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Honored Vow (Change of Heart #3)

by Mary Calmes (Goodreads Author)

4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 · rating details · 1,193 ratings · 152 reviews

Jin Rayne is still growing into his frightening new powers as a nekhene cat and his place as reah of Logan Church’s tribe when he learns that a sepat, an honor challenge, has been called. Logan, who has never wanted to do anything but lead his small-town tribe, must travel around the world to Mongolia and fight to become the most powerful leader in the werepanther world.

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Published November 21st 2011 by Dreamspinner Press (first published November 20th 2011)

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Aug 27, 2012 Gwenith rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

OOOOOOO MY GAWD!!!OKAY THAT ONE WAS THE BEST ONE....

"♥..FREAKING REALLY LIKE THIS SERIES AND ALMOST EVERYBODY IN THIS MAGICAL WORLD...OMG... I CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE!!!! .SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLL DOMINS STORY IS NEXT!!!!"
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Nov 22, 2011 Mirka rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, mates, paranormal, power-couple-meantforeachother, own-paperback

Finished...I cannot stop crying...the end was so beautiful and bittersweet at the same time...this is hands down my favorite shifter book...the love I have for all those characters...gah...it was magical...next one, pretty please??

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Nov 28, 2011 Jessie Potts rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-favs, m-m-shifters

Final Book for Jin and Logan

Ok for those of your freaking out about the title, while it may be the last (for now) for Jin and Logan it won't be the last for their world. The next book/s will focus on Domin and those who followed him.

On a side warning note this book is brutal. I mean Jin's story was always edgy and mixed with violence, but Mary Calmes takes it to a whole new level so if you're not ok with skinning, beatings, limbs being ripped off and Jin being whipped then don't even bother pick...more Final Book for Jin and Logan

Ok for those of your freaking out about the title, while it may be the last (for now) for Jin and Logan it won't be the last for their world. The next book/s will focus on Domin and those who followed him.

On a side warning note this book is brutal. I mean Jin's story was always edgy and mixed with violence, but Mary Calmes takes it to a whole new level so if you're not ok with skinning, beatings, limbs being ripped off and Jin being whipped then don't even bother picking this one up... but if you don't you will never know how awesome Jin grows...

Ok so the story so far is that Logan's name has been put in a bucket so to speak for a candidate to take the Semel-Atan's place. (guy who tried to rape and kill Jin numerous times and almost succeeded in killing Logan in the last book, this is where we find out Jin is also a Nekhene Cat) This is a horrid tradition, the Semels are taken away and forced to stay in cat form for months, they go crazy then they're mates/guards/head guys get to come in and try to pass certain 'creative' tests designed to drive everyone mad and most get killed. That is basically the book, but of course there is so much more going on under the surface...

Crane's been castrated (yes i'm not even kidding), Yuri has a dark secret love for someone (nope won't ruin that!), there is another Reah who does all in her power to make the Semels betray their mates (and many do), the Semel-Atan is still trying to kill Logan and Jin, Jin's new powers are too much for him and he can cause shifters to shift around him... this is a sort of mental rape for those who have always had complete control of their beasts... and that just scratches the surface.

The ending was phenomenal and I honestly cried, I really didn't want the family to split up even though everyone needs to grow, I will miss Jin and Logan, I sincerely hope we get to see more of them, but I am anxious to see not just what happens with Domin, but with the werepanther community.

Enjoy, I highly recommend this series, but you have to read it in order. : - )

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Nov 25, 2011 Heather♥ rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is definitely one of my favorite series and I can't get enough of Jin and Logan. The first couple of paragraphs into this book almost gave me a heart attack because of Crane and just like that I was completely immersed in the story. The tension and angst steadily increased and there were times I was afraid to read more because of everything our beloved characters were having to endure (starting with Crane). It was beautiful to see how much the tribe cared about Jin and how strong the bond w...more This is definitely one of my favorite series and I can't get enough of Jin and Logan. The first couple of paragraphs into this book almost gave me a heart attack because of Crane and just like that I was completely immersed in the story. The tension and angst steadily increased and there were times I was afraid to read more because of everything our beloved characters were having to endure (starting with Crane). It was beautiful to see how much the tribe cared about Jin and how strong the bond was between Jin and Logan despite the barbarity of the challenge trials. I couldn't get over how complex the world-building was in detailing the laws of the werepanthers and the sepat trials. Those challenges definitely brought out a range of emotion in me. I cringed and was horrified at how brutal the trials were for everyone (and could understand Jin's reluctance to harm/kill the other participants). I was angry at the underhanded and cruel behavior of the reigning semel-aten and when I saw the way Amirah (the only other reah besides Jin) did everything in her power to get the other semels to betray their mates, I wanted to jump in the pit and kick her ass myself. I felt no sympathy for her in the end. I was proud of Jin for finding some control over his new nekhene cat powers, of Yuri, Domin, Mikhail, Crane and the others for their determination to pass the tests and save their semel, and of Logan for not losing his humanity and finding the strength to refrain from hurting his mate and his other tribe members after having been beaten and restricted to his animal form for months. There was just always something going on to keep my interest. The tension and drama of the sepat trials were balanced nicely with the tenderness, devotion and hot sex between Jin and Logan, as well as the developing new relationships of other tribe members. The ending was so bittersweet though and my heart really went out to Jin! Since there were quite a few tribal changes at the very end, I sincerely hope this is not the last we hear from Jin and Logan. I love them. But if the rumors are true about the next book (yay!) being about Domin, I'd like to reserve front row seats in Sobek to see justice meted out against the asshole fathers of Crane and Jin. The bastards deserve everything coming to them.

P.S. The covers for this series are amazing :)(less)

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Nov 30, 2011 Alyosha rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: deception-betrayal-lies, drama-drama-drama, established-relationship, family-drama, gfy, harlequin-ish-fluff, multiple-pairings, separation, stalkers-on-my-grounds, trauma

Oh dear. To be honest I'm not usually very good with melodrama and the third part of Change of Heart blazed drama, unbelievable situations, high feelings and extreme characters. If you enjoyed the first two parts of the series you will love the third.

Logan and Jin's palpable love was my favorite aspect of the story.

2.25 stars

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Jan 11, 2012 Aurora Alexander rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

I loved Change of Heart, and enjoyed Trusted Bond, but it wasn't until I started reading Honored Vow that I realized just how much I've come to like these characters. This story put me through the wringer emotionally, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

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Jan 18, 2013 Michelle Fredette rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

First off, let me start by saying I really liked the first book. Loved it even. In the second book, there were character and plot issues that annoyed me, felt overdone, but I was okay with because she seemed to set up nicely for a third book. In addition, I always try to find a positive in anything I read, and I really tried for this book. But, boy was I wrong.

I got this book the day it came out, excited about where the story would be going and who she would decide to write about next. By the fi...more

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Feb 17, 2012 SueM rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m, shapeshifters-werewolves, favorite-series, favorites, sacrifice, betrayal, ipad-stanza

Whenever a series come to the end, particularly one where I have loved and re-read the previous books, I have a love-hate relationship with the last novel. I really want to read it immediatedly so I learn what happens, but I don't want to read it either, as it will mean the end of the series... So... I finally got around to reading the last book featuring Jin and Logan.

My thoughts... Well, it didn't let me down at all; there are plot twists and character developments that I didn't see coming, p...more

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Nov 29, 2011 Edina Rose rated it 3 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

Am I the only one who is not happy with the end? (view spoiler). The end was really anticlimactic for me. I thought: "all this for that?”

Apparently the next book will be about Domin, the new "homme fort". I'm wondering if there will be a Jory-like lead character in this book. It's what I'm always looking for when I read a Mary Calmes' book. I gue...more

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Apr 08, 2013 ARe Cafe rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: bbb-picks

Finally we have the final book (for now) of Jin and Logan, the Reah and Semel that captured our hearts in the first book Change of Heart. I adore Jin, he’s an amazing hero who doesn’t know how to not be independent and trust in people. This series has to be read in order to fully enjoy and appreciate the complexity that is Jin Rayne.

In Change of Heart, Jin meets Logan and realizes that what he’s been fighting against could be exactly what he needs. In Trusted Bond, Jin and Logan are pushed to th...more

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Nov 21, 2012 Pixie Mmgoodbookreviews rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary

4 1/2 Hearts

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By all that is holy, Mary Calmes you are one sick and twisted individual… and I love it. Jin is still struggling with his new powers, he has received devastating news about Crane, Russ goes missing and a challenge is called… can anything else go wrong.

By now I am sure you are all familiar with Jin, Logan and the gang and if not then why not? This is again from Jin’s first person POV. In this installment, J...more 4 1/2 Hearts

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By all that is holy, Mary Calmes you are one sick and twisted individual… and I love it. Jin is still struggling with his new powers, he has received devastating news about Crane, Russ goes missing and a challenge is called… can anything else go wrong.

By now I am sure you are all familiar with Jin, Logan and the gang and if not then why not? This is again from Jin’s first person POV. In this installment, Jin is still struggling to get to grips with his Nekhene cat powers, which are all over the place and affecting people around him. Logan is still supportive, loving, strong and patient… really patient. I won’t go into any detail with this one because I’d just confuse myself… err, I mean you. Because it is involved and it does have a few different off shoots and seriously, Jin can ramble on like no one’s business when he gets lost in his head.

This book had me from the first few sentences and I thought my heart was going to stop. I really thought that I was going to start this book by crying but ,thank god, Ms Calmes pulled me back from the brink only to shove me over the cliff a couple of pages later. This author is evil and will take you on a rollercoaster ride with your emotions. There is so much angst, violence, anger, rage, despair, guilt, hope, joy, happiness and love in this book that it’s hard to say which one you will experience the most. All I can say is you will experience all of them.

Even though this has a happy ending, it’s still a sad ending as well. Jin and Logan’s family and Tribe change. I don’t know if I will ever forgive Ms Calmes for what she put Crane through; I really do think she went too far with one of our favorite characters… now if it had been Koren that would have been understood. All the characters go through a lot in this book and I loved each and every one of them and as this is the last one I will miss them all.

I recommend this for those who love all of the above and I think you should get this book and lock yourself in a room with a pot of tea and some chocolates and enjoy.(less)

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Nov 06, 2012 Tina rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, romance-paranormal

2.5 stars

Wow, I don't know where to begin. I loved the first two books. Logan and Jin will have a place in my heart forever. The love and bond they share was evident in all three books. But in this book it was very little of the story and that was just depressing.

Yes, you see it in the beginning and the end. BUT the majority of this book was just violence. If you want to read about blood, guts, whippings(for pain and NOT pleasure), castration, clawing and murder of men and woman in the most bar...more

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Sep 03, 2012 Sophia rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: pnr-uf

I am still reeling from the effect of this book with the beautiful bittersweet end/beginning of new things for so many of the characters. This was one of the strongest finishes that I have read in some time. Even if there are more books in this series, this was a grand finale style book. This author earned all 5 stars from me because she challenged all my senses and wound me up tight before letting me go. I know that doesn't seem like a good reason, but my yardstick for a good book has always be...more I am still reeling from the effect of this book with the beautiful bittersweet end/beginning of new things for so many of the characters. This was one of the strongest finishes that I have read in some time. Even if there are more books in this series, this was a grand finale style book. This author earned all 5 stars from me because she challenged all my senses and wound me up tight before letting me go. I know that doesn't seem like a good reason, but my yardstick for a good book has always been how strongly a book challenges my senses with nothing (like weak plots or poorly written characters) pulling me out of the story.

This story hops several months after the end of book two. Jin is struggling mightily with his new found powers and must face one of the most horrendous moments of his life right away in the story, but just when it seems its okay to start breathing easier another terrible thing is revealed. And it is just one painful trial after another for Jin, Logan, their family and people. Most of the big moments take place when Logan is forced to accept the ultimate challenge- the fight to become Semel-aten (basical the highest ranking panther next to the priest). This challenge is so much more than fight to the death because most of the tribal leadership is involved with the worst being the forced separation between Logan and Jin through much of the trial. It comes down to does their love and commitment have what it takes to survive (yeah, it was gut-wrenching at times).

I cannot speak highly enough to this strong intense plot or to the superb character writing. Even the voice, which was still told from Jin's perspective, and pacing of the story were spot on. It was harsh and darker than the others, but was equally strong in the depth of love, passion, friendship and loyalty between the various members of Logan's tribe and Logan and Jin.

I'm amazed by the writing and want more of this series, but I'll definitely be reading more of Mary Calmes' other work. Highly Recommend the series!(less)

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Mar 14, 2012 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotic, anal-play-sex, m-m, sex-in-shifted-form

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Jin and Logan are back but their love is about to be tested in ways they never could have imagined. Jin and Logan are a rare true-mated pair of werepanthers. Their bond is extremely unique, as is their love. After going through so much already in the two years they’ve been together, Jin and Logan deserve some peace and quiet. Unfortunately they don’t get that yet as someone has kidnapped Jin’s best friend which leads to a deadly and i...more Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...

Jin and Logan are back but their love is about to be tested in ways they never could have imagined. Jin and Logan are a rare true-mated pair of werepanthers. Their bond is extremely unique, as is their love. After going through so much already in the two years they’ve been together, Jin and Logan deserve some peace and quiet. Unfortunately they don’t get that yet as someone has kidnapped Jin’s best friend which leads to a deadly and incredibly vicious ancient ritual among the werepanthers. Logan, Jin, and their people are about to be tested in so many ways with only their bonds of love, friendship, and loyalty to see them through.

Honored Vow is the third book in the Jin/Logan relationship. You technically don’t need to read the previous two books as there is so much background thrown into this one the average reader will be able to pick up the plot without much trouble. I wouldn’t suggest it though as the world building is chaotic and very confusing. There are so many random terms and concepts thrown in at a breakneck speed it’s easy to become confused by the werepanther world. There’s a lack of cohesive logic to this fantasy world that would likely bother sticklers for detail. However the action happens along the same speed so those readers who enjoy a lot of lightening fast action may be able to overlook any world building issues.

The real highlight of the book is Jin, as always. He’s a bit of a perfect character – the most rare, most powerful, most caring – but in this book he actually learns just how much his inflated ego can harm those around him. It’s nice to see him actually grow and mature from the spoiled brat he is to understanding the ramifications of his actions. One note of caution is that there is a lot of violence in this book. The werepanther world is incredibly brutal and vicious and death/maiming/torture is pretty common. Most of it happens off page and considering they are panthers, most can heal any major damage. No character seems permanently harmed by their torture or maiming. Combined with the high-speed action, all the violence isn’t necessarily something that would turn readers off.

Honored Vow is a very quick and mostly entertaining read. It has some questionable plot points due to the messy world building but the characters are adorable and fun to read. Overall this was a fun read. The characters and situations are over the top but the quiet moments of connection and real bonding are what make up the heart of the story. Anyone who’s read the series so far will want to continue and although this is Jin and Logan’s final book, there are numerous secondary characters who are set up and shine, obviously on the road to their own books.(less)

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Jan 28, 2012 Bleu rated it 2 of 5 stars

I loved the story of Logan and Jin as fated mates in the first book but the subplots in the second and third books took off to directions that frustrated me to no end.

The world revolved around shifter tribes but nothing uniquely spectacular was really built into it. A lot of the power-plays, roles, scenes and dialogues did not make sense to me and were often contradictory. The concept of reah stood out the most and it was the most significant role in the story, the catalyst that set things in mo...more I loved the story of Logan and Jin as fated mates in the first book but the subplots in the second and third books took off to directions that frustrated me to no end.

The world revolved around shifter tribes but nothing uniquely spectacular was really built into it. A lot of the power-plays, roles, scenes and dialogues did not make sense to me and were often contradictory. The concept of reah stood out the most and it was the most significant role in the story, the catalyst that set things in motion. A reah, mated or unmated, was defined by the priest as a gift, the “heart of a tribe, as he/she exudes warmth, safety and peace.” Therefore, every tribe and every semel wanted a reah. I do not understand how Amirah, also born a reah, was without any of the positive attributes of a rare reah. She was more of a curse than a blessing to every tribe she came across with.

(view spoiler) A great ending was needed after all the angst but it did not get there.

I loved the first book but I regret reading the sequels.
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Dec 03, 2011 pbj rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: z_2011, adventure, angst, committed-couple, fated-mates, forced-by-ridiculous-circumstance, m-m, paranormal, sequel, shifters, violence, info-dump

2.5 rounded up to three because Mary Calmes is a really good writer. I always enjoy her style, it is fluid and evocative. Her plotting and characterizations leave something to be desired for me.
Jin isn't as big of a Mary-Sue in this installment of the series, but he is starting to uncomfortably resemble Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake - all powerful, irresistible, seemingly smart while constantly doing stupid things which put friends and lovers at great risk.

Turns out the werepanther world is...more

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Dec 29, 2011 Fehu rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: series, species-shapeshifters-m-m, established-couples, mine-to-read

This book is so far my favorite in this series. It's full of violence, which is not something that I enjoy but it has a very intriguigin story and you get to know more about other characters than Logan and Jin.

There was good sexual tension between the main characters and it was an interesting solution in the end.

I like Domin and after the last two books, my dislike for Koren grew, so the ending of this book was a good thing, but it was also sad.

Hopefully the sequel is on it's way!

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Nov 30, 2011 Nicci rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, m-m-romance, m-m-shapeshifters

Rating 4.5

Honored Vow, the 3rd book in the series by Mary Calmes opens up in a rollercoaster scene. Not the kind you ride but the one coming from the heart. Jin is reviewing a body in the morgue. Logan is there telling him maybe he shouldn’t.

When I read the details, I didn’t know whether to cry or get angry with the author. My apologies. The scene quickly draws me in as the tension rises. I had to know what I was reading was true. What about Jin. Will the Nekhene cat strike out. If you read, Tru...more

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Nov 23, 2011 Fiona Goodman rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-favorite-couples, m-m-favorites-read-2011, m-m-best-bottoms, damn-sexy-alphas, m-m, m-m-romance, m-m-part-of-series, m-m-read, mary-calmes, dreamspinner

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. What can I say, Mary Calmes really went out with a bang on this one, closing up the story of Jin and Logan. I have rarely found that I like the last book as much as the first in a series and often think the writer is just 'phoning' it in, just to get rid of it in order to go on to their next project. This is definitely not the case with Honored Vow.

The book begins on a dark note with Jin and Logan in Las Vegas heading to the morgue to identify his best friend Crane. It is in this moment that I k...more What can I say, Mary Calmes really went out with a bang on this one, closing up the story of Jin and Logan. I have rarely found that I like the last book as much as the first in a series and often think the writer is just 'phoning' it in, just to get rid of it in order to go on to their next project. This is definitely not the case with Honored Vow.

The book begins on a dark note with Jin and Logan in Las Vegas heading to the morgue to identify his best friend Crane. It is in this moment that I knew this was going to be the darkest and most uncertain book in the series. I couldn't stop reading, but I was terrified of what was to happen next. Was Mary really going to break my heart after I had fallen in love with the characters and had come to love them? The answer, yes and no.

While there were no shattering losses (Crane was alive) there were also life changing trauma's that would never be overcome (What happens to him and others). I feel MC's writing shows more courage and depth of emotion than in the previous books. She is not afraid to challenge what we expect (or may wish for) but still manages to keep us with her until the very end. I have to say that there were certain things I absolutely did not see coming (Yuri,Domin,Semel-Atan?) and that was a pleasant surprise. So often, I can see what's going to happen from a mile away and I'm just reading to see when it will be revealed. Mary really threw me for a loop on this one.

Jin seems to have really matured and grown by his love for Logan. The absolute trust between the two is breathtaking. He shows in the beginning that he can still be foolish and stubborn, but he was also able to recognize this and did not run from his mate of responsibilities as he has so often done in the past. He certainly was no pushover and retained his strong spirit but tempered it with his growing awareness of his sense of duty and devotion to his people and his mate.

The ending was bittersweet for me. Jin had to let go of so many loved ones' in order to secure their happiness (which he did lovingly) but you can feel how hard this was for him. For a person to have gone so long without security, love or belonging I felt a stake through my heart at Jin's pain. At the same time it was clear that Jin and Logan were on their way to starting the next chapter of their live's that could only lead to more love and happiness than ever before. A beautiful way to end a beautiful love story and to set up the transition for the next installment of the tale....(Ah, Domin!!!!)

One thing I want to add about MC's male leads (Jin, Jory- A Matter of Time, Stef-Timing) is that they all share an ineffable kindness about them. That's what makes MC's books such a joy for me. They are never willing to hurt others out of self-interest, malice or spite. Even to their own detriment. Always willing to forgive and love despite their pasts without a trace of self-pity. This for me the secret of why they are so loved. Genuine caring is a rare thing in the world. All three men have this quality in spades. No matter their gorgeous appearances they approach others without a trace of ego, willing to love when they are not, forgive when they are harmed and still continue to keep a sense of laughter, wonder and hope for a better tomorrow. That's why they are and will always be the best of the best heroes of the m/m genre (IMHO!).

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Oct 23, 2012 Kukko rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 1-app-kindle, a-contemporary, a-fantasy, a-romance, a-paranormal, a-2b-gay-for-you, sex-mix-m-m, series-to-be-read-in-order, z-werewolf

What an unexpectedly depressing ending.....I love HEAs, which in my opinion this is not! It is still a great story and I am going to miss these characters.

The book starts off with pages and pages explaining the hierarchy and laws of the panther tribes, in the guise of conversations between Jin and others. As much as I was impressed by the author's imagination, I felt the presentation of this information was a bit contrived and I quickly lost interest. I find it difficult to retain information th...more

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Nov 27, 2011 Adara rated it 5 of 5 stars

God, I love this pair. Logan's dominance is stunning, and his need for Jin moreso. Watching them grow together through all that they've endured was a treasure. And ye gods, did this one run them through the wringer. It was a touch slow in the early parts when their history and laws were being repeated in conversation (necessary if you haven't read the last two in a while or don't read the books in order, but Gods! why would you do that??), but once that was over and we get to the sepat, it was b...more

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Jan 12, 2012 Kelsi Coffman rated it 2 of 5 stars

I guess when I read all the reviews for this book, I thought it wouldn't be all that bad. I guess I should stop believing what I read on goodreads, because time and again, I get excited to start something and it turns out that it's all not very good.

Mary Calmes does an all right job of creating a history and back story, however her ability to actually mold the romance into it all was, I felt, a half ass attempt. I dunno, I guess I was expecting some plot, but really, it was all just a really bad...more

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Jan 12, 2012 Emanuela ~plastic duck~ rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: rainbow-gay, glbt, paranormal

I am happily surprised. I was so disappointed with the second book of the series that I had almost given up on the series, but this last book was so much better.

The plot revolves around Jin trying to master his nekhene power and his mate and friends facing all kinds of external dangers. I think in the first part this was especially Logan's book and in the second part it became the tribe's book. Jin seemed more a spectator or commentator than the protagonist, because he was totally overwhelmed by...more

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Dec 16, 2011 Angela rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Erotica, m/m, romannce, weres

Shelves: erotica, m-m-romance, fiction, netgalley, series, urban-fantasy

You know, I love Mary Calmes and pretty much all her books, but this series is sometimes so confusing to me that I have a hard time with it. While I really like the story line it just has so many terms for each character and rules that get confusing, not to mention that I can't even pronounce half of those titles. After each book in this series (this is #3) I tell myself that I'm done with it, then I just can't help but pick up the next because I just have to know what poor Jin is going to get i...more

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Mar 27, 2013 Katrina rated it 5 of 5 stars

The only thing bad about this book is it ended to soon !! Absolutely loved it. Gosh Jin and Logan are the best couple ever and i wish this was a long series with them as the main characters as i absolutely love reading about their love, affection and commitment. I really am just so gutted the books are over :(:(

I would highly recommenced this series to anyone gay, straight or otherwise it does not matter its all about love. I loved how many of the characters view mating. Case in point.

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Jan 21, 2012 Kerry sullivan rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: gay-fiction, paranormal-urbanfantasy, shifter-werewolf

This is the summary off the back of the book.
Jin Rayne is still growing into his frightening new powers as a nekhene cat and his place as reah of Logan Church’s tribe when he learns that a sepat, an honor challenge, has been called. Logan, who has never wanted to do anything but lead his small-town tribe, must travel around the world to Mongolia and fight to become the most powerful leader in the werepanther world.

Logan won’t be the only one making the journey. As his mate, Jin must fight wi...more

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Jun 06, 2012 Myristica Myristica rated it 4 of 5 stars

The world building is very in depth and so can be a tad confusing, but...the story line is worth it, and...it prompts you to go back and re-read the story. So, when a book can do that for me, I know it's a good read. I gave it four stars for the inability on my part to follow the political aspect of the werepanther world, but...Jin and Logan are great characters and, though sometimes I want to wring Jin's neck for being so blasted independent, it's what makes him an interesting read, especially...more

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Jan 15, 2012 Aine Massie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance

Honored Vow has to be my favourite of the Change of Heart series books by Mary Calmes. I loved Change of Heart and thought Trusted Bond was even better but she has truly outdone herself with the latest in the Jin and Logan saga!

I do feel a need to post a warning though, this book has some very brutal scenes. Mary’s books often have some mix of violence but this one includes skinning, beatings, dismemberment, and near rape. That having been said, the story is so much more than the warning. This b...more

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Nov 28, 2011 Kristin rated it 5 of 5 stars

I finished this book a few days ago but let it sit so I could think about it. First off it is a great book, I loved it but it was so sad at the same time cause it is the last one. I'm so glad that she doing another book off the series though. I have to say I hope to God that Peter Church isn't in it. I have lost all respect for the man and I hope I never see his name again. I started off thinking he is a good man dealing with all this mess and then I lost it little by little and someone needs to...more

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Feb 01, 2013 Sarah rated it 3 of 5 stars

I'm not even remotely sure where I should rate this book, so I stuck it in the middle and will have to live with that.

This book made me cry, but not because I was sad, necessarily. It made me cry because I was horrified, seconds away from throwing up more than once, and a decent portion of that was that I was allowing myself to get carried away with the book, but another portion of that has to be writing strong enough to wrench that reaction.

The reason I don't rate is higher is because I didn't...more

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Mary Calmes lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with her husband and two children and loves all the seasons except summer. She graduated from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, with a bachelor's degree in English literature. Due to the fact that it is English lit and not English grammar, do not ask her to point out a clause for you, as it will so not happen. She loves writing, becomi...more

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“Don’t do that? This is your sage advice?”
“Yeah.” He burped and blew it out the side of his mouth. “Sorry, the burritos we had for lunch are kinda comin’ back on me.” — 6 people liked it

“You have to live, Jin, and know that I've never been prouder of anything than being the owner of your heart.” — 3 people liked it

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