She was not asked. She was claimed.Sloan has lived among shifters long enough to know what happens when an alpha takes a mate, but she never imagined that her turn would come to be marked and mastered. Until today…Today Gareth of Ravenscar decided she was his, and she wasn’t given a choice in the matter.Now, with her cheeks blushing, her bottom burning, and the evidence of his rough conquest … evidence of his rough conquest still dripping down her bare thighs, she is beginning to understand what it truly means to be claimed.
Publisher’s Note: Overlord is a stand-alone novel set in the same world as Warlord. It includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.
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“Overlord” Is A Great Read With An Awesome Balance Between Drama & Dark, S€X¥ Times!!
She’s been raised within a Pack…
Sooo, She knows the DEAL,
Even if NONE of the Male Shifters have ere taken an interest IN Her before!
HowEver, that’s ’bout to Change… Along with Her BODY!
As He just Scented HER & Recognized Her as His FATED MATE!
Then, He set about CLAIM’n His MATE,
Which means will’n or NOT… She’s gett’n a BITE & a KNOT!
Plus, a few Spankalicious Times dealt to Her Delectable Fanny…
You see, She’s NO push OVER,
And She’s Fight’n this Mating Mightily!
But He’s an Alpha through & Through…
And He’ll WIN IN the END!
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Delta James’ “Overlord: A Dark Shifter Romance.” 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!
War is coming!
Gareth is alpha of Ravenscar. If you’ve read book one, ‘Warlord’ in Delta James’ “Alpha Lords” series, then you also know Gareth is Alaric’s older brother. What we didn’t know was Gareth had previously mated for alliance purposes. Unfortunately, she and the baby had both died during childbirth. After coming to his brother’s aid he finds himself having all the symptoms of being near his fated mate, something he doesn’t believe in. Of all people fate could pair him with, it turns out to be a human who became part of Rowan’s pack after she was caught stealing from her. Delta James has done it again with these strong characters that tend to break the mold as to how things are done. Fate has a plan.
DO NOT FEAR; I WILL COME FOR YOU MATE. ALL WILL BE WELL
Once again, Ms. Delta James has penned a page-turning, action-packed, romantic suspense filled shifter tale. Whether you have read her Wayward Mates series or not, the story will read well as a stand-alone. If you did read Wayward Mates, the story takes place many years into the future; a plague has ravished the earth, things are returned to the old ways, before technology.
NOTE: This is a post-apocalyptic dark shifter romance. It contains explicit sex scenes and may seem as non-con or dubious consent—but it is the way of life among these shifters—especially when they are fated mates. It is a way of life, with a strong, dominant alpha male and an equally strong submissive female who eventually capitulates and finds the pleasure in his control and mastery over her body. Yes, it even comes with the coveted HEA ended.
The story follows Warlord, and continues at Calon Onest, on the Welsh coastline, where Alric of Ravenscar and Rowen are fated mates. Gareth, Alpha of Ravenscar, will come to assist his brother, Alric, against Edywn of Chepstow. What Gareth didn’t expect was to meet his own fated mate, human, Sloan.
“It is time the Council realized that both Ravenscar and Calon Onest are forces to be recognized and respected. If they cannot learn to do so, then they will learn to fear us.”
Gareth has helped Alaric, and yet, there is something familiar that is calling him—and when he meets Sloan, he knows he has found his fated mate—but she is human and not sure she wants a mate, much less a wolf-shifter.
“This is not a fight that you can win—even if you wanted to. You know from Rowan’s experience that resisting the call of your mate is pointless. You will yield to me, and you will be my mate. You wouldn’t have been my pick, but then fate is often holding the cards that it refuses to show. I scoffed at his notion of a fated mate, and yet, here you are. I will have my way, Sloan. You are my fated mate, and you will be mine.”
“One fate reveals your mate to you; it’s best to simply acknowledge your destiny and embrace it with both hands.”
The plot of the story has strong characters, challenging interactions, with mystery, suspense, along with plenty of angst and will include Sloan taken by Gareth, forced into a mating, bitten and turned. She still won’t capitulate to Gareth’s demands and escape him while she is in transition, but he will find her. For centuries the stories of strong fated mates were only that to him, a story, but now that he has his own fated mate, nothing will get in his way, and he will have control.
“Do not fear; I will come for you, mate. All will be well.”
While there is great chemistry between Gareth and Sloan, there are also battles, angst, anger, disagreements, and passion. He respects her tenacity, but the Alpha and mate in him needs to discipline her, and protect her, even from herself. When it comes to being Mistress of the pack, she is kind, caring, and compassionate—winning favors among the pack.
“My poetic warrior departs to be replaced by his arrogant doppelganger,” she said, laughing.”
There will be plenty of discipline scenes and explicit sex scenes between this fated pair, and while Sloan isn’t a warrior like Rowan, she isn’t one to be ignored either. She is strong in her own right, has a stubborn streak, can be defiant, but is loyal to her pack, and when their safety is threatened, she will take the risk to see help is on the way.
“You are exquisite and complete me in a way only few will ever know. You are my beloved mate and will be for all time,” he purred. “I will teach you. You are my beloved mate, and you please me in a way no other ever has.”
Trouble is coming, and Sloan will defy Gareth to ride and get word to Alaric at Calon Onest and Ruari of Dundalk—Edwyn of Chepstow is on his way with his army—war is coming, but the three Alphas and their fated mates are ready—and they have a plan to defeat the enemy.
While the story does not end on a cliffhanger, it does leave with the possibility of more stories to come, more mates to find each other, and the future of other clans.
Overlord: A Dark Shifter Romance by Delta James is a great story to read. I really enjoyed reading this great story I can not wait to see what this author will write about next. I recommend this story to everyone who likes reading about paranormal and dark romance.
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Sloane is human living among wolf shifters. Gareth of Ravenscar is ready to return home when his amused brother informs him that what he is feeling is the pull to his fated mate. Because Sloane knows what happens with female wolf shifters and their mates she wants nothing to do with being claimed by the Alpha of Ravenscar, and refuses to believe she is Gareth’s mate.
Wonderful, well written characters. Fascinating interactions between the main characters make it hard to put this book down. Sizzling hot and sexy read with some action, suspense, and unexpected twists in the plot. I think this is a must read.
Wow, the intrigue thickens. A excellent story. Sloan really gives Gareth a run for his money. I don’t know if she will ever settle completely. She is too independent. The characters in this series are intense and brave. If you get a chance to listen Jack Calihan brings it to life.
This is the second story of the A Dark Shifter Romance series. You should read the first story, Warlord, because this story starts where that story ended and has the same characters. This is Sloan and Garth’s story.
Sloan is a human that was caught stealing to try to survive, but Rowan’s father took her in and she became pack. She looked after Rowan and her sister, Arielle. In Warloard, she got in trouble because she fought against Alric, Rowan’s mate, dictates, so when Rowan needed to escape to get help from her mate’s brother, Sloan got punished. She hasn’t been able to sit without pain for some time now. When Gareth is around after helping Alric and Rowan fight Edywn of Chepstow, Sloan starts being drawn to him. She thought that Arielle would be a better mate for him because first, Arielle was a shifter, second, she was raised to be the Alpha’s mate to run a castle. She even tries to run from him, but can’t help it.
Gareth has a fun time razzing his brother Alric about his mate Rowan, because she is not the docile female that is typically wanted as a mate. Rowan has been Alpha of her pack and has defended her lands from many who have tried to claim both her and the lands. He teases him about how he goes on about the ‘fable’ about what it is like when you find your ‘fated mate’ and how you can’t deny her. Gareth thinks that Rowan’s sister Arielle would be a better mate for himself, but isn’t drawn towards her. She doesn’t light his fires the way that the defiant human Sloan does.
I am looking forward to the next story where Arielle gets her man!
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Not much relationship but lots of punishment
So Overlord by Delta James was something mixed for me. I definitely really liked parts of the book and also hated other parts. This is the story of Gareth and Sloan. I adored Sloan and her ability to be strong in the face of everything, including her mate Gareth. But Gareth was a non-starter for me and I detested him. He was not a protective Alpha as he did not protect Sloan from himself. Instead it was much more like he owned her instead of her being his mate, even if she is human no reason to behave like he did. She does call him on his behavior and also calls him names but at the same time she gives in to him a bit too easily I felt.
So for me this story was not really what I was expecting and had a hard time reading it because of that. I know others will love the interactions and power dynamics between Gareth and Sloan so this is only my opinion and thoughts on the story.
I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
Over the top alpha meets feisty woman in this plot and that leads to some discipline wolf-shifter style. This is pretty dark at times and consent is dubious in parts of the story. I really like how this author writes and always love reading her books, this was no exception – brilliant.
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I definitely want as not disappointed with this book. It has everything I like in a book starting with the well developed and engaging characters with so much chemistry and heart I couldn’t put it down. I’m so happy that the storyline flowed smoothly it definitely will begetting a second read from me.
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Gareth claims Sloan as his fated mate, and turns her, doing both against her will. She’s strong and determined, giving him grief at every opportunity. They two of them have amazing chemistry, even as she denies that they are fated. There are many explicit sex scenes, and a lot of discipline, due to Sloan’s stubborn nature. I really enjoyed this book – well-written, a compelling story. Prior to this, I had read one non-shifter book from this author, and loved it so much that I decided to try this one, and it did not disappoint.
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A defiant mate tamed by her fated Overlord!
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This second book in the series sees Sloan mated to Gareth despite her wishes to the contrary he is his fated mate and he will have no other. Sloan is a headstrong mate that he will have to take her to task many times before she settles into their lives together. Sloan had run from a forced mating once before and had found a haven with the Mistress of Calon Onest, but since she was now force mated to her mate also, there was nothing to be done but submit. This book was rich in descriptive detail. The characters well drawn and at times defiant but always aroused by their protective mates and well punished when they defy them at their peril. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to read the next in the series.
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I find it odd that these wolf shifters love to ride on horses, and are master horsemen. Then again, they do have to travel such long distances.
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Please be aware this is a DARK romance, which means it contains some elements of dubious/non-consent
Overlord is the follow up to Warlord, it can be read stand alone but I would suggest reading the books in order to gain maximum enjoyment. Sloan and Gareth’s story isn’t always easy – as the blurb states “Today Gareth of Ravenscar decided she was his, and she wasn’t given a choice in the matter.” However it is full of passion, which is bound to happen when two very strong and determined characters lock horns. I thoroughly enjoyed their story and couldn’t read it fast enough.
There were moments when I didn’t even like Gareth, but then the author cleverly wove his emotions into the story, often via his fated mate link with Sloan, totally changing my mind. Yes he could be considered dictatorial, but when we really listen via his thoughts, words and actions he truly loves, honours and respects Sloan.
Whilst Sloan and Gareth’s story is complete, at least for now, trouble is brewing and I’m fairly certain there will be a few more books before peace is truly restored in this dystopian/shifter world.
I can’t get enough of this series. As with the wayward mates series I will binge it when the series ends to be able to live in the world.
We met Sloan in Warlord, she is a human and part of the pack at Calon Onest. When Gareth of Ravenscroft comes to help his brother he doesn’t expect to meet his fated mate, he just wants a sweet, biddle wolf, not a bold outspoken human.
Enjoy the adventure of love and war, with a lot of sparks. If you like shifter romances you will love this one.
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Wow this book get so hot you may need a cold shower I absolutely could not get enough of this I was hooked from the first page great writing job bravo loved it and if anyone is looking a steamy wonderful read then add this one to your list you will not be disappointed I was not, I loved it
Wow what a great second book this was. It starts off near the end of the first book and sees Gareth come to Alarics aid. When they are seated for dinner he smells a wonderful smell, a smell of his mate somewhere within the walls of the keep. He first actually sees his mate when they are going for a ride, Sloan is her name and its clear she is a sassy and fiesty human. Despite Sloan not wanting to be Garths, she feels something for him, but she dosnt know what. Before she knows it she has been claimed and bitten without been asked. Her bottom warm she tries to escape before the turn comes upon her………
Another five star book, these two souls have finally come together but not before a few spankings and spectular knotting. This is a must read and i thoughly recommend it.
Gareth has gone to help his brother Alaric defeat an army marching to Alaric and Rowan’s keep. While Gareth is there he looks to find a mate. He almost settles for second best again but keeps smelling something that has his wolf take notice. He finds Sloane. What a courtship. Adventure, drama, escapes, hiding, fighting, you name it Gareth and Sloane battle out their attraction for each other especially since Gareth has found his fated mate. Wow, is all I can say. This was such an outstanding story that I kept turning page after page. I will let you find out how it ends with Gareth and Sloane. Great Story. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Part of the A Dark Shifter Romance series I wonder what the next one will be about? A well written book with a very good storyline. This is Sloan and Alpha Gareth of Ravenscar’s story, which held my interest until the end. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sloan is a human living within a pack. She has been with shifters long enough to know what happens when a mate is taken. Fortunately for her, none of the males in the pack have shown any interest in taking her as a mate. At least, not until Gareth of Ravenscar arrived to help his brother, Sloan’s alpha.
Gareth scents Sloan and knows she is his fated mate and he is compelled to claim her and make her his. Sloan is not so willing to accept Gareth’s claim and runs. Against Sloan’s will, Gareth claims Sloan and marks her with his bite, a bite that also starts her transition into a wolf. Sloan slowly comes to accept what it is like to truly be claimed by a powerful alpha.
This book includes scenes with spanking when the females disobey their alphas. There are also quite a few sexual scenes. If this type of content offends you I do not recommend you read this book.
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