Joel – Alive and Kicking (book 4 of The Guardian Shifters) Joel has always led a simple life in the Highlands. Since he was rescued as a toddler, he lived with his guardians in a pack he now knows as home. He’s loved, cared for, and a part of the family. He never thought his life would change again. Well, that was until he entered Canada. When he comes face to face with a witch who was rescued … rescued from evil rogues, he doesn’t understand his thoughts and feelings for her. Even more so when he realises the witch was the one who could have killed his guardian, Jasper.
Joel sets out hiding his feelings, biting at everyone, making life miserable for himself and the pack. It isn’t until the threat of the council sets in, the thought of losing Darcy, and never seeing her again makes him see that his life needs to change.
Soulmates will overcome anything, but that’s only the case if you want a mate.
Author Note – Although this is a series I do believe that the books can be read in a standalone fashion. However, to get the full effect of the stroy you would need to start from Lisa (book 1).
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Joel, book 4 from the Guardian Shifters series by K.M Lowe is a fantastic addition to the series. It takes us back to the events in Canada but from Joel and Darcy’s POV. But then there’s so much more after that.
Joel, is confused by Darcy – she is his soulmate but he is struggling to forget what she did. When she leaves the pack Joel starts to worry and realises that he does want Darcy in his life. Will he be to late to tell her?
Darcy, has been on her own since her Grandmother passed. She is finding it hard being around people, especially when Joel doesn’t seem to want her there. Will she find a way to show him that she wants to be there?
The Guardian Shifters series is going from strength to strength. For me it’s one of those series’ that you don’t want to end. There is a fight coming – will the whole pack be victorious? It’s a highly addictive series and I can’t wait for more.
Oh Joel you tried to break my heart. He’s so torn. He’s so conflicted. What happened to the fun Joel, the one who keeps the laughter flowing and makes everyone feel the love? He’s disappeared and been lost in indecision. Lost to his thoughts while his wolf goes nuts with her being close. She’s finally there. The one who is his to claim, his mate. But and yes it’s a huge but at least in his mind. But he isn’t the only one conflicted by her. The council will have none of it and now there’s another problem. This time Joel will have to pull out all the stops and change his attitude if he really wants his mate. He may even have to go up against the council, if Jasper doesn’t do it first. There’s more going on than meets the eye and with a little hep from friends they just might make it long past mating. Now that they are together it’s gonna be a battle to the finish and a time to choose just how far they will go for one of their own. Love this and the community that has shown them both what real love is all about. Great read.
OMG! I love all of these amazing stories in the Guardians Shifters world! “Joel: Alive and Kicking” is the 4th book & another character I’ve been waiting for, to hear more of his story!! Each of these phenomenal books are unique, with fantastic relatable characters, both new & recurring, witty dialogue, great descriptions and some surprise twists that will keep readers engaged 🙂 I highly recommend this romantic-suspense, must read to fans of fiction & especially those who love contemporary PNR page-turners with shifters and magic like I do 🙂 I can’t wait for more from Ms. Lowe, but anything worthwhile, is worth waiting for 😉 so I certainly will wait 😀
Believe in Love…..
Joel was a victim of abuse from is father as a child, but he had a magical being looking after him that decided the child had endured more than enough abuse. She called in Jasper a Guardian to rescue the child and he was raised by his pack in the Highlands with all the love they could give him. Now a man Joel is called upon to rescue his rescuer from the cruel clutches of death in Canada where he comes face to face with the witch responsible for Jaspers condition and finds that he is having feelings for her that he doesn’t want, or understand.
Back in the Highlands with Jasper and the little witch he comes to terms with all that has happened and accepts the reasons, but will he be too late to convince Darcy that he has feelings other than hate for her?
In the meantime Jasper is finished with the councils machinations to hurt his pack and comes to a deadly decision.
Joels simple life is turned upside own when he goes to Jaspers and the packs aid never did he believe or thin what would happen in Canada. Darcys life hasn’t been th best but how her life is turning out is not how she would wish it. With everyones feelings on edge cause of Jasper and Joel not being the friendliest Darcy cant help feeling in alone and not wanted especially when they get back to Scotland running is the only answer or is it. Joel an Darcys story had me gripped I couldn’t put it down and so wante their story out ther. A must read series that will have you hooked cant wait for more. Highly recommended as a must read.
Joel, fourth book in the Guardian Series by the amazing KM Lowe.
I’ve been waiting impatiently on Joel. To get to know more about him and how his mind works!
And the author did not disappoint! Action, heartache and angst is just some of the feels you’ll get from this book!
This series just gets better and better with each new addition leaving you on the edge of your seat and ready to jump into the next book. I loved how parts of the story ran alongside Kevin’s story and allowed us to see what was going on in Joel’s mind as he battled with his unexpected, and unwanted, feelings. There’s also intrigue as we learn more about Joel’s past and how he came to be with the pack. And we join Darcy as she tries to heal from the horrors that happened and hopefully rediscover that incredible strength that also helped her to survive.
I’m excited about what comes next for the pack as I suspect KM Lowe has a few more surprises in store and will deliver addictive additions to a must read shifter series that can be enjoyed by anyone. I’ve read several books by this author, and have yet to come across one that I’ve not enjoyed. This series has it all; love, family, friendship, strength, intrigue and so much more. I can’t recommend it enough.
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book
Fantastic Read. Once again the author has given us a story that will capture your heart. The love and brotherhood of the pack is just so amazing. This is Joel’s story. Joel, is the confirmed bachelor of the pack, if fighting the pull he has for Darcy making everyone around him miserable. He just can’t get past her part in hurting Jasper (even though he was forced to do the things she did by rouge wolfs). Darcy is alone in the world and scared of being hurt again. She understands why Joel feels like he does. When more trouble comes the packs way because of Darcy, she does the only thing she knows to do, she runs away, even though she knows evil is out to find her.
What happens is a remarkable story of faith, love, togetherness and forgiveness. This is an amazing addition to a series that I can’t recommend enough. 2 Huge Thumbs Up.