5 RAVENS: "Redemption, by Stormy Glenn, takes a turn to the dark side of werewolf mating with a story of a bond destroyed in the most horrific way possible. This is a tragic story where hope is always present but is it worth the anxiety to reach for the promised HEA? It is impossible not to become emotional as Julian is tortured beyond endurance. His mate Rogan comes upon the scene after Julian is rescued and taken away by a kind human. Rogan assumes from the evidence and testimony of witnesses that his beloved Julian is dead. The violence does not end there. The villains of the book are evil personified and clearly insane. They will stop at nothing to assassinate Julian and subjugate Rogan to their own nefarious desires for power and perceived admiration. Ms. Glenn has written a riveting story of the cruel challenges two mated werewolves must endure to overcome a forced separation. Rogan’s effort to demonstrate by his own hand what Julian has gone through is just heartbreaking. Even the secondary characters are well developed and appealing. I am hopeful that at least two of them will get their own story sooner or later in this series. Several of the characters we’ve met in previous books return briefly and are critical to the outcome of this story. I love the continuing conflict between Alpha Ash and his mate Dary to find a balance between Ash’s need to dominate and Dary’s need to be his own man. It is a delightful, sometimes humorous contradiction to the expected dynamic of an alpha and alpha-mate. There are a few problems with grammar and spelling that one more careful proof reading before publication might have caught but overall this is a well-constructed narrative with great plots and subplots along with characters who will seize your attention and not let go. The True Blood Mate series, of which Redemption is the fourth book, is an exciting variation on the werewolf/vampire mythology. I am looking forward eagerly to more stories in this thread from the imagination of the talented Ms. Glenn." -- Margaret, BlackRaven's Reviews

4 NYMPHS: "I must admit that the blurb for this shape-shifter story intrigued me from its first reading and I wasn’t disappointed. The story begins with a prologue that’s set three years before Chapter 1 and sets up what rips Rogan and Julian apart. It’s not often you see two mates having to work their way back to each other and I appreciated this unexpected creative twist. The author did a very nice job working them into a mutually desired second chance together. Good job, Ms. Glenn. The two villains of this piece, Valentina and her father, Elder Belikov, are well constructed, and easy to hate because of what they do to Rogan and Julian. I look forward to the next release in the series." -- Dragon Nymph, Literary Nymphs Reviews

4 STARS: "REDEMPTION, book 4 in the True Blood Mates series, redeems this series. This book is my favorite since Heart Song, the first book in the series. It's a story of second chances and forgiveness. Rogan knows that Julian is his mate, but being raised in a family where being gay is wrong, he is reluctant to come out of the closet and let Julian claim him. To try and appease his family he agrees to go on a date with the daughter of a council member. While on that date, Julian is kidnapped and tortured. Julian is dragged from his bed, taken out to the woods and erroneously accused of betraying his pack -- his sentence is torture and then death. To protect his mate, he fights back and escapes but is close to death when he is found by a passing motorist. Not knowing exactly where the danger is coming from, Julian decides to stay "dead" to keep his pack and his mate safe. Attempting to deal with the guilt he has lived with since Julian's death three years ago, Rogan is having a community center built to help troubled gay teens. After coming out to his family, he took over the role of Alpha for Julian's pack but has been dealing with depression and guilt so strong some days he's not sure he wants to continue living. It took Julian a long time to recover from his wounds, both physical and mental. He has taken on a new identity and doesn't plan to return to his pack until a chance meeting with Rogan sends his mate into a depression so deep Julian might not even be able to help him recover. And if he does, there is still the threat of the council's death sentence hanging over the couple. Who doesn't love a story with a second chance? I know that there have been times in my life when I could have used a do-over or even a chance to say that I was sorry. For that reason alone, this book was a win for me. Rogan is one of those characters that just grabs your heart because his fear is so relatable and his need to rectify his mistakes are so understandable. And while I understood Julian's need to protect everyone by staying away, it felt cruel. Ms. Glenn gives you some great villains that you can totally sink your teeth into hating. She once again gives us strong likeable secondary characters and brings back some old friends to give the story continuity. If you are a fan of this series, then you definitely want to add this one to your collection. I am looking forward to see what couple she brings us next, and hope she continues to include past characters in those stories." -- Tyra, The Romance Reviews

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4 CUPS: "Because of his fear Rogan Owens lost the only man he will ever love, and will carry that wound with him for the rest of his life. He can only deaden the pain by making sure that the Gallagher Center opens, and ensures a legacy of hope for all young gay men in need of help. He loves Rogan with his entire heart and that is why Julian Gallagher can never allow himself to see his mate again. He is believed dead, and if that is what it takes to keep Rogan safe, he will remain dead. The violent attack that took Julian away from Rogan three years ago is still a threat today, and Julian has no intention of putting Rogan in harm’s way. He has kept his distance until now, but his carefully laid plans are about to backfire. Rogan never knew for sure exactly what happened to Julian, but to find out that he is alive is the greatest gift he has ever received. Julian and Rogan must fight once again to claim their love, but the evil force that nearly killed Julian three years ago is still as viciously determined to keep them apart. Agony and ecstasy are in full swing for Julian and Rogan with every turn of the page. The horror of losing a mate is seen in every nuance of these men’s actions, and it makes you ache to imagine their suffering. Their hearts have been laid bare by the pain, but when they finally come together it makes their reunion that much sweeter. The loyalty and love they show towards each other is as exhilarating as their passion, and makes this read worth every minute." -- Lototy, Coffee Time Romance Reviews