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Male-Order Mates #6
The Resilient Raccoon
,b>To all appearances, this raccoon had made it. My recycled art pieces are in one of the most prestigious galleries in the city, I’ve sold pieces for more money than many people make in a month sitting behind a desk or standing behind a counter, and I had a hot and very rich alpha on my arm
Appearances lie. My pieces were bought as a favor to the owner of the gallery who used them to get me into both his bed and his penthouse just like he did with my younger and more optimistic replacement. It’s time for a change. Maybe trying that Male-Order app will bring me what the city never did. Happiness.
I don’t mind being alone. Not really. But when my closest friend, on his deathbed, made me promise not to continue to live my life this way, I agreed without hesitation. What kind of bear would I be to deny him his dying wish? I should at least try the Male-Order app that many of my friends have been raving about. Who knows? Maybe I can find my fated mate just like they did.
The Resilient Raccoon is the sixth book in the best-selling super sweet with knotty heat MM mpreg Male-Order Mates series. Featuring a raccoon artist needing a new beginning, a bear who gives the best hugs, a train conductor who’ll make you smile, true love, low angst, and an adorable baby. If you like your shifters unusual, your omegas hawt, your mpreg with heart, and your HEAs complete with true mates and a bundle of joy, one-click today.
Appearances lie. My pieces were bought as a favor to the owner of the gallery who used them to get me into both his bed and his penthouse just like he did with my younger and more optimistic replacement. It’s time for a change. Maybe trying that Male-Order app will bring me what the city never did. Happiness.
I don’t mind being alone. Not really. But when my closest friend, on his deathbed, made me promise not to continue to live my life this way, I agreed without hesitation. What kind of bear would I be to deny him his dying wish? I should at least try the Male-Order app that many of my friends have been raving about. Who knows? Maybe I can find my fated mate just like they did.
The Resilient Raccoon is the sixth book in the best-selling super sweet with knotty heat MM mpreg Male-Order Mates series. Featuring a raccoon artist needing a new beginning, a bear who gives the best hugs, a train conductor who’ll make you smile, true love, low angst, and an adorable baby. If you like your shifters unusual, your omegas hawt, your mpreg with heart, and your HEAs complete with true mates and a bundle of joy, one-click today.
219 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 17, 2022
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Lorelei M. Hart
421 books487 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 27, 2022
Lots of laughs, happy tears and a dash of sexy knotting.
Have really enjoyed all the previous books in this series but this one is definitely my favorite so far. It is 3:10am and I have to be up at 8 to go to work... Yes, that is how good this book is!
Have really enjoyed all the previous books in this series but this one is definitely my favorite so far. It is 3:10am and I have to be up at 8 to go to work... Yes, that is how good this book is!
July 20, 2022
The bear and the trash panda
I don't generally care for raccoons, but I will make an exception for Sidney. He was such a sweetie, and I'm glad he and Crops found each other.
I don't generally care for raccoons, but I will make an exception for Sidney. He was such a sweetie, and I'm glad he and Crops found each other.
November 11, 2023
It was more interesting than the past couple have been. Having fully new characters introduced was an interesting move, but it did pay off. This couple felt more fresh than the past ones have
July 30, 2022
Such a beautiful connection
Sidney has just been dumped by his alpha. He was a raccoon shifter where as his Alpha was human. Sidney knew that they weren’t mates but he didn’t expect him to dump him via his lawyer. Sydney then found out that he had been cheating on him with a squirrel shifter behind his back. Sidney just needed to get out of there as he was looking on his laptop he found a site for male order mates app and thought why not so put his details in. And he got a match. After talking with Crios who is a bear shifter he felt an instant connection so he agreed to move and live with him.
Crios didn’t mind being alone but he had just lost his friend who told him to not end up like him and live his life alone to get out there and find himself a mate. He’s gone to the bar to have a few when the bartender told him about an app that a lot of the guys were using which had bought happiness to them all. So Crios Found himself putting his information in. when he got a match and after talking to Sidney he felt something and he’s bear told him he was his mate.
The instant these two met you could tell that there was something there. I really enjoyed the way they communicate with each other and how that bond of trust came to them so easily. Especially as Sidney had been hurt but Crios was very understanding and put no pressure on him. I can’t help but smile throughout this book is a very special about their connection the passion and the chemistry they share it’s just has a magical sense do it.
I am thoroughly enjoying this series I can’t wait for the next book to come out which is going to be interesting because of who it involves.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sidney has just been dumped by his alpha. He was a raccoon shifter where as his Alpha was human. Sidney knew that they weren’t mates but he didn’t expect him to dump him via his lawyer. Sydney then found out that he had been cheating on him with a squirrel shifter behind his back. Sidney just needed to get out of there as he was looking on his laptop he found a site for male order mates app and thought why not so put his details in. And he got a match. After talking with Crios who is a bear shifter he felt an instant connection so he agreed to move and live with him.
Crios didn’t mind being alone but he had just lost his friend who told him to not end up like him and live his life alone to get out there and find himself a mate. He’s gone to the bar to have a few when the bartender told him about an app that a lot of the guys were using which had bought happiness to them all. So Crios Found himself putting his information in. when he got a match and after talking to Sidney he felt something and he’s bear told him he was his mate.
The instant these two met you could tell that there was something there. I really enjoyed the way they communicate with each other and how that bond of trust came to them so easily. Especially as Sidney had been hurt but Crios was very understanding and put no pressure on him. I can’t help but smile throughout this book is a very special about their connection the passion and the chemistry they share it’s just has a magical sense do it.
I am thoroughly enjoying this series I can’t wait for the next book to come out which is going to be interesting because of who it involves.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 26, 2022
This is book 6 of the Male-Order Mates series. You can enjoy it as a standalone. This is the story of Sidney and Crios. Sidney is an omega raccoon shifter. He is an artist that makes his art out of discarded materials. When he is dumped by an older, wealthy alpha Sidney realizes that he can't remain in the city. He just can't afford it. Prices had rose in the five years that he was in his relationship. So he signs up for the Male-Order App and asks for someone far away from the city. He can create anywhere. Crios is an alpha bear shifter and naturalist. He has been alone for most of his life. When his best friend dies he urges him on his deathbed to not be alone all his life like him. Going to to local pub he keeps seeing all the newly mated couples that have found their mates. Honoring his friend's deathbed wish, he too signs up for Male-Order App. The program matches them with each other. While their human sides are a bit hesitant, their animal sides are already all in. Each believing the other is their mate. This is their story. I loved how outgoing and bossy Sidney was. He was the perfect compliment to shy and reticient Crios. I also liked how they both decided that honesty was the only way that this relationship would work. Both were lonely and found that the other filled those holes within them. I liked the chemistry between Crios and Sidney. I really enjoyed their story. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 1, 2022
Sidney's life has just been turned upside down. He is an omega raccoon shifter who makes art out of trash. For the last few years he has been successful but he has just discovered that the people buying his art were just doing it to make his alpha boyfriend happy. Sidney had fallen for a rich human alpha who had a thing for artists. The problem is his alpha has just fallen for another artist and has given Sidney 30 days to leave their shared apartment. Sidney has very little money and soon will be homeless unless something drastic changes. Then he sees an ad for Male-order mates and he decides to try it. Maybe he will be matched with a decent guy or just moving will give him new inspiration.
Crios was an alpha bear shifter. He was very successful in the city with his investments, Then he got tired of the city life and moved out to a small mountain town. He has been living his life mostly alone with only one close friend. Just before his friend died, he told Crios that his only regret was not finding his mate. He makes Crios promised to make an effort to findhis own mate. After his friend's death, he goes to a local bar where the bartender tells him about Male-order mates. Keeping his promise, Crios signs up and is shocked to be matched. As he gets to know Sidney, he realizes that they really are fated mates.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Crios was an alpha bear shifter. He was very successful in the city with his investments, Then he got tired of the city life and moved out to a small mountain town. He has been living his life mostly alone with only one close friend. Just before his friend died, he told Crios that his only regret was not finding his mate. He makes Crios promised to make an effort to findhis own mate. After his friend's death, he goes to a local bar where the bartender tells him about Male-order mates. Keeping his promise, Crios signs up and is shocked to be matched. As he gets to know Sidney, he realizes that they really are fated mates.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 18, 2022
Crios, a bear shifter, has recently lost a friend whose dying hope was that Crios would find himself a mate. After another friend points out that so many in the community have found happiness with a male-order mates app, he signs up. Sidney, a raccoon shifter, has recently been given the curb by his rich older boyfriend and replaced with a younger male. He's looking for a fresh start far away from the city and finds himself signing up for the same app. After the app matches the pair and few phone conversations, Sidney is on his way to a new life with Crios. Sidney and Crios are such a sweet couple right from the start - no fakeness to their relationship and just trying to be who they are. Their hot and steamy action quickly develops right alongside their love and caring for one another. Crios is so thoughtful in how he looks out for Sidney in a protective, loving way. What I always adore about reading Lorelei Hart stories is that the love between the MCs is there and that all partners are so caring and devoted to one another.
August 1, 2022
I really like this pairing. This story pulled at your heart from the very beginning. But it got better with each succeeding page. Sidney, raccoon shifter, was an artist who was successful due to the connections of his lover, Julian. He found out his relationship was not as expected when he was served 30 day eviction paperwork as a breakup notice. Crios, bear shifter, had a good life living on his own. He sought companionship when he needed it. He had recently lost his good close friend, Albert who just grew old. Al, and Crios had many envigorating conversations together. Albert, had many words of wisdom and asked Crios to promise to seek a mate, or he would haunt him. There are a great set of acquaintances and friends. Giorgiao and Stefano, brothers who own The Grizzley are fun and sweet. When Sidney and Crios meet, will they be open to the match? Can city Sid fit in the country? Is Crios, ready not to be alone? Good story. Great characters. Smooth pace and realistic relationship building. Absolutely well done! I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 27, 2024
To all appearances, this raccoon had made it. His recycled art pieces are in one of the most prestigious galleries in the city. Appearances lie. His pieces were bought as a favour to the owner of the gallery who used them to get him into both his bed and his penthouse just like he did with his younger and more optimistic replacement. It’s time for a change. Maybe trying that Male-Order app will bring him what the city never did. Happiness. Crios doesn't mind being alone. Not really. But when his closest friend, on his deathbed, made him promise not to continue to live his life this way, he agreed without hesitation. He should at least try the Male-Order app that many of his friends have been raving about. Who knows? Maybe he can find my fated mate just like they did.
This was a sweet story although it was a little strange too because their relationship felt a little confusing too (even taking into account the mate bond). It didn't gel for me. Easy to read and understand. This was an MM story with mature content set in the omegaverse with MPREG.
This was a sweet story although it was a little strange too because their relationship felt a little confusing too (even taking into account the mate bond). It didn't gel for me. Easy to read and understand. This was an MM story with mature content set in the omegaverse with MPREG.
April 29, 2023
Number six in the series, and honestly, I hope it goes on forever. Of course, it’s all about a dating app for shifters, and the setting couldn’t be more beautiful. Who wouldn’t want to live on the outskirts of a national forest? Well, now it is Crois’s turn to find his mate. Crois is a writer who writes pretty much all things about nature, so what could his mate be interested in. Why not an artist, an artist, who makes something beautiful out of everybody else’s garbage. That is what Sidney does and he loves it. What he didn’t love with his current situation was being used. So he takes the train and arrives to meet his mate. And this is their story of how they came together and excepted each other for who they were. And of course there’s always a surprise at the end. I can’t wait to read the next one.
July 22, 2022
I have loved every single book in this series and this one did not disappoint. I loved how the characters interacted with each other and the stories of love lost and gained. Sidney being the artist he was didn’t give up when his lover of five years gave him an eviction notice. Which led to him downloading the male-order app and finally meeting with the love of his life and his photo mate Crios. Crios Is a bear shifter who has lost his best friend who made him promise to find a mate and not be alone all his life. He’s from Giorgio gets him to download the app onto his phone where he meets Sidney and finds his fated mate. There is a happily ever after for this couple.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 29, 2022
As often with this writer, this was a sweet and cute no angst fated mates mpreg fairly short story. Book six in the Male-Order Mates series. Which I enjoy because of the often unusual shifters combinations.
As we can expect Sidney, an artist and a racoon shifter and Crios, a writer of articles and a bear shifter are matched and find out all to quickly they are fated. Their love and friendship story is sweet and tender with an mpreg hea.
I read this book in one sitting and was happy to be immersed in a happy lite and fluffy read. The one thing I would have loved to have read more about was Sidney and Crios being in their animal form and how they relate an behave to one another in that form.
So 3,5*
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
As we can expect Sidney, an artist and a racoon shifter and Crios, a writer of articles and a bear shifter are matched and find out all to quickly they are fated. Their love and friendship story is sweet and tender with an mpreg hea.
I read this book in one sitting and was happy to be immersed in a happy lite and fluffy read. The one thing I would have loved to have read more about was Sidney and Crios being in their animal form and how they relate an behave to one another in that form.
So 3,5*
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 22, 2022
I really enjoyed this book. Great world building and wonderful characters. Crios and Sydney were a perfect match and had such great chemistry. They were so sweet together. Sydney has just been dumped by his rich boyfriend and replaced by someone else and finds himself without a home or gallery for his art. With no other options and needing to get away, he signs up for the Male-Order app. Crios is a bear shifter living alone. When his friend's dying wish is that he find a mate and not live his life alone like he did, he promises. These two were so sweet together. Crios absolutely won me over and I loved seeing them together. I couldn't put this boo down. 5 stars.
July 24, 2022
Real sweet and emotional...I kept reading until I was finished. I enjoyed Crios (love this name!) and Sydney mating journey. They both discovered(via male order app) each other at the right time in their lives. Crios is the alpha that I love reading about. So supportive and wants nothing more to make his omega happy. Sydney took a chance on happiness with another alpha and really lucked out in finding Crios. Loved how the community comes together with every new book in this series. No drama just sweet romance with a satisfying HEA...NICE!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
July 26, 2022
Sidney is an omega raccoon - trash panda - who uses disgarded trash to make art pieces. He also uses recycled material. Sidney signs up for the Male order app to home away from his current home because he is being pushed aside for a new omega. Alpha Bear Crios is upset after his friend passes and has made a promise to look for a mate. Criosis matched with Sidney and they make plans for Sidney to come to the Pacific Northwest area. When Crios shows up to the train to collect Sidney, he is beside himself because he forgot to get flowers. Will Sidney love the area and stay??.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 16, 2023
So I am constantly surprised at my new-found love of shift romance stories. I want to say novels but sub-100 to sub-200 pages, depending on the title, I don't consider a novel or book. They are GREAT stories though and I'm very happy to have found them.
Simple, formulaic, romances w/ cute characters, a continuity of community, and celebrations of love. What's not to come back for? Each book in the series is like a new episode of your favorite tv show. I didn't read them in order and I don't feel like it harmed the stories at all, so grab whichever one comes to you first and plow through them.
Simple, formulaic, romances w/ cute characters, a continuity of community, and celebrations of love. What's not to come back for? Each book in the series is like a new episode of your favorite tv show. I didn't read them in order and I don't feel like it harmed the stories at all, so grab whichever one comes to you first and plow through them.
July 24, 2022
Crios made his friend a promise that he would do what was necessary to find a mate and not die alone as he was going to do. He loved his life but he signed up on the male-order app and was matched to Sidney. Sidney signed up because he had nowhere to go after the alpha he was living with evicted him. Their animals said mate and they were, Crios helped Sidney in his artistic works. Things worked out for them! Good book!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 27, 2022
I really felt for Crios taking his friend's dying words to heart and putting himself out there to fulfill his wish that Crios not continue living alone without a family. Such a touching moment and one filled with regret but hope that Crios might turn out differently. Enter the Male-order app to save the day for both bear shifter Crios and racoon Sidney who has also had his life upended. This was a short story with steam and an HEA both men deserve.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 22, 2022
Book Six!
Warm fuzzy feelings for this sweet book! Sidney is an artist. His boyfriend of several years decides to break it off, have Sidney leave the apartment they shared and take his canvases down in the gallery its displayed. At first Sidney was upset but soon realized he never loved that guy. Needing a new start he uses the app and finds a match! Crios is lonely. After his best friend dies, he does as his friend asked and tried to find his mate. Little did he know he'd find his fated mate! Low heat, no angst, fun and sweet read with a little surprise bundle at the end.
Warm fuzzy feelings for this sweet book! Sidney is an artist. His boyfriend of several years decides to break it off, have Sidney leave the apartment they shared and take his canvases down in the gallery its displayed. At first Sidney was upset but soon realized he never loved that guy. Needing a new start he uses the app and finds a match! Crios is lonely. After his best friend dies, he does as his friend asked and tried to find his mate. Little did he know he'd find his fated mate! Low heat, no angst, fun and sweet read with a little surprise bundle at the end.
May 19, 2023
The Raccoon and the Bear
Curios is an older alpha who made good money in finance, and then went back to school, moved to the National park, and makes his living as an author. But he is lonely, and is convinced to give Male Order Mate a try. Sidney is a young, almost homeless artist who signs up as a last resort, and moves across the country to meet this alpha who is supposed to be his mate. Of course they fall in love, but the two of them are real, and honest, and sweet, and it was a joy to watch their romance and HEA!
Curios is an older alpha who made good money in finance, and then went back to school, moved to the National park, and makes his living as an author. But he is lonely, and is convinced to give Male Order Mate a try. Sidney is a young, almost homeless artist who signs up as a last resort, and moves across the country to meet this alpha who is supposed to be his mate. Of course they fall in love, but the two of them are real, and honest, and sweet, and it was a joy to watch their romance and HEA!
July 22, 2022
This is a sweet m/m romance with Crios just before his best friend died he was given advice to find a mate so he signs up for Male Order Mates. Sidney an artist gets dumped by his wealthy boyfriend for a new one, he’s had enough so he signs up on the same app as Crios and they get matched so if you want to know more then your going to have to find out for yourself. Fantastic story I loved it and the characters and I highly recommend this book it’s well worth the read.
July 26, 2022
I so enjoyed this angst free story. Sidney has had his self confidence bruised just a bit not knowing if his art sold on its own merits or his ex's friends' indulgences. I liked his bravery in starting over and giving himself over to a relationship with Crios. Crios is so, so kind and wants to give Sidney every desire his heart could ever think of. Together they find a life and family that neither had dreamed of with each other and all of their friends.
Highly recommended author and series
Highly recommended author and series
August 7, 2022
Crios life changes when his dying best friend tells him to find his mate so he doesn't end up alone like he did. Sydney is an artist who gets dump by his boyfriend and finds out the reason is he likes them young and dumps then when they turn twenty-five. Both sign up for the Male-Order app and they both are matched to each other, both hope that this will be a new beginning. I really enjoyed this book.
August 13, 2022
I loved The Resilient Raccon by Lorelei M. Hart. It's the sixth book in the Male-Order Mates series. Awe, Crios and Sidney's story was so cute. I loved how Crios cared for Sidney and made all of his artist dreams come true. I also loved the baby shower at the bar and how Crios kept it a surprise and managed to convince his mate to leave the house when all he felt like doing was nesting.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 23, 2022
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.
In this book we meet Sidney & Crios. Can two shifters who have been hurt find a HEA? Both of these men have been hurt in different ways. They have to learn to find a way to follow their heart. Though they never thought they would find it in an app that is what happened.
Another amazing hit by this author. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
In this book we meet Sidney & Crios. Can two shifters who have been hurt find a HEA? Both of these men have been hurt in different ways. They have to learn to find a way to follow their heart. Though they never thought they would find it in an app that is what happened.
Another amazing hit by this author. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
July 23, 2022
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. A promise to an old friend and am omega forced to change his life brings about a true mating for Crios and Sidney. When they meet, they don't take long to fully commit to each other. I liked how supportive Crios was and how Sidney learned that his art was truly valued. Together they are a lovely couple.
July 24, 2022
I loved Omega raccoon shifter Sidney and him meeting Alpha bear shifter Crios on a dating app! I love this series and enjoy seeing previous characters from the series. I can’t wait to read the next book with the characters we met from this one!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 26, 2022
Another winner! Crios gets his chance at a mate. The book is about him and Sidney finding love and companionship with each other. In this book Sidney finds out there are alphas that will love and go out of their way to make their omegas feel loved and happy. I highly recommend this book!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 17, 2022
WOW!! So Good!!
Well written story and well developed characters! Sidney lives in a penthouse with his boyfriend of five years. He is an artist and his boyfriend promotes his work. He is served an eviction notice when he is coming home! It is from his boyfriend and he has thirty days to get out! Who does that?!?!!
Well written story and well developed characters! Sidney lives in a penthouse with his boyfriend of five years. He is an artist and his boyfriend promotes his work. He is served an eviction notice when he is coming home! It is from his boyfriend and he has thirty days to get out! Who does that?!?!!
February 16, 2023
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É uma leitura F(. . .), desculpe pela palavra, eu amei 🖤. . .
Ser descartado, nem sempre é bom, mas em certos momentos, vem muito a calhar, já que isso te leva para os braços da pessoa que vai realmente amar você, em um todo, e sempre estará ao seu lado. Amei . . . Boa Leitura 😘
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