Reviewed by Roberta

TITLE: Whiskers of a Chance

AUTHOR: Tempeste O’Riley

PUBLISHER: Dreamspinner Press

LENGTH: 204 Pages

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Jason Grant runs his own IT business from home, owns his own home, and has the best friend he could imagine. What he doesn’t have, or believe he will ever have, is love. When Jason catches a glimpse of his new neighbor on moving day, his libido ignites and his fascination in piqued. He even manages to concoct an excuse to go over and meet the man who makes him hope and want for more than he has in years.

Keith Skyler is a shifter in a world where his kind is known only to a few, but they don’t often mix and they never mate. Keith has been hoping for a mate since before he can remember, but gay lynx don’t have true mates. As far as he knows, they don’t have mates at all. However, while moving his little family across Seattle—and away from their tribe—his reality tips and spins more than he thought possible.

When these two men meet over a dish of five-cheese broccoli-noodle casserole, sparks fly. Who knew a welcome-to-the-neighborhood gift could give both of them their chance at love

REVIEW:

So, let’s start by saying…I’ve read just about every book Tempeste has written. I just love her stories and when this one came about…I knew I had to get in there and read this book. I’m so glad that I did!!

Keith Skylar is the Alpha Heir of his lynx tribe and he is closeted to everyone but his sister. Keith has been raised to believe that there are NO gay shifters, especially lynx shifters. Keith and his sister, Taylor and Taylor’s son, Zeke are moving off the tribe’s land closer to both their jobs and way from their father, Adam. Keith has known he that he was gay since he was young, like 10 years old. Keith held the belief that he would never find a mate as he was gay and shifters couldn’t be gay. Keith is such a strong man and I really liked his character. He was kind, brave, sweet, gentle and had the makings of a really good leader. Imagine his surprise when he moves into his new house and senses his mate.

Jason Grant is this cute geeky guy who has had some relationship issues in the past. He feels like he’s not good enough and that people will cheat on him. So, you can see how Jason would be a bit gun shy when it comes to relationships. Jason has some self esteem issues that come from prior relationships and even then…he comes through. It took him a bit, but Jason came out the other side. . I like that he’s so damn sweet and gentle. I like how even when faced with so many new things, like finding out that there are shifters, vampires, etc…that overall, he handled it ok.

Now, the secondary characters in this book…I really liked them. Taylor and Zeke, Keith’s real family. I loved how Taylor loves her older brother and wants him to be happy and safe, as their dad is a gigantic dillhole!!! Chad, Vance and Kelley are Keith’s friends and those whom he trusts more than anyone to protect his family. Adam…there was really nothing nice to say about this man. He’s just an Asshole and treats not only his kids, but his entire tribe like shit!! I’m surprised that there were people that even liked him. He’s just such an jackhole and every time he was on my kindle…I just wanted to choke him til his eyes bulged. But that is just my personal opinion. Sasha…I LOVED Sasha!! Sasha has been friends with Jason for years and truly loves him. I liked the way that Jason leans on Sasha and how Sasha is always there for him. Sasha is cute and funny and really…he’s a hoot!!! I just loved listening to him banter with everyone.

Now, it you’ve read Tempeste’s books before, you know that she writes some really AMAZING sexy times and this book is no different. I will say that what I’ve always liked about Tempeste’s work is that it’s never PWP, it always is there to move the story along. It’s to show how these characters meet and to let their attraction/lust show and then to show them bonding. I really enjoy a story where the sexy times helps to move along the story and really shows the affection of the characters.

I like that Tempeste’s stories ALWAYS has these wonderful characters and even the bad guys are pretty well developed. I like that her characters aren’t these perfect specimens of manhood. I like that they are REAL and have real problems. I fell into this story and didn’t put it down until the very end. Yuppers, that’s right…ONE SITTING!! It was that Damn Good!!

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