True Mates (True Mates, #1) by Zena Wynn

True Mates (True Mates, #1) Reviews

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  Asounani

  Personalmente para mi es una de mis Sagas favoritas.
  
  Simple y fantasioso romance entre un Alfa cambia forma y una Humana.
  
  Cosas curiosas la forma como se conocen si soy sincera es bastante distinta a lo normal y que hacen mucho énfasis en la sinopsis que ella es Bi-racial (reitero según la sinopsis) no intento crear polémica pero realmente es difícil encontrar protagonistas que no sean la rubia típica, la exótica pelirroja, la trigueña con ojos impactantes o la mujer plus, pero en este caso tenemos a algo distinto.
  
  Kiesha descrita en la sinopsis como (plus-sized, bi-racial business woman) pero es más una mujer con carácter y dueña de su propio negocio que no acepta tonteras pero es accesible.
  
  Alex increíblemente no es el típico Alfa de esos que dicen se hace lo que yo digo porque soy un lobo aunque sea un Alfa la llega a ver y tratar como a una igual.
  
  En general es una lectura rápida sin drama, no esperes en este libro combates o enfrentamientos a muertes es solo eso un historia de romance sin dramas de por medio, es como se desarrollan como pareja, si te gusta termina siendo un libro que releerás sin ninguna objeción.
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  Camille

  So ... this was mostly porn. More than halfway through the book the porn settles down and you get some sort of a plot. I like the idea of soulmates but this came nowhere near to be satisfying in that regard. Literally, this book was sex and a hint at a plot. No time for conflict, apparently. Normally I don't LIKE conflict. Normally I'm yelling at the characters to get over themselves and just give in to loving the other character. This time I was like, REALLY? You're just going to accept this with no question? I actually wanted the woman to run away from the guy. Not because he was a bad guy but because it was too damn ridiculous not to.
  
  Moral of the story: When a Nookbook is 3.99, there's a reason for it.
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  Cora

  There is a fine line between an alpha and an asshole and this guy is the latter. He's not trying to be, but he keeps neglecting to tell the girl things that are vitally important (among other douche moves) and she's just cool with it.
  
  It could have been a lot better if the female lead was a stronger character, but she was weak and annoying. Boo
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  Theodora Taylor

  Description: A bi-racial woman who works too hard and plays too little is unexpectedly transported to a meadow, where she is literally left hanging for her true mate werewolf. He finds her — oh, does he find her. But will her need for control kill their newfound relationship?
  
  The Good: Well, the sex comes fast and hot. But at the same time I completely believed that these two passionate people would hook up from the jump off. Ms. Wynn does a great job setting up the story in that regard. And it’s a great situation, in that they have sex first things first, then spend the rest of the story getting to know each other. The heroine is big-boned, and I really liked the gentle-but-alpha hero.
  
  The Bad: The story falls into the same trap that many “fated” love stories fall into. It’s hard to believe that their relationship is ever really under threat, and so the story as a whole lacks conflict. It’s kind of like watching a newly domestic couple, who you know will definitely be getting married, setting up house and having lots of fantastic sex, and talking their way through any emotional landmines that come up. It’s not boring, but it’s not a page turner either. The set-up of the next book in the series (NIKOLAI’S WOLF), which involves a forbidden vampire-werewolf pairing is also problematic. On one hand it’s very intriguing, in that the next story will certainly have plenty of conflict, a big bad, and both emotional and tangible obstacles for the couple to surmount. On the other it takes up a considerable chunk of this story, which is supposed to be about another couple all together. More focus on the main couple, with a smaller set up for the next book would have been preferable. Also, for whatever reason this isn’t available as an ebook on Amazon, just iBooks and other sites.
  
  The Naughty: Erotic. Lots of sex. Dubious consent.
  
  Editing issues: Minor typos
  
  Publisher: Loose Id
  
  Length: 138 pages
  
  Final Grade: B-
  
  Happy Reading,
  Theodora from irbookreviews.com
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  Liz

  So I'm almost done with this book. Here is my opinion:
  
  If you're looking for porn aka erotica, then this is for you. Don't get me wrong, I love reading sex scenes in books. I mean jesus, it's why I read romance books. Add that with paranormal and you've got me sold. Yet, despite reading a bunch of reviews on this, I had high hopes it would have maybe a little bit of a plot or storyline going on. It doesn't. You pretty much start off with her tied up in the woods and it just goes immediately into several sex scenes. They are pretty well written, and are very descriptive which I liked if we're being honest. However, in all honesty there is no plot to this story. Just a little erotica. Very quick read.
  
  I will definitely keep it on my shelf, every now and then it's beneficial to just read some sex, but it won't make it even close to my favorites list. Or must reads list. Or any list other than "I need to read some sex".
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  Tia

  The first book in the 'True Mates' series was good. There wasn't anything too special about it unless you count the author and how she always mixes up the races. Usually black and white being together in a book. I'm not usually into books with mixed races, I tend to stick to the 'white' books. Don't worry, I'm not racist, I hate everyone equally. However we all have our own preferences. The storyline in this one was a bit unreal. Like hello, the heroine just 'happened' to wake up in the woods, tied to a tree and in the mountains. When she only fell asleep a little while ago, back in Florida. Well Florida doesn't have any mountains and vampires teleporting and crap. It's just a little TOO far fetch but still enjoyable!
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  April

  It has been a little while since I read this book but here is what I recall...
  
  I love the series!! Yummy romance involving shifters. Plenty of steamy action and a touch of humor!
  
  Definitely a series to get into! I started it and didn't stop until I reached the last book that was released! I am always looking for the next book!
  
  If you like steamy shifter romances this is a series to look into!!!!
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  Genney Blass

  4 stars. This book was interesting, even though it felt like I was in a History class when the moment the teacher decides to talk about the Myths of Werewolves and Vampires. Now it doesn't mean that I didn't like it, it meant that it was more like the french says "Como Si, Como Sa". The characters hmm, the plot, hmm. Yeah that much says it all.
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  Lili

  meh!
  not the best writing, I couldn't relate to the characters since they didn't make sense most of the time, like Kiesha being ok with a stranger pretty much raping her while she was unconscious... and after that, all the senseless sex just made it worse.
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  SheLove2Read

  This is the first, but also the weakest, in the True Mates series. It basically sets up the characters and world builds. I recommend you keep reading because it does get better.
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  Erosa Knowles

  excellent, excellent, exceelent beginning of series.
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  A

  I like paranormal romances that include shifters but this one almost crossed the line.
  
  Keisha, the main female character, was interesting. She questioned everything the first few days but decided to live a little near the end of the week. She was an alpha female in her own rights. She was independent and head strong. Those characteristics complimented her alpha male counterpart. Alex, the male alpha, was very attentive to Keisha. The characters were developed and stated consistent.
  The ending could have been better. I feel like the author rushed the ending. It was like very thing was going well and then she just ended it.
  
  There were some errors throughout the book. It didn't take away from the story but if fixed it would make the story stronger.
  
  I would recommend this book to my friends that like paranormal books to see if they agreed to with me.
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  Merry

  This story isn’t for me, but may be for you. I feel like there is too much lack of consent. The vampire was controlling her mind it seemed through most of the story whenever they were around one another. Him touching her mentally in her sleep without her knowledge, making her sleep or do other things. Hell he mates her before she even knew who he was. It just felt so wrong on so many levels. There was no free will. Some people may enjoy this, but I’m just not one of those.
  
  The positive that I can see is that the author does display that he truly cares for her and believes they are mates. I think he believes he is doing the right thing due to their differences.
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  Red

  Quite disappointed with this one. The whole thing was not realistic at all, even for a supernatural book. Like how did she ended in that forest was never explained. Also her relationship with the guy who organized the whole thing. And then there was the very problematic way her supposed true mate but total stranger had sex with her while she was UNCONSCIOUS, which is nothing hot and sexy but rapey. Yes, it falls under the definition of sexual assault/rape. After that I side-eyed the hell of that relationship especially how she accepted the whole situation within 24 hours and uprooted her whole life. Very disappointing writing.
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  Alarna

  I did not like this book. The characters reacted strangely and I think the h took things or situations way over the top. It started out not so bad but the more I read the more I disliked the book. Some things seemed to happen out of nowhere and I had to go back to make sure I hadn't missed something. :(
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  S

  I've previously read 3 other books from this series before reading this one. With those there were always external conflicts to work through and help the book progress. This one didn't have it, and that didn't work for me. It caused a slower pace and a lot of skimming towards the end. It was really boring waiting for Keisha to "fully accept" Alex as her mate.
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  Katherine

  I just really don't like the concept of soul mates, it's really trite. and I don't like the fact she was kidnapped and then some random guy slept with her and she never considered going back to her life?? Well written though
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  Deb B

  it wasn't a bad read but it didn't really drag me in. the plot was fairly thin and i didn't like either of the main characters or their actions and reactions. not too sure at this point whether i will continue with this series
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  Penelope

  ok def read this book b4 and it was going fine til apparently they bonded over their conservative beliefs???? nasty and no thx
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  cynthea carbon

  I loved this book
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  Elizabeth

  Hands down, the worst thing I have ever read in my entire life.
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  Karen

  Zena Wynn/True Mates
  ISBN: 9781596326279
  
  
  
  Steamy Hot Page Turner!
  
  Alex Wolfe is a werewolf, the alpha of his pack. He wants to wait for his true love, his soul mate. His friend, Conor has the uncanny way of sniffing out one’s true mate and he does so for Alex, leaving her tied to the tree in the forest.
  
  Keisha Morgan, a woman who is used to being in control isn’t exactly sure how she likes being told she is Alex’s woman. She thinks Alex is one gorgeous man who knows how to make her feel all so much like a woman, but is that enough for her to bind herself to him forever?
  
  I read this story in one sitting. It was fast paced and the story gripped me from the first page.
  
  Ms. Wynn pens a tale of two people who understand what it means to be in love. The sex is off the scale hot, but she forges a relationship of commitment, honesty, understanding, and friendship—all which make a relationship last for a lifetime. I loved her secondary characters as well: Carol and Mark and their friendship to make the transition for Keisha easier. I also like the back story of the rival packs and their different sets of laws. I found the vampire, Nikolai and Shannon, a werewolf's attraction intriguing. Perhaps there is another story in the works by Ms. Wynn. The ending leads you to believe there will be. I look forward to reading about their adventure. Well done!
  
  (genre: erotica)
  
  Karen Michelle Nutt
  PNr Paranormal Reviews
  
  
  
  
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  Erin

  So funny things.. I often don't read book blurbs.. or if I do, it's weeks or months after putting it on my Nook (where you can't read the book blurb), so it is totally a surprise what I end up reading at times. (Especially when you've got over 400 books chilling on your Nook waiting to be read).
  
  Which means it wasn't for 79 pages out of like 104 that I realized Keisha was biracial. It wasn't that I imagined her as white.. I just... didn't imagine her as anything other than there was a comment about her having Native American somewhere in her past due to her cheekbones (suspicion made by Alex). But apparently this author is slight famous for her interracial love stories. Which is cool by me. Keisha just took me by surprise (yes, I know white girls with that name), and made me laugh out loud when I realized that 'ohhhh... okay. that's cool' (yes, I had to go read the synopsis to be sure)
  
  Alex, I liked. He wasn't an arrogant D-Bag like some other reviewers are making him out to be. He wasn't Uber Alpha male either. He was very.... human. He wanted to please his mate. He left out one bit of info, but that was just to not freak her out. (the other important bit of info was left out by EVERYONE because they just didn't think about it. They weren't holding it back from her)
  
  Keisha wasn't a weak character really. So I didn't mind her.
  
  I think I will gladly continue reading the series.
  
  
  
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  Jamoz23

  First read many years ago but length between books made me forget about this series. Wonderful to find in Kindle Unlimited and see another book added.
  Will be rereading and posting updated newer reviews.
  Forgot how much full on sex was in these, nothing shocking today but still a lot of sex.
  
  This book starts off with a kidnapping followed by lots of sex then evolves into a story that was quite good.
  Bit of an unbelievable beginning that really spoils this book. I remember writing in my original review it was basically a rape scenario. I had hoped that had been updated and improved.
  I still just think Kiesha took things too calmly. Considering she was tied up, then basically sexually molested by a wolf, then came too after passing out, to find herself having sex with a stranger.
  Me, I’d have screamed as loud as possible.
  Overall though, I like the rest of the story and Kiesha and Alex make a good pair.
  A small amount of home truths are thrown at Kiesha to make her evaluate her life.
  Don’t really get to know Alex well in his own story. Know more about him from reading the prequel book, Carol’s Mate.
  Things wrap up quickly in relation to resolving their relationship going forward.
  There is a small storyline going on and other characters are introduced for later books.
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  Pickyreader

  Where’s the beginning ?
  
  Amazon states this book is 364 pages. It isn’t. it might be 100 pages. This book has no character development at all. Which I require to enjoy a story. It just starts out with the heroine tied up in the forest surrounded by wolfs. Who then one proceed to rape her (nonconsensual sex is rape). The h very clearly didn’t want to be there as she was tied to a tree in her pjs. But for some reason that isn’t explained to us. She just happens to be okay with it and organisms just fine. I have no problem with sex in books but there needs to be some story development before proceeding to the sex. This is just book porn nothing more. This book needs to be represented properly. Glad it was only a buck.