Nicole's Reviews > Forbidden Obsession

A shifter obsessed with his mate and the vampire that denies him.
Third in series (Paranormal Hunger), but can be read as a standalone. Paranormal. Fated mates. Hurt/comfort. Grumpy/sunshine. Slow burn. Dual POV. Coyote shifter Rudy is new to town but when he sees a beautiful vampire at the local bar he immediately recognizes him as his mate. Unfortunately, Samuel has no interest in getting to know Rudy, Samuel has overcome a traumatic past and has lived decades without any kind of intimate relationship and only a few people he can call his friends. Luckily Rudy is persistent and Samuel cannot explain his need to protect the young shifter, unless they really are fated mates. Descriptive backgrounds explain Rudy and Samuel’s personal motivations, especially Samuel’s reluctance to be in a relationship. Some action, some steam, and some sweetness from a smitten Rudy who slowly breaks down Samuel’s barriers to allow them to comfort and care for each other. I wish there was more getting-to-know-you communication, but I really enjoyed all the interactions between Rudy and Samuel as they accepted their mate. Both characters had their own strengths and complemented each other with different types of support and acceptance. This whole series was fun and entertaining. 4.5 rounded up