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chllybrd's review
3.0
CLAIMED BY HER COUGAR MATE is the first book in the new Cougar Creek Mates series by Felicity Heaton.
With only 150 pages in CLAIMED BY HER COUGAR there wasn't a whole lot of deep connection moments or in-depth discussions happening. The sex scenes are suitably hot and I definitely felt the relationship vibes, but I would have liked to see more to their relationship development.
It's books like CLAIMED BY HER COUGAR that make me glad I am able to picture in my head the scenery of everything. Heaton did a really great job describing the surroundings and I had no problem losing myself in the world and wishing I was there.
I enjoyed CLAIMED BY HER COUGAR enough to want to read more, I do hope that the books get a tad bit longer so the relationships have a little more substance to them.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
With only 150 pages in CLAIMED BY HER COUGAR there wasn't a whole lot of deep connection moments or in-depth discussions happening. The sex scenes are suitably hot and I definitely felt the relationship vibes, but I would have liked to see more to their relationship development.
It's books like CLAIMED BY HER COUGAR that make me glad I am able to picture in my head the scenery of everything. Heaton did a really great job describing the surroundings and I had no problem losing myself in the world and wishing I was there.
I enjoyed CLAIMED BY HER COUGAR enough to want to read more, I do hope that the books get a tad bit longer so the relationships have a little more substance to them.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
booklovinmamas's review
5.0
Full Review posted at Book Lovin' Mamas
Claimed by her Cougar is the first book in Felicity Heaton’s Cougar Creek Mates series. Now that she has 4 books in the series out, I’m going to read them back to back.
I give this book 4.5 stars and have actually already started reading the next book in the series. I’m always excited to read Felicity’s books because, when I’m in a reading funk I know her books can get me out of the funk. Thank goodness for Felicity’s addicting paranormal stories because I definitely have gotten out one of the longest reading funks this year thanks to her.
Claimed by her Cougar is the first book in Felicity Heaton’s Cougar Creek Mates series. Now that she has 4 books in the series out, I’m going to read them back to back.
I give this book 4.5 stars and have actually already started reading the next book in the series. I’m always excited to read Felicity’s books because, when I’m in a reading funk I know her books can get me out of the funk. Thank goodness for Felicity’s addicting paranormal stories because I definitely have gotten out one of the longest reading funks this year thanks to her.
ela_35's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
This book was fine, but not much happens, and then Ivy and Rath mate.
The idea of people hunting Rath’s people to experiment on them, while it might be realistic, is boring. I wasn’t interested in the plot at all.
Ivy and Rath don’t know each other at all and yet they fall in love with each other, without even spending time together.
This book wasn’t for me. Nothing was developed so I won’t be continuing with this series.
katherineguild35's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jennifox's review
adventurous
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Neither the characters or the world got any development here. Really disappointing book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Minor: Death
lyshreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
ashlykimchi's review against another edition
3.0
The first book in the Cougar Creek Mates series.
Smut + cougar shifters? Sign me up.
Heaton was another new author for me (since I'm just getting started with this shifter romance thing). Overall, I really enjoyed Ivy and Rath as characters AND their love story - it was just the author's abundance of awkward, run-on sentences that ultimately made this a three-star read for me.
The introduction of Rath's brother, Storm, did leave me interested in picking up the second book, though.
Smut + cougar shifters? Sign me up.
Heaton was another new author for me (since I'm just getting started with this shifter romance thing). Overall, I really enjoyed Ivy and Rath as characters AND their love story - it was just the author's abundance of awkward, run-on sentences that ultimately made this a three-star read for me.
The introduction of Rath's brother, Storm, did leave me interested in picking up the second book, though.
veronicadidato's review
2.0
I didn't particularly like the writing style, it didn't flow very well and the structure was awkward to read at places. Other than that, the plot was... there? It takes place over about 4 days with 2 days as a time skip, where they, of course, go from total strangers to in love.
There was a little action sequence in there that I mostly skimmed over because this author's biggest weakness is by far action scenes, but otherwise, that's pretty much the plot. The female lead is supposed to be in roughly her thirties, possibly forties (it's a bit unclear) but behaves and acts like she's twenty at most, very immature. Not that the 150-year-old cougar shifter dude was much better with his ambivalence.
What raised it to 2 stars was the glorious lack of rapey tones that are abundant in these types of books, and the descriptions of the surrounding nature.
There was a little action sequence in there that I mostly skimmed over because this author's biggest weakness is by far action scenes, but otherwise, that's pretty much the plot. The female lead is supposed to be in roughly her thirties, possibly forties (it's a bit unclear) but behaves and acts like she's twenty at most, very immature. Not that the 150-year-old cougar shifter dude was much better with his ambivalence.
What raised it to 2 stars was the glorious lack of rapey tones that are abundant in these types of books, and the descriptions of the surrounding nature.
noveladdiction's review
5.0
My Review: Felicity Heaton should be on every paranormal romance reader's buy list. I've always enjoyed her work, and this book is no exception. I loved Rath and Ivy.. Rath is overly protective of his land, and still mourning the loss of his wife.. and then in walks Ivy, and his life is thrown upside down.
The one thing that always sticks with me when I finish one of Felicity's books is how completely passionate they are. When Rath and Ivy come together, they practically burn. It's not just gratuitous sex, it's just.. beautiful. Beautifully written, hot as heck, and so amazing. I can't wait for book two!
Cover Lovin': Two thumbs up, and works great as part of the series.
Recommendation: Be ready to be desperate for book two!
Final Rating: FIVE out of FIVE stars (5/5)!! A one sitting read perfect for my weekend relaxation. I can't wait for the next one!
See an excerpt, buy links, and more on my blog, Novel Addiction!
The one thing that always sticks with me when I finish one of Felicity's books is how completely passionate they are. When Rath and Ivy come together, they practically burn. It's not just gratuitous sex, it's just.. beautiful. Beautifully written, hot as heck, and so amazing. I can't wait for book two!
Cover Lovin': Two thumbs up, and works great as part of the series.
Recommendation: Be ready to be desperate for book two!
Final Rating: FIVE out of FIVE stars (5/5)!! A one sitting read perfect for my weekend relaxation. I can't wait for the next one!
See an excerpt, buy links, and more on my blog, Novel Addiction!