Sheriff Scott Dupree’s got more problems than he can handle. He’s alpha of his small werewolf pack and coming up for re-election as sheriff in a ye...
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Mar 04, 2011
Ami
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3.5 stars
Some books just suffer from the length, either too short or a tad too long. This one falls in the later category. The beginning and middle part of this book are actually very interesting. It's a rather comical situation, you know, when a straight werewolf finds out that his mate is a guy. Usually, in some of other shapeshifter stories, this fact will be completely ignored for the sake of "Mate" concept. But in this one, Scott is having a hard time to accept that " More...
Some books just suffer from the length, either too short or a tad too long. This one falls in the later category. The beginning and middle part of this book are actually very interesting. It's a rather comical situation, you know, when a straight werewolf finds out that his mate is a guy. Usually, in some of other shapeshifter stories, this fact will be completely ignored for the sake of "Mate" concept. But in this one, Scott is having a hard time to accept that " More...
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Jul 07, 2011
Ryoma
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surprisingly I liked it a lot, I was thankful that the scenes were Ted was having sexual interactions with other people were non-descriptive, Scott & Ted were wonderful together, my only complain is that Ted slowly goes from a manly self assured male to a chick-with-dick in the end, it wasn't his overall acting, it was more his thoughts Scott related, that give me the impression, the way he phrased it, I was like oh, okay.
Out of that is a very good book, hope to see Billy & Peter tog More...
Out of that is a very good book, hope to see Billy & Peter tog More...
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Jan 08, 2012
Crys
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Between 3 and 3.5 stars. I enjoyed this a good bit. It was very fast-paced and the sex was scorching. However... some of the plot elements were ridiculous. Ted's unrequited love of his dirty cop partner and the subsequent taking of the fall for his bad behavior... I know the author explained it, but it was kinda dumb. The attitude of the others officers with no investigation? Why not just ask the shop owner? He didn't get killed.
The whole thing with the judge and Kirsten felt unnecessa More...
The whole thing with the judge and Kirsten felt unnecessa More...
Oct 07, 2011
Mackenzie
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(I've read this book twice before but never reviewed or rated it on Goodreads. So I'll do that now before reviewing the second book from the series which just came out.)
With so many paranormal stories, both of the m/m and the m/f kind, finding something fresh and unique can be a real challenge. But with Lynn Lorenz's new series, I found that something that I don't find in other series: a backdrop of Louisiana and a huge amount of UST.
The Louisiana part was interesting for More...
With so many paranormal stories, both of the m/m and the m/f kind, finding something fresh and unique can be a real challenge. But with Lynn Lorenz's new series, I found that something that I don't find in other series: a backdrop of Louisiana and a huge amount of UST.
The Louisiana part was interesting for More...
Jul 21, 2011
Brett
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This book, despite a few niggles (discussed below), was probably one of the most realistic gay-for-you stories I've ever read, and also a good example of a werewolf/shapeshifter story.
I know that sounds like a pretty broad statement. No, I haven't read every werewolf story written, not even most of the m/m werewolf stories; I do know that I've run across a lot of stereotypes, a lot of the same story retold with different window dressing. On the surface, you might be able to say that More...
I know that sounds like a pretty broad statement. No, I haven't read every werewolf story written, not even most of the m/m werewolf stories; I do know that I've run across a lot of stereotypes, a lot of the same story retold with different window dressing. On the surface, you might be able to say that More...
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Jul 20, 2011
Gabbo
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Since I bought this novel, I've read it at least four times. This story touches me in very unexpected ways and I love it. Ms. Lorenz has done an excellent job describing Scott's joy of discovering man-to-man sex and it's overly believable because it happened to me once. It's not the same when you're with a man who's been waiting to have sex with another man for the first time, and one that wasn't expecting to feel that way.
My only concern with this book, and it doesn't take stars fro More...
My only concern with this book, and it doesn't take stars fro More...
Mar 27, 2011
Mouse
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This one disappointed me in a huge way. Why? Well it had the right elements: the story was cute, the writing flawless and it was fun -- so it should have been a home run.
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I have a hard time with the gay-for-you trope. It's a hard one to pull off because, generally, the guy who is gay-for-you comes off looking like an asshat. That's exactly what happened here.
Scott refuses to see reason that Ted is his mate. And, yeah, I could probably deal with that for a quarter More...
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I have a hard time with the gay-for-you trope. It's a hard one to pull off because, generally, the guy who is gay-for-you comes off looking like an asshat. That's exactly what happened here.
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May 16, 2011
Lasha
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Mar 05, 2011
Betryal
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Lynn really pulled me in with this one. Fan-fawking-tabulous story in my opinion.
This wasn't one of those stories of love at first sight, but rather the attraction was instantly there for both men, one sided for the most part since the Scott couldn't accept the fact that his mate was a gay man and he'd be straight all his life. He believed his Mamman's voodoo was contributed to the attraction that led the men to each other. There was no jumping into each others pants right away eith More...
This wasn't one of those stories of love at first sight, but rather the attraction was instantly there for both men, one sided for the most part since the Scott couldn't accept the fact that his mate was a gay man and he'd be straight all his life. He believed his Mamman's voodoo was contributed to the attraction that led the men to each other. There was no jumping into each others pants right away eith More...
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Jul 27, 2011
Sasha
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First things first - a nice shifter story, interesting setup and quite fascinating characters.
I'm usually a big fan of Ms Lorenz's books, but this one let me down a little. Don't get me wrong - it's well written and rather engrossing, BUT....
I'm sick of the gay-for-your-mate thing that seems to be a trend in m/m shifter books. Writing about coming out is all well and good, also the conflict involved with this, but the whole I can't have a male mate but I must be gay More...
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Jun 19, 2011
Marie
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I ADORE “Bayou Dreams”!! Gay-for-you is one of my favorite plotlines (when done well), and LL did it here with very believable confusion and stubbornness on Scott’s part and realistic hesitation on Ted’s to not want to take a chance on a straight man. I also like werewolves but am bored to tears by the big-strong-alpha & shy-twinky-mate scenario that so many folks are writing these days. I love that Ted is just as strong as Scott in his own way, both physically and emotionally, and not just a
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May 14, 2011
Diane
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I have no idea why I want to like shifter books so much. I do and I keep reading them only to be disappointed time after time. I haven't read one that met my expectations, that fulfilled that undefinable something I wanted to find but never have. Until now.
Bayou Dreams by Lynn Lorenz is hands down the best shifter book I've ever read. The writing drew me into the story immediately and the pacing kept my attention completely. The heat between the MCs is scorching. I had my doubts abo More...
Bayou Dreams by Lynn Lorenz is hands down the best shifter book I've ever read. The writing drew me into the story immediately and the pacing kept my attention completely. The heat between the MCs is scorching. I had my doubts abo More...
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Dec 21, 2011
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May 30, 2011
Lea
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May 16, 2011
Damon
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What a delightful M/M story... and a slam-bang setup for a series. I felt like this book offered so much by way of comedy and warmth and a fresh take on some paranomral chestnuts.
Delightful minor characters, and the clever hoodoo subplot was a veritable stew of comedy and style; it managed ot be germane to the story AND the region and felt fresher than a lot of flimflammery passing for magic these days.
On that tip, I was especially happy to see southern Louisiana become More...
Delightful minor characters, and the clever hoodoo subplot was a veritable stew of comedy and style; it managed ot be germane to the story AND the region and felt fresher than a lot of flimflammery passing for magic these days.
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Oct 10, 2011
Jessie
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I really loved this one! It was sweet and angsty just what I needed. Only thing that could have made it perfect would have been some real bad guys. <spoiler> At first I thought that was the judge or Wyatt but that didn't pan out... And I so adore blood </spoiler>. All around a good wolf romantic read and it was 180 pages so a little longer than the short stories I've been reading lately.
Mar 09, 2011
Janet
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Feb 20, 2012
Joyce
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This book was alright. It would have been better if I had gotten it for free.. The author has this annoying habit of writing "Ho-ly Shit" all through the whole entire book. After awhile it was irritating.. and I just rolled my eyes everytime I would read it.. The story wasn't bad.. I also had a hard time with "babe" also.. Oh well, it was cheaper than a pack of cigarettes... :)
Oct 05, 2011
Meggie
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This mated pair was really weird, but then the story was written in this way. Scott was a bit bull headed and lied a bit to much to himself and hurt Ted, too. But both of them were not ready for being mates from the start, and everything needed it's time. I liked the plot and how it turned out. The end was positive, for whole pack and main couple.
May 05, 2011
Heather C
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4.5 Stars
I really really liked this book. Once I started it I didn't want to put it down. I loved how it was set in Southern Louisiana and it had a lot of culture without being over the top.
This was a sweet shifter story. I just wish it gave more info on the history of the werewolves. I hope the sequel comes out soon.
I really really liked this book. Once I started it I didn't want to put it down. I loved how it was set in Southern Louisiana and it had a lot of culture without being over the top.
This was a sweet shifter story. I just wish it gave more info on the history of the werewolves. I hope the sequel comes out soon.
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Feb 13, 2012
Tamela
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Loved all the characters, even Maman. She is such a troublemaker, though it's all for a good reason and she does it out of love :)
This is my second read because I picked up the 2nd book, Bayou's end. Can't wait to see how things are working out for Ted and Scott and the Social Club and its members.
This is my second read because I picked up the 2nd book, Bayou's end. Can't wait to see how things are working out for Ted and Scott and the Social Club and its members.
May 11, 2011
Blackraven's
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4.5 Ravens. Very rarely do I anticipate reading anything the way I did reading Lynn Lorenz’s story. From page one I couldn’t stop smiling, giggling at the mother bound and determined to find her sheriff son a mate. To view the rest of this review, please visit http://www.blackravensreviews.com/?p=621...
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Oct 17, 2011
Gwenith
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The Chemistry of these two is HOT! Yes, 5 stars, Un-Huh, 5-Stars~ This was a sweet read, it held my attention till the last page ~ My only problem was I had a bit of a time visualizing some of the character's, but, this however, was my bad! Because, I ended up staying up a little late in the night to finish it...It was soooo good! . I could have just needed more coffee, instead of the hot chocolate I had...LoL...
Dec 14, 2011
S.J. Drum /
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This was a great m/m supernatural romance. Just the right amount of erotica and suspense. There were a few editing errors but not enough to ruin the story. I'm looking forward to reading more stories set in this world. I used to live in Louisiana and love stories that incorporate the subtle nuances of the culture. Bayou Dreams was spot on.
May 05, 2011
Bubbles.. Dane
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so the start of this book was blah. i pretty much hated following ted around watching him hook his "meat" into prostitutes in the bathroom and all this other boring shit. I figured at some point this would matter in the story but it never did it just showed how boring and slutty Ted is. After chapter three it got better when the two MC's meet. Once they meet i couldn't stop reading it
<spoiler>I really hated that after the two MC's kiss for the first time Ted lets some y More...
<spoiler>I really hated that after the two MC's kiss for the first time Ted lets some y More...
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Oct 05, 2011
Kristy
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Interesting plot. I couldn't really connect with main couple, specific with Scott. From my view as a reader Lynn Lorenz made him as he was an idiot and not alfa of a wolf pack.
Sep 09, 2011
Finn
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The story line wasn't all that original, but I liked the characters and how everything wasn't immediate, they didn't hop into bed the instant they met. They resisted. That was nice.
Aug 03, 2011
Jennifer
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I'd like to see another story in this universe. I love werewolf stories and this one was very good. I was pleased with the unique setting.
May 06, 2011
Tracy
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this was a very enjoyable book for me, I have yet to be disappointed with Ms. Lynn's reading, can't wait for the next installment of this series.
