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Moon Shifter #3.5
His Untamed Desire
She’s ready to make her move…
Lupine shifter Daphne’s recent move back home gives her a chance with the fierce and sexy male she’s always wanted: jaguar shifter Hector. She plans to show him she’s all grown up, and more than enough woman for him. But a vampire from her past has been harassing her and will stop at nothing to make her his.
He’s not letting her go this time…
Hector knows Daphne can take care of herself, but he immediately steps in to protect her from a stalker. He’s lusted after the sweet and sensual she-wolf for years and won’t let anything come between them now. With circumstances forcing them to share a roof, Hector won’t hide his attraction toward her any longer. But Daphne underestimates her stalker’s persistence and it might be too late for Hector to keep the woman he loves safe.
Lupine shifter Daphne’s recent move back home gives her a chance with the fierce and sexy male she’s always wanted: jaguar shifter Hector. She plans to show him she’s all grown up, and more than enough woman for him. But a vampire from her past has been harassing her and will stop at nothing to make her his.
He’s not letting her go this time…
Hector knows Daphne can take care of herself, but he immediately steps in to protect her from a stalker. He’s lusted after the sweet and sensual she-wolf for years and won’t let anything come between them now. With circumstances forcing them to share a roof, Hector won’t hide his attraction toward her any longer. But Daphne underestimates her stalker’s persistence and it might be too late for Hector to keep the woman he loves safe.
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First published January 7, 2014
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Katie Reus
164 books3,244 followersKatie Reus® is the USA Today bestselling author of the Endgame trilogy, the MacArthur Family series and the Deadly Ops series. She fell in love with romance at a young age thanks to books she pilfered from her mom's stash. Years later she loves reading romance almost as much as she loves writing it. However, she didn't always know she wanted to be a writer. After changing majors many times, she finally graduated with a degree in psychology. Not long after that she discovered a new love. Writing. She now spends her days writing paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense.
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November 18, 2016
4 - "You fight dirty..." Stars!
Another quick visit to Katie Reus’ Moon Shifter Series, gives us Daphne and Hector’s story. Best friend’s older brother is one of my favourite tropes, and although quick in its reading His Untamed Desire didn’t disappoint.
Returning to New Orleans, after four years away for study, Daphne is all grown up when Hector sees her walking into the Pack Alpha’s bar for the first time since she got back, gone is the girl he thought he was too old for and in her place is the woman he knows is his mate.
"I don’t want anyone touching you but me."
Daphne is a tad wary of Hector's attentions initially, as her last attempt at seducing him before she left ended in the brush off and a lot of hurt feelings. But things have changed, and after a run in with someone she thought she had left back in college turns Hector all alpha and growly, she starts to realize that maybe the feelings she has are actually mutual.
"I’ve been trying to take things slowly because I didn’t want to scare you with the intensity of how I feel."
There is a bigger story-line being teased in this one that develops around this couples sweet reconnection in that pregnant shifters are being abducted in and around New Orleans, which is basically the set up for the next full book of the series, Avenger’s Heat, which left me all sorts of curious, and although book 3.5 in the series overall, I didn’t have any issue following along, so it can be read as a standalone without any real struggle.
As I said this one really does set up the next book, and leaves you hanging with just enough information to make you desperate to start the next book to see how things play out, more juggling of the TBR for me now to try and fit it in, but I know it will be worth it as this is an author that never disappoints.
Copy generously provided by the author, and it was a pleasure to provide the above honest review as thanks.
Another quick visit to Katie Reus’ Moon Shifter Series, gives us Daphne and Hector’s story. Best friend’s older brother is one of my favourite tropes, and although quick in its reading His Untamed Desire didn’t disappoint.
Returning to New Orleans, after four years away for study, Daphne is all grown up when Hector sees her walking into the Pack Alpha’s bar for the first time since she got back, gone is the girl he thought he was too old for and in her place is the woman he knows is his mate.
"I don’t want anyone touching you but me."
Daphne is a tad wary of Hector's attentions initially, as her last attempt at seducing him before she left ended in the brush off and a lot of hurt feelings. But things have changed, and after a run in with someone she thought she had left back in college turns Hector all alpha and growly, she starts to realize that maybe the feelings she has are actually mutual.
"I’ve been trying to take things slowly because I didn’t want to scare you with the intensity of how I feel."
There is a bigger story-line being teased in this one that develops around this couples sweet reconnection in that pregnant shifters are being abducted in and around New Orleans, which is basically the set up for the next full book of the series, Avenger’s Heat, which left me all sorts of curious, and although book 3.5 in the series overall, I didn’t have any issue following along, so it can be read as a standalone without any real struggle.
As I said this one really does set up the next book, and leaves you hanging with just enough information to make you desperate to start the next book to see how things play out, more juggling of the TBR for me now to try and fit it in, but I know it will be worth it as this is an author that never disappoints.
Copy generously provided by the author, and it was a pleasure to provide the above honest review as thanks.
November 28, 2016
His Untamed Desire is another great addition to the Moon Shifter Series by Katie Reus. It’s a short but very satisfying read. Although this is a novella all characters are well-developed and I really love the New Orleans setting.
There is a cliffhanger concerning a secondary character as this story leads up to the next novel in the series. Can’t wait to find out what happens next!
* I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
There is a cliffhanger concerning a secondary character as this story leads up to the next novel in the series. Can’t wait to find out what happens next!
* I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
January 30, 2024
This was a short and sweet novella to bridge the gap between how book 2 ended and book 4 will begin. We know that Erin and Noah from the pack are being sent to investigate some shady dealings happening in New Orleans hence this novella.
Daphne is a lupine shifter who has just moved home after graduating college in North Carolina. Part of the reason she moved was to run away from her unrequited (or so she thinks) love for her best friend's brother Hector who is a jaguar shifter. Little does she know that Hector does have feelings for her but he didn't act on them before because of the timing. Now she is back and Hector is making it clear that he wants her in his life, but she is questioning things. Why didn't he make his move before? What if he changes his mind and decides she is too young for him? Will she let go and finally have the man she wants in her life and take a leap of faith to mate with him?
While that plot is going on, we are also made aware that several pregnant shifters have gone missing. This is what Erin and Noah are coming down to investigate. And you know whose sister is pregnant?? Hector's :/ The book ends with an HEA but then Hector's sister is missing and I am assuming she will be a big part of book 4. Here we go!
Daphne is a lupine shifter who has just moved home after graduating college in North Carolina. Part of the reason she moved was to run away from her unrequited (or so she thinks) love for her best friend's brother Hector who is a jaguar shifter. Little does she know that Hector does have feelings for her but he didn't act on them before because of the timing. Now she is back and Hector is making it clear that he wants her in his life, but she is questioning things. Why didn't he make his move before? What if he changes his mind and decides she is too young for him? Will she let go and finally have the man she wants in her life and take a leap of faith to mate with him?
While that plot is going on, we are also made aware that several pregnant shifters have gone missing. This is what Erin and Noah are coming down to investigate. And you know whose sister is pregnant?? Hector's :/ The book ends with an HEA but then Hector's sister is missing and I am assuming she will be a big part of book 4. Here we go!
December 29, 2016
Another awesome shifter book from Katie Reus! I love her Alpha's. She does the right mix of dominant, protective and loving alpha's. Hector is another favorite added to my list.
Here's a short breakdown of what to expect. This is an older man/younger woman trope. Hector is about 10 years older than Daphne and also the older brother of Daphne's best friend. He noticed her when she turned of age but kept her at arms length since she was leaving for college.
This book starts out with her move back home and they see each other again. Hector's Jaguar comes alive when he see's her and he's finally free to pursue her but finds he has to protect her first from a danger that followed her home from college.
This is a safe story. No cheating and Hector stays celibate while she is away at college. There is an epilogue but very short. The series continues and the epilogue sets up the next book.
A must read series! ARC provided by NetGalley.
Here's a short breakdown of what to expect. This is an older man/younger woman trope. Hector is about 10 years older than Daphne and also the older brother of Daphne's best friend. He noticed her when she turned of age but kept her at arms length since she was leaving for college.
This book starts out with her move back home and they see each other again. Hector's Jaguar comes alive when he see's her and he's finally free to pursue her but finds he has to protect her first from a danger that followed her home from college.
This is a safe story. No cheating and Hector stays celibate while she is away at college. There is an epilogue but very short. The series continues and the epilogue sets up the next book.
A must read series! ARC provided by NetGalley.
May 9, 2014
3.5 Stars
Nice little novella...I did wonder why a load of new shifters and new town is being introduced but I am sure that will all make sense when I move on to the next. There is a bit of a cliffhanger at the end and a female Council Enforcer is en-route to investigate....Maybe the Enforcer is Erin?
Nice little novella...I did wonder why a load of new shifters and new town is being introduced but I am sure that will all make sense when I move on to the next. There is a bit of a cliffhanger at the end and a female Council Enforcer is en-route to investigate....Maybe the Enforcer is Erin?
December 23, 2016
review to come
January 29, 2020
A second chance shifter romance
His untamed desire is Daphne and Hector's story. Daphne has always had a love for Hector but felt like just his kid sister's bff. Now is the time to show him she is no longer that little girl. While trying to get her life in the direction she wants she must deal with a stalker. Another thing that just pushed her and Hector closer together. Be prepared for a cliffhanger that is going to effect the whole shifter community.
His untamed desire is Daphne and Hector's story. Daphne has always had a love for Hector but felt like just his kid sister's bff. Now is the time to show him she is no longer that little girl. While trying to get her life in the direction she wants she must deal with a stalker. Another thing that just pushed her and Hector closer together. Be prepared for a cliffhanger that is going to effect the whole shifter community.
January 1, 2024
His Untamed Desire 🐆
A novella about Hector and Daphne to introduce the shifters in New Orleans and also a glimpse into the issues they are having with vampires and missing pregnant mates😢
I can’t wait to start on Erin’s story next❣️
A novella about Hector and Daphne to introduce the shifters in New Orleans and also a glimpse into the issues they are having with vampires and missing pregnant mates😢
I can’t wait to start on Erin’s story next❣️
March 7, 2020
This was a pretty nice novella with decent chemistry between the two leads. I really liked how the ending set up the next book with Erin and Noah's story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 16, 2017
4 stars
ABOUT THE BOOK:
RELEASE DATE: January 2014
RE-Release Date: November 2016
he’s ready to make her move…
Lupine shifter Daphne’s recent move back home gives her a chance with the fierce and sexy male she’s always wanted: jaguar shifter Hector. She plans to show him she’s all grown up, and more than enough woman for him. But a vampire from her past has been harassing her and will stop at nothing to make her his.
He’s not letting her go this time…
Hector knows Daphne can take care of herself, but he immediately steps in to protect her from a stalker. He’s lusted after the sweet and sensual she-wolf for years and won’t let anything come between them now. With circumstances forcing them to share a roof, Hector won’t hide his attraction toward her any longer. But Daphne underestimates her stalker’s persistence and it might be too late for Hector to keep the woman he loves safe.
•••••••••••
REVIEW: HIS UNTAMED DESIRE is novella 3.5 in Katie Reus’s contemporary, adult MOONSHIFTER paranormal, romance series. This is jaguar shifter/bartender Hector, and lupine shifter/ grad-student Daphne’s story line. HIS UNTAMED DESIRE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty.
Told from dual third person points of view (Daphne and Hector) HIS UNTAMED DESIRE focuses on the second chance relationship between Daphne and Hector. Daphne has been in love with her best friend’s older brother Hector for most of her life but Hector’s rejection several years earlier left a brokenhearted Daphne to move on with her life. Graduating and returning to her home town of New Orleans but refusing to move back to her Alpha’s mansion, Daphne’s independence comes at a cost. Someone is stalking our story line heroine and Hector’s presence in her life finds the stalker becoming more dangerous and determined. Meanwhile, several pregnant shifter females go missing, and Hector worries that his pregnant sister may become the target of an unknown assailant.
The relationship between Hector and Daphne is a second chance; a friends to lovers story line wherein Daphne sets out to catch the eye of the man that calls to her inner wolf. Hector’s inner jaguar has always known that Daphne was their mate but he was not willing to squash Daphne’s dreams of success and education by mating her before she had a chance to set out on her path. Their ten year age difference mattered when a then eighteen year old Daphne had yet to experience the world. The rekindling romance is quick to develop but finds Hector as protector and guardian when Daphne’s stalker gets too close and personal. The $ex scenes are intimate and intense-Hector is desperate to mark his mate for everyone to know.
HIS UNTAMED DESIRE is a quick read; a novella length story line that focuses on another couple destined for one another. The secondary storyline about missing and pregnant shifters continues to build suspense and mystery leading towards a showdown in the next installment Avenger’s Heat. The premise is entertaining; the characters are dynamic; the romance is energetic and passionate.
Copy supplied for review
ABOUT THE BOOK:
RELEASE DATE: January 2014
RE-Release Date: November 2016
he’s ready to make her move…
Lupine shifter Daphne’s recent move back home gives her a chance with the fierce and sexy male she’s always wanted: jaguar shifter Hector. She plans to show him she’s all grown up, and more than enough woman for him. But a vampire from her past has been harassing her and will stop at nothing to make her his.
He’s not letting her go this time…
Hector knows Daphne can take care of herself, but he immediately steps in to protect her from a stalker. He’s lusted after the sweet and sensual she-wolf for years and won’t let anything come between them now. With circumstances forcing them to share a roof, Hector won’t hide his attraction toward her any longer. But Daphne underestimates her stalker’s persistence and it might be too late for Hector to keep the woman he loves safe.
•••••••••••
REVIEW: HIS UNTAMED DESIRE is novella 3.5 in Katie Reus’s contemporary, adult MOONSHIFTER paranormal, romance series. This is jaguar shifter/bartender Hector, and lupine shifter/ grad-student Daphne’s story line. HIS UNTAMED DESIRE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty.
Told from dual third person points of view (Daphne and Hector) HIS UNTAMED DESIRE focuses on the second chance relationship between Daphne and Hector. Daphne has been in love with her best friend’s older brother Hector for most of her life but Hector’s rejection several years earlier left a brokenhearted Daphne to move on with her life. Graduating and returning to her home town of New Orleans but refusing to move back to her Alpha’s mansion, Daphne’s independence comes at a cost. Someone is stalking our story line heroine and Hector’s presence in her life finds the stalker becoming more dangerous and determined. Meanwhile, several pregnant shifter females go missing, and Hector worries that his pregnant sister may become the target of an unknown assailant.
The relationship between Hector and Daphne is a second chance; a friends to lovers story line wherein Daphne sets out to catch the eye of the man that calls to her inner wolf. Hector’s inner jaguar has always known that Daphne was their mate but he was not willing to squash Daphne’s dreams of success and education by mating her before she had a chance to set out on her path. Their ten year age difference mattered when a then eighteen year old Daphne had yet to experience the world. The rekindling romance is quick to develop but finds Hector as protector and guardian when Daphne’s stalker gets too close and personal. The $ex scenes are intimate and intense-Hector is desperate to mark his mate for everyone to know.
HIS UNTAMED DESIRE is a quick read; a novella length story line that focuses on another couple destined for one another. The secondary storyline about missing and pregnant shifters continues to build suspense and mystery leading towards a showdown in the next installment Avenger’s Heat. The premise is entertaining; the characters are dynamic; the romance is energetic and passionate.
Copy supplied for review
June 4, 2017
4 stars
ABOUT THE BOOK:
RELEASE DATE: January 2014
RE-Release Date: November 2016
he’s ready to make her move…
Lupine shifter Daphne’s recent move back home gives her a chance with the fierce and sexy male she’s always wanted: jaguar shifter Hector. She plans to show him she’s all grown up, and more than enough woman for him. But a vampire from her past has been harassing her and will stop at nothing to make her his.
He’s not letting her go this time…
Hector knows Daphne can take care of herself, but he immediately steps in to protect her from a stalker. He’s lusted after the sweet and sensual she-wolf for years and won’t let anything come between them now. With circumstances forcing them to share a roof, Hector won’t hide his attraction toward her any longer. But Daphne underestimates her stalker’s persistence and it might be too late for Hector to keep the woman he loves safe.
•••••••••••
REVIEW: HIS UNTAMED DESIRE is novella 3.5 in Katie Reus’s contemporary, adult MOONSHIFTER paranormal, romance series. This is jaguar shifter/bartender Hector, and lupine shifter/ grad-student Daphne’s story line. HIS UNTAMED DESIRE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty.
Told from dual third person points of view (Daphne and Hector) HIS UNTAMED DESIRE focuses on the second chance relationship between Daphne and Hector. Daphne has been in love with her best friend’s older brother Hector for most of her life but Hector’s rejection several years earlier left a brokenhearted Daphne to move on with her life. Graduating and returning to her home town of New Orleans but refusing to move back to her Alpha’s mansion, Daphne’s independence comes at a cost. Someone is stalking our story line heroine and Hector’s presence in her life finds the stalker becoming more dangerous and determined. Meanwhile, several pregnant shifter females go missing, and Hector worries that his pregnant sister may become the target of an unknown assailant.
The relationship between Hector and Daphne is a second chance; a friends to lovers story line wherein Daphne sets out to catch the eye of the man that calls to her inner wolf. Hector’s inner jaguar has always known that Daphne was their mate but he was not willing to squash Daphne’s dreams of success and education by mating her before she had a chance to set out on her path. Their ten year age difference mattered when a then eighteen year old Daphne had yet to experience the world. The rekindling romance is quick to develop but finds Hector as protector and guardian when Daphne’s stalker gets too close and personal. The $ex scenes are intimate and intense-Hector is desperate to mark his mate for everyone to know.
HIS UNTAME DESIRE is a quick read; a novella length story line that focuses on another couple destined for one another. The secondary storyline about missing and pregnant shifters continues to build suspense and mystery leading towards a showdown in the next installment Avenger’s Heat. The premise is entertaining; the characters are dynamic; the romance is energetic and passionate.
Copy supplied for review
ABOUT THE BOOK:
RELEASE DATE: January 2014
RE-Release Date: November 2016
he’s ready to make her move…
Lupine shifter Daphne’s recent move back home gives her a chance with the fierce and sexy male she’s always wanted: jaguar shifter Hector. She plans to show him she’s all grown up, and more than enough woman for him. But a vampire from her past has been harassing her and will stop at nothing to make her his.
He’s not letting her go this time…
Hector knows Daphne can take care of herself, but he immediately steps in to protect her from a stalker. He’s lusted after the sweet and sensual she-wolf for years and won’t let anything come between them now. With circumstances forcing them to share a roof, Hector won’t hide his attraction toward her any longer. But Daphne underestimates her stalker’s persistence and it might be too late for Hector to keep the woman he loves safe.
•••••••••••
REVIEW: HIS UNTAMED DESIRE is novella 3.5 in Katie Reus’s contemporary, adult MOONSHIFTER paranormal, romance series. This is jaguar shifter/bartender Hector, and lupine shifter/ grad-student Daphne’s story line. HIS UNTAMED DESIRE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty.
Told from dual third person points of view (Daphne and Hector) HIS UNTAMED DESIRE focuses on the second chance relationship between Daphne and Hector. Daphne has been in love with her best friend’s older brother Hector for most of her life but Hector’s rejection several years earlier left a brokenhearted Daphne to move on with her life. Graduating and returning to her home town of New Orleans but refusing to move back to her Alpha’s mansion, Daphne’s independence comes at a cost. Someone is stalking our story line heroine and Hector’s presence in her life finds the stalker becoming more dangerous and determined. Meanwhile, several pregnant shifter females go missing, and Hector worries that his pregnant sister may become the target of an unknown assailant.
The relationship between Hector and Daphne is a second chance; a friends to lovers story line wherein Daphne sets out to catch the eye of the man that calls to her inner wolf. Hector’s inner jaguar has always known that Daphne was their mate but he was not willing to squash Daphne’s dreams of success and education by mating her before she had a chance to set out on her path. Their ten year age difference mattered when a then eighteen year old Daphne had yet to experience the world. The rekindling romance is quick to develop but finds Hector as protector and guardian when Daphne’s stalker gets too close and personal. The $ex scenes are intimate and intense-Hector is desperate to mark his mate for everyone to know.
HIS UNTAME DESIRE is a quick read; a novella length story line that focuses on another couple destined for one another. The secondary storyline about missing and pregnant shifters continues to build suspense and mystery leading towards a showdown in the next installment Avenger’s Heat. The premise is entertaining; the characters are dynamic; the romance is energetic and passionate.
Copy supplied for review
November 26, 2016
At Last!!!
Daphne , a Lupine shifter who'd recently moved back home to NOLA was getting a chance to finally to get the man she'd always loved, Hector. She was ready to show him that she wasn't a teenager anymore. She was a grown woman who knew what and whom she wanted.
Hector , a jaguar shifter rejected Daphne four years ago even though he wanted the woman with every fiber in his bones. She was his sister Leta's best-friend. His jaguar wanted him to claim her but the man decided against it.
Leta was pregnant so when a strings of pregnant shifters started disappearing, Hector feared for her safety. Also Daphne found herself at the center of unwanted attention from a Vampire who wouldn't take no for an answer, Hector stepped up to protect and keep the women he loved safe.
As Daphne and Hector found their happiness, the latter's world was turned upside down when Leta was taking along with more pregnant shifters.
HIS UNTAMED DESIRE is the second novella in Katie Reus' MOON SHIFTER series. Another fast-paced and incredible book. Katie Reus did a magnificent job.
****ARC given in exchange for an honest review.****
Daphne , a Lupine shifter who'd recently moved back home to NOLA was getting a chance to finally to get the man she'd always loved, Hector. She was ready to show him that she wasn't a teenager anymore. She was a grown woman who knew what and whom she wanted.
Hector , a jaguar shifter rejected Daphne four years ago even though he wanted the woman with every fiber in his bones. She was his sister Leta's best-friend. His jaguar wanted him to claim her but the man decided against it.
Leta was pregnant so when a strings of pregnant shifters started disappearing, Hector feared for her safety. Also Daphne found herself at the center of unwanted attention from a Vampire who wouldn't take no for an answer, Hector stepped up to protect and keep the women he loved safe.
As Daphne and Hector found their happiness, the latter's world was turned upside down when Leta was taking along with more pregnant shifters.
HIS UNTAMED DESIRE is the second novella in Katie Reus' MOON SHIFTER series. Another fast-paced and incredible book. Katie Reus did a magnificent job.
****ARC given in exchange for an honest review.****
November 22, 2016
His Untamed Desire is part of the Moon Shifter Series by Katie Reus. The New Orleans setting is wonderful for this story which leads up to Avenger’s Heat, of which my edition provided a preview. While Daphne and Hector’s story concludes, there is a major problem that involves the paranormal community that is not solved so there is a cliffhanger. Having read only some of the books in this series, I can truly say it reads fine as a stand-alone except for enticing the reader to read the next full length book in the series.
This is probably the shortest piece I have read by Katie Reus. It has seven chapters with an epilogue. Still the story felt complete and satisfying since Hector and Daphne have known each other for years. It is not an instant love/lust kind of story but instead an established friendly relationship through family. This is best friend of my little sister story which works well. Daphne returns to New Orleans after graduating from college now all grown up. There is danger, strong characters, some known and some unknown villains, and romance. These elements make this an enjoyable tale.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
This is probably the shortest piece I have read by Katie Reus. It has seven chapters with an epilogue. Still the story felt complete and satisfying since Hector and Daphne have known each other for years. It is not an instant love/lust kind of story but instead an established friendly relationship through family. This is best friend of my little sister story which works well. Daphne returns to New Orleans after graduating from college now all grown up. There is danger, strong characters, some known and some unknown villains, and romance. These elements make this an enjoyable tale.
An ARC of the book was given to me by the publisher through Net Galley.
October 26, 2016
Book: His Untamed Desire (Moon Shifter #3.5)
Author: Katie Reus
Publication Date:
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 4 Stars
REVIEW
Daphne is back from college and her feelings towards the cat shifter Hector have not changed. She however is going to play it cool or at least that is the plan. She decides to head out to her Alpha's club and has a feeling she is being followed. Hector decides he is not going to hide his feelings anymore but things take place with a stalker vamp and he may lose his shot at the only woman his beast and himself has really ever wanted. Can he protect her?
This was a sexy short story and is part of a bigger series of books. I enjoyed this book.
Katie Reus
Author: Katie Reus
Publication Date:
Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts
My Rating: 4 Stars
REVIEW
Daphne is back from college and her feelings towards the cat shifter Hector have not changed. She however is going to play it cool or at least that is the plan. She decides to head out to her Alpha's club and has a feeling she is being followed. Hector decides he is not going to hide his feelings anymore but things take place with a stalker vamp and he may lose his shot at the only woman his beast and himself has really ever wanted. Can he protect her?
This was a sexy short story and is part of a bigger series of books. I enjoyed this book.
Katie Reus
February 4, 2017
I love when I find a great paranormal romance and especially a shifter book but unfortunately that was not the case with His Untamed Desire. I don't know if it is the fact that I haven't read the previous books in the series or if it was due to it being a novella that the story just lacked depth, but whatever it was i had a force myself to finish instead of it being a dnf.
Daphne was immature, naive and disrespectful at times especially to her alpha. She rubbed me the wrong way from the very get-go. Hector I wish would have grown a set and not only claim her as his mate but to set her straight more than once. I don't know, I felt there was zero chemistry or connection between them.
I do not think I will be reading anymore of this series because I just don't see it getting any better unfortunately.
Daphne was immature, naive and disrespectful at times especially to her alpha. She rubbed me the wrong way from the very get-go. Hector I wish would have grown a set and not only claim her as his mate but to set her straight more than once. I don't know, I felt there was zero chemistry or connection between them.
I do not think I will be reading anymore of this series because I just don't see it getting any better unfortunately.
January 13, 2014
Review will be posted at www.books-n-kisses.com .
NUMBER OF HEARTS: 4 1/2
REVIEW:
Hot dog!!! So the hardest thing about reviewing a novella is to not give away what happens. So I will keep this short and sweet just like this book. Daphne and Hector are hawt together. I just love these two. I am so glad that Katie wrote their story. I would suggest reading His Untamed Desire before Avengers Heat only because it helps set up the book. But it is not a requirement.
So that is all you get. Moon Shifter fans will love this novella. Although I would like more of Hector & Daphne in the future.
Disclaimer:
This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
December 3, 2016
*Received from NetGalley*
This was a nice novella in the series. I liked the fact that we get a quick little background on Daphne. She's recently graduated from college and is looking to go to grad school. Going back home to New Orleans, she presents herself as the now grown and mature version of her younger self that all her friends knew. Including Hector, her best friends brother who she's had a crush on for the longest time.
As Daphne and Hector rekindle the feelings that lingered between each other when they were younger, Daphne deals with a stalker that became obsessed with her in school. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a short read with a couple sexy moments.
This was a nice novella in the series. I liked the fact that we get a quick little background on Daphne. She's recently graduated from college and is looking to go to grad school. Going back home to New Orleans, she presents herself as the now grown and mature version of her younger self that all her friends knew. Including Hector, her best friends brother who she's had a crush on for the longest time.
As Daphne and Hector rekindle the feelings that lingered between each other when they were younger, Daphne deals with a stalker that became obsessed with her in school. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a short read with a couple sexy moments.
December 20, 2016
Even though this is labeled as #3.5 in the series you may want to read Avenger’s Heat: Moonshifters #4 to better understand who is who in this story.
This was a quick, sexy story. It had me laughing at Hector’s reactions to Daphne’s antics. The once-little-now-hot-sister-of-your-best-friend-is-back is not one of my favorite tropes but Reus made it work. There was also that twist of suspense that unfortunately leaves you wanting but because this is sort of a prequel to Avenger’s Heat that was not unexpected. At least Hector and Daphne got their HEA.
*** I received this book from the author at no cost to me and I volunteered to read it; this is my honest opinion and given without any influence by the author or publisher.***
This was a quick, sexy story. It had me laughing at Hector’s reactions to Daphne’s antics. The once-little-now-hot-sister-of-your-best-friend-is-back is not one of my favorite tropes but Reus made it work. There was also that twist of suspense that unfortunately leaves you wanting but because this is sort of a prequel to Avenger’s Heat that was not unexpected. At least Hector and Daphne got their HEA.
*** I received this book from the author at no cost to me and I volunteered to read it; this is my honest opinion and given without any influence by the author or publisher.***
November 20, 2016
I have actually read this book before but it's a good novella in the Moon Shifter series which I really enjoy. It was a fun re-read. I liked both characters and there is a nice suspense story along with the romance. It's a quick read with interesting characters and if you're a fan of the Moon Shifter series don't miss this one. Although it can be read as a stand alone I recommend reading the whole series.
This book was provided to me by NetGalley with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments are my honest opinion.
This book was provided to me by NetGalley with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments are my honest opinion.
November 19, 2016
His Untamed Desire is book 3.5 of the Moon Shifter Series by Katie Reus. This novella contains paranormal elements as well as a touch of suspense. This quick read is about lupine shifter Daphne and her desire to be noticed by her childhood crush Hector, who happens to be a jaguar shifter and her best friend's brother. Hector knew before Daphne went off to college that she was his mate but never acted on it until she came back and was being stalked by a vampire. This novella reminds me what a great series this is.
November 27, 2016
Enjoyed this novella with Daphne and Hector. Daphne is trying to get Hector back for rejecting her years ago, but what she doesn't know is that he's been secretly in love with her since she left for college.
There's a side story with Daphne's Vampire stalker and the kidnapping of pregnant shifters, but I enjoyed this getting to know you again love story better.
The stalker storyline is solved in this book however the kidnappings are not.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
There's a side story with Daphne's Vampire stalker and the kidnapping of pregnant shifters, but I enjoyed this getting to know you again love story better.
The stalker storyline is solved in this book however the kidnappings are not.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.
December 23, 2016
His Untamed Desire is a nice past time, until Katie Reus comes out with another full-length novel. It was short but sweet and fits right in with the rest of the Moon Shifter Series.
Don’t make no mistake. Even though this book is short, Katie Reus didn’t skimp on the romance or the plot. Both characters were in fact likable and the story line was very fast pace.
For someone like me; patients isn’t in my nature, so this title was very sweet until Lethal Game comes out next year.
Don’t make no mistake. Even though this book is short, Katie Reus didn’t skimp on the romance or the plot. Both characters were in fact likable and the story line was very fast pace.
For someone like me; patients isn’t in my nature, so this title was very sweet until Lethal Game comes out next year.
November 19, 2016
Hector sure likes it when Daphne gets feisty, “are you kidding me, Neil? I’m on a date right now. That’s extremely rude to me and to Hector.” Damn, she didn’t pull her punches. His jaguar smiled at her directness." I enjoyed this book, Hector was attentive and bossy.
November 25, 2016
I enjoyed this book. It fast paced and has a great rhythm to the storyline. It leaves you wanting more, which in my opinion is one of the best things a writer can do.
I have enjoyed Ms. Reus' books and she is an automatic yes when I see one.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I have enjoyed Ms. Reus' books and she is an automatic yes when I see one.
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 12, 2014
Nice little bonus story and a good segue to Avenger's Heat. I'm glad that I read it before book 4 though otherwise I would have had no idea who any of the characters were.
June 16, 2018
His Untamed Desire (Moon Shifter, #3.5) by Katie Reus ...This book was a quick read and very enjoyable... Daphne (Lupine Shifter) has always had a crush on her best friend Leta's brother ... Hector (Jaguar Shifter) Leta's brother... has know for years Daphne is his mate...There are a lot of feelings in this book..laughs, happy and sad tears...stalking ...steamy sex...an ongoing mystery and a HEA...I can't wait to read more in this series.
July 9, 2018
Stalker
This novella could easily have been a standalone except for the cliffie/teaser epilogue. It begins well enough as a stalker/reunion story with enough fresh elements that it kept me engaged. But execution was poor and the lack of communication and assumptions drug on a bit too long. Overall, it was disappointing, in that I'd hoped for more from this author. Additionally, the epilogue put me off enough that I won't be moving forward with the series. It gets 3.5 stars.
This novella could easily have been a standalone except for the cliffie/teaser epilogue. It begins well enough as a stalker/reunion story with enough fresh elements that it kept me engaged. But execution was poor and the lack of communication and assumptions drug on a bit too long. Overall, it was disappointing, in that I'd hoped for more from this author. Additionally, the epilogue put me off enough that I won't be moving forward with the series. It gets 3.5 stars.
October 10, 2017
I so love this book just couldn't put it down. I love Daphne and Hector in this story they are amazing. Daphne is being stalk by a vampire thinks she is he's to have won't leave her alone. Heactor the hot jaguar shifter knows Daphne can take care of herself but he so wants help her anyway. To know more grab your copy today of this awesome book a so so so must read!!!!
August 8, 2018
So hot!
I really enjoyed this story! As always this author gives her readers an enjoyable story to read. I love that she is able to give so much information in such a short story. Even though I have not read this series in order, I have found it easy to follow. I felt the hero and heroine had a solid relationship.
I really enjoyed this story! As always this author gives her readers an enjoyable story to read. I love that she is able to give so much information in such a short story. Even though I have not read this series in order, I have found it easy to follow. I felt the hero and heroine had a solid relationship.
April 28, 2020
I hadn't read any of Katie Reus' paranormal romances before, but I will definitely be checking more of them out now. I've always been a sucker for shifter stories, and this story world was well done. I liked Daphne and Hector a lot as a couple and look forward to reading more in this story world. I would highly recommend this story if you're a fan of paranormal romance.
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