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Shifters Unbound #8
White Tiger
Wanted and on the run...
For twenty years, Kendrick, a white tiger Shifter, has been the Guardian of un-Collared Shifters who spend their lives living in secret—and in fear of being shunted into Shiftertowns. When Kendrick’s group is discovered and forced to flee, Kendrick is more desperate than ever to protect them
His only salvation was in a beautiful stranger.
In a diner in the middle of nowhere, lonely waitress Addison Price has seen a lot of unusual drifters come and go, but none has ever captivated—and intimidated—her like the imposing fugitive who wields a broadsword with incredible skill. But when he risks all to protect her, Addison’s fear turns to empathy—and empathy to desire as she learns more about her savior. Soon she’s more than willing to help the crushingly sensual white tiger and his cubs in a passionate bid for freedom. Whatever the cost.
For twenty years, Kendrick, a white tiger Shifter, has been the Guardian of un-Collared Shifters who spend their lives living in secret—and in fear of being shunted into Shiftertowns. When Kendrick’s group is discovered and forced to flee, Kendrick is more desperate than ever to protect them
His only salvation was in a beautiful stranger.
In a diner in the middle of nowhere, lonely waitress Addison Price has seen a lot of unusual drifters come and go, but none has ever captivated—and intimidated—her like the imposing fugitive who wields a broadsword with incredible skill. But when he risks all to protect her, Addison’s fear turns to empathy—and empathy to desire as she learns more about her savior. Soon she’s more than willing to help the crushingly sensual white tiger and his cubs in a passionate bid for freedom. Whatever the cost.
335 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 5, 2016
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Jennifer Ashley
215 books7,333 followersNY Times Bestselling author Jennifer Ashley writes historical, contemporary, and paranormal romance, historical mysteries, and urban fantasy as Jennifer Ashley, Allyson James, and Ashley Gardner.
Jennifer's novels have been translated into many different languages, and earned starred reviews from Booklist and Publisher's Weekly. More about her books at http://www.jenniferashley.com and http://gardnermysteries.com.
Jennifer's novels have been translated into many different languages, and earned starred reviews from Booklist and Publisher's Weekly. More about her books at http://www.jenniferashley.com and http://gardnermysteries.com.
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September 3, 2019
I love Jennifer Ashley. I love The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie. That book is one of my all times most loved, unforgettable reads. Like top 5 of all times. So When I seen JA had a shifter series I was so excited. I really wanted to love this series. I really wanted it to be my next great find. That series that is so good you just can't put it down. The one you fall madly in love with and stalk the author for each new release. Sadly this series and me need to take a time out. From book one I have like the series okay. Some were more enjoyable then other, but something has been off for me since book 1. Something has rubbed me wrong about this world, and it's gotten more annoying with each new book. I find myself enjoying parts of each book but annoyed at others in every read. It's gotten to the point where it almost feels like work. So for now I'm calling it quits. I don't know what it is about this shifter world that is bugging me, but I feel I need to step away and maybe when I come back I will enjoy it more.
September 2, 2016
Audiobook review. The story was solid. The characters, both primary and secondary, were flashed out well with distinct characterization. I enjoyed the build up between Kendrick and Addie. They had good chemistry. It translated well when they finally got together. The cubs were such a cute addition. They really brought the family together. The bit of OW drama, however, was not as welcome. The plot was good. It allowed us insight into previous series couples and expanded upon a greater central plot in addition to the one directly affecting the MCs. I did find at least one part a bit hypocritical. You can't condone an action done by the hero his younger days and then have the hero call out and try to shame someone else as they attempt to do it to him. The narrator did a good job :) Safety: No OM/Sharing, though OM hit on the h. No OW, but there is drama associated with someone the H had been with occasionally before. She also tries to kiss our H. He stops her. No rape or abuse.
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April 8, 2016White Tiger is the story of Kendrick, the White Tiger Guardian introduced in Bear Attraction. Out in print and e- (audio is coming ...)
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Waitress Addison Price is certain her hum-drum life will never change, until a gorgeous man with black and white hair comes into her diner, with three little boys in tow. Addison doesn't know it yet, but she's in for the adventure of a lifetime.
A full-length novel.
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Waitress Addison Price is certain her hum-drum life will never change, until a gorgeous man with black and white hair comes into her diner, with three little boys in tow. Addison doesn't know it yet, but she's in for the adventure of a lifetime.
A full-length novel.
September 25, 2016
The highlight of this book is that the free-collarless shifters will eventually manage to establish their community.
Of course as we learned in book “Bear Attraction”, there already was a free shifters’ community undetectable under the eyes of the humans and the rest of the leaders of the known shifters’ towns.
The events at “Bear Attraction” forced the members of this old community to scatter and most of them to seek for a new leader, while white tiger Kendrick, i.e. their old leader and guardian, was hiding with his three little cubs.
In this book Kendrick becomes stronger and more powerful against an old dangerous enemy who will appear suddenly. Kendrick will have to prove his leadership and the leaders of the known shifters’ towns will have to acknowledge his power and his presence.
Kendrick also finds a new mate, sweet lonely waitress Addison. Addison becomes a mother figure for his children and she will try to establish her position as the mate of the leader. Kendrick will teach her the legends of the stars from shifters’ point of view and their way of life. Their story is fascinating as most of the love stories in this series.
Zander, the healer polar bear, is stealing the show once more and I need to start his book ASAP.
Of course as we learned in book “Bear Attraction”, there already was a free shifters’ community undetectable under the eyes of the humans and the rest of the leaders of the known shifters’ towns.
The events at “Bear Attraction” forced the members of this old community to scatter and most of them to seek for a new leader, while white tiger Kendrick, i.e. their old leader and guardian, was hiding with his three little cubs.
In this book Kendrick becomes stronger and more powerful against an old dangerous enemy who will appear suddenly. Kendrick will have to prove his leadership and the leaders of the known shifters’ towns will have to acknowledge his power and his presence.
Kendrick also finds a new mate, sweet lonely waitress Addison. Addison becomes a mother figure for his children and she will try to establish her position as the mate of the leader. Kendrick will teach her the legends of the stars from shifters’ point of view and their way of life. Their story is fascinating as most of the love stories in this series.
Zander, the healer polar bear, is stealing the show once more and I need to start his book ASAP.
February 3, 2016
Do you enjoy shifter tales but are fed up with the norm? Then why not start this series that has a truly novel way of looking at them. Shifters that originally were I suppose you could say 'pets' of the Fae but now living in the human world and yet still not totally free. Forced to wear collars made by Fae magic that control their more fearsome urges and living or should that be existing in shifter towns. Feared and misunderstood but their desire for freedom could come at a huge cost.
In a sleepy diner in Texas, Addison works hard but doesn't seem to have much fun in her life. That's ok though as she loves her sister and her children whom she lives with and if her smile brightens a customers day then life is good. Now there's one customer who Addison would really love to get to know more about but the quiet guy just gives nothing away. Add in the fact that he has three adorable little boys and Addison can't really see anything happening between them. That all changes when the diner is attacked and the gorgeous hunk Kendrick turns out to be both saviour and would you believe white tiger? Life may have been a little dull but that's all about to change in a big way!
First off I have to say I've enjoyed this series but some of the stories appeal to this reader more and happily this book ticks all my boxes. Heroine with gumption who has no difficulty making her own decisions. Protective hero , who melted my heart with his love for 'his' boys whether by blood or not. This book isn't set in a shifter town and it feels better for it. Yes there's tension and danger but it's not from the humans it's shifter against shifter which adds a whole new dimension. Clearly I cannot say too much but I was quite surprised to see how much influence retired alpha Dylan had in this story. What elevates this book though is the realistic feelings shared between this shifter family and that they included Addison so easily ( well when Kendrick got his head out of his you know what!) leaving this reader with a smile on her face.
This is a series that I enjoy but I do think this particular book works as a standalone. This I'd recommended to those who enjoy paranormal romance
In a sleepy diner in Texas, Addison works hard but doesn't seem to have much fun in her life. That's ok though as she loves her sister and her children whom she lives with and if her smile brightens a customers day then life is good. Now there's one customer who Addison would really love to get to know more about but the quiet guy just gives nothing away. Add in the fact that he has three adorable little boys and Addison can't really see anything happening between them. That all changes when the diner is attacked and the gorgeous hunk Kendrick turns out to be both saviour and would you believe white tiger? Life may have been a little dull but that's all about to change in a big way!
First off I have to say I've enjoyed this series but some of the stories appeal to this reader more and happily this book ticks all my boxes. Heroine with gumption who has no difficulty making her own decisions. Protective hero , who melted my heart with his love for 'his' boys whether by blood or not. This book isn't set in a shifter town and it feels better for it. Yes there's tension and danger but it's not from the humans it's shifter against shifter which adds a whole new dimension. Clearly I cannot say too much but I was quite surprised to see how much influence retired alpha Dylan had in this story. What elevates this book though is the realistic feelings shared between this shifter family and that they included Addison so easily ( well when Kendrick got his head out of his you know what!) leaving this reader with a smile on her face.
This is a series that I enjoy but I do think this particular book works as a standalone. This I'd recommended to those who enjoy paranormal romance
July 5, 2016
Reviewed for herding cats & burning soup.
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Ashley gives good book! White Tiger was fantastic. Action packed, swoony romance and cubs! Cubs...everywhere. I love me some little cubs!
Okay so the quick of it is that Kendrick is on the run with his three cubs and the bad guys have caught up with them. Unfortunately for their waitress...it catches up with them while they're at her diner. And oh life is about to change in a crazy dangerous and exciting way as they fight to protect the cubs and find a safe haven for the shifers Kendrick calls his own.
Kendrick and Addison were a fantastic couple. He's protective, fierce, and maybe a little growly. Totally alpha and sexy. And Addison...chickie is awesome. She dives in, does what she needs to do, is strong and caring and a little sassy. I loved them together. Maybe not your likeliest of couples but perfect in their differences and how they come together. Loved em.
The cubs are always a highlight for me. I loved that in this one. Kendrick has three sons. Two bio that are little white tigers and one wolf he adopted. And omg talk about making all your girly bits sigh! I loved Kendrick with his little boys. How protective he was and fierce in protecting them. Something so damn sexy about a badass alpha male who loves his little ones. The cubs were freaking darling too. I'm seriously bummed that human kids can't turn into little white tigers. I would freaking love that! I just wanted to squeeze them so tight.
The suspense was intense and hit right from the start. The villain was truly awful and it kept me n the edge of my seat from page one. It brought Addi and Kendrick close together very quickly as they fought for survival.
Pretty much everything about White Tiger was simply wonderful. Ashley knows how to hold a reader in her spell and, once again, did a damn fine job creating a nail biting action packed adventure you just cannot miss.
~~~pre-squee~~~
Want it. Want it. Need it. Gotta have it. Willing to do naughty things for it. lol
September 5, 2017
There is something about this series that holds me back from totally loving it. I think it is because the world is so dark and the struggle is ongoing. That being said, I really enjoyed White Tiger for the most part. Kendrick is an awesome hero and his three boys are the cutest things ever! I also really liked Addy. She was a terrific heroine and perfect for Kendrick and his boys. If she had an ounce of drama or TSTL in her it would have killed the story.
But I HATE dead spouse stories. Especially ones where they were mates! I really only want one mate for life. I want the heroine to be special. I felt she was special in the moment, but if his first mate had lived, they would have never gotten together. He said he would love her forever. Blah!
I also hate the long suffering OW who has been in love with the hero forever and causes drama troupe. I did not feel Kendrick explained enough to Addy (not that she demanded it). Just a pet peeve.
BUT - highlight of the story was all the Tiger time we got (my most favorite of her heroes)!!!! And the ending was FABULOUS!
But I HATE dead spouse stories. Especially ones where they were mates! I really only want one mate for life. I want the heroine to be special. I felt she was special in the moment, but if his first mate had lived, they would have never gotten together. He said he would love her forever. Blah!
I also hate the long suffering OW who has been in love with the hero forever and causes drama troupe. I did not feel Kendrick explained enough to Addy (not that she demanded it). Just a pet peeve.
BUT - highlight of the story was all the Tiger time we got (my most favorite of her heroes)!!!! And the ending was FABULOUS!
April 18, 2016
I've skipped around in this series and have enjoyed it for the most part but this book was disappointing for me. Here's my breakdown:
The pros:
* I like having the children/cubs in this read - and that the father was so protective of them
The cons:
* I didn’t care for the hero - his "mate" had died 4 years before and that’s just something I don’t care for in my books
* Speaking of the hero, he just never seemed to really be in love with the heroine - the romance had no passion
* At one point, a female member of their pack (that claimed to be in love with the hero) starts kissing and nuzzling the hero - he does push her off, but still. The heroine sees this and doesn’t even make an issue out of it. Another book quality I don’t like.
* The heroine was a bit weak for my preference - the hero just kept blowing her off and she was always there waiting with open arms
* Way over priced at $7.99
Overall, I was diappointed with this book but I will still check out others in the series.
The pros:
* I like having the children/cubs in this read - and that the father was so protective of them
The cons:
* I didn’t care for the hero - his "mate" had died 4 years before and that’s just something I don’t care for in my books
* Speaking of the hero, he just never seemed to really be in love with the heroine - the romance had no passion
* At one point, a female member of their pack (that claimed to be in love with the hero) starts kissing and nuzzling the hero - he does push her off, but still. The heroine sees this and doesn’t even make an issue out of it. Another book quality I don’t like.
* The heroine was a bit weak for my preference - the hero just kept blowing her off and she was always there waiting with open arms
* Way over priced at $7.99
Overall, I was diappointed with this book but I will still check out others in the series.
February 2, 2018
Review written February 2, 2018
3.5 Stars - A nice enough suspenseful paranormal romance (but not life shattering amazing)
Book #8 - White Tiger, hopefully a good read as the others in this favorite series of me.
I was listening to the 10:38 hours audiobook narrated by Cris Dukehart ... and she does it so very well every time. Half the joy.
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White Tiger is about Kendrick, a white tiger Shifter, who has been the Guardian of un-Collared Shifters who spend their lives living in secret—and in fear of being shunted into Shiftertowns. With Three cubs and on the run they meet the very nice (but lonely) waitress Addison Price in a Texas diner in the middle of nowhere.
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The Shifters Unbound series: — White Tiger is my 12th part read or listened to in this series. We always get new couples and new lovestories but as always when reading a series about a bigger bunch of new and already known characters is it most fun (and maybe best) to follow them (here in two different shifter town's) from book to book in order.
I'm always enjoying these books and higly recommend shifter lovers to try. — More or less 4 stars or more for these full length novels and a good 3 stars review for the shorter in between novellas.
My reviews and raitings:
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What about White Tiger?
Well and nicely done shifter entertainment as always in the series but maybe not one of the parts I will remember best. I had a little hard to really truly care about these two turtle pigeons to be honest. Nothing wrong but I wasn’t completely hooked. However, the adventure and all around dilemma in the shifter group itself was truly okay and interesting. Maybe White Tiger became a bit of more politics and problems than love?
The part or characters I will remember most from this book? - ...Of course these three shifter cubs. **Cuddle** - Ahhh, they were all absolutely adorable cuties. So fun and lovely to meet. Couldn’t but adore them just as much as their very tough and hard tiger father did.
Okay I wasn’t that impressed but always looking forward to next book and couple in this series as always.
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I LIKE - J Ashley’s shifter books
3.5 Stars - A nice enough suspenseful paranormal romance (but not life shattering amazing)
Book #8 - White Tiger, hopefully a good read as the others in this favorite series of me.
I was listening to the 10:38 hours audiobook narrated by Cris Dukehart ... and she does it so very well every time. Half the joy.
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White Tiger is about Kendrick, a white tiger Shifter, who has been the Guardian of un-Collared Shifters who spend their lives living in secret—and in fear of being shunted into Shiftertowns. With Three cubs and on the run they meet the very nice (but lonely) waitress Addison Price in a Texas diner in the middle of nowhere.
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The Shifters Unbound series: — White Tiger is my 12th part read or listened to in this series. We always get new couples and new lovestories but as always when reading a series about a bigger bunch of new and already known characters is it most fun (and maybe best) to follow them (here in two different shifter town's) from book to book in order.
"Twenty years ago, shape shifters of all kinds banded together and announced themselves to the world, only to be shunted to areas no human wanted ("Shiftertowns"). — They are forced to wear Collars that control their hunting and fighting instincts (referred to by Shifters as "Taking the Collar")."
I'm always enjoying these books and higly recommend shifter lovers to try. — More or less 4 stars or more for these full length novels and a good 3 stars review for the shorter in between novellas.
My reviews and raitings:
**********************************************
What about White Tiger?
Well and nicely done shifter entertainment as always in the series but maybe not one of the parts I will remember best. I had a little hard to really truly care about these two turtle pigeons to be honest. Nothing wrong but I wasn’t completely hooked. However, the adventure and all around dilemma in the shifter group itself was truly okay and interesting. Maybe White Tiger became a bit of more politics and problems than love?
The part or characters I will remember most from this book? - ...Of course these three shifter cubs. **Cuddle** - Ahhh, they were all absolutely adorable cuties. So fun and lovely to meet. Couldn’t but adore them just as much as their very tough and hard tiger father did.
Okay I wasn’t that impressed but always looking forward to next book and couple in this series as always.
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I LIKE - J Ashley’s shifter books
September 8, 2016
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Favorite Quote: “Take one for the team.”
Kendrick, an uncollared rare white tiger and Guardian, has been in hiding his people for over 20 years. When their den in infiltrated and his clan is forced to run, Kendrick struggles to find a new place for them to live free of the shifter towns and the dreaded collars forced on them by the humans. A chance meeting with a gorgeous human scares Kendrick as he can’t afford any distractions from his mission but he can’t seem to stay away from her. When he is forced to defend his life from a rogue shifter in front of her, Kendrick knows he must let her go for good.
Addison Price, a waitress at a local dinner, looks forward to the nights Kendrick comes in with his sons. Her little crush on Kendrick turns deeper when he saves her and the boys from a gun wielding killer. When they are to part ways, Addison makes the decision to go with Kendrick and the boys, offering babysitting services in exchange for his protection. As Addison learns more about Kendrick’s history, her feelings towards shifters change and she is willing to do whatever it takes to help Kendrick and his boys find a safe place for them and his people to live freely. But someone doesn’t want Kendrick safe and they will do whatever it takes to stop him.
Some small spoilers if you aren’t current with the series.
We first met Kendrick in the novella Bear Attraction. Bear shifter Rebecca (bear shifter) and Walker (human liaison between humans and shifters) were forced to work together when Rebecca is caught on restricted land in shifter form. In their investigation into finding a suspected kidnapped human, they find and force Kendrick to destroy his den and scatter his people into the wind for safety. His and his people’s cover’s blown, Kendrick made a deal with Dylan. In exchange for Dylan’s help in keeping his people safe, he agreed to help Dylan solve various problems. When Kendrick is attacked by his some of his own people, he knows it’s time to find a new den and bring his people home.
White Tiger is the eighth installment in Ashley’s Shifters Unbound series. A strong paranormal romance that delivers well-developed characters, suspense-filled plots lines, sensual romances, and witty dialogues. Well crafted, the balance created between the sexy romance and the heart pounding action is always spot on. Evolving world building allows for easy comprehension even though each book and the series as a whole is multi-layered. Filled with multiple characters and plotlines that further expand the arc and take us in new directions; you will find yourself devouring each page as each book garners us bigger clues and dangerous situations, leading us towards the series finale.
This particular installment reminded me of an earlier installment-Tiger’s Magic. Kendrick is an older more stable version of Tiger. He is what Tiger would have been if he hadn’t been isolated in a lab for most of his life. Strong, intelligent, stalwart, and loyal to the core, both alpha males will fight to the death for those they love and care for yet chose not to broadcast their dominance over others. They both just want to live in peace and avoid the politics that often is inflicted on their kind. Addison is also a lot like Tiger’s mate Carley. Human, smart, gorgeous, full of life, practical, and also loyal to the core. She has no heavy baggage or deadly secrets. What you see is what you get. Like Carly, Addison always fights for the underdog and will do whatever it takes to keep those she loves and cares for safe.
“The second you’re done with Seamus, you find me and tell me what’s going on. Don’t make me come looking for you, now, you hear?”
The chemistry and sexual tension between Kendrick and Addison is hot and heavy with lots of sexual tension though the romance builds very slowly. Kendrick doesn’t want the added distractions and he is afraid he will hurt her with his shifter strength. I loved that the mate trope wasn’t used. Kendrick had to get to know one Addison; learn to trust her before embarking down that road. I also enjoyed that Addison wasn’t a pushover or instantly “in love” with Kendrick either. She questions his actions and offers opinions and objections when needed. As always, there are no closed bedroom scenes. Addison in essence “chases” Kendrick while he struggles not to give into his desires. Once Kendrick accepts he can’t stay away from her, the physical aspects catch up with the emotional ones.
“I want it hard and fast, basic and raw. I want you on the ground, against the wall, you riding me, me on you, locked together, inseparable. I want you groaning my name while I shout your, and I want you begging me to never stop. “
The main conflict blends perfectly with the romance as Ashley reveals the reasons behind the assassination attempt on Kendrick and the person(s) responsible. The action and intrigue further deepens as familiar faces from past installments enter the scene while some new faces are introduced that add depth, humor, and further expansion the world. I liked meeting Kendrick’s seconds, especially Seamus and his family, and learning more about his past. Kendrick’s sons are adorable and soften the hardness of Kendrick’s personality while giving Addison and Kendrick a bridge on which to build their romance. Zander Moncrieff has to be my favorite new character, besides our protagonists. A healer whose reluctant heroics and dry humor hide the darkness of his gift. I can’t wait to see more of him.
Zander was a polar bear shifter, a creature as rare as the white tiger. Still more rare, he was a healer, the gift of the Goddess running strong in him.
He was also batshite crazy.
There are also some fabulous subplots that will leave you ready for more of this world as Ashley gives us clues to future storylines and updates on concern certain couples.
The ending is an intense, emotional roller coaster ride of deception, betrayal, and redemption as Ashley wraps up the main conflict in a satisfactory manner. Ashley continues to be a favorite romance author; whether it’s paranormal or historical. I recommend this series to all readers who love their heroes and heroines to be kick ass, sexy, funny, and always willing to cross the line for those they love.
Grade: B+
Favorite Quote: “Take one for the team.”
Kendrick, an uncollared rare white tiger and Guardian, has been in hiding his people for over 20 years. When their den in infiltrated and his clan is forced to run, Kendrick struggles to find a new place for them to live free of the shifter towns and the dreaded collars forced on them by the humans. A chance meeting with a gorgeous human scares Kendrick as he can’t afford any distractions from his mission but he can’t seem to stay away from her. When he is forced to defend his life from a rogue shifter in front of her, Kendrick knows he must let her go for good.
Addison Price, a waitress at a local dinner, looks forward to the nights Kendrick comes in with his sons. Her little crush on Kendrick turns deeper when he saves her and the boys from a gun wielding killer. When they are to part ways, Addison makes the decision to go with Kendrick and the boys, offering babysitting services in exchange for his protection. As Addison learns more about Kendrick’s history, her feelings towards shifters change and she is willing to do whatever it takes to help Kendrick and his boys find a safe place for them and his people to live freely. But someone doesn’t want Kendrick safe and they will do whatever it takes to stop him.
Some small spoilers if you aren’t current with the series.
We first met Kendrick in the novella Bear Attraction. Bear shifter Rebecca (bear shifter) and Walker (human liaison between humans and shifters) were forced to work together when Rebecca is caught on restricted land in shifter form. In their investigation into finding a suspected kidnapped human, they find and force Kendrick to destroy his den and scatter his people into the wind for safety. His and his people’s cover’s blown, Kendrick made a deal with Dylan. In exchange for Dylan’s help in keeping his people safe, he agreed to help Dylan solve various problems. When Kendrick is attacked by his some of his own people, he knows it’s time to find a new den and bring his people home.
White Tiger is the eighth installment in Ashley’s Shifters Unbound series. A strong paranormal romance that delivers well-developed characters, suspense-filled plots lines, sensual romances, and witty dialogues. Well crafted, the balance created between the sexy romance and the heart pounding action is always spot on. Evolving world building allows for easy comprehension even though each book and the series as a whole is multi-layered. Filled with multiple characters and plotlines that further expand the arc and take us in new directions; you will find yourself devouring each page as each book garners us bigger clues and dangerous situations, leading us towards the series finale.
This particular installment reminded me of an earlier installment-Tiger’s Magic. Kendrick is an older more stable version of Tiger. He is what Tiger would have been if he hadn’t been isolated in a lab for most of his life. Strong, intelligent, stalwart, and loyal to the core, both alpha males will fight to the death for those they love and care for yet chose not to broadcast their dominance over others. They both just want to live in peace and avoid the politics that often is inflicted on their kind. Addison is also a lot like Tiger’s mate Carley. Human, smart, gorgeous, full of life, practical, and also loyal to the core. She has no heavy baggage or deadly secrets. What you see is what you get. Like Carly, Addison always fights for the underdog and will do whatever it takes to keep those she loves and cares for safe.
“The second you’re done with Seamus, you find me and tell me what’s going on. Don’t make me come looking for you, now, you hear?”
The chemistry and sexual tension between Kendrick and Addison is hot and heavy with lots of sexual tension though the romance builds very slowly. Kendrick doesn’t want the added distractions and he is afraid he will hurt her with his shifter strength. I loved that the mate trope wasn’t used. Kendrick had to get to know one Addison; learn to trust her before embarking down that road. I also enjoyed that Addison wasn’t a pushover or instantly “in love” with Kendrick either. She questions his actions and offers opinions and objections when needed. As always, there are no closed bedroom scenes. Addison in essence “chases” Kendrick while he struggles not to give into his desires. Once Kendrick accepts he can’t stay away from her, the physical aspects catch up with the emotional ones.
“I want it hard and fast, basic and raw. I want you on the ground, against the wall, you riding me, me on you, locked together, inseparable. I want you groaning my name while I shout your, and I want you begging me to never stop. “
The main conflict blends perfectly with the romance as Ashley reveals the reasons behind the assassination attempt on Kendrick and the person(s) responsible. The action and intrigue further deepens as familiar faces from past installments enter the scene while some new faces are introduced that add depth, humor, and further expansion the world. I liked meeting Kendrick’s seconds, especially Seamus and his family, and learning more about his past. Kendrick’s sons are adorable and soften the hardness of Kendrick’s personality while giving Addison and Kendrick a bridge on which to build their romance. Zander Moncrieff has to be my favorite new character, besides our protagonists. A healer whose reluctant heroics and dry humor hide the darkness of his gift. I can’t wait to see more of him.
Zander was a polar bear shifter, a creature as rare as the white tiger. Still more rare, he was a healer, the gift of the Goddess running strong in him.
He was also batshite crazy.
There are also some fabulous subplots that will leave you ready for more of this world as Ashley gives us clues to future storylines and updates on concern certain couples.
The ending is an intense, emotional roller coaster ride of deception, betrayal, and redemption as Ashley wraps up the main conflict in a satisfactory manner. Ashley continues to be a favorite romance author; whether it’s paranormal or historical. I recommend this series to all readers who love their heroes and heroines to be kick ass, sexy, funny, and always willing to cross the line for those they love.
Grade: B+
January 28, 2018
Read: January 2018
Rating: 4/5 stars
The couple: Kendrick & Addison
It has been too long since I last read a book in the Shifters Unbound series but it was so easy to fall back into their world. I love Ashley's writing and I always like the way she creates couples with real issues within the paranormal romance genre. Kendrick is a great example of this as he comes with a ready made family in his three young sons as well as the emotional baggage of being a widower. I would've liked a little more exploration of this subject as Ashley never really touches on it; Addie seemingly picks up where Kendrick's previous mate left off with no discussion between the two characters.
However the plot was enjoyable and there were plenty of characters from previous novels on the page so we could catch up on their lives and relationships. I won't be leaving it so long between reading these books again!
Rating: 4/5 stars
The couple: Kendrick & Addison
It has been too long since I last read a book in the Shifters Unbound series but it was so easy to fall back into their world. I love Ashley's writing and I always like the way she creates couples with real issues within the paranormal romance genre. Kendrick is a great example of this as he comes with a ready made family in his three young sons as well as the emotional baggage of being a widower. I would've liked a little more exploration of this subject as Ashley never really touches on it; Addie seemingly picks up where Kendrick's previous mate left off with no discussion between the two characters.
However the plot was enjoyable and there were plenty of characters from previous novels on the page so we could catch up on their lives and relationships. I won't be leaving it so long between reading these books again!
June 23, 2018
I've been in such a shifter mood; so when I had the chance to read this one, I was totally onboard!
This is a book 8 in a series I haven't read but it easily can stand alone. It was super easy to figure out the world and enjoy Kendrick and Addison's story.
Characters. I love that Kendrick is a protective daddy. He's got two tiger cubs and an adopted wolf cub. That alone tells me so much about who he is. And he puts those cubs above everything else. Quiet and secretive, Kendrick is a good judge of character. He quickly figures out that he can trust Addison. I loved how he decided that.
Alpha to a hodgepodge of unbound shifters, Kendrick is a tiger and also the guardian. He has an immediate reaction to meeting Addison but he must keep his distance. Too bad she makes that impossible. She's drawn to him too and doesn't want to let him go.
Addison is a strong female that has had some bad breaks. Living with her sister and waiting tables at the diner, she loves the visits from the quiet man and his three boys for pie. When things become strange, she decides immediately that she's on the side of this man who protects his "cubs". Yes, he did say cubs.
The first kiss? All on Addison. She shocked Kendrick but his response was all male. All the heat in this one is permeative and intense. The whole book has a more rough feel to it. I think that's because the unbound are shifters hiding from the government requirement that all shifters be registered and collared. That type of survival effects the mood of the story a lot.
Loved this one a lot. Shifters, romance, great world, great story, makes this one a great read.
This is a book 8 in a series I haven't read but it easily can stand alone. It was super easy to figure out the world and enjoy Kendrick and Addison's story.
Characters. I love that Kendrick is a protective daddy. He's got two tiger cubs and an adopted wolf cub. That alone tells me so much about who he is. And he puts those cubs above everything else. Quiet and secretive, Kendrick is a good judge of character. He quickly figures out that he can trust Addison. I loved how he decided that.
Alpha to a hodgepodge of unbound shifters, Kendrick is a tiger and also the guardian. He has an immediate reaction to meeting Addison but he must keep his distance. Too bad she makes that impossible. She's drawn to him too and doesn't want to let him go.
Addison is a strong female that has had some bad breaks. Living with her sister and waiting tables at the diner, she loves the visits from the quiet man and his three boys for pie. When things become strange, she decides immediately that she's on the side of this man who protects his "cubs". Yes, he did say cubs.
The first kiss? All on Addison. She shocked Kendrick but his response was all male. All the heat in this one is permeative and intense. The whole book has a more rough feel to it. I think that's because the unbound are shifters hiding from the government requirement that all shifters be registered and collared. That type of survival effects the mood of the story a lot.
Loved this one a lot. Shifters, romance, great world, great story, makes this one a great read.
September 8, 2016
3-1/2 out of 5 stars
This book was good and then not so good and then back to good. The love story was pretty good. The plot was okay but was really easy to figure out. I liked the ending with Tiger and his baby, that was super sweet and funny. This book was better than average for a paranormal romance.
This book was good and then not so good and then back to good. The love story was pretty good. The plot was okay but was really easy to figure out. I liked the ending with Tiger and his baby, that was super sweet and funny. This book was better than average for a paranormal romance.
April 5, 2016
4 stars-
ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 5, 2-16
A woman is lured into the shadows of a dangerous manhunt...
Wanted and on the run...
For twenty years, Kendrick, a white tiger Shifter, has been the Guardian of un-Collared Shifters who spend their lives living in secret—and in fear of being shunted into Shiftertowns. When Kendrick’s group is discovered and forced to flee, Kendrick is more desperate than ever to protect them
His only salvation was in a beautiful stranger.
In a diner in the middle of nowhere, lonely waitress Addison Price has seen a lot of unusual drifters come and go, but none has ever captivated—and intimidated—her like the imposing fugitive who wields a broadsword with incredible skill. But when he risks all to protect her, Addison’s fear turns to empathy—and empathy to desire as she learns more about her savior. Soon she’s more than willing to help the crushingly sensual white tiger and his cubs in a passionate bid for freedom. Whatever the cost.
••••••
REVIEW: WHITE TIGER is the eight full length installment in Jennifer Ashley’s contemporary, adult SHIFTERS UNBOUND paranormal romance series. This is white tiger shifter and Guardian Kendrick Shaughnessy, and human/waitress Addison Price’s story line. WHITE TIGER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty although I recommend reading the series in order for cohesion and backstory, as well as familiarity with the other characters. Many of Jennifer’s novellas are ‘stepping stones’ to future installments.
SOME BACKGROUND: Thousands of years in the past, the Fae created the shifters-a cross between beast and man-and in the ensuing time the Fae lost control and power over the creatures they had created. Approximately twenty years ago shifters were exposed to the human population. Out of fear, discrimination and specieism, the shifters were collared in the belief that it would control aggression, then they were forced into segregated communities known as Shiftertowns. There are several Shiftertowns located throughout America where shifters live in a relative but strained peace amongst their own kind.
Told from several third person perspectives WHITE TIGER focuses on Kendrick’s need to protect his family-his three cubs- from the people hoping to take down the man they once called their leader. Kendrick is an ‘uncollared’ shifter who had great plans to bring together all of the other uncollared shifters in the hopes of creating a world of perceived freedom and comfort but on the run to protect his young cubs, Kendrick finds himself drawn to a human waitress who calls to his heart. What ensues is an attack against Kendrick that finds Addison Price protecting what our hero loves most-his cubs.
Addison is human; a waitress whose own love life is mired in betrayal and heartbreak but a woman who is determined to leave her old life behind. When Kendrick is attacked, Addison finds herself protecting his cubs, and promising she will be there for them in the future. What ensues is a building relationship between Addison and Kendrick, and the timely return of the shifters who owe Kendrick their lives.
WHITE TIGER is a story about betrayal; about a leader who believes he has failed his pack and clan; and a story where friends turn to enemies when there is no leader left to follow. Kendrick’s first mate died giving birth, and our hero is having a difficult time accepting that there is another woman that calls to his heart. The $ex scenes are provocative without the over the top sexually graphic text.
Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including many of the characters previously introduced in earlier story lines such as the former alpha Dylan whose hold on many of the shifters is quite strong and deep. We are introduced to Kendrick’s family-his cubs Brett, Zane and Robbie- as well as the shifters who have long waited for their leader to return-Seamus McGuire, Jaycee Bordeaux and Dimitri Kashnikov. There is a slight love triangle vibe happening with Jaycee’s return and her love for the man that she follows. Zander Montcrieff, first introduced in WILD THINGS returns as the ‘crazy’ Healer. Zander’s story will be told next in GUARDIAN’S MATE (September 2016). Gil (Ben) returns as the intrepid ‘gnome’-the last of his kind, and a man without a home.
WHITE TIGER brings together many of the shifters that were scattered in an earlier story line. An eclectic mixture of uncollared shifters who thrown their allegiance to a White Tiger who promised them a future without bars. The premise is entertaining and intriguing; the characters are charismatic; the romance is a slow build for two people from different worlds. Jennifer Ashley continues to write the story lines we enjoy ! If you are a fan of shifters, then check out SHIFTERS UNBOUND by Jennifer Ashley.
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 5, 2-16
A woman is lured into the shadows of a dangerous manhunt...
Wanted and on the run...
For twenty years, Kendrick, a white tiger Shifter, has been the Guardian of un-Collared Shifters who spend their lives living in secret—and in fear of being shunted into Shiftertowns. When Kendrick’s group is discovered and forced to flee, Kendrick is more desperate than ever to protect them
His only salvation was in a beautiful stranger.
In a diner in the middle of nowhere, lonely waitress Addison Price has seen a lot of unusual drifters come and go, but none has ever captivated—and intimidated—her like the imposing fugitive who wields a broadsword with incredible skill. But when he risks all to protect her, Addison’s fear turns to empathy—and empathy to desire as she learns more about her savior. Soon she’s more than willing to help the crushingly sensual white tiger and his cubs in a passionate bid for freedom. Whatever the cost.
••••••
REVIEW: WHITE TIGER is the eight full length installment in Jennifer Ashley’s contemporary, adult SHIFTERS UNBOUND paranormal romance series. This is white tiger shifter and Guardian Kendrick Shaughnessy, and human/waitress Addison Price’s story line. WHITE TIGER can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty although I recommend reading the series in order for cohesion and backstory, as well as familiarity with the other characters. Many of Jennifer’s novellas are ‘stepping stones’ to future installments.
SOME BACKGROUND: Thousands of years in the past, the Fae created the shifters-a cross between beast and man-and in the ensuing time the Fae lost control and power over the creatures they had created. Approximately twenty years ago shifters were exposed to the human population. Out of fear, discrimination and specieism, the shifters were collared in the belief that it would control aggression, then they were forced into segregated communities known as Shiftertowns. There are several Shiftertowns located throughout America where shifters live in a relative but strained peace amongst their own kind.
Told from several third person perspectives WHITE TIGER focuses on Kendrick’s need to protect his family-his three cubs- from the people hoping to take down the man they once called their leader. Kendrick is an ‘uncollared’ shifter who had great plans to bring together all of the other uncollared shifters in the hopes of creating a world of perceived freedom and comfort but on the run to protect his young cubs, Kendrick finds himself drawn to a human waitress who calls to his heart. What ensues is an attack against Kendrick that finds Addison Price protecting what our hero loves most-his cubs.
Addison is human; a waitress whose own love life is mired in betrayal and heartbreak but a woman who is determined to leave her old life behind. When Kendrick is attacked, Addison finds herself protecting his cubs, and promising she will be there for them in the future. What ensues is a building relationship between Addison and Kendrick, and the timely return of the shifters who owe Kendrick their lives.
WHITE TIGER is a story about betrayal; about a leader who believes he has failed his pack and clan; and a story where friends turn to enemies when there is no leader left to follow. Kendrick’s first mate died giving birth, and our hero is having a difficult time accepting that there is another woman that calls to his heart. The $ex scenes are provocative without the over the top sexually graphic text.
Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including many of the characters previously introduced in earlier story lines such as the former alpha Dylan whose hold on many of the shifters is quite strong and deep. We are introduced to Kendrick’s family-his cubs Brett, Zane and Robbie- as well as the shifters who have long waited for their leader to return-Seamus McGuire, Jaycee Bordeaux and Dimitri Kashnikov. There is a slight love triangle vibe happening with Jaycee’s return and her love for the man that she follows. Zander Montcrieff, first introduced in WILD THINGS returns as the ‘crazy’ Healer. Zander’s story will be told next in GUARDIAN’S MATE (September 2016). Gil (Ben) returns as the intrepid ‘gnome’-the last of his kind, and a man without a home.
WHITE TIGER brings together many of the shifters that were scattered in an earlier story line. An eclectic mixture of uncollared shifters who thrown their allegiance to a White Tiger who promised them a future without bars. The premise is entertaining and intriguing; the characters are charismatic; the romance is a slow build for two people from different worlds. Jennifer Ashley continues to write the story lines we enjoy ! If you are a fan of shifters, then check out SHIFTERS UNBOUND by Jennifer Ashley.
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March 21, 2016
I'm not usually one to start a series in the middle without having read the previous books first but after reading the blurb of White Tiger I just had to give it a go. I mean, a sexy shifter on the run with his cubs that's willing to help a damsel in distress? What's not to love?! That being said, White Tiger ended up being an okay read for me in the end.
Kendrick and his cubs have been showing up in the diner that Addie works in every night at the same time since they arrived in town but when they show up later than normal looking wary Addie knows something happened... What she doesn't know is that trouble's about to come knocking and she's going to be forced to leave her home to keep her family safe.
Kendrick is the Guardian of un-Collared shifters, as well as a father to three shifter cubs, and even though he knows he should stay away from Addie there's just something about her that won't allow him to let her go. And try as he might to keep a little distance between them there's no denying the mating frenzy once you catch it.
So there are a few things that I really enjoyed about this book... Addie being one of them. She's strong, not afraid to stand up for herself and others, and is just an all around compassionate person. And Kendrick, though not my favorite hero ever, did manage to grow on me throughout the book. The romance was pretty decent but I did have some issue with it that I'll get to in a minute, and the overall threat was definitely enough to keep me interested.
Unfortunately, there were quite a few things that I didn't enjoy about this one also. Addie making the first move totally ruined some of the romance for me... I want a hero that's not afraid to take what he wants and Addie having to make the first move and Kendrick constantly trying to keep his distance definitely left me a little disappointed. Once Kendrick stopped pussyfooting around things definitely took a turn for the better but it still wasn't enough to make me love it.
And the dreaded other woman drama... Ugh! Now don't get me wrong, I know romance isn't all sunshine and roses but this just went a little too far in my opinion. Jaycee is a member of Kendricks clan that's in love with him and even though her feelings aren't reciprocated I hate that Kendrick didn't put her in her place. And the fact that Addie had to put up with all her bullshit and stand up to her on her own? That was not okay with me!
So, like I said, there are some things I enjoyed and some that I didn't but overall this was a decent read. If you're a fan of PNR and my personal hang ups don't bother you, I think you'd enjoy this one... Unfortunately in the end I just wasn't able to love it.
*ARC kindly provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Kendrick and his cubs have been showing up in the diner that Addie works in every night at the same time since they arrived in town but when they show up later than normal looking wary Addie knows something happened... What she doesn't know is that trouble's about to come knocking and she's going to be forced to leave her home to keep her family safe.
Kendrick is the Guardian of un-Collared shifters, as well as a father to three shifter cubs, and even though he knows he should stay away from Addie there's just something about her that won't allow him to let her go. And try as he might to keep a little distance between them there's no denying the mating frenzy once you catch it.
So there are a few things that I really enjoyed about this book... Addie being one of them. She's strong, not afraid to stand up for herself and others, and is just an all around compassionate person. And Kendrick, though not my favorite hero ever, did manage to grow on me throughout the book. The romance was pretty decent but I did have some issue with it that I'll get to in a minute, and the overall threat was definitely enough to keep me interested.
Unfortunately, there were quite a few things that I didn't enjoy about this one also. Addie making the first move totally ruined some of the romance for me... I want a hero that's not afraid to take what he wants and Addie having to make the first move and Kendrick constantly trying to keep his distance definitely left me a little disappointed. Once Kendrick stopped pussyfooting around things definitely took a turn for the better but it still wasn't enough to make me love it.
And the dreaded other woman drama... Ugh! Now don't get me wrong, I know romance isn't all sunshine and roses but this just went a little too far in my opinion. Jaycee is a member of Kendricks clan that's in love with him and even though her feelings aren't reciprocated I hate that Kendrick didn't put her in her place. And the fact that Addie had to put up with all her bullshit and stand up to her on her own? That was not okay with me!
So, like I said, there are some things I enjoyed and some that I didn't but overall this was a decent read. If you're a fan of PNR and my personal hang ups don't bother you, I think you'd enjoy this one... Unfortunately in the end I just wasn't able to love it.
*ARC kindly provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 4, 2016
3.5 stars
Kendrick is a white Tiger shifter who has been a Guardian of un-collared shifters who have been living in secret. He first appeared in the novella, Bear Attraction, when Rebecca and Walker attacked their hiding place while looking for a missing woman. After that, Kendrick has been on the run with his cubs and adopted teenage boy. Addison is a waitress in a diner whom Kendrick and his boys meet while they are having their dinner and pies…
White Tiger is book #8 in Ashley’s long-running Shifters Unbound series. It started to get a little crowded with a lot of players! I got dizzy with all the name of the characters thrown in this book as I tried to remember who was who *laugh*.
I enjoyed this but not as much as I did the previous three novels. Aside from the numerous secondary characters that I thought stole scenes from Kendrick and Addison, I thought the romance was rather undeveloped. I wasn’t invested with their relationship. Maybe because I also thought that, personality wise, neither Kendrick nor Addison stood out among the rest of the characters. Yes, Kendrick was a rare white tiger, but that was all he was to me. Same as Addison, just another nice addition for the heroines in this series.
I also didn’t think the main plot of this book – someone being revengeful against Kendrick – added anything important in the grand scheme of things, with the progress of shifters getting fake collars or the part with the Fae (which started to be developed in the previous stories).
To be honest, I was more intrigued with the secondary characters, namely Zander the polar bear healer and Ben the goblin. I thought they were more interesting compared to Kendrick. I also loved Kendrick’s cubs and friends. Heck, even the plot about Tiger (the hero from book #5, Tiger Magic) and his pregnant wife was more interesting.
In conclusion, it was a good addition and I liked it. I just didn’t love it. But I am looking forward to next book since it will be Zander’s book.
A Guest Review for The Blogger Girls
The ARC is provided by the publisher for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
Kendrick is a white Tiger shifter who has been a Guardian of un-collared shifters who have been living in secret. He first appeared in the novella, Bear Attraction, when Rebecca and Walker attacked their hiding place while looking for a missing woman. After that, Kendrick has been on the run with his cubs and adopted teenage boy. Addison is a waitress in a diner whom Kendrick and his boys meet while they are having their dinner and pies…
White Tiger is book #8 in Ashley’s long-running Shifters Unbound series. It started to get a little crowded with a lot of players! I got dizzy with all the name of the characters thrown in this book as I tried to remember who was who *laugh*.
I enjoyed this but not as much as I did the previous three novels. Aside from the numerous secondary characters that I thought stole scenes from Kendrick and Addison, I thought the romance was rather undeveloped. I wasn’t invested with their relationship. Maybe because I also thought that, personality wise, neither Kendrick nor Addison stood out among the rest of the characters. Yes, Kendrick was a rare white tiger, but that was all he was to me. Same as Addison, just another nice addition for the heroines in this series.
I also didn’t think the main plot of this book – someone being revengeful against Kendrick – added anything important in the grand scheme of things, with the progress of shifters getting fake collars or the part with the Fae (which started to be developed in the previous stories).
To be honest, I was more intrigued with the secondary characters, namely Zander the polar bear healer and Ben the goblin. I thought they were more interesting compared to Kendrick. I also loved Kendrick’s cubs and friends. Heck, even the plot about Tiger (the hero from book #5, Tiger Magic) and his pregnant wife was more interesting.
In conclusion, it was a good addition and I liked it. I just didn’t love it. But I am looking forward to next book since it will be Zander’s book.
A Guest Review for The Blogger Girls
The ARC is provided by the publisher for an exchange of fair and honest review. No high rating is required for any ARC received.
April 28, 2016
I really wanted to love this book. I'd been looking forward to Kendrick's story. Broody and dark and menacing. The first half of the book was rather good, but for me, it started to unravel at that point. I didn't feel any real connection between Kendrick and Addie. No passion. Addie didn't do it for me either. She basically went along with whatever Kendrick wanted to do and never put up much of a struggle.
I hope this series can get back to the excitement of the first books. 2.5 stars
I hope this series can get back to the excitement of the first books. 2.5 stars
October 24, 2019
Around 3.5
It was a nice installment, interesting scenes and details about the key characters but not that rich in broader developments to the shifter communities/overall plot situation.
The secondary characters felt more intriguing than the main couple.
It was a nice installment, interesting scenes and details about the key characters but not that rich in broader developments to the shifter communities/overall plot situation.
The secondary characters felt more intriguing than the main couple.
November 18, 2024
~ 4 White Tiger Stars ~
This series has fast become one of my favorites to read. I enjoy the assortment of shifters, the world building is remarkable, and the character dynamics are great. Ashley knows how to write a great paranormal romance and she keeps things new and fresh with each installment.
White Tiger is book eight in the Shifters Unbound series by Jennifer Ashley. It can be read as a stand a lone, but I feel you will get more enjoyment if you read the novels in order.
Kendrick has popped up briefly before. He’s a protective daddy, caring and a fighter. He’s fighting/protecting his son’s as well as trying to find a safe haven for his shifters to live and to stay free/un-collared.
Addison is a strong female who’s had a few bad breaks, but she doesn’t let that get her down. When things get crazy at the dinner she’s working at, she immediately sides with the man who protects her and his “cubs”.
The author does a suburb job connecting you to the characters. Their conversations and the characters themselves feel realistic. The world created is vast and it keeps growing. The series started out in Austin, Texas and has expanded to other Shiftertowns as well as shifters who avoided getting rounded up and collared. Their life, culture and how they deal with everything and the changes happening; is fascinating.
This book takes us on a different turn. We leave the Shiftertowns and move out into the open wide world, where their is tension and danger. The danger is not from humans or the Fae, but from other shifters. This adds a whole new dimension to this already vast and unique world. Dylan also shows up and plays a large role. Even though he stepped down as shifter alpha you see that he is still powerful and much more involved in things.
This series has something for everyone to enjoy. We get a vast array of shifters, great world building, fast-paced, action-paced and romance. I can’t wait for the Guardian’s Mate. Just from the little teaser we get at the end of White Tiger we already see it’s going to be another unique and different aspect to the world.
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary ARC copy provided by Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
This series has fast become one of my favorites to read. I enjoy the assortment of shifters, the world building is remarkable, and the character dynamics are great. Ashley knows how to write a great paranormal romance and she keeps things new and fresh with each installment.
White Tiger is book eight in the Shifters Unbound series by Jennifer Ashley. It can be read as a stand a lone, but I feel you will get more enjoyment if you read the novels in order.
Kendrick has popped up briefly before. He’s a protective daddy, caring and a fighter. He’s fighting/protecting his son’s as well as trying to find a safe haven for his shifters to live and to stay free/un-collared.
Addison is a strong female who’s had a few bad breaks, but she doesn’t let that get her down. When things get crazy at the dinner she’s working at, she immediately sides with the man who protects her and his “cubs”.
The author does a suburb job connecting you to the characters. Their conversations and the characters themselves feel realistic. The world created is vast and it keeps growing. The series started out in Austin, Texas and has expanded to other Shiftertowns as well as shifters who avoided getting rounded up and collared. Their life, culture and how they deal with everything and the changes happening; is fascinating.
This book takes us on a different turn. We leave the Shiftertowns and move out into the open wide world, where their is tension and danger. The danger is not from humans or the Fae, but from other shifters. This adds a whole new dimension to this already vast and unique world. Dylan also shows up and plays a large role. Even though he stepped down as shifter alpha you see that he is still powerful and much more involved in things.
This series has something for everyone to enjoy. We get a vast array of shifters, great world building, fast-paced, action-paced and romance. I can’t wait for the Guardian’s Mate. Just from the little teaser we get at the end of White Tiger we already see it’s going to be another unique and different aspect to the world.
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary ARC copy provided by Berkley Publishing Group via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
August 20, 2022
White Tiger
4 Stars
Series note: There are numerous references to characters and events from previous books, particularly the novella, Bear Attraction. As such, the series should be read in order.
Kendrick and Addie are a likable couple and they have strong chemistry. While Kendrick can be overbearing at times, his protective streak and obvious love for his cubs and for Addie more than compensate for his alpha tendencies. Addie is a bit of a Mary Sue, but she can and does stand up to Kendrick when necessary. One annoying scene, however, is when she
Although there is no advancement in the overall collar story-arc, the plot does develop the thread originally presented in Bear Attraction as Kendrick reunites his pack and comes to terms with his past. The villain is a nasty piece of work who gets his just deserts. Perhaps I am somewhat bloodthirsty, but one satisfying aspect of this book, and the series in general, is that evil characters get what's coming to them.
Overall, it has been some time since I read the previous installment but it was easy to get back into the world and the characters, and the story is enjoyable.
4 Stars
Series note: There are numerous references to characters and events from previous books, particularly the novella, Bear Attraction. As such, the series should be read in order.
Kendrick and Addie are a likable couple and they have strong chemistry. While Kendrick can be overbearing at times, his protective streak and obvious love for his cubs and for Addie more than compensate for his alpha tendencies. Addie is a bit of a Mary Sue, but she can and does stand up to Kendrick when necessary. One annoying scene, however, is when she
Although there is no advancement in the overall collar story-arc, the plot does develop the thread originally presented in Bear Attraction as Kendrick reunites his pack and comes to terms with his past. The villain is a nasty piece of work who gets his just deserts. Perhaps I am somewhat bloodthirsty, but one satisfying aspect of this book, and the series in general, is that evil characters get what's coming to them.
Overall, it has been some time since I read the previous installment but it was easy to get back into the world and the characters, and the story is enjoyable.
August 20, 2016
I am always happy when I read a Jennifer Ashley book. There is just something about her writing that feeds my soul. I've really liked all that I've read by her, some more then others.
With Guardian's Mate out in September I knew I had to get caught up on this series. I want to thank by BFF and fellow blogger Karen (The Many Faces of Romance) for surprising me with my copy of White Tiger. She knew I wanted a print copy and was having trouble finding it. Thanks Karen!!!!
You meet Kendrick in Bear Attraction and from that moment on you want his story. There is just something about him...is he good, or bad, what's his story!
I was sort of surprised his story started so normally. Oh year there was the shooting and running for their lives, but other then that, normal. Addison is just perfect for him and his sons. When she's thrown into a tight spot she does all she can to protect those under her care.
These two work very well together, they balance each other out.
Often when I read stories by Jennifer Ashley I feel like the story moves so quick that I start it one minute and then the next I'm done. White Tiger for me happened even fast than that. I loved it that much that I just couldn't stop reading it, or put it down until I was done. It might have taken me a while to find the time to read it but once I did...
You will love the characters, many are from the past books, but you also meet a few new ones. Just a heads up, Zander is in this one too! Now his story I can't wait for, I have a thing for bears. I know, crazy right!!! And this one is out of his mind what a ride his story is going to be.
I've reviewed many of Ashley's books and with each new one I enjoy her more and more. If you haven't yet read her you don't know what you are missing. Her stories are perfect for a quite afternoon.
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With Guardian's Mate out in September I knew I had to get caught up on this series. I want to thank by BFF and fellow blogger Karen (The Many Faces of Romance) for surprising me with my copy of White Tiger. She knew I wanted a print copy and was having trouble finding it. Thanks Karen!!!!
You meet Kendrick in Bear Attraction and from that moment on you want his story. There is just something about him...is he good, or bad, what's his story!
I was sort of surprised his story started so normally. Oh year there was the shooting and running for their lives, but other then that, normal. Addison is just perfect for him and his sons. When she's thrown into a tight spot she does all she can to protect those under her care.
These two work very well together, they balance each other out.
Often when I read stories by Jennifer Ashley I feel like the story moves so quick that I start it one minute and then the next I'm done. White Tiger for me happened even fast than that. I loved it that much that I just couldn't stop reading it, or put it down until I was done. It might have taken me a while to find the time to read it but once I did...
You will love the characters, many are from the past books, but you also meet a few new ones. Just a heads up, Zander is in this one too! Now his story I can't wait for, I have a thing for bears. I know, crazy right!!! And this one is out of his mind what a ride his story is going to be.
I've reviewed many of Ashley's books and with each new one I enjoy her more and more. If you haven't yet read her you don't know what you are missing. Her stories are perfect for a quite afternoon.
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April 12, 2018
I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.After the uncollared shifters are blown out of their hiding place and their leader takes off, I knew we were going to get to know more about these new shifters. Initially I was not a fan of Kendrick. I think it was the way his pack was introduced. But to see him out in the real world with his cubs, my opinion was changed. I was anxious for him to find a permanent home for those cubs. Kendrick's interest in Addison kept him coming back to her diner, even when he knew he should be moving on.
Addison was fascinated with the man and two children who visited the diner every night for pie. Watched for them. But she didn't understand what she was in for that fateful night. Then she is off with this man and his children running for their lives. To protect her sister and family from those that want Kendrick, she must stay away from them. That leaves the only solution is to run with Kendrick.
I went softhearted at Kendrick's care for the cubs. Before I saw him as a crazed uncollared shifter out to ruin everything the shifters already had. But I slowly understood him and he soon became a favorite with that big heart of his. His love for his pack was immeasurable. He really broke me down. Addison struggles with falling in love with a shifter and being away from her family. Soon though, she is fitting right in like a glove.
After the book that Kendrick's pack gets split up, I'm not surprised that Dylan and some of the Austin men end up in this story. I'm conflicted with Dylan as he is not supposed to be Shifter Leader anymore, but he seems to still have control over the men of the pack.
The ending was exciting and had me holding my breath. Secret underground tunnels and rooms of treasures. It was a fun, thrilling adventure. It was definitely up there in my favorites of this series, but there are so many good ones, it is getting hard to pick just a favorite of them all. I think Kendrick and the settlement of his shifters really told a story of who Kendrick was and he wasn't who I thought him to be. He has a big heart and he stole a chunk of mine!
Cris Dukehart's narration kept the pace and kept up the excitement level needed in big parts of the story. I was really glad to hear her voice after the novellas that took on a different narrator. Cris was just meant for this series and it was hard staying in the world when it wasn't her.
January 25, 2016
One thing you can surely say about Ashley's "Shifters Unbound" series is that it is not formulaic. White Tiger is no exception. Despite the slightly cheesy book coves and simplistic looking summaries; this is a full-bodied and different take on shifters. This time we've moved away from the Shiftertowns and the collared shifters; and moved into a plotline arc about Guardian Kendrick and his uncollared shifters. This was the shifter group living in the underground bunkers who were ousted and separated after a raid on their bunker. Kendrick escaped with his three sons, and is looking for a new home for his shifters. Along the way, he meets the feisty Addie; who has caught his attention.
What's intriguing about this story is that it's not human against shifter, or fae against shifter, but shifter against shifter. Not only are the collared shifters wanting to bring the uncollared shifters into their fold; but an old enemy of Kendrick wants to take over his shifter group. Dylan also has a large role in this story. Just because he has stepped down as shifter alpha in favor of his son does not mean he's not a powerful force in the shifter world. A new direction for this PNR series; and quite intriguing and interesting.
June 11, 2017
I wanted to know about Kendrick since his running off in Bear Attraction. I think that know that I know him a bit better and understand why he did what he did I can respect him. His attraction to Addision was bound to get him in trouble and sure enough things go off with lots of explosions.
June 26, 2024
10 stars - wonderful writing. Loved the kind h and the H who falls in love with her, as does his sons. Lots of interesting shifters and the very kind old man. Loved it.
March 23, 2016
Addison works as a waitress in a small town diner. Lately there's been a man who comes in with three little boys to order pie before closing time. They are usually quiet and keep to themselves but there's something about the man that draws Addison in. Maybe it's the fact that he always comes in at the same time every night for pie, maybe it's his white hair with black streaks in it, or maybe the fact that he's always carrying around a sword with him. Whatever her attraction is to the guy, Addison was not expecting him to be a shifter. However, when the diner gets shot up, she finds out that not only is the man a white tiger shifter, but an un-collared one at that, and she's smack dab in the middle of a feud with his scent on her.
"I'm a waitress. I'm supposed to make coffee, not fight mythical beasts with a magic sword."
I just want to start this review out by saying that this is the first book in the series that I've read. I knew nothing about the world that the author created and was a bit nervous going into White Tiger that I would be completely lost. However, maybe it's because this deals with a lone un-collared shifter. One who is on the run and trying to piece his life back together. Since Addison is new to the shifter world, you learn certain things as you go along. She exclaims that he doesn't have a collar and what that means. Kendrick goes into why he's un-collared and what being collared does to his kind and why he doesn't want that for his people. Everything is laid out over time for the reader that I never once felt like I was reading the eighth book in a series. Even when I'm sure we meet up with old characters from previous books, I never felt left out. So, if this story sounds interesting to you but you haven't read the previous books in the series, have no fear. ;)
While this is a shifter book and it's hard to be completely original on a subject that is done all the time, I felt like the author brought life into this novel. Sure, Kendrick if an Alpha to his people, but he doesn't go all "alpha" on Addison. He appears to be really down to earth and more of a father figure to his boys than a sex craved Alpha who bangs his chest all over the place when it comes to his woman. I'm sure if Kendrick was that man, he would not have made it as far in life and kept his position as Alpha if he did. Not only is he a father to three and the leader of the un-collared shifters, but he's also a Guardian. He was blessed by the Goddess and bestowed upon with a sword that would send shifters into the after-life. While his position as Guardian isn't wide-spread and well known, when shifters see his sword, they know who he is and he's a bit revered. Even enemies who he comes across and has to kill in battle, they thank him when they see him pull out his sword to send them over to their Heaven, Summerland.
Addison was also a great character to read from. While she's a damsel-in-distress, after-all she's a human in a shifter battle, she doesn't just roll over and play dead. She takes the lead and helps out when she can. She knows she can only offer so much given her situation but she's willing to do the best she can to keep everyone safe. She doesn't know why Kendrick is being attacked, or why they'd be after her due to his scent, but she's not willing to allow herself to be weak. She comes up with a plan to become the boys nanny while Kendrick figures out and takes care of who's attacking him, meanwhile keeping herself safe from other shifter who would use her to get to him.
"And yet, he knew if Addison didn't come with him, Kendrick would forever be looking for her-around every corner, waiting to hear her voice, see her face. He'd been forced to sever many ties over the years-this one wasn't even a knot yet-but he didn't want to cut it loose."
I also loved all the extra characters that float in throughout the book to stand behind Kendrick for this epic battle. You can tell they are a close-knit group and love each other. They joke with each other and seem to know what the other is feeling/thinking. It's that bond and friendship that really shone through for me and made me really enjoy having all these extra characters come into play. Usually I tend to get overwhelmed when the author introduces a new character but every one had a distinct voice and personality. They each stood out and made me take notice of them. They weren't just background noise. By far my favorite of them was the crazy polar bear, Zander. He's been blessed by the Goddess as a healer and he's able to heal shifters. However, in doing so, he takes their pain into himself and every time he uses his powers he can become a bit more off his rocker. He's unpredictable at times and that makes the other shifters weary of him. There was one scene in the book where there's a massive gang of un-collared and un-friendly shifters surrounding Kendrick at a club. Zander comes strolling up without a care in the world, pulls out Kendrick's sword (that Kendrick had given to him to hold) and proceeds to swipe it at one of the shifters near him pondering how dangerous it would be if he knicked on of them with it. Of course the shifter jumped away, disturbed, and called Zander insane. The whole scene just had me chuckling. It was this intense fight club scene, and in comes Zander, swaggering in without a care in the world. I'm so freaking excited that the next book is his.
My one and only complaint of the whole book is the cover. I'm really disappointed in it. I love the tiger face but Kendrick is described as having the hair color of a white tiger. The guy on the cover is clearly a brunette. They couldn't have at least found some bare chested hunk with white/blond hair to put on the cover? Granted there was a scene in the book where he slicks his hair down so that the black was more prominent than the white when he was pretending to be human, but that was one tiny scene. I would have liked to have seen more of his character reflected in the cover. I just hope that the cover of Zander's book reflects him. His appearance is a lot more eccentric with his long white braided hair that he had beads braided into it, and a black goatee. What I wouldn't give to see him on a cover because the whole time I kept trying to picture him in the book, I kept coming up with a Bob Marley looking Santa Claus.
Favorite part...
' "I need you." Kendrick moved swiftly to her. "Get that through your head, Addison. Grab your things out of Charlie's truck and put them back in our room."
Addison didn't move, except to lover her hand, "And if I choose not to?" she asked.
"You. Can't. Choose. Not to." The words jerked out of Kendrick, his desperation growing. He couldn't let her out of his sight, and he couldn't safely be around her either. This was going to kill him.
"Way to woo a girl, Kendrick," Addison said, sparks in her eyes. "Who can resist commands and an implication that she's slow on the uptake?"
"What?" Kendrick had no idea what she was talking about. Addison belonged with him, the cubs loved her, he needed her, end of discussion. Why Dimitri looked like he wanted to burst out laughing, Kendrick didn't know. A second ago Dimitri had been right with pain. '
"I'm a waitress. I'm supposed to make coffee, not fight mythical beasts with a magic sword."
I just want to start this review out by saying that this is the first book in the series that I've read. I knew nothing about the world that the author created and was a bit nervous going into White Tiger that I would be completely lost. However, maybe it's because this deals with a lone un-collared shifter. One who is on the run and trying to piece his life back together. Since Addison is new to the shifter world, you learn certain things as you go along. She exclaims that he doesn't have a collar and what that means. Kendrick goes into why he's un-collared and what being collared does to his kind and why he doesn't want that for his people. Everything is laid out over time for the reader that I never once felt like I was reading the eighth book in a series. Even when I'm sure we meet up with old characters from previous books, I never felt left out. So, if this story sounds interesting to you but you haven't read the previous books in the series, have no fear. ;)
While this is a shifter book and it's hard to be completely original on a subject that is done all the time, I felt like the author brought life into this novel. Sure, Kendrick if an Alpha to his people, but he doesn't go all "alpha" on Addison. He appears to be really down to earth and more of a father figure to his boys than a sex craved Alpha who bangs his chest all over the place when it comes to his woman. I'm sure if Kendrick was that man, he would not have made it as far in life and kept his position as Alpha if he did. Not only is he a father to three and the leader of the un-collared shifters, but he's also a Guardian. He was blessed by the Goddess and bestowed upon with a sword that would send shifters into the after-life. While his position as Guardian isn't wide-spread and well known, when shifters see his sword, they know who he is and he's a bit revered. Even enemies who he comes across and has to kill in battle, they thank him when they see him pull out his sword to send them over to their Heaven, Summerland.
Addison was also a great character to read from. While she's a damsel-in-distress, after-all she's a human in a shifter battle, she doesn't just roll over and play dead. She takes the lead and helps out when she can. She knows she can only offer so much given her situation but she's willing to do the best she can to keep everyone safe. She doesn't know why Kendrick is being attacked, or why they'd be after her due to his scent, but she's not willing to allow herself to be weak. She comes up with a plan to become the boys nanny while Kendrick figures out and takes care of who's attacking him, meanwhile keeping herself safe from other shifter who would use her to get to him.
"And yet, he knew if Addison didn't come with him, Kendrick would forever be looking for her-around every corner, waiting to hear her voice, see her face. He'd been forced to sever many ties over the years-this one wasn't even a knot yet-but he didn't want to cut it loose."
I also loved all the extra characters that float in throughout the book to stand behind Kendrick for this epic battle. You can tell they are a close-knit group and love each other. They joke with each other and seem to know what the other is feeling/thinking. It's that bond and friendship that really shone through for me and made me really enjoy having all these extra characters come into play. Usually I tend to get overwhelmed when the author introduces a new character but every one had a distinct voice and personality. They each stood out and made me take notice of them. They weren't just background noise. By far my favorite of them was the crazy polar bear, Zander. He's been blessed by the Goddess as a healer and he's able to heal shifters. However, in doing so, he takes their pain into himself and every time he uses his powers he can become a bit more off his rocker. He's unpredictable at times and that makes the other shifters weary of him. There was one scene in the book where there's a massive gang of un-collared and un-friendly shifters surrounding Kendrick at a club. Zander comes strolling up without a care in the world, pulls out Kendrick's sword (that Kendrick had given to him to hold) and proceeds to swipe it at one of the shifters near him pondering how dangerous it would be if he knicked on of them with it. Of course the shifter jumped away, disturbed, and called Zander insane. The whole scene just had me chuckling. It was this intense fight club scene, and in comes Zander, swaggering in without a care in the world. I'm so freaking excited that the next book is his.
My one and only complaint of the whole book is the cover. I'm really disappointed in it. I love the tiger face but Kendrick is described as having the hair color of a white tiger. The guy on the cover is clearly a brunette. They couldn't have at least found some bare chested hunk with white/blond hair to put on the cover? Granted there was a scene in the book where he slicks his hair down so that the black was more prominent than the white when he was pretending to be human, but that was one tiny scene. I would have liked to have seen more of his character reflected in the cover. I just hope that the cover of Zander's book reflects him. His appearance is a lot more eccentric with his long white braided hair that he had beads braided into it, and a black goatee. What I wouldn't give to see him on a cover because the whole time I kept trying to picture him in the book, I kept coming up with a Bob Marley looking Santa Claus.
Favorite part...
' "I need you." Kendrick moved swiftly to her. "Get that through your head, Addison. Grab your things out of Charlie's truck and put them back in our room."
Addison didn't move, except to lover her hand, "And if I choose not to?" she asked.
"You. Can't. Choose. Not to." The words jerked out of Kendrick, his desperation growing. He couldn't let her out of his sight, and he couldn't safely be around her either. This was going to kill him.
"Way to woo a girl, Kendrick," Addison said, sparks in her eyes. "Who can resist commands and an implication that she's slow on the uptake?"
"What?" Kendrick had no idea what she was talking about. Addison belonged with him, the cubs loved her, he needed her, end of discussion. Why Dimitri looked like he wanted to burst out laughing, Kendrick didn't know. A second ago Dimitri had been right with pain. '
April 10, 2016
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
Summary
Kendrick, has been the guardian and the leader for his people. Uncollared shifters, he is driven to keep them safe and free but he has a dangerous enemy. An enemy that was once his close friend who turned enemy on him. But then suddenly their group is discovered, and all of them are forced to flee. Kendrick, is not alone however....he has his twin boys and a young child that he adopted as his own. All three of them he would do anything to protect at all costs. Addison Price, is a waitress for a local diner, where she sees and meets many drifters and loners. Addison lives with her sister and her kids, and works as much as possible. But there is one group of customers she is fascinated by: Kendrick and his three boys. There is chemistry between Addison and Kendrick. But then the diner is attacked, and Kendrick convinces Addison to protect his sons. She agrees, almost being killed by Kendrick's enemies. Kendrick doesn't want to put Addison in danger, but he is intrigued by her fighting spirit and her passion as she fights to stand by his side and three precious little boys.
Plot and Story Line
White Tiger the most latest release in the Shifters Unbound series is simply fantastic and I had a ball of fun with this one. It was slightly different, but ever since getting introduced to Kendrick, I have been wanting his story. I loved his cubs (Two white tiger cubs that stole my heart in the first two pages), and his fighting spirit to protect those he is over to protect. We see some great chemistry between Kendrick and Addison with the first few pages you are hooked completely on their story. But what I loved was how intense the story got quite quickly from the start. We see two strangers go pretty quickly to a couple fighting for each other and to live in the way they want to without fear of their enemies finding them. What I loved was seeing the new base of operations for Kendrick and his clan. A all but deserted large ranch except for one charming old man, who is lonely and is intrigued by shifters. He welcomes them with open arms and accepts them as they are. This is a great moment of bonding between Kendrick, Addison and the cubs. Then they get some visitors. Some that are welcome and some that Kendrick is antsy about including our infamous and my favorite shifter "Tiger". Tiger is a talented tracker, but he finds them by sensing Addison and the cubs. I loved seeing his character play a vital role in this story, since he is my favorite to see. Then we get some other characters and a small side plot for another romance between two of Kendrick's uncollared shifters. I really liked that bonus, since they were so cute. Not your normal couple either, definitely opposite but endearing all the same. We have a scary villain, who really adds some threats and suspense to the story that keeps you on edge for a bit. But what an edge!!! I found the villain played an important role for the story, because we see how strong Kendrick and Addison's relationship truly is, and what they are willing to do to fight for one another and the people they love. I am eager for what is up next from this author.
The Cover
What a cover!!! I love tigers, and the cool colors that are used, are the perfect touch.
Overall View
White Tiger is a intense and full belly satisfying read that keeps you engaged and fascinated with this new twist Jennifer Ashley has developed for this world that this author has created for us. A REMARKABLE READ
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Summary
Kendrick, has been the guardian and the leader for his people. Uncollared shifters, he is driven to keep them safe and free but he has a dangerous enemy. An enemy that was once his close friend who turned enemy on him. But then suddenly their group is discovered, and all of them are forced to flee. Kendrick, is not alone however....he has his twin boys and a young child that he adopted as his own. All three of them he would do anything to protect at all costs. Addison Price, is a waitress for a local diner, where she sees and meets many drifters and loners. Addison lives with her sister and her kids, and works as much as possible. But there is one group of customers she is fascinated by: Kendrick and his three boys. There is chemistry between Addison and Kendrick. But then the diner is attacked, and Kendrick convinces Addison to protect his sons. She agrees, almost being killed by Kendrick's enemies. Kendrick doesn't want to put Addison in danger, but he is intrigued by her fighting spirit and her passion as she fights to stand by his side and three precious little boys.
Plot and Story Line
White Tiger the most latest release in the Shifters Unbound series is simply fantastic and I had a ball of fun with this one. It was slightly different, but ever since getting introduced to Kendrick, I have been wanting his story. I loved his cubs (Two white tiger cubs that stole my heart in the first two pages), and his fighting spirit to protect those he is over to protect. We see some great chemistry between Kendrick and Addison with the first few pages you are hooked completely on their story. But what I loved was how intense the story got quite quickly from the start. We see two strangers go pretty quickly to a couple fighting for each other and to live in the way they want to without fear of their enemies finding them. What I loved was seeing the new base of operations for Kendrick and his clan. A all but deserted large ranch except for one charming old man, who is lonely and is intrigued by shifters. He welcomes them with open arms and accepts them as they are. This is a great moment of bonding between Kendrick, Addison and the cubs. Then they get some visitors. Some that are welcome and some that Kendrick is antsy about including our infamous and my favorite shifter "Tiger". Tiger is a talented tracker, but he finds them by sensing Addison and the cubs. I loved seeing his character play a vital role in this story, since he is my favorite to see. Then we get some other characters and a small side plot for another romance between two of Kendrick's uncollared shifters. I really liked that bonus, since they were so cute. Not your normal couple either, definitely opposite but endearing all the same. We have a scary villain, who really adds some threats and suspense to the story that keeps you on edge for a bit. But what an edge!!! I found the villain played an important role for the story, because we see how strong Kendrick and Addison's relationship truly is, and what they are willing to do to fight for one another and the people they love. I am eager for what is up next from this author.
The Cover
What a cover!!! I love tigers, and the cool colors that are used, are the perfect touch.
Overall View
White Tiger is a intense and full belly satisfying read that keeps you engaged and fascinated with this new twist Jennifer Ashley has developed for this world that this author has created for us. A REMARKABLE READ
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September 30, 2021
This book was super nice. The heroine was so kind in a crazy way that made me like her a lot. This couple make me think about Tiger and Carly from Tiger Magic (book 5 of this series). Both heroines are a bit crazy and easy to accept and embrace weird things and both heroes have a lot of responsibilities in a different way while fighting for safety.
I super enjoyed the new characters and can't wait to read more about them.
I super enjoyed the new characters and can't wait to read more about them.
March 31, 2016
A woman is lured into the shadows of a dangerous manhunt...
Wanted and on the run...
For twenty years, Kendrick, a white tiger Shifter, has been the Guardian of un-Collared Shifters who spend their lives living in secret—and in fear of being shunted into Shiftertowns. When Kendrick’s group is discovered and forced to flee, Kendrick is more desperate than ever to protect them
His only salvation was in a beautiful stranger.
In a diner in the middle of nowhere, lonely waitress Addison Price has seen a lot of unusual drifters come and go, but none has ever captivated—and intimidated—her like the imposing fugitive who wields a broadsword with incredible skill. But when he risks all to protect her, Addison’s fear turns to empathy—and empathy to desire as she learns more about her savior. Soon she’s more than willing to help the crushingly sensual white tiger and his cubs in a passionate bid for freedom. Whatever the cost.
My Review:
Ugh... chick drama....
Strong female pursues docile male said male doesn't stand up for his new girl and can't find his balls tolerates on going bs without the strength his new girl needs to prove he's worthy of her. As a father he's great but as a partner not so much equal strength you find in his new partner. It makes their pairing a tad uneven and not as appealing.
While there were some redeeming moments I didn't particularly care but I am glad that we get more Shifter this time around. I like that our h/h faced real obstacles but I still wished that Kenny had a more appealing inner strength relationship wise as he did as a leader and father.
I did enjoy the cameos which are always a favorite of mine because it reminds readers that their previous favs still exist in the world and haven't been forgotten by the author as they've continued the series they're a part of.
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Wanted and on the run...
For twenty years, Kendrick, a white tiger Shifter, has been the Guardian of un-Collared Shifters who spend their lives living in secret—and in fear of being shunted into Shiftertowns. When Kendrick’s group is discovered and forced to flee, Kendrick is more desperate than ever to protect them
His only salvation was in a beautiful stranger.
In a diner in the middle of nowhere, lonely waitress Addison Price has seen a lot of unusual drifters come and go, but none has ever captivated—and intimidated—her like the imposing fugitive who wields a broadsword with incredible skill. But when he risks all to protect her, Addison’s fear turns to empathy—and empathy to desire as she learns more about her savior. Soon she’s more than willing to help the crushingly sensual white tiger and his cubs in a passionate bid for freedom. Whatever the cost.
My Review:
Ugh... chick drama....
Strong female pursues docile male said male doesn't stand up for his new girl and can't find his balls tolerates on going bs without the strength his new girl needs to prove he's worthy of her. As a father he's great but as a partner not so much equal strength you find in his new partner. It makes their pairing a tad uneven and not as appealing.
While there were some redeeming moments I didn't particularly care but I am glad that we get more Shifter this time around. I like that our h/h faced real obstacles but I still wished that Kenny had a more appealing inner strength relationship wise as he did as a leader and father.
I did enjoy the cameos which are always a favorite of mine because it reminds readers that their previous favs still exist in the world and haven't been forgotten by the author as they've continued the series they're a part of.
My Rating:
Reviewed By:
Krissys Bookshelf Reviews
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Krissys Bookshelf Reviews received a digital copy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
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If any of Krissys Bookshelf Reviews has been helpful please stop by to like or let me know what you think! Thank you!
April 5, 2016
Review: WHITE TIGER: A Shifters Unbound Novel by Jennifer Ashley http://wp.me/p3d0RZ-4G2
Publication Date: April 5, 2016
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4.5 Stars
Publication Date: April 5, 2016
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated: 4.5 Stars
I love when I can relate to the heroine right away and it was easy with Addison. Her outgoing personality and caring nature made her a refreshing character that was ready to embrace her new reality. Kendrick was a little harder to get to know at first but soon the deep caring nature of an alpha came through. I wish the actual romance had culminated a little sooner but that didn’t detract from the fast paced story about the violent threat from an old nemesis. It was exciting, romantic and sprinkled with just enough humor to not seem forced. I really enjoyed this visit to the Shifter Unbound world.
*Review copy provided by Berkley/NAL in exchange for an honest review.
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