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Being a bobcat shifter in a pack full of wolves, and gay on top of that, made Xavier feel as though he doesn't belong. To make matters worse he wants the future alpha of the pack, Arsen. But Arsen is arranged to marry a female wolf. Xav didn't think Arsen was gay, but that all changes when they find each other alone, and realize they are mates.

Arsen is next in line to lead his pack, and is supposed to be mated to a female, but only desires Xav, the bobcat shifter that keeps to himself. One night at a party feral cravings ignite in both of them. Arsen realizes Xavier is his, and will not let anyone or anything stand in his way of claiming him. But not everyone is happy with the future alpha being mated to a bobcat, or a male at that.

 

Book Review

This is a fun story on several levels. First you have the whole "I'm a bobcat in a pack of wolves" dynamic. Talk about dealing with prejudice and discrimination, here you have a prime example. Nicely packed into the "guise" of one type of shifter versus another, but hey, it's pretty clear to me this could be, oh, say one group of humans versus another one with slightly different characteristics. Take your pick, we've had a few in our history. Second, there is the level of "we are gay but the pack doesn’t like gay shifters", followed by "the alpha must marry and produce pups to maintain the leadership line". Oh, and the third level is one of one strong character set against another stubborn man – let the sparks fly!

Xavier is the bobcat shifter who feels slightly out of place. He was adopted into the pack at a young age and thinks of them as his family, but not everyone in that family sees it the same way. He's had a thing for his alpha's son, Arsen, for years, but thinks nothing can come of it because the guy is engaged to be married to a woman (never mind the whole gay thing). When they are finally alone Xavier realizes the attraction is mutual – but that doesn’t make his other concerns go away.

Arsen has been brought up to be the next leader of the pack, and is very aware of his responsibilities. His engagement is for political purposes only, but he is determined to do his father and the pack proud. His attraction to Xavier can be ignored, right? Well, maybe not. And once he gives in – only once, you understand, to get Xavier out of his system – he discovers the man is his mate. From then on, Arsen is just as determined to claim him as he is to become the alpha anyway.

If you like shifter stories with two strong male characters battling it out, if you enjoy a bit of intrigue and pack politics trying to interfere in the new mates' happiness, and if you're looking for an entertaining and very hot read, then you will probably like this short story.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Short Story, 12450 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	27-December-2013
Price	$2.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-liftingtailforthealpha-1385812-145.html