She vowed she would never be mated. He claimed her anyway.Ava Rhys has always chafed at submitting to the authority of her pack’s alpha, but when he tries to sell her body in return for money and influence, she decides she would be better off on her own. Ava’s plans to live as a lone wolf in the backwoods of Maine are thrown into turmoil, however, when the local game warden makes it his business … makes it his business to take her in hand, and the battle-hardened former Army Ranger soon proves to be just as fiercely dominant as any alpha shifter.
Declan Collins knows a woman in need of a man’s firm hand when he sees one, and it isn’t long before Ava is kneeling naked at his feet with her well-spanked bare bottom on display. Once he has taught her a better use for her sassy mouth, she quickly finds herself screaming her helpless, shameful submission into the bedsheets as he claims her so roughly and so thoroughly that she is left in no doubt that she belongs to him and there is nothing whatsoever she can do about it.
With each passing day he masters her body ever more completely, never hesitating to punish any hint of defiance before using and enjoying her in ways more humiliating than she could have ever imagined. But when instinct causes her to bite him in the throes of yet another intense, desperate climax, will she lose him forever or will she end up mated to an alpha shifter after all?
Publisher’s Note: Claimed and Mastered is a stand-alone novel which is the sixth 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 Mastered 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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She Ran To Get Away, But Now She’ll Be “Claimed and Mastered!”
As an Alpha B¡T¢|-|, She’s Always felt a bit left OUT & Unwanted…
NEVER More Sooo, than after the Alpha Guy she’s been Tryin’ to Bag…
Brings home a Newly Turned Slag,
Uck! Now, she feels like there’s just absolutely NO place,
For her within this antiquated Place!
Sooo, she takes her MOST Precious Possessions,
Leaving the Pack who NO longer wants HER behind!
OFF to America she Goes,
A Hacker that’s takin’ her Own FATE into Account…
Who Knows… Maybe she’ll find a MATE along the way,
Some Alpha who keen to have an Alpha B¡T¢|-| By HIS Side…
Lord knows she’s had enough of Rejection,
But is she Ready to be Hunted Down, “Claimed and Mastered?!”
Guess we’re gonna see…
Cuz, this Alpha B¡T¢|-| just found an Alpha Unwilling to be Dictated to!
Now, it’s a Fight Alright… As this Alpha B¡T¢|-| learns to Submit!
It’s Dominance FUN & Games… Until he’s Bit,
And a True Alpha comes Forward to ensure she’s “Claimed and Mastered!”
I was granted an ARC of Delta James’ “Claimed and Mastered: An Alpha Shifter Romance (Wayward Mates Book 6)” via Booksprout; I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time… Happy Reading!
I love the fact that Delta James has brought a new twist to ‘Claimed and Mated’ with Declan and Ava’s story. The drama, angst, trepidation, and fear are all within the storyline along with several mysteries to be solved. No need to fear though, the book is filled with all the passion, chemistry, and domestic discipline we’ve come to love and expect from these alpha and their mates. What more could anyone ask for?
I received a free copy of this book however all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.
I loved this! It grabbed me from the first page, kept me til the last and enthralled me in between. Well worth your time to read it.
Ava was a surprise! I thought for sure she would be a shallow, selfish brat; at least that has been by take on her thus far, but this book shows she has character. She is actually loveable! I love the way the characters interacted and loved Declan. This series is getting better and better. THis is a must read series.
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This was a great paranormal story. I didn’t like Ava at first but in the end she grew on me! This is a must read!
Book six in the Wayward Mates series. Ava Rhys is a strong Alpha type woman who is not afraid to go it alone. She meets Declan Collins the local game warden and ex-Army Ranger who is a very strict man who believes in spankings and discipline. This series just gets better I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Claimed and Mastered: An Alpha Shifter Romance (Wayward Mates Book 6) by Delta James is a wonderful story to read. This is story number six in this wonderful series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading paranormal.
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What a splendid and wonderfully written shifter story. I liked the dynamics of the main characters storyline. Nice job on the romance as well. 6th in the Wayward Mates series and one of the best.
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I was impressed with Declan’s character in this book. The author gave him characteristics which gave him life and made me wish he was real. I liked Ava in this book. We find insight to her thoughts and actions and she becomes a character that becomes likable and relatable. Her actions in previous books have more meaning now that we know more about her. A good book and a great addition to the series.
I loved how the characters evolved in this fast paced storyline. The characters once again were engaging and well developed storyline had me engaged from the start.
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I absolutely love this series! This is Ava’s and Declan’s story and we get to see a different side to Ava than we saw in any of the previous books. Although each book is a stand alone novel as it’s about a different couple, I would still suggest reading them in order. By starting at the beginning one can see the development of each character and besides that every book so far in this series has been awesome and not to be missed!
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What a hot steamy paranormal read…….So this was the first time reading this authors books, and I thought it was a good story . Has a good storyline and good characters to read about.Plus I really like a good steamy hot paranormal read, and look forward to seeing more from this author.
I loved this book. The author role reverses things in this book. Ava is the alpha female shifter, and Declan is the human alpha male. They are attracted to one another. Ava is pushing Declan away, because of what she is. Very good book, well written.
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I loved Ava’s story, like so many of us she doubts her worth and her place in the family (pack). She try to take and force love and when that doesn’t work she runs off to America. She gets set up and is doing well when she meets Declan a human male who tries to tell her what to do. She isn’t having that.
Join them on their journey you will enjoy it.
I am in love with this series and the plot of the wolves lives. It has strong alpha males and females. Some really really bad guys, and heros in unlikely places.
Can’the wait for the next book.
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This is a super addition to the series they just keep getting better and better. I have to admit I was surprised by this book I did not think I would enjoy it as much as I did because I did not care for Ava in the previous book, but it did not take long for me to change my mind about her. If like me you have read and enjoyed the rest of the series you wont want to miss this book.
This is the first book I have read by Delta James but it will not be the last. The story is fast pace, entertaining and holds your attention. You find yourself pulling for Declan and Ava to be mated but at the same time Declan is not a wolf and he does not know what Ava is. Ava runs from her pack after overhearing they are going to find her a mate that can control her. After running to Maine from Wales, she meets the game warden, Declan and they enter into a relationship of sorts. When he gets to serious she determines that she meeds to move on before her old pack locates her. There is a lot that happens in this book and there is a HEA for them. If you like a dominate alpha male, hot sex with discipline added in, you will love this book. I would highly recommend this book as a great read as you will not be disappointed.
I really enjoy the Wayward Mates series although I often feel conflicted about the patriarchal society part.
At the beginning of the book, and in one of the other books, I could not see myself liking Ava. She seemed deceitful and manipulative. As I read further into the book, the writer began to show her pain loneliness, and vulnerability. I grew to like Ava.
Another thing I like about this book and the series, is that the women are strong, independent, and intelligent. That is where the conflict comes in. How do these strong , independent women submit not only to their mates, but often to the Beta’s and Omega’s? It is definitely a thought-provoking situation.
Even the oddity of Declan’s situation can be explained away by his behavior in the very first chapters of the book.
The intriguing part of the story underlying the relationships in each book, is the packs working together to solve and prevent women being turned against their will. To uncover the mystery of whether there is an informant in the Ruling Council. I can’t Blair to see how this mystery continues to unfold.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy.
This is the 6th book in the “Wayward Mates” series. While it’s not necessary to have read the other books, I suggest you do for a couple reasons. One- former characters make appearances. Two- it’s a great series! This story is a little different from the others in that the Alpha male is human instead of a shifter. While Declan may “master” Ava, who “claims” who?
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A Shifter Tale with a Twist!
Professionally written, fast-paced and completely engaging “Claimed and Mastered” is not your typical shifter novel. Pairing an alpha female shifter with a dominant male human created a very different relationship dynamic and brought additional tension to the story-line. With complex characterizations, the story unfolds at a rapid pace keeping the reader captivated and questioning if a human male is capable of subduing an alpha female shifter. The lead characters are convincing as well as likeable and the secondary characters are not simply filler but esential within their supporting roles. The chemistry between the main characters is palpable and the resolution unique as well as highly entertaining. Although the 6th entry in the Wayward Mates Series, “Claimed and Mastered” is a complete standalone novel.
Disclaimer: No Kindles were seriously harmed while reading this novel. Children 18+ only due to explicit sexual encounters within an unequal power exchange relationship!
Disclaimer for the Disclaimer… The term “seriously harmed” is not intended to include: overheating, scorch marks, minor melting or inconsequential fire that can be put out with an extinguisher. Fire retardant gloves highly recommended while reading. Reviewer is not responsible for run-on sentences, questionable grammar or misplaced commas.
RATING DETAILS (based on a 5-star rating system):
Steam Factor: 5 Steamy Stars
Writing Style: 5 Professional Stars
Plot: 5 Unique Stars
Engaging Characters: 5 Dominant Stars
Satisfying Conclusion: 5 Satiating Stars
I think this is my favorite so far in this series. Ava was not a character I liked in an earlier story. However in this story we see another side of her. Declan is so dominant even as a human. I really liked how quickly and easily he took to the idea shifters and wolves. He is the perfect fated mate to Ava. Their chemistry is purely explosive. This series just keeps getting better and better.