3.75 stars out of 5 Audio Dorian Bane does a terrific job of giving every “unique” character in this funny story an equally “unique” voice. I hope there will be stories for some of the other characters, like Tanner or Dan (wolf, guest). I enjoyed the story, especially the twist on the fated mates trope. As a result, Carter becomes feral and Fallon has to find a way to bring him back. There is a bit of heartache when Fallon thinks he’s helping by pushing Carter away. With the help of a B&B staff, a few guests and a local doctor, the two men figure out a way to adjust to each other and live happily together. However, the two men have to find a way to adjust to their mating changes or they will slowly die. It was interesting the way Fallon and Carter’s relationship progressed especially the way they took on each other’s traits – Carter developing photosensitivity, while Fallon had a vague craving for meat. But Carter ‘weres’ Fallon down (I couldn’t resist☺) and they fall in love. Carter is friendly, chatty, with a sunny disposition – all the things Fallon is not. Carter, a werecat, applies and gets the job. Tanner needs a day manager to help take on some of the day to day managerial duties, (since Fallon, co-owner has little interest in helping). I liked the quirky characters at the B&B - from Fallon, the moody writer (vampire) Tanner co-owner (Bear) and Glenda (Gorgon). This is a different take on supernatural interspecies mating.

If you like Vampires, Cat shifters, werewolves, other paranormal beings, and an allover fun romance this is for you. He gives each character a unique voice, I enjoyed the audio version much more than the book. I listened to this in Audio and the narration by DorianBane really made the story pop. Other than that, the story is sweet and fun with a bit of spice. I got very confused and had to keep going back. Carter is introduced as a Moutain lion shifter, then Fallon calls him a puma a few times and cougar once then back to Moutain Lion. There is a lot of worldbuilding and it really works for this story. There are so many kinds of paranormal beings, each one fun in itself. And then things really start going wrong.

Fallon isn't as quick to accept that they could possibly be mates. But as soon as he meets Fallon he realizes they are mates and begins wooing him. He is a boon to business as he is a very outgoing and enthusiastic. Carter is a Mountain Lion shifter and happy to get an interview for the famous dead and Breakfast as day manager. Fallon likes being left alone to write his books. His partner Tanner is a bear shifter and with winter coming on he is feeling sluggish and wants help. Fallon is a vampire and is the silent partner of the Dead and Breakfast a B & B for paranormal beings.

Fangs and Catnip by Julia Talbot