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booknerd0_0's review against another edition
2.0
Beat of Temptation: 5 stars
Stroke of Enticement: 3 stars
Declaration of courtship: 1 very bored star
Stroke of Enticement: 3 stars
Declaration of courtship: 1 very bored star
louise_lion's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Omgggggggg loooooove đđĽ°âŁď¸
renpuspita's review against another edition
4.0
Anything by Nalini Singh is worth to buy and collect!
And yay, its comes in paperback! This anthology contain :
Beat of Temptation, Nate and Tamsyn's story
Stroke of Enticement, I guess its Ria's story?
In Declaration of Courtship Grace with...ugh I don't remember his name. Copper or something like that, I guess
In Texture of Intimacy about Lara and Walker. Yay, another my favorite Psy-Changeling couple! :D
And yay, its comes in paperback! This anthology contain :
Beat of Temptation, Nate and Tamsyn's story
Stroke of Enticement, I guess its Ria's story?
In Declaration of Courtship Grace with...ugh I don't remember his name. Copper or something like that, I guess
In Texture of Intimacy about Lara and Walker. Yay, another my favorite Psy-Changeling couple! :D
annelives's review against another edition
3.0
This was a nice installment to the Psy-Changling series. It focuses on minor characters and we get to see the two packs from a different point of view than the dominant one.
I think Singh does a good job with the novella format. Not all authors are able to have a well rounded story in the shorter length.
I think Singh does a good job with the novella format. Not all authors are able to have a well rounded story in the shorter length.
rclz's review against another edition
5.0
Not a big surprise to me that I loved this book. I don't think I've found a bad one in the series. All the stories in this book of shorts are good and even though they are shorts you don't feel like you're getting half a story.
Not to just wait it out till Heart of Obsidian is released.
The narrator, as always, does a great job.
Not to just wait it out till Heart of Obsidian is released.
The narrator, as always, does a great job.
andreaphoenix26's review against another edition
5.0
Esas historia cortas realmente me encantaron, mucho mĂĄs la de Lara y Walker.
isabelisalright's review against another edition
4.0
Beat of Temptation - 5 stars really loved this one
Stroke of Enticement - 5 stars also loved this relationship was so cute
Declaration of Courtship - 3 stars meh it was fine
Texture of Intimacy - 4 stars
Stroke of Enticement - 5 stars also loved this relationship was so cute
Declaration of Courtship - 3 stars meh it was fine
Texture of Intimacy - 4 stars
witandsin's review against another edition
5.0
Recommended Read - My review cross-posted from Joyfully Reviewed: http://www.joyfullyreviewed.com/recommended-reviews/march-2013-recommended-reads/wild-invitation-by-nalini-singh
âBeat of Temptationâ
DarkRiver healer Tamsyn Mahaire may only be nineteen years old, but sheâs known for years that fellow leopard changeling Nathan Ryder is her mate. But Nate is ten years older than her and having witnessed firsthand the disastrous result of his parents mating too young, he is determined to give Tammy her freedom until she is olderâŚby blocking the mating bond. The pull Tammy feels toward Nate is only getting stronger and she knows their relationship â or lack thereof â is getting to its make or break point. Tammy knows what she wants, and sheâll put everything on the line to make Nate see sheâs ready for their mating.
No matter how many times I read âBeat of Temptation,â I feel like the story is fresh and new with each and every read. I absolutely love Nate and Tammyâs story. Nalini Singh packs a wealth of emotion into their romance; thereâs love, sensuality, friendship, discovery, heartbreak, and hope. Whatâs not to love?
Tammy is a heroine whose compassion and quiet strength simply radiate off the page. If I hadnât already adored her, it would have taken less than a page for me to do so. As for her mate, Nate is a strong almost-sentinel whose protective instincts, when paired with the ghosts of his past, lead him to make mistakes that hurt Tammy. Because I understood Nateâs reasoning (even if I didnât agree with it), I never grew frustrated with him. He and Tammy make such a wonderful couple that I was rooting for Tammy to get through to Nate. I knew that when she did, he would be the mate she so deserved.
âBeat of Temptationâ takes place eighteen years before the first full-length Psy-Changeling book, Slave to Sensation. One of my favorite things about âBeat of Temptationâ is seeing DarkRiver before it becomes the powerful pack we know it to be from the series. Even though I knew DarkRiverâs history, getting to see some of it in Nate and Tammyâs story adds a level of depth to Ms. Singhâs already phenomenal world-building. In addition, âBeat of Temptationâ features some familiar faces â namely, Psy-Changeling heroes Lucas, Vaughn, and Dorian â as teenagers. That alone was a huge treat for a fan of the series like myself.
âBeat of Temptationâ is a mesmerizing romance that is sure to leave you with a smile on your face.
âStroke of Enticementâ
After watching her motherâs heart being broken continuously by her emotionally distant father, Annie Kildaire has convinced herself that long-term romantic relationships are not for her. All that changes when Zach Quinn walks into her classroom and promptly turns her world upside down. The sexy leopard changeling seems determined to wreak havoc on her senses, and Annie isnât so sure thatâs a bad thing.
The minute he sees his nephewâs human teacher, Zach knows Annie is destined to be his mate. Both leopard and man are drawn to her beauty, strength, and intelligence. All he wants to do is claim Annie as his own. But Zach knows that to win over his cautious mate heâll have to entice her to trust him, and heâll use every sensual trick up his sleeve to do so.
Just when you think the Nalini Singh canât get any better, she serves up another amazing tale. âStroke of Enticementâ is a captivating story that grabbed me from the very first page and didnât let go.
Zach is the kind of hero I love to read and dream about â devastatingly handsome, charming, intelligent, protective, and slightly mischievous. Heâs possessive of Annie, not in a controlling way, but in such a way that made me sigh and wonder where I could find a hero like him. As for Annie, I utterly adored her. A childhood accident has left her with a slight physical handicap, but she never lets it stop her. Sheâs strong in both body and mind. As I watched her fall in love with Zach, I found that she was strong of heart as well. Separately, they were endearing, but as a couple they wholly complimented one another. Their romance was the perfect combination of passion, tenderness, excitement, and fun.
âStroke of Enticementâ is part of Ms. Singhâs Psy-Changeling series, but can be read as a standalone. Fans of the series will delight in this sensational addition to an already incredible series, and newcomers to the Psy-Changeling world will surely be racing to the nearest bookstore to gather up the rest of the series.
âDeclaration of Courtshipâ
SnowDancer lieutenant Cooper knows that Grace, the quiet wolf new to his den, is his mate. Grace tempts him as no one other than his mate ever could, but he forces himself to hold back from beginning the mating dance; for Grace is a submissive wolf and he a strong dominant. The disparity in their dominance levels could ruin their relationship before it has a chance to begin. Whatâs a big bad wolf changeling to do? Declare his courtship, of course, and seduce the woman whoâs meant to be his.
âDeclaration of Courtshipâ is utterly fascinating. Grace and Cooper are two wolf changelings with such a wide gulf between them in terms of dominance and submission levels that beginning a healthy relationship is a challenge for them both. The majority of Nalini Singhâs changeling heroines who have their own books are fairly dominant, so it was a nice change to have a non-dominant heroine like Grace. Sheâs incredibly strong and deeply caring in a way thatâs unique to submissive changelings. She wants to be with Cooper, but her wolf has to grow to trust him enough to not be cowed by his wolf. Itâs a delicate balance and watching Cooper and Grace navigate the obstacles their natures put in their path was incredibly interesting.
âDeclaration of Courtshipâ takes readers outside the main SnowDancer den to a satellite den in the San Gabriel Mountains. I loved getting a look at how the SnowDancer pack works outside the main den. By turns sensual, sorrowful, humorous, and romantic, âDeclaration of Courtshipâ is a wonderful addition to the Psy-Changeling series.
âTexture of Intimacyâ
SnowDancer healer Lara knew exactly what she was taking on when she mated Walker Lauren. Being mated to the steady, quiet Psy brings more joy to Lara than she ever could have imagined. Yet new matings take work â even for couples as deeply in love as Lara and Walker are. Though Walker has been part of the SnowDancer pack for a few years, heâs still learning to cope with the memories of his past, of the destruction wrought by Silence and the danger that nearly destroyed (and in one case, did destroy) the people he loves the most. Together, Walker and Lara must forge a path to happiness for themselves and their growing family.
Nalini Singh shows readers just what goes on after âhappily ever afterâ in âTexture of Intimacy.â Lara and Walkerâs mating bond took hold in Kiss of Snow, but that doesnât mean things are smooth sailing for them. Walker radiates quiet strength, but beneath the surface he carries scars from his life before he and his family escaped Silence and came to live with the SnowDancer wolves. Itâs a good thing Walkerâs mated to Lara, for sheâs adept at healing more than just physical wounds. The two of them together are simply beautiful to read about and it was pure joy to see their positions as mates and as a family solidify in âTexture of Intimacy.â
Of all the stories in the Wild Invitation anthology, âTexture of Intimacyâ is the one most deeply connected with the overarching storylines of the Psy-Changeling series. Given that (1) Walker and Lara appear in a number of the full-length books and (2) âTexture of Intimacyâ takes place in the aftermath of Kiss of Snow, this is no surprise. Still, Ms. Singh provides enough information for âTexture of Intimacyâ to be read as a standalone (provided you donât mind reading major spoilers for Kiss of Snow). That being said, I guarantee that if you read âTexture of Intimacyâ before Kiss of Snow, youâll be in a rush to backtrack and read the book where Lara and Walker fell in love.
Whether youâre a fan of the Psy-Changeling series or are simply looking to read some extraordinary paranormal romances, you wonât want to miss Wild Invitation. Nalini Singh delivers four very different novellas that have three things in common: theyâre amazing, unique, and wholly engaging. I love everything about Wild Invitation, which is why I am wholeheartedly Joyfully Recommending it!
Note: âBeat of Temptationâ was first published in the anthology An Enchanted Season and âStroke of Enticementâ was first published in The Magical Christmas Cat anthology.
âBeat of Temptationâ
DarkRiver healer Tamsyn Mahaire may only be nineteen years old, but sheâs known for years that fellow leopard changeling Nathan Ryder is her mate. But Nate is ten years older than her and having witnessed firsthand the disastrous result of his parents mating too young, he is determined to give Tammy her freedom until she is olderâŚby blocking the mating bond. The pull Tammy feels toward Nate is only getting stronger and she knows their relationship â or lack thereof â is getting to its make or break point. Tammy knows what she wants, and sheâll put everything on the line to make Nate see sheâs ready for their mating.
No matter how many times I read âBeat of Temptation,â I feel like the story is fresh and new with each and every read. I absolutely love Nate and Tammyâs story. Nalini Singh packs a wealth of emotion into their romance; thereâs love, sensuality, friendship, discovery, heartbreak, and hope. Whatâs not to love?
Tammy is a heroine whose compassion and quiet strength simply radiate off the page. If I hadnât already adored her, it would have taken less than a page for me to do so. As for her mate, Nate is a strong almost-sentinel whose protective instincts, when paired with the ghosts of his past, lead him to make mistakes that hurt Tammy. Because I understood Nateâs reasoning (even if I didnât agree with it), I never grew frustrated with him. He and Tammy make such a wonderful couple that I was rooting for Tammy to get through to Nate. I knew that when she did, he would be the mate she so deserved.
âBeat of Temptationâ takes place eighteen years before the first full-length Psy-Changeling book, Slave to Sensation. One of my favorite things about âBeat of Temptationâ is seeing DarkRiver before it becomes the powerful pack we know it to be from the series. Even though I knew DarkRiverâs history, getting to see some of it in Nate and Tammyâs story adds a level of depth to Ms. Singhâs already phenomenal world-building. In addition, âBeat of Temptationâ features some familiar faces â namely, Psy-Changeling heroes Lucas, Vaughn, and Dorian â as teenagers. That alone was a huge treat for a fan of the series like myself.
âBeat of Temptationâ is a mesmerizing romance that is sure to leave you with a smile on your face.
âStroke of Enticementâ
After watching her motherâs heart being broken continuously by her emotionally distant father, Annie Kildaire has convinced herself that long-term romantic relationships are not for her. All that changes when Zach Quinn walks into her classroom and promptly turns her world upside down. The sexy leopard changeling seems determined to wreak havoc on her senses, and Annie isnât so sure thatâs a bad thing.
The minute he sees his nephewâs human teacher, Zach knows Annie is destined to be his mate. Both leopard and man are drawn to her beauty, strength, and intelligence. All he wants to do is claim Annie as his own. But Zach knows that to win over his cautious mate heâll have to entice her to trust him, and heâll use every sensual trick up his sleeve to do so.
Just when you think the Nalini Singh canât get any better, she serves up another amazing tale. âStroke of Enticementâ is a captivating story that grabbed me from the very first page and didnât let go.
Zach is the kind of hero I love to read and dream about â devastatingly handsome, charming, intelligent, protective, and slightly mischievous. Heâs possessive of Annie, not in a controlling way, but in such a way that made me sigh and wonder where I could find a hero like him. As for Annie, I utterly adored her. A childhood accident has left her with a slight physical handicap, but she never lets it stop her. Sheâs strong in both body and mind. As I watched her fall in love with Zach, I found that she was strong of heart as well. Separately, they were endearing, but as a couple they wholly complimented one another. Their romance was the perfect combination of passion, tenderness, excitement, and fun.
âStroke of Enticementâ is part of Ms. Singhâs Psy-Changeling series, but can be read as a standalone. Fans of the series will delight in this sensational addition to an already incredible series, and newcomers to the Psy-Changeling world will surely be racing to the nearest bookstore to gather up the rest of the series.
âDeclaration of Courtshipâ
SnowDancer lieutenant Cooper knows that Grace, the quiet wolf new to his den, is his mate. Grace tempts him as no one other than his mate ever could, but he forces himself to hold back from beginning the mating dance; for Grace is a submissive wolf and he a strong dominant. The disparity in their dominance levels could ruin their relationship before it has a chance to begin. Whatâs a big bad wolf changeling to do? Declare his courtship, of course, and seduce the woman whoâs meant to be his.
âDeclaration of Courtshipâ is utterly fascinating. Grace and Cooper are two wolf changelings with such a wide gulf between them in terms of dominance and submission levels that beginning a healthy relationship is a challenge for them both. The majority of Nalini Singhâs changeling heroines who have their own books are fairly dominant, so it was a nice change to have a non-dominant heroine like Grace. Sheâs incredibly strong and deeply caring in a way thatâs unique to submissive changelings. She wants to be with Cooper, but her wolf has to grow to trust him enough to not be cowed by his wolf. Itâs a delicate balance and watching Cooper and Grace navigate the obstacles their natures put in their path was incredibly interesting.
âDeclaration of Courtshipâ takes readers outside the main SnowDancer den to a satellite den in the San Gabriel Mountains. I loved getting a look at how the SnowDancer pack works outside the main den. By turns sensual, sorrowful, humorous, and romantic, âDeclaration of Courtshipâ is a wonderful addition to the Psy-Changeling series.
âTexture of Intimacyâ
SnowDancer healer Lara knew exactly what she was taking on when she mated Walker Lauren. Being mated to the steady, quiet Psy brings more joy to Lara than she ever could have imagined. Yet new matings take work â even for couples as deeply in love as Lara and Walker are. Though Walker has been part of the SnowDancer pack for a few years, heâs still learning to cope with the memories of his past, of the destruction wrought by Silence and the danger that nearly destroyed (and in one case, did destroy) the people he loves the most. Together, Walker and Lara must forge a path to happiness for themselves and their growing family.
Nalini Singh shows readers just what goes on after âhappily ever afterâ in âTexture of Intimacy.â Lara and Walkerâs mating bond took hold in Kiss of Snow, but that doesnât mean things are smooth sailing for them. Walker radiates quiet strength, but beneath the surface he carries scars from his life before he and his family escaped Silence and came to live with the SnowDancer wolves. Itâs a good thing Walkerâs mated to Lara, for sheâs adept at healing more than just physical wounds. The two of them together are simply beautiful to read about and it was pure joy to see their positions as mates and as a family solidify in âTexture of Intimacy.â
Of all the stories in the Wild Invitation anthology, âTexture of Intimacyâ is the one most deeply connected with the overarching storylines of the Psy-Changeling series. Given that (1) Walker and Lara appear in a number of the full-length books and (2) âTexture of Intimacyâ takes place in the aftermath of Kiss of Snow, this is no surprise. Still, Ms. Singh provides enough information for âTexture of Intimacyâ to be read as a standalone (provided you donât mind reading major spoilers for Kiss of Snow). That being said, I guarantee that if you read âTexture of Intimacyâ before Kiss of Snow, youâll be in a rush to backtrack and read the book where Lara and Walker fell in love.
Whether youâre a fan of the Psy-Changeling series or are simply looking to read some extraordinary paranormal romances, you wonât want to miss Wild Invitation. Nalini Singh delivers four very different novellas that have three things in common: theyâre amazing, unique, and wholly engaging. I love everything about Wild Invitation, which is why I am wholeheartedly Joyfully Recommending it!
Note: âBeat of Temptationâ was first published in the anthology An Enchanted Season and âStroke of Enticementâ was first published in The Magical Christmas Cat anthology.
katereads2much's review against another edition
3.0
These were were good stories for the most part. A few of them were a little slower than I'm used to with her, but I still really liked them. The only thing I really have to complain about is that I'm so very, very tired of the phrase "quintessentially (fe)male" because seriously, what does that even MEAN?
avid_reader_sf_and_f's review against another edition
5.0
Great selection of Psy/Changling short stories. Two that I've already read, but two great new ones that helped to continue the story. Now I have to anxiously await the next release in June.