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Wolves of Stone Ridge #13
Catching a Bit of Irish
Frederick Reb Drunger is accompanying his alpha and the alpha’s mate on vacation. He’s one of the wolves charged with protecting them while they all enjoy the sights of Ireland. He never expects to discover his mate is a human friend of the local Irish pack. That should make him easy to claim, since Daithi Murphy knows all about shifters. Except Daithi already has a boyfriend, Evan, who’s extremely possessive and not at all happy when Reb wants to get to know his mate. When an Irish goblin targets Reb, can he find the culprit behind the attacks and convince Daithi it’s worth uprooting his life and moving to Colorado with him?
113 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2012
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December 14, 2015
Another cute read for the series. Not the best of the series but still cute. I would have liked to see Reb's brother Frankie get a mate as well.. not necessarily his own story but more of a sideline.
December 31, 2012
A Hearts On Fire Review
Charlie Richards' "Catching a Bit Of Irish" is book lucky number 13 in her Wolves of Stone Ridge series. For a reader who has yet to read any books from the series...I can safely say I was not lost.
I do think reading the previous twelve books might have helped but it was not necessary for me (there was only one other couple the author focused on as well as Reb and Daithi)
The author made all of the described obstacles in the blurb disappear fairly quickly (like Daithi's boyfriend, the mate bond problem, the question of moving to a new country, etc) all are resolved in minutes. There's the standard case of insta-love/ you are my mate. The story was a little fluffy, a smidgen of cheese factor and overabundance of standard 'my mate' talk. (Seriously I got it the first time, no need to continuously refer to your mate as...'my mate'. I got he's claimed.)
There were some unanswered questions like how did the phooka get summoned? Daithi's family is just going to easily get away with what they did?
All in all, it was a quick, decent paranormal read. I'll probably re-visit the wolves when I am in the mood for low angst, paranormal M/M fare.
Charlie Richards' "Catching a Bit Of Irish" is book lucky number 13 in her Wolves of Stone Ridge series. For a reader who has yet to read any books from the series...I can safely say I was not lost.
I do think reading the previous twelve books might have helped but it was not necessary for me (there was only one other couple the author focused on as well as Reb and Daithi)
The author made all of the described obstacles in the blurb disappear fairly quickly (like Daithi's boyfriend, the mate bond problem, the question of moving to a new country, etc) all are resolved in minutes. There's the standard case of insta-love/ you are my mate. The story was a little fluffy, a smidgen of cheese factor and overabundance of standard 'my mate' talk. (Seriously I got it the first time, no need to continuously refer to your mate as...'my mate'. I got he's claimed.)
There were some unanswered questions like how did the phooka get summoned? Daithi's family is just going to easily get away with what they did?
All in all, it was a quick, decent paranormal read. I'll probably re-visit the wolves when I am in the mood for low angst, paranormal M/M fare.
January 16, 2017
This is a fun one because it introduces one of my favorite characters: Frankie! It’s interesting because it takes place in Ireland and we get a new paranormal element that throws a wrench in the works.
It’s a nice departure from the hunters story arc and a nice few days with Decal and Lark being relaxed as well.
Since Daithi knows about shifters, there’s not a whole “reveal” and the romance moves quickly with only Daithi’s ex causing troubles for the pair.
I really enjoyed this and especially loved meeting Frankie for the first time.
It’s a nice departure from the hunters story arc and a nice few days with Decal and Lark being relaxed as well.
Since Daithi knows about shifters, there’s not a whole “reveal” and the romance moves quickly with only Daithi’s ex causing troubles for the pair.
I really enjoyed this and especially loved meeting Frankie for the first time.
September 14, 2024
reread - While each of these stories is an interesting short story or novella, each in their own little series, they become much more if they are read in the suggested reading order by Charlie Richards as a whole. https://charlie-richards.com/reading-...
While they are still not a 5/5, at least they become a bit more than okay and are much more interesting as characters mesh across and around individual series. Individually they are a 3/5 so that is where I mark them.
While they are still not a 5/5, at least they become a bit more than okay and are much more interesting as characters mesh across and around individual series. Individually they are a 3/5 so that is where I mark them.
October 11, 2019
Tattoo Artist Frederick and Fisherman Daithi
May 31, 2021
This book was just plain weird and gave me nightmares about creepy talking goats standing on two feet. Not cool. Haha.
February 4, 2016
Reb's Harvey
I enjoyed this story initially because it took place in Ireland. It had been mentioned that Declan had taken a vacation for the first time in many decades. It was also a honeymoon for Lark. One of the activities they participated in was horseback riding on the beach. That seemed like so much fun! Other Stone Ridge Wolves went along for the protection of the Alpha & the Alpha Mate. Among them were Kade McGraw with his new Human mate Tom Bristol and Wolf shifter brothers, Frederick "Reb" & Franklin Drunger.
One of these characters Franklin was briefly mentioned during the Enforcer Challenge in The Wolf Biker's Mate WSR #10. The focus of this story is on the brother Reb meeting his mate the Irish fishermen, Daithi Murphy. But I really liked Reb's younger brother Franklin. He'd been in a severe car accident at age two that had killed his parents, caused Frankie brain damage and though he was labeled mildly retarded, Franklin was still quite bright, it just took him a little longer to process things. Which made him easily manipulated. So Reb made sure to keep his brother safe by telling him to only listen to higher ranking pack members, Reb, and his brother's close friends. People who would only be looking out for Franklin's own good. I really hope Frankie gets his own story!!
For those of you confused by the title Reb's Harvey. There was an Oscar winning 1950 movie starring James Stewart as an kind, eccentric bachelor who has a great friend and drinking buddy named Harvey who happens to be a 6 foot 3 inch often invisible white rabbit and who also is a Polka, an animal with a mischievous spirit. In this story a Phooka Goat seems to be a lot more vicious. And instead of being friendly he is more of a menace towards Reb.
What is going to happen with Reb and his newly met mate? Which one is going to relocate to Ireland or to Stone Ridge? Since Reb's mate had to suddenly break up with his boyfriend of one year after Reb revealed they were mates, will there be any problems with his new Ex? Will the close relationship that the Drunger brothers experience change now that Reb has found his mate? Who sent the Phooka after Reb? There is a lot going on in this story and it was an enjoyable reading experience.
I enjoyed this story initially because it took place in Ireland. It had been mentioned that Declan had taken a vacation for the first time in many decades. It was also a honeymoon for Lark. One of the activities they participated in was horseback riding on the beach. That seemed like so much fun! Other Stone Ridge Wolves went along for the protection of the Alpha & the Alpha Mate. Among them were Kade McGraw with his new Human mate Tom Bristol and Wolf shifter brothers, Frederick "Reb" & Franklin Drunger.
One of these characters Franklin was briefly mentioned during the Enforcer Challenge in The Wolf Biker's Mate WSR #10. The focus of this story is on the brother Reb meeting his mate the Irish fishermen, Daithi Murphy. But I really liked Reb's younger brother Franklin. He'd been in a severe car accident at age two that had killed his parents, caused Frankie brain damage and though he was labeled mildly retarded, Franklin was still quite bright, it just took him a little longer to process things. Which made him easily manipulated. So Reb made sure to keep his brother safe by telling him to only listen to higher ranking pack members, Reb, and his brother's close friends. People who would only be looking out for Franklin's own good. I really hope Frankie gets his own story!!
For those of you confused by the title Reb's Harvey. There was an Oscar winning 1950 movie starring James Stewart as an kind, eccentric bachelor who has a great friend and drinking buddy named Harvey who happens to be a 6 foot 3 inch often invisible white rabbit and who also is a Polka, an animal with a mischievous spirit. In this story a Phooka Goat seems to be a lot more vicious. And instead of being friendly he is more of a menace towards Reb.
What is going to happen with Reb and his newly met mate? Which one is going to relocate to Ireland or to Stone Ridge? Since Reb's mate had to suddenly break up with his boyfriend of one year after Reb revealed they were mates, will there be any problems with his new Ex? Will the close relationship that the Drunger brothers experience change now that Reb has found his mate? Who sent the Phooka after Reb? There is a lot going on in this story and it was an enjoyable reading experience.
May 9, 2016
If it's weird that Daivi is there, why isn't it weird that his boyfriend, who is also human, is there?
Wow, this is a new one and good because the way the mate thing is set up in shifter books, it would happen all the time. I hope there's not cheating but there probably will be.
Fishing in the late afternoon? I've never heard of that. And how does a professional fisherman with nets fish alone? It would be hard not to mention dangerous. They also wear rubber stuff over their jeans because they get wet.
Far more Irish are dark haired than red. (10% of the population has red hair. It is more common in Scotland but that's only 16%.)
A born and raised Irish guy wouldn't know the Boy Scouts of America motto. He also wouldn't say it like that because the Boy Scouts originated in England.
Of course the female goes and gets the refreshments even though she's alpha mate and lower ranking wolves are present. But they're men.
The accents don't feel right. But I don't know for sure.
Peril was mediocre.
I really want Franklin's story. I love how he's a little brain damaged. I loved how Conor interacted with him--so sweet--and I'm bummed that's not Frankie's mate. I see his book is a couple of books away. His mate better be the sweetest guy on the planet, although I worry because by the title, it's apparently a vampire.
3.5 stars because of Frankie and the men were both similar in size
Wow, this is a new one and good because the way the mate thing is set up in shifter books, it would happen all the time. I hope there's not cheating but there probably will be.
Fishing in the late afternoon? I've never heard of that. And how does a professional fisherman with nets fish alone? It would be hard not to mention dangerous. They also wear rubber stuff over their jeans because they get wet.
Far more Irish are dark haired than red. (10% of the population has red hair. It is more common in Scotland but that's only 16%.)
A born and raised Irish guy wouldn't know the Boy Scouts of America motto. He also wouldn't say it like that because the Boy Scouts originated in England.
Of course the female goes and gets the refreshments even though she's alpha mate and lower ranking wolves are present. But they're men.
The accents don't feel right. But I don't know for sure.
Peril was mediocre.
I really want Franklin's story. I love how he's a little brain damaged. I loved how Conor interacted with him--so sweet--and I'm bummed that's not Frankie's mate. I see his book is a couple of books away. His mate better be the sweetest guy on the planet, although I worry because by the title, it's apparently a vampire.
3.5 stars because of Frankie and the men were both similar in size
November 24, 2012
In this installment, the focus shifts from Stoney Ridge to catch up on what's going on while Declan and Lark are traveling on their vacation. A few of the pack go with them to help act as guards. The party is currently visiting a wolf pack in Ireland because Declan and Killian the alpha are friends. Reb is one of the wolves from Stoney Ridge. During a party Killian's pack is throwing for them, Reb sees a human he is attracted to, but learns from one of the local pack that Daithi knows about shifters, but he doesn't want more than friendship with them not to mention he's seeing a human guy. Reb later sees Daithi struggling to haul his drunk boyfriend home and helps only to learn that Daithi is his mate.
Telling Daithi they're mates is the easy part because Daithi's boyfriend is the vengeful, possessive sort who won't let go and Daithi's family thinks they can change his mind about favoring males.
The plot jumps right in and moves along quickly as is common with the novellas in this series. I found it an entertaining read even if I could hope for a bit more of a connection to the characters. The introduction of the legendary Phooka to the story was an interesting piece of the plot and made for some excitement. I wish the story line surrounding Evan could have been explained more than it was. I look forward to getting Frankie's story in the future.
Telling Daithi they're mates is the easy part because Daithi's boyfriend is the vengeful, possessive sort who won't let go and Daithi's family thinks they can change his mind about favoring males.
The plot jumps right in and moves along quickly as is common with the novellas in this series. I found it an entertaining read even if I could hope for a bit more of a connection to the characters. The introduction of the legendary Phooka to the story was an interesting piece of the plot and made for some excitement. I wish the story line surrounding Evan could have been explained more than it was. I look forward to getting Frankie's story in the future.
October 30, 2012
Nice enough, although it felt really fast.
Also, a few minor issues.
Such as, the everyone’s-gay-syndrome is not even trying to make excuses anymore. XD Pretty much any guy who shows up (and their brother, hah) is of course interested in getting it on with other guys. Except for the local alpha. Whatever happened to that being a rarity among shifters?
And as silly as the Irish accent in this entire series was to begin with, now that we have a volume set in Ireland the author turns rather haphazard with using it. People who before had a heavy accent, like Declan, now speak American English, Daithi’s local ex does not seem to have any accent at all, and Daithi himself occasionally seems to forget to be overtly Irish, depending on whether he’s talking to someone supposed to be more ostensibly Irish.
But anyway, it was nice. Perhaps a little unusual for the series in regards to their current mystical adversary. Actually? This story would have benefitted massively from being about three times as long, so we’d get some more build-up for the insta-love romance, as well as for the antagonists. Because they seemed merely there pro forma. And a proper book might have had a longer ending as well. :3
Also, a few minor issues.
Such as, the everyone’s-gay-syndrome is not even trying to make excuses anymore. XD Pretty much any guy who shows up (and their brother, hah) is of course interested in getting it on with other guys. Except for the local alpha. Whatever happened to that being a rarity among shifters?
And as silly as the Irish accent in this entire series was to begin with, now that we have a volume set in Ireland the author turns rather haphazard with using it. People who before had a heavy accent, like Declan, now speak American English, Daithi’s local ex does not seem to have any accent at all, and Daithi himself occasionally seems to forget to be overtly Irish, depending on whether he’s talking to someone supposed to be more ostensibly Irish.
But anyway, it was nice. Perhaps a little unusual for the series in regards to their current mystical adversary. Actually? This story would have benefitted massively from being about three times as long, so we’d get some more build-up for the insta-love romance, as well as for the antagonists. Because they seemed merely there pro forma. And a proper book might have had a longer ending as well. :3
November 4, 2012
2.75*
This is one of my guilty pleasure reads and I liked that it was in Ireland this time, to that we really saw much of Ireland in this story, it could have easily been in Colorado, but at least I knew it was taking place there.
Reb is in Ireland with his Alpha where he meets his mate the human Daithi.
Evan is his ( now that he met Reb ) ex and he's not taking it well.
Evan calls up a pooka to get rid of Reb and there is this confrontation with Daithi's family.
It's standard fare for this series, mate-mine-claim-sex-never been so good-insta -love- get rid of whatever destraction/problem -sex - HEA!
I'm not sure if Frankie will get his story or not, but I think I'd like to read his!
This is one of my guilty pleasure reads and I liked that it was in Ireland this time, to that we really saw much of Ireland in this story, it could have easily been in Colorado, but at least I knew it was taking place there.
Reb is in Ireland with his Alpha where he meets his mate the human Daithi.
Evan is his ( now that he met Reb ) ex and he's not taking it well.
Evan calls up a pooka to get rid of Reb and there is this confrontation with Daithi's family.
It's standard fare for this series, mate-mine-claim-sex-never been so good-insta -love- get rid of whatever destraction/problem -sex - HEA!
I'm not sure if Frankie will get his story or not, but I think I'd like to read his!
July 30, 2015
This earned a spot on my favorites shelf. I really liked this story and Reb and Daithi become one of my favorite couples in the entire series.
One thing I really appreciated even though it's a "hit and run" and very little is said about it, is how Daithi is very against dating shifters b/c he doesn't want to be dumped when/if a shifters mate comes along. It may be weird but I was SO HAPPY to have someone express that sentiment b/c I feel like it's a valid concern and it's never really touched on in these types of stories.
I do wish there had been a follow up or resolution or some type of closure with Daithi's family but overall, this book was one I loved.
One thing I really appreciated even though it's a "hit and run" and very little is said about it, is how Daithi is very against dating shifters b/c he doesn't want to be dumped when/if a shifters mate comes along. It may be weird but I was SO HAPPY to have someone express that sentiment b/c I feel like it's a valid concern and it's never really touched on in these types of stories.
I do wish there had been a follow up or resolution or some type of closure with Daithi's family but overall, this book was one I loved.
November 4, 2012
Umm so yeah I enjoyed this but there was something that really annoyed me and that was of course the accents! There were a few things that the Irish characters said that I have never uttered in my life, I haven't even heard other people here say them no matter what part of the country they come from! Things like "Nay, Nay...."(where did the horse come from) or "Why you be askin" (is there a reason for the extra be?)
Ok yes this has nothing to do with the story which I quite liked. I would have enjoyed it more if the accent didn't go OTT on occasion.
Ok yes this has nothing to do with the story which I quite liked. I would have enjoyed it more if the accent didn't go OTT on occasion.
January 29, 2013
hmm so this book...it wasn't bad. I wanted to feel connected to the MCs but I just couldn't feel them. I didn't feel like I really knew them or could even picture them properly. That's kind of disappointing for me but overall the book was ok. OH! idk what the Heck is going on with the editing in this genre but its total crap! I'm sooooo sick of having to reread passages bc the names are all screwed up! There is one passage in particular that's frustrating because it makes the sex scene REALLY confusing.
April 15, 2013
This was an okay read. There was no real romance in it though. The MCs basically said "Hey you're mate" and that was that. They were together. I didn't really see any love grow between them. The accents also bothered me since they were on and off. I had trouble following who was talking because of that.
March 1, 2016
Sweet story, but I felt like something was missing. Plus the sudden appearence of witches, warlocks and the fae is kinda frustrating. No mention of them before. Also I feel this should have been before Cajun in Colorado book 12. This book has Declan and some of his wolves in Ireland. Whereas in book 12 they were back in Colorado.
April 9, 2015
Much like Stormy Glenn, Charlie Richards infuses her stories with just enough intrigue and endearing romance to make it possible for to me overlook bad writing. Not great, but a pleasant way to pass the time if you're in the mood for some sappy m/m shifter fun. Be warned that Richards sucks at dirty talk. The sex scenes can be a little awkward at times.
March 9, 2013
I really like reading her books. After reading the book I think about the next 2 or 3 people who will be in future books. This is a good thing because that means there is always another book to read.
August 24, 2017
Cute
I enjoyed this book. Not my favorite but it was sweet and cute. I'm glad to see Charlie branching out and adding more internal plot. Only complaints are the general issues I have with the series, but I've long ago accepted those flaws.
I enjoyed this book. Not my favorite but it was sweet and cute. I'm glad to see Charlie branching out and adding more internal plot. Only complaints are the general issues I have with the series, but I've long ago accepted those flaws.
May 12, 2021
There where were a couple of first for me in this one. The first one is a definite WTF your family sucks!! An intervention for being gay really? they are no longer family. The other first was having an Irish goblin called phooka in the mix.
October 2, 2012
3.5 stars
October 9, 2012
I liked the location change from Colorado to Ireland and the new paranormal elements.
November 21, 2012
Review to follow
February 19, 2013
Not my favorite of the series, but I did like Frankie.
August 19, 2013
I loved the Irish setting! Great story in the series!
December 23, 2013
Reb and Daithi :) I enjoyed this (and loved Frankie)! It was a different setting for a change and that was nice.
October 21, 2021
I am enjoying this series.
June 27, 2017
Pooka
A trip to Ireland for Declan and Lark. Reb and his brother were part of Declan's team. Reb met his mate Dai and the saved a Pooka from enslavement
A trip to Ireland for Declan and Lark. Reb and his brother were part of Declan's team. Reb met his mate Dai and the saved a Pooka from enslavement
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