He’s the most feared shifter in the sea.She’s a middle-aged grandma from Arizona.He may have finally met his match…Hated and mistrusted. Feared and misunderstood. For decades, the Master Shark has protected the underwater city of Atlantis. Now, his Empress has set him his most difficult mission yet:A relaxing beach vacation.Coyote shifter Martha Hernandez doesn’t want to take a vacation. She … Martha Hernandez doesn’t want to take a vacation. She doesn’t want to sit around in some fancy all-shifter resort when her pack could be getting up to who-knows-what mischief in her absence. And she definitely doesn’t want to bang this mysterious scarred, silent stranger like a screen door in a hurricane.
Nope nope nope. No matter that he’s her one true mate. She’s a respectable widow with no call to be having such fool notions at her time of life. What would her family think?
But he is the Master Shark. And he has never failed in the hunt. He’ll capture his mate’s heart… even if it means learning to salsa.
Combining romance, action, and a generous helping of humor, the Fire & Rescue Shifters series is a must-read for fans of TS Joyce and Sherrilyn Kenyon. Each book is a standalone romance focusing on a different couple, but characters reoccur throughout the series. No cliffhangers!
Warning: Contains steamy scenes between a no-nonsense, mature Latina heroine and an alpha hero who will forever change your opinion of sharks. Can you handle the heat?
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At first, I wasn’t too sure I was going to like this book, like the one before it, it is more of a standalone then part of this series.
I will say that it was nice to see Master Shark get his HEA thought.
I also liked that these two were a little older so it just felt more grownup.
Getting to know Finn was great and he had hidden depths that I enjoyed learning about.
It was kinda weird that Martha was not your typical female shifter. She brings something new to the table.
This book was worth reading.
Plenty of humor and heat; one of my favorite stories of the Firefighter series
This is actually a crossover between the author’s Shifting Sand series and her Fire & Rescue Shifters series (this book falls after Firefighter Sea Dragon in that series). I haven’t read any of the Shifting Sand books (yet!) and didn’t feel I was missing out on anything by starting here—I didn’t even realize it was a series until the author’s note at the end. As for the Fire & Rescue Shifters, while the books in the series can all be read as standalones, there is background laid in previous stories, in this case, particularly in Firefighter Sea Dragon, so in order to get the richest experience, consider reading that before diving in here.
These books just keep getting better and better! I admit I was surprised when I saw the next book in the Firefighter series was going to feature the Master Shark, but intrigued as well. And talk about an opposites attract story! You don’t get much more opposite than the former King of sharks finding his true mate in a coyote shifter, matriarch and alpha of a desert based pack. I loved that these were more mature characters, and it’s also a second chances story of a sort, as the two have a chance at starting a new life with each other—if they can manage to find a way to make their conflicting responsibilities work.
Sweet and touching, there may be a little less action to this story, but still great characters with plenty of humor and heat. One of my favorites of the series. 5+ stars
I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
Master Shark was assigned a very difficult mission:
1 week vacation on a beach
He did not understand why he was being punished.
Martha was giving a vacation by her kids.
But being in family business is a habit hard to change.
When they see each other, they knew they were mates.
Their reaction to each other was hilarious.
I was so glad that Master Shark, Hugh, found his HEA.
Loved the storytelling!
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, and no one tells me what to think, feel, or write about any book! I have bought this book because I loved it, and I own most of Zoe’s books!
This cover matches the series, and it is pretty cool!
Okay this is the 5th book in the series, and it was a surprise for me. I didn’t not think the next book in this series would be the Master Shark’s story, but it was awesome. This book crosses over into Shifting Sands too!! Magnolia, Breck, and Tex are all part of this book too! It was an unexpected and very welcome surprise since I love both series!
Finn and Martha are just awesome together! I love Martha’s devotion to her family and that she speaks her mind, and she defends others even if she isn’t sure what to make of them. Finn has always served others, and he has always hidden part of himself away because it would scare others. He has never had anyone put his needs first or been shown what true happiness is. He is awkward and sexy all at the same time. I loved their story, and how two series are now tied together!
Zoe always manages to surprise me! Her stories are always awesome! I haven’t read a story yet that I didn’t truly enjoy! I can’t wait to see what she cooks up next!
I highly recommend to shifter fans everywhere who love HEA endings especially if you already love this series, Shifting Sands, and Zoe Chant!
** spoiler alert ** After being ordered to take a vacation, the Master Shark doesn’t have an idea on how to relax. Martha has been the matriarch of her pack and doesn’t understand how to let go. Instant connection blooms, but Martha has loved before. Will Martha give him a chance? Will they find a way to compromise to keep their relationship?
Loved seeing this tough as nails couple fall in love. Both characters figured they were to old and wouldn’t find a match, but yet they were perfect for each other. While being a little bit of a stick in the mud at first, the Master Shark showed he did have feelings, just had been trained to keep them hidden. Martha definitely showed that she was willing to take the chance and in the end was willing to meet Finn half way! Great book and cannot wait for book 6 in this series!
ZOE CHANT AT HER BEST !!!
Title: The Master Shark’s Mate
Series: Fire and Rescue Shifters
Author: Zoe Chant
Designation: Book 5 of Series, Standalone Novella, NO CLiffhanger
Reading Platform: Kindle Edition
My Rating: Five Sexy Sweet Stars*****
Oh my! Oh my! Oh my! The Master Shark’s Mate is Zoe Chant at the top of her game and a fabulous addition to Chant’s popular Fire and Rescue Shifters Series. Quite unlike most paranormal romance, this captivating love story features a more mature couple, lovely coyote shifter and dedicated alpha of the Arizona Ochre Rock Pack Martha Hernandez and megalodon shark shifter Master Shark, once a king, now Voice of the Pearl Empress of Atlantis, and ruler of all sharks in all the seas. Nita and Master Shark are an older hero and heroine, or what I like to call a more experienced couple who still have a whole lot of pep in their step. lol… The Master Shark’s Mate is a riveting tale with the perfect blend of imaginative fantasy, spellbinding magic, unique endearing characters, laugh-out-loud humor, thrilling adventure, agonizing angst, sultry seduction, fiery passion, and heart-melting romance – Shifting Sands Resort style! That’s right! This book is an ingenious combination of two of Chant’s most popular series, the Shifting Sands Resort and Fire & Rescue Shifters. I snickered, snorted, and sniffled through the entire story and loved every single minute, but by the end, I was happy, satisfied and well entertained. But let’s talk a few details.
The Master Shark’s Mate is an exceptionally well-crafted, fast-paced, easy-to-follow, stand-alone, novella length paranormal romance. The narrative is beautifully written in the third person with clearly distinguishable his and her perspectives. The dialogue is smart, entertaining, well executed and flows effortlessly. I’ve loved the entire Fire and Rescue Shifter series but the Master Shark’s Mate is, hands down, my all-time favorite! I was totally smitten with the gruff, commanding, often antagonistic, and always misunderstood Master Shark when he was first introduced in Firefighter Sea Dragon and was beyond thrilled to learn he was being a book of his own. And alpha coyote shifter Martha Hernandez was an absolute delight! Of course, it may have something to do with the fact that I felt an immediate camaraderie with Martha because she’s so much like me – a hot, sexy grandma! lol.. At first glance, one would think an ocean water shifter and a desert land shifter would never work together but they make a perfect couple, complementing each other brilliantly, just like peas and carrots! This pair of unlikely lovers literally exploded from the pages, demanded my undivided attention, and completely captured my heart. And OMG, we even discover Master Shark has a name, but I’ll never tell – you’ll just have to read the book.
No spoilers from me but I will say this… A dangerous highly feared megalodon shark shifter who is forced to take a vacation by his empress and finds something he never knew he needed until now-check! A loyal, dedicated, intelligent, lovely, and very spry widowed coyote shifter from Arizona who is given a vacation at Shifting Sands Resort for shifters as a gift by her children and finds a whole lot more than just a good time and a dance partner-oh my! Two shifters in their twilight years who should be enjoying their lives but instead are both saddled with jobs, responsibilities, and sacrifices – check! A large demanding family, an underwater city, an unexpected emergency, an understanding Pearl Empress and Royal Consort-check! Heated attraction, steamy passion, dreamy love, a beautiful dance partnership, an undeniable fate, and a whole lot of fun-you bet! That and a whole lot more! Oh dear! Shifting Sands Resort will never be the same!
Did I like this book? No, I loved it! Would I recommend it? You bet, and I am but only for adult readers since it does contain a few dreamy love scenes. Will I read this author again? Absolutely! Just as soon as she publishes her next release. Zoe Chant is a gifted storyteller and master of her trade who consistently publishes exceptionally imaginative, well crafted, and exceptionally well-edited stories with unique storylines and beautiful covers. And finally, was I entertained? Completely! Well done, Zoe Chant! Well done, indeed! A fabulous opposites-attract love story!