Healer's Need is the second book in the Ancient Ink series and I would suggest reading book one first. You learn everything you need to know about the clans and their history. This also picks up right where it left off in book 1.

In Healer's Need we get Elise and Tate's story. Well, it felt more like Elise's story with Tate guiding her along. Tate realizes in the beginning that there is a past trauma that Elise guards herself from which has him taking things very slowly with her.

As we learned in book two, the males recognize their mates in an instant but the women do not. Its a great mix of instant love and a slow burn love. It's instant for the male but he has to gain the love and trust from their mates to form the mate bond.

While Tate is taking things slow, it in no way means there is lack of heat for these two. In fact, I feel like the heat was on high because Tate had to constantly restrain himself. It was pretty hot.

I also really like how Tate supported her completely. When you have a heroine that has some insecurities, there is nothing better than a hero who will do anything to protect her and bring her out of her shell.

I was a bit surprised with the ending, which I won't talk about and spoil. It just makes me really curious where the author is taking this series next. I'm not even sure who will be the next couple. I like that we are left with no hints and look forward to the next installment. ARC provided by NetGalley.

This is the second book in the series and while I really enjoyed the first book I absolutely loved this one I am a huge shifter fan and this has definitely made it into my top ten favorites. I loved both Elise and Tate they were great characters and I was pleased that he knew she needed time and took it slow with her. This had a wonderful storyline and while it could be read as a standalone it is so much better if you have read Guardian's Bond first.

Boy meets girl.

Healer’s Need is centered on “boy meets girl” theme. Strong insta-love (as with most paranormal books) between Tate and Elise that works out exceptionally well. I want to use the word “wholesome” to describe their relationship. Crazy that Rhenna Morgan can write steamy love scenes and give Tate a dirty mouth, yet they came off as being wholesome. The honesty and dedication Tate and Elise shared was a refreshing and beautiful.

Things got so good when the paranormal action took place. I loved, loved, LOVED the paranormal aspect of going on a soul quest to receive your shifter companion. The mystery of which companion animal will choose a character was more exhilarating than finding out the magical talent.

Most of the Healer’s Need was an overabundance of lingering and unnecessary details. The first intimate encounter between Tate and Elise was approximately 8% of the story. 8% of 400 pages is a big deal for one scene. If the story was cut down to 200 pages, it would have been much better.

I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book, so I could give an honest review.

Man I loved this story! I'm seriously hoping for more in this series

3.5 stars. I've recently started to adventure more into paranormal and paranormal romance and I'm having so much fun. Don't think I've read about a coyote shape shifter before but I liked this one. Want to read more stories like this!

DNF at 15%...story just wasn’t pulling me in. Tried twice to read it and read same amount both times. I hadn’t read book one so that may have had something to do with it.

A sexy read with a number of hope-filled messages. I enjoyed Elise’s journey, especially watching her and Tate grow together. He is yummy and absolutely delicious. Great chemistry.
It was interesting to see an opponent be turned into an ally like Elise did with Vanessa. I imagine after seeing her grow in this book we will see her in the future.
SPOILER WARNING
The battle with Draven felt a little rushed. He’d been set up as this uber-villain in book one and this one, so have him be captured with the Keeper and a few words from a novice healer didn’t match the setup.
Still, another great read that left me intrigued by the world the author has created. I look forward to more.

This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Carina Press in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Healer's Need is the second book of the latest series by Rhenna Morgan...Ancient Ink. The first book "Guardian's Bond" was spectacular and I was so thrilled to my toes excited when I received the ARC of Healer's Need. Rhenna Morgan is one of those authors that I adore and I always get a kick out of her writings. Her books always seem to be so easy to connect with and Healer's Need was everything I expected and more. It continues the series and the plot that Guardian's Bond left us with. I will say that this book I read WAY too quickly. Its one of those type of books you literally read too fast and regret and makes you want to re read it again because you breezed ways too fast through and these are the books that I remember the most. And I have a feeling this book will stay with me for a long while.

Our tale begins with Tate Allen who works at the Tattoo Parlor and has a coyote as his companion. He knows that Elise is his mate, but is being patient. Wanting to give her time and to learn her but its now past time that he make his desires known to her and win her heart. He knows that it won't be easy, that she is gentle and kind hearted and will need time to accept their bond, but he is willing to wait as long as it takes to win her heart and trust. Elise is new to this world and the risks and beauty of the knowledge that she has learned. She knows that she will be learning new things and it frightens her at times. But she also knows that this is an opportunity for a change, to let the past go and her shy character and become more. She wants something different for herself and she never expected that Tate would want her like he does or that she would find her true gift and calling as a destiny of one of the most powerful healers.

At first Elise doesn't know what to make of her new destiny or the man that will become her mate, all she knows how much feeling he brings out in her and this new taste of freedom and excitement. She knows that there is a dangerous enemy out there, but she also is learning to rely on her instincts. At first she is very curious about Tate and what she feels for him. It frightens her in a way but also excites her. He brings out emotions and a physical reaction she isn't used to but she embraces every new experience. Tate is very powerful in his own right, and isn't afraid of going after what he wants which is Elise in every way. But he also understands her and is honest with her about his desires. But there is a dangerous enemy that wants to destroy them but Elise and Tate working together will find their own power and security within the clan.

This was such a edge of your seat type of read, and I had a blast with this book. Such a page turner...my goodness...I have a love hate relationship with Rhenna Morgan because seriously I read her books way too quickly hehe I love her so but dang it I wanted to just enjoy the moment...but no I pick this book up and two hours later, I am done fully satisfied but still wanting the moments to last longer.

So this book is a fated mates romance, so this might not work for everyone. However, I love a well written fated mates and Morgan really writes this so well so that it slowly builds and doesn't have that too rushed in love feel to it. It really is written in such a way that the flow is smooth and flawless and we see the slow build in emotion and chemistry between this pair. Now I would like to warn you ...the sex is HOT!! I always forget how steamy her scenes can be. But I love it at the same time because these scenes really build on the intimacy between her couples and I felt it really integrated between Tate and Elise.

Only wisdom learned through time allows us to change our responses. The pain of the past is what makes us who we are.

The plot of the story really escalates from the previous book, and the twists and a few surprises along the way that we see are quite thrilling. I loved how on edge this book put me and I never wanted it to end. We see the plot build up to its climax and its pretty powerful. Elise's character really surprised me the most in this book. She has that silent strength that we don't see to much in this genre. I loved the way she grows within herself, learning and challenging herself but also never losing that gentle and kind part of her personality. Of course, she is a powerful healer, so it makes sense but I loved the way she becomes more confident and sure of herself and proactive when you least expect it.

Overall I found that Healer's Need was unexpectedly divine in its small touches and beauty of emotion and vibrancy of passion. Its a story that captures your full attention, guaranteed to stun your senses and evoke all the feels that only this author delivers!! PACKS A SENSUAL PUNCH OF POWER, GROWTH AND DESTINY!







 



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Loved the Elise/Tate dynamic. He was funny and patient, while she was very strong and kind. They each helped bring out very important parts of themselves. The way things wrapped up with Draven was nice, but I'm a bit annoyed we didn't find out what happened to Jerrik. Still, I love this world, and am glad I read this series.