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The Dates of Our Lives #1
Der Wolf
Das Schicksal benutzt keine Dating-Apps, um Seelenverwandte zusammenzubringen …, bis es doch passiert.
Omega-Mensch Colin Soams hat es geschafft. Investoren reißen sich um seine neue erfolgreiche Dating-App. Aber dann nimmt die Sache seltsame Züge an. Er muss herausfinden, wer seine App missbraucht und warum, indem er als potenzielles Date undercover ermittelt. Er ahnt noch nicht, dass die Unregelmäßigkeiten, die er entdeckt, nicht dazu dienen, seine App zu sabotieren, wie er zunächst angenommen hatte. Nein. Gestaltwandler haben einen Weg gefunden, die App inkognito zu benutzen, und er wird sich mit einem von denen verabreden. Wenn er denn wüsste, dass Gestaltwandler außerhalb von Geschichten überhaupt existieren.
Rudel-Alpha Bentley Show ist gern Single. Er muss nur dem Rudel Rechenschaft ablegen. Er will es so, auch wenn er einsam und sein Wolf von innerer Unruhe erfüllt ist. Warum sollte man sein Herz aufs Spiel setzen, wenn man am Ende doch nur verletzt wird? Aber eines Nachts lässt er sich in betrunkenem Zustand von seinem Beta dazu überreden, eine neue Dating-App auszuprobieren, die alle Gestaltwandler benutzen. Nur einmal. Was kann ein einzelnes Date schon schaden? Schlimmer als sein Versuch, mit einem Menschen auszugehen, kann es doch kaum werden. Aber genau das ist es, was Love & Hate ihm vermittelt. Einen Menschen.
Es sprühen die Funken, Gefühle entstehen, ihre Welt wird auf die beste nur denkbare Art auf den Kopf gestellt.
Sein Gegenstück: der Wolf ist der erste Band aus der neuen romantischen und heißblütigen Serie „Verabredung fürs Leben“ des beliebten Autoren-Duos Lorelei M Hart und Colbie Dunbar, um Gestaltwandler, M/M, männliche Schwangerschaft und eine Dating-App. Die Leser begegnen einem Menschen, der dank einer albernen Seifenoper in eine Welt stolpert, von deren Existenz er keine Ahnung hatte, und einem Alpha, der keine Dates will, Punkt aus. Zwei mächtige Männer, die einen Weg suchen, wie sie zusammen sein können, und ein niedliches Baby. Für Leser, die ihre Gestaltwandler heiß mögen, ihre Omegas stark, eine männliche Schwangerschaft mit Herz und ein richtiges Happy End, inklusive wahrer Liebe und einem Wonneproppen, ist hier gesorgt.
Omega-Mensch Colin Soams hat es geschafft. Investoren reißen sich um seine neue erfolgreiche Dating-App. Aber dann nimmt die Sache seltsame Züge an. Er muss herausfinden, wer seine App missbraucht und warum, indem er als potenzielles Date undercover ermittelt. Er ahnt noch nicht, dass die Unregelmäßigkeiten, die er entdeckt, nicht dazu dienen, seine App zu sabotieren, wie er zunächst angenommen hatte. Nein. Gestaltwandler haben einen Weg gefunden, die App inkognito zu benutzen, und er wird sich mit einem von denen verabreden. Wenn er denn wüsste, dass Gestaltwandler außerhalb von Geschichten überhaupt existieren.
Rudel-Alpha Bentley Show ist gern Single. Er muss nur dem Rudel Rechenschaft ablegen. Er will es so, auch wenn er einsam und sein Wolf von innerer Unruhe erfüllt ist. Warum sollte man sein Herz aufs Spiel setzen, wenn man am Ende doch nur verletzt wird? Aber eines Nachts lässt er sich in betrunkenem Zustand von seinem Beta dazu überreden, eine neue Dating-App auszuprobieren, die alle Gestaltwandler benutzen. Nur einmal. Was kann ein einzelnes Date schon schaden? Schlimmer als sein Versuch, mit einem Menschen auszugehen, kann es doch kaum werden. Aber genau das ist es, was Love & Hate ihm vermittelt. Einen Menschen.
Es sprühen die Funken, Gefühle entstehen, ihre Welt wird auf die beste nur denkbare Art auf den Kopf gestellt.
Sein Gegenstück: der Wolf ist der erste Band aus der neuen romantischen und heißblütigen Serie „Verabredung fürs Leben“ des beliebten Autoren-Duos Lorelei M Hart und Colbie Dunbar, um Gestaltwandler, M/M, männliche Schwangerschaft und eine Dating-App. Die Leser begegnen einem Menschen, der dank einer albernen Seifenoper in eine Welt stolpert, von deren Existenz er keine Ahnung hatte, und einem Alpha, der keine Dates will, Punkt aus. Zwei mächtige Männer, die einen Weg suchen, wie sie zusammen sein können, und ein niedliches Baby. Für Leser, die ihre Gestaltwandler heiß mögen, ihre Omegas stark, eine männliche Schwangerschaft mit Herz und ein richtiges Happy End, inklusive wahrer Liebe und einem Wonneproppen, ist hier gesorgt.
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First published July 16, 2020
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418 books484 followersLorelei M. Hart is the cowriting team of USA Today Bestselling Authors Kate Richards and Ever Coming. Friends for years, the duo decided to come together and write one of their favorite guilty pleasures: Mpreg.
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July 19, 2020
I tried
I trudged through half of this book before giving up. The two MCs have nothing in common, and little chemistry. They can't manage to hold a conversation at their first date. They have sex anyway because they smell good to each other and no other reason. Then, they're obsessed.with each other because... fated mates, I guess.
Benton is an overbearing asshole at every opportunity, then spends the rest of the first half of the book ignoring Colin and trying to convince himself it won't work. Colin does a little stalking and tries to stand up for himself, so I don't hate him, but. There is no romance here. No falling in love, at least in the first half of the book, and no indication that these guys would be good together in any way. Actually, the opposite.
Even after their first date, I wanted to tear my hair out about how stupid they were being and how wrong for each other they are. Who thought this was a good idea? I kept going, hoping it would get better. It didn't. I thought I should hang on so I'd know what happened for later books in the series because I often enjoy Hart's books, maybe just skim it.
I couldn't do it. It's too bad.
I trudged through half of this book before giving up. The two MCs have nothing in common, and little chemistry. They can't manage to hold a conversation at their first date. They have sex anyway because they smell good to each other and no other reason. Then, they're obsessed.with each other because... fated mates, I guess.
Benton is an overbearing asshole at every opportunity, then spends the rest of the first half of the book ignoring Colin and trying to convince himself it won't work. Colin does a little stalking and tries to stand up for himself, so I don't hate him, but. There is no romance here. No falling in love, at least in the first half of the book, and no indication that these guys would be good together in any way. Actually, the opposite.
Even after their first date, I wanted to tear my hair out about how stupid they were being and how wrong for each other they are. Who thought this was a good idea? I kept going, hoping it would get better. It didn't. I thought I should hang on so I'd know what happened for later books in the series because I often enjoy Hart's books, maybe just skim it.
I couldn't do it. It's too bad.
October 13, 2021
Wow! What an incredible start to a series!
Love these guys! The two of them are so different but yet so perfect for one another. Love the story and especially for all the humor this story contained and the scorching hot sex was pretty awesome as well! This book was a winner all round!
Love these guys! The two of them are so different but yet so perfect for one another. Love the story and especially for all the humor this story contained and the scorching hot sex was pretty awesome as well! This book was a winner all round!
July 20, 2020
I have no idea how anyone who's actually read the book could give it 5 stars.
There's no real chemistry between the characters and they don't seem to suit each other as partners in any way.
It was the classic instant attraction, f**king, pregnancy, one guy runs away, the other one get pissed about it, secrets are shared, they make up, eternal love and devotion. It was boring with no real development of the characters or a decenct plot. It was uneventful.
Another problem is how the shifter world works in this book that didn't sit right with me. I can't really pinpoint it all right this moment, but the way Bentley was constantly talking about the "human way" of doing things bothered me. Guy has lived as a human for decades, why is this a problem?
And despite all his love for Bentley, Colin keeps worrying about his significant other suddenly turning all wolfey in public. The lack of trust really bugged me.
I wouldn't recommend this read, there are tons of better shifter romances out there.
There's no real chemistry between the characters and they don't seem to suit each other as partners in any way.
It was the classic instant attraction, f**king, pregnancy, one guy runs away, the other one get pissed about it, secrets are shared, they make up, eternal love and devotion. It was boring with no real development of the characters or a decenct plot. It was uneventful.
Another problem is how the shifter world works in this book that didn't sit right with me. I can't really pinpoint it all right this moment, but the way Bentley was constantly talking about the "human way" of doing things bothered me. Guy has lived as a human for decades, why is this a problem?
And despite all his love for Bentley, Colin keeps worrying about his significant other suddenly turning all wolfey in public. The lack of trust really bugged me.
I wouldn't recommend this read, there are tons of better shifter romances out there.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 6, 2022
Considering this was a series starter, I was a little confused by being expected to know or care about all these other people that were added without much of an introduction, just like I was apparently expected to know how the mythology works without much of any kind of world-building in a first book. This doesn't appear to be a spin-off from some other series, so world-building is kind of required.
Also, what's with the "can't mate with a human" BS?
Meh.
Also, what's with the "can't mate with a human" BS?
Meh.
June 5, 2023
Good premise, but I didn't love Colin and Bentley as a pair
September 14, 2020
This was book 1 in
"The Dates of Our Lives"
series. Omega Colin Soames is the inventor of a new dating app when he realizes that someone is getting in and using the app he decides to test it by going on a date. Pack Alpha Bentley Shaw continues to be hounded by his beta Rob to go on a date so he agrees. When these two Colin doesn't know what to think of the hot sexy Alpha that is his date. Brantley can't believe that his wolf wants the human he is on the date with. This was a pretty good read these two hook up and Brantley leaves which hurts Colin's feelings. Brantley is having a hard time believing that Colin is his true mate. While out on another date with Brad who is a bear shifter Colin runs into Brantley. When he realizes that he is pregnant he goes back to the bar and tell Brantley. It was funny when Colin saw Brantley in his wolf form the first time. This was a good read this book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading more books in this series.
February 4, 2023
Der Start dieser Reihe ist ganz gut zwischendurch zu lesen. Die Charaktere sind angenehm und die Story ist nett zu lesen, auch wenn ich hin und wieder den Faden verloren habe. Hier wird man, ohne Erklärung in eine Alpha Omega Welt gezogen, in der es zusätzlich auch Gestaltwandler gibt. Wenn man mit diesem Paarverhalten nicht vertraut ist, kann das schon sehr verwirrend sein. Außerdem war es mir insgesamt zu wenig wölfisch, aber das ist ja Geschmackssache. Das ganze Thema, rund um die App, habe ich nicht alles nachvollziehen können. Ich bin ein absoluter Technik Honk, vielleicht lag es daran. Trotz der erkennbaren Perspektivenwechsel war ich des Öfteren verwirrt, wer jetzt was sagst oder meint. Es war für mich nicht rund. Angenehm unterhalten habe ich mich aber trotzdem, da ich einfach auf Gestaltwandler stehe. Aber vom ganzen Aufbau her, fehlt es hier doch an einigen Stellen.
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May 24, 2021
Ummm
So I don’t know what to say here. Was it a good book yeah, was the story good yeah so why the 3? I’m a little confused on the Attitudes of the all the characters. I don’t understand their reactions to situations. Still not sure I have my head wrapped around what really happened in the woods and how it’s part of the story. The smexy was ok. Quick, and the side characters had just as confusing reactions
So I don’t know what to say here. Was it a good book yeah, was the story good yeah so why the 3? I’m a little confused on the Attitudes of the all the characters. I don’t understand their reactions to situations. Still not sure I have my head wrapped around what really happened in the woods and how it’s part of the story. The smexy was ok. Quick, and the side characters had just as confusing reactions
September 14, 2020
3.5 stars
February 20, 2023
2.5⭐️
J'ai bien aimé le concept mais je trouve que cela a été mal exécuter.
C'était parfois confus et difficile à comprendre alors que pourtant la plume était facile à lire.
Parfois j'avais l'impression que les dialogues ne se suivaient pas et on passait d'un sujet à l'autre sans comprendre.
Il y a des moments où des mois ou des semaines étaient passées j'avais l'impression mais aucune mention de combien, donc j'étais parfois confuse par rapport à la temporalité.
Bref, c'est une lecture qui fait passer le temps, mais j'avoue que j'ai été quand même un peu déçu.
J'ai bien aimé le concept mais je trouve que cela a été mal exécuter.
C'était parfois confus et difficile à comprendre alors que pourtant la plume était facile à lire.
Parfois j'avais l'impression que les dialogues ne se suivaient pas et on passait d'un sujet à l'autre sans comprendre.
Il y a des moments où des mois ou des semaines étaient passées j'avais l'impression mais aucune mention de combien, donc j'étais parfois confuse par rapport à la temporalité.
Bref, c'est une lecture qui fait passer le temps, mais j'avoue que j'ai été quand même un peu déçu.
July 20, 2020
Shifter MM MPREG
DNF-50%
This blurb sounded INCREDIBLE! I was so excited for this but the execution was TERRIBLE!
1) This is the first in a series but the story reads as if I should know stuff already. I equate this issue to an author(s) knowing what they are imagining but just being unable to describe it. This sounds harsh but I bet when the authors reads the chapter their imagination and knowledge of the world is automatically filling in the blanks. A good editor should have helped with this.
2) The MCs relationship was atrocious. Why is this alpha of a wolf pack so completely incapable of communication? Maybe the authors could have added clarity by saying that they never deal with humans or what not but all those details, if present, get glossed over.
I definitely don't want to shame this book because it was such a great idea and I really see a ton of potential. I think it really just needed that reader/editor/family member to say I like what you have but it needs more details and more context in a lot of places.
This one was a bummer!
DNF-50%
This blurb sounded INCREDIBLE! I was so excited for this but the execution was TERRIBLE!
1) This is the first in a series but the story reads as if I should know stuff already. I equate this issue to an author(s) knowing what they are imagining but just being unable to describe it. This sounds harsh but I bet when the authors reads the chapter their imagination and knowledge of the world is automatically filling in the blanks. A good editor should have helped with this.
2) The MCs relationship was atrocious. Why is this alpha of a wolf pack so completely incapable of communication? Maybe the authors could have added clarity by saying that they never deal with humans or what not but all those details, if present, get glossed over.
I definitely don't want to shame this book because it was such a great idea and I really see a ton of potential. I think it really just needed that reader/editor/family member to say I like what you have but it needs more details and more context in a lot of places.
This one was a bummer!
September 8, 2020
Meh! Much Less than Expected
The idea behind the story shows potential but this book does nothing to benefit that storyline. Two authors, and neither one was capable of providing character development or plot background sufficient to pull this mess together. I got the feeling the authors had a complete story-and-worldview in their heads and were unable to put that into words for the rest of us.
The more I read, the less invested I became in any of the characters until I finally just quit. My advice is leave this one the shelf.
The idea behind the story shows potential but this book does nothing to benefit that storyline. Two authors, and neither one was capable of providing character development or plot background sufficient to pull this mess together. I got the feeling the authors had a complete story-and-worldview in their heads and were unable to put that into words for the rest of us.
The more I read, the less invested I became in any of the characters until I finally just quit. My advice is leave this one the shelf.
May 3, 2022
I am quoting another reviewer' "This is the first in a series but the story reads as if I should know stuff already."
Exactly!!!!
I finished it but had to make myself. The first half was really bad. I was lost in understanding and in interest. My mind wandered.
It was not a captivating enjoyable read; at all.
Spoiler maybe:
How do you go from hating every minute of your date to "Lets go vo-dee-o-dodo at my place"?
I would not recommend it.
I don't understanding the high ratings or people recommending.
Exactly!!!!
I finished it but had to make myself. The first half was really bad. I was lost in understanding and in interest. My mind wandered.
It was not a captivating enjoyable read; at all.
Spoiler maybe:
How do you go from hating every minute of your date to "Lets go vo-dee-o-dodo at my place"?
I would not recommend it.
I don't understanding the high ratings or people recommending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2024
Eine süße Geschichte. Ich mag beide Charaktere. Die Story ist recht vorhersehbar, hat wenig Drama oder Plottwist.
Was kurzweiliges für Zwischendurch.
Was kurzweiliges für Zwischendurch.
July 23, 2020
Good start to a new series!
This book was slightly confusing to me until I figured out that two seperate world buildings had been spliced into one book. For the humans the world building is A/B/O non-shifting mpreg. The human alphas have knotts and the human omegas get slick with out lube and have babies. But as they don't shift, they don't know that shifter are real. The shifters live integraded with the humans. They have a pack alpha and omega and the regular shifter dynamic of A/B/O shifter mpreg. But they don't normally mate with the human A/B/O. Colin is a human omega who has made a dating app called Love or Hate. It has been his baby for the last two years and it's been getting great reviews, but he has noticed some anomalies in the app. Trying to figure out who might be behind it, he makes some dummy profiles and ends up going on a date. He meets Bentley, who is a shifter and the pack alpha, not that Colin knows that. Bentley recognizes that Colin is his fated mate but he is in denial because he's human. They do share one night of passion, which will have consequences down the road. Fate is determined that they will be together. I didn't get to read the blurb before starting this book so it took me a while to figure out that the humans were non-shifting alphas, betas, and omegas. I kept telling myself as I was reading that humans wouldn't know that or they couldn't do that. I think I was about halfway through the book when it dawned on what they were. I went ahead and reread the first half and it made so much more sense. I did like Colin a lot more than Bentley though. For being the pack alpha he did an awful lot of running away from his problems and shifting into his wolf form so that he didn't have to deal with them. It seemed kind of childish for someone who runs the pack. Honestly I think the story would have been better if the humans were only human and not human A/B/O. Overall though, I enjoyed the book and look forward to the next one. Especially now that I know what the world building is. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
This book was slightly confusing to me until I figured out that two seperate world buildings had been spliced into one book. For the humans the world building is A/B/O non-shifting mpreg. The human alphas have knotts and the human omegas get slick with out lube and have babies. But as they don't shift, they don't know that shifter are real. The shifters live integraded with the humans. They have a pack alpha and omega and the regular shifter dynamic of A/B/O shifter mpreg. But they don't normally mate with the human A/B/O. Colin is a human omega who has made a dating app called Love or Hate. It has been his baby for the last two years and it's been getting great reviews, but he has noticed some anomalies in the app. Trying to figure out who might be behind it, he makes some dummy profiles and ends up going on a date. He meets Bentley, who is a shifter and the pack alpha, not that Colin knows that. Bentley recognizes that Colin is his fated mate but he is in denial because he's human. They do share one night of passion, which will have consequences down the road. Fate is determined that they will be together. I didn't get to read the blurb before starting this book so it took me a while to figure out that the humans were non-shifting alphas, betas, and omegas. I kept telling myself as I was reading that humans wouldn't know that or they couldn't do that. I think I was about halfway through the book when it dawned on what they were. I went ahead and reread the first half and it made so much more sense. I did like Colin a lot more than Bentley though. For being the pack alpha he did an awful lot of running away from his problems and shifting into his wolf form so that he didn't have to deal with them. It seemed kind of childish for someone who runs the pack. Honestly I think the story would have been better if the humans were only human and not human A/B/O. Overall though, I enjoyed the book and look forward to the next one. Especially now that I know what the world building is. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
July 24, 2020
Oh no! What do you do when your mate is human???
Human Omega Colin Soames is living the life. He has made a brilliant dating app that is really working and he has investors coming at him from every angle but then something strange happens. Someone is messing with his app and he has to get to the bottom of it before everything goes wrong. Colin makes his own profile to see if he can catch the hacker out! If honest the only think that Colin doesn't have is a man to go home to so maybe he could meet someone.
Pack Alpha Bentley Shaw is getting grieve from his Beta. He is saying his Wolf is getting out of control and he needs a mate to calm him down. Bentley is happy to be single although if he is honest its been a while for him. He gives in and agrees to make a profile on this app that he is so keen on. With the promise that he wont go on a date with a human as he is alpha he must find a shifter mate.
Before he knows it Colin has set up a date and as soon as he sees this sexy man coming Colin knows he is in trouble. Bentley knows that the man in front of him is human and he is not happy. He is not happy because he wants this man with everything he has. Maybe just one night will be enough to calm his wolf. But what happens when they do spend the night together??? fireworks go off!!!! His wolf is shouting that this human is his mate
This is a brilliant read. I couldnt put it down. It was an exciting read. Bentley and Colin have a addicting attraction. And they have a connection that no one should break up if only they can see it. And could Colin except that Bentley is a shifter or will it scare him?? A fantastic read
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Human Omega Colin Soames is living the life. He has made a brilliant dating app that is really working and he has investors coming at him from every angle but then something strange happens. Someone is messing with his app and he has to get to the bottom of it before everything goes wrong. Colin makes his own profile to see if he can catch the hacker out! If honest the only think that Colin doesn't have is a man to go home to so maybe he could meet someone.
Pack Alpha Bentley Shaw is getting grieve from his Beta. He is saying his Wolf is getting out of control and he needs a mate to calm him down. Bentley is happy to be single although if he is honest its been a while for him. He gives in and agrees to make a profile on this app that he is so keen on. With the promise that he wont go on a date with a human as he is alpha he must find a shifter mate.
Before he knows it Colin has set up a date and as soon as he sees this sexy man coming Colin knows he is in trouble. Bentley knows that the man in front of him is human and he is not happy. He is not happy because he wants this man with everything he has. Maybe just one night will be enough to calm his wolf. But what happens when they do spend the night together??? fireworks go off!!!! His wolf is shouting that this human is his mate
This is a brilliant read. I couldnt put it down. It was an exciting read. Bentley and Colin have a addicting attraction. And they have a connection that no one should break up if only they can see it. And could Colin except that Bentley is a shifter or will it scare him?? A fantastic read
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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March 26, 2021I'm not giving this one a star rating.
The premise of this story is incredible and I was so excited to read it.
At first, I was enjoying it but I did have to stop and check whether this really was the first in the series because I felt like there was a lot of information I was expected to know and didn't.
For example, the fact that this is an omegaverse where there are alpha/omega humans. Also, hidden among those humans, are alpha/omega shifters. This caused me a lot of confusion and could have been cleared up by writing that in one sentence in the blurb or making it clear in the opening chapter.
The other thing that confused me were the side-characters who were supposed to be important to the MCs. They were repeatedly mentioned and yet I have no idea who they are. I can't remember if Colin had a best friend with a husband as well as a brother with a husband or whether they were the same people, only with a parrot. I know somebody had a parrot but I don't know which of the MCs knew them.
There were hints of an incredible story here but I was confused throughout and read to the end in the expectation that it would all become clear. It didn't.
At times, I didn't know whose POV I was in.
I am one of those readers who is totally prepared to let characters in a romance get away with not acting rationally or making daft decisions (because, you know, drama) as long as it pays off. This one tested my patience, though. I felt like the characters were deliberately trying to misunderstand each other and I didn't buy into the heartache.
I admit to being disappointed with this book because I so wanted to enjoy it. For me, it just needed to be clearer what exactly was happening and why.
The premise of this story is incredible and I was so excited to read it.
At first, I was enjoying it but I did have to stop and check whether this really was the first in the series because I felt like there was a lot of information I was expected to know and didn't.
For example, the fact that this is an omegaverse where there are alpha/omega humans. Also, hidden among those humans, are alpha/omega shifters. This caused me a lot of confusion and could have been cleared up by writing that in one sentence in the blurb or making it clear in the opening chapter.
The other thing that confused me were the side-characters who were supposed to be important to the MCs. They were repeatedly mentioned and yet I have no idea who they are. I can't remember if Colin had a best friend with a husband as well as a brother with a husband or whether they were the same people, only with a parrot. I know somebody had a parrot but I don't know which of the MCs knew them.
There were hints of an incredible story here but I was confused throughout and read to the end in the expectation that it would all become clear. It didn't.
At times, I didn't know whose POV I was in.
I am one of those readers who is totally prepared to let characters in a romance get away with not acting rationally or making daft decisions (because, you know, drama) as long as it pays off. This one tested my patience, though. I felt like the characters were deliberately trying to misunderstand each other and I didn't buy into the heartache.
I admit to being disappointed with this book because I so wanted to enjoy it. For me, it just needed to be clearer what exactly was happening and why.
August 31, 2022
Another entertain read!
Colin and Bentley were a blast to read, both had very funny POVs and very clear unique voices. I felt their chemistry and loved them as a couple. It was nice to see their relationship grow with an implied process from attraction to affection to love while they were both getting to know each other, specially with the whole shifter thing being a heck of a revelation. TBH Bentley gave me more of a bear vibe, but that's ok.
At times their relationship and the story felt a little wonky, unbelievable, too crazy... like... nobody of sane mind would do something like they did, even without knowledge of shifters or human customs. And considering how common the shifter stories are irl, it felt a bit silly for Colin (also taking the soap opera into account) to be panicking about shifter "rituals" or biological terrors nightmares. Or that Bentley acts, at times too creepy or overbearing, even for someone unused to humans and their behaviours.
Despite that, like 80% of the book went by flying for me, weirdly the last few chapters didn't, they actually dragged on a little. I found myself wishing to see the Epilogue or Next in the series page... quite some at chapter 29. There were lose ends to tie up, true, but I felt they could've been delt more efficently so as not to feel like word count fillers.
Other than that. I had fun with their internal monologues, the secondary characters, that freaking soap opera. The simple plot lines and endearing moments of romantic bliss... or hot and sexy moments of bliss. I give this book a 3.5 (4 cause... goodreads isn't friendy to a simple ".5" on their rating system) and a "totally recommend" + a "will probably read again soon".
Colin and Bentley were a blast to read, both had very funny POVs and very clear unique voices. I felt their chemistry and loved them as a couple. It was nice to see their relationship grow with an implied process from attraction to affection to love while they were both getting to know each other, specially with the whole shifter thing being a heck of a revelation. TBH Bentley gave me more of a bear vibe, but that's ok.
At times their relationship and the story felt a little wonky, unbelievable, too crazy... like... nobody of sane mind would do something like they did, even without knowledge of shifters or human customs. And considering how common the shifter stories are irl, it felt a bit silly for Colin (also taking the soap opera into account) to be panicking about shifter "rituals" or biological terrors nightmares. Or that Bentley acts, at times too creepy or overbearing, even for someone unused to humans and their behaviours.
Despite that, like 80% of the book went by flying for me, weirdly the last few chapters didn't, they actually dragged on a little. I found myself wishing to see the Epilogue or Next in the series page... quite some at chapter 29. There were lose ends to tie up, true, but I felt they could've been delt more efficently so as not to feel like word count fillers.
Other than that. I had fun with their internal monologues, the secondary characters, that freaking soap opera. The simple plot lines and endearing moments of romantic bliss... or hot and sexy moments of bliss. I give this book a 3.5 (4 cause... goodreads isn't friendy to a simple ".5" on their rating system) and a "totally recommend" + a "will probably read again soon".
July 23, 2020
Colin, a human omega created a dating app where each applicant provides one love and one hate. But lately he has noticed something going on with his app - it seems that someone has access. However, Colin cannot figure out why someone is doing this - what could their motive be? Alpha Bentley is the alpha of his pack and is single. He was recently deemed alpha after a tragic accident took his parents from him. Lately though his Beta is convinced he needs someone to help him run the pack and balance him out. His beta knows just how to do it and signs Bentley up with an app and makes sure he will only be paired with shifters. But due to Colin's code-cracking Bentley ends up on a date with Colin himself. He's completely resigned his date his human but it doesn't stop his wolf from shouting mine...but now how can he keep him?
This was a sweet romance between Colin and Bentley. The only thing I thought was odd was how hostile shifters are to humans. When Colin goes into the shifter bar and he feels immediately unwelcome and they all but force him out; I've just never seen so much hatred from shifters to humans. Despite this though the connection between these men was cute and I enjoyed the chemistry they had together. I would recommend this book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a sweet romance between Colin and Bentley. The only thing I thought was odd was how hostile shifters are to humans. When Colin goes into the shifter bar and he feels immediately unwelcome and they all but force him out; I've just never seen so much hatred from shifters to humans. Despite this though the connection between these men was cute and I enjoyed the chemistry they had together. I would recommend this book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 27, 2020
This is an interesting paraverse. The traditions are a little outside the norm. Colin created, Love and Hate dating app. He thinks someone hacked the app and is miming personal information. His brother Rex, is a successful business man and found his husband, Jason on the app. Bentley, pack Alpha is told by his Beta, Rob that he needs to find a mate. Bentley invested in Shifter World made the pack rich. Keith is Colin's old friend, he's now married to Ethan and a business owner. Colin notices something is off with his app, he is subtly trying to find out what's going on.The names of his clients matched the characters on Shifter World. He is subtly trying to find out what's going on. He finds out that shiftersmodified his app to find dates. He goes undercover on a date. Bently's wolf is reacting to not having a mate to stabilize him. The elders are concerned, or just bored busybodies. Colin and Bently date and the feels are overwhelming. Can Bentley overcome the taboos about humans? Is Colin ready to let go? How will Pack feel about Colin? How will Rex feel about shifters? The characters are all likeable or fun. The brothers are a hoot. Rex is cleverly funny. Nice start to a series. Looking forward to the shenanigans. Nicely done. I received an ARC from Booksprout dn am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 6, 2020
3,5*
PLEASE READ MY RATING SYSTEM!!!
To my ratings:
5* - very very good and rare (it would be a Blow-
Away-book like
‘Jesse's Smile' or ‚Joey’ from Angelique Jurd,
‘Save the kids' series from EM Leya,
‘Love’s Tethered Heart’ from C.L. Etta or
'Liberty' from Seth King),
it's like an A+
4* - very good and will be often reread and is a
WOW-book with interesting plot and surprises
(like most of Andrew Grey books and
Davidson Kings 'Haven Hart'-series)
it's like an A
3,5* - a really good book, which will be reread a few
times a year (most romances where you can
enjoy for relaxing and during waiting times in
hospitals). I can recommend them definitively!
It's like an B+
3* - it could be more then a one-time-reader,
maybe 2-3 times a year. It’s like a B
2* - it was ok to read, but it's more a one-time-
reader (i wouldn't recommend it heartily, but
it was ok). It's like a C-, D
1* - sorry, but that isn't really a book for me (too
many mistakes, not nice plot, illogical, so an
absolut NO-GO). It's like failure in the whole
line, dismissed, repeat the class
PLEASE READ MY RATING SYSTEM!!!
To my ratings:
5* - very very good and rare (it would be a Blow-
Away-book like
‘Jesse's Smile' or ‚Joey’ from Angelique Jurd,
‘Save the kids' series from EM Leya,
‘Love’s Tethered Heart’ from C.L. Etta or
'Liberty' from Seth King),
it's like an A+
4* - very good and will be often reread and is a
WOW-book with interesting plot and surprises
(like most of Andrew Grey books and
Davidson Kings 'Haven Hart'-series)
it's like an A
3,5* - a really good book, which will be reread a few
times a year (most romances where you can
enjoy for relaxing and during waiting times in
hospitals). I can recommend them definitively!
It's like an B+
3* - it could be more then a one-time-reader,
maybe 2-3 times a year. It’s like a B
2* - it was ok to read, but it's more a one-time-
reader (i wouldn't recommend it heartily, but
it was ok). It's like a C-, D
1* - sorry, but that isn't really a book for me (too
many mistakes, not nice plot, illogical, so an
absolut NO-GO). It's like failure in the whole
line, dismissed, repeat the class
May 11, 2022
This is the second in a paired review; the first is here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
They're both stories about alpha and Omega shifters getting matched up via online dating. They also both have women in them.
In the first story, humans are aware of, and interact with, shifters. In this story, the shifters are in hiding. Both humans and shifters have alpha and omega males, with the omegas able to get pregnant and carry babies to term. How women fit into this world is beyond me.
Our human hero has just created a dating app that's doing really well. As far as I can tell, users just answer 2 questions - "name something you love; name something you hate.." However, he notices that there are... ghost... participants. Users who haven't actually signed up. And they're getting matched to each other.
He's worried that this will comprise the efficacy of the app, so he temporarily withdraws it so he can dig in to the issue. Since, as the creator/admin, he can see all the applications, he notices that there are noticeable similarities in how the shadow questions are answered. So he sets up a few phony accounts for himself, using the key words he's noticed.
And, lo and behold, he gets set up with a wolf!
If any of this makes sense, please explain it to me.
They're both stories about alpha and Omega shifters getting matched up via online dating. They also both have women in them.
In the first story, humans are aware of, and interact with, shifters. In this story, the shifters are in hiding. Both humans and shifters have alpha and omega males, with the omegas able to get pregnant and carry babies to term. How women fit into this world is beyond me.
Our human hero has just created a dating app that's doing really well. As far as I can tell, users just answer 2 questions - "name something you love; name something you hate.." However, he notices that there are... ghost... participants. Users who haven't actually signed up. And they're getting matched to each other.
He's worried that this will comprise the efficacy of the app, so he temporarily withdraws it so he can dig in to the issue. Since, as the creator/admin, he can see all the applications, he notices that there are noticeable similarities in how the shadow questions are answered. So he sets up a few phony accounts for himself, using the key words he's noticed.
And, lo and behold, he gets set up with a wolf!
If any of this makes sense, please explain it to me.
July 31, 2020
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3.5 stars
When someone starts messing with the dating app he's developed, Colin decides to try to find them by rigging the app to match him to some of the intruder profiles. He's wasn't expecting that his attraction to his first match. Bentley has managed to grow his pack's finances, but now his beta is pushing him to dating. He wasn't expecting to get matched with a human, but as much as he may try to fight it, his wolf is sure he's met his mate. I'll admit most of the story was very predictable, but it was still an enjoyable story. Colin and Bentley certainly had some issues to overcome with one being a shifter and one being human, but the chemistry between them was strong.
This series is a bit of a followup to the Love at Blind Date series. Although you don't necessarily have to read that series first, this story would make more sense if you have (especially Blind Date for Father's Day ).
3.5 stars
When someone starts messing with the dating app he's developed, Colin decides to try to find them by rigging the app to match him to some of the intruder profiles. He's wasn't expecting that his attraction to his first match. Bentley has managed to grow his pack's finances, but now his beta is pushing him to dating. He wasn't expecting to get matched with a human, but as much as he may try to fight it, his wolf is sure he's met his mate. I'll admit most of the story was very predictable, but it was still an enjoyable story. Colin and Bentley certainly had some issues to overcome with one being a shifter and one being human, but the chemistry between them was strong.
This series is a bit of a followup to the Love at Blind Date series. Although you don't necessarily have to read that series first, this story would make more sense if you have (especially Blind Date for Father's Day ).
July 20, 2020
The dating app matches you to a human. But your wolf cries Mine, Mate!
I totally enjoyed this book. The characters come alive in a vibrant world. They grabbed me & wouldn't let me go. Old friends are mentioned, including a parrot named Floyd. There are meddling brothers, a hot wolf Alpha, a sassy human omega, a dating app, confessions, and a TV show about shifters.
Bentley is Pack Alpha. He needs a mate. His brother sets him up with a blind date from an app. Turns out his date is the human who invented the app. And Bentley's wolf wants to claim him. Colin has given his life to his dating app. Someone is trying to piggyback it. He doesn't expect his date to be so hot it takes his breath away.
A smoking night together leads to unexpected consequences. Bentley will have to show Colin that shifters exist. A whole new world will be revealed. And HEA will be assured. You will love this book!
This book contains adult themes and language, mm sex and is intended for mature readers only.
I totally enjoyed this book. The characters come alive in a vibrant world. They grabbed me & wouldn't let me go. Old friends are mentioned, including a parrot named Floyd. There are meddling brothers, a hot wolf Alpha, a sassy human omega, a dating app, confessions, and a TV show about shifters.
Bentley is Pack Alpha. He needs a mate. His brother sets him up with a blind date from an app. Turns out his date is the human who invented the app. And Bentley's wolf wants to claim him. Colin has given his life to his dating app. Someone is trying to piggyback it. He doesn't expect his date to be so hot it takes his breath away.
A smoking night together leads to unexpected consequences. Bentley will have to show Colin that shifters exist. A whole new world will be revealed. And HEA will be assured. You will love this book!
This book contains adult themes and language, mm sex and is intended for mature readers only.
July 24, 2020
Soap Opera Shifter Style
I found this story entertaining. It wasn't meant to be taken seriously. It's a fun book about a Dating App for Humans that is hijacked by a Shifter. There are dire and hilarious consequences. The Omega is Human seemingly tough, most certainly determined, much like the Alpha Wolf shifter who was equally determined to shut up his pack by finding a mate even if it meant using that stupid App.
He knew there was no way his pack would him allow to mate a Human. It just wasn't done. But how could the Alpha stop his strong attraction to the Human Omega. Then suddenly the Alpha was called into a meeting with the Pack Elders. Word had gotten back to them about his interest in a certain Human. He knew he should have just let them set him up with a Wolf Omega from an advantageous arranged mating. This ridiculous fated mates nonsense was nothing but a fairy tale. Otherwise why weren't they running into each other's arms instead of running away in confusion and terror.
Looking forward to the release of the Second Book in The Dates of Our Lives series.
I found this story entertaining. It wasn't meant to be taken seriously. It's a fun book about a Dating App for Humans that is hijacked by a Shifter. There are dire and hilarious consequences. The Omega is Human seemingly tough, most certainly determined, much like the Alpha Wolf shifter who was equally determined to shut up his pack by finding a mate even if it meant using that stupid App.
He knew there was no way his pack would him allow to mate a Human. It just wasn't done. But how could the Alpha stop his strong attraction to the Human Omega. Then suddenly the Alpha was called into a meeting with the Pack Elders. Word had gotten back to them about his interest in a certain Human. He knew he should have just let them set him up with a Wolf Omega from an advantageous arranged mating. This ridiculous fated mates nonsense was nothing but a fairy tale. Otherwise why weren't they running into each other's arms instead of running away in confusion and terror.
Looking forward to the release of the Second Book in The Dates of Our Lives series.
July 18, 2020
I love this beautifully written sweet mpreg shifter book. Matched To His Wolf is book 1 in The Dates of Our Lives series. I love how it continues on from the Love at Blind Date series. I love that it's different from other shifter books I've enjoyed. Colin, a human, created a dating app that had been successful and when he saw some strange things going on with it he decided to find a date himself. Little did Colin know his date with Bentley would change not only his life but the way he perceived it and those around him. I love Colin's curiosity about what was going on with the app and needing to figure it out. If Fate wants you to be with someone, Fate will find a way to make it happen, no matter if one is a human and doesn't know shifters are real. This is definitely a book to enjoy again and again and I can't wait for more in this series.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
July 24, 2020
Loved Matched to his Wolf
I'm enjoying the series and I really loved this story(Colin's story). It had all the elements I like in an alpha/omega shifter romance( the sassy omega and the brooding alpha). The instant connection between Colin and Bentley after their initial meeting was intense. They couldn't help but be fated mates. Their road towards a relationship was mix with a lot of miscommunication, some fears/insecurities, some laughs(their banter was funny) and some HEAT. The best thing about these books(some ppl might disagree) is the mpreg element. It''s enjoyable to watch the guys going through the mood swings/hormones/protective instincts during the pregnancy. Colin was cute and sassy...best scene was when he busted thru the bar and yelled "I'm pregnant!"...classic and hilarious. These two guys were a good match and I can't wait til the next story with the bear!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I'm enjoying the series and I really loved this story(Colin's story). It had all the elements I like in an alpha/omega shifter romance( the sassy omega and the brooding alpha). The instant connection between Colin and Bentley after their initial meeting was intense. They couldn't help but be fated mates. Their road towards a relationship was mix with a lot of miscommunication, some fears/insecurities, some laughs(their banter was funny) and some HEAT. The best thing about these books(some ppl might disagree) is the mpreg element. It''s enjoyable to watch the guys going through the mood swings/hormones/protective instincts during the pregnancy. Colin was cute and sassy...best scene was when he busted thru the bar and yelled "I'm pregnant!"...classic and hilarious. These two guys were a good match and I can't wait til the next story with the bear!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 18, 2020
Colin made a dating app called love and hate and the shifters used words as code for them being shifters. He had two pair up but he found that someone was getting in his app so he made up different profiles to try to smoke out the person doing it. He got matched to Bentley so they had dinner and did other things but Bentley’s wolf kept saying mate mine but he wouldn’t listen because he thought that they couldn’t be mated because Colin was human. Then Colin ended up pregnant and Bentley’s wolf went crazy and he was told that it was possible so there was a little hiccup When his showed up but things got worked and his beta was the one messing with the app he stopped. Love where Colin had his daughter! New author and loved the book!
July 24, 2020
I think I'm really going to like this new series. Its not often that you see a dating app option in an alpha/omega shifter universe.
Seems they have problems finding mates like everyone else.
Colin and Bentley were a good match in book one. With such an intense first impression, it was clear these two were meant to be. Leave it to Colin and Bentley to hit every speed bump along the way.
If you were looking for laughter, its in this book. Snark? Yes indeed. Fears and insecurities? Absolutely.
In the end, all worked out for the best. Mpreg at its best. Even when your mate is human. Mood swings and all.
**I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.**
Seems they have problems finding mates like everyone else.
Colin and Bentley were a good match in book one. With such an intense first impression, it was clear these two were meant to be. Leave it to Colin and Bentley to hit every speed bump along the way.
If you were looking for laughter, its in this book. Snark? Yes indeed. Fears and insecurities? Absolutely.
In the end, all worked out for the best. Mpreg at its best. Even when your mate is human. Mood swings and all.
**I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.**
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