BOOK REVIEW ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Taking His Mate by Delta James

Taking His Mate: An Alpha Shifter Romance (Wayward Mates Book 4)

by Delta James

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"An enjoyable and well written story"

4.5 stars

One of the things that I really like about this series is how each book is truly unique. In too many series' all that really changes are the characters names, not the plot. Delta James retains a consistency in her backstory and in the characteristics of her alphas, whilst giving us a new story and a different feel every time.

I loved that this had much more of the underlying story arch. We find out a LOT of what has been happening in Europe, and why the Bae Dogial pack were first attacked. We got to see a lot more of previous characters in this book, as well as meeting some important new ones too. Yet none of this was to the detriment of the romance between Madeline and Griffen, I still felt their passion and love.

The prologue of the book was amazing and very different but also very familiar. It both added something special to the book and expanded on the idea of fated mates. I found both the main characters to be very likeable and Madeline was very easy to connect to. Taking his mate is an action packed, engaging, steamy and very well written story. It can be read as a stand alone, though personally I think the whole series is well worth reading.

It does have spanking and dominant/submissive themes, it is packed with Alpha males who are TOTALLY in charge. There women are strong willed, but if they defy and upset their partners, they will find they feel their lovers hand or belt. If those type of scenes would upset you then perhaps this isn't for you. If you love your men to love their women hard but with the understanding that their word is law, then fire up your kindle and get reading!

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Synopsis

She is his to protect, whether she likes it or not.

Years ago, Madeline Stone was attacked by a rogue band of wolves. Now they are hunting her again, but to get to her, they'll have to go through Griffen Owen. The ex-Special Forces operative is the rightful alpha of his pack, and the moment he sets eyes on Madeline he knows the beautiful, feisty human is his mate. But to keep her safe, he will need to teach her to obey.

Doing as she is told doesn't come easily to Madeline, and it isn't long before she finds herself naked, helpless, and tearfully promising to be good as her bare bottom is soundly spanked. Her mate's mastery of her body is put on full display as Madeline is brought to a quivering, shameful climax while still over his knee, and soon she is begging to be taken hard and thoroughly.

Madeline's need for Griffen only grows stronger as she is marked and claimed, and his savage lovemaking leaves her in no doubt that she belongs to him. But with war brewing between the packs, can Griffen protect his mate from both their enemies and her own headstrong defiance?

Publisher's Note: Taking His Mate is a stand-alone novel which is the fourth entry in the Wayward Mates series. It includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book. Also note that Taking His Mate shares its setting with Adaline Raine's previously published books Marked by the Alpha and Rules of the Pack, and it was written only after receiving Adaline's permission and support.

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Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Taking-His-Mate-Shifter-Romance-ebook/dp/B07K4BW1TH/


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Ratings

5 stars - This is a book I will not forget and would definitely read again.

4 stars - I really enjoyed this book, I might not read it again but I would definitely recommend it to others.

3 stars - This story was good but either forgettable or just very typical of its genre.

2 stars - Whilst the book was readable I either didn't enjoy parts of the plot or just could not connect to the main characters.

1 star - This is a book I simply could not finish for reasons listed in the review.