What do you think?
Rate this book
Alien Blood Wars #5
Mating Dance
What lurks in the dark is not always a monster. Sometimes it’s your deepest desire.
Trey Duncan’s career as a Boston cop has taken an unearthly turn. He’s become embroiled in an alien war being fought on his planet. Each battle they win is a short-lived reprieve. As he helps his new vampire-like friends save his own people, he can’t help but become emotionally involved, especially when it comes to the disturbingly appealing Demi. A hybrid of human and alien, the boy is both older and younger than he seems. To Trey, he remains a temptation he must resist.
Demi is a young man caught between two species and cultures. While his fathers have always kept a tight rein on him, he is starting to break away from their control. He knows what he wants, and from the moment he set eyes on Trey, he knew that the cop was the man for him. Since the last battle, he finally has hope that Trey feels the same way.
Biology forces both their hands, but Trey and Demi are still worlds apart in what they see as their future together. When their enemy’s legacy comes back to haunt them, it’s up to them to lead the way.
General Release Date: 19th March 2019
Trey Duncan’s career as a Boston cop has taken an unearthly turn. He’s become embroiled in an alien war being fought on his planet. Each battle they win is a short-lived reprieve. As he helps his new vampire-like friends save his own people, he can’t help but become emotionally involved, especially when it comes to the disturbingly appealing Demi. A hybrid of human and alien, the boy is both older and younger than he seems. To Trey, he remains a temptation he must resist.
Demi is a young man caught between two species and cultures. While his fathers have always kept a tight rein on him, he is starting to break away from their control. He knows what he wants, and from the moment he set eyes on Trey, he knew that the cop was the man for him. Since the last battle, he finally has hope that Trey feels the same way.
Biology forces both their hands, but Trey and Demi are still worlds apart in what they see as their future together. When their enemy’s legacy comes back to haunt them, it’s up to them to lead the way.
General Release Date: 19th March 2019
254 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 19, 2019
8 people are currently reading
51 people want to read
About the author
Samantha Cayto
102 books263 followersSamantha Cayto is a Boston-area native who practices as a business lawyer by day while writing erotic romance at night—the steamier the better. She likes to push the envelope when it comes to writing about passion and is delighted other women agree that guy-on-guy sex is the hottest ever.
She lives a typical suburban life with her husband, three kids and four dogs. Her children don’t understand why they can’t read what she writes, but her husband is always willing to lend her a hand—and anything else—when she needs to choreograph a scene.
She is a member of the Romance Writers of America and the New England Chapter and credits RWA, NEC and the wonderful friends she’s made there with helping her become a published author.
She lives a typical suburban life with her husband, three kids and four dogs. Her children don’t understand why they can’t read what she writes, but her husband is always willing to lend her a hand—and anything else—when she needs to choreograph a scene.
She is a member of the Romance Writers of America and the New England Chapter and credits RWA, NEC and the wonderful friends she’s made there with helping her become a published author.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
August 24, 2019
3.5 Stars
September 7, 2020
3.75 stars
Enjoyable entry in the series.
Enjoyable entry in the series.
June 24, 2019
I received a free copy of this title to read and review for Wicked Reads
5 Stars
Spoiler-Free review.
Mating Dance is the 5th installment in the Alien Blood Wars series. If you're new to the series, I strongly suggest reading Blood Dance first, then reading the series in order, because everything ties together.
FINALLY! DEMI!
We've watched hybrid Demi grow up over the past 4 books, going from a spoiled brat to a selfless young man who saved Daffyd's life. With a massive crush on Detective Trey Duncan, Demi has an uphill battle of independence, because his fathers don't want him to grow up and his crush doesn't see him as a grown man.
Trey is struggling with his reaction to the feeding at the end of the previous novel. Being a middle-aged human, Trey feels like a pervert for the affection and desire he feels toward Trey, seeing the young man as the age of his emotional maturity, not how many years he's been on this earth.
For 4 books, we've witnessed this mating dance, and it's finally time for the payoff. The reason for the ceremony was ingenious, pushing Trey and Demi into each other's arms. The angsty gut-punches after the fact were pure yumminess.
Nothing but slow-burn connection, as Demi comes into his own and Trey learns Demi's true value, amidst a mystery featuring one of Dracul's remaining hybrids.
Then there is Daffyd, seeding his future installment, which only whets our appetites for more and more of this guilty pleasure series of pure escapism. Added with the added angst of Alex pushing Quinn to go to college, underestimating his boy's desires.
At the end of every novel, I'm left wanting more from the entire cast of characters, which is why I eagerly hand out a rare 5-star rating. These novels are treats for me- all of Samantha Cayto's novels.
5 Stars
Spoiler-Free review.
Mating Dance is the 5th installment in the Alien Blood Wars series. If you're new to the series, I strongly suggest reading Blood Dance first, then reading the series in order, because everything ties together.
FINALLY! DEMI!
We've watched hybrid Demi grow up over the past 4 books, going from a spoiled brat to a selfless young man who saved Daffyd's life. With a massive crush on Detective Trey Duncan, Demi has an uphill battle of independence, because his fathers don't want him to grow up and his crush doesn't see him as a grown man.
Trey is struggling with his reaction to the feeding at the end of the previous novel. Being a middle-aged human, Trey feels like a pervert for the affection and desire he feels toward Trey, seeing the young man as the age of his emotional maturity, not how many years he's been on this earth.
For 4 books, we've witnessed this mating dance, and it's finally time for the payoff. The reason for the ceremony was ingenious, pushing Trey and Demi into each other's arms. The angsty gut-punches after the fact were pure yumminess.
Nothing but slow-burn connection, as Demi comes into his own and Trey learns Demi's true value, amidst a mystery featuring one of Dracul's remaining hybrids.
Then there is Daffyd, seeding his future installment, which only whets our appetites for more and more of this guilty pleasure series of pure escapism. Added with the added angst of Alex pushing Quinn to go to college, underestimating his boy's desires.
At the end of every novel, I'm left wanting more from the entire cast of characters, which is why I eagerly hand out a rare 5-star rating. These novels are treats for me- all of Samantha Cayto's novels.
September 29, 2023
Mating Dance is the fifth book in the Alien Blood Wars series, although I didn't know this when I received the book to review. I have to say, it DID matter. This is a hybrid - it sort of stands alone, and yet, I also found myself missing out on what had gone before. For example, the relationships between the others, which also play a big part in this book; or the history with the 'big bad'. So... my recommendation? Read it as a series, and you'll be happy!!!
Now, onto the book itself. This was a great read, with plenty of action going on, and I don't necessarily mean between the sheets. Oh, don't get me wrong - there is tension aplenty, but Trey has his reasons, and you fully understand the whys and wherefores of how he feels. I thought this was explained exceptionally well, giving the reader a deeper insight into one of the main characters.
With no editing or grammatical errors that I noticed, I did enjoy this book, but like I've said, I would like to read the previous books in this series, just so I understand all the other relationships properly. The story is intricate and intriguing, and the characters are fully dimensional. I haven't yet read a 'bad' book by Samantha Cayto, and this one was a page-turner from beginning to end.
I definitely recommend this book, on the proviso you have read the prior ones first.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 12, 2019
Now, onto the book itself. This was a great read, with plenty of action going on, and I don't necessarily mean between the sheets. Oh, don't get me wrong - there is tension aplenty, but Trey has his reasons, and you fully understand the whys and wherefores of how he feels. I thought this was explained exceptionally well, giving the reader a deeper insight into one of the main characters.
With no editing or grammatical errors that I noticed, I did enjoy this book, but like I've said, I would like to read the previous books in this series, just so I understand all the other relationships properly. The story is intricate and intriguing, and the characters are fully dimensional. I haven't yet read a 'bad' book by Samantha Cayto, and this one was a page-turner from beginning to end.
I definitely recommend this book, on the proviso you have read the prior ones first.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Mar 12, 2019
November 25, 2019
Fantastic as always!!
Trey and Demi have been circling each other for several books and it’s so good to see them finally get their story. I loved every moment of it, and seeing the other characters interact with them was fun. Even though it was short, the epilogue with Henry and Lucien warmed my heart. So sweet!
Trey and Demi have been circling each other for several books and it’s so good to see them finally get their story. I loved every moment of it, and seeing the other characters interact with them was fun. Even though it was short, the epilogue with Henry and Lucien warmed my heart. So sweet!
March 20, 2019
⭐️3.5⭐️
September 6, 2024
Trey's feelings about Demi seem to be a metaphor for my feelings about books like these. I should feel wrong, but I love it soooooo much! lol
Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews