A hell hound and a fae “princess” were never meant to be. Their love was forbidden. Declan MacConall can barely keep his hound in check when Rowan McNeely is around. She’s beautiful, smart, devastatingly sexy. . .and also completely off limits. As a hell hound from the outskirts of town, Declan would never live up to the high standards of Rowan’s family, especially after he hit rock bottom … rock bottom following the murder of his parents.
Rowan McNeely has spent her entire life doing exactly what her parents ask of her. She’s a part of the highest class of fae society and as such, is expected to be the perfect wife to the husband of her parents’ choosing.
Then she’s assigned to be Declan’s nurse. Her father would have a coronary if he knew she were associating with a ‘dog’ but the more she gets to know Declan, the more she starts to question everything she thought she knew.
As things begin to heat up between them, an old enemy that’s plagued the fae for centuries arrives in town and puts Rowan in their sights. Declan can’t keep his hound leashed any longer. He must set aside his old wounds and find the strength to fight for the only woman who could ever make him whole again.
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I really enjoyed this one. It was a fated mate/forbidden love type of romance. Declan lost his parents and it really destroyed him which had an effect on his health.Rowen is a nurse who was currently taking staying with Rowan while she helps him recover. Declan always felt attraction toward and soon realized she was his anamchara and they were fated to be together and once he tells Rowen that he has found the one he is destined to be together, she immediately becomes jealous until she realizes it’s her. She has also felt drawn to Declan and didn’t know why since they were so different from one another and she knew he father would never approve. She knew she had to have Declan in her life though even if he was there as a secret she had to hide from her father and possible her future husband. This was a sweet, fun and quick read with a bit of action and some steamy hott scenes. I felt like it was a bit slow in the beginning but once I got into it more, I could’nt put it down. Being in love isn’t always easy and seemed like these two had sacrificed a lot just to try and be together and there was also people after them which just added to it.
“she was the one for him.and he was the one for her. there could be no other”.
A paranormal forbidden romance, rich with characters and fairy lore. An excellent second book in the Fae Hell Hound series. I enjoyed this just as much as book one. A series that I will definitely continue reading.
A.S. Green creates another sexy, emotion driven, intense, family drama & sidhe drama filled story in Guarded…Declan & Rowan’s Story. It picks up 2 months after Hounded. (If you have not read Hounded yet, I would highly recommend it first.) Declan & Rowan’s chemistry has built upon two long years of yearning…unfulfilled attraction, hidden feelings…until Declan takes action and tells Rowan his true feelings and Rowan reciprocates. Declan & Rowan’s journey to each other is not easy. There is angst and doubts on each side…but when Declan & Rowan get together – the sex is sorching!! Guarded was just as amazing as Hounded! I cannot wait to read Aiden’s Story. *I received an ARC for my honest review.
Even though I really enjoyed Mac’s story in book one, I LOVED Declan’s story even more!! His sense of humor was self-depreciating, dry, flirty and kinda dirty, and it was exactly cup of tea. His romance with Rowan was as star-crossed as you can get and as a result there was plenty of lusting from afar and hurt feelings. But once they finally admitted their attraction for one another, the combustion between Declan and Rowan was palpable and seriously HOTT. Must read series!
We met Declan and Rowan in Book 1. Declan is a recovering addict, and Rowan is his nurse. Declan lost his parents and his younger brother years ago, and his oldest brother left to avenge their deaths. This took a toll on Declan, and he turned to drugs. Rowan has been his nurse, and she is tasked with spending a weekend with him, while they wean him off of the meds he has been taking under supervision to help him recover from his addiction. His oldest brother is getting married, so everyone else will be at the wedding. Declan didn’t want to go because he needs to stay home since it’s also the anniversary of his parents tragic death. He knows that he is in love with Rowan, and that Rowan is his anamchara. However, he also knows that he is Cui Sidhe, and Rowan is Daoine Sidhe, and Rowan’s father would never allow their courtship or relationship. Rowan normally listens to her dad, but will she defy him to be able to be with her true love? There are so many twists and turns in this, and it kept me riveted and reading so that I finished this in one sitting. I am enjoying leaning more about the shifters, and all of the clans. I am now looking forward to the next book in this series, and will read all of them, since I enjoyed the first two so very much. I was skeptical of the first one, but became entranced, and I hope you will give this series a chance – you may find yourself enjoying a genre you never thought you would.
The Hell Hound and his Fae Princess
Declan MacConall, is a recovering addict. The murder of his parents, the death of his baby brother and the abandonment by his oldest brother took it’s toll. Carmac is home and he has brought his anamchara, soul mate, with him. While he is happy for his brother, happy he is home, and loves Meghan, he knows he will never have what they have. He found his anamchara, 2 years ago, and she is out of his reach.
Rowan McNeely is of the daoine sidhe. A nurse, she has provided home care for Declan MacConall. She can’t get him off her mind. As much as she wants more she know it can never be. he is Cu sidhe and she is Daoine sidhe. She is not his anamchara and the daoine don’t have fated mates. His clan was at one time in servitude to hers. Many of her people look down on the Cu. She is destined to marry a Daoine who has been approved by her father.
Rowan and Declan are thrown together for a weekend, when his Doctor decides to wean him off his medications. The weekend is the anniversary of their parents death. Carmac and Meghan are getting married, wanting to attach something good to the day and Aiden will be their witness. Declan needs peace. Rowan takes on the responsibility of watching over Declan and implementing his treatment.
When the Black Castle seem to be targeting them, Declan, can no longer deny who Rowan is to him. His need to protect and claim her is to strong. His recklessness makes Rowan nervous. When a council meeting is called, she is unsure where she stands. Then her father and the male her father hopes she will choose goes missing and she blames Declan. Declan and his brothers will do call they can to find him. Rowan sees who and what the Cu, the MacConall brothers really are. She has a voice with them, what she wants, feels, matter to them and in Meghan she finds a true friend.
Fast paced, and steamy. Loved Declan and Rowan’s story. Looking forward to Branna and Aiden.
This is a great book and the 2nd in the series. I love the characters in this one. They have known each other for a few years but they both have to stick to the rules and follow line. They have always had a attraction to each other but fight it because they know better. But one gets hurt and the other is sent to take care of him. The pull is to strong and one thing leads to another and then their world is thrown for a loop but the story keeps you reading to find out what is going to happen and how are things going to work out. I really liked this book.
This was a fantastic book. Declan was flawed but working so hard to be better, to be worthy. I know some people want to make their family proud, but Rowan didn’t agree with her father’s beliefs but she did what she was told. I loved the people they were when they were together. Rowan’s acceptance of him went a long way to helping him be stable. Declan was the bigger man in the end. I requested an advanced reader copy from Booksprout and am under no obligation to leave this review.
Guarded is book 2 in the Fae Hell Hounds Fated Mates series. Declan is trying to come off an addiction he has had. That he was using to cope with his loss of his parents. It has been 2 years and Rowan, his nurse keeps coming back. I love how they both try to keep their feeling they have for each other to themselves. When Rowan has to stay the weekend with Declan to bring him off his meds, their world gets turned upside down. You don’t have to read book 1 of the series to get into book 2. But if you do, you get to meet the other characters that you have meet in this book. I can’t wait for book 3
I enjoy books of fated forbidden love types of romances. Declan lost his parents and he had a hard time getting over their death and as a wounded man he becomes attracted to Rowan. The tension creates sparks and an attraction that becomes suspenseful. The story was engaging with the family problems, prejudices, twists, and emotional turmoil between the couples. Rowan’s clan is against Declan and his clan and for years they try to ignore the attraction they have for each other. The book was hard to follow sometimes but the characters draw the reader into the story. Overall, I loved the book.
This was not my favorite in the series. I liked Declan well enough but I did not care for Rowan at all. She took out all the enjoyment of the hook.
When I read Hounded I so hoped that Declan and Rowan would get together. They have a professional relationship but their personal one is a combination of sexiness, love, anger, doubt and so much more. There was never a dull moment in this book. As they learn about each other can they overcome the past and find the strength to overcome societies plans and thoughts. There were many moments I didn’t think it would work for Declan and Rowan but in the end………….. Well I guess you will have to read it to find out.
This can be read as a standalone.
Great book. If you love forbidden love but fated mates then this is definitely the book for you. This book is a continuation of book one but if possible it gets even better. I simply loved reading how Declan and Rowan’s story develops. Definitely recommended.
I really enjoyed this second book in the series by A.S. Green. The story is very fast paced and well written, which keeps you invested in this book from start to finish. Mystery, intrigue and a whole lot of family issues are what makes this story so good. Declan and Rowan are a great couple and once they both realize what they have is worth fighting, they don’t let their issues dictate their relationship.
When I began this book I was not sure if I was going to enjoy it but as I delved deeper into the story I found myself engrossed in Declan and Rowan’s story. Two opposites who should not be together are drawn to each other and the problems that it causes can not always be fixed. Ms. Greene created a world that is intoxicating along with characters that are endearing. Well written and looking forward to the next book.
Great characters. They overcame obstacles just for love. Family drama can be a tragic curse. Love wins
We meet Declan and Rowan in book one. We know that Declan is battling addiction and that Rowan is his at home nurse. What we suspect is that she is his ONE, but we’re not to sure.
What we learn is a spoiler so read it and see for yourself.
We learn more about Black Castle.
My only real complaint is Declan doesn’t seem to go through with major withdrawals and I wish that were addressed better. I’m ASSuming it’s b/c Rowan was there and her presence was what helped tapper off the effects.
~I volunteered to read a copy.
I really enjoyed Declan and Rowan’s book. The nurse has a tough patient but knows exactly how to handle him. This book has The Black Castle, a bad and mad aunt, stuck up parents, all of the MacConall Clan, a Puca and a fated mate.
The second book in the Fae Hell Hounds world was a comfortable revisiting of the magical world first introduced in Hounded. Declan and Rowan have so much to overcome, sometimes it seems they won’t ever get their act together. The action is intense, the romance is steamy and the story compelling. The only thing I had a problem with is that there were moments that I became frustrated with the angst between them, but in the end, it all worked out. I recommend you start with Hounded and move right into Guarded! Can’t wait for the next installment!
Guarded by A.S. Green is an awesome storyto read and I lovd it. This is story number two in this awesome series and I highly recommend this story to anyone who loves reading about shifters.
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