Three hot stories about three sexy shifters from a trio of today’s hottest paranormal romance authors, headlined by bestselling authors Eve Langlais and Milly Taiden! Bearing His Name Meeting his mate should have been cause for celebration. There’s just one teeny tiny problem. Jade thinks Ark might have impregnated her sister. He didn’t, but convincing Jade is going to take a bit of honey. … a bit of honey.
Owned by the Lion
Keir’s been told to stop playing the field and settle down–difficult advice for a hard and hot man with a lion’s heart to follow. But his sights have always been set on Ally. She’s his mate, plain and simple. With her sweet and delicious curves, she’s nothing but sugar and trouble all rolled into one. But he’s known her and sparred with her for years. She’s his best friend’s little sister, and it’s going to take a whole new level of convincing that he’s the mate for her.
No Need Fur Love
Moving with his pack to the tiny town of Stanley, Idaho has Owen Courtney a little on edge. With literally no women in sight, Owen will be lucky to find a date, let alone his true mate. But you know the saying about a werewolf walking into a bar…
Gorgeous wood nymph Mia Oliver is on a mission: Find a suitable male to get her good ‘n pregnant and provide her with an heir. But when Mia decides to pick up a gorgeous and oh-so willing werewolf at the bar, she realizes she might be in over her head. …
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Loved it!
My Thoughts – 5 out of 5 Unicorns – I loved it!!!
***I choose what I read and review based on what intrigues me!! Yes, I got a review copy of this book, but no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book! I haven’t bought this one yet, but I will, probably in paperback.
This in the next book in the Fur series by 3 wonderful authors. Each story is a unique world created by the author. These stories are the 2nd stories in each of the worlds.
In the first story, Bearing His Name, Ark finds himself in a rather comical situation of finding his mate Jade and possible having gotten her sister pregnant. This was a page turning story with some danger and misunderstandings along the way. This was a great story! I can’t wait to read more stories in this world.
The 2nd story, Owned by the Lion, is another Mate for Hire story. Keir is a playboy who has now found his mate, and he is starting to see all the trouble his past is causing him. Ally is having trouble getting everything her mom needs for new cancer treatments, so she signs up for Mate for Hire to make some money. There is trouble along the way with both Keir’s and Ally’s parents. Keir’s secretary is amazing and scary all at once. I couldn’t put this story down either. I definitely want more of this world!
The 3rd story, No Need Fur Love, is story about the wolf pack that moved to the Sawtooth mountains. This is Owen’s story who is the 2nd to the Alpha. The last book had the Alpha’s story, and he is happily mated. Owen is a little jealous thinking he will never find his mate. When he finds her in a Wood Nymph sitting on the barstool next to him, and she is on a mission to get pregnant but not tied down. All sorts of stuff going on in this book because neither of them know much about the other species. A great story that I didn’t want to put down, and I can’t wait for more!
I highly recommend to any PNR fans who like getting several awesome stories set in unique worlds by 3 talented authors! I can’t wait for more by all 3 authors!
My god, this is one of the best collections I’ve read in a long time! All three stories are hysterical (especially the first one!), serious, and vastly entertaining with a serious dose of sex appeal. I like how each story is balanced, just the right amount of each element to add it’s part to the story. Overall a really well done collection, and I alternately laughed my rear off and rolled my eyes at the antics, loved it!! Thank you so very much for the opportunity to review this work!
What a satisfying and fun anthology! Packed with 3 shifter stories by great authors that I will be adding to my favored author list.
Eve Langlais – Bearing His Name…Jade’s younger sister Ruby, moves in with her big sister so she won’t be alone when she delivers her surprise baby. Problem is she doesn’t know who the father is. Ruby hooked up with a “hot god” at a halloween costume party and got a surprise Christmas present. Jade being the ever responsible big sister, sends out baby announcements to the 7 guys who were dressed as “gods” at the party. “Ark”adios Pietro Matis is one of those men who tracks them down to solve the mystery of the unsigned announcement. The problem is that Ark recognizes Jade as his mate even if he may unintentionally impregnated her younger sister. Loved this story of sorting out who the dad is and keeping Jade and Ruby safe.
Milly Taiden – Owned By The Lion…Ally Jane Fosey is new to town so she can be closer to her Mother who is dying of a rare cancer. She makes quick friends with Shawna and Josie, who we met in the Thanks Fur Last Night Anthology. Shawna runs a mate-for-hire.com who can help Ally get the much needed money so her Mom can participate in a new drug study that shows promise. Keir Harper is friends with the group of friends and helps Ally move in. He is part of XJ Financial, run by his best friend Xander, mate to Josie, and quickly realizes Ally is his mate but she only knows he is HOT and annoys her. Lovely story of a feisty heroine and a very determined lion shifter.
Kate Baxter – No Need Fur Love…Mia Oliver is a wood nymph who’s Dad is the leader of their band and has given her an ultimatum. Either provide him a heir so she be named his heir and have a say in the governance of the band, or he’ll find her someone to mate to. He’s an antique despot who keeps his band isolated and out of touch with the world. She want to take the band into the 21st century but needs a say to do it. She finds Owen Courtney in a local bar and he’s more than willing to leave with her as he recognizes she’s his mate. Owen is a werewolf and that becomes a problem as wood nymphs don’t feel a mate bond. She leaves to inform her father she’s satisfied his requirements. The problem is dear ole Dad is determined to make the werewolves leave the forest since he can’t control them like he can the rest of the world. I really liked reading about Mia coming to grips with the bond she does feel for Owen and her struggle to choose a side in the conflict her Dad has made.
Thank you St. Martin’s Press and these great authors for the NetGalley ARC of this book for my honest review. Great stories and I will be looking for more stories by these authors. Now to find a copy of Thanks Fur Last Night…
Even though all the stories seemed to be parts of other, I didn’t really feel lost. I enjoyed each story in it’s own way.
1) Bearing His Name by Eve Langlais
I love Ms. Langlais and her stories. I can always count on her to write a great story full of fun, snark, and plenty of heat. Ark and Jade are great together and the secondary characters keep the laughs rolling. 4 1/2 stars
2) Owned by the Lion by Milly Taiden
Ms. Taiden is a real master at her craft. Her books have interesting characters, plotlines, and hot smexy-times.. I loved Keir and Ally so much.
4 stars
3) No Need Fur Love by Kate Baxter
Ms. Baxter is a new-ish author for me but I really liked Owen and Mia and the town of Stanley. I can’t wait to read more from this author
4 stars
Overall, I give this anthology a solid 4 stars and recommend it.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Bearing His Name-Eve Langlais
2.5 stars
I normally enjoy Eve’s characters, but I didn’t click with Jade and Ark. They went through the motions, but I never felt the attraction. However, I did enjoy the secondary characters and the cheesy humor. They helped carry the story along.
Owned By The Lion-Milly Taiden
3 stars
Expect steamy banter and a punch of chemistry with Ally and Keri’s story! Overall, this was a fun, sexy read.
No Need For Love
Kate Baxter
2 stars
This one didn’t work for me. The storyline felt rushed and underdeveloped.
Three shifter paranormal romance in one book. The first two stories were fairly entertaining; short, but steamy with interesting characters and easy to read storyline. First one, about a bear who accidentally meets his mate while he confronts a blackmailer of his family. The second one, about a match service that unwittingly match real mates to shifters. Unfortunately, the third story was not as interesting. I tried to read through, but didn’t really finish. All in all, I’d recommend the book as at least 2/3 of the book was worth reading.
Bearing His Name,
By Eve Langlais.
Bear shifter, Ark has received a card that claims he could be a father. He must investigate because no cub of his will grow up without him.
It could just be someone out for money because he knows he is always careful.
Jade is furious with her sister. How could she be so irresponsible as to get pregnant from a one night stand, and not even know who the father is.
This story has lots and lots of laughs. Our hero’s bear often let’s his thoughts through. Someone is stalking the pregnant sister and putting both women in danger. That can’t be allowed. The need to protect both women and find out who is the baby daddy causes a lot of excitement. Great characters and so much fun.
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Owned By The Lion,
By Milly Taiden.
Lion shifter Keir has found his mate, but because of his history she thinks he is nothing but a manwhore. He has always lived women but this one is the special one, he just has to price it to her.
Ally is working as hard as she can to raise money for her mother’s medical treatment. Signing up for mateforhire.com could be the quickest way to get it, but she is diverted by the sexy lion shifter. It doesn’t help that every time she is out in public with him some ex of his accosts her.
This is part of a series I recognized some of the characters. it’s a very sexy story with lots of giggles. Our hero learns a lesson about the past coming back to bite you. Great fun.
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No Need Fur Love,
By Kate Baxter.
Werewolf Owen Courtney is hoping to get lucky . His alpha has moved the pack to a new territory and found a mate. For Owen a night in the local bar will soon change everything.
Wood Nymph Mia Oliver has been given an ultimatum by her father. If she wants a say in his their group is run she must provide an heir or have a mate. Wood Nymphs live close to nature without technology and the mod cons that others take for granted. She heads for a bar to find a likely sperm donor.
An emotional and exciting story with interesting characters. I have never met Wood Nymphs before so had no idea what powers they might have. They proved to be very effective.
I will definitely be on the lookout for more of this series.
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