Flying Hard: A M/M Shifter Romance

Written by Marie Booth

Narrated by Jeffrey Holz

Ty wants to fly, but that possibility was shattered years ago.

Ty: I'm a hybrid shifter, a freak who doesn’t fit. My wing is damaged, so the ravens don't accept me. Pumas don't want me 'cause I shift to raven. I spend my nights drinking my memories away or screwing them into oblivion. 

But the most glorious male wolf I've ever seen needs my help.

Dex is half-starved and rough around the edges, but I’m going to make sure Half Moon Territory gives this wolf a home. He’s been protecting us for weeks, from what I’m not sure.

He says he doesn't want me but I know it’s a lie. Yeah, I'm a flirt, the kind of shifter no one in their right mind would want for a mate, but I'll make this alpha wolf beg for me. I’m already begging for him.

Dex wants a home, a peaceful life, and a dozen donuts.

Dex: My pack kicked me out, my mate left me, and I've survived three years living rough. But I’ve discovered a new territory in the Santa Cruz Mountains and it may turn out to be the kind of home I've searched for. 

Only this crazy raven shifter keeps throwing himself at me. Yeah, he's hot as hades and he makes me smile, even laugh, but I may never be ready to settle down again. Especially not with a shifter who takes anyone with a beating heart to his bed. No. If Ty wants to be with me, he's going to have to follow my very specific rules. Alpha rules.

On top of everything, dangerous members of my old wolf pack have been sniffing around my new territory. Looks like I’m going to have to organize the defense of Half Moon and protect its citizens, especially Ty, who’s teasing his way into my heart with every smile.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Gayle Parness
• Release date: Jul 7, 2021
• ISBN: 9781667008295

Reviews for Flying Hard

[Sara · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

First off, the story is riddled with inconsistencies. A character will have knowledge of something, and in the very next chapter they'll be "surprised" to "find out" the thing they themself talked about. Things like this.
Most of the inconsistencies and contradictions are pretty small, but it's distracting nonetheless.

Secondly, a sensitive topic is part of the backstory, and it's handled quite badly. It's treated like a simple plot device, without properly integrating it with the character.
That said, the general blueprint was good, and there were instances where I was happily surprised as well. It's like the author had the right idea, but didn't know how to write it.

Not sure if I'll read the next book, but the fact that I'm considering it at all shows that despite everything, there was an element that kept me engaged enough.

[Juloa · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was exactly what I was looking for. No sketchy power dynamics, and no tacky miscommunication cliches. It centered around building a healthy and mutually beneficial relationship between two broken souls. It was sweet and sexy.

[Girly Ali · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The book was absolutely beautiful except for a couple of trigger warnings,I enjoy the whole thing. Can't wait for 2, I hope it is as good as this one.

[David Joseph Neville · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Rather enjoyable. It's one of those books that's calm and relaxing. The scenes were like watercolors in that they were all pretty well defined but not with a lot of detail. Just a soothing story of loving and accepting yourself so your partner can love all of you. Probably equal parts romance and self-help, self-compassion.