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Fur, Fangs, and Felines #4
At Sixes and Sevens
Fur, Fangs, and Book Four
Werecats mating with humans was bad enough…. But an Alpha werewolf?
Aidric’s life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Alpha Carter Lovelock of the Dark Lake Pack—who is apparently his mate. Now Aidric must decide whether to accept the mate the goddess chose, or deny her gift because cats and dogs just don’t mix.
Carter is in a pickle. He always assumed his mate would be a female werewolf. How else is Carter supposed to carry on his line and retain Alphaship? When Aidric comes into his life, Carter’s ex, Sabrina, isn’t giving up easily. Her brother, Delaney, is a thorn in Carter’s side, and some of the other werewolves go out of their way to make Aidric feel unwelcome, including one of his deltas, Evan.
Unfortunately, what little headway they make is destroyed during a full moon hunt when enemy werewolves attack Aidric and threaten the pack house where the Dark Lake pups are kept—an ambush that could have devastating consequences on their future.
Werewolves are notoriously insular, and before Carter and Aidric can build the life they want with each other, they’ll face a fight for acceptance.
Werecats mating with humans was bad enough…. But an Alpha werewolf?
Aidric’s life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Alpha Carter Lovelock of the Dark Lake Pack—who is apparently his mate. Now Aidric must decide whether to accept the mate the goddess chose, or deny her gift because cats and dogs just don’t mix.
Carter is in a pickle. He always assumed his mate would be a female werewolf. How else is Carter supposed to carry on his line and retain Alphaship? When Aidric comes into his life, Carter’s ex, Sabrina, isn’t giving up easily. Her brother, Delaney, is a thorn in Carter’s side, and some of the other werewolves go out of their way to make Aidric feel unwelcome, including one of his deltas, Evan.
Unfortunately, what little headway they make is destroyed during a full moon hunt when enemy werewolves attack Aidric and threaten the pack house where the Dark Lake pups are kept—an ambush that could have devastating consequences on their future.
Werewolves are notoriously insular, and before Carter and Aidric can build the life they want with each other, they’ll face a fight for acceptance.
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First published November 10, 2017
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M.A. Church
61 books678 followers M.A. Church is a true Southern belle who spent many years in the elementary education sector. Now she spends her days lost in fantasy worlds, arguing with hardheaded aliens on far-off planets, herding her numerous shifters, or trying to tempt her country boys away from their fishing poles. It’s a full time job, but hey, someone’s gotta do it!
When not writing, she’s on the back porch tending to the demanding wildlife around the pond in the backyard. The ducks are very outspoken. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two grown children.
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When not writing, she’s on the back porch tending to the demanding wildlife around the pond in the backyard. The ducks are very outspoken. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, and they have two grown children.
Member of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
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November 10, 2017
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4.5 stars
Four books in and this series is still going strong. If you want to jump in here, it can be read as a standalone as any history needed is recapped. Aidric has been around in the background as one of the clowder’s betas, but not much else is known about him. Carter is also new to the series, having come to deal with some trouble his nephew caused for the clowder at the end of It Takes Two to Tango. When Aidric and Carter met and realized they were mates, both their worlds were rocked. This book picks up from there.
The storyline differs a bit from the others, which all centered on new mates being brought into the clowder. Here, Aidric has found his mate in Alpha Carter Lovelock of the Dark Lake werewolf pack. Carter’s position in his pack means if the mating goes forward Aidric will have to leave the clowder and his position as beta to live with Carter’s pack. Both trust in the mating call and Aidric agrees to visit Carter and his pack and see what happens before anything final is decided. The two couldn’t be more different from each other and Aidric has his doubts about the mating of a cat and dog (not that the wolves like being called that), but he trusts his goddess has her reasons. Carter, on the other hand, seems to accept Aidric from the start and is determined to do everything he can to make life with his pack comfortable and appealing to Aidric so he will agree to the mating.
It turns out that the outwardly quiet Aidric is pretty feisty and doesn’t take crap from anyone, which is great for trying to find his footing in the werewolf pack. This also makes the sexual dynamics between him and Carter interesting as Aidric is not willing to be completely submissive regardless of Carter’s position and strength. He wants to make sure that Carter understands just what he needs if he’s going to uproot his life and live among the wolves. These two are seriously hot and a lot of fun together, dirty talk and exhibitionist tendencies included.
While Aidric is adjusting to his new place, Carter is not only trying to ensure that Aidric is safe, but is dealing with both family and pack problems. Suffice to say not everyone in the pack is happy with their Alpha’s mate and some are vocal while others are a lot more devious in getting their views across. Carter also gets some devastating family news that results in another big change in his life.
The story had a great pace and I love how it could easily go from sweet and adorable to heartbreaking to action-packed. There is a lot going on and the alternating points of view worked great for getting to know both Aidric and Carter, both separately and as a united force. The two communicate well both as humans and in their shifted forms and I was happy to spend plenty of time with them as cat and wolf. The emotions ran stronger here as well and there were a couple of scenes that had me pretty choked up.
Even though most of it takes place in the pack’s territory, there is time spent with the clowder, and Alpha Dolf’s desire to take them forward from the old ways results in one very interesting issue arising when Aidric’s beta position needs filling. I’m very glad that M.A. Church is still building on this world and that it wasn’t forgotten here.
This was my favorite book of the series so far and I’m thrilled that it seems there will be more books to come. Each book brings a little something new to this paranormal world while building on the ones before. If you’re a fan of shifter stories I would recommend you jump into this series for something fun and a bit different.
4.5 stars
Four books in and this series is still going strong. If you want to jump in here, it can be read as a standalone as any history needed is recapped. Aidric has been around in the background as one of the clowder’s betas, but not much else is known about him. Carter is also new to the series, having come to deal with some trouble his nephew caused for the clowder at the end of It Takes Two to Tango. When Aidric and Carter met and realized they were mates, both their worlds were rocked. This book picks up from there.
The storyline differs a bit from the others, which all centered on new mates being brought into the clowder. Here, Aidric has found his mate in Alpha Carter Lovelock of the Dark Lake werewolf pack. Carter’s position in his pack means if the mating goes forward Aidric will have to leave the clowder and his position as beta to live with Carter’s pack. Both trust in the mating call and Aidric agrees to visit Carter and his pack and see what happens before anything final is decided. The two couldn’t be more different from each other and Aidric has his doubts about the mating of a cat and dog (not that the wolves like being called that), but he trusts his goddess has her reasons. Carter, on the other hand, seems to accept Aidric from the start and is determined to do everything he can to make life with his pack comfortable and appealing to Aidric so he will agree to the mating.
It turns out that the outwardly quiet Aidric is pretty feisty and doesn’t take crap from anyone, which is great for trying to find his footing in the werewolf pack. This also makes the sexual dynamics between him and Carter interesting as Aidric is not willing to be completely submissive regardless of Carter’s position and strength. He wants to make sure that Carter understands just what he needs if he’s going to uproot his life and live among the wolves. These two are seriously hot and a lot of fun together, dirty talk and exhibitionist tendencies included.
While Aidric is adjusting to his new place, Carter is not only trying to ensure that Aidric is safe, but is dealing with both family and pack problems. Suffice to say not everyone in the pack is happy with their Alpha’s mate and some are vocal while others are a lot more devious in getting their views across. Carter also gets some devastating family news that results in another big change in his life.
The story had a great pace and I love how it could easily go from sweet and adorable to heartbreaking to action-packed. There is a lot going on and the alternating points of view worked great for getting to know both Aidric and Carter, both separately and as a united force. The two communicate well both as humans and in their shifted forms and I was happy to spend plenty of time with them as cat and wolf. The emotions ran stronger here as well and there were a couple of scenes that had me pretty choked up.
Even though most of it takes place in the pack’s territory, there is time spent with the clowder, and Alpha Dolf’s desire to take them forward from the old ways results in one very interesting issue arising when Aidric’s beta position needs filling. I’m very glad that M.A. Church is still building on this world and that it wasn’t forgotten here.
This was my favorite book of the series so far and I’m thrilled that it seems there will be more books to come. Each book brings a little something new to this paranormal world while building on the ones before. If you’re a fan of shifter stories I would recommend you jump into this series for something fun and a bit different.
November 5, 2017
I had such a good time reading this and I want to say this was adorable, because I really do think it was in a lot of parts - but I also think that would give the wrong impression of the story.
At Sixes and Sevens is told from the dual POV of Aidric - who is a beta in his clowder of cat shifters, and Carter - who is the Alpha to his pack of werewolves. At Sixes and Sevens picks up about a week after the end of It Takes Two to Tango where Aidric and Carter had both immediately recognized they are mates.
Carter is confused but pretty happy with the whole thing, because he has been been actively searching for sixty-five years to find his mate, so even though it isn't quite how he thought it would be he is determined to claim Aidric.
It's not so easy for Aidric. I thought the very real complication of Aidric leaving everything he has ever known and starting over somewhere where all the rules and the customs are completely different was handled really well. When Aidric agrees to visit Carter and his pack to see how well they could possibly get on, I was really happy that it wasn't an instantaneous well-we're-mates-so-I'm-moving-in-regardless-of-all-this-emotional-baggage kind of thing.
Aidric has his doubts, but he also has his friends who make sure to help him with some pretty great advice.
Out of the two of them it's Aidric who actually not only has more to lose, but also more to grow. Carter is very open from the beginning and willing to accept his mate. It's Aidric who has to work through some issues.
I really liked the pacing of the story, which I thought was great, but mostly I loved that it was so important that Aidric and Carter communicate with each other. AND THEY DO! THEY ACTUALLY COMMUNICATE WITH ONE ANOTHER!
Not only that, but the two develop an even closer bond than any other before them, which was really cool, but it's also one of the things I wish had been explored or explained more.
I loved how their sexual dynamic worked - there's plenty of passion as Carter and Aidric solidify their mating bonds with some fun dirty talk thrown in - but I also loved that outside sex they are so playful with each other, especially in their animal forms that I had quite a few laugh out loud moments.
This was a fun read that I couldn't put down. Plenty of hot sexy times, dirty talk, lots of action, humor, and a great pace combine to make this a great addition, and I really hope this isn't the end of the Fur, Fangs, and Felines series.
Advanced Review Galley copy of At Sixes and Sevens (Fur, Fangs, and Felines #4) provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
At Sixes and Sevens is told from the dual POV of Aidric - who is a beta in his clowder of cat shifters, and Carter - who is the Alpha to his pack of werewolves. At Sixes and Sevens picks up about a week after the end of It Takes Two to Tango where Aidric and Carter had both immediately recognized they are mates.
Carter is confused but pretty happy with the whole thing, because he has been been actively searching for sixty-five years to find his mate, so even though it isn't quite how he thought it would be he is determined to claim Aidric.
My species believed the wolf god, Fenrir, created mates, and I’d found mine.
It's not so easy for Aidric. I thought the very real complication of Aidric leaving everything he has ever known and starting over somewhere where all the rules and the customs are completely different was handled really well. When Aidric agrees to visit Carter and his pack to see how well they could possibly get on, I was really happy that it wasn't an instantaneous well-we're-mates-so-I'm-moving-in-regardless-of-all-this-emotional-baggage kind of thing.
Out of the two of us, Aidric was giving up far more. Somehow I needed to convince Aidric it was worth it. If I had to threaten everybody in my pack in order to make sure Aidric had a nice time, I would.
Aidric has his doubts, but he also has his friends who make sure to help him with some pretty great advice.
“I’m saying you need to trust in our goddess. This isn’t a mistake. She paired the two of you together for a reason. It’s up to you and Carter to figure out what that reason is.”
“Dammit.” I rolled my shoulders, trying to loosen some of the tension. “All I wanted was a nice quiet life.”
“That might’ve been what you wanted, but are you sure that’s what you needed?”
Out of the two of them it's Aidric who actually not only has more to lose, but also more to grow. Carter is very open from the beginning and willing to accept his mate. It's Aidric who has to work through some issues.
I really liked the pacing of the story, which I thought was great, but mostly I loved that it was so important that Aidric and Carter communicate with each other. AND THEY DO! THEY ACTUALLY COMMUNICATE WITH ONE ANOTHER!
Not only that, but the two develop an even closer bond than any other before them, which was really cool, but it's also one of the things I wish had been explored or explained more.
I loved how their sexual dynamic worked - there's plenty of passion as Carter and Aidric solidify their mating bonds with some fun dirty talk thrown in - but I also loved that outside sex they are so playful with each other, especially in their animal forms that I had quite a few laugh out loud moments.
This was a fun read that I couldn't put down. Plenty of hot sexy times, dirty talk, lots of action, humor, and a great pace combine to make this a great addition, and I really hope this isn't the end of the Fur, Fangs, and Felines series.
We only get one destined mate.
Advanced Review Galley copy of At Sixes and Sevens (Fur, Fangs, and Felines #4) provided by Dreamspinner Press in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
January 25, 2018
Definitely one of my favorites in the series! Loved the characters, the differences between cat and wolf shifters, and I loved that Aidric and Carter took some time to get to know each other and make sure they wanted to be mates before acting on it.
Also enjoyed the pack issues and dynamics with this one, hope to read another book in this series in the future!
And the animal lover in me loved when either of them were playing around in their animal forms, and playing together! Aidric had a “if I fits, I sits” moment in a box that was adorable.
Also enjoyed the pack issues and dynamics with this one, hope to read another book in this series in the future!
And the animal lover in me loved when either of them were playing around in their animal forms, and playing together! Aidric had a “if I fits, I sits” moment in a box that was adorable.
December 8, 2017
A Joyfully Jay review.
3.75 stars
This is the fourth book in the Fur, Fangs, and Felines series and Church does a pretty good job of letting it stand on it’s own. The backstory is filled in at all the strategic places, and it almost works. But I think this is a series best read in order to get the full affect. I’ve been reading along since the beginning, and while I was definitely interested in this story and wanted to see what happened, I also came away with mixed feelings.
I really enjoy the world the author has built, and it’s populated with a lot of interesting characters. The great thing about a series like this is getting to know MCs a little before we get to their story, and getting to check in with previous couples (or throuples) as the series progresses. Aidric has been featured as side character in the first three, and though we didn’t get to know him very well, we do see he’s steadfast and strong. At the end of the previous book, he met his fated mate, and now we get to see how two headstrong men make a relationship work.
I also liked that this book was told in alternating first person. It really gave an immediacy to each POV, so we really got to understand the characters. Aidric is full fleshed out and realized here, and Carter is as well. One of the things I really enjoyed was how the differences in werecat and werewolf culture colored each MCs perspective, and how they had to work to overcome and change that in order to fit into their mate’s life. It was an interesting interplay, and I liked watching both Aidric and Carter stumble and readjust. It gave them a solidness I enjoyed and made their relationship stronger. And for me, I was particularly happy to see those cultures explained and presented, highlighting the differences. It definitely worked in the story’s favor, and made it a more engaging read.
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
3.75 stars
This is the fourth book in the Fur, Fangs, and Felines series and Church does a pretty good job of letting it stand on it’s own. The backstory is filled in at all the strategic places, and it almost works. But I think this is a series best read in order to get the full affect. I’ve been reading along since the beginning, and while I was definitely interested in this story and wanted to see what happened, I also came away with mixed feelings.
I really enjoy the world the author has built, and it’s populated with a lot of interesting characters. The great thing about a series like this is getting to know MCs a little before we get to their story, and getting to check in with previous couples (or throuples) as the series progresses. Aidric has been featured as side character in the first three, and though we didn’t get to know him very well, we do see he’s steadfast and strong. At the end of the previous book, he met his fated mate, and now we get to see how two headstrong men make a relationship work.
I also liked that this book was told in alternating first person. It really gave an immediacy to each POV, so we really got to understand the characters. Aidric is full fleshed out and realized here, and Carter is as well. One of the things I really enjoyed was how the differences in werecat and werewolf culture colored each MCs perspective, and how they had to work to overcome and change that in order to fit into their mate’s life. It was an interesting interplay, and I liked watching both Aidric and Carter stumble and readjust. It gave them a solidness I enjoyed and made their relationship stronger. And for me, I was particularly happy to see those cultures explained and presented, highlighting the differences. It definitely worked in the story’s favor, and made it a more engaging read.
Read Kris’ review in its entirety here.
January 2, 2018
I waited with much anticipation for this book, after the two main characters, Aidric the werecat from Dolf's clowder and one of his betas, and Carter, the alpha werewolf from the Dark Lake Pack, felt the mating bond in the previous book, when he came to the clowder lands to address an issue caused by his nephew with the Veela and his mate - I just had to know how a love story between a dog and a cat would work out.
There's no insta-love in this series, thankfully. The mating bond, while presenting a strong pull and a desire to pursue that pull, does not mean instant HEA. No, the weres in this series must overcome odds, danger, and potential pain to get their happy ending. This applied to all the couples (and the thruple from book 1), and I'm glad that the author didn't deviate from that point here either.
Obviously, with Carter being an Alpha, Aidric must face the reality of leaving his clowder, giving up his beta position, and moving in with a bunch of werewolves, some of which are none too happy that their Alpha was given a werecat for a mate, and a male to boot. Carter's ex-girlfriend Sabrina, who fancied herself alpha-mate without ever being given that promise by Carter, and her brother Delaney make trouble for Aidric and Carter from the start, sowing anger where they can, and things only get worse when during the first full moon run, an attack is carried out on the pack house where the pups are kept.
I really liked how the author keeps giving her characters some huge odds to overcome, and how the cat and dog characteristics are presented, what with Aidric chasing his own tail, and Carter's wolf close to the surface, making him somewhat gruff on occasion. Their behavior is colored by the animal that lives inside them, and it permeated every action and reaction they had to each other and their surroundings.
Carter also struggles a bit with being given a male mate, which would in his mind prevent him from having children/pups to carry on his Alpha line, plus the additional headache of having many members of his pack resist his mating a werecat. Clearly he hasn't heard of surrogacy or adoption.
The relationship grows slowly as they start to build on the mating pull, starting to trust each other more every day, and learning about each other. The UST is high, but neither is willing to complete the mating bond until they are certain of their own feelings and each other. When the mating finally comes - oh boy, oh boy, that sure is explosive.
This was an excellent, strong addition to this series, and I hope there will be more. The book can be read as a standalone, since the events from the previous books are somewhat rehashed by being interwoven into the book's progression, but then you'd miss out on the fun of the first three books, and you wouldn't want that, amirite? So, just read the whole series!
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
There's no insta-love in this series, thankfully. The mating bond, while presenting a strong pull and a desire to pursue that pull, does not mean instant HEA. No, the weres in this series must overcome odds, danger, and potential pain to get their happy ending. This applied to all the couples (and the thruple from book 1), and I'm glad that the author didn't deviate from that point here either.
Obviously, with Carter being an Alpha, Aidric must face the reality of leaving his clowder, giving up his beta position, and moving in with a bunch of werewolves, some of which are none too happy that their Alpha was given a werecat for a mate, and a male to boot. Carter's ex-girlfriend Sabrina, who fancied herself alpha-mate without ever being given that promise by Carter, and her brother Delaney make trouble for Aidric and Carter from the start, sowing anger where they can, and things only get worse when during the first full moon run, an attack is carried out on the pack house where the pups are kept.
I really liked how the author keeps giving her characters some huge odds to overcome, and how the cat and dog characteristics are presented, what with Aidric chasing his own tail, and Carter's wolf close to the surface, making him somewhat gruff on occasion. Their behavior is colored by the animal that lives inside them, and it permeated every action and reaction they had to each other and their surroundings.
Carter also struggles a bit with being given a male mate, which would in his mind prevent him from having children/pups to carry on his Alpha line, plus the additional headache of having many members of his pack resist his mating a werecat. Clearly he hasn't heard of surrogacy or adoption.
The relationship grows slowly as they start to build on the mating pull, starting to trust each other more every day, and learning about each other. The UST is high, but neither is willing to complete the mating bond until they are certain of their own feelings and each other. When the mating finally comes - oh boy, oh boy, that sure is explosive.
This was an excellent, strong addition to this series, and I hope there will be more. The book can be read as a standalone, since the events from the previous books are somewhat rehashed by being interwoven into the book's progression, but then you'd miss out on the fun of the first three books, and you wouldn't want that, amirite? So, just read the whole series!
** I received a free copy of this book from its publisher. A positive review was not promised in return. **
December 2, 2017
4.5/5 - I was surprised by how much I liked this book, and I'd really love to read the rest of the series.
Aidric is a werecat with strong ties to his clowder. Meeting his mate was supposed to be the best and happiest day of his life, but running into Alpha Carter Lovelock felt more like a curse than a blessing. Despite his reservations, Aidric decides to humor his intended-mate and visit his pack. Being miles away from his family and friends, stuck in the company of someone he'd rather not be tied to, Aidric learns that there's more to life than what you might expect and there's more to Carter than meets the eye. I really enjoyed reading this book, despite not knowing anything about the characters or the rest of the series.
I'll admit to being a bad reader and jumping into this series on book 4 with no prior knowledge of characters or plot. But it didn't much matter with this book because I was able to follow along perfectly and the supporting characters melted into the story like they'd always been there. There was a slight familiarity with some of the characters who I assume have their own books in the series, but other than that, there was nothing that felt out of place or missing and this book works just fine as a standalone.
At first I was a little put off by this book. A few pages in and I had a feeling that this was going to be one of those types of books that tells you what happens instead of showing you through actions and emotion. A few chapters in and I realized that's just Aidric's million-miles-a-minute mind because the rest of the book read like a dream.
I didn't realize how much I liked Aidric until something came along to threaten his livelihood with Carter and the Dark Lake pack. These two really sneak up on you and before you know it, you're rooting for them and keeping your fingers crossed for a sugary-sweet HEA. It was enjoyable to read about different types of shifters in this book, since most shifter books are strictly about wolves. Aidric's playful nature as a cat bled over into his personality as a human and I loved the way the two parts of him meshed together.
All in all, this was a pretty good read. It's the first full length book I've read from M.A. Church and the first book I've read in this series. I'd really love to read the rest of the series and catch up with some of the other characters and especially get some more background info on the Vetala, which were only featured briefly in this book.
Aidric is a werecat with strong ties to his clowder. Meeting his mate was supposed to be the best and happiest day of his life, but running into Alpha Carter Lovelock felt more like a curse than a blessing. Despite his reservations, Aidric decides to humor his intended-mate and visit his pack. Being miles away from his family and friends, stuck in the company of someone he'd rather not be tied to, Aidric learns that there's more to life than what you might expect and there's more to Carter than meets the eye. I really enjoyed reading this book, despite not knowing anything about the characters or the rest of the series.
I'll admit to being a bad reader and jumping into this series on book 4 with no prior knowledge of characters or plot. But it didn't much matter with this book because I was able to follow along perfectly and the supporting characters melted into the story like they'd always been there. There was a slight familiarity with some of the characters who I assume have their own books in the series, but other than that, there was nothing that felt out of place or missing and this book works just fine as a standalone.
At first I was a little put off by this book. A few pages in and I had a feeling that this was going to be one of those types of books that tells you what happens instead of showing you through actions and emotion. A few chapters in and I realized that's just Aidric's million-miles-a-minute mind because the rest of the book read like a dream.
I didn't realize how much I liked Aidric until something came along to threaten his livelihood with Carter and the Dark Lake pack. These two really sneak up on you and before you know it, you're rooting for them and keeping your fingers crossed for a sugary-sweet HEA. It was enjoyable to read about different types of shifters in this book, since most shifter books are strictly about wolves. Aidric's playful nature as a cat bled over into his personality as a human and I loved the way the two parts of him meshed together.
All in all, this was a pretty good read. It's the first full length book I've read from M.A. Church and the first book I've read in this series. I'd really love to read the rest of the series and catch up with some of the other characters and especially get some more background info on the Vetala, which were only featured briefly in this book.
November 7, 2017
Wow, what a truly incredible read. I was so captivating that I stayed up late last night finishing his book. This is the first book in this series I have read but it will not be the last that is for sure.
Adric is a werecat and the last thing that he ever wanted to be fated to mate a werewolf. How is it possible that the goddess and gods would choose to put a cat and dog together? That is what he keeps asking himself. He is very skeptical about this mating but he has decided to at least get to know Carter better before he decides to go through with the mating. To make matters worse Carter is an Alpha also.
Carter is not worried in the least about Adric being his fated mate. He is actually happy about the person that was chosen for him. Now he just has to show Adric that the Gods knew what they was doing.
The closer these two men get, the more the danger for them increases. Not everyone is happy about their mating and it seems that some will go to great lengths to make sure that the mating does not last. Can these two men that barely know one another come to terms with the fact that not only are they mates but someone in Carters pack may be after them?
This was such an amazingly exciting read. I could not put it down once I started it. I cannot wait for the next book in this series to come out because I will definitely be reading it as well.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
Adric is a werecat and the last thing that he ever wanted to be fated to mate a werewolf. How is it possible that the goddess and gods would choose to put a cat and dog together? That is what he keeps asking himself. He is very skeptical about this mating but he has decided to at least get to know Carter better before he decides to go through with the mating. To make matters worse Carter is an Alpha also.
Carter is not worried in the least about Adric being his fated mate. He is actually happy about the person that was chosen for him. Now he just has to show Adric that the Gods knew what they was doing.
The closer these two men get, the more the danger for them increases. Not everyone is happy about their mating and it seems that some will go to great lengths to make sure that the mating does not last. Can these two men that barely know one another come to terms with the fact that not only are they mates but someone in Carters pack may be after them?
This was such an amazingly exciting read. I could not put it down once I started it. I cannot wait for the next book in this series to come out because I will definitely be reading it as well.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
November 19, 2017
4 stars
This is my favourite of the series. I liked the introduction of the were’s and their society.
It was a good change of pace from the clowder
This one held my attention the best out of the series so far, as I enjoyed the storyline.
Hope to see more the pack in forthcoming books
This is my favourite of the series. I liked the introduction of the were’s and their society.
It was a good change of pace from the clowder
This one held my attention the best out of the series so far, as I enjoyed the storyline.
Hope to see more the pack in forthcoming books
November 21, 2017
I love this series! I love watching the cats play, and in this, wolves.
I really liked how the mating progressed and that, though it was very insta-lust it wasn’t insta-love.
The only negative things I could say was tortoise shell cats are 99% female. Males have an extra X chromosome XXY. Also, Wolves don’t bark. If it wasn’t for the totally accurate portrayal of cats playing, I would wonder on the authors knowledge of the animals.
That aside, I loved this story.
I really liked how the mating progressed and that, though it was very insta-lust it wasn’t insta-love.
The only negative things I could say was tortoise shell cats are 99% female. Males have an extra X chromosome XXY. Also, Wolves don’t bark. If it wasn’t for the totally accurate portrayal of cats playing, I would wonder on the authors knowledge of the animals.
That aside, I loved this story.
July 4, 2019
Possibly my favorite of the series. Both Carter (the werewolf alpha) and Aidric (the werecat beta) really work to make their relationship work. I enjoyed finding out more about the werewolf culture and seeing how different it was to the werecat culture.
November 12, 2017
4.5 i loved this story and one of the best in this series!!!!
November 13, 2017
Rating: 4.5 stars
I absolutely loved this book. There is nothing I like more than werecats and werewolves getting together. Aidric and Carter were both wonderful MCs. I thought the chemistry between the two was just phenomenal. I really liked the other members of Carter's pack and I thought it good that we got some closure to Jack and Baylor's storyline.
I think some of my favorite parts are when Aidric and Carter are in their animal forms. They were just adorable. Also, the ending of this book really touched me. I thought it beautiful.
I really hope the author continues this series. I would love to read more about not only Dolf and his clowder but also Carter and his pack. I'm pretty sure that the author is setting up Brier to be the next in line for his own story. I will definitely be there for the ride.
I absolutely loved this book. There is nothing I like more than werecats and werewolves getting together. Aidric and Carter were both wonderful MCs. I thought the chemistry between the two was just phenomenal. I really liked the other members of Carter's pack and I thought it good that we got some closure to Jack and Baylor's storyline.
I think some of my favorite parts are when Aidric and Carter are in their animal forms. They were just adorable. Also, the ending of this book really touched me. I thought it beautiful.
I really hope the author continues this series. I would love to read more about not only Dolf and his clowder but also Carter and his pack. I'm pretty sure that the author is setting up Brier to be the next in line for his own story. I will definitely be there for the ride.
December 28, 2024
2/4/23-
I would read this again, but I would like to say that the drama with Sabrina had great potential but fizzled into nothing and left a big gaping hole in the plot.
12/27/24-
(DNF) I don't know how I managed to make it through the whole book last time; this was dry and tedious.
I would read this again, but I would like to say that the drama with Sabrina had great potential but fizzled into nothing and left a big gaping hole in the plot.
12/27/24-
(DNF) I don't know how I managed to make it through the whole book last time; this was dry and tedious.
November 5, 2019
At Sixes and Sevens is the fourth book in the ‘Fur, Fangs and Felines’ series. It stars Aidric, a cat shifter, and Carter Lovelock, the Alpha of the Dark Lake Pack. The story is told in third person from both Aidric and Carter’s pov.
November 9, 2017
Book four in the Fur, Fangs and Feline Series. Not recommended as a stand-alone. Enough happens in the previous books to provide the character and background information to fill in what’s happening in the next installment.
This installment had an interesting theme of discrimination and acceptance rolling through it from all species point of view:
• Aidric and Carter’s clowder and packs both trying to learn to cope with “outsiders”.
• Jannelle’s request to become a Beta in the clowder and the outspoken criticism during the trial directed at her and Dolf.
• Marshell and Jannell being vetala’s living amongst the clowder
• The clowder and how they view humans (though that’s been in some of the previous books)
And I’m probably missing several more of references, but you, dear reader, get the idea. I’ll admit, this was not what I expected, but I appreciated the discussion and exploration of the topic of discrimination within a shifter world because it is very real world apropos.
I also felt the issue with Sabrina was left hanging. She spewed her vitriol at Carter and the pack at the beginning of the book. Her brother took up the battle cry in front of the pack. Then Sabrina kinda just…fell to the wayside. I would have liked to have seen more resolution with her, as she was the root cause of, well, everything.
One tiny complaint with a character in the book, and this isn’t something peculiar to here, I’ve seen it elsewhere. Aidric is described as being 6’ tall and 160 lbs. For a guy, that is incredibly thin. To put this in perspective, I’m 5’7 and 150lbs. So this guy would be three inches taller and only 10lbs heavier. Very skinny indeed. I made some inquiries with the guys in my life and the result was, dear authors – put a bit of weight on your guys!
Ultimately, another solid instalment in the Fur, Fangs, and Feline series. I applaud the discussion on discrimination from multiple points of view. It’s good to get this out in the open and it brings a gravitas to what could have easily been a “mate” book. Well done indeed.
Review is cross posted at Gay Book Reviews
A copy of the book was provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
This installment had an interesting theme of discrimination and acceptance rolling through it from all species point of view:
• Aidric and Carter’s clowder and packs both trying to learn to cope with “outsiders”.
• Jannelle’s request to become a Beta in the clowder and the outspoken criticism during the trial directed at her and Dolf.
• Marshell and Jannell being vetala’s living amongst the clowder
• The clowder and how they view humans (though that’s been in some of the previous books)
And I’m probably missing several more of references, but you, dear reader, get the idea. I’ll admit, this was not what I expected, but I appreciated the discussion and exploration of the topic of discrimination within a shifter world because it is very real world apropos.
I also felt the issue with Sabrina was left hanging. She spewed her vitriol at Carter and the pack at the beginning of the book. Her brother took up the battle cry in front of the pack. Then Sabrina kinda just…fell to the wayside. I would have liked to have seen more resolution with her, as she was the root cause of, well, everything.
One tiny complaint with a character in the book, and this isn’t something peculiar to here, I’ve seen it elsewhere. Aidric is described as being 6’ tall and 160 lbs. For a guy, that is incredibly thin. To put this in perspective, I’m 5’7 and 150lbs. So this guy would be three inches taller and only 10lbs heavier. Very skinny indeed. I made some inquiries with the guys in my life and the result was, dear authors – put a bit of weight on your guys!
Ultimately, another solid instalment in the Fur, Fangs, and Feline series. I applaud the discussion on discrimination from multiple points of view. It’s good to get this out in the open and it brings a gravitas to what could have easily been a “mate” book. Well done indeed.
Review is cross posted at Gay Book Reviews
A copy of the book was provided by the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
April 20, 2021
When Cats and Dogs play
Ok, well, technically it's Werecats and Werewolves but same principle! 😁 I loved this book! I've said in other reviews how much I adore this series and it still holds true. It just gets better and better! I sincerely hope the author continues with further books because I am 100% addicted. Werecat Aidric and his werewolf Alpha Carter are the perfect match - despite being entirely different paranormal species. Their struggles to make their mating work are hindered by bigotry towards the mismatched pair, but their strength and determination to each other help through some extremely difficult trials. I literally devoured this book and am already looking forward to the next one. The fact that each book in the series flows seamlessly into the next is absolute writing magic and I can't recommend this more! Paranormals and fated mates and a completely fleshed out world just make this stand out even more. Loved it!
Ok, well, technically it's Werecats and Werewolves but same principle! 😁 I loved this book! I've said in other reviews how much I adore this series and it still holds true. It just gets better and better! I sincerely hope the author continues with further books because I am 100% addicted. Werecat Aidric and his werewolf Alpha Carter are the perfect match - despite being entirely different paranormal species. Their struggles to make their mating work are hindered by bigotry towards the mismatched pair, but their strength and determination to each other help through some extremely difficult trials. I literally devoured this book and am already looking forward to the next one. The fact that each book in the series flows seamlessly into the next is absolute writing magic and I can't recommend this more! Paranormals and fated mates and a completely fleshed out world just make this stand out even more. Loved it!
November 9, 2017
Cover Love: I absolutely love this cover. I can see this as Carter and Aidric. This is book four in the Fur, Fangs, and Felines series and I do suggest you read them in order as some of the events mentioned have happened in previous books and there are lots of recurring characters.
This is definitely a case of opposites attract since, yeah a werecat and werewolf as mates? But these two fit perfectly together. There are so many great characters in this book, both new and old. I love how M.A Church has blended the different types of shifters not just the werecats and werewolves but the Vetala (Marshell and his sister.)
There are lots of subplots and twists and turns.
At Sixes and Sevens is an engaging story full of unique characters, captivating storylines, page-turning paranormal and some hot man-sex. I can't wait to see who is next to be mated!
This is definitely a case of opposites attract since, yeah a werecat and werewolf as mates? But these two fit perfectly together. There are so many great characters in this book, both new and old. I love how M.A Church has blended the different types of shifters not just the werecats and werewolves but the Vetala (Marshell and his sister.)
There are lots of subplots and twists and turns.
At Sixes and Sevens is an engaging story full of unique characters, captivating storylines, page-turning paranormal and some hot man-sex. I can't wait to see who is next to be mated!
April 28, 2019
Aidric isn't sure he can mate with Alpha Carter of the werewolf clan, he would have to give up a lot, his position with my clowder, all his friends and the only place he has ever know and go into a place that is unknown and were he isn't really welcome. Carter isn't sure he can mate with Aidric for a different reason, he always assumed he would mate with a female werewolf in order to care on his family and retain the alphaship.
I enjoyed Carter and Aidric's story, after having getting to see them briefly in the previous books, especially Aidric it was nice to see him get his happy ending. While they both were a bit stubborn, it was understandable, each had hurdles they had to overcome. Overall, it was nice to the clowder and clan make peace and slowly become friends.
I enjoyed Carter and Aidric's story, after having getting to see them briefly in the previous books, especially Aidric it was nice to see him get his happy ending. While they both were a bit stubborn, it was understandable, each had hurdles they had to overcome. Overall, it was nice to the clowder and clan make peace and slowly become friends.
November 15, 2017
What's the meaning of the phrase 'At sixes and sevens'?
A state of confusion and disorder, or of disagreement between parties.
What's the origin of the phrase 'At sixes and sevens'?
The derivation of this phrase is rather difficult to trace, not least because it has changed in both form and meaning over the nine centuries or so that it has been in use. The phrase was originally 'to set on six and seven' and is thought to have derived in the 14th century from the game of dice. The meaning then was 'to carelessly risk one's entire fortune'. *
I had never heard of this phrase and - reading about it - I still don't get it's origins - but... it's a cute way of saying in opposition and these two are sooooo adorably opposite.
Probably one of my favorite things about MA Church is how wonderfully well she depicts the "animal brain" and the activities our guys do even while human that is shaped by their animal counterparts. The cat stuff is hysterical and spot on! Since we have some new exposure to the wolves, you can expect to see some good natured "us vs. them" too - and "cats rule, dogs drool" kind of stuff.
Besides having to overcome the dogs v cats thing- we also get a really compelling struggle in the pack itself and a heartbreaking family issue as well.
The feelz are high and the smexy times are VERY HOT and the romance is sweet. This ranks up at the top in shifter romances as being the whole package - world building, characters, romance, emotions, drama and passion. Highly recommended to fans of the author, the series, and shifter romances.
Though I think you could read this on it's own, this is best read as a series in order.
5 of 5 stars!
A state of confusion and disorder, or of disagreement between parties.
What's the origin of the phrase 'At sixes and sevens'?
The derivation of this phrase is rather difficult to trace, not least because it has changed in both form and meaning over the nine centuries or so that it has been in use. The phrase was originally 'to set on six and seven' and is thought to have derived in the 14th century from the game of dice. The meaning then was 'to carelessly risk one's entire fortune'. *
I had never heard of this phrase and - reading about it - I still don't get it's origins - but... it's a cute way of saying in opposition and these two are sooooo adorably opposite.
Probably one of my favorite things about MA Church is how wonderfully well she depicts the "animal brain" and the activities our guys do even while human that is shaped by their animal counterparts. The cat stuff is hysterical and spot on! Since we have some new exposure to the wolves, you can expect to see some good natured "us vs. them" too - and "cats rule, dogs drool" kind of stuff.
Besides having to overcome the dogs v cats thing- we also get a really compelling struggle in the pack itself and a heartbreaking family issue as well.
The feelz are high and the smexy times are VERY HOT and the romance is sweet. This ranks up at the top in shifter romances as being the whole package - world building, characters, romance, emotions, drama and passion. Highly recommended to fans of the author, the series, and shifter romances.
Though I think you could read this on it's own, this is best read as a series in order.
5 of 5 stars!
February 17, 2018
While I greatly enjoyed the first book in this series, I can't say the same for this one. Each book, for me, was successively worse. Not enough to dnf, and I did like seeing the characters from the prior books, but the dialogue was getting fake and felt forced. These two MCs never felt right, and the whole fated mate but "I can't"... Guess I'm getting tired of books where even if the mates know they belong together they decide to be apart.
December 14, 2017
I re-read this series because this book, the 4th book in the series, came out. I found the whole series even more enjoyable the 3rd time (yes 3rd time!) around. Each book really adds to the overall story so I suggest reading them all, in order. The characters all belong to the same clowder so their stories intertwine and really make a fun, entertaining and enjoyable read.
October 1, 2021
This is the fourth Book in the : Fur,Fangs and Felines Book Series .
This is a great read out of all of the Books in this series this Book is my favorite . I really connected with this couple even the the fifth book in this series didn't impress me like this book did I truly enjoyed this one .
This is a great read out of all of the Books in this series this Book is my favorite . I really connected with this couple even the the fifth book in this series didn't impress me like this book did I truly enjoyed this one .
November 13, 2017
Ich liebe diese Buchreihe <3
Der vierte Band hat wieder voll zugeschlagen. Wie süß sind denn bitte Aidric und Carter?!
Der vierte Band hat wieder voll zugeschlagen. Wie süß sind denn bitte Aidric und Carter?!
November 17, 2017
I am loving this series. Well written with well developed characters. I am going to be bummed until the next book comes out. I am hoping for sooner then next fall but such is life.
November 28, 2017
4☆
This was my favorite one from the Fur, Fangs and Felines books.
I really liked this one it had some adorably cute moments.
This was my favorite one from the Fur, Fangs and Felines books.
I really liked this one it had some adorably cute moments.
December 3, 2017
A enjoyable read. Great addition to the series.
December 5, 2017
I really enjoy this book.
May 31, 2018
It was beautifully thought and performed. I want more books.
December 1, 2020
Has editing problems both as typos and unnecessary reparations .first an idea is described, then its execution and finally the whole thing is retolde in conversations a couple of times or so.
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