Jill

The Mate #5

by Teresa Gabelman

Once again, Jill stood at the crossroads of her life. The decision to leave her role as a VC Warrior had been a devastating choice that shattered her very being. Yet, the Warrior she had been molded into demanded the sacrifice, pushing her toward an uncertain future.

As she is confronted with a terrifying opportunity, Jill understands that there is only one path she can follow, even if it means risking everything she holds dear. The weariness of being a burden to others and, most importantly, to herself fuels her determination to forge her own destiny.

Loyalties will be strained, friendships challenged, and the bonds she cherishes will be tested. It’s a journey of self-discovery, a quest to unveil the real strength within Jill ‘Nichols’ Buchanan that hopefully leads her back to where she truly belongs.

Genres: Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Vampire Romance, Fantasy

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 31, 2023

About the author

Teresa Gabelman is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the 'Protectors Series.' When not writing about sexy alpha vampires and the women who drive them crazy, she can be found on a lake with a fishing pole/Kindle, at an MMA event, or spending a fun evening with family.

Being a full-time writer has allowed Teresa to connect more with readers, which she loves most about writing. If you find the time, she would love to hear from you!

Website: www.teresagabelman.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Teresa...
Email: tgabelman@live.com

PARANORMAL

THE PROTECTORS/MATES SERIES
(Reading Order)

Damon - Book #1
Jared - Book #2
Duncan - Book #3
Sid - Book #4
Adam - Book #5
Slade - Book #6
A Warrior Wedding - Book #7
Jax - Book #8
Sloan - Book #9
Blaze - Book #10
The Invisible Warrior - Book #11
Ronan - Book #12
Nicole - Book #13
Viktor - Book #14
Tessa - Book #15
A Warrior Christmas - Book #16
Bishop - Book #17
Pam - Book #18
Charger - Book #19
A Warrior Halloween - Book #20
Lana - Book #21
Raven - Book #22
Ryker - Book #23
A Warrior Thanksgiving - Book #24
Angelina - Book #25
Jake - Book #26

LEE COUNTY WOLVES SERIES
Forbidden Hunger - Book #1
Forbidden Seduction - Book #2
Forbidden Desire - Book #3
Forbidden Temptation - Book #4
Forbidden Secrets - Book #5
Forbidden Destiny - Book #6
Forbidden Shadows - Book #7 (Coming Soon)

STONE'S WOLF SANCTUARY
Sanctuary - Book #1
Refuge - Book #2

THE ENFORCER SERIES
Maverick - Book #1
Dusty - Book #2

MAGIC & MAYHEM UNIVERSE
Wicked *itch - Book #1
Sinfully Wicked - Book #2
Blissfully Wicked - Book #3
Wicked Chaos - Book #4
Faithfully Wicked - Book #5
Wicked Relations - Book #6
Charmingly Wicked - Book #7
Wicked Obsession - Book #8
Wicked Endings - Book #9

CONTEMPORARY
Rodeo Romance
Blind Faith

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

It Happens Every Time

With each new Protectors novel, I promise myself that I'm not going to read the whole book as soon as I get it, but I do it every time. I certainly did it with Jill. The beauty of Teresa Gabelman's characters is how completely she develops them, creating that beautiful situation where the characters become permanent friends whom we love to revisit. Such is the case with Jill. I didn't think we could learn anything new about Jill's character and motivations, but Teresa Gabelman has provided a deeper look into this delightful, but complicated woman. If you're a Black Dagger Brotherhood fan, and you haven't read the Protectors series, you are cheating yourself. If you're a reader who loves humorous and moving characters who stay with you, you will love the Protectors series. Thanks for another wonderful novel, Teresa. I hope we'll start seeing some more Kafer audibles of your work. I love listening, as well as reading your work!

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

JILL IS BACK!

OMG I just devoured Jill’s book. I was excited to read this one. Jill has a special place in my heart. I’ve loved her from the beginning. What a ride she’s had.
Struggling with where she will fit in now she’s not a warrior, Jill is just existing. She needs to help the guys and sees this meeting with Gello the only way to help Daniel. No one will be hurt on her watch.
A stern talking to from her mate, some new faces in the guardians sees Jill rethinking her future.
Can she come back to the Warriors?
Will the demons get her soul?
Read this amazing book and find out.
Absolutely brilliant.

[Julie Barson · Rating 5 out of 5]

better and better!

Please don’t stop!! Im addicted to this series!! I have literally read everything related to the warriors and guardians in the past week! I get so invested with each character but Jill is my favorite and I wish to be her when I grow up!!! When will we read about Daniel or king?! Write faster!!

[Jewels Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raine-Jewels

Intense! Breathtaking ! Heart-stopping! Tears to sighs!

A must read ! Teresa does again but knocks the ball right out of the park on this one . Just when you thought things were calming down for the warriors bam ! You will be begging for the next book to come out fast after this one !

[Sudie Taylor-mask · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Didn't see this coming. Once again Teresa Gabelman surprised us with a wonderful story that reads swift and fast . Our characters are flawed but loveable. Can't wait for the next book .

[loretta mc gaughey]

A tough warrior princess

Omg! This book is awesome! And it was so satisfying to read as space and Jill both learned something valuable truths about each other and their relationship!

[Shawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Twinsie Talk Angie J · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Jill by Teresa Gabelman
I was given this book by the author for an honest review.
Jill is one of my favorite characters in the series. She is brutally honest and takes no crap. One the flip side she does take unnecessary risks to save those she loves. Again bad ass WARRIOR!! Slade is the perfect ying to her yang. He is so controlled and methodical but falls hard for the most uncontrolled and least methodical. I mean I adore them. So seeing them in this weird place of indecision was hard for me. I mean we all know Jared is my mans BUT this couple is the heart of the series in many ways.
Jill did the hardest this she ever did when she trained and became a Warrior but she also did the bravest thing when she walked away…or did she. She was so in her own head she didn’t really listen to all that the others said. This book she finally listens to what others have to say. She soon realizes everyone loves her and wants the best for HER even her crazy mate, Slade. Slade also learned he needs to let his mate have a little bit of space PLUS open up to her about all things relationship wise and duty bound.
The side story of Gello, the demons, and Daniel were pretty important in the series overall ARC. It was great to see more of the Dark Guardians and meet a few new characters. *wiggles eyes up and down* this could get interesting LOL
Daniel…I know he isn’t a child anymore but like Jill thinks, I think he IS a child. The end of the book had me teary because we don’t know what is going to happen, but the path Daniel is on seems to be a lonely one. Am I ready for him to find a mate? No but damn he needs someone to love and cherish like his dad does his mom.

[Melinda ~ Twinsie Talk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.
Every time a new book in this series comes out I absolutely devour it. Seriously I have loved most of these characters from the start. Really how can you not love this bad a$$ vampire. Jill did not ask to be one but man has she dominated being one.
Jill is always trying to prove herself and tries to protect everyone around but her she doesn’t see the love and support everyone has for her. Jill has fought so hard to be a warrior but when she thinks no one has her back she walks away from everyone. She is so in her head she doesn’t listen to what people are trying to tell her. Jill only hears what she thinks they are saying. She believes walking away is the only option. The only problem is this has her walking right into a hornet’s nest.
I love how patient Slade is with Jill. He still gives her the nudges she needs but gives her space to realize what the truth is. I enjoy seeing all the warriors and Guardians in each of these books. I loved seeing the hard and soft sides to these warriors/guardians. There are so many things I want to know what will happen to our young Daniel he has so much riding on his shoulders. OMG, I need more of King too. He is such an enigma to me. Really, I absolutely adore him.
This is one series once I jump into a book, I cannot put it down.

[Cassandra McGuire · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!! This series .... Jill.... Daniel... King... Ahhhh

First... You need to read this series from the beginning to understand or relate to the characters in the stories. Jill is a half breed with human traits and vampire traits. She was injected with something by an enemy that has made her healing process slow down, making her more human.
Lordy, Jill's character is so complex. She has been through so much in her life. Becoming a 'half breed', overcoming her dyslexia, her mother telling her she wouldn't amount to anything or her own inner demons. She still hasn't realised her own self worth, how much she means to Slade or her fellow warriors or guardians.
She quits the Warriors and is approached by a demon who wants to make a deal with her to betray the warriors and guardians, The Demon Slayer aka Daniel (one of her best friends) and lose her soul to become a full vampire.
What does she choose? Does her desire to be full vampire outweigh her loyalty to her fellow warriors or guadians.... Or even her best friend Daniel.
Please start at book one to understand the characters and the story line, you will not be sorry.

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say, this book was my favourite of the Mates books ( well 2nd favourite) ha ha

Sooooo bloody good, I could be here day with my review & write pages & pages as to how much I loved it.
It’s soo good I’ve read it twice already & it’s only been out for 12 hours!

Loved seeing Jill grow in her own skin, she knows she in the right but also knowing she’s in the wrong & accepts it and moves on taking on board thats she needs to be a Team Player, so much action, the laugh out loud moments with Steve & King & not forgetting Slade he also had me cracking up as well I laughed until I hurt.
Jill would have your back 100% Never doubt that, the bond with all the other Warriors & their Mates is unbreakable I truly believe that, this book will also make you cry, I was bawling, can’t wait to see where all this goes In the next book. ( Ooh & Daniel I so need know what’s going to happen there)?

Thank you Teresa Gabelman another Fantastic book in the series, can’t wait for the next one.

[Erica Tyre · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good, but…*Spoiler Alert*

I’m a little miffed at how the blame all fell on Jill at the end, The guys completely escaped any responsibility for not being grown men and sitting down to talk to her. Their avoiding put her in a place where she was bound make assumptions based on their actions and their past treatment of her. I understood perfectly where she was coming from. I thought the same thing about their treatment of her. It’s been the same over the course of the entire series. They never addressed, admitted, or apologized to her for their own part in things. Just let her take all of the blame. That was crappy. And why do we have to watch these relationships we loved slowing fracture over the course of several books without being resolved? It feels like a cliffhanger situation and I don’t love it.

[Dawn Roseberry · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’ve devoured this series and enjoyed it overall, but I’ve always struggled with the heavy-handed, misogynistic undertones in how the “mates” are written. Unfortunately, this book crossed a line for me. One of the strongest female characters in the entire series was reduced to someone pathetic and one-dimensional.

Everything became about Slade—his feelings, his thoughts, his control—while Jill was constantly portrayed as wrong, weak, or insecure. The character I respected for her strength and independence was stripped down to nothing more than her self-doubt, while nearly every male around her was framed as strong, protective, and all-knowing. It’s frustrating, and frankly insulting, that the author consistently reduces her female characters to “fragile, broken women” in need of male validation and rescue.

This book left me angry and disappointed. I expected more for Jill.

[Donna Bossert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is like crack 1 hit and your addicted!!
well once again TG has outdid herself with Jill.
She brought a whole new dimension to the characters, especially Jill and Slade. How she made Slade even hotter I have no idea but dam if she didnt do it!

We watched as Jill grew up before our eyes in this book, I thought we knew Jill very well since we have known her since book 2 but nope we were wrong. Jill's journey hasn't been an easy 1 but she's a badass and carved for own path 1 cock at a time (well that doesnt sound right and not how i intended it to sound but if you know you know) I cried, laughed yelled, and then cried some more. The Protectors series is an emotional rollercoaster that I want to ride again and again.. Well Done TG Well done!!

[Karen Roma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jill is the 27th book in Teresa Gabelman’s The Protectors series and while much hype and anticipation surrounded the release of this story after the ending of Jake, I found this one too be a less than exciting addition to the series.

Jill is a character who has been either loved or hated by readers, and while her abrasive persona is delved into and explained, the premiss of this story after much build up, fell flat. The most spectacular event in this book happened at the end and will leave readers wondering where the series goes from here.

Don’t get me wrong, Jill was an easy read, but overall it was mildly satisfactory, with my focus more on Slade and his unwavering support of his mate.

[Jamie Walinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always amazing

Jill has a special place in my heart and I love her spunk, loyalty, and willingness to grow. I was so worried we'd finally lose a warrior (main female character) that I almost didn't want to read this. I'm so in love with all the warriors and their mates. I just wish that in her story we would have found out why Jill is more human traits or they fixed it. Wasn't talked much in book which was a bummer. King is so much part of the warriors and I love he stepped up for Jill. Slade finally showed more support for her was a bonus and gave him more brownie points for me.
I know without a doubt Teresa gableman always comes through with her books and am never disappointed. So, as always congratulations on another wonderful book! 👏

[Sandy Bowers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible addition to The Protectors series

I don't often write reviews, but for this one I had to. First, because I couldn't stop crying from Chapter 19 til the end. This is definitely in my top 3 favorite series ever, and I have over 2,300 books on my Kindle. All the people from Book 1 to current are a part of every storyline. I've loved every single one, but Jill will always be my favorite. So far. I have a feeling when she writes Daniel's story, it will be my favorite book ever. Definitely buy this book, but I suggest you start at the beginning, and get to know these incredible characters first. They're so real.

[Nikki Pearce · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG I just devoured Jill’s book. I was excited to read this one. Jill has a special place in my heart. I’ve loved her from the beginning. What a ride she’s had.
Struggling with where she will fit in now she’s not a warrior, Jill is just existing. She needs to help the guys and sees this meeting with Gello the only way to help Daniel. No one will be hurt on her watch.
A stern talking to from her mate, some new faces in the guardians sees Jill rethinking her future.
Can she come back to the Warriors?
Will the demons get her soul?
Read this amazing book and find out.
Absolutely brilliant.

[Tracy Cook-Slone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I loved this book, Jill is so badass and feisty. It wasn't what I was expecting story wise but I was not disappointed, totally loved it. I wanted more Jill and Slade they are my favourite couple, and that was what I got, just glad Jill is back with the warriors where she is meant to be. Highly recommend this and all the other books too, cannot go without mentioning Steve he cracks me up every time, don't want him to change ever or Jill lol very enjoyable read. Won't give much away don't want to ruin your reading pleasure.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Jill

I love this series. I love how Jill evolved and the woman she became. There's so much I can say but I hate giving spoilers. I will say that I would love to see some other characters get there mates. Such as Ruger and Logan. I totally love King. He is just so funny and loves the ballet. I would also love to see the day Daniel finds his way and hope he finds his way after he meets his mate. I hope it's not too long before the next book comes out. I hope you continue to write this series for a long time to come.

[sharon e hochstetler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jill finally understands.

So. Jill's secret is out. Everyone is very upset with her. Slade more than anyone else. However, it took looming doom to get them talking. Once they did Jill finally realized her worth. I agree that the guys could have been more understanding. I agree with her feelings of betrayal. Slade, most of all. Jill was able to get a good outcome but there is sadness in the wake of a departure. Sloan needs to fix things with Becky. As always. Love this series!!!!/

[PepperP0t · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having quit the VC after Slade kept her off rotation and her fellow warriors didn’t support her, Jill’s a prime target for demons trying to lure a warrior to their side. Jill, listening to the spiel, plotting how she could save Daniel from the demon’s plan, was unaware she’d given demons a way to torture her. And demons talk… a lot, very quickly Daniel, the VS and Guardians hear about it and they all want to have a little talk. Afterward, Daniel is on the line and on a rampage, again! Though there was a conclusion, the outing felt unfinished to my taste.
Rating: 3.75stars

[wanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daniel?.

Please tell me there's going to be at least a few more need to know more about Daniel & King. Raven is tough lady absolutely love her. Steve should've been a comedian he's so funny. The characters in this 27 book set were just perfect, funny, caring, crass, bad to the bone, but also protective of family, friends, & especially their mates each book is a love story with just enough bad azz butt kicking & interest to keep you reading non stop. I love stories that have complete endings though. I need to know how it all ends. But my heart aches for Daniel.

[Pam James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action, Laugh Out Loud Funny! Gripping!

OMG, this book is so freaking awesome! Jill's story needed to be told. I was gripped from the first page! I laughed out loud and snorted. I cried like a baby! I gasped. Such a fantastic story! This book really should be made into a movie. The action alone would have people on their feet. Let's talk about King... He is so funny! I think he might be even funnier than Steve. I loved this story! From a Forever Fan... Pam James.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!!

This series just keeps getting better and better! I love how Jill came into her own. Slade was with her all the way! These two are my favorite couple. This story has humor, loyalty, love, friendship and so much more. It was great to see that Jill finally realized that she mattered. She didn't need to fight against everyone. She became a team player. This story was so uplifting! A true gem!w

[MRS JANICE SHAW · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series

From book 1 to book 27 I have been hooked as the people in them fight for their right to live and to love, whilst protecting the rest of the world. I promise you once you start you won't stop, and many a sleepless night as you read "just another chapter" is in your future. Strong women, even stronger men with hearts of gold, lots of laugh out loud moments. Excellent series.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say...

I loved this story, Jill has always been one of my favorites, and now I love her even more. I relate to her hardships, her lack of love for herself and the way she fights back and learns that she isn't just another badass. She is a strong woman who is loved and respected even when she doesn't see it.
I can't wait for Daniel's complete story to come out but also fear it will be the end of the series and I am not ready for it to end.

[Judy Coates · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book.
I couldn't put it down.
The only reason it took me 2 days is that I had to get some sleep as I had to be somewhere early the next morning.
Jill's story is so heart wrenching in parts, with protector humor on other parts.
A roller coaster ride of emotions where Jill would put her life on the line for anyone of here friends in a heart beat.
I was sad when the book ended, I wanted it to keep going.
It had me right from the start all the way to the finish.

[Cherish Thyot · Rating 5 out of 5]

self defining and affirming

Great story of one of the original half breeds finally accepting themself and able to grow. Mature and realize what everyone else already know about her. She kicks duty. Great interactions between all the characters and in true fashion cliff hanger making you ready for the next story. I wonder if it will be King or Daniel 🤔. This whole series is wonderful and each book a quick read. Enjoy!

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fangtastic series ❤❤❤❤❤

Jill is a freaking Warrior and I just bloody love her, and Slade of course. ;)

The Protectors series continues to grow with each story and never fails to have me laughing my a$$ off. The banter between the warriors is hilarious.

I love this series, it's exhilarating reading with some dark elements, plenty of steam and plenty of laughter it's addictive.