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Wolves of Stone Ridge #15
Choosing his Christmas Miracle
Raul Braga is finally ready to admit the reason he’s been so distracted of late is because of a man—but not just any man. Raul finds himself attracted to a wolf shifter named Sean Garcia who comes from a pack in Idaho. Even though his buddy has agreed to help him look into the shifter’s current whereabouts, Raul doesn’t have much faith that a member of the homophobic pack they’ve had problems with in the past would ever admit to being interested in him, too. Imagine Raul’s surprise when Sean shows up on his doorstep.
Sean claims that Raul is his mate, which explains the attraction. Still, Sean didn’t come alone. He has an infant girl with him. Sean is the legal guardian for his niece, Lily, who is his deceased sister’s cub. Now, Raul has to decide if he’s ready for not only a relationship with a male, but a male that comes with a ready-made family. Before he can start to figure things out though, Raul is sent away on an assignment. Although the kisses are mind-blowing, will they be enough to help him overcome his fear of settling down?
Sean claims that Raul is his mate, which explains the attraction. Still, Sean didn’t come alone. He has an infant girl with him. Sean is the legal guardian for his niece, Lily, who is his deceased sister’s cub. Now, Raul has to decide if he’s ready for not only a relationship with a male, but a male that comes with a ready-made family. Before he can start to figure things out though, Raul is sent away on an assignment. Although the kisses are mind-blowing, will they be enough to help him overcome his fear of settling down?
104 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2012
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March 8, 2013
Sweet story, Raul can't stop thinking about Sean, a shifter he met while rescuing a man.
Now months later he still can't stop thinking of the man/wolf which is strange, since he has never been interested in men before. Just as he is ready to start looking for the man, Sean shows up at his place with a baby.
They actually decide they are mates pretty easily, the timing just sucks.
It's short, cute, sweet and fast story.
Now months later he still can't stop thinking of the man/wolf which is strange, since he has never been interested in men before. Just as he is ready to start looking for the man, Sean shows up at his place with a baby.
They actually decide they are mates pretty easily, the timing just sucks.
It's short, cute, sweet and fast story.
January 9, 2013
Nothing really spectacular, but sweet and romantic with a cute little baby girl thrown in.
May 19, 2013
Not great, but not bad. I really liked Sean, but as for Raul, I really have no opinion. You understood he was attracted to Sean but other than his previous profession and his small angst over being attracted to a man he had previously met for all of two minutes, you got no sense of where he was going to go in regards to his feelings for Sean. As for Lily, you could really see Sean's affection and dedication to his niece. Raul seemed annoyed at first and then he had one interaction with her and that was it, but by the end he considered them family. Hmm, not likely. There is no intimate relationship growing between the two that we see, only what is alluded to as the story quickly skipped from beginning to end.
Okay, maybe I had a few opinions.
Okay, maybe I had a few opinions.
January 22, 2017
This is the story of how Jared’s straight best friend ends up mated to a male shifter from an enemy pack. Raul had gone on a mission to rescue one of Declan’s pack members and ended up meeting – briefly – a shifter named Sean whom he ends up very attracted to and later finds out they’re mated.
What I loved about this is that neither man has been with a man before – 2 gay virgins! – and we get to see a lot of Carson and Jared again!
Raul is a cool guy and though Sean bugged me a bit because he seemed to be such a push-over, I liked them as a couple and enjoyed this segment in the series.
What I loved about this is that neither man has been with a man before – 2 gay virgins! – and we get to see a lot of Carson and Jared again!
Raul is a cool guy and though Sean bugged me a bit because he seemed to be such a push-over, I liked them as a couple and enjoyed this segment in the series.
December 14, 2015
After Gus Gargoyle, there is no way I can give this a 4. It's sweet, on the romantic side, christmasy.. but not really a lot of action to keep it moving. Honestly, I'd actually have to re-read a few books because I just don't remember Raul being mentioned. Plus basically no sex until the end of the book. But that's ok.. its more romantic then all about the sex.
I am super glad that the author did not use the excuse that both of these men would be first time man on man to drag out the storyline with lame over-exaggerated angst over being attracted and acting on gay sex.
I am super glad that the author did not use the excuse that both of these men would be first time man on man to drag out the storyline with lame over-exaggerated angst over being attracted and acting on gay sex.
December 9, 2012
This is the latest in the Wolves of Stone Ridge series and I have to say it wasn't my favorite. Raul isn't gay but he finds himself mated to a male wolf shifter, who happens to be the guardian of a baby. Raul has to go on an assignment and ends up getting hurt. I think the main reason this book didn't appeal to me as much was because it was short, the characters weren't well developed and the plot seemed to be all over the place. I think it needed to be longer for all that happened in the story.
April 9, 2015
Much like Stormy Glenn, Charlie Richards infuses her stories with just enough intrigue and endearing romance to make it possible for to me overlook bad writing. Not great, but a pleasant way to pass the time if you're in the mood for some sappy m/m shifter fun. Be warned that Richards sucks at dirty talk. The sex scenes can be a little awkward at times.
February 10, 2015
It was a 3.5
December 2, 2012
Honestly it seemed very short and didn't have much of a story to me... But it could b just me
September 14, 2024
reread - While each of these stories is an interesting short story or novella, each in their own little series, they become much more if they are read in the suggested reading order by Charlie Richards as a whole. https://charlie-richards.com/reading-...
While they are still not a 5/5, at least they become a bit more than okay and are much more interesting as characters mesh across and around individual series. Individually they are a 3/5 so that is where I mark them. Well there are exceptions - so many possibilities in this little plot and they were just ignored.
While they are still not a 5/5, at least they become a bit more than okay and are much more interesting as characters mesh across and around individual series. Individually they are a 3/5 so that is where I mark them. Well there are exceptions - so many possibilities in this little plot and they were just ignored.
November 22, 2020
I really enjoy this series so I'm not sure why I stopped reading it. Too many books, too little time I suppose. It didn't take too long for the series story to come back to me and I really enjoyed this sweet addition. Sean and Raul were well matched and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop. I only wish the story hadn't ended quite so soon!
October 12, 2019
Spotter/Human Raul and Wolf Sean
December 7, 2012
I had almost forgotten about the bits of foreshadowing Ms. Richards gave about this pair in 'Kyle's Valiant Hunt'. But once I realized who the story was about I was eager for it. Raul has been a minor character in many of the stories since 'Goading the Enforcer' so it was great to see him finally get his mate.
Raul is a human, but maybe because he is around shifters so much he recognizes that what he is feeling even after just one chance meeting probably means that the wolf, Sean of the Idaho pack, is his mate.
After moping about it for some time, Jared, Raul's best friend and working partner, finally says enough is enough. Jared gets the truth out of Raul and they determine that they should try to find Sean who could be anywhere because of all the punishments put on that pack after what happened to Kyle and Val.
Raul agrees to this action, but deep down he is torn. He's not gay for one thing and for another, why hasn't Sean sought him out after all this time if they are mates? Just as Raul, still with all this on his mind, reaches home, he gets a surprise. The object of his thoughts is there waiting for him on his porch. And Sean is not alone-
Sean has finally found the man who is his mate. It has taken him some time because first he had to deal with his sister's death and take custody of his baby niece and then he was punished with poison for letting Kyle and Val escape. It is only now that he is finally well enough to seek out Raul. It will take some adjustment to get used to having a male mate, but he is willing.
Before the two can really get past all the preliminary explanations, Raul must leave on an important assignment. Raul is relieved for the chance to get his thoughts in order and Sean is fearful that Raul will get hurt or not come back to him.
The plot in this one reminds me of some of the earlier ones- and yes, that's a good thing. I was a little surprised by this one thinking that the loose thread at the end of Gus' book would be picked up in the next story, but I'm not disappointed that an older loose thread was what got pulled out instead. Even though there is a mate bond, there is no immediate jumping right in and accepting it. I like how Raul is a strong guy who wants to do the right thing, but he also has to adjust and figure out what the right thing is.
There is also the exciting part of the plot when Raul, Jared, Carson, and yes!!!! Kontra (he's my fav) along with Payson break into an experimental facility to rescue any shifters there and destroy the place. I love how the two separate series come together once in a while.
The book has a holiday themed title and there is one really sweet scene near the end involving a leaning Christmas tree that was really good.
So, all in all, I really enjoyed this one. Normally, I don't think its a big deal when some of these in the series get read out of order, but in this case I strongly recommend that 'Kyle's Valiant Hunt' and 'Goading the Enforcer' are at least read before this one.
Raul is a human, but maybe because he is around shifters so much he recognizes that what he is feeling even after just one chance meeting probably means that the wolf, Sean of the Idaho pack, is his mate.
After moping about it for some time, Jared, Raul's best friend and working partner, finally says enough is enough. Jared gets the truth out of Raul and they determine that they should try to find Sean who could be anywhere because of all the punishments put on that pack after what happened to Kyle and Val.
Raul agrees to this action, but deep down he is torn. He's not gay for one thing and for another, why hasn't Sean sought him out after all this time if they are mates? Just as Raul, still with all this on his mind, reaches home, he gets a surprise. The object of his thoughts is there waiting for him on his porch. And Sean is not alone-
Sean has finally found the man who is his mate. It has taken him some time because first he had to deal with his sister's death and take custody of his baby niece and then he was punished with poison for letting Kyle and Val escape. It is only now that he is finally well enough to seek out Raul. It will take some adjustment to get used to having a male mate, but he is willing.
Before the two can really get past all the preliminary explanations, Raul must leave on an important assignment. Raul is relieved for the chance to get his thoughts in order and Sean is fearful that Raul will get hurt or not come back to him.
The plot in this one reminds me of some of the earlier ones- and yes, that's a good thing. I was a little surprised by this one thinking that the loose thread at the end of Gus' book would be picked up in the next story, but I'm not disappointed that an older loose thread was what got pulled out instead. Even though there is a mate bond, there is no immediate jumping right in and accepting it. I like how Raul is a strong guy who wants to do the right thing, but he also has to adjust and figure out what the right thing is.
There is also the exciting part of the plot when Raul, Jared, Carson, and yes!!!! Kontra (he's my fav) along with Payson break into an experimental facility to rescue any shifters there and destroy the place. I love how the two separate series come together once in a while.
The book has a holiday themed title and there is one really sweet scene near the end involving a leaning Christmas tree that was really good.
So, all in all, I really enjoyed this one. Normally, I don't think its a big deal when some of these in the series get read out of order, but in this case I strongly recommend that 'Kyle's Valiant Hunt' and 'Goading the Enforcer' are at least read before this one.
March 21, 2013
I have even fewer complaints that I did with the preceding volume. Considering I had none the last time, that’s a pretty solid verdict. Again, I am not swept away or anything and I could have done with a more… balanced sex… thing. Um.
Okay, what I mean is that for plot reasons it took a long while to happen (which I applaud) but then it kind of was same old? To be honest the sex near the end bored me last time too. It’s not a new phenomenon, of course, and this time it coincided with the whole love-mush so that helped. Still, said love-mush was merely the expression of the emotion, the building of which always happened during time skips.
Kinda sad about that in general. I like to watch these developments. And I rarely get that with most of these series. So, basically it’s expected this way, hence no complaints.
I wonder if I should even go with four stars… I mean, it was definitely one of the better ones, even if it did not affect me that deeply. *shrug* Let’s stick with three for now. Ratings will always be unreliable anyway.
Hm. Maybe what I really wish for is some more character stuff? Could be a mood thing that everyone strikes me as a little bland, even the recurring characters that are anything but.
Okay, what I mean is that for plot reasons it took a long while to happen (which I applaud) but then it kind of was same old? To be honest the sex near the end bored me last time too. It’s not a new phenomenon, of course, and this time it coincided with the whole love-mush so that helped. Still, said love-mush was merely the expression of the emotion, the building of which always happened during time skips.
Kinda sad about that in general. I like to watch these developments. And I rarely get that with most of these series. So, basically it’s expected this way, hence no complaints.
I wonder if I should even go with four stars… I mean, it was definitely one of the better ones, even if it did not affect me that deeply. *shrug* Let’s stick with three for now. Ratings will always be unreliable anyway.
Hm. Maybe what I really wish for is some more character stuff? Could be a mood thing that everyone strikes me as a little bland, even the recurring characters that are anything but.
June 15, 2013
This was the book that I read first in the entire series and it was good enough to make me go back and read the rest of the books. I liked Raul's sweet, yet manly personality and Sean's hesitant, need-to-be-loved one. Granted, their relationship made more sense once I went back and read the other books where these two characters were first introduced, but this book included some adorably sweet scenes involving a baby and a christmas tree. Had I just read this book alone, I wouldn't have given it five stars, but since I read the rest of the series, then read this again, I feel Raul deserves to be up there with his friend, Jared's book.
Plus, having Jared and his mate, Carson in this book added more humor to the bit of angst that was also included.
Plus, having Jared and his mate, Carson in this book added more humor to the bit of angst that was also included.
May 9, 2016
Book is really good. I'm 65% done and just thought of my first note.
Babies should never sleep on their stomachs, especially without someone in the room. SIDS.
What's wrong with a man being bare chested in his own house? I'm surprised he could sleep, though, under the circumstances.
Hospital scene!!!
Good that he wasn't immediately fine when he woke up and that he had to stay in the hospital for a while.
So cool that he has a fairly normal sized dick (6").
Sweet story, the right amount of sex, excellent peril and sexual tension. Really great for a shifter story and I didn't even mind the baby.
4.65 stars
Babies should never sleep on their stomachs, especially without someone in the room. SIDS.
What's wrong with a man being bare chested in his own house? I'm surprised he could sleep, though, under the circumstances.
Hospital scene!!!
Good that he wasn't immediately fine when he woke up and that he had to stay in the hospital for a while.
So cool that he has a fairly normal sized dick (6").
Sweet story, the right amount of sex, excellent peril and sexual tension. Really great for a shifter story and I didn't even mind the baby.
4.65 stars
December 18, 2012
Awe. Raul is Jared's friend who has moved to Colorado with the wolf pack since Jared is with Carson. Raul finally admits that he has been distracted with thoughts of Sean - the shifter he met when rescuing Kyle's mate. What Sean unexpectedly shows up at his house, things get interesting. Jared is his usual irreverent self after Raul admits his feelings for Sean. He is one of the very best characters in this series and I love every scene he is in.
Of course there has to be some danger and setbacks are there are. But Raul and Sean get a merry Christmas.
Of course there has to be some danger and setbacks are there are. But Raul and Sean get a merry Christmas.
September 11, 2017
Solid and Lovely
I feel as though with this, Charlie finally started going over the book more thoroughly. There was a consistency to this book that has been lacking in most of her earlier works, and it's very much appreciated.
The characters were well formed and felt sincere, the relationship developed sweetly and swiftly, which isn't my favorite thing but is a trope of the genre.
Very enjoyable.
I feel as though with this, Charlie finally started going over the book more thoroughly. There was a consistency to this book that has been lacking in most of her earlier works, and it's very much appreciated.
The characters were well formed and felt sincere, the relationship developed sweetly and swiftly, which isn't my favorite thing but is a trope of the genre.
Very enjoyable.
April 24, 2018
Interesting take on mating
Raul gets a shifter mate. Raul finds out that he has a shifter mate. He and Sean try to work things out as two former straight men come together. Unfortunately Raul has to go help some friends out and nearly dies as a result. Cute story with plenty of action .
Raul gets a shifter mate. Raul finds out that he has a shifter mate. He and Sean try to work things out as two former straight men come together. Unfortunately Raul has to go help some friends out and nearly dies as a result. Cute story with plenty of action .
April 12, 2017
I'd say 3.5 stars really but since it was longer and we actually did get to know the guys quite a bit I'll round it up. Basically a shifter and a human, neither having liked men before realize they're mates. Fairly solid story, decent writing and pretty good sex. Not bad at all.
March 15, 2013
OK story / fairly surprised at the dullness in this one from the Wolves of Stone Ridge, I've read all of them, this wasn't my favorite. I didn't finish it all yet. I've went on to #16 when it was released. I may finish this one some day.
March 9, 2013
I really like reading her books. After reading the book I think about the next 2 or 3 people who will be in future books. This is a good thing because that means there is always another book to read.
December 30, 2023
2nd Reading April 2015
First reading 12-21-13
Raul and Sean. This one had me in tears. ACK! I would have liked Raul to have interacted with Lily more though.
Oh and my man Jared was super fab!
First reading 12-21-13
Raul and Sean. This one had me in tears. ACK! I would have liked Raul to have interacted with Lily more though.
Oh and my man Jared was super fab!
August 31, 2017
Merry Christmas
Raul finally admitted to jared he was to be a wolfs mate. The surprise came in the form of Lily and an instant family. Sean almost lost Raul but they mated and formed a family.
Raul finally admitted to jared he was to be a wolfs mate. The surprise came in the form of Lily and an instant family. Sean almost lost Raul but they mated and formed a family.
December 10, 2012
3.5
I liked it. I really did. It was enjoyable.
But.... the first few were better... Still, again, It's enjoyable. :)
I liked it. I really did. It was enjoyable.
But.... the first few were better... Still, again, It's enjoyable. :)
December 25, 2012
Not bad.. I liked it!!
February 19, 2013
It was just not that impressive. I liked the characters but I also felt like we didn't really get to know them
April 12, 2013
Loved the slow progression of this couple. They were so cute together from the very beginning. It was nice to see Sean's story told. I'd wondered what had happened to him.
September 1, 2013
I love GFY stories and this one didn't disappoint!
March 1, 2016
I was looking forward to Rual and Sean's book. I enjoyed it. I just think more could have been done with it. Still a good read though.
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