But a slightly geeky, totally devoted to his work heart of gold, with a bad self image veterinarian named Paul. And the werewolf Simon, he is ranked in the middle of pack, he is barely tolerated because being gay is considered a perversion. Simon keeps to himself, no real friends in his pack. The story starts with Paul closing up late one snowy winter night and almost running over what he thinks is a dog in the road.
The animal was lying hurt and beaten in the middle of the road, from what appears to be multiple animal bites and cuts. There are no wizards, angels, magic, the werewolf society is not bursting with money and influence. Their success to staying alive is secrecy, breaking this rule means death. Simon was a sweet character that I so loved loved loved!
He was devoted, patient, caring, protective. Because he is gay and most of his pack consider it a perversion he is always looking over his shoulder. He is always on the lookout for an attack, isolated, not sure if he can trust anyone. I enjoyed the buildup of this story and the relationship between Paul and Simon. This was not insta-love, hot sex first with the relationship happening after. And while it was another GFY story, it felt totally believable to me.
The suspense part of this story was also wonderful, who is out to get Simon? How is Simon going to keep Paul safe and out of the the line of fire? Overall this was a 5 star hit! And I am happy happy happy to move onto the next books in this series!! Oct 14, Feliz rated it it was amazing Shelves: As a member of an all-male, strongly hierarchic and mostly homophobic werewolf society who solve their problems with non-conformists by killing said overstepper, Simon Conley is lucky to have survived his coming-out. Since then, he's been living on the outskirts of his pack, looked at askance but mostly - if grudgingly- tolerated since he has managed to make a place for himself despite everything.
But the pack's balance has become precarious as their old alpha weakens, and with the loss of balan As a member of an all-male, strongly hierarchic and mostly homophobic werewolf society who solve their problems with non-conformists by killing said overstepper, Simon Conley is lucky to have survived his coming-out. But the pack's balance has become precarious as their old alpha weakens, and with the loss of balance Simon's hard-won position is in danger, too.
This leads to Simon being attacked by a bunch of bullies, which among werewolves, might amount to deadly. It is also clearly intended to be so as his attackers leave Simon, in his wolf form, bleeding and barely conscious in the middle of a frozen, snow-covered street to be run over by the next best truck. Lucky for Simon, the next best truck turns out to be veterinarian Paul Hunter's. Even more to Simon's luck, Paul is devoted enough to his job that he immediately sets about saving the life of the big dog he thinks Simon's wolf is. Unlucky for Simon, Paul gets attached to his wolf in a way that makes it difficult to keep his dual nature a secret.
Revealing who he is amounts to a deadly sin among werewolves, so Simon takes on every effort to destroy Paul's suspicion. Unfortunately Simon finds himself strongly attracted to the quiet, secretive, workaholic Paul. While Simon's wolf liked the man for his friendliness, Simmon, the man, wants Paul like nothing else. Paul bristling at him, Paul being straight, and Paul being a human Simon must lie to in order to leave him in the dark, are only minor obstacles to Simmon's determination.
This well-written story moved at a fast pace, with the conflicts among the werewolves and Paul's inner struggles making for a lot of enjoyable tension. While the focus of this book was on the relationship one of the most convincing straight-to-gay plots I've ever come across , the author created a vivid and detailed picture of this unusual werewolf society, including complicated pack politics and a rather special lore.
Add to it beautifully erotic sex scenes, subdued yet burning emotions, artfully threwn in sparkling humor, and werewolves who keep their wolf instincts even in human form, and this book kept me glued to the pages. Escapism, I felt like I was watching a documenrty on wolves, and it was brutal, yet, intresting. Yet and still, I I Laughed in the mist of it all But, I laughed it was either that or cry for the guy hide spoiler ] Now Did I fall in love with every page, no He did even not have a clue.
To him it was simply a dog. I mean for God sakes, he examines him.
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And gosh, the excuse that was written was kind of lame, it did not didn't work for me. The description writing of the transformation into the wolf form It simply felt like one minute you see a man an the next you see a wolf I loved the romance to peices, but I wanted more of a " I'm your mate" book. I know it's old-fashion but, it is what I like in my wolf books hide spoiler ]. Nonetheless, this book is intriging and captivating and I want and will have more: Just a note to let people who have enjoyed this book know there is a short story about Simon and Paul available, for download or on my blog.
Unsettled Interlude is effectively an extended epilogue that comes in that brief breathing space between this book and Unexpected Demands-Book 2. Then after Book 2 there is a free novella - Unwanted Appeal - Book 2. View all 3 comments. I like Ms Harper's books, and this one was no exception. I like shifter books too, so I was happy to finally get my act together and read this one. My favorite part was that Paul and Simon didn't have instant mating, falling into bed, and the resulting all will be well with us, because you know, we are mates!
The pack politics were interesting, violent and weaves through the story. Paul is a good guy and remarkably well adjusted despite his childhood, considering how easily he accepted not only bei I like Ms Harper's books, and this one was no exception. Paul is a good guy and remarkably well adjusted despite his childhood, considering how easily he accepted not only being gay, but being in a relationship with a werewolf and said werewolfs pack wanting to kill them!
Oct 02, Simsala rated it it was amazing Shelves: Apr 25, Simon rated it really liked it. In the days before e-readers, I read the "Twilight" saga on the recommendation of a friend in Eire. We eagerly anticipated each new publishing and purchased the hardback editions as they were released. When the saga reached it's end I looked around for something in a similar vein to read, something paranormal.
What a load of rubbish there is out there! The Kindle was my friend by this stage and I happily downloaded novels about Vampires, novels about Werewolves and novels about Vampires and Werew In the days before e-readers, I read the "Twilight" saga on the recommendation of a friend in Eire. What a load of rubbish there is out there. I was thoroughly put off the genre. Then I found Kaje Harper and loved her style, her plots, her story-telling and most of all her characters. Her "Life Lessons" trilogy hit all the right buttons for me, and then I noticed on the author's page that she'd written a Werewolf saga.
I admit to being reticent, I mean, What a load of rubbish there is out there, but here is an author I like so This novel was a pleasure to read. So when Simon falls in love with a human man, a straight vet at that he's twice damned. Then his lover Paul stumbles across pack secrets Simon was sworn to keep, and if the pack finds out, they may both end up dead". Yes, the story is gripping. It opens with Paul the vet, nearly running over a large injured "dog" yeah, right in the snow.
The animal is near death, viciously attacked and losing blood. Someone has dumped the dog on the road in the path of oncoming cars. Said big dog is bundled into the back of Paul's car and taken to his surgery and thus the love story begins. Incidentally, the two main characters look nothing like the hideous cover to this book IMHO.
View all 8 comments. Mar 28, Deanna Against Censorship rated it really liked it Shelves: I love shifter stories, especially gay shifter stories and this was no exception to that love. There is a slightly different spin to the shifter mystic in this one. These shifters have some of the usual shifter benefits, but not all. The creation of this community was clear and complex.
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The inhabitants had both good and bad traits just like "normal" humans. Theirs is a harsh world that must protect the secret of their existence. Paul is works too hard as the sole veterinarian of his own practice I love shifter stories, especially gay shifter stories and this was no exception to that love. Paul is works too hard as the sole veterinarian of his own practice and works much to hard for his own health.
On a snowy night he stops and rescues a large dog that he thinks was victim of a hit and run. He is drawn to the dog and thinks about keeping if he can save its life.
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Simon is a gay shifter, a fact not accepted by most of his pack. Gay pack members are ordinarily killed when it is discovered. Simon has some support but not all. Someone wants him dead and left him to die in the snow on that lonely road. Since Paul first sees him as a "dog" Simon must retain his wolf while in the clinic. Simon returns as a human to make sure Paul does not keep searching for the "dog" he had saved.
Simon is drawn to Paul both by his wolf and his human side. He knows Paul is his mate. This puts Paul's life in as much jeopardy as Simon's. I felt the attraction between Simon and Paul. Yes it was quick, but they were "true mates" so I con forgive the speed. I enjoyed Simon's attempt to woo Paul but not be too overpowering.
They made an adorable couple. Of course not all could go easily for them and that is the story. Paul's reactions were believable. Kaje Harper knows how to write and how to capture her reader's attention. I will continue reading this series. Oct 10, Jerry rated it it was amazing Shelves: Wow Kaje, you had me from the beginning to the end. The story just kept building from strength to strength. Simon, a werewolf and Paul a vetranerian were real men with men's reactions and actions. I experienced fesr, loneliness, harsh punishment, friendship, joy, romance and love with a good amount of laughter.
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The sexual expressions between Simon and Paul are beautifully written and perfectly placed in the story contributing to the overall effect of the book on one's passion for the MCs. Kaje has created a slightly darker version of were society than most in this genre. Hierarchy is absolute and brutal is this pack yet there are insidious conspiracies that are affecting our heroes. Gripping to the end. The stark choice everyone has to make at the end shows two paths that in some way mirror our own society today. Speaking of ending, I plead for a sequel!
Even though the beginnings of a new life have started, there are still loose threads and dark omens that would make a great continuation of this story. Love this book and the conclusion I have to make is anything Kaje writes I want to read, knowing I will end up cherishing it like I have Paul and Simon! View all 4 comments. Sep 13, Amy Lane rated it it was amazing. Simon and Paul are a perfectly wonderful couple, and I loved that all of Paul's worries about a VERY worrisome subject were not wrapped up or dismissed. There would be repercussions from the ending, and I think that's only fair, since the rest of the book felt authentic and real, right down to Simon's role as resident smartass.
Oct 16, Enny rated it it was amazing. This is easily the best shifter book I've ever read and the author also did a fantastic job of making GFY believable. Aug 16, Chris, the Dalek King rated it it was amazing Shelves: Well that was awesome. I have read a lot of shifter novels, a lot of shifter short stories, and have undertaken writing several shifter stories myself.
I am, it may be said, a bit obsessed. Wolf, cat, or parakeet ok, I haven't actually read about a shifter parakeet, but thinking about it, that would be a lot of fun I love the double lives, the secrets, the animalistic tendencies brought over into the more human aspect. And I might have a bit of a fetish Well that was awesome. And I might have a bit of a fetish for that whole mating-bite thing.
I'm sorry, but it just hot. Unacceptable Risk does everything a shifter novel should, and does it right. Not that it is formulaic, or cliched. It is a unique story that takes a common idea and builds something that is both recognizable and new. Mating, pack dominance, homophobia, and just plain greed When Simon is under threat, I fully believed that there was a chance Kaje was going to have him dead by the end of the story. Karl was like some big scary dude hanging in the background, but it was the threat from the unknown pack members that really got me.
The idea that Simon really doesn't know if he can trust anyone. Not his sometimes friend, Alex, not Mark--who you want to trust because his wife is awesome--and most definitely not Gordon, Simon's Alpha, who might just be too weak, or to unwilling to rock the boat to put his neck on the line for Simon once again. It wasn't just that Simon had to beat this one asshat He has to contend with his whole species' prejudices, and their tendency to solve problems with tooth and claw instead of reasoned debate.
But it wasn't all about hate I just love them. I love that Paul totally doesn't see any gay part of himself till Simon comes along, and that it takes Simon's careful wooing to help him come to accept those parts of himself that were oppressed, or unseen for so long. And not just the homosexual parts It wasn't about coming out as a gay man well, not completely it was more about Paul finally seeing that he could be himself, no matter what the harsh voices in his head whisper. And the mating aspect of this story was really well done. It didn't feel like insta-love, though Simon jumped on the Paul bandwagon rather quickly.
Something about them together rung true. Maybe it was because of Paul's reticence, or Simon's quiet determination, but I felt the bond between them grow as a couple long before the need for a bond between wolf and mate even came into play. If, that is, I hadn't already been in love with the book my then, anyways. It was the quiet time where they simply were, that saved them. I freaking loved that.
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I could say how I loved how the characters came to life on the page, or how the wolves were structured. I could freaking applaud how the alpha fight was pure awesomeness in its choices though if you want to know more about that you have to read the book, there is no way I am spoiling that! The romance was real and quiet And I pretty sure I am going to raid the local bakers tomorrow for a dozen lemon-filled doughnuts. Maybe two-dozen I have been craving those suckers all week.
This book was fun, and tense. It was happy and enraging. It was a damn good story and a great shifter novel. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. I get asked about my name a lot.
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It's not something exotic, though. I was born in Montreal but have lived for 30 years in Minnesota, where the two seasons are Snow-removal and Road-repair, where the mosquito is the state bird, and where winter can be breathtakingly beautiful. My husband finally convinced me that after all the years of writing for fun, I really should submit something, somewhere. I have a weakness for closeted cops with honest hearts, and teachers who speak their minds, and I had fun writing four novels and three freebie short stories in that series.
I was delighted and encouraged by the reception Mac and Tony received. I now have a good-sized backlist in ebooks and print, both free and professionally published. A complete list with links can be found on my website "Books" page at https: I also post free short YA stories on that group, more than 50 of them so far. You can also find me on Facebook. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email.
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In relation to the mother, the Court found that the impact on the child of losing her relationship with her mother, as would be likely if she lived with the father, would be profound in most areas of her life. The risk of harm to the child from living with the mother was found to exist but was found to be neither great nor unacceptable.
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