THE ALPHA'S TEMPORARY MATE is Book 3 in the Fated Match
series by Victoria Davies. As a fan of Victoria Davies,
and specifically this series, I was eager
to revisit the world of this paranormal dating agency.
Each book is very different from the
preceding book. THE ALPHA'S TEMPORARY MATE is such an
appealing story for me because I love stories involving
pretend romantic relationships, and I love how Victoria
Davies pairs opposites with fiery results.
It's great that THE ALPHA'S TEMPORARY MATE is told from
two perspectives. Since wealthy werewolf Kieran
Clearwater and witch Chloe Donovan have an inauspicious
first meeting, they are cautious in revealing how
they truly feel. Chloe and Kieran both have some
emotional baggage from past relationships and other
things they've experienced in life. Although the type of
heartbreak they've experienced is different, the longing
they have for each other is the same, and the desire to
have a soulmate to trust is the same.
I love how what starts out as a lust-fueled attraction
blossoms into something much deeper and emotionally
satisfying. Although Chloe starts out as Kieran's fake
girlfriend, they end up providing what they each need to
heal their souls. Victoria Davies does a great job of
balancing all the sexiness and danger with tender and
agonizing moments. I like how Chloe and Kieran surprise
themselves with the intensity of their feelings for each
other. The sexual tension and slow evolution of their
feelings makes the story more interesting, and the happy
ending more satisfying because of how hard they fought to
get there.
THE ALPHA'S TEMPORARY MATE is a fun and sensual
paranormal romance with delightful sentimental
undertones. The supporting characters - both new and old
- are fascinating and I look forward to reading more
about them in future books. I especially hope to read
more about Vivian, Kieran's friend Niall, and Chloe's
succubus friend Jessica. I would also love to find out
what happened to the werewolf Christian from the first
book in this series.
A paranormal category romance from Entangled's Covet imprint...
Good girls shouldn't date bad wolves...
Fated Match has spent centuries pairing supernatural mates
together. Witch and matchmaker, Chloe Donovan, takes pride
in helping her clients find their happy endings. But when
werewolf alpha and millionaire playboy Kieran Clearwater
stalks into her office, she may have finally met the one man
she can't help.
Kieran has no intention of finding his mate. Love is a
weakness he can't afford. But with his pack growing more
concerned over his single status he, needs to assure them
all is well. What better way to do so than to hire a fake
girlfriend he can parade around at the annual pack retreat?
Chloe is coerced into becoming the wolf's temporary mate,
but she's determined to keep their agreement professional.
But her seductive partner in crime has other ideas, and his
considerable charm makes it difficult for her to keep her
eye on the prize. While these two burn hot when they're
together, behind-the-scenes politics work to rip them apart.