Mating Instinct

(Moon Shifters #3)

by: Katie Reus

Publishing Date: 3/5/13

Publisher: Signet Eclipse

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Source: Netgalley

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Description:

As the beast within struggles to break free, he must learn to be what she needs... 

Surviving for centuries, powerful lupine shifter Jayce Kazan managed to stay away from humans until he met Kat Saburova and was consumed by the need to protect her. But while Jayce shared his passion with the human seer, he refused to make her his bondmate—a refusal that caused the end of their relationship. 

A year later, an attack that left Kat near death has resulted in another lupine shifter turning her. Furious that he wasn’t the one to save her, Jayce is determined to show Kat that he is the one she should rely on. But the newly turned shifter is still traumatized and worried that she’ll hurt those she loves, unless she can learn to control her inner wolf. 

And as Jayce struggles to protect Kat from her own worst instincts and convince her to rekindle their love, the extremists who almost killed her are looking to finish the job…

My Review:

"Mating Instinct", the third book the Moon Shifter series has become my FAVE out of the series so far.  I had a hard time putting down this book.  (I seriously gave my hubby the evil eye whenever he interrupted me while I was reading this book....Needless to say, he learned his lesson)  =)

( First off, I highly recommend you read this series in order.  Katie continues each book where it is left off at, but with different characters.  )

Kat Saburova is adjusting to her new life as a shifter, and she's trying to get over what happened to her in "Primal Possession", but she's having a difficult time.  She's realizing being a shifter requires following pack laws, but it is going to take time to learn them all.  She also needs someone to teach her the pack laws.  In the mean time though, she has Jayce Kazan to worry about.  He was her past love and now he is making it known he wants back in her life.  Kat is not making it easy for him.  He is trying to make amends with her and let her know what happened in the past and why he lied to her about the bond...but Kat is being more than difficult.
Jayce Kazan is one of the enforcers to the shifters and he is town on official business, as well as taking care of Kat...or at least trying to.  He is going to step up and teach her how being shifter is like and take care of her training.
Kat has her goals set on vengeance against the APL and she'll do everything in her power on making that vengeance come true without the pack.  Unfortunately, the APL has their own plans.
In fact someone is putting the blame on shifters on recent killings in the town, but none of Conner's pack has any involvement in it.  Jayce is trying to figure out another matter, but he is also going to find out who is actually putting the bad spotlight on the shifters as well.

"Mating Instinct" is a ride full of sexual tension, suspense, and emotions that will make you keep turning the page.  You'll fall in love with these shifters and will be determined to get rid of the APL just like they are.

Kat and Jayce have to be my fave couple out of this series so far. I clicked with Kat because even after everything she went through in the second book, she has proven she is a strong female character and she is not to be messed with.  She's stubborn at times and a little reckless, but she is such an amazing match for Jayce.
Jayce is strong willed as well and very determined to prove to Kat, he loves her.  It just takes him an awful darn long time to say it to her and prove it.  Have I mentioned he's powerful, scary, and sexy?  Oh I haven't...well now you know what I friggin' love him.  =)

This book even made me hungry while reading it.   I was craving chocolate while reading certain scenes.  =)  (*evil smile*)
Let's just say Jayce's scent that Kat is smelling every time he gets worked up.....is what I'm referring to. (*another evil smile*)

I love how Katie continues each book where it was left off at, but of course with different characters to continue the story.  She does continue the story of previous characters into each book so you know what the characters are up to.  Connor plays a major role in this book and Liam shows up as well, who were the lead male characters from the other books.  I love me some Liam and Connor....but for some reason Jayce stole my heart more after reading "Mating Instinct".  Maybe it was the chocolate...or maybe it was because he came back to Kat.

If you have read the first two books in the series, you'll definitely enjoy this installment.  If you haven't read this series yet, what are you waiting for?  Add it to your TBR to read later or get it when it comes out and start reading.

I am really curious on what is going to happen next, especially when it comes to the APL.  Will they ever find out who is really running the show...and what about certain characters that I want to find out more about.

I highly recommend this book and give it 5 full moons.  If you love the paranormal romance genre, love shifters, and love Katie Reus...you definitely need to read this book and series.  =)

I received a complimentary copy of the book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Primal Possession

(Moon Shifter #2)

by: Katie Reus

Publishing Date: 9/4/12

Publisher: Signet Eclipse

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Source: Paperback (Bought)

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Description:

To protect her, he will unleash the beast within… 

As his pack’s second-in-command, lupine shifter Liam Armstrong gives orders and takes what he wants—until he meets red-headed, blue-eyed December McIntyre. Liam knows the human beauty is his intended mate the moment he sees her, but December is far too strong-willed to accept his protection. 

December, whose brother is the town sheriff, has every reason to mistrust shifters after one killed her youngest sibling. But the forceful and handsome Liam has gotten under her skin in a way she hadn’t thought possible, and the desire she feels for him is almost too much to bear. 

When a radical hate group targets all humans known to sympathize with paranormal beings, December is attacked in her bookstore. Reluctantly, she turns to the only one who can help her: Liam. And he is going to take her to places within herself she never knew existed.

My Review:

I have been waiting to read Liam and December's story for awhile now.  I would have read this book sooner, but other review books took precedence first due to being overloaded.  The book finally tempted me though.  I think because Liam kept teasing me to read his book (if you read Alpha Instinct...you will understand his appeal).  I could not resist his sexiness any longer.  =)

This is one series I love very much.  Katie Reus has a way of sucking you literally into the story.  I love this world of shifters.  The best part of this series is that Katie throws in other paranormal creatures as well.  "Primal Possession" brings in the Fae into the story and it definitely was a different type of Fae I'm used to and I loved it.  She also throws in seers and a small hint of a vampire storyline as well....but that is at the end of the book.  

"Primal Possession" picks up from "Alpha Instinct" left us at.  December is trying to avoid the sexy, alpha male, Liam and Liam is trying everything to protect and win over December.  The APL is still up to their tactics of trying to kill off the shifters, or at least try giving them a bad name with the human population.  Unfortunately, December is stuck in the middle of the APL vs. Shifter world due to her being linked to Liam and she ends up in dangerous situations.  She does not want to hook up with Liam due to what happened in her past with her little brother and her older brother, but Liam is the only one can protect her from what is happening.  Not only is December in danger, but so is her friend, Kat, who is a target as well for the APL.  Kat's ex-boyfriend comes to town and he's not only a shifter, but the Enforcer himself for the shifter world.  

It is up to Liam and Kat's ex-boyfriend to keep the women safe.  Although, they end up doing is driving the women further away.

"Primal Possession" definitely kept me intrigued with the storyline and the characters.  I fell in love Liam and December in "Alpha Instinct" and was anxiously waiting to hear what happened to them in this book.  Oh...and the best and worst part of the book is towards the ending.  Liam was such a jerk at times...even when he found out some news from December.  I guess he was in shock and did not know what was coming out of his mouth when he found out the news.  I did kind of feel sorry for him though...he was not expecting the dangers of APL to affect December and Kat.  

Previous characters are also in this book, so you will get Connor and Ana again.  

I really enjoyed this book, but the only thing that bothered me was Liam switching his mind about December towards the end and the way he treated her at the end as well.  He lost my respect after that.  December was hard at times, but she had her reasons on why she should not trust a shifter.  Her big brother, Parker who is the sheriff even made me mad as well, but he turned around after awhile.  

Big brothers are very protective of their little sisters.  I should know I have one myself.  LOL

If you love the paranormal romance genre, love shifters, and love Katie Reus...you'll definitely enjoy the 2nd book to the Moon Shifter series.

Be prepared for some steamy, hot romance, action-packed scenes, and intense emotional moments in this paranormal world that is trying to exist in a human world.  

Looking forward to reading the 3rd book to the series and reading more about Kat and Jayce.  

Katie you definitely have me as a fan for life.  =)  

Lupine shifter Nikan Lawless has it bad for Esperanze Cordona, the sweet and curvy woman who only views him as a friend. But when Nikan is assigned to act as Esperanze’s bodyguard during a weekend education conference, he knows it’s the perfect opportunity to seduce her off her feet—away from the pack. 

To put his plan into motion Nikan cancels one of their hotel rooms, giving them time to get to know one another in a whole different way. But when a man from Esperanze’s past shows up in need of help, Nikan must shield her from a group of dangerous rogue shifters, all while trying to prove that they’re destined to be mates.

A little about Katie: I’ve been reading romance since a young age—ever since I discovered my mom’s hidden stash. Luckily the addiction stayed with me into adulthood. I write paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense for Carina Press, Harlequin Nocturne, and NAL/Signet Eclipse. To learn more about me please visit my website, my blog, facebook or find me on twitter @katiereus.

Lover's Instinct

(Moon Shifter #1.5)

by: Katie Reus

Publishing Date: 8/7/12

Publisher: Signet

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Source: Bought for Kindle

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Description:

Lupine shifter Nikan Lawless has it bad for Esperanze Cordona, the sweet and curvy woman who only views him as a friend. But when Nikan is assigned to act as Esperanze’s bodyguard during a weekend education conference, he knows it’s the perfect opportunity to seduce her off her feet—away from the pack. 

To put his plan into motion Nikan cancels one of their hotel rooms, giving them time to get to know one another in a whole different way. But when a man from Esperanze’s past shows up in need of help, Nikan must shield her from a group of dangerous rogue shifters, all while trying to prove that they’re destined to be mates.

My Review:

This was a very short and sweet novella that quenched my lupine love just a bit.  

I also got a sneak peek of the first chapter of the next book of the Moon Shifter series that comes out next month, "Primal Possession", which I've been counting down to.  =)

I had not been able to read for a few days now thanks to errands and school work...so I needed something to read in between college assignments that would take me away from American Government (that happens to be really boring...ugh).  

"Lover's Instinct" definitely helped me get out of my rut that I was in thanks to school.

I love this new series from Katie Reus. =)

This short novella is about Nikan and Esperanze (I love her name).  Esperanze is heading to a convention in Washington D.C..  She needs to get away from the pack for a bit since what happened in the first book.  The pack had suffered a major loss of loved ones and are still recovering, so Esperanze thought it would be a good idea to get away for awhile and get her mind off what happened.  Nikan, volunteers to go with her and protect her.  Of course, Nikan has other plans in the mean time.  He has always been in love with Esperanze, since the moment his pack alpha decided to hook up with Esperanze's pack alpha (who is her cousin).  Esperanze has love Nikan also, but she's only a beta and she swore never to hook up with a alpha...actually a warrior class alpha.  It's going to be hard for her though when Nikan becomes very possessive and protective of her when they go to the convention.

Esperanze is actually there to see her old professor too and in the meantime her professor is now a vampire and now he's in danger.  It's up to Esperanze and Nikan to figure out what is going on and save her old professor from being killed.  Although, it will be kind of tricky when it involves vampires and shifters...which they are supposed to be getting along.

What I loved mostly about this book was how Nikan was with Esperanze (or Essie for short).  She had no clue that he loved her, but when he finally admitted it.  Oh boy!  =)  

I think Essie is more Alpha though instead of Beta because the girl can take care of herself.  =)  

I loved the storyline to this book too.  It was short though...but that's because it is a novella.  I love reading novellas because it gives you a sneak into the world of other characters.  

I loved the idea behind other supernatural creatures that were talked about in this book too.  Another shifter was introduced in "Lover's Instinct" and actually helped out Essie and Nikan during their mission.  I want to know more about what is going with the Vampires and Shifters though...and what the bad guys did.  You'll understand when you read this short novella.  I do not want to give it away.  =)

Let me not forget the sex...ummm...Nikan definitely had me squirming.  *sigh*

I'm looking forward to Liam's book next.  I loved him in "Alpha Instinct".  

I recommend this novella to Katie Reus fans, paranormal romance readers, and shifter lovers.  =)  

This will definitely keep you happy for next months' release.  =)  

Let the countdown continue to "Primal Possession".  =)

Alpha Instinct

(Moon Shifter #1)

by: Katie Reus

Publishing Date: 2/7/12

Publisher: Signet

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Source: Library Book

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Description:

Fear has a scent. So does desire…
Ana Cordona has been a strong leader for the lupine shifters who survived after all the males and most of the females in her pack were mysteriously poisoned. As tough as she is, with no Alpha male, the pack is vulnerable to the devious shifter Taggart, who wants to claim both their ranch and Ana as his own. When Connor Armstrong comes back into her life, promising protection, it’s almost enough to make Ana forget how he walked out on her before—and reluctantly accept his offer to mate.
The minute Connor sees Ana again, it reawakens a raw hunger. He must have her for his bondmate—his wolf cries out for it. But his human side knows he must proceed with caution because of their complicated past. If he is to truly have her body and soul, he must go beyond his burning desire and win back her heart. Whatever it takes, he is determined not to leave her side again.
But Taggart and his rival pack are not their only enemies. A human element in town is targeting shifters. Their plan not only threatens Ana and Connor’s future, but the lives of the entire pack…

My Review:

I finally got a chance to read "Alpha Instinct" this month.  I've had on my TBR on Goodreads for awhile now.  I'm so glad I squeezed this book in to read because I really LOVED it!  

I'm a sucker for shifters.  I love Alpha Males and a love strong alpha-heroine character.  

Ana Cordona has been trying to take care of her pack since all the males and pregnant females died in her pack from a mystery poisoning.  She has been trying to protect her pack from the other pack next to her who is run by Taggart, who wants more than anything to have Ana.  She doesn't want anything to do with him because she knows he's nothing but trouble.

Connor Armstrong walks back into her life one night.  He wants her to be his mate and he wants to help her take care of her pack.  He has his own pack that he's been taking care.  His brother, Liam, has been helping also.  Ana is skeptical of Connor though because he walked out of her life 50 years ago and she never knew why.  Connor had a good reason to walk out of her life, but he wants to make up for it.  

Connor not only has to help Ana with her pack, but he also has to help his own pack adjust.  Connor is also keeping secrets from Ana about his pack.
I could go on and on...but do not want to spoil anything.
What did I think of Alpha Instinct...I loved it!  It definitely quenched my shifter addiction.  =) Alpha Instinct had a dangerous Alpha Male and even a dangerous alpha female.  I fell in love with Connor when he was introduced.  I also adored Ana.  She was stubborn when it came to Connor though.  He has been in love with her forever...and Ana has been in love with him...but of course it takes a tragedy for them to finally realize they're meant to be.  Oh...and when they do hook up...it gets really steamy.  =)
I love the world Katie creates and how she introduces the other characters.  I cannot wait to read Liam's book because you'll get a sneak peek in "Alpha Instinct" who he adores or actually who is addicted over. 
I loved how Katie also had several bad guys in the novel.  You'll find out when you read it, that she has several things happening to Ana and even Connor's pack. 
I really look forward to the e-novella coming out and then the next novel. 
I recommend this book to paranormal romance readers and readers who have an addiction to shifters like I do. 
Who doesn't love a Alpha Male?  I know I do.  ;)