Kate: The Madison Kate Series, Book 4

THIS SERIES. Nothing compares- because there are few writers as versatile as Tate James. Writers who can create such tenderness and intensity, who can so seamlessly blend action and emotion, who can merge sincerity and humor with gritty darkness in a way that creates a a style and point of view so unique and expressive. In Tate we trust- she always delivers, but dear readers, I was nervous. I have loved this series so hard- and my expectations for this finale were impossibly high. Nervously I dug in to discover that KATE more than lived up to my expectations. At its conclusion it took me a few days to wrap my brain around what to say, but I knew this- my words will be insufficient, will not appropriately capture the creative genius of Tate James and this series, will not capture my heart, but try I will. Because I love this series with every fiber of my being.The queen of agonizing cliffhangers left us, and her characters, battered and broken in yet another epic twist at the conclusion of Fake. MK had finally, for the most part, exposed the truth in her men, in her life, and most importantly, in herself. But just because some of her former enemies are now her lovers doesn’t mean Kate is safe- her most dangerous foes are still at large, and Fake ended with that brutal reminder ,leaving us devastated and raw.I won’t be able to say much about the plot in KATE other than our story picks up from there (after a surprising first chapter, that is). In fact, even using proper nouns or talking about specific characters would be a spoiler. And, that is not how this story is meant to be experienced. Ant that is what KATE really is- an experience. This isn’t a book you read, it is a book you breathe, that you live. And the experience is dynamic, captivating, heart stopping. Tate is truly a mastermind. KATE is a tour de force of story-telling- a brilliant and seamless marriage of romantic suspense and captivating character journeys. Because Tate really is weaving together two concurrent threads in KATE- one the quest for Kate’s physical safety and the other the solidification of her emotional safety. Both are crucial to this overarching story, to who Kate is, and both cleverly acting as foils to one another, enriching the narrative in their contrast so we FEEL both even more. I stand in awe of your mind, Tate.In on thread- we have the suspense, the mystery, the action- and in KATE, Tate really ups the ante. Kate’s foes and stalker are more desperate now, more aggressive in their pursuit of her, which makes them far more dangerous and unpredictable, and also means the threats and games have stakes like we’ve never seen yet in this series. The twists are faster, more intense, and have an even more devastating impact, and the list of potential suspects keeps growing longer and longer. But with desperation, enemies make mistakes- and our scooby gang has a plan, resulting in a big looming event that we know will be climatic (in more ways than one) that becomes the focal point of the progression of our plot. But then, we have to wait it out- which builds the anxiety, really ratchets up the suspense, and creates a doomsday-like tone of ominous foreboding for the denouement we know is coming. The plot is like a ticking clock- with each passing beat making us more frantic.But each passing click of the clock also serves to sew our other thread-the formation of Kate’s new family. This is the time for the harem to solidfy, becoming one unit instead of different pieces. And this has a tone entirely contrasting with the action- a sweetness, an intimacy and quietness...and, of course, bucket loads of sexiness. Like all Tate’s stories, the relationships are the showstopper- which says a lot because woman can write a plot like no other. But what has made us so riveted, so addicted to this series is our amazing heroine and the relationship she has with her men. Tate has been carefully meting out the emotional connections between these characters since book one- masterfully stitching these characters’ hearts together thread by thread. The Madison Kate series is truly reverse harem construction at its finest- because Tate has let this harem build and evolve naturally, authentically, and strategically- stabilizing the foundation, addressing the cracks, connecting the corners- you can’t have a steady, emotively rich and believable four walls without that. KATE is the payoff or that relational architecture. Our prior books have been about the one-on-one journeys- that shift from enemies to lovers, exposing the lies, confronting bitterness and past pains, and finding the couple cadence for each pair- creating an unbreakable connection between each of MK and her men. THE FOUNDATION. No one couple took the same journey, no one couple has the same dynamic, and each has a love that is specific, unique to their personality, and complex. But until KATE, that is just what this group was- Kate as part of co-existing couples, and these brothers with their own separate connection. But KATE gently and intimately shifts gears here- transforming those connections into one entity- the harem. Bringing Kate truly into the fold as part of the family these men have, and thus, reinventing that family all together. Improving it. And wow- what captivating character chemistry, what a complex dynamic. The best of the series yet. Because we get to see them at ease, comfortable with each other, and confident in each other. Kate has finally found emotional safety. No secrets, full transparency, open hearts. They create a family unit full of warmth, love, genuine respect- a TRUE partnership that is natural, tender, soothing even. But also one that is real to them- still a little messy, still intense. There is truly no harem like this in literature. The juxtaposition to the looming anxiety of our other thread only makes these tender, intimate moments more magical, makes them more important, because ultimately, our harem has to be a full cemented unit in order to finish this deadly game, in order to answer the final questions. And they need time- together, and one-on-one, to find their footing now that they are all in.But these threads are not the center- they are in service of our true story, of our center- of Kate. Harem, stalkers, action, deranged dolls, cake, and snapping turtles aside, the whole purpose of this series is HER journey. Her evolution-the contrast of old MK to the present MK. The shucking of the pains and burdens and powerlessness of “Madison Kate” and the rebirth of a self-aware, self-assured, and self-possessed “Kate.” A Kate who is no longer controlled by the machinations of evil as well as well-meaning men. A Kate who is also no longer at the mercy of her own anger and recklessness, no longer at the mercy of lies and secrets. For too long this powerful, bold, and clever girl has had her destiny controlled by others. This final chapter is about Kate reclaiming her full power, about her becoming the architect of her own path. About her OWNING who she is and what she wants. And that journey has most certainly not been easy. She’s had her back up against the wall her entire life- on the defensive-and when she hasn’t she’s been running - from people, from feelings, from her own self. KATE is about her slowly shucking off the version of herself she’s had to be in order to survive, in order to defend herself in body and mind, to make space for the Kate she really is. The unfiltered, truest version of Kate. We see her strength, but the best part is we see her vulnerability. Because to do this she has to confront herself- past and present. And to do this she has to face her greatest fear- not her stalker, not her father, not her killers- no, her greatest fear is loving someone, in trusting in others. Her ultimate act of growth, the culmination of her journey, is in doing that, in letting that be the catalyst to her other victories. At long last, we get to meet Kate. And she is a wonder.This series will forever be an all time favorite. There is nothing out there like this- Tate has created a niche and voice all of her own. And I am addicted- I just can’t get enough of these characters- I’m not ready to leave them behind. Kate takes control of the game at long last, but of course, clever, naughty Tate just couldn’t resist. One door closes, but another opens. And we have a whole new set of questions to answer- jaw dropping ones. We should have known better- only Tate could figure out how to artfully create a whole new artistic device- the “HEA cliffhanger.” But I can’t complain, because the conclusion of this story is perfect in every way- everything I’ve wanted from this series, and everything I didn't even know I needed. Tate has truly created a whole new standard, and a new level of writing that I can’t wait to see her keep topping. BRAVA Tate, not because we love this story, although I do, but brava because you gave Kate the story she deserved.

Seriously, though. This series was so good! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 but with an actual plot! It's well written with less than a handful of errors that caught my attention! I'm pushing off my other books so I can start Hades tonight!

My all time favorite series! The best part about this entire experience (yes this series is an experience) is all of the twists and turns. I always try to guess what is going to happen before it does (ultimately leading to disappointment when I get it right and a book is predictable) but I was absolutely wrong about almost all of my theories throughout this series. There were so many surprises and amazing twist and turns that I was barely able to put it down, I literally finished this whole series in less than 3 days (would have been less if I didn’t have to work). Absolutely love how well this is written and cannot wait to read more from this author!

Hands down...one of the BEST series I have read. I couldn't wait to read them all. The amount of hours of sleep I've left behind was well worth it!

I received the first book in this series, HATE, in a book exchange with a friend. I DEVOURED that book. Not only the book but the entire series. There is not just spice but an actual plot that captivates and enthralls. It halted all other reading I was doing, couldn’t put these books down!

I really enjoyed this series. It had everything a girl could ask for, sexy, violent, sappy and sweet. Great story!

I loved this so much more than I could have expected. I wish I could reread them for the first time again.

Wow, just what an amazing read this was. The relationships that were formed. The world that was built to grow more and more. Rate James did it with this one and I can’t wait to stay in her world and get to know everyone. I tried to hold on to the last few chapters of this book as long as I could because I knew they were coming to an end and I just can’t stand it. Thank you for such a beautiful series!

5 / 5 starsThis book was everything I could have wanted and more. It wrapped up Madison Kate’s series perfectly and I loved it so much. I enjoyed finally getting answers and seeing the way the plot wrapped up. And I especially loved all the character crossovers from the other books in the Shadow Grove and Tate James universe. The ending of the book leads perfectly into the Hade’s series, which I will be reading immediately to find out who she is. Tate is such an amazing writer and I can’t wait to see what she does next.

Loved this series, hookable, enjoyable and fun, triggers, stalkers and full of spice.

Book title: KateAuthor: Tate JamesSeries: Madison Kate #4Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Steam Rating:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️What an ending! I could not have predicted that at all! And who it was made everything 10x creepier. An absolute wild ride that had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!Tate is an absolute genius! Every time I thought I knew what was coming I proven wrong and left shocked 😱 her writing is utterly addictive! Once I started I did not want to stop.For my first ever Why Choose book I was throughly impressed. I loved how it all played out, how we got one on one time, group time, and just all the moments that made their relationship so much more interesting than I thought it would be.Don’t ask me to choose my favourite guy, it’s changed every day since I finished 😅 I love them all, okay!I can’t wait to continue reading more of the Shadow Grove world! So many interesting characters that I need to know more about!

Adorei, mesmo não tendo os outros 3 livros traduzidos, foi uma luta ler cada trecho traduzido pelo Google tradutor kkkkk. Parabéns!!!!Ansiosa pelas próximas....

Loved this series so much! Every bit of down time I had was spent living in the world of MK and her boys. Well done Tate