DESTINED MATE by Katie Reus

DESTINED MATE is another novella written by erotic romance author Katie Reus. For 90 years, werewolf Alpha leader Knox has been searching for the only woman he has ever loved-Angela ‘Angel’ Lavigne-a vampire. But the vampires and werewolves have been at war for thousands of years. When she appears on wolf-pack property searching for a missing female vampire, it is Knox who takes a stand, hoping to lure the run-away vampire, back to his den.

90 years earlier Angela Lavigne was human, in love with the Alpha of the American pack, but a bite from a vampire changed her life. Knowing that Knox and his entire pack despised and hated all vampires, Angela ran for her life, never telling Knox what had happened. But a recently turned female vampire is missing and was reportedly held captive by one of the strongest and fiercest wolf packs. Hoping to exact her rescue, Angela enters wolf territory, and to her surprise, her ex-lover and the Alpha Knox is waiting.

Knox has been searching for Angela for almost a century. Tracking her across America and into Alaska, he had hopes of claiming his mate. But the elusive female was always, a few steps ahead. Hoping to finally claim Angela as his mate, Knox must fight Titus, the leader of Angela’s coven of vampires, for the rights. Both males claim rights to Angela, but Angela has feelings for only one man. When Knox proves that he is the more powerful male, he finally lays claim what he has always known-that Angela has been and always will be his mate.

But life in a wolf-pack is never easy, especially when the others must now submit to a vampire-as female alpha. With the knowledge that their leader has taken a vampire as mate, animosity and anger grow when the Alpha must leave on a business trip. Returning hope to find his mate has been threatened, Knox must enforce pack laws and banish the young pup for his behavior.

Destined Mate is a quick read-a short story. The attraction between Knox and Angela is mutual as well as fast-paced and energetic. There is no build-up or teasing as the storyline progresses, as the couple know exactly what they want. And once again, Katie ensures there is a story between the sexual encounters, and a HEA for our hero and his mate.

Reviewed by Sandy

EVERYTHING TO LOSE by Katie Reus

EVERYTHING TO LOSE is classified as an erotic suspense romance stand-alone novella written by Katie Reus. Compared to other erotic romance novels, the sexual activity and descriptive narratives were tame. Although the action between the pages was quick to reach ‘climax’ (so to speak), there was a definite storyline of suspense and mystery between sexual encounters.

Caitlyn Sullivan has returned from assignment in Afghanistan with a heavy heart. Following a miscarriage and some harsh words from her husband, it has been one year, and time to move on. But when police detective Sean Sullivan refuses to accept the divorce papers from his estranged wife, she knows she must leave-immediately. There is still too much attraction between the couple, but Sean’s cruel words and his demand the previous year are the two things that push her forward.

Sean must go into protective custody when a suspect in the drug wars is granted bail. But when threats are made against Sean and his family, he knows he has to convince the only woman he loves, that she must go into hiding as well. But he made a big mistake one year ago, when he asked for a divorce. The loss of their unborn child, and his worry over his wife’s continuing assignments in the Middle East, had reached a critical stage-and Sean’s first thoughts and the only recourse he imagined-was to ask for a divorce.

Knowing Caitlyn would refuse protective-custody, Sean drugs Caitlyn and takes her to a secluded cabin in Georgia. But one attempt against her life, has already left the couple anxious. At this point, Katie takes the reader into a world of seduction. Sean knows for him, that Caitlyn is the only woman, but he is compelled to keep her ‘cuffed’ by his side. Ensuring she doesn’t attempt another escape, Sean uses the intimacy of their close contact, as well as the handcuffs, to keep his wife safe and secure. And it doesn’t hurt, that Caitlyn is still in love with Sean as well.

But the safety of a cabin in the woods, is short-lived, when an informant and man working for the suspect, has tracked Sean and Caitlyn to Georgia. But both are adept at handling take downs of armed attackers, and anyone hoping to avenge a capture, will quickly learn not to mess with the law.

EVERYTHING TO LOSE is a quick read. The attraction between Sean and Caitlyn is electric, and one that does not have to build, as they are married yet estranged. Knowing they still love each other and the sexual attraction is mutual, there is no thought to the inevitable outcome. And like most suspense storylines, the bad guys will find our hero, but as Katie says….there is always a HEA. The eroticism is tame is comparison to some, but it is still a novella for the 18+crowd. The sexual heat grows with each encounter.

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reviewed by Sandy

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EVERYTHING TO LOSE by Katie Reus