Human alpha Kash inherited his grandfather’s bakery knowing exactly one thing about the bakery business: Cake is delicious. Now after three years of work, work, work, Kash finally has the place breaking even and maybe, just maybe he can start going out and meeting people.
Alpha vampire-bear hybrid Ben is ready for a change. When the owners of Animals ask him to come head up the security of their new location in San Diego, he immediately jumps at the chance. It’s not like he’s finding what his life is missing in NOLA.
Omega red panda shifter Dante spent most of his life working for his pack. Thanks to his little problem, as his family calls the way his furry ears sometimes randomly show up for days, he has no choice. Working around humans is a no go. But when a new Animals opens up in town, everything changes.
A celebration at Animals has the three of them meeting for the first time, but can a vampire who has lost touch with his bear, a red panda who can’t keep his fur where it belongs, and a human who works more hours than should be legal find their way to the mating they all deserve? Spoiler alert: With Karma’s helpful meddling, of course they can.
The Red Panda and His Mates is a standalone sweet with knotty heat M/M/M shifter mpreg romance set in the world of Omegas of Animals. It features a vampire-bear hybrid who really just wants a burger and to find his bear again, an omega red panda shifter who is not great about controlling his shifting, a human who saved his grandfather’s legacy with peen cookies and is now second guessing all life choices, true love, fated mates, an adorable baby, and a guaranteed HEA.
Lorelei M. Hart is the cowriting team of USA Today Bestselling Authors Kate Richards and Ever Coming. Friends for years, the duo decided to come together and write one of their favorite guilty pleasures: Mpreg.
This book felt like maybe I spoke too fast. It had a lot of potential, but fell kind of flat. I feel like Ben being a bear/vampire hybrid had the possibility of bringing complications, or Dante's complicated family, or Kash's business keeping a daytime schedule, or even Kash being a clueless human... but they were either set aside or fixed way too neatly, so the book ended leaving me with the feeling that either nothing was solved or maybe there were no problems at all. Had potential to be better, and the disappointment feels heaviest of all
I thought this to be a cute mating between three mates. I think my biggest complaint would be I wanted to know more about what happened between Dante and his parents. Did they ever accept his mating? We had one phone call where they freaked out and then nothing. I just wish that would have been explored a bit more. Overall, it was a cute book with very little angst.
What a beautiful Insta love read In this book we find out about Ben. Ben is an Alpha vampire bear hybrid. He hadn’t heard from his bear for a very long time. He had moved to work at the new animal club in San Diego as head of security. Then you have Dante Who is an extremely cute red panda Omega shifter, Who has a problem because he can’t control his shifting so many days of the week he’ll have his furry red panda ears on show. He wears a hat to hide them but when he goes for a job at the animal club Karma Makes him feel extremely comfortable and proud of who he is. How he doesn’t have anything to hide because he is a beautiful shifter. And then you have Kash Who is a human Alpha. He had inherited his grandfather’s bakery just over a year ago and he still missed him every day. He had came up with a unique shaped cookie that was bringing the bakery back into the black. When he got an order From the animal club he learn about shifters. Even to the point of seeing one bear shifter change in front of his eyes. He was slowly coming round to the idea that folklore could be true. A brand-new order came in for the animal club, Kash went to drop it off and all of these peoples life changed forever. You see as Kash Was unloading he came across the sexiest man he’d ever seen and he felt an instant attraction to him but before he knew it he vanished. then he met the cutest man with beautiful ears and he again felt this instant pull to him, what an earth is going on? Kash Quickly finished off unloading his cookies and baked goods and got out of there. But when he got home he still felt this magical Pull and he didn’t know what was going on. Ben couldn’t believe that when he met the cookie man he heard the words mate mate mate through his head was this his bear?? Then when Dante came up to him asking if he had seen the cookie man and he laid his hand on Ben he knew in front of him was his other mate. Both of them searched for him but couldn’t find me. And it wasn’t until Karma explained a few things to them, they knew they had to wait, wait to see if their mate would come back to them. This is a beautiful story of instant love of three amazing people. It is a beautiful gorgeous read and I had to read it in one sitting I just could not put it down. There was something magical about this book and I couldn’t help but smile. The chemistry between these three is off the charts and the passion, wooohooo it was like electricity running through their bodies for each other. But they need to work out how to make it work for them. I am thoroughly enjoying this series and as soon as I see that Karma is in the book you just know Magic is happening.
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Ben, an alpha vampire/bear shifter, transferred from Crossroads in New Orleans to Animals SD. After living for so long, he'd finally found a home in NO. As a favor, if he didn't like it, he could always return. Only the pull was a lot stronger than he anticipated.
Dante is an omega red panda shifter, that has rare and uncontrollable partial shifts. As a result, he only worked for the family business. Determined to spread his wings, he applies for a job at Animals.
Kash is an alpha human who took over the bakery his grandfather used to run. Initially, things were a little rough, then a fabulous 'peen' cookie, put them on the map. For the Animals grand opening, they placed a really large order for several of the baked goods - including the 'peen' delights.
While Ben and Dante worked together at Animals, it wasn't until Kash arrived that everything began to click into place. Positive influence from Karma, showed Dante and Ben they needed to let their mate come to them. The wait was relatively short. Once the pull began to lock in place, all began to feel different, changing - the desire to be together was stronger. Logistics were difficult, given one worked in the early morning hours and two worked at night.
Despite all the minor obstacles, they came together to make it all work. Complete with pregnancy surprises.
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Love yourself and you can love others! Kash, human alpha is finally operating in the black, after 3 years of all work, more work and don't even think about play. He unexpectedly discovered a baking product that went viral and is more than popular. Ben, alpha vampire-bear is asked to head up security at the new San Diego Animals. He's ready for the change, since he's stuck in a vampire rut and his bear is lost and not found. Dante, omega red panda can not control his panda ears appearing and has a shift control disorder. Each of their previous unsuccessful relationships, left them with low relationship esteem and the fears that they were less than. Getting away from their comfort zones and making new friendships, frees their minds and hearts to explore new relationships. The fact that they can be a throuple, adds spice and that 'extra', to their lives. Did they find their right places and right time? Can they ask for what they want/need? Does Ben, find his bear? Does Dante control his ears and tail? Well done! I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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In this book we meet Ben, Kash, & Dante. Kash is a human who has agreed to take over his grandfather's bakery. He has no experience but one ingenious cookie later and he is able to help keep the bakery in the black. So when Animals calls to get a very large order it gives him more than he ever planned on. Ben is a hybrid bear/vampire he is living his life one day at a time. When he learns about a club called crossroads he thinks he has found his place. 2 years later his boss asks him to head up the security team there and his job is secured should he wish to return. Little did he know he would find more than he bargained for when agreeing to go. Dante has been an outsider all his life. Now he wants something just for him. Can they all find that HEA or will they let the fear of the past stop their future?
Another amazing story by this author. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
I really enjoyed this book. Great world building and wonderful characters. I must say, I was fascinated by the existence of a vampire-bear hybrid, but felt bad for Ben who felt out of place as a hybrid who couldn't shift into a bear, nor eat as a human. Human Kash inherited his grandfather's bakery on his deathbed and promised to keep it going even if he knew nothing about bakeries and sweets other than how good they tasted. Thinking outside the box is that only thing saving the bakery. Dante is an omega red panda shifter with a rare disorder in which he involuntarily partially shifts and can't hide his panda ears. He can't be around humans and his family is protective of him. I loved all three of these men and I thought they were so sweet together and really enjoyed watching them develop their relationship. 5 stars.
This is the latest book in this series and it doesn't disappoint. I loved the characters in this one. We have Ben the alpha bear shifter/vampire who works at Animals. Dante an omega red panda shifter who can't control his shifts. And finally, Kash an alpha human baker. All three of them despair being alone and not being enough to find their someone special. When Kash is delivering his special cookies to a function at Animals they all run into each other. Sparks fly as the shifters recognize each other as mates. Kash doesn't understand his reaction to them both and runs away. This is their story. I enjoyed their triumphs and how they met challanges. This book is well written and easy to read. I really enjoyed it. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
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Meh. It’s kind of a whole lot of nothing. The world building is subpar and it lacks any real emotional connection between characters. The shifters don’t shift, which is such a pet peeve of mine. Why write a shifter story if your shifters only shift once? Find a different angle at that point.
And it’s also supposedly omegaverse but there’s no indication in the storytelling that it is. You only know because the characters call themselves and each other alpha/omega. It’s confusing because humans aren’t aware of shifters but the human is an alpha? So OV applies everyone? Then why are ahifters secret? There’s no mention of anything that usually comes with OV stories. No scenting, no ABO hierarchy, no mentions of whether other characters outside the relationship are ABO. Idk, it didn’t seem very well thought out.
Lovely shifter-human romance story for Ben (alpha vampire-bear shifter hybrid), Dante (omega red panda shifter), and Kash (alpha human). Ben works nights as a bouncer at club where Dante works as a hist, though they've never felt the mate spark until Kash shows up to deliver baked good to the club one night. Things change when the three meet and are instantly drawn to one another, though they’ll have to work on some things to get their relationship to flow smoothly. The romance and dynamics are really fun in this story. Plenty of hot and steamy MMM action. Easy read as Ben, Dante and Kash go for their HEA with just the right amount of angst to add some interest. Love the quirks and background that each of the guys brings to the story.
What an adorable tale of three guys finding their mates in this wonderful world of paranormals and humans. Loving this series and love how Karma plays a part in these matchups. I must say all three guys had me all with the feels but I think Ben (bear/vampire) had my heart the most. I mean Dante's red panda was all kinds of adorable and Kash had that alpha/dom going on but Ben...well Ben had me in my feels...so glad he was able to share more of himself to his mates. He was definitely the anchor( I think) for both. These guys had difficulties but they were able to work it out and I was definitely cheering them on. Their ending was sweet I was sad to see it end but happy for their family.
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I loved this book! The story of Ben, Dante and Kash is full of love, new beginnings, naughty cookies and was a whole lot of fun to read! The three will meet at Animals in San Diego when Kash is delivering his naughty cookies for a party at the shifter club. The connection is instant and even though Kash is human, he takes to having mates immediately. Their relationship is a bit bumpy in the beginning as they try to navigate Kash’s bakery schedule and Ben’s, who is half vampire, sleep schedules. They will find the perfect compromise and it will make the journey to their happily ever after so much smoother!.
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**my comment contains spoilers, read at your own risk** I’ve read another work by this author that I LOVED so I jumped to this one. Unlike the previous one, I just didn’t feel the deep connection between the mates and often felt as though the human was excluded. The spicy scenes mostly consisted of the panda and bear/vampire while the human was included as an afterthought almost. There was no scene where the human was included in the act, just a suggestion of it. I was glad he fathered one of the babies but I just felt like he didn’t get the right attention. It’s still a good read though, definitely check out their other works.
Kash inherited the bakery from his grandfather, made him a vow to keep it going until he came up with his novelty cookies idea it was thought that financially he was going to lose it. His unique cookies saved the bakery there was a great demand for them, he made an order for Animals Bar he met Ben a hybrid outside the bar when he was putting the cookies in their places he met Dante red panda with shifter disorder. Dante’s parents were ashamed of his disease but his mates never cared. Finally got a place together and another bakery. Good book!.
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This was an extremely sweet story and the combination of mates was an unusual one. Between the red panda, human, and vampire/bear, they all had one thing in common - a poor self image. In trying to make more of themselves, they come to learn that to their partners they were enough just as they were. It’s refreshing to find a fated mates story where there were such insecurities all around yet they took the time to communicate and form a true partnership. This was so enjoyable to read.
Loved the story. Different take on the paranormal romance. Loved the mixed mates. Really shows that there is someone for everyone and fate works in funny ways. Loved Dante and is adorable ears and tail. His mates made him accept himself disorder and all. Loved Ben and his ability to be big and hulking with also a vampire and also vulnerable about his bear. And kash was awesome at accepting a world he knew nothing about and rolling with it. Great story. Perfect amount of steam and low angst and a HEA.
Okay so for the positives, I like the characters involved in the story.
The main negative is just a consistency issue of the world. I was confused as to how one mate was considered an Alpha though he was human and knew nothing of shifters at first. It didn’t seem like Alpha and Omega was something known to the humans in this world. That may be the case though as maybe it would explain another issue for me. How could he knot anyone if he was strictly human. Maybe I just need things spelled out, but it all left me confused.
Kash is an human alpha who inherited his grandfathers bakery. He doesn't know anything about baking or running a bakery. It takes a while before he breaks even. Ben is an alpha vampire-bear hybrid. He jumps at the chance to relocate. Dante is an omega red Panda, he has problems with his ears becoming furry at random times. When New Animals opens up all three meet they have an instant connection and chemistry. Overall, loved it!! Their chemistry is amazing and their instalove was sweet. Well written with great pacing!.
The Red Panda and His Mates by Lorelei M.Hart, Wendy Rathbone
Ben meets Dante and they know that they are mates ,next they meet Kash their third. We have a vampire/ bear (Ben), Dante is a red panda, human ( Kash). They must work out their living arrangements before they have children as they want some soon. A very well written story! I was very surprised by the authors bringing to life the characters in this book. I Enjoyed the characters, background of each one, and how easy it was to fall in love with Kash, Ben , Dante. Well done!!
The Red Panda and His Mates: is a sweet shifter MMM romance story between a human, a vampire-bear, and a red panda. The romance between Kash, Ben and Dante, with a little help from Karma, is emotional and the characters at Animals are interesting and add some color to the overall story. A good quick read with lots of heart and a HEA.
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This is another book in the 'Omegas of Animals' series. What I liked very much was how Ben was able to change. The dynamic between Kash, Ben and Dante is a balanced one and no one character was to dominant, well when not pregnant that is. Of course it is an insta loveatory, because they are fated as a throuple/ troad interspicies mix. This was a sweet read.
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I love MMM stories, and this one is sweet enough to give you a toothache. I absolutely loved Dante and his 'little' problem. I just wanted to hug him and pet those naughty furry ears. The trio have some personal issues to overcome including low self-esteem, work-life balance, and not knowing about fated mates, but overall there is minimal angst, and fate finds a way in the end.
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I loved The Red Panda and His Mates. It's part of the Omegas of Animals series. I loved Kash, Ben, and Dante's story. I loved that Kash saved his grandfather's bakery by making phallic cookies. I also loved how cute and adorable Dante was and how bossy he was in the bedroom. I loved Ben's transformation as he bonds with his two mates.
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I just love how the authors bring these very special characters to life. The stories are always interesting for me. I just can't put them down waiting for the HEA. Kash, Ben and Dante are a very unique romance. Each character is super special and of course, Karma knows best. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I really liked how the mating of Kash, Ben and Dante worked and allowed each of them more good things in their lives. They each had a limited life in their own way that opened up in unexpected way. I was quite tickled by Kash's business.
walk into a night club! This was a sweet story about unlikely and unsuspecting mates and their lives. I especially enjoyed the fact that they had to work hard to make their schedules match up. It was good to see a couple of friends from previous books, and the HEA was great.
Ben leaves New Orleans to be the new Animals club head of security. Dante applies for a position because he wants away from home. Kash well he bakes specialty cookies. All of them are at Animals for different reasons when fate steps in. They are mates.
Love this series sooo much. This is my favorite so far Dante is just too cute. This was a sweet love filled adventure with three amazing men and a pair of babies at the end. They got there HEA I am excited to read whats next.
Dante, Ben and Kash are just sweet. None of them excepting to find mates when they did. Their biggest obstacle was their work schedules and being able to spend time together. This is an insta-love, low-angst read.