4.7 (391 ratings)

Guarding Kendra: A Black Paranormal Romance (Wintermoon Shorts Book 6)

Name: Guarding Kendra: A Black Paranormal Romance (Wintermoon Shorts Book 6)
Rating: 4.7 (391 reviews)
Author: Tessa Stone
ISBN: B0GR5ZNF5K

by Tessa Stone

shifters

About this book

Kendra was barely scraping by in Detroit, drowning in the monotony of dead-end gig work and isolation, until a violent encounter with a massive, lethal shifter shattered her reality. Thrust into the hidden world of Wintermoon, she finds herself at the center of a clan she never asked for, tethered to Kojo, a powerful Bouda shifter who treats her with the reverence of a misplaced deity.

Kojo is a man haunted by the massacre of his people and bound by ancient, rigid codes of service. He views Kendra as his fated queen, a treasure to be guarded at all costs. But while he is prepared to kneel for eternity, Kendra is tired of being a symbol. She craves the untamed, dangerous predator she first sensed at that gas station, sparking a volatile tension that forces Kojo to choose between his ingrained devotion and the primal, carnal connection he is desperate to claim.

This installment of the Wintermoon series is a masterclass in paranormal romance, blending high-stakes shifter mythology with a poignant, deeply emotional found-family dynamic. It is a refreshing, soul-stirring journey that explores the weight of ancestral trauma and the liberating power of claiming one's own destiny.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0GR5ZNF5K

Reader Reviews

My Heart Is Heavy

May 6, 2026

Oh wow! I have loved every story, yet this one touched me and tears flowed. In the deepness of my soul, I felt like I was connecting with my ancestors who were taken from their homeland. I just want the Bouda to find the community that was taken from them and to settle - HOME with their people. The connection we all want, particularly those who were taken from theirs without permission. Thank you for writing this beautiful and powerful story. )

Loved it

May 21, 2026

I loved every second of this story. A different and refreshing approach to a shifter storyline. Definitely looking forward to more! )

Back in Wintermoon

April 13, 2026

This was a really heartwarming story. Learning about Kojo's origins and how he lost his people truly pulled at my heartstrings. I wanted a happy ending for him more than anyone. Kendra was overworked and on her own, and she really needed Kojo in her life. Watching them slowly navigate their relationship was sweet, and I loved that despite the Bouda wanting to put her on a pedestal, she didn't want to treat Kojo as subservient. She wanted a partner, not a slave, and I hated that Zaki kept trying...

Kojo & Kendra

April 4, 2026

Tessa Stone does it again! Love, partnership, tradition, and cultural understanding. Kendra and Kojo must learn to mesh their cultures so that their love, their bond, and their people can rebuild. This story navigates grief and determination. It deals with what happens when stubbornness causes harm and it shows the ultimate power of love: healing. )

Amazing!!

April 12, 2026

Of course this was amazing as all Stones books are i love the Bouda they were really cool and I love Zaki I can't wait to see more of her )