The hunt no longer satisfied them. They wanted more.Nikolas has sheathed his claws. After centuries of hunting and exterminating his own people—wolf shifters cursed with Madness—all he wants is oblivion. Fortunately, a relentless huntress has targeted him, and he gladly welcomes his end by her hand.In truth, death has never looked so lovely. Oliviana wants her revenge, yet immortal beings who … revenge, yet immortal beings who know her deadly secret have waylaid her hunt. Forced to follow Nikolas into dangerous territory, she hears whispers about an end to Madness. A ‘too-little-too-late’ cure that hinges on Nikolas being alive and well—and mated.
The gods must find endless amusement in her misery.
As their anger and grief are replaced by understanding and passion, Nikolas and Oliviana are still parted by their duty. Will sacrificing their hearts’ desire be enough to save their people?
Rein is a paranormal fantasy adventure set in the 1700s with action, humor, tender moments, and steamy entanglements. Contains mature themes and is intended for adults only. Enjoy!
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This book was astonishingly beautiful, creating an epic historical feel. I know it is a paranormal fantasy romance but it read so much like a historical fiction book, with the paranormal wolf-shifter and fantasy elements. I took a while to get into it because there was much world building where we were getting glimpses into the past and present. We were not spoon-fed anything and had to make the connections ourselves. It was challenging in that it wasn’t a straightforward fated mates story, the hero and heroine (Nikolas and Oliviana) go on a decade long journey of hunting and being hunted by each other. Their initial chemistry is not passionate love, rather vengeance and remorse. They experience obstacles and constant interventions to draw them apart but they seem to always find a way to each other. The entire book is beautiful weaving elements of shifter PNR, mythical beings, and historical epic fantasy. There’s magic and supernatural immortal beings, but at the heart of it all there is a love story that was predestined to create a new world order. I highly recommend it for readers of PNR that want more meat to their easy fast reads.
Wow! Loved this book!
Although the story is set in 18th century Europe, it didn’t feel like purely historical fiction to me. The author created a world of her own and masterfully fit it into the historical background. To me, the book had the feel of a fantasy romance with adventure and a bit of mystery. If you like Elizabeth Hunter and Grace Draven, I would absolutely recommend you give this book a try.
The writing is excellent, some parts are simply brilliant. The characters were what definitely made this story for me. Nikolas is simply wonderful: sometimes devastatingly sad, other times subtly funny, but always strong and handsome—a perfect romantic hero, impossible not to love.
I had no problems connecting with Oliviana and understood her perfectly. It was easy to route for them both. The times when they were together were my favourite parts, and I’m not just talking about the intimate scenes. These two are just so good together.
A beautifully told story, definitely one of my favourites now.
I read the blurb… paranormal fantasy adventure set in the 1700’s and knew I had to read this story!
As a lover of all genres.. fantasy rates high up in my featured reads, and this book is an example of a truly fantastic fantasy read.
There is a whole lotta original story in this book and let me tell you… this ain’t no novella! It’s a big meaty beast of a story.
It’s a artistically and painstaking developed and created world within the human world, that features all manner of creatures, shifters and gods.
Filled with flashes of action that were fast paced and exciting. The story itself is a wonderful almost mystery that left me questioning every characters actions and made it very hard to put the book down. It’s an intriguing read filled with pure blinding flashes of comedy and ‘feels’ that left a big happy smile on my face and a book hangover in my brain because I just enjoyed it that much
The level of world building that Bex Mclynn goes into is both breathtaking and vivid…this was a book that I literally got my teeth into… i chomped it up and practically swallowed it whole… it had my full attention.
I’m left hoping that there will be more books ( in this series?? ) because there are a number of characters I am dying to know more about!!
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I have to say that this blew me away, it’s orginal and complex with equally complex characters, a mystery that is wrapped in a paranormal with a historical twist. As the tale evolves, flash backs to Oliviana’s childhood bring understanding and clarification to events and ideas that are happen in the ‘present time’. Rein is a well written page turner. Enjoy!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
an oldie but a good one
it had a historical read vibe to it (1971) this was out of my comfort zone to be honest but once i got used to it, it kept me intrigued. The best parts were obviously Nic & Olive together! The bickering and chemistry was . Past and present and different Povs on on alternating chapters. Overall i enjoyed it! Read this with my kindle unlimited.
First off I have to say……I savored this story. I usually read so quickly that I sometimes have to go back and see what I missed! This one, was so emotional, complex and really got me involved! It took me two days after work to read it all!
Oliviania, probably spelled wrong sorry, and Nikolas have a complicated past. I love how this story is revealed and builds through each page, because honestly this is only my second book by this author. If this is the quality of her writing she’s just gotten herself a fan, big time! I loved her cowrite with Honey Phillip’s but you never know what each author brings to the story……this one was all her and I loved it.
I’m really hoping for more, this could be an epic series……we have questions that still need answers and other people who need to find their Mate. Guess I’ll have to stalk her online Amazon profile to see what’s coming next!!
Thrilling new story by Bex McLynn!
The book begins with some riveting scenes, and the action seldom slows down. The story is complex: bit by bit, it unfolds, revealing truths, motivations, aspirations, giving us an epic tale of love.
The H/h are drawn to each other, but she’s seeking revenge, not love. As for our Hero, he’s looking for escape from a job he’s grown to hate. A permanent one.
It’s a wonderful ‘slow burn’ love story, but it also challenges us to examine what we ‘know.’ Sometimes we take our world, our beliefs, for granted. Until something happens to make us question it.
A superb mystery, a delicious romance, beautifully executed!