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A Mate Beyond Their Reach (Spirit Wolves #1)
by
Scarlet Hyacinth (Goodreads Author)
When Doctor Andrew Blunt finds an injured wolf, the last thing he expects is to fall for the man behind the beast. Trent is everything he has denied himself—handsome, dangerous, and Drew's mate. But he is also a spirit wolf, and a carrier of a deadly virus that can turn any human insane.
Trent is a hunter, having lived all his life for his duty to defeat ferals—the plague o...more
Trent is a hunter, having lived all his life for his duty to defeat ferals—the plague o...more
ebook, 105 pages
Published
July 5th 2011
by Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.
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I liked the concept behind this book. The shifters were slightly different, with a 'normal' shifter closer to the spirit of a wolf and only the 'ferals', humans bitten by spirit wolves, really dangerous. Their 'structure of command' (for lack of a better word) results in some different jobs, like that of the Judiciary. There were some hints about suppressed knowledge, a conspiracy - in short, enough ideas for me to believe this series can run for a few volumes and keep my interest.
Drew is a grea...more
Drew is a grea...more
This is a good beginning in an atypical werewolf series in that only a feral wolf is a true werewolf and all others are spirit wolves. Also the hierarchy of the pack is a little different too. Adding a human with a child as a mate and a former CDC doctor at that was a nice touch I really enjoyed. There's plenty of pain, angst, betrayal and danger, giving the story just about everything needed for an entertaining read. I hope the quality of the writing continues and the plots continue to build no...more
"3.5" in way of being generous.
The style of writing wasn't bad, just short and abrupt. Things happened, but there just wasn't much fleshing to the story. He went here. He said this. This person cried because of. He felt bad. He left.
The sentences weren't short like that, but that was teh general impression - action without substance. I would have loved for it to have been more detailed and allowed us to get to know each character a bit more.
The story was interesting but again, sparse. Because i...more
The style of writing wasn't bad, just short and abrupt. Things happened, but there just wasn't much fleshing to the story. He went here. He said this. This person cried because of. He felt bad. He left.
The sentences weren't short like that, but that was teh general impression - action without substance. I would have loved for it to have been more detailed and allowed us to get to know each character a bit more.
The story was interesting but again, sparse. Because i...more
What a great way to start off a series! A Mate Beyond Their Reach gives us a fantastic look into a complex world full of danger, intrigue, and the beginnings of a war between the Spirit Wolves and the Ferals. Ms. Hyacinth certainly knows how to make a great plot when she adds the danger, passion, and unique characters that abound throughout the pages. While Valerius and Trent are true alpha males, it was wonderful to see Drew step into the role once it came to the science and medicine aspect of...more
This review was originally written for The Romance Reviews and can also be found there.
While I liked Scarlet Hyancinth's previous work, this book left a lot to be desired. For me it disappointed the most in the plot department and the writing style, which made me put the book down and pick it back up on multiple occasions.
It all started when Drew, a doctor, saved an injured wolf. Instead of saving an animal, it turns out he cured a gorgeous man who ends up also being Drew's mate. But not every...more
While I liked Scarlet Hyancinth's previous work, this book left a lot to be desired. For me it disappointed the most in the plot department and the writing style, which made me put the book down and pick it back up on multiple occasions.
It all started when Drew, a doctor, saved an injured wolf. Instead of saving an animal, it turns out he cured a gorgeous man who ends up also being Drew's mate. But not every...more
typical Scarlet Hyacinth serial romance. nothing fantastic, nothing so bad it can't be finished. what is typical Scarlet Hyacinth? imagine a shorter harlequin romance but with no t&a (see, i was going to write no surprise pregnancies, but... yeah.).
out of sheer laziness, i will be using this as my template for all serials by UNLESS motivated otherwise by markedly good/bad writing:
Scarlet Hyacinth
joyee flynn
sunny day
lynn hagen
stormy glenn
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
i'd apologize for said halfa...more
out of sheer laziness, i will be using this as my template for all serials by UNLESS motivated otherwise by markedly good/bad writing:
Scarlet Hyacinth
joyee flynn
sunny day
lynn hagen
stormy glenn
carol lynne
gabrielle evans
i'd apologize for said halfa...more
2.75 Stars.
Interesting premise/idea but poorly executed. The sex scenes werent even that hot (i was in the mood for m/m/m hot action LOL)
I just dont think things were explained well enough. He got shot in the abdomen but the virus somehow miraculously cured him even though they dont know how the virus disappeared after that etc etc blah blah
I will read book 2 in the hopes that the series becomes better. It is an interesting plot so I will give it one more go
Interesting premise/idea but poorly executed. The sex scenes werent even that hot (i was in the mood for m/m/m hot action LOL)
I just dont think things were explained well enough. He got shot in the abdomen but the virus somehow miraculously cured him even though they dont know how the virus disappeared after that etc etc blah blah
I will read book 2 in the hopes that the series becomes better. It is an interesting plot so I will give it one more go
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Really loved this book, The characters where well defined and everyone had a purpose, the instant lust/love wasn't overly bothersome, and the story flows well, by the end I was sad for Val's parents.
another think I really REALLY liked was how the sex scenes were done, they usually aren't in the combination I like, but in this love they where, so I'm happy.
another think I really REALLY liked was how the sex scenes were done, they usually aren't in the combination I like, but in this love they where, so I'm happy.
I found the unique shifter concept in this book interesting and different from other shifter books but to be perfectly honest, I found myself editing all the way through in my head. Not even so much typos or what not, just dialogue and style I guess. Despite that - and that's probably just a quirk I have - the characters were likeable and I do plan on continuing the series.
3.5 stars
A good start to a shifter series with a bit of a twist. I like the worldbuilding and this is definitely better written than most of the stuff Siren publishes. I'll definitely keep reading.
A good start to a shifter series with a bit of a twist. I like the worldbuilding and this is definitely better written than most of the stuff Siren publishes. I'll definitely keep reading.
I really loved this...HOT story and interesting concept with slightly different wolf shifters. I loved the characters and the connection all 3 had with each other. I can't wait to read the 2nd book!
I can't give it a 3, though part of me wishes I could. But the writing was too choppy and the storyline too compressed to qualify for a 3.
I liked the overall concept and I might try to read the next one.
I liked the overall concept and I might try to read the next one.
Very good book. Cant wait for the next one.
I really liked this book. I probably would have given it five stars but I didn’t understand the world that well. Like I am not sure how many different wolf types they are and I wasn’t quite clear on the whole feral thing. Some of the science stuff went right over my head so I didn’t get into the story as much as I would have if it would have been a little simpler for me to understand
That said I loved all the plot twists and all three guys were great. I look forward to the next one
That said I loved all the plot twists and all three guys were great. I look forward to the next one
3,5 stars
I don't know why I didn't read this series sooner.
I loved it.
I loved it.
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Scarlet Hyacinth was born in 1986, in a Romania still struggling under the weight of the communist regime. As a young girl, she started studying the English language and fell in love with books.
After a childhood spent devouring hundreds of pages of fantasy literature, Scarlet found her calling. While at uni, she discovered with the help of a dear friend that she had a knack for writing. The rest,...more
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After a childhood spent devouring hundreds of pages of fantasy literature, Scarlet found her calling. While at uni, she discovered with the help of a dear friend that she had a knack for writing. The rest,...more
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