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Ava North is more comfortable talking to a dead man than a live one. Unfortunately, that also means it’s that much harder to find love. She’s in her forties and an introvert. Chasing down bad guys and being the best homicide Lieutenant is a piece of cake. Mmm cake. Finding a good man to share life with? That’s another story.
Slate Forbes is busting his fur to make a success out of … busting his fur to make a success out of his pack’s cabin business. He’s too busy dealing with renovations, and a competing bear clan, to think of a mate. But none of that matters when the most beautifully awkward woman bumps into him and steals his drink. Now, he can think of nothing more than to find her, mate her, and make her his.
Coming across a dead body on vacation is not Ava’s idea of relaxation, but she can tell something fishy’s going on in the small town. She’s not willing to let a possible crime go unsolved. Her focus on getting justice for the dead might be the end of her vacation and her life. With little evidence and no witnesses, she’s not sure what to do. Will Ava solve this crime, or will she be the next name on the killer’s list?
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Milly Taiden has done it again. I love love love her Paranormal Dating Agency series and this book did not disappoint. Action, murder, intrigue and, of course, lots of passion. Then there was Gerri Wilder. Who doesn’t love Gerri!!
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I loved this 26th book of the Paranormal dating agency series. The story with mystery and solving a crime along with hot romance and finding love along the way is always a wonderful treat. Visiting with Gerry Wilder is never boring no matter how much or how little she appears in the story. In addition, the wonder of winter and snuggling beside a roaring fire is always welcomed. Once again Milly Taiden took me away to the wonderful of of shifters.
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She has never let me down, I have read most of the Paranormal Dating Service and Gerri Wilder’s shenanigans to say that I am a huge fan of the series. Milly Taiden tells great stories and her characters are all realistic enough that I feel like I know them before I even get halfway through the books. This story is exactly as easily readable as any of the other stories in this series, but different enough to show that the plot lines are unique and engaging. I loved the fact that the heroines of this one are over 40 and still manage to snag decent men, despite the whole age assumption holding them back. This story had enough drama going on with the mysterious deaths to hold my interest right to the end, and I read through it in one day. I would always recommend a book written by Milly Taiden, but especially anything in this series and this one in particular! It’s a fun read, with great characters, a cool plot structure, and enough action to keep it interesting. I didn’t see the twist coming at the end, you probably won’t either, it’s that smooth!
Ava is a dedicated homicide detective who divorced her husband once she found him cheating on her with a female shifter. On the way to a cabin with her best girlfriend for vacation, she comes upon a body in the road which intrigues her inquisitive nature. She meets the owner of the cabins, Slate, who she doesn’t know is a shifter. They work together to solve the murder cases and she overcomes her feelings about shifters as she falls in love with Slate. Their love wins in the end.
A Torturously Sexy Slow Burn…
I can count on one hand the number of authors I read every book from almost as soon as they come out. It’s rare that even the best writers woo me with every book they write. Especially those who publish several different series, with different styles, as I tend to fall in love with certain characters and never want to leave them. However Milly Taiden is one such exception, as everything she writes is vibrant, multifaceted, and full of unique and wild story landscapes that are always a fun, sexy ride.
Her Paranormal Dating Agency (PDA) book series is one of my favorites! Every PDA book in the series surrounds you with a cavalcade of quirky, emotionally intelligent characters who embark on action packed, self discovery adventures that lead them to their fated mates. They are simply fun, grumbly alpha filled reads that don’t take themselves too seriously. Perfect for cleansing your literary palette in-between longer/darker novels.
And this book, “Wolfing Her Down”, Taiden’s twenty-sixth addition to her PDA universe. Is a perfect example of her quirky, sexy writing style. Although this one stands apart from most others in the series with its sexy slow burn, full of methodical, almost torturous pacing.
This installment is about Slate and Ava. Slate being the gorgeously hulking Alpha to his wolf pack, and owner of a breathtaking cabin resort deep in the Colorado mountains. And Ava, a forty-something, high ranking detective from Texas. A woman who lives only for her job after a painful divorce that left her with trust issues and a hatred of shifters.
What follows is a more serious and suspense filled story of murder mystery level intrigue, and about learning to trust in love again after a lifetime of bad experiences. It is a tale, that unlike Taiden’s other more fast paced, insta-everything portrayals, takes its time. Where other PDA installments pitch you in a fast moving river of lust and love. This story simmers you in a pool of trepidation so steeped in angst and uncertainty you will find yourself calling out to Ava to have just a little more faith.
And I have to say, while I thoroughly loved the story here, and personally didn’t mind the slowness of it. For many PDA fans used to the quicker, shorter fare, this one might test your patience a bit. As the pacing, while completely appropriate for the overall “learning to trust in love again” slant of the story, drags on for over twenty chapters. I promise you though, it is worth the wait, as once it gets moving the chemistry between Slate and Ava smolders and then leaps off the page with wild abandon!
Yes, this one is more straight laced and serious, containing far fewer of the super-charged sexy scenes many of the previous PDA installments contained. And yes, unlike many of the others, that showcase a more strongly willed alpha male character where the female lead ultimately falls in love and immediately starts having kids. This one focuses on a relationship that is more equal in all ways, both personally and professionally. All the while remaining a deliciously heat filled, heartfelt read full of love, twisty, sassy humor, and wonderfully compelling characters.
Loved the dynamics of this story. These two were meant to be! However,there are those that will do anything to keep them apart. A beautiful storyline. An excellent read!
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Loved the story. Stront wonderful characters. Proofreading is getting better. Hope she keeps working on it.
The heat between Ava and Slate practically melt the pages! Love this story. Characters are interesting. Can’t resist a book with romance AND intrigue!
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Slate is definitely worth braving the cold. Definitely can’t get far away from her truths of what Ava really wants and needs. Now throw in a man willing to be her equal in all things even death.. though not gracefully lol. Now Ava just needs to trust the instincts she’s built over the years.
Wolfing Her Down- is the 26th book in the Paranormal Dating Agency series, not to worry it reads as a stand-alone.
Ava North found her ex-husband in bed with a shifter, and since she hasn’t wanted anything to do with men or shifters. Instead Ava focus on her career, a Homicide lieutenant, who happens to come across a dead body while on vacation with her friend Hailey.
Slate Forbes an Alpha wolf shifter is having problems with dead bodies popping up near his resort and the decline of vacationers. One evening Slate is drinking at the bar, he realizes his mate is in the same room.
This is a nice story of murder and romance, with a little match making from Gerri.
Are Ava and Slate are meant to be together as mates or partners in solving a crime? Will they be able to do both? How will Ava be able to trust the shifter community?
I received a copy of this book from Kindle Unlimited. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Another really enjoyable story in this series. Slate and Ava were adorable together – plenty of fun dialogue, drama, action and really really hot sexy scenes.
Ava and Slate are a match mate this is bk26 if the series this book was written very well. I love the story plot. great adventure nice steamy love scenes. No spoilers here I voluntarily review this book and my opinion are my own.
I love reading PDA books because i know they will be nice and hot, and always lots of sexy shiftier deliciousness to keep me entertained. This one did in a whole different way with a mystery thrown in. I really liked the twist in there and can’t wait to read about more of the shiftiers that were mentioned in this book but not the main story cause we know Gerri will get to them at some time or another. (wink)
Ava has left romance behind after being cheated on (in their own bed!) by her husband. She has a lot on her plate as a homicide Detective and that’s just one less thing she won’t get worked up about. Pity her mum never got that message! She enlists Ava’s best friend to get her to a weekend getaway and hopefully partake in some adult playtime! But with Gerri Wilder being involved you know there has to be amte in her future.
Slate is anAlpha wolf and entrepreneur who owns and manages the lodge where Ave is staying. Let’s just say Ava makes a bit of an entrance, finding a dead body in the road. Before you know it she is up to her neck in a series of crimes and her peaceful weekend away is no more!
Add in some interfering Bear Shifters, an unfortunate introduction to Shifterkind and some malicious vandalism and Slate and Ava have their work cut out for them!
Gerri always seems to know what she is doing when she brings two people together. Ava and Slate are meant to be…but are they to stubborn to realize it? Ther’s mystery, danger, and lots of smexy-times.
Nice story. I liked Ava and Stone, and the mysteries were interesting. And Gerri, of course, is awesome.
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Wolfing her down is the 26th book in the Paranormal Dating Agency series. In this book we meet human Ava & wolf shifter Slate & follow them on their road to happily ever after.
Ava is a cop & a good one at that. She has no problem tracking down clues & finding answers. What she does have problems with is meeting a nice guy to settle down with. She’s in her 40’s & an introvert so has pretty much decided that love is not for her. But her mother & matchmaker Gerri Wilder have other plans in mind. Will their plan to find Ava a man work?
Slate is the alpha of his clan & heads up his clan’s vacation cabin business. He’s got a new competitor to worry about, constant need for more renovations & no time to meet his mate. That all changes when he sees Ava. But will he be able to save Ava when trouble comes knocking?
First let me say I love this series. It’s one I never get tired of. There’s always something new & different in every new book. Wolfing Her Down is no exception. The main characters are strong but with enough flaws to make them likeable. The supporting cast is great, injecting just enough humor & drama to keep things moving. The story line kept me turning pages all night wanting to see what happened next. All in all, you can’t go wrong when Gerri’s in the mix.
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This book had mystery, chemistry, humor and was overall, great! I loved the character build and the story that propelled them from everyday life right into adventure, mystery and murder!
Milly Taiden You know somethings you can dust off your shoulders be okay with, cheating is always ugly and more so when it happens in your own bed. Our Sassy gurl is done with men and love, who can blame her. She focuses on what she thinks is important to her, her job which is a homicide detective so yeah she doesn’t have time for pity or games.
You know that Geri *grins* there just isn’t anyone better than our favorite matchmaker! I just love her face.
Life differences come to play in this story, Geri may have met her match in matching Slate and Ava in the midst of a trying to solve a crime, dealing with feelings that shouldn’t be there and even a wee bit of prejudices. Oh yeah, Geri or fates as you will have their job cut out for them.
As always Milly does her thing she does so well. Creates a story and character that mix so well it has you grinning and fussing. Very cool story, well-rounded characters. A mix of emotions and some sexy scenes and of course the murders! rounds out this story. EnjoyMilly Taiden
This book was great.. Gerri always knows what she is doing , Slate and Ava were a great match even if Ava needed some convincing .. This story was suspenseful and steamy trying to find the killer while falling in love makes for an amazing read…
Absolutely Freaking Fantastic. I loved every single word of this book. It definitely deserves more than five stars and if I could I would give it a ten. This book is packed full of exciting twists and it will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire book.