I like shifter books and this is a good addition to my search for new authors. I love that the female lead was not a wimp or so consumed by lust she couldn't think straight. She had a mission and she stuck to it and didn't get distracted. She changed tactics and rolled with the changes but didn't wimp out and become a liability instead of an asset. The alpha is yummy which makes that book all the more readable.

Title: Tiger’s Claim
Series: Shifter Rogues Book #2
Stand Alone Title: yes
Author: Celia Kyle
Genre: Paranormal romance
Blurb: Jaguar shifter Stella Moore has one thing on her mind - to take down the anti-shifter organization that destroyed her family. Her plans are going perfectly until a sexy-as-sin stranger throws off her game and decides the only way they can both avoid getting caught is to claim her as his girlfriend. Wait! What? Now she has to fly to a tropical island and play along because the alternative is...deadly.
Most people know Cole Turner as an uber-wealthy playboy - not as a tiger shifter who's part of a special ops team to protect his kind. Now his undercover mission has been compromised by a redheaded bombshell, and every animal instinct he has is screaming mate. To survive among so many enemies, they'll have to keep up their romantic act, find their intel... and absolutely not fall in love along the way.
Favorite quote(s): “It matters to me. Every thought, every emotion, every breath, everything about you matters to me.”
“You want to know what we’re doing?” He leaned down and rubbed the tip of his nose against hers. “If I have my way, we’re mating.”
Thoughts: I love books by Celia Kyle – when it comes to the paranormal genre, she never disappoints. Tiger’s Claim is no exception.
I absolutely loved the characters – and you couldn’t find a pair more meant for each other. Cole summed it up perfectly himself after meeting Stella – ‘She had those gorgeous curves, alluring green eyes, and long softly curling hair. The cherry on top was the fact that she carried explosives. A woman after his own, bomb-loving heart.’ From the time these two met, the sparks were flying – literally!
But Celia Kyle always knows how to deliver a good story, and this one will go down as a favorite of mine! It’s a wild roller-coaster ride of adventure – so buckle up for the ride and enjoy!
Rating: A

This was my first book by Celia Kyle but the second book in her Shifter Rogues series. Jumping into the second book of a paranormal series is always a risk. Luckily, TIGER’S CLAIM stands alone well, even with its intricate plot and multitude of characters. This book follows Stella, a jaguar shifter with a vendetta, and Cole, a tiger shifter and member of a special ops team.

As a whole, I enjoyed the story. Cole and his team have a hilarious and slightly crude sense of humor. The plot, for the most part, moved at a nice clip and there was a good amount of action. I like the shifter world that Ms. Kyle has created, and I thought she explained it well throughout the story. This book was half shifter romance and half special teams operation and I think the two mixed really well.

The Cons: while I did enjoy Cole and Stella’s romance, I couldn’t really deal with Stella herself. Her impulsive and often selfish actions annoyed me to no end. I understand making mistakes, but she willfully puts others in danger for her own agenda and it left a bad taste in my mouth. There were also a few times where the plot lagged and the humor got in the way. I had to reread often because the jokes were overlaying critical plot points and I kept on getting lost.

Overall, I did like the book, and I will continue on in the series. I am hoping to pick up the first book and then continue on when the third is released. If you’re looking for a light, quick paranormal romance, this book is for you!

**I received an ARC of this book in order to provide an honest review**

Tiger’s Claim: A Paranormal Shifter Romance (Shifter Rogues Book 2)
By Celia Kyle
5 Stars

Who doesn’t love a good paranormal book? Add in the element of shifters and the book goes from good to outstanding! So, it’s no surprise Celia Kyle knocks it out of the park with book 2 in her Shifter Rogues series. Can I just briefly point out for those of us who like paranormal across the spectrum I was giddy to see the name, Cole Turner. I already had what he looked like in my head! Julian McMahon who played Cole Turner on the tv series Charmed! Anyhoo, back to my review of Ms. Kyle’s book. We first met Cole in the first book in this series and meeting the feisty Stella had me falling in love with these characters.

Cole Turner had played the part of uber-wealthy playboy well. He had a mission and his cover set him up so no one would guess he was part of a special ops team bent of protecting shifters. But what’s a shifter to do when his mate walks into his undercover mission and compromises what he has been working on?

Stella Moore is on a mission. Take down the anti-shifter organization that destroyed her family. So, color her surprised when in the middle of her plans a sexy-as-sin stranger walks in and throws her for a loop. This wasn’t part of her plans. But plans change and these two need to keep their wits and their romance going to avoid being caught.

Celia Kyle once again gifts the reader with engaging characters that you love. Cole and Stella had so much chemistry but the slow build of the relationship and the backstory were perfect. This book is filled with suspense, romance, crime, passion. The plot was well done and smooth. The book flowed well and kept me engrossed until the very end. Another stellar book by Ms. Kyle. Everyone needs to pick up this book. You won’t be able to put it down! A page-turner until the very end!!

This second installment in the series gives us Cole's love story. Don't worry, he doesn't get matched with some timid woman who bends to his will. Instead, he discovers someone who hates the same evil doers as he does, and she's willing to blow herself up if it means taking all of them out.

Stella is out for revenge and has been working at it all her life. The men who killed her sister are going to pay, one way of the other, and sexy Cole isn't about to stop her. Sure, he can kidnap her, get her to join their mission, but she will make the most ridiculous decisions along the way if she thinks it will get her closer to her goal. Cole, who has been working at playing rich womanizer for a while to get into the inner fold of an evil organization, has to work twice as hard now to make sure the woman his lion wants to protect doesn't get herself killed.

There is a lot of back and forth drama, some secrets, lots of stupidly dangerous decisions, and possible betrayal. In the end, we don't really get everything tied up nicely, but I assume we'll revisit this in future books. These two definitely deserve each other, though, if for no other reason than to keep their lives interesting.

One of my favorite genres is shifter novels and Celia Kyle is one of my favorite paranormal romance authors.

This is the second book in the series. It can stand alone, but it is better to read the first book before you read this one. Cole is a member of a shifter organization protecting members from anti-shifters. He goes undercover and encounters Stella who is attempting to revenge her family. The humor and sexual connection between Cole and Stella is great It was a fast-paced book.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher. Thank you!

TIGER'S CLAIM was a decent paranormal romance with good action, humor, and an interesting plot. The romance part of this story was the weak link. I really enjoyed the idea of an elite team of super soldier shifters carrying out James Bond like spy missions complete with cool gadgets. And yes, I've read books with super soldier shifter teams before and always welcome a new take on the idea. This story felt unique in it's own right and was engaging and really funny. TIGER'S CLAIM shines in it's humor and when it is focusing on the deadly action, intrigue, and the brothers-in-arms relationships between the team.

Unfortunately, the romance between Cole and Stella was not great. My biggest issue was Stella and her utter stupidity and lack of self-preservation. I got she was full of vengeance for her family's deaths but each time she went full into danger after literally every professional soldier tells her no because she will die and/or mess up their carefully planned mission, I wanted them to just leave her to her own fate. Their relationship was cute and I felt the connection between the two which is what you are supposed to feel in a romance. Granted her rather large mistakes did have me questioning Cole's relationship choices a few times. Basically I hope Stella stays in the office in future books.

I enjoyed meeting Cole's teammates who seem like a bunch of hilarious guys and I am interested to see future books focus on them. Hopefully the next romance has me rooting for both of the characters to make it out intact and happily ever after.

Highly entertaining, sexy, fun, emotional and engaging romantic adventure filled with sexy as sin shifters, heart pounding danger and undeniable passion..... this is an absolutely must read series for any paranormal romance lover (like me) that just keeps getting better with each story told.. .Looking forward to the next adventure.

Celia Kyle has done it again with this amazing new story in her delicious series “Shifter Rogues”. Stella and Cole were amazing leading characters, their chemistry was hot and I absolutely fell in love with their “play the couple” act! It was so fun, Kyle always has a way of making her leading ladies kickass and adorably hilarious. I’m craving more and will definitely buy my own copy to have and to hold for the rest of my life! Thank you for the opportunity to read it!

I can't tell you how excited I was to read Tiger's Claim. I loved the first book along with the novella and waited patiently (not really) for this one. It's hard to wait when you can't wait to read something. It's like waiting for Santa on Christmas.

The day finally came and all I can say is that I LOVED IT!!!! I would say I was overreacting but I really don't feel like I am. This is a five star read for me. That's how much I liked it and if you check my Goodreads you'll see I don't hand out those babies often.

One of my two favorite shifters happen to be tigers so this one really hit my heart. I love me a cuddly tiger! Cole really warmed my heart. He was so tough and sweet at the same time! I just couldn't not like him.

I liked Stella too. I understood where she was coming from and felt for her past. She lost so much that it's great that she found someone like Cole to be on her side. She also had his team of merry crazy men.

I love these guys!

Tiger's Claim is very well written and you will find yourself lost in the story and left wanting to have many more. I really didn't want to read this one quickly I didn't want it to end. But like everything it ended and I was slightly sad. Not that I have to long to wait till the next one, I think it's coming out in July. What a wonderful Christmas in July for me.

Believe me when I say that this is a author you really need to try. She writes wonderful stories with great characters.

Tiger's Claim by Celia Kyle is book Two in the Shifter Rogues series. This is the story of Cole Turner and Stella Moore. I haven't yet read the previous book, so for for me this was a standalone book.
Stella is out to get the revenge she feels she needs but runs into a road block called Cole. Cole is working undercover but when he sees Stella trying to bring down the people he working to bring down he knows he can't do anything but work together.
I enjoyed this shifter story and will look for more books from Ms. Kyle.

The hero and heroine in this explosive romance has some serious chemistry going – chemistry that sparks flying, fuses being lit and even some fiery explosions. Stella and Cole are strong, passionate characters that demand readers’ attentions and their romance is very feisty to say the least. Both characters have an agenda and love just doesn’t fit into their plans at the moment, especially as they just may be at cross purposes. So the relationship is an emotional, turbulent and sometimes volatile ride that keeps readers smiling and even chuckling at Stella and Cole. Of course, the ribbing and snark between Cole and his fellow Rogues is also highly amusing even as readers become completely caught up in the danger they face.

The plot is fast paced, flows smoothly and keeps readers on the edge of their seat with lots of thrilling suspense and adrenaline pumping action as the team go up against the anti-shifter organization. With surprising twists, headstrong shifters and a sizzling romance, the situation is dire and full of tension that is further complicated by the mating instincts of this couple. The author brings all of her wonderful characters and exciting world to life with vivid imagery that makes it easy for reader’s to become enthralled with the story and since all of the characters have some odd quirks, the story has a realistic feel to it during the excitement of the mission and during the ups and downs of the relationship between Cole and Stella. There is never a dull moment to be found during this story which means readers don’t want to put the book down until they have read every last detail.

"Tiger's Claim" is a paranormal romance novel that reads like an action-pack thriller!

This is the second book in the "Shifter Rogues" series, but this is book is pretty much a stand-alone work with a few throwbacks to the first book that helps with the narrative. The story focuses on Cole and Stella, two stubborn shifters who have the same goal. Forced to work together in the "mission" to take on an anti-shifter organization, we learn more of what Cole, Declan, and Ethan do for the shifter community. At the same time, love blossoms between Cole and Stella and it's both believable and silly. It works in this story because the author makes sure that the action, the subplot of the story, comes up again and again. As someone who enjoys action movies and spy novels, I found myself enjoying this book, throughly.

My only complaint is that it becomes obvious that the subplot will "continue with the next book." I guess that makes the series believable because things don't resolve themselves within a short period of time. That being said, I can't wait to continue with the spy aspect of this series!

I've heard of Celia Kyle, but "Tiger's Claim" is the first book by her that I've read, and I've enjoyed it! Now, I realize why Celia Kyle's books are so popular, and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of them!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F Shifter romance
Triggers: Human experimentation

I did not read book one in this series, but never felt that it was necessary.

Cole is a tiger shifter with a mission. He and his teammates are trying to ensure that all shifters are safe from an organization willing to experiment and erase them. Being invited to an exclusive party full of members of this organization isn't Cole's idea of a good time, but he's willing to be the sacrificial lamb in order to secure intel. What he doesn't count on is having to save an innocent... or is she?

Stella has thought of one thing only for years. Getting revenge on the one person who had taken everything from her. Her sibling, her parents, her sense of security. She finds herself in a predicament when she runs into a tiger shifter who is hotter than sin. While trying to eliminate the worst of the anti-shifter group, Stella and Cole butt heads.

With everything on the line, Cole and Stella will have to rely on each other to survive. But when things get hairy, will they cut and run?

I liked the characters a lot. I thought that it was well developed and loved the banter between Cole and his teammates. I think for me, where the story was a little flat was between Stella and Cole. They started out with great banter, but their coming together was somewhat under developed and I wanted more. Also, without giving too much away, the questions left were a lot.

I am looking forward to Grant's story. I will hopefully be seeing that soon.

Tiger’s Claim is the second story in the Shifter Rogues series. It “could” be read on its own, yet if you can I would strongly suggest starting at the beginning with Wolf’s Mate since there are threads that connect all the books with team mates and a specific villain organization. You’ll understand nuances better, get a better feel for the closeness between the members of this team and their eventual mates, as well as see the evil that is Unified Humanity in all of its nasty piece of crap-ness, in my opinion.

We met Cole, along with the rest of the team in Declan and Abby’s story, Wolf’s Mate. He’s just a bit jealous of what Abby and Declan have, although he’d walk through a rose garden, thorns and all, naked, before admitting that to anyone else or maybe even himself. While a part of him longs for a mate, his missions are dangerous and if he’s learned anything from watching Declan’s frantic actions when Abby was in danger… well, he’s not so sure he wants that distraction. Yeah. Sure. Right up until he meets his own mate, jaguar shifter, Stella Moore. And while it might take a while for that light bulb to go off, he knows Stella is more important to him than she should be.

Stella has waited what seems like a life time to take her revenge on the man, the organization that destroyed her family. Now she’s just about to pounce when tiger shifter, Cole Turner gets in her way and her life. Plans might have changed, but her purpose never waivers… she will sink her claws into an evil beyond comprehension and end its life. Just maybe she didn’t expect others to be doing the same, have better plans and backups or that finding her mate would throw a huge wrench into those plans of hers.

Tiger’s Claim is intense, full of banter, puzzles, sexy times and more possibilities for the team members. Stella and Cole are intriguing, often at cross purposes and fighting each other on many levels, especially acknowledging they are mates. We’ll get a glimpse of the next team member to fall for his mate, catch up with all the members of this team… and perhaps sense what is brewing for the next story and beyond. Time will tell. I enjoyed Tiger’s Claim, Stella and Cole are likable, I simply didn’t feel the connection with them that I did with Declan and Abby. I don’t know why, there is nothing blatant that shows me why, I simply didn’t. But that does not take away from an intense story that will keep you turning pages until the end. I’d definitely recommend this series to any Paranormal Romance or Shifter Romance reader. Now the wait for the next story.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

If you are a fan of Celia Kyle’s book, you will enjoy this one. The story picks up what’re the first story ended. Cole is attempting to infiltrate Unified Humanity by getting close to James Walters. Stella is at the party to get revenge for her sister’s kidnapping when she was a child and the eventual death of her parents. Nothing like meeting your mate while in a dangerous situation!

Tiger's Claim is book 2 of the Shifter Rogues series and I honestly had forgotten the plot arc of book 1 and struggled a bit. There are a LOT of characters-lots of shifters on the SHOC team and lots of bad guys in United Humanity. So, I did struggle at first to get into this one.

However, once I was back on track, I remembered why I liked book 1. Kyle writes really good characters. Stella wants revenge but she isn't exactly equipped to dish it out herself. That doesn't stop her from trying, but it nearly got her captured. Cole is under cover and Stella nearly ruins it until he decides to bring her into the op as his girlfriend. These two butt heads at every turn so there is a lot of good banter. Also, because they are mates (but don't immediately recognize it), there is so much sexual tension it will melt your kindle. The bad guys are pretty morally corrupt which makes them easy to hate.  There is also a subplot with one of the other SHOC guys and one of the bad guys daughter. I'm very curious to see where Kyle takes this plot.

Fans of fated mates, shifters, and the shifters vs humans tropes will enjoy this series and Tiger's Claim! Kyle balances the humorous banter and sexual tension with the dangers of under cover ops in a way that keeps the reader turning pages to see where these characters go next!

Romantic suspense shifter style. I didn’t feel the chemistry between Stella and Cole until late in the book. They proclaimed it but I didn’t feel it. The story over all was good but I just didn’t feel the love. I did enjoy the intrigue and adventure.

Tiger’s Claim is the second book in Celia Kyle’s new Shifter Rogues Series. It falls under the paranormal and suspense genre.

I have loved and read most of Celia Kyle’s books. She is a phenomenal writer with great storylines and fantastic characters. When I picked up this book, I did not realized immediately that this was the second book in the series. However, this fact did not at all affect my enjoyment of this book. In fact, I have already added book 1 and 1.5 of this series to my library for reading.

Stella Moore, is a jaguar shifter, who is on a mission to destroy Unified Humanity, an anti-shifter organization that destroyed her family. Cole Turner, a wealth playboy and agent for Shifter Operations Command, is also out to stop this organization, but his mission is compromised when Stella and him meet for the first time. Suddenly the pair are thrown together, and are forced to keep up their romantic act in order to survived their enemies and save shifter kind. They MUST NOT fall in love, no matter what their human and shifter sides feel- their lives depend on them being focused.

This is a great new series filled with danger, suspense and “steam”. Both the heroes and heroines in Kyle’s books are good, strong characters with strong personalities. I loved how together they become two parts of a whole; better and stronger together then apart.

All the books in this series contain a happily ever after and can be read as a standalone, however, reading it in order will give you a better appreciation for the characters and the series itself.

Kyle does a phenomenal job using previous characters from the series in order to further the overall series plot line. She also introduces new characters throughout the series; giving hints of possible future storylines. You are always left wanting more, waiting desperately to know what will happen next. I can’t wait to read her next story!!! I hope it’s Grant!

This is a voluntary review of an advanced readers copy received from Netgalley.

This book continues the story line from “A Wolf’s Mate” and the main characters are Cole and Stella. I liked Stella but at times Stella’s choices annoyed me. I understand her past history but she really needed to take a step back and remember what was at stake. I liked Cole but I didn’t feel like I got to really know him while reading this story. In this story we also got the beginning of Grant and Charlotte. I’m curious to see where this story goes in the next book given both of their pasts. Overall, I did enjoy this book and I will be looking forward to the next one. This book had action, humor and I love this refreshing spin on Shifter novels. If you’re looking for a refreshing shifter series look no further!