Sweet Vernal Zephyr

Below is a shining example of why I prefer NOT to read reviews before I crack those virgin pages on a new novel.

I presumed I was safe due to my history of pleasure reading with Ms. Glenn's Tri-Omega Series. While visiting the Moonlight to Twilight Blog, I even went so far as to play polite devil's advocate. But after reading various commenter's ascentations with Elizabeth's observations, I decided it had simply been too long since I had imbidded that particular literary drink... So off I went to acquire the latest and greatest, Unspoken Desires by Stormy Glenn.

Unspoken Desires
Tri-Omega Mates 5
by Stormy Glenn

Daniel James, required by his alpha to attend a wolf council meeting at Vourdala Island, never expects to run into his mate, Brom McGregor. Several years ago Brom kicked him out of their pack saying he would never mate him, that he didn’t love Daniel. Running into Brom is almost more than he can handle when he knows he still loves the man.

Brom McGregor is shocked to see Daniel, the man he’s always loved and never forgotten. He’s even more shocked when his jealousy makes him to claim Daniel as his mate, especially since Brom is already married with two small children. To add to Brom’s problems, there’s a third mate, Jaryn, that Daniel doesn’t even know about, one that Brom has spent their years apart protecting.

Faced with a hunt to the death ordered by his father because he mated Daniel, Brom is forced to flee with his two small children and Jaryn. The only place he can think to go is to Daniel. Can he convince Daniel that he sent him away all those years ago to save his life even knowing that he’s putting Daniel in danger again? Will Daniel forgive him in time to save Jaryn’s life?

• Lighting is not consistent, especially in contrast to the foggy background
• The three models do not relate to each other in any way, not even touching
• Is that a mullet?!

• Werewolves
• Extrasensory perception

• M/M
• M/M/M

• I've enjoyed this series in the past but I could not stop my self from looking for flaws vs. simply enjoying a new read. Damn my eyes! I know better than to read reviews before I have actually read the book in question!


• Ms. Glenn is consistent with her character development, almost too much so. Her formula showing through.


• Rushed, the story glosses over important plot points in a hurry towards culmination. Lingering on the drama of each situation suites my tastes better. I'm always left wanting more.


• The dialogue can tend to be repetitive. A character has a mental epiphany, and a supporting character practically parrots those thoughts... without the use of the mating marks.


• This series is still a feel good read for me, and will remain in my library but the frequency of the pleasure re-reading will be dramatically less than my favored novels.

Read a SFW excerpt HERE.

Read a NSFW excerpt HERE.

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Tri Omega Mates
Series by Stormy Glenn ~ Click on the pics for linkage!

Secret Desires: Tri Omega Mates #1

How do you answer a handsome cowboy when he asks if you want to take a ride on his horse, especially when he guarantees that it will be a wild ride? For Leyland the answer is simple: Hell, yes! But what if his cowboy already has a lover?

Forbidden Desires: Tri Omega Mates #2

Gregory had been waiting for over six years for Ryland to grow up so that he can claim him. When he finally does claim him, Gregory learns that by doing so, he has endangered Ryland's life. Ryland is a Tri-Omega and needs two mates to keep him grounded and safe. And he hasn't found his other mate yet.

Hidden Desires: Tri Omega Mates #3

Thomas is driving across country when he discovers Micah, a human that smells like dark chocolate and summer rain. He knows immediately that Micah is his mate, but before he can claim him, he has to get his sexy little butt out of trouble.

Stolen Desires: Tri Omega Mates #4

Cary is a tri omega. Without two mates he will die, so he’s excited when he finds his mates, Ryce and Saul. But what happens when Saul refuses to claim him? Could Saul really be as cold hearted as he seems or is he hiding a dark secret?

Cover Art: Inconsistent font usage & graphic elements

Paranormality: Werewolves & magic

Sexuality: M/M/M, Graphic but not vulgar

Review:

Personalities within the central 3 person relationship are consistent throughout the series. Example, the tri omegas always giggle. I thought this would be a negative aspect and make me feel like the stories were cookie-cutterish, but the personality similarities throughout the mating couples are explained with supporting werewolf lore.

I enjoyed this series for it's attention to emotional interaction within a 3 person relationship. The dynamics were believable. Family, acceptance, loyalty are all strong themes throughout. I found myself anticipating the next move and sometimes not getting it right!

I did get slightly lost in Forbidden Desires, but I also did not follow the reading order.

Oh, and the sex - simply hot. Emotionally and physically enticing. The creativity of positions and attention to real life details paints a mental picture fit to steam your computer screen!

If you want to read a little more from Stormy Glen's werewolf world, pick up Menage Amour 86 Tasty Treats Anthology featuring Man to Man: Donovan and James are mates. The problem? Donovan isn't gay and James is in the closet, but they can't keep their hands off each other.