Griffin

Pecan Pines #3

by Fel Fern, Kara Kitt

Griffin’s instincts are never wrong—and they’re telling him that Michael is in danger.

As an enforcer for his pack, Griffin knows how to handle trouble. But when he takes a much-needed break to attend a gaming convention, the last thing he expects is to be thrust into a dangerous situation. While cutting through a park on his way to dinner, he spots someone familiar—Michael, a popular streamer Griffin has secretly admired. Only this time, Michael isn’t surrounded by adoring fans—he’s running for his life.

Griffin’s protective instincts kick in, and his wolf is more than ready to defend. After confronting Michael’s stalker, Griffin steps in to offer safety, but the spark that ignites between them is more than either of them anticipated. Michael is vulnerable, terrified, and somehow still trusting Griffin with his life—and maybe more.

As danger looms, Griffin realizes that keeping Michael safe is about more than doing the right thing. There’s something deeper between them, a connection Griffin can’t ignore. And with a stalker lurking in the shadows, he’ll need to use every ounce of his strength to protect the man who’s quickly becoming more than just a fleeting crush.

Fast-paced action, sizzling chemistry, and fated love collide in Griffin, book three of the m/m paranormal romance Pecan Pines series.

Genres: M M Romance, Omegaverse, Romance, Paranormal

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 26, 2024

Reviews

[Jesica · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF @ 20%. The bar job made no sense. A guy comes into town to hide and you get pissed he isn’t super happy to work at your bar? When he already has a job and this is supposed to be a sort of ‘holiday’? WTF

[TJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Then, deep within, I heard my wolf’s voice, quiet but unwavering. He’s our mate. - Griffin

Warnings: Shifter Violence, Death of a Parent, MC Has Stalker

Opinion/Review

1st Person, Dual POV
3rd Act Break Up: No
Slow-burn: No
HEA: Yes
MC sex without other MC(s): No
Spice: 1.75/5
Angst/Stress: 2.25/5
Fluff: 2.75/5
Structure/Format/Flow: 4/5
Overall: 4/5

Basic Main Character Information:
Griffin: Runs bar, Pack Enforcer, Wolf Shifter, Dark blonde, Fan of Michael’s gaming streams
Michael: Game Streamer, Human

My Notes:
- Mad about Shawn and the sandwich, I feel like Todd should have done more about that with Michael being his friend.
- Griffin’s dad’s accident, ugh. Poor Griffin and Noah.
- The spice does not exist in this book to be spicy. Book is written to be more about the plot and romance like the previous two. I would have enjoyed more detail and frequency, I think it would have helped with the idea of passion and love between the MCs.
- I liked getting the Stalker’s POV, I liked getting to see how he viewed things going on.
- Michael talking to Griffin’s dad? Who’s cutting onions??
- No mating bite or proposal or anything like that that I can recall which stinks. Without much spice or that, I just couldn’t see the love they shared.
- Would have liked more of a description of the MCs.

This was where he belonged, where we belonged. - Griffin


Milestone Moments:

MCs Meet:: 11%
MCs Meet Again: 17%
The Baseball I: 22%
1st Date: 45%
Intimate Moment: 48%
Griffin Meets Todd: 64%
The Stalker POV: 76%
Michael Meets Dad: 79%
Stalker Revealed: 85%
It’s Time: 90%
The Baseball II: 94%


Quotes That Live Rent Free In My Head:

Number three: Don’t kiss strangers. - Michael

Watching him like this, something clicked. For Griffin, family wasn’t just a word; it was everything. - Michael

The primal part of me reared up, urging me to claim him, to leave a mate mark on his neck as a declaration to the world that he was mine. - Griffin

He wasn’t coming back. - Griffin

“Just you and me. Everything’s going to be fine. Just you and me. Everything’s going to be fine.” - The Stalker



Side Characters:

Casey: Michael’s Brother, Sawyer’s Mate, Human, Runs Pet Groomers, (Pecan Pines #2)
Sawyer: Pack Second, Casey’s Mate, Miles’ Brother, Shifter, Helps at Bar & Bookstore, (Pecan Pines #2)
Noah: Griffin’s Brother, Shifter, Helps at Bar, Band Member, (Pecan Pines #4, Coming Soon)
Cooper: Pack Alpha, Sawyer’s Best Friend, Miles’ Mate, Shifter, (Pecan Pines #1)
Miles: Cooper’s Mate, Sawyer’s Brother, Shifter, Runs Bookstore, (Pecan Pines #1)

Todd: Michael’s Best Friend, Manager, Editor, etc.
Shawn: Fellow Streamer, Ex-Boyfriend

[Marion]

This is the third book in the Pecan Pines series and it can be enjoyed as a standalone read. This is the story of Michael and Griffin. Michael is a pro gamer whose world has been turned upside down by his own personal stalker. Michael is a wolf shifter at Pecan Pines. The two first meet when Griffin saves Michael from his stalker in the park during a gaming convention. They both go their own way immediately after. Then Michael shows up in Pecan Pines as directed by his brother. Unfortunately his brother, Casey is unexpectedly going away just as Michael gets there. But not to worry, Casey's mate Sawyer asked his good friend to keep an eye on Michael for them. It turns out to be Griffin. The two are once again reunited. While regrouping from his stalker, Michael volunteers to work at Griffin's bar. This is their story. I really liked the two of them together as a couple. While instinctively they both felt comfortable with each other, it took longer for their brains to catch up. The book is written well and is easy to read. I enjoyed this book. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

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

[Sharon L · Rating 4 out of 5]

"His laugh was quiet but genuine, a sound I wanted to bottle up and keep forever."

This is book 3 in the Pecan Pine series by Fel Fern and Kara Kitt. I read the other two in the series so when I saw this one I grabbed it up.

I didn't enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed the other two. Book 2 remains my favorite of the series.

What seemed a bit odd to me was that his brother Casey invited Michael to stay with him, then left on vacation with Sawyer the minute Michael showed up. I guess this is all part of the story's setup process in getting Griffin and Michael together sooner rather than later.

I can't wait to see what the authors have in store for us next

Hurt/comfort, stalker, fated mates, death of a family member, bad guys never win

[Nina Diab · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Michael had kissed me in that cab, just a quick, fleeting kiss, but it had lingered in my mind.
The way his lips had brushed against mine, soft and unsure, had stirred something I hadn’t felt in years.
It was as if that one kiss had imprinted itself on my senses.'

I enjoyed this book. Good world building and wonderful characters. I loved both Griffin and Michael. The story had excitement with danger and suspense and a stalker.

Griffin followed his instincts and helped Michael when he was being chased by a stalker. And got him away safely before leaving after Michael kissed him in the cab and ran out. But fate brought Michael back into his orbit when Michael needed to lay low. But neither forgot that connection. 4 stars.

[stardragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael is a gaming streamer with a big following, but he also has a problem of a stalker. During a convention his stalker tries to attack him but a wolf shifter named Griffin saves him, although the stalker escaped. Michael takes a bus to his brother’s home in Pecan Pines. Casey and his mate Sawyer are going on a trip so ask their friend Griffin to keep an eye on him not knowing that they met the night of the attack. This is the third book in the Pecan Pines series, it has plenty of drama, anxiety, romance and sorrow, with a happy ending.

[Simera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Michael is a gamer and he is being stalked by on of his fans. While at a convention he is chased by his stalker when he runs into Griffin.
Griffin's brother sent in to the conference to get a break. Dealing with their dad in the hospital in coma and pack stuff has him down. Little did he know that he would ran into his mate.
Michael and Griffin hit it off however, there are some bumps along the way. Not to mention Michael's stalker.
Sweet fated mates, obsessed stalker, not what it seems and a HEA

[ANNBOOKSHELF · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book for shifter lovers that need the inspiration there is a perfect fit for everyone!

Fame comes with a cost and Michael is feeling that burden heavy. He comes across a stranger that rescue him from a stalker. Chance meeting puts Griffin a simple man value of family, tradition is duty bond to rescue someone in distress. Month later another meeting puts them crossing paths. Difficult times bring out the best or worse when pressure kegged. MM romance with some twist and turns and enjoyable.

[Demonia Shadow · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a strange world where you barely could find a woman. Don't get me wrong - I love BL. I'm reading it because I love BL.. but why always and only men? The 3rd book with parent drama, but no mothers. We have some drama about fathers, uncles, brothers... But no one even mentioned a mother or a sister. I may be wrong but even in omegaverse you need both parents
And what's wrong with sex? The third book the first night starts with "he put his lovers legs on his shoulders". There are other ways you can do it, duh. Have you ever tried to kiss someone while his/her legs are on your shoulders?

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another great addition to the Pecan pines series, this is Griffin and Michael’s story and I really enjoyed getting to know them better from what had happened to Griffin’s and Noah’s dad and then Michael’s stalker finally being dealt with, I had an idea from the start who the stalker was but it was well written and I enjoyed the twist that came when they revealed themselves. Looking forward to Noah’s story next.

[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. It was sad at moments but happy at the end. Griffin saves Michael from his stalker but the stalker gets away. I liked how they run into each other again and slowly fall in love. The identity of the stalker was unexpected. I'm glad the stalker is dealt with and won't cause any more problems.

[P Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic book and I really enjoyed it.

I adored Michael, he was an absolute sweetheart. Griffin had his work cut out for him. It became obvious who the stalker was quite early on.

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

[DLB2572 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Griffin & Michael

This was another interesting story in this series. Things do not go smoothly for Griffin and Michael but they are there for each other when they need to be. I enjoyed it.

I received an ARC and this is my unbiased opinion

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

I am really enjoying this series. The characters are all so wonderful and the story was so good. I really liked these two and they were both really interesting. I can’t wait for the next story.

[Mak ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perseguição e observação e um ponto forte, e quem era o vilão ficou mais em destaque, e quando tudo veio a frente, nada impediu do amor vencer.

[Virginia Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creepy

He thought he could handle the stalker but to truly find out it was spot closer then he imagined. Now his wolf he has to decide what he truly wants

[Virginia De · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read

Loved this book could not go to sleep until i finished it, on to the next story cant wait to see how that goes

[Meggie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice, fast developing romance. Which has a with a weird plot.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars