
Defiant Mate
Mystic River Shifters, Book 1
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Delta James
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The sound of a cord snapping abruptly ends her climb, leaving her stranded as an arctic storm bears down. Can her fated mate reach her in time?
Nicole is done with men. After her husband traded her in for a younger model, she built a life on her own terms, strong, independent, and thriving. She might still be curvy, but she’s healthier than ever and determined to conquer Pyramid Mountain as her next solo adventure. But the gruff, know-it-all Forest Ranger insists she’s in over her head. Too bad for him, she doesn’t take orders from anyone.
Asher Wells has finally found his fated mate, and she’s as stubborn as she is stunning. She refuses to listen to reason, even with an arctic storm closing in. When she sets out on her dangerous climb, all he can do is slip an emergency beacon into her pack and pray she doesn’t need it.
Then the signal goes off.
With time running out, Asher races against the elements to reach Nicole before the storm, and the mountain, claim her.
Welcome to Mystic River, Alaska, a hidden haven for shifters, where fated mates, fierce passion, and wild adventure await.
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- Linda W
- 03-04-23
Off to Alaska
We’re going to Alaska! Mystic River is a place where shifters live freely. The reason they live in peace is because humans are far and few between. Humans don’t come often this far north, especially in winter when temperatures dare even bear shifters to leave their fires.
Nicole was ready for adventure! A solo climb was the pinnacle of her Northern trek. First find venues for her business venture, then climb Pyramid Mountain. Easy Peasy…. Not really! Asher warned Nicole about the danger. What she doesn’t know is what happens after the danger will be worse!
I love this new series! Alaska is so beautiful! I can’t wait for the next book!
Delta did an amazing job pulling everything together, Dan did a great job narrating! Another winner!!
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- Diana Segovia
- 06-18-24
loved it
i liked the description and now I want to visit Alaska. Sounds beautiful and relaxing .
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- Sarah G
- 09-07-23
Meh
The story was ok. I don’t regret getting the audiobook but I won’t purchase anything else this author has written. It wasn’t bad, just not my cup of tea. Spoiler alert. If a guy spanked me I’d slap him; so when the female protagonists was ok with being “disciplined” I wanted to smack them both. Like I said, not my cup of tea.
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- kelly stonecypher
- 04-03-23
Long winded
I was so excited to see new titles. But this is so long winded for a 5 hour story. 😩
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- Vicki
- 03-19-23
Defiant Mate
This is a great beginning to a new series that makes me want to go to Alaska ;). This book had plenty of action and wonderful romance. Although I miss JT Farrell, Dan Levy did a great job with the narration. I received this free copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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- Dawn
- 03-08-23
Love love love
I think I need an Alaskan vacation! Delta does an amazing job with every book and this one is no exception!
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- Mel Dex
- 03-01-23
Defiant Mate
Filled with action, adventure, heart-wrenching twists and the most erotic romance, this should come with a warning about how fabulous this is.
Dan did a wonderful job narrating this sinful masterpiece.
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- Joy
- 03-19-23
Loved It!
What a great beginning to a series, I loved the backdrop of Alaska definitely makes it fun. This is a good paranormal lots of steam, tons of adventure.
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- e.e
- 08-29-23
Very good story
I like that the narrator was smooth throughout the read. The story had very good transitions and kept me interested. Definitely a good read.
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- Christina
- 08-22-24
The beautiful love story
What a great author. would highly recommend the series. I loved the storyline. Narrative was also good.
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