Waking Bel

Really enjoyed this one. I mean vamps and werewolves ?? !! That's a jackpot right there, not to mention the fact that this is also an MMM... deliciousness I say!!<br /><br />I knew I was gonna enjoy Bel's book more than the previous two (though I enjoyed those as well). And I just know I will probably like Winter's book the most of all... so bring on the wait!!<br /><br />A wonderful read and ... full review to come soonish ;) <br /><br />4-4,5 stars<br />

Audio - 5 ++++ Stars!! Thank you Dear Author for getting Kale Williams to continue this series<br /><br />Story - 4.25 Stars<br /><br />I thought I was going to have to pass of this series because of the narrator choice of book 1 and 2. Thankfully, the author changed narrators. Yes, I totally skipped book 2 because I just couldn't with the narrator. Thankfully, I didn't feel lost at all when I started back up with book 3. <br /><br />Rich vampire takes in two homeless werewolves. *sigh* Swoony menage!!! Loved it!

Another total triumph for me in this fantastic paranormal romance series from Jocelynn. <br /><br />Here it's the turn of Varik scientist Beltran to find his mate, only nothing is as it was with his brothers.<br /><br />In perfect symmetry, Bel ends up not only with two mates, but with mates from a different species entirely as it becomes clear Wyatt and River are his. <br /><br />With a dangerous pack alpha on the horizon and expanding fears that what's left of the Vampire Ministry is going to come after the Varik clan, this book races at a steady pace. <br /><br />Tension-packed, the narrative switches between high octane action and tender scenes between the two werewolves and their new mate.<br /><br />As with every book in this series so far, there's a self-contained story plot which wraps up within the book, while the overarching tale continues on.<br /><br />Definitely my favourites so far in what has been an outstanding series.<br /><br />I cannot wait to find out more about Winter, the youngest Varik and discover who his mate will be as there's been no hints that I can remember!<br /><br />#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.

<b>?????? 6 STARS ??????<br />?Bel? + ?Wyatt? + ?River?= 6<br /><br />This was a new adventure for Jocelynn Drake, her first m/m/m, not my first m/m/m but it was my first vampire/werewolf/werewolf or in this case w/v/w, as with the previous books in this series another winner for me, she can certainly write a great throuple.</b><br /><br />As soon as I started reading Waking Bel, I was under the Varik spell. Bel, Wyatt and River are cute at the beginning and as soon as they realised they all felt the same chemistry and connection the cuteness turned to scorching dirty passion.<br /><br />The trouble these three had to conquer to be together was tough and I was scared there for a while for them and especially when Bel and Rafe fell out, I was sad for them, as these two have such a strong connection.<br /><br />What I love about these books is the connection between the whole Varik clan as they are growing, the banter and teasing between them all made me laugh so much and even Ozzie the raven is lovable.<br /><br /><i> <blockquote>A scream tore the air, causing them to jump. It had sounded like Ethan’s voice. They hurried out of the music room and to the railing that looked down on the foyer in time to see Ethan run into the open space, followed by a cawing and flapping Ozzie. “Bel! That bird is crazy!” Ethan shouted. “Bloody black chicken,” Rafe grumbled as they watched Ozzie circle the two-story open air, gaining altitude until he could finally land on Bel’s shoulder. The bird looked at Bel for only a second then turned his attention to River and started cawing angrily and flapping his wings. “Holy shit! Why’s he pissed at me?” River demanded. He backpedaled a few feet before grabbing Rafe and holding him in front of his body as protection. “I’m not your shield!” Rafe cried. “Really, Ozzie! It’s not their fault. It was a misunderstanding. No, I—”</blockquote> </i><br /><br />See funny, Bel doesn't need a guard dog he has Ozzie, I hope we get to find out what Ethan's gift is in the next Varik adventure.<br /><br /><b>I am super excited for Winter's book and finally getting to know the mysterious wee one better and I have no clue who will steal his heart, I also have my ? that Aiden will get a second chance at love, PLEASE Jocelynn.</b><br />

5++++ stars audio!<br />4.25 stars story!

review 2021<br />I so love this book. Bel, Wyatt and River are great together. and I love that the rest of the family is so inlcuded - that is something I missed in the first two books.<br />upraded it to 4,5 to 5 stars<br /><br />review 2020<br />4,5 stars<br />Loved Bel and his two wolves. They just clicked and fit.<br />Loved that we also get to see the family

So...I definitely didn't start this series in order. Sue me ?. No regrets.<br /><br /><b>This was a fun, adorable, emotional 3some romance with a vampire &amp; 2 werewolves! The action was good, not too much also. Bloody great, hehe.</b><br /><br />When I found this series, I wanted to check this book out as it's a MMM &amp; I'm kinda biased to those. When I started this, I had no intention of finishing...but I well, did. I actually didn't read the 1st few chaps to not spoil of previous books, I guess? But from the chap Bel takes Wyatt &amp; River in, I was all in. I think I also know the circumstances of 1st few chaps, concurring from later chaps.<br /><br />I'm not gonna write big reviews even If I read the later ones, cause I'm sure curious about Winter's magic, one day, I sure will write a big review when I read this series from start. For now, a few words:<br /><br />Bel is a quirky, adorable, virgin scientist vamp who's so damn fierce to protect those he cares for.<br />Wyatt &amp; River were casted from their pack for being gay, in love. Then suffered so much. Wyatt is a protector, alpha while River is funny, sweet. They're both so kind, honourable.<br /><br />Their relationship growth is so natural, like friends to lover as Bel took them in. Loved seeing them opening up to eachother! I'm happy that they all knew it's more than sex when they came together. The convos were good! Sex is goddamn hot ???.<br /><br />Of course there's the threat of Vampire ministry, local pack. Attacks. Things that threatened to tear them apart. But they were handled well. The Vamp ministry one is definitely a series suspense, which I need more info on ?. Their HEA is so beautiful ♥️.<br /><br />I also loved all the scenes with Bel's family. They're so great!! I'm liking this so much. I will check out the next books before the previous ones. To ease my curiosity, ahem.<br /><br /><i>Read (kinda short bursts) &amp; review on: 29-july-2022</i>

This is probably my favorite book so far in the series. It's been slowly growing on me for each book. Don't get me wrong. It's still a little too gory for my taste but it was the first time that I thought it made sense. I loved that there was a little more focus on Bel and his two mates in this book and the bigger story line (that will probably run through all the books) took the backseat. It was a well needed breather, at least for me.

<br />By far the best one yet.<br /><br />I love the Varik brothers and their clan. And despite finding the previous two books slow I’m so glad I stuck with this. Who am I kidding? I was always going to stick with it. I’ve been intrigued by Winter from the get-go. But I’m getting ahead of myself this is Bel’s book. And it’s a good one.<br /><br />Beltran Varik is the scientist of the family. He spends all his time in his lab working away. His gift is the ability to communicate and understand animals.<br /><br />It’s beautiful that he not only finds love. But finds love with two amazing Werewolves.<br /><br />Like I said this is the best book of the three. Although I can’t wait for Winter.

Well, I am not exactly sure what I expected from Bel’s book but I don’t think this was it.<br /><br />Truth. When I went to grab the book I was a little shocked that it was going to be a M/M/M book. Personally, that is not my thing but there are times where I’m ok with it and sometimes even enjoy it. I figured since I have been enjoying these brothers that would be the case here. So, just getting that out there that I knew there would be a chance this book wouldn’t work for me for that reason alone. <br /><br />As weird as this will sound, I’m pleased this wasn’t the only reason and not even really the main reason this just didn’t work for me. I don’t really like disliking a book based on my tastes when I chose to read it anyway, so, I was kind of relieved sort of?<br /><br />Anyway, I didn’t really dig this one. I didn’t feel the connection and maybe that’s because there were three of them but I’m not completely sold on that idea. I just didn’t feel it. I understood the safety that Wyatt and River were getting from Bel and I totally understood the companionship Bel was getting from them but the love, the heat? I don’t know. <br /><br />I think there was a lot that didn’t add up to me. There was a lot that didn’t make sense. I really didn’t understand the banishment. Then, I didn’t understand how it seemed like there was only a ten year difference between Wyatt and River but most of the time River was referred to like a child and most of all, I did not understand what went down with the wolves and the McGregor’s (I think this is the right Clan name). That went on for ten years? So for ten years they were wolves, pets? I have many questions, none of which were really answered. And lastly, the Pack in this book. How is all this going on and no one knows? There were just a lot of holes.<br /><br />But, my least favorite thing about this book and what I really, really struggled with this time, was one specific part of the writing. I cringed every single time they said <i>our Bel</i> and same with <i>my Wyatt or my River</i>. I couldn’t stand it. It was even going on with Rafe and Philippe. Bel constantly referred to Rafe’s mate as <i>your Philippe</i>. I don’t recall it bothering me in the last books or if it happened, but this go round, ugh and truthfully, it was done a lot!<br /><br />So, I didn’t love this one, but I also didn’t hate it, it just didn’t work.<br /><br />To say I am nervous about Winter’s book is an understatement. I’ve been anxious for his book and I hope it lives up to my expectations.<br />