The Buffalo's Mechanic

Shifter's Regime #10

by Charlie Richards

Keeping the While attending a fellow enforcer’s wedding, a water buffalo shifter runs into his own mate in a skittish human in need of protection. Austin O’Malley doesn’t intend to stay for the wedding reception. He’ll watch the service and offer his congratulations before leaving. While he’s happy for his friend, he doesn’t want to bring down the spirits of the other guests with his dark attitude. Then he plans to head to his mountain retreat and enjoy a secluded vacation that’s been a long time coming. He needs the time to come to grips with the deaths of his two middle brothers as well as what he must do next—reach out to his estranged youngest brother with the news of what’s happened. All Austin’s plans change when the headiest aroma teases his nostrils while at the wedding. Sitting in the back, he doesn’t know where it’s coming from, making the ceremony the longest twenty minutes of his life. Afterward, he tracks the smell to a cute little twink with soulful brown eyes. A whispered question to a friend he’d seen talking to the man reveals his name is Pete Saugner, a councilman’s private mechanic. When Austin approaches Pete, he’s alarmed by the fear he spots in the much smaller man’s eyes. A fellow shifter shares what Pete’s scent should have told Austin. His mate is human, although he does know about paranormals. Can Austin figure out how to connect with Pete and keep him safe from a specter from his past?

Genres: M M Romance, Paranormal, Shapeshifters, LGBT

110 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2022

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, I think this brings my "series" readathon to an end... for now!

I look forward to picking up with Unveiling His Hidden Dragon as time permits! Until then, I am off to read a couple of new releases by some of my favorite authors! 🥰

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully entertaining!

I want a shifter for my own!

I fell just a little in love with Austin, he is everything I could want. Pete is so lucky to have a mate like him. Someone who cares about what he thinks and feels.

A real partner who will be there through danger and fear but also fun and love. A new family bond that will last for a lifetime.

[Flick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute as always! I really want Brian’s story now though!

[Candy Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Can't wait for more great story love charlie's. Series any of them especially any of the wolves of stone ridge or kontras menagerie or a loving nip

[Gerald Sessions · Rating 5 out of 5]

obsessed.

A very good story, no big problem with the bonding since both parties were in the know. Old wounds were healed and Rawlings reconnected with his family.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good one

Another nice addition to the series. Fast paced, fated mates, Insta love, nice bit of heat. Looking forward to more.

[SophiaH · Rating 4 out of 5]

***3.5 for shorts***
very sweet addition.

[Jude · Rating 3 out of 5]

reread
Last quarter of a massive (obsessive) re-re-read of the series in Charlie Richard's Stone Ridge world.