Claimed and Mated
An Alpha Shifter Romance
(Wayward Mates Book 5)
By Delta James
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MY REVIEW - 4.5 stars
I love how this author manages to write a series where each book has a fresh feel, whilst also retaining a familiarity too. The 'mated' series is set in the real world, but it is one where shifters live secretly amongst us. Their culture is very patriarchal - men are in charge, pack leaders are always alpha males and their word very much goes.
Claimed and Mated is perhaps the most mild of the series so far, though please don't confuse mild with boring or slow. The first three books contain a feel of dubious consent and have women forced into being part of a pack and taking mates. Whilst the women in question love their mates, and the men are good men who care greatly for their women, I do know that some readers struggle with these elements in a book. This story whilst still having some conflict (and plenty of spanking) had a more consensual feel, and definitely had less angst.
Marco and Catherine appeared briefly in book 4 of the series, but this book can easily be read as a stand alone. In fact it is set a couple of years *prior* to the other books in the series. In fact I feel this is equally a good starting point to the series as Book 1 was. The shifter element was also fairly minor to the plot, other than being fated mates and 'knotting' during sexy times. So again this is a good book to read if you're not normally a fan of the genre. You do need to love discipline and spanking etc in stories though!
I really liked both main characters, they are both strong and determined personalities. The sparks definitely fly in this, igniting a passion and chemistry that is certainly very hot. Catherine's actions and reactions felt very natural - I'm fairly certain I would have behaved in a very similar manner at times. At one point I initially felt that Marco wasn't being fair, since Catherine hadn't grown up in their society, but then I realised that he was just as unfamiliar with the culture that she had grown up in. He did attempt to compromise where he could, and Catherine had agreed to the 'rules' so couldn't complain when she earned a punishment - especially when she had endangered others as well as herself.
There was a 'loose end' related to Catherine's sister. I'm guessing that she will be the heroine of an upcoming book in this series, particularly given the background story that runs through the series. I'm really looking forward to reading these books.
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SYNOPSIS
He tried to romance her, but now it is time for his mate to be claimed.
When Catherine Livingston travels to Italy to investigate her sister's disappearance, it isn't long before she crosses paths with the man who has been ravishing her almost every night in her dreams. More shocking still, the mysterious, darkly handsome stranger leaves her in no doubt that he is well aware of the connection between them and he has no intention of ignoring it.
Marco DeMedici seems to all but own the city of Florence, and it soon becomes clear that he will not rest until Catherine belongs to him, even if it means carrying her off, stripping her bare, and spanking her until she is sobbing, obedient, and begging him to take her hard and thoroughly.
Despite Catherine's efforts to run from him, her body's response to Marco's stern dominance cannot be denied, and when he reveals that he is an alpha shifter it only makes it more obvious that her world will never be the same. She will be his mate, and the only thing left up to her will be how loudly she screams his name as he claims her as roughly and shamefully as he pleases.
Publisher's Note: Claimed and Mated is a stand-alone novel which is the fifth 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 Claimed and Mated 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.
When Catherine Livingston travels to Italy to investigate her sister's disappearance, it isn't long before she crosses paths with the man who has been ravishing her almost every night in her dreams. More shocking still, the mysterious, darkly handsome stranger leaves her in no doubt that he is well aware of the connection between them and he has no intention of ignoring it.
Marco DeMedici seems to all but own the city of Florence, and it soon becomes clear that he will not rest until Catherine belongs to him, even if it means carrying her off, stripping her bare, and spanking her until she is sobbing, obedient, and begging him to take her hard and thoroughly.
Despite Catherine's efforts to run from him, her body's response to Marco's stern dominance cannot be denied, and when he reveals that he is an alpha shifter it only makes it more obvious that her world will never be the same. She will be his mate, and the only thing left up to her will be how loudly she screams his name as he claims her as roughly and shamefully as he pleases.
Publisher's Note: Claimed and Mated is a stand-alone novel which is the fifth 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 Claimed and Mated 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 - http://a.co/d/3boBat2
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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.
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