Tempting His Mate (A Werewolf Romance)

By: Savannah Stuart, Katie Reus

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's Summary

She ran from him once....

Wild one night stands are not Ella Hayes' style, but with her confidence at rock bottom after a devastating betrayal and her painful departure from her jaguar pride, who could blame her for falling into bed with a sexy wolf? She never thought she'd see him again. And never in her craziest dreams did she expect to come face-to-face with him on her first day with the Kincaid wolf pack. Sleeping with Asher had been one of the most intense experiences of her life - but now she wonders if they could have more.

He's not letting her go again.

Tired of life as a lone wolf, shifter Asher has joined his cousin's pack. The last person he expected to see was the sexy woman who ran out on him in the middle of the most incredible night of his life. The Ella he meets now is nothing like the wild, sensual woman he let his guard down with, but he likes both sides of the complicated female. But now somebody - or something - sinister is targeting Ella, and Asher moves quickly to get her under his roof and under his protection. Keeping the sexy female safe and proving they belong together are two missions he doesn't plan to fail. Because this time, he's playing for keeps.

©2013 Savannah Stuart (P)2014 Savannah Stuart

Looking for a fun, steamy read?

Looking for a fun, steamy read? Tempting his Mate fits the bill!!!!!

“My name’s Asher,” he rumbled in that deep voice and she realized she’d been blatantly staring.
“I’m Ella.” And she wasn’t going anywhere, she realized. Not until she got a taste of this sexy male. Something told her one taste wouldn’t be nearly enough.

Looking for a fun, steamy read? Tempting his Mate by Katie Reus writing as Savannah Stuart is the third spicy installment in her Crescent Moon paranormal romance series which focuses on a wolf pack in Gulf Shores, Alabama. This is the story of Ella, a jaguar shifter cousin to Lauren, and Asher, Max’s sexy lone wolf cousin. Lauren’s and Max’s story was told in the second book, but this installment can be easily enjoyed as a stand alone if that is your preference. I’ve actually read this series out-of-order and don’t feel that doing so has impacted the pleasure I derived from any of the books.

As the story opens, Ella has left her jaguar pride to accept an accounting position with the Kincaid wolf pack in coastal Orange Beach, Alabama after having a falling out with her sister. As Ella is on her way to her new pack, she stops for the night and decides to do something totally out-of-character for her: She visits a seedy shifter bar where she hooks up with sex-on-a-stick Asher. They have a phenomenal evening, but, in the morning, Ella runs from Asher without a word. Little does she know that the sexy wolf she just slept with is tired of being on his own and has also accepted a job with the Kincaid pack as its new chief of security. Her life just got a lot more complicated.

In addition to the romance, there’s an interwoven danger element. I really liked both Ella and Asher. She told him he was going to have to work to court her, and he does!

Following please find a few of my favorite quotes from Tempting His Mate:

“What are you looking for?”
The look he gave her pinned her to the spot. “You.”
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“Stay with me. I want your scent on my sheets.”
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“Lose the pants,” she murmured.
His head tilted slightly to the side, his eyes narrowing a fraction. “Are you ordering me around?”
She grinned. “Maybe.”

Jeffrey Kafer does a great job narrating the audio. This isn’t the first time I’ve listened to him. I love his voice. It’s strong, deep and easy to understand. His sexy Asher voice was utterly swooney. Both his male and female voices sound genuine and remain consistent through-out. The end product is polished perfection. Seriously, if you get a chance to listen to the audio of this book, don’t pass it up!

Katie is one of my favorite authors. Even though this tale is novella-length, there’s no short shrifting in the plot or in the characterization. It kept me engrossed for hours …twice. I read the kindle edition, then thoroughly enjoyed it again in audio. If you like passionately hot shifter romances paired with suspenseful undercurrents, I’d highly recommend that you check out Tempting His Mate and Katie’s entire Crescent Moon series!

Deliciously Romantically Naughty

Well written and read with passion. Will look for Author/Narrator combo again. I loved it!

Great Narrator

Love Jeffrey Kafer. He has a great voice and his narrations are always on point.

Enjoyed this story. Another quick read but plenty of character development.

Loved Asher!

I like how this author is able to still provide us with pretty dominant shifters that are all in the same pack. They may be lower in status from the alpha of the pack, but you don't really notice that with how well each of these men work together. I loved everything about Asher. Ella did push away just a bit but it wasn't too bad to ruin my enjoyment of this book. Overall another great couple the series.

You make a great pillow

This was on the sweeter end of the series, with angsty backstories for both Asher and Ella. But, as a novella, it moves past the angst quickly enough and focuses on the dominating, nonetheless consensual, nooky. I like my alphas mouthy in bed and Asher is deliciously bossy. Kafer’s deep, gravely voice is great for alphas, as usual.

it was really good

it was enjoyable an i like not having to strain my eyes to read the story was great an hope to listen to more of this writer

read it

it is a good read u will enjoy it and fall 8n love

Still a good read/listen

Love the way the shifters characters are in this series and also that the author does not drag their relationship progression out! Still love that narrators voice and the life he brings to the characters

SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST TEMPTING

I have read every book in this series and I have enjoyed each one. This series is a perfect example of short and sweet with just enough steam to leave you panting. Both Asher and Ella are dealing with insecurities. Ella’s insecurities come from a betrayal by her sister and Asher insecurities have made him question his worth as a mate. But when these characters meet, chemistry and instant attraction throws all insecurities out of the window for one night. At least, that’s what Ella thought until she realizes her hot one night stand, now works at her new place of employment.

The character building is this book is fine. Since it is a short story, I wasn't expecting too much but I was pleased with the development of the characters considering the length of the book. Since I have read the two previously books in this series, I’m already familiar with the world that this book takes place in. This book can be read as a standalone but it would be so much better when read with the complete series.

I adore Jeffery Kafer voice. The man is like silk chocolate, smooth, rich and ohh so sweet.

IMO, just buy the book. You can’t bet this for a quick, enjoyable read.

Tempting His Mate

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If you love paranormal audiobooks, you will love this one. Author Savannah Stuart has just the right mix of chemistry, sexual tension and action.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Tempting His Mate (A Werewolf Romance)?

I enjoyed the whole story.

What does Jeffrey Kafer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I enjoyed Jeffrey Kafer's voice. I've listened to other audio books and didn't enjoy the voice so that fact that I'm loving this series with Jeffrey's voice is more than enough for me.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I finished the book in one sitting and yes, I would listen to it again.

Steamy and Romantic

I absolutely love the stories, the narrator is perfect for it. It is very U18 but not too much.