Hunted Beast

The Mate Games: Death, Book 2

By: Meg Anne, K. Loraine

Narrated by: Stella Hunter, John Hartley, James Joseph, Jason Clarke, J.F. Harding, Samantha Brentmoor

Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

An all new duet narrated multicast series from USA Today best-selling authors Meg Anne and K. Loraine.

She’s everything I want, and I hate her for it.

Hate might not be the right emotion for what Dahlia stirs in me. But I can’t have her, so telling myself I don’t want her is the only option. Especially since my dog won’t leave her alone. While I’ve been doing my best to avoid the woman I crave, my pup has taken on the role of her protector. He follows her every chance he gets. That’s probably for the best because there’s a serial killer on the loose and he’s got his sights set on her. At least, that’s what the ghosts keep saying. With her beast out of commission it’s up to the rest of us to keep her safe.

Her fae outcast

Her rogue captain

And me…her reluctant shadow

As much as I should stay away, fate keeps throwing us together and it’s not hard to see the reason why. Dahlia is unlocking me piece by piece.

My memories might be slow to return, but my power isn’t. Since arriving at Blackwood it’s grown by leaps and bounds, bringing one truth into sharp focus. I need her, forbidden as she is. She’s the light to my darkness and despite our differences our powers are clearly connected. If I have any hope of solving the mystery of who I am, Dahlia and I will have to work together to stop the Ripper before he gets what he wants. Her.

She is the key to all of it. And without her, I will never again be whole.

For fans of Supernatural and American Horror Story, USA Today bestselling authors Meg Anne and K. Loraine are thrilled to bring you another installment in the Mate Games Universe.

Warning: The Mate Games: Death is a spicy paranormal series with a cast of antiheroes utterly devoted to their heroine (even if they haven’t realized it yet). It contains a cursed Novasgardian berserker with primal energy, a dastardly pirate captain who deals in pixie dust, a possessive fae dragon shifter who is fond of hand necklaces, and a mysterious Southern gentleman who’d show her what he liked if only he could remember.

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Fascinating Story & Listen🎧Absolutely Incredible!

This second book of Meg Anne and K. Loraine’s “The Mate Games: Death” is just as amazing and exciting as the first book, “Haunting Beauty”, a not to be missed story. Dahlia Moore’s stay at the Blackwood Asylum continues to get more interesting as her story goes on. She mated with Tor in the first book, but he went into beast mode and is being held in protective custody, which is a protection for everyone else at Blackwood. With him locked up, someone else needs to look after Dahlia and there is no shortage of volunteers, but it is Malakai “Kai”, the dragon shifter that comes front and center. He, too, is a chosen mate for Dahlia and steps into the role with no resistance. We are learning more about all the characters, including the mysterious Cain Alexander, and the pieces of the puzzle are all coming together. There is never a dull moment in this book, the story is incredible and the writing, plot and world building are absolutely fantastic, as are the character growth and development. And that ending leaves us wanting more, actually needing more, and I can’t wait to find out what happens next at Blackwood and the amazing world they created because something is definitely brewing. Meg Anne & K. Loraine, thank you for another fabulous story and wild ride. 

🎧📚🎧 The exceptional narration continues, performed in duet style by the superbly talented voice artists, Stella Hunter, J.F. Harding, Jason Clarke, John Hartley, James Joseph, Samantha Brentmoor. Their performance is a treat for the ears and you could hear how much heart they put into their performance as they work their magic at the mic. These entertaining storytellers are a pleasure to listen to and their narration elevates this already amazing story to another level. Thank you for another amazing listen.

And another one!

I think I haven’t laughed so hard from a book before. Captain Hook is thee funniest character ever. They all are funny and just so likable. I love the FMC and her spirit!

This series what everything I never knew I needed.

Such a great cast, they really connects you with the characters. I love it

Loving the series!

I am definitely loving this series so far! This book had a couple plot twists that I didn't see coming, but that were awesome! I can't wait for the next book!! The narrators continue to do an amazing job and I'm glued to listening!! Now to start the next book!!

I've never craved Death more than I have now!!

"She’s everything I want, and I hate her for it."

Haunting Beauty book one of the Mate Games: Death series was just a teaser of things to come in book two Hunted Beast.

An asylum is where this series takes place so far and if you think you know what to expect with an asylum setting you couldn't be more wrong! It is like a gothic fairytale had bedroom time with a smutty paranormal romance and this is the result. Dark, sexy, and full of new twists and turns you could never have begun to predict.

Dahlia is finally learning exactly who has her back and who doesn't but the most surprising was Shadow Daddy... IYKYK. J.F. Harding brought Cain to the front and center of this story with his past that not only haunts him but also somehow haunts our girl too. When those secrets are revealed, you are not going to be prepared for that outcome.

I could be wrong on this front, but I do think that Kai and Tor are going to form the most unlikely of bromances. When John Hartley and Jason Clarke start their banter, it is the most delicious of accents you won't know what to do with yourself because it is like the most delicious game of ping-pong EVER!!

James Joseph as Hook or rather Caspian was such a delight! I was kind of in awe at how much he was able to bring this character to life. Then the characters arc throughout this book was just outstanding. You can't help but root for the delightfully naughty pirate.

Of course, we can't forget our leading lady, Stella Hunter. She never disappoints and I do have to say bravo to Kim and Meg for giving us a plus-size heroine who is not down on herself constantly. She owns what she has, and her men have absolutely zero problems with all that she has going on.

Samantha Brentmoor really nailed Dr. Masterson and Kiki. In the first book I was all about Dr. Masterson but this time it was Kiki. She is the best friend we all long to have. I really am hoping that we get her HEA at some point.

Okay, I've gone on long enough about my love for this book, but I do have to say that the added mystery with our resident serial unaliver takes this book to the next level. Hateful Prince is up next and I am just dying to see where this story goes!!

why's booktok not all over this?

Why is nobody else talking about this series? And this author honestly, I came for the cast. They sold it. I had when in totally blind had no idea what this would be about and I LOVE it. I LOVE it so much that I've pre-ordered the next one and I've Begun reading The previous sets and I love them. Why is nobody else talking about the mate games? It's awesome and this cast utterly kills it and brings this book to life. And it's the same cast for the other sets.. I'm so excited and I'm probably gonna get my credit are taken away.
Plot 5/5 Spice 5/5 Cast 10/10 Overall Book Score 10/10
That being said...I LOVE this whole series, the Mate Games But I can't stand this female character& I HATE her friend kikee or whatever. it literally pains me to leave this review, but if you've loved the first 2 sets you'll still enjoy this one. sorry that's all I can do until the last installment of this series & fingers crossed the final set will be better
this FMC is STUPID, like a southern "bless your heart" stupid & the friend is so annoyingly thirsty it's disgusting even though this is a RH🤨...

Full Cast Duet Narration perfection

The entire mate games series is perfect fun. This one did not disappoint. I would suggest starting from the first mate games series for the best experience but I don’t think it’s necessary for these two books. All the stories are intertwined if you read them together. I love the female lead in this one. Her best friend is pretty awesome too. And as always the guys are swoon worthy. Even the assholes. Including the dog asshole 😉 the spice level is like 3.5 🌶️. I give this whole series 5 stars because they are just good fun.

Words can’t describe!!!!

I love everything about these series!!! The cast and narration is amazing!! The story writing is Fantastic!!!

Amazing

this series is amazing just like all the others connected to the Blackthorn's, keeps you so engaged and you don't want to put it down the cast wow,, they work so well together and compliment each other and keep you on the edge of your seat just phenomenal

folklore and fairytales

5/5⭐️ 3.5/5🌶️ 5/5🎧
Audiobook Review: The theories are starting to unfold, but also leaving more theories to be pondered!! I’m loving this series of The Mate Games with all the folklore and fairytale mixed in. It definitely keeps you guessing which ones are incorporated and how. And the spice, as always, is chef’s freaking kiss. I can’t wait for the next installment.

Stella Hunter, Jason Clarke, JF Harding, James Joseph, John Hartley, and Samantha Brentmoor perform flawlessly together. This full cast audio team is elite.

It’s the voices for me 😍

The plot is AMAZING but I’ve never heard it narrated so well… I’m just in love ♥️