Taming Kane: Fated Mates, Book 1

by Tessa Stone, Ebony Ford (narrator), Myles Washington (narrator)

When a desperate woman escapes a dangerous situation and seeks refuge in Wintermoon, she finds herself irrevocably bonded to a possessive wolf shifter in this fated mates, forced proximity romance.

Kane

A thousand years of loneliness has ended. The curse on supernaturals is lifted, and we can finally meet our fated mates. I've waited patiently, but after ten years, I'm losing hope.

Then, during a winter storm, a car trespasses onto supernatural territory and crashes, and I catch her scent. Fate has finally answered my prayers—my mate is here. She's beautiful, courageous, and strong-willed. But she's also running from something and won't tell me why.

Someone wants to take her from me. They don't know they're dealing with an untamed wolf who's waited a thousand years for my mate. I'll shred them to pieces if they try.

Tami

After a long day at work, my life is turned upside down when Julian, my roommate's sketchy boyfriend, decides I'd be perfect to give him children. In a time when women's rights are vanishing, even the police won't help. Desperate, I flee to Wintermoon, a supernatural community in Upper Michigan.

In the midst of a winter storm, I lose control of my car and nearly die. But a shifter named Kane rescues me. He claims I'm his mate, destined to be with him forever. I've just escaped one man who wanted to control me, only to find myself drawn to another. Despite my fears, I feel a magnetic pull to Kane that I can't shake.

Julian is still hunting me, but Kane and his untamed wolf will do anything to protect me, even if it means destroying anyone who tries to take me away.

This book explores dark themes. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

Audible Audio

Published January 7, 2025

Reviews

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kane is so perfect, looking after Tami like he does. Nia definitely was talking out the side of her mouth and obviously, almost a year later the comments still hurt. Kane did the right thing to get Tami's mental back on task.

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Talk about going from bad to howlingly good! Tami flees a terrifying situation and crashes straight into Wintermoon—and the arms of Kane, a broody, possessive wolf shifter who’s been waiting a millennium for his mate. It’s fated mates, forced proximity, and all the growly protective energy you could want.

Tami’s not about to trade one controlling man for another, but the magnetic pull between her and Kane makes resisting near impossible (plus, it’s hard to ignore the fact that Kane would literally shred anyone who tries to hurt her). The danger, sizzling tension, and a snowy supernatural backdrop make this an addictive, fast-paced read.

Tessa Stone balances dark themes with just enough humor, spice, and fierce loyalty to keep you flipping the pages. Taming Kane is a wild, steamy, protective-alpha ride with just the right amount of bite!

[Alicia Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tessa Stone
Taming Kane: A Dark Paranormal Romance (Fated Mates Book 1)





Tami finds herself on the run after her roommate becomes entangled with a troublesome group, particularly a man named Julian, who is intent on making her life difficult. One fateful night, Tami escapes and unexpectedly encounters her true love, Kane.

The narrative captivated me, as it reminded me of a story I had previously read by another author, but I appreciated how everything came together in this tale.

Tami is a courageous individual seeking a fresh start and a new beginning. She is determined not to let Julian control her life. Motivated by a desire to help her friend and make the right choices, Tami's resolve is admirable.

Together, Tami and Kane navigate numerous challenges, including those posed by Julian. Ultimately, Tami secures her family's happiness and achieves her own happy ending. I thoroughly enjoyed the series and plan to continue reading. The author's writing style is engaging, and the storyline keeps readers hooked from start to finish. I highly recommend this story, available on Kindle Unlimited—definitely worth checking out!

[Alyssa Smith-Lee · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was excited to listen to the story to see how she told a werewolf tale, but the story line is missing. It’s primarily focused on very explicit sex. The relationship is rushed, the thoughts the male character has seems unrealistic, and there were two chapters back to back just describing the sex. “His dick was so hard precum leaked from his tip,” is waaay too much. Then two chapters later another explicit sex scene, so I’m done reading the book. Disappointed because I would’ve like to see a story unfold.

[Samara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taming Kane by Tessa Stone was a good paranormal if you're into that. This is the first time I've read a book by Tessa Stone but, this definitely will not be my last. I can't wait to read the next book. If you're looking for a quick read, be sure to grab Taming Kane by Tessa Stone, you will not be disappointed.

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[Britney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was introduced to her work for the first time with this particular book, and I have since read and reread all of her publications on multiple occasions. If you choose to read any of her books, you should be prepared to read which ever one you chose in one sitting... #favauthor

[Rhina M. Finley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read!

Taming Kane deserves all the accolades and raved reviews! A dark paranormal romance full of shifters, vampires, and mystical creatures! I could not put this action pack story down!

[ANGEL-A- · Rating 2 out of 5]

just ok

[Bayyinah Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this read. It was a good love story filled with some action. I look forward to reading more from this author..

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