The Mating discussion

Loved this book! It was an easy fast read and for the first time in a while I wasnt annoyed with the lead protagonist! I loved her! I loved the Alpha! Great book!

Yes it is a great series. The first book is my favorite.

i feel the same too, i really love this series especially the first book, i love kane and elise

yes its a great series

I felt it had the potential to be good. It needs to be rewritten and put into 1st person, there is a lot of things that were repeated that needed to be taken out and a lot of the main character's thoughts didn't need to be written down. It should have been obvious to the reader that she was feeling these things and didn't need to be spelled out so much. It took me a long time to read this book because of these things. If the author worked on these things and rewrote it I think she could get it properly published. But I could not continue reading the series even though the story was interesting and I believe this is why.

I came upon this book by accident and was so glad that I did. I loved this series!

Dione wrote: "I came upon this book by accident and was so glad that I did. I loved this series!"

did you also read the remaining 3 books in the series?

I didn't...I wasn't aware that there were three more books. Are they good?

Dione wrote: "I didn't...I wasn't aware that there were three more books. Are they good?"

They follow on with different characters - I have enjoyed the entire series - they are on her website

Paris (kerbytejas) wrote:
They follow on with different characters - I have enjoyed the entire series - they are on her website"

OOOPS, sorry I have read the other books. I got this thread and another one mixed up in responses. I liked all of the books

Dione wrote: "Paris (kerbytejas) wrote:
They follow on with different characters - I have enjoyed the entire series - they are on her website"

OOOPS, sorry I have read the other books. I got this thread..."

cool

I havent read them. Are they as good as The Mating?

I liked all of them. The Mating, however is still my favorite

I think the mating is the best but the rest of them is pretty good too ! :) !

Always thought freebies were lame! But not this one! Love mating and the rest of the series! And bonded was great too! Thanks nicky Charles for all the great stories! Love Kane and Elise!

I really do like this series. Nicky is good and is a real down to earth person. She is someone who just wants to get her stories out there and I appreciate her and her writing.

Keep going strong, Nicky!!!

More sequel please, nicky!! Love yr Lycan series!

Est wrote: "More sequel please, nicky!! Love yr Lycan series!"

did you read all 4 books? if not you have a few more to read

I ve read the whole series! :)

Est wrote: "I ve read the whole series! :)"

I have heard there will be another book but it won't be soon :>(....but when it happens i'll read it

Amazing books..Im on the 3rd book now and I have to agree with most of you The Mating was my favorite!

I have recently read three books in the series. I like The Mating the best out of all three.

Brenda wrote: "I have recently read three books in the series. I like The Mating the best out of all three."

there is a 4th book - check out the authors website

sorry this is so long - just got the newsletter

Nicky Charles Newsletter – February, 2013
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His mate killed in a horrific explosion, ex-Enforcer Damien Masterson now lives as a rogue werewolf. Grief stricken and filled with rage, what depths will he sink to in his search for revenge? And who will be caught in the crossfire? Will it be Eve, a Fae just entering the Awakening stage? Or Rafe McRae, part empath and part wolf? It’s been said that a rogue Enforcer is too dangerous to be allowed to roam. A suspense driven story of love, betrayal and revenge, this latest addition to the Law of the Lycans series is a sequel to Bonded.



Yay! After several delays, the next installment of the Law of the Lycans series is ready. Betrayed: Days of the Rogue has finally been published!

Honestly, each book in this series seems to be increasingly difficult to write. Perhaps it’s because each story is becoming more complex with plots and subplots twisting together. Or maybe it is the returning characters all wanting their say. For whatever reason, this story gave me more grief than all the others combined and underwent extensive revisions. I could still be working on it – only a few days ago I added another chapter—but sometimes you just have to let go. The story is more than I ever expected it to be (it was supposed to be a novella) yet not quite all that I hoped (there are still parts I’m not completely pleased with). However, it’s time to send it on its way.

This story wouldn’t have been possible without the support my friends at TLS as well as Jan Gordon, who is my editor, friend, fellow author and main support in this crazy writing endeavour. I also want to thank my ARC readers (Shannon, Cheryl, Janet and Jennifer) for their honest feedback and for catching those final mistakes.

Betrayed is different than the previous Lycan stories. Jan says it’s darker and grittier than any of the others. I have to agree. In Bonded, you met the Purists and got a glimpse into the seamier side of the Lycan world. This story continues to explore the darker side of this universe and it isn’t always pretty. You’ll read about Damien and his reactions to Beth’s death and how the need for revenge…well…I won’t say any more but be prepared and don’t say I didn’t warn you!

One of my readers made some amazing banners for this book. Be sure to check them out on facebook or on my website. She’s also created an incredible video trailer that you have to see! Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7dwkS...

Contest Winner!
A few months ago there was a ‘name the character contest’ at Brandee’s Book Endings.
http://www.brandeesbookendings.com/fe...
The winner was…Erika L
She choose the name “Aly” so be on the lookout for this character in Betrayed!


As with my previous books, this is a free download. In lieu of paying me, please consider making a donation to your local animal shelter or food bank.

Am I planning another book in the series? Definitely! I have lots of ideas, it’s just time I’m short of. Be prepared to wait another year (or more) before you hear from me again. During that time know that I’m working on another story for you and possibly trying to re-edit my earlier books in the hopes of someday releasing them in paperback. I’m also investigating setting up an on-line store with a few products (mugs, mouse-pads, bookbags and the like). If and when it ever comes to fruition, I’ll be announcing it on my website and facebook page.

I’ll end with an excerpt from Betrayed, just to get you primed:

It was near dawn when Damien finally dozed off. He’d been unable to settle, his leg ached, and the bottle of whiskey he’d bought a day ago had been the human variety, much too weak and emptied far too soon to have any great effect. It had forced him to spend much of the night reliving memories that were best forgotten.

The months after Beth died were mostly a blur. Days, then weeks, blended together in a haze of grief and pain that had been almost debilitating. Sometimes human, mostly wolf, he’d traversed the land existing without a purpose; physically alive but in all other respects dead. It hadn’t mattered if he had taken another breath or eaten another meal. There’d been no reason to live, no will to survive. At times he’d despaired, begging the fates to take him so he could be with his beloved mate.

But fate had never been that kind. It had kept him alive, placing a rabbit before him when he would have preferred to starve, having him stumble into a warm, dry den when he would have fallen asleep in a snow bank with the hope of never awakening. On the verge of total despair, fate had kicked him in the ass and forced him to carry on.

Now he was left with a numb bitterness. This was his life; his efforts to speed his exit from it were futile. For some reason he was doomed to continue to exist. At least he had a purpose now. Too bad it meant he brokered in death.

On that gloomy note, he finally fell asleep.

He’d only been resting an hour or so when the phone began to ring. Cursing, he rolled over, the covers tangled about him.
“’lo?” His throat felt dry, his eyes gritty as he tried to peer at his watch.

“Morning. This is Wilf, from the front desk.”

Damien grunted recognizing the voice.

“Sorry to bother you, but the workers are here to replace the carpets a bit earlier than expected and I was wondering—”

“I’ll be gone in an hour.” He hung up without waiting for a reply and climbed out of bed.

Damien leaned against the wall of the shower, his hands propped on cracked tiles as he let the water cascade over his body. The bathroom was dingy and mildewed, barely a step up from the ponds he splashed in when in his wolf form, but it didn’t really bother him. Where he slept or bathed hardly mattered anymore.

Shutting off the water, he dried off then pulled on a pair of jeans and a clean t-shirt, stuffing the dirty one his small backpack. All his worldly possessions were there: a change of clothes, a toothbrush and a razor. When it was time to leave, to return to the wild, he could easily ditch the bag and never miss it. There was enough money in his pocket to tide him over for several months if need be; his last job had seen to that. His needs were simple; he caught food when required, found a cave or den to sleep in. A rogue wolf could live for months that way.

He picked up his wallet off the table and checked the contents. It contained the only item of importance in his life; Beth’s picture. It had taken him ages to find one since everything had been lost in the explosion. When he’d finally come across a copy of her high school yearbook in a library, he’d had her picture scanned and enlarged. Even though she’d been much younger when the photo was taken, she looked almost the same as the day he’d met her. Sweet and shy but with a streak of stubbornness evident in her determined chin.

Slowly, he stroked his finger over the curve of her cheek and whispered his message. “I’m sending you flowers for your birthday, today. White daisies. I know they’re your favourite.”

Closing his eyes, he thought of how she’d smile, her grey eyes lighting up with joy at the simple gesture, her fingers skimming over the delicate petals. Then she’d stand on her tiptoes and press a kiss to his mouth. He exhaled slowly and tried to imagine the gentle pressure, tried to bring to reality the warmth of her lips, her hands sliding up his chest, her flowery scent wrapping around him...

Of course, it didn’t work.

Beth was dead.

The flowers would be placed on her grave by some anonymous delivery man. And then they, too, would wither and die.
Damien gave his head a shake and snapped the wallet shut before tucking it into his pocket. He’d order the flowers, and be on his way. Staying in town was never a good idea; it increased the chances of being tracked down.

They were looking for him—the Lycan Link Trackers—he’d known that since the moment he’d escaped the infirmary. Rogue Enforcers weren’t allowed. The authorities were adamant about that. Reform or be locked up; those were the choices he’d be given if he was ever caught. With the intelligence of a human and the strength of wolf in its prime, a rogue had the potential to be extremely dangerous. And an Academy trained rogue... Well, that was like a walking time bomb.

Tick, tick, tick... Damien chuckled darkly and wondered if he’d explode should Lycan Link’s posse ever catch up with him. Maybe he would. Going out in a blaze of glory held a macabre appeal at times. To let all his pain and hatred out, to finally be free of the blackness that had settled in his soul. To rip and tear, and to feel the impact of flesh hitting bone, as he attacked his enemy and made them pay.

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Why?! Why was this book accepted so well? This book was about rape and male dominance. Gross! I guess there is a market for that. *gag* Elise is a complete idiot and I prefer strong female protagonists. I kept thinking it was a cult.

"Cults are forms of organization in which the members of the group submerge their will and their lives to some degree to the wishes of the leader or leaders, who, in turn, live or benefit off the member’s needs or weaknesses in a selfish way. A cult, therefore, is a form of human society in which a leader abuses people, either in an overt way such as raping the women, or in a subtle way, such as bossing people around, murdering those the leader does not like, and so on."

Arrange marriage. Not Rape. Big difference.

Michelle wrote: "Why?! Why was this book accepted so well? This book was about rape and male dominance. Gross! I guess there is a market for that. *gag* Elise is a complete idiot and I prefer strong female protagon..."

well you are entitled to your opinion... but I loved the book (all all of the follow-on books) and do not see it has non-consensual or rape involved in the story line.

I loved the book.

Dione wrote: "I came upon this book by accident and was so glad that I did. I loved this series!"

I stumbled upon the series as well while just browsing some free books on my Nook and decided to give it a chance (it's not really my thing to read lovie dovie type books). I was amazed by just how much I loved the series and just cannot get enough. I'm starting the last book and am taking it slowly because I just don't want it to end. LOL!