Little Red Hot Sauce

The Feminine Mesquite #5

by Sable Sylvan

Recipe for the best dang hot sauce in - a sassy take-no-bullshizz BBW who can cook with the best of them…and might just be able to beat them all - a daredevil polar bear shifter with nothing to lose - a big pinch of BDSM...heck, toss it all in, whips, cuffs, and more! - an unforgettable BBQ...and a summer wedding that throws one last twist at all ten Quincy Sisters and Scoville Brothers And though she be but little, she is fierce... Savina 'Sav' Quincy is named after the hottest pepper in the continental USA, and she does her namesake pepper justice. She is curvy, spicy, and of course, sassy and savvy. No man can tame her fire, but will the daredevil of the Scoville Polar Clan of Norwegian billionaires be able to handle her? Not a chance...but when the other four couples challenge each other to a red hot cook-off, Sav has to get in on the action. Of course, the rules state she has to work with a partner, and all her sisters are paired up, as are the Scoville Brothers…well, except for one, the only one that Savina can’t stand. The only person left to enter the contest with her is the one Scoville whose inner fire might rival hers... An omega never forgets... The youngest of the Scoville Brothers is Mason 'Mace' Scoville, future omega of the Scoville Polar Clan. He may have been born last, but he's going to come in first in the first annual Quincy-Scoville Cook-Off. That's a polar promise. He has nothing to lose, so there is no way he is going to lose...even if he has to work with the youngest Quincy Sister, who has more spice, sass, and curves than the other sisters combined! Mace tells himself that he’s all business and is just doing this to win first prize, but he can’t lie to his inner bear. Mace might be trying to resist her feminine mystique but his shift has other intentions... Are these two firebrands destined for first place, and more importantly, are they fated mates...or will they get burned? Sav can’t stand Mace’s brash attitude…but she can’t resist his machismo or the power of his shift. Mace can’t take Sav’s sass…but he’ll have to if he wants a chance to try on her curves for size. Will a fifth couple be joining in the Quincy-Scoville wedding at the end of the summer, or are Sav and Mace destined to be always the bridesmaid and groomsman, never the bride and groom? What secrets will be revealed at the wedding? There’s only one way to find out, and it’s in the spiciest book yet, in the fifth chapter of the spiciest Sable Sylvan fairy tale ever told, the story of a hot sauce company that’ll make you so feel so hot, you’ll be reaching for a glass of ice cold sweet tea, the story of…The Feminine Mesquite.

Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Fantasy

202 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2017

About the author

The only thing I love more than reading hot paranormal romances is writing down my fantasies and sharing them with readers like you. My heroes are strong alpha male bear shifters who can be grizzly and gruff at times...but when it comes to their fated mates, they're absolute teddy bears. My curvy heroines are strong, sassy women, which is why the werebear men who love them will do anything for their love.

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Reviews

[Ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well we come to the last of the Quincy and Scoville siblings. This has been a wonderful journey, not to mention all the yummy food involved.

Savina Quincy is the youngest of the sisters and all that she is thinking about is her siblings having the grandest wedding ever seen in Texas. She doesn't want to put any kind of damper on their special day even if that means sacrificing her happiness. Forget that the real bad boy, daredevil Mason Scoville stole her heart from the very first moment she saw him at her grandfathers reading of the will. She's a real firebrand that will not give in to her heart, or desires and the only way to accomplish that is by pushing him away by letting him know she dislikes him. Will she be able to withstand his passion, or live out her days without the love of her life?

Mason Scoville is the real bad boy of the Scoville siblings, always challenging himself to do the impossible. Now he has to accomplish the biggest challenge of all, winning over his fated mate and being the fifth groom in the upcoming wedding of the century. He loves her sass and can handle anything she can dish out, but he has a lot of work to do and he'll need a lot of patience.

Will Savine and Mason fulfill a plan that was set into motion years ago? You will be very surprised by the events that take place. This series was so much fun to read! Another great series by Ms. Sylvan

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Thoughts - 5 out of 5 Unicorns - I loved it!!!
***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!! Yes, I got a review copy of this book, but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book!! And I bought my own copy already!

This is the 5th and finale book in this series! I highly recommend reading all the books in order because it makes the character interactions so much richer, and this is the finale so to speak with the wedding and other surprises.

Sav and Mace are definitely quite the pair. They are like kids in grade school who don’t know how to tell the other one how much they like the other, so they resort to pranks and meanness of sorts. I loved everything about this book and all the surprises along the way.

I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves Sable’s world as well as any bear shifter lovers! I can’t wait to see what Sable cooks up next!!

[Bella Doerres · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Red-Hot Sauce by Sable Sylvan
Savina Quincy is the bridesmaid of honor to all four of her older sisters. It seems that she must oversee all the wedding plans for four couples since they have decided to all be married on the same day. She and her sisters have always done everything together and now that they are taking the next step in life of marriage she feels a little left out. Her co conspirer in the wedding workings was the brother of all the grooms Mace. Why did she think Mace was always turning things around to be about him? Maybe because that is what she saw. If it wasn’t for that she might have been attracted to him. Well this summer marked the end of the singleness of her sisters and she had to get to work. When the family decides to have a hot sauce competition before the weddings to see which team of brothers and sisters comes up with the newest sauce she accepts the challenge but the fact that it has to be done with Mace might make it difficult. After all she has no feelings for him and this can’t go anywhere or does she have feelings and is this the beginning of a summer that will change both their lives forever. A hot spicy read.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Mason " Mace " and Savina "Sav"'s story . Sav and her sisters have always done everything together but this time she is helping the other 4 pull off all of them getting married on the same day ! Wishing that she could be marring like they are at the same time but just trying her best to be there for them and to get everything ready . Now thanks to a challenge that four couples have decided to do she must work with Mace as a partner . The problem is that Mace seems to just drive her crazy and gets on her nerves so badly ! Mace is the youngest of the brothers and will be the omega someday . He finds Sav to be on sassy lady that he wants to get to know better and he wants to WIN THAT CHALLENGE ! When these two get together sparks and laughter happen ! This is well written and recommended .

[ChristinaB.reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book to the end of The Feminine Mesquite series. I loved how this story was a little longer than the previous books. I loved getting to know these characters more especially what Savina and Mace got up to. I loved their interactions when they were in competition mode as well as out of it.
I also loved that big reveal towards the end and how all that came about. I enjoyed getting to know the story behind their Grandpas and what they did. And that epilogue! I loved how sweet it was for all the couples together, getting their happily ever after

[Mary Winstead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Red Hot Sauce

Savina "Sav" and Mason "Mace" are the youngest of the Quincy Scoville clan. The other four siblings are getting ready to get married at the end of summer. Sav and Mace fight like cats and dogs, but once there is a challenge up for the four younger siblings Sav and Mace get along too well. Will they both be heading down the aisle like the other four couples? Or will one of them refuse date to make everyone else happy?. Great read.

[LizJ. · Rating 5 out of 5]

You would think that the stories would get a little predictable and in a sense they do but always with a twist to the story which makes it worth reading. I'm so sorry I finished this series but I heard they continue on in another series so it will be great to see how they're doing and meet some new characters! I thoroughly enjoyed this series and look forward to some new ones especially the Bear Buns!! Sounds yummy!!

[Raina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last story of a great shifter series. This one involves the youngest pair. The two seem to hate each other. They play some mean pranks on each other and can't seem to ever get along. But with the help of fate and brothers and sisters things change in a heartbeat. Things are heating up again.

I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of the book.

[Lily Moon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

Really good book good series I love the spin you have put on the shifters tale everyone should read her books

[Glenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this! Could not put down my ARC copy. Sav and Mace make a wonderful couple once they finally get together. This is one that I am going to be reading again.

[Cheri Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

This is a good series to read you get it all crazy and funny and laughter lots of it. Along with surprises.

[Tracey Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Amazing Story and an amazing series. Well written and funny and enjoyable read. I always love a happy ending. Can't wait to read more.

[Tammy Sowards-Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

They saved the best for last. Not only does she get her guy but her family made it where they all had one special day. What surprises are left for these couples?

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[Sherry Westendorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book. Just loved it. I hated to see it end. They were so good together in so many ways. I highly recommend this book and the whole series. Best one I have read in awhile. It is so much fun to read. And enjoyable, suspenseful, hot and steamy, and uplifting. I have been telling everyone I talk to that they must read this. I was given a review copy and voluntarily review it.

[Cassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being the youngest of 5 is tough, but its the one thing both Savina and Mace think they have in common. An alpha stuck in an omega position, Mace is a bit of a dare devil except when it comes to his feelings for Savina. Savina is used to putting her own feelings last and has locked up her heart, though she cannot deny her attraction to Mace. Will Mace be able to prove to Savina they are fated? Will Savina be able to open her heart Mace?

Loved the ending to this series. Both Mace and Savina were similar more than they thought. Honestly loved Mace's character and his heart! Loved how he was willing to do anything to help her win. He put his heart on the line for her time and time again. I was happy when Savina finally put her own happiness first! Cannot wait to see what this author comes out with next!

[Sonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an enjoyable and satisfying conclusion to The Feminine Mesquite series. I do have to say Savina was a bit of a brat to Mason, even after finding out they were fated. He had the patience of a saint with her, whether she deserved it or not. Mace tries his best to show Sav his feelings while she does everything she can to fight hers. Thankfully all the loose ends get tied up nicely and for those paying attention in the last book, there is a nice twist at the end.

[Debra Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

With each and every book that comes out in the Feminine Mesquite series I have fallen more and more in love with the characters! Little Red Hot Sauce just added more love in my heart for them. Savina and Mace has their story finally told and it is just as great as the previous four books in this series!
Want to find out if Savina and Mace finally get over all of their famous feuding and end up at the altar with the other siblings? Then get this book and read it. You won't regret it for a single second!!
I absolutely loved this book! It is very well written and kept me reading until I reached the very end of the book.
I volunteered to read this book and now am leaving an honest review of it.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot, steamy, and outrageously spicy! The last of the Quincy-Scoville family is up, and Mace and Sav are not going down without a fight! Sav is a sassy, curvy woman with a take charge attitude and Mace is a brash polar bear shifter who never backs down. Together they can conquer the world, if only they worked together instead of fight each other every step of the way.

[Deborah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get In There

An ARC was given to me and I agreed to voluntarily review it. My opinions are my own. This is the final story in this series and the youngest couple is having a difficult time getting their sauce and relationship together. She worried about everyone's feelings but not theirs. It will all come to a sweet ending hopefully. Enjoy I did.

[Cheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

The last sister and brother, Savina and Mason, were left to wait out the wedding at the end of summer. The wedding of all eight sisters and brothers. Who would have thought they would all pair up, that is all of them except Mason and Savina.

The two really didn't even like each other. The spent their spare time working to one-up the other's latest prank. That is until they were paired up in a contest. Each couple except the oldest, Alice and Herb who were supervising, were tasked to create a new hot sauce. Mason and Savina knew they'd have to put aside their personal competition if the had a chance to win. That meant spending time together. Lots of time. Their attraction was hard fought but eventually...well, you have to read to find out.

This is my favorite of the five stories. Not only because of the large wedding at the end. This was full of description but worked in through conversation and limited to make it very interesting but not overpowering the story. The sex was loving and more intimate that some of the other couples. It was a well thought out plot and involved the entire dual family. While I'm sorry to see them end, it worked out in a very satisfying story.

[Roxie's Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

" A Stunning and Sweet Shifter Romance series "
You will fall in love with this Exciting series!. The characters are fantastic. The storylines are incredible.
This series is about two groups of siblings. The curvy and spunky Quincy Sisters and the Sexy Polar Bear Scoville brother's. There are five sets of siblings oldest to youngest are Alice aka Ally and Herbert aka Herb, Abigail aka Abby and Clove, Addison aka Addy and Sage, Cayenne aka Kai and Basil, then Savina aka Sav and Mason aka Mace. The four older sets of siblings found that they were fated mates and are engaged to be married at the end of summer. They all run and operate the Feminine Mesquite sauce company and restaurant. This story focusses mostly on the youngest siblings Sav and Mace. While everyone is preparing for the big group wedding Ally and Herb decide to issue a friendly sauce competition between the couple's. Sense Sav and Mace are not really a couple they decide to put their differences aside and work as a couple so they could be in the competition too!. Sav tries hard not to be attracted to this bad boy Scoville, but the closer they work together the more she is!. Mace has to fight his inner bear as the bear wants to claim this spunky Quincy sister lol. Will this competition lead to a lot more?.
You will so love this five star plus Sweet, Exciting, Touching, Funny, and Steamy hot shifter Romance!.

[Elaine Swinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an ARC of this book and I voluntarily chose to review this book. I loved this book. I love the whole series. Sable Sylvan id fantastic. This book was a quick easy read. I enjoyed the story. I don't really give spoilers but with this one, there is a surprise in this book. I encourage everyone to get this book, it's worth your time and effort. I enjoyed the whole series.

[Nyx D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

O M G...needed more than 5 stars! This was the perfect ending to the series, the weddings, and Mace & Savina's love story. Fairytale storytelling, with a wee bit of a BDSM twist. I cried big sappy tears during the wedding vows, so sweet. Lurve everything about this...Sable baby, you rock!
Received as an ARC, voluntarily reviewed.

[Phyllis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the fifth & final book in the Feminine Mesquite series. It follows the youngest two siblings in their journey from adversaries to true loves & the big wedding tops it all off. Savina Quincy is a fiery, headstrong woman who does not want to admit she's anyone's fated mate & Mason is the dare devil, bad boy who loves her. Can a family cook off finally bring these two together? Will they be able to join the others at the altar on their wedding day? And what has Grandpa Scoville been hiding?

This is a fun story with likable characters. Like the other books in this series, it followed its way to its own fairy tale ending & didn't fail to keep my interest. All in all an enjoyable evening's read.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

The final book in The Feminine Mesquite doesn't disappoint! Finally it's the youngest of the Scoville and Quincy clans to get their story and their happy ending. While all of the couples have had their issues, it seems like their's were childs play compared to Savina and Mason finally giving in to what they know is right. With the quadruple wedding quickly approaching Savina will fight her connection until the last possible second. The two finally find that working together accomplishes more than the pranks and childish games they have been playing on each other. Mason shows Savina a side of himself that many people miss out on because they just see the bad boy persona he wears like the fur of his bear. Plus for me, what's not to love about a shifter that likes wild colors in his hair and even rolls with the prank played on him to give his bright red hair? When all the couples get a surprise at their reception it was enough to bring tears to my eyes. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

[Vivian Chrisman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Savina(Sav) and Mason(Mace) are the last two Quincy/Scoville siblings still single. With how much they dislike each other that fact probably won't change. When Alice and Herb propose a hot sauce competition between the couples, Sav and Mace have to learn to work together if they want to win. Hmm...maybe that still single fact won't last as long as thought! I really liked this addition to the series.

*I received an Advance Readers Copy of this book which I am voluntarily reviewing*

[MJM · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book as much as I love all Sable Sylvan's books. There is always some humour, lust, "real" characters and honest to goodness LOVE.

[Dora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mace and Savina were not doing well. Their awful behavior with each one had got them in trouble. Alice and Herb gave them both a scolding and took away some of their privileges but with the weddings next, Alice and Herb suggested another hot sauce competition for the family. Being the Scoville Omega didn’t mean Mace didn’t have alpha traits in him and Savina, the youngest of the Quincy sister, wanted to show she was reliable. Would they join forces to win? Would it change Mace and Savina’s distaste for each other or it would help to mend their relationship? Lovely, hot and very entertaining story with descriptions and narrations that stimulate my imagination and make me wanted to look for more. The author had a knack for the detail that I like. Love these entertaining and singular stories!