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Tales of the Were: Jaguar Island #3
The Jaguar's Secret Baby
He's a jaguar. She's a wolf. Can they make a go of it, or will they fight like cats and dogs?
Hank has never forgotten the wild woman with whom he spent one memorable night. He's dreamed of her for years, but has never been back to the small airport in Texas owned and run by her werewolf Pack. Tracy was left with a delicious memory of her night in Hank's arms, and a beautiful baby girl who is the light of her life. She chose not to tell Hank about his daughter, but when he finally returns and he discovers the daughter he's never known, he'll do all he can to set things right.Tracy wants to be wanted for herself and won't settle for less. Hank realizes he's been a stupid fool and the woman he's never been able to forget is actually his mate. He's just been too stubborn to admit it. He will need to prove his devotion before his werewolf mate will relent and give in to the attraction that has never faded. He just needs to find the right words and actions to make her understand and win her heart all over again.* This book is the third in the Jaguar Island series, which is also part of the larger Tales of the Were series.Jaguar Island contains:1. The Jaguar Tycoon2. The Jaguar Bodyguard3. The Jaguar's Secret Baby
176 pages, Paperback
First published January 15, 2019
About the author
Bianca D'Arc
332 books1,366 followersBianca D'Arc is the USA Today bestselling author of over 100 romance titles. She has been published traditionally, by a few notable small presses, and indie. Before becoming a full-time writer, she ran a laboratory, a legal department, and jetted around the country on business while working for a Fortune 500 engineering firm.
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September 10, 2020
i think...the pseudo-hp theme was a bit of a stumbling block with this one. It wasn't precisely satire, possibly because that isn't really the author's style. And yet, it wasn't serious either. I'm not sure where one would place this. Silly but not in a good way? The idea promised to be amusing - the idea of a wolf getting knocked up following a one night stand with a big cat.
It was like the author was trying to follow the expected secret baby path in an hp, while shoehorning the whole true mate angle and the reality that a wolf female would have "fun" raising a cat, all tongue-in-cheek. So you get things like her nipples tightening when he shows up, then you get the dialog - mental and otherwise - that sometimes makes you wonder about the character's intelligence.
Well, I have one more by the author (not "howls" or "in the stars") so maybe I'll get a better feel for her.
It was like the author was trying to follow the expected secret baby path in an hp, while shoehorning the whole true mate angle and the reality that a wolf female would have "fun" raising a cat, all tongue-in-cheek. So you get things like her nipples tightening when he shows up, then you get the dialog - mental and otherwise - that sometimes makes you wonder about the character's intelligence.
Well, I have one more by the author (not "howls" or "in the stars") so maybe I'll get a better feel for her.
November 4, 2019
The absent return
The author did a brilliant job of keeping with the Howls romance tradition with this book The secret baby really brings us closer to the characters in this story and how even the paranormal face real-life difficulties. I was a little disappointed in the mother at first, but I could understand her fears and reasoning. Regardless, I was so happy when the author led them to their HEA. I hope the author brings us more of this spinoff series, I really want to see what happens with Pax and Ari and the mate they are sure to share.
The author did a brilliant job of keeping with the Howls romance tradition with this book The secret baby really brings us closer to the characters in this story and how even the paranormal face real-life difficulties. I was a little disappointed in the mother at first, but I could understand her fears and reasoning. Regardless, I was so happy when the author led them to their HEA. I hope the author brings us more of this spinoff series, I really want to see what happens with Pax and Ari and the mate they are sure to share.
June 9, 2019
Loved it
This is a well written book with sweet romance and some steamy passion. The characters are vivid and alive and easy to fall in love with. Just a very enjoyable book
This is a well written book with sweet romance and some steamy passion. The characters are vivid and alive and easy to fall in love with. Just a very enjoyable book
January 20, 2019
In this story with get two character a wolf shifter and jaguar shifter whom have one unforgettable night together then go on their way except Henry did not know that he got the woman he can’t keep out of his mind pregnant.
Tracy kept her secret for two long years not even telling her father who was her child’s dad. She raises her kid on her own in a few instances Tracy does seem a little selfish, because shockingly two years later the father of her baby pops back into her life and Henry is shocked to see he has a child and Tracy wants nothing from him.
The question also is are these two mates. Tracy does not believe it at all but Henry does and he wears his heart on his sleeve when first seeing his child he wants in her life once Tracy gets her emotions in check I start to like her character. She was a good mother don’t get me wrong but in some instances she does say she wants her baby to herself. This was my first time reading anything from this author and I liked this story I loved that there was no big drama and both clans excepted the little girl I especially liked Henry’s character. I think I will be reading more of these books. If you like shifter stories with a secret baby you will like this one.
Xoxo,
Meme Chanell
Tracy kept her secret for two long years not even telling her father who was her child’s dad. She raises her kid on her own in a few instances Tracy does seem a little selfish, because shockingly two years later the father of her baby pops back into her life and Henry is shocked to see he has a child and Tracy wants nothing from him.
The question also is are these two mates. Tracy does not believe it at all but Henry does and he wears his heart on his sleeve when first seeing his child he wants in her life once Tracy gets her emotions in check I start to like her character. She was a good mother don’t get me wrong but in some instances she does say she wants her baby to herself. This was my first time reading anything from this author and I liked this story I loved that there was no big drama and both clans excepted the little girl I especially liked Henry’s character. I think I will be reading more of these books. If you like shifter stories with a secret baby you will like this one.
Xoxo,
Meme Chanell
January 19, 2019
I was happy to see another Howls Romance story was released. This one is about Hank, a jaguar, and Tracy, a wolf who had a one night stand resulting in a pregnancy. Fast forward almost three years and Hank comes back to town. What occurs as Hank first meet the precious Emma and how Hank tries to win Tracy over is a story worth reading. This book once again takes you to the jaguar private island where you touch base with characters from previous books and twin jaguars are introduced that will hopefully show up in a later book. I loved the characters and how they dealt with inter species mating and the differences between jaguar and wolf and pack vs. clan. Add a lot of steam to the mix and they can't help but have a HEA.
January 16, 2019
Heartwarming
Tracy and Hanks story was full of roadblocks and stubbornness. Once they each pulled their heads out, happiness was pretty much guaranteed.
Though I loved the story itself, I felt like a lot of the book was “in the characters head”. There was a lot of internal musing and thinking, overthinking and creating problems. Though that’s very true of how people think, it definitely caused my attention to wander at times. I still give the book 5 stars because I appreciate that the characters didn’t have insta-love, and how down to earth the whole thing was.
Tracy and Hanks story was full of roadblocks and stubbornness. Once they each pulled their heads out, happiness was pretty much guaranteed.
Though I loved the story itself, I felt like a lot of the book was “in the characters head”. There was a lot of internal musing and thinking, overthinking and creating problems. Though that’s very true of how people think, it definitely caused my attention to wander at times. I still give the book 5 stars because I appreciate that the characters didn’t have insta-love, and how down to earth the whole thing was.
January 29, 2019
Jaguar' s Baby
When a wolf shifter finds her self pregnant by a jaguar shifter, her alpha father is upset because she will not tell him who the father is. Two years have now passed and Hank, the jaguar shifter, returns to Texas to see her, he is both shocked and elated to find out he is a father. When the toddler shifts into a jaguar kitten, all secrets are now out in the open. Now the hard part begins on what their feelings for each other are and where to live, either with the wolf pack or with the jaguar clan A well written and wonderful book.
When a wolf shifter finds her self pregnant by a jaguar shifter, her alpha father is upset because she will not tell him who the father is. Two years have now passed and Hank, the jaguar shifter, returns to Texas to see her, he is both shocked and elated to find out he is a father. When the toddler shifts into a jaguar kitten, all secrets are now out in the open. Now the hard part begins on what their feelings for each other are and where to live, either with the wolf pack or with the jaguar clan A well written and wonderful book.
February 16, 2019
Jaguar Island trilogy
Intriguing world of shifting felines and their families. Definitely makes me want to indulge in a lot more of this author's world. My favorite character is Emma. I hope to see more of her in future books.
Why take off a star of my rating? I would prefer to see more action and adventure in the stories, and I'm not talking about bedroom action. That level works well for me but more of the outside interactions would be nice, like there was in the Phoenix trilogy.
Intriguing world of shifting felines and their families. Definitely makes me want to indulge in a lot more of this author's world. My favorite character is Emma. I hope to see more of her in future books.
Why take off a star of my rating? I would prefer to see more action and adventure in the stories, and I'm not talking about bedroom action. That level works well for me but more of the outside interactions would be nice, like there was in the Phoenix trilogy.
July 3, 2021
a good enough story... she's wolf shifter... he's jaguar shifter.. a one night stand resulted in her pregnacy... she waited for him to come back, he intended to come back...
3 years later, he finally comes back, fully realizes he is mated to her, and falls in love with his daughter...
they go to jaguar island (home/safe place for jaguar shifters)...
and all is good... home in Texas and home on island...
3 years later, he finally comes back, fully realizes he is mated to her, and falls in love with his daughter...
they go to jaguar island (home/safe place for jaguar shifters)...
and all is good... home in Texas and home on island...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 24, 2019
Babies
Babies have a tendency to make most stories better. This book has a decent story line, but the inclusion of Emma and the other jaguar children takes the story to another level.
Babies have a tendency to make most stories better. This book has a decent story line, but the inclusion of Emma and the other jaguar children takes the story to another level.
January 21, 2019
Sweet!
I could feel the characters emotions as the story went on. Uncertainty, love, confusion, wonder, joy, etc. It pulled me into the story.
I could feel the characters emotions as the story went on. Uncertainty, love, confusion, wonder, joy, etc. It pulled me into the story.
April 5, 2019
Sweet Book
Just wanted a little more action. The little one was almost the best part. I do like the series. Looking forward to the twins story
Just wanted a little more action. The little one was almost the best part. I do like the series. Looking forward to the twins story
July 28, 2019
it was a great story but it felt like they repeated the same argument over and over again
October 15, 2019
3.5 Stars
September 18, 2021
Had trouble with Tracy's attitude, no matter what or how often Hank spoke to her. Still an interesting story to add to the overall storyline of Jaguar's Island.
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