is turmoil brewing in the realm from that pesky little reporter that was friends with Felicity and Cyns SO called friend Nathan. Cyn is kidnapped, but what happens next, oh I can not tell you, you really have to read this to find out, because I never spoil a great read :-)
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281 reviews
November 29, 2016
Things are heating up quite nicely in the this episode of the Ride series - romantically and action wise. Nathan has decided to team up with the O.H. to get the justice he thinks is fair; which spells trouble for Fallon and Cyn. But most importantly, Maleiosa and Sage go through with the mating ceremony - sexy times ahead! LOL... ready for the next episode!

This is my honest review of this advance reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.
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1,853 reviews32 followers
November 29, 2016
This part of the story starts happy with the mating of Maeliosa and Sage and a hot night following that. Pfff a really hot night.

But the second half is darker, because after the happy news from Cyn about her staring in a film she is kidnapped by her evil ex Nathan and the evil group only human.

Can't wait to read more to find out what is going to happen next . Poor Cyn and poor Fallon
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4,644 reviews25 followers
November 29, 2016
I have really enjoyed the series. Each of these books in the series is a short read and continues the story. The end on a cliff-hanger leaving you eager for the next release.

You have to read them in order to follow along. You get updates on the other characters too which is always fun. I really like seeing Maeliosa and Sage continue to get closer. They make a great couple.

I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
Profile Image for Diana Page.
903 reviews16 followers
November 30, 2016
Can you say ; OMG !!! AC James this is the best arc of the story so far and you left it with a huge cliffhanger !! I'm in a lot ve you /hate you mood right now !! This is a must read series and i suggest you read them in order and fast to get to this part of the series !!! I can't wait for part 11 !! 4.5 ⭐️'s !! I recommend this series to any lover of paranormal romance . I recieved a gifted copy and am voluntarily choosing to leave an honest and unbiased review.
243 reviews
November 30, 2016
The next installment of the ride series just got better. I was unable to put the book down one I started it and the author sure knows how to tell a story and leave you hanging. The cliff hanger left me wanting more and I cannot wait until the next part come out. I voluntarily read this advanced copy.
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