Fun novella. Perfect amount of angst, steam and sweet.  Definitely can be enjoyed whether a first time reader of the series or a long time fan. For me,this,was the perfect palate cleanser. I had just finished an uber angsty contemporary romance, and needed something to bring a smile and some fun. This was the perfect diversion for me.

It was just supposed to be a no-strings attached fling.  Until she ended up pregnant with Hudson’s child.  She thinks she is an obligation but Hudson doesn’t think so and he plans to show her just that.  This is a fast-paced read with plenty of drama and steam.  Just wish it was longer.  A good read.

Hudson is second in command of his pack. He and Erica both wanted a no strings attached fling but she fell for him in the month they were together, fell hard. Hudson asked her to stay a little while longer but she figured if she stayed longer her heart would be even more broken than it already was going to be when she left. So she went back to her own pack after having taken some time for herself. Then she figures out that she's pregnant after getting sick. She panics a little because she doesn't think that Hudson wants anything more than a good time but once he finds out, he claims he wants more but it's hard for her to believe that he really wants her and not just because she's pregnant. 

These two could have cleared up so many misunderstandings if they had just been open and honest with each other but that seems to be a problem with a lot of couples. 

While Erica and Hudson are trying to get to know each other more and get used to the fact that they're going to be parents, a neighboring pack of wolves were causing problems for Hudson's pack. Hudson's brother is the alpha and they're both trying to figure out why this other pack is causing problems for them. 

This was a short sweet PNR novella. Just the right length for me one day when I had a little time to spare. I have a soft spot for shifters and this was a great story. 

I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. 

Discloure: I was given this ebook free from NetGalley but all opinions are my own.

Wolf's Mate by Katie Reus who also writes as Savannah Stuart has given us a wonderful new novella in the world of the Crescent Moon Wolves. No one wants to be an obligation to someone else, so the heart of this story resonates with us all. 

This fast-paced novella concerns two wolves from different packs but more important two different generations. There are misconceptions, miscommunication and missed clues between the adorable young Erica and much older Hudson. I especially enjoyed the dual perspectives, if only those two could have been mind readers. It is a cute but intriguing because of the pack business that comes up as these two worked through their relationship.

Wolf's Mate is book seven in the Crescent Moon series but reads wonderfully as a stand-alone. It has an easy to read style that keeps you reading to a satisfying conclusion.

This was a cute steamy shifter romance that was low drama and low angst. It was funny how these two were so attuned to each other but let their own feelings of doubt and fear get in the way of what everyone already knew. That they were meant for each other.

I liked Hudson and Erica, the alternating POVs helped you see where assumptions throw a kink in this love story and it was nice to see them finally talk and work things out between them. The chemistry and heat is definitely still there a la Katie Reus so fans of this series will enjoy this quickie read.

Would I recommend?
Yes, it was a cute addition to this author's ongoing shifter series.

Be warned!  This series is addictive!  Hudson and Erica's story is great.  Things are turned upside down when unexpected things occur.  Hudson just sounds like a neanderthal trying not to be.  Funny how that works out for him.  This is a fast, hot and often sweet read.  I received an advanced copy of this book.  I freely leave this honest review!

Wolf's Mate is a sweet and sexy story that proves once again that communication is the most important thing in a relationship. Erica wants more than just sex. She thinks that Hudson is old enough and alpha enough that if he wanted more he would tell her. When he doesn’t she leaves only to find out she is pregnant. She sure as hell doesn’t want him mating with her just because she is knocked up. Can these two get it straight?
A fun romp that will leave you with a smile on your face.

Wolf's Mate (Crescent Moon, #7) by Katie Reus  I have been enjoying the CRESCENT MOON series... Erica and Hudson are another couple who have to go through some angst and also some hot sex and some laughs to get to their HEA.. Thanks to #NetGalley for allowing me to preview this book.  Hudson is older in wolf years and feels Erica will feel he is pressuring her...she thinks he only wants a good time and does not care deep enough.  This was a fun read and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

Erica and Hudson met when she was roaming around the country. Their relationship started quickly but after a month of casual sex, she realised she wanted more, but didn’t think Hudson felt the same - so she left and went back to her Pack. Now she’s pregnant and she needs to tell him! Hudson has been miserable without Erica and has decided to go get her and bring her back with him to mate. But when he arrives in her home town, he finds out she’s on their Pack’s land! 

A good story and great characters! Can’t wait to read more:) Thank you to Netgalley and Katie Reus for my advanced copy and I willingly leave my honest review!

3.5 stars.

Wolf’s Mate is what I’d class as the perfect filler read and for what it lacks in storyline depth, it makes up for in instant attraction heat and character likeability.

“If you run, I’ll chase you down.”

Due to its short length there’s actually not a huge amount I can say—I read in one sitting, enjoyed all round and the fact I haven’t read the previous six novellas in the series was of no detriment. Another score for Katie Reus and I’m definitely going to check out the others in the series.

“I’m ready for round two.”

I've read all the novellas in this series and have loved almost all of them which is saying something because I tend to steer clear of novellas.  I need the drawn out angst and slow build of a full novel, but the Crescent Moon series has just worked for me.  In Wolf's Mate the couple are already seeing each other when the story starts, so no unnecessary time wasting - the story gets going right off the bat.

This is a quick read, though didn't feel rushed at all.  There's no unnecessary drama, there's a little lack of communication rather than miscommunication, both of them were a bit guilty of that but given that's all the drama I was perfectly okay with it even though Hudson was a bit of an idiot to let it happen in the first place.

Arc received from Netgalley for review

Great!

Super sweet and fun story.   Hudson and Erica are so good together. 

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

Part of Crescent Moon series, this book was as exciting and great as previous ones. For me, Crescent Moon books were always fast read with intense action and scorching hotness, and Wolf’s Mate was not different.

The story started a bit different. Erica and Hudson were already lovers, but it was just the beginning. Their true trials came after that. It was a story of love (almost) slipping away and how these two tried to capture it back. Along the way, there were some a**h**** made ruckus and endangering others. And of course our hero involved in controlling the problem.

If you looking for an intense short read, look no further than Wolf’s Mate (or any other Crescent Moon books). It had everything; action, love story, sexy scenes, and great conversations. Hope there are more in the series.

I was provided a complementary copy by the author / publisher through NetGalley, but this in no way influenced my thoughts or opinions.

Another winner from Katie Reus. Erica is visiting another wolf pack and meets Hudson. She loves him but he never asks her to be his mate so she leaves and goes back to Alabama. He is miserable without her but just won't commit.  When Erica is back in Alabama, she realized that she is pregnant . She doesn't want him if it's just because she's pregnant. Will Hudson come to his senses and change his mind about her?  Great story. Loved Erica. I received this book from Net Galley and KR Press, LLC for an honest review and no compensation otherwise.

Hudson and Erica agree to a casual fling. A fling that Erica is now wishing was more. When it’s time for her to return to her home state, Hudson’s “stay a few more days” isn’t the proclamation of love she would like. A month later she’s returning to Hudson because things just got serious and she is forced to confront him, this time in person rather than phone, text or Skype.

This is a very nice shifter novella that starts after this couple have been together. I loved how Hudson, from a different generation than Erica, was trying not to rush her but once she returned he wouldn’t let her leave. While Erica was pretty independent, I appreciated that she longed for that something more from Hudson. I never felt truly aggravated with him as the story wasn’t long enough to give me a chance to garner those emotions.

Hudson is all alpha, all possessive, and all protective and this novella was long enough to highlight that fact. A fact that I love. There are secondary characters that support the hero and heroine and some that I would like to have more from. The steam is high as is the chemistry between these two. Overall, a very enjoyable read when you need something fast with a great alpha hero.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This series of novellas is really enjoyable.  You can read them as standalone so you aren't missing out if you hop into this one first.  

Normally I don't enjoy the reluctant hero very much but the author did a great job of showing us that he had no doubts when it came to Erica.  Hudson is over a 100 years older than her and he thought with her being so much younger that he would scare her off if he got all possessive with her right away.  He clearly showed he wanted her to stay.  Unfortunately, Erica expected him to want to claim her right away so his hesitancy to do so sent her the wrong signals.  

This may sound like this is an angsty read, but it really isn't.  I didn't worry over these two because their feelings for each other clearly translated on the pages.  This is the kind of book I like to read if I want something quick, fun and that will satisfies my like for a jealous/possessive hero.

Book 7 in the Crescent Moon series brings us Erica and Hudson. Erica has been traveling and trying to find her place in the world. When she gets to Colorado she meets Hudson and begins what was supposed to be a no strings fling, never expecting to fall for him. She thinks Hudon just wants something casual. And because she is afraid of heartache, she goes home to her pack. Hudson didn't want to scare Erica, so he thought if he took things slow that she would understand how he felt and stay. Now he understands that he made a mistake in letting her think his feelings were casual. The only problem? Now he has to convince her she is his mate because he loves her and not because she is pregnant.

This is a quick read that takes you back to the Crescent Moon series. I really like Erica and her how she isn't afraid to speak her mind. And the way she handles Hudson actually made me laugh in places. Because there is an age difference between them Hudson makes the mistake of thinking he shouldn't act the way his people have acted when they find their mate. And reading about their reactions to his statement about that made me laugh. Of course his brother made me crack up too! I can only hope this author keeps this series going as I happen to love it!

ARC received for review

I've read only one other book in this series, but this one is stand alone so you won't be lost if you just read it.

Erica and Hudson sure do know how to set the sheets on fire, or rip them up. He lets her leaves because she's so much younger (like 100 years) and doesn't want to pressure her into anything. Dumb guy move. She comes back when she realizes she's pregnant.

There wasn't a whole lot of story, no real drama, no real bad guys (just dumb teenagers), no emotional angst. Just a nice little story.

Hudson is just a tad possessive, “call it whatever you want. I don’t like any of my packmates getting too close to you. I only want my scent on you.” There are times you just can't argue with Hudson's logic, “I told you I was a lot less civilized than you thought.” There was no use fighting it anymore. “And you’re mine. Which means I get to take care of you.” I liked this book, I fell in love with Hudson.

A big thank you to NetGalley and MR Press PLC for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is a paranormal romance involving wolves. It is a very very quick read about an hour.  It is a pretty straightforward story with just a couple of twists. Twins!.!  It made me smile, because sometimes guys are just dense. This is Hudson and Erica's story.  She is from Alabama, and he lives in the woods of Montana. Not sure if this is the beginning of a series or if its somewhere in the middle.  It reads great as a stand alone. I think that most paranormal romance readers will enjoy this book. I give it a solid 4.  Let me know if you agree.