Kendra Daye once had everything she desired: a pack she cherished and a mate she adored. But when a new up-and-coming alpha challenges her husband—and wins—her perfect world shatters. One year later, Kendra is still haunted by the memory of her dead husband and their life together. So, when her sister suggests a vacation, she agrees. A shifter cruise sounds like the perfect escape from her … grief…until she meets Leo, a sexy lion shifter who makes her heart beat again. But Kendra can’t outrun her past—no matter how desperate she is to find a new future.
Leo “don’t-call-me-Leopold-cuz-I’ll-punch-you-in-the-face” Clapak is determined to enjoy his last vacation before taking over the pride. A week of booze, women, and sun sounds like the perfect way to ring in his new life of paperwork, responsibility, and—oh, right—fending off unwanted arranged marriages. But when he meets Kendra, his priorities shift. Someone needs to remind this sassy werewolf that life is worth living. He just needs to show her that he’s the right man for the job, because Kendra’s wolf sure makes him want to learn to howl.
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He’ll “Whisk’er Away,” Straight Into His Arms… His Life… Well, Straight To His HEART!!
For a Year, she’s been buried in Grief…
Family, friends, & Pack have worried she’s wasting away…
Nobody understands the Sheer Magnitude of what she’s lost…
They just expect her to Pick-up-the-Pieces & MoveOn…
Well, she’s not ready, interested, or for that Matter WILLING to Try AGAIN…
But, it looks like with a Push from her Maneuvering Sister, she’ll be given Another Chance AnyWay!!
Onto a Cruise Ship she’s to GO… Where Fate’s sure to “Whisk’er Away!!”
He’s Ready to take the Alpha’s Mantle…
Bring the Pride’s leadership into the FUTURE…
Too BAD his Mother insists on a Mate, as an accessory to the Title…
It wouldn’t be Sooo BAD if she’d allow HIM to find a Match…
But NO, she’s wheelin’ & dealin’ with NO regard for HIS feelin’s…
Well, this is One CAT who’s gonna get away…
Clear to the Ocean to let his Feline Play…
If he happens upon a Mate while there…
Well, Sorry Mother, But looks like it’s already a Fait Accompli…
Now, he’ll just need to “Whisk’er Away!”
I was granted an ARC of Gwen Knight’s “Whisk’er Away: Cruising with Alphas (Meet Your Alpha Book 4)” via Booksprout; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
A story such as this was just what was needed to escape especially since sick in bed. The author has to be really good with the worlds created such as this one to enable you to escape and forget except what you are in at the moment such as this story. Kendra needs a second chance in a different way so you tag along to see if she comes across it. When she does Leo also makes your heart patter. It also takes the right one to bring around the wild which you will be given in this one. Interesting getaway in many aspects you go with these two as their relationship grows to explosive heights. With other elements that are mixed in this is one escape you savor.
Leo’s mother was driving him crazy, trying to encourage him to find a female and give her grandbabies. It was an often-repeated conversation, but she was on a roll and would not back off. Finally, Leo’s assistant announced a visitor who had an appointment and he used that fact to end his mother’s harassment as he met with the vampire Kai Abram, the master of the Rapid City Vampire Coven. Kai was different from most vampires. He liked to tease and laugh and enjoyed making Leo’s mother uncomfortable with his charm, recognizing how she disliked vampires. When Leo proposed that they trade building purchases in a feud between Kai and his father, where each grabbed the building the other wanted just to be spiteful, Kai was happy to do business. In return, he mentioned a dating site for shifters where Leo might find that mate that his mother was hassling him about. Curious, Leo checked it out and, when his father started pressuring him about a mate too, he decided the Hawaiian cruise would be a good way for him to have a last relaxing vacation before he took over the pride, as well as an opportunity to maybe meet that special someone.
Kendra Daye was a wolf shifter, mourning the death of her mate when another alpha killed him the year before. In the midst of fighting off tears and terrible grief, her sister phoned her but Kendra didn’t want the company, no matter that Brittany just wanted to comfort her. She had pushed away her mother, her pack, and anyone else who tried to talk about her loss. But she agreed to go to a pub for a quiet drink with her sister. Instead, it was a brightly lighted club with dancing and she was furious. Brittany took her to a quiet area and told her about a web site. Although it catered to singles, they had a Hawaiian cruise specifically for shifters and it sounded heavenly! Even Kendra had to admit that the chance to relax in the sun would be wonderful. And she didn’t have to participate in the singles activities. The selling point for spending two weeks on a cruise with her was Brittany’s tease that if she got too annoying, she could shove her overboard!
Kendra was not off to a good start when her sister reprimanded her for growling, without even being aware of it, during the safety demonstration on board. But after a shower, clean clothes, and breathing in the fresh air on the balcony, she was starting to feel that her sister may be right and she would find joy again in living. In the buffet downstairs, Kendra excitedly loaded her plate with beef, gravy, and potatoes. But as she spun around to get a table, she ran into a hard chest and spilled her plate all over someone. Rubbing napkins all over him to fix the problem did nothing but incite a low growl. And then she looked up into a face so handsome that for the first time in a year, she was overcome by strong emotions that swept away her grief. She had never reacted this strongly to anyone, not even Daniel – and the thought of him reminded her she was not here for a man! Would she walk away from Leo without even trying to get to know him? Would he see her intense pain and allow his protective nature to reach out to her?
This was such an enjoyable, fantastic book! Aside from the pleasure of its being well-written, the humor was exactly what I most enjoy when I read this type of story. I was smiling almost the entire time I read – and laughing out loud the rest of the time! I loved the main characters, especially Leo. The author made them seem real and let the reader actually experience their emotional reactions! This book was so good!!!! Don’t miss reading this one. It will hook you immediately and is well worth the reading!
First off I have to say I totally love the cover art. The story was good. Great characters and dialogue. I liked it.
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Emotionally packed, sexy, fun and thrilling romantic journey filled with danger, secrets and undeniable passion….. was so fun to read.
Leo Clapak and Kendra Daye are an unlikely couple on vacation for different reasons but both looking for a way to live happy… loved the witty banter and heart pounding twists, highly entertaining reading.
Werewolf Kendra Daye’s husband was killed by a new up-and-coming alpha and she has not gotten over it her sister Brittany decides she needs to get away and suggests a cruise. Kendra meets Leo Clapak, a sexy lion shifter there. This book held my attention until the end. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really enjoyed this fun shifter romance. With a storyline that is somewhat unique and totally likable characters, this book kept me fully engaged and rooting for this couple. The chemistry between Leo and Kendra is intense and steamy. There is a lot of emotion to this story. From Kendra’s painful past to Leo’s impending responsibilities to the unexpected attraction that blindsides both of them, you will find both your heart and mind swept up into this compelling read.
A sweet and spicy story with interesting characters, a few laughs, some tears, and an excellent twist at the end. Loved it!!
Leo is super busy getting ready to take over both his father’s company and the pack. His mother is pushing her grandbaby wishes on her son and dad meddles in business. Kendra is mourning the loss of her husband, its been a year and everyone thinks she should be over it. Both decide a vacation cruise is just what they need. Kendra was awesome and I loved her little sister! I was shocked at the ending, and someone gets what they deserve for sure.
I loved the concept of this story. Shifter are some of my favorite books to read and add in that it’s duel 1st, a great romance, mates and steam, I was hooked. I liked the banter that Leo and Kendra had but also the banter with all the secondary characters. The story was well rounded and a good pace and kept me on my toes wondering what was going to happen. . The author really throws a huge shock and I loved it. It Glauber me that one last OMG moment that I was so happy to get. This was my first book by this author and I look forward to seeing more. 4 stars #2OCCJD
I’m glad this story picks up a year after Kendra’s mate’s death. She has taken it hard but at the year mark is ready to get out and spend time with her sister. Pressured by his parents to mate Leo just wants to have some fun. Instant attraction may have brought them together but their courtship makes for a sweet sexy read. Love these characters, love this tale, and the major twist was jaw dropping. Five stars is not enough!
Whisk’er Away held a few surprises for me. It is very much a shifter romance, but the idea of finding a true mate was handled a bit differently here. Kendra and Leo are instantly attracted to each other, but it’s not the ‘You’re my one true mate’ surety that so often happens in these stories. The timeline for the book is about a two-week span and looking at it that way, it seems like things happen incredibly fast.Yet the author somehow manages to make it feel like a slow-burn romance as this pair gets to know each other. The characters and story are engaging and the dialogue is witty and sharp. In fact, I was blown away at how quickly I was drawn in by these characters. Leo is what every alpha male should be, he’s intelligent, sexy, and funny. He’s certainly got an alpha’s temper, but he knows how to control it, and it’s rounded out perfectly with a gentle and loving nature. Kendra has been nearly destroyed by grief, but she shows her true strength as she starts to pull herself up and gain some control over her life. The biggest surprise came at the end with a huge twist in the story. It is a whopper, but it had a bit of a two-fold affect on me. I liked the twist, it was totally unexpected and added a bit of danger and treachery to the story. However, Kendra’s reaction felt off to me. Not her decision, I was completely on board with that, but how fast she came to that decision. She’s just been thrown a major curve-ball and without any time to process, decisions are made and things happen in rapid-fire succession. It just all felt a bit rushed at that point, which is the only reason this wasn’t a five-star read for me. I didn’t dislike the ending, but with the care given to these wonderful characters, it felt like they were shortchanged a bit at that point of the story. Other than that, I did thoroughly enjoy the book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genre.
This is a new author to me and I didn’t feel lost in the story starting on book four of the series. I love PNR especially shifters and this is a really sweet and fun read. Leo, don’t call me Leopold, is a lion shifter about to take over as the Alpha when his father retires. He just once a break from his mothers matchmaking ways and convinces his parents to let him go on a shifter cruise before he settles down into the Alpha role. Kendra is a wolf shifter mourning the passing of her mate who was the Alpha of her Wolfpack. Her sister convinces her to go the same shifter cruise where she bumps into Leo, literately. They hit it off almost immediately and her sister is ecstatic that she’s meeting new people, but Kendra is reluctant to explore a relationship outside of a friendship with anyone. When Kendra bumped into Leo he knew she was the one, but he also knew he had to go slow with her because she was still in mourning. But all is not as it seems and when get back from the cruise Kendra is in for a big surprise that could potential he affect her and Leo’s future.
Sweet, a bit of humor, and a direct hit to the feels all come together in Whisk’er Away. As someone who adores PNR and especially loves shifters I was super excited to read this, but I was more excited by how much I really loved this one! Both Leo and Kendra were characters that were easy to connect to and I found myself loving every bit of their story.
While Leo stole my heart with his charm and insistence on finding a true mate that he loved Kendra won me over with her strength and ability to overcome all she had been through. Their story contains a whole lot of sweet and a nice bit of steam that had me swooning. Between that and some twists that had my jaw dropping this book kept me hooked start to finish!