Coyote's Mate

Feb 06, 2009 Julie (jjmachshev) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Lora Leigh's latest Breed book will singe your fingers and leave you begging for the next story set in her world of hybrid human-animals and the women (and men) they love. "Coyote's Mate" gives readers their first deep look at the Coyote breeds and their similarities and differences from the other Breed groups.

Del-Ray is the Coyote Alpha who survived hell, refused to bend to his human 'creators', and fought his way to freedom taking as many of his kind with him as he could manage. When a young s...more Lora Leigh's latest Breed book will singe your fingers and leave you begging for the next story set in her world of hybrid human-animals and the women (and men) they love. "Coyote's Mate" gives readers their first deep look at the Coyote breeds and their similarities and differences from the other Breed groups.

Del-Ray is the Coyote Alpha who survived hell, refused to bend to his human 'creators', and fought his way to freedom taking as many of his kind with him as he could manage. When a young sixteen year old human approaches him with information on a Council coyote lab, he's intrigued by her fire and lack of fear. For six years, he and the human work together to weed out traitors and plot a careful raid and Del-Ray becomes enamored and finally possessive of his human. But when he injures her family in the raid and becomes lost to the mating heat, she turns her back on everything he offers.

Anya is in love with Del-Ray and has been for several years now. But when she realizes he's been lying to her for six years, she's beyond furious...and hurt. Then the mating heat ambushes both of them and her virginity is lost in the fierce haze of mating lust and she panics. Once her fears subside, she quickly realizes there's nothing she won't do to keep her coyote safe...even if that means breaking his trust in her.

Anya intrigued and infuriated me (a lot like she did Del-Ray!) through most of this book. But she does manage to 'put on her big girl panties' and begin acting like a woman and not a child a little less than halfway through the book. Del-Ray is typical of the Alpha breeds, arrogant and clueless about humans...especially human women. Which means that he manages to do just about everything wrong! But it certainly makes for a smoking story.

Seriously hot Alpha coyote sex, murder plots, hilarious 'women things' discussions, and a wonderful happily ever after. If you like Lora Leigh, don't miss this one. If you haven't read her yet...you really don't know what you're missing!(less)

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Feb 06, 2009 Celeste rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Loved, loved, loved, Lora Leigh's newest edition to her Breed series! Smoking HOT!

It was an absolute roller-coaster ride. You go through an entire gamut of emotions with this one. From anger, to happiness, to shock, to frustration, to relief, to everything in between! I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed this book, there wasn't one thing I would change, except maybe make it longer! If you're a Lora Leigh fan, you won't be disappointed with this one!

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Mar 01, 2010 Zeek rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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You know the kind of book that so good it wraps you in a thick blanket of warm fuzzies so that even when you put the book down your so consumed with the story it's difficult to focus? Coyote's Mate is one such book.

If you've read Leigh's Wolf Breed book, Aiden's Charity, you've already been introduced to the hero/heroine in this book.

At that time, Del Rey, Alpha of the Coyotes, needed the wolf breeds' Doctor to check on his woman exhibiting strange symptoms. Since the coyotes have isolated thems...more

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Sep 28, 2011 ~♡♥Ang ♥♡~ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jun 01, 2012 Samantha rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Holy shit, why do I keep picking up Lora Leigh books? I don't think I've ever given one of her stories a rating over a 2. Yet, at least, once a year I'll breakdown and buy one of her novels. This is mostly because her futuristic world featuring genetically altered humans (aka Breeds) is freakin' fascinating. I always go into her books hoping that this will be the one that I absolutely love, but that never happens. This is mostly because the relationships featured in the series are pretty disturb...more Holy shit, why do I keep picking up Lora Leigh books? I don't think I've ever given one of her stories a rating over a 2. Yet, at least, once a year I'll breakdown and buy one of her novels. This is mostly because her futuristic world featuring genetically altered humans (aka Breeds) is freakin' fascinating. I always go into her books hoping that this will be the one that I absolutely love, but that never happens. This is mostly because the relationships featured in the series are pretty disturbing. I hate how little control the heroine has over her life and body the minute she comes into contact with the hero. But my biggest problem is how the line between consensual and forced sex are extremely blurred due to the "enzyme" released by the Breeds that sends both parties into a sexual frenzy. Typically, they both don't want to have sex, but are compelled to due to the "enzyme", which leads to some pretty disturbing sex scenes. My other problem is that every single one of these books, that I've read, relies on the captive heroine trope. So, the stories come off as extremely formulaic.

In this one, Anya has been working with Del-Ray for years planning to bring down a company that's been experimenting on coyote breeds. When Anya first approached Del-Ray she only requested one thing from him, that her family (who works at the lab) not be harmed during the take-down. Del-Ray not only breaks this promise to her, but also kidnaps her and unintentionally claims her as his mate. What proceeds is a really disturbing first sex scene, followed by Del-Ray being a rather spectacular ass for the rest of the story.

I have to give Anya credit for showing some serious backbone. Once she's within the Breeds compound she takes Del-Ray to court for his actions and verbally wipes the floor with him. The court eventually rules in her favor, which wins Anya a reprieve from Del-Rey for half a year. However, the points Anya earned for that stunt quickly deteriorated once Del-Ray reappears in the story after his half-year mission/exile.

Del-Ray returns from his exile to find Anya has been running his compound extremely well and has gained the respect of almost everyone who works for her. After seeing everything Anya's done Del-Ray commits himself to undermining all her work. He demeans her, keeps her in the dark, and essentially just shits all over her. But its supposed to be okay because he's doing it for "her protection" which was such a flimsy and ridiculous excuse for him being a bastard that I got tired of reading about their shenanigans pretty quick. It didn't help that Anya would forgive Del-Ray at the drop of a dime and turned into a big ole martyr half-way through the story. All this led to Del-Ray never having to atone for his actions and my wishing that Anya would just take her friends' advice to hightail it on out of that toxic relationship. (less)

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Sep 06, 2011 Michael rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Apr 04, 2012 Paloma Beck rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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If I had to choose, I would say that Lora Leigh's Coyote’s Mate is my favorite Breed book. I read all of the Breed books, one immediately after the other, over the span of six weeks. I started in order (always recommend you do that with a series!!) with the Ellora's Cave books which were steamy, had a basic premise that held me but the story was woven around sex scenes as opposed to the sex scenes being integrated into the story. Still, yummy reads – I can’t deny I didn’t eat them up. But then c...more If I had to choose, I would say that Lora Leigh's Coyote’s Mate is my favorite Breed book. I read all of the Breed books, one immediately after the other, over the span of six weeks. I started in order (always recommend you do that with a series!!) with the Ellora's Cave books which were steamy, had a basic premise that held me but the story was woven around sex scenes as opposed to the sex scenes being integrated into the story. Still, yummy reads – I can’t deny I didn’t eat them up. But then came a change in the publishing company and Lora Leigh’s Breed books focused more on the story of the Breeds, their pasts, their struggles, their need to build a community and be accepted. I really liked this shift since it draws the reader more into the characters... and Coyote's Mate became my favorite because it has a unique storyline with strong, real characters including a few hilarious girlfriends to make you laugh.

The story of Del-Ray and Anya gives readers their first look at the Coyote Breeds with their similarities and differences from the other Breed groups. Finally the Coyote Breeds are taking their place beside the Feline & Wolf Breeds at Haven, one of the protected Breed communities. Yummy coyotes!

I can’t help myself; I need a strong Alpha Hero (who knows how to love his woman). While Del-Rey is far from my favorite of Lora Leigh’s heroes, he is a strong alpha male. Though his arrogance is like other Breed males, his disregard for his mate’s needs at times is unprecedented. I was angry with him throughout the book but assumed his struggles with assimilating into a loving relationship are because of his early life in the Council lab. Still, Del-Ray defines “stupid male”.

Del-Ray is the Coyote Alpha who survived Council captivity and now rescues others. When Anya approaches him with information on a Council coyote lab, he works with her to eliminate any traitors and plan a raid while steadily growing attached and possessive of her. But as a typical Alpha Breed, Del-Ray’s arrogance and cluelessness about women leads him to do just about everything wrong. Herein lies the premise of the entire book.

How stupid is he? Let me count the ways… first, he lies to her, then he mates with her so forcefully that she is terrified, injures her father, kidnaps her and steals her virginity. Then he leaves her with his pack only to return and claim her, denounces her as his mate and Coya, but expects her to act as his mate in private. This is the part of the story when I threw the book across the room only to quickly pick it up again because the book has great action and mystery which I love. I can’t help myself; I want action, mystery and suspense. Coyote’s Mate has it all. The story moved fast and every page was a turn in their love story.

I can’t help myself; I need to feel the love to love the book. Despite everything they go through, the reader can sense the connection and love between Del-Ray and Anya. Anya is similar to many of Leigh's heroines... young, beautiful, and of course, she’s overwhelmed by the loss of control brought on by the mating heat. But here’s what I loved about her: Anya was the first heroine to stand up to the hero for what she believed in and was willing to walk away to stay true to herself. Her strength was amazing, helping to free the Breeds, stepping into the role of Coya and fighting for her mate while still doing what is right. I found myself wondering if I could’ve been as strong as she was. Anya intrigued me. And I figured if any woman can deal with a man like Del-Ray it would be her.

Hot alpha sex, murder plots, suspense, good secondary characters, quick action, the full emotional spectrum and a happily ever after - it’s all here.

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Oct 17, 2012 SilverDezz rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I don't like it... I find the guy too much an asshole. honestly I find the gal way better off without him. Mistake after mistake without anything compensation...he didn't even grovel much for his mistake though he knew he made one. I think Anya deserves someone better...

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Jul 21, 2012 DaisyGirl rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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A 4.0 star installment in the Breed series!

Del-Rey Delgado is the elusive coyote alpha known as "Ghost." He and his team rescue other coyote breeds from captivity. Sixteen-year-old Anya Kobrin bravely approaches Del-Rey for assistance in rescuing the breeds from the lab where her father is the head of security. For six years, he and Anya work to weed out traitors and plot their raid. Along the way, Del-Rey becomes enamored with Anya and decides to claim her. Despite his promises to leave her fat...more A 4.0 star installment in the Breed series!

Del-Rey Delgado is the elusive coyote alpha known as "Ghost." He and his team rescue other coyote breeds from captivity. Sixteen-year-old Anya Kobrin bravely approaches Del-Rey for assistance in rescuing the breeds from the lab where her father is the head of security. For six years, he and Anya work to weed out traitors and plot their raid. Along the way, Del-Rey becomes enamored with Anya and decides to claim her. Despite his promises to leave her father and cousins unharmed during the rescue, Del-Rey shots (to injure, not kill) her father and cousins and kidnaps her. During the escape, he kisses Anya and launches them both into the throes of mating heat. Shortly after they arrive back at his coyote compound in the U.S., Del-Rey takes Anya's virginity in a fierce haze of mating lust.

Anya had fallen in love with the enigmatic Del-Rey but feels deeply hurt and betrayed by his lies. Further, the effects of the mating heat and the coldness of their first encounter leaves her scared and panicked. She petitions the Breed Tribunal for a formal separation from her mate and they live relatively separate lives for eight months. During their time apart, Anya begins to realize the reasons for Del-Rey's past actions and also acknowledges her love for him. She accepts him as her mate and they vow to get through the mating heat together.

Unfortunately, Del-Rey - being his big, bad, alpha breed self and due to his complete lack of understanding of basic human emotion - continues to hurt Anya by action, word, and deed. First, he refuses to grant her the authority due her status as coya to preside over certain aspects of the coyote compound (mostly because he is afraid of fully accepting her into the coyote clan and allowing her to imprint herself on everyone and everything because it will be that much harder if he ever loses her). Second, Del-Rey grants asylum to a former flame and confidential informant (Sofia Ivanova); Sofia ruthlessly taunts and harasses Anya out of spite and jealousy. Third - and the absolute final straw in my book - Del-Rey refuses to openly declare Anya as his mate and coya in a mating ceremony because he fears making her a target for assassination. Fidiot!

At times, Anya was irritating and immature, especially at the beginning. However, she eventually grows up and gets better. As is typical of an alpha breed, Del-Rey is arrogant and clueless about his woman. It's actually pretty amazing how bad he manages to f--- things up! Nonetheless and despite their differences, I really liked the H/H and enjoyed their heart-wrenching story.

Another great read from Lora Leigh!(less)

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Oct 27, 2011 Kasey rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I was interested in this from the beginning. Loved the fact that Del-Ray had met Anya so long before things finally heat up. Anya was strong and determined. Liked her character in the beginning. Anya took to being the coyote queen very well. She didn't take crap and was strong. So of course I was very confused when suddenly she was this weak "willing to take any scrap from a man" woman. What? How did that happen. Yeah, yeah Del-Ray was doing his "whats best for her regardless of how stupid it is...more

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Sep 22, 2011 Renne rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This one annoyed me. Del-Rey Delgado, Alpha of the Coyotes,what a guy. He has the gall to tell Anya Kobrin, whom is sixteen at the time, that if she betrays him she will die. Then he takes it a step further, he says her family and her friends will also die. To bad he doesn't use the same damb exacting vengence on his own worthless hide. After all, he betrays her six years later in so many ways. Delgado is the general of the base,the man in charge. Of what, remains to be seen. Any general worth t...more

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Aug 12, 2011 Catherine rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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4.5 Stars

This is one of my favorite stories in the Breed series. I think one of the big things that fixes my attention on it is the fact that it is so unlike the other books in the series so far. Anya and Del-Rey mated, but due to his manipulations, and her her rage about said manipulations, ended up granted an official order of separation from the breed council. This was the first order of its kind and although it didn't please Del-Rey, it gave Anya some much needed breathing room.

I didn't alwa...more 4.5 Stars

This is one of my favorite stories in the Breed series. I think one of the big things that fixes my attention on it is the fact that it is so unlike the other books in the series so far. Anya and Del-Rey mated, but due to his manipulations, and her her rage about said manipulations, ended up granted an official order of separation from the breed council. This was the first order of its kind and although it didn't please Del-Rey, it gave Anya some much needed breathing room.

I didn't always agree with Anya and thought she could be occasionally petty, but I totally got where she was coming from and why she wanted the separation. Fated mates have always rested uneasily with me because the issue of consent seems so murky to me. When you're compelled by a hormone to be in each other's company and have sex, it makes me kind of uncomfortable and always leaves me with a little niggling doubt about whether it was love or the character just giving up the fight that made them so accepting of the relationship. It's especially pronounced in this series because the heroine is the one that feels the actual pain and agony of denying the relationship. The guys are affected, but nowhere near as bad, and it doesn't pain them to touch other people, so they do have other options. Because of this setup, I found it refreshing to see an installment in the series where the heroine refused to submit and took her power back. She may not have been able to undo the mating, but it was completely in her hands to dissolve the separation.

Del-Rey screwed up a lot and Anya was left to suffer for it, but I was fine with it because he was genuinely in the dark about how his actions would turn out. They both grew to honestly care about each other and I admit that I got a dark satisfaction out of seeing Del-Rey completely upset over Anya refusing to fight and giving him exactly what he wanted. I have to be honest and admit that I get complete satisfaction out of watching characters crumble once they're given exactly what they've been demanding--no matter how stupid it is.

We are introduced to a ton of great side characters in this one and I really enjoyed getting to walk on the dark side of this series and actually get to see a coyote romance. There seems to be fewer sex scenes in this one than a lot of the earlier ones, but that provides a nice opportunity for the tension to ramp up for a change. Plus, as I said before, it gives us a chance to actually see these characters work through some issues and grow to know each other.

The only reason I dropped the grade from a straight 5 stars is because for some reason the author felt the need to throw in a completely unnecessary (and intrusive) section at the very end of the book to show Anya and Del-Rey having sex one more time, but this time with butt play and spanking. It felt completely jarring when you consider the rest of the story. I really wish that had been cut because it served no purpose and didn't fit with any of their earlier intimacy. (less)

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May 10, 2011 Tracy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Let the past not be forgotten. Let the lessons not be in vain.

I have enjoyed the breed books in general, though I haven't been able to get them to read in order. I have read 4 other's before Coyote's Mate This one, however, is the BEST breed book I have read yet. I was on an emotional roller coaster that never let up. I cried for this story like I do for Nicholas Sparks books. I had chills from the action/suspense parts, and I finished this book in one day because the story had me wrapped around...more

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Sep 27, 2009 Photojim rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This is my first Lora Leigh book (I might have read a Blaze or two) and I'm just not sure how to take it. The story is that of Anya and Del Rey. Anya is a young human that is kidnapped by Del Rey (a Coyote Breed Alpha) and forced to be his mate. How they work together and how they overcome the roadblocks each throws in the path of their relationship is what the book is supposed to be about. However, the Coyote breeds are also waging a war with the world at large. This is the far more interesting...more

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Feb 17, 2009 VampFanGirl rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Lora Leigh continues to reign supreme! I fall more and more in love with this author and her amazing writing with each novel she releases. 'Coyote's Mate' brought forth within me a surge of emotions while satisfying my insatiable need for great erotica. While humor is easy to open within me, bringing tears to my eyes is a much more difficult endeavor. At first I feared that I was going to have to grade 'Coyote's Mate' really low because the hero, Del-Rey, really pissed me off on several occasion...more

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May 08, 2013 Julie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I liked this better than Bengal's Heart, which I read first. I think it was because this book wasn't skewed in favor of sex scenes at the expense of plot, as Bengal's Heart was. The plot did seem to move along without any hitches or awkward slow spots, and I enjoyed listening until the end. (I was disinterested in the preview of the couple from Bengal's Heart but it was short, at the end, and skippable.)

I do still have my problems with this author and her writing style. She seems to repeat a lot...more

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Jun 27, 2012 Oleta Blaylock rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This is a great look into the Coyote Pack. Del Rey is so much a male Breed that it hurts. There are times during this story that I just want to smack him upside the head with a brick bat. Not that it would have penetrated that thick skull of his. I will admit that he is a wonderful, caring, and passionate lover. He is also loyal to all those that he loves and he wants to make a better place for his people and other Breeds. Anya puts up with more than she probably should have. She becomes very go...more

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Jun 06, 2012 ♠ Sharon is an emotional book junkie ♠ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Carrying on my "Disclaimer":

"See, here's the problem...I have a love/hate relationship with the Breed books. I really need more plot than porn sex and I was ready to cross this series off my list but my bff, V, told me to give her four favorite books a chance and I'm glad I listened to her."

I've been posting that on all the book's V has told me to read and so far she's batting 3 for 3! Wtg V!!

For this book, we have Del-Rey who is the Coyote Alpha but at the beginning of the book, he is known as...more

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Jun 14, 2011 Joy rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I'm having a love-hate relationship with this book and after contemplating whether to give this a four or a five, I chose to give more credit to Lora Leigh, thus a 5. I gave it a high rating but it's not exactly one of my favorites. I'm glad I read this in order, I was still familiar with most characters, though I forgot Del-Rey's role in Aidan's Charity.

This is a typical breed novel, or Lora Leigh novel for that matter. Expect a lot of playing hard to get, conflicting emotions, the battles usua...more I'm having a love-hate relationship with this book and after contemplating whether to give this a four or a five, I chose to give more credit to Lora Leigh, thus a 5. I gave it a high rating but it's not exactly one of my favorites. I'm glad I read this in order, I was still familiar with most characters, though I forgot Del-Rey's role in Aidan's Charity.

This is a typical breed novel, or Lora Leigh novel for that matter. Expect a lot of playing hard to get, conflicting emotions, the battles usually interpersonal and intrapersonal, I don't want to go into the details but the main squeeze is how stupid Del-Rey was when he did what he did to Anya (not gonna spoil it here). There's a matter of miscommunication, and sometimes no communication at all.

Sure the Coyote's were supposed to be the most ruthless and cunning of all breeds, but Del-Rey really was an ass. Anya is strong for a human, and I'm not talking about physically. I liked how she requested the separation, but later on I hated it when she didn't fight back, like she lost her spirit or something or maybe she's tired of all the shit that's happened. I know I'm being vague here but as I said, I'm not spoiling anything here. He just thinks from his point of view and his word is law until he realizes what his actions caused - a lot of damage.

Why does it always have to be the heroine must be in mortal danger first before the hero realizes he loves her? I know that "got til it's gone" works for some stories but I've read a lot of it to search for something refreshing.

I know what I said above sounds negative but I'll get to the reasons why I rated this a five.

Ms Leigh obviously took a lot of time in constructing a story, I loved the action and I felt like I was watching military drama, I loved Anya's little sisters Sharone, Emma, and Ashley. I cried when they cried with Anya, it was an emotional reunion that I felt their kinship and loyalty. I was really moved and at the same time annoyed when Anya just took it in stride...being demoted. I was amused by the support given to her by all of the other breeds. Of course, when you're looking for smoking hot sex this one fits the bill.

I'm not exactly looking forward to reading the next, maybe after a few months.(less)

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Feb 07, 2011 Jintana rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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เป็นซีรีส์ Breed ของป้าลอร่าเล่มนี้พระเอกเป็น coyote breed ส่วนนางเอกเป็นลูกสาวของนักวิทยาศาสตร์ที่ทำงานให้กับองค์กรที่สร้าง breed ขึ้นมา นางเอกพยายามจะช่วยพวก coyote ในแล็บที่พ่อตัวเองดูแลอยู่ให้หนี โดยวางแผนกับพระเอกซึ่งเป็น breed รุ่นที่หนีมาจากแล็บอื่นเหมือนกัน พระเอกก็ต้องทำเป็นลักตัวนางเอกไปเป็นตัวประกันเพื่อไม่ให้พ่อนางเอกแจ้งไปทางองค์กร จริง ๆ ก็ตั้งใจจะเอาตัวนางเอกไปอยู่แล้วล่ะหาข้ออ้างไปอย่างงั้นเอง ก็แกเล็งนางเอกมาตั้งแต่อายุ 16 นี่นะจะให้รอนานกว่านี้เดี๋ยวขาดใจตายกันพอดี ส่วนนางเอกก็...more เป็นซีรีส์ Breed ของป้าลอร่าเล่มนี้พระเอกเป็น coyote breed ส่วนนางเอกเป็นลูกสาวของนักวิทยาศาสตร์ที่ทำงานให้กับองค์กรที่สร้าง breed ขึ้นมา นางเอกพยายามจะช่วยพวก coyote ในแล็บที่พ่อตัวเองดูแลอยู่ให้หนี โดยวางแผนกับพระเอกซึ่งเป็น breed รุ่นที่หนีมาจากแล็บอื่นเหมือนกัน พระเอกก็ต้องทำเป็นลักตัวนางเอกไปเป็นตัวประกันเพื่อไม่ให้พ่อนางเอกแจ้งไปทางองค์กร จริง ๆ ก็ตั้งใจจะเอาตัวนางเอกไปอยู่แล้วล่ะหาข้ออ้างไปอย่างงั้นเอง ก็แกเล็งนางเอกมาตั้งแต่อายุ 16 นี่นะจะให้รอนานกว่านี้เดี๋ยวขาดใจตายกันพอดี ส่วนนางเอกก็รักพระเอกมาตั้งแต่แตกเนื้อสาวนั่นแหละ แต่ก็รู้สึกว่าตัวเองโดนพระเอกหักหลังเพราะพระเอกนอกแผนโดยไม่บอกนางเอก แล้วแถมแกยังไปยิงพ่อกับญาตินางเอกอีก อันนี้พระเอกบอกว่าเพื่อให้ดูสมจริงว่าพ่อนางเอกไม่มีส่วนเกี่ยวข้องกับการหนีไม่งั้นจะโดนองค์กรฆ่า แต่จริง ๆ แล้วพระเอกก็ตั้งใจยิงนั่นแหละทำโทษฐานที่ทำให้นางเอกต้องเสี่ยงภัยตลอดเวลาหลายปีที่ส่งนางเอกมาเป็นนางนกต่อ

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Sep 15, 2010 Kathy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, fantasy-other-world, fantasy-romance, sensuous, werewolf-shapeshifter

The Coyote Breed are taking their rightful place, next to the Feline & Wolf Breeds at Sanctuary (in their own complex, with shared security)... their genetics are different enough from the Wolf, they are unique in this new Breed species, and offer a new dimension to the Breeds - perhaps to unravel the secrets of the mating heat & of conception for the Breeds.

Del-Rey had freed some of his pack... and they are working to free other Coyotes... Del-Rey, and the rest of the coyotes to a certa...more The Coyote Breed are taking their rightful place, next to the Feline & Wolf Breeds at Sanctuary (in their own complex, with shared security)... their genetics are different enough from the Wolf, they are unique in this new Breed species, and offer a new dimension to the Breeds - perhaps to unravel the secrets of the mating heat & of conception for the Breeds.

Del-Rey had freed some of his pack... and they are working to free other Coyotes... Del-Rey, and the rest of the coyotes to a certain extent, struggle because they were created, and trained to believe they did not have a soul, that they were more animal than man - and Del-Rey struggles to find his humanity... and Anya comes to enlist his aid.. her father is top scientist in a Russian Council run facility of Breeds - she is 16, and has free run of the facility, having made many of the Coyotes her friends - especially 5 female coyotes she has known since they were 'pups'... Del-Rey is willing to help, to use her to establish the safest environment for the extraction... and willing to wait until she is grown to claim her as his mate... but it takes 6 years for the setup to be correct, and Del-Rey lied to her about many things, manipulating her to maximize his success and with the intention of hurting (though he would prefer to kill) her father & other scientists that she holds in high regard...

Anya, human, organized, intelligent, courageous, and attracted to Del-Rey... she trusts him and is devasted when she realizes his lies and sees that he hurt her father...

But once they are all safe, Del-Rey kisses her - not knowing of the mating hormone that is released in his kiss with her alone... and before they can come to terms with his deceit, they are both overwhelmed with sexual attraction & need... he takes her brutally, not being in control, shutting her down even more...

The Breed council agrees to Anya's request for mating separation for 1 year... and though she lives with & guides the Coyotes' base when Del-Rey is on a mission, she leaves the base when he is there... She is given hormones (though it's never quite enough) to help her manage the physical demands of the mating ... When Del-Rey is away, and with the guidance of her Russian female coyote guards and the other alpha mate women, she steps into role of Coya - 2nd in command, and in charge with Del-Rey is away... she works at organizing and making their caves home for all - and to make room for other Coyotes who have escaped...

And after 8 months, they both have enough... Del-Rey returns with the intention of staying... and though Anya is afraid, she stops the hormones treatments, and joins with Del-Rey - finding passion and warmth... but unfortunately not trust... Two attacks are made for her specifically, and Del-Rey in response to his fear of losing her, refuses to ceremonial mate with her, hence taking away her Coya role (which he believes will protect her)... but causing a rift between the two of them as he stomps on her pride and her contributions, and between the Coyotes, those that are loyal to her vs Del-Rey, and interpret his demotion of her in response to some treasonous act on her part... Personally, this part really hurt me... perhaps because in my own marriage I gave up on things I knew to be right in submission to Steve's needs... hmmmm....

One last thing Anya did prior to Del-Rey's refusal, but against Del-Rey's expressed statement that he did not want, she makes arrangements, through her father, to locate and bring 2 of the scientists from the Russian complex that are in hiding to come to Santctuary - because the Coyotes are enough different from the Wolves, that they are not well enough cared for... and Anya is thinking of her future children...

So at the end, after Anya is hurt when one of Del-Rey's brothers is disrepectful, and inadvertantly harms her... and she knows that Del-Rey will hate her when he knows of the scientists coming the next day, Anya leaves him, with her guards, for the night planning to return when the next day with the scientists... Anya is unwell, feverish, in pain - and pregnant... Unbeknownst to her, a traitor on base knows of her recruitment & meeting with the scientists, and are there to kill them all... and when confronted with the misinterpretation of his pack and how he has further put Anya at risk, he immediately makes it known that there is to be a mating ceremony, hence restoring her status...

Del-Rey and his men are frantically searching for her... and they find out, just minutes before the meeting both about the meeting and about who the traitor is... and they rescue Anya and her guards and the scientists in just a knick of time... and ... they... live... happily... ever... after... hmmmmm(less)

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Feb 23, 2009 Ryn rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Really a very good read. This is one of those books that you get to the point and keep thinking oh I will put it down after the next chapter then you realize you have finished the whole book. Coyote's Mate is one such book.

It helps if you have alreay read the Leigh series involving Breed animals. Several of the characters from pervious books make appearences.

Coyote's Mate occurs before and a little after a few events that took place in a previous book but you can understand and get an independ...more

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Feb 12, 2009 Pat Cromwell rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It was just okay. Lora Leigh fans will truely enjoy it. Folks new to her Breed Series should try one of her others first because assumptions are made that the reader is up to par with the series, so IMO it is not for a beginner to the Breed series. They will be lost and totally confused. I had to pause on certain parts and re-educate myself on these guys.

A big downer was the interjection of humour. I can see the Bengals making jokes - subtle jokes - but not a Breed Coyote. They've never been wr...more It was just okay. Lora Leigh fans will truely enjoy it. Folks new to her Breed Series should try one of her others first because assumptions are made that the reader is up to par with the series, so IMO it is not for a beginner to the Breed series. They will be lost and totally confused. I had to pause on certain parts and re-educate myself on these guys.

A big downer was the interjection of humour. I can see the Bengals making jokes - subtle jokes - but not a Breed Coyote. They've never been written like this and for a Coyote male to be as understanding as Del-Rey (Alpha Leader of the Pack) leads me to believe that there is some other species in his blood. Then there was the scene where his Mate or Coya walks in on him hugging another woman. NOt in this lifetime would that chick get out of the room without his mate doing serious damage to her and then to him. His mate Anya, throws nasty remarks at the hussy but doesn't rip her a new one. Totally not what Breeds do -- especially a Coyote.

Then there is the hero's acceptance of the heroine aka letting her get away with not fullfilling her destiny from day one. Remember, Breeds are not like human's when it comes to love. I was disapointed in Del-Rey more than I was shocked by him. Mate or no, the Coyote's I've grown to love would have snaped the neck of his mate in two had they been faced with the crap Anya pulled at the beginning of the book and then to allow other breeds to interfer with his pack. Nope. I didn't buy it. Nice sweet wolfes or Carpathian cloned Bengals yes. But a Coyote. I think not. It was like an Anne Stuart hero suddenly developing a conscious. The day that happens I will never buy another Anne Stuart EVER.

However, Lora Leigh did not jump the shark completely on this one and I will remain faithful to her Breed series. If you're not a fan of the series, start with her newer books and work your way to this one. Her next book is back to my fav type of Breed, the Bengal. Anticipation.
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Feb 27, 2012 Heather rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: abusive-control-freak-characters, alpha-a-hole, pnr, scifi, dubious-consent, breeds

Initially, I thought I would really like Coyote’s Mate. I suppose that I did, in one sense. It’s certainly a roller coaster of a story.

Anya Kobrin meets Del-Ray Delgado at a bar in Russia when she’s sixteen. She works in a lab with Coyote Breeds but is secretly working to free them. She works with Del-Ray, as long as he promises not to harm her friends and family when he goes to break out the coyotes. He promises her, but fully intends to break that promise. And he does. He doesn’t kill anyone,...more Initially, I thought I would really like Coyote’s Mate. I suppose that I did, in one sense. It’s certainly a roller coaster of a story.

Anya Kobrin meets Del-Ray Delgado at a bar in Russia when she’s sixteen. She works in a lab with Coyote Breeds but is secretly working to free them. She works with Del-Ray, as long as he promises not to harm her friends and family when he goes to break out the coyotes. He promises her, but fully intends to break that promise. And he does. He doesn’t kill anyone, but he does shoot her family up and wounding them. He has his reasons, some valid, some not so much but even at this point in the story, I was okay with Del-Ray. He seemed smart. I was wrong.

After the rescue, Del-Ray kidnaps Anya and ends up mating with her unintentionally, not knowing what he has done. Anya is in love with Del-Ray and has been for years, but the fact that he betrayed her hurts her deeply and it takes her quite a while to forgive him. The mating heat only complicates matters, as it makes her body long for his touch but her heart is another matter. The angst that permeates 90% of this story, consequently made the sexy stuff come across as somewhat disturbing to me. At times I felt like I was reading some kind of psycho-sexual horror novel or something. It was hot but at the same time, almost kind of gross. LL tends to be over the top in that regard though.

Once Del-Ray learns that Anya is his mate, he quickly develops into an irrational, over-bearing, arrogant a-hole. Anya wants none of it, and requests a separation from him from the Breed Council, who have never issued such a separation before. They grant it, and Anya is given a year of reprieve from her Alpha, but works as his coya (alpha female) running his military base while he is away on a mission. She excels at this and is given the respect of all the other coyote’s who respect her as their alpha’s mate. Then Del-Ray returns 4 months early and proceeds to sh*t all over everything that Anya has done, and even takes away her title as his coya, thinking he is protecting her and keeping her from being a target. Essentially, Anya has to ask his permission to do anything, which is humiliating and upsetting to her, because she realizes that he doesn’t see her as his equal.

As a character, Anya was alright. She wasn’t exactly consistent in her behavior at all times but who is? For some reason her martyrdom act after Del-Ray returned and took over, didn’t bother me so much, when I could see it doing so in other books. I think its because Del-Ray was so stupid and stubborn that the only way she could get through to him was by accepting everything that he wanted, so that he could see how tortured and unhappy she was.

Del-Ray was probably one of the most irrational and arrogant “alpha” males LL has created so far. We get his perspective which is nice, because if we didn’t, I highly doubt that anyone would like his character. Getting to see where he was coming from was a definite plus, and kept me from totally outright hating him, because he was trying to do everything to protect his coya. BUT at the same time, I don’t think that’s love. And honestly, his paranoia and the constant rehashing of the same issues over and over got annoying and repetitive after a while. He just didn’t come across as alpha to me, but more as a teenage boy abusing his power and making everyone on the base feel miserable. And while he comes around in the end after nearly losing her because of his bad choices and decisions, it wasn’t quite enough for me. I wanted to see him suffer more and maybe even step down from his position as alpha.

Overall, this book isn’t terrible, I just get sick of the same kinds of conflict over and over with this series, with the same kinds of tiresome characters that grate on my nerves after a while. I think LL needs to step it up and actually make things happen…bad and good.
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Apr 07, 2013 ♥¸.•*´Tanya`*•.¸♥ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: adult, female, male, paranormal, romance

This book delves into the Coyote Breeds this time. The 18th book in the series tells the story of the Coyote Alpha and his human Coya (mate) Anya.

This was one of my top books in the breeds series but with each new book I read in the series they all seem to jump to the top of the list, so 'm thinking they must all be very well written and that Lora Leigh is an AMAZING author.

He had made a grave tactical error and Del-Rey knew it. The anger that had festered inside him over the years had overlook...more

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Feb 18, 2009 Cam rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I adore the heroine Anya though I just say she is much more hard headed than her mate Del-Rey; it was perfectly understandable and even reasonable for him to shoot the male members of her family at the coyote facility since it was for their own safety but why it took her 8 months to get it is beyond me. He didn't mean for it to seem a betrayal, technically yes it was since he promised they wouldn't get hurt but aside from that they're alive and safe and though I agree Del-Rey should have disclos...more

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May 13, 2013 Melanie S. rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2013, lora-leigh

Ich hätte ja nie gedacht, dass ich das mal sage: aber mit Del-Rey haben wir wohl den Ar*** unter den Helden der Breeds Reihe überhaupt gefunden. Es ist wirklich ein Wunder, wie er in so kurzer Zeit nur so viel falsch machen kann, wenn es um seine Gefährtin geht ^^ und dann bis kurz vor Schluss nicht sieht was er da anrichtet. Und als Krönung so gut wie keine Wiedergutmachung leisten muss ^^

Wäre nicht Anya als Ausgleich gewesen, wäre dieses Buch wohl ein Reinfall für mich geworden. Aber sie war m...more

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Apr 08, 2013 Jody rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: borrowed, guilty-pleasure, supernatural

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Feb 24, 2013 ♔ Marli ♔ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy-vampires-and-other

Del-ray and Anya...... Anya and Del-Rey mated, but due to his manipulations, and her her rage about said manipulations, ended up granted an official order of separation from the breed council. This was the first order of its kind and although it didn't please Del-Rey, it gave Anya some much needed breathing room..

The only reason I dropped the grade from a straight 5 stars is because for some reason the author felt the need to throw in a completely unnecessary (and intrusive) section at the very...more

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Apr 04, 2010 Mspink rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Coyote breed, DelRey and human woman, Anya fall in love but don't express it to each other. Lots of misunderstandings, Mistrust, and miscommunications cause lots of obstacles in coming together as a couple. Then, out of a weird sense of protectiveness, the alpha male ends up rejecting her mate status and causing even more problems and hurts. It all ends up in a very intriguing, heartfelt, and romantic climax.

How do you do it, Lora Leigh?! I just don't know where you go in your amazing mind to pu...more

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