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Briar Boleyn
by April L. Moon
I never would have seen him coming, not in a million years. Feral. Growling. Terrifying. Until my wolf claimed him as hers.
Shay
I'm a lot of things; a loyal best friend, music lover, introvert. All labels I'd happily claim are mine. Survivor of abuse, I'll claim because it's true, and I'm a survivor. But fated mate? That one feels like an ill-fitting glove. Especially when said mate has been feral for years, and nobody knows what sent him over the edge, let alone how to get him back.
But there's no denying my wolf, and she wants him. So what's a girl to do? Bathe the stinky wolf if he's going to sneak into my bed and then play him Mozart until dawn. Obviously. But a fated mate connection is a once-in-a-lifetime bond. And if he can't turn back into a man... will I be alone forever, even with him at my side?
Dirge
I've been on the run for so many years, I don't remember how to be a man, not really. But Shay calls to that part of me, the part I hid away so long ago. She's everything a man could want. Gorgeous, intelligent, and funny, all wrapped into a stunning, shyly sweet package.
There's nothing under the moon I want more than to hold her in my arms. That's the problem, though; if I give into the urge, and if I change back and take her as mine... I sign her death warrant. The fates have foretold it, and the only way I can save her is to never go back, no matter how badly it hurts. To save her, I have to stay a wolf.
August 27, 2024
For starters, I have been in a book slump for a couple months, I haven't been able to focus on a book in what feels like forever (my fellow readers probably understand that) and this book. THIS BOOK! I read book 1 with Brielle and Kane and absolutely loved it too, but this one has become my favorite!! I loved that it was a continued storyline from Book 1, just a different couple. Shay, she's fierce and loyal and she's an absolute survivor. Surviving a traumatic event at such a young age shaped...
July 20, 2025
I adored the story of Shay and Dirge. I thought it was a great continuation of the first book and liked the growth the characters underwent. I wished for a bit more of the history of Dirge’s family so am still hoping for that when the story picks up again. Overall it was a fun read with some nice spice tossed in there! ) One person found this helpful
September 14, 2024
So Now we have Brielle's story. She meets her mate As he crashes into her to protect her, But he is a wolf that doesn't change into a man.He's feral And everybody thinks he's a danger. But Keep him away from his faded mate and he Is about to become even more dangerous. This book was great. It was exciting And it had the characters from the 1st book and how they're on a journey to find out information and of course The whole group is there. I love Shay's character and Dirge as well. And my heart...
January 27, 2026
The connection between Shay and woofie Dirge is adorable. I can just see him in wolf form following her everywhere. The bath scene is priceless! But when he takes on human form, the action really ramps up. The story then goes from devastating to ethereal. Good job, Author! ) One person found this helpful
June 13, 2025
I enjoyed the story. You definitely should read the series in order so it makes sense. There were a couple of things that came as a surprise. I still have unanswered questions from the first book. There were several full and partial revelations and confirmations. This is an adult read with language and scenes. )
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