| Title | : | Accidentally Mated (Fraser Lake Pack #1) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 0994059841 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 202 |
| Publication | : | First published June 22, 2015 |
Jake Trenton, tiger shifter, has a secret far more important than his unrequited love for his best friend. One that he will do anything to protect, even move thousands of miles away from everything he’s ever loved.
One night of passion ends with a mistake that ties them together for life and ends in disaster. While Tristan struggles with the consequences of letting go of his rigid control, Jake must decide whether he can show, and accept, his true nature.
Accidentally Mated (Fraser Lake Pack #1) Reviews
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Innocuous at face value.
So this isn't a strenuous read. Aside from a few inconsistencies, cardboard homophobic villains, and the ridiculous say one thing and do the other speak from an MC it's not bad. Not great, but a fair read. Unfortunately, this rang my WTF bell a couple times, this quote sums up one of them:“Sure am. Gold-star gay, too.” Chris beamed like he’d found a soulmate.
Tristan cocked his head. “What the fuck is a gold-star gay?”
“One that’s never slept with a woman.”
Like there's a subprime gay? I wish people would replace "gay" with another race/ethnicity/religion and tell me whether or not that statement still holds up as reasonable.
As if that isn't insulting enough, the idea of purity is implied in a twisted version of patriarchal virginity. After all, it is the "submissive" tiger shifter that is being referred to/acknowledging their "gold star" status--plus, he's really a virgin, too. So, this is a double slam against gays and women. And the author is advocating some nasty gender roles, which just really rubs me wrong. -
What in the actual fuck happened?! Seriously. What happened to Tristan? He seemed so nice in
Pierce's Choice (I believe that's the book he was in). Then it turns out he's a Grade-A asshole :( Jake deserved better. I really dislike Tristan and that makes me mad, because I thought I liked him. I thought him and Jake would be perfect together, but I was wrong :( -
4 Stars
At the end of
Pierce's Choice, tiger shifter Jake Trenton decides to leave the Smooth Rock Falls pack and start over with the Fraser Lake wolf pack after being offered sanctuary by the packs new alpha, Tristan Massey. Jake has been dealing with many things that are weighing heavy on his mind and heart, , so he feels like he needs to start over somewhere new where he won’t be as often reminded of his recent heartbreaks. Leaving his friends back in Smooth Rock Falls is a tough decision, but it’s about time that Jake starts thinking about his own welfare first after having dedicated most of his life to putting his friends before himself.
Meanwhile, Tristan is struggling to deal with his new role as alpha of the Fraser Lake pack. This is a harrowing task, considering the last alpha left the pack in such disarray, with pack finances in the red and pack lands being depleted of game for the wolves to hunt. Not to mention the often dangerous and impertinent behaviour many of the pack mates exhibit towards Tristan’s rule. But with the help of his best friend and beta, Chris, Tristan works tirelessly to turn things around for the pack and, hopefully, with time and patience, the Fraser Lake pack will begin to thrive once again.
On top of everything, Tristan is being pressured by the elder council to choose a mate and fast, because the strain of being an alpha can be highly alleviated with the help of a mating bond. Tristan’s problem is that many of his pack are bigoted assholes and he fears that if he follows his heart and mates with a male, he will be disrespected and possibly overthrown. But after considering his female options, he comes to realise that there is only one pack member who he wants to be with – a certain shy, slightly geeky, new tiger member.
When Tristan shares his troubles and expresses his feelings to Jake, they quickly fall into bed together for a night of passion which ends with an accidental mating.
Tristan reacts with panic, and even though he cares deeply for Jake (and wants Jake for his mate), he asks Jake to help him hide the fact that they are now a mated pair. Jake is used to this kind of heartbreak and rejection, and although in disagreement of what they should do in this situation, he goes along with Tristan’s wishes at the detriment of his own feelings.
The rest of the story had me want to continually smack Tristan for not manning up and claiming Jake as "his" to the pack. I felt like I got really worked up over this because my love for Jake was so great and I couldn’t possibly deal with more of his heartbreak and insecurities after everything he’d been through in the past year. Luckily, and unsurprisingly, Tristan finally gets his shit together and the two get their HEA, much to my delight.
There were a few things left open to explore in further stories, too - - and I seriously hope we get to follow Chris (Tristan’s beta) in his own love story at some point in the near future.
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NOTE: This is clearly the first book in a new series and is able to be read as a standalone, BUT it is very much a spin-off series, and as such, I highly recommend that (if you haven’t already) you read Tyler’s
Pack Mates series first to become familiar with the shifter world she has created.
As mentioned earlier, the main characters of
Accidentally Mated, Jake and Tristan, were both introduced in the Pack Mates 5th book
Pierce's Choice, with Jake playing a major role in the overall story. My love for his character was impressive even when he was simply a secondary character and I couldn’t wait to get to his own story. I truly feel like readers would be doing themselves a disservice if they were to simply dive into this one without all the background information the
Pack Mates series provides about many of the characters that are featured here.
After reading some of the reviews for this particular book, I’m pretty sure the lack of prior reading had something to do with a few other readers’ issues or lack of enjoyment of this story, which is an absolute shame and an ongoing issue with spin-off series that are promoted as standalone books. Although, this could just be my own issue, because I’m quite a stickler for reading order and hate missing out on information I could have gained had I simply read another book or series first. -
Accidentally Mated is the first book in Lynn Tyler's Fraser Lake Pack, but we actually meet Tristan and Jake in her Pack Mate's Series. I have read all of the other series and could not wait for this book. I was so glad that Jake was getting his happily ever after, after all of the pain and sorrow he had been through in the past.
Jake is a sweet, gentle tiger who recently had his heart broken. Tristan is the Alpha of the Fraser Lake Pack and is determined to be the Alpha they need to rise above the situation they are in now, even if it means mating for the wrong reasons. However, the pull he feels towards Jake keeps getting in the way of what he considers his duty to his pack.
If you enjoy a good MM book with sexy Alphas, the men they fall for, and some suspense, I recommend anything by Lynn Tyler. I love her Pack Mate's Series, and this new series did not disappoint! -
The part I most liked wass that there was no insta-love stuff here. The relationship grew a bit slower than that, at least; and with the mate-bond, it seemed natural.
I also liked how there wasn't an instant, general homophobia inbred in most of the shifter populations.
The part I was most annoyed by is that even though this is book 1 in this series, there was a lot of backstory and other couples from one or more previous series of books featured not quite lightly in this story, making me feel like I'd missed out on quite a bit.
I recommend it if you're looking for something other than the usual shifter story. -
This was the first in a new series but still in the same world as Ms. Tyler's Pack Mates series. While you can read Accidentally Mated by itself you will get more enjoyment if you have read the Pack Mates series before.
This was an excellent addition and I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the paranormal romance. -
It's been a few weeks since I read this, I'm so behind on reviews.
First I need to point out the complete ridiculousness of the "gold star gay" scene. I know a lot of gay and lesbian people, and although I have heard of the concept, I have never in any of those friendships/relationships experienced anything that would make me think this is actually a conversation that would happen in real life. Ever.
What I thought about the book. In the beginning I was on board. I felt so bad for Jake that I just wanted to hug him and I thought Tristan was just what he needed. Unfortunately, Tristan was an asshole. After the way he treated Jake, I just didn't have a fuck to give about him. Maybe that's harsh but Jake is this sweet, caring, submissive personality that took a chance on Tristan and Tristan just crushed him. I understand Tristan was under pressure from the ruling council but it was just too much. I wanted Jake to leave and find someone that deserved him, but we know that doesn't happen in PNR matings.
This is stated as #1 in the series, but because of the information that we are presumed to know, I think there must be a companion series. I might pick up the next book depending on who the MCs turn out to be. -
I'm invested to continue this series.. but let's hope the wait isn't REALLY long or this will fall off radar..
It felt like the editing needed a little bit more work.. like * * * in appropriate places to indicate a lapse or jump in location, etc. Other than that I don't have a lot of errors standing out now.
The story.. well I enjoyed it. I do feel confused about pack relations towards omegas vs. submissive.. cus submissive seems like a great rival to keeping pack calm. And Tristan... what I really didn't like about him, letting go of confusion and frustration of how to keep everyone happy... was telling Jake how he's feeling and then almost immediately put on a cold front and deny him again in front of the elders. But Jake.. high fives for him, not only left to get himself sorted but made Tris work to prove himself. No falling almost immediately into bed going on here.
Note: I've been reminded this is spin off from Pack Mates series, which helps explain a few things. However, I didn't make the connection during reading, except a vague sense of familiarity and don't remember Tristan mentioned without backtracking with a skim read. -
I was so happy when i realized that Jake finally got his book, but my happiness didnt last long when i started reading it because I was so frustrated but i kept reading who knows why.
At first i was kinda ok with Tristan, it was just dislike i felt towards him, but
Dont know if i'm gonna read other books in the series, since Tristan, the jerk alpha, will probably be the biggest feature of them. -
3,5* This book can stand alone but I would recommend to read the Pack Mates series especially
Pierce's Choice first. -
5/5
I really enjoyed this book, even more than the other series that shares this book-world. The characters are no pushovers; although there is instant attraction it can’t quite be called “insta-love” because the characters have relationship problems, they have character development and then they fall in love. It has a minor building plot in which the Alpha mc had to make a choice between two major things, a moral dilemma for himself; while the Submissive mc had to recognize his own traumas, recover from them, and work towards accepting himself.
Shifters. M/M. 2nd series (read Pack Mates first), crossover. Angst. HEA. Canada. Tiger living in wolf pack. rejected mate.
TW: Homophobic slurs from side characters, rejected mate. son killing father. minor telling of mothers passing by illness. -
So I really enjoyed this one. It got me in the feels. Granted Tristan was a bit of a jerk to Jake (ok maybe more than a jerk), but I really liked Jake and I felt for him. He's hidden his nature for so long and subjugated what he wanted for other people. I enjoyed him coming into his own by the end of the book.
I think the only slight downside to this story is that after Tristan screws up and Jake finally stands up for what he needs the pace of the story picks up and it kind of skims over the the repair to their relationship. I didn't question that it got accomplished as their were some time jumps in the story, but I would have liked to see more of it. Still since I had the tears leaking a bit and really enjoyed reading the story I'm leaving my rating. -
Schöne Wandlergeschichte.
Eine Nacht verändert für Jake und Tristan alles. Plötzlich sind sie Gefährten, doch Tristan steht nicht zu Jake, um sein Rudel nicht noch weiter auseinander zu treiben. Drama ist also vorprogrammiert. -
This is the first in a new series, but as far as I can tell it is another extension of the previous “Pack Mates Series”. You can definitely read this as a standalone, but there is so much more to the story if you have read the other series.
Jake has just decided to leave his long lost unrequited love when Pierce mates Gavin. Tristan, who helped to save Pierce, sees potential in Jake (and maybe something deeper) and it calls to him to bring Jake into his fledgling pack.
Tristan, who has always identified as gay, has just become leader of the very unstable Fraser Lake Pack and thinks/knows that the idiots in his pack won’t tolerate a gay Alpha. However, he can’t help but be both attracted to and comforted from the submissive nature he sees in Jake.
The two dance around their attraction, making it fairly obvious to anyone looking that they are meant to be mates, but refusing to act on it for their own personal reasons.
Finally, in a desperate night of passion, Tristan mistakenly mates Jake and all hell breaks loose.
It will take a lot of back-peddling, some bravery, and the advice of good friends to fix things and get the pack back on solid ground, with the Alpha and his Mate as they should be.
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I love Lynn Tyler books! She is really good at giving us fully developed characters in plots that are more plausible than some shifter books out there.
The world she has created is full of “insta-attraction” but not necessarily “insta-love”. Her couples aren’t always perfect, and it still often takes them a really long time before even mated couples feel really secure in their relationships.
I thoroughly enjoyed her “Pack Mate Series” and this is looking to be an equally engaging series as well. -
The Pack Mates series is one of my favorites, and this new (related) setting overall is a worthy folllow-on, with one of the characters starting over on the other side of the country. The Alpha was far from perfect, and the Alpha Mate is a true submissive (unlike Quinn in Pack Mates - although Jake is also extremely strong in his own, tigerish way). I am excited to see these new, potentially interesting characters play into future storylines (and, no doubt, heated romances) in future installments.
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I liked this a LOT - really hope we don't have to wait too long for more of this series!
Both the MC's were great characters and really likable, even is Tristan did make a lot of mistakes! Jake was a very sweet guy but didn't come off as weak even if he was a submissive tiger.
Looking forward to Chris's story.
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3.0 Stars
It's obvious from my status updates that Tristan pissed me off. I don't like weak MCs and he was WEAK at times. This story had potential but I don't like how Tristan was characterized. It wasn't congruent with his appearance in the previous book.
Bottom line: I still love this series but Tristan got a bum rap here. -
3.5!
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The ending was a little abrupt and it was dull in some places. Overall, it was a really good story. I'm looking forward to the sequels.
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Wow. This is the most frustrated I can remember being in a long time with a book. I rarely make comments in the progress / update section as I'm reading. If I am doing that, it means I've been thrown out of the book which isn't good. I have a high tolerance for most things which I often see other readers / reviewers grouse about. But the sum total of this book, for me, left a lot to be desired. I am not sure where to start.
First of all I had to investigate because I felt I jumped into the middle of a series; like I was missing things. I did eventually learn it was an offshoot of another series, but I should have never felt that way in the first place.
I eventually settled back into reading. I liked the basic premise of the story and the characters. Up until about 90% it was probably a solid 3 star book. The issues were minor enough not to interfere too much with the flow of the reading. The writing / editing seemed choppy or cut off. One example, the Councils visit. We know they arrive, but we never hear of them leaving, their reaction to being lied to, nor their reaction to what happened while they were there etc...
I didn't feel the characters were well developed or stayed true. They were all over the place and not consistent. One example is Jake's natural submissiveness doesn't allow him to come at the beginning without permission, yet later that seems to be forgotten even though he is "more at peace" with his submissive side. I could give many other examples of where they do not stay "in character".
Neither character was written very sympathetically. I had to guess or infer what or why they made the choices they did. One example, Jake said it was okay for Tris to call and that he actually hoped Tris would. But then, he refuses to answer his phone for weeks. Huh?
Gracious, I know Tris really hurt Jake but his reaction seemed almost petty or just didn't jive. . Both of them acted way younger than their supposed ages. Some of the time I wasn't even sure I was reading about two males. Though I really wanted to be mad at Tris, I think he was in a tough position and many of us forget what it was life to be that age. He basically had an accidental pack (that's unstable) and an impulsive mating right after college and while starting a business. He very quickly rectified the situation and learned from it.
I don't even know what to say about the last 10% of this read at least not constructively. It was like I received a version that truly hadn't been edited at all. Parts didn't seem to have a purpose. I was really confused in parts; like in one section where either names were mixed up or the author forgot the parental background. All I will say is around 38% the author stated Chris and Tristan's parents were traveling the world together. Yet, we are told a whole other scenario at the end. Another, The council is just randomly mentioned as planning on coming out to humans. No reason why, no background, no explanations, and no connection to the current story. There were parts like the beach scene that to me seemed to come out of no where. There is much more, but I'm ready to move on.
In summary, the books potential was squashed by a rush to write and / or publish.
I believe I have already purchased the 2nd one of this series too, if so I will read it. If not, I probably won't. -
3.5 ✨ First up, even though you don't have to read the originals series first it would make certain things make a lot more sense if you've read the first series, well, first.
So the book starts back in the original series, I can't remember which book exactly and that made it a weird experience as I went into the story. I was remembering while not remembering (and that didn't really make sense). It was confusing and I found that there wasn't enough information to really put into who the old series characters where. I literally needed a break in order to have a moment to actually remember.
Anyway so it follows a baby alpha (which was only ever mentioned once - the age) and a submissive tiger shifter as they 'accidentally' mate. It was odd ... like honestly the whole book didn't quick make sense in a way of it not really being mentioned why they couldn't Mate in the first place. We didn't learn that until after it happened and were meant to just know there had been homophobic comments in the unstable pack. This however was the theme of the entire book. There wasn't quite enough information about the new pack, who they were and/or why there was so many issues. And the the council alphas came with news we didn't learn about a confrontation that was over quickly and tho didn't come out of nothing wasn't quite shown so I didn't care. I didn't care about any of them, not even when they were 'reconnecting'. Most of the book just seems to brush over major events that I'd have much prefer to have seen.
Anyway I look forward to book 2, it's what these types of books are like for me, I don't have to think while enjoying myself and I want to know more about Chris and the hawk that was never really mentioned again, tho that point I can actually accept as being a forgotten fact between the couple
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Tristan was a weak alpha. He wasn't strong enough to manage his lazy, bigoted pack. He wasn't strong enough to own up to his mate Jason. He never made Jason a pack member. Tristan never took charge, he just reacted to problems. And most importantly, he never redeemed himself for his hurtful treatment of Jason. The ending was rushed and threw in new topics at the last minute. This book was not stand alone and was dependent upon the Pack Mates series.
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A well written story. It certainly gives a different view on omegas & submissives.
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Fraser Lake
This is a spin off from the Pack Mates series, they went through some hard times before the Alpha got his act together. Enjoyable quick read -
Accidentally Mated By Lynn Tyler
Tristan and his best friend are part of a pack. They are trying to build up their new forensic accounting business after graduating college. When they ask to borrow the Alpha's car for an interview with an out of town potential client things get heated for other reasons and Tristan challenges the Alpha besting him in a fight he's pretty sure the Alpha didn't want to win in the first place.
While trying to obtain Omega Pierce to help calm his pack that is not in the best of places right now he meets Jake, a tiger shifter, and best friend/bodyguard of the Omega who was taken against his will.
Jake decides to leave with Tristan to escape the unrequited love of Pierce and thus their relationship begins soon after.
The story was disappointing. The storyline itself was okay, the emotions of the characters (aside from Jake's) was just on the surface and barely there. Jake was the only character I felt any kind of emotion for and that was mostly heartache and anger for the way Tristan treated him.
