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jensreading's review
4.0
So I was blessed to be able to read this first installment in this new amazing series. Let me tell you, as much as I love romance books, shifter books, and all things Alpha Male, this wraps them all up in one, and keeps you hooked the entire time! This hasn't happened to me since Lora Leigh's The Breeds series.
Lucas starts off as a damaged, hurt, and a man just trying to get through each day. He has met and loved his mate, and sadly lost her as well. Lucas has had to suffer the loss of his other half, as well as losing his Alpha status since he gave up having his own pack. This means he is living with his father's pack, and working with them as well. Sadly, this is going to be his lonely life from now on, or is it??
Mia on the other hand, is just trying to get through her life and hide in plain site. No one knows that she is actually a wolf shifter, no one. She is working as a bartender at a club to make enough money to pay for food and necessities while in college. Mia was born in poverty, and has never known anything else. She is working hard to achieve her dreams, and take care of her mother as well. However, will she be able to hide her secret??
These two people have sparks from the time they first meet at the club. Mia and Lucas give off enough sparks to set even rain soaked Seattle up in flames. They meet as she serves him a drink at the bar. They really interact when he saved her from three wolves from another pack that want to attack her out in the alley behind the club. Unknowingly, these two people were destined to meet due to her internship that Mia starts the next day.
What will happen to these two amazingly damaged and hurt people? Will they be able to find their way together? Will Mia be able to keep her secret hidden?? Will Lucas be able to heal and move forward with his life?? Read this first part of this amazing series, and be prepared to love these people, and wait on pins and needles for the next installment (I know I am wanting it already myself!!)
Lucas starts off as a damaged, hurt, and a man just trying to get through each day. He has met and loved his mate, and sadly lost her as well. Lucas has had to suffer the loss of his other half, as well as losing his Alpha status since he gave up having his own pack. This means he is living with his father's pack, and working with them as well. Sadly, this is going to be his lonely life from now on, or is it??
Mia on the other hand, is just trying to get through her life and hide in plain site. No one knows that she is actually a wolf shifter, no one. She is working as a bartender at a club to make enough money to pay for food and necessities while in college. Mia was born in poverty, and has never known anything else. She is working hard to achieve her dreams, and take care of her mother as well. However, will she be able to hide her secret??
These two people have sparks from the time they first meet at the club. Mia and Lucas give off enough sparks to set even rain soaked Seattle up in flames. They meet as she serves him a drink at the bar. They really interact when he saved her from three wolves from another pack that want to attack her out in the alley behind the club. Unknowingly, these two people were destined to meet due to her internship that Mia starts the next day.
What will happen to these two amazingly damaged and hurt people? Will they be able to find their way together? Will Mia be able to keep her secret hidden?? Will Lucas be able to heal and move forward with his life?? Read this first part of this amazing series, and be prepared to love these people, and wait on pins and needles for the next installment (I know I am wanting it already myself!!)
beyondevak's review
4.0
Wow! Desired was certainly captivating. It provided just enough information to get my attention and then it ended. I had so many thoughts and questions. My takeaway...
- Mia and her mother were all alone in the world...or so it seemed. The mystery surrounding her absentee father made me wonder whether or not he left them alone for their own safety or whether or not he was simply a deadbeat. I'm wondering what drew Mia's mother to this dad figure. What was going on with her mother in terms of her state and why didn't she know about Mia being a shifter?
- Lucas and his dead wife - the whole thing was curious. Before I got to the end if this story, I did wonder what might have happened to her. Hmm...
- The whole rivalry thing between the Red wolves and Lucas' family made me wonder what led to the tension. Was it a woman, the marking of territory, the death of Lucas' wife? Or could it have been about Lucas' mom choosing his father over the alpha from the other pack???
- What happened to Lucas and Lev's mother anyway? I just want to know.
- Lev...I don't know that much about him but I want too. He was a sweetie.
- What was up with Mia's roommate, Jupiter? She was interesting. I kept thinking she had a dual role somewhere down the line. Hmm... Will she get to meet Lev?
I know some of what I have shared is wishful thinking and perhaps a bit cheesy, but this was such a fun read to get lost in. I would certainly read the next novella in this series. I know something big is coming!
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
A complimentary e-copy was made available for review in exchange for an honest critique.
- Mia and her mother were all alone in the world...or so it seemed. The mystery surrounding her absentee father made me wonder whether or not he left them alone for their own safety or whether or not he was simply a deadbeat. I'm wondering what drew Mia's mother to this dad figure. What was going on with her mother in terms of her state and why didn't she know about Mia being a shifter?
- Lucas and his dead wife - the whole thing was curious. Before I got to the end if this story, I did wonder what might have happened to her. Hmm...
- The whole rivalry thing between the Red wolves and Lucas' family made me wonder what led to the tension. Was it a woman, the marking of territory, the death of Lucas' wife? Or could it have been about Lucas' mom choosing his father over the alpha from the other pack???
- What happened to Lucas and Lev's mother anyway? I just want to know.
- Lev...I don't know that much about him but I want too. He was a sweetie.
- What was up with Mia's roommate, Jupiter? She was interesting. I kept thinking she had a dual role somewhere down the line. Hmm... Will she get to meet Lev?
I know some of what I have shared is wishful thinking and perhaps a bit cheesy, but this was such a fun read to get lost in. I would certainly read the next novella in this series. I know something big is coming!
Rating: 4/5
Recommend: Yes
A complimentary e-copy was made available for review in exchange for an honest critique.
crisly's review
4.0
***An ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review***
4 HOLLY FUCK STARS!
So Mia it's a girl at college who it's working her ass of to help her momma, she works at The Deviation.
Then a night, her life it's save it by Lucas. And them it's one the Story begins, Lucas it's a Shifter, but Mia... Mia has her on secret too, and nobody knew it until now...
A pretty good debut Story Mrs. Woods!!!!!
4 HOLLY FUCK STARS!
So Mia it's a girl at college who it's working her ass of to help her momma, she works at The Deviation.
Then a night, her life it's save it by Lucas. And them it's one the Story begins, Lucas it's a Shifter, but Mia... Mia has her on secret too, and nobody knew it until now...
A pretty good debut Story Mrs. Woods!!!!!
katsmiao's review
4.0
Part 1 of a series, and really more of a prequel to introduce the characters, give a little bit of backstory and set up the plot from there.
Well written, shows a lot of promise and is a great lead in to the series. It was too short to really have much to review, but it definitely got me curious about the rest of the series.
Well written, shows a lot of promise and is a great lead in to the series. It was too short to really have much to review, but it definitely got me curious about the rest of the series.
liferhi_inspired's review
5.0
Desired is the first book in a series of six novellas. While series of short novellas usually irritate me, this first book was amazing and really set the scene for the other books to come!
While the whole shifter theme isn't a new one, this series seems to have a whole new take on shifters. The characters were quite intriguing and the sexual tension could be cut with a knife. Lucas truly is an alpha male!
This book surely didn't disappoint and I look forward to continuing the series!
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.*
While the whole shifter theme isn't a new one, this series seems to have a whole new take on shifters. The characters were quite intriguing and the sexual tension could be cut with a knife. Lucas truly is an alpha male!
This book surely didn't disappoint and I look forward to continuing the series!
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.*
mistressop's review
3.0
I wrote a much harsher review for this book. I didn't feel comfortable posting it. because it's a first time author. i will say this. the book had things i really liked. for example the friendship between the MC and her friend which was just hitting at. the problem with this book is im just not into this book. the big secret. is annoying to read about while in that guys head. im in his head. in his POV. and he doesn't know the secret??? that's annoying. the smoothness of the book is broken up because its a serial novella. so it has that kinda cliffy end . which isn't something i can stand to read because it's like pulling rabbits out of coochies. your mostly like WTF was that. when you hit the end of each one. and not in a good way.the banter in some places where good tho. and i think it may be an editing issue but i would have just love to see a bit more back in forth in some of the good places. the sex was mostly ok. not great. the plot again. as a tech person. was weird. kinda like "app" gold rush plot. if i was a biz person with a true tech background. id call them app goldrush website goldrush crap. that doesn't make a S valley. so you lost me on the believability level there. so i feel so mixed about this book
2.5 ..... no i wouldn't reread. but i would read a different book from this author because there where parts i really like. where she had things going. but maybe it was writing style issues maybe it was just weirdness of plot but it just got lost in translation.
2.5 ..... no i wouldn't reread. but i would read a different book from this author because there where parts i really like. where she had things going. but maybe it was writing style issues maybe it was just weirdness of plot but it just got lost in translation.
manth1975's review
5.0
A good light read romance. Can't wait to get my teeth into the rest of the series and then all the other series too. On kindle unlimited too.
bookish_skies's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
rayne's review
3.0
I read this as a part of the Red Hot Beginnings Box Set.
This story had me turning pages well into the night. It was just taking off & 'BAM' ..it just finished. This was particularly frustrating because now I want to see where this goes. I've already fallen for Lucas & his troubled soul and I really want to get to know Lev. Mia is ok too. The storyline isn't much different to other shifter books but it's still worthy.
This story had me turning pages well into the night. It was just taking off & 'BAM' ..it just finished. This was particularly frustrating because now I want to see where this goes. I've already fallen for Lucas & his troubled soul and I really want to get to know Lev. Mia is ok too. The storyline isn't much different to other shifter books but it's still worthy.