Genre: Fantasy, Romance
LGBTQ+ Category: Lesbian, Bisexual
Reviewer: Linda, Paranormal Romance Guild
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About The Book
As Alaiya reclaims her life, she never intended to capture the heart of a she-wolf.
Alaiya was trained by her parents to be the perfect wife. Due to her beauty, they knew they could entice a wealthy man to wed her and raise their status. She was a trophy, a prize, brought out to entertain like an obedient dog. Their efforts were rewarded when Lord Salazem claimed her to become his next wife, intent on adding her to his harem. But when two mighty dragons and her sister save her, Alaiya is given a new chance at life.
Determined to stand on her own and discover who she truly is, Alaiya has little interest in relationships. Even when she meets the silver-haired Talla, Alaiya pushes down her desire, unwilling to be caged again.
Talla is the alpha of her large wolf pack in the Firestar Mountains and knows Alaiya is her mate. She is entranced by Alaiya’s strength, courage, and loyalty, and is determined to prove herself as a worthy mate. But first she must overcome Alaiya’s barriers, which might prove to be her greatest challenge.
As Alaiya and her sister adjust to their new lives, they must secure their home from those who would take it from them. Including their parents. As Alaiya struggles to stand on her own, she learns that true strength lies in letting others stand beside her.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Venya and Alaiya are sisters born to greedy and selfish parents. One is neglected and the other exploited. Despite this – or because of it – they cling to each other, best friends as well as family. They find freedom in the mountain range beyond their city of birth… as well as unexpected chances at love with extraordinary beings.
Forging a new future is never easy, but with their unbreakable bond, and lovers and allies at their side, the impossible just might be attainable.
The Review
Alaiya spent her life under her parents’ rule, trained to be obedient, so that she would fetch a huge sum, when they sold her off. Venya spent her life neglected, considered ugly and not worth any time or effort. Now the sisters are together, living on the mountain that the queen gifted them, and being protected by dragons, Venya’s mates, and Talla, the alpha of her wolf pack.
Venya is now pregnant, and it’s breeding time for the dragons, so they will be gone for a while, leaving Talla and the wolves in charge of protecting their mate and her sister. When Talla revealed to Alaiya that she was her mate, it was not welcome news. Alaiya is finally free of her parents, and is not ready to be caged again. She also is still trying to discover who she is, and to get over fear of not being able to protect herself.
With Talla’s, help Alaiya works at building herself up, practicing how to fight, so she will never at someone else’s mercy again. Talla welcomes any time she gets to spend with her mate, and hopes eventually Alaiya will open up to her. With the dragons being away, shifters come seeking sanctuary, and Venya them welcomes all, telling them that they can stay anywhere but on the mountain.
When a pack of beavers request sanctuary, they offer help in renovating the castle, which is in disrepair. The beavers prove to be very handy at building, and Venya and Alaiya are more than happy to accept the help.
Alaiya fills her time practicing fighting and creating. She makes saddles for the dragons so that Venya will be safe and comfortable, and sews clothes for Talla to wear when they practice, since seeing her naked distracts Alaiya.
Just when everyone is settling into their new lives, their past comes knocking, and it brings danger. Alaiya is confident in her ability to protect herself, but as the danger grows, it will require a plan and all hands on deck.
The characters are wonderful, and I loved catching up with the sisters after book one. Filled with danger, romance, sex, surprises, a wolf pack and two sisters ready willing and able to fight for what they want.
Four stars.
The Reviewer
I am an avid reader the mother of 3 sons and grandmother to seven grandchildren. Since retiring I have been doing more reading while volunteering as a CASA worker. CASA is an organization that works with the family court system to ensure that children are in the best living situation. There are way too many children that get overlooked in the foster care system and I visit homes and make visits to the parents. I was born and raised in New York and my husband of 50 years and I live in Upstate New York.
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