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Being(s) in Love #3
A Beginner's Guide to Wooing Your Mate
A Being(s) in Love Story
Zeki Janowitz has returned to his hometown of Wolf’s Paw to start his wizarding career. Unfortunately, Wolf’s Paw, a werewolf refuge, follows centuries of tradition and shuns human magic and a very human Zeki. He knows he’s in for a struggle, but a part of him has always belonged in the mountain town, or rather belonged to Theo Greenleaf. Years away at school haven’t lessened Zeki’s crush on the quiet werewolf. When town gossip informs him Theo still suffers from his mate’s rejection and does not date, it does little to ease Zeki’s embarrassing feelings. He decides now’s the time to get the man he’s always wanted.
Werewolves usually don’t recover from losing their mates, and Theo barely pulled through by focusing on his love of baking. It’s a daily struggle, and Zeki’s return to Wolf’s Paw shatters his peace. Theo doesn’t know what to think when Zeki attempts to woo him, talking about his wizarding business and settling in town for good. It’s like Zeki doesn’t have a clue how his words years before left Theo a shell of a werewolf.
Beginners in love, Theo and Zeki must seduce each other with a bit of heavenly baking and magic.
Zeki Janowitz has returned to his hometown of Wolf’s Paw to start his wizarding career. Unfortunately, Wolf’s Paw, a werewolf refuge, follows centuries of tradition and shuns human magic and a very human Zeki. He knows he’s in for a struggle, but a part of him has always belonged in the mountain town, or rather belonged to Theo Greenleaf. Years away at school haven’t lessened Zeki’s crush on the quiet werewolf. When town gossip informs him Theo still suffers from his mate’s rejection and does not date, it does little to ease Zeki’s embarrassing feelings. He decides now’s the time to get the man he’s always wanted.
Werewolves usually don’t recover from losing their mates, and Theo barely pulled through by focusing on his love of baking. It’s a daily struggle, and Zeki’s return to Wolf’s Paw shatters his peace. Theo doesn’t know what to think when Zeki attempts to woo him, talking about his wizarding business and settling in town for good. It’s like Zeki doesn’t have a clue how his words years before left Theo a shell of a werewolf.
Beginners in love, Theo and Zeki must seduce each other with a bit of heavenly baking and magic.
200 pages, Paperback
First published March 13, 2015
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June 11, 2016
Oh, I had to read this! Look at that book cover!! Look at it!! WTF is going on there? Because to me, it looks like a very inappropriate relationship between an ex-con who worked in the prison kitchen, and a young boy who was lured in by the promise of baked goods. I mean, sure, doughnuts are alluring. I might be willing to run the gauntlet of some creepy pedophiles to get the right doughnut.
Stupid lying pedophiles! Why don't they just keep candy on hand?
Of course, I don't have to fear the pedobears because I'm old, but still.. I like candy! Why do they only offer it to the kids?.. oh yeah.
He added the "for kids" at the bottom after I hit him up one too many times. Jerk!
Anyway, this book was surprisingly about two adult men - one werewolf and one magician guy. They knew each other in high school and had a mutual crush, but then one left for college. He comes back, hoping to see his teenage werewolf dream lover and maybe have a chance to go out with him. I guess he was on Team Jacob. Whatever...
But, it turns out that his werewolf crush was Mr. Sad Guy now. He had found his mate, only to be rejected. So, he turned to the only thing that could make him happy - interpretive dance. Oops, no, I meant baking cute panda bear cookies. That's right. Look at that book cover again. The big angry ex-con guy? He's sensitive. He got his feelings hurt when he was 16 and never got over it.
*sigh* "Honey, it's your turn to cheer up the cat!"
So, Mr. Magic Guy wants to cheer up Mr. Wounded Wolf with a little bow-chicka-wow-wow. Hey, why not, right? It can't make him even more sad, could it?
Well, maybe it could. Who knows? "Honey, now you need to help the dog! What the hell is going on in our house?"
Anyway, this book was kind of cute and sweet. It doesn't live up to its cover, but I guess my hopes were pretty high so whatever. Now, I'm depressed. I think I'm going to go tell all of my problems to my pets. They are such good listeners!
Stupid lying pedophiles! Why don't they just keep candy on hand?
Of course, I don't have to fear the pedobears because I'm old, but still.. I like candy! Why do they only offer it to the kids?.. oh yeah.
He added the "for kids" at the bottom after I hit him up one too many times. Jerk!
Anyway, this book was surprisingly about two adult men - one werewolf and one magician guy. They knew each other in high school and had a mutual crush, but then one left for college. He comes back, hoping to see his teenage werewolf dream lover and maybe have a chance to go out with him. I guess he was on Team Jacob. Whatever...
But, it turns out that his werewolf crush was Mr. Sad Guy now. He had found his mate, only to be rejected. So, he turned to the only thing that could make him happy - interpretive dance. Oops, no, I meant baking cute panda bear cookies. That's right. Look at that book cover again. The big angry ex-con guy? He's sensitive. He got his feelings hurt when he was 16 and never got over it.
*sigh* "Honey, it's your turn to cheer up the cat!"
So, Mr. Magic Guy wants to cheer up Mr. Wounded Wolf with a little bow-chicka-wow-wow. Hey, why not, right? It can't make him even more sad, could it?
Well, maybe it could. Who knows? "Honey, now you need to help the dog! What the hell is going on in our house?"
Anyway, this book was kind of cute and sweet. It doesn't live up to its cover, but I guess my hopes were pretty high so whatever. Now, I'm depressed. I think I'm going to go tell all of my problems to my pets. They are such good listeners!
September 13, 2015
It started a little slow, but I nearly read it in one sitting. I love this author. So far, I've been very happy with every book.
This book is pretty fluffy, even though the plot revolves around a miscommunication which happened before the book starts. I generally don't like communication drama, but for this story it actually made sense. As much as these things can. I loved Theo and Zeki.
This book is pretty fluffy, even though the plot revolves around a miscommunication which happened before the book starts. I generally don't like communication drama, but for this story it actually made sense. As much as these things can. I loved Theo and Zeki.
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January 2, 2016New Being(s) in Love book, you say?
I'M SO FREAKIN' EXCITED!!!
March 20, 2015
R.Cooper has a writing style of her own and while some find it off-putting I’ve enjoyed all her books to date. This one was disappointing, I struggled with it and had to push myself to read until the end, then turned the page to be left with that unsatisfied ‘that’s it then’ feeling. At the same time I could glimpse cuteness.
Theo as a broody love interest is too cardboard. He’s a hot, shy, fireman who bakes, which should be an absolute winner but there’s zero sparks, no personality. Werewolves appear controlled largely by ‘instinct’ and the more I heard about it, the more it annoyed me; while I wanted to love Theo the urge grew to boot him up the backside tell him to F**’instinct’ and get a life!
Zeki the awkward kid who went away to become a powerful wizard/witch/whatever (the difference is never given and he doesn’t care). But we don’t really see the magic! He never gets to show who he is now. Which stops this becoming a fairy-tale ‘being’ story and leaves us with a ‘Big Misunderstanding’ story that keeps circling around and not getting anywhere while the town watches. A town of adults who sit around and judge clueless kids without once thinking to sit them down and TALK. Even after Zeki gets a clue it takes time for it to register then he continues to avoid the issue until the end. FRUSTRATING. And the town watches and judges.
There’s the set-up for the next book Littlewolf and his Sheriff which I understand was written before this – I kept wishing that that was the book I was reading. If this book is to set-up the town and pack mentality it would have worked better as a short story. There’s fun ideas like the weekly fire-truck (and fireman) wash, I’m sure many will find it sweet, but overall (for me) it was more frustrating than engaging.
Also the book goes non-linear towards the end and I had a headache which didn’t help anything, but I had to keep backtracking to figure out whose house they were in, and what was current/flashback.
And a minor quibble – uncapitalized ‘were’ maybe grammatically correct, we don’t capitalize ‘human’ and I’ve honestly never noticed how it’s dealt with in other books, but here I kept stumbling when it appeared in sentences. Which Witch and were or Were hmfph!
Theo as a broody love interest is too cardboard. He’s a hot, shy, fireman who bakes, which should be an absolute winner but there’s zero sparks, no personality. Werewolves appear controlled largely by ‘instinct’ and the more I heard about it, the more it annoyed me; while I wanted to love Theo the urge grew to boot him up the backside tell him to F**’instinct’ and get a life!
Zeki the awkward kid who went away to become a powerful wizard/witch/whatever (the difference is never given and he doesn’t care). But we don’t really see the magic! He never gets to show who he is now. Which stops this becoming a fairy-tale ‘being’ story and leaves us with a ‘Big Misunderstanding’ story that keeps circling around and not getting anywhere while the town watches. A town of adults who sit around and judge clueless kids without once thinking to sit them down and TALK. Even after Zeki gets a clue it takes time for it to register then he continues to avoid the issue until the end. FRUSTRATING. And the town watches and judges.
There’s the set-up for the next book Littlewolf and his Sheriff which I understand was written before this – I kept wishing that that was the book I was reading. If this book is to set-up the town and pack mentality it would have worked better as a short story. There’s fun ideas like the weekly fire-truck (and fireman) wash, I’m sure many will find it sweet, but overall (for me) it was more frustrating than engaging.
Also the book goes non-linear towards the end and I had a headache which didn’t help anything, but I had to keep backtracking to figure out whose house they were in, and what was current/flashback.
And a minor quibble – uncapitalized ‘were’ maybe grammatically correct, we don’t capitalize ‘human’ and I’ve honestly never noticed how it’s dealt with in other books, but here I kept stumbling when it appeared in sentences. Which Witch and were or Were hmfph!
March 8, 2016
I have yet to figure out why R. Cooper created an entire universe in which everyone is an uncommunicative idiot.
March 7, 2020
What happens when two men—one human with a rare talent for magic, and one a werewolf with less self-confidence than should be legal—are meant for each other, yet are too clueless to figure it out? This story describes their painful, yet hilarious (when watching from the outside) journey to an actual relationship. They very much need a “Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate”, but since no such manual is available to them, I got to watch their attempts at connecting, communicating, and understanding. I have rarely, while reading a book, laughed so frequently, rolled my eyes as often, and yelled at both men to “just open your eyes and get a clue” as intensely as while perusing this novel.
Please find my full review of the second edition on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Please find my full review of the second edition on Rainbow Book Reviews.
May 1, 2020
I really enjoyed this one. Dual pov this time, which worked really well in this case.
Both MCs were adorable in their own way. This was a sweet story; exactly what I was looking for.
Unfortunately the last 2 chapters were incredibly rushed.
3.5. stars
Both MCs were adorable in their own way. This was a sweet story; exactly what I was looking for.
Unfortunately the last 2 chapters were incredibly rushed.
3.5. stars
September 22, 2024
3 Stars
This series continues to both entertain and frustrate, in equal measure. I was ready to go on quite a review rant until about 10 minutes ago, when I went back and reread my reviews for the previous two books within the Beings in Love series. Doing so helped me realise how many aspects of this series I’m not only fond of, but quite impressed with. So, I’ll attempt to keep my ranty instincts to a minimum and focus on the positive.
Once again, I really enjoyed the simplistic, yet effective, world-building created here. “Beings” of various forms (weres, shifters, pixies, fairies, dragons, and so forth) are recognised and integrated within the human world without much in the form of prejudice or fear from their human counterparts. I like this; the supernatural presence within our world simply is. It’s a cool concept, which is surprisingly lacking in many of the paranormal books I’ve encountered (although, I may simply be reading the wrong books).
This story is set in the small town of Wolf’s Paw--which had a whole Stars Hollow/Bluebell feel to it--with its small town vibe and charming townsfolk. In my mind I simply substituted Lorelai and Rory for a wizard and a bunch of weres, and I was totally in the right mindset. But I digress…
The story sees Zeki, newly qualified (human) wizard extraordinaire, return home to Wolf’s Paw after many years away studying. Upon his return he encounters his high school crush, Theo, a shy werewolf who, as small town gossip would have it, has been left heartbroken for several years after suffering rejection by his destined mate. Zeki’s reaction to this news is one of shock and disbelief that anyone could possibly reject the likes of Theo Greenleaf as their mate. We as readers are immediately clued in to the fact that this so-called fool of a rejecter is none other than Zeki himself.
So begins a classic case of misunderstanding and miscommunication, wherein lies all of my frustration with this story. Although, the whole setup provided countless opportunities for fun and quirky scenes of longing and confusion—and there were many of those (yay)—the whole mix-up drags on for way longer than was necessary, to the point that I was talking (yelling) at my kindle in frustration. I don’t mind a miscommunication plot device within my stories, as long as they are handled well and remedied swiftly. This one was basically the pillar that the entire story stood on, which didn’t work for me in the long run. I longed for someone (anyone) to resolve the situation; whether it involve Zeki being less of an oblivious idiot; Theo being less of a hopeless wonder; or one of the numerous townspeople (who were ALL in the know) sitting the two guys down and explaining what went wrong in their past and why. Some readers will definitely find this enjoyable and charming, but my personal interests dictate that I don’t handle this trope well.
On the plus side, I enjoyed the main characters as individuals (less so as a romantic pairing). The initial introduction to Theo had me gagging for more—described as a gorgeous werewolf firefighter, who is adorably shy and loves to read and bake in his spare time. Yep, Theo was winning on all counts for me. The other thing that worked for me was the writing. Where I’ve previously struggled with R. Cooper’s quirky writing style (particularly in the first book, Some Kind of Magic), here it just worked for me. I’m not sure whether my sudden enjoyment (and lack of indignant issues) is because I’m now used to her style, or whether her style has since improved in fluency with further writing experience? Either way, I’m pleased to say my past issues were non-issues here.
I guess I did a fair bit of complaining while reading this book, to which my status updates and GR friends can attest, but ultimately, I found something really endearing about this story and its charming characters. I look forward to following this series through future releases.
BR with Jen!
This series continues to both entertain and frustrate, in equal measure. I was ready to go on quite a review rant until about 10 minutes ago, when I went back and reread my reviews for the previous two books within the Beings in Love series. Doing so helped me realise how many aspects of this series I’m not only fond of, but quite impressed with. So, I’ll attempt to keep my ranty instincts to a minimum and focus on the positive.
Once again, I really enjoyed the simplistic, yet effective, world-building created here. “Beings” of various forms (weres, shifters, pixies, fairies, dragons, and so forth) are recognised and integrated within the human world without much in the form of prejudice or fear from their human counterparts. I like this; the supernatural presence within our world simply is. It’s a cool concept, which is surprisingly lacking in many of the paranormal books I’ve encountered (although, I may simply be reading the wrong books).
This story is set in the small town of Wolf’s Paw--which had a whole Stars Hollow/Bluebell feel to it--with its small town vibe and charming townsfolk. In my mind I simply substituted Lorelai and Rory for a wizard and a bunch of weres, and I was totally in the right mindset. But I digress…
The story sees Zeki, newly qualified (human) wizard extraordinaire, return home to Wolf’s Paw after many years away studying. Upon his return he encounters his high school crush, Theo, a shy werewolf who, as small town gossip would have it, has been left heartbroken for several years after suffering rejection by his destined mate. Zeki’s reaction to this news is one of shock and disbelief that anyone could possibly reject the likes of Theo Greenleaf as their mate. We as readers are immediately clued in to the fact that this so-called fool of a rejecter is none other than Zeki himself.
So begins a classic case of misunderstanding and miscommunication, wherein lies all of my frustration with this story. Although, the whole setup provided countless opportunities for fun and quirky scenes of longing and confusion—and there were many of those (yay)—the whole mix-up drags on for way longer than was necessary, to the point that I was talking (yelling) at my kindle in frustration. I don’t mind a miscommunication plot device within my stories, as long as they are handled well and remedied swiftly. This one was basically the pillar that the entire story stood on, which didn’t work for me in the long run. I longed for someone (anyone) to resolve the situation; whether it involve Zeki being less of an oblivious idiot; Theo being less of a hopeless wonder; or one of the numerous townspeople (who were ALL in the know) sitting the two guys down and explaining what went wrong in their past and why. Some readers will definitely find this enjoyable and charming, but my personal interests dictate that I don’t handle this trope well.
On the plus side, I enjoyed the main characters as individuals (less so as a romantic pairing). The initial introduction to Theo had me gagging for more—described as a gorgeous werewolf firefighter, who is adorably shy and loves to read and bake in his spare time. Yep, Theo was winning on all counts for me. The other thing that worked for me was the writing. Where I’ve previously struggled with R. Cooper’s quirky writing style (particularly in the first book, Some Kind of Magic), here it just worked for me. I’m not sure whether my sudden enjoyment (and lack of indignant issues) is because I’m now used to her style, or whether her style has since improved in fluency with further writing experience? Either way, I’m pleased to say my past issues were non-issues here.
I guess I did a fair bit of complaining while reading this book, to which my status updates and GR friends can attest, but ultimately, I found something really endearing about this story and its charming characters. I look forward to following this series through future releases.
BR with Jen!
June 16, 2015
4.5 stars. I wanted a chapter or two more of Zeki & Theo just to see them take their relationship a bit further.
I wished I had read this one before I read Little Wolf. I had read some reviews that put me off. That was a mistake! I really enjoyed Little Wolf, but now I know I would have enjoyed it much more if I had read them in order. In fact, now that I have finally read all 4 books in this series I think that this one and #4 are the only two that you really need to read in sequential order to enhance the world building and such.
I loved this one because the characters were very loveable, and there was quite a bit of romance involved. Maybe I enjoyed it more because I had already read #4, and therefore I felt a kinship to the town and its residents?
I really don't know, but I do definitely know that I want to read Little Wolf again, and I think I will understand it better and enjoy it even more.
I wished I had read this one before I read Little Wolf. I had read some reviews that put me off. That was a mistake! I really enjoyed Little Wolf, but now I know I would have enjoyed it much more if I had read them in order. In fact, now that I have finally read all 4 books in this series I think that this one and #4 are the only two that you really need to read in sequential order to enhance the world building and such.
I loved this one because the characters were very loveable, and there was quite a bit of romance involved. Maybe I enjoyed it more because I had already read #4, and therefore I felt a kinship to the town and its residents?
I really don't know, but I do definitely know that I want to read Little Wolf again, and I think I will understand it better and enjoy it even more.
May 29, 2018
I love the worlds and the character's that Cooper creates but the writer really needs to figure out how to make the leads TALK TO EACH OTHER.
The dum dum ness just gets dragged out to long in which time we could be having a really great time watching Zeki and Theo be together. Being together is interesting.
The baking and magic in this book is great though.
The dum dum ness just gets dragged out to long in which time we could be having a really great time watching Zeki and Theo be together. Being together is interesting.
The baking and magic in this book is great though.
March 22, 2015
R. Cooper’s weakest feature is her titles. “Some Kind of Magic” and “A Boy and his Dragon” are far more interesting and richly written than their titles suggest. The same is true with this latest in the Cooper’s marvelous, imaginative fantasies, “A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate.”
The fact is, I love these books and was happy to see a third in the series—which posits a world in which magical beings are just part of the landscape. Imagine a world where sex-ed classes in high school include werewolf mating rituals. Imagine a world where you can be a human with magical powers, but you have to deal with pixies and fairies and dragons as neighbors.
Cooper vividly outlines the complexities of inter-species relationships. They may all look human, but every kind of creature has different cultural aspects, different skills and powers. It’s a lot to keep track of, and it leads to misunderstandings.
It’s a great world. In this version of it we’re in a small town called Wolf’s Paw, dominated by its founding werewolf community, but harmonious overall. Young human Zeki Janowitz has come home after five years away. Lonely and bullied in school, he left Wolf’s Paw to study hard and become a great wizard.
But you know how life is. Out of college, no job: you move back in with dad at home. Zeki doesn’t expect to get work in his home town, because everyone knows werewolves don’t really trust magic.
And that’s the problem with a world full of all kinds of beings: we make assumptions.
Zeki’s high-school crush, Theo Greenleaf, is now a fireman in Wolf’s Paw. Local lore has it that he was rejected by his mate and it left him a broken man. Zeki vaguely wonders if he might have a chance, now that he’s grown up and covered with cool tattoos and a hip attitude.
Zeki’s journey is a little more tortured than those of her protagonists in her two earlier books. I kept thinking of the Otter and Bear characters in TJ Klune’s opulently overwrought novels. Zeki overthinks, he has a hard time just letting things be. His confusion about werewolf customs and his own lingering self-doubts get in the way.
I found Zeki very appealing, but also a little frustrating. I’ve known self-defeating people and, honestly, sometimes you just want to smack them.
But that’s where Cooper’s world is such fun. Everybody in town has his eye on Zeki, whose return to Wolf’s Paw has not gone unnoticed. Zeki and his father are both fairly oblivious (humans, what can you do?), at least at first. The bottom line is that magical beings are just as confused as humans are. Especially when it comes to love. Magical powers don’t make you impervious to heartache, they just add complications.
Each of these books has been a stand-alone set in the same world. There is a plot arc in this book that suggests a follow-up might be necessary. I hope so. I want R. Cooper to keep on writing.
May 31, 2015
I liked this quite a bit. The misunderstanding was the overall theme but I felt like once the book got going it was easier to deal with. I have a lot of anger but none of it is towards Zeki or Theo.
I think I love baking and cooking in my books.
I have some more thoughts but I gotta get some coffee and wait to see where Meags is.
Buddy Read with my futuristic friend Meags. It is officially 11pm Friday night for her and 9am Friday morning for me...WooHoo! Time travel!
I think I love baking and cooking in my books.
I have some more thoughts but I gotta get some coffee and wait to see where Meags is.
Buddy Read with my futuristic friend Meags. It is officially 11pm Friday night for her and 9am Friday morning for me...WooHoo! Time travel!
November 20, 2020
Although this was a "big misunderstanding" trope, I was confused when the one MC, Zeki, came back to town and other people figured out what had happened and didn't intervene to help him and Theo, it was explained a little later. It wasn't a great explanation, it was what it was. The story was sad for a good long bit of it and it doesn't seem the author believes in epilogues, but ultimately it was sweet I really loved both characters's natures. Theo was sweet and sensitive and Zeki was fierce but gentle and both were just good.
I wish it hadn't ended so abruptly but what can you do?
I wish it hadn't ended so abruptly but what can you do?
March 13, 2015
I didn't think it was possible, but this book surpassed even A Boy and His Dragon in terms of sheer delight it brings!
It's full of delicious UST oozed by lovable characters, and the lore remains fresh while still being firmly anchored in our favourite shifter and urban fantasy tropes.
It's full of delicious UST oozed by lovable characters, and the lore remains fresh while still being firmly anchored in our favourite shifter and urban fantasy tropes.
February 7, 2017
I just plain love this series and Zeki and Theo were adorable. I love the fluffy light style of this series. It's sweet and funny and so much fun. I really enjoyed the set up for this story as well. Teenage misunderstandings made for rich fodder when these two are reunited years later.
Zeki left the small town of Wolf's Paw 5 years before to go off and study magic in college. He hasn't been back since. But no matter how far away he got or how long he's been gone he's never really forgotten his high school crush. Still being back in town is only supposed to be temporary. Wolf's Paw is a werewolf haven and they've made it perfectly clear during his teenage years that they don't want any human magic user around. Catching sight of his old crush out washing the firetruck while on duty though is tempting in the extreme. Too bad the entire town seems to know what happened to Theo but Zeki has no clue.
Theo's gotten by on sheer guts alone after his mate rejected him when he was just a kid. He's found a sort of comfort in the fire department and his baking even though his entire were side aches for the mate he'll never have. When that mate returns after 5 years Theo's shocked and thrown for a complete loop. He never expected to see Zeki again and Zeki's reactions to seeing Theo again hardly make any sense.
I loved watching these two dance around their past and Zeki's complete ignorance of the circumstances. This mistaken history worked really well as the differences between werewolf and human interactions made the same circumstances appear as completely different depending on which side you were on. What Theo saw as a complete rejection was Zeki in a really bad moment not clear on what was happening. These two were just too adorable as they figured out everything going on between them.
Such a fun little book and made me very happy as I was reading it.
Zeki left the small town of Wolf's Paw 5 years before to go off and study magic in college. He hasn't been back since. But no matter how far away he got or how long he's been gone he's never really forgotten his high school crush. Still being back in town is only supposed to be temporary. Wolf's Paw is a werewolf haven and they've made it perfectly clear during his teenage years that they don't want any human magic user around. Catching sight of his old crush out washing the firetruck while on duty though is tempting in the extreme. Too bad the entire town seems to know what happened to Theo but Zeki has no clue.
Theo's gotten by on sheer guts alone after his mate rejected him when he was just a kid. He's found a sort of comfort in the fire department and his baking even though his entire were side aches for the mate he'll never have. When that mate returns after 5 years Theo's shocked and thrown for a complete loop. He never expected to see Zeki again and Zeki's reactions to seeing Theo again hardly make any sense.
I loved watching these two dance around their past and Zeki's complete ignorance of the circumstances. This mistaken history worked really well as the differences between werewolf and human interactions made the same circumstances appear as completely different depending on which side you were on. What Theo saw as a complete rejection was Zeki in a really bad moment not clear on what was happening. These two were just too adorable as they figured out everything going on between them.
Such a fun little book and made me very happy as I was reading it.
April 6, 2022
****Reviewed for Prism Book Alliance****
4.25 Stars
A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate is the third book in the Being(s) in Love series. I loved the previous two books but, while I really liked this one, it wasn’t quite at the same level as the other two. It was sweet, charming and I loved the magic and the baked goods in the story; they added a whimsical touch and kept things light. But the “big misunderstanding” was a doozy and both party’s reactions to the fallout, both in the past and present, were over the top.
That being said, I loved Theo’s quiet, gentle nature and Zeki’s forceful, intelligent one (even if he was clueless). I liked that they took things slowly but would have liked to see more of the actual wooing rather than revisit it in small flashbacks. There is a lot of the story told after the fact and it was sometimes confusing as to when they were talking about.
However, I did enjoy these two as a couple and were glad to see them sort things out but I would have liked an epilogue of some sort to see these two a little further down the line. I also am looking forward to seeing the Sheriff’s story.
4.25 Stars
A Beginner’s Guide to Wooing Your Mate is the third book in the Being(s) in Love series. I loved the previous two books but, while I really liked this one, it wasn’t quite at the same level as the other two. It was sweet, charming and I loved the magic and the baked goods in the story; they added a whimsical touch and kept things light. But the “big misunderstanding” was a doozy and both party’s reactions to the fallout, both in the past and present, were over the top.
That being said, I loved Theo’s quiet, gentle nature and Zeki’s forceful, intelligent one (even if he was clueless). I liked that they took things slowly but would have liked to see more of the actual wooing rather than revisit it in small flashbacks. There is a lot of the story told after the fact and it was sometimes confusing as to when they were talking about.
However, I did enjoy these two as a couple and were glad to see them sort things out but I would have liked an epilogue of some sort to see these two a little further down the line. I also am looking forward to seeing the Sheriff’s story.
March 14, 2015
I recently discovered R. Cooper's works, and I am smitten. I love both the everyday scenarios and the magical concepts. More importantly, the characters are always emotionally complex and lifelike, and I can thoroughly empathize with them. The third installment of the Being(s) in Love series, "A Beginner's Guide to Wooing Your Mate" is sweet and smoldering, full of angst, lust, and sugar. I tend to be a sucker for second chances, especially after misunderstandings, and this story was intensely pleasurable. So much so, that I found myself reading it again once I finished, savoring the incredible build-up to my favorite points.
*****Spoilers*****
My only regrets revolve around a wish for more. I would have loved to see more of the acknowledged courtship, (which was mostly summarized), the meeting of Theo's parents, more of Zeki's work, and of course the further sexual adventures of Zeki and Theo. I could almost beg for a complete series just based on these two. While it might be a long shot, I'd also like to see the resolution between the Sheriff and Littlewolf, because there were unanswered questions. Maybe in a future book? (Wishful thinking face)
At any rate, I loved this story! R. Cooper has absolutely made my day. =)
Edit: I just checked out the author's LJ, and learned that there will indeed be a LittleWolf book!!! My day has been made twice. XD
*****Spoilers*****
My only regrets revolve around a wish for more. I would have loved to see more of the acknowledged courtship, (which was mostly summarized), the meeting of Theo's parents, more of Zeki's work, and of course the further sexual adventures of Zeki and Theo. I could almost beg for a complete series just based on these two. While it might be a long shot, I'd also like to see the resolution between the Sheriff and Littlewolf, because there were unanswered questions. Maybe in a future book? (Wishful thinking face)
At any rate, I loved this story! R. Cooper has absolutely made my day. =)
Edit: I just checked out the author's LJ, and learned that there will indeed be a LittleWolf book!!! My day has been made twice. XD
February 21, 2023
A Beginner's Guide To Wooing Your Mate
By R. Cooper
Zeki had a crush on Theo in high school. Close to the end of senior year Theo tried asking him out, but Zeki thought it was a joke and told him no. Shortly after he left the state to go to college to learn all he could to be a magic practioner.
Five years later Zeki returns to the town he grew up in and sees Theo again, but he seems very sad. When Zeki learns Theo was rejected by his fated mate he's outraged that someone as sweet, quiet, and gorgeous as Theo could ever be rejected. Zeki and Theo get to know each other better and each hopes maybe their friendship will blossom into something more.
I adored this story. It was very sad at times, but also sweet and funny. I loved all the characters.
The book is in both Zeki and Theo's POV.
By R. Cooper
Zeki had a crush on Theo in high school. Close to the end of senior year Theo tried asking him out, but Zeki thought it was a joke and told him no. Shortly after he left the state to go to college to learn all he could to be a magic practioner.
Five years later Zeki returns to the town he grew up in and sees Theo again, but he seems very sad. When Zeki learns Theo was rejected by his fated mate he's outraged that someone as sweet, quiet, and gorgeous as Theo could ever be rejected. Zeki and Theo get to know each other better and each hopes maybe their friendship will blossom into something more.
I adored this story. It was very sad at times, but also sweet and funny. I loved all the characters.
The book is in both Zeki and Theo's POV.
February 14, 2022
This was fine. But it was slow, and then it was suddenly done, and I felt kind of like it had just jolted to a halt. I was more interested in the sheriff and Littlewolf than Zeki and Theo.
November 12, 2015
Zeki Janowitz + Theo Greenleaf
Review @Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
A Beginner’s Guide To Wooing Your Mate by R Cooper is almost a second chance at love story, almost cause they weren’t exactly together the first time. After five years apart it’s finally time for our MCs to have their happy ending.
In a world where humans, werewolves and other beings live together, Zeki is a shy, young human wizard. He just got back to Wolf’s Paw after being away to study. He returns to live with his dad while trying to get a job. Theo is a fireman werewolf and Zeki’s high school crush. After having been rejected from his mate, he is surviving as best as he can. Finding out his mate he’s back in town, will shake Theo badly. It seems both Zeki and Theo are determined to have some happiness, but who is going to woo whom?
The book left me thinking a lot. I was afraid to have missed something, at the end I understood it was just disappointment. I read a couple of other books by R. Cooper and really enjoyed them. This one wasn’t a winner to me. It left me confused and hungry for more of Zeki and Theo together.
I don’t know how to explain it well, but I found the author’s writing style different. It was still endearing, but a little harder to read, sometimes with too long sentences. I had a hard time getting used to it. Moreover she chose to focus the writing more on the werewolves world and its rules, than show us Theo and Zeki together. She explained really well the world we were going to read about, I knew every little detail but I missed the chemistry between the MCs, because during the book they met and spoke directly a very few times. In fact if you like a slow burn story this is your book, cause really, nothing happens between them until two-thirds in.
At the same time what I loved in this book is the fact that I was able to feel the characters, feel their emotions. The author made an amazing work at showing to us what they are thinking, what’s bothering them, everything that came from within their minds and hearts.
Also there were some funny scenes, Zeki’s attack of verbal diarrhea were hilarious and I often found myself take a breath for him. While Theo didn’t speak through all the book, only at the end. Perfect for each other.
I loved the title, as soon as I saw it I wanted it. The point is, in my opinion, it’s misleading, it doesn’t fit the story. I was so curious about how to wooing your mate, but they actually courting didn’t happen or better, it happened but it wasn’t showed to us. Even the dates are showed to us as Theo remember them briefly.
So to me A Beginner’s Guide To Wooing Your Mate wasn’t what I was expecting from R. Cooper, nonetheless a good story, I just would have preferred it was delivered in a better way.
Cover art by Paul Richmond. A fabulous cover, like all the other works by Paul!
Review @Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words
A Beginner’s Guide To Wooing Your Mate by R Cooper is almost a second chance at love story, almost cause they weren’t exactly together the first time. After five years apart it’s finally time for our MCs to have their happy ending.
In a world where humans, werewolves and other beings live together, Zeki is a shy, young human wizard. He just got back to Wolf’s Paw after being away to study. He returns to live with his dad while trying to get a job. Theo is a fireman werewolf and Zeki’s high school crush. After having been rejected from his mate, he is surviving as best as he can. Finding out his mate he’s back in town, will shake Theo badly. It seems both Zeki and Theo are determined to have some happiness, but who is going to woo whom?
The book left me thinking a lot. I was afraid to have missed something, at the end I understood it was just disappointment. I read a couple of other books by R. Cooper and really enjoyed them. This one wasn’t a winner to me. It left me confused and hungry for more of Zeki and Theo together.
I don’t know how to explain it well, but I found the author’s writing style different. It was still endearing, but a little harder to read, sometimes with too long sentences. I had a hard time getting used to it. Moreover she chose to focus the writing more on the werewolves world and its rules, than show us Theo and Zeki together. She explained really well the world we were going to read about, I knew every little detail but I missed the chemistry between the MCs, because during the book they met and spoke directly a very few times. In fact if you like a slow burn story this is your book, cause really, nothing happens between them until two-thirds in.
At the same time what I loved in this book is the fact that I was able to feel the characters, feel their emotions. The author made an amazing work at showing to us what they are thinking, what’s bothering them, everything that came from within their minds and hearts.
Also there were some funny scenes, Zeki’s attack of verbal diarrhea were hilarious and I often found myself take a breath for him. While Theo didn’t speak through all the book, only at the end. Perfect for each other.
I loved the title, as soon as I saw it I wanted it. The point is, in my opinion, it’s misleading, it doesn’t fit the story. I was so curious about how to wooing your mate, but they actually courting didn’t happen or better, it happened but it wasn’t showed to us. Even the dates are showed to us as Theo remember them briefly.
So to me A Beginner’s Guide To Wooing Your Mate wasn’t what I was expecting from R. Cooper, nonetheless a good story, I just would have preferred it was delivered in a better way.
Cover art by Paul Richmond. A fabulous cover, like all the other works by Paul!
April 18, 2017
This book is about 2 men, Theo a shapeshifter/werewolf and Zeki a human/wizard. Both have been pining for each other since highschool and this is the story how they get together.
Well... i don't really know what to say about this book... i couldn't really connect with the MC. Yes, they seemed sweet and all, but in my opinion they didn't really fit together? Maybe they would've fit together in highschool, but not anymore?
I also had some problems with the plot, i get the plot where 2 MC are pining for each other and i like when it is well done. But in this scenario it was just a little dumb. I feel like Zeki could've put 2 and 2 together and figure out that he is Theos mate. He is described as such a smart character but he couldn't figure out that Theo is his mate? cmon.
In addition to that, i had some problems with the writing as well. Generally it was okay, but sometimes i was just like "wait, what just happened?". Sometimes the situations weren't pictured well and i had to read them at least twice to understand them. And even then i couldn't really understand what was going on. Maybe its me, because English is not my first language, but I think I've read enough books to say that i understand mostly everything.
What i did like though was the world building. It seems like the author really thought about how the world of those "beings" should be and i think it came across really good.(Even tho it was quite confusing when pixis want to be referred as "them" instead of he/she.)
Well... i don't really know what to say about this book... i couldn't really connect with the MC. Yes, they seemed sweet and all, but in my opinion they didn't really fit together? Maybe they would've fit together in highschool, but not anymore?
I also had some problems with the plot, i get the plot where 2 MC are pining for each other and i like when it is well done. But in this scenario it was just a little dumb. I feel like Zeki could've put 2 and 2 together and figure out that he is Theos mate. He is described as such a smart character but he couldn't figure out that Theo is his mate? cmon.
In addition to that, i had some problems with the writing as well. Generally it was okay, but sometimes i was just like "wait, what just happened?". Sometimes the situations weren't pictured well and i had to read them at least twice to understand them. And even then i couldn't really understand what was going on. Maybe its me, because English is not my first language, but I think I've read enough books to say that i understand mostly everything.
What i did like though was the world building. It seems like the author really thought about how the world of those "beings" should be and i think it came across really good.(Even tho it was quite confusing when pixis want to be referred as "them" instead of he/she.)
October 27, 2017
Kinda surprised that this didn't already have a review on it, since I've had to read this book at least twice before. Anyways...
R. Cooper is pretty much the go-to for emotional porn. That is the best way I can think to describe it, actually. The stories are never very complex, but the world building and the characters are freaking awesome. These books also make me cry like a motherfucker and then sit there begging for more.
I just freakin love this series, ok? Like over-the-top makes me wanna curl up with a cup of coffee and box of tissues, kind of love. They turn me into an emotional wreck every single time, but I can't get enough of them.
So, no surprise. I love this book. The twist is absolutely horrible, you can see it a mile away, but I don't freaking care. Zeki and Theo are awesome and I will have no naysayers in my kingdom! There may not be anything all that special about the plot, but the plot really isn't what I come back for. The characters and the romance are brilliant no matter how many times I reread the story and that is something well worth my time and coffee budget.
R. Cooper is pretty much the go-to for emotional porn. That is the best way I can think to describe it, actually. The stories are never very complex, but the world building and the characters are freaking awesome. These books also make me cry like a motherfucker and then sit there begging for more.
I just freakin love this series, ok? Like over-the-top makes me wanna curl up with a cup of coffee and box of tissues, kind of love. They turn me into an emotional wreck every single time, but I can't get enough of them.
So, no surprise. I love this book. The twist is absolutely horrible, you can see it a mile away, but I don't freaking care. Zeki and Theo are awesome and I will have no naysayers in my kingdom! There may not be anything all that special about the plot, but the plot really isn't what I come back for. The characters and the romance are brilliant no matter how many times I reread the story and that is something well worth my time and coffee budget.
April 30, 2018
Please please please just ignore the horrible cover art. All of rR Cooper Being(s) in Love books are so sweet and poignant, with prevailing themes of loneliness and cultural (usually human-to-fae) misunderstandings. Gentle HEAs, understated but lovely sex scenes. You do not have to read this series in order at all, just pick and choose whichever blurb interests you. You'll probably end up reading them all anyway. That's what happened to me. I started with (and loved) Treasure for Treasure, and I am so NOT a dragon shifter person. But A Beginner's Guide to Wooing Your Mate is my favorite for rereading.
October 8, 2017
I'm hesitant about writing this review since I truly didn't have a great experience with this one. Not fair to the author since I didn't read the first two in the series, and I did the audio version which was (unfortunately) awful.
I didn't love the characters, I thought the pacing was way too slow, the plot was unimaginative and predictable. The best thing about it was the interesting side characters - the fairy friend and the hot sheriff, I wouldn't mind finding out more about them.
So I'm going with the 3 stars so I don't mess up this author's ratings, but I honestly wouldn't recommend it.
I didn't love the characters, I thought the pacing was way too slow, the plot was unimaginative and predictable. The best thing about it was the interesting side characters - the fairy friend and the hot sheriff, I wouldn't mind finding out more about them.
So I'm going with the 3 stars so I don't mess up this author's ratings, but I honestly wouldn't recommend it.
March 21, 2015
I liked the story, I loved the foodie idea/thingy. That was really good. I wanted one of those brownies badly!
The only issue I have isn't with the story but the writing style. The 'thought blocks' are killer.
"Do you wanna build a snowman?
14 thought block paragraphs later.......
"No."
And by the time I got to "No." I had no idea what the person was saying "No." to, so I go back and literally search for quotation marks to find out the question.
That is annoying as all get out. There has got to be a way to add the pertinent information without killing active dialogue.
The only issue I have isn't with the story but the writing style. The 'thought blocks' are killer.
"Do you wanna build a snowman?
14 thought block paragraphs later.......
"No."
And by the time I got to "No." I had no idea what the person was saying "No." to, so I go back and literally search for quotation marks to find out the question.
That is annoying as all get out. There has got to be a way to add the pertinent information without killing active dialogue.
April 20, 2016
so agonizingly slow, and just plain boring! So fucking frustrating!
February 2, 2020
If they just talked to each other.... I like the world building so far tho
March 23, 2015
4.5 star review by Amber
I’m officially THUNDERSTRUCK!! I’m going to start with the only bad thing about this book and that’s the cover. I know it’s an aesthetic that appeals to a lot of people but I really dislike these covers. They always seem so unnatural and quite frankly unappealing, but that’s just my opinion and I needed to get that out there.
Other than that minor issue, this book was friggin BRILLIANT!! I absolutely loved it to pieces and I could not put it down. When I picked it up I realized that it was a number 3 in a series that I hadn’t read. I was told it could be read as a standalone, I was hesitant but went into it open-minded. I never felt lost or confused. This author had me so wrapped up in the magic between these two men that I was quite frankly mesmerized. Even the overall sadness that consumed Theo was beautiful especially with how he chose to express his feelings.
Zeki Janowitz is a human wizard in a werewolf world. Growing up in the small werewolf town was hard on him. He was constantly bullied and was made to feel less then. Knowing he wanted to study wizardry in college when the time came he left the small town as fast as he could. Unbeknownst to Zeki he had a werewolf mate that he left behind.
Theo Greenleaf went through high school with his head in a book. Never bothering to look up and see what was right in front of him. So it’s no surprise he was struck speechless when at 17 he realized a then 16 year old Zeki was his destined mate. When he tried to approach Zeki to ask him out, Zeki took it the wrong way and fled, which Theo took as rejection.
Years pass and Zeki has returned to his small town to visit his father and determine his next course of action. He’s now a powerful wizard, taller, bigger, and tattooed. He’s also never forgotten Theo Greenleaf or the crazy crush he had on the wolf shifter.
Going through the courting process with Theo and Zeki was a treat. I loved it so much. The passion and the chemistry they shared was explosive. I loved watching them right the wrongs, workout all the miscommunication, and share their magic with each other. There’s so much more to this amazing story that I can’t get out in a review. Just trust me when I say…get this book!!!
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, author interviews, guestposts and giveaways!
I’m officially THUNDERSTRUCK!! I’m going to start with the only bad thing about this book and that’s the cover. I know it’s an aesthetic that appeals to a lot of people but I really dislike these covers. They always seem so unnatural and quite frankly unappealing, but that’s just my opinion and I needed to get that out there.
Other than that minor issue, this book was friggin BRILLIANT!! I absolutely loved it to pieces and I could not put it down. When I picked it up I realized that it was a number 3 in a series that I hadn’t read. I was told it could be read as a standalone, I was hesitant but went into it open-minded. I never felt lost or confused. This author had me so wrapped up in the magic between these two men that I was quite frankly mesmerized. Even the overall sadness that consumed Theo was beautiful especially with how he chose to express his feelings.
Zeki Janowitz is a human wizard in a werewolf world. Growing up in the small werewolf town was hard on him. He was constantly bullied and was made to feel less then. Knowing he wanted to study wizardry in college when the time came he left the small town as fast as he could. Unbeknownst to Zeki he had a werewolf mate that he left behind.
Theo Greenleaf went through high school with his head in a book. Never bothering to look up and see what was right in front of him. So it’s no surprise he was struck speechless when at 17 he realized a then 16 year old Zeki was his destined mate. When he tried to approach Zeki to ask him out, Zeki took it the wrong way and fled, which Theo took as rejection.
Years pass and Zeki has returned to his small town to visit his father and determine his next course of action. He’s now a powerful wizard, taller, bigger, and tattooed. He’s also never forgotten Theo Greenleaf or the crazy crush he had on the wolf shifter.
Going through the courting process with Theo and Zeki was a treat. I loved it so much. The passion and the chemistry they shared was explosive. I loved watching them right the wrongs, workout all the miscommunication, and share their magic with each other. There’s so much more to this amazing story that I can’t get out in a review. Just trust me when I say…get this book!!!
A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews, author interviews, guestposts and giveaways!
March 15, 2015
For those who aren't familiar with the "Beings" stories, this is a series of independent stand-alone novels that take place in present-day America---but an America where all the fantasy beings of lore and legend are in fact quite real, and part of human society.
The two previous books were A Boy and His Dragon and Some Kind of Magic. I enjoyed both of those stories tremendously, and have read them multiple times. So when I heard there was a new Beings book on offer, I ordered it immediately.
Like A Boy and His Dragon , you could say that nothing much actually happens in this new story. The characters in Cooper's books tend to think things through before acting. They analyze and question and think....and think....and think about their relationships before making a move. So if you're looking for something action-packed, this isn't the style of writing for you. However, it suits me to a T! I love her characters, no question. R. Cooper is the master of the slow burn; her stories feature a gradual build-up of repressed feelings and emotions that finally explode---and a happy ending is assured.
These "Beings" stories are real comfort reads for me, and I quite enjoyed this latest effort, though I think A Boy and His Dragon still remains my favourite out of the three Beings books published so far. This book is fairly short (187 pages by Amazon's count), but we have another much longer Beings novel to look forward to later in the year. The next will feature two characters who appear on the fringes of Beginner's Guide... , and I can't wait---that will be a day one purchase for me as well.
As for the cover... The covers for the previous two Beings stories were, quite frankly, rather dreadful in my opinion. But the artwork is much improved this time around; I think it works well for the story.
The two previous books were A Boy and His Dragon and Some Kind of Magic. I enjoyed both of those stories tremendously, and have read them multiple times. So when I heard there was a new Beings book on offer, I ordered it immediately.
Like A Boy and His Dragon , you could say that nothing much actually happens in this new story. The characters in Cooper's books tend to think things through before acting. They analyze and question and think....and think....and think about their relationships before making a move. So if you're looking for something action-packed, this isn't the style of writing for you. However, it suits me to a T! I love her characters, no question. R. Cooper is the master of the slow burn; her stories feature a gradual build-up of repressed feelings and emotions that finally explode---and a happy ending is assured.
These "Beings" stories are real comfort reads for me, and I quite enjoyed this latest effort, though I think A Boy and His Dragon still remains my favourite out of the three Beings books published so far. This book is fairly short (187 pages by Amazon's count), but we have another much longer Beings novel to look forward to later in the year. The next will feature two characters who appear on the fringes of Beginner's Guide... , and I can't wait---that will be a day one purchase for me as well.
As for the cover... The covers for the previous two Beings stories were, quite frankly, rather dreadful in my opinion. But the artwork is much improved this time around; I think it works well for the story.
May 23, 2015
2.5
Interesting fantasy world invented by the writer, but why ... I really want to know WHY there is no scene with the MC in his canine form (one sentence in flashback is definitely not enough)! I mean, they are werewolves! This is the reason why I want to read these books.
And the magic? I have not even seen that. They looked like normal people: one who believed in love at first sight and the other not.
This was my major problem with the book. Then there is the classic misunderstanding ... because the werewolf did not think to ask for help to the adults, and the human has never bothered to study on his own the traditions of the city.
The only realistic thing was the reaction to the human meaning of the word 'mate' and all that it entails. Oh, and also the explanation of 'instincts' was not bad, creative.
But not enough to be remembered. I will try with the fourth book.
Interesting fantasy world invented by the writer, but why ... I really want to know WHY there is no scene with the MC in his canine form (one sentence in flashback is definitely not enough)! I mean, they are werewolves! This is the reason why I want to read these books.
And the magic? I have not even seen that. They looked like normal people: one who believed in love at first sight and the other not.
This was my major problem with the book. Then there is the classic misunderstanding ... because the werewolf did not think to ask for help to the adults, and the human has never bothered to study on his own the traditions of the city.
The only realistic thing was the reaction to the human meaning of the word 'mate' and all that it entails. Oh, and also the explanation of 'instincts' was not bad, creative.
But not enough to be remembered. I will try with the fourth book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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