Her kidnapper will kill to keep her. So will her mate. She must decide—fight or flee.Overcoming her torture. . .Kidnapped and changed against her will, submissive Nora escapes to the small shifter town Bearden. There she rebuilds her courage and her shattered life.But the kidnapper’s mark prevents her from mating Jesse, a sexy cowbear as kind as he is strong. A man who gives her the encouragement … he is strong.
A man who gives her the encouragement to slay her fears and take back her independence.
When her past comes howling into town, she can plant her feet and fight or she can turn tail and run—saving everyone but herself.
Guarding her from peril. . .
Under Jesse’s stoic calm, the ghost of a grim childhood rages. When he meets the reserved Nora, he recognizes in her a kindred pain—and the spark of an undiscovered strength.
Strength they will need when a familiar enemy tracks her down and threatens not just her life, but their clan.
Nora’s instinct is to sacrifice herself to save the clan. Jesse’s is to tear down the enemy’s walls and salt the earth with their blood.
Bucking Fate, book 5 in the Black Claw Clan series, is a steamy werewolf bear shifter paranormal romance for readers who love fated mates, heroines in peril, and tortured cowboy heroes who cherish the women they love.
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This was my favorite of the series. He was amazing, with her, about her, and through out the entire book. He didn’t once give up on her. Loved it!
Jesse King is the only unmated Bear on Black Claw Ranch. Being the odd man out is tough, should he stay or should he go? The decision is taken away from him when he literally runs into Nora Morgan, his mate. The problem is, she was recently turned and claimed against her will. Viho Valdana is back, and he is after his mate Nora. No one is safe and he will never stop looking for and finding her. Once again, the war is waged for a Black Claw mate. The question is, will Nora fight along with Jesse, or will her wolf be too afraid to protect their mate? Jesse has claimed her, taught her just how strong she is. Only time will tell if her wolf believes it! This was yet another great story in this series!
I think this is my favorite story of the series. There is so much romance. Jesse is so patient, protective and loving. How could any woman not love him. He’s a bear shifter with s huge heart but no mate to share it with. Nora is a lost soul who has been taken by an evil man who wants to control and own her. I loved the characters and the sense of a real family the clan gives. And the ending is so perfect.
Absolutely loved the story of Nora and Jesse! I love how Cecilia Lane brings the story full circle! It has a poetic justice to it! Can’t wait to see what else this world has to bring and if there will be further spin offs!
Nora has escaped her kidnapper but is not truly free. When she meets her mate, she is prevented from taking the steps she wants and getting the love she needs. Jesse is determined to be with his mate and won’t give up.
She escaped a horrible situation. I really admired Nora for her strength. Jesse is a good guy and really determined to have her for his mate. They really made a great couple and had fabulous chemistry.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
WILD FATE is the fourth book in the Black Claw Ranch series. Though each will stand on its own, I would strongly recommend that you read them all and in the order of release.
We met Nora in WHISKEY AND WOLVES in the Shifters and Sin series and that same scene was shared in this story. Talk about a scary introduction to the shifter life! I’m glad that we got this chance to see that Nora was safe after Jensen took that risk to release her from Viho.
Jesse is the last of the Bears in the Black Claw clan to find his mate, but she may be the most special of them all. Really, all of the women are exceptional and perfect matches to their bears.
I’ve loved the talents and the companionship, not just in the couples, but also in the entire clan. This series has been wonderful and I hate to say good-bye now that we’ve reached the final book. On the other hand, I know that Ms. Lane will bring us to more wonderful towns full of shifters and their ladies.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: BUCKING FATE
Series: Black Claw Ranch #5
Category /Genre: Paranormal Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Cecilia Lane
This didn’t start in Bearden , Montana but it ended there!
Nora had been kidnapped after work, bitten turned and then mated against her will if that wasn’t bad enough she was place in silver mixed chains for the last 4 weeks by Viho and his Vagabonds in their clubhouse. She hated him. But when one of his own men had enough Jensen gave her the chance to run. She took it and ended up in Bearden.
Jesse is second to in the Black claw ranch. Everyone is now mated. Well everyone but him and he is feeling like the odd man out and wondering if he should leave. Until he sees her.
Oh lots of action, drama, danger, and spice with awesome characters and evil bad guy! I love the evil bad guys it just adds that that something more to the story and this story has it in spades. I couldn’t put it down. So don’t miss it on your to read list! Voluntarily review a copy and I honestly loved it.
The fifth book in the A Shifting Destinies Bear Shifter Romance,Black Claw Ranch series a well written book that I enjoyed reading. I liked the scavenger hunt Jesse had Nora on. I hope there is more to come in this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Nora comes to Beardon wanting to start a new life after escaping from a nightmarish experience.
Jesse meets her when she’s sketching “littles” and sets her world and mouth spinning.
Past secrets with hidden dangers find Nora which also have connections to Jesse and the ranch.
Can they work through the monumental issues to start a life together?
Black Claw Ranch is a great place to visit!
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Nora Morgan stared at the ceiling, shackled on the bed that only allowed her 4 feet of movement in any direction, the silver burning her wrists. Nora’s captor, Viho Valdana, had made her a wolf. He said he needed a mate to keep him steady, so he dragged her into an alley and knocked her unconscious. She had been held here for a month now. Suddenly the door was broken down and Jensen came into the room. He told her to get up; this was her only chance. He was the only one who had been kind to her on the few occasions he had seen her. He led her through the fighting men in the outer room, took her out the door and to the group on motorcycles. But before they could get away, Viho came at Jensen. Jensen told her to run free, and he turned to face Viho.
Jesse King had to break up a fight between one of the lion shifters from Trent’s pride and one the bear shifters from his alpha’s clan. No one else was taking any action, so he handled things. Trent walked over after the bears left and offered Jesse a permanent job. He liked how Jesse prioritized, waded right in, and handled the situation. And the fact the bears left was because Jesse was the only unmated bear and those with mates thought being with them was more important than fixing the fence. The lions didn’t have a mate issue and Trent thought Jesse would be a good addition.
Nora still hadn’t adjusted to her freedom. She startled at anything abrupt, loud, or sudden. She put her laundry in, then went to see the baby chick and sketch them. But a man came up behind her and spoke, frightening her and letting her wolf get out of control. So she was late for work at Hogshead Joint and her boss was upset. They had a band and it was going to be a busy night. One of her first tables had a trouble-maker type and, as they drank, he smacked her on the rear as she turned. Her boss saw and told her to take a quick break, so she went outside and fought for control of her wolf. A man came over, the same one she saw earlier at the chicks. He said his name was Jesse King and asked her if she ever owned any chicks and other short questions; and before long, her wolf was quiet and she was calm! He helped her up and she went inside.
Jesse’s skin tingled where he had touched her. He went inside to meet with his father who wanted his forgiveness for his failures as a father. But Jesse saw the rowdy table guy smack Nora again and he flew across the room to grab him. The diner’s owner told him the man had been warned he would be tossed off the deck next time – so Jesse took him out to the back porch and tossed him! He became Nora’s hero and she could not hide her smiles at him. He walked over to Trent to tell him he couldn’t take the job with him. He wouldn’t be single for long – he had just met his true mate! Would Nora tell him about Viho and that she is already mated, even though against her will? What would they do when Viho came back into her life and wanted to force her to come back to him?
This was a wonderful story, full of emotion and strong feelings. The characters were memorable. Even the weaker ones had a core of strength that only needed to be tapped and encouraged. Could Nora stand up for her new life and love? Could she trust Jesse to protect and fight for her? Grab your copy and see what direction her life will take now.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. This is a really cute story nora who is kidnapped by the vagabond wolves where viiho changes her and claims her ,but when she escapes she finds jesse a bear shifter in bearden.
Another brilliant book full of action and satisfaction. Nora as we all know was turned against her will and freed by Jensen in the last book. This is her story and the final clan member, Jesse, who is also fighting his own little demons with his father. Great characters and settings, looking forward to more from this author.
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Bucking Fate: Black Claw Bears by Cecilia Lane is a great addition to her Shifting Destinies series. Jesse is the last unmated bear shifter from the BlackClaw Ranch. He’s starting to think he doesn’t have a destined mate. As if being the only unmated male isn’t bad enough Jesse’s POS father died up looking for forgiveness that he doesn’t deserve.
Nora is a human forced into becoming a wolf that has fled to Bearden in hopes of escaping Viho. Vino is a deranged wolf that is out to hurt everyone at BlackClaw ranch. Will Jesse and Nora find any happiness with Vino and the Vagabonds trying to destroy them? Cecilia will have her readers laughing, angry, on edge and full of hope throughout this book. With each series in the Bearden world the storyline continues to grow. With crossover characters each book gives us a glimpse at favorite characters. I really hope the lion pride next door gets their own series. Can’t wait to see what’s next in Ms Lane’s world.
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Title: Bucking Fate
Series: Black Claw Ranch #5
Release Date: #AlreadyReleased
Author: Cecilia Lane
Reviewer: Ingrid Stephanie Jordan
Serial: Standalone, No Cliffhanger
Genre: #PRN #Alpha #CowBear
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Holy Cow on Rollerblades this mind blowing book has Adventure, Survival, Fear, Betrayal, Suspense, Action Packed, Loyalty, Hate, Love, so much drama wowzer! Definitely a Must Read!
Jesse King is a Bear Shifter either the Ashford Clan working as a cow bear on the clans cattle ranch. Jesse has always had it ruff but today he thanked the heavens above for sending his Mate.
Nora Morgan is kidnapped, thrown in chains, changed to a wolf, then he had the nerve to mate her all in one swoop. Weeks on end she was still chained to the wall with no help, she was alone. Scared to live ,scared to die Nora found her savior.
CECILIA IS A GREAT SHIFTER WRITER. AS ALWAYS I’M DRAWN INTO THE STORY TO THE POINT I FILL AS IF I’M A PART OF IT. NORA IS ABDUCTED. JESSE WORKS ON FARM. WHEN THEY FIRST MEET SHE’S EMBARRASSED AND HE’S AMUSED. TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS TO NORA AND HOW SHE AND JESSE MEET GRAB YOUR COPY AND DIG IN.
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4.5 stars
Nora has endured the brutality of a violent shifter. Having managed to escape she finds refuge in Bearden. However the changes, upheaval and cruelty Nora experienced have left her struggling to adjust. Jesse recognizes that beyond her trauma Nora is also his mate. The menace that Nora escaped comes to interfere with their newfound happiness. I loved how Jesse was willing to forsake everything for Nora. The book has heart, action, chemistry and romance. Cecelia Lane has created a very entertaining series, each book bringing together wonderful characters and well written stories.
It has been quite a while since I enjoyed reading such a wonderful, entertaining bear shifter romance. The characters are interesting & are quite realistic with their emotions feelings & expectations. I found the story-line and plot fascinating with some unexpected events, it definitely kept my attention.
There is: a human female (Nora) is abducted by a cruel wolf shifter (Viho) & changed against her will but manages to escape & moves to a small shifter town (Bearden) where she comes into contact with a bear shifter (Jesse) who discovers that Nora is his mate but there are some complications, twists & turns, suspense, drama, intrigue, various kinds of shifters, danger, threats, enemies, evil, conflict, confrontations, violence, action, decisions, happiness, love, some steam & a heartwarming, sweet epilogue. I would recommend this bear shifter romance to people who enjoy reading this genre.
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This was a great book !
Nora was kidnapped and changed without her consent.
She escaped and moved to Bearden to live her life in peace.
As soon as Jesse saw Nora, he recognized a kindred spirit.
When danger comes for Nora, Jesse will do everything to protect Nora.
Loved the characters + the storytelling !
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Absolutely Perfect!
Oh I so love this series, this story was a perfect attachment to it.
I believe I yelled “YES!!!” at one stage and scared my kids, you will too when you come to that part.
If there were two out there that deserved a HEA it was Jesse and Nora, but really all of the couples in this series deserved it.
This authors play on words bring the story to life in your mind and make it more realistic for you.
I have enjoyed reading every one and if you enjoy shifter stories like I do, you will as well.
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Nora didn’t start out a shifter but she has a shifter’s heart. If only she can find her shifter’s strength. Jesse can empathize with most of her past, but can he convince her to make his clan her family of choice? This story has just the right amount of danger, the challenge of adjusting to a new life and angst of falling in love with a caring and protective cowbear. I like that the tale is built on the foundation of a “world” I’ve come to know and love. The tight knit community of the Black Claw Clan and Bearden draw you in and make you feel at home. This is a great shifter book and series.