A review by lexee9
Jarek by Celia Kyle, Erin Tate

4.0

This was a great read! I really loved the characters and how it connected to the Ujals. I wasn't expecting that but really, really enjoyed that. This story was a pretty quick read for me. The characters pulled me in from the beginning as well as the premise of the story. Once I started I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen next. Jarek is coming to help his men find mates but doesn't expect to find one himself. He believes that it is not meant for him, but is here to guide his men and make this a smooth transition so that it will be easier to continue finding mates for their people. As Jarek is entering a meeting to get started on all of this he meets his mate and they begin the Knowing. Both Melissa, his mate, and Jarek are bombarded with knowledge and memories that continue to come at them no matter what is going on around them. They are immediately drawn to each other but since Melissa wasn't volunteering for this or expecting it she has no idea how she feels really. Tensions escalate very quickly and as Jarek ends the meeting to leave with Melissa, Melissa is given a way to transport back to the Ujal station on Earth. Jarek is pissed but soon that doesn't matter as the ship comes under attack from within and Jarek protects the Ujals and others aboard his ship. He is injured badly and the Ujals take him to their station to give him care. He is severely damaged and they don't know if his wings will work again, which is devastating. Melissa and Jarek have to deal with his injuries and feeling like they are worthy of a mating and how they actually feel about each other and if they are willing to fight for it.
I loved how this story progressed and how Jarek and Melissa got to know each other. Melissa doesn't just take crap from Jarek or anyone else. This story will connect with your emotions because it is so easy to connect and get involved with the characters. I loved how this blended with the Ujal world and can't wait to see what is going to happen next. I am looking forward to the next Preor stories.