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Mated to the Werewolves: A Monstrous Holiday Tale
Three wolves. One human. A bond even fate can’t break.
Stranded in a snowstorm on the side of the road, I think I’m in trouble when strangers pull over to help.
Instead, as the snow traps us inside a cozy cabin, I meet them. Carter, the commanding werewolf alpha. Troy, the wounded giant with gentle eyes. And Sebastian—the artist, the one most in touch with his wolf.
They say I’m their mate. The one woman destined to complete their pack. I should be terrified, but every touch sets me burning, every kiss makes me believe.
Wrapped up in their strength and desire, I’m starting to realize something undeniable—
I don’t just want one of them.
I want all three.
Mated to the Werewolves is a super spicy standalone monster romance with holiday vibes featuring three werewolf heroes in search of their fourth mate and a human heroine who’s their perfect match. You’ll love this story if you enjoy size difference issues, fated mates, and protective heroes.
Stranded in a snowstorm on the side of the road, I think I’m in trouble when strangers pull over to help.
Instead, as the snow traps us inside a cozy cabin, I meet them. Carter, the commanding werewolf alpha. Troy, the wounded giant with gentle eyes. And Sebastian—the artist, the one most in touch with his wolf.
They say I’m their mate. The one woman destined to complete their pack. I should be terrified, but every touch sets me burning, every kiss makes me believe.
Wrapped up in their strength and desire, I’m starting to realize something undeniable—
I don’t just want one of them.
I want all three.
Mated to the Werewolves is a super spicy standalone monster romance with holiday vibes featuring three werewolf heroes in search of their fourth mate and a human heroine who’s their perfect match. You’ll love this story if you enjoy size difference issues, fated mates, and protective heroes.
332 pages, Paperback
Published November 14, 2025
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November 29, 2025
This was super cute and spicy. Emma starts out understandably wary of the two hot guys who rescue/kidnap her from her car during a blizzard. Of course, those feelings don’t last too long because Sebastian, Troy, and Carter are all cinnamon rolls and her fated mates. Sebastian was a sweetie pie artist with no filter and def came on the strongest. Troy was traumatized and dealt with a lot of low self esteem and body image that made some hiccups, but they worked on it together. Carter was very much the strong quiet type who was reluctant to share feelings he thought would burden his partners. Emma was kind and lonely, with her own family trauma. It was very much Instalove.
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: blizzard and threat of freezing, semi-kidnapping (FMC is taken from her stranded car by MMCs to rescue her), brief violence (FMC throws a sharp object), parent death and grief (past), past violent encounter resulting in death, past abuse, past emotional neglect, body image issues
Spice: 5/5
Triggers: blizzard and threat of freezing, semi-kidnapping (FMC is taken from her stranded car by MMCs to rescue her), brief violence (FMC throws a sharp object), parent death and grief (past), past violent encounter resulting in death, past abuse, past emotional neglect, body image issues
November 19, 2025
I can’t believe I’m complaining about too much wolfy fuckery. But it was too much. It’s like someone’s dick was in someone else for the whole dang book. With that much I get saturated and it’s not sexy anymore. YMMV. The Christmas-ness also artificially felt tacked on. It didn’t add anything to the story.
Ashwood’s werewolf-nerd book Can’t Stop Growling in Love is SO much better.
Ashwood’s werewolf-nerd book Can’t Stop Growling in Love is SO much better.
November 17, 2025
This book is really sweet and super spicy! It was a lot of fun, but given that there was so little plot, I don’t think it needed to be a full 300-page book. Also, since there is literally no side plot, the only small amount of plot came from the main characters rehashing their same insecurities, even into the epilogue. It got kind of frustrating that they had the same conversation multiple times and still weren’t 100% solid in their relationship at the very end. But I really liked the characters and the MMCs’ immediate devotion to Emma. Overall it was a fun read!
December 11, 2025
This whole book (minus the epilogue) took place over 2 full days, and that's honestly insane to me because of how long it is. This book was both incredibly fast paced and then also completely dragged on.
I felt that some points kept being brought up, worked through to the point of being resolved, and then randomly at another point in time it's brought up again... like how many times do I need to read that she wants a big family?? Literally once. Not a dozen times again and again.
I found the relationship dynamic was a little strange in the setup too. Like at one point Emma asks Carter and Troy if they are boyfriends, and then they say a firm "No" followed by mentioning Sebastian and that they all fuck each other... then later in the book all the guys call each other "mates" with claiming bond bites, and also say "i love you" to each other. So i really think that the initial ask of being boyfriends and them saying no is a weird semantics thing that was irrelevant to put.
Also, I found that Emma was annoying as fuck. First she starts off as a super dramatic annoying character, and then she turns into more of a try-hard doormat annoying character. I wasn't a fan of her.
I would also like to point out that the cover misrepresents the colour of the men's wolves. Carter has brown hair and thus has a dark brown wolf, Sebastian has Auburn hair so has an reddish-brown coloured wolf, but the Troy has blonde hair and in the book it says his wolf is a sandy colour. So idk why there's a grey wolf on the cover.
The story itself wasn't bad, but I definitely didn't enjoy it as much as some other reads from this author.
I felt that some points kept being brought up, worked through to the point of being resolved, and then randomly at another point in time it's brought up again... like how many times do I need to read that she wants a big family?? Literally once. Not a dozen times again and again.
I found the relationship dynamic was a little strange in the setup too. Like at one point Emma asks Carter and Troy if they are boyfriends, and then they say a firm "No" followed by mentioning Sebastian and that they all fuck each other... then later in the book all the guys call each other "mates" with claiming bond bites, and also say "i love you" to each other. So i really think that the initial ask of being boyfriends and them saying no is a weird semantics thing that was irrelevant to put.
Also, I found that Emma was annoying as fuck. First she starts off as a super dramatic annoying character, and then she turns into more of a try-hard doormat annoying character. I wasn't a fan of her.
I would also like to point out that the cover misrepresents the colour of the men's wolves. Carter has brown hair and thus has a dark brown wolf, Sebastian has Auburn hair so has an reddish-brown coloured wolf, but the Troy has blonde hair and in the book it says his wolf is a sandy colour. So idk why there's a grey wolf on the cover.
The story itself wasn't bad, but I definitely didn't enjoy it as much as some other reads from this author.
November 15, 2025
This was SUCH a cute story! When Zoe said that this book was going to be her spiciest she was NOT lying. This book was pretty much 90% smut (if you like plot heavy books with spice mixed in, this one may not be your cup of tea. Once the spice starts it does NOT stop). It took place over the span of a weekend and the epilogue was a little over a year later. Expect lots and lots of spicy pages, adorable and heartfelt moments, and insta love.
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There’s really not too many triggering themes in this one but SPOILERS AHEAD if you want to go in to the book blind.
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Content warning ⚠️
Mentions of parental death due to drunk driving (past)
Mentions of parental abandonment (past)
Mentions of one of the mmc’s unaliving an abusive authority figure (past)
Mentions of domestic abuse (past)
One of the mmc’s has a lot of scarring due to almost being unalived
Pregnancy (epilogue)
Breeding kink (throughout the entire book)
Knotting
Biting
Light kidnapping (with good intentions)
Tropes
Insta love
Forced proximity
One bed
Holiday season
Fated mates
“Will it fit”
Massive size difference
Why choose (RH)
Cinnamon roll mmc
Alpha leader mmc
Scarred but craves love mmc
Anxious but dreams of having love and a family fmc
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🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
There’s really not too many triggering themes in this one but SPOILERS AHEAD if you want to go in to the book blind.
.
.
.
Content warning ⚠️
Mentions of parental death due to drunk driving (past)
Mentions of parental abandonment (past)
Mentions of one of the mmc’s unaliving an abusive authority figure (past)
Mentions of domestic abuse (past)
One of the mmc’s has a lot of scarring due to almost being unalived
Pregnancy (epilogue)
Breeding kink (throughout the entire book)
Knotting
Biting
Light kidnapping (with good intentions)
Tropes
Insta love
Forced proximity
One bed
Holiday season
Fated mates
“Will it fit”
Massive size difference
Why choose (RH)
Cinnamon roll mmc
Alpha leader mmc
Scarred but craves love mmc
Anxious but dreams of having love and a family fmc
November 18, 2025
3/5
Troy. Huge. Shoulder length blonde hair. Doesn’t like to shift. Scarred. Blue eyes.
Carter. Alpha. 6’5”. Short dark hair. Huge black wolf.
Sebastian. Messy curly auburn brown hair. Youngest. Fair freckled skin. Blushing. Green eyes. Auburn wolf. Great cook. Never been with a woman.
Honestly? It was too much smut. It got boring, it was so much. I could have done with 75 less pages. It felt like an insta love novella but was full length. Other than that, the MMCs were their own people and the POVs from them were nice and also very distinct. I often feel like multiple MMCs kind of meld together into one personality and I can’t tell whose POV I’m reading but that was not the case here. Troy was scared and hesitant, Sebastian was eager and excited and Carter was strong and reserved and responsible. It was a good mix.
Monsters (werewolves with half shift form). Fated mates. MMMF. Everyone fucks everyone. Fucking in half shift. Training. Stretching/stuffing. Huge cock. Monster cock. Knotting. Anal. DP. Spit roasting. Cock warming. Cleans up cum with tongue. Breeding kink. Pregnancy talk. Heat. Full moon. Sex crazed. Constant 16 hour fuck fest. Claiming bite. Feel each other through bite bond. Chasing. Epilogue 1.5 years later with a wedding and pregnancy.
Troy. Huge. Shoulder length blonde hair. Doesn’t like to shift. Scarred. Blue eyes.
Carter. Alpha. 6’5”. Short dark hair. Huge black wolf.
Sebastian. Messy curly auburn brown hair. Youngest. Fair freckled skin. Blushing. Green eyes. Auburn wolf. Great cook. Never been with a woman.
Honestly? It was too much smut. It got boring, it was so much. I could have done with 75 less pages. It felt like an insta love novella but was full length. Other than that, the MMCs were their own people and the POVs from them were nice and also very distinct. I often feel like multiple MMCs kind of meld together into one personality and I can’t tell whose POV I’m reading but that was not the case here. Troy was scared and hesitant, Sebastian was eager and excited and Carter was strong and reserved and responsible. It was a good mix.
Monsters (werewolves with half shift form). Fated mates. MMMF. Everyone fucks everyone. Fucking in half shift. Training. Stretching/stuffing. Huge cock. Monster cock. Knotting. Anal. DP. Spit roasting. Cock warming. Cleans up cum with tongue. Breeding kink. Pregnancy talk. Heat. Full moon. Sex crazed. Constant 16 hour fuck fest. Claiming bite. Feel each other through bite bond. Chasing. Epilogue 1.5 years later with a wedding and pregnancy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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November 23, 2025DNF 49% cute and steamy but too long for what it was.
November 14, 2025
Three wolves. One mate. No way out but through the storm.
Stranded in a snowstorm, Emma never expects help from three strangers who aren’t just men, but werewolves. Carter is a commanding alpha who keeps his heart locked down. Troy carries quiet pain beneath his strength. Sebastian hides sharp instincts behind warm smiles. They say she’s their fated mate, meant to complete their pack. She should run, but something tells her to stay.
Snowed in at their remote cabin, things heat up. Emma isn’t just drawn to one of them. She wants all three. The pull they feel isn’t simple or safe. It’s instinctive. Intense. And with the full moon coming, control starts to crack.
What starts as survival deepens into something more. Trust builds where fear once lived. Vulnerability grows in the spaces between kisses. When Emma stays, she’s choosing not just love, but a future for the four of them.
Emma begins guarded, shaped by a past of distance and loneliness. She opens up, learning to accept care, crave touch, and give her heart. Carter softens. Troy shows his tenderness. Sebastian steps into his role as emotional anchor. Each grows, not just for Emma but for themselves too.
Their relationship shifts from uncertain tension to something real. What starts as raw attraction deepens into trust, devotion, and chosen family. Together, they learn to love in ways that heal, protect, and hold strong. They’re not just surviving the storm. They’re thriving in the warmth they’ve made.
An ultra-steamy MMFM werewolf shifter romance filled with snowed-in heat, fated mates, reverse harem connection, knotting, size difference, and a hint of Christmastime magic. It explores trust, healing, consent, chosen family, and love that doesn’t let go. At its heart, it’s about a woman who stops surviving and starts belonging, and three wolves who finally let themselves be loved.
The Elevator Pitch: Trapped in a snowstorm with three irresistible werewolves, a guarded woman discovers a primal bond that defies logic and ignites something wild. Passion runs hot, emotions run deep, and every touch pulls them closer to a connection they never saw coming. It's steamy, intense, and charged with heat, instinct, and heart.
Stranded in a snowstorm, Emma never expects help from three strangers who aren’t just men, but werewolves. Carter is a commanding alpha who keeps his heart locked down. Troy carries quiet pain beneath his strength. Sebastian hides sharp instincts behind warm smiles. They say she’s their fated mate, meant to complete their pack. She should run, but something tells her to stay.
Snowed in at their remote cabin, things heat up. Emma isn’t just drawn to one of them. She wants all three. The pull they feel isn’t simple or safe. It’s instinctive. Intense. And with the full moon coming, control starts to crack.
What starts as survival deepens into something more. Trust builds where fear once lived. Vulnerability grows in the spaces between kisses. When Emma stays, she’s choosing not just love, but a future for the four of them.
Emma begins guarded, shaped by a past of distance and loneliness. She opens up, learning to accept care, crave touch, and give her heart. Carter softens. Troy shows his tenderness. Sebastian steps into his role as emotional anchor. Each grows, not just for Emma but for themselves too.
Their relationship shifts from uncertain tension to something real. What starts as raw attraction deepens into trust, devotion, and chosen family. Together, they learn to love in ways that heal, protect, and hold strong. They’re not just surviving the storm. They’re thriving in the warmth they’ve made.
An ultra-steamy MMFM werewolf shifter romance filled with snowed-in heat, fated mates, reverse harem connection, knotting, size difference, and a hint of Christmastime magic. It explores trust, healing, consent, chosen family, and love that doesn’t let go. At its heart, it’s about a woman who stops surviving and starts belonging, and three wolves who finally let themselves be loved.
The Elevator Pitch: Trapped in a snowstorm with three irresistible werewolves, a guarded woman discovers a primal bond that defies logic and ignites something wild. Passion runs hot, emotions run deep, and every touch pulls them closer to a connection they never saw coming. It's steamy, intense, and charged with heat, instinct, and heart.
November 20, 2025
Zoe Ashwood’s Mated to the Werewolves is a paranormal romance that hits all the right notes: tension, heat, heart, and holiday magic. Set in the Clearwater Monsters universe, this story dives into the trope of fated mates, but with a twist times 3.
From the very start, the premise is compelling: Emma is stranded in a snowstorm and literally trapped in a cozy cabin with three werewolves: Carter, the authoritative alpha; Troy, the gentle wounded giant; and Sebastian, the sensitive artist. They claim she is their fated mate, and as she comes to terms with her destiny, the stakes rise fast.
Ashwood does a superb job balancing the character development. Each of the three wolves feels distinct, not just in personality, but in what they represent for the heroine emotionally. Carter’s strength, Troy’s vulnerability, and Sebastian’s creativity They each bring something special, making the group dynamic feel heartfelt rather than exploitative.
The sensual scenes are steamy, and quite frankly a lot. This book is 95% spice. I do love how the holiday/snowstorm setting adds a cozy atmosphere that makes the romance feel both urgent and intimate.
Beyond the romance, there is emotional depth: the heroine must wrestle with belonging, identity, and what “mate” truly means when there are three of them to choose from. The wolves’ own struggles: loyalty, pack leadership, emotional wounds, are woven in delicately, giving the story depth between the sexy moments. “We have good insurance…” Seriously, the best pick up line in history.
Ashwood’s writing is warm and accessible; her worldbuilding doesn’t overwhelm, but there’s enough paranormal lore to make it all feel real. Her skill in writing monster romance really shines here.
Mated to the Werewolves is a delightful, swoony holiday paranormal romance that will resonate with fans of heat, heart, found-family energy, and characters who feel worth rooting for. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a sexy, magical escape with a strong sense of belonging and love.
From the very start, the premise is compelling: Emma is stranded in a snowstorm and literally trapped in a cozy cabin with three werewolves: Carter, the authoritative alpha; Troy, the gentle wounded giant; and Sebastian, the sensitive artist. They claim she is their fated mate, and as she comes to terms with her destiny, the stakes rise fast.
Ashwood does a superb job balancing the character development. Each of the three wolves feels distinct, not just in personality, but in what they represent for the heroine emotionally. Carter’s strength, Troy’s vulnerability, and Sebastian’s creativity They each bring something special, making the group dynamic feel heartfelt rather than exploitative.
The sensual scenes are steamy, and quite frankly a lot. This book is 95% spice. I do love how the holiday/snowstorm setting adds a cozy atmosphere that makes the romance feel both urgent and intimate.
Beyond the romance, there is emotional depth: the heroine must wrestle with belonging, identity, and what “mate” truly means when there are three of them to choose from. The wolves’ own struggles: loyalty, pack leadership, emotional wounds, are woven in delicately, giving the story depth between the sexy moments. “We have good insurance…” Seriously, the best pick up line in history.
Ashwood’s writing is warm and accessible; her worldbuilding doesn’t overwhelm, but there’s enough paranormal lore to make it all feel real. Her skill in writing monster romance really shines here.
Mated to the Werewolves is a delightful, swoony holiday paranormal romance that will resonate with fans of heat, heart, found-family energy, and characters who feel worth rooting for. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a sexy, magical escape with a strong sense of belonging and love.
November 30, 2025
I absolutely loved this book! Great world building and wonderful characters. I loved Emma and the werewolves Carter, Troy, and Sebastian. I was hooked to the page from the start as Emma is practically stranded by the upcoming storm in her car. I don't blame her for being afraid by the two big men stopping by the side of the road to help her- a person just can't be too careful or too trusting even if someone if offering to help. And they do kind of kidnap her. But it was the best thing that could have happened to her (lucky lady! What I wouldn't give to take her place!).
I really liked how she learned they were werewolves and was introduced to their half form and full wolf form. I absolutely loved the dynamic in their pack and how their different personalities and temperaments complimented and supported each other. Carter was the alpha and tried to keep things in control and not get carried away since pack culture and human culture are different. There was some mystery surrounding Troy, who kept all traces of his wolf form hidden, but craved physical contact that calmed and brought him peace. But my heart was first taken by Sebastian- who I fell in love with from the very start. I loved his cheerful personality, and when he'd blush, and thought he was adorable. He was also the first to truly put Emma's worries at ease despite being the one to inadvertently frighten her the most at first sight in his half wolf form.
I'm so happy that this is a MMMF romance, as I find it a little weird in reverse harems when the men already share a home and know they will share a mate, but have no physical or romantic connection between them at all. So this set-up really felt like family, connection, and love. This was such a beautiful romance and now my favorite book from Zoe Ashwood!
I see two other Clearwater Monsters romances are out on audiobook narrated by Adam Beckett and Jill Smith and I realllllly hope this one does too. I think they'd be perfect and I'm dying to listen to this in audio! 5 stars
I really liked how she learned they were werewolves and was introduced to their half form and full wolf form. I absolutely loved the dynamic in their pack and how their different personalities and temperaments complimented and supported each other. Carter was the alpha and tried to keep things in control and not get carried away since pack culture and human culture are different. There was some mystery surrounding Troy, who kept all traces of his wolf form hidden, but craved physical contact that calmed and brought him peace. But my heart was first taken by Sebastian- who I fell in love with from the very start. I loved his cheerful personality, and when he'd blush, and thought he was adorable. He was also the first to truly put Emma's worries at ease despite being the one to inadvertently frighten her the most at first sight in his half wolf form.
I'm so happy that this is a MMMF romance, as I find it a little weird in reverse harems when the men already share a home and know they will share a mate, but have no physical or romantic connection between them at all. So this set-up really felt like family, connection, and love. This was such a beautiful romance and now my favorite book from Zoe Ashwood!
I see two other Clearwater Monsters romances are out on audiobook narrated by Adam Beckett and Jill Smith and I realllllly hope this one does too. I think they'd be perfect and I'm dying to listen to this in audio! 5 stars
January 12, 2026
I've struggled to write this review because it's the first Zoe Ashwood book that I didn't love more I love my dogs. It's a stupid analogy but I'm heavily medicated.
This one lacked substance and plot and character development - good smut always has substance to some degree and this one didn't have it. It had spicy times (do we still have to be careful of the S word?) and then more and then more until I had to start skipping pages because I was tired of it. It was rehash some weird hangup and then fornication, rinse and repeat. I love fornication and insta-Iove but this one fell very short of the mark. I don't know that I even really liked any of these characters - there were moments of "oooh" and then it was more like "oh no nevermind".
I don't remember the characters' names and especially the wolves, there are 3 but I felt like there were only 2 due to no character definition that set them all apart from each other.
Also, FMC was gggrrrrr.
And I know there was trauma about something but I didn't really care and I feel so awful that I didn't. I simply had no investment. I thought perhaps I was influenced by my personal situation at the time of reading and so I tried again and I finished it but it didn't vibe for me
I struggled to not DNF this because I adore and respect this author so much. She could write a tome in Latin and I'd fully commit but I just couldn't with this one.
I wanted to love this one and went in fully prepared to do so but I'm so sad now.
This one lacked substance and plot and character development - good smut always has substance to some degree and this one didn't have it. It had spicy times (do we still have to be careful of the S word?) and then more and then more until I had to start skipping pages because I was tired of it. It was rehash some weird hangup and then fornication, rinse and repeat. I love fornication and insta-Iove but this one fell very short of the mark. I don't know that I even really liked any of these characters - there were moments of "oooh" and then it was more like "oh no nevermind".
I don't remember the characters' names and especially the wolves, there are 3 but I felt like there were only 2 due to no character definition that set them all apart from each other.
Also, FMC was gggrrrrr.
And I know there was trauma about something but I didn't really care and I feel so awful that I didn't. I simply had no investment. I thought perhaps I was influenced by my personal situation at the time of reading and so I tried again and I finished it but it didn't vibe for me
I struggled to not DNF this because I adore and respect this author so much. She could write a tome in Latin and I'd fully commit but I just couldn't with this one.
I wanted to love this one and went in fully prepared to do so but I'm so sad now.
November 7, 2025
Thank you BookSprout, and Zoe Ashwood for sending me this advance review copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This was a cozy spice heavy book!
This is a bit of a hard one to review, because it was extremely spice heavy. It felt like there was more spice than plot at times, but if that's what you are looking for in a book this will totally be for you!
I really enjoyed the depth of caring and consent for all the spicy times. There was never a moment where I felt like boundaries were crossed at all, and it was warm and loving. The spice wasn't extreme or pushing boundaries, other than the size of "equipment". With being able to shift forms, there was some added excitement too.
Each character had their own backstory, some filled with pain, others loneliness. It was interesting to see how the relationships worked, and managed everyone's needs without any jealousy. I also appreciated there was a ton of bisexual representation! The story was fairly basic, but not in a bad way at all! It's one of those books that would be great to cozy up with in bed on a bad day and not have to think too deeply about.
It was a satisfying HEA, and there was plenty of emotional healing to go around as well. Overall if you like tons of spice with a cozy story, this was a good one.
This was a cozy spice heavy book!
This is a bit of a hard one to review, because it was extremely spice heavy. It felt like there was more spice than plot at times, but if that's what you are looking for in a book this will totally be for you!
I really enjoyed the depth of caring and consent for all the spicy times. There was never a moment where I felt like boundaries were crossed at all, and it was warm and loving. The spice wasn't extreme or pushing boundaries, other than the size of "equipment". With being able to shift forms, there was some added excitement too.
Each character had their own backstory, some filled with pain, others loneliness. It was interesting to see how the relationships worked, and managed everyone's needs without any jealousy. I also appreciated there was a ton of bisexual representation! The story was fairly basic, but not in a bad way at all! It's one of those books that would be great to cozy up with in bed on a bad day and not have to think too deeply about.
It was a satisfying HEA, and there was plenty of emotional healing to go around as well. Overall if you like tons of spice with a cozy story, this was a good one.
November 16, 2025
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I loved this. The love and care they have for their mate is amazing. They recognize that Emma is going to have limitations and all three of them work together to make sure everyone is fulfilled.
I love that they all work together to help each other with their individual hang ups. No judgement, just caring and space to feel their feelings and support to move forward.
Carter, Troy and Sebastian are their own pack. They have been searching and waiting for their fourth. And fate throws her in their way on a snowy night just before the full moon
Emma is quiet, sweet and longing for an actual family to love her. She been on her own for so long and she deep down longs to be a part of a big family. Finding out you’re mated to three giant werewolves and now have those three cater to your every whim is a huge change from scraping by working in a diner. But she takes it all in like a champ ( pun absolutely intended ).
She bosses Alpha Carter around and it’s fantastic!
Troy has so much emotional & physical damage, he doesn’t feel like he could ever be a good mate to her.
Seb is the most emotional attuned of the three of them and he talks them down from ledges a few times.
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
I loved this. The love and care they have for their mate is amazing. They recognize that Emma is going to have limitations and all three of them work together to make sure everyone is fulfilled.
I love that they all work together to help each other with their individual hang ups. No judgement, just caring and space to feel their feelings and support to move forward.
Carter, Troy and Sebastian are their own pack. They have been searching and waiting for their fourth. And fate throws her in their way on a snowy night just before the full moon
Emma is quiet, sweet and longing for an actual family to love her. She been on her own for so long and she deep down longs to be a part of a big family. Finding out you’re mated to three giant werewolves and now have those three cater to your every whim is a huge change from scraping by working in a diner. But she takes it all in like a champ ( pun absolutely intended ).
She bosses Alpha Carter around and it’s fantastic!
Troy has so much emotional & physical damage, he doesn’t feel like he could ever be a good mate to her.
Seb is the most emotional attuned of the three of them and he talks them down from ledges a few times.
November 21, 2025
It was such a beautiful book.
This was a fast burn, high heat read... but with all the feels too.
Our main leads had a rough start with how they met, but that passed quickly enough and we soon get to the bonding part.
The full moon was only a day away and the werewolves MMCs wouldn't be able to control their desires, I loved that they were really honest and upfront with the FMC about everything and she could make her decision based on that information.
Between all the bouts of spicy moments we have beautiful tender and heartfelt moments where the main leads get to know more about each other and talk about their fears and insecurities. The MMCs were already a pack in a loving relationship before they met the FMC and their relationship was really sweet.
The author really did an excellent job at balancing the high heat with the tender heart to heart moments and I really enjoyed this book.
POV: multiple
Tropes: MMMF, MM, fated mates, snowed in, a little kidnapping, shifters/human.
Spice: high (many detailed scenes, knots, full moon spicy fest, praise kink, breeding kink, DP, half shifted spicy times, claiming bites, primal play)
CW: talks about a past toxic and violent relationship, talks about past violence.
ARC copy thanks to author.
This was a fast burn, high heat read... but with all the feels too.
Our main leads had a rough start with how they met, but that passed quickly enough and we soon get to the bonding part.
The full moon was only a day away and the werewolves MMCs wouldn't be able to control their desires, I loved that they were really honest and upfront with the FMC about everything and she could make her decision based on that information.
Between all the bouts of spicy moments we have beautiful tender and heartfelt moments where the main leads get to know more about each other and talk about their fears and insecurities. The MMCs were already a pack in a loving relationship before they met the FMC and their relationship was really sweet.
The author really did an excellent job at balancing the high heat with the tender heart to heart moments and I really enjoyed this book.
POV: multiple
Tropes: MMMF, MM, fated mates, snowed in, a little kidnapping, shifters/human.
Spice: high (many detailed scenes, knots, full moon spicy fest, praise kink, breeding kink, DP, half shifted spicy times, claiming bites, primal play)
CW: talks about a past toxic and violent relationship, talks about past violence.
ARC copy thanks to author.
January 14, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👀Tropes: Multi POV Monster why choose romance with fated mates and magic. It's 95% spice, including a cinnamon roll werewolf, a grumpy werewolf, and an overprotective werewolf.
☠️CW: Cursing, Injury (past, MC), Sexual Content, Brief Mention of: abandonment, animal death (for food), death, domestic abuse (past, off page, not MC's), pregnancy (epilogue), violence
🪢Kinks:
📚Read Method: Kindle eBook. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
✨My Thoughts: WOWIE! Emma, Emma, Emma. What a lucky lady. The fates really did the WORK on this one. If you read this, be in the mood for fated mates where the spice is the plot. If that is something you are looking for, these 4 are a perfect fit for your next read. The four embrace the fates completely and there's hardly any doubt or tension between these strangers to lovers.
💖Quotes: "Ride me, sweetheart"
"I will love you the same if we have half a dozen kids or none, you have to know that."
"I love it when you stop holding back."
"Catch me if you can."
👀Tropes: Multi POV Monster why choose romance with fated mates and magic. It's 95% spice, including a cinnamon roll werewolf, a grumpy werewolf, and an overprotective werewolf.
☠️CW: Cursing, Injury (past, MC), Sexual Content, Brief Mention of: abandonment, animal death (for food), death, domestic abuse (past, off page, not MC's), pregnancy (epilogue), violence
🪢Kinks:
📚Read Method: Kindle eBook. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
✨My Thoughts: WOWIE! Emma, Emma, Emma. What a lucky lady. The fates really did the WORK on this one. If you read this, be in the mood for fated mates where the spice is the plot. If that is something you are looking for, these 4 are a perfect fit for your next read. The four embrace the fates completely and there's hardly any doubt or tension between these strangers to lovers.
💖Quotes: "Ride me, sweetheart"
"I will love you the same if we have half a dozen kids or none, you have to know that."
"I love it when you stop holding back."
"Catch me if you can."
November 12, 2025
4.5 stars. This story is quadruple POV, well written and edited, and a fast-paced, sweet and spicy, forced proximity, fated mates, reverse harem, contemporary fantasy romance between Emma, the female human waitress lead, and male werewolf leads, Carter, Troy, and Sebastian. I empathised with Emma’s situation and enjoyed the way the males welcomed her into their lives, specifically making space for her preferences and needs. I enjoyed Carter’s gentle leadership. I enjoyed Troy’s willingness to follow his instincts when he was sure they were welcome. I enjoyed Sebastian’s youthful enthusiasm and energetic joy in life. I enjoyed the intense, spicy intimate scenes, which both showed the relationship development and encouraged more. I enjoyed the joy the characters had in simple lifestyle desires. I enjoyed the way the world did not impinge significantly on their situation. I think this is the longest, spiciest story from the author in this series and I greatly enjoyed it and look forward to more!
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.
I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.
November 21, 2025
Emma just wants to get home before the blizzard hits, but her car dies on a deserted road. Relief and nerves clash when two gorgeous strangers insist she wait out the storm at their place. Turns out there are three of them, three ridiculously hot werewolves, and they’re convinced she’s their fated mate. It’s a full moon tonight, which means instincts are about to go feral, and they’re barely holding it together. She should be panicking. She’s not. Sebastian is pure golden-retriever energy: instant love, zero filter, all affection. Troy’s guarded, scarred from a brutal past; he and Emma recognize the same shadows in each other before he finally lets the walls crack. Carter, the steady alpha, keeps the pack grounded while quietly bracing for rejection. Swords cross early and often. Enthusiastic consent, trauma bonding, and one very eager human caught between three werewolves in rut? Yeah, this is the good stuff. Steamy, sweet, and surprisingly heartfelt fated-mates reverse harem.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 19, 2025
this was a really cute and sweet read .. but it's also really just porn with a plot.
I'm not a prude, I LOVE filthy smut, but honestly, this felt like a bit too much. I'd say it's like 90% of the book at least, which to me made things start to blend together / get boring. Then there's the romance, I wanted more romance and relationship between the female lead and the guys but this is very much a guy on guy book (which is fine, I just wanted more female centered content and it seemed like the guys each had deep emotional relationships and all we got for the female was sex and nothing else). Another gripe is the two of the guys really blended together for me and only Sebastian felt really distinct and the POV chapters from them really blended together into one blob / I didn't get that distinct feeling from any of it.
that said it's a romp with high spice and if you need something hot to read it may be for you!
I'm not a prude, I LOVE filthy smut, but honestly, this felt like a bit too much. I'd say it's like 90% of the book at least, which to me made things start to blend together / get boring. Then there's the romance, I wanted more romance and relationship between the female lead and the guys but this is very much a guy on guy book (which is fine, I just wanted more female centered content and it seemed like the guys each had deep emotional relationships and all we got for the female was sex and nothing else). Another gripe is the two of the guys really blended together for me and only Sebastian felt really distinct and the POV chapters from them really blended together into one blob / I didn't get that distinct feeling from any of it.
that said it's a romp with high spice and if you need something hot to read it may be for you!
November 15, 2025
Ever wanted to know what goes on during a full moon with a pack of werewolves who find their mate? If you say yes, then this is the book for you!
Emma is just trying to get home before the big snow storm hits on Christmas Eve, and ends up stranded on the side of the road where she is rescued by 2 strangers. They take her home where she discovers monsters are real, and she has walked right into the wolves den.
Carter, Troy and Sebastian are three very different men, and in a dynamic where everyone is together, all the different personalities mesh well together and create some cute little quiet moments.
Light on angst, heavy on spice, this was just the kind of cosy christmas read to get you in the holiday spirit, especially for all those fated mates monster romance lovers.
Thankyou Zoe for sending me this ARC
Emma is just trying to get home before the big snow storm hits on Christmas Eve, and ends up stranded on the side of the road where she is rescued by 2 strangers. They take her home where she discovers monsters are real, and she has walked right into the wolves den.
Carter, Troy and Sebastian are three very different men, and in a dynamic where everyone is together, all the different personalities mesh well together and create some cute little quiet moments.
Light on angst, heavy on spice, this was just the kind of cosy christmas read to get you in the holiday spirit, especially for all those fated mates monster romance lovers.
Thankyou Zoe for sending me this ARC
November 15, 2025
This was a fun and very spicy paranormal romance and I loved seeing Emma get her HEA with her wolves ;P She ends up needing rescue and meets Carter, Troy and Sebastian. She adapts pretty quickly to them being wolf shifters and can't get over her connection to all three of them. Say what?! Lol! They know she's their mate and the final piece to round out their pack. I love how sweet the guys were with each other and how well she fit in with them. Expect to feel all the heat in this fast paced read. It's definitely got lots of spice and I really enjoyed how cozy and hot this read was ;D
November 15, 2025
Mated To The Werewolves by Zoe Ashwood
Clearwater Monsters #3
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Reading Method;
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Zoe is one of those must read authors for me, and I don’t normally read paranormal/shifter romance books but well Zoe’s books just hit differently.
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This book is super sweet with a spicy side. Being trapped in with three werewolves isn’t always on your to-do list but when you get the chance, you jump on it right *wink*.
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Again another amazing book by Zoe, this Clearwater series is great! I can’t wait to see what next!
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I was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy of Mated To The Werewolves and for that I am very grateful.
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Clearwater Monsters #3
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Reading Method;
📱: ✅
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Zoe is one of those must read authors for me, and I don’t normally read paranormal/shifter romance books but well Zoe’s books just hit differently.
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This book is super sweet with a spicy side. Being trapped in with three werewolves isn’t always on your to-do list but when you get the chance, you jump on it right *wink*.
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Again another amazing book by Zoe, this Clearwater series is great! I can’t wait to see what next!
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I was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy of Mated To The Werewolves and for that I am very grateful.
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November 20, 2025
I hate to leave this review. I love this author so much but I hated this book. First DNF for me for Zoe Ashwood.
I adored her last book Can’t Help Growling in Love and read all her Orc books. This latest was such a disappointment. There is no character development, it’s straight F€~€{¥*[
Just round after round of sex.
I mean the FMC doesn’t even bat an eye to the fact that they’re all werewolves. She’s like ok! Let’s do it.
And then it was just scene after scene.
I understand wanting to write a spicy book but just smut doesn’t make it sexier. You need some back and forth and tension. Then go at it.
So bad. So sad
I adored her last book Can’t Help Growling in Love and read all her Orc books. This latest was such a disappointment. There is no character development, it’s straight F€~€{¥*[
Just round after round of sex.
I mean the FMC doesn’t even bat an eye to the fact that they’re all werewolves. She’s like ok! Let’s do it.
And then it was just scene after scene.
I understand wanting to write a spicy book but just smut doesn’t make it sexier. You need some back and forth and tension. Then go at it.
So bad. So sad
January 29, 2026
3.85⭐️ okay, I actually reaaaally loved this. The only reason it didn’t rate higher for me was because, for a smutty monster romance, it was sooo long! There was some plot (basically just their lives and connections etc), but mostly it was spice (which is great for a novella imo), so it really could’ve been a lot shorter tbh. I absolutely loved all the characters, they were so well written! Their connections were beautiful and sweet! I definitely had my fav and I got excited every time he had his pov 👀🫠 overall, it was kinda a spicy version of a comfort read because it was actually so wholesome!
November 14, 2025
Emma just wants to get home before the worst of the storm hits, but instead she finds herself stuck at the side of the road. She isn't sure if she should be happy or scared when two hot guys find her there, and insist that she come home with them until the snow stops. Soon she is sharing a house with three very hot werewolves, and for some reason she is not freaking out about that. Not even when they explain that she is their mate and destined to be theirs. Oh, and it is a full moon which means they are about to go rut wild and she needs to be ready.
I love a good fated mates story and this is a good one. The boys are amazing with Emma, and with each other (emotionally, but also swords cross a lot). Emma is all of us if in this situation, interested but waiting for the next shoe to drop. Sebastian is the golden retriever; he loves big and right out in the open. Troy has a troubled past, and he and Emma trauma bond a bit before he can let his guard down and let her in. Carter is the glue holding the pack together, so he is just trying to stay calm in case things go poorly.
The emotional parts of this book are sweet and nuanced. I love how good the boys are with each other and with Emma. In all ways. This was a wonderful start to my holiday reading for 2025 and will be a book I read again. ❤️
I love a good fated mates story and this is a good one. The boys are amazing with Emma, and with each other (emotionally, but also swords cross a lot). Emma is all of us if in this situation, interested but waiting for the next shoe to drop. Sebastian is the golden retriever; he loves big and right out in the open. Troy has a troubled past, and he and Emma trauma bond a bit before he can let his guard down and let her in. Carter is the glue holding the pack together, so he is just trying to stay calm in case things go poorly.
The emotional parts of this book are sweet and nuanced. I love how good the boys are with each other and with Emma. In all ways. This was a wonderful start to my holiday reading for 2025 and will be a book I read again. ❤️
November 11, 2025
This one felt like a classic Zoe book - human woman stumbles upon her mates and they save her. I love shifter books and this one did not disappoint! It was fun that the guys could in a "half werewolf" form and then full shifted wolf.
I'm pretty sure this one is the spiciest book Zoe had written so far. It was spice scenes for most of the 300ish pages. It ended up being a bit too much for me. But if you want lots of low angst, low plot smut this one is for you!
But it did have some cozy sweet moments. The relationship between the guys was already very sweet and Emma fit right in perfectly. They just wanted to make her happy and feel safe.
I'm pretty sure this one is the spiciest book Zoe had written so far. It was spice scenes for most of the 300ish pages. It ended up being a bit too much for me. But if you want lots of low angst, low plot smut this one is for you!
But it did have some cozy sweet moments. The relationship between the guys was already very sweet and Emma fit right in perfectly. They just wanted to make her happy and feel safe.
November 13, 2025
So much heat! Emma is just trying to make it through life and that includes the hour drive home in a snowstorm after work. She's kidnapped-rescued on the side of the road as warnings go out to get out of the storm. Instead of being scared, she's drawn to the two guys only to meet their third roommate in his half shifted werewolf form. Shocked is her reaction but she adapts pretty quickly. The group dynamic is all love and support as they try to convince Emma to stay. I loved the emotional push and pull as the group finally gels.
November 9, 2025
This was everything I wanted and more!
Emma gets stranded when two handsome strangers come to help but she's rightfully apprehensive but she soon softens to let them help.
I loved the whole dynamic with them all, Carter the alpha, Troy the scarred softy and Sebastian the sweet cinnamon roll.
Everyone loves everyone, and they all fit together and Emma just slots right in.
It's very spice heavy which I am 100% no mad at!
I hope we get some more Clearwater Monsters!
Emma gets stranded when two handsome strangers come to help but she's rightfully apprehensive but she soon softens to let them help.
I loved the whole dynamic with them all, Carter the alpha, Troy the scarred softy and Sebastian the sweet cinnamon roll.
Everyone loves everyone, and they all fit together and Emma just slots right in.
It's very spice heavy which I am 100% no mad at!
I hope we get some more Clearwater Monsters!
November 13, 2025
Wowza! This book was really spice heavy and I loved every second of it! I also really enjoyed that this book was very low angst, sometimes you just need a cute, cozy book where nothing too dramatic happens.
I loved how Emma first met her werewolf mates and Carter didn’t hesitate to put her over his shoulder 😂
I’m a sucker for fated mates, there’s just something about finding the person or people meant for you and finally feeling like you’re coming home.
I loved how Emma first met her werewolf mates and Carter didn’t hesitate to put her over his shoulder 😂
I’m a sucker for fated mates, there’s just something about finding the person or people meant for you and finally feeling like you’re coming home.
November 17, 2025
A Christmas Present For All
They picked her up at the side of the road in the middle of a blizzard. They knew by her scent she wss theirs. After informing her of who they were and what she meant to them, they started to romance her. She was very receptive to the idea and bonds were formed. Interesting acknowledging their stories as they worked on their relationship. By Christmas they achieved their HEA.
They picked her up at the side of the road in the middle of a blizzard. They knew by her scent she wss theirs. After informing her of who they were and what she meant to them, they started to romance her. She was very receptive to the idea and bonds were formed. Interesting acknowledging their stories as they worked on their relationship. By Christmas they achieved their HEA.
November 20, 2025
Book 4 of the Clearwater Monsters series and can be read as a standalone.
The plot was intriguing, exciting and deliciously steamy. World building was excellent and impressive. The characters were so very well written and likeable and perfect together. Luv'd everything about this story! Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The plot was intriguing, exciting and deliciously steamy. World building was excellent and impressive. The characters were so very well written and likeable and perfect together. Luv'd everything about this story! Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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