Knowing Destiny

Shifters of the Land, Sea and Air #2

by Tamsin Baker

Chase, a golden eagle shifter, is destined to be the leader of his flock, the shifters of the air. But he has a few problems. Not only is he not ready for the responsibility, he isn’t even sure whom he wants as his mate—and there’s the little issue of an unsolved killing to sort out.

Ben is also a golden eagle shifter, but more importantly, he is Chase’s best friend and three-time lover. He wants to be his best friend’s mate, but can he be honest about his feelings?

Ariana is a young peregrine falcon shifter who has loved Chase for years. But how could she say anything? After all, why would he want her when he can have anyone he wants?

Three shifters, with three separate problems, all fighting to find out who they are and how they can love one another.

Genres: Menage, Paranormal, Erotica, Shapeshifters, Romance, Short Stories, Paranormal Romance

80 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 22, 2013

Reviews

[Aղցela W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was book 2 in the "Shifters of the Land, Sea and Air" series. Chase is one of the bird shifter that attacked the land shifters. Turns out they were wrong Natalia didn't kill his cousin. Chase knows that what they did was wrong and that there elders didn't tell them the truth. Chase is destined to be alpha of there flock. Chase has to have a mate he has been hooking up with his best friend Ben he doesn't think it would be accepted. Ariana has been in love with Chase for awhile but she is shy and quiet. I really liked this book and the characters in it. I liked that Ariana went to Natalia when she caught Chase and Ben together. This book did have a few errors in grammar and spelling. I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.

[LMR · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knowing Destiny; paranormal romance (Shifters of the Land, Sea and Air Book 2) By: Tamsin Baker
Great Series That Doesn't Disappoint; It Just Gets Better With Each Couple!
He's an Alpha... That Part's TRUE!
But that doesn't Mean HE knows Exactly what to DO...
Seems there's ALL this Confusion going 'round...
About Mating in Triads instead of Pairs... Ohhh My!
Is it Destiny, is it FATE, is it Taboo... What's the Deal?!
"Knowing Destiny!" It's NO joke...
Especially when it's your Own FATE Tied into A POSSIBLE THREE!
Guess it's Time to MAN-UP & make a Commitment...
RIGHT of WRONG, HIS MATES Deserve MORE!
They Deserve "Knowing Destiny" has been Fulfilled!
I was granted an ARC of Tamsin Baker's "Knowing Destiny; paranormal romance (Shifters of the Land, Sea and Air Book 2)" 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!

[Miriam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

You should read the 1st book before reading this one as the events of that story impact this one.

This story deals with Chase (who we met in book 1), his best friend Ben, and Ariana. This story had a lot of parts where it felt like the MCs were very focused on what was expected for them based on the Chase being the potential alpha for the flock. I felt bad for Ben in that he felt so excluded from being a potential mate for the friend he loved. I did think that Ariana's change from being so meek in the beginning to being very in charge was a bit abrupt, but I did like the results. It will be interesting to see what comes with the Sea shifters (and hopefully check back in with this triad).

I'm a little confused in that at the beginning of the story Ben and Chase said they couldn't be together because they were both male. But later on it was such an easy acceptance for Chase to mate with Ariana and Ben. Even if the Elders knew about the rest of the prophecy, either there was a lot of people who knew which raises the question of why Chase didn't know or they accepted the mating without knowing the prophecy. It just felt like an issue with the continuity of the story.

[Tracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good shifter romance.💞🦅💖💞

This is a really good triad shifter romance about Chase & Ben, golden eagle shifters, and Ariana, a peregrine falcon shifter. Ben & Chase have been best friends since they were kids but their relationship has slowly evolved into more but both are afraid to put a name to it. Ariana has been in love with Chase forever and has been attracted to Ben for almost as long. After witnessing Ben and Chase in a private moment the morning after being with Chase, Ariana flees deal with what she has seen and what it means for her feelings for the both of them. 💕💗🔥💕

I loved how the three of them felt for each other and accepted each side of their triad. 😊

This is the second book in the Shifters of the Land, Sea and Air series and can be read as a standalone book but it is much better when read in the order it was written.💓

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[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I volunteered to read this ARC for an honest review. I enjoyed this story about Ariana, Chase and Ben. Ben and Chase are best friend's and Ariana is a young woman in their shifter community. After they come back from the land shifter territory after an attack, Chase is injured. Ariana goes to help heal Chase. But after she's fantasizing about him at home when he comes over to thank her, but finds her in utter bliss with thoughts of him. He had always thought she was special, do he invites her out. His BFF, Ben has always loved Chase, but only after they were drink did they give into their desires. Now he is afraid he will lose him to Ariana. But after realizing Chase has feeling for both of them, she approaches Natalia from the land shifter to see how it works with two mates. Quick read. Love how the stories build off the one before.

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[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ariana is a young peregrin shifter and has been in love with the eagle shifter and future alpha, Chase, for years. Only Chase has had a love for his best friend, Ben. After the attack on the land shifter;s land and the sky shifters are back in their own land, Arianna helps Chase with his injuries. As he goes to thank her, he hears and watches something he shouldn;t have but which sets him off. He asks her out on a date. Then the muddle between Ben and Chase with Arianna in the middle explodes to the point she flies off. Now she needs to figure out what to do and how to do it and with help from the triad of the land shifters, her life may resolve the way it should.
Fantastic follow up story in this series. You will feel emotions for all three shifters as they fight their own demons.
Fantastic story and read.

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[BusyM3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great second book in this series. The story was well written, the chemistry between Ariana, Chase and Ben is off the charts and it will keep you turning pages till the end. I can't wait for book 3. Ben has been in love with his best friend Chase for years and Chase has been in love with Ben. They have indulged in their feelings a few times but nothing more as their love is taboo in their world. Ariana has been in love with Chase too. So when Chase askes Ariana out her fantasies about him are finally coming true. Things chance when she catches Ben and Chase together. She discovers that she wants them both but will they want her. Will they be able to be mated and make the triad relationship work? Will everyone else accept them as well? I can't wait to read the next book. I recommend this series

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[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 2 of the "Shifters of Land, Sea and Air" starts where the airborne shifters leave the land shifters after their history-changing meeting.
Chase is a true leader, but he is torn, as he is in love with both a fellow eagle shifter - but male, and a pergrine shifter, a female.
Tradition decrees he has to mate with a fellow female eagle shifter, but he feels that both are his true mates. Confusion and pressure from his flock make the decisions difficult, but as usual, finally the true mates win the day.
A good story, different from the first book, albeit the building of a menage is similar in both stories.
I am looking forward to the last book, where the true leader of the sea-creatures will be found.
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[Leslie Sanchez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book in this series that I have read and I really liked it. The characters all had great chemistry and didn't voice their feelings for fear of being hurt. Chase is the unofficial alpha of the flock and needs a mate. He has is best friend, Ben, but can't admit his real feelings. He also wants to get closer to Ariana, but doesn't know how to explain his feelings for Ben. I felt bad for both Ben and Ariana, but I liked that Ariana took things into her own hands to figure out the situation. Natalia and her mates from book 1 of the series had wonderful advice and I loved how close they all became. Chase exerting his power and standing up to the elders was perfect. I now have book 1 and need to read it before any more come out. I requested an advanced reader copy from Booksprout and am under no obligation to leave this review.

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second book in the series that will be much more enjoyable if you've read the first book Fighting Destiny since there is some overlap and reappearing characters. This story focuses on the shifters of the air. Chase is most likely going to be the future leader of the Air Shifters, and after the recent events with the Land Shifters he's realized that he needs to step up. But first he needs to find his mate. He's torn between Ariana, the young woman he's attracted to, and Ben, his best friend who he's had a few stolen nights with. As all three struggle with their attraction to one another, Ariana seeks guidance from an unexpected source. With the help of their new friends all three find their HEA and look to make a better future for all shifters.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this shifter story involving two golden eagles and a peregrine falcon. Ben has loved Chase for years and the few sexual encounters they have had has been when they were both drunk. Chase is having trouble adjusting to the fact he wants and loves both Ben and Ariana at the same time. After all three admit their feelings for each other, they are to be mated. Chase is a born Alpha and has yet to claim the alpha role for the flock but he learns that true Alpha’s are born and they are mated to both a male and female. The last true Alpha was his great grandfather who was a legion in his own time. There is a lot going on in the book and it is a great read. I would highly recommend this book as you will not be disappointed.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this shifter story involving two golden eagles and a peregrine falcon. Ben has loved Chase for years and the few sexual encounters they have had has been when they were both drunk. Chase is having trouble adjusting to the fact he wants and loves both Ben and Ariana at the same time. After all three admit their feelings for each other, they are to be mated. Chase is a born Alpha and has yet to claim the alpha role for the flock but he learns that true Alpha’s are born and they are mated to both a male and female. The last true Alpha was his great grandfather who was a legion in his own time. There is a lot going on in the book and it is a great read. I would highly recommend this book as you will not be disappointed.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chase and best friend Ben have a casual relationship then he notices Ariana.Chase is always being told by his father that he will be the next Alpha of the Air Shifter but that can not happen until he takes a mate. After Ariana heals him he goes to thank her and hearing moaning peeps through the window. He sees Ariana imagining he was making love to her which he finds it arousing and Chase wonders if she could be his mate But then he thinks of his lover Ben and thinks it will mean he will lose him. All the Air shifters are mated in pairs but then he thinks of the Land Shifters Alpha who is mated to a male and a female. A shifter romance to relax and enjoy.

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[Sassy Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this story! I didn't want it to end. I got swept into the action.

Ariana has been attracted to Chase for a long time. Chase is the future leader of the flock and she doesn't believe she would be the 'right' mate for him. Ben and Chase has been best friends all their lives. They have been more but know nothing can come from it. Chase wants Ariana and has a shot with her one night. He knows that she is his mate but something is missing. Secrets are brought up to the service and they need to figure out if they can make triad work. Chase wants Ben and Ariana to be his mates. Will they be able to work things out?

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[Caroline Doig · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 2 to the Shifters of the Land, Sea and Air and it’s a fantastic mfm story. Chase and Ben two eagle shifters have known each other for a long time they are best friends and lovers but Chase has to pick a mate to become leader of their flock which he thinks that he’s not ready for. Ariana is a peregrine falcon who has been in love with Chase for years but she doesn’t believe that she would be the right mate for him after all he can have anyone in the flock. Ariana catches Chase and Ben in the middle of having sex she’s shocked at first but then she decides that she wants both of them, but Chase doesn’t know how the flock will react with him having two mates. I loved this story it’s a fantastic read and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.

[Agata Jędrzejewska · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me feel great. First of all blooming relationship with Natalia, Jeremy and Tommy. Even if it was secondary couple in this story they kept my heart, they are wonderful trio. Then Ariana, so sweet, so considerate, so unsure however strong and going finally after things she wanted. Chase who never felt to be Alpha but grace to Ariana he take his right place in community, and finding his place as a person as well. And last but not least, Ben, the best friend, the guy you can count on for everything, putting his friends on first place, even before his own needs. This book was up and down, a perfect ride. Sexy as hell and with perfect ending. You can only love it.

[Debbie Caswell · Rating 5 out of 5]

She is a peregrine falcon shifter and she has fallen for Chase a golden eagle shifter the feelings are mutual only problem Chase is also inlove with Ben another Golden Eagle but they feel their love is forbidden When Ariana finds out about their love she is scandalised she actually falls for Ben as well but can triad work. She will take matters into her own hands and ask from a friend already in a triad Will Chase's flock accept him and his mates when tradition says he should mate with a female golden eagle This is a wonderful story that flowed well and I am fast becoming addicted to this series

[Dolores 💜 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book for Free to Give My True & Honest Review.

Here we see that it's the Golden Eagle would be Alpha Chase's turn to realise who his mate though he doesn't really want to admit that the going Hawk Ariana is his mate well that is until he hears her one night..
But then all things seems to go down hill when she catches Chase & his best mate Ben in an intimate situation, but it's only after she goes & talks to land shifter Natalia and how things work out between her & her 2 mates.
Lovely likeable easy read love story...

[Ann Holden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four and a half stars.
This is the second book in the series and is also good on its own. This story is about the bird shifters Chase, Ariana and Ben. There is some M/M so if that’s not to your liking you may want to skip this one. There are some hot scenes but also a good story to go with it. Tamsin Baker continues to be one of my favorite authors.

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[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knowing Destiny is the second book in the series that can be read as a standalone. but will be better enjoyed by reading book1 first as there is an over arching storyline. The characters are sweet with iintriguing interactions. This is a great short read that is very enjoyable. I received an advanced copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a honest, unbiased review.

[Mary Burgess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chase wants to mat and become alpha, but he’s not sure whether he wants Ariana or his best friend Ben. The characters are all vivid and well displayed. The story was unique for a shifter read and Chase seemed to be indecisive in the beginning, however, over all it was a good read.

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[Penny Ellgass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great short story.
Chase and his best friend Ben have a close relationship, but believe that others will not accept them as mates. Chase finds a mate in Ariana , but can he give up Ben.
This is their story how they find the courage to live? Who will end up happy, could it be all of them?

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[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Please note this is a re-release, so it may sound familiar. Chase is an eagle shifter and destined to be a leader, Ariana is a peregrine falcon shifter and has loved Chase for a long time. Chase doesn’t know if he must choose between his mate Ariana and his best-friend/lover Ben. Steamy shifter read. I really liked it.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second book in the Shifters of the Land, Sea, and Air a well written story that held my interest throughout. Chase, a golden eagle shifter, Ben is also a golden eagle shifter and Chase's best friend and Ariana is a young peregrine falcon shifter this is their story. I received a copy of this book and I enjoyed the book enough that I also bought it.

[Scarolet Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knowing Destiny by Tamsin Baker is a wonderful story that I read. I loved reading this book so much cause it had to deal with shifters. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about shifters.

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[Kitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this second book in the Shifters of the Land, Sea and Air series. Tamsin Baker really knows how to write an entertaining story with suppressed feelings, mild angst, action, great chemistry, and always some hot sex. This is a great read and a great series!

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[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

He is due to be leader of the pack but he is not ready yet. He needs two mates, one male.and one female. Each of his mates are unsure what to do about the other. Will they find each other? Will he become the leader the pack wants and needs? See how it will all go

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[Michelle Graves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though She was shocked at what she seen, she still cared and loved them both but it was hard 4 her 2 understand why she was scared that she would loose everything and her future. It was really good that she talked 2 a outside source about her confusing feelings. It worked out 4 them all in the long run once they stopped and acknowledged what was really going on with their feelings, etc.

[Maria Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great story by Tamsin. It was sweet and entertaining. It was heartwarming and very steamy. It was an overall a great read.

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[Wendy Ballard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just the absolute best story. Everything I like to read about and more. Such a great story I will read again and again. A keeper!!

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