Wolf Brothers (gay werewolf erotica, M/m)
The last two - three chapters managed to get me somewhat interested and I felt some kind of sympathie toward the characters, but I'm quite sure that I will have forgotten about them in just a few days. This might be a clear case of It's not you - it's me! But I really want to find a good shifter story before completely giving up the subgenre.
So if you like shifter stories, just let me know about your favorite books! I'm looking forward to some recommendations! View all 5 comments. I was curious about this series. I needed to know more. Little to no angst here and lots of screwing. It's all in the spin, I guess. These are set in Australia but I don't really get a feel for it being there, it wasn't overly distinctive for me. It could have been I was curious about this series. It could have been set anywhere really. Maybe later books in the series will come across as more Aussie. There was a lot of usage of the word baby in this one.
Way, way too much. I like that the series is about brothers' finding their mates but this is a saccharine tale. Too much for me to really enjoy it. View all 21 comments. This is the book for you if you want to read the mean of every wolf shifter MM novel out there, and you want to read it with a x8 speed multiplier on. The story goes like this: Stomp stomp stomp stomp later, an epiphany happens and oh my what's this?
I'm gay after all! Meet up, sex sex sex sex sex. It was great sex so I love you now. Meet family, sex sex sex sex sex oops, 2D villain roadblock som This is the book for you if you want to read the mean of every wolf shifter MM novel out there, and you want to read it with a x8 speed multiplier on. Meet family, sex sex sex sex sex oops, 2D villain roadblock someone gets hurt, sex sex, the end.
Oh, and don't forget the requisite thrown-out-because-I-am-gay scenario, but that's right there on the blurb so you can't say you weren't warned. Reading the concept of mate in werewolves story can be personally tricky.
It's very common that this concept ends up in instant-love, quick claiming, possessive Alphas.. Finding that one story with just the right balance of courting, romance, while still carry the concept of mate is not easy. For me, at least. I'm gambling with this one since Ms. Griffin is a new author. Unfortunately, this first story of her series of four gay werewolf brothers came out short a Reading the concept of mate in werewolves story can be personally tricky. Unfortunately, this first story of her series of four gay werewolf brothers came out short and disappointing.
Again, it's the instant-love, " I know you're my mate since the first time I saw you, let's get it on " type of story. There's no actual courting, everything happens pretty fast. Sure, there's one big challenge on Brian's position as Marcus's mate in the end, and it's probably the only scene I enjoy because at least it feels like a climax. There is not enough character building for me to get into either Marcus and Brian as individual. AND the last reason is very subjective, okay, but I HATE the use of "baby" as terms of endearment.
I will say that again and again -- I prefer the words like "hon" or "sweetheart". Even "babe" is okay. Seeing few "baby" in conversation is acceptable, but Marcus calls Brian "baby" in almost EVERY conversation and it's grating on my nerves. It's like hearing nail screeching a glass, I'm so annoyed by it. I'm ready to ban that word forever from ALL of romance novels I read.
I'm still intrigued with the rest of the brothers. Hopefully, the next book will be a better experience.
View all 3 comments. This novel was a study in cliches: If not, let me tack that on as Jul 11, Susan rated it really liked it Shelves: And I loved it anyway. This has all the cliches.
A young guy thrown out by his pack for being gay, a possessive mate formerly straight , corny sex scenes and lots and lots of over the top fluffiness. And it was just what I needed! I knew what I was getting into when I started this book. I was craving for something cheesy, something so low angst it was ridiculous. And I loved it! I have to admit, the writing in the first half was not as bad as I expected. There was somewhat of an introduction to both characters.
Of course after Marcus got his head out of his ass he fully embraced the gay and it turned into one big sap fest. But I was okay with that. I expected no less. Though it doesn't offer anything new to the shifter genre, and was in fact totally predictable, and even though Brian could have been a woman for all the masculine qualities he was given hint: Sometimes predictable is good.
It's comforting in it's own way. This was just what I needed, right when I needed it and by the time I finished listening I was smiling. I enjoyed it enough to want to pick up the seco Though it doesn't offer anything new to the shifter genre, and was in fact totally predictable, and even though Brian could have been a woman for all the masculine qualities he was given hint: I enjoyed it enough to want to pick up the second book, which is Alex's story.
Is anyone else convinced that narrator Dominic M. McCartney and Dave Gillies are the same person? I am a sucker for the GFY theme and I really liked that after the initial freak-out Marcus seemed to adapt well, taking the change in stride. Being the only "straight" brother, and having all of his mom's hopes for grandkids pinned on him, I can see why it would upset him more than just having to reconsider 3.
Being the only "straight" brother, and having all of his mom's hopes for grandkids pinned on him, I can see why it would upset him more than just having to reconsider his orientation. LOL watching porn for tips on gay sex. It's funny but it's also a bit cringe-worthy I could have done without the jealous, mean, stupid female rival a little over that trope at this point , but she did provide a bit of external drama. The story didn't mention whether unmated sex could result in kids, but I think that instead of the staged challenge could have worked as well. Definitely gonna put the next one on the TBR Get sense talked into you!
Wonderful supportive parents, alpha and pack This is one of the worst books I have ever read, possibly one of the worst books ever written, and I feel so very honored to tell you why. Buckle in, kids, it's an extensive list. For ripping off nearly every werewolf cliche in the world, one would expect she would grasp a basic understanding of Wolves do not have cubs.
The fact that the author repeatedly uses this mistake made me want to smash my fucking face into my kindle. It took me three seconds of Googling to ensure that I was correct in my understanding of this fact. I can only imagine it would have been equally as easy for her. As an outside werewolf from another town and another pack, there are certain universal rules, shall we say.
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It is beyond insane for Brian to have shown up, demanded to see the Alpha, then screamed at him, cursed him out, and left without being dismissed. He would be dead. There would be only pieces left. Come on, Toni Griffin, you can't be serious with this crap. Again, I can only assume this would be an easily solved problem with very little Googling. I'm sure you're seeing the pattern. Please don't waste your money on this book. There's SO MUCH werewolf erotica out there that you could literally just pick up a stone and throw it, then hand the random stranger you hit a piece of paper and a pen and tell them to write a gay werewolf sex scene.
I liked this new book by a new author. Yes it is a insta-love, but sometimes you're in the mood for one of them. I have to agree with some others about the use to the word "baby", it really is kinda soon. Not that I mind the use of that endearment, it was just a little soon, but after that, it's a sweet, easy story. The writing style was easier for me to handle than some others some have their characters more barbaric, which can be annoying Over all it's a good start to a new series, and can't w I liked this new book by a new author.
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The writing style was easier for me to handle than some others some have their characters more barbaric, which can be annoying Over all it's a good start to a new series, and can't wait till the next brother's story. Oct 27, Trisha Harrington rated it really liked it Shelves: Well, this wasn't what I had been expecting. The blurb is a bit misleading because I thought there would be a huge issue with Marcus' parents. No, the only person who had an issue with the gay thing was Marcus. And the ex, Stacey.
But that was to be expected. Brian and Marcus ended up becoming a really nice couple. Not my favorite by any means, but they were really nice together and I did like watching them come together. It didn't feel as forced as it could have been. Actually, I Well, this wasn't what I had been expecting.
Actually, I had kinda expected to dislike how forced they felt as a couple. But it didn't happen. I was rooting for them, especially when Stacey got involved. This is the first book in a series, and I like the idea of the other brothers being gay. It means I can freely like them without being annoyed about not getting their book. And I'm really excited to see what happens with this couple. It would be great to keep building them as a couple and to see how they end up having a child.
Would I recommend this book? But I think fans of shifters stories would probably like it more than those who don't like shifter books. This book has no original concepts whatsoever. The whole thing reads like excerpts from any one of half a dozen Stormy Glenn books. The characters aren't fully fleshed out, events happen too rapidly to be even remotely realistic and the conflict in the book is almost negligible. But the biggest problem is that there's simply nothing original here.
Every single idea and concept has already been done elsewhere by other authors.
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Pretty good I liked it. View all 4 comments. The unexpected can hit people hard, and the more determined they were to do one thing, or to expect a certain outcome, the more shocked they will be when Fate decides something else is going to happen. Both men in this story have to face the unexpected, yet their reactions are completely different. Brian is confronted with massive rejection. Then his pack banishes him and runs him off their land without so The unexpected can hit people hard, and the more determined they were to do one thing, or to expect a certain outcome, the more shocked they will be when Fate decides something else is going to happen.
Then his pack banishes him and runs him off their land without so much as five minutes to pack his things. Not one to give up easily, or at all, he gets a job to earn the money to pay for the repairs his truck needs, and plans to leave town as soon as possible. But then something unexpected happens to him when Marcus has a change of mind, and Brian faces a new challenge: Marcus is an idiot. Sort of a lovable one, but an idiot nevertheless. He has got it in his head that he needs to supply his parents with grandchildren, since he is the only straight one among their four children.
Thee is one thing he will not compromise on, and that is the fact he will only settle down with his fated mate. And the girlfriend, no matter how manipulative she is, is not her. When he meets Brian, he knows immediately the man is his mate — but he vehemently denies it.
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Until his older brother and alpha of the pack smacks him upside the head, figuratively speaking, and tells him to get his act together. He is surprisingly good at it! Review after second reading Despite my disdain, I'm reading the series again because I have been assured that book 4 Forbidden Mate is awesome This was a debut novel for this author so I gave it 2 stars even though it is really quite awful. This book is very formulaic Some of the cliches in the book are Added to the plethora of cliches, is the rather monotonous and frankly uninspiring sex.
The brevity of the book saved me from skimming the sex scenes I'll read the next book in the series to see if the author improves because the premise for the story could be good if developed. Another little peeve for me was the Americanisation of the story. For a book purportedly set in Australia, I found it too American in setting and development. I read on the author's blog that she is from far north Queensland so that might have a bearing on why it doesn't ring true but I didn't recognise the Australia she described despite the fact that I AM Australian and have lived near where the book is set.
I ended up skimming most of this book. The storyline was bland, but if you're being generous, then I guess there's the conflict for the place as Marcus' mate to spice things up. As for the writing itself, the conversation had an awkward flow.
They were made even more unnatural by the frequency in which the characters talked via speech. Apart from brief details of characters' appearances, there were no real description of anything nor actions, so at times it was rather choppy. Use of endearment can I ended up skimming most of this book. Use of endearment can be sweet in a book.
However, Marcus used "baby" since before forming a relationship with Brian, then continued to use it extensively till the end of the book. Get them good and wet. Carson obeyed, pouring a generous amount of liquid from the bottle and somehow managing not to make a mess either. Two slender fingers hesitantly rubbed around the rim, then slowly pushed inside.
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His eyes widened and he let out a cry. Brody chuckled when he realized his mate must have accidentally hit his prostate. Carson moaned and continued to push his fingers in and out of his ass. Brody would have loved to take his time and watch Carson finger-fuck himself, but alas, he was only a wolf, and he had his limits. He pounced once again, snatching his lover and pushing him under him once more. Carson arched against him, his naked body already slick with perspiration. I need you now. He then retrieved two of the toys that showed most promise.
He then returned to the room, cock ring and anal beads in hand. Carson watched him, his beautiful blue eyes looking like a stormy sea now. Hastily, Brody slipped the cock ring on Carson. Even if he did come before he got inside Carson, his recovery time would allow him to still fuck his mate. It would be the same for Carson, but the cock ring in this case had a different purpose. The buildup of pleasure was just as important as the moment of coupling.
The night before, Brody had taken Carson in the heat of their first mating, but now, he wanted to spend as many hours as possible fucking the man, touching him, licking him, worshipping all that delicious skin. He wanted to show Carson how beautiful and special it could be between them. On occasion, he added more lube, just to make sure. Soon, his mate grew wild and Carson knew it was time for them to couple.
But first, he wanted to try something else, to see how Carson took to a bit of pain with his pleasure. The handprint mark that appeared made his prick throb, more so when Carson screamed. He needed to be inside Carson. It seemed they happened in moments of extreme emotion. In one single thrust, he slid home. Wish List Gift Book. It's a unique book with a tale to read on the edge of your seat at all times. It brings up the realities of the obstacles in real life and its unnecessary controversies. Besides all of these great qua The blurb for this one caught my attention and I just had to read it to discover whether a shifter story with such an odd pairing would be as interesting as the blurb sounded.
The idea of writing a whole series with strange but believable pairings appears challenging but if this entertaining story is any indication, Ms. Hyacinth will manage it just fine. Hyacinth also threw in some nice differences in how the two shifter races interacted, compared to other shifter stories. There are plenty of secondary characters…most not very nice…but they do add a lot of color and interest to the story. You have to wonder how Brody and Carson turned out to be such nice men with families as horrid as the ones Ms. Hyacinth created for them. So with that, she did a good job.