Working at a dive bar on the outskirts of Plymouth Falls, Amber Ferlund can’t fall any further. But when the darkness inside her rears its head yet again, driving her out into the cold darkness of a northern winter, she realizes there’s always one more level of hell. Having abandoned herself, she waits for death to free her from looming insanity. What she doesn’t expect is that her savior will … appear dressed in black, his sword stopping a hair from her throat. Nor that he will be so good looking.
Kasperi is on the hunt. He and his fellow bear shifters have been dispatched to investigate reports of magic being used in Plymouth Falls. Now, hot on the heels of the rogue mage, he readies his weapon and prepares to rid the world of yet another enemy, before they can kill more of his friends. But he stays his hand at the sight of the beautiful but beleaguered woman, alone in the forest, moments from freezing to death. She’s no threat to him, is she?
His fellow shifters disagree, but Kasperi knows they’re wrong. This woman needs aid, not the blade of his sword. Together, they must teach her how to control her gifts, to use them for good before they corrupt her completely. Nearby wait his former fellows, ready to take her head for the slightest mistake, and deeper in the shadows lurks a stronger enemy, one who recognizes Amber’s true potential. But, if anyone wants to get to Amber, they’ll have to go through Kasperi first, because he’ll protect his mate at all costs.
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The bears of High House Urse may still be struggling against traitors within their house but they sure know to entertain readers. The is never a dull moment to be found during the fourth book of the series as one bear struggles to keep a young woman alive when all of his fellow bears are screaming “off with her head!” Kasperi and Amber are two strong, vivid characters that easily pull readers into their story and make them feel as if they are part of all the excitement taking place including the sizzling chemistry that burns between them. This romance is on rocky ground from the very beginning as Amber struggles to accept all the things that are being thrown at her which has lots of emotional turmoil flowing from the pages and adding depth to the story.
The story starts off with a bang as Amber goes up against a dirt bag in a surprising way and Kasperi and his team was sent to eliminate a rogue mage and only Kasperi is willing to take a stand against her immediate execution when they find a confused young woman on the verge of freezing to death. This fast paced story continues to keep readers on the edge of their seat with lots of suspense and excitement as Kasperi finds himself up against everyone in House Ursa, having to train Amber to control her magic while struggling with the possibility of having magic himself and an unknown enemy that has recognized the true potential of both. The story is full of never ending excitement, surprising twists and super-hot passion that readers can get lost in.
Action, Adventure, Shifting, Magic, LOVE… ‘High House Ursa’ Delivers Tales To Keep You Guessin’
I’ve got an Entity Inside Dyin’ to come OUT… Although, I’m Tryin’ MY Best to keep it Housed!
Only….Wherever I’m threatened, Scared, Angry, or MY Emotions are in Turmoil, This thing takes Over & Decides to Drive!
This forces ME to Repeatedly Run… Searching for Solace, Peace, or Even DEATH~ Just something to Escape this Torment!
What I finds on this last STOP Instead, Is a Pack of Ursa tryin’ to lob OFF MY Head…
It seems they’ve been tasked with trackin’ Down a Rogue Mange, they believe to be ME,
AND if it wasn’t for the leader “Shifting Alliances” that would of been it for ME!
Instead he hauls ME in for Judgement, where I’m NOT the only ONE judged…
Seems he’s getting Flack for “Shifting Alliances” to HELP, & with THAT He’s WON the disfavor of ‘High House Ursa,’
But, He’s a MAN of integrity, & He’s sticking to his Guns!
Which is a Good thing when another Traitor is brought to LIGHT!
It’s a Deadly FIGHT with Plenty of “Shifting Alliances” in ‘High House Ursa’ to be found!
Just BeWare, my Fellow Readers, as this Story’s a CONTINUATION from before… So, this Gal’s story is likely to leave You begging for more, More, MORE! Like the NEXT Installment, or Maybe a Look BACK… Especially, if you’ve Missed a Previous book; just TRUST ME, You’re gonna get HOOKED!!
While you can Read this Amazing Read as a StandAlone… Your NOT gonna want to, the Story’s that GOOD!!
You see, From the Previous Books, Here’s a Quick Li’l Look…
From Book 3:
She’s Running for Her Life… From the House of Canis,
After OverHearing Secrets Meant to Overthrow another House!
Sooo she’s Running to The Bears…
Hoping they Might Actually Care!
Now, she’s Ensconced within ‘High House Ursa!’
Where she’s suddenly “Mated to the Enemy!”
But, is she the Enemy… Or Are THEY?!
Nothing is as it seems in ‘High House Ursa,’
Especially, when there’s Traitors all Around, Manges trying’ to bring your House Down, & you’re Matin’ a Bear…
It’s HARD being “Mated to the Enemy” when there’s NO Trust!
From Book 2:
She’s just a Numbers Counter!
But, somehow she’s been Roped into proving her Theory RIGHT,
Only, what once seemed Right is suddenly lookin’ like…
A set-up of epic proportions!
Now she’s embroiled in a Traitorous battle…
Where the fights are for your LIFE,
As they’re judging the “Furever Loyal” of ‘High House Ursa!’
She’ll find & prove her Mettle along the way,
Along with gainin’ a MATE who’ll Risk his LIFE… For HER to SAVE the Day!
You see, He’s a MAN, a Bear, & a Trustworthy Guy… But most of all, He’s a MATE willin’ to D.I.E. for HIS Gal!
From Book 1:
There’s Traitors In ‘High House Ursa’ that NEEDS Routing, So The Captain is “Bearing Secrets” Fit For The Queen!
Romance, Secrets, Lies, Deceptions, & Betrayals…
Read along as ‘High House Ursa’ is Rocked to its Foundation! Will it Survive the Devastation; find out in Riley Storm’s “Bearing Secrets.”
He’s defended his House against the traitors,
But unfortunately, there’s still Hidden Fractions left to uncover…
His Queen has given HIM the title of Captain,
But he NEEDS a Mate to make that happen!
She’s been working HARD to earn her degree,
NOW she’s awaiting a job with Glee,
Too BAD when the offer comes in,
She’s left without a Sponsor for the Green Card she’ll NEED!
Thus, She’s being Left with Li’l choice,
It’s basically find a husband or face deportation back to H€LL…
Choosing the Husband route,
She finds Mr. Ursa from the House of Bear!
Entering into a strange bargain,
She soon finds his family has many Secrets it’s Harboring!
Now she too will be “Bearing Secrets,”
But will ‘High House Ursa’ survive ALL their telling!
Sooo… Fellow Readers, Come along for another Amazing RIDE, as these Ladies are put through their Paces while becoming Strong Mates to the Bears of ‘High House Ursa.’ It’s a journey like no other… Guaranteed! It won’t Disappoint, As there’s Action, Adventure, Shifting, Magic, LOVE, & Romance… Come see, if ‘High House Ursa’ stands a Chance against the Foes embedded within!
I rarely give Coveted 5 STAR ratings; they’re saved for Books/Items that Outshine, Outclass, & Outperform their competition… They’ve gotta give me something MORE! Riley Storm has won that Distinction for “Shifting Alliances!” in fact, this SERIES is Hitting the Mark with Each Installment so Far… Kudos Ms. Storm for your Stellar work!!!!
I was granted an ARC of Riley Storm’s “Shifting Alliances (High House Ursa Book 4)” via Booksprout; 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!
** spoiler alert ** Amber thinks she is going insane. Kasperi is determined to be better than the Ursa’s enemies. He’s trying to keep her alive. Will Amber believe everything she learns? Will Kasperi discover who is after them?
I definitely recommend reading this series in order to understand the bigger picture. I loved how even before he knew what she was to him, Kasperi was determined to do the right thing and not just kill for the sake of it. I didn’t blame Amber for being scared being her whole world was turned upside down. Good read!
Another Winner for High House Ursa!
Fantastic action-packed adventure filled with suspense, intrigue, drama, lots of magic, and romance. As the story unfolds the characters are wonderfully written, witty and enjoyable. We’re also given glimpses of what’s happening with previous characters of House Ursa. The continuing story has some surprising twists and turns with a hint of what’s to come. Enjoy!
I received an arc copy and am happy to leave my honest review.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book. The ups and downs in the House of Ursae continue further on. When Kaspari literally stumbles over his mate Amber, he doesn’t know what he’s getting himself into since she’s an untrained mage and everyone of his House wants her gone or better yet, dead. When suddenly the traitor is revealed all hell breaks loose, many die and no one will be sure and safeto survive the fight. I loved this one quite a lot since you get to read about trust and faith but also about betrayal…
This is Kasperi’s story. Amber works in a bar, and when a customer feels her up and won’t stop harrassing her she goes berserk. Running away from the bar after what she’s done, she ends up in the snow at the edge of the forest, curled up with no warmth for protection. That’s where she is found by mage hunters. Kasperi saves her from being killed and the adventure goes from there. A great addition to this wonderful series.
Omg! I’m loving this series! The intrigue in the Ursa House just keeps on coming, along with whatever evil that is on it’s way. This book is Kasperi’s story. While out hunting the rouge mages he comes across Amber. He can tell she is a mage, though she seems to have no idea what that means, or what is happening to her. Kasperi used to scoff at the men who fiercely protected the women they recused and who were their mates, but now that he is that position he will do everything in his power to protect Amber, even if it means accepting a new power he didn’t think he possessed. I can’t wait for the next one!
This book in the series was highly entertaining. Action packed and thrilling. So didn’t see the ending coming. A delightful story.
arc review I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Amber works at lola’s cavern & bar till she is on the run again because things are happening to her. Kasperi and the asps of high house ursa finds find her after getting reports of a rogue mage. Awesome story.
Unfortunately, this is the first book from the series I’ve read and I wish I had started with the first book. This book works just fine as a standalone and I had no trouble keeping up with the plot or all the action. I felt so bad for Amber not knowing what was happening to her and why all these bad things happen around her. Kasperi, being a Hunter for rogue mages, is used to just “removing the threat” and moving on. I was very glad he decided to do things differently this time. I love a lot of action along with the romance in the books I read and this one had it all. I highly recommend this book, but for a complete picture I would read the whole series in order. I requested an advanced reader copy from Booksprout and am under no obligation to leave this review.