Review: Nate and Karla are a fantastic couple
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 26, 2014
A Mate's Bite is Book 2 in the Sassy Mate's Series. Each book can be read as a standalone even though characters from Book 1 interact with the main characters of Book 2, which makes sense because the series focuses on the Wolfe family along with their mates/potential mates and friends.Book 2 focuses on Nate Wolfe and Karla Alves. Karla has always had a crush on Nate, but she's never done anything about it because she doesn't think Nate feels the same way, and because of her mother, she has preconceived notions about men and their unwillingness to stay with the person they "supposedly" love. One Wolf Scenting Ceremony later, though, and Karla and Nate's attraction consumes them, and they finally give in to the feelings both have harbored for quite some time. But can Karla trust Nate's feelings for her or will her trust issues destroy a relationship before it even starts?Nate and Karla's story is a steamy, fast paced read. The chemistry between the two main characters is electric right from the start. Nate knows what he wants, and he takes it without hesitation, and while Karla tries to keep her walls up and resist Nate's charms because she's afraid to be let down by him, most of the angst and drama in the book is not between them but outside forces, which makes the book that much better. The wolf pack and enforcers that were after Jordan in Book 1 return in Book 2 with vengeance. They want payback and are willing to go to extremes to get it...they play dirty and recruit those who have inside information, but the Wolfe's family and friends remain steadfast in protecting each other.The paranormal aspect of the series works for me because it's subtle; readers understand that the Wolfe family members are shifters, but they are just as part of the human world as the shifter one. The ideas of family and love are at the heart of the story; the bonds that are formed are not based on bloodlines or genetic make-up, but they're about finding the people who willingly put themselves out there for each other and fightA Mate's Bite is filled with action, danger, and passion. There's never a lull in the story because the main storyline branches off into smaller ones that still are a part of the central one.  I do wish that Karla's triplet brother was in the story more, and I definitely want to know more about Caleb and Ellie's connection as well as all of the players involved in trying to take down the Wolfe pack and their mates. Hopefully, as the series continues, all of the questions will be answered and the five sassy friends will all have their mates. Overall, a very enjoyable read!Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.4 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)