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Collier Pack #6
Holiday Surprise
Luke Larken gets the surprise of his life when his howl is returned while out on a run. He knows immediately it's his one true mate, and it's coming from Collier territory. His once rival and now friend Thomas Collier and his mate Lily are more than happy to help him with the hunt to find her. Coming face-to-face with her should be the greatest moment of his life, but instead is met with contempt and prejudice. He doesn't know that when his predecessor split the packs, that Luke's mate had her family broken in pieces. She grew up watching the toll it took on her father and as a result carries much hatred in her heart for the Larkens. Can Luke move beyond her long-engrained resentments? Or has he lost his chance at true love before it even begins? When devastation strikes the Larken Pack, Luke must make some tough decisions and possibly relocate them all for a better life. He'll do anything to protect his Pack. But will he be willing to sacrifice his one true mate for the good of the majority? Or will he give it all up if it comes down to a choice between the two? This could be the best or the worst holiday he's ever had. It's all up to her. Contains mature themes.
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Published October 12, 2021
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Julie Trettel
78 books861 followersJulie Trettel is a USA Today Bestselling Author of Paranormal Romance. She comes from a long line of story tellers. Writing has always been a stress reliever and escape for her to manage the crazy demands of juggling time and schedules between work and an active family of six. In her “free time,” she enjoys traveling, reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends.
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May 30, 2022
I have a new book boyfriend and his name is Luke Larken!
Sydney and Luke!! How perfect!!
Fabulous ending to this series!! I could read this again!
Sydney and Luke!! How perfect!!
Fabulous ending to this series!! I could read this again!
January 24, 2020
FINALLY! I have been crossing my fingers that Julie Trettel would write Luke's story. Our first Larken Pack Character's story (and hopefully not the last, PLEASE) and it was beyond everything I had hoped for. With the split between packs I knew there was tension and even harsh feelings, so this book allowed a closer look at the dynamics of the split and the affects it had on so many involved. I cannot express how much I LOVE LUKE LARKEN and the man and pack leader he has become. I got chills and the feels every time I cracked open the book. This is a definite MUST READ if you are a fan of the Westin & Collier Pack books. BRILLIANT!
December 13, 2019
Wow what a surprise¡
Loved this series and this book. I hope that somewhere Mrs. Trettel finds a way to give us more of these amazing characters! Everytime I read on of these books I feel like I am part of this world! Love this Christmas surprise!
Loved this series and this book. I hope that somewhere Mrs. Trettel finds a way to give us more of these amazing characters! Everytime I read on of these books I feel like I am part of this world! Love this Christmas surprise!
May 15, 2020
Awesome series
The ' Collier series is one of my favorites, I enjoyed how she has linked each series while still being able to let each book and characters stand alone. I fell in love with the characters. This is a must read book
The ' Collier series is one of my favorites, I enjoyed how she has linked each series while still being able to let each book and characters stand alone. I fell in love with the characters. This is a must read book
January 24, 2024
Brilliant,Brilliant,Brilliant !!
I was so happy that Sydney and Luke got to have their story told.
Sydney missed out on being Thomas's mate to Lily who was his one true mate.
So I was thrilled she got her chance to have a HEA..after sacrificing so much.
But Sydney is not happy with the fact that it is Luke Larken ,the Alpha to Larken pack that is her One true mate...The same pack that destroyed her family.
I LOve Luke he is not like the other members of his pack who have a bad reputation..But the pack is struggling and he feels so much pressure to fix everything.
When he smells the scent of his one true mate he is stunned to discover it is Sydney and he is very pleased.
There is so much to this story and I absolutely enjoyed Listening to it Carly Robins and Joe Hempel are just wonderful telling this story.
I was so glad Sydney overcomes her prejudices towards Luke and his pack for Love..because they are just perfect together,as they unite to save Lareken pack.
This book is Fantastic.
5 Stars.
I was so happy that Sydney and Luke got to have their story told.
Sydney missed out on being Thomas's mate to Lily who was his one true mate.
So I was thrilled she got her chance to have a HEA..after sacrificing so much.
But Sydney is not happy with the fact that it is Luke Larken ,the Alpha to Larken pack that is her One true mate...The same pack that destroyed her family.
I LOve Luke he is not like the other members of his pack who have a bad reputation..But the pack is struggling and he feels so much pressure to fix everything.
When he smells the scent of his one true mate he is stunned to discover it is Sydney and he is very pleased.
There is so much to this story and I absolutely enjoyed Listening to it Carly Robins and Joe Hempel are just wonderful telling this story.
I was so glad Sydney overcomes her prejudices towards Luke and his pack for Love..because they are just perfect together,as they unite to save Lareken pack.
This book is Fantastic.
5 Stars.
December 2, 2023
A beautiful story for Sydney and Luke
This is book six in the Collier Pack and actually I felt like the story could have been longer. This book answered so many questions about the Collier and Larken Packs. What happened to cause the split? What happened to Luke’s family? What happened to Sydney’s family? Luke is a stand up male plus he is honest and hot. Luke does the right thing, wants to help his pack be the best that they can be, and sincerely wants to be the best leader that they need. Sydney is just fierce and love able. She had my respect when she bowed out from Thomas knowing that he found his forever mate in Lily Westin. Sydney struggled when finding her mate in Luke, not what she expected, but she stepped up and went to speak with him the next day. You cannot go wrong when two strong and good people come together. Read On!
This is book six in the Collier Pack and actually I felt like the story could have been longer. This book answered so many questions about the Collier and Larken Packs. What happened to cause the split? What happened to Luke’s family? What happened to Sydney’s family? Luke is a stand up male plus he is honest and hot. Luke does the right thing, wants to help his pack be the best that they can be, and sincerely wants to be the best leader that they need. Sydney is just fierce and love able. She had my respect when she bowed out from Thomas knowing that he found his forever mate in Lily Westin. Sydney struggled when finding her mate in Luke, not what she expected, but she stepped up and went to speak with him the next day. You cannot go wrong when two strong and good people come together. Read On!
December 13, 2019
Omg! What a fan-freaking-tastic PNR story from the amazing ‘Collier Pack’ :D “A Holiday Surprise” is the latest sexy, romantic must read that’s just in time for Christmas & the holidays, with awesome relatable characters, witty dialogue & a fresh new plot that grabbed me from the start & held on tight! ... Add in the amazing descriptions & readers will be hooked and turning pages like crazy! ... I never write spoilers or recap blurbs, but I do know when I've read a phenomenal story! ... I was able to read this thru my Kindle Unlimited “3 month trial” membership, so yes I can honestly recommend this to all adult fans of fiction & as always, I can’t wait for more of Ms. Trettel’s works, but I will :D
January 5, 2021
One last book in the Collier series. Luke has stepped up as Alpha of the Larsen pack and he’s done everything he can to change things around. It’s never been more peaceful between them and Collier and keeps getting better. He was shocked to find out his true mate also resides in Collier. Sydney was raised up to be pack mother and always thought that would be her title. All that changed when Lily and Thomas discovered one another and she realized she wasn’t unhappy about it. She and her family have held grievances against Larkin for so long, finding out her true mate is aloha there was a hard-hitting blow. There’s going to be major ups and downs before it will all work out into the beautiful HEA they deserve.
January 22, 2022
Luke Larken is struggling to make things better for his small pack and going through the negotiations with Collier’s alpha when he stops for a run and howls. He’s answered by a Collier wolf. To help Luke find the illusive female, the Collier alphas schedule a joint pack run. Moments before the pack run Luke’s wolf is alerted by the most alluring scent ever.
Sydney Parker hated Larken pack! Their old alpha was responsible for splitting her family but the lustful look from the bluest eyes she’d ever seen and the most fascinating scent she’d ever smelled that keeps drawing her in can only be coming from one person. Her mate. But it can’t be, he’s a Larken! The Larken Alpha!
Rating: 3.5stars
Sydney Parker hated Larken pack! Their old alpha was responsible for splitting her family but the lustful look from the bluest eyes she’d ever seen and the most fascinating scent she’d ever smelled that keeps drawing her in can only be coming from one person. Her mate. But it can’t be, he’s a Larken! The Larken Alpha!
Rating: 3.5stars
December 13, 2019
A Holiday Surprise couldn’t be more accurate! A perfect Christmas gift for those who read the series.
The few loose ends that were left after the last and supposed-to-be final Collier Pack book were finally tied up in a wonderful finale. We see two characters who we’ve grown to love over the series meet for the first time (seriously how have they never met before?!) and get the surprise of a lifetime. Through the holiday season we follow the Collier and Larken packs through a series of ups and downs with the perfect solution to all the loose ends. So many touching moments and a perfect way to wrap up the series.
The few loose ends that were left after the last and supposed-to-be final Collier Pack book were finally tied up in a wonderful finale. We see two characters who we’ve grown to love over the series meet for the first time (seriously how have they never met before?!) and get the surprise of a lifetime. Through the holiday season we follow the Collier and Larken packs through a series of ups and downs with the perfect solution to all the loose ends. So many touching moments and a perfect way to wrap up the series.
December 24, 2019
Awww this is a sweet romantic read, I’m so happy that Luke and Sydney got their story. Luke may be Alpha but he felt alone everyday, what happens when a run in his fur turns his world on its head?
Love the story, plot, of course the characters are great, I love that these books all cross over, although individuals we get to see a family together. Lots of cute moments, some very sweet love scenes, some tragic, lots of angst, but overall a very happy ending. Highly recommend to any shifter lover.
Love the story, plot, of course the characters are great, I love that these books all cross over, although individuals we get to see a family together. Lots of cute moments, some very sweet love scenes, some tragic, lots of angst, but overall a very happy ending. Highly recommend to any shifter lover.
January 15, 2020
What a wonderful surprise!
Although I've only just gotten round to reading this, it still go as me so many Christmassy feels& I love it!
Luke Larkin is the kinda man we all want to be our mate! Through all his life struggles, he deserves to find love & a happy life.
Shelby wasn't a favourite of mine from a previous book, but I'm pleased Julie gave her a fan e to redeem herself.
Together they overcame a lot in a short space of time. This book gave me all the feels and I even cried a couple of times !
Although I've only just gotten round to reading this, it still go as me so many Christmassy feels& I love it!
Luke Larkin is the kinda man we all want to be our mate! Through all his life struggles, he deserves to find love & a happy life.
Shelby wasn't a favourite of mine from a previous book, but I'm pleased Julie gave her a fan e to redeem herself.
Together they overcame a lot in a short space of time. This book gave me all the feels and I even cried a couple of times !
February 4, 2022
Great holiday read
Loved this story! I love these characters and I do not want them to end. I want to read more... Sighs. Lukes story was great! Collier pack is so much better with this story in it. so !any things about this story warmed my heart. The fire was really poorly timed. The way they all came together was wonderful. The giving and receiving in town from the Collier pack was heart happy times. Its hard to receive but yet so sAtisfying to give. We all need to be thankful when receiving because that's important as well! Read and enjoy!
Loved this story! I love these characters and I do not want them to end. I want to read more... Sighs. Lukes story was great! Collier pack is so much better with this story in it. so !any things about this story warmed my heart. The fire was really poorly timed. The way they all came together was wonderful. The giving and receiving in town from the Collier pack was heart happy times. Its hard to receive but yet so sAtisfying to give. We all need to be thankful when receiving because that's important as well! Read and enjoy!
April 19, 2022
Them
XXX! ADULT CONTENT, READER DISCRETION ADVISED. Sydney was raised with a prejudice against the Lawson pack. Her family was torn apart by that pack. So discovering Luke Larson was her OTM she was ready to run. Until she spoke with Luke. Everything she thought she knew was turned upside down. Luke thought his chance for a OTM was lost when he became alpha, a job he never wanted. Then Sydney stumbled across his path. Everything changed.
XXX! ADULT CONTENT, READER DISCRETION ADVISED. Sydney was raised with a prejudice against the Lawson pack. Her family was torn apart by that pack. So discovering Luke Larson was her OTM she was ready to run. Until she spoke with Luke. Everything she thought she knew was turned upside down. Luke thought his chance for a OTM was lost when he became alpha, a job he never wanted. Then Sydney stumbled across his path. Everything changed.
December 16, 2019
OMG....such a great book!
I didn't even know there was another book coming out. I have loved all the Westin and Collier books, each one gets better and better and Holiday Surprise is no exception. I love these two together and it just makes me happy to have everything right with the packs. Awesome read and I can wait for the next one.
I didn't even know there was another book coming out. I have loved all the Westin and Collier books, each one gets better and better and Holiday Surprise is no exception. I love these two together and it just makes me happy to have everything right with the packs. Awesome read and I can wait for the next one.
December 25, 2019
Love love
I always loved Luke and Sydney. I'm glad Julie put them together. I loved the story making his pack a big part of it. Now I want to know if Chasity and Kenneth will be true mates. I enjoyed this story very much. It was a perfect Christmas surprise. I will definitely be reading again.
I always loved Luke and Sydney. I'm glad Julie put them together. I loved the story making his pack a big part of it. Now I want to know if Chasity and Kenneth will be true mates. I enjoyed this story very much. It was a perfect Christmas surprise. I will definitely be reading again.
January 27, 2020
A Very Entertaining Series
Julie Trettel did a fine job of writing this series. Each book was it's own unique story and built on the engaging cast of characters from previous books in the series. It was very entertaining and I'm sad there are no more stories, so guess it's on to another series by this author.
Julie Trettel did a fine job of writing this series. Each book was it's own unique story and built on the engaging cast of characters from previous books in the series. It was very entertaining and I'm sad there are no more stories, so guess it's on to another series by this author.
December 13, 2020
A feel-good read!
This was the last book in a 12 book series I quickly found myself obsessed with about a week and a half ago. Every single novel in this series (Westin and Collier) has been absolutely delightful, captivating, and something I never wanted to put down even for a minute.
These books will give you every emotion and take you for a wild ride. HIGHLY recommend!
This was the last book in a 12 book series I quickly found myself obsessed with about a week and a half ago. Every single novel in this series (Westin and Collier) has been absolutely delightful, captivating, and something I never wanted to put down even for a minute.
These books will give you every emotion and take you for a wild ride. HIGHLY recommend!
February 12, 2021
Read all Westin and collier books just finished this one.
Have read all 6 of Westin pack and just finished all 6 books of collier pack books would recommend them to anyone loved them and hope to see more in the future love the fact each book telling each couples story I've lost sleep as I haven't been able to put the books down
Have read all 6 of Westin pack and just finished all 6 books of collier pack books would recommend them to anyone loved them and hope to see more in the future love the fact each book telling each couples story I've lost sleep as I haven't been able to put the books down
May 2, 2021
A terrific read!
This was a great holiday story that can be read anytime, and that everyone will love. Be ready for an unexpected pairing, but what leads to an amazing new life for the couple and the Larkin Pack. It's certainly not a story that you're going to want to miss!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
This was a great holiday story that can be read anytime, and that everyone will love. Be ready for an unexpected pairing, but what leads to an amazing new life for the couple and the Larkin Pack. It's certainly not a story that you're going to want to miss!
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
June 26, 2021
Love your Books!
I don't think I could find a negative comment about the book or series. There is enough suspense and romance to balance the book. Ending the book and series with Sydney and Lily both having babies leaves the story to continue.
I can not wait to read more books. I hope you continue the series or write another pack.
I don't think I could find a negative comment about the book or series. There is enough suspense and romance to balance the book. Ending the book and series with Sydney and Lily both having babies leaves the story to continue.
I can not wait to read more books. I hope you continue the series or write another pack.
October 14, 2021
She did it again
I have loved every single Julie Trettel's book on this universe and this one was no different, maybe my favorite. Please keep up the good work. If you want a story about the spirit of Christmas, kindness, love, friendship and how much we can accomplish when we have each other this is it. 10/10
I have loved every single Julie Trettel's book on this universe and this one was no different, maybe my favorite. Please keep up the good work. If you want a story about the spirit of Christmas, kindness, love, friendship and how much we can accomplish when we have each other this is it. 10/10
February 25, 2022
Good book
I enjoyed reading this book. Luke is such a great guy. He cares so much for his small pack. I’m glad Sydney got her happy ending and Luke’s her true mate. They are sweet together. I might read it again even though I didn’t like it that his pack struggles financially. They are good people that tries hard.
I enjoyed reading this book. Luke is such a great guy. He cares so much for his small pack. I’m glad Sydney got her happy ending and Luke’s her true mate. They are sweet together. I might read it again even though I didn’t like it that his pack struggles financially. They are good people that tries hard.
March 4, 2022
Holiday Surprise (Collier Park Book 6)
The love story of Luke and Sydney. The Collier and Larken Pack are at a turn point and it's Holiday time. Will Thomas and Luke have to fight to the death? Will the two pack become one? Will Luke (Larken Alpha) and Sydney (Collier Park) find happiness? Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Great story.
The love story of Luke and Sydney. The Collier and Larken Pack are at a turn point and it's Holiday time. Will Thomas and Luke have to fight to the death? Will the two pack become one? Will Luke (Larken Alpha) and Sydney (Collier Park) find happiness? Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Great story.
March 14, 2022
Love all of these books
Julie Trettel does an amazing job with all of her books. I have absolutely enjoyed all the books in these series. She helps you get wrapped up in each characters lives and then brings back the characters you love throughout the series. I highly recommend any of her books.
Julie Trettel does an amazing job with all of her books. I have absolutely enjoyed all the books in these series. She helps you get wrapped up in each characters lives and then brings back the characters you love throughout the series. I highly recommend any of her books.
September 11, 2024
I have a new favourite!
Easily my favourite Collier series book... Well, ok equal with Cole and Lizzie's book!
I had been curious about Luke for the past few books and so happy with his story, his resolution and his "surprise mate"!
So sweet and heartwarming!
Summary
Rating 4⭐
Spice 3🌶️
Narration 5⭐
Easily my favourite Collier series book... Well, ok equal with Cole and Lizzie's book!
I had been curious about Luke for the past few books and so happy with his story, his resolution and his "surprise mate"!
So sweet and heartwarming!
Summary
Rating 4⭐
Spice 3🌶️
Narration 5⭐
December 13, 2019
Awesome
This book is an awesome addition to the series. I loved reading this book. Loved Sydney and Luke as a couple and the end result.
Even though this book is part of a series it is also a self-contained story.
I highly recommend this book to read.
This book is an awesome addition to the series. I loved reading this book. Loved Sydney and Luke as a couple and the end result.
Even though this book is part of a series it is also a self-contained story.
I highly recommend this book to read.
February 22, 2020
What a great extra helping!
So glad Ms. Trettel cleared up Some loose ends with this “extra” book in the series. Two very deserving characters get their happy ending and many fractures are healed.
So glad Ms. Trettel cleared up Some loose ends with this “extra” book in the series. Two very deserving characters get their happy ending and many fractures are healed.
February 27, 2020
Loved it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was such a beautiful story. I even cried happy tears and sad tears. I love when I can actually dive in and forget everything around me like that because the story is so great.
This was such a beautiful story. I even cried happy tears and sad tears. I love when I can actually dive in and forget everything around me like that because the story is so great.
October 6, 2020
Short and sweet
These last follow up books have all been short and sweet. This one was absent of danger, which it should be, but the drama of a pack merger just want enough action for me. It was still well written, but i keep being left wanting more.
These last follow up books have all been short and sweet. This one was absent of danger, which it should be, but the drama of a pack merger just want enough action for me. It was still well written, but i keep being left wanting more.
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