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Lunar Wolves #4
Thrust
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Zayne wants control
Zayne Andino wants his life back. For years, his father has set him up with mate after mate, but only as a pretext to gain more money and power. Zayne is sick of being a bargaining chip, but he can't anger his father without jeopardizing his own status as agent in the Lunar Council Enforcement Agency. The best he can do is shut down his emotions and act like none of it bothers him.
Talli refuses to be tamed
Talli Paolao should be skating through life. He's the scion of the most feared witch clan in the world and drop dead gorgeous. But Talli's first mating went horribly wrong, leaving him with scars that might never heal. And now, his mother is demanding that he mate again, no matter how much Talli dreads it.
A spark neither man can deny
When Zayne meets Talli, his father's latest pick, all he sees is a spoiled brat. Zayne can't wait to be free of him. Only, the more he gets to know Talli, the more he sees the vulnerable, wounded man hiding under that beautiful, brash surface. And the more time they spend together, the harder it is for Zayne to pretend his attraction to Talli is just physical.
Talli would rather die than be controlled again. He's sure he can find a way out of being mated to an arrogant wolf with a disciplinarian streak, no matter how hot the guy might be. But as trouble closes in on the isolated town of Crescent City, Talli realizes he might need Zayne more than he wants to admit.
Can Zayne stand up to his father when it's time to let Talli go? And can Talli open up enough to let Zayne be the mate he needs? As ruin threatens their lives within and without, the only hope the two men have is in learning to surrender to each other.
Thrust is the fourth and final book in the gay paranormal romance series, Lunar Wolves. It features an arrogant, cocky wolf and a sassy twink in need of a dominant hand and a mate to call his own.
Zayne wants control
Zayne Andino wants his life back. For years, his father has set him up with mate after mate, but only as a pretext to gain more money and power. Zayne is sick of being a bargaining chip, but he can't anger his father without jeopardizing his own status as agent in the Lunar Council Enforcement Agency. The best he can do is shut down his emotions and act like none of it bothers him.
Talli refuses to be tamed
Talli Paolao should be skating through life. He's the scion of the most feared witch clan in the world and drop dead gorgeous. But Talli's first mating went horribly wrong, leaving him with scars that might never heal. And now, his mother is demanding that he mate again, no matter how much Talli dreads it.
A spark neither man can deny
When Zayne meets Talli, his father's latest pick, all he sees is a spoiled brat. Zayne can't wait to be free of him. Only, the more he gets to know Talli, the more he sees the vulnerable, wounded man hiding under that beautiful, brash surface. And the more time they spend together, the harder it is for Zayne to pretend his attraction to Talli is just physical.
Talli would rather die than be controlled again. He's sure he can find a way out of being mated to an arrogant wolf with a disciplinarian streak, no matter how hot the guy might be. But as trouble closes in on the isolated town of Crescent City, Talli realizes he might need Zayne more than he wants to admit.
Can Zayne stand up to his father when it's time to let Talli go? And can Talli open up enough to let Zayne be the mate he needs? As ruin threatens their lives within and without, the only hope the two men have is in learning to surrender to each other.
Thrust is the fourth and final book in the gay paranormal romance series, Lunar Wolves. It features an arrogant, cocky wolf and a sassy twink in need of a dominant hand and a mate to call his own.
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Published December 15, 2022
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December 18, 2022
When we met the asshole that is Zayne Andino in book 1, I immediately wanted his story. As the series went on I began to want it more and more. 4 books later and here we are and I must say I wasn't disappointed in the least! I also was so not surprised that man is a dominant force in and out of the bedroom because it was clear he craved control. Zayne's father has always had too much control of his life so it's no wonder Zayne would seek to control what he could outside of that. He sure met the perfect match in Talli.
Talli was a bit of a brat, but that defiant streak just pushed Zayne's buttons more. It made it all that much more amazing when he could get the Witch to submit. This book was filthy. Ho boy the steamy scenes. It was also extremely fast paced and there never seemed to be a dull moment. The plot was intense and moved quickly while never overshadowing the romance. It had the right balance and I really enjoyed it from start to finish.
As for that little tease at the end. I just knew we'd eventually get his story. He's such an interesting character and I couldn't be more overjoyed that it seems we'll be getting a spin off of this series starting with him. Can't wait!!
Talli was a bit of a brat, but that defiant streak just pushed Zayne's buttons more. It made it all that much more amazing when he could get the Witch to submit. This book was filthy. Ho boy the steamy scenes. It was also extremely fast paced and there never seemed to be a dull moment. The plot was intense and moved quickly while never overshadowing the romance. It had the right balance and I really enjoyed it from start to finish.
As for that little tease at the end. I just knew we'd eventually get his story. He's such an interesting character and I couldn't be more overjoyed that it seems we'll be getting a spin off of this series starting with him. Can't wait!!
December 24, 2022
Zayne Andino is done with being used by his father. He has been setting Zayne up in mating after mating in an effort to gain power and money. Now Zayne is done, but cannot risk doing much of anything without jeopardizes his job. So he shuts down his emotions. Talli Paolao is his father’s latest pick. Talli comes from the most feared witch clan in the world but his first mating went horribly wrong leaving him with many scars. When they meet there is a spark which both men fight but Zayne gives Talli something he craves – discipline. And Zayne may be the only who can save him when trouble arrives.
There was so much going on in Thrust. Zayne and Talli were perfect for each other but they needed time together to realize that. Time may not be there for them when trouble comes calling. The two need to trust their instincts and each other because only together can they succeed. More importantly, they have friends who believe in them and are willing to help. The action comes fast and furious with betrayals at every turn. The heat of these two together causes the pages to smolder. Excellent reading from beginning to end, Thrust is a fantastic addition to the Lunar Wolf series.
There was so much going on in Thrust. Zayne and Talli were perfect for each other but they needed time together to realize that. Time may not be there for them when trouble comes calling. The two need to trust their instincts and each other because only together can they succeed. More importantly, they have friends who believe in them and are willing to help. The action comes fast and furious with betrayals at every turn. The heat of these two together causes the pages to smolder. Excellent reading from beginning to end, Thrust is a fantastic addition to the Lunar Wolf series.
December 21, 2022
Oh yes. I love this series and the third book set a high standard ...which this book had no trouble matching
Zayne really grew on me during the previous books and I was looking forward to his story ...and his mate.
I think Talli fits him perfectly and I really enjoyed their story.
There was one scene after the first third which disturbed me a bit as the consent was maybe not totally clear .. but it was definitely given
And as much as I loved seeing all the characters from the previous books, I was a bit disappointed with them, especially Huxley ... but not Axe and Caden, these two are perfect 😊
All in all a great book and I hope we get more books in this universe
An ARC was given by GRR and I am happy to give my honest opinion
Zayne really grew on me during the previous books and I was looking forward to his story ...and his mate.
I think Talli fits him perfectly and I really enjoyed their story.
There was one scene after the first third which disturbed me a bit as the consent was maybe not totally clear .. but it was definitely given
And as much as I loved seeing all the characters from the previous books, I was a bit disappointed with them, especially Huxley ... but not Axe and Caden, these two are perfect 😊
All in all a great book and I hope we get more books in this universe
An ARC was given by GRR and I am happy to give my honest opinion
December 23, 2022
Zayne and Talli have a powerful connection and in some ways, similar baggage. They both know what it’s like to be manipulated by a powerful family that doesn’t have their best interests at heart. Without spoilers, they do end up putting in the work for their HEA, and while it isn’t easy, it is rewarding to watch what they build together and how well they fit each other. It’s also definitely worth it, if you haven’t already, to read the previous books in the series: the world building and context they provide definitely enhance the experience of this story. For an interesting plot, compelling characters, and solid relationship development, this one is 4.5 stars for me.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
December 17, 2022
There's a special kind of pleasure to coming into a book you've been waiting for and finding it to be everything you were hoping it would be. The conflict, character development, the relationship? Chef's kiss. Delightful. Talli Zayne and don't seem to work on paper, but once the surface image is removed, they mesh so well!
Finding out I can look forward to more in this series? Its own kind of special!
Finding out I can look forward to more in this series? Its own kind of special!
December 30, 2022
Interesting
I hate Zayne's dad.
I think Talli and Zayne needed each other, and no one else would've understood them or their experiences
I hate Zayne's dad.
I think Talli and Zayne needed each other, and no one else would've understood them or their experiences
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January 17, 2023TOD 7%
Insta-flop for me. They were literally in bed IMMEDIATELY… I’m out.
Insta-flop for me. They were literally in bed IMMEDIATELY… I’m out.
December 21, 2022
I think Kiki Burrelli might be my favorite omegaverse/mpreg/shifter/paranormal author because of Thrust. I couldn't put this down as I tried to keep from crying and my stomach clenching so hard that would give me a stomach ache. Then I had to stop myself from cheering out loud since I'm in the school library. I loved the characters this author created. And the world building is amazing. I didn't want Talli and Zayne's journey to end. They're one of my favorite couples.
December 15, 2022
ARC received from GRR for an honest review.
Zayne is tired of being used by his father. Talli is the latest man that he's set up with and he's not looking too promising. The more time they spend together makes each man realize that they have misconceived notions. Will things work out for them or will they just be pawns in their parents machinations?
This is a perfect ending for this series. Zayne and Talli end up growing close and their chemistry is nice. I really liked them together and loved their story. Kiki knows how to tell a good story.
Zayne is tired of being used by his father. Talli is the latest man that he's set up with and he's not looking too promising. The more time they spend together makes each man realize that they have misconceived notions. Will things work out for them or will they just be pawns in their parents machinations?
This is a perfect ending for this series. Zayne and Talli end up growing close and their chemistry is nice. I really liked them together and loved their story. Kiki knows how to tell a good story.
September 7, 2023
I absolutely love this series! I’ve been eagerly waiting for Zayne’s story and it didn’t disappoint.
This instalment was intense, gripping and steamy as hell. Talli needed someone on his side to love and protect him and Zayne was perfect for him.
These two fought hard to have their HEA but their love stayed strong and true till the end.
*I voluntarily read this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else's*
This instalment was intense, gripping and steamy as hell. Talli needed someone on his side to love and protect him and Zayne was perfect for him.
These two fought hard to have their HEA but their love stayed strong and true till the end.
*I voluntarily read this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else's*
December 25, 2022
Zayne used to be just a playboy wolf shifter. He comes from a powerful pack who has been using him to improve their situation for years. His father is cousin to the alpha and is very ambitious. He keeps setting up matings for Zayne and then breaking them when someone better comes along. Zayne is tired of being used and of having jokes told about him. He has turned himself around and has become a serious CLEA agent. Now his father has arranged his mating with an old and powerful pack that doesn't align themselves with anyone. Zayne knows it will fall through like any other arrangement his father sets up but he will do his duty. When he is stood up at the airport, Zayne goes to the hotel bar to find some fun for the evening. He finds and flirts with "Peter" who is a big mystery to him. They have a passionate night together until Peter gets a phone call which frightens him. Zayne wants to protect him but Paul quickly and mysteriously gets away. Zayne is interested enough in him that he decides to track him down when he can. Later that day, Zayne gets called to the alpha house to meet his arranged mate. To his shock, Peter is there waiting for him. Peter is actually Talli Paolao his arranged mate.
Talli has been made to feel like an outside the last few years of his life. He has been picked to be the sacrifice, the one witch of the generation to mate a wolf. His mother picked a horrible mate the first time who still gives Talli nightmares. His possible mate killed his sister. Since then Talli has been subtly sabotaging his mothers arranged matings for him. He just wants to freedom to return home. Instead he has been pushed to a long list of failed matings. Now his mother has arrange a mating with Zayne who has only a few more failed matings than Talli. Talli decides to sabotage this mating by meeting Zayne after having sex with another wolf shifter. When he meets a sexy wolf shifter in the bar, he goes to his room for a passionate night. He is woken up by his uncle's phone call. He has been trying to escape his uncle's watch for awhile but his uncle has tracked him down. His uncle forces him to wash up and threatens him. If Talli messes up this mating he will be thrown out of the pack for good. Talli has no choice but to go along. He is shocked to discover that his mate is Zayne, the wolf shifter he had a passionate night with. Now he is torn. He still has feelings for Zayne but he is afraid to let him too close. Zayne tells him that his father has plans to stop the mating from actually happening so Talli is just waiting for everything to fall apart. Then the monster from his past comes to town.
Talli has been made to feel like an outside the last few years of his life. He has been picked to be the sacrifice, the one witch of the generation to mate a wolf. His mother picked a horrible mate the first time who still gives Talli nightmares. His possible mate killed his sister. Since then Talli has been subtly sabotaging his mothers arranged matings for him. He just wants to freedom to return home. Instead he has been pushed to a long list of failed matings. Now his mother has arrange a mating with Zayne who has only a few more failed matings than Talli. Talli decides to sabotage this mating by meeting Zayne after having sex with another wolf shifter. When he meets a sexy wolf shifter in the bar, he goes to his room for a passionate night. He is woken up by his uncle's phone call. He has been trying to escape his uncle's watch for awhile but his uncle has tracked him down. His uncle forces him to wash up and threatens him. If Talli messes up this mating he will be thrown out of the pack for good. Talli has no choice but to go along. He is shocked to discover that his mate is Zayne, the wolf shifter he had a passionate night with. Now he is torn. He still has feelings for Zayne but he is afraid to let him too close. Zayne tells him that his father has plans to stop the mating from actually happening so Talli is just waiting for everything to fall apart. Then the monster from his past comes to town.
June 9, 2024
Steamy angsty all the feels forced-mates paranormal MM romance
It’s so fun to find a new auto-buy author. Kiki Burrelli writes my kind of romantic conflict and sexual tension, with action-filled, politically clever plots and tons of great characters fleshing out the world. This is the second book I’ve read in the Lunar Wolves series and I totally enjoyed it. Please read the sales copy for a plot summary.
Powerful telekinetic witch Talli and lunar wolf Zayne both have so much baggage, it’s no wonder they “miss” each other at the airport where Zayne is supposed to meet his intended mate. Neither knows who the other is, apart from by dubious and scary reputation, and neither wants this forced mating situation, but their efforts to get out of it go sideways when the one-night encounter they randomly pick up hoping to derail the mating turns out to be each other. Fun and chaos ensues!
Talli’s tough exterior hides a marshmallow heart and Zayne’s dominant ways are the gentle dominance he’s longed for and never hoped to find. Battered, mistreated, abused in the past, Talli struggles to trust and won’t open up to anyone, but, he finds himself wanting to trust Zayne. Zayne knows he’s a pawn in his father’s game and can’t give in, and yet, Talli pushes all his protective buttons and he winds up realizing some things are too precious to pass by for something as silly as pride. The two of them together are fire, but of course they’re moving pieces in someone else’s chess game, and soon everyone’s caught in the crossfire.
Talli’s estranged relationship with his scary-powerful family adds complications, and Zayne’s friendship circle is first a bonus and then another thing to be ripped away thanks to the demons in Talli’s past, but, these two heroes have such a strong connection, I never doubted they’d get through it as they were meant to—together. Some of Talli’s reticence becomes frustrating, but, it was in character so I had to grit my teeth and get through it.
I did not feel Talli’s family redeemed themselves enough, but, that was just one thing of much awesomeness and I loved reading the book, could not put it down. Next!
HEA. Forced mates, misunderstood pasts, redemption arc, no cheating or emotional cheating, wild and wonderful fantasy-paranormal world, epic story telling. Highly recommended.
My thanks to Gay Romance Reviews for the ARC; this is my free and impartial opinion.
It’s so fun to find a new auto-buy author. Kiki Burrelli writes my kind of romantic conflict and sexual tension, with action-filled, politically clever plots and tons of great characters fleshing out the world. This is the second book I’ve read in the Lunar Wolves series and I totally enjoyed it. Please read the sales copy for a plot summary.
Powerful telekinetic witch Talli and lunar wolf Zayne both have so much baggage, it’s no wonder they “miss” each other at the airport where Zayne is supposed to meet his intended mate. Neither knows who the other is, apart from by dubious and scary reputation, and neither wants this forced mating situation, but their efforts to get out of it go sideways when the one-night encounter they randomly pick up hoping to derail the mating turns out to be each other. Fun and chaos ensues!
Talli’s tough exterior hides a marshmallow heart and Zayne’s dominant ways are the gentle dominance he’s longed for and never hoped to find. Battered, mistreated, abused in the past, Talli struggles to trust and won’t open up to anyone, but, he finds himself wanting to trust Zayne. Zayne knows he’s a pawn in his father’s game and can’t give in, and yet, Talli pushes all his protective buttons and he winds up realizing some things are too precious to pass by for something as silly as pride. The two of them together are fire, but of course they’re moving pieces in someone else’s chess game, and soon everyone’s caught in the crossfire.
Talli’s estranged relationship with his scary-powerful family adds complications, and Zayne’s friendship circle is first a bonus and then another thing to be ripped away thanks to the demons in Talli’s past, but, these two heroes have such a strong connection, I never doubted they’d get through it as they were meant to—together. Some of Talli’s reticence becomes frustrating, but, it was in character so I had to grit my teeth and get through it.
I did not feel Talli’s family redeemed themselves enough, but, that was just one thing of much awesomeness and I loved reading the book, could not put it down. Next!
HEA. Forced mates, misunderstood pasts, redemption arc, no cheating or emotional cheating, wild and wonderful fantasy-paranormal world, epic story telling. Highly recommended.
My thanks to Gay Romance Reviews for the ARC; this is my free and impartial opinion.
January 24, 2023
I don't usually do this... seriously but... PLEASE!!!!? PLEASE!!!!? Write a #5 or a spin off or something cause there's NOOOOO WAY in freaking heck that this is it. So many questions, so many possibilities... and oh the drama at the end.
My review can be resumed in a *chef's kiss*
I wasn't into Zayne, he was pretty lukewarm to me in the previous 3 books, specially in book 1 and I'm not a fan of the bad boy-play boy. But I like what Burrelli did with him now, of course gradually other aspects of his life and his real personality shone through the bad-boy-playboy but in his book there's a clear message of who he is and who he wants to be, and so much growth. He is not only playful but dominant, sweet, caring and fun... it's a peculiar combination of youth mischief and grown up commitment to anything he does.
And the other side of the equation... Talli... him I didn't expect and he was the most unique pairing for a bad-boy-playboy I've ever read. Flashy, colorful, mouthy... marshmallow with thorns surrounding him, an anti-social social creature. I LOVE HIM! And there's so much to him between secrets and deceit, fear and killing instincts... a painful past and a complicated family relation... I love his arc.
The chemistry between jumped from 0 to a 100 in a very believable way since the first couple chapters and then goes down to 1 and grows from there until from instant lust it turns to real affection to love that melted my heart. They had a lot in common and help each other so much. I specially liked how Talli's needs and chaotic nature force Zayne to make sensitive decisions, to commit to someone in pro of morals and a love that could be. That's... brilliant.
And then... there's powers, injuries, threats, evil people, assassins... dear me... that was good, the kind of unexpected action and mayhem and action and suspense I love.
5 stars!!! I so hope this author continues to write and write so well. This series has impressed me so much I can't stop singing it's praises since it deserves them. From the first series I gave 2-3 stars to 5 ...or 5.5 and wanting more books, this is the kind of growth the MM romance world needs.
As always, please buy, read, review and share this masterpiece of an erotic novella to help and show the author our love.
My review can be resumed in a *chef's kiss*
I wasn't into Zayne, he was pretty lukewarm to me in the previous 3 books, specially in book 1 and I'm not a fan of the bad boy-play boy. But I like what Burrelli did with him now, of course gradually other aspects of his life and his real personality shone through the bad-boy-playboy but in his book there's a clear message of who he is and who he wants to be, and so much growth. He is not only playful but dominant, sweet, caring and fun... it's a peculiar combination of youth mischief and grown up commitment to anything he does.
And the other side of the equation... Talli... him I didn't expect and he was the most unique pairing for a bad-boy-playboy I've ever read. Flashy, colorful, mouthy... marshmallow with thorns surrounding him, an anti-social social creature. I LOVE HIM! And there's so much to him between secrets and deceit, fear and killing instincts... a painful past and a complicated family relation... I love his arc.
The chemistry between jumped from 0 to a 100 in a very believable way since the first couple chapters and then goes down to 1 and grows from there until from instant lust it turns to real affection to love that melted my heart. They had a lot in common and help each other so much. I specially liked how Talli's needs and chaotic nature force Zayne to make sensitive decisions, to commit to someone in pro of morals and a love that could be. That's... brilliant.
And then... there's powers, injuries, threats, evil people, assassins... dear me... that was good, the kind of unexpected action and mayhem and action and suspense I love.
5 stars!!! I so hope this author continues to write and write so well. This series has impressed me so much I can't stop singing it's praises since it deserves them. From the first series I gave 2-3 stars to 5 ...or 5.5 and wanting more books, this is the kind of growth the MM romance world needs.
As always, please buy, read, review and share this masterpiece of an erotic novella to help and show the author our love.
January 27, 2024
I really wanted to like this book because Zayne was a favorite of mine. A playboy who puts up a front because of his pain/trauma -- always a fave!!
BUT I didn't get to see much of that Zayne in this book? He seemed serious a lot of the time. We got to see him flirting and charming people occasionally, but his crazy jokes and teasing wasn't present in this book. I assume it's because he has an intended mate and cares for Talli, but where was Zayne's humor?? I feel like this book could have been better if Zayne didn't have an intended mate and met a love interest authentically. One who knocks him down a peg!
*spoils*
The theme of sexual violence was big in this one which was a tough read! Burrelli has focused more on serious topics with Cy and Zayne's books. Talli was revealed to have been abused by Brooks, another werewolf, and has a big magic outbreak when coming face to face with him.
It pained me for Huxley and his dad -- who are big lovers -- shunned Talli. They didn't try to understand, which I get, but it still hurt because Talli was trying to protect himself from an abuser. It also made me sad to see Zayne think he wasn't important to his friends, but I'm glad they apologized because Talli obviously couldn't control himself. And it was epic seeing him take down so many wolves tbh !!
The ending was confusing -- I didn't really care for it. The plot left on a cliffhanger but I was just confused. I also wasn't convinced of the love between Zayne and Talli -- where did they fall in love? After they had sex for the first time? They never fully opened up to each other until the end. Their banter was just them having sex, which felt non-authentic to me. It makes me sad because they had so much potential - both having tortured pasts and putting up a front - but if they were both like that, it was hard for the other to be vulnerable as well. I think Zayne should've been paired with someone either more feisty, or someone who balances out his high energy.
Plus I need a Ramzen book. How dare the author not make Ramzen the love interest for Zayne!!
BUT I didn't get to see much of that Zayne in this book? He seemed serious a lot of the time. We got to see him flirting and charming people occasionally, but his crazy jokes and teasing wasn't present in this book. I assume it's because he has an intended mate and cares for Talli, but where was Zayne's humor?? I feel like this book could have been better if Zayne didn't have an intended mate and met a love interest authentically. One who knocks him down a peg!
*spoils*
The theme of sexual violence was big in this one which was a tough read! Burrelli has focused more on serious topics with Cy and Zayne's books. Talli was revealed to have been abused by Brooks, another werewolf, and has a big magic outbreak when coming face to face with him.
It pained me for Huxley and his dad -- who are big lovers -- shunned Talli. They didn't try to understand, which I get, but it still hurt because Talli was trying to protect himself from an abuser. It also made me sad to see Zayne think he wasn't important to his friends, but I'm glad they apologized because Talli obviously couldn't control himself. And it was epic seeing him take down so many wolves tbh !!
The ending was confusing -- I didn't really care for it. The plot left on a cliffhanger but I was just confused. I also wasn't convinced of the love between Zayne and Talli -- where did they fall in love? After they had sex for the first time? They never fully opened up to each other until the end. Their banter was just them having sex, which felt non-authentic to me. It makes me sad because they had so much potential - both having tortured pasts and putting up a front - but if they were both like that, it was hard for the other to be vulnerable as well. I think Zayne should've been paired with someone either more feisty, or someone who balances out his high energy.
Plus I need a Ramzen book. How dare the author not make Ramzen the love interest for Zayne!!
December 28, 2022
What a way to finish a marvellous series
Oh, Zayne. Kiki did save the best for last. With each book in this series, I fell in love a little bit more with Crescent City, the Might Pack and all their extended family. Zayne turns out to be my favourite of the four LCEA wolves to find their mates and I didn't see him and Talli coming.
Zayne takes centre stage and commands our attention, just as he does Talli's. There is so much more to him than we've seen and he shows what a good man he is, loyal and steadfast and loving. I was fascinated with him throughout the series but I really fell in love with him this time.
Talli is a marvellous character and it was inevitable that I also fell in love with him too. His story is not an easy one but he and Zayne were perfect for each other. Zayne gave him support, believed in him, loved him. He was the one fixed point in Talli's unhappy life, the mate he needed and desired, who gave him the power to be himself. I also loved how he found more than a mate in Crescent City when he met Caden, Ezra and David. The four of them were fun to read about, especially the bond he formed with Caden.
The overall story ARC about trouble in Crescent City is brought to a head by events in this book, and it makes for engrossing reading. I couldn't stop reading, desperate to see how the baddies would be dealt with, wanting to see more of Alphas Might, Prime and Spire, hoping that Talli reunited with his family, just loving every page of every book in this series.
I was so pleased with the ending because it must herald another series set in this world and I can't wait.
Oh, Zayne. Kiki did save the best for last. With each book in this series, I fell in love a little bit more with Crescent City, the Might Pack and all their extended family. Zayne turns out to be my favourite of the four LCEA wolves to find their mates and I didn't see him and Talli coming.
Zayne takes centre stage and commands our attention, just as he does Talli's. There is so much more to him than we've seen and he shows what a good man he is, loyal and steadfast and loving. I was fascinated with him throughout the series but I really fell in love with him this time.
Talli is a marvellous character and it was inevitable that I also fell in love with him too. His story is not an easy one but he and Zayne were perfect for each other. Zayne gave him support, believed in him, loved him. He was the one fixed point in Talli's unhappy life, the mate he needed and desired, who gave him the power to be himself. I also loved how he found more than a mate in Crescent City when he met Caden, Ezra and David. The four of them were fun to read about, especially the bond he formed with Caden.
The overall story ARC about trouble in Crescent City is brought to a head by events in this book, and it makes for engrossing reading. I couldn't stop reading, desperate to see how the baddies would be dealt with, wanting to see more of Alphas Might, Prime and Spire, hoping that Talli reunited with his family, just loving every page of every book in this series.
I was so pleased with the ending because it must herald another series set in this world and I can't wait.
December 24, 2022
This has been an excellent series so far and Thrust moves the series arc along whilst giving Zayne and Talli an intensely emotional and physically charged story.
Their first meeting has sparks igniting between them and off the page but without knowing who the other is. Once they meet again on pack lands, they decide to let things play out together. Neither wants an arranged mating, with both having had several of them already fall through. Talli has had a traumatic time in his past and so is extremely wary of anyone but Zayne manages to sneak through his guard. I really enjoyed the way things develop between them. Zayne surprised with his want and need for the younger witch and Talli not happy with his need and attraction for the wolf. There's a lot going on that brings strain on family relations, friendships and Crescent city itself with the solar wolves ongoing plan to complete their portal to be able to return home, an Alpha Conference being held in the city for the first time and several underhand and evil plans coming to light.
The story and relationship development is well paced and engaging, I couldn't put the book down, having to find out what happens with Talli as he constantly seems to have things going against him and Zayne has finally grown up from the self entitled jerk we met in book one, now standing up to fight for those he cares about.
Be sure to read the trigger warnings as there are several scenes where things things are discussed, though not in great detail and it's retelling of the past.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
Their first meeting has sparks igniting between them and off the page but without knowing who the other is. Once they meet again on pack lands, they decide to let things play out together. Neither wants an arranged mating, with both having had several of them already fall through. Talli has had a traumatic time in his past and so is extremely wary of anyone but Zayne manages to sneak through his guard. I really enjoyed the way things develop between them. Zayne surprised with his want and need for the younger witch and Talli not happy with his need and attraction for the wolf. There's a lot going on that brings strain on family relations, friendships and Crescent city itself with the solar wolves ongoing plan to complete their portal to be able to return home, an Alpha Conference being held in the city for the first time and several underhand and evil plans coming to light.
The story and relationship development is well paced and engaging, I couldn't put the book down, having to find out what happens with Talli as he constantly seems to have things going against him and Zayne has finally grown up from the self entitled jerk we met in book one, now standing up to fight for those he cares about.
Be sure to read the trigger warnings as there are several scenes where things things are discussed, though not in great detail and it's retelling of the past.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
May 14, 2024
𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4.5 ⭐️
𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫(𝐬): Chris Chambers
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
💛 MM Science-Fiction
💛 Werewolves + Witches
💛 Arranged Mating
💛 Age Gap
💛 Size Difference
Thrust is book 4 of the Lunar Wolves Series and focuses on our alpha agent, Zayne Andino and his “latest” intended witch mate, Talli Paolao. After receiving the ALCs of the first 3 books, I HAD to listen to the 4th and final audiobook of the series. Chris Chambers returns and once again, he was PHENOMENAL.
I’ll admit I was worried…worried because of Talli. I wasn’t a huge fan of him. At ALL. I could pick up on something horrible that happened to him, but it was so vague at first it was hard to mesh with his personality. But y’all, Kiki Burrelli did not disappoint and I ended up falling for him just like Zayne did. Both of these guys were fed lies and assumed wrong so drastically it took a while for them to see each other. But when they did!!!! 🤌🏻🤌🏻
But on that note, this story was EXTREMELY angsty. I stg, my heart throbbed it hurt so bad. The hurt was not relationship related, thankfully, but let me just say by the end I wanted to protect Talli as much as Zayne. The plot was just insane and never let up. Absolutely FANTASTIC storytelling! I felt so deeply for everything Talli went through. I had so much respect for Zayne. Both his and Talli’s character arcs were perfect.
I honestly feel like I could read about this world forever. But regardless, I will be expanding my Kiki Burrelli library as soon as I can!
𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫(𝐬): Chris Chambers
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
💛 MM Science-Fiction
💛 Werewolves + Witches
💛 Arranged Mating
💛 Age Gap
💛 Size Difference
Thrust is book 4 of the Lunar Wolves Series and focuses on our alpha agent, Zayne Andino and his “latest” intended witch mate, Talli Paolao. After receiving the ALCs of the first 3 books, I HAD to listen to the 4th and final audiobook of the series. Chris Chambers returns and once again, he was PHENOMENAL.
I’ll admit I was worried…worried because of Talli. I wasn’t a huge fan of him. At ALL. I could pick up on something horrible that happened to him, but it was so vague at first it was hard to mesh with his personality. But y’all, Kiki Burrelli did not disappoint and I ended up falling for him just like Zayne did. Both of these guys were fed lies and assumed wrong so drastically it took a while for them to see each other. But when they did!!!! 🤌🏻🤌🏻
But on that note, this story was EXTREMELY angsty. I stg, my heart throbbed it hurt so bad. The hurt was not relationship related, thankfully, but let me just say by the end I wanted to protect Talli as much as Zayne. The plot was just insane and never let up. Absolutely FANTASTIC storytelling! I felt so deeply for everything Talli went through. I had so much respect for Zayne. Both his and Talli’s character arcs were perfect.
I honestly feel like I could read about this world forever. But regardless, I will be expanding my Kiki Burrelli library as soon as I can!
December 21, 2022
I lovely treat, another Lunar Wolves novel to end my reading year. Zayne get’s his HEA in the beautiful, angry, hurt, powerful Talli. Over the series Zayne the poor rich wolf has grown and shed some of his demons by working with his friends and playing and not being a pawn in his father’s alliance games. Talli too, is trapped by THE powerful family of witches that try to use him as a pawn. Like Zayne, Talli has learned to use the rules of matting to his advantage and keep matches at bay.
Zayne and Talli’s first meeting in anonymity was perfect. Both experiencing a taste of something you would change your life for; then have it slip away; and then appear where they both least expected it to. I do not want to spoil the twists of this book, but I will say that Zayne and Talli had to work for their HEA, but not with too much angst. The perfect amount. I love their fights, the sweetness the humour. I had to put this book down several times while reading. Kiki brought some heat. Overall, I enjoyed this read and will be added to the reread folder in my kindle. This is my review; I received a copy from Gay Romance Reviews.
Zayne and Talli’s first meeting in anonymity was perfect. Both experiencing a taste of something you would change your life for; then have it slip away; and then appear where they both least expected it to. I do not want to spoil the twists of this book, but I will say that Zayne and Talli had to work for their HEA, but not with too much angst. The perfect amount. I love their fights, the sweetness the humour. I had to put this book down several times while reading. Kiki brought some heat. Overall, I enjoyed this read and will be added to the reread folder in my kindle. This is my review; I received a copy from Gay Romance Reviews.
December 25, 2022
Zayne and Talli 🔥❤️🔥
4 Stars ⭐️
I loved this book, actually I love all of this series! This one was hotter than hot starting with the instant chemistry between these two......One possessive wolf + one bratty Witch= clash of wills until one submits 🔥This story was so much more than chemistry though, it was about found family, safe haven, and finding that one true love...a mate for life ❤️ who will stand by you no matter what!!! There was some harshness to Talli's backstory which put so much prospective as to why he's acted that way he did at times, running so hot and cold. Zayne's patience never wavered as he stood by his Kitten waiting for the moment for Talli to realize his mate was there by his side. As with all of these stories, I would not consider it stand alone. The story line was fantastic, character are great, and it was adorable to see Zayne finally fall in head over heels and get his HEA, Talli couldn't have been more perfect for him and Zayne for Talli. I cannot wait to see what's next in this series, looks like it's gonna be another great read!!
* I received an ARC from GRR, this is my open and honest review *
4 Stars ⭐️
I loved this book, actually I love all of this series! This one was hotter than hot starting with the instant chemistry between these two......One possessive wolf + one bratty Witch= clash of wills until one submits 🔥This story was so much more than chemistry though, it was about found family, safe haven, and finding that one true love...a mate for life ❤️ who will stand by you no matter what!!! There was some harshness to Talli's backstory which put so much prospective as to why he's acted that way he did at times, running so hot and cold. Zayne's patience never wavered as he stood by his Kitten waiting for the moment for Talli to realize his mate was there by his side. As with all of these stories, I would not consider it stand alone. The story line was fantastic, character are great, and it was adorable to see Zayne finally fall in head over heels and get his HEA, Talli couldn't have been more perfect for him and Zayne for Talli. I cannot wait to see what's next in this series, looks like it's gonna be another great read!!
* I received an ARC from GRR, this is my open and honest review *
December 21, 2022
So this book claims to be the last in this series, but I think there will be more in this world. I really want to see if the Solar wolves ever get to go home.
But back to Zayne, and yet another prospective mate. But who would have thought the new guy has racked up just as many potentials as Zayne? And both Zayne and Talli (the intended) act true to themselves and ensure all goes much better than planned.
I liked that their personalities were an instant match, but they both were resistant to the contracts they were under. Zayne's nickname of kitten is very apt, all fluff and claws on the outside, but after just a little of the correct attention is sleeping in your palm. What I liked most about Zayne was his self reliance, and not only finding a way to get away from his father, but standing up for what he knows is right. Even when everyone is against him and thinks he is crazy.
But back to Zayne, and yet another prospective mate. But who would have thought the new guy has racked up just as many potentials as Zayne? And both Zayne and Talli (the intended) act true to themselves and ensure all goes much better than planned.
I liked that their personalities were an instant match, but they both were resistant to the contracts they were under. Zayne's nickname of kitten is very apt, all fluff and claws on the outside, but after just a little of the correct attention is sleeping in your palm. What I liked most about Zayne was his self reliance, and not only finding a way to get away from his father, but standing up for what he knows is right. Even when everyone is against him and thinks he is crazy.
December 20, 2022
What a great ending to this Lunar Wolves series.
Both Zayne and Talli had cold-hearted parents who had pack ambitions and employed dirty politics to succeed in those ambitions. Both feel betrayed but still circumstances detect they meet. Oh, and how they meet. The twists and turns in their plot theme makes a reader dizzy with all the tribulations each goes through to get to their HEA. Sabotage with deadly consequences occur but true mates win out. The ending has a gruesome element, but the heavies only get what they've deserved all along. I want to point out that one parent does redeem themselves as the reader is shown their true feelings for the son that is truly loved but because of the loss of their mate relations with their son was hard to express. The weaving together of Zayne and Talli's lives made for great reading. This is my honest and voluntary review for the ARC received via Bookfunnel.
Both Zayne and Talli had cold-hearted parents who had pack ambitions and employed dirty politics to succeed in those ambitions. Both feel betrayed but still circumstances detect they meet. Oh, and how they meet. The twists and turns in their plot theme makes a reader dizzy with all the tribulations each goes through to get to their HEA. Sabotage with deadly consequences occur but true mates win out. The ending has a gruesome element, but the heavies only get what they've deserved all along. I want to point out that one parent does redeem themselves as the reader is shown their true feelings for the son that is truly loved but because of the loss of their mate relations with their son was hard to express. The weaving together of Zayne and Talli's lives made for great reading. This is my honest and voluntary review for the ARC received via Bookfunnel.
June 23, 2024
I really loved this!!! I loved Zayne and Talli's connection!
Talli is femme, sassy, brave, submissive and afraid. Zayne is strong, arrogant, dominant and steadfast. So they are a match made in heaven! They have to go through hell though, to keep each other! Frankly Kiki in all four books ROCKED the angst!!! And here it was exquisite.
Loved how it all came together at the end, especially with Talli's family!!!
Oh and we got some solid world building here, pity it was in the series's last book 0_O.
And OMG that end!!!! I can't wait because from the first time Ramsey (I'm not sure how the name is spelled) appeared I loved him and I wanted his story!!!
P.S.: Zayne and Talli have an age difference but I'm not sure how much. Talli is 19yo and I'm guessing Zayne is 25-26yo???
Anyways I loved this series, I devoured each audiobook one after the other without stopping because it was everything I'm looking for in shapeshifter/magic stories!!!
Chris Chambers FTW!!!
Talli is femme, sassy, brave, submissive and afraid. Zayne is strong, arrogant, dominant and steadfast. So they are a match made in heaven! They have to go through hell though, to keep each other! Frankly Kiki in all four books ROCKED the angst!!! And here it was exquisite.
Loved how it all came together at the end, especially with Talli's family!!!
Oh and we got some solid world building here, pity it was in the series's last book 0_O.
And OMG that end!!!! I can't wait because from the first time Ramsey (I'm not sure how the name is spelled) appeared I loved him and I wanted his story!!!
P.S.: Zayne and Talli have an age difference but I'm not sure how much. Talli is 19yo and I'm guessing Zayne is 25-26yo???
Anyways I loved this series, I devoured each audiobook one after the other without stopping because it was everything I'm looking for in shapeshifter/magic stories!!!
Chris Chambers FTW!!!
January 13, 2023
Thrust by author Kiki Burrelli is the fourth and final book in the Lunar Wolves series. I loved the attention to detail this book has. From artwork to the whole flow of the story, it is well thought out. I have not read this series in order, but I was not lost reading this story.
Zane he is a lone wolf kind of personality. He is a mate of a man he has never met. He was not thrilled about that. He is a kind and strong man. He really is also laid back too.
Talli: he is smart, clever, and telepathic. I liked that he is not scared to be himself. He is beautiful and just the person for Zane. He will keep Zane on his toes.
I love these two together. They are great. There are many loose ends that are tied up in this story, and I really loved it. Sorry to see this series go but loved this story.
Five Shooting Stars
Zane he is a lone wolf kind of personality. He is a mate of a man he has never met. He was not thrilled about that. He is a kind and strong man. He really is also laid back too.
Talli: he is smart, clever, and telepathic. I liked that he is not scared to be himself. He is beautiful and just the person for Zane. He will keep Zane on his toes.
I love these two together. They are great. There are many loose ends that are tied up in this story, and I really loved it. Sorry to see this series go but loved this story.
Five Shooting Stars
April 18, 2024
3 ⭐️s
I kinda wished Tallie would have talked about what happened to him sooner. He was really bratty and rude in the beginning, and when we eventually find out what happened to him and why he was behaving the way he was, I still couldn't feel sorry for him, because he kept making one bad decision after another.
And I get it. He's 19 and still a kid. But if he's old enough to be mated off, he's old enough to know better, especially since he's smart enough to use his body as a weapon. Which just made matters worse, by the way. Who sleeps with an entire family of alphas to make a point? And at 17?
Nah, he knew better. So I kinda understood the rage Huxley had towards him after the attack on his family. Heck, I was feeling kinda rage myself.
PS: I wanted more moments with the pygmy goat and Ezra's natural wolves... adorable 😊
I kinda wished Tallie would have talked about what happened to him sooner. He was really bratty and rude in the beginning, and when we eventually find out what happened to him and why he was behaving the way he was, I still couldn't feel sorry for him, because he kept making one bad decision after another.
And I get it. He's 19 and still a kid. But if he's old enough to be mated off, he's old enough to know better, especially since he's smart enough to use his body as a weapon. Which just made matters worse, by the way. Who sleeps with an entire family of alphas to make a point? And at 17?
Nah, he knew better. So I kinda understood the rage Huxley had towards him after the attack on his family. Heck, I was feeling kinda rage myself.
PS: I wanted more moments with the pygmy goat and Ezra's natural wolves... adorable 😊
December 26, 2022
If there were any doubt in your mind about the inadvisability of 'arranged marriages' this is the perfect book to clear it up!
Talli and Zayne are the unlucky focus of the latest 'match' made by their parents.
Talli is the son of Opala, the powerful leader of the Paola witch clan. His first 'bonding' was so traumatic that he swears to never be 'promised' to another again.
Zayne refuses all matches his power hungry father, Zanobi, tries to force on him.
Despite the initial animosity they feel towards each other, events beyond their control force them to work together...ultimately to save lives.
Prepare to meet some traitors, some friends and to witness an unlikely union.
Definitely an HEA for several characters.
Talli and Zayne are the unlucky focus of the latest 'match' made by their parents.
Talli is the son of Opala, the powerful leader of the Paola witch clan. His first 'bonding' was so traumatic that he swears to never be 'promised' to another again.
Zayne refuses all matches his power hungry father, Zanobi, tries to force on him.
Despite the initial animosity they feel towards each other, events beyond their control force them to work together...ultimately to save lives.
Prepare to meet some traitors, some friends and to witness an unlikely union.
Definitely an HEA for several characters.
March 21, 2023
Zayne and Talli are great couple and I enjoyed their story. Both men are being used for someone else’s benefit and neither is able to break free. The two find themselves pushed together and no matter how they want to fight it there is something there between them. It was nice to see that each man has so much more substance than what they show the world. I enjoyed seeing the way the relationship developed between Zayne and Talli as they spend more time together and see each other’s true personality. They travel a hard road to get to their happy ever after and it is full of emotions. Talli and Zayne endeared themselves to this reader and I quickly got lost in their story. This is a wonderful story to end this series on.
December 16, 2022
Zayne and Talli story was an intense experience with so many twist and turns that will make your head spin and your heart bleed.
The trust and confidence Zayne and Talli have in each other is extremely important as is the only thing that stands against the plots and nefarious plans of the enemies.
As the danger thicken Talli is brave by appealing to the only person who could help out.
I liked the danger and the way the enemies received their punishment, as well as the way those who were sent astray asked forgiveness and made amends.
I liked the little development into the next adventure and I'm looking forward to see what happens next.
The trust and confidence Zayne and Talli have in each other is extremely important as is the only thing that stands against the plots and nefarious plans of the enemies.
As the danger thicken Talli is brave by appealing to the only person who could help out.
I liked the danger and the way the enemies received their punishment, as well as the way those who were sent astray asked forgiveness and made amends.
I liked the little development into the next adventure and I'm looking forward to see what happens next.
December 19, 2022
Fight or flight instinct
Neither of the main characters Talli or Zayne has much backup from family but they do get thrown together by them. I enjoyed the story of these two characters. This book focuses more on this couple and less on Crescent City than the other books in this great series by Kiki Burrelli. They start as adversaries because of what they have been told about each other but of course they end up being what each other needs. Ms. Burrelli has a way of combining the big picture things and small intimate things in her stories to great effect. This book is a terrific example of that.
Neither of the main characters Talli or Zayne has much backup from family but they do get thrown together by them. I enjoyed the story of these two characters. This book focuses more on this couple and less on Crescent City than the other books in this great series by Kiki Burrelli. They start as adversaries because of what they have been told about each other but of course they end up being what each other needs. Ms. Burrelli has a way of combining the big picture things and small intimate things in her stories to great effect. This book is a terrific example of that.
December 24, 2022
Thrust is the fourth book in the Lunar Wolves series. We had previously met Zayne back in Pressure and I was hoping we’d get his story. And what a story it was! Zayne is not in control and that is what he craves. His father is all about controlling Zayne and his mating. Talli is a brat for lack of a better word. His previous mating went horribly wrong and doesn’t want to go through that again. Their first meeting in fast and burns hot but they don’t know who they are to each other yet! Their whole story is fast pacing and hard to put down! Loved it!! Well written and so very highly recommended!!
December 26, 2022
Zayne has watched all of his friends find the people they meant to be with & live happily but he can’t find that on his own due to his father controlling his life! But what Zayne doesn’t realize is fate has a bigger hand in things than his father. Talli is a sweet, broken young man & needs someone to love him the right way, it’s takes a lot of getting to know each but eventually they both see what’s right in front of them and they get the happy ending their friends got! This was the last book of the series & it was the perfect way to end it! I love Kiki’s work so much and I can’t what she brings next! 😀❤️
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