Leslie is enjoying the quiet life in the Kendrick pack after the abusive relationship she had endured. Raising her young son, Elijah, in this safe environment is very important. Even if she does have fantasies about a certain wolf shifter, she has no plans to be anyone's CHOSEN MATE. Once under someone's thumb, fearing for her mother and son, was enough.

Malcolm Kendrick has other plans. He's the alpha and his job is to take care of his people so he is not about to force Leslie into anything. Slowly, over the time she has been part of his pack, he has been quietly courting her. He's about to pick up the pace since he has decided that maybe he needs to be a little more direct. The whole pack knows how he feels and it's time that Leslie does too.

CHOSEN MATE is a fascinating look at a cautious couple and a whole pack who has no problem helping them move forward. I loved how careful Malcolm was being, knowing what she had been through. He wanted her, but he wasn't going to force her or move too quickly. He wants to be wanted by her as much as he wants her because they are attracted to each other. He also doesn't want her going to him out of a feeling of obligation, because he helped her escape the abuse. Leslie is fearful but open to perhaps another relationship, she's just not sure if she can trust her instincts. She soon figures out her thoughts about Malcolm are right on target and things move forward.

Then the threat that seems to be stalking her, in the form of a mysterious and maybe crazed shifter, has him going into alpha mode. Once she is his he will protect her and her son with everything he has. The mystery of who the threat is, and why, will not be a total surprise but it does offer an intriguing twist the the plot. We also get to see Leslie push back at Malcolm when he gets too bossy. She lets him know that if she really is his CHOSEN MATE, she can't look weak to the pack. He's not happy but he sees her point.

If you love shifters, author Savannah Stuart (aka Katie Reus)'s Crescent Moon series is a sweet romance with depth and just the right amount of steam, danger, intrigue, family and friends. You will want to get your hands on CHOSEN MATE.