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Little Mate by Elena M. Reyes | Book Review

Dec. 06, 2021

I'm normally not big on vampires and prequels. They don't work for me but this one was good.

Little Mate by Elena M. Reyes | Book Reviewfive-stars
Little Mate by Elena M. Reyes
Genres: Paranormal Romance

There's no one above a KING...
And yet, I'm restless.
I'm an uncontrollable beast that throbs in time with the heartbeat lulling me closer while a sweet, feminine scent overtakes my senses. I've never felt this before—a hunger so frenzied that I'm lost to its call. This siren's song is solely meant for me, and I give in without pause or question.
Because I know and accept.
A single drop of blood running through her veins is worth more than every soul walking this earth. She is now what tethers me to this world.
And the second I see her face, I'm done for. Nothing fucking matters.
I AM DARKNESS.
I AM SIN.
I AM YOURS.
I'll live and breathe for my Queen. My pretty girl.

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First let me say that Little Mate is the prequel to Little Lies! I haven’t read it yet so for me it was like starting at the beginning. I read this while I spent the weekend in the hospital and I will say this was a quick read. It would have really helped to have read the other book first so please understand my review is without having much knowledge of the characters.

That being said, this was how Gabriella and Theodore’s story began. It gives the story of her parents being killed and her being on the run while he searches for her. I now am going to read Little Lies and will say this kept me entertained when I really wanted to just be home. Anything that can do that while being hooked up to machines equals quality, well written work by the author.

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About Elena M. Reyes

Elena M. Reyes is the epitome of a Floridian and if she could live in her beloved flip-flops, she would.

As a small child, she was always intrigued by all forms of art: whether it was dancing to island rhythms, or painting with any medium she could get her hands on. Her passion for reading over the years has amassed her with hours of pleasure, but it wasn’t until she stumbled upon fanfiction that her thirst to write overtook her world.

She’s a short and sassy Latina with an adorable pup, a kiddo that keeps her on her toes, and a husband who claims she’ll cause him to go bald prematurely. Lol

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  1. Vesta Mason says

    December 6, 2021 at 9:04 pm

    I’ve never read a paranormalromance bookbut this one sounds intriguing & makes me want to find out what happens between Gabriella & Theodore! Thanks for your review.

    Reply
  2. Eva Millien says

    December 6, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    Little Mate sounds like my kind of book, thanks for sharing it! Great review despite not have read the other book! Have a magical holiday season!

    Reply
  3. Antoinette M says

    December 6, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    Great review. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Hannah G says

      December 7, 2021 at 6:53 am

      This is really not my kind of book, but it sounds like it might be interesting.

      Reply
  4. Sandra Dufoe says

    December 7, 2021 at 9:08 am

    Wow just by the excerpt it sound like a great read I would definitely read it. Love the cover.

    Reply
  5. heather says

    December 7, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    This sounds like a good read and I love the cover. I enjoyed reading your review I like a qick read and I also liked that you mentioned to read the other books first before reading this one.

    Reply
  6. Richelle Leffler says

    December 7, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    I haven’t read either of them yet but they do sound interesting. Will have to give them a read.

    Reply
  7. Bea LaRocca says

    December 7, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    I like the cover and synopsis, this sounds like a good read. Thank you for sharing your review and I hope that you are doing better now, Rota.

    Reply
  8. Bea LaRocca says

    December 7, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    So sorry Rita! I don’t keyboard and I need new glasses, lol. I am on my lapyop, very old school…

    Reply
  9. Shirley O says

    December 7, 2021 at 10:36 pm

    Sounds interesting and I will definitely check it out. Thank you for the review.

    Reply
  10. Adriane says

    December 7, 2021 at 11:25 pm

    I like paranormals, but not sure this is for me. Maybe a little over the top

    Reply
  11. Maria Malaveci says

    December 8, 2021 at 9:06 am

    sounds absolutely amazing!!!! Can’t wait to read it! ♥

    Reply
  12. Piroska says

    December 9, 2021 at 12:50 am

    This book sounds very intriguing. I love the sexy cover.

    Reply
  13. Melanie B says

    December 9, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    Sounds awesome, and really love the cover!

    Reply
  14. Barrie says

    December 9, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    Sounds like another reviewed book. I’ll be sure to read Little Lies first.

    Reply
  15. LeonieT says

    December 12, 2021 at 8:45 am

    Paranormal romance is my favorite to read, always looking for new authors.

    Reply
  16. Adriane says

    December 13, 2021 at 2:59 am

    I do enjoy vampire tales

    Reply
  17. bn100 says

    December 14, 2021 at 5:17 pm

    interesting cover

    Reply
  18. Judy Thomas says

    December 15, 2021 at 4:22 am

    The blurb fogged my glasses, lol, it sounds really hot!

    Reply
  19. Sandy C. says

    December 15, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    Sounds good to me! I’ve read a few paranormal romances…I think they might be my fav sub-genre. And if this kept you pre-occupied while in a hospital bed, that tells me it’s pretty good!

    Reply
  20. Chelsea B says

    December 16, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    So sorry to learn about your time in the hospital but it is great to know that reading took your mind off of what was going on. This book sounds like a great distraction!

    Reply
  21. Linda says

    December 20, 2021 at 5:12 pm

    I’m not really into vampire romance, but the cover alone is enough to make me want to pick this one up.

    Reply
  22. Tara Enright says

    December 21, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    This looks like a dark desire book something that makes you want to read more of it it looks interesting. I love books like these.

    Reply
  23. Anita Jude says

    December 21, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    The details sounds like a great read and love the cover

    Reply
  24. Megan Allen says

    January 10, 2022 at 1:08 pm

    I love this author! Thanks for sharing this one!

    Reply
  25. Marisela Zuniga says

    January 11, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    This is one good looking cover

    Reply
  26. Phyllis Huebbe says

    February 7, 2022 at 9:27 am

    I love books about vampires

    Reply
  27. Phyllis Huebbe says

    February 23, 2022 at 1:25 pm

    Not sure this book is for me but I love the cover

    Reply
  28. Phyllis Huebbe says

    March 9, 2022 at 11:30 am

    I like the story line

    Reply
  29. Erin Ellis says

    April 8, 2022 at 8:54 am

    This sounds like an exciting book!

    Reply
  30. Phyllis Huebbe says

    April 13, 2022 at 1:42 pm

    I like paranormal books

    Reply
  31. Phyllis Huebbe says

    July 22, 2022 at 4:31 pm

    I love the plot line of this book

    Reply

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