Dealing With the Dead (12 page)
"You look incredible." Noah's rough voice growled in his ear. Jayden moaned and closed his eyes for a second.
"So do you," he whispered back.
"Come on, sexy. I have a hotel room reserved with our names on it for the next two days. We can order room service and not leave the room for forty-eight hours."
"Sounds heavenly."
"It does, doesn't it?" Noah said. "But first you promised to tie yourself to me and vice versa, and I intend to make you keep that promise."
Jayden had no problem with that. He had been a bundle of nerves all day leading up to this. He still couldn't believe he had met the man of his dreams when he did, but he wasn't going to complain. Completing the handfasting with Noah was the next step in what he hoped would be a long and happy life together.
Jayden slipped his hand into Noah's outstretched one and walked alongside his mate back through their gathered family and friends to the Elder. Tonight was his night, no having to deal with the dead as he committed his life and soul to the man he loved beyond reason.
Dealing
with
the
Dead
Toni
Griffin
Well, what can I say about me? I grew up in the north of Australia. I'm 29, recently single and a mother of one. I work full time and when I'm not spending time with my family and friends, you can find me either reading on my Kindle or writing. I would love to hear any feedback you have so please drop me a line at [email protected] Webpage:
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Available at
Silver Publishing
:
My Christmas Present
Unexpected Mate
Determined Mate
Protective Mate
Forbidden Mate
Frankie's Vamp
Dealing with the Dead
Liam
(coming soon)
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What
Queer Magazine Online
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Unexpected
Mate
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Unexpected Mate is the first in a new werewolf shifting series from Toni Griffin. Set amongst smaller towns in what appeared to me to be a more rural backdrop gives it a special charm. I also enjoyed how Tori writes the brothers all living together yet separate from Mum and Dad. This gives another layer to the story that is almost a bit "boys gone wild", yet creates a wonderful sense of pack and camaraderie.
Marcus is a wolf determined not to be gay, so therefore he mustn't be. Dating female members of the pack and sleeping with them only confirms that, right? Wrong.
The abrupt about face from denial to acceptance is well written, playing true to form as his brother's step forward to provide a much needed dose of reality. Marcus is a protective character, showing intensity with all emotions, but also displaying a fun-loving side. This fun-loving edge is the perfect foil for Brian.
When we first meet Brian, he has been exiled from his own pack. I connected with him quite quickly. Empathy was a powerful motivator as feelings of misplaced trust, trepidation, resentment and a basic feeling of fed up mix together in a volatile package. Brian shows true depth of emotion as the plot line develops. Contentment, tenderness and a side order of cheeky are the result, making Brian a very likeable character.
It is obvious there will be further instalments to this series and I, for one, can't wait to read them. I would recommend this story to anyone who enjoys shape-shifter or paranormal stories written in a contemporary style.
Written by Nerine Petros