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Not Your Prey #1
Chasing Katana
Shifters are born, not created… Until me.
Used to life knocking me down, waking up at the bottom of the food chain is a step up. One I spin to my advantage, much to the annoyance of my overprotective bodyguard, Axel.
After all, nobody expects a rabbit to rob them blind.
Especially not the notorious Viper DeLuca. He’s rich, dangerous, and when he realizes what I’ve done, he’ll stop at nothing to hunt me down.
Wounded in my escape, I’m rescued by a grumpy mountain man and a heartbroken shifter who believe I’m nothing more than a wild rabbit. Oblivious to the storm I'm about to unleash on their lives, Ronen and Grey nurse me back to health. But Viper isn’t the only enemy closing in on us. Unfortunately for them, I’m tougher than I look.
In this world of claws and fangs, I may be small, but mark my words—I'm no one's prey.
Chasing Katana is a STANDALONE that contains possessive men and the endearing danger magnet that brings them together. While there’s plenty of humor, there are also darker/heavier themes, so please read the note in the beginning of the book before choosing to read.
*It's set in the same universe as my Thrown to the Wolves and Dragons in the Wind series, and takes place two years after the end of Scales of Destruction. While Chasing Katana can be read independently, you might enjoy the character crossovers and references more if you begin with Spark of Desire. Again, NOT necessary to enjoy this one, though.**
Any other books in the Not Your Prey series will also be standalones.
Used to life knocking me down, waking up at the bottom of the food chain is a step up. One I spin to my advantage, much to the annoyance of my overprotective bodyguard, Axel.
After all, nobody expects a rabbit to rob them blind.
Especially not the notorious Viper DeLuca. He’s rich, dangerous, and when he realizes what I’ve done, he’ll stop at nothing to hunt me down.
Wounded in my escape, I’m rescued by a grumpy mountain man and a heartbroken shifter who believe I’m nothing more than a wild rabbit. Oblivious to the storm I'm about to unleash on their lives, Ronen and Grey nurse me back to health. But Viper isn’t the only enemy closing in on us. Unfortunately for them, I’m tougher than I look.
In this world of claws and fangs, I may be small, but mark my words—I'm no one's prey.
Chasing Katana is a STANDALONE that contains possessive men and the endearing danger magnet that brings them together. While there’s plenty of humor, there are also darker/heavier themes, so please read the note in the beginning of the book before choosing to read.
*It's set in the same universe as my Thrown to the Wolves and Dragons in the Wind series, and takes place two years after the end of Scales of Destruction. While Chasing Katana can be read independently, you might enjoy the character crossovers and references more if you begin with Spark of Desire. Again, NOT necessary to enjoy this one, though.**
Any other books in the Not Your Prey series will also be standalones.
361 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 29, 2024
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January 10, 2025
The trashy escapism binge continues!!!
This was fun! It was a bit ridiculous, but in the best way, and very entertaining. Loved the immediate and constant dedication of the mmcs to the fmc, and overall it was just a fun ride. Good times!
This was fun! It was a bit ridiculous, but in the best way, and very entertaining. Loved the immediate and constant dedication of the mmcs to the fmc, and overall it was just a fun ride. Good times!
March 3, 2024
I didn’t hate it but I couldn’t finish it
The lead female was to bratty. The males simping all over her. Not enough alpha for me.
No sizzle. No feels.
I had to look back to the beginning of the chapter to see who was speaking.
The lead female was to bratty. The males simping all over her. Not enough alpha for me.
No sizzle. No feels.
I had to look back to the beginning of the chapter to see who was speaking.
October 27, 2024
This started off really strong, the first half was fantastic. Then it meandered and lost its plot, before suddenly remembering that something had to happen, culminating in a deus ex.
The characterisation was great, the plot was great, and I especially loved the growing relationships between the harem.
The characterisation was great, the plot was great, and I especially loved the growing relationships between the harem.
March 20, 2024
Chasing Katana is the first book in the brand new series, Not Your Prey. This is a standalone and is set in the same universe as the Thrown to the Wolves and Dragons in the Wind series.
You have
🔥MFMMM
🔥found family
🔥Different species of shifters
🔥standalone
🔥HEA
Yaaasss!! I get so excited when J. Kearston drops a new book. Chasing Katana was so freaking good. Some parts, it did feel a bit rushed, but still an enjoyable read. If you are a fan of the Thrown to the Wolves and Dragons in the Wind series, then, I highly recommend reading this!!!
You have
🔥MFMMM
🔥found family
🔥Different species of shifters
🔥standalone
🔥HEA
Yaaasss!! I get so excited when J. Kearston drops a new book. Chasing Katana was so freaking good. Some parts, it did feel a bit rushed, but still an enjoyable read. If you are a fan of the Thrown to the Wolves and Dragons in the Wind series, then, I highly recommend reading this!!!
March 5, 2024
“Mate, wife, soulmate. Use whatever term your feeble mind needs to comprehend that if you touch what’s mine, I’ll rip your f***ing hand off and shove it down your throat.”
This book was a really enjoyable read, I really liked our FMC Katana and loved the guys especially Axel!
The story starts Katana gets chased after stealing, and gets injured but is saved by Grey who thinks she’s an actual bunny not a shifter. Her bodyguard Axel eventually finds her. Throughout the book she is being chased down but luckily now she has her mates.
Overall a really good read!
This book was a really enjoyable read, I really liked our FMC Katana and loved the guys especially Axel!
The story starts Katana gets chased after stealing, and gets injured but is saved by Grey who thinks she’s an actual bunny not a shifter. Her bodyguard Axel eventually finds her. Throughout the book she is being chased down but luckily now she has her mates.
Overall a really good read!
March 12, 2024
J. Kearston is definitely on my "Don't ask questions, Just read" list. I absolutely loved meeting these new characters and visiting the old ones.
February 29, 2024
Spice: 3/5
Seriously favorite book I’ve read in a while. I was 25% through and texting recs to multiple friends.
The FMC is HILARIOUS. I mean the humor in this book is just so full of quick wit that I was crying laughing. Loved her personality. She’d be through a lot in her past but she never became whinny or entitled to a good life now. She kept an amazing outlook on life and I just wanted more of her.
The 4 MMCs were all protective but each one had a different personality that totally brought the group together. Viper and Grey are opposites but still my faves. Loved Axel and Ronen, but there was just something about Viper being a total psycho and Greys absolute Golden Retriever personality that had me wanting to jump into the book and steal them away.
Katana steals from a pharmaceutical company and gets injured in the process. She’s rescued by Grey but he thinks she’s just an innocent bunny that was needing saved. After healing, trouble just follows them everywhere.
BRB going to go read the rest of this authors books so I can try and find more characters like this ASAP.
Seriously favorite book I’ve read in a while. I was 25% through and texting recs to multiple friends.
The FMC is HILARIOUS. I mean the humor in this book is just so full of quick wit that I was crying laughing. Loved her personality. She’d be through a lot in her past but she never became whinny or entitled to a good life now. She kept an amazing outlook on life and I just wanted more of her.
The 4 MMCs were all protective but each one had a different personality that totally brought the group together. Viper and Grey are opposites but still my faves. Loved Axel and Ronen, but there was just something about Viper being a total psycho and Greys absolute Golden Retriever personality that had me wanting to jump into the book and steal them away.
Katana steals from a pharmaceutical company and gets injured in the process. She’s rescued by Grey but he thinks she’s just an innocent bunny that was needing saved. After healing, trouble just follows them everywhere.
BRB going to go read the rest of this authors books so I can try and find more characters like this ASAP.
October 13, 2024
Romance:
March 14, 2024
This book is a standalone from a shared universe that contains very hot and possessive guys. The book also has trigger warning so be sure to read them just to be on the safe side. This book was amazing I just couldn’t put it down from start to finish. It had me laughing and just about In tears. I was hooked from the start of Katanas story. Katana is a quirky, strong and independent FMC. Katana is used to life kicking her down, but waking up at the bottom of the food chain is a step up for her. One she uses to her full advantage but her bodyguard Axel isn’t happy with it. No one ever expects a rabbit to rob them. After one job robbing a rich and dangerous man she ends up injured, but the men that take her in don’t know she’s anything but a wild rabbit so they nurse her back to health. They also don’t realise Viper is on her tail, but isn’t the only enemy closing in on them. But she is tougher than she looks even for a rabbit shifter. I could go on for days about this book and everything that has happened in it but dam that would spoil to much of the book. I hope there will be more standalone books in this series. I definitely would love to see how it pans out with Sadie
March 7, 2024
If you’ve read The Dragons in the Wind series then you’ll recognize this character though you don’t have to have read it to enjoy this one. As always the author does a fantastic job world building and making the characters. I loved Katana and wanted to know so much about her. I definitely laughed more in this one than I thought I would and can’t wait for the next one to see what else is going on in this world. I hope we get visits from more past characters too! I didn’t want to put it down once I started.
February 24, 2024
This book was a surprise, I thought J was finished with this world but apparently not, good thing too because Chasing Katana was a wild ride that I didn't want to get off.
OMG! This cast of characters is a hoot and a half, haha. Katana is balls to the wall, no holds bar, troublemaker with a capital t and her escapades will someday be the stuff of legend and I love it. The way her brain works and all the crazy crap she gets up to boggles the mind but it makes for great entertainment. Kat has spirit, I love how crazy she is living life on her terms. Talk about wild child but after everything she's been through she deserves it.
Kat's group rounds out with the tough but caring bodyguard, a pair of damaged best friends, and a billionaire psychopath. But seriously Axel, Grey, Ronan, and even Viper are good guys who are obsessed with Kat in the best possible ways. I love Grey from the start, he's deceptive, Grey is a murder puppy and I adore him. Ronan went from being a grumpy bear to a teddy bear so seamlessly I don't know how it happened and you can't find anyone more loyal than Viper. As for Axel, the poor guy finally got out of his own way and it's about time.
The story was outrageous. The best. There was a lot of snark, humor, and teasing, even with some serious subject matter this book made me feel light. The characters were great and there with some pretty hilarious moments. I would have never guessed the plot of this book, it involved secrets, corporate espionage, theft, conspiracy, and more, plus the ending was a complete surprise. I can't even explain the plot properly but I loved it.
Chasing Katana was a delight to read, I enjoyed every minute of it. It was really good visiting this universe again. This book made me laugh and I love all the hijinks Kat got up to. I'm not sure if J has any more books in this world but I wouldn't say no to them.
OMG! This cast of characters is a hoot and a half, haha. Katana is balls to the wall, no holds bar, troublemaker with a capital t and her escapades will someday be the stuff of legend and I love it. The way her brain works and all the crazy crap she gets up to boggles the mind but it makes for great entertainment. Kat has spirit, I love how crazy she is living life on her terms. Talk about wild child but after everything she's been through she deserves it.
Kat's group rounds out with the tough but caring bodyguard, a pair of damaged best friends, and a billionaire psychopath. But seriously Axel, Grey, Ronan, and even Viper are good guys who are obsessed with Kat in the best possible ways. I love Grey from the start, he's deceptive, Grey is a murder puppy and I adore him. Ronan went from being a grumpy bear to a teddy bear so seamlessly I don't know how it happened and you can't find anyone more loyal than Viper. As for Axel, the poor guy finally got out of his own way and it's about time.
The story was outrageous. The best. There was a lot of snark, humor, and teasing, even with some serious subject matter this book made me feel light. The characters were great and there with some pretty hilarious moments. I would have never guessed the plot of this book, it involved secrets, corporate espionage, theft, conspiracy, and more, plus the ending was a complete surprise. I can't even explain the plot properly but I loved it.
Chasing Katana was a delight to read, I enjoyed every minute of it. It was really good visiting this universe again. This book made me laugh and I love all the hijinks Kat got up to. I'm not sure if J has any more books in this world but I wouldn't say no to them.
March 10, 2024
Chasing Katana is a thrill ride of a book, and one you’re not going to want to miss out on.
Meet Katana. Or maybe you already have from the Dragons in the Wind series. She’s a “prey” shifter. Unique in that she was once human, but was saved by the dragon shifters when a particular event went wildly wrong. Now, she’s a thief for hire.
Well, when her latest escapade goes sideways thanks to an overly exuberant Husky, she finds herself in quite the pickle. Hurt, forced to shift into her animal form, it seems she’s not going to make it out of this scrape. However, Fate smiles on her and she’s picked up by a kind shifter who helps nurse her back to health. While they make think she’s just a precious helpless rabbit, things go wildly sideways when she’s fully healed up. Cue delightful chaos.
Chasing Katana is a thrill ride and a half, and an absolute delight of a story. We weren’t 100% sure we’d like Katana, but she’s not just running around stealing everything she can get her hands on, and – bonus – she doesn’t have an insanely overcompensating need to be snarky as all get out. Thank all that is holy! LOL! She may try your patience for a minute, but you’re going to love her. Trust us on this one.
The guys she draws in are absolutely perfect for her, and you’re going to love how they all come together to create such a unique and dynamic pack. This book is beautifully balanced, and keeps you coming back for more. Just enough twists and drama to keep you on your toes. Delicious steamy scenes to leave you begging for more (and some for yourself LOL). All the loops get tied up in pretty knots and you get a nice ending.
Does this mean that we won’t see more of Katana in the future? We sure hope not! While this book is a standalone, we would not say no to getting more Katana and her men that’s for sure!
5 out of 5 stars
Meet Katana. Or maybe you already have from the Dragons in the Wind series. She’s a “prey” shifter. Unique in that she was once human, but was saved by the dragon shifters when a particular event went wildly wrong. Now, she’s a thief for hire.
Well, when her latest escapade goes sideways thanks to an overly exuberant Husky, she finds herself in quite the pickle. Hurt, forced to shift into her animal form, it seems she’s not going to make it out of this scrape. However, Fate smiles on her and she’s picked up by a kind shifter who helps nurse her back to health. While they make think she’s just a precious helpless rabbit, things go wildly sideways when she’s fully healed up. Cue delightful chaos.
Chasing Katana is a thrill ride and a half, and an absolute delight of a story. We weren’t 100% sure we’d like Katana, but she’s not just running around stealing everything she can get her hands on, and – bonus – she doesn’t have an insanely overcompensating need to be snarky as all get out. Thank all that is holy! LOL! She may try your patience for a minute, but you’re going to love her. Trust us on this one.
The guys she draws in are absolutely perfect for her, and you’re going to love how they all come together to create such a unique and dynamic pack. This book is beautifully balanced, and keeps you coming back for more. Just enough twists and drama to keep you on your toes. Delicious steamy scenes to leave you begging for more (and some for yourself LOL). All the loops get tied up in pretty knots and you get a nice ending.
Does this mean that we won’t see more of Katana in the future? We sure hope not! While this book is a standalone, we would not say no to getting more Katana and her men that’s for sure!
5 out of 5 stars
February 24, 2024
Do you like an alpha-hole shifter? Maybe a cuddly cinnamon roll mate? Morally gray shifter who will do anything including blackmail? Or how about an overprotective bodyguard? And the best thing about all these large, obsessive predators, is that they have fallen for a sassy, badass, shifter bunny!
Katana: An anomaly among shifters, she was a human on the brink of death that was turned into a shifter. The downside (or maybe upside!) though, is that in a world a world of predators, she could be considered prey. Though Katana doesn't let that stop her from kicking butt and causing chaos where she can. She is a fast talking, risk taking, hoot of a character.
Axel: Has been assigned to Katana since she first was turned, and has always kept a distance. In a world where unmated female shifters are rare, he never felt he was good enough, nor that he could put her first due to family issues.
Viper: A snake in the grass, or so many may think. After catching Katana stealing from him and watching her before striking, he decided she was the one for him, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to make her his.
Grey: An alpha whose pack was destroyed, has spent the last year lost. It wasn't until he pulled an injured Katana from the lake, that he felt the spark of his purpose rise again and his purpose in life is to serve.
Ronen: Lost his family in a freak accident and hasn't been able to let go of the past. He saved Grey from the gutters and spends his time taking care of his friend and working in an auto shop. Tall, Dark and stoic, he has maintains his beast through being in control.
Spicy: 3/5
RH
Triggers concerning Domestic Abuse, kidnapping, and mild violence.
Katana: An anomaly among shifters, she was a human on the brink of death that was turned into a shifter. The downside (or maybe upside!) though, is that in a world a world of predators, she could be considered prey. Though Katana doesn't let that stop her from kicking butt and causing chaos where she can. She is a fast talking, risk taking, hoot of a character.
Axel: Has been assigned to Katana since she first was turned, and has always kept a distance. In a world where unmated female shifters are rare, he never felt he was good enough, nor that he could put her first due to family issues.
Viper: A snake in the grass, or so many may think. After catching Katana stealing from him and watching her before striking, he decided she was the one for him, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to make her his.
Grey: An alpha whose pack was destroyed, has spent the last year lost. It wasn't until he pulled an injured Katana from the lake, that he felt the spark of his purpose rise again and his purpose in life is to serve.
Ronen: Lost his family in a freak accident and hasn't been able to let go of the past. He saved Grey from the gutters and spends his time taking care of his friend and working in an auto shop. Tall, Dark and stoic, he has maintains his beast through being in control.
Spicy: 3/5
RH
Triggers concerning Domestic Abuse, kidnapping, and mild violence.
March 3, 2024
Chasing Katana by J Kearston is a paranormal romance with shifters and fated mates. Katana is a thief and the only human turned shifter in a world where female mates are needed and scarce. After years of suffering a slow death she's determined to make the most of her second chance and live her life with no fear or regrets. When she is on a job she's injured and forced to shift where she's rescued by a wolf and bear shifter. When she shifts back and returns to her bodyguard they follow. When her target chases her down and blackmails her. She's surrounded by 4 male shifters that don't want to let her go and plan to prove they are worthy to be her mates. Is she willing to give them a chance or will she push them away before they get the chance to leave her.
I loved the characters in this story. Katana is a complete badass and crazy, but she's also fucking hilarious. Her ideas and offhand comments had me rolling half the story. Axel her bodyguard secretly loves her but is scared to act because he is afraid to lose her. Gray and Ronen are both broken but find new purpose in protecting Katana. Viper is morally gray. He has no problem killing but he also has another side you’ll get to see when you read.the book. The world-building is amazing as usual for J Kearston and this book is based in her previous worlds with other series. There is plenty of action and excitement with lots of twists, turns, and surprises! This is a standalone book with a HEA.
I rated Chasing Katana with 5 out of 5 stars. If you enjoy paranormal romances with shifters, fated mates, plenty of action, and lots of spice then this is a must-read!
I loved the characters in this story. Katana is a complete badass and crazy, but she's also fucking hilarious. Her ideas and offhand comments had me rolling half the story. Axel her bodyguard secretly loves her but is scared to act because he is afraid to lose her. Gray and Ronen are both broken but find new purpose in protecting Katana. Viper is morally gray. He has no problem killing but he also has another side you’ll get to see when you read.the book. The world-building is amazing as usual for J Kearston and this book is based in her previous worlds with other series. There is plenty of action and excitement with lots of twists, turns, and surprises! This is a standalone book with a HEA.
I rated Chasing Katana with 5 out of 5 stars. If you enjoy paranormal romances with shifters, fated mates, plenty of action, and lots of spice then this is a must-read!
February 24, 2024
Katana is doing her impossible thing again, stealing. Only this time she may have bitten off more then she bargained for as a human due to an accident she had been save but the down side she sifts into a tiny bunny. Her current job in her sifted form of a bunny attracted the attention of a Siberian husky, she races into a thicket and buries the flash drive figuring she can call Axel her body guard later and they can circle back around and get it. However the husky is not being distracted by anything Kat does. All of sudden Titan is called out, great here comes the security guard maybe Titan will leave. No such luck he starts a barking in earnest. As Kat runs shifts back to human form to get on to a tree branch, of course it breaks and Titan goes for Kat, reviewing her chances of getting away when she makes the decision to go over a cliff. Kat is not aware that Viper a shifter that she stolen from was not one you every want to cross. Kat is rescued by Ronen in her sifted form of a tiny bunny and takes her home. Thus because the story of Kat trying to get away, Ronen deciding to keep Kat the bunny as a pet With Grey his friend seeing that the bunny may be perfect to help Ronen out of his depression of losing his pack. Axel looking for Kat, along with the formidable Viper and that is not all another person wanting to use her to turn other humans into shifters. The twists, the turns, the unexpected and of course the love that blossoms, makes this a wonderful book to keep you glued to your seat reading.
March 6, 2024
“You should look into a different coping mechanism.”
“Like homicide?”
this book should really be called Katana and Her Merry Band of Psychos.
i found this book in a fb reader group and one of the tropes listed was “shifter mistaken as pet” and i was immediately sold. i never knew i wanted to read a book with that until now. i haven’t read the other books in this universe, but didn’t feel lost. it did make me want to read them, tho.
a great read with a badass fmc who is a bit psycho but so are her men. they’re possessive and all about their girl. a good mix of spice and plot and the development of all the characters.
”Fuck, she’s pretty. Too pretty. I don’t think I have enough knives on me to remove everyone’s eyeballs so those bastards can’t look at her when we walk out of here. Shit, several of them saw her shift back. Naked. Well, that settles it. I’m just gonna have to kill them.”
“Way to suck all the fun out of it. No revenge or human sacrifice? Next you’re going to tell me stealing is wrong, or something equally ridiculous.”
i also wouldn’t be mad if a novella was written about Viper’s mom 🥵
multi-POV
MFMMM
shifters of different species
fmc thief
possessive men
group scene
DP
mating marks
mating bites
found family
“my wife”
HEA
epilogue
standalone
CW: grief, survivor’s guilt, terminal illness, kidnapping, domestic violence (secondary characters), child abandonment (past), car accident, violence, death of family members (past), human testing
“Like homicide?”
this book should really be called Katana and Her Merry Band of Psychos.
i found this book in a fb reader group and one of the tropes listed was “shifter mistaken as pet” and i was immediately sold. i never knew i wanted to read a book with that until now. i haven’t read the other books in this universe, but didn’t feel lost. it did make me want to read them, tho.
a great read with a badass fmc who is a bit psycho but so are her men. they’re possessive and all about their girl. a good mix of spice and plot and the development of all the characters.
”Fuck, she’s pretty. Too pretty. I don’t think I have enough knives on me to remove everyone’s eyeballs so those bastards can’t look at her when we walk out of here. Shit, several of them saw her shift back. Naked. Well, that settles it. I’m just gonna have to kill them.”
“Way to suck all the fun out of it. No revenge or human sacrifice? Next you’re going to tell me stealing is wrong, or something equally ridiculous.”
i also wouldn’t be mad if a novella was written about Viper’s mom 🥵
multi-POV
MFMMM
shifters of different species
fmc thief
possessive men
group scene
DP
mating marks
mating bites
found family
“my wife”
HEA
epilogue
standalone
CW: grief, survivor’s guilt, terminal illness, kidnapping, domestic violence (secondary characters), child abandonment (past), car accident, violence, death of family members (past), human testing
February 15, 2024
* 6 stars
I honestly received this book by accident, and let me tell you: it was one of the best accidents that ever happened to me! I only wish I hadn't started it when something silly like work dared to interfere with my reading time because it was extremely hard to put this book down every time I had to.
"Chasing Katana" absolutely grabbed my attention from the start. Katana is simply hilarious; she decided to completely embrace her second shot at life and only follow her own moral compass instead of the rules set out by society. Her view on life is fun, and a little bittersweet, but it's been a long time since I've laughed this much while reading a book. I've read other books set in this world but "Chasing Katana" is my absolute favorite and I love the possibility of more books with prey shifters in the future.
I am not a reader who needs lots of spice to enjoy a book, but my absolute favorite scenes are those where a man has been holding himself back for ages and then... completely... snaps! I was so happy with that scene in this book; it's my absolute favorite scene of this book. And it rarely happens, but I am not able to say who my favorite guy in this book is; they are all awesome in their own way and I love how Katana keeps them on their toes.
Honestly: I can only think of thousands of reasons why everyone should read this book, and with it being a standalone, there is no reason to wait either!
I honestly received this book by accident, and let me tell you: it was one of the best accidents that ever happened to me! I only wish I hadn't started it when something silly like work dared to interfere with my reading time because it was extremely hard to put this book down every time I had to.
"Chasing Katana" absolutely grabbed my attention from the start. Katana is simply hilarious; she decided to completely embrace her second shot at life and only follow her own moral compass instead of the rules set out by society. Her view on life is fun, and a little bittersweet, but it's been a long time since I've laughed this much while reading a book. I've read other books set in this world but "Chasing Katana" is my absolute favorite and I love the possibility of more books with prey shifters in the future.
I am not a reader who needs lots of spice to enjoy a book, but my absolute favorite scenes are those where a man has been holding himself back for ages and then... completely... snaps! I was so happy with that scene in this book; it's my absolute favorite scene of this book. And it rarely happens, but I am not able to say who my favorite guy in this book is; they are all awesome in their own way and I love how Katana keeps them on their toes.
Honestly: I can only think of thousands of reasons why everyone should read this book, and with it being a standalone, there is no reason to wait either!
February 29, 2024
Chasing Katana by J. Keats ton is book one in the Not Your Prey Series. This is the first book I’m reading by this author and wow what an impression. It was really good! What initially caught my attention was the cover but when I read the blurb, I was hooked. This book is a standalone but apparently characters from a past series make an appearance so I must go and read that as well so I can get the full effect. (But that’s just a me preference, I wasn’t lost or confused at all) I finished this book in a day, I devoured it! The worldbuilding was so good and the descriptions were great, it made it so easy to imagine everything I was reading. I’m a fan of shifter and why choose romances and this one is in a league of its own. I absolutely loved the characters in this book; I adored each and every one of their personalities. Plus Kat is just a chaos bringer so how can you not love her. Grey, Viper, Ronen and Axel are swoon-worthy in their own right. I was really taken for a journey with this read from serious moments to smiling from the humor. Everything about this book pulls you in and there wasn’t a single lull in the story, actually it just kept giving. I’m looking forward to going and reading more from this author. I would suggest checking the content warnings to be on the safe side. But I can’t recommend this book enough if you’re a paranormal romance fan.
Final review:
4 out of 5 stars
Final review:
4 out of 5 stars
March 3, 2024
This Author is the Queen of stand alone's and has mastered the right mix of Pace, storey & sizzle.
This world is one we know ad love from some of her other series but can totally be read with out having read anything else in this world, filled with characters that are as complex as they are compelling. Katana, our lead, is a firecracker. She's not your typical damsel in distress; she's a woman with skills, wit, and petulance which instead of being annoying has enough snark that its endearing. Watching her navigate the dangers of her world while keeping her heart guarded (and sometimes failing at that) is the kind of journey that makes for a fantastic book.
Now, let's talk about the romance because, oh my, does it sizzle. The chemistry between Katana and her love interests is electric, full of those will-they-won't-they moments that keep you flipping pages way past your bedtime. But what I really appreciate is how Kearston balances the heat with genuine emotional depth. The relationship feels real, with all the ups and downs you'd expect when several strong personalities collide.
The plot? Fast-paced and peppered with enough twists to keep you guessing weaving together threads of action, suspense, and romance.
Be warned though once you have read this book you will be dipping back into the Dragon books and then the Wolves series - so be warned this book will leave you with the need to binge read everything else in this world.
This world is one we know ad love from some of her other series but can totally be read with out having read anything else in this world, filled with characters that are as complex as they are compelling. Katana, our lead, is a firecracker. She's not your typical damsel in distress; she's a woman with skills, wit, and petulance which instead of being annoying has enough snark that its endearing. Watching her navigate the dangers of her world while keeping her heart guarded (and sometimes failing at that) is the kind of journey that makes for a fantastic book.
Now, let's talk about the romance because, oh my, does it sizzle. The chemistry between Katana and her love interests is electric, full of those will-they-won't-they moments that keep you flipping pages way past your bedtime. But what I really appreciate is how Kearston balances the heat with genuine emotional depth. The relationship feels real, with all the ups and downs you'd expect when several strong personalities collide.
The plot? Fast-paced and peppered with enough twists to keep you guessing weaving together threads of action, suspense, and romance.
Be warned though once you have read this book you will be dipping back into the Dragon books and then the Wolves series - so be warned this book will leave you with the need to binge read everything else in this world.
February 29, 2024
I voluntarily REVIEWED "CHASING KATANA" WOW!!! What a wild intense, intriguing, interesting, rollercoaster ride hold on to your seat, full of angst, intrigue, danger, humor, banter, secrets, theft, conspiracy, twists & surprises such an addicting page turner.
Katana was a human changed to a shifter to save her life but what she was changed to would be considered prey to a predator, but she's a bad*ss, feisty, but she will be no one's prey, you absolutely love her.
Axel is to watch out for Katana since she was turned he kept his distance thinking he wasn't worthy of her because of family issues, Viper sees her steal from him & before he strikes he knows without a doubt she's his & will do anything for her, Grey is an Alpha who's pack was destroyed, he's been lost without them, but things changed when he pulled Katana from the lake, he now feels he has something to live for, Ronen's family was lost by freak accident he & Grey are Bf's they all tragic past each one has a different personality.
I definitely recommend to get this book I never laughed so hard Katana was delightful & absolutely fantastic in this story, the things she does keeps her men on their toes, they all have something different to bring to the relationship, couldn't get enough of these characters a must read for sure you so won't be disappointed I loved it.
PHENOMINAL FUN FILLED HUMOROUS ROMANCE 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤
Katana was a human changed to a shifter to save her life but what she was changed to would be considered prey to a predator, but she's a bad*ss, feisty, but she will be no one's prey, you absolutely love her.
Axel is to watch out for Katana since she was turned he kept his distance thinking he wasn't worthy of her because of family issues, Viper sees her steal from him & before he strikes he knows without a doubt she's his & will do anything for her, Grey is an Alpha who's pack was destroyed, he's been lost without them, but things changed when he pulled Katana from the lake, he now feels he has something to live for, Ronen's family was lost by freak accident he & Grey are Bf's they all tragic past each one has a different personality.
I definitely recommend to get this book I never laughed so hard Katana was delightful & absolutely fantastic in this story, the things she does keeps her men on their toes, they all have something different to bring to the relationship, couldn't get enough of these characters a must read for sure you so won't be disappointed I loved it.
PHENOMINAL FUN FILLED HUMOROUS ROMANCE 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤
February 10, 2024
Chasing Katana is now my absolute favorite book of J Kearston's. It's so good when I hit 95% of the way through the book and remembered it was a standalone, I felt like crying because I wasn't ready to say goodbye to the characters. That never happens to me. I want to be Katana, she's hilarious and fearless and just so cool. I fell in love with Ronan and Grey within the first few chapters because of their cinnamon roll antics, then Viper won my heart for the ages with his psycho stalker adorableness, then Axel's devotion and ultimately his vulnerability took the last piece of my heart. Seriously, this book was absolutely everything. J Kearston hit it out of the ballpark with this one. I almost want to throw a tantrum because the book is over but instead I'll just buy the physical copy and hoard it like a dragon to re-read over and over and over.
Lastly, my favorite quote of the book: "Remember your notes, idiot. You have a cheat sheet to make her happy. Affection and snacks. Distractions to keep her from getting bored or overthinking things. You just need to show her that you’re the best mate she could ever ask for, so no need to freak out."
Lastly, my favorite quote of the book: "Remember your notes, idiot. You have a cheat sheet to make her happy. Affection and snacks. Distractions to keep her from getting bored or overthinking things. You just need to show her that you’re the best mate she could ever ask for, so no need to freak out."
March 1, 2024
I have been a fan of the author since Thrown to the Wolves was first released. I loved her Dragons in the Wind series, so I was already primed to enjoy Chasing Katana by J. Kearston. Let me assure you that she does not disappoint.
Katana is the sort of free spirited, fun loving characters that I crave to read. She's a force of nature contained in a tiny bunny body, but she doesn't allow that to hold her back or keep her from doing whatever the heck she wants.
I loved the guys, too. There was a lot of careful thought and planning that went into the collective dysfunction of these 4 men. Every one of them wanted the same thing, and not a single one of them knew how to go about getting it. Watching as they tried to catch Katana's attention and hold it had me laughing out loud at times.
Actually, there was a TON of humor in this one that I wasn't prepared for, but from the very get-go when Grey and Ronen think she's a pet to a super soaker (with red pepper flakes and watered down honey, nonetheless) vs snow leopard shifter match up to the clandestine rope burns. (Now you have to read the book cause you want to know how that super soaker battle turned out, don't you?)
Katana is the sort of free spirited, fun loving characters that I crave to read. She's a force of nature contained in a tiny bunny body, but she doesn't allow that to hold her back or keep her from doing whatever the heck she wants.
I loved the guys, too. There was a lot of careful thought and planning that went into the collective dysfunction of these 4 men. Every one of them wanted the same thing, and not a single one of them knew how to go about getting it. Watching as they tried to catch Katana's attention and hold it had me laughing out loud at times.
Actually, there was a TON of humor in this one that I wasn't prepared for, but from the very get-go when Grey and Ronen think she's a pet to a super soaker (with red pepper flakes and watered down honey, nonetheless) vs snow leopard shifter match up to the clandestine rope burns. (Now you have to read the book cause you want to know how that super soaker battle turned out, don't you?)
April 2, 2024
OHHH MYY GOODNESSS A SOLID 4.5 ⭐️ read erghhhh i am so madddd nearing the end, it could be a solid 5 ⭐️ for me 😭😭😭 if only the author wrote more details of the scene that happen 😭😭 you know the scene i am talking about dear reader 👀👀 YES! The rope scene with all four mate lining up tied up 😭 OH MYY IT WOULD BE SO ABSOLUTELY FANTATSTIC SCENE TO READ + for the first time a scene where 4 alpha male get dominated by their female mate 😫😫😫 Now i just can’t get it out of my head 🫠
Overall it was really a fun read, i so lobe the interaction in first few chapter of Katana being in her animal cute form and playing pretend with it 🥺 a first time i read a shifter romance that shift besides being beside a wolf, bear and tiger 😍 and the author wrote it so fantastically well and it is also a rarely where a shifter story that they play pretend being one 😍
I lobe all the characters in this book especially Grey and Viper 🫶🏼
I auto follow the author just to get more of the series which i hope she will do 😍 And hopefully a book which characters like Viper mom will be soooooo dream come true 😭😭 or just wrote a book for her ✨
Overall it was really a fun read, i so lobe the interaction in first few chapter of Katana being in her animal cute form and playing pretend with it 🥺 a first time i read a shifter romance that shift besides being beside a wolf, bear and tiger 😍 and the author wrote it so fantastically well and it is also a rarely where a shifter story that they play pretend being one 😍
I lobe all the characters in this book especially Grey and Viper 🫶🏼
I auto follow the author just to get more of the series which i hope she will do 😍 And hopefully a book which characters like Viper mom will be soooooo dream come true 😭😭 or just wrote a book for her ✨
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 22, 2024
Chasing Katana is a standalone PNR RH in the same world as Thrown to Wolves and Dragon in the Wind. Though you don't necessarily have to have read them in order to enjoy the book, I recommend reading them because they are amazing and you get a good feel for how things work. The fmc has a dark humor and is sassy and sarcastic. Katana is hiding a secret that can mean terrible things for her. Because in her world there are no such thing as prey animals or made shifters. Yet Katana shifts into a bunny. Yep. A bunny. A prey animal that shouldn't be possible. She is definitely finding her way in/out of trouble often. But she's thriving and when she starts to meet her guys...it just gets better. They have a great relationship and they all adore her, even if she causes them to go prematurely grey or suffer a panic attack. Just kidding. But seriously the humor is perfect as is the spice. Each of the guys add something unique to this found family. It was a longer read but so worth it. I actually wish there was more because I enjoyed it so much!
March 10, 2024
Absolute Must Read!
This book gave me even more than I knew I wanted!! Kat is an amazing FMC with damage but an awesome sense of humor and adventure. I love how she keeps her guys on their toes and the banter back and forth had me rolling. She reminds me so much of one of my best friends, I have to scream demand my bestie read this book that seems to have brought her right to life lol each of Katana’s guys have a completely different personality and I love her dynamic individually with each of them and then as a whole for the pack. I don’t want to say too much about her mates as I feel that is a spoiler but we get some major morally grey which is always my jam! There’s so much that happens in this one book you’ll feel like you’re reading a complete series and it has such a satisfying ending you’ll be desperately wanting more! If you like RH, shifters, fated mates, choose your fate, secrets, stalkers, trouble makers, revenge, hot steam, gosh the list could just go on! This is definitely a must read book for you!
This book gave me even more than I knew I wanted!! Kat is an amazing FMC with damage but an awesome sense of humor and adventure. I love how she keeps her guys on their toes and the banter back and forth had me rolling. She reminds me so much of one of my best friends, I have to scream demand my bestie read this book that seems to have brought her right to life lol each of Katana’s guys have a completely different personality and I love her dynamic individually with each of them and then as a whole for the pack. I don’t want to say too much about her mates as I feel that is a spoiler but we get some major morally grey which is always my jam! There’s so much that happens in this one book you’ll feel like you’re reading a complete series and it has such a satisfying ending you’ll be desperately wanting more! If you like RH, shifters, fated mates, choose your fate, secrets, stalkers, trouble makers, revenge, hot steam, gosh the list could just go on! This is definitely a must read book for you!
July 3, 2024
Really enjoyed this
First kudos to this author for surprising me on the heroines features. I went into this book expecting to start off irritated with the clichéd stereotypes of beauty but interested enough in the blurb to read anyway, but wouldn't you know Kearston blew me out of the water with a ha despite how the cover appears the characters unique. The leading lady has literally silver hair, like fur of a rabbit and silver eyes to boot. Its a constant disappointment in many books to have a varied feature cover image but still end up with another blonde lead so I have to say I'm beyond floored and impressed to start off believe I was getting a cliché only to learn that for once I actually wasn't.
Beyond that this plot is really impressive with deeply interesting character back stories and an actual threat to face. What I really enjoyed was the way in the beginning it isn't entirely clear who's the villain and who's the hero.
I absolutely enjoyed this book from start to finish and can't wait to read more.
First kudos to this author for surprising me on the heroines features. I went into this book expecting to start off irritated with the clichéd stereotypes of beauty but interested enough in the blurb to read anyway, but wouldn't you know Kearston blew me out of the water with a ha despite how the cover appears the characters unique. The leading lady has literally silver hair, like fur of a rabbit and silver eyes to boot. Its a constant disappointment in many books to have a varied feature cover image but still end up with another blonde lead so I have to say I'm beyond floored and impressed to start off believe I was getting a cliché only to learn that for once I actually wasn't.
Beyond that this plot is really impressive with deeply interesting character back stories and an actual threat to face. What I really enjoyed was the way in the beginning it isn't entirely clear who's the villain and who's the hero.
I absolutely enjoyed this book from start to finish and can't wait to read more.
October 28, 2024
It's a great story that starts slowly but speeds up as you read. The ending was great—so great that I actually felt compelled to spin around in joy (which was a little awkward because I read using the Kindle app on my laptop, and you better believe I wasn't taking my hands off the "book" for a second).
This is my first time reading anything by the author, and even though this book is a sequel to another series, I felt I could totally enjoy what was on the page. That being said, I somewhat regret not reading the books in order, which I always do. It just so happens that my reason for starting this book was I was desperate for a shifter book where the FMC shifts into a cute animal after finishing all the published Sedona Ashe in her Hey There, Hop Stuff series. I suggest that people don't just jump into the universe with this book, but if you can't stop yourself from reading about a badass FMC who transforms into an adorable silver bunny, don't worry about feeling confused about the plot.
This is my first time reading anything by the author, and even though this book is a sequel to another series, I felt I could totally enjoy what was on the page. That being said, I somewhat regret not reading the books in order, which I always do. It just so happens that my reason for starting this book was I was desperate for a shifter book where the FMC shifts into a cute animal after finishing all the published Sedona Ashe in her Hey There, Hop Stuff series. I suggest that people don't just jump into the universe with this book, but if you can't stop yourself from reading about a badass FMC who transforms into an adorable silver bunny, don't worry about feeling confused about the plot.
January 2, 2025
Just what I needed!
This book was amazing! I've been in such a slump. Not really feeling the right read that fits what I needed to get me out. But this was everything!
I've been dying to find a good shifter book that has the "accidental pet" trope. I finally found it and with the added bonus of it being "Why Choose". The FMC is crazy and hilarious. We have a bunch of guys all different, but all certainly obsessed with Kat. The side characters add that extra perfection without being overabundant and unnecessary.
There's a sh*t ton of flirting (& men knowing what they want) without it being overwhelming spice with no plot. The spice is delicious. I'd say 3 out of 5 peppers since it's not often, but when it happens it's hot.
Overall this was such a perfect balance of everything: Funny, emotional, obsessed men, spice, character development, good plot, great writing, and the perfect length.
It's the ultimate perfect easy read that sucks you in, and gets you out of a funk. Looking forward to reading more from this author! (And more in this series 🤞🏻)
This book was amazing! I've been in such a slump. Not really feeling the right read that fits what I needed to get me out. But this was everything!
I've been dying to find a good shifter book that has the "accidental pet" trope. I finally found it and with the added bonus of it being "Why Choose". The FMC is crazy and hilarious. We have a bunch of guys all different, but all certainly obsessed with Kat. The side characters add that extra perfection without being overabundant and unnecessary.
There's a sh*t ton of flirting (& men knowing what they want) without it being overwhelming spice with no plot. The spice is delicious. I'd say 3 out of 5 peppers since it's not often, but when it happens it's hot.
Overall this was such a perfect balance of everything: Funny, emotional, obsessed men, spice, character development, good plot, great writing, and the perfect length.
It's the ultimate perfect easy read that sucks you in, and gets you out of a funk. Looking forward to reading more from this author! (And more in this series 🤞🏻)
August 12, 2025
Fun and light hearted. 4 possessive and obsessive men and one over the top bunny.
Katana is an overtop character with a crude sense of humor who is always getting herself in trouble just for the fun of it.
Her four men are different enough in personality that you can keep them straight, but like every character in this book, don’t feel serious in a good way. All in their own special way, they take the trope of murder as valid if they look at my girl for more than a second in such a way you will be laughing and kicking your feet.
Definitely leans in the insta love area, but done so that feels fun and cute.
Overall this is a funny, giggle inducing book that is on the lighthearted side even when faced with danger. A good palate cleanse if you just finished a more serious series or emotional book.
Katana is an overtop character with a crude sense of humor who is always getting herself in trouble just for the fun of it.
Her four men are different enough in personality that you can keep them straight, but like every character in this book, don’t feel serious in a good way. All in their own special way, they take the trope of murder as valid if they look at my girl for more than a second in such a way you will be laughing and kicking your feet.
Definitely leans in the insta love area, but done so that feels fun and cute.
Overall this is a funny, giggle inducing book that is on the lighthearted side even when faced with danger. A good palate cleanse if you just finished a more serious series or emotional book.
March 4, 2024
Absolutely loved this!
Wow – what a great read. Katana is the first made shifter, but she can't tell anyone because then all the alphas would be trying to get to her to make more since the female shift population is so low. Katana likes to live her life on the edge, stealing things that are unobtainable. During one of her thefts, she is injured and nearly drowns in her rabbit form before being saved by Grey, a wolf shifter, and Ronen, a bear shifter. But the owner of the items she stole, Viper, tracks her down. Then add in her snow leopard bodyguard, Axel, and now she has 4 men who all claim she is their fated mate. They go on a quest together to figure out where some missing women have gone, and exactly what the person who asked for her to steal Vipers data actually wants.
This was a FANTASTIC book, and I loved it completely!
I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow – what a great read. Katana is the first made shifter, but she can't tell anyone because then all the alphas would be trying to get to her to make more since the female shift population is so low. Katana likes to live her life on the edge, stealing things that are unobtainable. During one of her thefts, she is injured and nearly drowns in her rabbit form before being saved by Grey, a wolf shifter, and Ronen, a bear shifter. But the owner of the items she stole, Viper, tracks her down. Then add in her snow leopard bodyguard, Axel, and now she has 4 men who all claim she is their fated mate. They go on a quest together to figure out where some missing women have gone, and exactly what the person who asked for her to steal Vipers data actually wants.
This was a FANTASTIC book, and I loved it completely!
I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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