Rejected Fate Trilogy Book 1: Betrayed Mate by Jen L. Grey

 

Rejected Fate Trilogy Book 1

My fated mate betrayed me, leaving me broken and alone.

As the future second-in-command of my pack, my destiny was clear—until the leader of a rival pack rejected our bond, shattering my heart and destroying my world.

But his cruelty didn’t stop there. He unleashed a brutal attack, slaughtering everyone I loved.

Barely escaping with my sister, we were hunted, wounded, and desperate. Swept into a raging river, I thought death was inevitable—until Ryker, a dangerously sexy shifter cloaked in shadows, pulled me from the water.

Ryker isn’t my savior. He plans to leave me broken and vulnerable, but his pack intervenes, offering protection and a promise to help me find my sister. Yet Ryker’s ruthless nature and untamed power terrify me as much as they captivate me.

As secrets unravel and our connection deepens, I realize our bond could destroy us.

To survive, I must risk everything, including my heart, and do the one thing I swore I never would—trust Ryker, even if it means confronting the darkness within us both.

Betrayed Mate is a fated mates wolf shifter romance that includes betrayal, morally gray characters, who did this to you, touch her and unalive, secret heritage, and found family tropes. One-click this story today.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/214169366-betrayed-mate

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My Review: 4/5 Stars

Ember is resolved to help her pack by marrying the future alpha of a rival pack. They are fated mates after all. Or are they? The pull she feels for him is there but something about it doesn’t feel quite right. But maybe she just doesn’t know any better. However, everything becomes moot when the alpha rejects her in front of everyone. And not long after her pack is attacked. Everyone except her and her sister escape. But in the chaos, she loses her sister in the river they are both pulled in and unconscious shortly after. Ember wakes up to Ryker. Ryker who is an alpha of three others after their own pack was killed and the royal family they were guarding were killed as well. Ryker and his pack have been searching for those responsible and with Ember’s help, they just might finally figure it out. But Ember has to find her sister too. They’ll have to grudgingly work together to do so and survive those who wish to stop them. The beginning of what I expect to be another interesting shifter series! And seems we have a bit of a slow burn between Ryker and Ember. There is definitely a pull between them and I’m eager to see where it goes! And with that cliffhanger? I’ll definitely need the next book asap!

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Kingmaker Chronicles Book 5: Beneath the Burning Sea by Amanda Bouchet

 

Kingmaker Chronicles Book 5

SHE'LL BURN BRIGHT ENOUGH TO RIVAL GODS

Separated from everyone they know and love, sworn warriors (and warring allies) Bellanca and Carver are on a gods-given travel to the famed realm of Atlantis, fight through every danger that awaits them, and find the Shard of Olympus in order to end Atlantis's generations-long magical punishment—all in Zeus's name.

Zeus needs an army if he has any hope of stopping Olympus's bloody coup, and headstrong fire Magoi Bellanca knows it's her duty to deliver one no matter the cost…to herself, to her own growing magic, or to the man she's come to desire with all the flames in her heart.

He left everything behind in order to guard her back as she faces down her destiny, and Carver swears that together, they can overcome any obstacle. But finding the shard is no easy task, and it's not long before Bellanca and Carver are dragged into the center of a deadly game of gods…one not even their combined hearts may be strong enough to survive.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/216594925-beneath-the-burning-sea

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My Review: 5/5 Stars

Every time I pick up a book from this series, I am reminded how much I love this world! I’ve been waiting a while for Bellanca and Carver’s story, and I am so happy to say it did not disappoint! This might be my favorite of the series so far! Last we saw Bel and Carver’s, they accepted a mission to travel to Atlantis knowing they may never see their loved ones again. Their mission for Zeus sounds simple enough but it is anything but. They must find the Shard of Olympus and restore Atlantis’s magic. Atlantis has been cursed for a long time now and is ruled by a king who is terrible in his quest to restore his own magic. Together, Bel and Carver will face other gods, magical creatures, and those standing on their way to restore Atlantis. They are the leaders Atlantis deserves and they will do whatever they can to protect the people. Because even so far from their home, Atlantis feels like home too. Especially when they are together. This story had it all! I loved Bel and Carter’s journey to this happily ever after. We’ve patiently waited for these two figure out exactly who they are to one another. And again, did not disappoint when they finally let it happen. We also have some epic battles of magic and magical creatures. And a war between the Olympian gods that is unforgettable and changes just about everything. I just couldn’t put this story down! I always love coming back to this world. And I really hope we will get more stories! There is so much left to tell. 

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Delay of Game Book 1: Drive the Net by Hannah Henry

Delay of Game Book 1

Jackson Harper had barely gotten his feet wet in the NHL before he was traded from LA to The Minnesota Northern Lights. It’s hard not to take it personally, but he is going to make the most of being the only out gay hockey player in Minnesota. He’s going to play so well that everyone is forced to talk about his hockey instead of his sexuality. Plus, if he focuses all of his effort on his game, he can ignore his freshly broken heart.

Ryan Cosgrove is thirty-two, which means he’s practically a geriatric hockey player. He won a cup a long time ago, and now all that’s left is his empty house, his golden retriever, Lola, the tail end of his hockey career, and the weight of loneliness as everyone in his life pairs off to start families. It’s hard to put effort into a personal life when you’re closeted, but since he’s the only vet on the team without a partner or kids, it’s obvious for Ryan to give Jackson his guest room for the season.

Their friendship is fast and easy, budding into a legendary bromance, if The Northern Lights’ social media is to be believed. Ryan is calm and steady, an anchor when Jackson needs one. Jackson’s magnetic personality pulls Ryan out of his shell. But despite the best of their intentions to keep “their relationship friendly and professional, their feelings keep slipping into romantic territory.

Ryan has been down this road before. He can’t make the mistake of falling for a teammate again. Plus, Jackson is ten years younger than him. Jackson needs to focus on hockey, healing his recently broken heart, and doing even one thing his parents will be proud of him for. Getting into a relationship in the middle of the season with his liney and roommate is a recipe for disaster.

But despite all the best intentions, Jackson keeps finding himself in Ryan’s arms. Will their feelings blow up in their faces, or can they figure out a way to have a real relationship?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63632316-drive-the-net

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My Review: 3/5 Stars

When Jackson is traded from LA to Minnesota, he is going to take it as starting new. Especially when his boyfriend dumps him. But he’ll work hard to keep his place on this NHL team and keep his head held high as one of the only out players in the league. He’ll focus on hockey and not love. But then he meets Ryan. His new teammate and roommate. And their friendship is so easy and effortless. Then when Jackson learns that Ryan is gay too? Well, keeping himself from having feelings just gets that much harder. Ryan is used to being on his own with his dog, Lola. But when Jackson is traded to his team, his rule of not falling for a teammate is jeopardized. He can’t give in to it. No matter how much he may want to. These two will spend the season going back and forth fighting what could be the thing they have been searching for all along. I just wanted to shake Ryan and Jackson! They clearly had feelings for one another, yet they were firm in believing the other didn’t feel it and just didn’t want to talk it out. But once they finally do, it’s everything!