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Heat #1
Perfumed Heat
Since the death of his mate, Artemis Gray has desired no other to take her place. Then Moira Archer, a human, enters his life. Her rich, earthy scent, combined with the perfume she wears, entices him. The werewolf in his soul awakens and howls in triumph—"Mine!"
42 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2004
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April 30, 2011
just bought this one for $2.49 from ellora's cave- #support Judy Mays!
After everything that has happened this week surrounding English teacher Judy Mays, of course I bought one of her books. For those of you who don't know, she is an English teacher in PA who was "outed" as an erotica author. A couple of parents who had nothing better to do called in local newstation WNEP who made her writing career out to be on the same level as a pedophile. (not kidding)
original newscast
Smartbitches has a fabulous commentary here
Moving on to the actual story, this is the first novella in her Heat series. Artemis Gray is an alpha werewolf still in his prime, even though he has grown children. He runs a men's cologne company and wants to expand into women's perfumes.
The deal he has in the works with a leading women's perfume company falls through the instant he scents the owner-Sylvia James was wearing a perfume using animal musk. Not only does that lose her the deal, she loses her assistant Moira as well.
Artemis recognizes Moira as his mate, even though his son and he almost fought over her for a second there, but after a tense stand-off his son backed down. Artemis and Moira leave together, but he moves a little too fast for her. Nope, not the sex, she's way into that *wink wink* but he instantly asks her to marry him, be his mate, and shows her his wolfy side. Then he orders her to submit. Now we 21st century women might enjoy her reaction (and where she told him to go), but Artemis didn't. His son and daughter barged in to explain she needs time.
But, don't forget Sylvia....she's quite vindictive and wants Moira back. See, Moira's not just her assistant, she also has made the last 7 years' worth of perfumes for her company. And even if Sylvia has to threaten Moira's poor ill grandfather, she will. But Moira mistakes the threat as coming from the Big Bad Wolf, not the Big Bad Bitch.
It's a fun and thrilling novella with a bit of wolfy lust.
My favorite quote:
"Only a fool would lay his hands on the mate of a werewolf." Moira's granddad was a wise man.
I will be looking for the rest of the Heat series from Judy Mays.
http://www.demonloversbooksandmore.co...
After everything that has happened this week surrounding English teacher Judy Mays, of course I bought one of her books. For those of you who don't know, she is an English teacher in PA who was "outed" as an erotica author. A couple of parents who had nothing better to do called in local newstation WNEP who made her writing career out to be on the same level as a pedophile. (not kidding)
original newscast
Smartbitches has a fabulous commentary here
Moving on to the actual story, this is the first novella in her Heat series. Artemis Gray is an alpha werewolf still in his prime, even though he has grown children. He runs a men's cologne company and wants to expand into women's perfumes.
The deal he has in the works with a leading women's perfume company falls through the instant he scents the owner-Sylvia James was wearing a perfume using animal musk. Not only does that lose her the deal, she loses her assistant Moira as well.
Artemis recognizes Moira as his mate, even though his son and he almost fought over her for a second there, but after a tense stand-off his son backed down. Artemis and Moira leave together, but he moves a little too fast for her. Nope, not the sex, she's way into that *wink wink* but he instantly asks her to marry him, be his mate, and shows her his wolfy side. Then he orders her to submit. Now we 21st century women might enjoy her reaction (and where she told him to go), but Artemis didn't. His son and daughter barged in to explain she needs time.
But, don't forget Sylvia....she's quite vindictive and wants Moira back. See, Moira's not just her assistant, she also has made the last 7 years' worth of perfumes for her company. And even if Sylvia has to threaten Moira's poor ill grandfather, she will. But Moira mistakes the threat as coming from the Big Bad Wolf, not the Big Bad Bitch.
It's a fun and thrilling novella with a bit of wolfy lust.
My favorite quote:
"Only a fool would lay his hands on the mate of a werewolf." Moira's granddad was a wise man.
I will be looking for the rest of the Heat series from Judy Mays.
http://www.demonloversbooksandmore.co...
March 21, 2016
Ummmmmmm me hizo falta si soy sincera veremos que tal estan los otros
September 18, 2019
Artemis ha acudido con sus dos hijos a una fiesta para cerrar el trato con otra empresa para ampliar el mercado de sus perfumes. Pero lo que Artemis no esperaba era encontrar a su verdadera compañera en aquella fiesta.
Moira no sabe qué pasa cuando se encuentra prendada de la mirada de Artemis. Cuando descubre su secreto ella sale corriendo a contarle los problemas a su abuelo y entonces se dará cuenta de que todo el mundo esconde cosas.
Pues el libro tenía buena pinta pero no. La forma de escribir ha fastidiado un libro que pudo ser bueno, como historia corta claro. Es todo demasiado rápido y mal escrito, dos horas después de conocerse ya le pedía matrimonio 🙄 sin sentido. Y no estoy exagerando, dos horas exactas. El problema es que no te da tiempo a creerte nada, y estoy acostumbrada al instalove pero este no cuela...
Iba para mucho pero se quedó en nada...
Moira no sabe qué pasa cuando se encuentra prendada de la mirada de Artemis. Cuando descubre su secreto ella sale corriendo a contarle los problemas a su abuelo y entonces se dará cuenta de que todo el mundo esconde cosas.
Pues el libro tenía buena pinta pero no. La forma de escribir ha fastidiado un libro que pudo ser bueno, como historia corta claro. Es todo demasiado rápido y mal escrito, dos horas después de conocerse ya le pedía matrimonio 🙄 sin sentido. Y no estoy exagerando, dos horas exactas. El problema es que no te da tiempo a creerte nada, y estoy acostumbrada al instalove pero este no cuela...
Iba para mucho pero se quedó en nada...
November 4, 2018
This had so much potential and it really hit the mark about 60% of the time. I think the only reason it missed 40% is because of the length. If Judy Mays had stretched her legs here, this could have been a 5 star novella or full length book. As it is, there just wasn't enough time for certain things to feel justified or reasonable. I still enjoyed it, but I'm kinda sad that this author's interesting concepts are wasted squandered used on an Ellora's Cave Quickie and not fleshed out in a longer book.
July 29, 2014
Pretty good for a super quick erotic read.
Alpha shifter Artemis realizes Human Moira is his mate the minute he catches her scent at a party thrown by her bitchy boss.
She's attracted to him too and hot sex in a limo ensues.
All the action in this book takes place in less than 24 hours but it is an entertaining and sexy read.
Not much time for character development but I liked Moira's grandfather and Artemis' kids.
Alpha shifter Artemis realizes Human Moira is his mate the minute he catches her scent at a party thrown by her bitchy boss.
She's attracted to him too and hot sex in a limo ensues.
All the action in this book takes place in less than 24 hours but it is an entertaining and sexy read.
Not much time for character development but I liked Moira's grandfather and Artemis' kids.
October 14, 2018
2.5 stars
February 17, 2020
This is probably my fourth time reading this book.
I find it a fun light-hearted but entertaining read with likable characters.
Short in length so lacks a lot of background information but for some reason this does not detract from the overall story.
I am still waiting many, many years later for Ms Mays to write the final book in this series, which is Brendon's, the son we meet in this book.
These books no longer seem to be available as they were first out with Ellora's Cave which has been long gone from the publishing scene.
Hope fully they will once again see the light of day, maybe in Kindle Unlimited even.
My previous reviews are missing but I will review once again as I am in the mood to read these again.
I find it a fun light-hearted but entertaining read with likable characters.
Short in length so lacks a lot of background information but for some reason this does not detract from the overall story.
I am still waiting many, many years later for Ms Mays to write the final book in this series, which is Brendon's, the son we meet in this book.
These books no longer seem to be available as they were first out with Ellora's Cave which has been long gone from the publishing scene.
Hope fully they will once again see the light of day, maybe in Kindle Unlimited even.
My previous reviews are missing but I will review once again as I am in the mood to read these again.
February 27, 2021
3,5 ✓
Gostei da leitura é um livro pequeno e rápido para passar o tempo, não tem nenhum aprofundamento na história, mas é boa para passar a tarde. 🧡
Gostei da leitura é um livro pequeno e rápido para passar o tempo, não tem nenhum aprofundamento na história, mas é boa para passar a tarde. 🧡
October 19, 2023
✨RATING 7.5/10 or 3.5/5 STARS⭐️⭐️⭐️ ♡♡+.ﾟ(￫ε￩*)ﾟ+.ﾟ
INSTA LOVE - and Alpha Guy.
Pretty good for a super quick erotic read. Alpha shifter Artemis realizes Human Moira is his mate the minute he catches her scent at a party thrown by her bitchy boss.
She's attracted to him too and hot sex in a limo ensues.
All the action in this book takes place in less than 24 hours but it is an entertaining and sexy read.
NOTES
INSTA LOVE - and Alpha Guy.
Pretty good for a super quick erotic read. Alpha shifter Artemis realizes Human Moira is his mate the minute he catches her scent at a party thrown by her bitchy boss.
She's attracted to him too and hot sex in a limo ensues.
All the action in this book takes place in less than 24 hours but it is an entertaining and sexy read.
NOTES
January 10, 2012
Li com facilidade, e apesar de ser um bocado previsível e meter algumas gafes (Senhora Judi Mays. Uma gravidez NÃO é instantânea. Lamento dizer, mas não é "wham bam thankyou ma'am olá, tou grávida". Demora vários dias a ocorrer a fertilização, sim? Por isso é que a chamada pilulazinha do dia seguinte funciona. Não quero saber se foi um lobisomem que a emprenhou, ELES SÃO MAMÍFEROS NA MESMA!) não me aborreci muito. Gostava que houvesse mais conflito e que a vilã não fosse burra de todo. Mas enfim.
July 10, 2015
"Come to me" - I think that was the moment I realized this story was probably not for me. So...about 3 pages in? Sounds about right. Also the whole "there's a wolf interested in me so of course I'm gonna find out I'm not totally human either" trope. And the so-called conflict wasn't any better either. Kidnapping, really? And I absolutely love when independent heroines turn suddenly into crying maidens when danger arises. Not. And if we're talking clichés...what's another one? Just add a pregnancy too. This story managed to catch'em all and I was not impressed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 24, 2013
Fun little story - wasn't expecting the werewolf angle, but it made for an interesting take on this which was highly sensual from the olfactory sense. I would have liked a little more strength/initiative from the lead female character, but the male character was so hot I didn't care THAT much. I'd make room for his pelt on my bed, anytime.
June 12, 2010
Apparently, my reading tastes have changed. I really don't understand how I liked this. Everything happened so quickly and there was no spark between any of the characters.
Original rating: 4.5 stars (May 2007)
Original rating: 4.5 stars (May 2007)
May 1, 2011
I read this book to #supportjudymays. I enjoyed the perfume business angle of the book. Reminded me of my days working for Estee Lauder. It was short as romantica can be which was okay except that I wanted the romance to build a little more than it did before being over.
October 1, 2011
Liked this one. Short and sweet.
June 5, 2011
Paranormal romance that was a bit campy. I liked this story. I laughed at some of the dialogue but overall enjoyed reading it. I'll look into reading more of this author's work.
November 7, 2011
I loved this book! My only complaint is the story was too short! I would have loved to see more of Moria and Artemis love, their marriage and babies.
June 20, 2011
I got k-drama bug... got bored
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