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These types are my purse popcorn. I pull them up if I am at the doctor riding a bus or just doing stuff. I expect a lack of development and poor editing with a simple plot.
I like them because I do not have to think. I will not become immersed, It will not annoy me to stop reading if it is my turn. If I lose them I will not cry. 2.5/5½

Another typical academy series. this time the MC is a fairy (last known) and wents to the university of the supernaturals as "unknown". So everyone is guessing what she is.
It is a reverse harem but that stuff is slow and that is okay.
The MC is a bit too sassy and the others could really give a bit more contra to her. A bit humility wouldn't hurt her.
But well - altogether it is easy entertaining. the universe itself seems interesting.

The magical society is still interesting. The MC still is getting away with way to much disrespect. The sex scenes ... well .. i start to skim over them. Still in the game to read what happens to the fairies.

FBI bust goes bad and she becomes a wolf shifter + siren, oh, and she was already 'clairvoyant'. (Though it's treated like telepathy.) Then, she quickly starts bulding a harem.

Many similarties to Anita Blake, but jumps into the sex much faster.½

***5 november 2012***
This is absurd. I read this book like three times already and still I tear up and sweat by emotional parts....

***21 may 2016***
I reread this one to see if my 5 star holds up. It does... But not because it's such a good book (it's not really) but because of the feels! Apparently I'm one of those suckers who love unrealistic drama.

Got this free.
Not the sort of thing I'd have picked up otherwise.

Just some fluff. Very simple writing style.

Got this free.
Not the sort of thing I'd have picked up otherwise.

A sweet little story, not much paranormal. Overall, there just wasn't much going on.

It was OK... more or less what I expected.½

Fluffy, fun read! I enjoyed it more than I thought I would!½

I really liked this story. Totally unlikely (but hey, we're talking werewolves here, right?), it reads mostly like a fairy tale but turns into a bit of a mystery at the very end.

Spencer is the perfect knight in shining armor. While he has to deal with being turned into a werewolf against his will, he masters the situation perfectly then goes out to save Ryder. Money is in ample supply, and the little work he does do never interferes with him building a relationship with his 'rescuee'. If he wasn't adorably insecure about some things, he'd be annoying, he is so perfect.

Ryder, on the other hand, is almost the perfect damsel in distress. Life has dealt him a very tough hand, and he masters everything as best he can. The second Spencer appears, he is ready to give it all up. Again, the fact that he doesn't immediately do so, but after some appropriate hesitation (which only gets him into more trouble, by the way), stops this story from being totally cliché.

By the time Luc appears and is added into the mix, I thought I had figured out where this was going. Not so! The last few pages are some of the most interesting, since they make it clear that there is much more to this story than meets the eye. An intriguing glimpse into what might happen next is all we get though - until the sequel. Very well done.

This is a great start to a new series. There was enough of an introduction to explain how this world works for me, as well as two engaging characters: Cal, the lust demon, who is actually a really good guy, and Gabe, the orphaned fae, who is looking for love. Oh, yes, and there is male pregnancy.

Cal is one of five lust demons who run a sex club. That alone is hilarious, but the way he tries to match couples to ensure they are happy is very touching. He doesn't believe he deserves that type of love himself, doesn't even think it's possible, so he's in for an interesting learning experience. His resistance to new concepts was a bit annoying, but fit his character and was believable. He wasn't the 'bog bad demon' I've seen in stories before, so that was an interesting variation.

Gabe is an orphaned fae, who finds out that not only is he destined to be a mate for the initially reluctant Cal, he is also going to have his mate's children. He does giggle a lot and pregnancy hormones aren't easy to deal with, but his underlying strength helps him cope. This is also one of the few books that actually goes into some detail on the pregnancy and birthing process, so be warned, LOL.

I liked how the couple found their way into the new relationship. Both characters have their weaknesses, which made them more real to me - as much as you can talk about real where demons and fae are concerned. The focus on having a baby and all the prep that comes with it was fun (if unexpected), as were the reactions of the secondary characters. This is defintely a 3.5 star book for me and I look forward to reading the next volume!

The third book in the series was just as much fun for me to read as the first two. We now have four men trying to deal with what happened at the end of book two - thank God they're werewolves and heal easily. I loved the 'side effects' of the drugs making the wounded even hornier than they already are, by the way - a very hot idea!

I also liked that some of the time was spent on showing their deepening and changing relationships. That's part of the charm - that there is more than sex between these men, and each of them fulfills a defined and necessary role. A fifth man turning up at their doorstep was a slight surprise - but maybe it shouldn't have been? As for the ending - I am now beginning to think this is going to go too far (i.e., become even more unlikely than it already is). I really hope it won't - this series is such fun, and I would hate to see that ruined.

The fifth book in the series continues the new sub-storyline that started in volume four. This cycle is about cheetah shifters, which is a nice change. The fact that they are from the same litter adds continuity, and I like the feeling of family in the stories.

The three mates are absolutely perfect for each other. There was no conflict in the relationship at all, the issues all came from the outside. And there was enough of those to fill several pages. It was nice to see the lovers stand up to the world together and support each other pretty much from the beginning.

If you like cat shifters who learn to live with a very hot fire fighting human, while having a lot of sex, you will probably like this book.

What made this volume fun to read for me was yet another unusual pairing that came out of the elders' idiotic idea to force all paranormals to mate outside their species. In this case it actually works against them since one of them is endangered and needs to mate inside their species so they can repopulate (or so the elders have decreed). But, I'm jumping ahead. So, we have a bird of paradise and an ogre here, and as if that difference isn't significant enough, they also each carry a dark secret which makes it sound almost impossible that they'd ever get along.

Fabian is an ogre, and he falls for Magnus on sight. He is very protective, but can't believe Magnus is really interested in him. Especially when Magnus reveals he hates ogres... So, of course, Fabian lies and gets into even more trouble.

Magnus is a rare bird of paradise and has a very dark secret linked to ogres in his background. The revelation of Fabian;s species always drives them apart, and that is only the beginning.

Add a somewhat mysterious aunt, an old boyfriend of Magnus's and the overbearing attitude of the meddling elders, and you can see why the resulting ride might be a little rough. If you like unusual shifter stories with a dark secret, if a "nesting" male bird mate sounds interesting, and if you have enjoyed the other books in this series, then you may like this one as well.

I liked this newest addition to the series. Dewey was abused, just like the others, but the focus was on the recovery much more than in previous books. It was a relief, because what the Omegas have to go through is horrendous. The rescue network and the other omegas are now up to full speed and are getting better at handling newly rescued Omegas.

Dewey's situation was physically bad enough but the emotional strain of having the man he loves right there and seeing him drugged, not being able to be with him, was a whole new level of awful. Dewey is very quick to recover though, and having the power to decide what happens, and if they add betas to their partnership, helps him feel more empowered.

Taggart is an amazing Alpha and so selfless it is almost worrying. For him, it really is all about Dewey. Percy and Azyle are a good addition too, playful at times, and already very much in love with each other. Having two established couples come together to form a foursome has its own issues, and made this book a lot of fun to read. No big external threat here, but enough 'internal' dynamics (and between-the-sheets action) to keep me entertained.

As for the surprise at the end? Very nice!

Just like for the other books in this series, if you're looking for a light, fun read and are in the mood for some loving main characters with a VERY healthy sex drive, or just want to know what happens next in this series, you will probably like this book.

This installment of the "Midnight Matings" is a really cute story. Mind you, it doesn't start out all roses and sunshine, and it contains enough drama and issues between the mates to fill two books, but the way their love slowly develops, and how they handle themselves made me smile. The idea of a chupacabra shifter is also quite funny, as is a giraffe shifter who is alpha of a pride of lions. Absolutely hilarious! And yet, the explanations for everything are clear and sound simple, so by the end of the book it all sounded quite normal.

Leo, and what a name for a giraffe shifter, has a ton of issues, and when Gable forces him to mate under the influence of the UPAC drink, he is not happy. Since there is no way out for him, he decides to proceed with caution, and gives his new mate a chance. As is usual in these books, they work it all out by having sex. Lots and lots of it.

Gable has a few traumas and dark secrets as well, he just handles them differently. It takes him a while to trust Leo, but once he opens up, they become stronger as a couple. I felt for him once I understood why he was so arrogant and standoffish in he beginning. I liked that I got to know and understand him better as the story progressed.

If you like unusual shifters, if main characters with dark secrets and lots of psychological issues are your thing, and if you like tons of drama and a bit of brattiness in your stories, you will probably like this one.

This was a cute addition to the series, with some subtle differences that made the story just different enough so I didn't get bored. Yes, the overall plot line is still the same, but the type of power Vencentio has and how he deals with it, as well as the way he escapes the clutches of those who want to harm him was new. Like in the previous book, the focus here was on the healing more than the abuse, which I liked better.

Vencentio is in a horrible situation. He's been freed from his old pack (or so he has been told), only to be held prisoner by the High Council themselves (or so it seems). He spends a lot of time in wolf form, which helps him cope, but it doesn't make his situation better. And when help does arrive, he is far more distrustful than any of the other Omegas in the series - no wonder, he has been mistreated not just physically and emotionally, but "Councilman Douchebag" (a very apt name) has also screwed with his mind and perceptions. Vencentio has a long road ahead of him...

Carter, the alpha, is a great guy, but doesn't exactly have a lot of tact. It takes him a while to figure out how to help and deal with Vencentio. I can't blame him - this situation was more complicated than usual. I liked that, for once, he wasn't the overbearing macho type! Galvin, the Marine, and Marlow, who thinks he is straight, were less memorable, but they were good supporters of the forming bond between all four of them.

Just like for the other books in this series, if you're looking for a light, fun read and are in the mood for some main characters with a VERY healthy sex drive, or just want to know what happens next in this series, you will probably like this book.

Okay, what happens when two herbivore shifters are paired up? You'd expect the situation to be a little less volatile than with some macho wolves or tigers, right? Wrong. This story proves that the situation can be just as explosive when two seemingly more peaceful shifters are forced to mate.

Huckleberry, or Huck for short, is a hippo shifter and more than a little impulsive. He also desperately wants to please whoever he is with, so when he jumps Peyton and mates him, he will do anything to make up for his 'surprise attack' and unasked-for claiming. Yes, he made a mistake, but I felt truly sorry for him. Peyton goes out of his way to punish him and poor Huck suffers a lot before it gets better.

Peyton maybe a herbivore, but he behaves like a conceited macho idiot. Yes, there is an explanation, but whatever happened to the brain being more powerful than emotional and uncalled-for outbursts? He has quite a few things to deal with but a few friendly words for Huck, or even just less hurtful ones, would not have killed him, I thought.

While the pairing in this story was funny (a hippo and a llama), and the issues these guys deal with real to a point, I have to admit that Peyton's harsh tone and behavior during pretty much the first half of the book somewhat spoiled my enjoyment. I just thought he was overly cruel, and even thought there is an explanation which Huck accepts and deals with, I was far less forgiving. If you like shifters fighting for a way to live together, if you enjoy one mate almost being emotionally destroyed before true love comes through for him, and if you liked the other books in this series, you will probably enjoy this one.

As is usual for this series, the combination of mates draws for a range of paranormals, increasing the initial misunderstandings and issues, but also making the "figuring it out" and ultimate reward stages a lot of fun. There is no deep conflict here, but some of the shenanigans these guys get up to are quite amusing and somewhat unusual. It all starts with one of them being blind (but only in human form), the second mate holding back until he goes almost crazy, and the third walking in worrying about the "inconvenience" of this mating for his career. The tone is light and humorous, with the unique world view of the blind cheetah shifter coloring the entire story.

Camden, or Cam for short, is somewhat of a recluse, since he misses a lot being blind. He has also damaged his sensory nerves (in an attempt to stop being nauseated by blood), so his perceptions of the world are somewhat reduced. The first mate he finds is a vampire, who can no longer hold back his mating drive, and proceeds to ravish Cam – in public and without any consideration of Cam's needs. I found that very hard to deal with and it took me a while (longer than it took Cam) to forgive him. The third partner is a doctor specializing in shifter physiology – a skill that comes in very handy indeed.

One cyber attack and several steps to identifying the enemies who have been trying to kill them later, the three new mates are beginning to figure out the triad's dynamics. Much of which happens in bed, well, once they stop doing it in public every time. If you like threesomes with unusual paranormals and interesting dynamics, if you’re interested to see how a blind shifter deals with life, and if you enjoy lots and lots of man-on-man-on-man action, you will probably enjoy this light, entertaining read.

This instalment of the story is more than the normal "beaten down Omega finds loving inner circle" and mates them all to finally get some happiness. While that was still very much going on as the main focus for the four key characters, we find out more about the framework story as well. There are some interesting revelations about the back story, the history of the Omegas, and how their power actually works. I suspect that will keep the series going for a bit!

Wesley is an exceptional Omega in many respects. His treatment was more brutal, and resulted in some serious health-related issues. Not being able to recognize people is horrible and disorienting and explains a lot of his suspicions and weird reactions. Wesley is also a very powerful Omega (and the explanation given for that is fascinating), which helps him deal with most things. Emotions though, and human behavior, baffle him as much as the next guy.

Bay is the alpha and he wants to do things right, but just like his betas, Levey and Harkin, he messes up constantly. Half of that is Wesley overreacting, but still. These three are more clueless than usual, and the only saving grace is Levey's dedication to the wolf pups Wesley found, and Bay and Harkin's unwillingness to give up on Wesley. They are determined to become a family and deserve points for their willingness to grovel for forgiveness.

Just like for the other books in this series, if you're looking for a fun read and are in the mood for some dark revelations while you're at it, or just want to know what happens next in this series, you will probably like this book.

In a very entertaining sequel to [b:Fur And Flightless|12448161|Fur And Flightless (Midnight Matings, #12)|Joyee Flynn|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1314421772s/12448161.jpg|17431236], this book tells the story of Jensen, the beta werewolf who helped make his alpha, Rip, and his penguin shifter mate Lys's happy ending possible. In this book, not only do we get to see how Lys and Rip are doing, we also meet two new shifters, the salamanders Kyd and Redley. I liked the introduction of their personalities and abilities and think they make a great addition to the characters in the "prey" section of the shifter world.

Kyd and Rys have stuck together through thick and thin. They were abducted, abused, and kept prisoners in a lab for years. No that they're free they're not faring much better, since they have no money, jobs, or clue how to master a life on their own. Still, they are headstrong and protective of each other, given a choice they will not let anyone dominate them again (unless it's in the bedroom, and things get very hot).

Jensen is a bit of an idiot initially. He wants to love and be loved, but has no idea how to express his feelings, or how to be a decent mate to the men he instantly wants. His background of having been kicked out by his parents and living life as a loner wasn't exactly good preparation for it, but, luckily, he turns out to be a fast learner. He really grew on me by the end of the story.

If you're looking for a "realistic" story, with characters that behave in a normal "human" way, stay away from this book. But then, this is paranormal fiction and involves some pretty crazy species and concepts. If, on the other hand, you're looking for some fun, light entertainment, a read that will make you laugh about the character's antics and way of dealing with situations, and if you enjoy hot menages between three men who can't keep their hands off each other and love using endearments, then you will probably like this book.

This fourth book in the series definitely takes a turn for the more serious. Not only in terms of the issues between the main characters, but also in terms of the external problems they have to face, and the overarching story. Where the enemies have been more or less in hiding before, with only an odd appearance and mention here or there, they come out into the open in this book. The result is mayhem and destruction, as well as some pulling together of old friends for mutual support.

Brio is a fae "spy", as he calls himself, in charge of gathering information about the human world and maintaining trade between the fae and the human plane. He has also been looking for his mates forever, but when he finds them, it is in the middle of one of them in crisis, and the villains closing in. It takes a while for Brio to adjust, and nothing quite goes how he expects, but he is determined to make the relationship with the O'Hagan twins work.

Finn and Ferguson are very close, and when Ferguson jumps to help defend their mother against an unexpected demon attack, it has disastrous consequences. Ferguson fears Brio won’t want him now, and tries to withdraw. Of course, Finn will have none of that, and neither will anyone else of their friends, but Ferguson has a very hard time dealing with his new reality. I loved how Finn never let him retreat into his shell.

This is a book about dealing with a disfiguring injury, and the support you can get from lovers and friends – if you let them! If you like stories about men dealing with loss and hardship, if you enjoy flawed characters struggling with a new reality, and if you're looking for some very hot between-the-sheets action, you will probably like this book.

Book number eight in the series adds some more new developments to the overarching story, and is beginning to show us the bigger picture of this world. What began in the previous volume with Wesley is deepened here, and all I can say, without spoiling the surprise, is that the plot definitely thickens. The history behind the hunting of the Omegas becomes clearer, as do some of the counter measures that were taken which may now help save the current group from a recurrence of the horrific genocide that has been going on for many years.

Brody is the oldest of a group of abused Omegas that were kidnapped as children. Consequently, the damage that has been done to him, both physically and emotionally, is more severe than the others', and he has a really hard time dealing with it; to the point where he doesn’t even want an Inner Circle. Not that it matters a lot once he runs into his destined mates. It does mean Brody spends more time focusing on his new job within the Omega Network, and tries to discourage any interest in himself. Uncontrollable flare-ups of his considerable powers should help fight off any potential suitors, or so Brody believes. Add to that his opinion that he doesn’t deserve love and is a monster because he couldn't save the younger kids from suffering the same abuse he did, and his future mates have their work cut out with him.

Asher and Lief are a committed pair of Betas in search of an Alpha, and both attracted to Brody. Asher is gruff and doesn’t always manage to clearly express his thoughts and feelings, but he is definitely interested in Brody. Lief is a little more eloquent, and ends up being the first to open deeper channels of communication with the reluctant Omega. I thought the "dream claiming" was an interesting twist, even if it caused more of a problem than either of the partners wants to admit. When Jaxon, a recently promoted Alpha, walks in, the group is complete, but the battle for Brody's heart has just begun. Jaxon is the perfect balance for the other three and while he knows what he wants, he is not an overbearing Alphas. I'm not sure Brody could have dealt with one of those anyway!

If you're looking for a fun read with some serious background and an exploration of Omega history, if you want to know what happens next in this increasingly fascinating series, and if you enjoy reading about hot men trying to figure out how to deal with their feelings, you will probably like this book.