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The Beat by D.J. Manly

Posted in Authors: M-O, C-, Contemporary, Menage, Romance, tagged , on May 14, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

TheBeatTitle: The Beat
Author: D.J. Manly
Length: 13,000 words
Publisher: Amber Allure
Genre: m/m contemporary romance
Grade: C-

Blurb:
The beat of love doesn’t always move every drummer in the same way…

The members of Frenzied Water, an up-and-coming rock band, can’t believe their luck when Frank Harold, former drummer for Heirloom, the most famous group on the planet, enters the studio and offers to be their new percussionist. And Johnny, Frenzied Water’s front man, never expects that his feelings for Frank will grow to the point where he needs to know the reason Frank left Heirloom for a less popular group.

One night, after a few drinks with Johnny, Frank finally confesses the reason he left Heirloom—a love affair-gone-wrong with his former vocalist. With the truth out, Johnny believes he has a chance with the sexy drummer if only he can convince Frank to leave the past behind and give their blossoming love a try.

Then a miracle happens, one that Johnny suspects may be more calculated than it appears. His band is invited to be the opening act on Heirloom’s American tour. It’s a dream for a rock group struggling for recognition, but a personal nightmare for Johnny, who wishes Frank as far away from his former lead singer as possible.

But Johnny is not the only one dreading this tour, and when a snowstorm in Denver traps Johnny, Frank, and two members of Heirloom together in a cabin, there will be no escape…

Review:
Johnny’s been in love with the drummer in his band for a long time and tried many times to seduce Frank into his bed. After a night of pot and drink, he finally succeeds only to have Frank claim it was a mistake. Frank had been a member of a famous band, Heirloom, and left after his relationship with the lead singer broke down and so refuses to make the same mistake with Johnny. When Heirloom specifically ask for Johnny’s band to support them on tour, Frank is forced to confront his past and Johnny hopes this will help him put aside his past for good.

There was a lot happening in this story. There’s the relationship between Frank and Johnny, Frank’s past relationship with the lead singer of heirloom, the band stuff involving two bands, a snowstorm, a four way sex scene and another romantic sub-plot. At this word count it was a lot to fit in and I’m afraid it didn’t work too well for me. The story seems to careen from one thing to the next whilst never fully exploring anything and so everything seems superficial and shallow. We never really get to know the characters and as such I didn’t feel too involved in them or their romance. The end is rushed and felt forced so I was left feeling that the story would have benefitted from having more added to it to make a novel, rather than limiting the story to a short.

It wasn’t all bad though. I thought the story had a good grasp of the workings of a band and I liked the way it showed an up and coming band getting a leg up on the fame ladder. The story begins well and I enjoyed seeing Johnny’s desperate attempts to snag Frank for himself and how pleased he is when he manages to get Frank into bed.

If you like stories about rock stars or bands then you may well like this one too. I liked some of it but felt that it could have been better with more detail and greater character development.

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Clown’d by K.A. Merikan

Posted in Authors: M-O, B+, BDSM, Erotica, Menage, tagged , on April 24, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

clownd_cover600-200x300Title: Clown’d
Author: K.A. Merikan
Length: 26 pdf pages, 10,000 words.
Publisher: Acerbi&Villani ltd
Genre: m/m/m/m/m/m contemporary BDSM erotica
Rating: B+

Blurb:

— It’s clowns. It’s a gangbang. It’s helium balloons. —

Some nights just don’t go as planned. It’s Halloween and Kyle’s rushing home to see his boyfriend after a late evening shift at work. As usual, he takes a shortcut through the local park, but a poster informing about a killer clown in the area makes him apprehensive about being alone in the dark. It’s only when he discovers there is a man in a clown costume following him that he panics. Soon, it turns out his cackling shadow isn’t the only circus freak hiding in the dark, but what does a bunch of crazy clowns do when they catch you?

Review:

Warning: this book features a kidnap gangbang rape fantasy, complete with scary strangers in clown masks, humiliation, toys and bondage.

Hands down, this is one of the dirtiest stories I’ve ever read. I have a feeling it’s only likely to be picked up by those who have a taste for more extreme erotica, but just in case, please heed the warning! This isn’t for the faint-hearted.

Kyle has been with his boyfriend, Dan, for three years, and they appear to be in a solid, loving relationship. On Halloween, Kyle takes his usual shortcut home from work through the park, his head full of their evening ahead. However, he spies a poster warning of killer clowns, and then realises one is following him. Soon the park appears to be full of clowns out to get him, and he can’t outrun them all. Before he knows what’s going on, he’s surrounded and bundled into the back of a van, with five, highly aroused clowns who all seem intent on having their way with him.

Part of what makes this such a successful kidnap/rape fantasy story, is that we’re not left in doubt that Kyle is being pushed beyond his limits. Before they even get into the van he’s subtly clued in by Dan–one of his captors–and given the chance to back out if he isn’t sure. Despite his initial terror, though, as soon as Kyle realises this has been set up by his boyfriend he feels completely safe. There’s an incredibly high level of trust between the two men, and it’s clear they play regularly, although never before with this many others.

Kyle doesn’t just accept that a gangbang is about to happen; this is a long-held fantasy so he’s over the moon about it. He acts the part, though, putting up token resistance and getting slapped about and treated roughly in return. The aspect of this story that really made it stand out was how well the authors explained what Kyle was getting out of it, really making me understand his psychology:

He felt like a king. Even if he was being called names and manhandled, he still was like the most important person in the van and reveled in every second of it.

Be warned, if humiliation in BDSM stories squicks you, this is one to stay away from. Kyle is called all manner of degrading names and humiliated in other ways that are pretty amusing (I don’t want to give a spoiler here, as I’m sure it wouldn’t be a specific trigger for anyone.)

The story flows smoothly and is pretty well edited for a piece of self-published erotica. I noticed a few typos, but no more than I’ve seen in stories from other epublishers. The only thing I found disturbing on the first read through (apart from the whole clown thing, which is creepy!) was the situation Kyle is left in at the end. However, this didn’t bother me on my second read through, as I could see it was all part of the plan and he was given ample opportunity to safe word if he needed to. In fact, despite having just been used and abused by a bunch of strangers, Kyle is deliriously happy, and I felt like I could understand why.

This story won’t be for everyone, but it’s a real treat for those pervs with a stomach for this kind of twisted kink. I’m impressed at the sheer audacity of the storyline, and that K.A. Merikan has somehow made scary clowns sexy. I’ll definitely be reading more by this talented writing team!

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Theron’s Boys by Kiernan Kelly

Posted in Authors: J-L, B-, Menage, Paranormal, Romance, tagged , on April 18, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

Therons_BoysTitle: Theron’s Boys
Author: Kiernan Kelly
Length: 14,000 words
Publisher: MLR Press
Genre: m/m/m, m/m paranormal romance
Grade: B-

Blurb:
When an irresistable man offers Christian a job that sounds too good to be true, he finds out the proposal comes with sharp teeth and the loss of his immortal soul.

Christian thought he had a handle on life. He wasn’t rich, but he had a decent job bartending at a local gay bar. That is until one night when Theron walked into the bar and turned his world upside down. Theron, a mesmerizing stranger with the ability to turn Christian on with a single look, makes Christian an offer he can’t refuse, but in hindsight, probably should have – a job at Theron’s ultra trendy club. The problem? The position is for life, and in the underworld of vampire sex slaves, that can be a very, very long time, indeed.

Review:
I often like this author’s short stories and this one had an interesting take on life as a vampire. Christian was lured into being a vamp by sexy and domineering vampire Theron. Horny and intrigued, Christian agrees to be turned, but doesn’t realise he’s handing himself over as an eternal go-go dancer and prostitute in Theron’s club. Given barely enough money to live on, and barely enough free time, the other vamps in the club are pissed off but frightened of Theron and his goons, until Theron ups the stakes and Christian knows he has to do something, or die trying.

Like many of this author’s stories this had a lightness of touch to the narrative. I liked Christian, but it’s obvious that he’s rather led my his dick and that landed him into trouble. With hindsight, he’s very aware of what an idiot he’s been and I couldn’t help but warm to him. His slightly sarcastic turn of phrase means that instead of coming across as whining, his reflections on the mess he’s got himself into are wry, another reason to like him.

Christian is the narrator and as a result the other vampires, including the love interest, are barely there. This meant that the romance didn’t work quite so well, especially as the on page sex takes place between Christian and other vampires, not the love interest, and although that menage sex scene was hot, it was a little lacking in emotion other than lust. We don’t get many scenes with the two main characters together so that aspect was a little forced at the end. However, since the main plot is centred around the plan to get away from the clutches of Theron, I didn’t mind that so much.

The sending was rather satisfying and overall I found this to be an enjoyable, quirky story with an amusing narrator. If you like vamp stories then this one may appeal.

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The Delaneys, My Parents and Me by Anne Brooke

Posted in Authors: A-C, B+, Contemporary, Menage, Romance, tagged , on April 11, 2013 | 3 Comments »

DelaneysParentsMeTitle: The Delaneys, My Parents and Me
Author: Anne Brooke
Length: 14,000 words
Publisher: Amber Allure
Genre: m/m/m contemporary romance
Grade: B+

Blurb:
When the Delaneys accompany Liam for dinner at his parents’ home, Liam thinks his biggest problem is how to stop them discussing his abandoned art career. It’s not long, however, before he’s caught between his mother’s recent knowledge of his sexual shenanigans, his father’s artistic pride and the constant romantic demands of his beloved twins.

Will his attempts to juggle family and love only add fuel to the flames? And does Liam have any chance of surviving the evening unscathed at all?

Review:
This is the final book in what has been a rollicking good menage romance series. The second to last book ended with Liam and the Delaneys being invited to dinner at the house of Liam’s parents and this dinner forms the backdrop for this story. We also discovered in the last story that Liam was a failed artist, something the Delaneys feel he should have another go at. Liam isn’t convinced he can compare to his brilliant father, but the Delaneys have a way of working on Liam which may just change his mind.

Like all the other stories in this series, this book was full of blow your socks off sexual tension along with the frisson of danger the Delaneys bring. It’s been interesting to see the way that the two brothers have gradually softened in their dealings with Liam, showing that he has slowly managed to become indispensable to the two men. I think my favourite parts are those where Mark just can’t help showing his affections for Liam, even if it may make others feel uncomfortable, and you can tell that Liam revels in this attention.

The scene at dinner was very amusing, especially as Liam’s parents refuse to be intimated by the Delaneys, standing their ground even against Mark. The dynamic between the characters was tense but also enjoyably humourous at times. Liam’s parents had distinct and vivid personalities which the author managed to convey clearly, despite the short word length.

The final scene involves the Delaneys ‘persuading’ Liam that he can paint and left me fanning my face. Again, this was a well written scene and I found myself giggling a little as Liam tried to concentrate on his art. The ending was satisfying, but I was sad to see these characters go. However, all good things must come to an end and this was a good place to end as we wave the three men off to a HEA. This has been a great little series and one which has already made it into my comfort reads list. If you haven’t started the series yet, and you like m/m/m stories then I would recommend that you read this series, as I’m sure you’ll love the Delaneys and Liam as much as I have.

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Junkyard: Gay Bordello Stories – “Twins” by Jaye Valentine

Posted in Authors: V-Z, C+, Contemporary, Erotica, Menage, tagged , on March 8, 2013 | Leave a Comment »

junkyardtwinsTitle: Junkyard: Twins (Junkyard: Gay Bordello Stories #2)
Author: Jaye Valentine
Length: 10,681 words
Publisher: M&V Tailz
Genre: m/m/m Contemporary Erotica
Rating: C

Blurb: Sydney and Tyler Holloway lead a privileged life until their wealthy parents die without leaving a will. While the inheritance mess is tied up in court, Sydney and Tyler—identical twins significantly closer than most—decide to make some quick money by working at Mistress Mercedes’ notorious Junkyard, a gay bordello in Nevada.

When the twins meet a sexy, off-duty prostitute named Jaguar on their first night at work, will they be tempted to break the rules and share their wicked secret? Take a trip to the Junkyard and find out!

Review: I was excited when I saw this story come up on the new releases at Smashwords; the prequel to this story, the first Junkyard story, was the first ever story I reviewed here at BER, back in 2011. And after all this time, I wondered if Jaye Valentine would ever write a sequel. In the end, I found this story to be good mainly because of my original excitement in it. I chose to read and review it as erotica and not romance, which I’ll explain in a bit. But still, it felt somewhat disjointed and unfinished.

Most of my excitement about this story was (besides the twincest, which I’m always in favor of) from my expectation to go back into this setting, the Junkyard Bordello that we started to get to know in the first story. Now, I’m not sure if there will be another two years until the next story, if it will come soon, or maybe even not at all, but the problem is that these stories are too short to work as standalone, but this story didn’t feel very connected to the first one either. Whether it was because it wasn’t or just that it’s been so long since I read it and can’t remember it well, I’m not sure. But, this story left me feeling like there wasn’t an overall plot developing or even much about the overall setting, which made me a little sad. And that left only the characters in this story to win me over, and while I might have found them interesting if we had more time, they were just rough outlines as they are now.

I was surprised, actually, that this story doesn’t just cover one scene (the main scene described in the blurb between the twins and Jaguar), but hops along with a few other scenes that don’t really go anywhere to wrap up their story. It made the story feel like there were some pretty big gaps, especially as these happened over months, rather than a short time.

The story is on sale for $1.99, and while that’s great in comparison to some gay erotica stories you’ll find for sale online, I still felt like this was a pretty mediocre one hand read as compared to what I’d hoped for, and I would probably encourage readers to look at the author’s other works rather than this one.

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Quid Pro Quo by L.A. Witt & Aleksandr Voinov

Posted in Authors: V-Z, B, Contemporary, Erotica, Menage, tagged , , on January 11, 2013 | 4 Comments »

QuidProQuo_500x750Title: Quid Pro Quo
Author: L.A. Witt & Aleksandr Voinov
Length: 10,000 words
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Genre: m/m/m contemporary erotica
Rating: B

Blurb:
For the past six months, Jared’s been selling sex at Market Garden, a London club that caters to the better-off. But business is slow in the run-up to Christmas, when businessmen and bankers are too busy bickering over bonuses to rent themselves a little high-class action.

Though Jared’s wallet finds the downtime unnerving, the rest of him rather enjoys the opportunity it gives him to admire Tristan, an old hand in the club whose reputation usually sees him well-booked. Jared has been crushing on Tristan for months—he’s no more immune to Tristan’s cockiness and confidence than the johns, and those are just Tristan’s inner qualities.

Just as Jared’s about to chat Tristan up, a businessman asks for something a little different: he wants to book them both. They agree—and Jared finds himself going from crush to mind-bending lust as he’s made the pawn in a sexual power game. Tristan shows him how a pro handles a john while delivering the top-shelf sex for which the Market Garden is so rightly renowned.

Review:

This erotic menage story focuses on the character of Jared. He’s a prostitute at an exclusive club. It’s a slow night so he gets talking to Tristan, another prostitute who Jared finds very attractive. The pair come to the attention of a rich john who invites them to his hotel so he can watch them have sex. At first there’s a quibble over the price for the two men, but Tristan has a keen mind, and turns the evening into a game that all three men can win.

As I said earlier, this is a piece of erotica not romance. There’s lust and attraction between Jared and Tristan but very little romantic feeling at this stage. Maybe this will change because this looks to be part of a series but I was happy to read this as an extremely hot and sexy erotic short. What really worked for me was the combination of a slow burn sex scene which builds and builds until a conclusion which left me fanning my face. Another part which works is the interplay between the three men, especially in the way that the roles become slowly reversed. At the beginning the john is in control and dictates the trickle of money but as the scene continues, Tristan gains more and more control until he is the one who calls the shots.

Finally, it was the character of Jared who pulled me in – although why he has such an American name when the story is British, I’ve no idea, especially as it made me think the story had a US setting at first and then I had to do an about-turn when I realised it was set in London (I’d forgotten what the blurb said by the time I came to read).  His desire for Tristan was palpable and I enjoyed the way he is led, wide-eyed, through the encounter by the more confident Tristan.  There’s little in terms of background or personal information on any of the characters, but that fit well with the themes and lent the story an intensity because everything was very much focused on the now.

Overall, this was a very hot and sexy read and those readers who are looking for an erotic menage story will enjoy this a great deal.

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Just Between Us by Aislinn Kerry

Posted in Authors: J-L, C+, Contemporary, Menage, Romance, tagged , on January 10, 2013 | 1 Comment »

JustBetweenUsTitle: Just Between Us
Author: Aislinn Kerry
Length: 16,000 words
Publisher: Amber Allure
Genre: m/m/m contemporary romance
Rating: C+

Blurb:
In high school, Alex, Matt, and Gavin had been an inseparable trio, but all that changed when Matt and Alex started dating, and Gavin turned his back on both of them. Now in their late twenties, Alex and Matt are still together, but years of routine have worn their relationship into a rut.

When Alex unexpectedly runs into Gavin during a boys-night-out for the first time since high school, he’s shocked to realize just how hot the other man has become. Alex loves Matt, but he can’t deny his attraction to Gavin. And the more the three friends reconnect, the more Alex starts to suspect that the unrequited crush that drove Gavin away isn’t quite a thing of the past that they thought it was.

And that crush might not have been as unrequited as it originally seemed, either. In fact, Gavin might be just the breath of fresh air that Alex and Matt need to breathe new life into their struggling relationship…if their hearts can survive it…

Review:
I’m always attracted to a m/m/m and so when this appeared, I snatched it up. It’s more of an erotic interlude between an established couple and a past friend, with a hint of a HFN at the end. In actual fact the ending felt a little forced to me and I would have liked the story more had it been more of a ‘we’ll see’ ending rather than a too-quick ‘let’s have a relationship’.

Alex and Matt have been together for years and are now in a comfortable, established relationship. Alex is dragged out to a strip club by his friend where he bumps into a former friend Gavin who works as a stripper/lap dancer at the club. When he gets home he tells Matt about Gavin and Matt has a definite interest in meeting Gavin again. When a joking comment leads to the couple thinking of inviting Gavin into their bed, they decide to approach Gavin and see whether he will agree.

There were things that worked and things that didn’t work for me about this story. What did work was the easy relationship between Matt and Alex. Neither are the jealous sort and both are excited about including Gavin. The sex scene between the three men is very well written and captures both the awkwardness and excitement of such an encounter. The intensity of the interaction between Alex and Gavin in the first part of the story was also done very well and drew me quickly into the story.

What didn’t work is that there was too much squeezed into this story. A lot of it happens off page, especially the reuniting and rekindling of the friendship between Matt and Gavin. As a result nothing is covered too deeply and the ending, as I said, feels tacked on and rushed. This story had the potential to be much longer because so much is left either unsaid or implied. This was a shame because the writing was excellent and the characters engaging.

Overall, then, I liked the story but it left me feeling like it had been a missed opportunity for a longer and better story.

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Just Call Me Kris by Allen Mack

Posted in Authors: A-C, B-, Contemporary, Menage, Romance, tagged , on December 22, 2012 | 2 Comments »

callTitle: Just Call Me Kris
Author: Allen Mack
Length: 5,540 words (20 pdf pages)
Publisher: JMS Books
Genre: m/m/m contemporary
Rating: B-

Blurb:

It’s Christmas Eve, but the season doesn’t seem very merry and bright for Mike and Karl. Interns in a major New York City hospital, both men are away from their hometown of New Orleans and miss it terribly. Their tiny apartment has barely enough room for a bed, let alone a Christmas tree.

Lonely, they console each other with a long, leisurely make-out session that looks like it will lead to something more between them. But before they get too involved, the doorbell rings, interrupting them. It’s a late-night delivery, a present from their friends, but when they open the door, who should appear?

Not a jolly old elf, but a southern Santa by the name of Kris Kringle stands before them, hot and hung and ready to satisfy their every sexual desire.

Review:

This little short is a cross between romance and erotica. Karl and Mike have been a couple for a long time and both recently got medical internships in New York City. However, both are feeling particularly blue this Christmas Eve, stuck in their super tiny apartment and missing their friends in New Orleans, where there was always a traditional Christmas Eve gathering. Even though their friends promised them a surprise, it’s now too late for mail delivery. Just as they are about to distract themselves with a little action, a knock on the door reveals Santa. They are surprised that their friends managed to get them a gift, however….

Soon Santa drops the costume, and he’s really a hot ripped young guy. Before long a steamy threesome ensues, with some revelations for both men. It seems Mike had a few things he’d like to try out that he thought Karl wouldn’t like, and vice versa, so it’s a revealing night for all. Kris tells them he’s sure he’ll be back, but he has to run.

I’m saying it’s combination of erotica and romance, because there’s never any real option of a threesome permanently and the sex is hot and raunchy and suitably kinky. You don’t find out much about Karl and Mike, beyond the fact that they met at one of the infamous New Orleans Christmas parties and both are doctors. I was a bit curious about their history together, but on the whole, it’s a spicy little threesome interlude story. There is a twist at the end which I won’t reveal but it added some fun to the mix.

If you have a few minutes and are looking for something sexy, a nice choice.

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Play Dead by Julia Talbot

Posted in Authors: S-U, B, Menage, Paranormal, Romance, tagged , on November 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Title: Play Dead
Author: Julia Talbot
Length: 4,000 words (18 pdf pages)
Publisher: Torquere Press
Genre: m/m/m paranormal (shifters/vampires)
Rating: B

Blurb:

Werewolves Beck and Kayne are just looking for a place to hole up for a night or two when they enter a seemingly abandoned house in the French Quarter of New Orleans. They get more than they bargain for when they enter the bedroom, though. What on earth are they going to do with a vampire?

Blurb:

Beck and Kayne are werewolves without a pack. They were chased out of their old pack because of their relationship and as a result, Kayne has suffered a permanent injury to his leg which Beck feels guilty for. So they move from place to place, squatting in empty buildings. This time, the ramshackle cabin isn’t as empty as they expected, in fact there is a guy sleeping, or perhaps he’s dead. He won’t wake up so they decide to check out the fridge and sneak some food before leaving, only to find it full of blood. Uh oh. It’s also wake-up time for the resident. Only things don’t go quite as expected, Frank – yes, Frank – offers them some money for food and a place to stay if they’ll let him feed from them. Beck is cautious and wary, but Kayne is all in favour of the plan.

If you like your sex growly and bitey, this is the book for you. Between Frank feeding and the pups, as he calls them, nipping, there is lots of marking going on. You don’t find out much about Frank, he’s made this offer before, but most people run, but these two intrigue him and offer him some excitement and interest that he’s not had in many years. You get to know the two werewolves through their interactions with each other, and they do come across as pups much of the time, Kayne all bouncy and impulsive, Beck a little pouty and grumpy trying to keep him out of trouble and a bit jealous of Frank’s attentions to Kayne.

I’m going to be honest, the reason I rated this as I did, is simply because I liked it. It left me smiling and I liked the characters and the way they behaved more with a tinge of animal, than as humans who happen to shift. Also Frank’s pleasure as he found someone to pull him out of his eternal ennui, and his enthusiasm, was well written and made him seem more alive. There are moments of humour, especially when they first find Frank and in their play as well. I know others may find it a bit short with not much time to develop the relationship, although I found it seemed to fit pretty well. I think if you just want something fun and with a touch of teeth, it’s an enjoyable read that leaves you with a smile.

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Wolf Moon by Vic Winter

Posted in Authors: V-Z, C, Contemporary, Menage, Paranormal, Romance, tagged , on October 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Title: Wolf Moon
Author: Vic Winter
Length: 10,900 words (41 pdf pages)
Publisher: Torquere Press
Genre: m/m/m paranormal (shifters)
Rating: C

Blurb:

Adam has been waiting for the first full moon after he turned twenty-one since he was fifteen and realized he had the shifter mutation. He’s been hanging out with Jef and the Alpha’s pack, eager to be shift so he can finally be accepted and have a family and home.

When the night in question arrives, though, Adam’s in for a terrible surprise as he shifts into something most certainly not a wolf. Can ranger Chuck and eagle-shifter Tam convince him that he’s not only perfect just as he is, but doesn’t need wolf-shifters to find his home?

Review:

This story is set in a world where people are aware that shifters exist to a degree, but prejudice against them is also ripe. Adam was tossed from his home at 15 when his parents determine he is a shifter. He finds out about a group of shifter wolves and travels to be with them where they take him into the pack, although it’s clear they use him, spending all of his hard-earned money on beer and pizza for themselves, not really caring if Adam has enough for himself. However he’s so starved for family and for someone to care about him, he just takes it. Finally the night of his first shift arrives and … it all goes horribly wrong. When he shifts the wolves attack him and he soon figures out he’s a bird shifter. He never even knew such a thing existed. After flying for sometime he attempts to land, but his wing has been badly injured in the attack and he ends up crash landing and being rescued by the local forest ranger.

Only Chuck is not alone, he’s living with eagle shifter Tam. The two take care of him until he can heal enough to shift, but Adam is not happy. He’s lost his “family” and to top it off, he’s a turkey buzzard, not one of the most attractive birds out there. Oh and now he’s crushing on Chuck and Tam who he knows are a couple. When he finally heals he goes back to town to face the music but it doesn’t go well. He’s arrested for stealing from the grocery store where he worked and no one believes his story of being with Chuck the whole time, and when they finally prove that, he’s attacked by the pack.

There are flashes of humour here and I liked the idea of the story, but I was left with a few concerns/questions. Chuck and Tam leave Adam alone several times in town, and each time he gets in more and more difficult situations. Wouldn’t you stick next to your guy if he’s been arrested unfairly? And 99% of the time Adam spends with Chuck and Tam he’s in his bird form, so what was the attraction between the three? Was it a mates thing? I just wasn’t sure what brought them together beyond taking care of the little lost waif.

There were a few different concepts, birds can shift at will, wolves can’t making for a bit of jealousy between the species, and there were some cute parts as Adam accepts who/what he is, but on the whole I felt something was missing, a few parts that could have fleshed it out a bit more for me. Still, it’s nice to see a shifter that isn’t something traditionally “sexy” for a change.

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