FULL OF ACTION, HEAT & GRRREAT CHARACTERS

After Zeke finds his true mate his long-time lover Seer Ally happily moves aside but her life becomes a living Hell because of the petty jealousies, vicious set-ups and pack manipulation caused by his mate. Ally is a strong female and can handle herself and all the trouble and she walks away from conflict every time but she's reaching her limit of bullshit and she knows it's time to leave.... but where to? Ally's very good and powerful friend Cain secretly hears about the trouble even though he is in prison and calls in a favor from someone who owes him one.... the broody, unsociable and yet loyal Beta from the Mercury pack.

Darren hates Seers and so too does most of the pack (for differing reasons) but he'd given his word and he can't go back on it even though he's tempted but as soon as he sees Ally his wolf sits up and takes notice. Oh, they both fight their attraction but the animal instinct wins over. They both think they can keep their relationship at just sex because misunderstandings are there from the start so they never suspect they will eventually become fierce, loving and protective true mates. But this is what happens..... especially when Ally's abilities as Seer saves lives, when her kickass no nonsense attitude is respected and when the sex brings them closer together.

With lots of different pack action as Ally settles in, there's murder and kidnapping attempts, bloodshed as fur fangs and claws come out and lots of suspicion as to who and why the drama is focused on the members of the Mercury pack. Also Zeke's bitchy mate isn't anywhere near finished with her deadly plans. As with SW's other Shifter books the sex scenes are great and the Hero is a dirty mouthed Alpha type who knows what he wants and loves and fiercely protects it when he gets it.... because nothing stands in his way (and don't you just love em).

Worth a credit? Dual POV's, addictive sexy and action-packed storyline and a great narrator who brought all the scenes and all the many characters to life which made a good book into an awesome listen. It would've been worth a credit but no need to spend one as I just buy books that are under $10 and save the credit for a more expensive (but maybe not as enjoyable) listen.

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Seriously over the top

Would you try another book from Suzanne Wright and/or Jill Redfield?

I don't think so. I've tried 3 times already.

What could Suzanne Wright have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

The last 3 books I've heard are starting to sound exactly the same...the dialogue, action, sex... The characters behave & communicate the same no matter who it is, so really they all could have just been one person. Also, the dialogue between characters is super weak and only focuses on raunchy sex-and not that I'm opposed to a well written, descriptive scene-but Suzanne's scenes are just...well trashy.

I don't know what she could have done beside scrap the book and start over.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

I don't really know if Jill did anything wrong as she just tried to work with what was given butt it did make me not want to hear her whining ever again.

Was Spiral of Need worth the listening time?

Absolutely not. Unfortunately, I was on a roadtrip and was stuck listening to this.

Any additional comments?

I don't recommend this book at all, unless you like a book with no point or substance.

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Drama is Such a Turn off!

This books is filled with 'skanks', bi***es, jealous spiteful women--ALL quotes from the book. This is how the women talk about other women. I love Suzanne Wright. This was just not very sexy. The drama between the women was more important than almost getting murdered. On top of that alpha's talking to other alphas rudely, the inability of wolves to understand each other, or even intuit lies makes no sense.

Worst line, "I'm an Alpha and you're a Beta. That means I am more." How do packs let other people walk onto their land and challenge pack members.

The sex was great and energetic and hot, and the price was great! Just not enough to counteract the lack of a good quality story.

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Good Story, but the sex was a bit overboard.

I liked this story, the characters and the story line and plot. However, the sex was bit much. The dominating during the sex was a bit much. I would have liked it more had the sex scenes been a bit less frequent.

I liked Ally, she was a strong character. Had some good sarcastic lines that made me LOL.
I liked Derren too, he was also a strong character.

The story line and plot was very good. I liked the crazy female alphas causing all the problems instead of it being males causing the problems. That was a nice change.

There was lots and lots of great dialogue (minus during the sex scenes) throughout the entire book. I love lots of dialogue.

There was nothing at all romantic about the sex scenes. I am no prude but really? calm it down Suzanne Wright. Not necessary to put such graphic, unromantic, crude talking sex scenes in a story. This book would have been 5 stars had the sex been a bit more romantic and less frequent.

As for the narration. I was pretty good. She did make the men sound like men. Most everyone had their own distinct voice and her reading voice was nice. She did read with emotion too. I would listen to her again. This was my first time listening to this narrator. Good job Jill Redfield.

I did get this as a free read with my KU subscription and audible for 1.99 so it was a great deal.

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Smart Steamy Story @ $7.34 A Bargain

Ally Marshal isn't just having a bad day. She's having a bad year. Ever since her last boyfriend found his true mate, Ally has been treated to the cold shoulder by the entire shifter pack. All because Zeke's mate is an insecure, jealous bitch. When Ally is accused of attempting to kill the woman she's ready to sprint, except, that would be running, and Ally doesn't run. Not anymore than she attacks from behind.

Derren can't believe what he just agreed to. Yes, Cain is an old friend, but...accepting a seer into the Mercury pack, even on a temporary basis, is sheer lunacy. Not only does he have issues. The whole pack has issues with Seers after one of them lied to their pack about her mating, attempting to keep the man for herself. But Derren owes the man, and he always pays his debts.

The chemistry is instant when Derren and Ally meet. She's used to her special ability making life difficult for her, but this pack...her skin itches and burns at the amount of barely suppressed anger and mistrust present. Except for the massive Beta, Derren. He's prickly and hot. Ally vows to stay in her own lodge until Cain comes to pick her up. The pack is leery of angering her adopted brother, and if they want to assume he's her mate, so much the better.

Ally is a strong female character. The heat that builds between her and Derren is unmistakable and the events that follow realistic inside the world Wright has given us. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to the next Mercury Pack tale.

Jill Redfield was outstanding with the delivery of the story.

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Awesome Shifter Story!

This was another great shifter story by Suzanne Wright. The Mercury pack is basically a spin off of the Phoenix Pack which was a really hot! I look forward to the next one in the series!

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✫✫ 4 Stars ✫✫

Another great book by this Author! I love this world she has built and was so happy to see so many characters from the Phoenix Pack make an appearance here! Ally is a seriously tough girl and Derren is super dominant and sexy! I love their banter and their relationship all around. Can't wait for the next book!

The narration was really good also!

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Narrator pulled off some cheesy lines!!

Although not my main genre of interest, I like a good romance book every now and then but this one didn't sit right with me. The story has a lot of good points but the empty sex scenes (and there are a lot of them) didn't say romance to me. It said would be rapist with willing victim, which didn't make sense considering the male lead's past. After the first few times, I got sick of listening to cringe-worthy lines and hit fast forward. "Oh, you know you like it."

And I wish the author would've used a better term of endearment other than 'baby'. Who knows, maybe I fast forwarded over the couple sharing real loving moments instead of ripped from a cheesy porn video dialogue. I've read a few books over the years that have made me blush or fan myself but the scenes here made me just want to zip my cardigan closed tight and hit fast forward.

Although generic in nature (every guy is hot, hot, hot), the scenes (when everyone has their clothes on) are the good kind of generic and made me smile, laugh, grow indignant and so forth so I felt for the characters, to a degree. If you either don't mind masochistic bed habits or don't mind skipping whole chapters, then you might enjoy this book...This is just not a series for me.

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Same ol' stuff

Same storyline as all of the phoenix pack series. Brooding male with a secret in his past, spunky female with a secret in her past. She has a thing for jerks who refuse orgasms as punishment. A few issues with other characters to even things out, and there you have it.
Amazing narrator in Jill Redfield no matter what the story she's reading.

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Sort of Phoenix pack, and still great!

If you are a fan of the Phoenix pack you will see many of the Phoenix pack in this book, and the same old good feelings apply!

Ally's current pack has turned against her, through no fault of her own. Sure, she was seeing the Betta of the pack but when he found his true mate she backed off...just wish the she devil of a mate had left it at that, but OH NO, she had to start the Ally is Jealous of me and Zeke campaign that played on and on until the whole pack thought she was pathetic. Being viewed as pathetic is not a great situation for a a Dominant Wolf to be in, her old psychopathic friend Cain discovered her problem and sent in an old Wolf Friend from Juvey that owed him a favor. The bad thing is he and his entire pack had been duped by a Seer and they don't particularly like them...oh well, open hostility from strangers is better than open hostility from people she use to call friends!

Great series, great characters, highly recommended!

I'd say great for credit/sale/buy...but at $7.34 just buy the book and save the credit.

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