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Shifters and Partners #6
Some Reservations
Craig isn't sure he wants to work with a wolf shifter. He scored well enough on the tests that his precinct is sending him through the program, whatever he thinks about it…unless he can manage to flunk out.
But the program proves to be both more interesting and more harrowing than he expected. Especially because of one guy he can't seem to stop thinking about, a gorgeous yet annoying shifter he can't forget or ignore. The only problem is the guy seems to have no such problem forgetting and ignoring him.
approx 40,000 words
a shifters and partners story
But the program proves to be both more interesting and more harrowing than he expected. Especially because of one guy he can't seem to stop thinking about, a gorgeous yet annoying shifter he can't forget or ignore. The only problem is the guy seems to have no such problem forgetting and ignoring him.
approx 40,000 words
a shifters and partners story
138 pages, ebook
First published November 1, 2015
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January 25, 2018
Why's Everybody Always Picking On Me?
All the way through Some Reservations, I kept imagining Craig crying about how everyone was always picking on him. The guy is adorable, apparently irresistible to shifters and humans alike, and has zero sense of self-awareness about how awesome he is as a person. I loved how his story was more about how he wanted to be a good cop, do well for his precinct, and do his part for justice yet he wasn't as hardcore about being picked to work specifically with a shifter partner.
Shifters tend to be really desirable to their potential partners for all their unique abilities; many of the potential partners for them try multiple times to get to work with them without ever being picked. Craig is the guy who has zero idea how he got to be sent to the training so he doesn't even think he's a contender for a shifter to choose. He's basically going along with it while rebelling in little ways -smoking, going on runs on his own time, leaving the training facility to go shopping- since he doesn't want to lose his sense of self during the training.
Kendel Mackey comes across as officially the most butch shifter in the series. He's all man, all wolf, and all kinds of annoyed he can't shake his interest in Craig. I loved how he just decides at the last minute he's picking Craig whether anyone wants him to or it's a good idea for him or not. He's just doing it, okay! I really liked seeing him trying to be open and sensitive and sweet when he's really not built that way. He turned out to be a remarkably great guy once I got into his side of the story.
Some Reservations is a very solid addition to the Shifters and Partners world. I'd say it can be read as a standalone as well since these characters are self-contained to this story. I enjoyed it a great deal for an unexpected romance story.
All the way through Some Reservations, I kept imagining Craig crying about how everyone was always picking on him. The guy is adorable, apparently irresistible to shifters and humans alike, and has zero sense of self-awareness about how awesome he is as a person. I loved how his story was more about how he wanted to be a good cop, do well for his precinct, and do his part for justice yet he wasn't as hardcore about being picked to work specifically with a shifter partner.
Shifters tend to be really desirable to their potential partners for all their unique abilities; many of the potential partners for them try multiple times to get to work with them without ever being picked. Craig is the guy who has zero idea how he got to be sent to the training so he doesn't even think he's a contender for a shifter to choose. He's basically going along with it while rebelling in little ways -smoking, going on runs on his own time, leaving the training facility to go shopping- since he doesn't want to lose his sense of self during the training.
Kendel Mackey comes across as officially the most butch shifter in the series. He's all man, all wolf, and all kinds of annoyed he can't shake his interest in Craig. I loved how he just decides at the last minute he's picking Craig whether anyone wants him to or it's a good idea for him or not. He's just doing it, okay! I really liked seeing him trying to be open and sensitive and sweet when he's really not built that way. He turned out to be a remarkably great guy once I got into his side of the story.
Some Reservations is a very solid addition to the Shifters and Partners world. I'd say it can be read as a standalone as well since these characters are self-contained to this story. I enjoyed it a great deal for an unexpected romance story.
February 3, 2016
3.5 Stars Rounded Up.
February 7, 2020
I enjoyed this but I just didn't feel like we got to know Kendel well enough. I would have liked his POV while Craig was in the class. Craig was interesting and I liked that he was more about being a good cop then finding a shifter partner.
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December 29, 2015I was very disappointed by this book and I'll attempt to explain why.
I just could not connect with Craig. He annoyed me, was whiny and b*tchy and just unlikable to me. I also found the cigarette smoking thing to be a poor plot device. I really really liked Kendal, the little bit of him we got to know, and it was my interest in his character that kept me drawn into the story. But where I was really looking forward to the culmination of the decently-built sexual tension, all I got was a pseudo suggestion.
For instance, the first kiss: ...... **crickets** ...... supposedly it was a great kiss ...?! Wait, what? No description?
And then, in the same page... this nonsense: . "But thats not so bad", you say. In fact, its kindof sweet. I agree. But that's it! Theres nothing else! Nada!! Are you kidding me ?!?!!
*throws book*
I can't even... for real?
Ugh. So, so disappointed. This book - storyline, romance, sex, all of it - was just NOT on par with her other books, which I loved. A very sad and disappointed 2-stars.
I just could not connect with Craig. He annoyed me, was whiny and b*tchy and just unlikable to me. I also found the cigarette smoking thing to be a poor plot device. I really really liked Kendal, the little bit of him we got to know, and it was my interest in his character that kept me drawn into the story. But where I was really looking forward to the culmination of the decently-built sexual tension, all I got was a pseudo suggestion.
For instance, the first kiss: ...... **crickets** ...... supposedly it was a great kiss ...?! Wait, what? No description?
And then, in the same page... this nonsense: . "But thats not so bad", you say. In fact, its kindof sweet. I agree. But that's it! Theres nothing else! Nada!! Are you kidding me ?!?!!
*throws book*
I can't even... for real?
Ugh. So, so disappointed. This book - storyline, romance, sex, all of it - was just NOT on par with her other books, which I loved. A very sad and disappointed 2-stars.
December 4, 2015
This book and "Rabbit Trails" which I read at the same time are certainly less ambitions than the previous stories in this series. This one felt rushed to me. The two settings (Academy and Precinct) felt almost like two different books, with the situations and characters not meshing in my mind. Still, I enjoy the stories in this universe, even if I did not fall in love with them as I had in previous books.
June 10, 2016
Holy Shit what an immature or rather childish story plot.
August 27, 2017
Adorable
Kendal and Craig were adorable together. Both characters had been broken by their pasts and had no faith in someone actually committing to be faithful. So Craig was convinced that he wasn't worthy of love and Kendal convinced himself that he would never have a mate.
When they meet both mens' insecurities just exacerbate the others until Kendal believes that Craig is a flighty flirt who is incapable of commitment and Craig thinks that Kendal is a thug and bully. But as the finally learn to communicate and listen to one another rather than just talk at each other, it was awesome.
Kendal and Craig were adorable together. Both characters had been broken by their pasts and had no faith in someone actually committing to be faithful. So Craig was convinced that he wasn't worthy of love and Kendal convinced himself that he would never have a mate.
When they meet both mens' insecurities just exacerbate the others until Kendal believes that Craig is a flighty flirt who is incapable of commitment and Craig thinks that Kendal is a thug and bully. But as the finally learn to communicate and listen to one another rather than just talk at each other, it was awesome.
April 7, 2023
The entire first half of the book is spent with Craig trying to figure out how and when his life was going to change. He didn’t mind if he found a mate at training camp, he just wanted to find someone who would respect him, stick around, and not be in the closet. Kendel operated under the unguided misbelief that humans weren’t interested or capable of being in a be all, end all relationship. So of course the first half was him being a totally unlikeable jack***. Fortunately, Shiloh started writing some chapters from his POV, so we could see both sides. They eventually ended on an HFM ending, but the first half kept this from being 4 stars.
July 8, 2019
I really enjoyed this one. The angst worked for me even though I usually don't like angst stories. Craig's evolution worked for me. I wasn't sure I was going to like this character, but I eventually understood his attitude issues. I think I went through a similar phase in my twenties (although he's in his thirties).
March 26, 2019
Finding your place
Kendal was a lone wolf and happy that way until he met his mate. He fought the attraction even after giving in to changing his life. Craig was human. They finally hung up their insecurities and trusted each other- more than partners hoping for forever.
Kendal was a lone wolf and happy that way until he met his mate. He fought the attraction even after giving in to changing his life. Craig was human. They finally hung up their insecurities and trusted each other- more than partners hoping for forever.
May 29, 2017
Rating: 3.5 stars
Another interesting addition to the series, just a bit too much introspection for my liking.
Another interesting addition to the series, just a bit too much introspection for my liking.
August 11, 2017
Sweet read
I really liked how this book gave voice to both the human and shifter characters. Both were sweet but slightly damaged by their pasts. Not much angst, just a nice story.
I really liked how this book gave voice to both the human and shifter characters. Both were sweet but slightly damaged by their pasts. Not much angst, just a nice story.
November 24, 2018
It started out kind of messy, but it ended up sweet.
June 12, 2021
I haven't read any of the other books in this series. I really wanted to like it. I did like the bones of the story bit there was A LOT of repetition. It just didn't flesh out well enough for me
January 2, 2016
I kind of wonder why I'm continuing this series. There's definitely a lack in the sexual arena and this edition is no different.
I really liked Kendel. He's different than the other shifters we've seen.. Less... breakable? Certainly a lot more able to handle the human world and still be strong. Craig.. didn't really make a huge impression either way for me.
At this point there is only one more book left in the series. If more come out after I've completed it I doubt I'd pick it back up. Other than that I totally skipped Ralsteid and Singh's book since we already KNEW they were together and getting married BEFORE their little 'short' so what really was the point then?
So, my best advice personally for the author.... work on the sexual aspect in any future coming outs..
I really liked Kendel. He's different than the other shifters we've seen.. Less... breakable? Certainly a lot more able to handle the human world and still be strong. Craig.. didn't really make a huge impression either way for me.
At this point there is only one more book left in the series. If more come out after I've completed it I doubt I'd pick it back up. Other than that I totally skipped Ralsteid and Singh's book since we already KNEW they were together and getting married BEFORE their little 'short' so what really was the point then?
So, my best advice personally for the author.... work on the sexual aspect in any future coming outs..
May 21, 2016
While I enjoyed this story, I didn't find it as strong as some of the others. I thought that there would be more drama or obstacles or angst--as have been in others in the series. This one was mainly happy with with a lot of love and sweetness--which is nice don't get me wrong--but it was funny the way the ending hit me. I was thinking "but when does the other shoe drop"? It seemed to kind of just end, happy and sudden. It's easy to infer the "ever after" part. None of the other series characters appear here; the idea is that this takes place at one of the several shifters/partners training schools that are in existence now. This makes sense to allow the series to continue, although I will miss our old friends. I definitely can't wait to continue the series.
January 18, 2016
This was actually one of my favorites in the series. Kendel and Craig had that lust/hate emotion going on which made the story more exciting to read. I like when the characters fight the pull for each other because then it's all the more sweeter when they do give in. It's crazy but I love when one characters an asshole to the other in a book until he figures out he can't live without the other person. In the end it was sweet to see both Kendal and Craig learn to have trust in each other and the mating.
July 26, 2016
For the first half of the story, Kendel was an alphahole a good proportion of the time, but I stuck with the book. Craig was the narrator for the first half. Kendel narrated some of the rest, and he was relatively sympathetic in his parts of the story.
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