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Crescent Moon #2
Claiming His Mate
She thought the house was empty when she broke in…
When jaguar shifter Lauren Hayes breaks into an alpha’s home to steal back what rightfully belongs to her pride, she doesn’t expect to be tackled by Max McCray, second-in-command of the Kincaid wolf pack. As punishment for her crime the sexy wolf shifter demands that she stay with him for one week. Knowing she’ll start a war between her pride and his pack if she doesn’t, she has no other choice but to agree, even if the thought of being near him 24/7 makes her scared that she won’t be able to hide her growing attraction to him.
Now he has a week to make her his…
Max has waited months to make a move on the sexy jaguar shifter and now that she’s broken shifter rules, he’s not letting her go. He doesn’t care that he’s a wolf and she’s a jaguar, claiming her forever is the only thing that matters. Unfortunately, not everyone likes the idea of him being with a feline shifter. Max is forced to choose sides between Lauren and members of the pack he’s sworn allegiance to in order to protect the woman he knows is his destined mate.
When jaguar shifter Lauren Hayes breaks into an alpha’s home to steal back what rightfully belongs to her pride, she doesn’t expect to be tackled by Max McCray, second-in-command of the Kincaid wolf pack. As punishment for her crime the sexy wolf shifter demands that she stay with him for one week. Knowing she’ll start a war between her pride and his pack if she doesn’t, she has no other choice but to agree, even if the thought of being near him 24/7 makes her scared that she won’t be able to hide her growing attraction to him.
Now he has a week to make her his…
Max has waited months to make a move on the sexy jaguar shifter and now that she’s broken shifter rules, he’s not letting her go. He doesn’t care that he’s a wolf and she’s a jaguar, claiming her forever is the only thing that matters. Unfortunately, not everyone likes the idea of him being with a feline shifter. Max is forced to choose sides between Lauren and members of the pack he’s sworn allegiance to in order to protect the woman he knows is his destined mate.
154 pages, Paperback
First published June 16, 2013
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Savannah Stuart
26 books314 followersSavannah Stuart is the pseudonym of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Katie Reus. Under this name she writes slightly hotter romance than her mainstream books. Her stories still have a touch of intrigue, suspense, or the paranormal and the one thing she always includes is a happy ending. She lives in the South with her very own real life hero. In addition to writing (and reading of course!) she loves traveling with her husband.
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October 12, 2019
Claiming His Mate by Katie Reus, aka Savannah Stuart
Crescent Moon series book 2. Paranormal romance novella. Can be read as a standalone.
Lauren attempts to retrieve a brooch from the wolf pack leader’s home safe. The jewelry belongs to her jaguar pride and they want it back. Max catches her in the act and is more interested in claiming her as his mate than worrying about his wolf pack problems. When Lauren is kidnapped, both Max and her parents work together to find her.
A fated mates troupe that moves quickly. Sexy tease until the ending.
I love the writing by this author. I’m drawn in immediately and enthralled until the end. Strong characters and strong positive values.
I listen to the audio version which was compelling and wonderful.
Crescent Moon series book 2. Paranormal romance novella. Can be read as a standalone.
Lauren attempts to retrieve a brooch from the wolf pack leader’s home safe. The jewelry belongs to her jaguar pride and they want it back. Max catches her in the act and is more interested in claiming her as his mate than worrying about his wolf pack problems. When Lauren is kidnapped, both Max and her parents work together to find her.
A fated mates troupe that moves quickly. Sexy tease until the ending.
I love the writing by this author. I’m drawn in immediately and enthralled until the end. Strong characters and strong positive values.
I listen to the audio version which was compelling and wonderful.
December 15, 2015
BASICS
Love triangle?
Cheating?
HEA?
Any Descriptive Sex w/OW/OM/Ex?
Would I read more by this author/or in this series? Maybe, but not for now.
Rating: 3 stars.
Review
I didn't read the books in their order, so I started with the fifth book and then went and read the first book. Now, after reading the second one, I have to say that I liked this one the least. And here's the reason why. Both previous books very a very light and fun read with no OW drama but in this story we have OW drama galore and the plot felt a bit too serious for such a short read. I wished the story would have been more focused on the main pair spending more time together and not on the big theft.
That being said, I really liked the heroine, Lauren. She was a bit spunky and feisty, yet at the same time very noble in her intent to bring back to the heirloom to her family. Also, she didn't let others push her around, she definitely knew when to stand her ground.
As for Max, he's not my favourite character. In his POV we get to see how much Lauren means to him but I would have loved to actually see his love through actions and not just thoughts. At the end he did redeem himself a bit.
The secondary characters were great but some were really beyond help. Especially one person in particular was completely crazy and yes, I do mean that quite literally. I really liked the epilogue, made me feel so cozzy an happy.
All in all, is this a great short story that is packed full of mystery, action and romance. A great read!
Safety-gang: Safe with exceptions.
October 27, 2019
Max - Being second in command, he is a strong wolf who knows how to take charge. He had a valid excuse for not immediately going after Lauren when they first met, and takes complete advantage when they meet again. I liked him. He was dominant yet still made sure he approached Lauren with the long term plan in mind.
Lauren - Being years younger than her siblings, she is the baby and is cherished by her family. Despite that, she wasn't spoiled and had a level head on her shoulders. She was also a likable character. She had several opportunities to show how mature she was and I like that in a heroine.
Story - While on the shorter side, it had enough going on to keep me interested. I read this straight through and left of wanting to explore more books in the series.
Lauren - Being years younger than her siblings, she is the baby and is cherished by her family. Despite that, she wasn't spoiled and had a level head on her shoulders. She was also a likable character. She had several opportunities to show how mature she was and I like that in a heroine.
Story - While on the shorter side, it had enough going on to keep me interested. I read this straight through and left of wanting to explore more books in the series.
June 27, 2013
Ordinary mash up of the same old tired werewolf elements. Nothing new, nothing different or memorable. Short with almost no plot and no character development. A lot of telling and very little showing. The sex didn't save it since there was no character development to make me care if the characters got it on.
February 22, 2015
This steamy little novella was exactly what I was looking for when I went browsing for a quick bite to read.
With some of my favorite tropes -- fated to be mated as well as enemies to lovers -- I of course loved the instant attraction and heat between Lauren and Max.
Some readers may be a little put off by the lack of character development, especially for those outside of our main couple, but honestly, I think most readers will be able to simply enjoy this tasty, sexy novella as it was intended.
Having come to this series without having read the first installment, I can say that this one easily stood well on its own, with both of our protagonists getting just as much history as was needed before jumping straight into their attraction for one another.
There's also a touch of action that I enjoyed, though personally I thought that plot line was tied up a bit too neatly a bit too early.
Overall, though, this was an enjoyable way to pass the time on a chilly evening, and I'd be interested in reading more from Ms. Stuart.
A solid 4/5 Stars.
With some of my favorite tropes -- fated to be mated as well as enemies to lovers -- I of course loved the instant attraction and heat between Lauren and Max.
Some readers may be a little put off by the lack of character development, especially for those outside of our main couple, but honestly, I think most readers will be able to simply enjoy this tasty, sexy novella as it was intended.
Having come to this series without having read the first installment, I can say that this one easily stood well on its own, with both of our protagonists getting just as much history as was needed before jumping straight into their attraction for one another.
There's also a touch of action that I enjoyed, though personally I thought that plot line was tied up a bit too neatly a bit too early.
Overall, though, this was an enjoyable way to pass the time on a chilly evening, and I'd be interested in reading more from Ms. Stuart.
A solid 4/5 Stars.
October 26, 2020
This was a freebie a few months back and I snagged it because Katie Reus was connected to it. It was alright, just not what I was expecting. It’s a quick fluff read without much drama. Max is the second in command of the Kincaid wolf pack located in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The blurb lays out the plot. This is fluff, light on the smut.
There are a few editing issues… mostly wrong words in sentences. Not a huge deal, but you might have to re-read a few times. Like…
“Damn, Max, give the girl a break,” Charlie muttered next to him as she naked body against his was soothing the most loaded another glass into a bin, getting it ready to take to one of the dishwashers in the back.
This was an interaction with a platonic co-worker. I'm still confused on what the intended wording was supposed to be.
Bottom line- ok, quick read. This one has a tiny more drama that I wish would have been explored more to spice it up, but it’s over pretty quickly.
There are a few editing issues… mostly wrong words in sentences. Not a huge deal, but you might have to re-read a few times. Like…
“Damn, Max, give the girl a break,” Charlie muttered next to him as she naked body against his was soothing the most loaded another glass into a bin, getting it ready to take to one of the dishwashers in the back.
This was an interaction with a platonic co-worker. I'm still confused on what the intended wording was supposed to be.
Bottom line- ok, quick read. This one has a tiny more drama that I wish would have been explored more to spice it up, but it’s over pretty quickly.
January 26, 2015
copy received via net galley in exchange for an honest review
★Book Basics★
Genre : - Cont Paranormal Romance
Series : - 2nd in the series
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Would I read more by this author/or in this series? - Possibly
Rating - 3
★Review★
Fairly decent read. I did enjoy it, but it lacked a certain depth, a certain something extra to make it stand out from a very very overcrowded shifter crowd.
Liked both main characters, liked their connection, liked their HEA.
But that is just it, it is easily read, but then easily forgotten, and I doubt this will go on my re read shelves (as so many books I love do) and in a month I will probably have forgotten I read it.
★Book Basics★
Genre : - Cont Paranormal Romance
Series : - 2nd in the series
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Would I read more by this author/or in this series? - Possibly
Rating - 3
★Review★
Fairly decent read. I did enjoy it, but it lacked a certain depth, a certain something extra to make it stand out from a very very overcrowded shifter crowd.
Liked both main characters, liked their connection, liked their HEA.
But that is just it, it is easily read, but then easily forgotten, and I doubt this will go on my re read shelves (as so many books I love do) and in a month I will probably have forgotten I read it.
June 25, 2015
This was cute, but nothing memorable. Lauren, a jaguar shifter, breaks into the wolf shifters' alpha's house to retrieve a wrongfully stolen family heirloom, but is caught by the alpha's second-in-command, Max, who has been waiting for a chance at her for a while.
This actually would have been a cute story, but I feel like it could have been twenty to fifty pages longer to allow the characters to flesh out a little better and the "suspense" plot to develop more. The first half was pretty cute, but the second half, where Lauren is kidnapped, was disjointed and just didn't fit as well with the first half.
There is some smut involved, but the two don't really get "down and dirty" until the last chapter and honestly, I've read better sex scenes. I picked this one up because I'm reading another Katie Reus (a.k.a. Savannah Stuart) book that isn't holding my attention and wanted to see if it was the book or the author. For me, the answer is "both". I was definitely more entertained by this book than I am with the other book that I'm struggling to get through, but I can't say that this was anything that stood at as special. I don't think the author is a bad one, and I do think the issues have more to do with "not my bag, baby" than any bad writing on the author's part (as stated, I think the only real problem I could pin down was that it was a bit too short). I didn't connect with the characters very well, but again, that could be me more than the author. I don't see me re-reading this one and I'll probably forget it fairly quickly.
This actually would have been a cute story, but I feel like it could have been twenty to fifty pages longer to allow the characters to flesh out a little better and the "suspense" plot to develop more. The first half was pretty cute, but the second half, where Lauren is kidnapped, was disjointed and just didn't fit as well with the first half.
There is some smut involved, but the two don't really get "down and dirty" until the last chapter and honestly, I've read better sex scenes. I picked this one up because I'm reading another Katie Reus (a.k.a. Savannah Stuart) book that isn't holding my attention and wanted to see if it was the book or the author. For me, the answer is "both". I was definitely more entertained by this book than I am with the other book that I'm struggling to get through, but I can't say that this was anything that stood at as special. I don't think the author is a bad one, and I do think the issues have more to do with "not my bag, baby" than any bad writing on the author's part (as stated, I think the only real problem I could pin down was that it was a bit too short). I didn't connect with the characters very well, but again, that could be me more than the author. I don't see me re-reading this one and I'll probably forget it fairly quickly.
June 30, 2013
3.5 stars
I didn't plan what to read on this sunny day, but turned on kindle and pressed a name - surprise time, a good one though as I love werewolf/shifter stories.
This book features a werewolf pack of which max is second in command and Lauren daughter of an alpha jaguar pack.....she is being rather dangerous and breaking into the packs alpha house....but max has sensed her and is ready...he was ready before but let it slide 6 months ago, he won't this time.
As this is a novella it's hard to make the characthers deep, but you get a feeling for max more than Lauren but even so they are both likeable characthers. I would have enjoyed watching there relationship grow more slowly, but as we're talking shifter mates it is instant attraction. I did like the shower scene :).
It's an enjoyable read.
I didn't plan what to read on this sunny day, but turned on kindle and pressed a name - surprise time, a good one though as I love werewolf/shifter stories.
This book features a werewolf pack of which max is second in command and Lauren daughter of an alpha jaguar pack.....she is being rather dangerous and breaking into the packs alpha house....but max has sensed her and is ready...he was ready before but let it slide 6 months ago, he won't this time.
As this is a novella it's hard to make the characthers deep, but you get a feeling for max more than Lauren but even so they are both likeable characthers. I would have enjoyed watching there relationship grow more slowly, but as we're talking shifter mates it is instant attraction. I did like the shower scene :).
It's an enjoyable read.
March 19, 2016
A good read but not as good as the first and hopefully SS (AKA Katie Reus) will continue with this series.
February 24, 2016
I found this offensive in parts and bordering on sexual harassment but I get that's what a lot of readers like so *shrug*
The worldbuilding was good but I didn't like much else.
The worldbuilding was good but I didn't like much else.
January 24, 2015
My Thoughts - 4 out of 5 Unicorns - I really liked it!!!
***I bought this back in 2013, and then saw it on Netgalley and requested it before I realized that I owned it already as well as book 1 :)
The cover is another sexy man chest :) I like it :)
I think this book had more action than the first one which is definitely more to my liking :) I really liked both Lauren and Max as characters especially when they were telling each other how it is. Lauren owns up to her mistakes, and she is always willing to jump in and help. She doesn’t look down her nose at the wolves. Max is a great 2nd, and he doesn’t have any problems with the jaguars. I easily was pulled into the story and connected with the characters. I hope to see more of the characters as the series goes on :) I do not like giving away any part of the story, so know there is more action, drama, and mystery to keep you engaged in reading this story :)
I really like Savannah’s (Katie’s) writing style, and I think the more I read the better it gets. I think anytime you start reading a new author, you have to get used to their style before you really connect, and it also has to do with your mood when you read it. I truly believe that I have read books and thought it was okay, and a few years later read it and thought the same exact book was fantastic. So always remember, these are my feelings and opinions today :)
I recommend this book and series to anyone who enjoys reading shifter books :) Time to go read something new :)
***I bought this back in 2013, and then saw it on Netgalley and requested it before I realized that I owned it already as well as book 1 :)
The cover is another sexy man chest :) I like it :)
I think this book had more action than the first one which is definitely more to my liking :) I really liked both Lauren and Max as characters especially when they were telling each other how it is. Lauren owns up to her mistakes, and she is always willing to jump in and help. She doesn’t look down her nose at the wolves. Max is a great 2nd, and he doesn’t have any problems with the jaguars. I easily was pulled into the story and connected with the characters. I hope to see more of the characters as the series goes on :) I do not like giving away any part of the story, so know there is more action, drama, and mystery to keep you engaged in reading this story :)
I really like Savannah’s (Katie’s) writing style, and I think the more I read the better it gets. I think anytime you start reading a new author, you have to get used to their style before you really connect, and it also has to do with your mood when you read it. I truly believe that I have read books and thought it was okay, and a few years later read it and thought the same exact book was fantastic. So always remember, these are my feelings and opinions today :)
I recommend this book and series to anyone who enjoys reading shifter books :) Time to go read something new :)
July 1, 2013
The book blurb already provided a thorough summary of the story so I'll just jump into my very brief thoughts on Claiming His Mate. Although this is book 2 of the Cresent Moon series, rest assured that you won't miss a thing as Claiming His Mate can be a stand alone read. I've yet to read the first book & still highly enjoyed Claiming His Mate without missing a beat. Claiming His Mate was a very enjoyable read that I finished in one sitting. I loved the main characters, Lauren and Max. They were perfectly paired even though Lauren was a feline shifter and Max was a werewolf shifter. Although, their species may not mix sometimes love can overrule that.
Max was super sexy. I loved his characterization and how so very alpha he was although he was the second-in-command of the Kincaid wolf pack. Lauren was also sweet and I really liked her as a heroine. She fitted right into Max's werewolf community and it became obvious very early on that despite genetics, Max & Lauren were meant to be together. They had great chemistry and the sex was sizzling hot! The story flowed nicely & there was never a dull moment in this story. I also adored the epilogue which was a nice wrap up to Claiming His Mate.
Overall, Claiming His Mate was an easy and light read making it the perfect afternoon read if you're looking for one. Fans of sexy paranormal romance should definitely treat themselves to this sexy & fun story. I am certainly looking forward to reading many more works from Savannah Stuart!
*ARC courtesy of the author in exchange for an honest review.
Max was super sexy. I loved his characterization and how so very alpha he was although he was the second-in-command of the Kincaid wolf pack. Lauren was also sweet and I really liked her as a heroine. She fitted right into Max's werewolf community and it became obvious very early on that despite genetics, Max & Lauren were meant to be together. They had great chemistry and the sex was sizzling hot! The story flowed nicely & there was never a dull moment in this story. I also adored the epilogue which was a nice wrap up to Claiming His Mate.
Overall, Claiming His Mate was an easy and light read making it the perfect afternoon read if you're looking for one. Fans of sexy paranormal romance should definitely treat themselves to this sexy & fun story. I am certainly looking forward to reading many more works from Savannah Stuart!
*ARC courtesy of the author in exchange for an honest review.
June 18, 2013
Did you know that author Katie Reus writes very sexy erotic romances as Savannah Stuart? I did not until this little gem of a paranormal cruised into my inbox. Oh, she has a scorching hot read here.
Max the second in command to the Kincaid wolf pack is holding down the fort, ah beach while his pack alpha is on his honeymoon. Max is one opportunistic wolf! He’s also incredibly sexy and one hundred percent alpha. While guarding his alphas empty house he stops a potential burglary and sets his plans for Claiming His Mate (clever huh?) into motion.
The plan was simple enough. Lauren was going to break into to empty house and take back what rightfully belonged to her pride. It wasn’t like she was stealing, it was a reclaiming. The last thing she expected was to get caught by the sexy Max. She certainly never expected to find out that he had the same thoughts and desires that she does. They are still in the pack alphas office when Max tells her exactly where and how he wants her.
This is a hot read. Max is incredibly sexy. Lauren is adorable. She knows how to push Max’s buttons to get him exactly where she wants him. Their jaguar and wolf are respectfully on board with their plans for one another, but someone is not happy with where things are headed. Max finds himself defending the woman he knows to be his while trying to figure out exactly what is going on within pack territory that is threatening his would be mate and his sanity.
Max the second in command to the Kincaid wolf pack is holding down the fort, ah beach while his pack alpha is on his honeymoon. Max is one opportunistic wolf! He’s also incredibly sexy and one hundred percent alpha. While guarding his alphas empty house he stops a potential burglary and sets his plans for Claiming His Mate (clever huh?) into motion.
The plan was simple enough. Lauren was going to break into to empty house and take back what rightfully belonged to her pride. It wasn’t like she was stealing, it was a reclaiming. The last thing she expected was to get caught by the sexy Max. She certainly never expected to find out that he had the same thoughts and desires that she does. They are still in the pack alphas office when Max tells her exactly where and how he wants her.
This is a hot read. Max is incredibly sexy. Lauren is adorable. She knows how to push Max’s buttons to get him exactly where she wants him. Their jaguar and wolf are respectfully on board with their plans for one another, but someone is not happy with where things are headed. Max finds himself defending the woman he knows to be his while trying to figure out exactly what is going on within pack territory that is threatening his would be mate and his sanity.
July 17, 2013
This is the second book in the Crescent Moon series. I haven't read the first one and still understood the ongoing plotline of wolf-shifters in the Kincaid pack. Max McCray is Grant's (alpha wolf) second-in-command and hasn't been able to get one jaguar off his mind. When he finds her breaking into his alpha's office for a family brooch, he decides her punishment should be one week under his roof ... because he can't keep his beast from wanting her near. This is a novella, but is a good length, and I really like Lauren's character. The byplay between her and Max was steamy, and I enjoyed this installment so much I'll be picking up book one, Taming the Alpha, both are only 99 cents and worth the price for the punch of plot and heat.
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June 27, 2013
I love Savannah's heroes!They are very alpha,protective,sexy and sweet!:))I really recommend this book to paranormal romance readers!:)I also recommend the books she write as Katie Reus!
4 stars for this one!:)
4 stars for this one!:)
October 23, 2013
I enjoyed the first book in this series and this was was just as good. A shortish paranormal hot romance with a touch of mystery. Can't go wrong there! ;)
November 26, 2017
A sexy, erotic paranormal romance paired with a mystery! A perfect escape listen!
There was no way in hell this obnoxious, sexy wolf was her mate.
Claiming his Mate by Katie Reus - writing under her pseudonym of Savannah Stuart - is a sexy, erotic paranormal romance paired with suspense and danger. Katie is one of my favorite authors. She never fails to deliver a polished, page-turning read and, boy, does she do exactly that with this installment. It’s the second entry in her Crescent Moon series, but it can be easily enjoyed as a standalone if that is your preference. This is the story of jaguar shifter Lauren Hayes, youngest daughter of her pride’s alpha, and wolf shifter Max McCray, second-in-command of the Kincaid wolf pack.
As the story opens, Lauren is in the process of trespassing into Kincaid territory to steal a brooch that had belonged to her family. That brooch is located in the Kincaid pack’s alpha’s house. Her timing should be perfect because the house is sure to be deserted because the alpha and his mate are on their honeymoon. However, Lauren wasn’t figuring on Max picking up her scent and being stationed in the house. Punishments for invading another supernatural’s territory can be harsh.
Once she’s caught, they make a bargain. He’ll give her the brooch she desperately wants in a week if she promises to stay with him in his home for that week. Trademark Katie, there’s also a mystery element. In this case, despite being under Max’s protection, Lauren is in danger. AND, once Lauren’s father finds out about the botched theft and Lauren’s bargain, war between the pack and the pride is a very real possibility.
Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from Claiming his Mate:
“Was it possible the giant wolf shifter had actually gotten sexier in six months?”
---
He wanted her scent invading his home, his sheets, his bed.
---
Lauren was his and he wasn’t letting her go.
I listened to the audio edition of Claiming His Mate narrated by Jeffrey Kafer. He has a strong, clear voice which is easy to understand. He never fails to exude the proper emotions. I love his deep and swoony male voices, but, he also does a great job with female voices as they sound genuine. His performances are always polished and professional. I look forward to listening to more of his productions soon!
Katie is one of my favorite authors. She never fails to deliver an engrossing tale. Despite the novella-length of this story, both the characters and the plot are well-developed. The primary characters are likable and genuine and I loved how they couldn’t keep their thoughts and their hands off each other. This is the perfect escape read when you just want to get away for a few hours. If you are in the mood for a passionate, exciting, fast-paced paranormal read paired with a mystery, I’d encourage you to check out this gem of a paranormal, Claiming his Mate! I didn’t want to put it down until I’d listened to every single word.
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there!
There was no way in hell this obnoxious, sexy wolf was her mate.
Claiming his Mate by Katie Reus - writing under her pseudonym of Savannah Stuart - is a sexy, erotic paranormal romance paired with suspense and danger. Katie is one of my favorite authors. She never fails to deliver a polished, page-turning read and, boy, does she do exactly that with this installment. It’s the second entry in her Crescent Moon series, but it can be easily enjoyed as a standalone if that is your preference. This is the story of jaguar shifter Lauren Hayes, youngest daughter of her pride’s alpha, and wolf shifter Max McCray, second-in-command of the Kincaid wolf pack.
As the story opens, Lauren is in the process of trespassing into Kincaid territory to steal a brooch that had belonged to her family. That brooch is located in the Kincaid pack’s alpha’s house. Her timing should be perfect because the house is sure to be deserted because the alpha and his mate are on their honeymoon. However, Lauren wasn’t figuring on Max picking up her scent and being stationed in the house. Punishments for invading another supernatural’s territory can be harsh.
Once she’s caught, they make a bargain. He’ll give her the brooch she desperately wants in a week if she promises to stay with him in his home for that week. Trademark Katie, there’s also a mystery element. In this case, despite being under Max’s protection, Lauren is in danger. AND, once Lauren’s father finds out about the botched theft and Lauren’s bargain, war between the pack and the pride is a very real possibility.
Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from Claiming his Mate:
“Was it possible the giant wolf shifter had actually gotten sexier in six months?”
---
He wanted her scent invading his home, his sheets, his bed.
---
Lauren was his and he wasn’t letting her go.
I listened to the audio edition of Claiming His Mate narrated by Jeffrey Kafer. He has a strong, clear voice which is easy to understand. He never fails to exude the proper emotions. I love his deep and swoony male voices, but, he also does a great job with female voices as they sound genuine. His performances are always polished and professional. I look forward to listening to more of his productions soon!
Katie is one of my favorite authors. She never fails to deliver an engrossing tale. Despite the novella-length of this story, both the characters and the plot are well-developed. The primary characters are likable and genuine and I loved how they couldn’t keep their thoughts and their hands off each other. This is the perfect escape read when you just want to get away for a few hours. If you are in the mood for a passionate, exciting, fast-paced paranormal read paired with a mystery, I’d encourage you to check out this gem of a paranormal, Claiming his Mate! I didn’t want to put it down until I’d listened to every single word.
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there!
September 7, 2020
Claiming his Mate 🐺 🐆
Claiming his Mate is the second story in the Crescent Moon series and is a novella. So nice, quick and easy read with some steamy scenes, some drama of the paranormal kind and a love story❣️
Max meets Lauren when their Pack and Pride meet, six months earlier, to discuss jewels that belong to the Pride which are in the Packs’ possession. Max and Lauren go their separate ways, until Lauren decides to break into the Alpha’s house to steal the jewels but encounters Max instead😍
Looking forward to getting to know the other characters more😁
Claiming his Mate is the second story in the Crescent Moon series and is a novella. So nice, quick and easy read with some steamy scenes, some drama of the paranormal kind and a love story❣️
Max meets Lauren when their Pack and Pride meet, six months earlier, to discuss jewels that belong to the Pride which are in the Packs’ possession. Max and Lauren go their separate ways, until Lauren decides to break into the Alpha’s house to steal the jewels but encounters Max instead😍
Looking forward to getting to know the other characters more😁
July 7, 2018
Great short shifter read, funny characters gorgeous alpha males brought down by strong women
January 9, 2018
A sexy, erotic paranormal romance paired with a mystery! A perfect escape listen!
There was no way in hell this obnoxious, sexy wolf was her mate.
Claiming his Mate by Katie Reus - writing under her pseudonym of Savannah Stuart - is a sexy, erotic paranormal romance paired with suspense and danger. Katie is one of my favorite authors. She never fails to deliver a polished, page-turning read and, boy, does she do exactly that with this installment. It’s the second entry in her Crescent Moon series, but it can be easily enjoyed as a standalone if that is your preference. This is the story of jaguar shifter Lauren Hayes, youngest daughter of her pride’s alpha, and wolf shifter Max McCray, second-in-command of the Kincaid wolf pack.
As the story opens, Lauren is in the process of trespassing into Kincaid territory to steal a brooch that had belonged to her family. That brooch is located in the Kincaid pack’s alpha’s house. Her timing should be perfect because the house is sure to be deserted because the alpha and his mate are on their honeymoon. However, Lauren wasn’t figuring on Max picking up her scent and being stationed in the house. Punishments for invading another supernatural’s territory can be harsh.
Once she’s caught, they make a bargain. He’ll give her the brooch she desperately wants in a week if she promises to stay with him in his home for that week. Trademark Katie, there’s also a mystery element. In this case, despite being under Max’s protection, Lauren is in danger. AND, once Lauren’s father finds out about the botched theft and Lauren’s bargain, war between the pack and the pride is a very real possibility.
Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from Claiming his Mate:
“Was it possible the giant wolf shifter had actually gotten sexier in six months?”
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He wanted her scent invading his home, his sheets, his bed.
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Lauren was his and he wasn’t letting her go.
I listened to the audio edition of Claiming His Mate narrated by Jeffrey Kafer. He has a strong, clear voice which is easy to understand. He never fails to exude the proper emotions. I love his deep and swoony male voices, but, he also does a great job with female voices as they sound genuine. His performances are always polished and professional. I look forward to listening to more of his productions soon!
Katie is one of my favorite authors. She never fails to deliver an engrossing tale. Despite the novella-length of this story, both the characters and the plot are well-developed. The primary characters are likable and genuine and I loved how they couldn’t keep their thoughts and their hands off each other. This is the perfect escape read when you just want to get away for a few hours. If you are in the mood for a passionate, exciting, fast-paced paranormal read paired with a mystery, I’d encourage you to check out this gem of a paranormal, Claiming his Mate! I didn’t want to put it down until I’d listened to every single word.
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there: http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbook...
There was no way in hell this obnoxious, sexy wolf was her mate.
Claiming his Mate by Katie Reus - writing under her pseudonym of Savannah Stuart - is a sexy, erotic paranormal romance paired with suspense and danger. Katie is one of my favorite authors. She never fails to deliver a polished, page-turning read and, boy, does she do exactly that with this installment. It’s the second entry in her Crescent Moon series, but it can be easily enjoyed as a standalone if that is your preference. This is the story of jaguar shifter Lauren Hayes, youngest daughter of her pride’s alpha, and wolf shifter Max McCray, second-in-command of the Kincaid wolf pack.
As the story opens, Lauren is in the process of trespassing into Kincaid territory to steal a brooch that had belonged to her family. That brooch is located in the Kincaid pack’s alpha’s house. Her timing should be perfect because the house is sure to be deserted because the alpha and his mate are on their honeymoon. However, Lauren wasn’t figuring on Max picking up her scent and being stationed in the house. Punishments for invading another supernatural’s territory can be harsh.
Once she’s caught, they make a bargain. He’ll give her the brooch she desperately wants in a week if she promises to stay with him in his home for that week. Trademark Katie, there’s also a mystery element. In this case, despite being under Max’s protection, Lauren is in danger. AND, once Lauren’s father finds out about the botched theft and Lauren’s bargain, war between the pack and the pride is a very real possibility.
Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from Claiming his Mate:
“Was it possible the giant wolf shifter had actually gotten sexier in six months?”
---
He wanted her scent invading his home, his sheets, his bed.
---
Lauren was his and he wasn’t letting her go.
I listened to the audio edition of Claiming His Mate narrated by Jeffrey Kafer. He has a strong, clear voice which is easy to understand. He never fails to exude the proper emotions. I love his deep and swoony male voices, but, he also does a great job with female voices as they sound genuine. His performances are always polished and professional. I look forward to listening to more of his productions soon!
Katie is one of my favorite authors. She never fails to deliver an engrossing tale. Despite the novella-length of this story, both the characters and the plot are well-developed. The primary characters are likable and genuine and I loved how they couldn’t keep their thoughts and their hands off each other. This is the perfect escape read when you just want to get away for a few hours. If you are in the mood for a passionate, exciting, fast-paced paranormal read paired with a mystery, I’d encourage you to check out this gem of a paranormal, Claiming his Mate! I didn’t want to put it down until I’d listened to every single word.
My full review is published at Reading Between the Wines Book Club. Please check it out there: http://www.readingbetweenthewinesbook...
March 13, 2016
Ce second tome de la saga Crescent Moon de Savannah Stuart m'a plus plut et étonné que le premier opus. Il y a plus d'action, plus d'informations, plus de rebondissements, plus de tout en fait !! On sent bien que l'auteure a fait du chemin en deux ans et qu'elle a bien réfléchit sur son univers. Le couple formé par Lauren et Max, un personnage que j'avais adoré dans Taming the Alpha, est vraiment sympathique, attachant. Si vous trouviez les loups sexys, les vampires séduisants, vous allez découvrir les jaguars fascinants !
Lauren est la petite dernière de sa famille, fille de l'alpha, elle a toujours dû faire profil bas et contrôler ses émotions, ses impulsions. Elle a caché son caractère de feu, sensuel et têtu, caractère qui revient à la surface à la vitesse grand V dès qu'elle est dans la même pièce que Max. Elle a un énorme sens de la justice et de la loyauté, c'est ce qui l'a poussé à entrer par effraction chez Grant pour le bien de sa sœur, puis à accepter sa punition. Bien qu'elle semble être une véritable tête brûlée, elle est aussi méfiante et a un peu de mal à se lâcher avec Max.
Max est le second de Grant, un loup sexy, puissant, viril et avec un certain sens de l'humour bien à lui. C'est le stéréotype même du mâle dominant et plus d'une fois il craquera avec sa possessivité à fleur de peau. C'est un homme franc et loyal, qui malgré certains a priori arrive toujours à voir les choses sous divers angle grâce à son sang froid. C'est le personnage qui nous permet d'en savoir le plus sur les loups, leur culture, leur croyance et leur façon de vivre. J'ai édoré la façon dont il ressent les choses, surtout ses sentiments pour Lauren et qu'il avoue qu'il lui appartient autant qu'elle lui appartient. A ses yeux rien n'est à sens unique et il pense toujours au bien être de Lauren avant le sien, même si ça la pousse à le détester.
Alors que dans le précédent volume on ne voyait que les loups et leur quotidien, cette fois une nouvelle race de métamorphes font leur apparition : les jaguars. Bien que ce ne soit pas la première fois que je vois des jaguars dans une série du genre, c'est tout de même une touche d'originalité agréable qui permet d'enrichir cette univers plein de possibilité. J'ai par contre beaucoup apprécié le fait que l'auteure est mis en avant la folie existante chez certaines créatures et des effets que cela a sur la société. Tout comme le fait de mettre en avant de ne pas se fier aux apparences.
Les personnages secondaires sont bien moins présents que précédemment, même si on croise des visages connus. J'ai trouvé dommage qu'on ne revoit ni Grant, ni Layla. Mais j'avoue que la relation bouillante entre Max et Lauren nous fait oublié ça assez rapidement, Savannah Stuart a poussé les choses plus loin. La qualité est bien entendu toujours au rendez-vous, cette nouvelle est agréable à lire, mais c'est toujours trop afin de bien tout mettre sur papier, sans nous laisser sur notre faim et plein de questionnements. Ce qui n'empêche pas que je lirais avec grand plaisir la suite !
Lauren est la petite dernière de sa famille, fille de l'alpha, elle a toujours dû faire profil bas et contrôler ses émotions, ses impulsions. Elle a caché son caractère de feu, sensuel et têtu, caractère qui revient à la surface à la vitesse grand V dès qu'elle est dans la même pièce que Max. Elle a un énorme sens de la justice et de la loyauté, c'est ce qui l'a poussé à entrer par effraction chez Grant pour le bien de sa sœur, puis à accepter sa punition. Bien qu'elle semble être une véritable tête brûlée, elle est aussi méfiante et a un peu de mal à se lâcher avec Max.
Max est le second de Grant, un loup sexy, puissant, viril et avec un certain sens de l'humour bien à lui. C'est le stéréotype même du mâle dominant et plus d'une fois il craquera avec sa possessivité à fleur de peau. C'est un homme franc et loyal, qui malgré certains a priori arrive toujours à voir les choses sous divers angle grâce à son sang froid. C'est le personnage qui nous permet d'en savoir le plus sur les loups, leur culture, leur croyance et leur façon de vivre. J'ai édoré la façon dont il ressent les choses, surtout ses sentiments pour Lauren et qu'il avoue qu'il lui appartient autant qu'elle lui appartient. A ses yeux rien n'est à sens unique et il pense toujours au bien être de Lauren avant le sien, même si ça la pousse à le détester.
Alors que dans le précédent volume on ne voyait que les loups et leur quotidien, cette fois une nouvelle race de métamorphes font leur apparition : les jaguars. Bien que ce ne soit pas la première fois que je vois des jaguars dans une série du genre, c'est tout de même une touche d'originalité agréable qui permet d'enrichir cette univers plein de possibilité. J'ai par contre beaucoup apprécié le fait que l'auteure est mis en avant la folie existante chez certaines créatures et des effets que cela a sur la société. Tout comme le fait de mettre en avant de ne pas se fier aux apparences.
Les personnages secondaires sont bien moins présents que précédemment, même si on croise des visages connus. J'ai trouvé dommage qu'on ne revoit ni Grant, ni Layla. Mais j'avoue que la relation bouillante entre Max et Lauren nous fait oublié ça assez rapidement, Savannah Stuart a poussé les choses plus loin. La qualité est bien entendu toujours au rendez-vous, cette nouvelle est agréable à lire, mais c'est toujours trop afin de bien tout mettre sur papier, sans nous laisser sur notre faim et plein de questionnements. Ce qui n'empêche pas que je lirais avec grand plaisir la suite !
October 6, 2014
3.5-4 stars
This was a pretty good story. I liked both Max and Lauren and their story was enjoyable and worked well for it's length. This is the first story I've read by this author and I liked it well enough I'll probably try more of her work in the future.
Lauren is a jaguar shifter that owns a day spa. Her sister is getting ready to be married and there are some family jewels that should go to Lauren's sister that are in the possession of the local wolf shifter Alpha. They tried to get him to give back the jewels but he wouldn't return them. With the Alpha gone on his Honeymoon with his new mate, Lauren and some of her cousins figure it's perfect timing and devise a plan to steal back the jewels.
Max is the second in command of the wolf shifter pack. His Alpha is on his Honeymoon and has left Max in charge which is a lot of work. Max met Lauren months before and knew she was his mate. He planned to pursue her but his mother died and he had things to take care of before he could properly focus on courting Lauren. Before that can happen Lauren shows up at the Alpha's house trying to steal back the jewels.
Lauren knows when she's caught that her being there could cause some major problems between the jaguar and wolf pack. Her father (the jaguar Alpha) doesn't know she's there and she aims to keep it that way. When Max (who she's secretly wanted since she first saw his months before) offers her a deal of staying with him for a week as recompense for the break in Lauren feels it's best to accept. She does feel an attraction to Max but tries to hold back, figuring noting long term could work between them because he's a wolf and she's a jaguar. Max makes it his mission to change her mind. The mutual attraction is strong but Max doesn't push things at first, allowing Lauren to stay in the guest room While she's staying there, Lauren finds that many of the wolf pack are very nice and welcoming and she starts making friends. Things progress between her and Max but just when things are starting to work out, multiple issues arise that seem to be aimed at Lauren. There's some tense times as things get worked out but once they're settled Lauren and Max start their HEA.
This was a pretty good story. I liked both Lauren and Max and didn't have any real complaints about them. The story was well written and worked well for it's length. I'm curious enough that I'll probably go back and read the first book in the series. I'd recommend this story. :D
* note - I listened to the audio version of this book and the narrator did a pretty good job.
This was a pretty good story. I liked both Max and Lauren and their story was enjoyable and worked well for it's length. This is the first story I've read by this author and I liked it well enough I'll probably try more of her work in the future.
Lauren is a jaguar shifter that owns a day spa. Her sister is getting ready to be married and there are some family jewels that should go to Lauren's sister that are in the possession of the local wolf shifter Alpha. They tried to get him to give back the jewels but he wouldn't return them. With the Alpha gone on his Honeymoon with his new mate, Lauren and some of her cousins figure it's perfect timing and devise a plan to steal back the jewels.
Max is the second in command of the wolf shifter pack. His Alpha is on his Honeymoon and has left Max in charge which is a lot of work. Max met Lauren months before and knew she was his mate. He planned to pursue her but his mother died and he had things to take care of before he could properly focus on courting Lauren. Before that can happen Lauren shows up at the Alpha's house trying to steal back the jewels.
Lauren knows when she's caught that her being there could cause some major problems between the jaguar and wolf pack. Her father (the jaguar Alpha) doesn't know she's there and she aims to keep it that way. When Max (who she's secretly wanted since she first saw his months before) offers her a deal of staying with him for a week as recompense for the break in Lauren feels it's best to accept. She does feel an attraction to Max but tries to hold back, figuring noting long term could work between them because he's a wolf and she's a jaguar. Max makes it his mission to change her mind. The mutual attraction is strong but Max doesn't push things at first, allowing Lauren to stay in the guest room While she's staying there, Lauren finds that many of the wolf pack are very nice and welcoming and she starts making friends. Things progress between her and Max but just when things are starting to work out, multiple issues arise that seem to be aimed at Lauren. There's some tense times as things get worked out but once they're settled Lauren and Max start their HEA.
This was a pretty good story. I liked both Lauren and Max and didn't have any real complaints about them. The story was well written and worked well for it's length. I'm curious enough that I'll probably go back and read the first book in the series. I'd recommend this story. :D
* note - I listened to the audio version of this book and the narrator did a pretty good job.
January 3, 2014
My only complaint is that I wish the book were longer.
Lauren Hayes is the youngest daughter of an Alpha Jaguar Shifter. Over 100 years ago there had been an incident between her pack and a Wolf Pack with the result being that an heirloom - a gem encrusted brooch that gets handed down to the daughter getting married of the Jaguar Alpha became the property of the Wolf Pack. 6 months earlier there had been a meeting between the 2 Packs to have the brooch returned. The answer was no. Now Lauren wants the brooch for her older sister and is determined to steal it. She believes she has the skills and she has her pack mates wait outside the perimeter of the Wolves ocean front compound. The Wolf Alpha is away on his honeymoon and she has done her homework, she should be able to get in, find the brooch, and leave without being found out. But she is caught by the Alpha's second in command before she can find the brooch and leave. Max met her briefly at the Pack meeting 6 months ago. He was attracted to her then, and still is. He makes a deal with her - stay with him for one week and they won't prosecute her, and she can have the family brooch back at the end of the week. How can she say no? Maybe because her hormones go into overdrive in his presence and she can't believe such a hunky, high-ranking Wolf would want a jaguar shifter long term, and she is pretty sure that her jaguar wants him as her mate. She more than lives up to her word. She helps out at one of their bars, cooks him dinner. With the Alpha away, Max can't believe how busy he is trying to take care of everything his Alpha usually takes care of. He wants time to woo Lauren. His Wolf just wants to mate her with no preliminaries. Lauren is kidnapped and her parents and pack show up to bring her home, pay ransom to Max for her attempted burglary, only to find out Max doesn't know where she is or who took her. Add to that the pair of wolves guarding the Alpha's house reports a burglary and the brooch is gone! Lauren's parents and pack aid in the search for Lauren. Lauren manages to escape on her own. But will she be believed when damning evidence is provided that she stole the brooch? Can a wolf and jaguar have a future with all the bad blood between the 2 packs and the differences in their animals? Will her Alpha dad and overprotective mom allow their youngest to forge her own way? Loved the characters, and as I said above, wish the book had been longer.
Lauren Hayes is the youngest daughter of an Alpha Jaguar Shifter. Over 100 years ago there had been an incident between her pack and a Wolf Pack with the result being that an heirloom - a gem encrusted brooch that gets handed down to the daughter getting married of the Jaguar Alpha became the property of the Wolf Pack. 6 months earlier there had been a meeting between the 2 Packs to have the brooch returned. The answer was no. Now Lauren wants the brooch for her older sister and is determined to steal it. She believes she has the skills and she has her pack mates wait outside the perimeter of the Wolves ocean front compound. The Wolf Alpha is away on his honeymoon and she has done her homework, she should be able to get in, find the brooch, and leave without being found out. But she is caught by the Alpha's second in command before she can find the brooch and leave. Max met her briefly at the Pack meeting 6 months ago. He was attracted to her then, and still is. He makes a deal with her - stay with him for one week and they won't prosecute her, and she can have the family brooch back at the end of the week. How can she say no? Maybe because her hormones go into overdrive in his presence and she can't believe such a hunky, high-ranking Wolf would want a jaguar shifter long term, and she is pretty sure that her jaguar wants him as her mate. She more than lives up to her word. She helps out at one of their bars, cooks him dinner. With the Alpha away, Max can't believe how busy he is trying to take care of everything his Alpha usually takes care of. He wants time to woo Lauren. His Wolf just wants to mate her with no preliminaries. Lauren is kidnapped and her parents and pack show up to bring her home, pay ransom to Max for her attempted burglary, only to find out Max doesn't know where she is or who took her. Add to that the pair of wolves guarding the Alpha's house reports a burglary and the brooch is gone! Lauren's parents and pack aid in the search for Lauren. Lauren manages to escape on her own. But will she be believed when damning evidence is provided that she stole the brooch? Can a wolf and jaguar have a future with all the bad blood between the 2 packs and the differences in their animals? Will her Alpha dad and overprotective mom allow their youngest to forge her own way? Loved the characters, and as I said above, wish the book had been longer.
January 27, 2015
Originally Reviewed For: Tea and Book
When you find a series you enjoy it's always a delight to get your hands on a book from the series you haven't read yet. Claiming His Mate is book two in Savannah Stuart's (AKA Katie Reus) Crescent Moon Series. So far there are four books in this series and I have reviewed the last two, Saving His Mate and Tempting His Mate.
Sometimes when you find an earlier book it lacks the depth or intensity of the books you began with. Sometimes it's a disappointment but I am so happy to say that Ms. Stuart delivers. Claiming His Mate was a total delight.
Jaguar shifter Lauren Hayes is determined to get her family's heritage returned to them. Each generation has passed the family jewels down from mother to daughter but somehow during a feud between her pride and the Kincaid Pack's previous Alpha, the jewels came into the Packs hands. But Lauren's sister is getting married and Lauren wants to make sure she has her heritage. So she comes up with a plan to sneak into the Pack's Alpha's house and steal them back. He's going to be on his honeymoon so really how hard can it be??
Max McCray, second in command to the Alpha, has been left in charge of the pack when his alpha went on his honeymoon. What a pain. Who knew his pack had so many whiners.. and when a rock was thrown through his Alpha's window Max had, had enough! Only there was a familiar scent on that rock and Max was more than intrigued.
Max and Lauren had to deal with a rather shaky start. Lauren wanted her family heirlooms and Max, he wanted Lauren. Ok, Lauren wanted Max too but she managed the keep that to herself. Making a deal with Max seemed the smartest thing to do, one week as his "prisoner" and she could have the jewels back. What she didn't know is that Max planned on making it worth more than her family heirlooms, he wanted forever.
Now if the rest of the pack would just work with him.. *snort* like that was going to happen.
Lauren was making a positive impression when the jewels ended up stolen and Lauren missing.. what is going on on Kincaid land?
Just a great little book. Short, sweet and oh so sensual!! Another Savannah Stuart hit!!
Shauni
This review is based on the ARC of Claiming His Mate, provided by netgalley.
June 24, 2013
CLAIMING HIS MATE is the second storyline and re-release in Savannah Stuart’s (aka Katie Reus) Crescent Moon shifter series. In true Katie Reus style, the reader is pulled into the storyline of shifter mates and jealous rivals.
The storyline focuses on Lauren Hayes, a twenty five year old jaguar shifter who is caught trying to steal back a family heirloom from the Kincaid Wolf Pack. When second in command Max McCray decries that her punishment is a week by his side, Lauren isn’t sure whether to be angry or pleased when her jaguar all but purrs for the man who is probably her mate.
The world building is limited as this is a novella but the characters are colorful and rich. Lauren is a woman who agrees to help Max and in doing so we learn a little more about her abilities and resolve. But it is Max who knows that Lauren is his mate and letting the other pack members know will be a bit of a problem. Lauren will become the target of a jealous pack mate who has eyes for the second in command.
The characters are likeable. There is definitely some curiosity between the wolves and the jaguars, which is to be expected. And Lauren’s ability to fall into alpha mate status is quick and easy, but not welcomed by many of Max’s pack.
There is some tension between Max and Lauren that drives the plot as both know that the wolf wants the jaguar as its mate. But convincing the woman that she is where she belongs may be another matter all together especially when her family begins to hunt for those responsible for her disappearance. The storyline is fast paced; there is no unnecessary plot entanglements or side stories. This is a story about two people who belong together and the lengths each will go.
CLAIMING HIS MATE is a welcome addition to Katie’s (Savannah Stuart) short stories of shifters and the world in which they live. Katie has the ability to pull the reader into the story, where we feel the anxiety and pain of rejection; the heat of the sexual tension and the love of a man for the woman he knows will be his.
see all of my reviews at : www.thereadingcafe.com
The storyline focuses on Lauren Hayes, a twenty five year old jaguar shifter who is caught trying to steal back a family heirloom from the Kincaid Wolf Pack. When second in command Max McCray decries that her punishment is a week by his side, Lauren isn’t sure whether to be angry or pleased when her jaguar all but purrs for the man who is probably her mate.
The world building is limited as this is a novella but the characters are colorful and rich. Lauren is a woman who agrees to help Max and in doing so we learn a little more about her abilities and resolve. But it is Max who knows that Lauren is his mate and letting the other pack members know will be a bit of a problem. Lauren will become the target of a jealous pack mate who has eyes for the second in command.
The characters are likeable. There is definitely some curiosity between the wolves and the jaguars, which is to be expected. And Lauren’s ability to fall into alpha mate status is quick and easy, but not welcomed by many of Max’s pack.
There is some tension between Max and Lauren that drives the plot as both know that the wolf wants the jaguar as its mate. But convincing the woman that she is where she belongs may be another matter all together especially when her family begins to hunt for those responsible for her disappearance. The storyline is fast paced; there is no unnecessary plot entanglements or side stories. This is a story about two people who belong together and the lengths each will go.
CLAIMING HIS MATE is a welcome addition to Katie’s (Savannah Stuart) short stories of shifters and the world in which they live. Katie has the ability to pull the reader into the story, where we feel the anxiety and pain of rejection; the heat of the sexual tension and the love of a man for the woman he knows will be his.
see all of my reviews at : www.thereadingcafe.com
January 22, 2015
This is a book by an author who always delivers. If you are in the mood for a passionate shifter tale that's a white hot winner than Ms Stuart has the knack of bringing fantasies to life. This story may be boy meets girl ( or should that be wolf meets jaguar?) but it's also a tale with a little mystery to keep the reader guessing as there is someone who most definitely does not want the lead couple to have a happy ever after.
Lauren may have made a huge mistake getting caught trying to steal from the Kincaid wolf pack but as it's the too tempting Max who takes her hostage maybe it's not exactly the end of the world but she has no intention of sharing that particular secret with him! What Lauren doesn't know is that from the very first time he met her Max and his inner wolf have been going crazy with need and right now what Max needs is time to convince Lauren that a wolf and a jaguar can have all sorts of possibilities together . There's the slight problem of prejudice though as inter species relations are not that common and wouldn't you know it Lauren is her Alphas daughter and she is his baby girl at that! Then of course there's that sticky problem of attempted theft to sort out but that might just turn out to be the least of Lauren's problems!
Now I will be frank and say this is not the longest story so yes it's a tad difficult to develop the characters much but the author still does a credible job of bringing her lead characters to life. I liked both Max with his growly possessive nature and the unflappable and cool Lauren. It's a fast paced story rife with sexual tension and it was fun being back with the Kincaid pack. An easy undemanding read for when you feel like being transported to a world filled with romance that will leave you purring!
Lauren may have made a huge mistake getting caught trying to steal from the Kincaid wolf pack but as it's the too tempting Max who takes her hostage maybe it's not exactly the end of the world but she has no intention of sharing that particular secret with him! What Lauren doesn't know is that from the very first time he met her Max and his inner wolf have been going crazy with need and right now what Max needs is time to convince Lauren that a wolf and a jaguar can have all sorts of possibilities together . There's the slight problem of prejudice though as inter species relations are not that common and wouldn't you know it Lauren is her Alphas daughter and she is his baby girl at that! Then of course there's that sticky problem of attempted theft to sort out but that might just turn out to be the least of Lauren's problems!
Now I will be frank and say this is not the longest story so yes it's a tad difficult to develop the characters much but the author still does a credible job of bringing her lead characters to life. I liked both Max with his growly possessive nature and the unflappable and cool Lauren. It's a fast paced story rife with sexual tension and it was fun being back with the Kincaid pack. An easy undemanding read for when you feel like being transported to a world filled with romance that will leave you purring!
June 17, 2013
Claiming His Mate is a short, quick read but packs a lot into the story. Savannah writes great characters and writing shifter stories is one of her strengths. The characters in her stories are very real and you almost forget that people can't really shift into wolf or jaguar. She is an excellent story teller.
In Claiming His Mate, Max and Lauren meet for the second time as Lauren breaks into Max's alpha's house to steal back some jewels that have been in her pride for a long time. Things could go many ways but Max takes the smartest approach and that is to keep her close in hopes of being able to get close to her. It doesn't take Lauren long to realize that Max is her mate even if she doesn't want to believe it. After all she is jaguar and he is a wolf. It goes against the norm. They try hard to fight their natural instincts and that's always fun to read about!
If you have read Katie Reus's Nocturne Cravings, this one is very similar in length. Claiming His Mate seems to have a little more suspense in it and I think that kept me engaged in the story. I will admit that Katie's Cravings sometimes have a little too much sex in them for my taste in such a short story, but Claiming His Mate is balanced well in my opinion (and I know some hot sex is expected since she is writing as Savannah). I am always willing to read Katie or Savannah's stories, because I know I will get quality writing. If you are looking for a quick, hot, paranormal read with great characters, I recommend you try Claiming His Mate!
In Claiming His Mate, Max and Lauren meet for the second time as Lauren breaks into Max's alpha's house to steal back some jewels that have been in her pride for a long time. Things could go many ways but Max takes the smartest approach and that is to keep her close in hopes of being able to get close to her. It doesn't take Lauren long to realize that Max is her mate even if she doesn't want to believe it. After all she is jaguar and he is a wolf. It goes against the norm. They try hard to fight their natural instincts and that's always fun to read about!
If you have read Katie Reus's Nocturne Cravings, this one is very similar in length. Claiming His Mate seems to have a little more suspense in it and I think that kept me engaged in the story. I will admit that Katie's Cravings sometimes have a little too much sex in them for my taste in such a short story, but Claiming His Mate is balanced well in my opinion (and I know some hot sex is expected since she is writing as Savannah). I am always willing to read Katie or Savannah's stories, because I know I will get quality writing. If you are looking for a quick, hot, paranormal read with great characters, I recommend you try Claiming His Mate!
June 19, 2013
It's Time to Claim His Mate
Lauren Hayes's sister is getting married in two weeks and Lauren wanted one thing to give her for her big day a broach. A Piece of jewellery that had been handed down to the eldest daughter for centuries. The only problem is to give the broach to her sister she would first have to get it back from the Kincaid Alpha Wolf's house.
Max McCray has been struck by a devastating tragedy so he leaves his pack to take care of business and now he is back. Second in command to his alpha Grant , Max is tasked with taking care of Kincaid pack business until Grant returns from his honeymoon with his new mate.
Lauren thinks she has everything worked out but what she didn't bank on when she breaks into the Alphas house is to find herself wrapped the arms of his Oh so sexy second Max. Max has smelt that scent twice before and the second time he knew she'd be back. Max knows what Lauren want and he is more than happy to give it to her not that he plans on telling her that, instead he offers her a deal.
Pick up your copy of Claiming His Mate by Savannah Reus and find out what Max offer is to Lauren. Will she accept and will either of them be ready for what is about to happen??
Pick up your copy of Claiming His Mate by Savannah Reus and find out what Max offer is to Lauren. Will she accept and will either of them be ready for what is about to happen??
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Lauren Hayes's sister is getting married in two weeks and Lauren wanted one thing to give her for her big day a broach. A Piece of jewellery that had been handed down to the eldest daughter for centuries. The only problem is to give the broach to her sister she would first have to get it back from the Kincaid Alpha Wolf's house.
Max McCray has been struck by a devastating tragedy so he leaves his pack to take care of business and now he is back. Second in command to his alpha Grant , Max is tasked with taking care of Kincaid pack business until Grant returns from his honeymoon with his new mate.
Lauren thinks she has everything worked out but what she didn't bank on when she breaks into the Alphas house is to find herself wrapped the arms of his Oh so sexy second Max. Max has smelt that scent twice before and the second time he knew she'd be back. Max knows what Lauren want and he is more than happy to give it to her not that he plans on telling her that, instead he offers her a deal.
Pick up your copy of Claiming His Mate by Savannah Reus and find out what Max offer is to Lauren. Will she accept and will either of them be ready for what is about to happen??
Pick up your copy of Claiming His Mate by Savannah Reus and find out what Max offer is to Lauren. Will she accept and will either of them be ready for what is about to happen??
Reviewing for Book Monster Reviews
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