Bounty hunter and werejaguar Antonio Grant is on the lookout for a criminal.  The trail leads him to Still Waters, a resort owned by the Lassiter family.  One of the family members intrigues Antonio like no other - Jada.  Outstandingly independent and oftentimes stubborn, Jada also happens to be his mate.  Convincing her might take some time, but Antonio is willing to wait.  He has nothing but time until the evil he is stalking seems to be the same evil hell bent on making Jada’s life a living hell.  Antonio wants Jada to trust and believe in him, but past hurts interfere and he worries that he will never convince her that he loves and cares for her, and will keep her safe.

I loved this book.  Shelli Stevens has captured the essence of a woman scared to take a chance on a man who she sees as having a dangerous job.  Honesty is important to Jada and she doesn’t trust lightly.  However, once she trusts, she is loyal to the bone.  Antonio was sexy personified and more than once I just sat in awe at his ability to love Jada.

Dating Season was delightful.  I shivered in anticipation of the love scenes, and sat on the edge of my seat when it was time for the antagonist to make an appearance.  Shelli Stevens gets a thumbs up for this one!