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Wintermoon Shorts #2
Stalking Lauren
She can't run from Fate... or from the dragon stalking his obsession.
Sam
The scent of jasmine drove my dragon insane, consumed my every thought. I had to find her—the woman carrying that intoxicating fragrance. When I caught her trail, instinct took over. I couldn't stop tracking her, following every move she made. Stalking my fated mate became an obsession I was powerless to resist.Lauren
I knew he was watching, this hulking dragon shifter lurking in the shadows. His glowing eyes followed me wherever I went, relentless and demanding. I should've been afraid, but somewhere deep down, his obsessive stare ignited a craving in me. I found myself longing for the moment he'd finally catch me.
Wintermoon Shorts is a series set in the world of Wintermoon, featuring characters from the Fated Mates series.
These stories focus less on plot and more on spicy moments. Please be sure to check the content warnings, as they include dark themes.
The scent of jasmine drove my dragon insane, consumed my every thought. I had to find her—the woman carrying that intoxicating fragrance. When I caught her trail, instinct took over. I couldn't stop tracking her, following every move she made. Stalking my fated mate became an obsession I was powerless to resist.Lauren
I knew he was watching, this hulking dragon shifter lurking in the shadows. His glowing eyes followed me wherever I went, relentless and demanding. I should've been afraid, but somewhere deep down, his obsessive stare ignited a craving in me. I found myself longing for the moment he'd finally catch me.
Wintermoon Shorts is a series set in the world of Wintermoon, featuring characters from the Fated Mates series.
These stories focus less on plot and more on spicy moments. Please be sure to check the content warnings, as they include dark themes.
191 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2024
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Tessa Stone
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December 15, 2024
Luna Lauren to the rescue!
Lauren and Sam were truly meant to be and the hope she brought to the Ash clan was sweet to see. Tessa Stone continues to captivate readers with her Wintermoon shorts. She describes these as not really focusing on the plot of the main books but I kinda disagree especially with this particular book. We learn a lot about the first war and the betrayal of the dragons and there were many breadcrumbs dropped in regard to the central plot of the books and the next Great War. Can’t wait for the next!
Lauren and Sam were truly meant to be and the hope she brought to the Ash clan was sweet to see. Tessa Stone continues to captivate readers with her Wintermoon shorts. She describes these as not really focusing on the plot of the main books but I kinda disagree especially with this particular book. We learn a lot about the first war and the betrayal of the dragons and there were many breadcrumbs dropped in regard to the central plot of the books and the next Great War. Can’t wait for the next!
December 17, 2024
I’m loving these fated mates series
August 20, 2026
This was a cute story. Nice paper cleanser
December 8, 2024
Nah, because I really didn't like how the dragon shifters were being treated. I get the betrayal that happened and being upset about it but what did that have to do with the Ash Clan? Especially when it's already known that they were the only dragon shifter clan that didn't betray King Amir. I definitely sideyed the other shifters in this book because they were acting the human radicals a bit. Like, keep that energy with the witches and only them. They're the ones responsible for all the BS that happened. Meekah, especially pissed me off being disrespectful to Lauren. I know he got a book coming soon, but the way he acted in this one has me side eyeing him. I'm going to still check it out to see, but his behavior was unacceptable and the fact that we never got to see his apology on page doesn't make it any better. The way the dragons were treated made me fuck with them harder. 1. I love dragons and 2. I'm going to always root for the underdogs. They were definitely the outcasts in this book. I loved how the baby shifters, Torin and Nala embraced them. Shame, that children are more mature, accepting and forgiving than adults.
Moving aside from that, I did enjoy Lauren and Sam's relationship. Him being a virgin was surprising but then again, knowing how dedicated these shifters are about their mates, it's not that shocking tbh. Overall, this was another good addition to the series and I can't wait to return to WinterMoon again soon.
Moving aside from that, I did enjoy Lauren and Sam's relationship. Him being a virgin was surprising but then again, knowing how dedicated these shifters are about their mates, it's not that shocking tbh. Overall, this was another good addition to the series and I can't wait to return to WinterMoon again soon.
July 17, 2026
This was a good short and intro to Dragon Shifters.
Saving Jacob is up next.
Saving Jacob is up next.
December 18, 2024
5 stars ⭐️: Please believe me when I say, this series has me in a chokehold!!!!! It’s balanced so perfectly with romance, spice, drama and political tension. I’m curious to find out how the 2nd Great War will unfold!
I think Sam and Lauren’s story touched me the most so far. They both went through a lot in their past. Seeing how Lauren was able to eventually embrace her role in the clan and bring the community together was remarkable! And omg I LOVEEE Tarin and Nala!!! Those babies are so smart. I can’t get enough of them!
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I think Sam and Lauren’s story touched me the most so far. They both went through a lot in their past. Seeing how Lauren was able to eventually embrace her role in the clan and bring the community together was remarkable! And omg I LOVEEE Tarin and Nala!!! Those babies are so smart. I can’t get enough of them!
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December 21, 2024
Finally!!! A needed breath of fresh air in the book world!!!
Tessa Stone brought her A-game into world building with a classy, binge-worthy read of leading characters leading with the best of human AND shifter traits in a dark world of hate. I have been searching high and low for a read that didn't need to dip into the darkest of desires hinging on dominance and humiliation just because it's fiction, leaving a bad taste in my mouth. Finally, I can sip tea and smile while reaching a worthy HEA. Thank you, Tessa, for your imagination.
Tessa Stone brought her A-game into world building with a classy, binge-worthy read of leading characters leading with the best of human AND shifter traits in a dark world of hate. I have been searching high and low for a read that didn't need to dip into the darkest of desires hinging on dominance and humiliation just because it's fiction, leaving a bad taste in my mouth. Finally, I can sip tea and smile while reaching a worthy HEA. Thank you, Tessa, for your imagination.
December 13, 2024
i enjoyed it not as much as the rest bc all they did was fck lol so much i rushed through the bonus chapters i liked it tho but im just waiting on Amir story
December 22, 2024
3.5 stars!! I enjoyed it. Just not as much as the other books in this series.
February 1, 2025
3 ⭐
I really enjoyed getting to know more of the dragon lore and I hope there are more dragon books to come because as expected they are sooooo badass.
I really enjoyed getting to know more of the dragon lore and I hope there are more dragon books to come because as expected they are sooooo badass.
February 11, 2025
Sam!
Sam is the type of crazy that Wintermoon needed. Lauren is absolutely perfect in her position. I love everything about this book.
Sam is the type of crazy that Wintermoon needed. Lauren is absolutely perfect in her position. I love everything about this book.
December 8, 2024
10\10
Another 🔥 paranormal story! Just the right amount of spice, and character development. I enjoyed Lauren and Sam's story, and I loved the fact that Lauren was into being a fated mate and didn't spend half the story fighting it, like a lot of FMC in shifter stories. Definitely recommend
Another 🔥 paranormal story! Just the right amount of spice, and character development. I enjoyed Lauren and Sam's story, and I loved the fact that Lauren was into being a fated mate and didn't spend half the story fighting it, like a lot of FMC in shifter stories. Definitely recommend
January 13, 2025
I’m not gonna lie this book was beyond lame. I didn’t believe in the main characters love and things just kept happening that didn’t make any sense. Tiffany goes from a trauma filled drug addicted to the resistance leader and mayor in a few short months? Huh??? Girl bye. The FMC and MMC just didn’t feel authentic at all. I feel like they didn’t add anything to the story like nothing they did was significant in anyway. Everything was glossed over and boring. Over all I was extremely disappointed 🤷🏾♀️
December 13, 2024
Ok so Sam is, by far, the creepiest shifter in the Wintermoon and Fated Mates series. Breaking into her apartment and sniffing her panties my 🥷🏾???!!! Now Tessa why you made him do that? Like I get that the book is called “Stalking Lauren” but come on bruh 🤦🏾♀️
And I want to be clear. I have no problem with Sam wanting to sniff Lauren’s panties. My issue is him doing it without her consent. And the fact that I was cool with Sam following Lauren and breaking into her apartment while she slept is besides the point lol.
ANYWAY…
This book felt a little different than the other books in each series. Sam was still very much a possessive yet loving alpha character but he had a sense of innocence and a shyness to him. He longed to be accepted by the other supernaturals and cried when it happened. I also thought it was cute that Sam saved himself for Lauren. And Sam was so sweet when it came to taking care of Tiffany. Sam started off as a creepy mf but his adorableness redeemed him for me.
As with all of the books so far, I really liked the FMC. Lauren was a very persistent character and pretty understanding. She didn’t put up a fight when she learned she was fated and was very open to learning the ways of the Ash clan. Lauren wasn’t always happy with the clan’s way of doing things but she was still open.
I think Sam could’ve prepared Lauren better for what’s expected of her as Luna and how other supernaturals would treat her. He also could’ve taught her the dragon shifter history a lot sooner than Valek did.
Tristian and Ebony make an appearance as well as Kade and Tami and Torin and Nala. It’s always nice getting updates on characters from the other books. It took me a little while to recall that Tiffany is Tami’s bestie from “Taming Kane” but when it clicked, it clicked.
As for the bonus scenes, if you’re looking for a development in the Second Great War subplot (like I was), it ain’t in either of the bonus scenes. The first book is more so about Sam being vulnerable with Lauren and letting her see and receive all of him. The panty situation comes to light and they doing some f*cking in this one. In the second one, Sam and Lauren are just f*cking. All that studying of the human anatomy that Sam did over the past 1,000 years isn’t just handy for his patients. Sam was turning Lauren every way but loose and sexing her like he wasn’t a virgin when they met.
And I want to be clear. I have no problem with Sam wanting to sniff Lauren’s panties. My issue is him doing it without her consent. And the fact that I was cool with Sam following Lauren and breaking into her apartment while she slept is besides the point lol.
ANYWAY…
This book felt a little different than the other books in each series. Sam was still very much a possessive yet loving alpha character but he had a sense of innocence and a shyness to him. He longed to be accepted by the other supernaturals and cried when it happened. I also thought it was cute that Sam saved himself for Lauren. And Sam was so sweet when it came to taking care of Tiffany. Sam started off as a creepy mf but his adorableness redeemed him for me.
As with all of the books so far, I really liked the FMC. Lauren was a very persistent character and pretty understanding. She didn’t put up a fight when she learned she was fated and was very open to learning the ways of the Ash clan. Lauren wasn’t always happy with the clan’s way of doing things but she was still open.
I think Sam could’ve prepared Lauren better for what’s expected of her as Luna and how other supernaturals would treat her. He also could’ve taught her the dragon shifter history a lot sooner than Valek did.
Tristian and Ebony make an appearance as well as Kade and Tami and Torin and Nala. It’s always nice getting updates on characters from the other books. It took me a little while to recall that Tiffany is Tami’s bestie from “Taming Kane” but when it clicked, it clicked.
As for the bonus scenes, if you’re looking for a development in the Second Great War subplot (like I was), it ain’t in either of the bonus scenes. The first book is more so about Sam being vulnerable with Lauren and letting her see and receive all of him. The panty situation comes to light and they doing some f*cking in this one. In the second one, Sam and Lauren are just f*cking. All that studying of the human anatomy that Sam did over the past 1,000 years isn’t just handy for his patients. Sam was turning Lauren every way but loose and sexing her like he wasn’t a virgin when they met.
June 5, 2026
I started this book expecting a dragon shifter obsessing over his fated mate. What I didn’t expect was to be sitting here emotional over themes of belonging, acceptance and healing wounds that run much deeper than romance.
Yes, Sam finally finds Lauren and his dragon is absolutely feral about it. The stalking, the obsession, the inability to stay away from her. That’s all there and exactly what you’d expect from a fated mates story. Imma keep it 💯 the romance wasn’t what had me wiping tears from my eyes.
It was everything happening around them. The Ash Clan’s struggle for acceptance broke my heart. Watching an entire group of people be treated as less than, judged for something they couldn’t control and constantly fighting for a place to belong felt painfully relatable. Whether you’re a dragon shifter, a person of color, a woman or anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider, there’s something in that struggle that hits home.
Even when it came to Lauren. Her fear wasn’t irrational. It wasn’t dramatic. It was rooted in abandonment and loss. Every time she started to let herself hope, you could feel that fear lingering in the background waiting to remind her that people leave. When Sam’s conflict with his brother brought those insecurities rushing back to the surface, my heart shattered right along with hers. I couldn't imagine screaming for my partner while he's getting his ass handed to him.
I'm sure you can guess the moment that completely took me out. The young shifters. Seeing the acceptance they offered the dragon shifters without judgment, without prejudice, without hesitation absolutely wrecked me. All the Ash Clan wanted was what most people want: to feel welcome, valued and like they belonged somewhere. Watching them finally receive a glimpse of that acceptance had me sobbing.
This story may be wrapped in paranormal romance packaging but at its core it’s about finding your people. Finding the place where you’re accepted exactly as you are. Sometimes that’s even more powerful than finding your soulmate. Sam may have spent time stalking Lauren but I spent the entire book rooting for the Ash Clan to finally feel at home.
Yes, Sam finally finds Lauren and his dragon is absolutely feral about it. The stalking, the obsession, the inability to stay away from her. That’s all there and exactly what you’d expect from a fated mates story. Imma keep it 💯 the romance wasn’t what had me wiping tears from my eyes.
It was everything happening around them. The Ash Clan’s struggle for acceptance broke my heart. Watching an entire group of people be treated as less than, judged for something they couldn’t control and constantly fighting for a place to belong felt painfully relatable. Whether you’re a dragon shifter, a person of color, a woman or anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider, there’s something in that struggle that hits home.
Even when it came to Lauren. Her fear wasn’t irrational. It wasn’t dramatic. It was rooted in abandonment and loss. Every time she started to let herself hope, you could feel that fear lingering in the background waiting to remind her that people leave. When Sam’s conflict with his brother brought those insecurities rushing back to the surface, my heart shattered right along with hers. I couldn't imagine screaming for my partner while he's getting his ass handed to him.
I'm sure you can guess the moment that completely took me out. The young shifters. Seeing the acceptance they offered the dragon shifters without judgment, without prejudice, without hesitation absolutely wrecked me. All the Ash Clan wanted was what most people want: to feel welcome, valued and like they belonged somewhere. Watching them finally receive a glimpse of that acceptance had me sobbing.
This story may be wrapped in paranormal romance packaging but at its core it’s about finding your people. Finding the place where you’re accepted exactly as you are. Sometimes that’s even more powerful than finding your soulmate. Sam may have spent time stalking Lauren but I spent the entire book rooting for the Ash Clan to finally feel at home.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 26, 2025
Another terrific read from Winter Moon !!!! 😀😀😀
Another amazing story of Winter Moon and its inhabitants !!
This time its Dragons....
Sam is the Doctor of Winter Moon . As the last clan of dragon shifters , his clan has been blamed for circumstances beyond their control for Ages !! Years and years !!!! It is terrible, but that us the hand that fate dealt. All of them carry that burden. As with the other shifters, the Ash clan is waiting for their fated mates.
Maybe today is the day it all changes.
Lauren is a young lady working towards her degree in medicine. She works for her mother in the department that is studying the ," fated mate ", situation. Although she isn't A zealot like most of the employees there, she didn't like to see regular people taken advantage of . Nor the super natural community , either.
On this particular day, she meets up with her estranged sister , Tiffany , who has had some bad times. Lauren wants to help her, but Tiffany is not making that easy.
Lauren is running out of hope for a relationship with her inky blood relative. Until she gets a call from Andrew at the ," Thirst Trap ", the bar that caters to supernaturals.
Now , Why is Tiffany there of all places ???
I thought Lauren and Sam's story was sweet, and their love made me smile!! I am falling more and more in love with the inhabitants of Winter Moon every single time I read about them !!! So , so happy that the Ash clan is getting some happiness , and I am looking forward to more from this world !!!
Another amazing story of Winter Moon and its inhabitants !!
This time its Dragons....
Sam is the Doctor of Winter Moon . As the last clan of dragon shifters , his clan has been blamed for circumstances beyond their control for Ages !! Years and years !!!! It is terrible, but that us the hand that fate dealt. All of them carry that burden. As with the other shifters, the Ash clan is waiting for their fated mates.
Maybe today is the day it all changes.
Lauren is a young lady working towards her degree in medicine. She works for her mother in the department that is studying the ," fated mate ", situation. Although she isn't A zealot like most of the employees there, she didn't like to see regular people taken advantage of . Nor the super natural community , either.
On this particular day, she meets up with her estranged sister , Tiffany , who has had some bad times. Lauren wants to help her, but Tiffany is not making that easy.
Lauren is running out of hope for a relationship with her inky blood relative. Until she gets a call from Andrew at the ," Thirst Trap ", the bar that caters to supernaturals.
Now , Why is Tiffany there of all places ???
I thought Lauren and Sam's story was sweet, and their love made me smile!! I am falling more and more in love with the inhabitants of Winter Moon every single time I read about them !!! So , so happy that the Ash clan is getting some happiness , and I am looking forward to more from this world !!!
December 8, 2024
Loved It
I really did enjoy this book, partly because Lauren was so different from the other FMCs. Tami, Olivia, and Ebony were all running from something. I would hate to call them damsels in distress, but hey… With Lauren, she had money, she had a career, and she chose to willingly go to Wintermoon. Homegirl was like, bump living in male-dominated strife. I’m trying to live comfortably and I loved that for her. She wasn’t bullheaded.
Also, Sam was so sweet. He was so loving and attentive to Lauren once he finally had her. I also like how the dragon shifters are truly built around community. It seems like the wolf and bear shifters, while they love each other, they kinda just do their own things, even within their own communities. They can go weeks being alone in their own cabins, but the dragons are actually all in with each other.
I hated how they were treated though. It’s such a juxtaposition, where the supernaturals are discriminated against by humans, but then they turn around and discriminate against one of their own. Their lore is really fascinating. They can’t be killed by conventional means, so does this mean the Bailey Witches might be their downfall once again in the GW2?
Can’t wait until the next installment.
I really did enjoy this book, partly because Lauren was so different from the other FMCs. Tami, Olivia, and Ebony were all running from something. I would hate to call them damsels in distress, but hey… With Lauren, she had money, she had a career, and she chose to willingly go to Wintermoon. Homegirl was like, bump living in male-dominated strife. I’m trying to live comfortably and I loved that for her. She wasn’t bullheaded.
Also, Sam was so sweet. He was so loving and attentive to Lauren once he finally had her. I also like how the dragon shifters are truly built around community. It seems like the wolf and bear shifters, while they love each other, they kinda just do their own things, even within their own communities. They can go weeks being alone in their own cabins, but the dragons are actually all in with each other.
I hated how they were treated though. It’s such a juxtaposition, where the supernaturals are discriminated against by humans, but then they turn around and discriminate against one of their own. Their lore is really fascinating. They can’t be killed by conventional means, so does this mean the Bailey Witches might be their downfall once again in the GW2?
Can’t wait until the next installment.
October 17, 2026
Tessa Stone really knows how to make these fated-mate connections interesting because WHY does Fate have everybody meeting under the wildest circumstances?! Sam and Lauren had me invested, and I enjoyed seeing their dynamic unfold. Sam definitely has that protective dragon energy, and you already know I’m here for a man who does not play about his woman. Lauren also grew on me because she was trying to do the right thing, even when she found herself caught up in situations way bigger than she expected. And Tiffany? GIRL. I had some things to say about that whole situation because the audacity was something else!
I really enjoyed getting more time with the Ash Clan and seeing another side of the Wintermoon world. I love how Tessa gives the different shifter species their own personalities and strengths while continuing to build on the bigger story. There’s romance, danger, family drama, and enough mess to keep things interesting without losing the connection between Sam and Lauren. These shorts are making me appreciate the reading order even more because all these little pieces keep adding to the bigger picture. I’m having way too much fun in Tessa Land, and I need to know what she’s giving us next!
I really enjoyed getting more time with the Ash Clan and seeing another side of the Wintermoon world. I love how Tessa gives the different shifter species their own personalities and strengths while continuing to build on the bigger story. There’s romance, danger, family drama, and enough mess to keep things interesting without losing the connection between Sam and Lauren. These shorts are making me appreciate the reading order even more because all these little pieces keep adding to the bigger picture. I’m having way too much fun in Tessa Land, and I need to know what she’s giving us next!
March 3, 2025
Umm…disappointed. After reading the first Wintermoon book, I was expecting to find another cute love story…which it is…because book 2 is basically a carbon copy.
Nothing has changed about the plot. Shifter finds girl, girl gets slapped, shifter comes to the rescue and burns down a building. Shifter takes girl, they fall in love in 2 days and then she gets pregnant.
The plot is a bit nonsensical with a disgustingly utopia ending. The FMC’s sister goes from a drug addict who’s also a survivor of human trafficking to the mayor of Detroit in less than 2 years??? 😂 Cmon!
Actually, this book should have been longer! if they didn’t skim over parts that actually seemed interesting, like Lauren’s confrontation with Trey. (Even tho her showing up to her job to say goodbye was part of the nonsensical part of the plot.) There also should have been an ending confrontation with her asshole adoptive mother who slapped her across the face earlier in the book 😂 SO MUCH MISSED OPPORTUNITY!!
The love story was still cute but I found myself skimming a good portion due to the high level of cringe.
Nothing has changed about the plot. Shifter finds girl, girl gets slapped, shifter comes to the rescue and burns down a building. Shifter takes girl, they fall in love in 2 days and then she gets pregnant.
The plot is a bit nonsensical with a disgustingly utopia ending. The FMC’s sister goes from a drug addict who’s also a survivor of human trafficking to the mayor of Detroit in less than 2 years??? 😂 Cmon!
Actually, this book should have been longer! if they didn’t skim over parts that actually seemed interesting, like Lauren’s confrontation with Trey. (Even tho her showing up to her job to say goodbye was part of the nonsensical part of the plot.) There also should have been an ending confrontation with her asshole adoptive mother who slapped her across the face earlier in the book 😂 SO MUCH MISSED OPPORTUNITY!!
The love story was still cute but I found myself skimming a good portion due to the high level of cringe.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 20, 2025
AMAZING READ!!!!
Again Tessa Stone has me in tears. This isn’t only an amazing love story but also a story of resilience, sacrifices, loyalty, and learning to co exist in a community that thrives on each other’s ability to work together as one. Which every community benefits from. The icing on the cake for me was the eagerness and willingness of Lauren to go adapt to her new community but her passion of wanting to it grow and thrive. And her fight for her sister despite the separation. And Sam and Claude helping her to obtain that. And Mother Kade once again helps in that save. And OMG we definitely can’t forget about Toren and Nala. As the saying goes “out of the mouths of babes”!! Tessa you are a phenomenal author. And I look forward to reading more and more of your amazing work!!!
Again Tessa Stone has me in tears. This isn’t only an amazing love story but also a story of resilience, sacrifices, loyalty, and learning to co exist in a community that thrives on each other’s ability to work together as one. Which every community benefits from. The icing on the cake for me was the eagerness and willingness of Lauren to go adapt to her new community but her passion of wanting to it grow and thrive. And her fight for her sister despite the separation. And Sam and Claude helping her to obtain that. And Mother Kade once again helps in that save. And OMG we definitely can’t forget about Toren and Nala. As the saying goes “out of the mouths of babes”!! Tessa you are a phenomenal author. And I look forward to reading more and more of your amazing work!!!
May 26, 2026
BOSS. UP. LAUREN!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽
I love how Lauren wasn’t for the foolishness. Like y’all can be on the weird radical vibes, but keep that away from me. Thanks. I don’t like the adoptive mom, she sucks. I hope the relationship with her sister can be mended. I think Sam & Claude are definitely going to help with that bond. I love how Sam wasn’t obsessed with her, following that lady around. Out in the open, not a care in the world!!!! I feel like if you’ve waited centuries that’s exactly how you should be finding your fated mate. Like actually I’m stuck to you like gorilla glue mamas, whassup?!?! LOVE that Lauren be having an attitude & they just accept it, she’s literally just a girllll. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 love how she can be her own boss woman & no one is intimidated by it or weird like “know your place”. Truly a fantastic pairing & book!!!!
I love how Lauren wasn’t for the foolishness. Like y’all can be on the weird radical vibes, but keep that away from me. Thanks. I don’t like the adoptive mom, she sucks. I hope the relationship with her sister can be mended. I think Sam & Claude are definitely going to help with that bond. I love how Sam wasn’t obsessed with her, following that lady around. Out in the open, not a care in the world!!!! I feel like if you’ve waited centuries that’s exactly how you should be finding your fated mate. Like actually I’m stuck to you like gorilla glue mamas, whassup?!?! LOVE that Lauren be having an attitude & they just accept it, she’s literally just a girllll. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 love how she can be her own boss woman & no one is intimidated by it or weird like “know your place”. Truly a fantastic pairing & book!!!!
December 14, 2024
Whaaat! This book is wild and unserious.There were moments I loved and some I was meh on but overall good bridge from the previous books in the series and a potentially new storyline.
Sam was just adorable and 🤌🏾
🐲Don't FAFO about a Dragon with his mate have ppl begging “Please don’t burn the block down,”over his lady love.
🐲 swooping down with your wings out landing Mortal Kombat style in front of the charred body to send a message is what I call top tier urban fantasy romance
Lauren wasn't bad either as the FMC.
🏥 she was in clinicals to be a nurse
🏥steong but not annoying
🏥family focused
She was all "soft life me please....I'm Black girl tired and I don't want it anymore" and what she got was a delicious, melanin rich man with fire in his chest and red glowing eyes 😋
The story was nice and I'm ready for the rest in the series
Sam was just adorable and 🤌🏾
🐲Don't FAFO about a Dragon with his mate have ppl begging “Please don’t burn the block down,”over his lady love.
🐲 swooping down with your wings out landing Mortal Kombat style in front of the charred body to send a message is what I call top tier urban fantasy romance
Lauren wasn't bad either as the FMC.
🏥 she was in clinicals to be a nurse
🏥steong but not annoying
🏥family focused
She was all "soft life me please....I'm Black girl tired and I don't want it anymore" and what she got was a delicious, melanin rich man with fire in his chest and red glowing eyes 😋
The story was nice and I'm ready for the rest in the series
October 3, 2025
DRAGONS, DRAGONS, and more
Maaaan, I am so upsesed with this entire series. Her website has the way you should read the series. First, I loved a wolf, and I switched and fell for a bear shifter. But damn it all that aside, I found my calling. I'm officially a dragon lover. No mote changing teams. I want a damn Sam. I love the way the mates have a similarity to the interest of their mates. He's a doctor she's a nurse. Her want and need to help run deep. Not just physically and to help her pack and bless fate they done cleaned Tiffany up. Who better bridge the gap between humans and supernaturals. Tiffany's not fated, but since her sister is, she fights to keep supernaturals and humans safe. Love her spirit. Lauren, you are an inspiration that the future can be changed.
Maaaan, I am so upsesed with this entire series. Her website has the way you should read the series. First, I loved a wolf, and I switched and fell for a bear shifter. But damn it all that aside, I found my calling. I'm officially a dragon lover. No mote changing teams. I want a damn Sam. I love the way the mates have a similarity to the interest of their mates. He's a doctor she's a nurse. Her want and need to help run deep. Not just physically and to help her pack and bless fate they done cleaned Tiffany up. Who better bridge the gap between humans and supernaturals. Tiffany's not fated, but since her sister is, she fights to keep supernaturals and humans safe. Love her spirit. Lauren, you are an inspiration that the future can be changed.
October 21, 2025
An to think all you had to do was be afraid of spiders then get another assignment. All while your mate is at your backup assignment. I hated how the Dragon Shifters were looked at but needed at the same time. The other shifters were acting like the radicals and didn’t even see it. Lauren was the perfect fit for these shifters to make the change. Lauren was also the help they needed to figure out what and how they were moving back at the labs. Ash Clan got the best Luna ever!!! Only thing is what happened to her momma? Loved that Sam was they’re for Tiffany too. I Hope that Lauren and Tiffany continue to grow into a better relationship. Sam being the 1st of his clan to be fated I can’t wait to see what the rest of the clan get mated off and they are more welcomed. Sam allows us to see more into the Dragon shifters and I think I’m going with the underdogs on this one. They are the most loyal and the most dedicated.
February 16, 2026
This series just keeps getting more amazing with each book! I absolutely loved the FMC, Lauren, in this installment. She is intelligent, compassionate, and truly embodies the motto "being the change that you want to see in the world." Sam, the MMC, is a king! I loved him down—strong, sexy, caring, and protective. I also enjoyed Lauren's sister, Tiffany's, character growth. And I can't wait to read Sam's sister, Claude's story. I adored her character as well. The little shifters, Torin and Nala, are my heart, and I loved their roles in this story. I mention this with every book I finish in the Wintermoon series, but this is my favorite! Now, off to read the bonus chapters on the author, Tessa Stone's website!
January 11, 2025
All it takes is one person to make a small change.. Lauren was the Luna for the job !
Nursing intern, trying to strengthen relationships with her family and help clan members better their relationships with each other. Who would have thought, she would be able to bridge the gap between the dragon shifters and other members of Wintermoon 👏🏽
Some people are so stuck in their ways, they don’t like for someone to come in demanding change, even if it can be a positive change for everyone. And Torin, a young alpha, stepping up with Lauren being a good example. Sam and Lauren were my absolute favorite couple!!
January 25, 2025
3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The minute Sam was introduced as a character in fated mates, I wanted to know more and see how the dragons find redemption. I love seeing how slowly the community is healing, and the new generation is looking for unity. I'm sad we didn't get to see what Tiffany gave them to give to Tami. It would have been nice to get closure. Also, I wish Tami had recognized that Lauren is Tiffany's sister.
In fated mates in the fight with Aya when I heard about how she tricked the dragons to turn on the king. From then on, I knew they needed a book of their own.
I want to see what other species is next.
The minute Sam was introduced as a character in fated mates, I wanted to know more and see how the dragons find redemption. I love seeing how slowly the community is healing, and the new generation is looking for unity. I'm sad we didn't get to see what Tiffany gave them to give to Tami. It would have been nice to get closure. Also, I wish Tami had recognized that Lauren is Tiffany's sister.
In fated mates in the fight with Aya when I heard about how she tricked the dragons to turn on the king. From then on, I knew they needed a book of their own.
I want to see what other species is next.
December 21, 2025
And Then There Were Dragons!
I giggled through this whole book. What a warm story! Sam is so content stalking his mate and his unhinged behavior actually came off as adorable. I laughed out loud when he opened her clothing drawers and started smelling her clothes. Although my least favorite trope is the “miscommunication trope,” Tessa Stone makes it believable with this one. And the modern slang in this one tickled me. Also, the radicals and the reference to sundown towns really spoke to how we as Black people are forced to navigate a hostile world. Being Black AND a woman? The goal post is never stationary, always moving. Great story.
I giggled through this whole book. What a warm story! Sam is so content stalking his mate and his unhinged behavior actually came off as adorable. I laughed out loud when he opened her clothing drawers and started smelling her clothes. Although my least favorite trope is the “miscommunication trope,” Tessa Stone makes it believable with this one. And the modern slang in this one tickled me. Also, the radicals and the reference to sundown towns really spoke to how we as Black people are forced to navigate a hostile world. Being Black AND a woman? The goal post is never stationary, always moving. Great story.
September 4, 2026
love
Self-preservation, self-healing self-care, and family—these were all valid points discussed in this book. I particularly admired the family aspect and the self-preservation aspect from the sisters, Lauren and Tiffany. Tiffany, in particular, emphasized the importance of tough love, which can be effective for some people, although not everyone. It certainly worked for Tiffany. I found it amusing and endearing that the author made most of her dragon shifters virgins. Of course, it’s a happy ending, filled with warmth, heartwarming moments, and even a few heart-wrenching scenes. I simply adore the dynamics of love, and the author truly gave it her all.
Self-preservation, self-healing self-care, and family—these were all valid points discussed in this book. I particularly admired the family aspect and the self-preservation aspect from the sisters, Lauren and Tiffany. Tiffany, in particular, emphasized the importance of tough love, which can be effective for some people, although not everyone. It certainly worked for Tiffany. I found it amusing and endearing that the author made most of her dragon shifters virgins. Of course, it’s a happy ending, filled with warmth, heartwarming moments, and even a few heart-wrenching scenes. I simply adore the dynamics of love, and the author truly gave it her all.
December 10, 2024
Tessa Stone Doesn’t Miss!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️.75
This short story provided great details with an amazing plot! I loved the characters throughout and the swoony moments. The MMC’s that the author Tessa Stone write are devoted to the FMC’s and I enjoy that so much! The spice is always so good too.
Also can we talk about how cute Torin and Nala are in every book. I love the little cameos we get of the baby shifters.
This author is now on an auto recommendation for me! You won’t be disappointed! 💖
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️.75
This short story provided great details with an amazing plot! I loved the characters throughout and the swoony moments. The MMC’s that the author Tessa Stone write are devoted to the FMC’s and I enjoy that so much! The spice is always so good too.
Also can we talk about how cute Torin and Nala are in every book. I love the little cameos we get of the baby shifters.
This author is now on an auto recommendation for me! You won’t be disappointed! 💖
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