She’s not looking for a mate… Sapphire go without a fight. When her friend needs help escaping an abusive situation, he steps up, no questions asked. It doesn’t matter that Sapphire won’t tell him why she’s holding back from him. He’s a jaguar shifter and cats are very patient—he’ll wait for his mate to come around. But before he can claim her once and for all, they’ll have to deal with an angry bunch of shifters who are out for blood.
Length: NOVELLA
Author note: all stories in the series can easily be read as individual titles. There are no cliffhangers and each story is complete with an HEA.
Crescent Moon Series:
1. Taming the Alpha
2. Claiming His Mate
3. Tempting His Mate
4. Saving His Mate
5. To Catch His Mate
6. Falling For His Mate
7. Wolf’s Mate
8. Jaguar’s Mate
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Jaguar’s Mate is a sweet addition to the Crescent Moon series but like the others can be read standalone. I absolutely love Sapphire. She is a grown she-wolf shifter who feels as if love is not in the cards for her. Jaguar shifter Eli is determined to change her mind. This story will pluck the heartstrings.
The newest Crescent Moon series romance is an exciting and heated read that sets readers’ senses as well as imaginations aflame. Sapphire and Eli are bold and appealing characters that readers can easily connect to while become completely taken in by their story. The chemistry sizzles with volcanic heat and the relationship between them is quite rocky as their passion increases and sends Sapphire running from it. This makes a very entertaining courtship since Eli isn’t letting go of Sapphire without a fight with a fast pace plot that is full of excitement and danger with Sapphire and Eli stepping in to help Sapphire’s friend escape an abusive situation which forces the couple to spend time together. Readers won’t be able to find a dull moment anywhere in this delightfully entertaining read.
Eli may be a Jaguar Shifter but he is friends with Sapphire’s pack mate. When a friend needs help to remove her daughter from an abusive mating, Sapphire goes for help and runs smack into Eli..who she kinda had a ONS with and adding insult to injury, gave him a fake name! But Eli is not about to let his mate slip through his claws this time. She may not want to settle down, thinking she is never destined to find her true mate.
But on their little cross country rescue mission, Sapphire comes to see Eli as more than a quick fumble – but can she take a chance on love, his job takes him far and wide and she needs the comfort her pack provides?
Great story and just like real life, this series shows that matings can be just as ticky as human relationships!
Sapphire and Eli had a one-night stand. Well, two-night stand that ended with her slipping out while he was still asleep. She also gave him a false name. She didn’t do relationships so she figured she get out while she could and never see him again.
Eli couldn’t stop thinking about Sapphire and was determined to find her. When he did, he made up his mind that she wouldn’t get away again because he was pretty sure she was his mate.
Sapphire and Eli agree to work together to help Sapphire’s friend and her daughter out of a bad situation. They succeed in getting the friend and daughter to safety, but Sapphire and Eli are attacked on their way back to Sapphire’s pack as revenge. Will they survive the attack and give Eli the chance to convince Sapphire that she’s the only one for him.
I love this series.
This is a fast-paced, entertaining short read. It is Sapphire and Eli’s story. Although it is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. I would definitely recommend this book and this series.
Absolutely loved Sapphire and Eli.
He is one determined male, and she is one stubborn female.
Eli has tracked down the one woman he couldn’t forget.
Sapphire only wanted one night with the sexy man why is he here now?
First things first they are off to save a friends daughter and things won’t go down easy for anyone.
Hold onto your book this one packs a punch…
Loved it but then again I loved all the books in this series.
Jaguar’s Mate is Sapphire and Eli’s story. Sapphire is gun shy when it comes to giving her heart, but Eli is determined to make this she-wolf his. The secondary story line is just as exciting. Sapphire and Eli are helping another pack mate escape and abusive relationship. With this series, regardless of the situation, the female characters are as strong, if not stronger than the males. That strength is appreciated and encouraged by these packs.
Reading the Crescent Moon series is a lot like catching up with friends in your old home town that you haven’t seen in awhile. You catch up on the town happenings and updates as well as any new comers and their lives. These stories are always a good read.
ARC received for honest review.
Jaguar’s Mate is a novella in the Crescent Moon shifter series and is a short, steamy but fast-paced novella featuring Sapphire, a wolf shifter with commitment issues and Eli, a jaguar shifting bounty hunter who isn’t about to take no for an answer from his mate.
What I love about these books is that it’s usually the heroine who is reluctant to commit while, although the hero is still all alpha, at the same time he isn’t pushy with it in the usual “me Tarzan, You Jane” type scenario . He’s willing to let things move at his mate’s pace just so long as he’s close to her. All in all this book is a good way to spend your lunch hour.
This is a quick read in the Crescent Moon series. Sapphire believes she is cursed and will never find her own mate. And after feeling too much for a man that she spent one night with, she runs out in order to protect herself and her feelings from being hurt. But Eli knows that he feels more for her than just one night and tracks her down. Only to find that she needs help to help her friend out of trouble. So he steps up, not only to help her, but to be able to spend time with her and change her mind.
I loved this one! Sapphire made me laugh at a lot of her antics but she is just sweetly adorable! Eli is intense and makes you want to know more about him but he also just draws you in. They compliment each other and just seem to work. This one definitely has the action I like and then my PNR thrown in there but the story itself is great! It’s a quick read but definitely worth the time!
Sapphire has sworn off relationships. She’s been hurt too many times. She’s going to live on her terms. Until she meets Eli. She likes him too much. When she runs, he follows. Their relationship crackles with tension. I enjoyed watching them spar with each other. I knew that when they went on a mission to rescue her friends that things would come to a head. I cared for both these characters. They are strong, fearless and caring. These shifters aren’t to be messed with. Katie Reus had written a strong story. It’s filled with great dialogue and an interesting setting. I enjoyed seeing these two in action. The Crescent Moon series is one of my favorites. I enjoy stories with a paranormal element. I like shifters. They are powerful and exciting. The other shifters add additional drama. Jaguar’s Mate was enjoyable to listen to. Jeffrey Kafer made these characters come alive. I like listening to an audio book. I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
Jaguar’s Mate by Katie Reus is book 8 in the Crescent Moon Series. This is the story of Eli and Sapphire. Eli and Sapphire meet one day and are instantly attracted to one another . They spend 2 wonderful days with each other until Sapphire runs off super early the next morning after a hot 2 night stand. Go forward 1 month later and Eli has found Sapphire after tracking her down. It just so happens that Sapphire is in need of a tracker who can help her and Eli is one who can help her. Sapphire’s friend needs help escaping an abusive situation, so Eli steps up, and offers his assistance. That way he can help plus be there for his mate- make no mistake- Sapphire is his and he is going to show her that he is there no matter what.
I enjoyed the push/pull, the chemistry, the feels, the passion , the action, the twists and the romance in this paranormal romance series by Katie Reus/ Savannah Stuart. Great addition!!
My Rating: 4.6 stars*****
JAGUAR’S MATE A Crescent Moon Novella Book 8 By Katie Reus
This is a paranormal shifter romance, and the 8th book in the Crescent Moon series. It the story of Sapphire, a wolf shifter who is convinced she is cursed in the romance department and Eli, a jaguar shifter. He knows she is his mate after a couple of nights together, but now he has to convince her… He has time, she is on her way to help old friends that are in a bad bind and Eli has agreed to escort her to help.
Katie Reus always writes a great story. She has wonderful characters that you care about, there is drama, passion angst and it is great to see past characters from previous books. It is always like a visit with old friends.
Jaguar’s Mate by Katie Reus is book 8 in the Crescent Moon Series. This is the story of Eli and Sapphire. I have read the previous book, but fee you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so. Sapphire and Eli had a hot two day encounter but Sapphire slipped out on the last morning. Now about a month later, Eli has tracked her down. Elie is working to find out why she ran from but also steps forward to help her friend. Ms. Reus books are always a page turner for me and this one was no different. A quick hot read!
This is another great adventure in shifter pack adventures from Katie Reus. I loved the maturing of the love and trust between Sapphire and Eli during their journey and rescue. I have to say the actual rescue was easier than I expected and was a less than satisfying conflict. Not every story can be absolutely perfect. It’s still a very enjoyable love story.
Sapphire is a long time member of the Kincaid Pack who manages their Crescent Moon Bar. She get a coded call from Luna her foster BFF that’s closer than a sister, that she’s in trouble and to come ASAP. She immediately starts packing and tells her currently-in-charge alpha Asher, she’s gonna be gone for a while. Asher is being visited by Eli, his old military buddy, who is a lone bounty hunter jaguar shifter. Since Eli has no pack to report to Asher asks him to back-up Sapphire as he’s short handed and has no one to spare. She and Eli have a past. They shared a steamy 2 night stand a month ago and she split before it got messy. He insists he comes along. He’s been looking for her for a month because he knows she’s his mate, he senses it bone deep. Luna’s daughter Leslie needs to get away from her abusive mate and she’s in a crummy pack that’s not doing anything about it. Leslie’s mate is out of town on business for a few days and now is their chance to break away. Sapphire and Eli drive for what seems like forever to Wyoming and plan to take them to Malcolm’s Kendrick Pack in Montana.
I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy thru Netgallery of Jaguar’s Mate . I will start by saying I
really enjoyed reading this paranormal shifter romance . It’s a well written .
This is action packed , full of suspense and intrigue and alot of hot sexy times .
Sapphire is a wolf shifter she manages The Cresent Moon Bar and Grill for her pack . She’s going to rescue her best friend and her daughter from an abusive
relationship . Eli a Jaguar shifter comes to town searching for her after an intense night that her feelings scared her and she ran . He steps up to help
With the rescue and win Sapphire’s heart during which danger follows .
I highly recommend taking the time to read this story .
Jaguar’s Mate (Crescent Moon, #8) by Katie Reus/Savannah Stewart.. another great book (8) in the CRESCENT MOON series. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me preview it. Eli (Jaguar tracker who has two night stand with Sapphire) Sapphire ( Wolf.. ghosts on Eli because of past relationships..) She need to help her best friends daughter and he just happens to show up to help. Lots of action, laughter, learning to trust and steamy times lead to a very HEA.
What a fun read! I love that this is a short love story. Its perfect for breaking up long reads. I also love the fated mate trope, so that was a winner for me as well. The secondary characters were great and I loved how the road trip allowed the two main characters to build a love for each other.
Audiobook: Narrator –
I’ve enjoyed pretty much everything I’ve listened to with this narrator and this audio was no exception. He has a smooth even voice that is perfect in every way. There may have been a time or two it fell a bit flat, overall it was another enjoyable listen.
I both read and listened to this book because holy heck, I love a novella that can provide a full novel feel. With Sapphire and Eli having met before, this book picks up with them reuniting at a time that Sapphire is in need of backup to help a friend in need. That helps to cover all the initial getting to know you stage between the hero and heroine so when they meet again things start with a bang. I absolutely love the all alpha possessiveness that Eli portrayed even though Sapphire is as strong and independent as any wolf shifter can be. That’s one of the reasons I love shifter books.
This has a bit of excitement and action as this couple come up against a group of shifters that have endangered Sapphire’s friend. There is plenty of shifter activity so you get to see them interact in their animal forms. The relationship conflict here was believable and actually one I’d never come across before which made it all the more interesting.
This is a fast paced read that never repeated itself and holy hotness did it have steam! There were plenty of incredible secondary characters reappearing from other books but nothing that took away from this being a complete standalone.
Dual POV
I have read every standalone book in this series and absolutely loved them. This is the perfect series for readers that love shifter romances, but not only shifters because there are all kinds of paranormal creatures in this series and I loved every one of them. I’ve been waiting for Sapphire and Eli’s story and it did not disappoint. Sapphire believes she’s fated to be alone but Eli is willing to do whatever is necessary to change her mind. As they help Sapphire’s friends their journey is one of suspense, action, sweet and steamy scenes and so much more. This was a short yet fantastic read and it’s a series I can see myself reading more than once.
**I received a copy of Jaguar’s Mate from KR Press, LLC and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review.**
Jaguar’s Mate by Katie Reus is the eighth book in her Crescent Moon series. I’ve read the first two books in the series and now this addition as a stand alone without any issues. However I have to say that I loved this one (so far) the best and give it all 5 stars. This is Eli and Sapphire’s story for a second chance at romance.
Sapphire receives a call from her best friend Luna asking for help to retrieve her daughter Leslie from an abusive husband. Once she clears the trip to Wyoming with her acting Alpha he requests that she take a mate with her. When she sees that Eli Scott is that extra person Sapphire hesitantly agrees as they expect trouble from Leslie’s bodyguards. There is trouble after they meet with Luna and Leslie but nothing that Eli and Sapphire can’t handle together. They know that the new pack in Washington state will accept both friends. When Sapphire and Eli rekindle their attraction will they be able to leave once they return to Alabama or is this possibly a happily ever after for them?
Eli Scott has been attracted to Sapphire for a long time so when Asher asks him to go with her to Wyoming he doesn’t hesitate. When trouble with Leslie’s bodyguard one their way to her new home he doesn’t hesitate to call upon his Jaguar and help Sapphire take out the threat. Can he convince her that she’s his mate and that Eli wants her foreve