Avery is resigned to solitude. She can’t shift, she’s overweight, and her ex cheated on her, but when Alpha Fletcher and his best friend, Mitch, return to Boulder Pack after years of traveling, she’s shocked at how much she wants them.
Fletcher doesn’t expect to meet his mate within moments of coming home, but he and Mitch are nothing if not adaptable. Avery makes their beasts howl with need, but can she accept two wolves instead of one? Triad mates haven’t been allowed in ages.
Mitch is happy to bond with Avery and Fletcher—he has room in his heart for two mates. What he isn’t happy with is Avery’s father threatening her, and making her doubt her worth. Avery is a Queen, but she has no idea what that means. Will instinct be enough to push them together, or will Mitch and Fletcher need more drastic measures to convince Avery that she’s their destiny?
Queen Wolf is the first book in the Triad Mates series, and we start off with a boom! Quite specifically, the boom that follows something being set alight. Avery has decided to burn her ex's old porn magazines and takes great delight in doing so. Although part of a pack, Avery doesn't feel like she belongs, for a number of reasons. However, times are a-changing for the pack, and that has a major impact on Avery and her life too.
I love Erin M. Leaf's books and always look forward to reading them. This book was no different. We have wolves, we have a triad, and we have sneaky stuff going on that is causing trouble for them all. What could be better?
First books in a new series can always be tricky. It's hard getting the world-building just right without info-dumping on the poor reader. However, this is set in 'our' world, which means the author has been able to concentrate on the pack and how it works, including the problems it now finds itself with.
I loved the world-building in this book, and that, coupled with strong characters and no editing or grammatical errors, means I thoroughly enjoyed this story and can't wait for the next book in the series. Absolutely recommended by me.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books! Aug 7, 2018
I really liked it. It was steamy, had drama and completed the story arc for almost all the characters even though the story was short. The end did feel very rushed but it kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't put the book down. I can't wait for the next book.
This is the first book from this author I have ever read. It was an easy read, though a bit too short for my liking. It left you wanting more, both in character and story. However, it was smooth reading and it overall was a good read if you are into this genre.
Starts of great and ends up very rushed. I also hate the "Here is a book with super important information and yet somehow the characters wait forever to check it out". It annoys me that the whole mystery of the book could be revealed by reading said book.
If you like shifter stories I have no doubt you’re going to enjoy this one. It has sexy men who are in love with an overweight, flawed woman. There’s hot sex and mate fun. The author is very talented, I’ve read several of her other books and they’ve been fabulous. I just wish this story was different from all the other shifter books out there.
This book took unusual route of shifter romance theme. It packed with mix of intriguing issues from body shaming, bullies, gay relationship (though this one just small portion of the story) acceptance, family drama, and surely menage. The plot develop slowly but sure as the trio were balancing and developing their relationship, obstacles by obstacles. I like the way Ms Leaf mixed it all up 2gether and added backstory every step of the way and still able to give a bit of glimpse on the sequels.
This was pretty good. I wish we learned more about Avery’s heritage. There was some plot but not enough in my opinion. I hope there’s a second book about Paige.
I hate that I spent money on this book. Lack of involvement in characters and or their development was boring. Simple story has been done better many times.