BOOK 1
Book Title: Up to Code
Author: Jena Wade
Publisher: Self-published
Genre/s: m/m romance mpreg
Length: 28 000 words
Blurb
Aiden was an Omega who needed a job doing what he loved. He never imagined he’d meet his fated mate during the interview. He was ready to bond right away, but something stopped his Alpha from claiming him. Aiden’s patience held strong, but being near his mate every day without bonding threatened to drive him insane.
Brandon owned a successful company, and he wanted to share that success with his mate and their child. But the continued thefts troubled him and the last thing he wanted to do was drag his new mate into any danger.
Danger found them anyway.
This is a 28K non-shifter mpreg novella featuring a sweet romance, a HEA, and no cliffhanger
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Excerpt
With one deep breath and a quick step I crossed the threshold and came face to face with pure sex dressed as a six-foot grown man with broad shoulders, slim hips, dirty blond hair and piercing green eyes.
Holy hell.
Mate, my mind screamed.
Blood roared in my ears as I took in his scent. Oh my God.I’d always wondered how a person knew when they’d met their fated mate. “You’ll just know” was all I was ever told by my Omega dad.
I knew, all right. I could feel it in every part of my body. I belonged to him and he belonged to me already and I hadn’t even heard him speak. All he had to do was give the word and I’d bare my neck, ready to bond.
I couldn’t form words. I never was good with people, least of all people I was attracted to. Though, that hadn’t happened in a long time. I would have to leave the house in order to meet someone and I didn’t do that very often, unless it was for work. In those cases, I kept it professional.
I didn’t feel very professional right now.
Our Review
Review by: Jennifer
(3 stars)
The first of the Directions series starts off with Aiden and Brandon. Aiden, an omega, needs a job and after a friend put in a good word he gets an interview. When he goes in for the interview, he realizes that his new boss is also his mate. Aiden has no clue how to handle this, and just decides to follow Brandon's lead. Waiting to bond seems to be what Brandon wants, so Aiden will happily do his job while waiting for his alpha to claim him... but just how long will he have to wait?
This was an ok story, I really didn't pick up on any chemistry from the two, and it really seemed that Brandon didn't care that he had a mate, and it had such a clinical feel when they were together. There was a bit of drama, some ok sexy times, but I felt the story was lacking in some way. I give this 3 stars.
This was an ok story, I really didn't pick up on any chemistry from the two, and it really seemed that Brandon didn't care that he had a mate, and it had such a clinical feel when they were together. There was a bit of drama, some ok sexy times, but I felt the story was lacking in some way. I give this 3 stars.
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BOOK 2
Book Title: Down to Earth
Author: Jena Wade
Publisher: Self-published
Genre/s: m/m romance mpreg
Length: 26 000 words
Blurb
Matt Jenkins had done his best to put his past behind him. The abuse he’d endured as a child stayed locked away inside him, never to be shared with anyone. He’d assumed that as a result of his upbringing, he was broken and he would never have a mate. That didn’t stop him from desiring Everett and wishing that they could be together.
When tragedy strikes, Matt stays at Everett’s side, which just might be the push he needs to discover what had been there all along and a future he never dreamed would be possible.
This is a 26K non-shifter mpreg novella featuring a sweet romance, a HEA, and no cliffhanger.
This is the second book in the Directions series, but can be read as a standalone.
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Excerpt
Matt.
My body heated at the thought of my mate, as it often did. I'd known for almost a decade now that Matt was my mate.
Matt remained oblivious.
My fists clenched instinctively. I couldn't help but feel angry at Fate for showing me my mate before he was ready. I often wondered if he would ever be ready. Usually, it was a magical moment full of marvel and enlightenment. Eyes met, fireworks burst, and nature took its course. A mate bond was established, and the couple lived happily ever after. I'd never heard an Alpha recognizing his mate before their Omega.
Our Review
Review by: Jennifer
(3.5 stars)
The second of the Directions series, and this is Matt and Everett (Brandon's twin). They have known each other for eight years, and from the start Everett knew that Matt was his mate, it was just that Matt didn't. So Everett waited for the moment when Matt would realize that he was. For Matt, he just wants to find his alpha, like everyone else around him. He wants that family, the husband and kids, a home, but he is still looking for the alpha that doesn't make him sick, someone like Everett. When Matt finally wakes up and realizes what is right in front of him, will it be too late?
I found this to be a bit better than book one. With some chemistry between the two, the sexy times were a bit better. The drama aspect actually made sense in this story. Since this was a short, things are very compact and happen super fast or lots of time skipped. I give this 3.5 stars.
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BOOK 3
Book Title: Back to You
Author: Jena Wade
Publisher: Self-published
Genre/s: m/m romance mpreg
Length: 25 000 words
Blurb
Victor Docimo loved his mate more than anything, and he’s worked hard to provide Charles with the life that he deserved. He’s strived to be the Alpha that his own Father was not.
Charles spent the last twenty-six years mated to his perfect Alpha. He raised their son and managed their home. He’s tried to provide his Alpha with a family, despite the fact that he can’t have more children. After seeing Victor with another Omega, he begins to wonder if he’s enough.
Now, the two of them must face their greatest challenge yet, something that shouldn’t be possible: a broken bond.
This is a 25K non-shifter mpreg novella featuring a sweet romance, a HEA, and no cliffhanger.
This is the third book in the Directions series, but can be read as a standalone.
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Excerpt
I was about to tell my roommate I was heading home, when the air in the room shifted. I became hyper aware of everything around me and, as silly as it sounds, time stood completely still. I searched around the room, looking for what had changed, what was causing this awareness in me that made my skin tingle. Then, I locked eyes with him.
Victor.
Something in the back of my mind whispered his name to me. I knew him. Though I had only seen him one time and spoken to him for less than a minute. He made his way over to me, the crowd parted for him as he moved through the room. I couldn't look away. I couldn't move. I didn't want to look away.
When he finally reached me, he smiled. There was kindness in his eyes, but also a heat and arousal that set my body on fire, and we hadn't even touched yet.
“Charles, right?” he said.
“Mate.” My hand flew to my mouth. I couldn't believe I’d said that aloud. I realized that it was the truth. The man, Victor, standing before me right now was my mate.
He chuckled. “I was hoping you'd notice this time.”
Our Review
Review by: Jennifer
(3.5 stars)
The third of the Directions series, and my whole reason for reading this series. It does make more sense to read the previous two before this, as there are returning characters and all that jazz. It just flows better. Victor and Charles are Aiden's parents, and have been bonded for years. But as a lot of married couples know too well, that bond can change; either growing more or it can diminish. For the two, their bond is fading, until one morning they wake up to find it gone. For Charles it's almost as if this is a sign that Victor can get another chance at getting a mate that will be able to give him more children. For Victor this is a nightmare, and he has no clue what he has to do, but Charles is his and he is not letting him go, unless that is what Charles truly wants. Can they find a way back to each other or is it too late?
This was such a new take on mates, normally it's meeting the mate, and bonding and all that. This was losing that bond, and how the two deal with the situation, and what direction they take. Together or separate? I feel that this could have been soo much better than it actually was, there was so much that could have gone into this, that I feel like the author missed a huge opportunity. I give this 3.5 stars.
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About the Author
Jena began writing in January of 2013 as a New Year's Resolution—and so far she has stuck to it!
She lives in Michigan. By day she works as a web developer, and at night she writes. Born and raised on a farm, she spends most of her free time outdoors, playing in the garden, or riding her horses. She also helps run the family dairy farm.
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