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Call of the Wolf #1
Alpha's Claim: Manlove Edition
Strength. Power. Domination.
The shifters in our Alpha's Claim: Manlove Edition anthology have one thing in common—they won't take “no” for an answer. Whether they lead packs of their own, or whether they walk a solitary path, these alphas won't let anyone stop them from claiming their men.
Lose yourself in these ten sinfully delicious love stories. After all, who could deny an Alpha’s claim?
Be Warned: m/m sex
The shifters in our Alpha's Claim: Manlove Edition anthology have one thing in common—they won't take “no” for an answer. Whether they lead packs of their own, or whether they walk a solitary path, these alphas won't let anyone stop them from claiming their men.
Lose yourself in these ten sinfully delicious love stories. After all, who could deny an Alpha’s claim?
Be Warned: m/m sex
318 pages, Paperback
First published January 23, 2014
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February 17, 2014
The Becoming by Tyler Robbins
Josh and Braden are two young men about to undergo the Becoming, when new male wolves get mated by the wolf spirits. The two boys couldn’t be more different. Josh is the son of the pack alpha, with big expectations resting on his shoulders. Braden is the son an exiled wolf who killed another pack member, and he’s hoping to be a part of a family again. But there are secrets, huge ones, and the boys becoming mated wreaks havoc come dawn.
What I found interesting here is that the shift into wolves comes from a concoction these young males drink at the ritual. That was new. The coming out theme was strong and painful here. Also, there’s a big plot, and I think they could have been dealt with in a longer novel. The cost of denying who you are brings a bitter edge to the story, and past becomes prologue. All that said, this was a very good start to the anthology. 4.5 stars.
Bite Harder by Avril Ashton
Rory is trying to protect his cousin, Brie, who was given as compensation to a powerful alpha, Moyer, for a crime their dickhead of an uncle committed. To save Brie, Rory offers himself for Moyer, not knowing that is exactly what the alpha prefers. Hot sex solves a lot of aches, it would seem. Rory wants to fight for his right to choose but ends up falling for the alpha’s sexy touch every time.
This story began with a brutal murder which kind of threw me for a loop. I instantly disliked Moyer for showing his alpha qualities in this manner. Also, the pack’s treatment of women is downright misogynistic. As is, the story is riveting and erotic and probably staying with you for a while, but as I didn’t care for the characters one bit, I didn’t care for the story, either. Not my cup of tea, sorry. 3.5 stars.
Bad Moon Rising by Pelaam
Marcus is a bear shifter who had been bitten by a werewolf during an attack. As a result, he’s been sleepwalking during the full moon. On one such night, he encounters lynx shifters attacking a smaller one, and he saves him. The runt, Kody, is alone and being hunted by an alpha of a rogue lynx pack. Marcus mates with Kody to save him, but trouble is brewing, not only among the lynx pack, but within Marcus’s own sleuth.
I’ve never read about one kind of shifter being bitten by another kind and having changed as a result. Intriguing notion, but not developed much. Also, a word of warning: This ends abruptly, with both the lynx problem and the sleuth problem unresolved. And there’s that annoying cliché of a rival woman who doesn’t seem to understand the meaning of gay. 3.5 stars.
Waking Up Wolf by Nikka Michaels
The apocalypse has happened. Only in this case, a kind of feral outbreak has caused some humans to go mad and kill or be killed without conscience, and others have shifted into half-human, half-animal hybrids. After a year, Adam is feeling the change coming, living alone in a ghost town, in the house where he used to be happy. In his dreams he’s called by a wolf, and then the same wolf appears in real life. He’s Grady, an alpha who used to be Adam’s friend, telling Adam they’re destined to be mates. Embrace the wolf within or go mad and die alone?
For a dystopia, this is unusual, a return to nature in every sense of the word. Fascinating setup. The change Adam undergoes is shown well, and there are exciting moments here. I felt like the story was just beginning when it ended. A shame. Interesting world-building with a captivating main hero. Grady remained a bit more unknowable but Adam was sweet and kind. 4 stars.
Laid Claim by JC Holly
A man walks into a bar… well, a shifter bar. Michael meets Craig who may or may not be a shifter. Nonetheless, he’s dominant and hung and more than willing, so a hot night in the backroom sounds just about right. What happens after climax?
This is pretty much straightforward paranormal erotica, and it’s done well. Michael’s need and urgency are described to the fullest, and the sex is immediate and blazing hot. BDSM themes here. This wasn’t a full-on romance, per se, but I liked this one a lot. It delivers on its promise of a sexy quickie. 4.75 stars.
Out in the Cold by Lucy Felthouse
Kane goes out on a jog, only to find a beaten unconscious man, Paul, close to the wall of his estate. He takes the man in because they’re both shifters, and of a special kind too. They’re both lonely for different reasons, and a bond of friendship and attraction forms. But what happens when Paul heals and leaves? The only way to keep him safe might mean Kane has to form a bond for the first time in his life.
It was curious to read about shifters who can change into anything, and yet not daring to because they’re alone, without protection, or in public. I was hoping this would be implemented in the plot some more, but alas not this time. The story is like a slice of life piece, with no clear beginning or end. I was simply hoping for more. Nonetheless, a good character-driven piece, plus the bonding scene was quite intense. 3.75 stars.
His Great Dane by Karly Germain
Hudson is a detective of the paranormal world, part vampire, part shifter. One night, after leaving a bar, he sees a man kicking a big white dog. He intervenes, the man runs away, and the injured dog follows Hudson home. Days go by and Hudson gets used to the dog being a part of his life. Then one day he comes home to find a white-haired guy in his hot tub, the dog nowhere to be seen. The attraction is instantaneous, the sex hot—and their troubles are just beginning.
The world-building is intricate and well thought out. An Umbra, a cop of the paranormal world; a Canis, a rare dog shifter; and illegal breeding of said dogs—who are in fact human, with human sentience, thoughts and feelings. To be used to breed new bloodlines, to be treated like an animal with no worth beyond the ones they can sire? Rough stuff. Dane is sweet where Hudson is grouchy. They complement each other well. I really wish this had been a bigger story, to give all the details about the paranormal world and the personalities of the men time to cement and grow into a rich tapestry. A well worthwhile read. 4.25 stars.
Claiming Ayden by Eileen Griffin
Thane is the alpha of his small pack, at war with another pack living up in the mountains. He has found his mate, Ayden, who is a young pup, so as advised by his beta, Thane has held off on claiming Ayden as his. Then the other pack attacks, leaving a trail of corpses behind, and takes the pups. The hunt begins, and a battle to end the war becomes a necessity.
This was very action-packed, quick-paced tale. These are wolves, beasts and predators, and their territorial struggles are bloody. I liked this, but the drawback was that Ayden is nothing but a pretty face, the goal of the chase. We don’t get his POV and we don’t really get to know him. I was disappointed by that because as such I didn’t get Thane’s attraction, other than the obvious beauty. The battle scenes are rough and deadly, the best parts of the story. The romance, not so much. 3.75 stars.
One Mate by Tamsin Baker
It’s Lucas’s first night as an alpha, the night when a chase of all the eligible wolves in the pack will give him his mate. Scent is his only guide. Lucas is expecting a female, having only slept with them. But chasing the alluring scent of his mate leads him to Jasper. Only… Jasper fights him, not wanting to be with a wolf who would have preferred a female to give him pups. But Lucas is willing to fight for his mate. And considering the reactions of his pack, he just might have to.
I liked the willingness of Lucas to try out new things and I loved Jasper’s vulnerability and sacrifice. Jasper would let Lucas sire pups with a woman since he can’t produce any, but Lucas is stronger and understands that beta wolves can continue the pack line just fine. This story has a simple plot of chasing a mate, actual mating, and coming out on top, so to speak. Simple and effective. 4 stars.
Be the Boss by Giselle Renarde
Desmond and Markus are regular joes who have been together for years, and their relationships is straining. Neither man wants to be the boss in and out of bed, their sex has dried up, and they’re not really talking to each other anymore. Then, one night, they see a man rummaging their trash, but the man disappears. They argue over the raccoon in the attic. Then Desmond has a dream about a raccoon-man who orders him around and fucks him through the mattress. In the morning he learns it wasn’t a dream. Azeban comes and goes as he pleases, and shows both men they need a strong hand to remember why they love each other.
A raccoon shifter? That’s a first for me. Plus, he has some awesome magical powers. Sex sure becomes interesting. The couple in need of a fresh injection of blood is described well, how they argue over nothing, talk about irrelevant things, and don’t listen to one another anymore. Very realistic and kind of sad how love can turn into constant bickering and forgetting why you fell in love in the first place. The new “boss” was like a finger of Mother Earth, a potent force to be reckoned with. No wonder Des and Mark go on a sex binge. A good, imaginative end to the anthology. 4 stars.
Josh and Braden are two young men about to undergo the Becoming, when new male wolves get mated by the wolf spirits. The two boys couldn’t be more different. Josh is the son of the pack alpha, with big expectations resting on his shoulders. Braden is the son an exiled wolf who killed another pack member, and he’s hoping to be a part of a family again. But there are secrets, huge ones, and the boys becoming mated wreaks havoc come dawn.
What I found interesting here is that the shift into wolves comes from a concoction these young males drink at the ritual. That was new. The coming out theme was strong and painful here. Also, there’s a big plot, and I think they could have been dealt with in a longer novel. The cost of denying who you are brings a bitter edge to the story, and past becomes prologue. All that said, this was a very good start to the anthology. 4.5 stars.
Bite Harder by Avril Ashton
Rory is trying to protect his cousin, Brie, who was given as compensation to a powerful alpha, Moyer, for a crime their dickhead of an uncle committed. To save Brie, Rory offers himself for Moyer, not knowing that is exactly what the alpha prefers. Hot sex solves a lot of aches, it would seem. Rory wants to fight for his right to choose but ends up falling for the alpha’s sexy touch every time.
This story began with a brutal murder which kind of threw me for a loop. I instantly disliked Moyer for showing his alpha qualities in this manner. Also, the pack’s treatment of women is downright misogynistic. As is, the story is riveting and erotic and probably staying with you for a while, but as I didn’t care for the characters one bit, I didn’t care for the story, either. Not my cup of tea, sorry. 3.5 stars.
Bad Moon Rising by Pelaam
Marcus is a bear shifter who had been bitten by a werewolf during an attack. As a result, he’s been sleepwalking during the full moon. On one such night, he encounters lynx shifters attacking a smaller one, and he saves him. The runt, Kody, is alone and being hunted by an alpha of a rogue lynx pack. Marcus mates with Kody to save him, but trouble is brewing, not only among the lynx pack, but within Marcus’s own sleuth.
I’ve never read about one kind of shifter being bitten by another kind and having changed as a result. Intriguing notion, but not developed much. Also, a word of warning: This ends abruptly, with both the lynx problem and the sleuth problem unresolved. And there’s that annoying cliché of a rival woman who doesn’t seem to understand the meaning of gay. 3.5 stars.
Waking Up Wolf by Nikka Michaels
The apocalypse has happened. Only in this case, a kind of feral outbreak has caused some humans to go mad and kill or be killed without conscience, and others have shifted into half-human, half-animal hybrids. After a year, Adam is feeling the change coming, living alone in a ghost town, in the house where he used to be happy. In his dreams he’s called by a wolf, and then the same wolf appears in real life. He’s Grady, an alpha who used to be Adam’s friend, telling Adam they’re destined to be mates. Embrace the wolf within or go mad and die alone?
For a dystopia, this is unusual, a return to nature in every sense of the word. Fascinating setup. The change Adam undergoes is shown well, and there are exciting moments here. I felt like the story was just beginning when it ended. A shame. Interesting world-building with a captivating main hero. Grady remained a bit more unknowable but Adam was sweet and kind. 4 stars.
Laid Claim by JC Holly
A man walks into a bar… well, a shifter bar. Michael meets Craig who may or may not be a shifter. Nonetheless, he’s dominant and hung and more than willing, so a hot night in the backroom sounds just about right. What happens after climax?
This is pretty much straightforward paranormal erotica, and it’s done well. Michael’s need and urgency are described to the fullest, and the sex is immediate and blazing hot. BDSM themes here. This wasn’t a full-on romance, per se, but I liked this one a lot. It delivers on its promise of a sexy quickie. 4.75 stars.
Out in the Cold by Lucy Felthouse
Kane goes out on a jog, only to find a beaten unconscious man, Paul, close to the wall of his estate. He takes the man in because they’re both shifters, and of a special kind too. They’re both lonely for different reasons, and a bond of friendship and attraction forms. But what happens when Paul heals and leaves? The only way to keep him safe might mean Kane has to form a bond for the first time in his life.
It was curious to read about shifters who can change into anything, and yet not daring to because they’re alone, without protection, or in public. I was hoping this would be implemented in the plot some more, but alas not this time. The story is like a slice of life piece, with no clear beginning or end. I was simply hoping for more. Nonetheless, a good character-driven piece, plus the bonding scene was quite intense. 3.75 stars.
His Great Dane by Karly Germain
Hudson is a detective of the paranormal world, part vampire, part shifter. One night, after leaving a bar, he sees a man kicking a big white dog. He intervenes, the man runs away, and the injured dog follows Hudson home. Days go by and Hudson gets used to the dog being a part of his life. Then one day he comes home to find a white-haired guy in his hot tub, the dog nowhere to be seen. The attraction is instantaneous, the sex hot—and their troubles are just beginning.
The world-building is intricate and well thought out. An Umbra, a cop of the paranormal world; a Canis, a rare dog shifter; and illegal breeding of said dogs—who are in fact human, with human sentience, thoughts and feelings. To be used to breed new bloodlines, to be treated like an animal with no worth beyond the ones they can sire? Rough stuff. Dane is sweet where Hudson is grouchy. They complement each other well. I really wish this had been a bigger story, to give all the details about the paranormal world and the personalities of the men time to cement and grow into a rich tapestry. A well worthwhile read. 4.25 stars.
Claiming Ayden by Eileen Griffin
Thane is the alpha of his small pack, at war with another pack living up in the mountains. He has found his mate, Ayden, who is a young pup, so as advised by his beta, Thane has held off on claiming Ayden as his. Then the other pack attacks, leaving a trail of corpses behind, and takes the pups. The hunt begins, and a battle to end the war becomes a necessity.
This was very action-packed, quick-paced tale. These are wolves, beasts and predators, and their territorial struggles are bloody. I liked this, but the drawback was that Ayden is nothing but a pretty face, the goal of the chase. We don’t get his POV and we don’t really get to know him. I was disappointed by that because as such I didn’t get Thane’s attraction, other than the obvious beauty. The battle scenes are rough and deadly, the best parts of the story. The romance, not so much. 3.75 stars.
One Mate by Tamsin Baker
It’s Lucas’s first night as an alpha, the night when a chase of all the eligible wolves in the pack will give him his mate. Scent is his only guide. Lucas is expecting a female, having only slept with them. But chasing the alluring scent of his mate leads him to Jasper. Only… Jasper fights him, not wanting to be with a wolf who would have preferred a female to give him pups. But Lucas is willing to fight for his mate. And considering the reactions of his pack, he just might have to.
I liked the willingness of Lucas to try out new things and I loved Jasper’s vulnerability and sacrifice. Jasper would let Lucas sire pups with a woman since he can’t produce any, but Lucas is stronger and understands that beta wolves can continue the pack line just fine. This story has a simple plot of chasing a mate, actual mating, and coming out on top, so to speak. Simple and effective. 4 stars.
Be the Boss by Giselle Renarde
Desmond and Markus are regular joes who have been together for years, and their relationships is straining. Neither man wants to be the boss in and out of bed, their sex has dried up, and they’re not really talking to each other anymore. Then, one night, they see a man rummaging their trash, but the man disappears. They argue over the raccoon in the attic. Then Desmond has a dream about a raccoon-man who orders him around and fucks him through the mattress. In the morning he learns it wasn’t a dream. Azeban comes and goes as he pleases, and shows both men they need a strong hand to remember why they love each other.
A raccoon shifter? That’s a first for me. Plus, he has some awesome magical powers. Sex sure becomes interesting. The couple in need of a fresh injection of blood is described well, how they argue over nothing, talk about irrelevant things, and don’t listen to one another anymore. Very realistic and kind of sad how love can turn into constant bickering and forgetting why you fell in love in the first place. The new “boss” was like a finger of Mother Earth, a potent force to be reckoned with. No wonder Des and Mark go on a sex binge. A good, imaginative end to the anthology. 4 stars.
March 3, 2014
I want to share again just a brief thought on each book. I don't want to ruin the story because they are very short. These short stories pack a lot of sexy.
The Becoming by Tyler Robbins
Love Josh and Braden, although scared they knew in their hearts they couldn't deny what the spirits and their hearts were telling them, love these two. Romantic that they stood their ground and knew they didn't want to loose the other like what happened when others denied their true natures in the past. 4 stars
Bite Harder by Avril Ashton
I enjoyed this story, I read the other edition with Brie and Darien and liked that one too and this one was just as hot. Rory and Kellan are a sexy as hell couple. Great story 4 stars
Bad Moon Rising by Pelaam
Marcus the sexy bear shifter protects a lynx that he doesn't realize until that moment is his mate, very sexy coming together. I love Kody he was emotional and physically beat down by his family and taken captive but now he has Marcus his mate. There's a cliffhanger here.
Waking Up Wolf by Nikka Michaels
Although these stories are all shorts this one was a little too rushed Grady watched Adam for afar now he's had enough of waiting he needs Adam in his life and Adam needs him. This story was ok.
Laid Claim by JC Holly
Michael and Craig in this one started as a possible one night stand and turned into so much more, love their coming together and then on to the getting to know each other stage. Very sweet.
Out in the Cold by Lucy Felthouse
Paul was injured by a werewolf attack even though he can shift the pack almost killed him in his human form. Kane found him put him under his protection. I just felt a litte bored during this story, it was like this happened then this, to step by step until the bite then things got a little more interesting. 3 stars
His Great Dane by Karly Germain
This story was cute, never read a shifter dog story before so nice change. I liked these characters both Dane and Hudson are different and they need each other but when tempers flare and passions ignite they fall under each others spells. Danger, intrigue and mates. I enjoyed this one. 4 stars
Claiming Ayden by Eileen Griffin
Thane is one sexy alpha and he knows who e wants and that's Ayden but he has to be patient. I loved their coming together but before that the knowledge they both knew they wanted each other. The looks, the trembles, the longing. Great story very sexy. 4 stars
One Mate by Tamsin Baker
Lucas alpha is at his claiming ceremony, he isn't gay but fate had other plans. Love Jasoer and Lucas together, very sweet story. 3.5 stars
Be the Boss by Giselle Renarde
Markus and Desmond's story very strange and a little confusing, a lot going on. They are trying to work on their relationship and someone needs to be the boss. That's when a raccoon comes in..I couldn't fully get into this one. 3 stars
All these books were sexy in their own way. I enjoy reading m/m stories. 4 stars review by Nanee at upallnightreadallday.blogspot.com
The Becoming by Tyler Robbins
Love Josh and Braden, although scared they knew in their hearts they couldn't deny what the spirits and their hearts were telling them, love these two. Romantic that they stood their ground and knew they didn't want to loose the other like what happened when others denied their true natures in the past. 4 stars
Bite Harder by Avril Ashton
I enjoyed this story, I read the other edition with Brie and Darien and liked that one too and this one was just as hot. Rory and Kellan are a sexy as hell couple. Great story 4 stars
Bad Moon Rising by Pelaam
Marcus the sexy bear shifter protects a lynx that he doesn't realize until that moment is his mate, very sexy coming together. I love Kody he was emotional and physically beat down by his family and taken captive but now he has Marcus his mate. There's a cliffhanger here.
Waking Up Wolf by Nikka Michaels
Although these stories are all shorts this one was a little too rushed Grady watched Adam for afar now he's had enough of waiting he needs Adam in his life and Adam needs him. This story was ok.
Laid Claim by JC Holly
Michael and Craig in this one started as a possible one night stand and turned into so much more, love their coming together and then on to the getting to know each other stage. Very sweet.
Out in the Cold by Lucy Felthouse
Paul was injured by a werewolf attack even though he can shift the pack almost killed him in his human form. Kane found him put him under his protection. I just felt a litte bored during this story, it was like this happened then this, to step by step until the bite then things got a little more interesting. 3 stars
His Great Dane by Karly Germain
This story was cute, never read a shifter dog story before so nice change. I liked these characters both Dane and Hudson are different and they need each other but when tempers flare and passions ignite they fall under each others spells. Danger, intrigue and mates. I enjoyed this one. 4 stars
Claiming Ayden by Eileen Griffin
Thane is one sexy alpha and he knows who e wants and that's Ayden but he has to be patient. I loved their coming together but before that the knowledge they both knew they wanted each other. The looks, the trembles, the longing. Great story very sexy. 4 stars
One Mate by Tamsin Baker
Lucas alpha is at his claiming ceremony, he isn't gay but fate had other plans. Love Jasoer and Lucas together, very sweet story. 3.5 stars
Be the Boss by Giselle Renarde
Markus and Desmond's story very strange and a little confusing, a lot going on. They are trying to work on their relationship and someone needs to be the boss. That's when a raccoon comes in..I couldn't fully get into this one. 3 stars
All these books were sexy in their own way. I enjoy reading m/m stories. 4 stars review by Nanee at upallnightreadallday.blogspot.com
February 14, 2014
If you enjoy shifter stories this is a great collection of them. Lots of hot stories!
March 15, 2014
Fantastic! I really enjoyed all the stories.
January 24, 2014
Nice, hot selection of stories.
March 17, 2014
Alpha's Claim
Wow this book was hot! I think I may have burned my fingers holding my nook.
This is a 10 author shifter anthology of hot man love action. I have only read books from one author (Lucy Felthouse)in this anthology and she didn't disappoint.I now have 9 other authors to add to my to be read file. If you love a great supernatural M/M book than this will satisfy your hunger. I definitely give it a BIG 5 on a drool worthy scale. I love a good hot protective Alpha.
I received this as a gift from one of the authors.
Wow this book was hot! I think I may have burned my fingers holding my nook.
This is a 10 author shifter anthology of hot man love action. I have only read books from one author (Lucy Felthouse)in this anthology and she didn't disappoint.I now have 9 other authors to add to my to be read file. If you love a great supernatural M/M book than this will satisfy your hunger. I definitely give it a BIG 5 on a drool worthy scale. I love a good hot protective Alpha.
I received this as a gift from one of the authors.
March 10, 2014
All the stories, however, were enjoyable to read and could easily fill a few minutes here and there when you do not have time for a full novel. I definitely think fans of alpha males and their mates should read this anthology.
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April 27, 2014
SO GOOD!!!!
February 16, 2014
The Becoming by Tyler Robbins ★★★★
April 6, 2015
I do not normally read stories about wolves and shifters but I did knowing that I love Nikka Michaels and Eileen Griffin's work. Both stories were very good, though not my normal type of read. I did enjoy them and found my self scared at times wondering if the main characters would find their love and have a happy ending. I couldn't put the stories down. I had to finish the stories because I couldn't wait to see how they both ended. Just wish they were longer.
I love anthologies because you are exposed to knew authors but these two are my favorites.
I am glad to read these and tried something out of my normal comfort zone. Like I said, I love Nikka and Eileen so I'd read just about anything they wrote.
I love anthologies because you are exposed to knew authors but these two are my favorites.
I am glad to read these and tried something out of my normal comfort zone. Like I said, I love Nikka and Eileen so I'd read just about anything they wrote.
January 29, 2014
3.75 stars
The first two stories, ones by Tyler Robbins and Avril Ashton were easily 4-4.5 stars. The rest rather average, between 3-3.5 stars. I did not read the last story as its a menage. Overall, interesting shifter anthology.
The first two stories, ones by Tyler Robbins and Avril Ashton were easily 4-4.5 stars. The rest rather average, between 3-3.5 stars. I did not read the last story as its a menage. Overall, interesting shifter anthology.
January 30, 2014
Some stories were better than others, obviously, but I think 3 stars is the average. The first one was better written than the rest, and the second is another one I liked. The rest were ok, for short stories, but forgettable.
August 5, 2016
3.75*
June 26, 2016
Awesome collection of sexy stories! Really really liked it!
October 4, 2017
The Becoming by Tyler Robbins - 3
Bite Harder by Avril Ashton - 3
Bad Moon Rising by Pelaam - 1
Waking Up Wolf by Nikka Michaels -3.5
Laid Claim by JC Holly -3.75
Out in the Cold by Lucy Felthouse - 1.5
His Great Dane by Karly Germain - 2
Claiming Ayden by Eileen Griffin - 1.75
One Mate by Tamsin Baker 2
Be the Boss by Giselle Renarde 1.5
Bite Harder by Avril Ashton - 3
Bad Moon Rising by Pelaam - 1
Waking Up Wolf by Nikka Michaels -3.5
Laid Claim by JC Holly -3.75
Out in the Cold by Lucy Felthouse - 1.5
His Great Dane by Karly Germain - 2
Claiming Ayden by Eileen Griffin - 1.75
One Mate by Tamsin Baker 2
Be the Boss by Giselle Renarde 1.5
May 7, 2020
This was a good collection of stories which were fun and very steamy. Some of them ended quite abruptly but for the most part they were all very different and fascinating stories. I just love anthologies.
August 5, 2018
A wide range in stories and the stars I would assign, but overall, very enjoyable.
March 2, 2014
Originally reviewed for The Book Vixen
In a Nutshell: If readers are looking for erotic vignettes featuring growly claims of possession like “mine” then this is the anthology for them. I like more emotional development with my erotica so this wasn’t the anthology for me.
Why I Read this Book: I like shifter stories so thought I’d try this anthology, especially since it has some authors whose books I’ve enjoyed before, like Avril Ashton.
What I Liked: This is shifter overload but I like that. Sure, most the stories are about werewolves who are alphas of their packs but some stories had more unique world building that I enjoyed. For instance, Karly Germain’s story His Great Dane has a paranormal detective finding his mate in a canine shifter. I especially enjoyed the world building in this story and wish it was the beginning of a series. The other highlight story for world building was Out in the Cold by Lucy Felthouse because it features two lone shifters finding each other so it was atypical shifter set up.
What I Also Liked: If you want lotsa sexy times this anthology is for you. Some of the sex is animalistic with barely a happy-for-now ending and some had slight D/s elements. Readers wanting an erotic read need look no further.
What I Didn’t Like: I was ready for this book to be done by the time I was half through it. The growly proclamations of “mine” and “mate” and “more” was just wearisome by mid-point and I was ready to be done with the book. I admit this is strictly my preference but I like more emotional development in my romances and this anthology had none. The intimacy here was strictly sexual which is fine but not what I look for in a book.
IMO: This anthology is fine for what it is, a bunch of erotic snippets, but it wasn’t the romance read I look for.
*review copy provided by publisher*
In a Nutshell: If readers are looking for erotic vignettes featuring growly claims of possession like “mine” then this is the anthology for them. I like more emotional development with my erotica so this wasn’t the anthology for me.
Why I Read this Book: I like shifter stories so thought I’d try this anthology, especially since it has some authors whose books I’ve enjoyed before, like Avril Ashton.
What I Liked: This is shifter overload but I like that. Sure, most the stories are about werewolves who are alphas of their packs but some stories had more unique world building that I enjoyed. For instance, Karly Germain’s story His Great Dane has a paranormal detective finding his mate in a canine shifter. I especially enjoyed the world building in this story and wish it was the beginning of a series. The other highlight story for world building was Out in the Cold by Lucy Felthouse because it features two lone shifters finding each other so it was atypical shifter set up.
What I Also Liked: If you want lotsa sexy times this anthology is for you. Some of the sex is animalistic with barely a happy-for-now ending and some had slight D/s elements. Readers wanting an erotic read need look no further.
What I Didn’t Like: I was ready for this book to be done by the time I was half through it. The growly proclamations of “mine” and “mate” and “more” was just wearisome by mid-point and I was ready to be done with the book. I admit this is strictly my preference but I like more emotional development in my romances and this anthology had none. The intimacy here was strictly sexual which is fine but not what I look for in a book.
IMO: This anthology is fine for what it is, a bunch of erotic snippets, but it wasn’t the romance read I look for.
*review copy provided by publisher*
December 31, 2015
The Becoming by Tyler Robbins
3 stars
Bite Harder by Avril Ashton
3 stars
Bad Moon Rising by Pelaam
2 stars
Waking Up Wolf by Nikka Michaels
2 stars
Laid Claim by JC Holly
2 stars
Out in the Cold by Lucy Felthouse
3 stars
His Great Dane by Karly Germain
4 stars
Claiming Ayden by Eileen Griffin
4 stars
One Mate by Tamsin Baker
4 stars
Be the Boss by Giselle Renarde
2 stars
3 stars
Bite Harder by Avril Ashton
3 stars
Bad Moon Rising by Pelaam
2 stars
Waking Up Wolf by Nikka Michaels
2 stars
Laid Claim by JC Holly
2 stars
Out in the Cold by Lucy Felthouse
3 stars
His Great Dane by Karly Germain
4 stars
Claiming Ayden by Eileen Griffin
4 stars
One Mate by Tamsin Baker
4 stars
Be the Boss by Giselle Renarde
2 stars
May 21, 2016
These are all stories I've read in other places--I think in the Don't Read In the Closet series--and they were good with the exception of 2. It was nice to have them pulled together in one anthology for convenience and I think the book will be a favorite re-read.
January 16, 2017
I will add to this review as I read each of the stories
3.5 Stars One Mate by Tamsin Baker
One Mate is a short story about a new Alpha finding his mate and the acceptance of his pack. Although short I enjoyed this story
3.5 Stars One Mate by Tamsin Baker
One Mate is a short story about a new Alpha finding his mate and the acceptance of his pack. Although short I enjoyed this story
February 16, 2014
The problem with rating this is that some of the stories were much better than others
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February 3, 2014Really good stories
This book is full of some really good and hot stories. my only complaint is that some ended too soon!
This book is full of some really good and hot stories. my only complaint is that some ended too soon!
January 23, 2015
Rating subject to change.
His Great Dane by Karly Germain - 2 stars
His Great Dane by Karly Germain - 2 stars
October 24, 2015
Short stories with little plot other than getting it on. If that's your cup of tea then these otherwise work.
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