Curvy Irina Mathers has never believed in herself. Whatever she tries to do with her life, it always seems to go wrong. But when a sexy stranger sweeps her off her feet, she’ll find out how strong she really is.

Grant Diaz grew up struggling to suppress his panther. His shifter father abandoned his mother, and Grant is haunted by the thought that his own panther will do the same and betray his mate. Gorgeous, funny Irina is everything he ever wanted—but finding her means facing his fears.

When a mysterious enemy threatens to tear them apart, Grant and Irina will have to learn to trust in their love… or lose each other forever.

Titles in the Shifter Suspense series include: Claimed by the Panther ~ Saved by the Billionaire Lion Shifter ~ Stealing the Snow Leopard’s Heart ~ Craving the Kraken ~ Falling for the Shadow Dragon ~

This is an adult 18+ story that contains language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.

(previously published-updated)

Title:  Claimed by the Panther
Series:  Shifter Suspense #1
Author:  Zoe Chant
Published:  June 6, 2022
My Rating:  4 stars

Claimed by the Panther begins the Shifter Suspense series with a compelling romance for Irina and Grant.  

Grant is a panther shifter, raised by a single mother, and because of how his father left them, he’s convinced that he’d never settle down with a fated mate, should he ever find her.  When he meets Irina, Grant is fully aware that this human is his mate…and it’s impossible to deny their connection.  Irina is an artist, but she’s also got an unusual ability of being able to see into another person’s soul, to know their intentions, good or bad.  This makes her a target for unscrupulous people who would use or steal this awareness for their own benefit.  

I enjoyed Claimed by the Panther by Zoe Chant.  It’s well-written, with enough suspense to keep me on edge throughout, and with a couple who obviously have issues but will work through them to find their happy ending.  If you love a romance that is engaging, steamy, with a couple you’ll want that happily ever after future for, then you’d enjoy this one.  Great start to the series.

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