Review - Taming the Beast, Eternal Mates Immortal Dating Site, Book 2 by JF Holland

Taming the Beast

Eternal Mates Immortal Dating Site, Book 2

by J F Holland

Blurb

Shifter Romance. Spin-off from The Bound Series. Each book is a standalone read about a different couple who meet through Eternal Mates, the immoral dating site.

Nathan is feeling a little lost. His twin brother, Adam, who he usually shares everything with; including a home and women now has a mate. 

Thinking he just needs a mate of his own, Adam signs Nathan up to Eternal Mates; an immortal dating site. When Nathan finds out what he’s done, he leaves and ends up getting rip-roaring drunk at Liaisons, a vampire run immortal nightclub. 

Unfortunately, he gets so drunk, he wakes to find himself locked up. The only problem… it’s not a police cell. 

The new grizzly bear has become an overnight sensation at Moonton Wildlife Park… especially as bears; never mind grizzlies are not indigenous to the UK. 

The only shining light in the pickle Nathan has found himself in is his keeper, Maria. She’s a hot brunette with lips to die for and a rack he’d give his right paw to be able to… well paw. Unfortunately, as he can’t shift – nor remember why – no matter how attractive he finds Maria, he can’t do a damn thing about it. If Nathan doesn’t want to spend the rest of his very long life in captivity, he needs to figure it all out. 

However is Nathan going to get out of this little predicament?

Contains humour, and content only suitable for adults.

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My Review

The beginning of the book almost had me in tears, I did not expect that!

This is Nathan's story, its all about him finding his mate Maria and its quite a journey. Did I mention that Nathan is a bear shifter. He has been told his match is about and a date is set but he doesn't show - fate has its own way and he is obviously destined to meet Maria, all be it not how he expected. 

Maria is an animal lover and works at a wildlife park. She isn't overly confident around men but animals she comfortable with. 

I really enjoyed this book, it had a few of the other characters from the original series showing up, which I enjoyed. 

I will be following this series along with the original one as they are entertaining and heartwarming. 

4.5 cuddly stars!

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Review - Bound by the Moon (The Bound Series #2) by J.F. Holland

Bound by the Moon (The Bound Series #2)

by J.F. Holland

Blurb

Bound by The Moon, part of 'The Bound Series'. (Shifter Romance Serial, not a standalone, the story carries on throughout the series so needs to be read in order). 

Jaden Matthews has now found, and fallen, for Maya Rawlings, his mate. They need to perform the binding ceremony, but their plans are hitting a few snags. Namely the rogues', which are stalking Maya. 

If they don't complete the ceremony, Jaden will become the Jaguar he shifts into, for the rest of the animal's lifespan. No more immortality, or humanity, and no more Maya, and forever. 

Helena, Maya's mother, is back from the dead, and her cousin Lana, is also on the rogues' radar. The stakes have just gotten higher, it's no longer just Maya's life that is in danger. The battle has begun to keep Maya, and her family safe. 

More immortals have offered their help to eliminate the threat. The rogues' actions and indiscriminate kills are also threatening discovery by humans. 

The game of cat-and-mouse has begun. Who will be the victor? 

Contains erotic scenes, profanity, and gore

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MY REVIEW

*Romance, matings, danger and a sprinkling of humorous banter make this a good read.*

Book 2 in The Bound Series starts where book 1 finished off. In my opinion you need to read in order to get to know the characthers and story.

Jaden and Maya are an entertaining couple, their connection and love for one another have grown very quickly and you can feel it. Spoiler alert.... They finally bind together in this book, it is not as perfect as they would have planned though....

With Maya wrapped so tightly around him, he'd never been so uncomfortable in his life. Her heels were dug into his arse, and her dress was bunched up between them. Add in the fact that the zipper of his jeans was digging into his groin, and that she'd probably have a belt buckle mark on her stomach, he was having a fucking ball.

The pair of them are very early in their relationship, but there is love and lots of passion, they both need to learn about censoring the things they say at times.

"Welcome to cat sex baby. Didn't you know cats can go for hours, with very little downtime," he informed her. "In the wild, one cat will service many females," Jaden informed her, and Maya hissed. "Not in the human world they don't, not unless they want to lose certain appendages," she informed him.

Along with Maya and Jaden, there are lots of fabulous new characthers bought into the story, I love the variety of paranormals, the vamp and the gargoyle have definitely taken my interest.

There is a despicable man, Maya's dad

"I did enjoy the show earlier; pity you didn't undress her though. Quite naughty of you to spoil our fun," he said again. - maya's dad to Jaden

He and his cronies are horrid and a danger to everyone in the town, luckily there is a big band of goodies ready to defend their community and the humans too.

The story is romance based and mates finding one another but the danger lurking in the background keeps them all busy.

"When did the town turn into an episode of Midsummer Murders?" Balin asked grimly.

Lana and Balin'ss story is going to be fun. On to book 3.

4 Stars

Review - Moon Sworn by J F Holland #pnr #shifters

Moon Sworn (The Bound Series #1)

by J.F. Holland

Blurb

Moon Sworn is an introduction to 'The Bound Series', (Heated Shifter Romance). The story and the characters continue throughout the Paranormal Romance Serial. (Not a standalone).

At 4-years old Maya Rawlings witnessed her own father horrifically murder her mother. Brought up by an older aunt she knows nothing of her family history. 

She wants a family of her own to make up for all that she's lost, but it's difficult to achieve when she's not attracted to anyone. That is until the night of her 21st birthday when a strange mark appears on the palm of her hand. The mark was followed by re-currant nightmares of fleeing for her life, and the voice of a man offering her things she's always dreamed of. Is he real or is she finally losing her mind?

Jaden Matthews is a loner who never settles in one place. He doesn't do forever, not after the murder of his parents and younger brother. That is until fate decides to step in and a mark appears on his hand, it seems he now has a mate. 

After waiting for 21-years for her to mature, the clock is now ticking. First, he needs to find her and his search leads him back to a place he'd vowed never to return. He's not the only one there hunting her though. 

Can he use his skills to not only get rid of the threat to her life but also persuade her to agree to the binding? Or will he be destined to walk a limited lifespan alone, as the animal he becomes? 

Contains erotic scenes and profanity.

My Review

I love discovering a new shifter series, this is a series by an author I haven't read before so you never know what to expect! I dived in and liked how Jaden was communicating with Maya, telepathically. They had never met but they are mates and upon their first meeting it got hot and heavy quickly, it seemed a little one sided at one point and made me a little uncomfortable, but then it is Paranormal and animals act differently, and Jaden felt bad, so don't be put off by that scene as you will miss out on a good read.

He was leaving his mark, as well as his scent, all over her, before this was over. He would make sure no other male would dare come near her, which at least would appease the cat, and the man, if he were being honest. The cat was hissing and clawing at him, incensed by the abhorrent scent of another male on his female. However, the man, he was disgusted with his own behaviour, and not being able to control it. Jaden was riddled with shame that he could have treated her so roughly, ignoring her fear and anxiety.

Maya is not a tame woman, so Jaden has his hands full getting to know her a little more. They are mates so the call to mate is strong between them but there is danger around and a few surprises too.

"Daniel, you just called out Daniel?" he looked at her again and realised her eyes were laughing at him. "Well as you decided it was okay to get in my pants while I was asleep, I decided it was okay to pretend you were someone else."

I mentioned they communicate a lot in their heads and I loved it's like couples texting in modern contemporary romances. It does get difficult for them as shielding thoughts is a skill to learn.

'Maya, if you don't like my thoughts, stay the fuck out of my head.' He snarled, showing her a mental picture of a she-cat with horns, and she threw him back an image of him with a flaccid dick and his balls swollen and dark blue.

Jaden is quite an alpha male, apparently a rich one too but meeting his mate takes its toll on him and a softer side is discovered. Maya discovers a lot about herself through the book and we get to meet quite a few other characthers, some very interesting ones.

"You are mine. You were given to me," he used his other hand to trace the mate mark on her palm with his thumb. "This is my proof that you are mine, and this." He told her, holding up his own hand, showing her his own mark. "This is the proof that I am yours.

I like the shifter world the author has set up, the men may be alpha but the women have all the power - not going to explain exactly how as that would be a spoiler!

The book doesn't end exactly where I would have liked but its a series and looks like book 2 starts where this one finished. Looking forward to diving into book 2.

4 Stars - give it a go.

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