Review: Wild Invitation (Psy-Changeling 0.5, 3.5, 9.5, 10.5) by Nalini Singh

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Psy-Changeling 0.5, 3.5, 9.5, 10.5
Nalini Singh
Paranormal Romance - Urban Fantasy - Novella
Berkley
March 5th 2013
eBook
352
Library

 

A PSY-CHANGELING COLLECTION BY NALINI SINGH
Experience the explosive series hailed by #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan as "a must-read for all my fans."

In Beat of Temptation, innocent Tamsyn has always had a place in her heart for Nathan, a blooded DarkRiver sentinel. But is she ready for the fierce demands of the mating bond?

In Stroke of Enticement, a wary young teacher, skeptical about love, arouses the man--and the animal--in an aggressive leopard changeling who must prove his affections are true.

Plus NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED
In Declaration of Courtship, Grace, a shy submissive wolf, finds herself pursued by the last man she ever would have imagined: a SnowDancer lieutenant said to be "mad, bad, and dangerous to know."

Plus NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED
In Texture of Intimacy, SnowDancer healer Lara discovers the searing joys--and unexpected challenges--of being mated to quiet, powerful Walker, a man used to keeping his silence.

 

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If you are a fan of the Psy-Changeling series then you don’t want to miss out on these four great novellas.

Beat of Temptation #0.5 – 5 Stars

This one takes place several years before Slave to Sensation. Here we see a very young 19-year-old Tamsyn, who became the healer to the cats at a very young age. We see her relationship or lack of one with Nate who’s 29. These two have known since Tam turned 15 that they where mates, but the age difference plays a part in their relationship, because Nate wants Tam to have the freedom she deserves first.

This story was emotional, sad, and full of lots and lots of sexual frustration and tension.

Stroke of Enticement #3.5 – 5 Stars

Here we meet Annie, a shy human school teacher and Zach a sexy cat changeling. Annie’s a loner. Her parents had love, but then it died, and she doesn’t want that, so she doesn’t think Zach will stay around. Zach is caring and does a fabulous job wooing his mate, but doesn’t understand why the bond hasn’t clicked yet.

Trust and commitment are the main focus for these two. The romance happens within the first 48hrs, but Singh does a fast track a month after to see the dynamics of there relationship. It was a sweet loving story to read. Giving us a different kind of relationship and challenges to work through.

Declaration of Courtship #9.5 – 4 Stars

Here we meet Grace, a submissive wolf and Cooper a high ranking SnowDancer lieutenant who is going to court Grace. Cooper’s a dominant wolf and must learn how to handle Grace and Grace must learn to come to grips with the sub/dom wolf tendencies and not let her submissive nature rule her.

This paring is hard sometimes for the changelings and doesn’t always work out. It presents several challenges. Singh was able to bring two opposites together without having them compromise something in order to be a unit, a mated pair. It’s full of sexual tension, sizzling encounters, and also very tender and sweet moments.

Texture of Intimacy #10.5 – 5 Stars

This one contains Lara and Walker’s story from Kiss of Snow. They don’t get their own novel, but they do come together in Kiss of Snow. I loved that we get to further explore their relationship. We get to see inside Walker’s mind, his past, his feelings, and his growing family. We also get a little focus on Alice and insight into possible future pairings, such as Tai and Evie.

This paring is also of a different kind with Walker being a Psy and Lara a Changeling. It was sweet to read about them after their mating and see where their relationship is at. It’s sizzling and tender.

Singh never fails to impress. The sexual tension is thick and the characters are lovable and memorable. I very much loved these novellas.

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I'm an outdoor sun loving reader living near San Fransisco. I’m a mother, wife, animal & book lover. I'm the owner, reviewer & mind behind Angel’s Guilty Pleasures. My favorite animals are horses & dogs. As for reading I love all things paranormal & urban fantasy & my favorite shifters are dragons.

6 comments on “Review: Wild Invitation (Psy-Changeling 0.5, 3.5, 9.5, 10.5) by Nalini Singh

  1. I like it when a series I enjoy gets a short story collection as it’s a fun way to spend some extra time in the world and with the characters. Glad to hear you enjoyed this collection, it sounds like a good read for fans of the series.
    Lola recently posted…Review: A Brit on the Side by Brenda St. John BrownMy Profile

    • It is fun way to spend more time in the world and with characters. Thank’s for stoping in.

  2. I love that we got Lara and Walker’s story in this book. I kinda knew they weren’t going to get their own book because too much was happening in the other stories. Getting this shorter story was the next best thing. I’m excited that another anthology comes out very soon. I’m already on the review list for the audio when it comes out. 🙂
    Melanie Simmons @mlsimmons recently posted…Review: Light My Fire by G.A. Aiken (@mlsimmons)My Profile

    • Ya not everyone gets their own full book, but it’s nice the author makes time to do the novellas so fans can get a more. I enjoy novellas especially in a series I’m head over heals in love with. Hope you enjoy the audio.

  3. Must have! I always find that since I listen to the series, I miss the novellas. I’m missing SO much!
    Tanya @ Rantings of a Reading Addict recently posted…Review ~ Archangel’s Shadows by Nalini Singh @nalinisinghMy Profile

    • Novellas I just love to have in series. We get to see other characters or previous characters and what’s new in their life. I especially love them in a series I’m head over heals with. Hope you get a chance to check them out.