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I'll be shelving this book for now and hoping to come back to it in the future.

Thank you for the opportunity to read. Hoping to be at a better place to read this one.

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I really enjoyed Lauren Dane's Cascadia Wolves series and was excited to see it expand into the world of cat shifters. This was a fun read and I enjoyed watching Kendra and Max fall in love.

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I voluntarily read an advanced review copy of this book

I am a huge fan of this series after reading book 3 Beneath the Skin, it made me want to read book 2 because I wanted Max's story. While I thought book 2 was good ...book three was great and for some reason I keep comparing the two books and loving how fast and action packed book 3 was compared to book 2.

I think this is a good addition to the series and helps to build a great platform for book 3. In closing Lauren Dane still did a great job because hey...what can you say when the only negative thing someone can think about a series is that you found a way to make it even better and even more entertaining.

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Okay, seriously. NO ONE writes shifter romance better than Lauren Dane. I loved the blend of shifters and witches in Revelation. Loved the romance between Kendra and Max--sexy AF, smart, witty, fun, protective... awesome... and of course the growing relationship between Kendra and Renee as they truly forge their sisterly bonds. And then there's Max's family. Adored his relationship with his parents and brothers.

Revelation was an excellent escape on a cold afternoon!

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Somehow, after reading all of the other series by this author, I missed the first installment in this cat shifter series. I don’t think you really need to have read book 1 to enjoy this one, but I’ll probably go back and pick it up for completion’s sake.

This book is filled with chemistry from start to finish. Kendra is a tough as nails witch who doesn’t take lip from anybody. She and Max (the next-in-line-to-lead cat shifter) have been dancing around each other for a little while now and everything explodes in this book. Max is a patient cat, willing to work on their relationship before dragging Kendra into his house. Sure, there are bad guys out to get them, but everything changes when they make a direct attempt at Kendra’s life. Things speed up a little bit from there.

The attraction between these two was fantastic! I am absolutely dying to see what cats continue this series and how their relationships grow if this is only book 2. Like most PNR, this book wraps nicely, with some action, some bad guys getting punished, and lots of sexy times. I was happy with the quick read and liked the familiar faces from the other series.

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With evil forces out to siphon her magick, Kendra can’t afford to keep pushing Max away. And for once, Max’s cat and his man are in total agreement: Kendra is his to protect.
This is book 2 in the de La Vega Cats series. Whereby, two long lost sisters reunited to find justice for their mother who was murdered by their father. However, it will take more than just the two of them. One sister will find the ability to overcome her past and the other will learn that it’s okay to be who she was born to be.

I just couldn’t get into this story, even though I completed the entire book. I just didn’t get that spark that I normally get from reading a shifter romance. Revelation wasn’t memorable; though this book was a full-length title it felt more like a novella than anything else. I was getting into the book and it just ended. It was like watching a movie and then you get that black screen with the words “To Be Continued” well that is the way this book ended. Very disappointed in this title. A Cascadia Wolves this wasn’t.

I guess that is the difference between wolves and cats.

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Great story with witches, jaguars, wolves, and other supernatural. There is a slight cliffhanger. And plenty of sex.

Kendra is a witch and Max is a jaguar, who’s next in line for the alpha position. Cats mate differently than others, they imprint. When he first meets Kendra, he knows she will be his mate. Some in his family don’t like her and are selling secrets to the people against shifters. When Max and Kendra mate, she gains a Jaguar too. Along with her witch powers, the cat makes her even more powerful. She knows her father his behind her mother’s death but catching him has proved to be difficult. They have a fight coming and it will take everyone working together to win it.

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Revelation is an exciting blend of paranormal, action, suspense and steam!

Max and Kendra set flame to the pages with lots of chemistry and a relationship that reaches out and grabs readers and refuses to let go. Their romance is pretty hot and steamy but has lots of problems from external sources and past sources that adds suspense and heart melting emotions to the story that readers can’t help but get caught up in. All the characters are charismatic which really adds to the electrifying chemistry of the story and ensures that the readers wants to get well acquainted with each and every one. Kendra especially has reader’s full attention because she is an intense blend of warrior that is strong and bold but has a vulnerability about her that arrests the heart with Max being the uber hot alpha male that makes lingerie melt.

The intriguing action and suspense adds thrills to the fast paced story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with anticipation and a few surprises. The story focuses on Kendra and Max’s relationship with bad guys that annoy the heck out of everyone and a betrayal that characters or readers alike never saw coming.

The author’s world building keeps readers wanting to revisit her world with lots of engaging and complex characters, intriguing takes on shifters and magick with a bit of a well-known character flaw (bigotry) spicing up the storyline. I really enjoy reading books by N.J. Walters because there is never a dull moment with her vivid characters, enthralling plots and brilliant worlds and I always want to know what happens next. Revelation and the de La Vega Cats are no exception, I was captivated from the first page to the last and I can’t wait to read Beneath the Skin.

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Definitely a hot read! I really liked this book. Both characters were strong and fighters. Max was very domineering (but in a good Alpha way). I hated that there are only three books in this spin-off to the Cascadia Wolves series. I hate to see a series I love end.

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Wow! This book! I loved it! Absolutely loved it,couldn’t put it down. Thoroughly enjoyed it,highly recommend reading

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And my obsession with Lauren Dane’s brand of paranormal catnip continues…

Although Revelation doesn’t have two hot and sexy heroes to rev up your engines like Trinity, the first book in the series, Max proved 100% worthy of taking care of his woman all by himself. He also keeps it all in the family since Kendra is Renee’s sister and Max is Galen’s brother (from Trinity). This worked well for me since I got to spend even more time with the de La Vega Jamboree. The de La Vega Cats is one of those series that I would recommend reading in order to get the most out of it. Each couple gets their HEA but there is an ongoing battle against mages that spans the series.

Kendra moved to Boston to help her sister learn how to control her magick. With Renee’s missing memories slowly returning, they learn things are worse than anyone thought when it comes to her parents and the mages.

Kendra was the complete opposite of her sister. She was confident, strong, and willing to make the tough decisions needed to protect not only her family but all witches. Yes, she had a few little self-esteem issues stemming from her childhood, but not enough to let them get her down which made her seem more real. I loved how Kendra decided to deal with the dangers posed by the mages despite knowing it will raise eyebrows and could cause friction in the witch community.

Max was everything I wanted him to be, hot, sexy, smart, sure of himself, and alpha to his core. He could be a bit sappy when it came to wooing his woman but I forgave him that. The sexual chemistry between Max and Kendra was combustible and when they got together, it definitely caught fire.

There was a definite good vs. evil vibe which I loved, although at times the dialogue got a bit dramatic. The politics of the jamboree were all kinds of interesting to me and I enjoyed getting to know more of the cats. It’s been forever since I read these books and I can’t remember what happens next so I’m looking forward to diving into the next in the series when it re-releases.

Rating: 4 Purr Worthy Stars

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I adore Lauren Dane's books and this one is no exception. Kendra and Max are a fabulous couple with great chemistry and so much great banter between them.
I read the original and can't see any difference, but I'm glad the de la Vega Cats are available again. There are not that many great paranormal romances out there.

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Alpha hero, fiesty heroine, crazy shifter/witch shenanigans and a good dose of sexual tension followed by super hot lovings... yes please and can I have more?.

I love the world lauren Dane has created!. It's jam packed full of intricately woven plots/sub plots. Numerous crossovers of characters from her other series's and some new faces peeking in to.

The main characters are both very much alpha large and in charge won't take no shit for nobody types with even bigger personalities to match. I enjoyed reading about the bickering over random crap and fighting eachother for dominance ... it wasn't done in a controlling manner but instead out of love and caring. Their chemistry was on point from the start like a slow cooked roast it matured over time only accentuating how perfectly their flavours matched. I enjoyed both of them a lot! Lauren done a great job portraying their stories, making us readers feel every emotions like we're living it with them.

There is a lot going on in this story and at times it can be a lot to take in but just stick with it and soon all will be revealed. There's hilarious banter and super sweet loving moments. Real betrayal and heartbreak. And a crazy bunch of side characters to keep things fresh and interesting.

My only complaint with this is that it ended so abruptly I feel like I missed that little bit of happiness between Kendra and Max. I wanted to see more of them together without the drama, living there life and to see how they managed with their responsibilities after the dust settled.

Again lauren did a great job and I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I'm trying to keep things a spoiler free as possible so I don't ruin it for any of you lovelies!. But after that little sneak into the next story.. I'm super excited for what's to come.

I kindly received this ARC from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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The usual shpeshifter story where testosterone is a little bit too much, even if I don't mind when the woman, as in this case, are not doormat. Kendra and Max are a good couple and mostly their story is a step in advance of the whole plot, which I find good, because I would like to think as this one as not another never ending story.

La solita storia di shapshifter dove il testosterone abbonda, ma la cosa non mi dispiace se le donne non sono "zerbino simili". Kendra e Max sono una bella coppia e la loro storia serve anche a portare avanti la storia globale della serie, il che mi fa piacere anche perché sarebbe carino avere finalmente una serie che finisce.

THANKS TO NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!

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4.5 stars - Lauren Dane continues to keep me on the edge of my seat with her shape-shifter series. After reading about the Cascadia Wolves I couldn't wait to get my hands on Revelation and it didn't disappoint!

Strong women, caring alpha males and just enough villains to keep things interesting. If you like a juicy shifter romance that’s a bit gritty and a whole lot sexy, you just met your perfect match.

I received an ARC of this book, from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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Max is next in line to run the Jaguar Jamboree.
Once his father passes the "crown," the Jamboree will be his to rule.
Max will need a strong "queen" to run the Jamboree w/ him.
Kendra thought that Max was out of her league.
She is a powerful witch, and she is not afraid to use her powers to protect the people that she loves.
When danger comes to threaten all that she loves, Kendra will need the help of her "sisters" + the Jamboree.
Once Max imprinted on Kendra, she was it for Max.
Max was a total Alpha male, but he knew when to push + when to step back.
He was also a very caring male.
He really cherished Kendra,
I loved the relationship between these two.
They worked in harmony
This was a great addition to the "De La Vega Cats" series.

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