Amazing Story & Narration🎧 Gripping & Fascinating

The great writing team of Meg Anne and K. Loraine have outdone themselves with this spinoff of the “Mate Games” series, not only did they turn up the heat a notch but they introduce some new and exciting paranormal characters. The audio also included the prequel, Gavin Donoghue and Roslyn “Rosie” Blackthorne’s arranged marriage and rush wedding, Gavin, a Dom had plans for his new wife, have her submit to him completely, but he never had time to because she fled and then got herself killed. Or did she, Roslyn, definitely fled after faking her own death, and needing a new identity she knew who she needed to see to make that happen, Asher, who is hiding out in small shifter town in Alaska. One problem with that town is they hate vampires, and Roslyn, who is a hybrid, part human, part vampire, would be considered an enemy despite never fully turning into a vampire, which made her special and the reason the Donoghues wanted her blood. Asher who is hiding away up in Alaska agrees to help Roslyn and they come up with a new look and identity for her, Nadia, the only problem is ridding of her scent, he was going to get a witch to help but after too much time on her hands and moonshine Roslyn winds up summoning a demon, Pan, and they make a deal that will hide who she is, a deal that will bind her to him. Asher gets her a job at the Mercer brother’s bar and an apartment to live above the bar. The Mercer twins are wolf shifters, Remington and Asher are more than friends, the chemistry between them is smoking hot, Bentley, the older of the two and the alpha, is drawn to Nadia/Roslyn and after seeing her helplessness he takes it upon himself to help her. Nadia/Roslyn is building a new life with these men, Ben, Remi, and Asher, and she wants that except Pan is threatening their existence and when she tries to tell him she filled the deal, he has none of that. Another complication arrives in Alaska, Gavin is there and learns that she is still alive. And something else is amiss in Aurora Springs, Alaska, someone or something is on a killing spree and they arrest the wrong person. Wow, this is one action packed and brilliantly plotted story, it has plenty of drama, some humor, angst, twists and turns, heartfelt emotions, and some steamy romance.

🎧📚🎧  And for the amazing narration and lineup of talent, J.F. Harding, Jacob Morgan, James Joseph, John Hartley, Stella Hunter, Teddy Hamilton were the perfect cast to bring these characters and story to life, Each one as brilliant as the other in their prospective roles and their performances and voices complemented each other’s perfectly. Stella Hunter nailed it as Roslyn, British accent and all, John Hartley’s Gavin was alpha all the way, just as intended, Teddy Hamilton’s Asher was perfection too, James Joseph’s Pan was both chilling and hot, Jacob Morgan was great as Remi and last but not least was J.F Harding’s Bentley, he made it so easy to fall in love with him. This multi-cast is a definite treat for the ears, they set the perfect tone for the story and captured all the character’s emotions and projected them into their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another exceptional listen.

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Wow, what an introduction to RH and PRN!

Wow, what an introduction into two new tropes #reverseharem (RH) and #paranormal (PRN)!

It was an incredible yarn but best experienced in audio as its multi-cast #duet and it is phenomenal!  I've also found two new narrators #jamesjoseph and #johnhartley to add to my list!

If you are reading, remember to read the prequel "Promised to the Night" which is included in the audio.

This is full of smut and Rosie is such a sl*t and can barely keep her knickers on from one chapter to the next while pleasuring the demon and  her mates, but perhaps that's because she's a vampire. What I didn't get was surely if you mate with one, you can't mate with everyone?? Anyway I suppose I'll get used to the idea as it's my first shape shifter book too!!

I now can't wait for book #2 to drop next month and  I may be in the minority but I'm on Gavin's Side!  😉

Narrators:

Gavin = John Hartley
Pan = James Joseph
Asher = Teddy Hamilton
Remi = J.F. Harding
Ben = Jacob Morgan
Rosie = Stella Hunter

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Pure aural decadence of the highest order!

The summer of 2022 was amazing because it gifted the world with the first Mate Games series from the genius writers K Loraine and Meg Anne. I became instantly addicted to that series, it was practically perfect and I have constantly re-read it because that story and those characters mean so much to me.

So, how do K Loraine and Meg Anne top that? If I was them I would be too daunted to even try. The fans adored Sunday and her four men so will we ever be able to live up to that? I really should have had more faith. Not only did they live up to it, they clearly just sat down and went right everything we ever want to put in to this series lets just do it! This is next level and there are no safe words ;)

And I am here for it. This is a scorching hot, filthy, decadent, intensely sexy and thrilling ride of a book....and its only book 1!!! I don't know if I can stand it but I think it is official and I will submit to K Loraine and Meg Anne wherever they want to take me.

At the centre of this new series, is Roslynn Blackthorn, (played with an exceptional British accent by Stella Hunter) who is the kind, sweet, naive and unworldly princess who ends up on the run and hides out in Aurora Springs, Alaska. But she is also clever, brave and resourceful and determined to do whatever she must to keep her family safe. It is hard not to love her.

She finds allies in the elusive but sexy hacker Asher and the Shifter Mercer Twins Ben and Remi. An added bonus, missing from the first Mate Games, is the MM element between Asher and Remi and just praying that develops over the next three books.

But there are a couple of seductive anti-hero bad boys in this one too. Our Rosie ends up in an intense "deal" with the wickedly enticing demon, Pan (played to perfection by James Joseph) which awakens her latent sexual desires and then of course, there is the little matter of her estranged husband, the vampire Duke of Tears, Gavin who will do anything to track down his wife.

I love this book so much, it is just too intoxicating and there are plenty of hot and racy scenes so as not to disappoint you.

Before we go any further, you can ONLY experience this book in audio. The authors have assembled for you a handpicked stellar cast of actors to PERFORM this book for you like your very own audio drama. It's the height of aural decadence going on here with a smorgasbord headed up by the Queen of Audio herself, Stella Hunter. She rules over all she surveys, as usual, but absolutely crushes it as the sweet kindhearted Rosie who just happens to need a bit (OK a lot) of pain to go with her pleasure. Her talents are put on another showcase in this one as she takes on everyone from a no nonsense American shifter barmaid, a creepy Irish vampire and everyone's favourite demon, Lilith. I could listen to Stella all day, everyday....and that's not far off reality.

Returning to play in this series are the truly wonderful J.F Harding as my personal favourite, the grumpy Alpha Ben and James Joseph in an absolutely sensational Tom Ellis-esque turn as the demon Pan. I spend way too much time imagining (and praying) for these two actors to do more stories together **Hint to the Audio Universe**

Joining the Mate Games Universe in this book are some high calibre actors, the silkily seductive John Hartley really brings the sadist vampire Gavin to life in a way no one else can. Teddy Hamilton was born to play the moody and sarcastic hacker Asher and brings his unique humour to the book which sparks beautifully with the equally brilliant, and his regular collaborator, Jacob Morgan who plays the irresistible flirt Remi. You can see why #Jeddy is an electric fan favourite and the authors have delivered them up to the fans on a platter in this one.

This is one of those magnificent gems of a creation which had me praying that the audiobook would never end. Every chapter, every twist, every moment had me salivating for more and made me want to hit replay again. I have listened to this multiple times and it never ever fails to deliver. I love you Meg and Kim!!! Give us all the books, now!!!

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I'm in audio lover heaven

A sassy vampire hybrid; a set of hunky wolf shifter twins; a cursed, lovable hacker; a deviant, determined demon; and an intimidating, scorned (ex-)husband … oh my! K. Loraine and Meg Anne are taking us on another wild, intense ride with their brand-new dark, twisty, steamy why choose paranormal romance series, that’s for sure! And if you’re an audio lover like I am, you’ll probably die and go straight to heaven, just like I did, with a multicast like this one. I mean – Stella Hunter, John Hartley, James Joseph, Teddy Hamilton, Jacob Morgan, and J.F. Harding all in one audio – and in a high-steam story, chock-filled with secrets, mate bonds, danger and murder like this one? Eargasm deluxe! Even if audios aren’t usually your jam, I highly recommend to give this one a try!

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Good continuation of the Mate Games

The story was good. The ensemble cast as usual is fabulous. But I’m afraid all the stuttering spoiled it for me. It actually made me very anxious and tight chested as if I couldn’t breath. Please say that as soon as they mate, it will miraculously cure him.

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Why Choose Paranormal Romance

Deal with the Demon by Meg Anne and K. Loraine is a why choose paranormal romance that I listened to on audio narrated by J.F. Harding, Jacob Morgan, James Joseph, John Hartley, Stella Hunter, and Teddy Hamilton.

This is the first book in The Mate Games: Pestilence series. When you purchase the audiobook, it also includes the prequel novella Promised to the Night.

I loved The Mate Games series and was so excited when they announced they were doing this spin-off series following Noah's sister Rosalyn. They did an amazing job pulling me in from the first chapter. I couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next. I am loving the chemistry between Rosalyn, Asher, Pan, Bently, Remington, and Gavin. I loved that we got all of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.

The book ended on a great cliffhanger that left me begging for more. I can't wait for the next book in the series Claimed by the Shifters to be released on February 27, 2023.

I absolutely love that they do a full cast of narrators for this series. It really brings the story to life. You can't help but binge the audiobook in one sitting.

I would recommend this book if you like paranormal romances, why choose romances, or fated mate's romances.

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What an opener

What an opener! This first book in the Mate Games Pestilence series has it all, swoony shifters, hot vamps, devilish demons, romance, a bit of MM action and even a tail.

This is a brilliant introduction to a new group of characters, with a few spicy moments and some scenes that will have you laughing so hard.

I cannot wait to see what happens next.

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4.5 stars

This was my first read in this series although I do have the first mate games 4 book series on my tbr as I heard great things. But I HAD to try this multi cast audio and I wasn't disappointed. It was really good. The cast are diverse just sounds like this is the beginning of flushing out the plot. I look forward to more.

The audiobook is narrated by Stella Hunter, Teddy Hamilton, JF Harding, John Hartley, James Joseph, and Jacob Morgan. They all did an awesome job.

I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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Yes please

This was sinfully hot and wicked.
I love Rosie, I love watching her grown and own her pleasure. I love Asher & the twins and can’t wait to see that relationship grow.

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Narrators enhance a book that is pretty good

In the previous series, we met some of the characters who get their story here. So to say I was excited about this book is an understatement. And my very high expectations were mostly satisfied.

It’s again a character oriented series.

We get an officially married and dead vampire as the heroine. Rosie has married her family’s enemy, Gavin, then faked her death to escape this marriage. She’s determined to use the skills of a previously met character, Asher the hacker, to stay hidden. But where she ends up in Alaska, she meets twin werewolves, Remi and Ben, and makes an arrangement with demon Pan. And that’s how Rosie loses her V card.

Rosie is, of course, the fated mate of every member of her little harem. They all feel a pull to her that they can’t understand–but the readers who enjoyed the first series may have an inkling of what’s happening. Gavin, her kinky possessive vampire husband; Asher, the cursed hacker, who has an intimate relationship with; Remington, the flirty werewolf; and his twin brother, the stuttering and broody Bentley; and Pan, the demon who asks for her blood.

The array of males displayed here was quite impressive, and also different from the mates in the first series. Clearly, the authors were careful to write new dynamics into their book. Even Rosie is a new kind of heroine–though she shares some characteristics with Sunday, like the fact that she’s an outsider in her race.

To keep writing something new, the authors also sped up the way Rosie accepts the various men in her life. I understand the reason behing their choice, but I must admit I wasn’t a fan of how fast Rosie falls in bed–and in love–with every one of them. I’d have enjoyed more building up. I felt it didn’t leave Rosie much time to really know each of them. And as she’s introduced as a virgin, that was some leap from no man ever to five men.

The setting changed too. The characters are stuck in a small town in Alaska, where everybody has something to hide–a good pretext to surround the characters with various creatures. I liked this idea a lot, and the side characters are pretty interesting.

And of course, there’s a grand scheme. We get just a hint at what is planned for Rosie, with most of the mystery kept in the dark. Add to that a killing spree, and you can imagine the tension and suspense that fill this book.

And it’s another great cast of narrators behind the audio. The female narrator comes back for the heroine, with a slight British accent that comes and goes–but for legitimate reasons. Gavin’s narrator is full on British, and perfect for the angry vampire with his deep voice. Asher’s brings a nervous energy that works well for the hacker. You’ll fall in love with the cute stutter of Bentley’s narrator. What a performance! Flirty Remington’s narrator gets his nonchalance, but goes angry when it’s needed. And finally, Pan’s narrator offers a strange mix of British accent and French words that is weirdly enticing. They all do a great job, and clearly enhance a book that is pretty good in the first place.

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