CLAIMED BY THE MATE is a two-for-one book.
FERAL PASSION by Kate Douglas
Welcome to a luxurious private resort nestled in a preserve, staffed by sexy men that make this a haven for women who want to get away from it all. Truth is, this is a wolf pack full of gorgeous shifters who are looking for mates. Cherry is tricked by her sister and her sister's best friend to go and is shocked when two of the sexy guys take an interest in her. Insecure because she is a bigger girl, she doesn't believe their attention is sincere so she decides she will have memories no one can take from her when her week is done.
THE ALPHA'S WOMAN by A.C. Arthur
Kira Radney escapes from her father's pack for a number of reasons. She isn't the small, delicate, submissive mate members of that pack want, though one is willing to force it as she is the Alpha's daughter. Her escape leads her into the arms of a dangerous, protective alpha wolf. Kira is in a fight against her need to be free and her secret desire to be controlled.
The first story by Kate Douglas is a fun, sexy romp. There is not a whole lot of depth or world building, but it is a fun read. I will warn you now there is an M/M situation, a discussion about F/F, and of course an M/F/M mΓ©nage, so if that bothers you this isn't for you. I felt for Cherry because of her insecurities with her size. It was thrown in her face by her own parents. In one scene we see, as kids, her sister went to a fun camp having s'mores and Cherry was sent to a fat camp. Those insecurities do cause some heartache on her part when Cherry believes Brad and Cain were just trying to make her feel good about herself. I want to see more of this world because having gotten to know the sexy wolves, I want to see who Ms. Douglas comes up with for them.
The second book is a deeper and a bit grittier than the first. Author A.C. Arthur gives a different take on the existence of the Lycan. As decedents of Greek Gods, it was definitely not something I have read before. Kira is specially marked by the Gods, but instead of good treatment she receives fear and abuse. When she runs from her fathers pack, it is only to be found by Blaez Trekas. She is drawn to him and vice versa, but neither is thrilled with the prospect. Until the danger comes calling and Blaez is determined to see her safe. I must admit that it took me longer to read this story than the first one, but I was unable to put it down and am glad I didn't give up.
These two stories are very different, and at first I wasn't sure they belonged together in the same book, but they are both excellent reads.
THE ALPHA'S WOMAN by A.C. Arthur
Kira Radney is all delicious curves and strong will and
has
no desire to be a subservient mate. When a member of her
father's pack attempts to make her his mate by force,
Kira
has no choice but to flee. The last thing she wants is to
submit to any male and their pack. But when her escape
attempt leads her straight into the arms of an alpha
wolf-a
sexy, dangerous, protective alpha-Kira must fight against
her need to be free, and her secret desire to be
controlled...
FERAL PASSIONS (A Feral Passions Novel) by Kate
Douglas
Welcome to Feral Passions, a luxurious private resort
nestled in a preserve and staffed by dangerously sexy
men,
making it a haven for women who want to get away from it
all. But Feral Passions is a front for a deeper, sexier
secret-it's a hunting ground for these men. Men focused
on
meeting each woman's every need. Men who are also the
beautiful wolves running wild...and who are looking for
mates.
Chereza Dubios is more comfortable solving math equations
than she is with her voluptuous body and meeting men. But
when her younger sister and best friend trick her into
vacationing at Feral Passions, Cherry finds herself
attracted and torn between two men who find her curvy
body
and intelligent mind irresistible. Two men who share a
secret-they want to share her.
But that takes trust-can Cherry open herself to love with
two sensual and powerful werewolves?
FERAL PASSIONS by Kate Douglas
βHey, ladies. Glad youβre here. We were getting worried.β
The dark haired one stopped beside Christa and tugged his
baseball cap off. Then he turned his full focus on
Cherry.
βIβm Brad. Why donβt you show me which bags are yours.β
It was the oddest thingβhe looked as if he were sizing
her
up, but instead of a dismissive glance, he continued
looking
right at her. His brown eyes actually twinkled, and then
he
winked.
Her knees turned to jelly. She pressed her hand to the
side
of the car, unobtrusively, she hoped, but it was that or
fall on her butt. Men never looked at her for long. A
quick
glance to check out her oversized assets, and then they
moved on.
Brad didnβt. He grabbed her bags out of the trunk and
lifted
them with ease. Sheβd needed help from Christa to load
the
large one. Brad held it lightly in one hand.
βCβmon,β he said. βYour cabinβs all ready, and Iβll help
you
get settled.β
She had to swallow to speak, and then decided merely
nodding
was easier. He smiled and nodded to Traker. βTrak, Iβll
be
back behind the bar in a few minutes.β
For some reason, Trak looked like he was trying not to
laugh. βNo rush. Take your time. Iβll cover for you.β
A cloud coasted right over the top of Cherryβs sense of
well-being. Of course, Trak was probably thinking of how
he
was going to tease Brad later, about getting stuck with
the
fat one.
She let out a breath she didnβt realize sheβd been
holding.
βMeet you two in the bar in about half an hour, okay?β
βSounds good.β Christa grabbed her overnight bag and
followed Cain, while Trak led Steph in the same
direction.
As Brad led Cherry toward a trail that angled away from
the
big lodge and away from Christa and Steph, Cherry felt a
moment of panic. She hadnβt thought about the fact theyβd
be
in individual cabinsβsheβd pictured the lodge as a large
hotel with separate rooms. Not only were they rooming by
themselves, she didnβt even know which cabins Steph and
Christa would be staying in. She glanced over her
shoulder
as her sister and Steph disappeared into the woods, and
then
she turned and almost ran into Brad.
βOh. Iβm sorry.β Flustered, she realized sheβd slapped
her
hand to her chest like an old lady with the vapors, which
had her feeling like a fool. Heat raced over her chest
and
face and she knew he was thinking she was an idiot, a
complete loser. Her eyes filled with tears.
βYou okay?β He set the bags down on the hard-packed
trail.
She dug through her handbag for a tissue but she didnβt
look
at him. βFine,β she mumbled. This was all a mistake. She
never should have come, it was....
βHey, Cherry. Whatever it is, itβs not worth tears.β
Arms wrapped around her. Strong, warm arms pulling her
close
against a broad chest, so close she heard his heart beat,
felt the steady thud, thud, thud against her
cheek.
He smelled so good. She couldnβt remember the last time a
man had hugged her, and thereβd never been one that
smelled
of pine forest and wood smoke. She should pull away, she
really should, but he was holding her close and stroking
her
hair, and whispering stuff she couldnβt really hear, and
she
was just so damned tired from the long drive, and
so...she
wasnβt sure what to call it. Vulnerable? But somehow,
even
though he was a stranger, even though he was probably the
most beautiful man sheβd ever seen and that alone should
scare her to death, it settled her.
He settled her.
She sniffed, drew in a shuddering breath, and sniffed
again.
He shoved a clean white handkerchief into her hand. βIβm
a
firm believer in the healing value of a good hug. You
okay?β
When she nodded, he leaned over and grabbed her heavy
suitcase in one hand and threwthe strap to her second bag
over his shoulder. She wiped her eyes and blew her nose
and
then didnβt know what to do with the handkerchief.
He took it from her with his free hand, wiped a tear
sheβd
missed, and then stuck the soggy thing into his pocket.
βIβll wash it...β
βForget about it. Iβll take care of it. You must be
exhausted after that long drive. Letβs get you to your
cabin.β
© 2003-2026