Destined Mate [Kindle Edition]

Katie Reus (Author)

Book Description

Almost a century ago, Angela Lavigne and Alpha werewolf Knox had a shared passion neither could control. Then Angela was turned into a vampire and disappeared.

The last thing Knox expects is for Angela to show up on his doorstep on a rescue mission, as sexy and irresistible as ever. And he can sense how much she still wants him, too. She's gone against both their species' rules and trespassed on his land. By law he can keep her as long as he wants--and Knox doesn't intend to let her go ever again.

As their desire explodes once again, Knox is more sure than ever that he must claim her forever. But as vampire and werewolf, they are natural born enemies. Can she truly be his destined mate?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Destined Mate is a lovely, well written novella. I really enjoyed it and didn't want it to end. In such a short novella it's bursting with action, passion, heat and great characters. A very enjoyable bite-sized paranormal romance." ~Book Chick City Reviews

"I look forward to another Katie Reus Nocturne Cravings novella! She brought my attention to Harlequin's paranormal Ebook series and I will be sure to keep up with all her upcoming releases. I loved her smooth story telling and ability to weave a tale of danger and sensual passion!" ~Night Owl Romance Reviews

About the Author

Katie Reus 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 dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense.

Product Details

• File Size: 209 KB
• Print Length: 63 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin Nocturne Cravings (October 1, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005N99JFK
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Not Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,894 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #52 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Series > Harlequin Nocturne

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Do you like sexy vampires & werewolves w/non-stop action & romance? Destined Mate is a novella you can sink your teeth into then December 18, 2011

By Crystal @RBtWBC

Format:Kindle Edition

Two hundred years ago Angela Lavigne fled her home and her love when she was turned into a vampire against her will. Knowing her lover's intense hate of vampires she couldn't take the chance of him killing her, so she disappeared never expecting to see him again. When Angela believes her friend and fellow vampire is kidnapped though by a pack of werewolves she storms their keep only to come face to face with the one man that has the capability of destroying both her life and her heart.
Knox is a powerful and fearsome werewolf alpha, titles well deserved with a thousand years of life, but he never forgot the young women he fell in love with centuries ago. When she suddenly appears in his home, Knox is not going to let her disappear on him again and will use any means necessary to keep her in his arms, including using the irresistible attraction between them to remind her of what it can be like once more. But can Knox convince Angela that he has changed his stance on vampires since her turning, assure her that they can overcome vampire/werewolf discrimination and prove that she's his Destined Mate?

What can I say about Destined Mates besides that I loved it?!?! It was a fast-paced, sexy and all together captivating novella that I was able to finish in one night. Katie Reus builds a vivid paranormal world where vampire and werewolves have deep seated hate but a shaky truce, the dynamics and politics of the two races was fascinating and added an important element to the story and Knox's relationship with Angela.

I always find it more believable when a couple featured in a novella have a past history together; this makes the fast-paced relationship realistic and still gives the couple plenty of time to work out their conflicts and issues.... In this case, Knox needs to understand why Angela left him and Angela needs to believe that Knox has lost his intrinsic hate for the Vampire race while trusting that discrimination in his pack will not come between them in the future. An irrevocable bond formed between them two hundred years ago and despite their lengthy separation passion and desire still flame high. I was intrigued by both characters right away, Angela's willingness to face danger and possible death for a friend and Knox's leadership and dedication to the woman he loves. Katie Reus got the part of alpha hero just right with a strong, dominating male who has just enough charm and give. She gives readers a sensual romance and a couple that you can easily fall in love with.

Add to that the action and tension, you end up with a fabulous paranormal romance with plenty of spice. I'm looking forward to the next novella in this series! Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Sexy and Fast Paced October 19, 2012

By Tina Wheatley

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Wow...this was a sexy and fast paced read. This novella captures the reader from beginning to end. The downside is that the story is over just as it begins. I always love a cross species romance and what better story than a vampire and werewolf. I would definitely read this one again. Enough said!

Katie Reus is the must author to read. Don't sleep on her.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Novella-length paranormal December 16, 2011

By Jen K.

Format:Kindle Edition

My Rating:3.5 stars: Liked it a lot - recommend (B+)

The story opens with our vampire heroine, Angela, infiltrating a werewolf stronghold to rescue her BFF just weeks before a historic peace accord between the two species. Angela is cunning and quick, but once she makes it to the mansion where she knows her friend is being held, she receives a shock: her once lover is this pack's Alpha. Angela had run from Knox almost a century ago when she was turned into a vampire because she knew how much he and his kind detested vampires.

Knox is immediately attracted to his lost love. He gets all Alpha on her and forces her to stay after she finds out her friend snuck away from their coven when their leader forbade her to mate with a werewolf. He tries to balance his lust for Angela and taking the time to tell her how he really feels.

Destined Mate is an enjoyable novella-length, stand alone story. (If it's attached to a series, I couldn't find it.) Due to the shortened length, there isn't much background on the two primary species: werewolves and vampires. However, Ms. Reus sprinkles the story with facts about her creations (like Angela is a daywalker, which is rare, or Knox heals faster than his pack, which is partly why he is the alpha), giving the tale a enough complexity to keep up interest and feed my curiosity. Of course with that said, I'd love to find out more.... like what is the history of the two species' feuding, etc.

The story has two major conflicts, first when Angela confronts her coven leader and must choose to go home with the vampires or stay with the wolves. But it doesn't end there, which is what gives this novella a plus in my book. Next, Angela and Knox must deal with the outfall of the Alpha wolf mating a vampire.... It's amazing that such a short story can adequately address both issues in a satisfying manner.

The attraction between the pair is immediate and intense, but both have been in love with the other for over 90 years. The smex is steamy and I really enjoy the interesting ramifications of a were and vamp mating.

My biggest complaint about the story is that I wish it was longer. Although it isn't lacking because of its length, Ms. Reus has created a world that left me wanting to know more. This is a good little story to fit in between novels or, if you are like me, to read while in line at the grocery story, waiting at the doctor's office, etc. Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read December 12, 2011

By LAS Reviewer

Format:Kindle Edition

'Twilight' has it wrong. Apparently, werewolves metabolisms aren't as fast as we were led to believe because Angela, our leading lady, manages to drop them, quite skillfully I might add, with tranquilizers as she breaks into their compound to rescue her friend. Despite that, she still manages to get herself caught and finds herself right back in the arms of the love of her life (who she has been hiding from for 90 years). The only problem? He is a werewolf, the leader of the largest pack of werewolves in North America, and she is a vampire. Talk about racial differences.

This book drops you right smack in the middle of some fast action and then proceeds to run you right into some hot, steamy sex scenes. And if that wasn't enough, you get thrown right back into some action. This author keeps it coming non-stop and, at only sixty-one pages, I had the story finished before my heartbeat slowed back down.

When Angela was turned into a vampire she disappeared from Knox's life before he could realize what she had become. Since he harbored a personal hate for vampires, Angela was afraid he wouldn't accept her for what she was. Now, nearly a century later, the two come face to face again and must confront their feelings. With the history between the two main characters, the action and the romance are both believable and very fast paced, and kept me involved in the story from the very beginning. Angela's reticence is also realistic. She's spent ninety years believing one thing, only to be told and expected to believe without a doubt, something else in a very short time span.

With such a short story, we don't get much more than a glimpse of other characters in the plot, but the main characters are very well drawn and intriguing enough that they hold your attention.... Knox is a sexy, dominant man who is determined to win back the only woman he ever considered making his mate, and Angela is a cautious but intelligent and willful woman. She is willing to let Knox have the upper hand, but only if it suits her.

From the beginning you can tell how strongly these two felt about each other back when they were in a relationship, and ninety years later it's just as obvious that their feelings haven't changed. Those feelings have also never been dealt with by either of them. The author manages to convey all of this very skillfully, without drowning us in back story.

Destined Mate flows so smoothly that I was turning the last page before I even realized that I was at the end. With the vampire/werewolf politics, the hint of the possibility of war brewing on the horizon, the passionate exchanges between Knox and Angela and the non-stop action (whether romantic, political or physical), this book kept me hooked and made me a fan of this author and this series. More please.

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More About the Author

Katie Reus is the USA Today bestselling author of the Red Stone Security series, the Moon Shifter series and the upcoming 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 dark paranormal romance and sexy romantic suspense.

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#15 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

#18 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

#82 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance

#92 in Books > Romance

#15 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance > Suspense

#18 in Books > Romance > Romantic Suspense

#82 in Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Romance

#92 in Books > Romance