Drew was a hardworking, straight-A student until the night his ex-boyfriend saw something in him he shouldn't have. Drew's secrets led him to a life of drugs and pain, and the road to recovery will be long. Remi is the jokester of the pack, never taking anything or anyone too seriously--until he meets Drew. But Remi's first days with his mate are spent cradling Drew through his brutal withdrawals. To make things worse, tension runs high as the psychotic wolf, Jackson, still hunts for the mates. Facing up to his true identity could push Drew back to drugs. Can Drew get clean and allow Remi's love to save him from himself? And can fun-loving Remi stand up to his most serious challenge yet? Each book in Lynn Hagen's Brac Pack collection features a different romantic couple. Each title stands alone and can be read in any order. However, we recommend reading the series in sequential order.
Lynn Hagen loves writing about the somewhat flawed, but lovable. She also loves a hero who can see past all the rough edges to find the shining diamond of a beautiful heart.
You can find her on any given day curled up with her laptop and a cup of hot java, letting the next set of characters tell their story.
This was book 4 in the "Brac Pack" series. I wanted to read about this couple after I was introduced to them in another series by this author. Drew was a hardworking, straight-A student until the night his ex-boyfriend found out that he had fangs. Drew is part human part wolf this led him to abusing drugs. Remi has been staking out the mall looking for his mate he finds Drew after he scored some drugs the author never said what drug but I think it was heroin by how sick he was. When he takes his mate back to the pack he is so sick that the whole pack helps Remi. This was a good read and I felt bad for Drew and Remi first being a recovering addict with almost 20 years clean and for Drew because I worked as a drug counselor for years. When he escapes and finds his dealer he gives him somethings that gives him a four hour erection and when Remi found him he was trying to do it with a vacuum cleaner it was funny. Drew thinks that Remi doesn't want him because he has so many problems when he realizes that the other mates have had issues as well. I really liked how Drew was able to help Johnny with his scare on his face. I also liked how the other mates where willing to help him. It funny how the Alpha Maverick is having dreams about the warriors finding mates. This was a really good book that I wanted more of this book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
What I like so much about this series is that each book tackles a major issue. So far we have dealt with domestic abuse, prostitution, child molestation and now drug abuse. These are not light topics but the author does a good job respecting the issue at hand, making the character grow and overcome these demons but at the same adding humor in different ways that lightens the read so I don't get dragged down. The characters aren't magically cured by the end of the book. We see them in the following books still wrestling with their demons but doing it with someone who loves them by their side as well as a growing family. I also like the threat of the external danger of the overall back plot which adds a little bit of mystery. I especially like the foreshadowing we get on secondary characters so I can anticipate what is coming down the line.
I have to admit that I gave this one an extra star because it made me laugh out loud in a couple of places. I enjoyed the bathroom fight and the guys watching the horror movie - from which I had to pull a quote from. I did stop and reread a section with the book store again because I thought it was odd that they went to the "adult only" section to buy gay romance books. I don't know what town they are living in because I just go to the B&N and head to the erotica section for my gay romance. :-)
Favorite Quote from movie night: "Will you stop falling, you idiot." Drew threw popcorn at the large flat screen television. "Why do women always fall down?"
"Guess their boobies tip them over." Johnny giggles.
This series is addictive to me, I don't know why, I don't really like the books all that much, but I just can't help myself. This one dealt with addiction and all the other couples were in it too! I had a few issues like about Drew's parents? where are they, especially considering what his dad is ! And what is with this Jackson guy? it's getting old! Other than that a typical fair!
I liked this book in the Brac Pack series but definitely not as much as the first three.
Reason number one: Remi lost the sense of humour that defined him in previous books. Yes, the situation with his mate was serious, but his sense of humour was completely gone, so it didn't seem like Remi at all.
Reason number two: I didn't like the reason Remi gave in to being topped. He didn't really have a choice, since he did it because Drew was so horny as a result of a drug he'd taken, he was in pain, which I didn't find sexy at all. When it's something as big as that, it should have been a free decision.
Reason number three: in a story about shifters and their mates, we normally hear about how unusual it is for a shifter to find his mate, how some never do. In this series Jasper and Cody made a great unmated couple and I think the author missed out on a great opportunity to write about a couple who wasn't mated but was happy nevertheless. They were great together. I loved the little snipets we'd been getting so far about their relationship, I had hoped they would stay together but being realistic I knew the author would give them their respective mates.
While I wouldn't normally mind having my love for a character used to make me buy the next book in a series, (that is basically what has been happening so far in this one), I don't appreciate having my love for a character in one series being used as a way of insuring my purchase of the next one when the format is changing. I think it should be a writer's worth that does that. I personally don't like m/m/m books and I was reading an m/m series when I learnt of Jasper. I was expecting that if Jasper did get a mate, I would read about it in the Brac Pack, and hate that now I won't be able to do that because the author has decided to include him in her m/m/m series.
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3.5 stars This installment has a different vibe than all the previous books. Drew is . Another new thing is that Remi doesn't mind and this is pretty hot.
VERY GOOD READ!!!! Thoroughly enjoyed 😃… Probably my favorite of the series thus far!!! Still waiting to get to Oliver’s story though. ITS BOOK 6!!!!
"Remi’s Pup Drew" is a heart-wrenching and captivating story that left me utterly enthralled from beginning to end. This book is a powerful blend of romance, redemption, and supernatural intrigue that grips you by the heart and doesn't let go.
The story begins with Drew, a character who initially seems to have it all—he’s a hardworking, straight-A student with a bright future ahead. But the facade shatters when his ex-boyfriend unearths a secret so devastating that it propels Drew into a downward spiral of drugs and pain. The portrayal of Drew's struggle with addiction is raw and unflinching, making his journey towards recovery both poignant and deeply moving.
Enter Remi, the jokester of the pack. Remi’s carefree demeanor and light-heartedness are a perfect foil to Drew’s darkness. However, the true depth of Remi’s character is revealed as he stands by Drew during his most vulnerable moments, cradling him through the brutal process of withdrawal. This aspect of the story is handled with sensitivity and realism, highlighting the profound impact of addiction on both the individual and those who love them.
The romantic development between Remi and Drew is beautifully crafted. Their bond is not just about physical attraction but also emotional support and mutual healing. Remi’s unwavering support and love provide Drew with the strength to face his demons, making their relationship the heart and soul of the story.
Adding to the tension is the looming threat of Jackson, a psychotic wolf with a vendetta against the mates. This subplot injects a sense of danger and urgency into the narrative, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The supernatural elements, including the pack dynamics and the paranormal abilities of the characters, are seamlessly woven into the story, enhancing the overall mystique and allure of the book.
One of the most compelling aspects of "Remi’s Pup Drew" is its exploration of identity and self-acceptance. Drew’s journey is not just about getting clean but also about embracing his true self, despite the fear and shame that his past actions have instilled in him. This theme resonates deeply, making Drew’s eventual triumph all the more satisfying.
In conclusion, "Remi’s Pup Drew" is a masterfully told story that combines romance, suspense, and supernatural elements in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. It’s a tale of love, redemption, and the unbreakable bond between mates. I loved every moment of this story and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a deeply emotional and thrilling read.
This is M/M, this is insta-love, this is Omegaverse, this is a great read!!
If you’re wondering whether or not you should read… THE ANSWER IS YES‼️‼️
Reading Order For those who love reading books in the order that they were written. NOTE: This reading order is for the Bracverse only. If you want the order of any other series, please visit this author’s bookshelf. 1. Maverick's Mate - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶 2. Hawk's pretty Baby - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶 3. Sunshine's Savior - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 4. Remi's Pup - Brac Pack🩶🩶🩶🩶🩶 5. Stormy Eyes - Brac Pack 6. Oliver's Heart - Brac Pack 7. Keata's Promise - Brac Pack 8. George's Turn - Brac Pack 9. Loco's Love - Brac Pack 10. Lewis's Dream - Brac Pack 11. Mark's Not Gay - Brac Pack 12. Nutter Nero - Brac Pack 13. Heaven's Hell - Brac Pack 14. Nicholas's Wolf - Brac Pack 15. Murphy's Madness - Brac Pack 16. Montana's Vamp - Brac Pack 17. Carter's Tryck - Brac Pack 18. Joshua's Law - Brac Pack 19. Dagon's Ride - Brac Pack 20. Jasper - Zeus's Pack 21. Hondo - Demon Warriors 22. Avanti - Zeus's Pack 23. Snooke - Demon Warriors 24. Steven's Journey - Brac Pack 25. Knox - Zeus's Pack 26. Torem - Zeus's Pack 27. Rainerio - Demon Warriors 28. Hunter - Zeus's Pack 29. Alexi's Secret - Brac Pack 30. Christian's Menace - Christian's Coven 31. Sully - Zeus's Pack 32. Tater's Bear - Brac Pack 33. Nija's Temptation - Christian's Coven 34. Curtis's Dads - Brac Pack 35. A Brac Crazy Family Christmas - Brac Pack 36. Bald Eagle - Zeus's Pack 37. Eli's Way - Christian's Coven 38. Takeo- Demon Warriors 39. A Cold Winter's Day - Brac Pack 40. Nazaryth - The Exiled 41. Memphis - Zeus's Pack 42. Vaughn's Vampire Hunter - Christian's Coven 43. His Imperfect Mate - Brac Pack 44. For the Rest of Eternity - Christian's Coven 45. Rave - Zeus's Pack 46 Seth's Chance - Brac Pack 00. Mating Thomas - Short Story 47. The Dark Side of Love - Christian's Coven 48. Take My Hand - Brac Pack 49. Riley's Downfall - Brac Pack 50. Wolf - The Exiled 51. Panahasi - Demon Warriors 52. Melonee Brac's Mistletoe Madness-Brac Pack 53. A Man's Worth- Brac Pack 54. Sweet Delight - Brac Village 55. Silent Secrets - Brac Village 56. Kissing Reno - Brac Village 57. Rio's Fire - Brac Village 58. Heat Rising - Brac Village 59. Keaton's Lessons - Brac Village 60. Frisco James - Brac Village 61. Forged in Steele - Brac Village 62. Jordan's Desires - Brac Village 63. Valentino's Cowboy - Brac Village 64. Kobe - Demon Warriors 65. Fighting Temptation - Brac Village 66. Loving Styles -Brac Village 67. Polar Opposites - Brac Village 68. Brac Pack Halloween Murder Mystery 69. Ceri- Christian's coven 70. Teaching Angelo - Brac Village 71. Firehouse Rescue - Brac Village 72. Christmas at the Lakelands - Brac Pack 73. Forever Yours - Christian's Coven 74. Rakeym - Shadow Tribe 75. Red Spanking - Christian's Coven 76. Edge of Control - Brac Village 77. Dorm - Zeus's Pack 78. A Christmas to Remember - Brac Village 79. A Vampire's Touch - Christian's Coven 80. Paine's Pleasure - Brac Village 81. Einarr - Demon Warriors 82. Winter's Caress - Brac Village 83. Claimed by a Cougar - Brac Village 84. Black Diamonds - Christian's Coven 85. Seduced by Twins - BPNG 86. The Running Bunny - BPNG 87. Beautiful Red - BPNG 88. Search and Seduce - BPNG 89. Mine Forever - BPNG 90. Feathers and Fur - BPNG 91. Claimed by a Predator - BPNG 92. Silk Room - BPNG 93. Undeniably His - BPNG 94. His Little Vampire - BPNG 95. Million-Dollar Mate - BPNG 96. Jaxxon - The Remus Brothers 97. Wyatt - The Remus Brothers 98. Kade - The Remus Brothers 99. Hound - The Remus Brothers 100. Cross - The Remus Brothers 101. Rough Ride - The Exiled 102. Houston - The Remus Brothers 103. Holding Tight - The Exiled 104. Unraveled Heart - The Exiled 105. Bryck - Zeus's Pack 106. Wayland - Demon Warriors 107. Hudson's Christmas Wish - Christian's Coven 108. Alpha to His Omega - Wolves of Desire 109. Playing for Keeps - Wolves of Desire 110. Bad Habits - Wolves of Desire 111. Safe in King's Arms - Wolves of Desire 112. Worthy of Cage's Love - Wolves of Desire 113. Heart of a Wolf - Wolves of Desire 114. Gabriel's Demon - Wolves of Desire 115. Taz - Zeus's Pack116. First Impressions - Wolves of Desire117. Jaden - Demon Warriors 118. Nothing but Trouble - Wolves of Desire 119. Havoc Unleashed - Wolves of Desire 120. Picking Up the Pieces - Wolves of Desire 121. Perfect Blend - Wolves of Desire 122. Rescuing His Heart - Wolves of Desire 123. Breathing Easier - Wolves of Desire 124. Immortal Kiss - Christian's Coven 125. Keeping Khaos - Brac Pack 126. Escaping Christmas - Brac Village 127. Wrapped in a Bow - Brac Village 128. Heart of Gold - Brac Village 129. Finding Strength - Brac Village 130. Following Fate - Wolves of Desire 131. Devil's Desires - Dark Knights 132. Meeting His Destiny - Dark Knights 133. Taming His Wolf - Dark Knights 134. Royale Stakes - Dark Knights 135. Losing Control - Dark Knights 136. Bear Instincts - Dark Knights 137. The Keeper - Demon Warriors 138. Once Upon a Christmas - Brac Village 139. Taken by the Wolf - Brac Village 140. Hunting Danger - Brac Village 141. Trained to Protect - Brac Village 142. Shadows of Doubt - Brac Village 143. No Rules Required - Brac Village 144. Deadly Intentions - Brac Village 145. His Foxy Devil - Brac Village 146. Sweet Hell - Brac Village 147. Bear the Heat - Maple Grove 148. Just a Purr - Maple Grove 149. Finding Home - Maple Grove 150. Lost & Found - Maple Grove 151. A Promise Kept - Maple Grove 152. Jericho's Way - Maple Grove 153. On the Edge - Maple Grove 154. Catching Rainbows - Maple Grove 155. Reckless Soul - Maple Grove 156. Made for Him - Maple Grove 157. Sound of Silence - Maple Grove 158. Broken Halo - Maple Grove 159. Until Forever - Maple Grove 160. Mating Inferno - Maple Grove 161. Johnny's North Star - Brac Pack 162. The Real Deal - Maple Grove 163. Lion's Wrath - Maple Grove 164. Devil in the Details - Maple Grove 165. Edge of Winter - Maple Grove 166. Rules of Engagement - Maple Grove 167. Deadly Surrender - Maple Grove 168. No Good Deed - Maple Grove 169. If Tomorrow Never Comes - Maple Grove 170. Grave Peril - Maple Grove 171. Dark and Deadly - Maple Grove 172. Phoenyx - Demon Warriors 173. Deandre - Demon Warriors 174. Donnchadh - Demon Warriors 175. Without A Trace - Fever's Edge 176. Sweet Mercy - Fever's Edge 177. Crashing into Fate - Maple Grove 178. Handful of Mate - Maple Grove 179. Mistletoes and Apple Pie - Maple Grove 180. A Perfect Moment - Fever's Edge 181. Laying it Bear - Fever's Edge 182. Vet under Fire - Fever's Edge 183. Hostile Pursuit - Fever's Edge 184. Never Too Late - Fever's Edge 185. Just for Elijah - Fever's Edge 186. Hot Cross Bunny - Fever's Edge 187. For the Love of Scotty - Fever's Edge 188. Catching His Fox - Fever's Edge 189. Choppy Waters - Fever's Edge 190. Dangerously Sexy - Fever's Edge 191. Cookies and Chaos - Fever's Edge 192. Letting Go - Fever's Edge 193. Sweet As Honey - Fever's Edge 194. Hidden Gem - Fever's Edge 195. Tucker's Peach - Fever's Edge 196. Cadeym - Demon Warriors 197. Coming Undone - BPNG 198. Perfect Gem - Willow Point 199. Darkest Bite - Willow Point 200. Under the Wolf's Protection - Willow Point 201. In Too Deep - Willow Point 202. Deadly Pursuit - Willow Point 203. Hidden Target - Willow Point 204. Lethal Instincts - Willow Point 205. Smoke and Mirrors - Willow Point 206. Forged in Fire - Willow Point 207. Mate in the Crosshairs - Willow Point 208. Rescuing Aspen - Willow Point 209. Protecting Elias - Willow Point 210. Defending Braylon _ Willow Point 211. Blood Moon Rising - Willow Point 212. Darkest Storm - Willow Point 213. Deadly Obsession - Driscoll Security 214. Deadly Rescue - Driscoll Security 215. Deadly Secrets - Driscoll Security 216. Deadly Games - Driscoll Security 217. Raising the Stakes - Willow Point 218. His Little Impala - Willow Point 219. Doggone Chaos - Willow Point 220. Closing Time - Willow Point 221. Bartender Therapy - Willow Point 222. Hot Cocoa & Mistletoes - Willow Point 223. Grizzly Neighbor - Willow Point 224. Unexpected Tiger - Willow Point 225. Lion's Heart - Willow Point 226. Jagged Edge - Willow Point 227. Gemini's Kiss - Willow Point 228. Purrfect Kitty - Willow Point 229. Raven's Redemption - Willow Point 230. Unbearably Sweet - Willow Point 231. Half of Midnight - Willow Point 232. More Than Enough - Willow Point 233. Handcuffs & Honey - Midnight Falls 234. Tempting Tiger - Midnight Falls 235. Dangerous Secrets - Midnight Falls 236. Breaking Point - Midnight Falls 237. Safe & Sound - Midnight Falls 238. The Hard Fall - Midnight Falls 239. Threat Unleashed - Midnight Falls 240. Sweet Refuge - Midnight Falls 241. Primal Dangers - Midnight Falls 242. Lethal Encounter - Midnight Falls 243. Fallen Shadows - Midnight Falls 244. Midnight Rain - Midnight Falls 245. No Strings Attached - Midnight Falls 246. Broken Trust - Midnight Falls 247. Colt's Salvation - Midnight Falls 248. Touch of Sapphire - Midnight Falls 249. Beautiful Butterfly - Midnight Falls 250. Feels Like Home - Midnight Falls 251. F Is for Honey Bee - Midnight Falls 252. Kitten Kisses - Midnight Falls
This was another book of the Brac Pack series I liked. Tackling the issue of drug abuse isn't easy, and this story contained some good insights into some of the consequences of the addiction, while focusing on the withdrawal process. An interesting additional point was the perspective of a loving partner and what they have to go through.
Drew isn't a guy with a lot of backbone, or determination, when this story starts. He's never had a really difficult time, is a good student - and is tempted by drugs. It's a very realistic scenario. I had the impression that his previous life hadn't prepared him to be a fighter - so it takes a lot for him to "wake up" and understand that he CAN take his life into his own hands.
Remi has always had a good time - until he learns what it's like to have a partner with and addiction. His determineation and support are a big part of what gets Drew through this - but he's also wise enough to let Drew learn how to fight on his own. I would have never thought Remi had it in him (based on what I saw of him in previous books).
If you like shifter-human interaction, with the strong wolf coming in to support a human who needs some help with sorting out his life, you will probably like this book.
4th read 1-2-16 This time around I was kind of annoyed at the whole Drew's addiction thing and how everything is a trigger for him. That's not how it works. I could see not going to the mall, because thats where he scored but come on. As a recovering addict this was seriously over the top. Relapses happen for any reason, not just because they see a black box or get a tattoo.
3rd read 1-2-15 I really liked Remi and Drew, but for the life of me I can't figure out why the mates put up with the whole "I'm in charge and you are to obey me" attitude the wolves have.
2nd Read on 6-1-14 Remi and Drew were great. I did miss Remi's jokester attitude, but I get why it went away in dealing with Drew. Wish we could have learned more about Drew though.
What I didn't like was the comments about hermaphrodites. I mean, it's in a MM book, you think the author would understand the need for understanding about things that are different. Hermaphrodites don't ask to be that way, it's genetics, much like how they're werewolves. Some understanding would have been nice, especially from Maverick, the Alpha. He should have set the tone and been like, "Well, pups, they're different, but like us, they were born that way. Don't fear what's different." -- or something like that. The comments was rude and honestly, unnecessary. If she wanted them to go on to the computer to look something up, they could have looked up a sex toy they didn't know about or a sex position or something else.
typical lynn hagen serial romance. nothing fantastic, nothing so bad it can't be finished. what is typical lynn hagen? 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 books by : lynn hagen stormy glenn scarlett hyacinth carol lynne gabrielle evans
unless otherwise noted. i'd apologize, but i'm not sorry. i figure it's about as much time as they put into their books. dammit! well, i made it all the way to the end being rather moderate in my assessment. that's a win.
This one was hard to read in places just because Drew's journey was so hard. I liked that the cold turkey was not sanitised although I will not look at a hoover quite the same again.
I have to say I am not sure if there are as many 'no way' moments in this series now or if I am just not noticing them because they are my guilty pleasure and I would forgive them almost anything up to and including introducing a whole new pack I will have to buy the book for!!
The Mates are so cute together and really make the stories enjoyable. Johnny, Cecil, Blair and Drew have some of the best lines. You can not help but laugh out loud. Just what these shifters need in their lives to liven thing up. And what I like best is that we get to see them again in each bk so far, hope we continue to see them with the new characters each week.
I really like this series of books by Lynn Hagen, this is the 4rth in the series and I want to read the 5th one now. Very realistic writing with Drew, I like how she ended the story with him and won't to say to much more on that.
It was nice to see a warrior man enough to take it up the ass and knowing that it doesn't emasculate him and it seems to be rather about pleasure without that power struggle flair. Nonetheless the relationship between the two sounds seems more like mentor and pupil, then lovers.
Se que el libro no es sobre Jasper y Cody pero que me mencionen qué ellos no van a poder estar juntos es una real cagada, no estoy soportando el echó de que Jasper encontrará a su mate, realmente no creo que pueda seguir leyendo los demás libros por culpa de esto. Yo no quiero que terminen😭 ¿Por qué a la autora se le ocurrió esta mierda de giro? Que le costaba ir contra la corriente de los "mates" cuanta rabia y tristeza tengo ahora. Oficialmente no seguiré leyendo más
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Every mate dealing with different issue, Drew is struggling with addiction. Thanks to his mate Remi and all the support from pack mates, Drew slowly start to heal and get his self worth back and be confident standing side by side with Remi.
Poor Cody, I hope he has his own story and a fated mate too since Jasper finally found one in Zeus.
La historia de Remi y Drew rompió un poco mi corazón pero admiro totalmente su relación y coml fue que Remi estuvo con Drew en su momento de más necesidad.
Me da risa porque en esta saga siempre aparencen las pobres y pequeñas parejas supeeer dañadas, para sacar a los machos alfa de la soledad. Pero siendo honesta me gustó.
’Kay, so I read book 4-6 in the series and have come to the conclusion that these are better read all in a row. It’s really much more like one continuous story that just highlights different people at times. If you keep in mind my caveat about the lack of continuity it’s actually not so bad to read. Well, and you have to lower your expectations and completely throw disbelief out of the window.
Sure, lots of stuff is stupid and the pattern is repetitive but eh. What annoys me most right now is how all the ‘mates’ (i.e. the non-wolf, smaller, skirting-the-edge-of-legal-age bottoms) revert more and more into children, in the way they are treated and in the way they behave. It’s ridiculous, annoying (not cutely mischievous as obviously intended) and somewhat disconcerting (since I really don’t want to read about children in sexual relationships).
Oh well. Apparently it’s still enough for me to continue.
2012 Re-read Project:
I went and did it. I re-read all the connected series by Lynn Hagen, this time in order of publication date, as recommended, which sadly does not ensure actual chronologicality. That’s twenty-nine books of moderate length, spanning three series (with more to spin off).
I’ll put my thoughts in spoiler tags since I plan to paste this into the end of each review covered here. There are no actual spoilers, so feel free to read this for a general idea of the series.