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Battle of the Bulls #2
Dead of Winter
Bucking bull shifter, Dead of Winter, is desperately trying to hold onto one of the top three spots in the PBSRC. He’s coming off a shoulder injury though, and he’s looking for something to keep him motivated to put his body through the strain of bucking in rodeos every week. Hints about his past are making it into the public eye, and the pressure on him is bigger than ever, but when he sees a stranger in the crowd at a rodeo, she just might be the key to turning things around. Raven looks like a tough-girl, but her sweet demeanor has his bull paying attention. He’s falling way too hard, and way too fast, and he doesn’t know her intentions yet. She’s a Hagan, and those shifters are nothing to mess with. Their inner animals are territorial and ill-tempered to say the least, but that only adds to Raven’s mystery. She could be the motivation he needs…or his downfall. Only time will tell.
Raven has a plan: meet the bull shifter who can answer questions about her biological family, and ask him how she can control her animal. Meeting Dead of Winter isn’t easy. He’s in town for a rodeo and signing autographs after he bucks, and what starts as a VIP meet-and-greet turns into a week-long adventure of self-discovery, and falling hard for the man who is teaching her all about herself. Her animal isn’t like his, or any of the rest of the herd though. She’s a lean, mean, human-stomping machine and there’s no controlling her once she’s on the loose. Dead’s options are simple—see the animal and run, or see the potential and push her to be bigger than she ever imagined. Her life is taking a drastic turn, and it’s overwhelming and exhilarating. And now, she just needs to make sure Dead, and all the people he loves, survive her.
Content Warning: Explicit love scenes, naughty language, and piles of sexy shifter secrets. Intended for mature audiences.
Raven has a plan: meet the bull shifter who can answer questions about her biological family, and ask him how she can control her animal. Meeting Dead of Winter isn’t easy. He’s in town for a rodeo and signing autographs after he bucks, and what starts as a VIP meet-and-greet turns into a week-long adventure of self-discovery, and falling hard for the man who is teaching her all about herself. Her animal isn’t like his, or any of the rest of the herd though. She’s a lean, mean, human-stomping machine and there’s no controlling her once she’s on the loose. Dead’s options are simple—see the animal and run, or see the potential and push her to be bigger than she ever imagined. Her life is taking a drastic turn, and it’s overwhelming and exhilarating. And now, she just needs to make sure Dead, and all the people he loves, survive her.
Content Warning: Explicit love scenes, naughty language, and piles of sexy shifter secrets. Intended for mature audiences.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 17, 2020
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About the author
T.S. Joyce
160 books3,457 followersT.S. Joyce is devoted to bringing hot shifter romances to readers. Hungry alpha males are her calling card, and the wilder the men, the more she'll make them pour their hearts out. She werebear swears there'll be no swooning heroines in her books. It takes tough-as-nails women to handle the shifters of Bear Valley.
She lives in a tiny town, outside of a tiny city, and devotes her life to writing big stories. Foodie, bear whisperer, ninja, thief of tiny bottles of awesome smelling hotel shampoo, nap connoisseur, movie fanatic, and zombie slayer, and most of this bio is true.
Bear Shifters? Check
Smoldering Alpha Hotness? Double Check
Sexy Scenes? Fasten up your girdles, ladies and gents, it's gonna to be a wild ride.
She lives in a tiny town, outside of a tiny city, and devotes her life to writing big stories. Foodie, bear whisperer, ninja, thief of tiny bottles of awesome smelling hotel shampoo, nap connoisseur, movie fanatic, and zombie slayer, and most of this bio is true.
Bear Shifters? Check
Smoldering Alpha Hotness? Double Check
Sexy Scenes? Fasten up your girdles, ladies and gents, it's gonna to be a wild ride.
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September 13, 2022
OMG I'm in love with Dead, I did not expect the softness in him at all! All he needed was love which he never had. Sure Dead has always hated humans, but can you blame him, I sure can't. His hatred is all with good reason as we learn.. I was so heartbroken and sad for him, but then Raven came along and changed all that nastiness in him. Sure he still had that nasty mouth on him, but now we can relate to it in a different way.... That's Dead!
Raven never believed in herself, but Dead made her realize that she was so much more, she and her animal are beautiful. She gets to show them all that her Heifer Longhorn is bad a** and Dead loves her and her cow. Her cow who hates everyone and everything loves Dead.
Get ready to fall in love with Dead, get ready to laugh, cry and hoot!
Raven never believed in herself, but Dead made her realize that she was so much more, she and her animal are beautiful. She gets to show them all that her Heifer Longhorn is bad a** and Dead loves her and her cow. Her cow who hates everyone and everything loves Dead.
Get ready to fall in love with Dead, get ready to laugh, cry and hoot!
October 20, 2020
The editing was a bit off on this one. The eye color changes from one chapter to another and I am not talking about when shifting happened. But a good solid read overall.
October 21, 2020
Awww! All the feels! I absolutely loved it.
November 8, 2020
This book was just as fun as the first one. I really liked Raven, loved how she wasn't scared of "the herd", but felt at home with them, if a little overwhelmed too. Dead just kind of bulldozed over Raven, knew there was something special about her and did what he could to keep her around. I loved how Dead was able to show Raven fun and how to embrace her inner animal. When she did change it was fun to see all the guys and Cheyenne in awe of her and let her know. Better yet was when Raven let the world see her animal, so great for her!
The ending to this one was perfect! Loved that Cheyenne gave Raven a special book to let her know how they all wanted her, but especially Dead.
The ending to this one was perfect! Loved that Cheyenne gave Raven a special book to let her know how they all wanted her, but especially Dead.
October 20, 2020
Loved it ❣️💕💕💕
I loved these two soo damn hard❣️
I’m not sure if Dead is who sure I’d pick as my fantasy man or fave book bf but he’s got weirdly sweet ab$ sincere down pat.
And that works for me.
These two were made for each other. There wasn’t a lot of,hardly any, drama or conflict but that was ok,it worked for them.
Raven and Dead worked so well together they were a joy to watch. They flowed more naturally together than a river and Dead had me laughing soo much when his “seduction “ of Raven first began I was almost laughing til I hurt.
One I’d the neat things about them was I’m not sure I’d he was even trying seduce her at first all he knew was he’d found someone special and didn’t want to let them go.
I know some ppl LOVE 💕 “fated mate” stories and some Loathe them thing is I think most of that is how the stories are handled . The whole “fated mate” thing can often be used as an excuse or as a crutch for a story with little to no back up for the plot or the characters. Every thing is or gets pinned on a mating that doesn’t always make sense and there might be little else,especially chemistry to justify the pairing.
Kinda a “just is” sorta thing,while characters seem to twist in the wind ,going at each other seemingly only because they’re “supposed to.”
Written to be together ,yet never feeling quite right.
Raven and Dead most certainly feel right but went in my little fated mate tangent because I almost wish that had been an angle here.
While these two did need to flow at there own pace, I get that,but even us “dumb” humans lacking shifters and other paranormals graces and instincts can know when we’ve met “the one “.
And as good as this story was, part me can’t help but wish their relationship status could have been nailed down just a little bit faster and given us some drama, just a little bit to have sunk our teeth into.
I just kept thinking at some point ppl from Raven’s past might pop up or something . Something .
Now there was some drama but it wasn’t something really related to either MC and felt like it was more apart of a coming arc.
Thanks Ms. Joyce ❣️ I had a great time . Thank you for the smiles and laughs they were greatly appreciated and needed.
They world 🌍 is a better place for your wolds being in it.
I loved these two soo damn hard❣️
I’m not sure if Dead is who sure I’d pick as my fantasy man or fave book bf but he’s got weirdly sweet ab$ sincere down pat.
And that works for me.
These two were made for each other. There wasn’t a lot of,hardly any, drama or conflict but that was ok,it worked for them.
Raven and Dead worked so well together they were a joy to watch. They flowed more naturally together than a river and Dead had me laughing soo much when his “seduction “ of Raven first began I was almost laughing til I hurt.
One I’d the neat things about them was I’m not sure I’d he was even trying seduce her at first all he knew was he’d found someone special and didn’t want to let them go.
I know some ppl LOVE 💕 “fated mate” stories and some Loathe them thing is I think most of that is how the stories are handled . The whole “fated mate” thing can often be used as an excuse or as a crutch for a story with little to no back up for the plot or the characters. Every thing is or gets pinned on a mating that doesn’t always make sense and there might be little else,especially chemistry to justify the pairing.
Kinda a “just is” sorta thing,while characters seem to twist in the wind ,going at each other seemingly only because they’re “supposed to.”
Written to be together ,yet never feeling quite right.
Raven and Dead most certainly feel right but went in my little fated mate tangent because I almost wish that had been an angle here.
While these two did need to flow at there own pace, I get that,but even us “dumb” humans lacking shifters and other paranormals graces and instincts can know when we’ve met “the one “.
And as good as this story was, part me can’t help but wish their relationship status could have been nailed down just a little bit faster and given us some drama, just a little bit to have sunk our teeth into.
I just kept thinking at some point ppl from Raven’s past might pop up or something . Something .
Now there was some drama but it wasn’t something really related to either MC and felt like it was more apart of a coming arc.
Thanks Ms. Joyce ❣️ I had a great time . Thank you for the smiles and laughs they were greatly appreciated and needed.
They world 🌍 is a better place for your wolds being in it.
October 19, 2020
Dead, Dead, a delight to have read!
Just. Seriously. A damn delight to read that was heart-achingly sweet and hilarious. I just love the banter Joyce works into her books, especially her rancher and rodeo shifters. This one worked perfectly. Dead stole the show in the last book and was just as irreverent and lovable here. Raven was the sweetest little cinnamon roll of a demon cow. They work together so well.
Low stakes, keeps up the pace, will leave you smiling and having some good laughs.
Just. Seriously. A damn delight to read that was heart-achingly sweet and hilarious. I just love the banter Joyce works into her books, especially her rancher and rodeo shifters. This one worked perfectly. Dead stole the show in the last book and was just as irreverent and lovable here. Raven was the sweetest little cinnamon roll of a demon cow. They work together so well.
Low stakes, keeps up the pace, will leave you smiling and having some good laughs.
October 23, 2020
Dead meets the woman of his heart❤️
Dead of Winter is the next Bull to find the woman who matches him, in human size, in beast and in heart❣️
Really enjoyed this story and learning more about Dead and Raven and especially enjoyed the interactions with the other characters as they definitely enhance the story😍 Looking forward to Quickdraw’s story next🤩
Dead of Winter is the next Bull to find the woman who matches him, in human size, in beast and in heart❣️
Really enjoyed this story and learning more about Dead and Raven and especially enjoyed the interactions with the other characters as they definitely enhance the story😍 Looking forward to Quickdraw’s story next🤩
November 23, 2020
4 Stars
September 15, 2021
At last! A shifter story starring a brilliant, classy, elegant, mature, ethical MC. No snarky, air headed, child woman here, but a grown woman who thinks carefully about her words and actions. And her love interest is a very BIG bad boy who's actually a nice guy with ethics, respect, loyalty, killer looks, whom you would be proud to introduce to your parents. Both Dead and Raven are deeply wounded by life, by rejection from the people they should have been able to trust. But they didn't let it turn them into monsters who take it out on their fellow humans, rather, they struggle with it inside, like true life heroes do. They are both so so likeable and are a dynamite, sexy pair. The story goes into their intimacy, not in a porn way, but rather the tender explorations of of two people who find healing in each other's company, affection, and finally, arms. This is the first time I have encountered bull shifters and I love them! Though the story might sound formulaic...wounded shifter meets wounded woman, it's not. I loved this story, read it in one sitting and I highly recommend it to those looking for deeper more mature characters. No cheating, drunkenness, drug use or cruelty.
October 21, 2020
So damn good
I love everything about this series. Dead of Winter is one of the three top bull shifters in the rodeo circuit. Raven is a cow shifter who hasn't been around many other shifters and hasn't come to terms with the massive beast inside her. She seeks out Dead who is immediately drawn to her. With his help and that of Cheyenne and the other bull shifters she gains a better understanding and acceptance of her animal. She's no ordinary cow but is in fact a Hagan Longhorn. She's vicious and powerful and completely badass. Their relationship is amusing, irreverent, captivating and beautiful. Couldn't stop reading until I finished it.
I love everything about this series. Dead of Winter is one of the three top bull shifters in the rodeo circuit. Raven is a cow shifter who hasn't been around many other shifters and hasn't come to terms with the massive beast inside her. She seeks out Dead who is immediately drawn to her. With his help and that of Cheyenne and the other bull shifters she gains a better understanding and acceptance of her animal. She's no ordinary cow but is in fact a Hagan Longhorn. She's vicious and powerful and completely badass. Their relationship is amusing, irreverent, captivating and beautiful. Couldn't stop reading until I finished it.
December 5, 2020
Loved Dead and Raven.
October 26, 2020
I’m in love with Dead and Raven. They seemed like they were from different worlds when they first met and to a degree they were but then they so easily fell into a comfort that words can’t describe but could be felt on the pages as you read.
Their wit and sarcasm as they bantered back and forth made me laugh out loud several times. Dead had a way of knowing what Raven needed to hear that she didn’t even know she needed until he said it. Dead got Raven to take a step out of her comfort zone and it ended up being moments like that they fell even more in love.
As always with T’s female characters Raven had an inner strength that she never knew she had and I loved seeing her find answers to things she had always wondered and watching her take pride in every part of who she was because we can all use a reminder like that from time to time. It always feels like these characters and worlds she creates give me more than a story of love because in their journey I always find that something a character learns and brings growth to them is something that I needed to hear.
There is definitely some magic woven in the pages with the #MooCrew. I can’t wait until Quickdraw Slow Burn is released!
Their wit and sarcasm as they bantered back and forth made me laugh out loud several times. Dead had a way of knowing what Raven needed to hear that she didn’t even know she needed until he said it. Dead got Raven to take a step out of her comfort zone and it ended up being moments like that they fell even more in love.
As always with T’s female characters Raven had an inner strength that she never knew she had and I loved seeing her find answers to things she had always wondered and watching her take pride in every part of who she was because we can all use a reminder like that from time to time. It always feels like these characters and worlds she creates give me more than a story of love because in their journey I always find that something a character learns and brings growth to them is something that I needed to hear.
There is definitely some magic woven in the pages with the #MooCrew. I can’t wait until Quickdraw Slow Burn is released!
April 14, 2021
Reviewed at Shifter Haven
The Battle of the Bulls series continues with the second title, Dead of Winter, and a snarky, sexy, banter-filled, funny story that has perhaps taken the top spot as my favorite T. S. Joyce story… and I’ve loved every single one that I’ve read so that’s saying something.
I just had an absolute blast with Dead and Raven. There is very little danger/drama/angst in their story (although there is some danger toward the ending that moves us further into the series yet it’s not this couple’s danger). Raven is adopted and knows no one with an animal quite like her’s. She may be a cow shifter but her animal is no docile let me give you milk kinda cow… no when Raven shifts she’s an immense, angry, hate-filled creature who would just as soon maul someone as continue to have to look at them. She’s a Hagan, and her animal means business… mean business. Raven is traveling to the rodeo where Dead of Winter will be as she has questions about her animal that she believed Dead can answer. That meeting is going to rock her world and change her life in so many ways.
The more I read about this herd of bulls the more I fall in love with them. Dead is… I can’t even describe him properly. He’s irreverent, cocky as all get out, doesn’t suffer fools lightly, a menace in the arena, and hides his past life under a devil may care attitude full of one-liners, jokes, and outrageousness. I loved this man. His feelings for Raven are clear as mud to him but he knows he needs her near him and he’ll do anything to put a smile on her face.
Dead of Winter is funny, full of sizzling sexiness between Raven and Dead, it’s fast one-liners and banter between mates and friends. And throughout we’ll watch a couple fall in love, individuals begin to embrace their own selves with all their unique quirks, and friends come together as a unified front when trouble comes calling. I easily got lost in this world and I’m ready to move on to the next one, Quickdraw Slow Burn.
The Battle of the Bulls series continues with the second title, Dead of Winter, and a snarky, sexy, banter-filled, funny story that has perhaps taken the top spot as my favorite T. S. Joyce story… and I’ve loved every single one that I’ve read so that’s saying something.
I just had an absolute blast with Dead and Raven. There is very little danger/drama/angst in their story (although there is some danger toward the ending that moves us further into the series yet it’s not this couple’s danger). Raven is adopted and knows no one with an animal quite like her’s. She may be a cow shifter but her animal is no docile let me give you milk kinda cow… no when Raven shifts she’s an immense, angry, hate-filled creature who would just as soon maul someone as continue to have to look at them. She’s a Hagan, and her animal means business… mean business. Raven is traveling to the rodeo where Dead of Winter will be as she has questions about her animal that she believed Dead can answer. That meeting is going to rock her world and change her life in so many ways.
The more I read about this herd of bulls the more I fall in love with them. Dead is… I can’t even describe him properly. He’s irreverent, cocky as all get out, doesn’t suffer fools lightly, a menace in the arena, and hides his past life under a devil may care attitude full of one-liners, jokes, and outrageousness. I loved this man. His feelings for Raven are clear as mud to him but he knows he needs her near him and he’ll do anything to put a smile on her face.
Dead of Winter is funny, full of sizzling sexiness between Raven and Dead, it’s fast one-liners and banter between mates and friends. And throughout we’ll watch a couple fall in love, individuals begin to embrace their own selves with all their unique quirks, and friends come together as a unified front when trouble comes calling. I easily got lost in this world and I’m ready to move on to the next one, Quickdraw Slow Burn.
October 19, 2020
Knowing Yourself!!!
Dead of Winter, a hybrid Bull shifter whose inner beast hated humans. Being half human himself there was always some king of struggle for dominance between them. Being one of the top three Bulls in the PBSR had it perks. He had a manager who was looking out for him and his teammates, Two Shots Down and Quickdraw Slow Burn. There were known as the Moo Crew. He never imagined that he could rely on other bulls until Cheyenne came into their lives.
After a shoulder injury, he was looking to get back in the swing of things. So he needed something/someone to motivate him and he got his wishes when he locked eyes with a beautiful stranger in the crowd. Raven was a shifter as well, her inner animal was very territorial and they both had a temper that would make grown men cry.
Raven O'Connor, a Cow shifter who was looking for answers regarding her origins and there was only one man who could hell her...Dead of Winter. The latter knew of her kind, as they started spending time together. Their relationship started changing, she brought out the best in him and he made her see the strength she held.
I enjoyed how well Raven fit in with the Moo Crew, she was an essential part of the herd. The way Dead introduced himself to her loved ones was done perfectly. It was great to catch up with Cheyenne and Two Shots. I'm looking forward to Quickdraw's journey.
I loved all the twists and turns when it came to Raven's real family. She finally found out where she belonged. Dead was her home and vice versa.
DEAD OF WINTER is the second book in T. S. Joyce's BATTLE OF THE BULLS series. What a phenomenal, riveting and heartwarming journey. T. S. Joyce did a remarkable job, she had me hooked from the first line. If only we were able to give more stars. This book deserves a 15. Since it's impossible, I'm giving it 5🌟🌟🌟🌟
Dead of Winter, a hybrid Bull shifter whose inner beast hated humans. Being half human himself there was always some king of struggle for dominance between them. Being one of the top three Bulls in the PBSR had it perks. He had a manager who was looking out for him and his teammates, Two Shots Down and Quickdraw Slow Burn. There were known as the Moo Crew. He never imagined that he could rely on other bulls until Cheyenne came into their lives.
After a shoulder injury, he was looking to get back in the swing of things. So he needed something/someone to motivate him and he got his wishes when he locked eyes with a beautiful stranger in the crowd. Raven was a shifter as well, her inner animal was very territorial and they both had a temper that would make grown men cry.
Raven O'Connor, a Cow shifter who was looking for answers regarding her origins and there was only one man who could hell her...Dead of Winter. The latter knew of her kind, as they started spending time together. Their relationship started changing, she brought out the best in him and he made her see the strength she held.
I enjoyed how well Raven fit in with the Moo Crew, she was an essential part of the herd. The way Dead introduced himself to her loved ones was done perfectly. It was great to catch up with Cheyenne and Two Shots. I'm looking forward to Quickdraw's journey.
I loved all the twists and turns when it came to Raven's real family. She finally found out where she belonged. Dead was her home and vice versa.
DEAD OF WINTER is the second book in T. S. Joyce's BATTLE OF THE BULLS series. What a phenomenal, riveting and heartwarming journey. T. S. Joyce did a remarkable job, she had me hooked from the first line. If only we were able to give more stars. This book deserves a 15. Since it's impossible, I'm giving it 5🌟🌟🌟🌟
October 20, 2020
Another wonderfully told tale these bulls. There are so so many moments that make me swoon, laugh and just really sit in awe. Not only does this cover Dead (with all his silliness), Raven(becoming her own person) but the herd and all the outlandish thoughts, behavior and togetherness. Then there is that Ending that bring tears to my eyes. I can’t wait for the next in the series!
Dead who has been a pistol and a thorn in everyone’s backs in the past books has another side to him. He is funny, thoughtful and kind. I loved what he did and does for Raven. That whole first day they spent together had me sighing in delight. Seeing into his past opened my eyes to why he is the way he is. Raven has been searching and hiding herself. She wants answers from Dead. She gets so much more than she bargained for
I always say each book I have just read by this author is my fav and her best work. But I love this one! The insight into these characters is well done. The story is decidedly different and just lovely. Who knew these bulls had feelings too? Thanks to this author for bringing them forward.
Dead who has been a pistol and a thorn in everyone’s backs in the past books has another side to him. He is funny, thoughtful and kind. I loved what he did and does for Raven. That whole first day they spent together had me sighing in delight. Seeing into his past opened my eyes to why he is the way he is. Raven has been searching and hiding herself. She wants answers from Dead. She gets so much more than she bargained for
I always say each book I have just read by this author is my fav and her best work. But I love this one! The insight into these characters is well done. The story is decidedly different and just lovely. Who knew these bulls had feelings too? Thanks to this author for bringing them forward.
October 25, 2020
Woohoo Dead!!
This one was better than Book 1. Dead and Raven's story had a lot of moments of sadness for their history. But the laugh out loud moments were in every chapter. She is a girl who just needed some answers to make a little sense of her life, so she took a chance. He is now in a newly formed here and he will interpret his contract whichever way he sees fit...the bare minimum, except when he is in the arena. Now this little wisp of a tattooed biker chick has caught his attention.
Loved the reference to Willa's worms. I wanted a greater the in to Wills that would give us loyal readers a glimpse into Willa's current life with the gang. I also wanted more intimate scenes. They were lacking, "vanilla". In past series there was always a hot balance where the pages also sizzled...not so in this series. Also, I felt, as a reader I was left hanging with the who-dun-it. Therefore, for these reasons in this paragraph, I could not give it 5 Stars. I hope the next one checks off the higher expectations that we were used to in this author's other series.
This one was better than Book 1. Dead and Raven's story had a lot of moments of sadness for their history. But the laugh out loud moments were in every chapter. She is a girl who just needed some answers to make a little sense of her life, so she took a chance. He is now in a newly formed here and he will interpret his contract whichever way he sees fit...the bare minimum, except when he is in the arena. Now this little wisp of a tattooed biker chick has caught his attention.
Loved the reference to Willa's worms. I wanted a greater the in to Wills that would give us loyal readers a glimpse into Willa's current life with the gang. I also wanted more intimate scenes. They were lacking, "vanilla". In past series there was always a hot balance where the pages also sizzled...not so in this series. Also, I felt, as a reader I was left hanging with the who-dun-it. Therefore, for these reasons in this paragraph, I could not give it 5 Stars. I hope the next one checks off the higher expectations that we were used to in this author's other series.
October 27, 2020
OMG I love Dead sooo much! Raven was perfect! I was sad when the book ended! I wanted to keep reading haha. I actually love this series and I know she's only doing 3 but dang I love it so much I want more! Dead struggles with his bull and with good reason hates humans. The one who should have protected him tried to kill him. Until his Dad found him and kicked that door down and lemme say I love him so much for that. Raven has a MONSTER in her. She's a Cow shifter and her beast hates EVERYTHING! She's mean and massive. Raven knows nothing about how to really be her since she's not been around any others like her. Her adoptive parents are super supportive and has a great BFF. She thinks something is wrong with her because her animal is a monster. Everyone fears it but the boys and Cheyanne. I mean they are definitely afraid of it at first because hello that was a shock but damn like 2 seconds later they adore her. Dead...his reaction was perfect. He was perfect. I want to read it all again! Can Raven be brave enough to realize how awesome she is and do what her heart wants?
October 24, 2020
She outdid herself this time.........
Omg, if ever a book deserved 10 stars, it's Dead of Winter!!! I'm about to cuss, or cry, because I just finished it, and now I have to wait till November to get to visit with the herd again!!!!! This truly is one of the top 3 books I've ever read. Two Shots was great, I loved it, but Dead's story is insane good!!! I couldn't stop!! I tried, but I kept picking it back up till I finished it. It's now 8:20 in the AM, and I didn't sleep at all. I couldn't till I knew how it was gonna end. I adored Raven. I LOVED Dead. I was dubious at first. Bull shifters? Really? I should have learned not to question her, after I doubted Alligators!!! This writer brings her characters to LIFE!!! I NEVER should have doubted her. I never will again. This book has the perfect balance of love, humor, hate, heartbreak. It's got it all!!! Please, do yourself a favor and read this series. Start with Two Shots Down. I promise you'll be glad you did. T. S. Joyce is my Shero!!!!!!! C'mon NOVEMBER!!!!
Omg, if ever a book deserved 10 stars, it's Dead of Winter!!! I'm about to cuss, or cry, because I just finished it, and now I have to wait till November to get to visit with the herd again!!!!! This truly is one of the top 3 books I've ever read. Two Shots was great, I loved it, but Dead's story is insane good!!! I couldn't stop!! I tried, but I kept picking it back up till I finished it. It's now 8:20 in the AM, and I didn't sleep at all. I couldn't till I knew how it was gonna end. I adored Raven. I LOVED Dead. I was dubious at first. Bull shifters? Really? I should have learned not to question her, after I doubted Alligators!!! This writer brings her characters to LIFE!!! I NEVER should have doubted her. I never will again. This book has the perfect balance of love, humor, hate, heartbreak. It's got it all!!! Please, do yourself a favor and read this series. Start with Two Shots Down. I promise you'll be glad you did. T. S. Joyce is my Shero!!!!!!! C'mon NOVEMBER!!!!
October 25, 2020
TS Joyce writes some really rough but so romantic heroes and Dead is no different. He's rough (and hilarious) and the interactions between him and his herd are fantastically fun. But he's missing something- and that something is Raven. Raven is a cow shifter- longhorn (I had to look those up- beyond cool)- and her cow is really violent so she searched out Dead to get some help. That's the one thing I didn't like as much about this book/series. It's the lack of connection between the animal and human sides. Even though they don't want to be violent towards their herd, for instance, it doesn't seem like they can help themselves. And then towards the end, it's almost like there was a bit of about face. So it was a little confusing. However, the human interactions were so sweet and loving and I really enjoyed seeing the relationship build. As always, TS Joyce introduces so much heart into her books which is why she has some of my favorite shifter books.
November 24, 2021
What A Book!
This book was bucking awesome!
I was so burned out on shifter romances that I almost didn’t read this series, and that would have been a freaking crime against romance and HEAs! The only reason I did was because I had finished another series by Joyce (Go read the Oath of Bane series when you get done inhaling this one. You’re welcome in advance for good advice.) and I wanted to see what else she had.
I love the idea of bull shifters being pro rodeo star athletes. This book is my favorite in the series so far. (Sorry Two Shots!) Dead of Winter, is rough and sexy and utterly, ridiculously hilarious. Watching him sweep Raven completely off her feet and out of her comfort zone into a better understanding of herself was thrilling and heartwarming. The scenes with them mudding together and then later when she gets to buck were some of my favorite parts of this book. Even then, I laughed and cried and absolutely enjoyed every minute of this story. 45/45!
This book was bucking awesome!
I was so burned out on shifter romances that I almost didn’t read this series, and that would have been a freaking crime against romance and HEAs! The only reason I did was because I had finished another series by Joyce (Go read the Oath of Bane series when you get done inhaling this one. You’re welcome in advance for good advice.) and I wanted to see what else she had.
I love the idea of bull shifters being pro rodeo star athletes. This book is my favorite in the series so far. (Sorry Two Shots!) Dead of Winter, is rough and sexy and utterly, ridiculously hilarious. Watching him sweep Raven completely off her feet and out of her comfort zone into a better understanding of herself was thrilling and heartwarming. The scenes with them mudding together and then later when she gets to buck were some of my favorite parts of this book. Even then, I laughed and cried and absolutely enjoyed every minute of this story. 45/45!
October 21, 2020
This is the second book in this series. They can be read as stand-alone books but I think they are better read in order. Dead has let people in and become part of a herd. Now he is trying to hang to his spot in the top three to stay with his family. Things are changing. People are finding out about him and its hard for him. Then he hears her in the crowd saying its okay. Raven has come to the rodeo to meet Dead and ask him some questions. She gets more than she ever imagined. They have some kind of instant connection. Could Dead and the gang help her discover herself and help her accept her animal? This book was a fantastic read. It was funny, heartfelt, and romantic. Raven is an amazing character. I hope to get to read more about her. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I am loving these characters so much.
October 23, 2020
Lawd, This Book is Perfect!
TS Joyce is the author I go to when I need the feels...but not just romance. She finds the words to literally make me smile, laugh hysterically, blush, and be so dang happy that she is in my world.
Dead and Raven’s story is all about happiness, and finding your way through the pain and isolation of thinking you don’t belong. TS Joyce doesn’t just show us her stories, she melds these characters into our hearts, into our souls.
These books are magical. They transport us to wherever she knows we need to go and we meet up and become friends and family with her unique people. People that I wish were my tribe, my herd, my people.
I love the heart out this story! It has got to be one of my favorites- and I have read all of her published works. How she can top Dead’s story will be something I can’t wait to see!
Bring on THE GIANT!!!!
TS Joyce is the author I go to when I need the feels...but not just romance. She finds the words to literally make me smile, laugh hysterically, blush, and be so dang happy that she is in my world.
Dead and Raven’s story is all about happiness, and finding your way through the pain and isolation of thinking you don’t belong. TS Joyce doesn’t just show us her stories, she melds these characters into our hearts, into our souls.
These books are magical. They transport us to wherever she knows we need to go and we meet up and become friends and family with her unique people. People that I wish were my tribe, my herd, my people.
I love the heart out this story! It has got to be one of my favorites- and I have read all of her published works. How she can top Dead’s story will be something I can’t wait to see!
Bring on THE GIANT!!!!
October 25, 2020
I'm never going to get tired of reading T.S. Joyce's crazy stories. She never gives us the usual characters, she introduces us to awkward, or unusual people, and then shows us that it's okay to be different, that no matter who you are, there's always someone who is going to be just the right kind of crazy to match your own craziness.
Dead and Raven are the kind of characters that you would have never met in usual circumstances, but once you get them together, they are perfect for each other. They both have backgrounds that are similar but at the same time completely opposite. Dead still hurts about what happened in his past, and Raven is trying to find a place where she belongs. When they find each other and Raven asks for help, Dead gives her what she needs, even if it's not exactly what she asked for.
Dead and Raven are the kind of characters that you would have never met in usual circumstances, but once you get them together, they are perfect for each other. They both have backgrounds that are similar but at the same time completely opposite. Dead still hurts about what happened in his past, and Raven is trying to find a place where she belongs. When they find each other and Raven asks for help, Dead gives her what she needs, even if it's not exactly what she asked for.
October 25, 2020
This series is totally different and unusual.
Bull Shifters as the heroes just shouldn’t work, but surprisingly it worked for me.
I cannot say I loved them being Bucking Bulls but I did enjoy it.
Dead was surprisingly nice and gentlemanly, even with his wacky humour. Considering what his lousy excuse for a mother did to him.
We never get to learn his real name though.
The heroine being a shifter as well was unusual but once again worked well.
Raven, the heroine, was truly likeable with her non understanding of who and what she was but lovely that she had such great support in her adoptive family.
Some humour and fun along the way to a HEA.
Cannot wait for Quickdraws story and to see if we find out who poisoned the younger bulls.
Read through Kindle Unlimited.
Bull Shifters as the heroes just shouldn’t work, but surprisingly it worked for me.
I cannot say I loved them being Bucking Bulls but I did enjoy it.
Dead was surprisingly nice and gentlemanly, even with his wacky humour. Considering what his lousy excuse for a mother did to him.
We never get to learn his real name though.
The heroine being a shifter as well was unusual but once again worked well.
Raven, the heroine, was truly likeable with her non understanding of who and what she was but lovely that she had such great support in her adoptive family.
Some humour and fun along the way to a HEA.
Cannot wait for Quickdraws story and to see if we find out who poisoned the younger bulls.
Read through Kindle Unlimited.
October 29, 2020
Unexpectedly awesome!
I was not expecting this at all. I read the first book and I thought yes this book is pretty good I like the story the characters are good, story line is different. This second book was even better. I really loved it. I laughed out loud many times. It was funny and and sexy as hell. I really liked that all though I knew it would have a happy ending, I still didn't know what was going to happen next, it wasn't predictable, it was never boring it was so much fun. So hot! I didn't think bull shifter would be exciting but I feel like I've read everything. So I figured what the heck. So glad I did. If you haven't read these two books you should, you won't regret it.
I was not expecting this at all. I read the first book and I thought yes this book is pretty good I like the story the characters are good, story line is different. This second book was even better. I really loved it. I laughed out loud many times. It was funny and and sexy as hell. I really liked that all though I knew it would have a happy ending, I still didn't know what was going to happen next, it wasn't predictable, it was never boring it was so much fun. So hot! I didn't think bull shifter would be exciting but I feel like I've read everything. So I figured what the heck. So glad I did. If you haven't read these two books you should, you won't regret it.
December 7, 2020
Amazing!! Loved every word of it!
I love this series! As with all the other series from T.S. Joyce, I’m always laughing my way thru the book till the end! I only stop reading till my stomach muscle hurt, I run out of pages to read or it’s the end of the last book in the series (whichever is longest and further away). Every time a new book arrives I can wait to see which character from the past series pops up! I think that is the best part of these books, along with how well they read or the storyline is so smooth and you just can’t read a little bit! These books are a cover to cover read and I always go back to the first book in the series and reread them before the newest addition! I can’t wait till the next book comes out! Enjoy, it’s worth it.
I love this series! As with all the other series from T.S. Joyce, I’m always laughing my way thru the book till the end! I only stop reading till my stomach muscle hurt, I run out of pages to read or it’s the end of the last book in the series (whichever is longest and further away). Every time a new book arrives I can wait to see which character from the past series pops up! I think that is the best part of these books, along with how well they read or the storyline is so smooth and you just can’t read a little bit! These books are a cover to cover read and I always go back to the first book in the series and reread them before the newest addition! I can’t wait till the next book comes out! Enjoy, it’s worth it.
October 20, 2020
Funny and romantic
Dead of Winter is a screwball. He is king of the inappropriate joke and a candy addict. That makes him one of T. S. Joyce's more fun leading men. He doesn't take life too seriously.
I was a little worried about how herbivore shifters would work out, but this is Joyce, so of course they're beasts. Everyone has tough deal in their backgrounds and because of their beasts that they have to work through.
Raven is a pretty typical Joyce heroine. She's nice, with a juvenile sense of humor and a badass side. Her badass side is her bull. I like the idea of having a female shifter bucking in the rodeo.
Dead of Winter is a screwball. He is king of the inappropriate joke and a candy addict. That makes him one of T. S. Joyce's more fun leading men. He doesn't take life too seriously.
I was a little worried about how herbivore shifters would work out, but this is Joyce, so of course they're beasts. Everyone has tough deal in their backgrounds and because of their beasts that they have to work through.
Raven is a pretty typical Joyce heroine. She's nice, with a juvenile sense of humor and a badass side. Her badass side is her bull. I like the idea of having a female shifter bucking in the rodeo.
December 24, 2020
I had no intentions of picking up more books from this series after book 1, but found myself in a book slump, & decided to give it another go after all. Well, I think I liked this book enough to go ahead & pick up book 3 afterwards. This book was a bit silly at times, with a more lighthearted feel to it (for the most part), still a romance, still sort of an HEA, or maybe a happy for now ending. The characters were very silly together and that helped towards the feeling that they are right for each other. It's definitely a insta-love sort of thing, but somehow, with all the silliness, it didn't feel wrong.
January 30, 2021
Bull shifters really? I thought it weird but actually what the characters shift into is really secondary to who they are as "humans". What they are inside. This is again a story of finding out who you really are and what you really want out of life. This book doesn't focus a lot on what made Dead of Winter who is and how he acts, but actually focus' more on how Dead of Winter gives Raven the ability to find out who she is. Together they are awesome! Really enjoyed the story. Look forward to Quickdraws book next.
These books are short, really nice way to spend the afternoon. The writing is above par, the characters are fun to read about.
Well worth your time and $$
These books are short, really nice way to spend the afternoon. The writing is above par, the characters are fun to read about.
Well worth your time and $$
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