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Twisted Tail #2
Bearly Twisted
Bailey Jones is quite content living the big city life she’d always dreamed of, or so she thought. When a weekend road trip with Gerri Wilder turns out to be an elaborate setup, Bailey has to decide between her one true mate and the life she’d worked hard at building. Can she say goodbye to everyone and everything for a shot at true love?
Gavin Neely was tired of being a loner. With the help of a little ancient majik, he concealed his true nature from the wolf pack that could offer him the life he had always wanted. All that was about to change when he caught the exotic scent of his true mate. Will the wolves he’s been hiding among turn on him, or accept him for who he really is?
Gavin Neely was tired of being a loner. With the help of a little ancient majik, he concealed his true nature from the wolf pack that could offer him the life he had always wanted. All that was about to change when he caught the exotic scent of his true mate. Will the wolves he’s been hiding among turn on him, or accept him for who he really is?
94 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 7, 2018
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Melanie James
69 books822 followersNew York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, Melanie James spent 14 years as an IT systems administrator before tiring of the hustle and bustle of the technology world. She's doing what she loves, by writing paranormal comedy, steamy paranormal, and contemporary romance books. Melanie has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Leadership and Development, with a minor in Women's Studies. She is working on her Master's Degree in Adult Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
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January 11, 2018
I love the PDA series and love the fact that other authors can write in it now. This is the second book in the Twisted Tail Pack and it didn't disappoint at all. Sassy heroines are always a good read and love Geri although she doesn't appear for long in the book, she is always a character I love reading about.
February 20, 2018
Plot: 3/5
Characterisation: 3/5
Prose: 3/5
How much I enjoyed it: 4/5
Characterisation: 3/5
Prose: 3/5
How much I enjoyed it: 4/5
December 2, 2018
Great story
The characters are great and the story is quick moving with a lot Of Action. And a great love story. Love Gerri and PDA.
The characters are great and the story is quick moving with a lot Of Action. And a great love story. Love Gerri and PDA.
January 20, 2018
Why I like paranormal stories specially about shifters, can't figure it out, maybe one day I will. But I know they are cute and have everything that one could want. True love, mates, partners and forever.
Bailey Jones is for now content in living in a big city, its what she always wanted, But a weekend road trip with Gerri is actually a set up, and now Bailey has to decide between her true mate or the life she build in the city.
Gavin Neely has been alone for a long time and had even given up on finding his one true mate, But all of this is about to change when Bailey runs into him. Will they accept that they are mates, will they overcome what is and what could spoil it all for them. Read the book, its a cute story and the characters are fun.
Bailey Jones is for now content in living in a big city, its what she always wanted, But a weekend road trip with Gerri is actually a set up, and now Bailey has to decide between her true mate or the life she build in the city.
Gavin Neely has been alone for a long time and had even given up on finding his one true mate, But all of this is about to change when Bailey runs into him. Will they accept that they are mates, will they overcome what is and what could spoil it all for them. Read the book, its a cute story and the characters are fun.
February 9, 2021
Beautiful.Perfection
Just don't think there is enough time to Express how much I have loved this book. The more I read these short stories I believe more and more in love at first sight. The author gives us two great characters that don't know what they truly have until they almost lose it.
The book made me laugh a lot, and even cry. But those really are the books I love the most. Although I thought I was going to have to yell at the author, but we got through and she earned my forgiveness.
You will truly enjoy this book, and maybe one day you will find that true love of your own.
Until Next Time... Tabi
Just don't think there is enough time to Express how much I have loved this book. The more I read these short stories I believe more and more in love at first sight. The author gives us two great characters that don't know what they truly have until they almost lose it.
The book made me laugh a lot, and even cry. But those really are the books I love the most. Although I thought I was going to have to yell at the author, but we got through and she earned my forgiveness.
You will truly enjoy this book, and maybe one day you will find that true love of your own.
Until Next Time... Tabi
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November 4, 2020
Bailey Jones was quite happy living in the city and all that it entails but when her friend Gerri Wilder suggests a weekend road trip it actually turns out to be an elaborate setup. The result is that Bailey has to choose between her one true mate or the life that she has worked hard at building up. Can she say goodbye to everyone and everything for a shot at true love? Bear shifter Gavin Neely was a loner hiding out via some ancient majik to conceal his true nature so he can live with a wolf pack and the life he has always wanted. All of that is going to change when he gets the scent of his true mate but will the wolves turn on him or accept him as he really is?
This was a lovely story where Gerri does her magic for a friend to make sure that she is happy and has the life that she should have. I loved the way that fate couldn't be denied and the drama and danger in the story as he worked with the wolf pack to control some rebels. I really liked the way that everything came together at the end of the story to utilise all sorts of friends and acquaintances of the pack in order to help with the ones who were injured. Well written and easy to read. Contains some explicit sexual content.
This was a lovely story where Gerri does her magic for a friend to make sure that she is happy and has the life that she should have. I loved the way that fate couldn't be denied and the drama and danger in the story as he worked with the wolf pack to control some rebels. I really liked the way that everything came together at the end of the story to utilise all sorts of friends and acquaintances of the pack in order to help with the ones who were injured. Well written and easy to read. Contains some explicit sexual content.
April 8, 2020
Read as part of the PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY series. Sorry I wasted my time.
Story is way too rushed with a totally horrible heroine. One of those books where I want someone better for the hero.
I’m confused and only at chapter 3.
Bailey totally ignores her bear in chapter one. According to her it doesn’t exist if she doesn’t acknowledge it. She doesn’t let it out at all as she lives in the hustle and bustle of a city.
In chapter 2 she talks about her bear needing a run and then talks to her bear about her reaction to Gavin and other things.
Total reversal.
After a massive drama that is over in minutes, Bailey just takes off back to the city without explanation to Gavin.
She doesn’t tell him anything before she leaves, or contact him telling him what she is doing, leaving him in despair. Just mean and nasty.
I find some authors joining this world make Gerri Wilder out differently than she was originally portrayed, not always for the better.
I think am over short PNR books with no depth. Back to better authors I go.
Luckily this was a KU read.
Story is way too rushed with a totally horrible heroine. One of those books where I want someone better for the hero.
I’m confused and only at chapter 3.
Bailey totally ignores her bear in chapter one. According to her it doesn’t exist if she doesn’t acknowledge it. She doesn’t let it out at all as she lives in the hustle and bustle of a city.
In chapter 2 she talks about her bear needing a run and then talks to her bear about her reaction to Gavin and other things.
Total reversal.
After a massive drama that is over in minutes, Bailey just takes off back to the city without explanation to Gavin.
She doesn’t tell him anything before she leaves, or contact him telling him what she is doing, leaving him in despair. Just mean and nasty.
I find some authors joining this world make Gerri Wilder out differently than she was originally portrayed, not always for the better.
I think am over short PNR books with no depth. Back to better authors I go.
Luckily this was a KU read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 27, 2021
Not bad...
I'm gonna continue reading this series. I don't like leaving reviews when I feel like it's less than 4 stars, but I realized a 3 star rating wasn't bad, let's say I'd been thinking to negatively about how that looked and always wanted to be honest in review;( at the same time, being a creative person in the arts, writing isn't my dominant art, but I do writing creativity for free, so I decided if I don't like some one else's writing, I though I would just not comment, but that's changed recently when I found myself giving books higher rates reviews than they deserved because it took me a bit to realize , like I already mentioned , 3 stars isn't a bad review)..
So that said yes this was a good read, I'd recommend it, because although it wasn't the best, ive read so many OF book as it's my top 3 my fav genes to read, I've read three times as many that were so much worse it's sad, so this book deserves a thumb up recommendation to go ahead and read I'd your a PNR can set read
I'm gonna continue reading this series. I don't like leaving reviews when I feel like it's less than 4 stars, but I realized a 3 star rating wasn't bad, let's say I'd been thinking to negatively about how that looked and always wanted to be honest in review;( at the same time, being a creative person in the arts, writing isn't my dominant art, but I do writing creativity for free, so I decided if I don't like some one else's writing, I though I would just not comment, but that's changed recently when I found myself giving books higher rates reviews than they deserved because it took me a bit to realize , like I already mentioned , 3 stars isn't a bad review)..
So that said yes this was a good read, I'd recommend it, because although it wasn't the best, ive read so many OF book as it's my top 3 my fav genes to read, I've read three times as many that were so much worse it's sad, so this book deserves a thumb up recommendation to go ahead and read I'd your a PNR can set read
February 9, 2018
Why I like paranormal stories specially about shifters, can't figure it out, maybe one day I will. But I know they are cute and have everything that one could want. True love, mates, partners and forever.
Bailey Jones is for now content in living in a big city, its what she always wanted, But a weekend road trip with Gerri is actually a set up, and now Bailey has to decide between her true mate or the life she build in the city.
Gavin Neely has been alone for a long time and had even given up on finding his one true mate, But all of this is about to change when Bailey runs into him. Will they accept that they are mates, will they overcome what is and what could spoil it all for them. Read the book, its a cute story and the characters are fun.
Review by Jara
Bailey Jones is for now content in living in a big city, its what she always wanted, But a weekend road trip with Gerri is actually a set up, and now Bailey has to decide between her true mate or the life she build in the city.
Gavin Neely has been alone for a long time and had even given up on finding his one true mate, But all of this is about to change when Bailey runs into him. Will they accept that they are mates, will they overcome what is and what could spoil it all for them. Read the book, its a cute story and the characters are fun.
Review by Jara
January 12, 2018
Book Reviewed: Bearly Twisted (Paranormal Dating Agency Kindle World)
Author: Melanie James
Publication Date: 1/7/2018
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW
Bailey has always been a city girl although it's rough on her bear. But when her friend Gerri shows up and wants her to go on a road trip who is she to say no?
Enter Gavin one hunky Alpha Grizzly who is hiding out amongst a pack of wolves.
All kinds of crazy happens and he is outted but what will his punishment be? And why is his bear going bonkers over the beautiful girl with the mud all over her thanks to him?
HAHA I loved this story and add in Gerri and her matchmaking and you get one funny, sexy story. Sassy Heroine and Alpha Bear how could you go wrong?
Melanie James
Author: Melanie James
Publication Date: 1/7/2018
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW
Bailey has always been a city girl although it's rough on her bear. But when her friend Gerri shows up and wants her to go on a road trip who is she to say no?
Enter Gavin one hunky Alpha Grizzly who is hiding out amongst a pack of wolves.
All kinds of crazy happens and he is outted but what will his punishment be? And why is his bear going bonkers over the beautiful girl with the mud all over her thanks to him?
HAHA I loved this story and add in Gerri and her matchmaking and you get one funny, sexy story. Sassy Heroine and Alpha Bear how could you go wrong?
Melanie James
January 22, 2018
3.75 Stars
This story is short, fast paced and a nice read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I liked Bailey but I wanted her to open up and give love a chance. I liked Gavin. I liked that as soon as he caught Bailey’s scent, he went to follow it. I did see some chemistry between Bailey and Gavin but I wanted more scenes between them. I wish this book were a little longer. Overall, I enjoyed this short story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and an nice read.
This story is short, fast paced and a nice read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I liked Bailey but I wanted her to open up and give love a chance. I liked Gavin. I liked that as soon as he caught Bailey’s scent, he went to follow it. I did see some chemistry between Bailey and Gavin but I wanted more scenes between them. I wish this book were a little longer. Overall, I enjoyed this short story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and an nice read.
January 11, 2019
I really enjoyed this book
But I must say that it really irked me that as independent and strong willed Bailey was, she was not able to see her own fault in such a serious situation. He she been paying attention instead of ranting and dismissing her mate wanting to keep her safe,especially in an area unfamiliar to her at all, she could have been prepared. Otherwise I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next in the series.
But I must say that it really irked me that as independent and strong willed Bailey was, she was not able to see her own fault in such a serious situation. He she been paying attention instead of ranting and dismissing her mate wanting to keep her safe,especially in an area unfamiliar to her at all, she could have been prepared. Otherwise I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next in the series.
July 8, 2023
Loving this series!
Melanie James is fast becoming a favourite! This PDA book, featuring Gerri Wilder again, this time with Bailey, is an awesome read, if quick!
The series is shaping up nicely, with sass and all included along with the romance.
Bailey is persuaded to join Gerri on a weekend trip to Twisted Tail, where she is knocked off her feet by Gavin... and, so begins our tale
Melanie James is fast becoming a favourite! This PDA book, featuring Gerri Wilder again, this time with Bailey, is an awesome read, if quick!
The series is shaping up nicely, with sass and all included along with the romance.
Bailey is persuaded to join Gerri on a weekend trip to Twisted Tail, where she is knocked off her feet by Gavin... and, so begins our tale
January 17, 2018
Another great read from the Paranormal Dating Agency! Gerri Wilder is at it again, matching up the shifters and their mates. This time it's 2 bear shifters, Bailey and Gavin. Grab a copy and settle in to see if they decide to "mate" or not. You never know what you'll get when the Paranormal Matchmaker is involved!
Love these stories and can't wait to see what's coming next!
Love these stories and can't wait to see what's coming next!
January 29, 2018
Shifters and Romance
Bailey is a bear shifter who loves living in the city and being around humans. Gavin is a bear shifter masking his scent so the wolf pack he lives near doesn't know he's a bear shifter. Gavin gets a soft of Bailey's scent and knows she's his mate. Can Bailey give up her city life for Gavin? There is humor, steamy Romance and drama. I recommend this book.
Bailey is a bear shifter who loves living in the city and being around humans. Gavin is a bear shifter masking his scent so the wolf pack he lives near doesn't know he's a bear shifter. Gavin gets a soft of Bailey's scent and knows she's his mate. Can Bailey give up her city life for Gavin? There is humor, steamy Romance and drama. I recommend this book.
May 2, 2018
Again, it needs to be longer. There just wasn’t any back story. We don’t even know what score needed to be settled. I was happy that the heroine stood up for herself though. There was so much potential but it fell flat. This was definitely better than the other two though.
This Gerri Wilder doesn’t match with the original series.
This Gerri Wilder doesn’t match with the original series.
August 27, 2020
Bearly Twisted Bailey and Gavin
Well Gerri is up to her match making self again! Gerri friend Bailey thinks she a city girl bear. Gerri know better. Gerri match Gavin a bear hiding in twisted tail pack and wolves territory. Bailey is practically plow down by the big grizzly bear Gavin. Bear plus bear equals fated mated pair!
Well Gerri is up to her match making self again! Gerri friend Bailey thinks she a city girl bear. Gerri know better. Gerri match Gavin a bear hiding in twisted tail pack and wolves territory. Bailey is practically plow down by the big grizzly bear Gavin. Bear plus bear equals fated mated pair!
January 15, 2018
Bear be mine
Loved this new PDA book. Great edition!
Bailey loves her life in the city, so she thinks.. but is she really happy... she thought she was until Gavin bumped into her.. no her bear is wanting it’s mate.
Loved this new PDA book. Great edition!
Bailey loves her life in the city, so she thinks.. but is she really happy... she thought she was until Gavin bumped into her.. no her bear is wanting it’s mate.
January 16, 2018
Good story.
This was well written and a nice fit into this Kindle World. The characters were okay. The storyline was fast paced and introduced some secondary characters that really sound interesting. I will be looking to see if they have stories of their own!
This was well written and a nice fit into this Kindle World. The characters were okay. The storyline was fast paced and introduced some secondary characters that really sound interesting. I will be looking to see if they have stories of their own!
February 22, 2018
Paranormal Dating Agency: Bearly Twisted
Bailey is crazy. I wonder how she thought her mate would feel since she just up and left it what she thought he would be thinking. I love 💘how the hybrids travel in style.
Bailey is crazy. I wonder how she thought her mate would feel since she just up and left it what she thought he would be thinking. I love 💘how the hybrids travel in style.
May 11, 2018
This story felt like it was missing something. I liked Daisy and Caulder but not sure about Baily and Gavin the main characters in the story. He was beyond possessive and I felt her feelings for him were off.
August 3, 2019
Bears vs Wolves
This was a nice read, it not as exciting as the first installment. While the story was exciting it left me with a few unanswered questions. For example, why the concealment of his Bear? I liked the tie in the the Black Paw Pack.
This was a nice read, it not as exciting as the first installment. While the story was exciting it left me with a few unanswered questions. For example, why the concealment of his Bear? I liked the tie in the the Black Paw Pack.
August 5, 2019
Bailey & Gavin
Thoroughly enjoyed reading Bailey & Gavin's story very w. I love reading a happy ever after story it makes me feel better after a very hard day. Thank you for writing this story.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading Bailey & Gavin's story very w. I love reading a happy ever after story it makes me feel better after a very hard day. Thank you for writing this story.
December 18, 2019
Light quick read
I love this series! It's great to read between a couple of heavy reads!
That being said... Gavin is a lonely near among a wolf shifter pack. Bailey is talked into going with our infamous matchmaker, Gerri Wilder!!!! And the gates handle the rest!
I love this series! It's great to read between a couple of heavy reads!
That being said... Gavin is a lonely near among a wolf shifter pack. Bailey is talked into going with our infamous matchmaker, Gerri Wilder!!!! And the gates handle the rest!
May 3, 2020
Love Gerri Wilder!
I'm so glad that other authors get to use her talents to help their characters. This one is okay, but I'm not sure what it was, it just didn't seem to have the depth of character or emotions the first one had.
I'm so glad that other authors get to use her talents to help their characters. This one is okay, but I'm not sure what it was, it just didn't seem to have the depth of character or emotions the first one had.
May 21, 2021
A quick, fast paced page turner. Bailey and Gavin are fated mates with a connection from the first time they meet. There's plenty of action and a few twists. Overall it's a great story that I enjoyed reading.
May 30, 2021
Another great PDA story
Bailey believes she knows what she wants, Gavin is hiding his true identity. Can these two get past their own issues to get their happy ending. Just say, Gerri Wilder, and they are given the chance to meet. Great read, recommend to all those who love PDA.
Bailey believes she knows what she wants, Gavin is hiding his true identity. Can these two get past their own issues to get their happy ending. Just say, Gerri Wilder, and they are given the chance to meet. Great read, recommend to all those who love PDA.
June 9, 2021
Bear Nice
Bailey does not believe in love at first site. She has a life in the city and loves it. Gerri Wilder invites her on a weekend retreat and she accepts. Upon arrival her life changes forever. Another short and sweet story.
Bailey does not believe in love at first site. She has a life in the city and loves it. Gerri Wilder invites her on a weekend retreat and she accepts. Upon arrival her life changes forever. Another short and sweet story.
November 16, 2021
I didn't find this story as enjoyable as the first. I enjoyed it, just not as much. I liked the characters and the story was fun to read, there just seemed to be something missing. Anyway, off to read the next book.
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