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The Matchmaker's Book Club #8
Stripe Theory
When a Brilliant Scientist and a Brooding Tiger Shifter Team Up, Love Isn't the Only Thing in the Air—So Are Explosions.
When Dr. Alora Sky, a tiger-obsessed genius with a love for stripes and sarcasm, lands a research deal with the enigmatic Kedi Biogenetics, she’s thrilled to tackle the mysterious virus threatening tiger shifters. But science takes a backseat when her lab is stormed, her life is threatened, and the annoyingly handsome Rehan Kedi—billionaire tiger shifter and the pride’s grumpy leader—insists on becoming her shadow.
Rehan’s life is all precision and control, until Alora and her chaotic brilliance crash into it, turning his world—and his tiger—upside down. She’s quirky, relentless, and completely unaware of shifter mating bonds. But as much as Rehan tells himself this is just about saving his sister and his pride, his tiger knows better. Alora is his mate, even if she’s too busy fighting off mercenaries with liquid nitrogen and naming her lab cat “Stripes” to notice.
With the future of tiger shifters at stake, Alora will need every ounce of her scientific ingenuity—and maybe a little help from the hunky tiger god following her—to survive. Can she save his sister and all tiger shifters or will their unexpected love be their downfall?
Get ready for heart-racing action, laugh-out-loud banter, and chemistry fierce enough to make fur fly in this explosive mix of science, stripes, and sizzling romance.
When Dr. Alora Sky, a tiger-obsessed genius with a love for stripes and sarcasm, lands a research deal with the enigmatic Kedi Biogenetics, she’s thrilled to tackle the mysterious virus threatening tiger shifters. But science takes a backseat when her lab is stormed, her life is threatened, and the annoyingly handsome Rehan Kedi—billionaire tiger shifter and the pride’s grumpy leader—insists on becoming her shadow.
Rehan’s life is all precision and control, until Alora and her chaotic brilliance crash into it, turning his world—and his tiger—upside down. She’s quirky, relentless, and completely unaware of shifter mating bonds. But as much as Rehan tells himself this is just about saving his sister and his pride, his tiger knows better. Alora is his mate, even if she’s too busy fighting off mercenaries with liquid nitrogen and naming her lab cat “Stripes” to notice.
With the future of tiger shifters at stake, Alora will need every ounce of her scientific ingenuity—and maybe a little help from the hunky tiger god following her—to survive. Can she save his sister and all tiger shifters or will their unexpected love be their downfall?
Get ready for heart-racing action, laugh-out-loud banter, and chemistry fierce enough to make fur fly in this explosive mix of science, stripes, and sizzling romance.
- GenresRomance
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 17, 2025
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About the author
Milly Taiden
489 books4,268 followersMilly Taiden (also writes as April Angel) was born in the prettiest part of the Caribbean (to her) known as the Dominican Republic. Currently, she resides in New York City with her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.
When she’s not working full-time, texting with her best friend Heidi in England, chastising her son for pulling the dog’s ears, shopping with her sister Jewel or watching scary movies with her husband, she can be found writing on her laptop.
She’s addicted to shoes, chocolate, Dunkin Donuts coffee and JIMMY THOMAS covers!!!
When she’s not working full-time, texting with her best friend Heidi in England, chastising her son for pulling the dog’s ears, shopping with her sister Jewel or watching scary movies with her husband, she can be found writing on her laptop.
She’s addicted to shoes, chocolate, Dunkin Donuts coffee and JIMMY THOMAS covers!!!
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
January 15, 2025
Captivating addition to series, strong characters and brilliant storyline
Dr. Alora Sky is a tiger shifter that is also a brilliant scientist that is determined in trying to discover a cure for the that is threatening to eradicate tiger shifters. She has been working day and night to try and make headway and discover a breakthrough, unfortunately the lab is raided and she is threatened and a solution has to be found to keep her safe.
Rehan Kedi a billionaire tiger shifter and the Alpha of his pride and when he becomes her living and breathing shadow, he discovers that she is in fact his Fated Mate, she has no idea of this fact and he is struggling with his need to take her as his mate.
Rehan is trying to convince himself that he is simply trying to help his pride and family but his heart knows that Alora is his fated mate, he realises that he may actually be a little put out by her strength of will in fighting the virus, the threat to her life all by herself.
He knows that he will never find another mate but he has to make her see that their relationship will work and that together they can conquer anything.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.
Dr. Alora Sky is a tiger shifter that is also a brilliant scientist that is determined in trying to discover a cure for the that is threatening to eradicate tiger shifters. She has been working day and night to try and make headway and discover a breakthrough, unfortunately the lab is raided and she is threatened and a solution has to be found to keep her safe.
Rehan Kedi a billionaire tiger shifter and the Alpha of his pride and when he becomes her living and breathing shadow, he discovers that she is in fact his Fated Mate, she has no idea of this fact and he is struggling with his need to take her as his mate.
Rehan is trying to convince himself that he is simply trying to help his pride and family but his heart knows that Alora is his fated mate, he realises that he may actually be a little put out by her strength of will in fighting the virus, the threat to her life all by herself.
He knows that he will never find another mate but he has to make her see that their relationship will work and that together they can conquer anything.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.
January 18, 2025
STRIPE THEORY BY MILLY TAIDEN 4 STARS PUB DATE 1/17/25
Alora & Rehan
The moms and grandma's “book” club is back setting up to get mates for their children. It always seems to raise some action/trouble but this time there's even more than the past improvement efforts.
Rehan is the pride leader with no interest in a mate—that is until quirky Alora shows up to help determine everything about the epidemic that is affecting the women and birthrate of not just his pride but all the tiger shifters. She is brilliant along with her sense of humor. It may be new to him but the appeal is growing. So is she. Unfortunately, she is a human and they don't mate with tiger shifters. At least they haven't.
She is determined to find the cause even if it creates havoc in the ranks. Good characters, heat, and lots of action.
Alora & Rehan
The moms and grandma's “book” club is back setting up to get mates for their children. It always seems to raise some action/trouble but this time there's even more than the past improvement efforts.
Rehan is the pride leader with no interest in a mate—that is until quirky Alora shows up to help determine everything about the epidemic that is affecting the women and birthrate of not just his pride but all the tiger shifters. She is brilliant along with her sense of humor. It may be new to him but the appeal is growing. So is she. Unfortunately, she is a human and they don't mate with tiger shifters. At least they haven't.
She is determined to find the cause even if it creates havoc in the ranks. Good characters, heat, and lots of action.
January 18, 2025
A other great story in the Matchmaker's Book Club series. This one gives us Dr. Alora Sky (three PhDs) and alpha tiger shifter and billionaire, Rehan Kedi. One of whom wears tiger themed lab coats and the other who color codes his color coding supplies. A virus is devastating tiger shifters, including Rehan's sister, and Alora is just the scientist to figure out how to combat it. She turns Rehan's controlled world upside down, in the best possible way. But not everyone is happy about Alora's research, or the fact that Rehan is her mate. Why is it that evil maniacs always have plenty of mercenaries willing to fight for them? Asking for a friend. I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.
January 17, 2025
Gerri is by far one of my most favorite characters ever written. She is fun, feisty, take-no-bull, and honest... well, most of the time. The little white lies she tells to bring lovers together doesn't count. The couples that she unites, and by she I mean both Gerri and MT, are usually opposite that attract. They are never what the other is looking for, but always what they need. It truly is a wild ride each and every time. Alora and Rehan are no different. They are the perfect counter balance to one another and it was a thrill to watch/read as they found their HEA.
Well done to the author!
Well done to the author!
January 20, 2025
I really liked this book. Gerri Wilder has brought together another couple. Alora & Rehan make a cute couple. Alora a human scientist and Rehan COE & Alpha of his pride. Alora works in a laboratory for Rehan. Together they work on finding out what is going wrong with tiger shifter DNA. Alora finds the answer and the cure but a leading competitor doesn’t what that. While there is romance between them they must fight to keep it. You keep reading just to see what happens next and who does what to who. I received this free ARC copy for my review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 21, 2025
Dr. Sky’s fascination with tigers leads to life saving breakthroughs when a mysterious virus seems to attack young shifters. It also puts her on a collision course with Rehan, CEO of Kedi Biogenics and her mate.
I really enjoy this series and its mix of science and romance. But really, any story where Gerri Wilder intervenes to bring two stubborn people, perfect for each other, together is bound to be a winner
I really enjoy this series and its mix of science and romance. But really, any story where Gerri Wilder intervenes to bring two stubborn people, perfect for each other, together is bound to be a winner
January 22, 2025
I’ve read the last three books of this series within a month of each other and somehow it still feels like it takes too long to get the next book lol. I don’t know what kind of magic Milly puts in these books but I find myself itching to read and keep reading whatever she puts out but this series in particular has a special place on my shelf. I love all her characters and Alora and Rehans book is no different. It’s cozy yet suspenseful in all the right ways. Can’t wait for the next!!!
January 22, 2025
An awesome addition to this series! Gerri is my absolute favorite! This is Alora and Rehan’s story and it was a pleasure to watch these two get together! They are so perfect for each other and really balance each other out. This had such a wonderful storyline that really kept me engaged. It was a really fun read as usual! Highly recommend. This is my honest opinion of this complimentary copy of this book
January 22, 2025
Book 8 in this Gerri Wilder scientific matchmaker series has all the bells, whistles and explosions that anyone could imagine. Pairing up a chaotic scientist with a grumpy, compulsive neat freak will only lead to the best combination ever. Discovering cures for a fatal virus and fighting mutant soldiers is all I. A days work for Alora and Rehan. Action packed series.
I received a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 2, 2025
Incomprehensible
Could have been a good story, but so many things just didn't make any sense. Lab gets breached, doors and walls extensively damaged, and the next day it is back to normal. Gerry arranges Rehan and Alora to meet and a charity function that never happens. Alora's mother makes her famous lasagna for dinner but then without explanation they go to a restaurant for dinner. And the battles are just plain confusing. One star.
Could have been a good story, but so many things just didn't make any sense. Lab gets breached, doors and walls extensively damaged, and the next day it is back to normal. Gerry arranges Rehan and Alora to meet and a charity function that never happens. Alora's mother makes her famous lasagna for dinner but then without explanation they go to a restaurant for dinner. And the battles are just plain confusing. One star.
March 3, 2025
The Matchmakers Book Club
Amazing job of storytelling by Taiden that will keep you coming back for more!!! Don't miss out on a single one of the books in this series, they will show you that no matter what is going on some truly interesting things can happen if you just let love into your life!
Amazing job of storytelling by Taiden that will keep you coming back for more!!! Don't miss out on a single one of the books in this series, they will show you that no matter what is going on some truly interesting things can happen if you just let love into your life!
April 17, 2025
Science and the billionaire....Alora, a brilliant scientist and tiger enthusiast meets the magnetic Rehan, working in his lab. Not only does the lab equipment create sparks and light, their growing attraction to each other does the same thing.....Protective sexy Alpha, daring, confident beyond competent scientist.....what a combo! There's nothing they can't face together....
January 18, 2025
Stripe theory: Gerri wilder presents
Absolutely love this series don't no how the author does it but I cannot it down until finished loved the characters and the storyline so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book/series to everyone
Absolutely love this series don't no how the author does it but I cannot it down until finished loved the characters and the storyline so it's a well deserved five stars and I would recommend this book/series to everyone
June 24, 2025
Cute!
Gerri's back!
This time when tiger shifters are being targeted with a disease, Dr. Alora Sky, a human scientist who does research on tiger shifters is the answer to the Prides threat. Only the Alpha fights the mate bond with everything he's got!!
Gerri's back!
This time when tiger shifters are being targeted with a disease, Dr. Alora Sky, a human scientist who does research on tiger shifters is the answer to the Prides threat. Only the Alpha fights the mate bond with everything he's got!!
January 28, 2025
Loved it!
This series is so darn good. The characters are so funny sand it got some spice but the storyline in this one was fantastic! I loved it.
This series is so darn good. The characters are so funny sand it got some spice but the storyline in this one was fantastic! I loved it.
January 20, 2025
Awesome
Yet another great book in the series. With more improvised chemical exploration, then you can shake a stick at lol.
I did receive this book as an ARC, but this is my honest review.
Yet another great book in the series. With more improvised chemical exploration, then you can shake a stick at lol.
I did receive this book as an ARC, but this is my honest review.
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