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Werewolves of Manhattan #2
Remy's Painter
5 hours and 57 minutes.
Ian Sullivan is being chased by a mobster and has to come up with five thousand dollars he doesn't have. His only hope is an estimate for a large house. Little does he know that the house belongs to a loup garou who just happens to be his mate.
Ian Sullivan is in trouble. His father and brother died because his brother gambled and owed money to a mobster. Now Sal Ferrara want to collect from him and if he doesn't, he'll take Ian as his boy toy instead. Ian's only hope is getting a job from an estimate his father had outstanding for an seventy eight hundred square foot house. Little does Ian know that the house belongs to a Remy Clavier, a loup garou who meets Ian and knows he's found his mate. Now all Remy has to do is take care of Sal Ferrara and convince Ian, a human, to accept both him and his wolf.
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Ian Sullivan is being chased by a mobster and has to come up with five thousand dollars he doesn't have. His only hope is an estimate for a large house. Little does he know that the house belongs to a loup garou who just happens to be his mate.
Ian Sullivan is in trouble. His father and brother died because his brother gambled and owed money to a mobster. Now Sal Ferrara want to collect from him and if he doesn't, he'll take Ian as his boy toy instead. Ian's only hope is getting a job from an estimate his father had outstanding for an seventy eight hundred square foot house. Little does Ian know that the house belongs to a Remy Clavier, a loup garou who meets Ian and knows he's found his mate. Now all Remy has to do is take care of Sal Ferrara and convince Ian, a human, to accept both him and his wolf.
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First published June 19, 2015
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About the author
A.C. Katt
43 books186 followersAC Katt was born in New York City’s Greenwich Village. She remembers sitting at the fountain in Washington Square Park listening to folk music while they passed the hat. At nine, her parents dragged her to New Jersey where she grew up, married and raised four children and became a voracious reader of romantic fiction. At one time she owned over two thousand novels.
Now, most of AC’s books are electronic (although she still keeps six bookcases of hardcovers), so she never has to give away another book. AC writes GLBT andis to writing, a late bloomer, however, she’s found her niche writing GLBT romance. She currently writes for MLR Press, JMS Books, and Decadent Publishing
Now, most of AC’s books are electronic (although she still keeps six bookcases of hardcovers), so she never has to give away another book. AC writes GLBT andis to writing, a late bloomer, however, she’s found her niche writing GLBT romance. She currently writes for MLR Press, JMS Books, and Decadent Publishing
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June 30, 2015
Marginally better than the first one, at 2.5 stars, this book comes in as the 2nd in the Werewolves of Manhattan series, matching the new regional Alpha Remy Clavier with Ian Sullivan, a young man who's just lost his bigot father and gambling-problem brother due to a "suspicious" car accident.
First, the parts I liked:
Ian being not a doormat. He stood up to Remy's pushy wolf, and didn't let people run roughshot over him. He showed determination and grit, moving forward when others would give up in the same situation. Even though he's portrayed as having low self-esteem, he doesn't let his homophobic father's treatment of him get him to give up.
Remy Clavier comes across as a bit arrogant on occasion, but the mating compulsion gives him reason to listen and woo Ian. As in the first book, I had a difficult time seeing their connection, and other than the mating bond, there is no discernible reason why these two men fall for each other, with ILYs about halfway through.
I did like revisiting with Sean and Armand from book 1, and could see that these two characters had actually grown into their relationship, and that Sean no longer seemed TSTL.
What I didn't like because it lacked reasonable explanation:
The plot with the mobster guy who's after Ian's virgin butt. I couldn't see any reason why this man was so very interested in Ian that he would not only out himself in the process, but go against his Don's orders as well, just to get at Ian's ass. He seemed almost completely disconnected from reality, and thus became a cardboard cutout villain with only that one purpose.
Waiting until marriage for the sexy times/mating bite. What is it with these wolves that they insist on putting their mates in danger because of some ridiculous, contrived reason? And if they're all Loup Garou, why do certain packs have different rules than others?
The fact that Ian's sixth sense didn't scream "Danger, Will Robinson" when a new client falls all over himself to make his life easier by hiring more people, by paying more than quoted for the job, by buying expensive gifts two days after meeting... Remy comes on rather strongly, and Ian didn't really question it. And when he did question it, Remy placated him with "I just want to be with you and love you and take care of you." Sure, there was some perfunctory resistance, but either Ian was so starved for affection that he just couldn't help himself at all, or it's the mating compulsion. And if it's the latter, than perhaps that could've been explained a little better. Seriously, what kind of person kisses the man they hired to PAINT A HOUSE on the forehead when that person leaves? Why does Ian not question that any further than 'are you sure?'
What I didn't like, period:
Referring to female wolves as bitches. Yeah, yeah, I know that this is how breeders refer to female dogs, but surely these wolf-people have evolved beyond that? It's derogatory and chauvinistic, and reduces female wolves to nothing more than breeding machines or servants. Other than the Alpha Female, whose job it is to serve as a vessel to the Alpha (because all Alphas are gay and can only produce female offspring), women are mentioned as an afterthought almost. And yeah, it's patriarchy all the way for the wolves, and that's fine, if that's their way of life, but surely, the author could've found a way for all those males to realize that without the females, they got nothing with which to perpetuate their race, and maybe, possibly, treat them a little bit better?
The lack of editing:
- Baring is not the same as barring.
- They're is not their.
- Dose does not equal doze.
- "Painting your channel with my seed" is used twice. TWICE! Is that supposed to be sexy? Seductive? Do men talk like that? Where was your editor?
- I'm fairly certain that city morgues do not have marble slabs.
- Punctuation is important - use it!
Rambling dialogue and stiff, wooden writing made for a sluggish read, and this will likely be my last book from this series. I like the shifter lore used here, and I could see how the author set up her next book with the next Alpha to find his mate too, but I'm not vested enough in any of these characters to want to read more.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
First, the parts I liked:
Ian being not a doormat. He stood up to Remy's pushy wolf, and didn't let people run roughshot over him. He showed determination and grit, moving forward when others would give up in the same situation. Even though he's portrayed as having low self-esteem, he doesn't let his homophobic father's treatment of him get him to give up.
Remy Clavier comes across as a bit arrogant on occasion, but the mating compulsion gives him reason to listen and woo Ian. As in the first book, I had a difficult time seeing their connection, and other than the mating bond, there is no discernible reason why these two men fall for each other, with ILYs about halfway through.
I did like revisiting with Sean and Armand from book 1, and could see that these two characters had actually grown into their relationship, and that Sean no longer seemed TSTL.
What I didn't like because it lacked reasonable explanation:
The plot with the mobster guy who's after Ian's virgin butt. I couldn't see any reason why this man was so very interested in Ian that he would not only out himself in the process, but go against his Don's orders as well, just to get at Ian's ass. He seemed almost completely disconnected from reality, and thus became a cardboard cutout villain with only that one purpose.
Waiting until marriage for the sexy times/mating bite. What is it with these wolves that they insist on putting their mates in danger because of some ridiculous, contrived reason? And if they're all Loup Garou, why do certain packs have different rules than others?
The fact that Ian's sixth sense didn't scream "Danger, Will Robinson" when a new client falls all over himself to make his life easier by hiring more people, by paying more than quoted for the job, by buying expensive gifts two days after meeting... Remy comes on rather strongly, and Ian didn't really question it. And when he did question it, Remy placated him with "I just want to be with you and love you and take care of you." Sure, there was some perfunctory resistance, but either Ian was so starved for affection that he just couldn't help himself at all, or it's the mating compulsion. And if it's the latter, than perhaps that could've been explained a little better. Seriously, what kind of person kisses the man they hired to PAINT A HOUSE on the forehead when that person leaves? Why does Ian not question that any further than 'are you sure?'
What I didn't like, period:
Referring to female wolves as bitches. Yeah, yeah, I know that this is how breeders refer to female dogs, but surely these wolf-people have evolved beyond that? It's derogatory and chauvinistic, and reduces female wolves to nothing more than breeding machines or servants. Other than the Alpha Female, whose job it is to serve as a vessel to the Alpha (because all Alphas are gay and can only produce female offspring), women are mentioned as an afterthought almost. And yeah, it's patriarchy all the way for the wolves, and that's fine, if that's their way of life, but surely, the author could've found a way for all those males to realize that without the females, they got nothing with which to perpetuate their race, and maybe, possibly, treat them a little bit better?
The lack of editing:
- Baring is not the same as barring.
- They're is not their.
- Dose does not equal doze.
- "Painting your channel with my seed" is used twice. TWICE! Is that supposed to be sexy? Seductive? Do men talk like that? Where was your editor?
- I'm fairly certain that city morgues do not have marble slabs.
- Punctuation is important - use it!
Rambling dialogue and stiff, wooden writing made for a sluggish read, and this will likely be my last book from this series. I like the shifter lore used here, and I could see how the author set up her next book with the next Alpha to find his mate too, but I'm not vested enough in any of these characters to want to read more.
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
February 19, 2018
This was a serious let down after book one, His Omega. It's obviously one of A.C. Katt's earlier work as the writing style is stilted at times. The characters never really clicked for me so it was hit and miss. I've read later books in the series with much better results. For some reason I skipped over this one. Guess my instincts were right about that at the time and I forgot. Still a fan of Katt's work, I'll just stick to her later works from now on.
Personal Review: I own a copy of this book.
Personal Review: I own a copy of this book.
July 16, 2018
This is #2 in KC Kitt’s Werewolves of Manhattan. First I have to say thanks to a book buddie because there is no way I’d pay $7 for a 170 page book. Kitt has not strayed far from the first book in fact the characters and situations are very similar. I found myself giggling when they were being very serious. Did I enjoy it? Yes, because i was in a brain/bleach mood. But Kitt is going to have to step up! Coke Zero, why the hell would a werewolf need a diet drink? I’m marking this as a guilty pleasure.
September 12, 2019
Good, not great. The POV is fairly detached, just narrating a story. The narrator pulled me out of the story a number of times - his voice for some supporting characters - particularly older, subservient men - was jarring.
Bought as part of audible escape package.
Bought as part of audible escape package.
October 8, 2020
These are pretty bad tbh. But they are entertaining and Joel Leslie as the narrator bumps them up
June 28, 2015
This book is part of a series and should be read in order.
Ian has been slave labor for his father’s home painting business since his mother died when he was fourteen. Things got even worse when he admitted he was gay at eighteen. He was no longer Ian to his father. He was now whatever gay slur his father wanted to call him. This all lead to Ian having very low self-esteem and not believing he was good enough.
Throughout the book he shows his doubts in thinking that Remy could really want him for the long haul. But slowly both Remy and the other loup garou help Ian gain self-confidence and trust in what Remy is offering him.
Remy has to show a lot of restraint in not grabbing up Ian and mating him. I liked that he took his time with Ian and got to know him first and allowed Ian the time to adjust to all the new changes in his life. Ian did not make it all that easy. Both his stubborn will and pride got in the way of things at times.
This book had a lot of history about their culture. It was really interesting to learn more history about the loup garou and how their alphas had to hide that they were gay for hundreds of years due to prejudices of the times. There is also the history they have had serving in the armed forces and law enforcement.
I will say that at time the writing seemed stilted, or maybe just rushed. At times things flowed smoothly and at others they did not. Not so much that is took away too much from the story, but it was noticeable to me.
There was also a lower sexually content in this book than I normally see with AC Katt. This was really more about the emotional connection between Remy and Ian than the sexually elements. Ian seemed to really start to blossom and come into his own under the care of Remy and the other loup garou. That was nice to see after all the shit he lived through with his own family.
This is an enjoyable read and a nice addition to the series.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through https://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
Ian has been slave labor for his father’s home painting business since his mother died when he was fourteen. Things got even worse when he admitted he was gay at eighteen. He was no longer Ian to his father. He was now whatever gay slur his father wanted to call him. This all lead to Ian having very low self-esteem and not believing he was good enough.
Throughout the book he shows his doubts in thinking that Remy could really want him for the long haul. But slowly both Remy and the other loup garou help Ian gain self-confidence and trust in what Remy is offering him.
Remy has to show a lot of restraint in not grabbing up Ian and mating him. I liked that he took his time with Ian and got to know him first and allowed Ian the time to adjust to all the new changes in his life. Ian did not make it all that easy. Both his stubborn will and pride got in the way of things at times.
This book had a lot of history about their culture. It was really interesting to learn more history about the loup garou and how their alphas had to hide that they were gay for hundreds of years due to prejudices of the times. There is also the history they have had serving in the armed forces and law enforcement.
I will say that at time the writing seemed stilted, or maybe just rushed. At times things flowed smoothly and at others they did not. Not so much that is took away too much from the story, but it was noticeable to me.
There was also a lower sexually content in this book than I normally see with AC Katt. This was really more about the emotional connection between Remy and Ian than the sexually elements. Ian seemed to really start to blossom and come into his own under the care of Remy and the other loup garou. That was nice to see after all the shit he lived through with his own family.
This is an enjoyable read and a nice addition to the series.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through https://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
November 8, 2015
This second book of the Werewolves of Manhattan series is much better than the first. It flows really nicely and I love the character development.
Ian being very resistant to Remy, in the beginning, was a little bit tedious, I felt. Where in the first book Sean moved fast I felt Ian moved too slow. I wish there was a happy medium. This is the only criticism I have for this book though.
The plot line I felt was really good. The villain of the story was not much of a villain, but it added the villainy the book called for.
My favorite part of the book was when the characters from the first book joined in. Having the alpha and alpha mate from book one added to the plot of this book just really made the story seem complete.
I really loved how Sean was helping Ian get acclimated to wolf culture and giving him the support and the information that he needed. I could really feel for Ian that now he was not alone since he had another human, even though he's half, in the same family, so to speak.
I do recommend this book and suggest reading book one of the series. I feel that it is necessary for understanding this book.
I received this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review from Inked Rainbow Reads.
Ian being very resistant to Remy, in the beginning, was a little bit tedious, I felt. Where in the first book Sean moved fast I felt Ian moved too slow. I wish there was a happy medium. This is the only criticism I have for this book though.
The plot line I felt was really good. The villain of the story was not much of a villain, but it added the villainy the book called for.
My favorite part of the book was when the characters from the first book joined in. Having the alpha and alpha mate from book one added to the plot of this book just really made the story seem complete.
I really loved how Sean was helping Ian get acclimated to wolf culture and giving him the support and the information that he needed. I could really feel for Ian that now he was not alone since he had another human, even though he's half, in the same family, so to speak.
I do recommend this book and suggest reading book one of the series. I feel that it is necessary for understanding this book.
I received this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review from Inked Rainbow Reads.
did-not-finish
March 4, 2016 D.N.F. Just cannot get into this shifter book. I tried two different books in the series, both a no go...sorry stopped at 28%
*ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Jaime from Alpha Book Club
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*ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Jaime from Alpha Book Club
and Gay Book Reviews
October 24, 2016
Spoiler Ahead This was book 2 in "The Werewolves Of Manhattan"series. Ian Sullivan is being chased by a mobster and has to come up with five thousand dollars. Ian's brother Billy owed one hundred thousand to Sal a mobster who really wants Ian. When Ian shows up at Remy Clavier's house to give him a painting estimate Remy knows that Ian is his mate. Like Sean from book one Ian's mother died of breast cancer and when he came out his father put him only he didn't go to far because he worked for his father painting and doing custom work. The sex scenes in this book was OK unlike Armand and Sean in the first book Remy and Ian have never had inter course. This book was well written like the first book in this series with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
August 6, 2017
Ian lost his father and brother to a gambling debt with a mob boss. Now he is doing his best to make the money needed to keep him from being essentially a sex slave for that same mob boss by continuing his father’s painting business.
Remy is the second most powerful werewolf in North America and finds his mate in the house painter whose come to do his newly purchased houses.
Remy is afraid to tell Ian his truths and Ian is afraid to trust someone so obviously out of his normal circle.
Eventually they must band together for Ian’s protection and slowly grow to love one another. They keep things chaste until Remy tells Ian of his true nature and claims him as his Mate.
**
I really liked the slow burn of this novel. The author does a lot to make the whole “insta-love” more palatable and sincere.
I liked the characters and found the story interesting. I wish there were more about being a werewolf in this story, however. Besides the rules and the mating bite there is nothing about being a werewolf in this story at all.
My main problem was the writing itself. It’s rather stiff and awkward, there are some grammatical mistakes and the dialog isn’t very believable. Everyone is entirely too self aware and they spend way too much time dissecting their feelings. There is a lot of telling and not much showing.
I think the creativity and storylines are great and with some improved editing future works could be outstanding.
3 of 5 stars
Audio
Joel makes this series a “must have” for me! I love his French accents and his ability to make each and every (and there are a LOT of them!) characters stand out on their own. He’s good at giving the emotional scenes their due without making it feel too much like a soap opera.
Highly recommended for fans of the series!
Audio 5 of 5 stars
Overall 4 of 5 stars
Remy is the second most powerful werewolf in North America and finds his mate in the house painter whose come to do his newly purchased houses.
Remy is afraid to tell Ian his truths and Ian is afraid to trust someone so obviously out of his normal circle.
Eventually they must band together for Ian’s protection and slowly grow to love one another. They keep things chaste until Remy tells Ian of his true nature and claims him as his Mate.
**
I really liked the slow burn of this novel. The author does a lot to make the whole “insta-love” more palatable and sincere.
I liked the characters and found the story interesting. I wish there were more about being a werewolf in this story, however. Besides the rules and the mating bite there is nothing about being a werewolf in this story at all.
My main problem was the writing itself. It’s rather stiff and awkward, there are some grammatical mistakes and the dialog isn’t very believable. Everyone is entirely too self aware and they spend way too much time dissecting their feelings. There is a lot of telling and not much showing.
I think the creativity and storylines are great and with some improved editing future works could be outstanding.
3 of 5 stars
Audio
Joel makes this series a “must have” for me! I love his French accents and his ability to make each and every (and there are a LOT of them!) characters stand out on their own. He’s good at giving the emotional scenes their due without making it feel too much like a soap opera.
Highly recommended for fans of the series!
Audio 5 of 5 stars
Overall 4 of 5 stars
May 19, 2017
Ian didn’t think life could get worse. Telling his dad he was gay got him kicked out and placed in a unfinished and uninsulated apartment above his father’s garage, barely provided a living wage even if his work is the reason for his father’s business success and verbally abused by his father. With the death of his father and brother, the hits just keep coming and now he needs a lot of money or he will become a mobster’s boy toy. So can he trust the world Remy wants to open to him?
Remy’s Painter by A.C. Katt is second in The Werewolves of Manhattan series. I really enjoyed Ian. While life gave him a beating, he did not allow it to beat him down. He was working to better himself and his situation, in spite of his father. He didn’t trust easily but was learning with Remy. Remy didn’t think he would find his mate. With new and demanding responsibilities as the Alpha’s second, and no time to search, he really doesn’t think a mate is in the cards. Ms. Katt wasn’t about to let Remy despair and I loved that she gave him someone, in Ian, that wasn’t afraid to stand up to him. I loved Remy’s determination to protect Ian even as he made an effort to court the man who owned his heart. I loved how Remy appreciated Ian’s desire to stand on his own two feet even as he protected him from the danger presented by the mob. Ms. Katt gave us two men who needed and completed each other. I loved how Remy brought people with him who could help him show Ian his value. I loved that Ms. Katt did not make Ian a victim but a strong man with a fragile ego. This story is well written and I am thoroughly enjoying the world Ms. Katt is building. I can’t wait to see where she will take us next.
Five Shooting Stars
Remy’s Painter by A.C. Katt is second in The Werewolves of Manhattan series. I really enjoyed Ian. While life gave him a beating, he did not allow it to beat him down. He was working to better himself and his situation, in spite of his father. He didn’t trust easily but was learning with Remy. Remy didn’t think he would find his mate. With new and demanding responsibilities as the Alpha’s second, and no time to search, he really doesn’t think a mate is in the cards. Ms. Katt wasn’t about to let Remy despair and I loved that she gave him someone, in Ian, that wasn’t afraid to stand up to him. I loved Remy’s determination to protect Ian even as he made an effort to court the man who owned his heart. I loved how Remy appreciated Ian’s desire to stand on his own two feet even as he protected him from the danger presented by the mob. Ms. Katt gave us two men who needed and completed each other. I loved how Remy brought people with him who could help him show Ian his value. I loved that Ms. Katt did not make Ian a victim but a strong man with a fragile ego. This story is well written and I am thoroughly enjoying the world Ms. Katt is building. I can’t wait to see where she will take us next.
Five Shooting Stars
July 2, 2019
*3.5 stars
I liked this a bit better than the first book but it was very similar. Alpha werewolf, wealthy, powerful meets meek and mild human mate. Fall in love, have sex, mate bite, some drama like injury (this book) or kidnapping (book one) and voila... HEA. But really, I'm left with a happy warm and fuzzy feeling and that's largely due to Joel Leslie's narration and the sweetness overload of the story.
I read book 3 a few years ago and the others aren't on audio so I'm going to end here on a happy note.
I liked this a bit better than the first book but it was very similar. Alpha werewolf, wealthy, powerful meets meek and mild human mate. Fall in love, have sex, mate bite, some drama like injury (this book) or kidnapping (book one) and voila... HEA. But really, I'm left with a happy warm and fuzzy feeling and that's largely due to Joel Leslie's narration and the sweetness overload of the story.
I read book 3 a few years ago and the others aren't on audio so I'm going to end here on a happy note.
March 11, 2024
Sweet story, but kind of sadly lacking in sex because of their unwillingness to engage before marriage.
The courtship of the mate takes rather a long time and there is a predictable "my mate is in danger" theme that runs through the first two books.
I did like that the omegas were not as weak as depicted in books by other authors and these guys actually had their own careers even though they were in stereotypical professions.
The courtship of the mate takes rather a long time and there is a predictable "my mate is in danger" theme that runs through the first two books.
I did like that the omegas were not as weak as depicted in books by other authors and these guys actually had their own careers even though they were in stereotypical professions.
October 8, 2017
I liked this book as well as the first one. I also like that the author continues to world build with each book and creates relationships between the Mates and the Alphas and not just the primary relationship partners. I also like that the secondary characters of betas, bodyguards and household help are beginning to become more clear as indiviuals.
July 4, 2017
Love a werewolf
Ian and Remy find each other when Ian comes to paint Remy house . Mob man is after Ian for a gambling dedt his brother had .
Ian and Remy find each other when Ian comes to paint Remy house . Mob man is after Ian for a gambling dedt his brother had .
August 26, 2017
Ian
Just a big sweetheart with lots of love to give his mate. Even though the mob was after him he persevered and went on to find happiness and love.
Just a big sweetheart with lots of love to give his mate. Even though the mob was after him he persevered and went on to find happiness and love.
January 25, 2018
This was ok but I enjoyed it less than the first book.
February 21, 2018
Audible romance club. I’m really liking the series so far. Can’t wait for the next book.
June 20, 2019
It was a slight improvement from the first story (not enough for a second star though) so I'll try the 3rd but mostly I listened this for the narrator.
August 4, 2019
story ★★★½; narration ★★★★½
November 12, 2025
Thought there would be improvement on the writing. I was wrong.
July 15, 2024
Entertaining!!!
Lovely story, interesting plot, charming characters, some troubled spots. The first two thirds of the book were really appealing, I absolutely loved the painter, overall I had a good time! Kudos to A.C. Katt!!!
The last chapters were a little shaking but I still had a good time!
A.C. Katt saved the day on this one, I believe he made the book much better, the acting was amazing, he was completely engaged to it! Congratulations!!!
4⭐️
Lovely story, interesting plot, charming characters, some troubled spots. The first two thirds of the book were really appealing, I absolutely loved the painter, overall I had a good time! Kudos to A.C. Katt!!!
The last chapters were a little shaking but I still had a good time!
A.C. Katt saved the day on this one, I believe he made the book much better, the acting was amazing, he was completely engaged to it! Congratulations!!!
4⭐️
July 23, 2015
3.5 Heart Review by Tammy
Ian Sullivan has just found out that he is now personally responsible for his dead brothers gambling debt, the one that started out as a $25,000 loan and has now turned into over $100,000 and he has to have $5,000 by the end of the week or Sal Ferrara the mobster who loaned him the money will take it out “in trade”. Now, Ian might be gay but he definitely will not be allowing Sal to collect from his body! The only hope he has of being able to pay the money back is to estimate and get the contract on a seventy-eight hundred square foot house.
Remy Clavier is the owner of the seventy-eight hundred square foot house and he just happens to be a loup garou and Ian’s mate. Remy has recently taken over as Alpha as a favour to his friend, the house he wants painted is a remnant of the past and it needs a complete makeover. When Ian comes to the door to have a look around so he can give an estimate Remy is shocked, after seventy years he’s found his mate. Remy gets his men to investigate the reason behind his mates’ extreme fear and sadness. When Remy finds out that Sal Ferrara is holding Ian responsible for his dead brothers’ outstanding loan and if he doesn’t pay he’s going to make him his boy toy he sends his men to pay the debt which is refused. That’s when Remy gets serious and puts men on Sal to make sure he doesn’t make a move on his mate. Remy convinces Ian to live with him in his friends’ house so he can be protected while he paints the house. Remy then makes it his mission to woo Ian with everything he’s got, he finds out when Ian’s birthday is and sets everyone up to get him most of what he needs as what he’s got is that old it’s on its last legs. When Ian comes home from work and discovers that they’re having a birthday party for him he’s overwhelmed.
Ian hasn’t had his birthday acknowledged since his mother died seven years previous because very soon after his mother was buried his father destroyed all of his art books and paraphernalia. Ian’s father kicked him out of the house and made him live in the “apartment” over the garage when he came out three years ago. He went out of his way to disparage Ian and put him down every chance he got, he paid Ian below minimum wage once he turned eighteen even though the boys had worked for him since they were fourteen. Even with all that Ian still managed to save over $16,000 in the seven years since his mother died so he could go to art school, all of it went to pay for his brother and fathers funerals.
Both Ian and Remy settle into a routine where Ian goes to paint the house and Remy spends every lunch with him until the day an enforcer of Sal’s decides to try to grab Ian. As things deteriorate from that point Remy’s friend the Alpha Armand La Marche who happens to be on the Werewolf Council is called home from his honeymoon. When Armand gets home he demands that Remy explain to Ian everything about himself and the fact that he is the Alpha Mate. Ian takes everything surprisingly well, he doesn’t freak out when Remy changes into a huge wolf but he does freak out when he’s told that he is Remy’s mate because he knows he’s not good enough for someone as good-looking and as rich as Remy. Luckily Armand knows Sal’s uncle who happens to be the Don. When he finds out what his idiot nephew has done and the fact that he’s gay as well he puts his own enforcers on Sal to make sure he doesn’t do anything stupid and if he does, kill him!!
Remy’s Painter is an incredibly good story the way it’s written unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired! Throughout the entire book both Remy and Ian spend a good portion of the time reminiscing and going over and over things from the past. Ian gets incredibly annoying with his constant self-recriminations and putting himself down constantly. Remy starts calling Ian his baby right from the word go and just gets more sickly sweet but he doesn’t say a word to Ian about anything until he’s forced to by Armand! Despite being disappointed with the way the Remy and Ian were portrayed I did enjoy the overall story.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
Ian Sullivan has just found out that he is now personally responsible for his dead brothers gambling debt, the one that started out as a $25,000 loan and has now turned into over $100,000 and he has to have $5,000 by the end of the week or Sal Ferrara the mobster who loaned him the money will take it out “in trade”. Now, Ian might be gay but he definitely will not be allowing Sal to collect from his body! The only hope he has of being able to pay the money back is to estimate and get the contract on a seventy-eight hundred square foot house.
Remy Clavier is the owner of the seventy-eight hundred square foot house and he just happens to be a loup garou and Ian’s mate. Remy has recently taken over as Alpha as a favour to his friend, the house he wants painted is a remnant of the past and it needs a complete makeover. When Ian comes to the door to have a look around so he can give an estimate Remy is shocked, after seventy years he’s found his mate. Remy gets his men to investigate the reason behind his mates’ extreme fear and sadness. When Remy finds out that Sal Ferrara is holding Ian responsible for his dead brothers’ outstanding loan and if he doesn’t pay he’s going to make him his boy toy he sends his men to pay the debt which is refused. That’s when Remy gets serious and puts men on Sal to make sure he doesn’t make a move on his mate. Remy convinces Ian to live with him in his friends’ house so he can be protected while he paints the house. Remy then makes it his mission to woo Ian with everything he’s got, he finds out when Ian’s birthday is and sets everyone up to get him most of what he needs as what he’s got is that old it’s on its last legs. When Ian comes home from work and discovers that they’re having a birthday party for him he’s overwhelmed.
Ian hasn’t had his birthday acknowledged since his mother died seven years previous because very soon after his mother was buried his father destroyed all of his art books and paraphernalia. Ian’s father kicked him out of the house and made him live in the “apartment” over the garage when he came out three years ago. He went out of his way to disparage Ian and put him down every chance he got, he paid Ian below minimum wage once he turned eighteen even though the boys had worked for him since they were fourteen. Even with all that Ian still managed to save over $16,000 in the seven years since his mother died so he could go to art school, all of it went to pay for his brother and fathers funerals.
Both Ian and Remy settle into a routine where Ian goes to paint the house and Remy spends every lunch with him until the day an enforcer of Sal’s decides to try to grab Ian. As things deteriorate from that point Remy’s friend the Alpha Armand La Marche who happens to be on the Werewolf Council is called home from his honeymoon. When Armand gets home he demands that Remy explain to Ian everything about himself and the fact that he is the Alpha Mate. Ian takes everything surprisingly well, he doesn’t freak out when Remy changes into a huge wolf but he does freak out when he’s told that he is Remy’s mate because he knows he’s not good enough for someone as good-looking and as rich as Remy. Luckily Armand knows Sal’s uncle who happens to be the Don. When he finds out what his idiot nephew has done and the fact that he’s gay as well he puts his own enforcers on Sal to make sure he doesn’t do anything stupid and if he does, kill him!!
Remy’s Painter is an incredibly good story the way it’s written unfortunately leaves a lot to be desired! Throughout the entire book both Remy and Ian spend a good portion of the time reminiscing and going over and over things from the past. Ian gets incredibly annoying with his constant self-recriminations and putting himself down constantly. Remy starts calling Ian his baby right from the word go and just gets more sickly sweet but he doesn’t say a word to Ian about anything until he’s forced to by Armand! Despite being disappointed with the way the Remy and Ian were portrayed I did enjoy the overall story.
This book was provided free in exchange for a fair and honest review for Love Bytes. Go there to check out other reviews, author interviews, and all those awesome giveaways. Click below.
August 7, 2016
Ohmygod, ohmygod! It’s my old buddy “cow tow” again. I’m tickled pink. And this is not even the same author. Such fun. Admittedly it did not conjure up quite as hilarious an image this time as when Charlie Richards used it. Pity.
Continuing in this vein for a moment, palate seems to be a word that confounds many authors. Usually they go for palette but this time around it’s pallet.
I am forever fascinated by these accidents that seem so foreign to me. I wonder if English being a second language is of advantage here, or maybe learning word stems in Latin, or even in German where things tend to be sounded out matching the alphabet. Huh.
Completely unrelated to any of the above, I much prefer this volume to the first one. Mostly due to the prevalence of the well-meaning side characters, particularly those brothers. They’re fairly cool and clearly more perceptive than either protagonist. (At least in the first half, when they matter.)
It’s also nice to watch Rémy fail quite a lot in his official duties and to see him educated on this. Of course, it makes picking him for the position of second most important alpha seem like an unwise decision, but I suppose everyone needs to learn sometime. And at least his lack of acumen is supported by his relative youth.
In general it really helps to not question anything that is tossed out by way of explanation or exposition. That stuff will rot your brain if you give it any thought.
For some reason I truly managed to stay on task with this here, which resulted in a much happier reading experience. I still like the first half best (i.e. what happens before Ian learns of the wolfy stuff), but even afterwards in this volume at least things do move forward and don’t just wallow in limbo like in book one. Definitely more entertaining on the whole.
I will complain about the ending though. Just a little. As much as I have been trying to ignore stuff that does not add up, I still can’t see how . Eh.
Much worse is Sean, who turned into the usual alpha bottom brat here.
I hate that the author feels the need to do that in this series as well. The bottoms (or alpha mates, in this case) banding together to be brats and cause mischief. (It turns all the established relationships into parent/child ones and I find that personally unappealing. I prefer adults.) Sean and Ian even put their plan to be brats together from now on into words. Very meh on that.
Continuing in this vein for a moment, palate seems to be a word that confounds many authors. Usually they go for palette but this time around it’s pallet.
I am forever fascinated by these accidents that seem so foreign to me. I wonder if English being a second language is of advantage here, or maybe learning word stems in Latin, or even in German where things tend to be sounded out matching the alphabet. Huh.
Completely unrelated to any of the above, I much prefer this volume to the first one. Mostly due to the prevalence of the well-meaning side characters, particularly those brothers. They’re fairly cool and clearly more perceptive than either protagonist. (At least in the first half, when they matter.)
It’s also nice to watch Rémy fail quite a lot in his official duties and to see him educated on this. Of course, it makes picking him for the position of second most important alpha seem like an unwise decision, but I suppose everyone needs to learn sometime. And at least his lack of acumen is supported by his relative youth.
In general it really helps to not question anything that is tossed out by way of explanation or exposition. That stuff will rot your brain if you give it any thought.
For some reason I truly managed to stay on task with this here, which resulted in a much happier reading experience. I still like the first half best (i.e. what happens before Ian learns of the wolfy stuff), but even afterwards in this volume at least things do move forward and don’t just wallow in limbo like in book one. Definitely more entertaining on the whole.
I will complain about the ending though. Just a little. As much as I have been trying to ignore stuff that does not add up, I still can’t see how . Eh.
Much worse is Sean, who turned into the usual alpha bottom brat here.
I hate that the author feels the need to do that in this series as well. The bottoms (or alpha mates, in this case) banding together to be brats and cause mischief. (It turns all the established relationships into parent/child ones and I find that personally unappealing. I prefer adults.) Sean and Ian even put their plan to be brats together from now on into words. Very meh on that.
July 15, 2015
This is a story for those who like their romance, relationships and gender roles traditional.
Ian is a young human with a history of abuse and an enormous debt. Remy is an Alpha werewolf who knows the young man is his mate the minute they meet. The relationship is fated and Ian has very little choice in - well, anything really. He reminds me of the TSTL women who populate the m/f romance world. He is applauded for voicing a few sassy opinions to his wealthy partner, but he doesn’t actually make any decisions.
If you loved Pretty Woman or Christian Grey dragging his prey back to a red room, you’ll probably love this. The vulnerable, impoverished Ian is showered with gifts and affection, protected from the bad guys and generally adored by Remy.
The no-sex-before-marriage tradition is pretty antiquated, but at least it applies to the wealthy alpha as well as his human mate. As a result, there isn’t much sex in this story - and the Alpha needing a lesson on pleasing his mate was a bit of a turn off for me. The language used to describe the sex scenes is also brilliantly antiquated. If you’ve ever giggled through a 1980’s Harlequin Romance, you will love this.
The author uses natural wolf social structure to explain and justify the hierarchical and misogynist society of her shifter wolves. Women are servants in this story. The maternal ones cook and clean for Remy, while the Alpha Bitch (yes really) gets the wonderful privilege of carrying the gay couple’s children.
The action in this story was awkwardly contrived. Katt needed a bad guy, but I don’t think she ever convincingly explains why Sal Ferrara was so obsessed with Ian that he was willing to risk his life to stalk him.
But again, readers who love an Alpha male who alternately dominates, adores and spoils his partner, will love this. Remy is beautiful, wealthy and benevolent. Ian’s life is transformed and his mate always knows what will make him most happy.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Ian is a young human with a history of abuse and an enormous debt. Remy is an Alpha werewolf who knows the young man is his mate the minute they meet. The relationship is fated and Ian has very little choice in - well, anything really. He reminds me of the TSTL women who populate the m/f romance world. He is applauded for voicing a few sassy opinions to his wealthy partner, but he doesn’t actually make any decisions.
If you loved Pretty Woman or Christian Grey dragging his prey back to a red room, you’ll probably love this. The vulnerable, impoverished Ian is showered with gifts and affection, protected from the bad guys and generally adored by Remy.
The no-sex-before-marriage tradition is pretty antiquated, but at least it applies to the wealthy alpha as well as his human mate. As a result, there isn’t much sex in this story - and the Alpha needing a lesson on pleasing his mate was a bit of a turn off for me. The language used to describe the sex scenes is also brilliantly antiquated. If you’ve ever giggled through a 1980’s Harlequin Romance, you will love this.
The author uses natural wolf social structure to explain and justify the hierarchical and misogynist society of her shifter wolves. Women are servants in this story. The maternal ones cook and clean for Remy, while the Alpha Bitch (yes really) gets the wonderful privilege of carrying the gay couple’s children.
The action in this story was awkwardly contrived. Katt needed a bad guy, but I don’t think she ever convincingly explains why Sal Ferrara was so obsessed with Ian that he was willing to risk his life to stalk him.
But again, readers who love an Alpha male who alternately dominates, adores and spoils his partner, will love this. Remy is beautiful, wealthy and benevolent. Ian’s life is transformed and his mate always knows what will make him most happy.
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 15, 2015
ThreeStar
This is a story for those who like their romance, relationships and gender roles traditional.
Ian is a young human with a history of abuse and an enormous debt. Remy is an Alpha werewolf who knows the young man is his mate the minute they meet. The relationship is fated and Ian has very little choice in - well, anything really. He reminds me of the TSTL women who populate the m/f romance world. He is applauded for voicing a few sassy opinions to his wealthy partner, but he doesn’t actually make any decisions.
If you loved Pretty Woman or Christian Grey dragging his prey back to a red room, you’ll probably love this. The vulnerable, impoverished Ian is showered with gifts and affection, protected from the bad guys and generally adored by Remy.
The no-sex-before-marriage tradition is pretty antiquated, but at least it applies to the wealthy alpha as well as his human mate. As a result, there isn’t much sex in this story -and the Alpha needing a lesson on pleasing his mate was a bit of a turn off for me. The language used to describe the sex scenes is also brilliantly antiquated. If you’ve ever giggled through a 1980’s Harlequin Romance, you will love this.
The author uses natural wolf social structure to explain and justify the hierarchical and misogynist society of her shifter wolves. Women are servants in this story. The maternal ones cook and clean for Remy, while the Alpha Bitch (yes really) gets the wonderful privilege of carrying the gay couple’s children.
The action in this story was awkwardly contrived. Katt needed a bad guy, but I don’t think she ever convincingly explains why Sal Ferrara was so obsessed with Ian that he was willing to risk his life to stalk him.
But again, readers who love an Alpha male who alternately dominates, adores and spoils his partner, will love this. Remy is beautiful, wealthy and benevolent. Ian’s life is transformed and his mate always knows what will make him most happy.
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
Sarah
This is a story for those who like their romance, relationships and gender roles traditional.
Ian is a young human with a history of abuse and an enormous debt. Remy is an Alpha werewolf who knows the young man is his mate the minute they meet. The relationship is fated and Ian has very little choice in - well, anything really. He reminds me of the TSTL women who populate the m/f romance world. He is applauded for voicing a few sassy opinions to his wealthy partner, but he doesn’t actually make any decisions.
If you loved Pretty Woman or Christian Grey dragging his prey back to a red room, you’ll probably love this. The vulnerable, impoverished Ian is showered with gifts and affection, protected from the bad guys and generally adored by Remy.
The no-sex-before-marriage tradition is pretty antiquated, but at least it applies to the wealthy alpha as well as his human mate. As a result, there isn’t much sex in this story -and the Alpha needing a lesson on pleasing his mate was a bit of a turn off for me. The language used to describe the sex scenes is also brilliantly antiquated. If you’ve ever giggled through a 1980’s Harlequin Romance, you will love this.
The author uses natural wolf social structure to explain and justify the hierarchical and misogynist society of her shifter wolves. Women are servants in this story. The maternal ones cook and clean for Remy, while the Alpha Bitch (yes really) gets the wonderful privilege of carrying the gay couple’s children.
The action in this story was awkwardly contrived. Katt needed a bad guy, but I don’t think she ever convincingly explains why Sal Ferrara was so obsessed with Ian that he was willing to risk his life to stalk him.
But again, readers who love an Alpha male who alternately dominates, adores and spoils his partner, will love this. Remy is beautiful, wealthy and benevolent. Ian’s life is transformed and his mate always knows what will make him most happy.
I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.
Sarah
January 25, 2016
Chief Alpha for all of the North American werewolves Armand Le Marche has honored Remy Clavier by naming him as second in command to the North American Council of werewolves. It is a valued position and one that Remy would love – to refuse. Remy never lobbied for the job, the responsibility, and the headaches aren’t worth the power he’s receiving.
A huge house in Brooklyn has been chosen as Remy’s home base. The property is large enough for him, his two Betas, and the rest of the staff. Other homes in the area are also being purchased. The only work left to complete in Remy’s home is the paint work.
Two weeks ago Ian Sullivan lost his father and older brother Billy in a car accident. On the one hand they were the only family Ian had left, on the other his father’s life long verbal abuse and Billy’s lack of backbone weren’t going to be missed. They had all worked together in a family painting business and now Ian is alone.
With their accidental death and paperwork a mess their wills are in probate forcing Ian to use all his own savings to bury them. At their funerals he is blindsided by Sal Ferrara, a loan shark demanding Ian pay Billy’s sizeable debts or else he will become the thug’s next bed warmer.
Ian’s only hope of a reprieve is to win the bid on a new paint contract. His world’s been turned upside down already. Wait till he meets his new client. A werewolf and his mate.
The Werewolves of Manhattan series returns to entertain readers with another pulse pounding tale in Remy’s Painter. Single minded Remy takes one look at Ian and all bets are off. Skillfully blending a riveting romance with a dark drama Remy’s Painter is a definite page turner. A realistic vibe within a werewolf framework there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Remy’s Painter will leave readers hungry for the next book.
Reviewed by Lisa for Joyfully Reviewed
Link: bit.ly/1Nu9Izx
A huge house in Brooklyn has been chosen as Remy’s home base. The property is large enough for him, his two Betas, and the rest of the staff. Other homes in the area are also being purchased. The only work left to complete in Remy’s home is the paint work.
Two weeks ago Ian Sullivan lost his father and older brother Billy in a car accident. On the one hand they were the only family Ian had left, on the other his father’s life long verbal abuse and Billy’s lack of backbone weren’t going to be missed. They had all worked together in a family painting business and now Ian is alone.
With their accidental death and paperwork a mess their wills are in probate forcing Ian to use all his own savings to bury them. At their funerals he is blindsided by Sal Ferrara, a loan shark demanding Ian pay Billy’s sizeable debts or else he will become the thug’s next bed warmer.
Ian’s only hope of a reprieve is to win the bid on a new paint contract. His world’s been turned upside down already. Wait till he meets his new client. A werewolf and his mate.
The Werewolves of Manhattan series returns to entertain readers with another pulse pounding tale in Remy’s Painter. Single minded Remy takes one look at Ian and all bets are off. Skillfully blending a riveting romance with a dark drama Remy’s Painter is a definite page turner. A realistic vibe within a werewolf framework there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Remy’s Painter will leave readers hungry for the next book.
Reviewed by Lisa for Joyfully Reviewed
Link: bit.ly/1Nu9Izx
June 21, 2017
Ian lost his father and brother to a gambling debt with a mob boss. Now he is doing his best to make the money needed to keep him from being essentially a sex slave for that same mob boss by continuing his father’s painting business.
Remy is the second most powerful werewolf in North America and finds his mate in the house painter whose come to do his newly purchased houses.
Remy is afraid to tell Ian his truths and Ian is afraid to trust someone so obviously out of his normal circle.
Eventually they must band together for Ian’s protection and slowly grow to love one another. They keep things chaste until Remy tells Ian of his true nature and claims him as his Mate.
**
I really liked the slow burn of this novel. The author does a lot to make the whole “insta-love” more palatable and sincere.
I liked the characters and found the story interesting. I wish there were more about being a werewolf in this story, however. Besides the rules and the mating bite there is nothing about being a werewolf in this story at all.
My main problem was the writing itself. It’s rather stiff and awkward, there are some grammatical mistakes and the dialog isn’t very believable. Everyone is entirely too self aware and they spend way too much time dissecting their feelings. There is a lot of telling and not much showing.
I think the creativity and storylines are great and with some improved editing future works could be outstanding.
Remy is the second most powerful werewolf in North America and finds his mate in the house painter whose come to do his newly purchased houses.
Remy is afraid to tell Ian his truths and Ian is afraid to trust someone so obviously out of his normal circle.
Eventually they must band together for Ian’s protection and slowly grow to love one another. They keep things chaste until Remy tells Ian of his true nature and claims him as his Mate.
**
I really liked the slow burn of this novel. The author does a lot to make the whole “insta-love” more palatable and sincere.
I liked the characters and found the story interesting. I wish there were more about being a werewolf in this story, however. Besides the rules and the mating bite there is nothing about being a werewolf in this story at all.
My main problem was the writing itself. It’s rather stiff and awkward, there are some grammatical mistakes and the dialog isn’t very believable. Everyone is entirely too self aware and they spend way too much time dissecting their feelings. There is a lot of telling and not much showing.
I think the creativity and storylines are great and with some improved editing future works could be outstanding.
January 14, 2017
Ian Sullivan lost his father and brother in a car accident that Ian learns was engineered by the mob. His brother owed a lot of money and now that debt comes to Ian to pay. Sal Ferrara demands payment or he will be happy to take Ian as his boy toy. Ian rests all his hopes on the job his father had in the works for painting a large house. When he shows up to give an estimate, he meets Rémy Clavier. Little does he know that Rémy is loup garou and, as it turns out, Ian is his mate.
Rémy is delighted to have found his mate, but knows he must first romance Ian. Ian is leery of relationships and knows nothing of loup garou. Rémy will have his hands full dealing with his romance while dealing with Sal Ferrara.
Rémy, possessive and protective, was used to doing things his own way but he found that would not work with his human mate. Ian was determined and independent. He was also quite talented and was sure if he could get this job, he could at least make an effort to pay off Ferrara. Ferrara was determined to have Ian and would not let a little thing like Rémy and his own uncle stand in the way. The fight is on and who wins depends on more than just Ian and Ferrara. Fast-paced and exciting, Rémy’s Painter is sure to please any MM reader who enjoys werewolves, fated mates and danger in their stories. This is book two in the Werewolves of Manhattan series and can be enjoyed without reading the first one, but red it anyway. You will be happy with it.
Rémy is delighted to have found his mate, but knows he must first romance Ian. Ian is leery of relationships and knows nothing of loup garou. Rémy will have his hands full dealing with his romance while dealing with Sal Ferrara.
Rémy, possessive and protective, was used to doing things his own way but he found that would not work with his human mate. Ian was determined and independent. He was also quite talented and was sure if he could get this job, he could at least make an effort to pay off Ferrara. Ferrara was determined to have Ian and would not let a little thing like Rémy and his own uncle stand in the way. The fight is on and who wins depends on more than just Ian and Ferrara. Fast-paced and exciting, Rémy’s Painter is sure to please any MM reader who enjoys werewolves, fated mates and danger in their stories. This is book two in the Werewolves of Manhattan series and can be enjoyed without reading the first one, but red it anyway. You will be happy with it.
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