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Moonlight Rogues #3

Third to Tumble

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Rules are meant to be broken... Unless breaking them tears an entire family apart.

Finn


I'm the cool headed one. The rule-follower. The non-hormonal-raging wolf.

This pack needs someone like me. We've fought creatures of the night, psychotic families and dealt with magic and the unbelievable. We're all thick as thieves, and the worst thing that could happen is getting kicked out of this pack.

Which is why breaking rules is not my thing.

So why does Elle make me want to throw it all away?

And why is it my stupid, idiotic wolf does exactly that...before I've even had a taste of her lips?

Now we’ve got more on our hands than a love story with bad timing. Cause the shite about to go down in Rockland Creek has just hit boiling point - and I’m the catalyst.


Elle

He barges in like he owns my destiny, and yeah it's hot as sin. That Irish accent, those gorgeous eyes, it'd be easy to fall for the whole package.

Only I don't. I may look as sweet as the baked goods I sell, but there are thorns under this armor Finn has no idea about. Things he cannot know about, or I’ll end up in the looney bin like my mom. And then things get really complicated when Tytus is added to the mix, telling me stories I can't believe. They're fable, myths....but before long I’m spiraling into a web so thick I don’t know which way is up. And when the one person I can trust is hunted by a demon from his past, I’m left to rely on myself to figure it out. But what if I make the wrong choice?



*Book III in a paranormal shifter series filled with werewolves of all kinds, feisty females who stand up to them, and enough suspense to make it interesting. Can be read as standalone.*

261 pages, ebook

First published June 21, 2019

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About the author

Alexa Whitewolf

34 books116 followers
Alexa Whitewolf is a fiction writer, newspaper columnist of daily issues and author of the critically acclaimed Moonlight Rogues shifter series.

Alexa has been a lifelong writer and first began creating other worlds and characters at the ripe age of 12. Growing up in the Transylvania region surrounded by epic mountains and a never ending stream of legends and stories was bound to create an overactive imagination. This shines through Ms. Whitewolf’s writing by creating worlds filled with unique folklore, life wisdom and plenty of furry creatures.

An avid traveler, Alexa writes under a penname and spends her days between an office job and writing, in Canada’s capital when she’s not flying somewhere with lush landscapes and plenty of hiking trails.

Her series focus on strong heroines, kind yet sexy men, fights of good and evil and the never-ending learning curve of humanity’s strong – and weak – points. Romanian folklore is intertwined with her writing, more notably in her shifter romance series, the Moonlight Rogues. Her other series draw on world mythology, such as the Avalon myth and Arthurian legend (the Avalon Chronicles) and Ancient Egypt (The Sage’s Legacy).

You can follow her blog at www.alexawhitewolf.com/blog or on social media. Her column in Observatorul also tackles various issues, including health, technology, and a writer’s life.

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Profile Image for Dianne.
6,817 reviews634 followers
June 29, 2019
…And another wolf bites the dust, struck in the heart by Cupid’s Arrow and a beautiful woman who is so much more than even she knows. Alexa Whitewolf’s THIRD TO TUMBLEis the cool, calm and collected Finn’s story, well he used to be cool, calm and collected, now he is becoming a raging rebel who is the catalyst to events that Rockland Creek couldn’t have made up in its wildest imagination as supernatural beings some to town and all heck is about to be unleashed!

Alexa Whitewolf NEVER disappoints as she digs into the world of myths and magic, going the extra mile to bring everything to life at breakneck speed!

Imagine expecting your favorite dessert and getting a double helping! Get ready to meet creatures that make werewolves look like puppy dogs and bad guys who make Jack the Ripper look tame. Let’s not forget the slow blooming romance that both Finn and Elle dance around, because it is as frustrating as it is delightful!

Another “fangtastic” read from an author who knows how to make her tales simply brilliant!

I received a complimentary ARC edition from Alex Whitewolf!

Series: Moonlight Rogues - Book 3
Publication Date: June 21, 2019
Publisher: Alexa Whitewolf
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Print Length: 260 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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Profile Image for Siobhan.
5,044 reviews595 followers
June 13, 2019
Alexa Whitewolf grabbed me with the first Moonlight Rogues book and since I have been happy to dive into each new book. As excited as I’ve been for each, I had the most excitement for Third to Tumble. Why? Because Finn is my favourite of the guys. I’m always excited for a new book in a series I love, but I was extra excited to read about my favourite character.

Although the romance in this one is a standalone, I do recommend reading the prior books in the Moonlight Rogues series first. Things have been building throughout the series, things continue to build throughout this book, and there’s so much promise for the final book, all of which is better enjoyed if you’ve read things in order (the prequel included). Provided you have read the prior books, you’re in for a serious ride with Third to Tumble.

I thought I knew what I was going to get with Third to Tumble, but I was wrong. Alexa Whitewolf has created a fabulous world with the Moonlight Rogues series, with each book introducing us to a different mythology and sucking us in deep. The same was true with this one. The mythology was wonderful, and there was much more to it than just the werewolves. However, what really shocked me was the direction in which the story moved.

I was not ready for the way things played out in this one. It wasn’t what I’d anticipated, at all. It surprised me in the best way possible, ensuring I completed this one in a single sitting. The story goes in completely unexpected directions, and there are moments where you will be left with your mouth hanging open. I could write so much about how surprising this one is, but I have no wish to give spoilers. Just know, it’s a shocking read in all the right ways.

Without a doubt, I’m super eager for the fourth book in the series. I need to see how things play out from here. There are so many things I cannot wait to see more of, and I’m desperate to find out how things end. There is no doubt in my mind that I’ll devour the book the moment I get my hands on it.

If you’ve yet to give the Moonlight Rogues series a read, you need to amend that issue. It’s a hidden gem, one more than worth reading.
Profile Image for J.B. Richards.
Author 6 books146 followers
June 2, 2020
Overview: It’s Finn’s turn to find love in this third chapter of Alexa Whitewolf’s sexy and intriguing, high stakes werewolf/shifter romance series.

Readers who love folklore and mythology—particularly Irish folklore and mythology—will fall hard for Alexa Whitewolf’s “Third to Tumble”. Legendary creatures, witches, fairies, and shifters all come together in this ongoing epic fantasy series that, put quite simply, oozes danger, romance, and magic. The author’s expertise in pulling together various folklores from around the globe and imbuing each character with a key set of attributes specifically geared toward their heritage and ethnicity provides continuity and fascination in this remarkable tale of destiny and fated love.

By utilizing a first-person narrative for her novel’s protagonists, Whitewolf creates a world in which readers feel that they are on intimate terms with these characters while they are pulled into becoming actual witnesses to the often turbulent and mind-blowing events taking place. Whitewolf provides tempting clues about her characters’ histories, along with a good deal of foreshadowing to provoke readers into guessing how the plotline will move forward. Additionally, through Whitewolf’s writing style, it’s easy for one to become so immersed in the danger and emotion of this story, they may come to believe that they too are an actual member of The Pack.

Alexa Whitewolf’s Moonlight Rogues Series is quite simply put—addictive. “Third to Tumble” is just as sexy and suspenseful as the first two chapters in this series, and can be read as a stand-alone novel. This novel is, however, best enjoyed when read sequentially as part of the series. This book does contain adult language, graphic violence, and sexual situations. I highly recommend this read (and the entire Moonlight Rogues Series) for paranormal romance fans—ages 17 and up—who enjoy werewolves, shifters, folklore, and mythology.
Profile Image for Gerardo Delgadillo.
Author 4 books130 followers
December 18, 2019
THIRD TO TUMBLE, the Moonlight Rogues series' third installment, follows the adventures and misadventures of Finn and Elle. Finn is a werewolf, and Elle is a regular girl ... or is she? As intrigue, mystery, and romance unfold, sinister events happen, which turn into discovery and realization. Things aren't what they appear. People aren't who they say. Twisted realities.

As usual, Alexa Whitewolf shows the reader fantastic creatures in a contemporary setting with a twist of magic and whatnot. Highly recommended paranormal novel. Read it!
Profile Image for Scarolet Ellis.
7,445 reviews52 followers
September 23, 2019
Third to Tumble: A Werewolf Shifter Romance Suspense (Moonlight Rogues Book 3) by Alexa Whitewolf this was an amazing read. This is book number three in this amazing series that i lvoed reading very much. I highly recommend this amazing story to all who loves readign about shifters.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
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1,494 reviews9 followers
June 19, 2019
Is my mouth hanging open? Shut my mouth. Is my mouth hanging open? Shut my mouth! I am in total shock and awe from this book!!! I’ve read the first 2 books and the amount i thought i knew about Finn, wasn’t enough, especially when it came to the shy girl at the bakery he always took an interest in, but never seemed to say much to.

I’ve loved the Moonlight Rogues Series so far. As much as to say, I’m a little obsessed!! Four HOT main guys, who are also four DIFFERENT kinds of werewolves!! It’s very interesting how they all come from different areas and their wolves all have different characteristics because of where they come from. It delves into mythology, and it’s so just unlike any werewolf series you’ve ever read. Alexa does a beautiful job explaining this while keeping the story alive and very active. The story moves along and you get sucked in and do not want to put it down!! With Elle coming into this story, things become VERY interesting!! I loved her character, she was truly unique!! And Finn...sigh...blink, blink (dreamy look) he is the sweetest guy!!!!

I love the way Alexa writes. Her dialogue is written so smoothly and you’re just swept right up in the characters and their story. Her characters!!! Good and bad...all her characters are written with so much depth, that you want to know more and more and more!!! Keep writing, Alexa!!! Now as far as her world building. I have been so impressed up till now, but this book is AMAZING with the world building!!! I felt more so, because there was more opportunity for it. But you could visualize yourself there, smell the smells and feel the texture of the wolves’ fur and the dragon’s scales!!!! FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC!!!!!!! I’d tell you more you could visualize, but I’m not handing out spoilers.

This book deserves 10 howling stars, but i can only give 5. Just know if i could, I’d double that!!!
I’m looking forward to book 4, with Lucas, the one wolf my heart has been crying to read about...THE LEADER OF THE PACK!!! If you haven’t started this series I highly recommend you give it a try, I guarantee you’ll be hooked!!!
Profile Image for Billie.
5,786 reviews71 followers
January 1, 2020
Rules are meant to be broken... Unless breaking them tears an entire family apart.
Finn
I'm the cool headed one. The rule-follower. The non-hormonal-raging wolf.
This pack needs someone like me. We've fought creatures of the night, psychotic families and dealt with magic and the unbelievable. We're all thick as thieves, and the worst thing that could happen is getting kicked out of this pack.
Which is why breaking rules is not my thing.
So why does Elle make me want to throw it all away? And why is it my stupid, idiotic wolf does exactly that...before I've even had a taste of her lips? Now we’ve got more on our hands than a love story with bad timing. Cause the shite about to go down in Rockland Creek has just hit boiling point - and I’m the catalyst.
Elisandra
He barges in like he owns my destiny, and yeah it's hot as sin. That Irish accent, those gorgeous eyes, it'd be easy to fall for it.
Only I don't. I may look as sweet as the baked goods I sell, but there are thorns under this armor Finn has no idea about. Things he cannot know about, or I’ll end up in the looney bin like my mom. And then things get really complicated when Tytus is added to the mix, telling me stories I can't believe. They're fable, myths....but before long I’m spiraling into a web so thick I don’t know which way is up. And when the one person I can trust is hunted by a demon from his past, I’m left to rely on myself to figure it out. But what if I make the wrong choice?

This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.

I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Profile Image for Amber Hodges.
312 reviews23 followers
June 24, 2019
Oh man! This is the 3rd book in the moonlight rogues series and it is just getting better as you go along. Alexa has mastered the art of suspense, emotional turmoil, and romance all wrapped up in a nice paranormal package.

I loved Finn, I have from the beginning but I fell in love with him even more in this book. He might have even taken the place of my favorite wolf in this series, though Lucas still has his turn to keep the number one spot. Finn is such a sweetheart and i heard all of his dialogue in an Irish accent which made him even more yummy.

Elle is stubborn but so strong underneath her shy appearance. I loved getting to know her even more, especially outside the bakery, though I love the bakery so much. I loved watching her blossom into her own even with all the chaos surrounding her.

This book will pull on your heart strings, make you gasp and have your jaw drop all while giving you the warm fuzzies and smiles that hurt your cheeks. I was sucked in from the beginning and not able to stop thinking of this book well after finishing it. It is a masterpiece of paranormal romance and worth the strain on your heart that you will get from the epic suspense!
Profile Image for Christine Kempton.
185 reviews1 follower
January 8, 2020
I received this book for an honest review. This is the third installment of this fun series. This one tells the story of Finn and Elle. Finn is an Irish wolf whose talent is being able to "taste" the emotions of others. Elle is special though. She doesn't know much about her history except that her mother went insane from hearing voices in her head. She wonders if she will end up the same way. Elle finds out more about her history and how special she really is. All while falling in love with Finn. This book updates us on the previous characters and how they are doing. There is a huge big thing that happens. But I don't want to spoil it! But it might make you cry a little bit. I know I did! This book introduces a few new characters some good, no wait not really! They are mostly bad!! But this was a fantastic follow up for the previous two! I'm really really looking forward to Lucas' story now though. Even if I don't particularly like him right now!
Profile Image for Mimi Davis Hopkins.
676 reviews3 followers
April 11, 2020
Love of a DIFFERENT Flavor

Once again a wolf finds his mate!!🙌. Another great Sequel, this series has been hard to put down, I don't even want to stop to give a Review of the previous book. But i will do so now. Great READ!!
475 reviews3 followers
February 28, 2020
The action, surprises, challenges, steamy love and changes continue

In Book 3 shy, demure Elle (who turn out to be part dragron) and Finn (Irish wolf empath) take center stage, along with her great-great-grandfather Tytus, the zmeu dragon. All three, and each of the others we're rooting for (Luz, Dom, Dani, Tristan, Lucas and Fiona) face unique, personal challenges and death as they fight the hate-filled wolf pack led by Cade. This pack has been given magic through a witch used by a power-hungry and dangerous zmeu. The suspense and action are ongoing.
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1,557 reviews25 followers
November 15, 2020
Alexa Whitewolf’s “Moonlight Rogues” is an excellent paranormal shifter series, where elements of paranormal fantasy mix, romance and shifter lore that brings the whole genre to a whole new level by delving into real mythology, which not only give the characters a credible background but offers a whole new set of information based in real traditional history.

“Third to tumble” is the third book in the “Moonlight Rogues” series and my favorite of them all! I muss confess that I am very partial to Finn’s story, he is Irish after all😉 and Alexa Whitewolf, true to her writing style makes an excellent job of interlacing Celtic myth and lore into Finn background story. Finn is also the most level-header and collected of all the four guys, a stickler for the rules who is not about to let a couple of wolf hormones to control his life… until Elle comes along and Finn finds himself at the mercy of his wolf desire and tumble down for a girl, who doesn’t even wants to give him the time of the day. Elle may acknowledge Finn’s charm (Irish remember 😊), but she is wary of the consequences, after all there is some things in her life that would better let unearth. But as both Finn and Elle struggle to keep apart, Karma has a mind of her own, and whatever Karma want, Karma gets… its Karma after all. This a wonderful story full of unexpected turns, and – even if I just confessed to my bias – the best and twisted of them all.

Alexa Whitewolf writing style is excellent, smooth, crisp and entertaining, with a very well-crafted world and wonderful characters and an abundance of real myth and folklore elements that give highly interesting background story without overshadowing the action and romance in the stories. A captivating lecture from cover to backcover.
Profile Image for Kaye.
7,177 reviews71 followers
June 25, 2020
ONE DELECTABLE TREAT!!!
Wiley wolves! Alexa seizes the dynamics, lays the foundation and stabilizes the form with this rough and tumble treat that spins so intricately and interweaves with such precision, wrapping this baby up and keeping it real. Rushing through the trials and tribulations struggling with all the drama, intrigue, danger and suspense surges as tension spirals, blasting this baby into tailspin with unbelievable impacts. Toss in turmoil and distress and you have one intense rollercoaster ride. Lines blur and boundaries crossed, limitations are stretched and bent, booting this baby full throttle, kicking it into overdrive, slamming it into a frenzy with astonishing results. The chemistry sizzles from the pages and suck you in so deeply until you feel the heat and electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters are original and realistic with depth and qualities that blend and flow. The scenes are so graphically detailed it paints an incredible backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Fantastic job Alexa, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
151 reviews2 followers
September 14, 2020
I fell in love

The more I read of this series, the more I fall in love with them. It is a pleasure to read about of all of these characters both old and new. This author builds powerful stories with lots of folklore. Each character has their own particular charactereristics that make them endearing. There is a thick suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It is with both sadness in reaching the conclusion of these series and eagerness to read Lucas story. All I can say is for all lovers of paranormal romance not to miss these stories. And to the author I say BRAVA!!!!
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1,543 reviews1 follower
August 4, 2022
wow

This one had me second guessing and stressed! Lol. I feel like the little pack family is falling apart and yet I still have hope!! I loved Finn and Elle! And Luz…. Lord this one hurt!!!
561 reviews
September 9, 2025
Great

These are the greatest stories. I have truly loved reading the action the characters and all the different shapeshifters. Truly great stories.
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1,142 reviews46 followers
January 11, 2020
This was the story I was waiting for. :) Finn is my favorite of the four guys and I was very intrigued by his story (and not disappointed. :)) It’s full of tension and mythology and magical creature. The stakes are higher, the story more complex and the intensity is at the max. :)

Finn is usually the rational one, the one that keeps his cool. Until he is around Elle, she makes him lose his head every time he is around her. And when her own heritage puts her in harm's way, he will be there to protect her.

It’s the best so far!

I highly recommend it!

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