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Maid for The Alphas by Layla Sparks

4.0

Breanna couldn't stand what her dad was doing to her. Her Aunt Julie knew that they needed to leave and start living a better life. 5 years go by when Zaff finds Breanne looking for work as a maid. What happens when everything you knew was a complete lie? 

I wish they each had a cute nickname for Breanna. No child deserves to have their parent treat them horribly. I'm so glad that Breanna and Aunt Julie had a place of their own. I didn't know people were putting their pictures on work ads. Zaff, Chad, Oscar and Ruston are softies when it comes to Breanna. That uniform is obnoxious. The dryer scene made me so embarrassed. The contract was definitely something. Her birthday was sweet and heartbreaking. I wasn't expecting that ending at all. 

It was a cute read. A couple things I wished happened but it's a good book. Definitely felt embarrassed a lot. My husband thought I was crazy since I was yelling at my kindle. If you're looking for sweet and spicy this is for you. 

Fated to the Wolf Prince by April L. Moon

4.0

Brielle gets a letter from the high alpha Kosta saying that all unmated wolves are to report to a location where there will be activities to help you find your mate. Brielle is a psi so she doesn’t think she’ll end up finding a mate. Then a wolf captures her attention. What do you do when you didn’t want a mate but find one anyways? 

I wish Kane called Brielle “Little Wolf” a little more but I did love everything else he called her. Brielle may be a little soft spoken but she’s feisty when it comes to Kane. The night Brielle met Kane was not what I expected. I hate that Kane had to run from Brielle so he didn’t make a fool out of himself. This specific mate bond is definitely wild. Speed dating night was eventful. I absolutely adore Brielle’s friends Leigh and Shay. The ending is adorable! 

I enjoyed the story but I needed more. Some things didn’t have an ending and that was upsetting. Since each book is about a different couple I was hoping that the big story line for this specific couple would be solved in book 1 and not in someone else’s book. Those twists and turns really got me though. Definitely a crazy ride. 

The Wolf: A Dark Shifter Romance by Sara Fields, Sara Fields

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5.0

While working at a gentlemen's club Lexie meets Kane. He never broke the rules and always tipped well. Lexie silently begged for Kane to break that one big rule. When Kane broke finally does everything changes. He promised he'd always look out for her when he left the club that night. And he did just that... 

I love that Kane calls her "little one". It's nice how Kane left extra money for Lexie whenever he came. Kane is such a sweet man and Lexie just wants to be loved. I'm obsessed with how Kane talks to Lexie. I adore how Kane brings Lexie home and leaves a note with more money to help her. Lexie was very reckless going to look for Kane but I can understand why she did it. The way Darien was hyping up Lexie is everything. 

This book is perfection. I'm absolutely obsessed.  It's so good that I'm giving it 6 stars. It deserves more than 5. I was on the edge of my seat for the whole story. I did enjoy the ending but I wish it was longer. I need more! Sara you did a fantastic job. 

Out of the Darkness by Amanda K. Mann

3.0

Madelyn goes on a date with a guy named David the night before. She went to visit him in the hospital the next day. David tells her it's over and he never wants to see her again. Turns out that a strange man went after David and said that Madelyn belongs to him. What do you do when you fall for someone who watches you from the shadows? 

What Xavier did to David was a little much. I do feel bad about how everything went down between Madelyn and David. All the notes were nice. Their banter was cute. It's funny how hard Madelyn kept trying to push Xavier away but also loved his attention. Xavier saving Madelyn was everything. It was unfortunate how Madelyn found out about what Xavier was in that way. That video was not what I expected. The ending was good. 

Fated to the Alpha Defender by Roxie Ray

5.0

This is the final book in the *Fated To Royalty* series. It is NOT a standalone. Each book must be read in order! 

After Viola sent out the message for all humans to attack shifters, Maddy and Nico knew they needed to take action. Even the President is saying that shifters are protected and Viola's followers don't care. The pack needs to get ready for war. How do you protect your family from getting hurt when you need to hide? 

The bond that Nico and Maddy have is crazy to me. I can't believe how fast Maddy went into heat. When Sinthy said that Nico needed to spend some time with nature it made me feel sad since he hasn't been able to with everything else going on. Nico and Maddy are both so selfless. They just want to help everyone. I can tell Maddy's parents want to help but they don't understand her wolf side. Sinthy is wonder woman! Nico is still the absolute sweetest MMC I've ever read about. That ending was priceless. 

I absolutely love that ending. It was exactly what I needed. I was happy, I cried and I was shocked all through this book. I'm so sad it's over. What a way to end a series. 

Fated To Her Alpha Protector by Roxie Ray

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5.0

This is the second book in the *Fated To Royalty* series. This is NOT a standalone. You need to read each book in order. 

Maddy is desperate to find this vial of blood after she was almost bled dry by Viola. While looking for this vial, the whole world has gone crazy. Viola is trying to end the existence of all shifters. Maddy and Nico won't let that happen. When you're stretched thin and trying to do too many things at once, what do you take care of first? 

They really can't seem to catch a break can they. The elders made me quite angry. The whole issue with "feral shifters" is crazy. It's nice to see so many types of shifters coming together. Maddy and Nico's mate bond is intense and quite interesting. How can one woman be so vindictive? Maddy herself is a wild card so her blood is even more of a mystery. That cave scene was insane. There are so many dangerous adventures. The date night in Croatia was beautiful. I'm shocked at the story Isme told and that ending! 

Wow. I had no clue what was going to happen next but this was definitely not what I expected. So many crazy twists. My mouth was hanging open with all the information. I can't wait to see what surprises are in store for book 3. 

The Alpha's Fated Encounter by Roxie Ray

5.0

This is the first book in the *Fated To Royalty* series. This is not a standalone. Each book must be read in order. It's long so buckle up! 

Maddy is working late one night. She forgot to lock the front door when quite a few shifters came in. They tell her that her bloodline shouldn't exist anymore. Nico and his friends showed up just in time to save her. Maddy's blood speaks to Nico. She's human though. How is that possible? 

I can't believe an ancestry DNA test caused all these problems. The fact that Maddy's blood spoke to Nico made me swoon. No one should be hurt because of who their ancestors are. Even though her wolf was dormant she was still telling Maddy that Nico is theirs. That diner scene was insane. It's awful that there's so much prejudice from humans towards shifters so there shouldn't be any between shifters. I will say that Nico is the sweetest person I've ever read about. 

This is a great story. It could've been broken up into more books but I still enjoyed it. There were so many twists and turns I didn't see coming. This sorry is epic. The ending did make me angry. We'll see what happens in the next book. Here we go!

The Alpha's Saviour by Reece Barden

4.0

Hayley saves the future Alpha from drowning. There's something about him but she doesn't know what. While getting treated at the hospital Hayley even asks about him. How do you stop yourself from falling for someone when you've just gotten out of a bad relationship? 

I love that Cooper calls Hayley "Princess". It's awful how Hayley had to literally run away from her home to avoid her ex. It's cute how Cooper could feel Hayley when she saved him but I feel bad that that's how they found each other. It is quite sweet that Cooper saved a little boy though. I wanted to smack Cooper to make him stay in that hospital bed. Hayley is definitely a powerhouse. Ethan is a sweetheart. 

I really enjoyed this. I definitely didn't expect quite a few things. Definitely read this! 

Secrets of Shooting Star Lake by Susanna Strom

slow-paced

3.0

Marit has found her now ex-fiance cheating and goes right to work to talk to her cousins. On her way there she sees this big man that makes her stop in her tracks just with his stare. How can a person literally stop you with one glance? She doesn't know how but she's about to find out. 

I absolutely love that Adam calls Marit "Kitten". I wish he used it more though. It wasn't enough. The fact that both Adam and Marit literally had to stop walking because they caught each other's eye is epic. It's sweet how Adam will always be with and protect Marit even if that means he won't become Alpha. Marit it quite sassy. I definitely wasn't expecting those twists. I like Annika and Liv. 

Mismatched Mates by Melody Tyden

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5.0

Abby doesn't want a mate so when she finds hers she runs. She has the man of her dreams so why would she want some stupid magical connection to someone who won't love her for her. Maybe her mate can change her mind about what it's like to truly be loved. 

The reason why Oliver calls Abby "Heels" is the cutest thing ever. I honestly didn't think any wolf would want to run away from their true love. The way Abby meets Oliver is definitely not the ideal way to meet your mate. I felt bad for Oliver because Abby had originally judged who he was without getting to know him first. Poetry night was definitely not what I expected. Playing *Never Have I Ever* has never ended well. I adore Whitney and how she always wanted to include Abby. The ending was absolutely perfect.

This is the easiest 5 stars I've ever given. I was smiling, laughing and I even cried. These two are adorable. Most of the twists and turns had me shocked. I loved every minute of this story. What a wild ride.