Wolf Tales III

The third installment of this series has been my favorite, so far. The story is great, but the characters are what really made it for me. Shannon & Jake are by far the deepest character study, thus far. They both has issues, and together, they work through them. I'm anxiously awaiting reading Wolf Tales IV, V, and VI.

First off, I must say that Kate Douglas either has excellent control over her cover art and extremely great taste in sexy people or her publisher chooses models very, very well. None of the Wolf Tale covers are weak. All the men are SUPER, easily fitting the conceptualization in the stories within. And, these are MEN, not young prettyish boys. (Yeah, and the women are fine, also. But I prefer the MEN! And the Sexy Beast and SB II covers are almost as good, although just not quite as perfect.) Unfortunately, some books choose cover models that in no way fit the story description of their charms. Go, Kate Douglas! Anyway, back to the story. Jacob Trent has screwed up, royally. In a previous story, he is shown to have attemped the unthinkable in the Chanku (shape-changing) world; trying to force himself on his leader's mate. Oops! His bad. Sent on a mission he feels is either a deserved punishment, or just to get him out of the way, he comes upon a woman being abducted from her home. (Good timing!) Saving the day, he starts to feel and hope that she might be his Chanku mate, but obstacles, including their own nervous feelings and her confusion plus the bad guys from her past, keep Shannon and Jacob from accepting their destiny. Luckily, hot for long. (That 'hot' was a typo, but I am leaving it in. Freudian slip? Should have been "not" for long.) Oh, did I mention, the usual very good hot sex, well-drawn protagonists, and a high quality well-thought-out plot line and society. The more I read of Kate Douglas' Chanku world, the more caught up in it I am. It took me far too long to get into her stories. Next story due in June. Can't wait. Did I mention how great her covers are? Especially this one. Yum!

Shannon Murphy knows that something's got to change. Her friend and long time lover, Tia, recently left and found a man. Since then, Shannon has been searching as well, perhaps unconsciously and definitely unsuccessfully, but searching all the same. When her life takes an unexpected and treacherous turn, she meets Jacob Trent and things truly begin to change. Jacob is a dangerous, yet sensuous man who challenges her as no one ever has before. Can she handle the changes in her life as well as a man like Jacob? Believing he has endangered his standing in the Chanku pack for trying to force a mating, Jacob takes off on his newest assignment with mixed feelings. Yet, those feelings become crystal clear once he sees Shannon. The woman is beautiful, sexy, courageous, and if he's not mistaken... something more! Their attraction is intense, but can they survive long enough to explore and discover more? As usual, Kate Douglas has penned a story of suspense, love, and lots of sex in Wolf Tales III! In Wolf Tales III, the readers are once again drawn into the world of the Chanku, a race of powerful, erotic shapeshifters. Shannon's life has been one long search for belonging but it isn't until she meets Jacob that she recognizes that. The circumstances of their introduction are strange but also enhance their feelings. They are dependant upon each other and since neither can resist it, the sexual tension is kicked up a notch making for some extremely erotic scenes. Although Shannon and Jacob quickly develop feelings for each other, they are Chanku and have an appetite for sex that is not easily appeased. They must work out just how their relationship will develop, especially with all of the changes in store for Shannon. Wolf Tales III is another erotic escapade from Ms. Douglas that is not to be missed. Georgia Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

Rather hot book, but the story, and there is one, is actually dragging me in. I'm hoping there's more books to come. Make sure you have a fan nearby when reading.

Sent across the country to protect Tia's friend, Shannon Murphy, Jacob Trent feels like he has a lot to atone for. Shannon inspires instant lust, and she's not like any other woman he's known. If she's Chanku, then it's his chance for a mate. If not, then as soon as she's safe, he's done, and he'll walk out of her life forever. When Shannon meets Jacob it's like the other half of her suddenly clicked. Her seemingly insatiable sexual appetite makes sense, and she learns more than the fact that her best friend has fallen in love with Jacob's friend Luc. But with her life in danger, she can't think about the future, a future she desperately wants with Jacob. Kate Douglas has done it again. Stock up on ice, open up the windows, and be prepared to read a scorching tale of two tough-as-nails individuals overcoming their inner wounds and finding love with each other. Each page ratchets the physical and sensual tension higher and higher, with well-written characters you find yourself rooting for and genuinely liking. Intertwined with Jacob and Shannon's story are glimpses of Luc and Tia, and even Anton and Keisha from the first book, making readers of the series feel like they're peeking in on past characters and getting an update into their lives. This is a hot, emotional tale. If you love werewolf (shape shifter) erotic romances with strong alpha males then run, don't walk, to your nearest book store and pick up Wolf Tales III. While you're there, don't forget the first two books in the series, because I guarantee when you finish reading Shannon and Jacob's story, you won't be able to get enough of Kate Douglas' Chanku.