Protector's Mate

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Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1459222741
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (592 download)

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Book Synopsis Protector's Mate by : Katie Reus

Download or read book Protector's Mate written by Katie Reus and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A seductive werewolf claimed her land… and their passion draws a sinister being that he needs to battle After two years in a war zone, werewolf Felicia Serna has finally returned to find another pack has taken over her territory...and the new second-in-command is the very man who haunts her fantasies. Alaric has wanted Felicia from the moment he laid eyes on her, and now he’s ready to claim her. When a threatening shifter begins stalking them, he’s determined to protect her...even if it means putting his seduction on hold. But even in the heat of danger, their red-hot passion cannot be denied.

Maid For An Alien Prince

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (651 download)

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Book Synopsis Maid For An Alien Prince by : Roxie Ray

Download or read book Maid For An Alien Prince written by Roxie Ray and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I won't be forced into alien servitude.I've spent my life mucking out the houses of the rich and famous. I know what they're really like.They think they can take whatever they want.I learned that the hard way.Royalty? They have got to be worse.I'm not interested in any of them, not even an alien prince.I was supposed to be heading to another planet for a one-year housekeeping contract.Instead he bought me out.Does he think he can own me?I don't want him. I won't submit to him.So why is he so ... nice?Niall is unlike any rich guy I've ever known, but I still can't trust him.Not even when he treats me well.He calls me his fated mate!But he's an alien prince and I'm a housekeeper. We don't belong together.So why do I want to kiss him more than I want my next breath?Hop on to the space ship for Maid for an Alien Prince where a smart and tough human housekeeper meets her fated mate in the form of an alien price!

Garrett's Destiny

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Publisher : Lyrical
ISBN 13 : 1516110838
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (161 download)

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Book Synopsis Garrett's Destiny by : Rebecca Zanetti

Download or read book Garrett's Destiny written by Rebecca Zanetti and published by Lyrical. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Katee Robert and pulsing with passion, adventure, and paranormal suspense and romance, the latest novel in the New York Times bestselling Dark Protectors series delivers an immortal alpha male hero with a fated love and an epic destiny… Love and danger . . . For most of his life, Vampire-Demon Garrett Kayrs, nephew of the King of the Realm, has carried a heavy mantle of responsibility with ease and control. Fate declared him heir to the throne, Fortune marked him with the power of the mysterious circle of Seven, and Chance promised more surprises to come. Nothing deterred him from his path. Until the nightmares began—agonizing dreams of having a female, the female, his mate, on the back of his motorcycle—only to have her torn away from his protection. He feels the menace around her, the danger she’s in, and he can’t rest until he finds her . . . Duty and desire . . . Destiny Applegate bears the weight of her name with a respectful balance of fear and purpose. She has been given some direction, but not nearly enough to truly understand her duty, what she was born to do. Even as a child, she had a sense of him. The him, her mate. A dream moment or two with him that might have saved her—or possibly cursed her. So now, when he finds her, she has no choice but to jump on the back of his bike and do her best to hold on until she discovers her path—even if that means ending his. “Spicy romantic interplay; highly recommended.” —Library Journal on Vampire’s Faith “Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast.” —Publishers Weekly on Claimed “A fast-paced, excitement-filled explosion of action. . . . Zanetti keeps getting better.” —RT Book Reviews on Marked, 4.5 Stars Top Pick

Claimed

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Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 : 0758274610
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (582 download)

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Book Synopsis Claimed by : Rebecca Zanetti

Download or read book Claimed written by Rebecca Zanetti and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alpha male vampire must protect his psychic scientist lover in this paranormal romantic suspense novel from a New York Times–bestselling author. A Daring Rescue Emma Paulsen is a geneticist driven by science. But she's also a psychic, so when a dark, good-hearted vampire frees her from the clutches of the evil Kurjans, she realizes he must be the man who's been haunting her dreams. But with a virus threatening vampires' mates, Emma may discover a whole new meaning of “lovesick”… A Deadly Decision As King of the Realm, Dage Kayrs has learned to practice diplomacy. Still, it's taken three hundred years to find his mate, so he'll stop at nothing to protect her—even if it means turning his back on his own kind. . . “Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast.”—Publishers Weekly

Fated

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Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 0758267827
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (582 download)

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Book Synopsis Fated by : Rebecca Zanetti

Download or read book Fated written by Rebecca Zanetti and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alpha male vampire must save a scientist and her psychic daughter in this paranormal romantic suspense novel by a New York Times–bestselling author. Marry Me Cara Paulsen does not give up easily. A scientist and a single mother, she's used to fighting for what she wants, keeping a cool head, and doing whatever it takes to protect her daughter Janie. But "whatever it takes" has never before included a shotgun wedding to a dangerous-looking stranger with an attitude problem… Or Else Sure, the mysterious Talen says that he's there to protect Cara and Janie. He also says that he's a three-hundred-year-old vampire. Of course, the way he touches her, Cara might actually believe he's had that long to practice…. “Rebecca Zanetti has created a page-turner of a book, with a heroine willing to fight for the ones she loves and a hero who will literally take your breath—just before he steals your heart.”—Kate Douglas, New York Times–bestselling author “Steamy scenes and some genuinely warm moments.”—Publishers Weekly

Special Forces Bear Shifter Mate

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Publisher : Special Bear Protectors
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (156 download)

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Book Synopsis Special Forces Bear Shifter Mate by : Jade Alters

Download or read book Special Forces Bear Shifter Mate written by Jade Alters and published by Special Bear Protectors. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special Ops bear shifter Jace doesn't date human women. But when Julie's plane is shot down, Jace rushes to her rescue and discovers a burning desire he never expected. White-hot passion ignites amid a raging Alaskan Blizzard! His life was simple. Nothing stood in the way of his duty to his country. Jace was alone, but he accepted it; there was no place for him among humans. His mission: find the Russians and stop them from harming our country. He found them alright but no one warned him Julie would be involved. Jace had always looked from far but now that he's felt her searing touch, she's all that he wants. Their worlds were separate. That's the way it's always been. To build a life together, they have to break all the rules. If they get out alive, will Julie accept his bear as her mate? Special Forces: Bear Shifter Mate is a fast-paced, sweet and steamy bear shifter romance with a strong female heroine looking for an equally strong but loving alpha male partner to share her life with. The Special Bear Protectors Collection includes stand-alone stories with HEAs that are part of the same supernatural universe. Content Warning: Love scenes, naughty language, and piles of sexy shifter secrets. Intended for mature audiences. No cheating and no cliffhangers.

Destined Mate

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Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1426834071
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (268 download)

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Book Synopsis Destined Mate by : Katie Reus

Download or read book Destined Mate written by Katie Reus and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She broke the law forged by werewolves and vampires to save him…but can he trust giving his heart to the enemy? Almost a century ago, Angela Lavigne and Alpha werewolf Knox had a shared passion neither could control. Then Angela was turned into a vampire and disappeared. The last thing Knox expects is for Angela to show up on his doorstep on a rescue mission, as sexy and irresistible as ever. And he can sense how much she still wants him, too. She’s gone against both their species’ rules and trespassed on his land. By law he can keep her as long as he wants—and Knox doesn’t intend to let her go ever again. As their desire explodes once again, Knox is more sure than ever that he must claim her forever. But as vampire and werewolf, they are natural born enemies. Can she truly be his destined mate?

Mate Set

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ISBN 13 : 9781944526092
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (26 download)

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Book Synopsis Mate Set by : Laurann Dohner

Download or read book Mate Set written by Laurann Dohner and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-04 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's werewolf mating season. All the males are in heat, and the driving sexual lust of their beasts is almost uncontrollable. When Mika finds herself trapped in an alley, surrounded by four horny werewolves, she knows she's in deep trouble. Until a tall, handsome werewolf rescues her'then demands payment. Hot, sweaty, intimate payment.Grady is a half-breed whose human mother abandoned him to his werewolf father, so he knows human women just aren't safe to fall in love with. The wolf within him wants Mika as his mate, but Grady will not give in. Never. Ever. He's willing to fight his emotions and his beast, no matter how much sexy Mika tempts him.But neither of them expected her Uncle Omar to assign Grady to protect her from other males?24/7, in her home, sleeping just down the hall. Mika decides to make the best of her vacation and keep the hot wolf in her bed. Grady can't resist the scorching sex, but he is determined to resist the bond.

Dark Protector

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416535667
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)

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Book Synopsis Dark Protector by : Alexis Morgan

Download or read book Dark Protector written by Alexis Morgan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-07-01 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Devlin Bane: Born a Paladin, he is a member of an ancient band of warriors locked in a centuries-old war against evil. His destiny: To die over and over again to protect mankind from the Others, only to be revived each time by his mortal Handler. But his fierce strength and courage cannot save him from gradually becoming one of the monsters he was born to destroy. Dr. Laurel Young, who has spent years training to become a Handler, must remain detached from her patients. But each time she revives the darkly compelling Devlin Bane, he claims a little more of her soul and incites in her desires that grow wilder and wilder -- even as he inches closer to losing his humanity. As the war against the Others grows more desperate, Laurel and Devlin can't help but give in to the fierce hunger that's sizzled between them for so long. Now they'll face the ultimate battle together -- to save a dark, passionate love that goes against every rule as they join forces to fight an enemy who is closer than they ever imagined....

The Mate

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Publisher : Entangled: Amara
ISBN 13 : 1640636854
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Book Synopsis The Mate by : Abigail Owen

Download or read book The Mate written by Abigail Owen and published by Entangled: Amara. This book was released on 2018-09-17 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A prequel to the scorching paranormal romance, The Boss. Maddie Thompson’s life just fell down a rabbit hole. Finding out she's a dragon shifter was one thing—she never quite fit into the human world, and this new reality feels...strangely right. However, discovering the next step is to choose a mate, and if she chooses wrong she'll die, is the other side of crazy. Especially when she already left a piece of her heart with someone who didn't want it. To say dragon enforcer Fallon Conleth was shocked when the Mating Council summoned him as a potential mate for a newly found dragon doesn’t quite cover it. A mate is rare and precious and many dragons never find theirs. Fallon isn’t sure he’s worthy of the honor, not when so many deserve it more. He’ll just go through the motions and return home alone...until he sees Maddie. The human woman he reluctantly let walk away. Fallon already broke Maddie's heart once, but if he can't convince her that they're meant to be, she'll die... and he won't be far behind. Each book in the Fire's Edge series is STANDALONE: * The Mate (prequel) * The Boss * The Rookie * The Enforcer * The Protector

Guardian's Grace

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Publisher : Lyrical Press
ISBN 13 : 1516110757
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (161 download)

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Book Synopsis Guardian's Grace by : Rebecca Zanetti

Download or read book Guardian's Grace written by Rebecca Zanetti and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Duty—or desire? Vampire soldier Adare O’Cearbhaill’s default setting is cranky. Or irritated. Or down-right hostile. Still, as a Highlander of honor and duty, he stepped up to save an enhanced and special human female by mating her—with merely a bite and a brand. The last person he wants in his life is a fragile human, yet he can’t get her out of his mind as she regains her strength before taking off for parts unknown. And when he discovers she is in danger, nothing can stop him from hunting her down—whether she likes it or not. There’s only one way to find out . . . Photographer Grace Cooper has had it with vampires, demons, and the rest of an immortal world she was happier not knowing about. She also doesn’t believe she’s destined for some great battle because of an old birthmark. Forget the fact that her mate is the sexiest thing on two stubborn feet, or that her brand is fading along with her health. She’ll handle things on her own—until an old enemy reappears and she learns the only way to stay alive is to actually mate, wild sex and all, with that ripped and dangerous Adare—a powerful, captivating Highlander who demands nothing less than everything . . . “Spicy romantic interplay; highly recommended.” —Library Journal on Vampire’s Faith “Sizzling sex scenes and a memorable cast.” —Publishers Weekly on Claimed “A fast-paced, excitement-filled explosion of action… Zanetti keeps getting better.” —RT Book Reviews on Marked, 4.5 Stars Top Pick

Protector - Rage: A Dark Mate-Claim Romance

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Publisher : Little Huldra Media
ISBN 13 : 1913924203
Total Pages : 87 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (139 download)

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Download or read book Protector - Rage: A Dark Mate-Claim Romance written by Nora Ash and published by Little Huldra Media. This book was released on 2023-05-02 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From bestselling Omegaverse Author Nora Ash comes this steamy enemies-to-lovers mate-claim romance filled with primal love and a dark, possessive alpha male. I want her dead, but for a woman like her there is a far worse fate: She may hate me. She will still be mine. I awoke in hell. I don’t know who I was before, or where I came from. If I ever knew anything but darkness and pain. What I am now is a machine. A weapon, whose every breath is controlled by the technology fused with my very DNA. Bound in eternal servitude. She did this. Doctor Adelaide Thompson made me into the perfect soldier. A protector, incapable of doing her harm. But all I fantasize about is my hands around her throat. Her soft, pink lips gasping for air, and the drum of her pulse under my palms. I hate her. I want her. And I am the only one who can save her life. She won’t like the price… Obsession is the first installment in the dark mate-claim serial Feral. For fans of L.V. Lane, Anna Fury, or Liliana Carlisle, this is a red-hot Omegaverse romance with some dark themes.

Alien Mate

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Publisher : Eve Langlais
ISBN 13 : 1927459990
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (274 download)

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Download or read book Alien Mate written by Eve Langlais and published by Eve Langlais. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plump Diana is ironing her underwear when the hottest blue babe in all of the galaxy appears in her living room. Did she forget to mention he was naked too? Abducted, decontaminated and dressed like a harem girl, she’s been chosen to become the hunky alien’s mate. Kor asked his ancestors to find him a biddable, docile mate, instead they found him Diana–a curvy, argumentative earthling who sets his pulse pounding and his loins on fire. He might be an alien who doesn’t understand the meaning of love, but he sure knows what he feels is more than lust.

Jaguar's Mate

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Publisher : Katie Reus
ISBN 13 : 163556090X
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (355 download)

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Download or read book Jaguar's Mate written by Katie Reus and published by Katie Reus. This book was released on 2019-02-14 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s not looking for a mate… Sapphire is cursed. Every relationship she’s ever been in has ended poorly. So she’s sworn off relationships and is happy with her life. Until Eli comes along—a one-night stand that turned into more. When things got too intense, she did what she always did. She ran. He’s not letting her get away… This time Eli isn’t letting Sapphire go without a fight. When her friend needs help escaping an abusive situation, he steps up, no questions asked. It doesn’t matter that Sapphire won’t tell him why she’s holding back from him. He’s a jaguar shifter and cats are very patient—he’ll wait for his mate to come around. But before he can claim her once and for all, they’ll have to deal with an angry bunch of shifters who are out for blood. Length: NOVELLA Author note: all stories in the series can easily be read as individual titles. There are no cliffhangers and each story is complete with an HEA.

Fated Mate

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Publisher : Abracadabra Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Fated Mate by : Jessica Aspen

Download or read book Fated Mate written by Jessica Aspen and published by Abracadabra Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I've been abandoned. Left on the side of a mountain road with a Rocky Mountain storm on the way and the only person I can turn to is a stranger—but Aaron has his own secrets... Gwynn swallowed hard. “Hey.” She hovered on the side of the road, unsure of what to do, now that she’d gotten his attention. Gray eyes started at her feet, taking their time as they traced up her body, tracing danger up her spine. He was bigger than she’d thought. Close up, he looked hard and hungry. Well over six-foot, with slightly curling black hair, a scruffy three-day-old beard, and a silver stud in one ear. But this was no Pirate Jack. This man was all hard, bulging muscle under his tight, white tee-shirt and jeans—definitely more lumberjack than pirate. He finished his examination and finally met her eyes. Her panting breaths were suddenly shorter. Her gut said back away- danger! Danger!’ But this danger wasn’t the kind she was familiar with, growing up on the edge of the seedier side of town. He wasn’t a street thug or a pimp. She knew what those people looked like, smelled like. She’d seen enough of them, when her dad drove them into the neighborhoods her mom struggled to keep them out of. This man felt like a different kind of threat. He had a stillness about him. The kind that said he would move in an instant. The kind that would come in handy if Herb’s buddies showed up. The lethal kind. Buy FATED MATE today. Fated Mountain Wolf Pack...Come to Colorado where the rivers run cold and the alphas run hot! ***** Here’s what readers love about Jessica Aspen’s books: *****Holly Cow on Rollerblades! Fan-Blessed -Tastic there is everything in this mind blowing book - Adventure, Survival, Fear, Betrayal, Suspense, Action Packed, Loyalty, Hate, Love, Wickedly Hot Scenes - so much Drama, Revenge, Sacrifice! Definitely a Must Read! *****This book was so good I couldn't put it down ***** The story and characters just swept me along, till I just couldn't put the book down. Jessica Aspen has the gift of superbly evocative words, as she conjures up settings and descriptions, so that fantasy seems real. Immerse yourself in Jessica Aspen’s fast-paced romance…clever, sexy, and just a little on the dark side. Click and read FATED MATE…today. Check out the rest of the FATED MOUNTAIN WOLF PACK: Fated Mate Claimed Mate Stalked Mate Hunted Mate Wolf Mate

Powerful Mate Syndrome

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Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1466862874
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Book Synopsis Powerful Mate Syndrome by : Angela Wilder

Download or read book Powerful Mate Syndrome written by Angela Wilder and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A frank, practical, and uplifting guide for anyone living in the shadow of a powerful mate. Former NBA wife and marriage and family therapy intern Angela Wilder knows all about living with a powerful mate. Through her own experiences and those of her many clients and even many friends, she has come to recognize the signs of what she calls Powerful Mate Syndrome: - a belief that a partner's work, interests, and personality should come before one's own - a lack of self-worth, identity, and joyful self-expression - a loss of financial and decision-making power - a fear of questioning, challenging, or disagreeing with one's "powerful mate" for fear of losing what is good (or even not so good) about the relationship In this warm, supportive, and refreshingly tell-it-like-it-is book, Angela Wilder helps readers understand how they got to this destructive power imbalance in their relationship (hint: it's NOT all the other person's fault!), and she charts a simple, step-by-step path to a healthier sense of self, and a more balanced, healthy, and fulfilling relationship. Complete with insightful and revealing quizzes, checklists, and exercises, and generously offering personal and professional anecdotes to help explain Powerful Mate Syndrome ("the other PMS"), this one-of-a-kind guide will introduce you to your "Reality Godmother" - and offer hope, and concrete solutions, for anyone who lives in the reflected glory of a powerful mate.

Never His Mate

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ISBN 13 : 9781961594111
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (941 download)

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Book Synopsis Never His Mate by : Sarah Spade

Download or read book Never His Mate written by Sarah Spade and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After my mate rejected me, I wanted to kill him. Instead, I ran away-which nearly killed me... A year ago, everything was different. I had just left my home, joining the infamous Mountainside Pack. The daughter of an omega wolf, I've always been prized-but not as prized as I would be if my new packmates found out my secret. But when my fated mate-Mountainside's Alpha-rejected me in front of his whole pack council and my secret got out, I realized I had one choice. Going lone wolf was the only option I had, and I took it. Now I live in Muncie, hiding in plain sight. If the wolves ever left the mountains surrounding the city, I'd be in big trouble. Good thing that the truce between the vampires and my people is shaky at best and Muncie? It's total vamp territory. Thanks to my new vamp roomie, I get a pass, and I try to forget all about the call of the wolf. It's tough, though. I... I just can't forget my embarrassment-and my anger-from that night. And then he shows up and my chance at forgetting flies out the damn window. Ryker Wolfson. He was supposed to be my fated mate, but he chose his pack over our bond. At least, he did-but now that he knows what I've been hiding, he wants me back. But doesn't he remember? I told him I'll never be his mate, and there isn't a single thing he can do to change my mind. To Ryker, that sounds like a challenge. And if there's one thing I know about wolf shifters, it's that they can never resist a challenge. Just like I'm finding it more difficult than I should to resist him.