"Pack life with a twist"
Reviewed by Annetta Sweetko
Posted August 3, 2014
Romance Paranormal
Theresa Sanchez has her hands full trying to raise her
little daughter as a single Mom, but add Pack politics and
things go haywire. She really only wants to finally get
with her best friend Zach, not get involved with who's
going to be top dog. But when she comes in heat and having
proven she is fertile, the Alpha demands that she pick the
next leader and so goes THE MATING GAME.
The Iron Stone Pack Alpha has decided he wants to retire
and wants Zachary Hunter to take his spot, but the Alpha's
second Robert Blane is determined to ascend as Alpha.
Here's the biggest problem ... neither of them wants to
fight
the other for the spot. They are good friends.
With both of the virile males craving to be with her how is
she to choose? Her wolf wants both of them. Zach has waited
a long time for Theresa and if he has to kill his best
friend to have her he will. With enemies everywhere Zach,
Robert and Theresa will have to fight for the pack and a
future.
THE MATING GAME is an intriguing twist on pack life. This
pack had lost its magic and it is hoped that a new leader
with a fertile mate will help bring it back. Author Melissa
Snark brings you attention catching characters (some you
will like others you will root against with no problem)
with a flow of descriptive prose that makes you feel right
there with them. I enjoyed the friendship between Theresa
and Zach, the way they steam across the pages and of course
his British accent. Isabel her little daughter is adorable
with her fairy friends and the way she seemed to have Zach
wrapped around her little fingers. Though I tried, Robert
didn't quite fit the bill as a member of the threesome, he
seemed more like a buddy than a mate. The connection just
wasn't there for me. I would also like to note that there
is a slight tone of bigotry in this book that might be a
little jarring for someone who just wants to read a sexy,
paranormal romance. I am a first time reader of this author
and I plan to see what else Ms. Snark has to offer.
SUMMARY
Two males…two friends…a competition for the right to claim
The Heart of the Iron Stone Pack. An alpha female at her core, Theresa Sanchez struggles to
protect her young daughter, but rivalries and politics
create volatility in the pack. As Theresa comes into heat,
lust and need rule her body. Her pack demands only the most
virile male have her. How can she choose only one mate when
her body craves two—the virile beta and the man she loves? Zachary Hunter will do anything to take Theresa as his mate,
even if it means killing his best friend. However, Robert
Blane is just as determined to ascend to Alpha. Both their
beasts howl to mark her flesh, but only one can survive to
claim her. But with enemies circling, they must fight…for the pack, for
Theresa, and for a future together.
What do you think about this review?
Comments
2 comments posted.
Re: Pack life with a twist
Hi Annetta,
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to review The Mating Game. I very much appreciate the opportunity to share my story with your readers. I knew I was taking a risk addressing a social issue such as racism in a paranormal novel. I'm sorry you perceived a tone of bigotry in the story.
(Melissa Snark 8:58pm August 3, 2014)
(Hit return too soon...)
It was my intent for the story to advocate social justice and equality...not the opposite. I do apologize if I failed and you or anyone else were offended.
(Melissa Snark 9:03pm August 3, 2014)
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