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BOOK 1
Book Title: Up to Code
Author: Jena Wade
Publisher: Self-published
Genre/s: m/m romance mpreg
Length: 28 000 words
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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Momma Says: 3 stars⭐⭐⭐
Up to Code is a quick fated mates story and Aiden is absolutely adorable from the start. It did take some time to warm up to Brandon. For a lot of the story, he seemed almost uninterested even though he felt the bond immediately. That reluctance is eventually explained and Aiden is understanding of the reasons, but Brandon's almost aloof attitude hindered the chemistry for most of the story. Once these two do heat up, the chemistry improves, and they are good together. We get a small bit of angst by way of danger, but most of the story is lighthearted and there are a few chuckles along the way.
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.
BOOK 2
Book Title: Down to Earth
Author: Jena Wade
Publisher: Self-published
Genre/s: m/m romance mpreg
Length: 26 000 words
Blurb
Everett Surlin longed for the day that his Fated mate finally recognized him. It’d been eight years since he’d first met Matt Jenkins, he’d never imagined it take this long for his mate to realize their connection.
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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Momma Says: 4 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐
Everett and Matt made appearances in Up to Code, although the shy Matt's contribution was little more than just that - an appearance. In this one, we learn about his troubled past and he learns that his fated mate has been right under his nose for years. Everett comes across as gruff and even contrary in the beginning, but it's understandable given the circumstances. Once this pair figures it all out, they are good together. We do have a small bit of angst as these two get it together and then from Matt's past, but most of the story is pretty lighthearted. We also get to visit with Brandon and Aiden from Up to Code, and while this is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. Overall, I enjoyed this fast paced, engaging read.
Excerpt
I twirled the wedding band around in my hand, running my fingers over the smooth, silver metal. The ring had once belonged to my father, and hopefully someday it would belong to my mate.
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.
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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Momma Says: 4 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐
Back to You is Victor and Charles' romance and is my favorite in the Directions series. It is a fated mates, Alpha/Omega story, but more than that, it's about a long term committed relationship, the changes it can go through over time, and what can happen when it's not tended. There are some parts that are repetitive from the first book, but they are important to this couple's story and with them, it can be read as a standalone. Even so, I would still recommend reading the first two books in the series as parts of this one overlap with those. This third book in the series has a bit more angst than the others, but it works for the story, and I just love this couple.
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.”
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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