S.E.X. Review~ Golden Valley by Cardeno C

A generous Alpha with a tragic past and a young Omega with hopes for the future overcome mistakes to heal a pack and find happiness together.

Life has thrown more than his fair share of challenges and losses at Alpha Morgan Peters. Despite his pain and disappointment, the shifter picks himself up and does right by his pack. As the years pass, Morgan establishes himself as a leader who is as kind as he is strong and Golden Valley prospers. But it isn't until an Omega shifter enters his life that Morgan sees hope for a future where he can be more than an Alpha.

When Psi Omega Ricky Marx goes to Golden Valley as a representative of his home pack, he is thrilled to find his mate—the beautiful, powerful Golden Valley Alpha. Unfortunately, their first meeting doesn't go well, and overwhelmed by his mistakes, Ricky sees no choice but to flee.

Morgan's past makes him struggle to absorb more loss. Ricky's youth makes him struggle to find his voice. But if these two shifters can overcome their challenges and come back together, they'll heal the Golden Valley pack and fulfill their destiny.

Cardeno C has a new book out, Golden Valley, A Pack Story and I loved it.

Morgan’s family met their unfortunate demise, catapulting him into the role of alpha at 16. Learning everything he could and always placing his pack first, Morgan became a twenty-something his pack could be proud of. The one thing Morgan lacked and desired, was a mate and family of his own.

Ricky, a Psi Omega, was without a mate until he and his alpha traveled to Morgan’s pack and Morgan’s scent hit him like a freight train. Ricky “threw” himself at his mate, had a sexual encounter with him, and then panicked and left. Of course, that is when all the even crazier stuff happened.

Cardeno C found the perfect mates for each in Morgan and Ricky, even if communication was not their strong suit. The character development was slow uphill but in a good way. This allowed the reader to enjoy the men and the relationship they built. They were both sweet characters and complimented each other.

I genuinely enjoyed Golden Valley and reading Cardeno C once again. Her works always put a smile on my face and enjoyment in my heart. The pace was well delivered as were explanation, placing the reader in the story and living through the eyes of the MCs.

This is a must read. Sweet, low angst, and wonderful characters, Golden Valley hit just the right spot. Definite S.E.X. without being overly sexual

A five handcuff review

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2020 ©Evelise Archer All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, locations, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination, or have been used fictionally. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, locales, or events is entirely coincidental. No portion of this work may be transmitted or reproduced in any form, or by any means, without permission in writing from the author.

S.E.X. Review~ Red River by Cardeno C. Narrated by Nick Russo

Two Alpha shifters join together to lead their pack and build a family.

Commitment, loyalty, and strength aren't enough to make Wesley Stone's birth pack accept an Alpha with a physical imperfection, even if it's a meaningless mark. Putting the safety of his pack above his own wellbeing, Wesley trades himself for another Alpha and agrees to mate with a stranger in a mysterious, insular pack.

Alphas from Jobe Root's family have led the Red River pack from the first day shifters walked the earth. Now the time has come for Jobe to fulfill his destiny, but to do that, he needs his mate by his side. Spiritual, easygoing Jobe reveres Mother Nature and trusts in fate, yet he can't help being nervous about how his mate will react to his new life in Red River, his new life with Jobe.

Two Alphas with contrasting personalities, different upbringings, and divergent beliefs come together for the good of their packs. But to stay together, Wesley and Jobe must see beyond the surface and embrace every facet of themselves and their union.

Red River was a beautiful and soulful tale of two alphas, thrown together under unforeseen circumstances who find common ground as a pack pair.

Wesley always wanted to lead his own pack and thought that he’d take over from his uncle when the elder retired~ but this did not happen. Instead, he was given to another pack for a mating he never desired.

Jobe, alpha of Red River has waited a long time for Wesley to be by his side and was thrilled the day Wesley walked back into his life to be his mate, lover and partnered alpha.

Cardeno C. delivered angst and heart ache as the two men waded through uncertainties, insecurities and trials & tribulations. Wesley and Jobe were loving men with sentiment in abundance and an internal desire to create an amorous union and achieve their HEA.

Luckily for the reader, the author allowed the characters to steer her writing in the direction of acceptance and love.

The added twists Cardeno C. added were surprising and fortuitous, with proper explanations but leaving room for more books to come.

Nick Russo’s narration did the book justice as his voice portrayed the characters as I imagined them in my head. The inflection, sincerity and romance in Mr. Russo’s voice delivered a sweet tale through the words of Cardeno C.

Red River conveyed everything a reader could desire in a shifter romance with an added kick.

Book provided by author/publisher in exchange for an honest review (Previously reviewed, slightly edited)

Definite S.E.X.

A five handcuff review

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2016 ©Evelise Archer All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, locations, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination, or have been used fictionally. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, locales, or events is entirely coincidental. No portion of this work may be transmitted or reproduced in any form, or by any means, without permission in writing from the author.

S.E.X. Review~ Red River by Cardeno C.

Two Alpha shifters join together to lead their pack and build a family.

Commitment, loyalty, and strength aren’t enough to make Wesley Stone’s birth pack accept an Alpha with a physical imperfection, even if it’s a meaningless mark. Putting the safety of his pack above his own wellbeing, Wesley trades himself for another Alpha and agrees to mate with a stranger in a mysterious, insular pack.

Alphas from Jobe Root’s family have led the Red River pack from the first day shifters walked the earth. Now the time has come for Jobe to fulfill his destiny, but to do that, he needs his mate by his side. Spiritual, easygoing Jobe reveres Mother Nature and trusts in fate, yet he can’t help being nervous about how his mate will react to his new life in Red River, his new life with Jobe.

Two Alphas with contrasting personalities, different upbringings, and divergent beliefs come together for the good of their packs. But to stay together, Wesley and Jobe must see beyond the surface and embrace every facet of themselves and their union.

Red River was a beautiful and soulful tale of two alphas, thrown together under unforeseen circumstances who find common ground as a pack pair.

Wesley always wanted to lead his own pack and thought that he’d take over from his uncle when the elder retired~ but this did not happen. Instead, he was given to another pack for a mating he never desired.

Jobe, alpha of Red River has waited a long time for Wesley to be by his side and was thrilled the day Wesley walked back into his life to be his mate, lover and partnered alpha.

Cardeno C. delivered angst and heart ache as the two men waded through uncertainties, insecurities and trials & tribulations. Wesley and Jobe were loving men with sentiment in abundance and an internal desire to create an amorous union and achieve their HEA.

Luckily for the reader, the author allowed the characters to steer her writing in the direction of acceptance and love.

The added twists Cardeno C. added were surprising and fortuitous, with proper explanations but leaving room for more books to come.

Red River conveyed everything a reader could desire in a shifter romance with an added kick.

Definite S.E.X.

A five handcuff review

2016 ©Evelise Archer All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction. All names, characters, locations, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination, or have been used fictionally. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, locales, or events is entirely coincidental. No portion of this work may be transmitted or reproduced in any form, or by any means, without permission in writing from the author.