This was a great shifter romance that I want more of! On Topaz’s twenty-first birthday, she receives unsettling news that the Pride leader’s son Tyler will be her mate. She flees her party in her blue princess gown and calls her best friend Darcy. As if the night couldn’t get any worse, they hit a panther shifter, Jackson, on their way to breakfast. Turns out, he’s been hexed and has amnesia- all he remembers is his name. This story picks up and hits the ground running with attraction, magic, steam, and mystery as Topaz, Darcy, Jackson, and Tyler try to figure out what’s going on.
Surprisingly, I found all of the characters very likable. Topaz was realistic- she’s just a girl who was to explore, find her true mate, and loves her phone. I think Tyler was my favorite character and he definitely had the most growth- he went from an arrogant, privileged player to a humble, caring, hardworking guy. Darcy is a veterinarian who is super sweet, but I honestly thought deep down he was gay or bisexual for the longest time (which he isn’t). Jackson is an artist who is mysterious and like a cute, curious puppy. Jackson’s sister, Delilah, is feisty, has a good sense of humor, and is protective of her older brother given the circumstance.
I liked the chemistry between the characters and the various gripes that are used- enemies to lovers, best friends to lovers, etc. I loved how all of the guys got along so well and wanted to learn more about each other and not just Topaz. This story ends with an HEA, but I do hope that their story is continued later on because I would love to see them go on adventures, figuring out how their RH will work, how the Pride will take it, and eventually Tyler and Topaz taking over the Pride.
This was my first book in the Jewels Cafe series and even though they’re all written by different authors, I want to go back and start at the beginning. I love this quirky little town and Silver Springs and want to meet more of its residents!
*I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review