Wolf's Temptation

Guarded by the Shifter #5

by Kate Rudolph

No one will keep him from his mate.

When a rescue mission goes wrong and Erin Jackson is abducted by a mysterious enemy, Jericho Gibson will stop at nothing to bring her home. But reuniting her with the rest of their pack is easier said than done when dark magic hunts them on their journey up the eastern seaboard.

Erin and Gibson have spent years denying the pull between them, but with emotions running high, and no one there to run interference, there's no avoiding the inferno of passion that threatens to consume them.

But passion is not their problem. A dark force is stalking them, and if they don't find it's source, no one will be safe.

Genres: Romance, Action

192 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 9, 2024

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Reviews

[Nikki Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jericho has always kept himself just that little bit apart from his team. It was hard to transition from being their commanding officer, to their Alpha as they learned to become shifters. He's that bit older than them and he felt every one of those occasionally. But Erin...she is something more. Something he shouldn't want and definitely shouldn't act on. She is at least a decade younger than him but has his inner wolf on high level WANT.

Erin gets kidnapped but being the capable former soldier, she rescues herself. When she manages to alert her team to her location, Jericho drops everything to go to her. But it would seem that Magic is not yet done with this new pack and Erin seems to be cursed.

Magic curses, cross country treks, one bed shennanigans, found family and power hungry witches all mix into a great wee story. Short but packs a punch!

[Melanie S · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the pieces fit>/b>

Finally! The long-hinted-at connection between wolf shifter and squad leader Gibson and loyal squad member Erin Jackson blows up into steamy romance! The mysterious origins of the shifter squad is laid bare: how, by whom, and why. Amidst daring escapes, a harrowing flight to safety, tense strategy sessions and a uferociously magical pitched battle, wolf shifters, their mates, and their allies win freedom, justice, and a wide-open future for themselves. This is author Kate Rudolph at her action romance writer's best: a read-past-bedtime, heart-pounding great book. And this ARC review is, as always, honest, voluntary and independent.

[Karen Nastasio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow what a great finish to an amazing series that we finally get to see Erin and Jericho come together. But when Erin is abducted Jericho is going crazy looking for his mate yes she is my mate and I’ll stop at nothing to get her back. Erin has been abducted and being a super soldier she saves herself and when she calls to be picked up Jericho is there and now they are together and with nobody in between them they finally give into their sizzling desires but it’s not all smooth sailing because there are dark forces that are stalking them and if they want a future together they must find and take down this threat once and for all. Brilliant book and series and a definite must read.

[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another exciting addition to the series but also a fab finale for it ;D Erin has been kidnapped but she's resilient and manages to rescue herself. However, a call out to get picked up shows her and Jericho that trouble isn't done with them yet. I loved that, despite the age gap and his misgivings, they really couldn't keep their hands off each other once alone. Expect to get drawn in to this great adventure romance, filled with danger and hot chemistry, as Erin and Jericho struggle to get to their well deserved HEA. I'm looking forward to what's next by this author :D

[Cynthia Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Book 5 of Guarded by the Shifter starring Erin Jackson and Jericho Gibson. WOW talk about a real attention grabbing page turner with something new and unexpected around every turn. I loved the passion and drive to keep their pack safe and to fight their attraction for each other. I was worried about Erin there in the beginning but she is a fighter and can take care of herself. I hope there is more to come for these wolfs and their mates.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Christine Biesheuvel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final battle.
An action packed story about kidnapping, imprisonment, escape and pursuit. And the steamy development of the love affair between Erin and Jericho. All the pack members and their mates play a role and they come together to fight the final battle with the evil witch and her accomplices.
The last part of a catchy story that gives some enjoyable reading hours.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Angi Everett · Rating 4 out of 5]

"He was fooling himself if he thought he heard something more when she spoke."

Oh ffs now that they KNOW what fated mates are it's ridiculous that he's fighting his attraction. It was dumb in all the other books but to have him thinking that thought after finding out about mates is just unnecessary "I can't be with her" drama. It's not a fun trope because that leads to inner monologing a bunch of flip flopping thoughts which are the worst. But this author seems to love having her characters constantly flip flopping in their heads. Ugh

[Raina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this romance. A sorta of friends/boss to lovers. The two try so hard to ignore the attraction for years. But when danger takes Erin away Jericho goes slightly nuts. Just loved how their relationship changed and build. Then there is the mystery danger that adds to all the excitement. The dynamics of the pack is like one big family that would do anything for each other.

[JLH · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the closing of the series. The final book. Action. Clarity. Fireballs and paranormal forest shadows. Cameos from other stories. Jericho will have to find erin who was kidnapped and after 7 days realistically, will they find her. So much needs to happen. Good read liked to audiobook.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Indie · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it !! love this series !! what a finale !!! love Erin and Jericho... this is their story at last !! a fast paced action packed drama... danger... Erin is kidnapped... Jericho must get her back... fated mates... denied.. the stalker... finding answers... and so much more... so good !!!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 5th and final book in this shifter series. Erin has been abducted and Jericho will do anything to bring her home. Can they escape the dark magic that is hunting them? Secrets are finally revealed in this action packed and steamy read. I really liked it.

[Trixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the series's last book, and we finally have our answer. I liked the fighting scenes. It was intense, but I enjoyed that Erin and Jericho finally gave in to their love for each other.

It's a good ending for the series.

[Shayay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun story with some danger and action! Like the whole trying to deny the pull but can’t scenario going on between these mates; glad to see Erin and Jericho give into the connection between them! Love that Erin is a kick booty heroine too. Jericho is a good match for her. A sweet shifter romance!

[tburbr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kate Rudolph has provided us with endearing characters along with an engaging story line that made this another great addition to the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is it - Erin and Jericho finally get their story told! And maybe some answers as well… This story was every bit as good as the others books in this series, but it was extra special because we’ve been waiting for these two to figure things out for soooooo long! A great read.

[Glenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too many Questions

Love this series, however I felt like there were too many unanswered questions. Too many back stories; such as”What was AR really after and exactly who or what was driving his obsessions with the Witches and Power.

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super fated mate/shifter romance! I loved it. Sexy spice, dangerous witches, intense danger, and heart-full romance..

[Sharon Noble · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the final book in The Wolf Guard & just as good as the rest. Erin has been kidnapped & the rest are trying to find her!

[Juanita E. Arp · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the final book in The Wolf Guard & just as good as the rest. I can't wait to read what's next. I received this book as a Free ARC copy to read and I voluntarily leave this review.

[Anna gardone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Finish

We waited along time for this story, I was not disappointed, the characters were great, lots of action, suspense, and romance. Great finish!

[Tricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic story with amazing characters made for really engaging read.