Pride Mates (Shifters Unbound, #1) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Jan 31, 2015 D.G. rated it really liked it

Shelves: reviewed, paranormal-romance

**3.5 stars**

This was more deep than I thought it would be. It dealt with discrimination, instincts vs. reason, love of family and sacrifice for the good of all. Throw in a heroine who was smart and brave without being TSTL and you have us a winner.

In this world, Shifters came out 20 years ago and they are treated like second class citizens. They must wear a Collar to control their violent tendencies and they live in ghetto-like communities, are not allowed high paying jobs or even technology li ...more

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Mar 30, 2011 chanceofbooks rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2011-read

3.5 stars. I need to learn my lesson where Shifters are concerned--I barely tolerate them, even from my favorite authors. I ADORE Jennifer Ashley's historical McKenzie series, but her paranormal alter-egos are a huge part of her backlist. Overdrive had the e-book for this, and I jumped at the chance to see if perhaps the series would work for me. Alas, it does not. However, I have to say that this is tremendously well-done and unusual. This isn't the usual "Oh, Shifter, you so sexy, you blow my ...more

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Feb 07, 2012 AmandaG rated it liked it

Shelves: paranormal-romance, series, 2012, challenges

He is an Irish Fae-Cat shifter. She is a human lawyer from Texas. Humans and shifters do not usually mix in a world where shifters have been "out" for 20 years. They are feared, but thought to be tamed by fae Collars worn around their necks. While attempting to get information to help her defend a shifter client, Kim meets Liam, and as you can imagine, sparks ignite. I thought the world building was good since it was different. This was the first book in the series and I plan to read the next on ...more

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