Meow Or Never

Chicago Catastrophe #3

by Anya Nowlan, Rory Dale

One lion shifter in too deep + a curvy woman looking for justice + a baby they didn't expect = Explosive and dangerous shifter love affair with more twists than you can handle!

Troy Sellen is a werelion on a mission no one can know. Deep in the underbelly of Chicago's most dangerous organization, he's standing on both sides of the equation - the good, and the bad. But his focus is not only his own, because a voluptuous, fiery woman has caught his attention and he can't shake her from his thoughts, no matter what he does. When the circle of danger draws tighter around him, Troy needs to make a choice. Does he give up on the woman he can't stop thinking of, or does he risk both their lives at a chance of happiness?

Hailey Molloy has always thought that the world is fair and just. Finding out that it wasn't didn't leave her unscathed. With her parents in danger, the talented lawyer has to help the most ruthless people in her city destroy all the good it once was. So who could blame her for wanting a night off? She could have never known that what she gets from that night is a man she can't shake, nor wants to. He's cocky, arrogant and full of himself, but underneath it all, she can't help but see a heart of gold. Oh, and he's apart of the very organization she's being forced to work for. When that night of passion leaves her with a life growing inside of her, she needs to make her mind up fast. Does she trust her heart, or her brain?

With the Crimson Claws getting more suspicious by the minute and danger lurking behind every corner, Troy doesn't have a lot of time to convince Hailey to give him a chance. A chance they both need. Can Troy complete his mission and save his love, or are some fights too tough to win?

Meow Or Never is a full novel with a guaranteed HEA, no cheating and plenty of steam. If you like your shifters Alpha as hell and your women willing to fight for what's right, this is just the book for you. It can and should be read as a standalone.

Genres: Paranormal Romance

238 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2016

Reviews

[Leona Bowman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this story.. it got everything I love to read in a story. except in not sci-fic to. you can't get it all. lol
Love the mob shiftier it just makes them or badder. the twist and the suspense makes me shiver. this a awesome story.
I was given this for a honest review.

[Mary Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a one-night stand, yet something pulls Hailey towards Troy, a force she cannot quite describe, while just one glance in her direction made his lion roar. Troy has been infiltrating the Crimson Claws for the past 12-months, working his way up; but the life of a Crimson Claws mobster is no picnic. Hailey is a lawyer and because she is smart, ambitious and fierce, with a reputation that precedes her, is forced to work for the Crimson Claws; she has no choice when her parents’ lives are in danger. Hailey now finds herself pregnant; she has always wanted a family of her own, but this was not exactly the way she imagined it; Hailey would not raise her child with a mobster, but does she really despise him so much that she would keep his child from him? Could it be his feelings were only one-sided? Determined to escape the clutches of the Crimson Claws, Hailey starts to gather evidence on them, but this only puts her in more danger; now she has to be made an example of. Troy has to find a way to keep Hailey safe and a plan starts to form in his head. But Troy has been disloyal and there is no place in the Crimson Claws for liabilities, he of all people knew that, and now he is a liability. There is only one course of action left open to them. The District Attorney is known for her ruthlessness and relentless drive; she would do anything to build her case against the Crimson Claws, but Hailey needed assurances as well. Another excellent, well-written, intriguing story that I would have no hesitation in recommending. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Arianne Cruz · Rating 3 out of 5]

finished this in less than a day. It was cute, very steamy and definitely good *scenes* lol. I didn’t know that this was a series so this was the first book that I read from the series, and boy was I so confused when Troy shifted into a lion. GIRL I WAS LIKE “why tf is he turning into Aslan from Narnia?”

But all in all, it was a nice read. Not my favorite type of book to read but the action and the romance scenes were really good.

[Danna Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this third installment of the Chicago Catastrophe series!!! Hailey Malloy is a lawyer who is being blackmailed into defending members of the Crimson Claws, Chicago's premier, syndicate style gang. Troy Sellen is an ex Seal werelion, recruited by the secret government group know as the Firm, who has been undercover for over a year as a hit man for the Crimson Claws. One night of instant attraction, mind blowing sex and a secret consequence lead the couple on a course of danger to bring down the notorious Crimson Claws. Suspenseful storyline will keep readers biting their nails and flipping pages to find out how the plot unwinds to a happily ever after for the two lovers. A great addition to any readers' library!!!

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

Werelion shifter Troy Sellen is on a mission. A deep in the heart of a very bad situation type of mission. He has already infiltrated without anyone or any shifter realizing that he really is not one of the Crimson Claws. Troy is one hot former Navy SEAL who has another mission, one of the mate kind, and she is giving him a run for his money. Can he trust her to know the truth?

She has no choice but to be the lawyer for the Crimson Claws. They hurt her father pretty bad, kidnapped her parents and made her watch them do this to her parents just to assure her cooperation. Now she is trapped with helping them. She really is not a bad person. So why would this good girl be so attracted to one of them? But is he what he seems?

They start off with a one night stand, a very hot and steamy one nighter....however neither can get the other out of their head. Hailey felt an instant attraction, and a sense of knowing him forever, which is weird, she knows she doesn't know him. So why is that feeling so strong. Troy was not looking for anything other than one albeit good time from her, but his lion who has been a bit cranky lately seems to soothe and even purr when she is around.....Uh-oh does that mean what he thinks? He suddenly feels like that is a good thing. Their one night becomes a very quick growing, fire starting, delicious relationship.

Troy is basically the "cleaner" of problems for the Crimson Claws. He latest target helped put him in charge of the Crimson Claws mob. Now being in charge he has business to clean up from the previous lieutenant in charge (the one he just took out.) This will require legal advice. He has no idea who that legal advise will be coming from. That is when she is brought in, and all of her hopes are dashed. He already had said/done something that he was not ever going to do, chase her and make her want to be with him, he was that hooked on her. Now this happens, karma you are so cruel. She knew there were red flags about him, but she ignored them....and now there is something even bigger she will need to be attending to....surprise to her. With all that is happening she still feels so drawn to him. Does she tell him her secret?

Just about ready to let him know, there is a twist that takes them in a direction together but he must protect her. He senses something off about her (after all his shifter senses notice a lot more than humans thought) but can't place what it is. It takes him taking her to a "friends" place and him leaving her with him to keep her safe, only thing is plans have other thoughts. Can this be where their story ends? Does he tell her about himself, the real him? Does she find out anyway? Does she tell him about her secret now? Can they survive all this that is happening to them? Do they have more hurdles to get over in the meantime? I will tell you the answer to that one is a definite yes. However, when you read this book you will be just as thrilled as I was to see the two of them and all they go through throughout this book. It definitely is a must read.

[Yvonne Daniels · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meow Or Never: BBW SEAL Shifter
Surprise Pregnancy Romance Chicago Catastrophe
by Anya Nowlan , Rory Dale
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I absolutely love reading Meow Or Never: BBW SEAL Shifter Surprise Pregnancy Romance Chicago Catastrophe by Anya Nowlan , Rory Dale! This is a Fantastic, Awesome read, its SPECTACULAR, fast paced well written by two truly gifted authors. This storyline is a most gratifying read. The characters are more than convincing and certainly praise-worthy. Hailey Molloy is fearless and a valiant heroine, She's an absolute sweetheart but because of her being a lawyer her parents are beaten up by a loathsome toad who wants her to be the Lawyer for his gang. She goes to the bar to drown a few sorrows, not to look for a man, but she catches the eye of a gorgeous guy anyone would want to take home. Troy Sellen is a werelion who is playing a part but he can't tell anyone. Because he is deep undercover with a dangerous Chicago's gang. He's standing on both sides the good and the bad. But Troy has a problem a voluptuous, fiery woman has caught his attention and he can't shake her from his thoughts, no matter what he does.


So here's where this series could have easily gone all Alpha Male, Og What else can happen, it only takes one time if you are the loin mate. I don't know there's just something I love about surprise pregnancy. There are complications in that is if you don't intend to tell the baby daddy but again fate avoids the usual trap of bringing in stupid, misplaced jealousy and anger (the apparent hallmark of most alpha males in romance books) to add drama and instead uses it to showcase what a freaking awesome guy Troy is. I don't usually swoon over a leading man but this one had me reaching for the tissues. Wonderful romantic series with characters you'll fall in love with over and over. Another excellent story by these two great authors. My requirements for shifter stories are simple and they always give me what I need a faithful, protective, and sexy shifter who finds their fated mate for a HEA and I will follow you anywhere. This story far exceeds my simple needs. I received an ARC for my honest opinion in review which I like to communicate with my fellow readers.

[ZETTER · Rating 5 out of 5]

Protective instinct!!!

Troy Sellen, a Lion shifter, former Navy SEAL and an undercover asset for The Firm. He was deep into the underworld, in the center of the Crimson Claws gang to be exact.

He had one goal and it was to bring down Chicago's most dangerous mob organization, his focus changed direction when he met the beautiful and fierce beauty by the name of Hailey Molloy.

Haikey Molloy, a brilliant laywer always believe that the world was fair and just but all that changed when she forced to defend the most ruthless people in Chicago. She needed a break and just cut loose, she had a passionate night with Troy.

What Hailey didn't know was that Troy was one of the good guys, when their night left her with a life bundle of joy in the oven, she didn't know what would become of her life. Or that of her loved ones if the mob got wind of what she and Troy were up to.

As those in the organization became more suspicious by the minute, danger was lurking dangerously close to the woman who'd stolen Troy's heart. His protective instincts didn't allow him to take a step back, he knew what had to be done and did it.

MEOW OR NEVER is the third installment in Anya Nowlan and Rory Dale's CHICAGO CATASTROPHE series. This book was excellent, the storyline was well paced and the chemistry between the hero and the heroine was fascinating. Great job by Anya Nowlan and Rory Dale.

[Julia Handley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Haylee is in a very bad situation. I'm order to keep her parents safe she has to work for the Crimson Claws and put her lawyering skills to bad use. She hates being put in this situation, but will do anything to protect the people she loves. She meets Troy on a stress free night out and they end up in bed. Troy has his own reason for being in the Crimson Claw, but you can't help but be drawn to him and knowing he is up to something.
 These two are caught up in something they don't want to be. One by choice, one by force. How they both handle every situation is heart thumping to read. Especially with the sleazy Culliver sniffing around Haylee. Ewwwww!! BUT with all this going on the banter between Troy and Haylee is fun to get caught up in. Especially Haylee, her thoughts around Troy when she is trying to keep him away is funny and frustrating. Troy though is not giving up and that's what we love about these shifter men when it comes to mates. These two keep fighting, not just each other but for what's right. Especially when it's not just about them anymore.



I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

[Petula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hailey Molloy is a lawyer who has been forced to work for the Crimson Claws, a Chicago mob of mainly tiger shifters who have taken over the city's underworld. It's her job to keep them out of jail. She hates doing it but has no choice. A one night stand is just what she needs to let off steam.
Troy Sellen is a lion shifter working his way up in the Crimson Claws organisation by taking on the jobs no one else can do. He didn't think his job could get anymore dangerous, until it does, just after he meets a sexy lawyer.
This is part of a series but each book is easily read on it's own. There is lots of danger for both our protagonists. Our brave heroine is in well over her head. She had never dealt with shifters before. Our hero knows all too well just how bad things can get. Can they come out of this alive??
An exciting and sexy book that is impossible to put down once you start it.

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hailey Molloy life has taken a turn for the worse. She finds out her parents has been terrorized by the Crimson Crew. She's called in to save them by using her lawyer skills to help keep some of them from going to jail. She knows her life will never be the same. She goes out one night and meets a hot guy.
Troy Sellen can't believe it when he meets a hot lady at the bar. They spend the night together. She feels some kind of connection with him. He's hot, sexy and arrogant. Imagine her surprise when he turns out to work for the very people who are screwing up her life.
Troy is on a mission. To penetrate this organization and find out who's at the top. He never expected to meet his mate. But everything is starting to come to head in the crew. His first priority is Hailey always.
I love this series. Each book has greater action and strong men who love and protect their mates with all they have.
I voluntarily agreed to review this book. My review is my own honest opinion.

[sherri jones-teachout · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hailey and her parents are threatened by the shifter mob. To stay alive, Hailey has to defend the mob members in court. Whilectrying to find a way to escape the mob she meets a man she can't stay away from. Whenever Hailey and Troy see each other, they can't keep their hands to themselves, and they end up in bed together. Imagine her surprise to find out he is the new lieutenant in the mob she despises, and he controlls the fate of her and her parents. This book was full of drama and conflict as the mob threatens Hailey. The scene in her parents office was especially tense. Hailey goes from a do-gooder attorney, putting away the bad guys, to having to defend them, then having to toughen up and somehow take down the mob or die trying. Even though Troy has done despicable things for the mob, when he is with Hailey, he comes off as a nice guy, who loves her and wants to protect her.

[Frances Clary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hailey has suddenly been drawn into the dark side of Chicago. Her parents are being threatened, so to protect them, she is forced to work for the Crimson Claws, a gang of criminals, who happen to be shifters. She is not looking for love or romance, she is only trying to survive.
Troy is a sexy shifter that has moved up quickly in the ranks of the Crimson Claws. He is known as an enforcer, taking care of anyone that gets in the way. He has a secret that could get him killed though.
A chance hook up between Hailey and Troy leads to life changing events for both of them. Can they survive as a couple or even live to try?
This story is filled with danger, intrigue, violent clashes, and a healthy dose of hot sex.
I am an independent reviewer for Romance Authors That Rock!
3 out of 5 hearts

[CharmaineW · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received this complimentary arc copy from the author for an honest review.
Oh these shifter stories are just getting better and better.
How far would you go to protect your parents and how far would you bend the law, especially if you are a lawyer. That is what lawyer Harley Malloy has to decide when her parents are threatened. Now having no choice but to work for Crimson Claws is just NOT what she needs. Another distraction is hot sexy Werelion Troy Sellen. They meet in a club and he has lots of secrets. The story of Hailey and Troy, brought together to fight for better things. For themselves, family and for the greater good. Very fast paced story which will grab your attention and have you fighting for them all the way. The fight scenes are scarily brilliant. Loved it all.

[Pam Louis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hailey is a human defence lawyer when the Crimson claws tells her either she works for them or lose her mom and dad. She finds herself in their pockets with no way out.

At a bar she runs into the hottest guy that she just can't seem to resist.
Troy is a bit if a mystery man and a shifter. When he see her at the bar, he wants her. Noone has intrested him like she does. After one night he knows one night will not be enough! But he us under cover and can't tell her until he finds out she is carrying his baby and the Crimson claw wants her dead.
Yea not going to happen.
This was really great, it had awesome characters, fantastic action and great mystery. I loved the plot line. Your not going to want to miss it.
Voluntary review and I honestly loved it.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one in the series is definitely a great read. Troy Sellen is a Lion shifter who is on the wrong side of the law. He picks up a beauty and she stays under his skin, but he has a mission to complete. He gets the surprise of his life when he summons an attorney his group is forcing to work with them. Whoa, curve ball!

Hailey Molloy is an upcoming attorney who in one night her life changes just like it did several months before. She is doing some work for the Chicago mob...she has no choice in the matter. All she wants to do this night is to forget about the situation she is in. The sexy guy who picks her up at the bar is just the right distraction for her. This night will leave her with more than she bargains for.

5 Stars on a story that draws you in every step of the way!

[Lynn Vincent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story in the Chicago Catastrophe series. If you like shifters, mobsters, suspense and intrigue this story is for you. Troy is a lion shifter who works for the Crimson Claws as an assassin. He is moving up fast in the organization. He meets Hailey at a dance and they have a one night stand with consequences. Hailey is a lawyer who has been blackmailed by the mob to work for them. Hailey and Troy meet again when two of the gang end up in jail. How can she justify being drawn to a mobster? Is he really a bad guy? Will he help her get away from the Crimson Claws?
I enjoyed the story and give it 5 stars. I received this free copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This new series is the bomb great characters and sassy women that tell you what it what and men that roar and take care of there business and you are there business loved it so much I got a free book for a honest review. Hailey Molloy is a lawyer that thought everything in this world was fair and good with her parents in trouble she finds out that things are not good at all and she has to help the bad people Troy Sellen is a were lion and he is on a deep mission that no one is going to know and he see's Hailey and knows she is his mate oh yeah sparks fly. Michelle

[Debra Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meow or Never is a great book to read!! Anya Nowlan has written another great book that hooks the reader in from the very first word. As part of the Chicago Catastrophe series, this book covers more of the Crimsom Claws and the hold they have over Chicago. Troy and Hailey's story covers mob hits, threats against loved ones, The Firm, shifters (lions and tigers), and much more. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to more of this series.
I volunteered to read this book and am now leaving an honest review of it.

[Judith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meow or Never

Troy seller is undercover with the Crimson Claws. Hailey Molloy is a defense attorney being forced to defend members of the Crimson Claws. Troy and Hailey have what is supposed to be a one night stand. She gets pregnant. There is a lot of action and fun times.

[Christina Bowling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really good book that pulled me in from the start, and kept me wondering what would happen next. There was a nice balance of romance, action, and mystery. I really liked Halley, she was strong, independent, and a great female lead. Troy was awesome, and I really liked how he was with Halley. They were perfect mates for each other, and it was fun following their story, and seeing them get their HEA.

[Sherry Westendorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it and also love anything this author writes. They are all always good and worth reading. This one is exciting, suspenseful, fun, and great as you never know what will happen next. It keeps your attention and you can't put it down. Loved the way even though she was forced and thought she knew him they found a way. I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Linda Levine · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a great story that really hooks you in from the beginning. It has plenty of action and romance as well as many twists to the story. I really enjoyed it and recommend it for those who love paranormal romances with a lot of suspense and action.

I received a copy in return for a honest review.

[Sheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Crimson Claws are at it again and this time they have their claws in an attorney after threatening her family. He is the new boss after getting rid of the old but he never expected her to show up in his office. How can he protect her when he was ordered to kill her.

I received an advanced copy of this book for an honest review.
This is part of the Chicago Catastrophe series by the author.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

She Must Protect Them

An ARC was given to me for an honest review. She is being terrorized by criminal elements along with her parents. He is not all that he seems and he has been made a lieutenant in the criminal organization. They met and had a night neither can forget. This is a violent intense hot story. Enjoy I did.

[Tera Comer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third book in the series and has plenty of action, romance and of cource hotness in it. There definately was a surprise half way through the book but you will have to read it to find out ;) I was given a free ARC copy of this story in exchange for an honest review

[Anne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book and the series. It's well written and keeps you enthralled from start to finish. There's Romance,Trouble,Suspense and Shifters Loved it
ARC received for an honest review.

[Joy Ki`Ili · Rating 5 out of 5]

Undercover

Troy is deep undercover and he meets Hailey one night. Hailey is being forced to work for the same mob Troy has infiltrated. Hailey's life is threatened and Troy will stop at nothing to keep her safe.

[Kari Zamora · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this novel it was awesome
I did not want to put it down but when it came to me needing sleep I had to force myself to put it down. I definitely recommend this book especially if you haven't read it.

[Cheri Arellano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greeeat box

This was a great book. Lions,tigers oh my. Strong women,hot men. Action,adventure and a huge surprise. This book had more twists and turns than a hairpin curve.This is definitely a must read, I couldn't put it down. This book had it all love this authors story telling.

[NoraJLeSueur · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!!!!!

Loved the book the characters and storyline were well written. If you like sexy romantic books you will love this one , l know that I will be reading more books by these authors.