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Fated Mates #5
Healing Hazel
Hazel
The curse is lifted, the dark magic is gone… and so is my mother.
It’s time to let go of my pain and heal. But of course, Fate wouldn’t make healing easy. Turns out, I’ve inherited Brookstone and Blackburn Enterprises because, surprise... I’m a Blackburn. My mother murdered my father and stole the company shares. Now, everyone sees me as the enemy.
I plan to use my shares to burn this corrupt radical empire to the ground... but there’s one My mother left behind something dangerous. She helped create Amir 2.0—a man-made creature impossible to kill. Not for me, of course... or at least, that was true until Fate stripped me of my powers.
Now powerless, I can’t defeat this monster. But why would Mother Fate do this to me? Oh, I see. My mother isn’t truly gone. She’s trapped in limbo, haunting me until she fixes her wrongdoings in life... and somehow repairs our broken relationship. The dark magic is gone, but she’s not the same woman I knew.
Amid the chaos, I’ve found my fated mate—a dragon shifter named Dominic. He says he can handle my baggage, my scars, and all the madness surrounding me. But can I let him in? Can I trust love when I barely trust myself?
Fate pulled me into this storm. Will I come out stronger, or will I lose everything?
This is a Paranormal Romance with a blend of Fantasy and Science Fiction (Amil aka Amir 2.0 is a scientific creation of man with the help of supernaturals)
This book also has darker elements. Please make sure to view the content warnings before you proceed.
It’s time to let go of my pain and heal. But of course, Fate wouldn’t make healing easy. Turns out, I’ve inherited Brookstone and Blackburn Enterprises because, surprise... I’m a Blackburn. My mother murdered my father and stole the company shares. Now, everyone sees me as the enemy.
I plan to use my shares to burn this corrupt radical empire to the ground... but there’s one My mother left behind something dangerous. She helped create Amir 2.0—a man-made creature impossible to kill. Not for me, of course... or at least, that was true until Fate stripped me of my powers.
Now powerless, I can’t defeat this monster. But why would Mother Fate do this to me? Oh, I see. My mother isn’t truly gone. She’s trapped in limbo, haunting me until she fixes her wrongdoings in life... and somehow repairs our broken relationship. The dark magic is gone, but she’s not the same woman I knew.
Amid the chaos, I’ve found my fated mate—a dragon shifter named Dominic. He says he can handle my baggage, my scars, and all the madness surrounding me. But can I let him in? Can I trust love when I barely trust myself?
Fate pulled me into this storm. Will I come out stronger, or will I lose everything?
This is a Paranormal Romance with a blend of Fantasy and Science Fiction (Amil aka Amir 2.0 is a scientific creation of man with the help of supernaturals)
This book also has darker elements. Please make sure to view the content warnings before you proceed.
- GenresFantasy
420 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2025
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July 7, 2025
Errors were better but not gone
Loved finally better Hazel story. I really enjoyed her and Dominic, he is the perfect man for her to assist her in healing after all the traumatic events that occurred with Hazel.
Now, I do have been to pause to read Angie, Valek and Anora for being just nasty to Hazel even though they apologized, not Anora though, they still on my ish list.
And speaking of Anora, baby who is she now like happened to her cause she pulled a complete 180 from how she was her book and she definitely has me looking at her sideways.
But I still enjoyed the core of this book oh and I'm glad Nia was able to get away cause homegirl needed it! I can't wait to read how that went down!
Loved finally better Hazel story. I really enjoyed her and Dominic, he is the perfect man for her to assist her in healing after all the traumatic events that occurred with Hazel.
Now, I do have been to pause to read Angie, Valek and Anora for being just nasty to Hazel even though they apologized, not Anora though, they still on my ish list.
And speaking of Anora, baby who is she now like happened to her cause she pulled a complete 180 from how she was her book and she definitely has me looking at her sideways.
But I still enjoyed the core of this book oh and I'm glad Nia was able to get away cause homegirl needed it! I can't wait to read how that went down!
November 5, 2025
Close Call
This read I went back and forth a little bit. After Book 4 in the Fated Mates series, Amir & Anora's book, I counted myself out of Wintermoon. I decided that both Book 3 and 4 so terribly missed the mark for me, myself, and I that there was no need to keep plugging along when I was so thoroughly disappointed in the storyline, pacing, and basic key plot points. I hashed it all out in my previous reviews and laid it to rest. So imagine my surprise when randomly being the mood reader I am, mood reading was mood reading, and I decided to give Healing Hazel a go. And enjoy it I did! This entry isn't as trauma-heavy as one would think, it was hot in a fun smutty way and also infuriating in a not so fun smutty way.
The Good
🥰Hazel as a character is just deliciously fun. She has trauma, she calls baggage sadly. But all around she's a good FMC. She yearns for love and approval, she yearns for a home. I'm so happy she got with a Dragon. He was just what she needed and how dragon culture works is the perfect fit for Hazel's personality and needs.
🥰Dominic was a stand up guy. He had his morals and stood his ground. His love for his mate transcended any lagging problems he had with Bailey witches. Most of all he was willing to tear something up over his mate. "Where you go, I go" is just swoon
🥰I will admit when I'm wrong. And I was wrong, in the previous books I enjoyed Jacob and Hazel's chemistry. They weren't giving bro/sis vibes and I just really couldn't stand Angie so her being Jacob's mate gave me the sads. I was more intrigued by Hazel and Jacob's story and connection. Now I see that's because Hazel is that interesting of a character. Even though I still feel Jacob's book did him dirty, I do feel Dominic was a sweet, protective, and a healer MMC. As a budding doctor, he truly saw those missing pieces in Hazel and felt his love was about making her feel safe enough to fully and truly heal.
🥰Their romance was just so sweet and well done. Technically this was a slow burn but it didn't feel it and as always the smut scenes were solid. 🌶️ the smex was explicit but it wasn't anything too raunchy or freaky.
🥰Breeding and immediate mate-bonding came back in full force this read.
The Meh
🤔Some members had good reason to feel uncomfortable with Hazel and the way it was addressed was just weird in a pacing sense. Some the change literally happened in one-5 sentence paragraph, from extra discomfort and malice to sure whatevs and some took chapters but once the switch came it was immediate.
🤔The whole Luna/Alpha connection with the Dragons is just...odd to me. I tried to just be whatever over it in the other book with Sam/Lauren but it really doesn't make sense flushed out here. It's as if the Alpha doesn't truly have power, just the Luna but the Luna isn't connected to the Alpha because of the kids she birthed. I don't know it's just not my cup of tea.
🤔The underlying message that Black people/culture should just accept or make space for the people or things that makes us uncomfortable as the sign of progress. That irked a little. There wasn't true acknowledgement of the trauma and pain the other felt in their discomfort. Just "gosh get over it".
The Ugly
😝The AI covers actually do bother me a lot. It takes away from the story in my opinion. And if an author is going to use AI, which drains resources from underprivileged, usually Black communities, can it at least be accurate. We get the description of turquoise eyes for Dominic. And the nice little extra note that a Dragons eye color is based on his powers. His are turquoise because he can call on lighting. On the cover his eyes are the same startling blue of Hazel's. As of late, once I realized AI was used, I struggle with even posting or recommending these books due to the AI usage.
😝Angie stays annoying the ever loving snot out of me. Glad she was only in a few scenes. But each scene she had I was like "shut up Angie!" or " 🖕🏽 Angie". It stayed one or the other.
😝Amil was the most anti-climatic ending ever. I thought Anya was bad. Noooo, Anya wasn't as bad as this. It felt like Amil's character was a straight up waste. Like what was the purpose then? I also felt some threads were interesting to his character but we never got any depth to them. This is apart of the overall pacing issue present in all Wintermoon books. The short stories shine brighter because the storytelling is tighter. In these longer books we get these slow paced storylines for the couple and then the conflict is hurried up and resolved in the last 5-10% of the story. As for Hazel's cousin, a straight up menace introduced in like chapter 3 or something, he's ending felt very "🤷🏾 moving on we got other things to do now". No for real, how is he introduced as this big deal problem and that's how it ends? But I guess his non-ending ending wasn't as bad as Tiffany's. Like what the what was that?! We saw none of that on page at all. Was this supposed to be closing out her storyline? If so, we never resolved anything with her sister. And really what was up with her ending. Why was all of this so rushed? The last 10% felt thrown together hurriedly.
😝The dreaded 3rd Act miscommunication trope reared it's ugly head and I was really over Hazel's shenanigan, we deserved a good grovel for what she did but we never got it because the MMCs in these books are conduits to giving FMCs orgasms.
😝Aya's characterization here felt like whiplash. A matter of fact Anya's redemption arc felt like a big ole 👎🏽 to me. I wasn't feeling it at all.
😝What was up with making Dominic's powers be lighting only for it to not come up again? That felt like a missed opportunity.
Overall
All-in-all, I didn't mind this read at all. It flew by quickly. And this book for me felt like a return to form for the author and I'm punching my ticket back to Wintermoon.
This read I went back and forth a little bit. After Book 4 in the Fated Mates series, Amir & Anora's book, I counted myself out of Wintermoon. I decided that both Book 3 and 4 so terribly missed the mark for me, myself, and I that there was no need to keep plugging along when I was so thoroughly disappointed in the storyline, pacing, and basic key plot points. I hashed it all out in my previous reviews and laid it to rest. So imagine my surprise when randomly being the mood reader I am, mood reading was mood reading, and I decided to give Healing Hazel a go. And enjoy it I did! This entry isn't as trauma-heavy as one would think, it was hot in a fun smutty way and also infuriating in a not so fun smutty way.
The Good
🥰Hazel as a character is just deliciously fun. She has trauma, she calls baggage sadly. But all around she's a good FMC. She yearns for love and approval, she yearns for a home. I'm so happy she got with a Dragon. He was just what she needed and how dragon culture works is the perfect fit for Hazel's personality and needs.
🥰Dominic was a stand up guy. He had his morals and stood his ground. His love for his mate transcended any lagging problems he had with Bailey witches. Most of all he was willing to tear something up over his mate. "Where you go, I go" is just swoon
🥰I will admit when I'm wrong. And I was wrong, in the previous books I enjoyed Jacob and Hazel's chemistry. They weren't giving bro/sis vibes and I just really couldn't stand Angie so her being Jacob's mate gave me the sads. I was more intrigued by Hazel and Jacob's story and connection. Now I see that's because Hazel is that interesting of a character. Even though I still feel Jacob's book did him dirty, I do feel Dominic was a sweet, protective, and a healer MMC. As a budding doctor, he truly saw those missing pieces in Hazel and felt his love was about making her feel safe enough to fully and truly heal.
🥰Their romance was just so sweet and well done. Technically this was a slow burn but it didn't feel it and as always the smut scenes were solid. 🌶️ the smex was explicit but it wasn't anything too raunchy or freaky.
🥰Breeding and immediate mate-bonding came back in full force this read.
The Meh
🤔Some members had good reason to feel uncomfortable with Hazel and the way it was addressed was just weird in a pacing sense. Some the change literally happened in one-5 sentence paragraph, from extra discomfort and malice to sure whatevs and some took chapters but once the switch came it was immediate.
🤔The whole Luna/Alpha connection with the Dragons is just...odd to me. I tried to just be whatever over it in the other book with Sam/Lauren but it really doesn't make sense flushed out here. It's as if the Alpha doesn't truly have power, just the Luna but the Luna isn't connected to the Alpha because of the kids she birthed. I don't know it's just not my cup of tea.
🤔The underlying message that Black people/culture should just accept or make space for the people or things that makes us uncomfortable as the sign of progress. That irked a little. There wasn't true acknowledgement of the trauma and pain the other felt in their discomfort. Just "gosh get over it".
The Ugly
😝The AI covers actually do bother me a lot. It takes away from the story in my opinion. And if an author is going to use AI, which drains resources from underprivileged, usually Black communities, can it at least be accurate. We get the description of turquoise eyes for Dominic. And the nice little extra note that a Dragons eye color is based on his powers. His are turquoise because he can call on lighting. On the cover his eyes are the same startling blue of Hazel's. As of late, once I realized AI was used, I struggle with even posting or recommending these books due to the AI usage.
😝Angie stays annoying the ever loving snot out of me. Glad she was only in a few scenes. But each scene she had I was like "shut up Angie!" or " 🖕🏽 Angie". It stayed one or the other.
😝Amil was the most anti-climatic ending ever. I thought Anya was bad. Noooo, Anya wasn't as bad as this. It felt like Amil's character was a straight up waste. Like what was the purpose then? I also felt some threads were interesting to his character but we never got any depth to them. This is apart of the overall pacing issue present in all Wintermoon books. The short stories shine brighter because the storytelling is tighter. In these longer books we get these slow paced storylines for the couple and then the conflict is hurried up and resolved in the last 5-10% of the story. As for Hazel's cousin, a straight up menace introduced in like chapter 3 or something, he's ending felt very "🤷🏾 moving on we got other things to do now". No for real, how is he introduced as this big deal problem and that's how it ends? But I guess his non-ending ending wasn't as bad as Tiffany's. Like what the what was that?! We saw none of that on page at all. Was this supposed to be closing out her storyline? If so, we never resolved anything with her sister. And really what was up with her ending. Why was all of this so rushed? The last 10% felt thrown together hurriedly.
😝The dreaded 3rd Act miscommunication trope reared it's ugly head and I was really over Hazel's shenanigan, we deserved a good grovel for what she did but we never got it because the MMCs in these books are conduits to giving FMCs orgasms.
😝Aya's characterization here felt like whiplash. A matter of fact Anya's redemption arc felt like a big ole 👎🏽 to me. I wasn't feeling it at all.
😝What was up with making Dominic's powers be lighting only for it to not come up again? That felt like a missed opportunity.
Overall
All-in-all, I didn't mind this read at all. It flew by quickly. And this book for me felt like a return to form for the author and I'm punching my ticket back to Wintermoon.
April 27, 2025
5 stars – This book broke me and put me back together.
I don’t even have the words for how much I loved Healing Hazel by Tessa Stone.
I laughed. I sobbed. I had to put the book down a few times just to breathe because Hazel’s story hit that deep.
This isn’t just a Fated Mates romance — it’s a story about survival, healing, and finding your voice after everything tried to take it from you. It’s heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Hazel’s journey felt so real, and every emotion poured off the page like it was mine too.
The way Tessa Stone blended the spice, the action, the lore, and the raw emotion was absolute perfection. It healed pieces of me I didn’t even realize needed healing.
I wish I could erase my memory just to experience this story for the first time all over again.
Top read of the year. No contest.
I don’t even have the words for how much I loved Healing Hazel by Tessa Stone.
I laughed. I sobbed. I had to put the book down a few times just to breathe because Hazel’s story hit that deep.
This isn’t just a Fated Mates romance — it’s a story about survival, healing, and finding your voice after everything tried to take it from you. It’s heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Hazel’s journey felt so real, and every emotion poured off the page like it was mine too.
The way Tessa Stone blended the spice, the action, the lore, and the raw emotion was absolute perfection. It healed pieces of me I didn’t even realize needed healing.
I wish I could erase my memory just to experience this story for the first time all over again.
Top read of the year. No contest.
May 14, 2025
Beautiful Love Story
This is another favorite of mine from the series. This is a love story of two people who longed for love & in one person's case acceptance after serving their community for centuries.
These two love birds took it slow due to the FMC's previous trauma. I loved how the MMC was careful to go by her timeline & make sure that she was ready to move on to the next steps in their relationship. He didn't care that because he was the virgin & had waited for his mate for centuries that she might not have been mentally ready for him. He was not leaving her alone, but he also wasn't allowing her to feel like she was in the relationship by herself.
The mentioning of a new shifter clan, which was mentioned in the last book, is both exciting & frightening. Can't wait to start getting books about them.
This is another favorite of mine from the series. This is a love story of two people who longed for love & in one person's case acceptance after serving their community for centuries.
These two love birds took it slow due to the FMC's previous trauma. I loved how the MMC was careful to go by her timeline & make sure that she was ready to move on to the next steps in their relationship. He didn't care that because he was the virgin & had waited for his mate for centuries that she might not have been mentally ready for him. He was not leaving her alone, but he also wasn't allowing her to feel like she was in the relationship by herself.
The mentioning of a new shifter clan, which was mentioned in the last book, is both exciting & frightening. Can't wait to start getting books about them.
May 12, 2025
Healing love ❤️🩹
I've been very much looking forward to Hazel's story, and it didn't disappoint. Hazel had so much trauma and emotional baggage to work through, and I'm so glad she has someone as thoughtful and loving as Dominic to be there for her. He truly loved her and only wanted to love her and help her heal. And I loved that Hazel finally realized that sacrificing herself wasn't the only answer. Now I am worried about Anora because honey was a step away from unhinged in this, so we shall see where Ms. Stone takes that.
I've been very much looking forward to Hazel's story, and it didn't disappoint. Hazel had so much trauma and emotional baggage to work through, and I'm so glad she has someone as thoughtful and loving as Dominic to be there for her. He truly loved her and only wanted to love her and help her heal. And I loved that Hazel finally realized that sacrificing herself wasn't the only answer. Now I am worried about Anora because honey was a step away from unhinged in this, so we shall see where Ms. Stone takes that.
October 2, 2025
I think the author has done a great job of building a unique world, I love all the different supernatural groups and how they interact. My main issue with this author is that it's so difficult to know which books are part of which series and what order everything should be read in. Even on this application some of her books appear multiple times so you have to figure out if you read something or not. Also, most of the books are not grouped in series but some of them do go together It's all a mess and unorganized. For me that takes away the experience, don't get me started on KU and how hard it is over there to keep track of what was read or not.
Overall, I lived Hazel's story. It's great to see her healing and I'm glad she got forced into therapy and is forced to continue going. I hate when authors write a story in a way that therapy didn't really work but falling in love fixes all the issues. Healing will take years and that should be reflected in the writing. I can't wait to see how Hazel keeps growing with time and how she builds a life in Wintermoon.
I always said I wanted to see more interspecific fated mates. Not just humans and supernatural but witches and shifters. We saw Angie and Jacob and now Hazel and Dominic. I would love to see it between different shifter groups.
I like how this author shows that even after a couple finds each other there is still healing that needs to be done and sometimes you need to walk away from your mate to figure things out. Like with Levi and Nia. Sometimes you need to heal alone so then you can go back to that relationship and start mending all the things that are broken. From my first book, I knew that Levi was a bad Alpha and Nia was horrible to everyone. They were 100% not my cup of tea.
One thing that never made sense to me was how there are so many orphans but none of the groups adopt any of them. To me that would be the logical thing to do, it seems like everyone is just focused on having their own biological kids, but not on how those kids suffer and how that will affect Wintermoon in the future. I like how the author mentioned in this book that Nala will be adopted, starting to move in the write direction.
I wonder if Valek is a good alpha? Part of me thinks there are things he needs to heal first, so much hate and anger at others. Also for the last few books, I wondered about the witches from Witching Glen. What happened when black magic was gone? Aya told Amir he needs to deal with them.
Overall, I lived Hazel's story. It's great to see her healing and I'm glad she got forced into therapy and is forced to continue going. I hate when authors write a story in a way that therapy didn't really work but falling in love fixes all the issues. Healing will take years and that should be reflected in the writing. I can't wait to see how Hazel keeps growing with time and how she builds a life in Wintermoon.
I always said I wanted to see more interspecific fated mates. Not just humans and supernatural but witches and shifters. We saw Angie and Jacob and now Hazel and Dominic. I would love to see it between different shifter groups.
I like how this author shows that even after a couple finds each other there is still healing that needs to be done and sometimes you need to walk away from your mate to figure things out. Like with Levi and Nia. Sometimes you need to heal alone so then you can go back to that relationship and start mending all the things that are broken. From my first book, I knew that Levi was a bad Alpha and Nia was horrible to everyone. They were 100% not my cup of tea.
One thing that never made sense to me was how there are so many orphans but none of the groups adopt any of them. To me that would be the logical thing to do, it seems like everyone is just focused on having their own biological kids, but not on how those kids suffer and how that will affect Wintermoon in the future. I like how the author mentioned in this book that Nala will be adopted, starting to move in the write direction.
I wonder if Valek is a good alpha? Part of me thinks there are things he needs to heal first, so much hate and anger at others. Also for the last few books, I wondered about the witches from Witching Glen. What happened when black magic was gone? Aya told Amir he needs to deal with them.
October 22, 2025
Hazel’s story is deeper than the rest of this series and I truly healing at the same time. For one your hated and viewed off of your mother’s wrongdoing and bloodline. Then you’re the most selfless person trying to right the wrongs of your kind. All while hurting and no one knowing your really dealing and covering up your own hurt pain and scares. The biggest shocker is your Fated mate is someone who should look at you like the scum of the earth. The amount of healing and trust that is build through out this book had me in tears. Dominic was so patient and determined to take his time and love Hazel where she needed the most. They took their time understanding each other and growing into their bond due to all of the back story of what Hazel has endured until her uncle came to her. I hate how she was paying the price for crimes she didn’t do and how the other supernatural’s didn’t understand that they were treating her how the humans’ radicals viewed them. The fact that her uncle being the king and all didn’t make it be known that she was to be welcomed had me side eyeing him. Then his wife I don’t know how I feel about her anymore she is no queen. They need to send her away with Nia. Angie and Hazel need to knock her down a few notches because this cant be the same women. All in all, I loved how Dominic was with Hazel and how she was able to have her HEA and receive love and acceptance while living on Wintermoon. Tessa Stone 💐💐you did your big one with this book and for a genre I normally don’t pick up I couldn���t stop if I wanted to with this series. Going through your whole catalog now and made I just found out there were books I needed to read in-between.
May 17, 2025
healing love
I held back on reading and reviewing this one because I knew I needed to be completely tuned in when I did. I was not disappointed. Hazel’s story is one of trauma, continued sacrifice, forgiveness, and unconditional love. We’ve watched Hazel take on the burdens of others from the beginning. She needed Dominic like no other. I loved how she didn’t hesitate to accept that he was her mate, even if she wasn’t ready to trust him fully. Despite the reservations of others, Hazel was still willing to put her life and love on the line to save everyone.
Dominic was the perfect mate for her. He provided her with a safe space to simply exist. Witnessing his love and adoration of her even at her lowest was a true testament to his commitment. He gave her the family and acceptance she longed for. His friendship with Tyrion was the cutest. I loved that Valek’s feelings didn’t hinder it or how he moved for Hazel.
Aya’s action stunned me, but I understood her need for penance. I also understand Anora’s stance on how to handle her. Amir and Jacob remained steadfast in their love and protection of Hazel. Tiffany was the friend she needed—though I loved the growing bond with Lauren and Claude.
I held back on reading and reviewing this one because I knew I needed to be completely tuned in when I did. I was not disappointed. Hazel’s story is one of trauma, continued sacrifice, forgiveness, and unconditional love. We’ve watched Hazel take on the burdens of others from the beginning. She needed Dominic like no other. I loved how she didn’t hesitate to accept that he was her mate, even if she wasn’t ready to trust him fully. Despite the reservations of others, Hazel was still willing to put her life and love on the line to save everyone.
Dominic was the perfect mate for her. He provided her with a safe space to simply exist. Witnessing his love and adoration of her even at her lowest was a true testament to his commitment. He gave her the family and acceptance she longed for. His friendship with Tyrion was the cutest. I loved that Valek’s feelings didn’t hinder it or how he moved for Hazel.
Aya’s action stunned me, but I understood her need for penance. I also understand Anora’s stance on how to handle her. Amir and Jacob remained steadfast in their love and protection of Hazel. Tiffany was the friend she needed—though I loved the growing bond with Lauren and Claude.
September 22, 2025
Bag lady…
Hazel has had a hard life. With Aya as her mother, trauma that has her sleeping with her eyes open, trust issues for good reason, a nomadic lifestyle, few family and even fewer friends, and always being the savior to all and the sacrifice for everyone.
She wants to be loved, accepted, wanted, respected, appreciated and to belong - she finds hope finally in the possibility of a mate. When faced with healing in order to achieve her wants, she will have to let go of and work through all of her baggage. She is the definition of “bag lady, you gone hurt your back, dragging all them bags like that!”
Dominic has been waiting a millennia for his mate and he has just about given up. He is kind, considerate, ambitious, loyal, and caring - wonderful qualities his mate would value. But where’s she at? He finds hope in a honeysuckle scent.
This was a beautiful, slow burn of a love story filled with trials, tribulations, drama, hurt, sacrifice, and love. I definitely enjoyed this well written story filled with characters who were flawed but worthy.
Great read!
Hazel has had a hard life. With Aya as her mother, trauma that has her sleeping with her eyes open, trust issues for good reason, a nomadic lifestyle, few family and even fewer friends, and always being the savior to all and the sacrifice for everyone.
She wants to be loved, accepted, wanted, respected, appreciated and to belong - she finds hope finally in the possibility of a mate. When faced with healing in order to achieve her wants, she will have to let go of and work through all of her baggage. She is the definition of “bag lady, you gone hurt your back, dragging all them bags like that!”
Dominic has been waiting a millennia for his mate and he has just about given up. He is kind, considerate, ambitious, loyal, and caring - wonderful qualities his mate would value. But where’s she at? He finds hope in a honeysuckle scent.
This was a beautiful, slow burn of a love story filled with trials, tribulations, drama, hurt, sacrifice, and love. I definitely enjoyed this well written story filled with characters who were flawed but worthy.
Great read!
May 1, 2025
Plenty of action and adventure !! Love Wintermoon !!!
Another super fantastic story of Wintermoon !!!
In this book Hazel the witch who broke the curse of her mother Aya 's against supernaturals. In the supernatural community, Hazel's mother Aya, is the witch that that cursed them. So Hazel is blamed by association, even though she did lift the curse.
So Hazel has been living in Detroit with Tiffany , Lauren's sister , who is now mayor. Hazel knows that she is fated, but she honestly doesn't even know how that would work because of her past.
Dominic is a fierce dragon of Ash clan. He had watched many of his clan find their mates. He wonders when his turn will come.
When it does, no one is prepared for what happens next!!
As always , I enjoyed this story of Wintermoon. Plenty of action and adventure in these books. I love the way old characters are woven into each story, and new characters step up for their story !!! A great read , for sure !!!
Another super fantastic story of Wintermoon !!!
In this book Hazel the witch who broke the curse of her mother Aya 's against supernaturals. In the supernatural community, Hazel's mother Aya, is the witch that that cursed them. So Hazel is blamed by association, even though she did lift the curse.
So Hazel has been living in Detroit with Tiffany , Lauren's sister , who is now mayor. Hazel knows that she is fated, but she honestly doesn't even know how that would work because of her past.
Dominic is a fierce dragon of Ash clan. He had watched many of his clan find their mates. He wonders when his turn will come.
When it does, no one is prepared for what happens next!!
As always , I enjoyed this story of Wintermoon. Plenty of action and adventure in these books. I love the way old characters are woven into each story, and new characters step up for their story !!! A great read , for sure !!!
May 19, 2025
Healing Hazel was a slow burn, but whew—definitely worth the wait! Watching Hazel and Dominic’s love story unfold was so beautiful. A dragon shifter and a Bailey witch? Yes, please! Hazel has been through it, like seriously dragged through the wringer, so seeing her finally find family peace and real love just made my heart happy.
And Dominic? BABY. He was it for her. So gentle, so understanding—ugh, I love him fr 😩💗 And the fact that he wants to be a pediatrician for supernatural kids?! I melt. 😍😍 and he was willing to through his whole career away to be with her.
I also loved getting to know more about the Ash Clan. Dominic’s relationship with Tyrion. Top tier. Diving deeper into their history and the world of Wintermoon added so much depth. But y’all… Queen Anora? I’m scared of that woman LMAOOO. And uncle/King Amir I love his and Hazel relationship. What an uncle!!!
“Where you go I go.”
I just love this world! Can’t wait to read Freeing Nala
And Dominic? BABY. He was it for her. So gentle, so understanding—ugh, I love him fr 😩💗 And the fact that he wants to be a pediatrician for supernatural kids?! I melt. 😍😍 and he was willing to through his whole career away to be with her.
I also loved getting to know more about the Ash Clan. Dominic’s relationship with Tyrion. Top tier. Diving deeper into their history and the world of Wintermoon added so much depth. But y’all… Queen Anora? I’m scared of that woman LMAOOO. And uncle/King Amir I love his and Hazel relationship. What an uncle!!!
“Where you go I go.”
I just love this world! Can’t wait to read Freeing Nala
April 27, 2025
Tessa does it again! I love her paranormal writing! It is soo easy to understand and follow.
Hazel is a hyper vigilant, always putting others needs before her own. She feels like she it is her duty to save supernaturals, so that she can feel worthy enough.
Dominic is a nurse, he wants to become the first pediatrician at Wintermoon Medical but he also wants to find his mate. He’s sat on the sidelines for thousands of years and watched vicariously through his clan members, but he just wants to experience love for himself.
I loved this book. The writing is great as always, the characters, the drama, the plot, the healing was everything!
On another note, what’s up with our queen!?
Hazel is a hyper vigilant, always putting others needs before her own. She feels like she it is her duty to save supernaturals, so that she can feel worthy enough.
Dominic is a nurse, he wants to become the first pediatrician at Wintermoon Medical but he also wants to find his mate. He’s sat on the sidelines for thousands of years and watched vicariously through his clan members, but he just wants to experience love for himself.
I loved this book. The writing is great as always, the characters, the drama, the plot, the healing was everything!
On another note, what’s up with our queen!?
May 9, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. Hazel and Dom were perfect for each other. And the drama...! I never thought I'd see Levi talk back to Amir. Speaking of, I know emotions were high, but I didn't like how OOC some of the characters were, especially Anora and Angie. Angie had the nerve to chastise Valek but she didn't welcome Hazel, either and only apologized to her at the girl's wedding. It took you 8 months to apologize? Then Anora suddednly turned into a mob boss. Like girl what? Not to mention how Amir was mad that Hazel left to deal with Amil, but he basically told the woman in so many words to figure it out. Hazel deserved a lot better. I'm glad she found happiness but she should have left with her mate and never looked back, and that doubles for Nia. They did my girls dirty.
April 28, 2025
Worthy of it All
I really really enjoy this series and so far only one of the books brought tears to my eyes. But this book, this one had me crying.
The theme of unforgivrness and selfishness did it for me.
Hazel experienced something that puts her on a path to right a wrong. A wrong that was done by her mother. But no matter how much of herself she sacrificed, she was still blamed for what her mother did.
Due to this, she doesnt believe she is loved or worthy of love, regardless of those that love her try to get her to heal to be receptive of their love.
Very very good addition to the series.
I really really enjoy this series and so far only one of the books brought tears to my eyes. But this book, this one had me crying.
The theme of unforgivrness and selfishness did it for me.
Hazel experienced something that puts her on a path to right a wrong. A wrong that was done by her mother. But no matter how much of herself she sacrificed, she was still blamed for what her mother did.
Due to this, she doesnt believe she is loved or worthy of love, regardless of those that love her try to get her to heal to be receptive of their love.
Very very good addition to the series.
May 17, 2025
Best one
Of the “main” Wintermoon series, I think this is my favorite book. Hazel’s story really resonates with me. Her journey of healing was touching. I’m glad Tessa Stone included therapy as a part of it. She didn’t rely on the trope that romantic love cures all. The aftermath of the main conflict was handled well also.
As I was reading Crowning Anora, I was ready for the series to end; I had lost interest. Now I kind of want it to go on. I think I would like books about Damon, Andrew, and Torin/Nala (when they’re older).
I look forward to reading more books by Ms. Stone.
Of the “main” Wintermoon series, I think this is my favorite book. Hazel’s story really resonates with me. Her journey of healing was touching. I’m glad Tessa Stone included therapy as a part of it. She didn’t rely on the trope that romantic love cures all. The aftermath of the main conflict was handled well also.
As I was reading Crowning Anora, I was ready for the series to end; I had lost interest. Now I kind of want it to go on. I think I would like books about Damon, Andrew, and Torin/Nala (when they’re older).
I look forward to reading more books by Ms. Stone.
June 7, 2025
Loving the series!
I have loved this series from Kane’s story to Hazel’s. The way the stories tie together, the hot scenes, keep me reading hour after hour, book after book. I hate it has came to an end. The one missed opportunity (IMO) is Dominic having all of those supernatural cadavers at his disposal at Bailey & Blackburn and not tying it in with his quest to be a Pediatrician at Wintermoon Medical and only having human anatomy books to study from. The opportunity to grow and combine that information would have been great. . .(hint? Perhaps?) Lol, that is just the nurse in me. Overall 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 great series and I look forward to your next book!
I have loved this series from Kane’s story to Hazel’s. The way the stories tie together, the hot scenes, keep me reading hour after hour, book after book. I hate it has came to an end. The one missed opportunity (IMO) is Dominic having all of those supernatural cadavers at his disposal at Bailey & Blackburn and not tying it in with his quest to be a Pediatrician at Wintermoon Medical and only having human anatomy books to study from. The opportunity to grow and combine that information would have been great. . .(hint? Perhaps?) Lol, that is just the nurse in me. Overall 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 great series and I look forward to your next book!
May 13, 2025
The world building is there. The story lines and plots are exciting. But the errors are frustrating. Repeated paragraphs, it’s not clear who is talking to who, characters attributing traits to the wrong character, poorly worded sentences, etc. I just want the writer to slow down. It’s so close, but the errors are jarring and take you out of the book. A well written story that can be followed with ease would make this next level.
June 12, 2025
Healing is what Hazel got in the end
Hazel needed this, and I’m so happy for her. She got the happy ending she deserved. I don’t want to give it all away, but I’m so glad her and her mother actually got to bond, even though Aya was no longer on the living. Fate made her clean up her mess or she stays in Limbo. I thought it was over for Hazel and winter moon, but Anora finally tapped in and did her thang. On to the next read…. In winter moon.
Hazel needed this, and I’m so happy for her. She got the happy ending she deserved. I don’t want to give it all away, but I’m so glad her and her mother actually got to bond, even though Aya was no longer on the living. Fate made her clean up her mess or she stays in Limbo. I thought it was over for Hazel and winter moon, but Anora finally tapped in and did her thang. On to the next read…. In winter moon.
September 19, 2025
Ash Clan 🐉👏🏾👏🏾
Healing Hazel 🧙🏾♀️is definitely a good read a must read the action 🎭🥊in this book was phenomenal and theirs spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️👌🏾I’m glad Hazel found love with Dominic🐉 and was able to close a chapter with her mother. If you’re reading this review, this whole series is fire 🔥 in the way Anora handled Amil that was crazy 😜 and Valek🐉finally apologize for acting like an ass 🫏cause he was definitely doing the most .
Healing Hazel 🧙🏾♀️is definitely a good read a must read the action 🎭🥊in this book was phenomenal and theirs spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️👌🏾I’m glad Hazel found love with Dominic🐉 and was able to close a chapter with her mother. If you’re reading this review, this whole series is fire 🔥 in the way Anora handled Amil that was crazy 😜 and Valek🐉finally apologize for acting like an ass 🫏cause he was definitely doing the most .
September 19, 2025
Ash Clan 🐉 👏🏾👏🏾
Healing Hazel 🧙🏾♀️is definitely a good read a must read the action 🎭🥊in this book was phenomenal and theirs spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️👌🏾I’m glad Hazel found love with Dominic🐉 and was able to close a chapter with her mother. If you’re reading this review, this whole series is fire 🔥 in the way Anora handled Amil that was crazy 😜 and Valek🐉finally apologize for acting like an ass 🫏cause he was definitely doing the most .
Healing Hazel 🧙🏾♀️is definitely a good read a must read the action 🎭🥊in this book was phenomenal and theirs spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️👌🏾I’m glad Hazel found love with Dominic🐉 and was able to close a chapter with her mother. If you’re reading this review, this whole series is fire 🔥 in the way Anora handled Amil that was crazy 😜 and Valek🐉finally apologize for acting like an ass 🫏cause he was definitely doing the most .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 3, 2025
Hazel🥺🥺🥺😔😔😔 I was so sad for her. she tried and tried and they still were on her heavy. But Her mate was not having that ish ..he protected her from the beginning. 💕💕 And I'm glad these women have some control over these men, because this testosterone fest needs controlling. But the end was beautiful and well deserved. I'm just so happy that she always had someone in her corner even when she didn't believe she did.
May 8, 2025
This is what I needed!
Man Hazel‘s healing journey throughout this book was so good. I loved the action. It never felt slow to me. I just really enjoyed this and I loved how generational curses were being broken between the shifters, and Hazel‘s relationships. It was just great and if you’re already reading the series, this is a must.
Man Hazel‘s healing journey throughout this book was so good. I loved the action. It never felt slow to me. I just really enjoyed this and I loved how generational curses were being broken between the shifters, and Hazel‘s relationships. It was just great and if you’re already reading the series, this is a must.
May 9, 2025
Simply Amazing!!!!!
Finally Hazel find peace, love and healing for herself and with her fated mate… The journey she takes from all the trauma she dealt with to learning how to accept love is phenomenal. Tessa Stone you have done it yet again. Continue to write and I’ll continue to read.
Finally Hazel find peace, love and healing for herself and with her fated mate… The journey she takes from all the trauma she dealt with to learning how to accept love is phenomenal. Tessa Stone you have done it yet again. Continue to write and I’ll continue to read.
May 14, 2025
Hazel and Dominic’s story was beautiful, I’m glad Hazel got to feel love and finally let others take care of her. She was always the person who took care others and put herself last. Loved that Dominic was patient with her knowing she had trauma, he wanted to build trust first. Happy Hazel was able to rebuild her relationship with her mother too. 10/10🔥
June 29, 2025
Awwww Hazel!
Finally! My girl got her mate and happily ever after! I so loved this story because girlfriend suffered. So, happy Dominic was her fierce protector, who didn’t play when it came to his mate!
Great storyline. I was all in my feelings with this one…too. 😂
Looking forward to more! ¡BRAVA! 🌹
Finally! My girl got her mate and happily ever after! I so loved this story because girlfriend suffered. So, happy Dominic was her fierce protector, who didn’t play when it came to his mate!
Great storyline. I was all in my feelings with this one…too. 😂
Looking forward to more! ¡BRAVA! 🌹
July 10, 2025
such a good story……
Before I started the book, another reader wrote a review that said that this was the best book so far. I HAVE TO AGREE!! The writing, the ay the story was told, Hazels feelings and Aya’s redemption. I enjoyed every minute. It even made me appreciate Crowning Anora……(which, I hate to admit, was my least favorite) ….still not sure about Carla’s babies. 😂
Before I started the book, another reader wrote a review that said that this was the best book so far. I HAVE TO AGREE!! The writing, the ay the story was told, Hazels feelings and Aya’s redemption. I enjoyed every minute. It even made me appreciate Crowning Anora……(which, I hate to admit, was my least favorite) ….still not sure about Carla’s babies. 😂
October 8, 2025
My girl Hazel got her HEA
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️.75
I loved how everything came together so well for Hazel. She truly had to get out of her own way and start her healing. Dominic was so patient and tender with her. It was so beautiful to read.
I enjoyed this well written story and recommend! 💖
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️.75
I loved how everything came together so well for Hazel. She truly had to get out of her own way and start her healing. Dominic was so patient and tender with her. It was so beautiful to read.
I enjoyed this well written story and recommend! 💖
October 15, 2025
Healing Hazel is a beautiful, tender story that stays with you long after the last page. The writing is full of care and empathy, you can feel it in every scene. I especially loved how Hazel’s community played such a vital role in her healing, showing the power of connection and support. It’s both powerful and full of hope, and honestly, it’s a story that deserves to be studied and reflected on. Highly recommended!
October 14, 2025
Healing & love
I think this is my favorite book in the series so far. While I always enjoy Tessa Stone writing style, world building, and characters; this one hit me a bit different. This was a love letter to every black woman who has been tasked to "save the world" and does it at the expense of self. Thank you so much for this story. Bravo Tessa, bravo
I think this is my favorite book in the series so far. While I always enjoy Tessa Stone writing style, world building, and characters; this one hit me a bit different. This was a love letter to every black woman who has been tasked to "save the world" and does it at the expense of self. Thank you so much for this story. Bravo Tessa, bravo
December 8, 2025
Healing Hazel
This was a lovely comeback after Amir’s story (not my favorite in the series). Hazel loves a community that is not exactly willing to embrace her due to her mother’s sins. Dominic was the perfect person to come along and show her that she is worthy of a love without sacrifice
This was a lovely comeback after Amir’s story (not my favorite in the series). Hazel loves a community that is not exactly willing to embrace her due to her mother’s sins. Dominic was the perfect person to come along and show her that she is worthy of a love without sacrifice
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