Fate made her his. He just has to hunt her down…
For centuries Emma has sought to keep herself from being bound to a mate, immortal or otherwise. But Jean-Cristophe is an alpha wolf, and he will take what belongs to him.
She will be claimed, marked, and ravaged until she screams his name, even if that means first stripping her bare and spanking her until she is sore, sobbing, and shamefully … until she is sore, sobbing, and shamefully in need.
Publisher’s Note: Fated includes spankings and rough, intense sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.
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For anyone who enjoys paranormal (shifter and vampyre), this is a spectacular read!! It begins in 1816 and proceeds into the future, before you give the sigh, ugh or eye roll let me say this. There is such history, romance, and horror of the age as Delta James’ words paint a picture so vivid, they bring Delta James’ words to life. I absolutely loved how the story unfolded as the plot was seamlessly interwoven throughout and I’m really hoping this turns into a series because I want more. Absolutely incredible!
Fated: A Dark Shifter Romance by Delta James is a wonderful story that I have read. I loved reading this story very much and can not wait to read more from this author. I highly recommend this wonderful story to everyone who loves reading about dark and paranormal romances.
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Hundreds of years ago Emma was turned into a vampire without her consent. The happiest she had been since she was turned was the time she spent in New Orleans. She is back, her friends are long gone, but she is running from her sire, a very old and very dangerous vampire who wants to rule the world. Jean-Cristophe is alpha and is being encouraged by his pack to find a mate, but he is waiting for his fated. When Emma turns up near his home he will do anything necessary to claim her, even if it is forbidden.
Fascinating and well written characters in a must read, sexy and dark romance with a happily ever after. Some action and suspense with an unexpected twist in the plot. Fantastic book.
This is not my first Delta James so I know what to expect and she did not disappoint. In her books, she usually has discipline in the form of the Alpha Hero spanking the strong willed heroine. This book was pretty steamy hot and I really liked the time lapse involved in the story. Until the next listen, which there will be from this author and narrator as he does a great job also.
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Fated
A Dark Shifter Romance
By: Delta James
Narrated by: JT Farrell
Delta James delivers another terrific book, this is my third book of hers but my first of her PNR/Fantasy genre and it is great to see another side of her creative mind. I love her imaginative spin on Vampires and Shifters, there is great character development and world building. The books starts off in London, 1816, Emma Chandler, a widow, is taken and held against her will. Sir Nickolas has plans for her and after having his way with her he decides he wants her for himself, he likes her feistiness and spirit. She goes along with it until she can escape. The story then fast forwards to the future, we meet Darby Gautier, her mate, Jean-Michel is the alpha of the shifter pack in New Orleans. Emma winds up appearing and saving Darby from some thieves, the two wind up becoming good friends. We find out Emma is now undead, a vampyr, she was changed against her will by Sir Nickolas, whom she managed to escape from. She goes with Darby and Jean-Michel and is made to feel like she is part of the family at their home, Riviere Du Loup. The next century we find Emma back in Paris, the world is a different place, there are power struggles within and one of the power grabbers is none other than Sir Nickolas. He gets his hands on Emma again but she outsmarts him once more, escaping back to America, looking for refuge there. But what she finds is much more, or rather what finds her is, Jean-Cristophe, a descendant of Darby and Jean-Michel, an alpha wolf shifter and her mate. I love how everything plays out in this book, it is well plotted and there is never a dull moment with plenty of drama, a bit of angst, some twists, heartfelt moments, heart-pounding ones, kinky ones and a hot romance. Delta James, thank you for another terrific story.
I listened to the Audible edition, JT Farrell is a fabulous narrator and voice artist. He does an amazing job portraying the characters, bringing them to life and humanizing them with personality and attitude. You could hear how much heart he puts into her work as he captures and projects the characters emotions in to his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this great listen
Let me start by saying I do not like vampire stories. This is not your typical vampire story. It is so unique and creative that I could not put it down. A story that will take you away from where you are for a while. It is hot, steamy, exciting, and romantic. Can’t wait for the next one.
The author brings us a hot and dominant shifter male determined to claimed his fated mated. The characters are well developed and engaging and the chemistry is strong and intense. I loved how well the storyline flowed. The author sure knows how to deliver a hot and steamy storyline.
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Emma was kidnapped and turned vampyr against her will. She’s spent centuries trying to remain beholden to no one, unclaimed by any man. A trip to New Orleans changes all that. Jean-Christophe knows that she’s his fated mate. And he intends to claim, turn, and knot her.
I don’t read many shifter books. Don’t ever read vampire books. Don’t read many (truly) alpha male books. Don’t read post-apocalyptic books. And yet, here I am, writing a review for a book that ticks off everything on my don’t-read list. A book by one of my favorite authors. An absolutely incredible book. I have not read any books in the Wayward Mates series, but was able to figure out who’s who fairly easily. I love Emma – strong, resilient, independent, determined. Her friendship with Darby spans all of time. Jean-Christophe is the stereotypical alpha wolf, but he is just sexy AF. The two of them are explosive together. The implied danger to come from Sir Nickolas hasn’t materialized. Yet…
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This story went through past present and future times all dealing with Emma and her life as an immortal. Friends she loved and lost and finally being claimed by her alpha. It took sometime but she was finally tamed by her wolf alpha and hopefully she will find the happiness she seek and not be alone again. Interesting book with a lot of male dominance and females that know their place. Along with this dominance the female is well taken care of physically and emotionally. Highly recommend if you like spankings and knotting.
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Emma is kidnapped and turned into a vampire against her will. She escaped her ‘sire’ and he continues to look for her. When they come across each other again she escapes him again. She goes to New Orlean’s to an old friends territory to hide and start new. She uses her old friends name and starts to relax somewhat. Jean-Chrisophe has picked up her sent and is determined to have her. He is a descendant of her old friend and knows that she is his mate. Now he just has to bring her to heel. A wonderful story and i love it. Can’t wait for the next book.
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This Book is an exceptionally well-written action-packed, page-turning, romantic, daddy Dom shifter romance story with well-developed strong characters with depth. This story is stand-alone with action, adventure, danger, romance, and love. This is a must read story by a really great Author If you do not like spankings and dominate men, do not read
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Superb characters, chemistry and dialogue go along with this great plot all coming together to make for another brilliant read from this author.
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So this was a free ARC copy from the author/ booksprout for my voluntary honest review of this read & I so enjoyed it! Once I started reading I just couldn’t stop til I finished the read & I really enjoyed it. I thought it had a great storyline & great characters to read about, plus it’s freaking hot. I always look forward to seeing more from this author in the future because I so enjoy her books! *Spoliers Tag-Emma has sought to keep herself from bound to a mate for centuries to a mate, a immortal Jean-Cristophe is a Aplha wolf,& he takes what belong to him.Emma’s claimed , marked & ravaged, stripped bare & spanked until she is sore , sobbing & shamefully in need! Oh my this author has out done herself once again w/ this brilliant story that has you on the edge of your seat.Spinning this spectacular storyline & razor edge. Bringing it home w/ such intensity & precision, riding roughshod & imparting one jaw dropping dynamo. The attraction & chemistry sizzles from the pages & sucks you in so deeply until you feel the heat & electricity thrumming through your veins. * This is a freaking hot romance read so go check it out & see if it’s your cup of tea? ENJOY
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This was as enjoyable as this writer’s books usually are. Darby, and independent woman/wolf, overestimates her abilities and ignores her husband’s warning not to go into the city. Although she says “The townhouse is perfectly safe and I’m not planning to do anything but wait for him to arrive and then….”, instead she leaves the townhouse on her own and ventures into the city, somewhat foolishly putting herself and her child at risk. As can be expected they were accosted by thugs with guns and without the intervention of Emma, things would have looked a lot different. That was the start of a lifelong friendship and the backstory of this romance. When Emma’s path crosses with Jean-Christophe’s, once again the concept of a consensual union does not arise. Emma is aware that she will be given no choice in the matter. and she is spanked into submission repeatedly. Emma came to recognise that the essence of a fated pairing is that there is no escape (or free choice) and eventually she would not want to escape. After all, there are advantages to the intensity of emotions between fated mates.
This was both entertaining and captivating. A new spin to a PNR read. I was hooked from beginning to end. This is Jean Christope and Emma’s story. It starts in the year 1816 London when Emma Chandler, a widow, is kidnapped by Lord Nicholas Stanfield, a vampire who turns her for his own entertainment and use. Century’s later, she lands in. Ew Orleans and the alpha of the New Orleans pack finally finds his fated mate in Emma. A good storyline and wonderful characters. Loved the book.
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Loved the story. It tells of a 300 year old vampire Emma and how she is the fated mate of Alpha Jean-Cristophe of the New Orleans wolfpack. It tells of how she was turned and her escape from her sire who had become obsessed with her. She returns to New Orleans after having been gone over 100 years and there she meets her alpha, which she refuses to acknowledge in the beginning. Danger, in the form of her sire, seems to lurk around the corner but never materializes. This is a great story that is well written, full of love and discipline. I would highly recommend it as a great read.
3.5 Star. A good read but am a little confused to where it fits in with other books.
This was a very good book and I did enjoy it. I did not realize, however, that this book referred to characters that were part of her series Wayward Mates. I assumed that it was a new book that was part of her current series that was called Dark Shifter Romance So it was a little confusing. I guess in the whole scheme of things the Wayward Mates and the Dark Shifter books are all part of one big universe – at least that is what I am thinking. I have read 4 of the Dark Shifter books (I think there are 5 of them) prior to reading this one but none of the Wayward Mates books. I enjoyed reading it, the story hinted to a back story that I seemed to be missing. It wasn’t until after I finished it that I went looking and found out that there was this whole other series that I had not read. I am not sure if it would have increased my enjoyment of this book or not. It is a good story line for sure with lots of hot/steamy scenes. I wish there was a bit more romance in it but while it had an HEA I also do not think their story is complete yet. I guess time will tell if the author puts out another book. I believe if you like Delta James other books and you like this genre you will enjoy it.
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I really enjoy the stories that Delta James writes. They are full of action, adventure, drama, dominance, spankings, and steamy scenes. This one give you all that and more. Love the interaction between the H and h. They can fight but the make up is all that and more. Once again she gives us a story that is not only enjoyable but a page turner. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Wow… This book has brilliantly described characters and a great plot. It had me hooked from the start and I could not stop reading. I absolutely loved the premise and of course, the alpha’s. Really cannot recommend highly enough. I cannot wait for the next one.
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This is a world built over time and place people’s with shifters and vampyr and humans, and whatever else there is. The story of a fated mate to an alpha wolf is fantasy to Emma since she is vampyr and the two don’t mix. But over the centuries, date had a different plan for her. Lots of build up to the romance which is then fast and furious. Plenty of steam and a lot of spanking. The book is a cliffhanger, so beware of that. Overall, an enjoyable read once it got going.
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