Power Awakened (The Feral Book 2)

4.5 Powerful Stars

Kerry is pregnant and in an abusive relationship when she decides to leave. She goes to the ex-wife of the man she’s left and meets Cadon when he comes to check on Vicky. This starts them on a path that neither could’ve foreseen and could potentially start a war

A good story that I really enjoyed! Looking forward to the next Feral book

CUTE, HEARTWARMING, & OH SO SEXY!!!
Title: Power Awakened
Series: The Feral
Author: Charlene Hartnady
Designation: Book 2 of Series, Full-Length Novel, Standalone, NO Cliffhanger #paranormalromance #shifters
My Rating: Five Delightfully Entertaining Stars*****

Wow! I loved, loved, loved Power Awakened, the second riveting release in a captivating new series from Charlene Hartnady. It’s no secret I’m a diehard Hartnady fan and have been for years. No one writes shifters and vampires quite like Hartnady. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy paranormal romance written by quite a few other very talented authors, but Hartnady’s sultry prose, unique storylines, imaginative worlds, sharp wit, snappy dialogue, and wacky humor just really revs my engine. But let’s not forget my favorite component of every Hartnady story – her large, diverse cast of intriguing characters who always manage to ensnare my imagination and capture my heart. And don’t even get me started on her broody, fearless, always charming, but totally clueless heroes and her kindhearted, spunky, intelligent, and quite often sharp-tongued heroines who manage to bring the cocky men to their knees. As I said, I’m a huge Hartnady fan and if you haven’t read any of her books yet, you’ve missed a real treat! But as usual I digress, so let’s talk details.

Power Awakened is a riveting, fast-paced, well crafted, easy to follow, full-length standalone novel, brimming with compelling drama, agonizing angst, outrageous humor, electric attraction, steamy passion, and dreamy romance with even a generous splash of danger and suspense thrown in for good measure. The narrative is beautifully written in the third person with multiple perspectives but the primary points of view are from the two protagonists, Kerry Thomas and Feral shifter Cadon. The dialogue is smart, snappy, well executed, at times hilarious, and flows effortlessly. I adored the premise for this series but once again, it’s the characters who steal the show. I was immediately smitten with handsome, broody and very intense Feral shifter Cadon. He may have been totally clueless about human women, but he was still a chick magnet, like all the handsome Feral shifters. These guys may be clueless about human society and customs, but they’re all extremely intelligent and fortunately, they’re also quick learners. Well, at least, most of them! Some of them may be hopeless! lol… Cadon was such a sweetheart with a heart of gold who simply couldn’t resist rescuing a damsel in distress. I was completely captivated by the lovely and very pregnant Kerry Thomas. My heart just broke for this jobless, homeless, and down-on-her-luck young woman. Kerry had just left an abusive fiance and was slow to trust anyone, especially a man, but was determined to somehow make a life for her and her son, without assistance from anyone. Cadon had lost his mate 13 years earlier and could never have another – or so he thought. These two characters were so perfect for each other, but the deck was certainly stacked against them. Theoretically, I know Hartnady’s stories always have happy endings, but she certainly kept me on the edge of my seat with this one, wondering and worrying if Cadon and Kerry would actually find their happiness together. Hartnady’s trademark wit and humor were also present in Power Awakened but, in my humble opinion, this book had more danger, drama, action, and suspense than the first book of my series. If you enjoyed the first book, then you’ll LOVE this one even more. I snickered, snorted, chuckled, cackled, sniffled, outright sobbed, fumed, and shook my fists in anger through the entire story but by the end, and in true Hartnady style, I was happy, satisfied, and well entertained. So, did I like this book? No, I LOVED it! Would I recommend it? You bet, and I am but only for adult readers since it does contain some profanity and explicit(dreamy) sex. Power Awakened is the second release in a new spinoff series entitled The Feral. Each book is a full-length, standalone romance featuring one couple finding their happy ending. Will I read this author again? I think you already know the answer but just for clarification, ABSOLUTELY, just as soon as she releases her next book! And finally, was I entertained? Completely! I was glued to my seat, white-knuckling my ereader, my heart fluttering wildly in my chest while the pages flew as quickly as the time. And I loved every single second! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!

After losing all their fertile females to the Clutch Sickness years ago, The Feral have very little hope for their future but know they must find a way to continue their species. They’ve witnessed the vampires and other shifter races mating successfully with humans and realize their only chance of survival is by also taking human mates. But the Feral are not like other shifters. They’ve isolated themselves for too long and know nothing about human society and culture, especially human females. They must learn how to adapt, blend in, and find a way to win the hearts of worthy females and to do this, they need help. Originally, King Leukos charged his head warrior, Talon, with the task of learning human customs and then teaching the other warriors but an unforeseen complication has resulted in Cadon now being charged with the mission, one Cadon knows he cannot fail. The future of his species rests in his hands. He was chosen not only for his skill as a warrior, but also because of his disinterest in human females, or any females for that matter. The Feral mate for life, and it’s impossible for him to be attracted to any female since his mate died 13 years ago. He could never have feelings for another. But you know what they say – never say never. Apparently, certain parts of his anatomy, as well as his heart, didn’t get the memo. Fate is a fickle mistress indeed, especially when the future of his entire race is at stake…. and a beautiful but very pregnant female. When his shifter engrained protective instinct overrides his duty to the mission, Talon soon learns he may not be as disinterested as he believed and that not all missions go according to plan. Sometimes, a broken heart, even one beyond all hope, can love again. No spoilers from me but I will say this… A Feral shifter who can never love again – check! A beautiful and very pregnant young woman, in desperate need of a job and trying to escape an abusive relationship, who doesn’t know who to trust but wants to make a life for her and her unborn son-check! A species of dying shifters searching for a way to avoid extinction-check! A despicable ex-fiance -check! An old enemy called The Fallen and a possible war on the horizon-check! Large cast of intriguing characters – check! Exceptional world building – check! Danger, drama, angst, action, and suspense – in spades! Heated attraction, steamy passion, dreamy romance, and an undeniable fate – you bet! That and a whole lot more! Hartnady ripped out my heart with this story! This is one book you don’t want to miss!