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Tales of the Were: String Of Fate #2
King's Throne
A woman living in secret, hiding her true nature...
Gina is a medical doctor living in the city. What nobody knows is that she’s also tiger-shifter royalty, living in exile. Keeping her secret has kept her safe, but all that is about to change.
An injured soldier who heals in a way that makes him more than he ever was before...
Mitch is injured. Out of the action. He wakes up in a strange place, with a beautiful woman. Normally, not a problem, but this woman is special. She’s a white tiger. Daughter of the lost tiger king. Too good for the likes of him, but there’s an undeniable spark of attraction drawing them closer and closer.
A love that will make the very earth tremble beneath their feet...
When evil Challenges, Mitch will fight to keep Gina safe. A harrowing journey to the side of a living volcano brings secret knowledge and a power none of them ever expected. Will it be enough to prevail?
Only victory will keep his lady safe. And only victory will allow Gina to claim the man she truly loves.
Gina is a medical doctor living in the city. What nobody knows is that she’s also tiger-shifter royalty, living in exile. Keeping her secret has kept her safe, but all that is about to change.
An injured soldier who heals in a way that makes him more than he ever was before...
Mitch is injured. Out of the action. He wakes up in a strange place, with a beautiful woman. Normally, not a problem, but this woman is special. She’s a white tiger. Daughter of the lost tiger king. Too good for the likes of him, but there’s an undeniable spark of attraction drawing them closer and closer.
A love that will make the very earth tremble beneath their feet...
When evil Challenges, Mitch will fight to keep Gina safe. A harrowing journey to the side of a living volcano brings secret knowledge and a power none of them ever expected. Will it be enough to prevail?
Only victory will keep his lady safe. And only victory will allow Gina to claim the man she truly loves.
232 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 5, 2014
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Bianca D'Arc
164 books1,366 followersBianca D'Arc is the USA Today bestselling author of over 100 romance titles. She has been published traditionally, by a few notable small presses, and indie. Before becoming a full-time writer, she ran a laboratory, a legal department, and jetted around the country on business while working for a Fortune 500 engineering firm.
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May 11, 2014
In the never ending battle of good vs evil in the paranormal world, one can always count on Bianca D’Arc to shine through with a magnetic sense of style! Her ability to blend romance with action without losing focus is priceless. King’s Throne brings two cat shifters together in the human world when Mitch, a royal guard is brutally attacked and injected with a mysterious fluid that leaves him on death’s door. Gina is not only a doctor, but a Shifter princess in exile. She takes Mitch to her family’s compound to try to save him. What they soon discover is they are fated mates, but something is going on with Mitch, his normal gold color is changing. Is it Gina’s royal white tiger blood or has Mother Nature stepped in just when the shifters need her most?
Years before, Gina’s father, the king went into hiding, exiled from his land and his people because greed and the lust for power caused his brother to betray him. His former clan is in ruins, beaten down and struggling to survive under his brother’s tyrannical rule. Is Mitch destined to be their savior?
Romance, sensual tension and conflict are all are of Bianca D’Arc’s world as she alternates between romance and the fight for survival. Low on angst, but high on strong characters who know who and what they want and go for it, heart and soul. Will Gina be able to convince Mitch that they are meant to be together as one? Will Gia show Mitch his destined path that only few are worthy and honorable enough to take? Bianca D’Arc has created a well-paced tale and kept it light, yet magical!
I received this copy from Aspendawn Books in exchange for my honest review.
Series: String of Fate - Book 2
Publication Date: May 5, 2014
Publisher: Liefde Press
ISBN: 9781311971296
Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance
Print Length: 232 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Years before, Gina’s father, the king went into hiding, exiled from his land and his people because greed and the lust for power caused his brother to betray him. His former clan is in ruins, beaten down and struggling to survive under his brother’s tyrannical rule. Is Mitch destined to be their savior?
Romance, sensual tension and conflict are all are of Bianca D’Arc’s world as she alternates between romance and the fight for survival. Low on angst, but high on strong characters who know who and what they want and go for it, heart and soul. Will Gina be able to convince Mitch that they are meant to be together as one? Will Gia show Mitch his destined path that only few are worthy and honorable enough to take? Bianca D’Arc has created a well-paced tale and kept it light, yet magical!
I received this copy from Aspendawn Books in exchange for my honest review.
Series: String of Fate - Book 2
Publication Date: May 5, 2014
Publisher: Liefde Press
ISBN: 9781311971296
Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance
Print Length: 232 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
July 28, 2015
Not quite 4 stars but more than 3.5!
June 29, 2017
Good reading! Liked the story line and characters! The tigers have a new King!
July 9, 2014
I’ll let you be the judge. See if it’s me or does this sound extremely corny to you as well:
Gah. I still cringe when I see that.
I have always had that soft spot for white tigers. They are just so...magnificent. I can still remember my five-year-old self when I went to a zoo for the first time with my kindergarten’s teachers, I was the only one who stared at them in fascination, completed with an awestruck expression with my mouth forming a big ‘O’ while all my friends scattered and hid behind the teachers’ backs.
And my teachers wouldn’t stop talking about it to my parents. They said it was a little like watching a person falls in love at first sight. From that day on, I’ve been a big fan of all big cats, but white tigers still hold a special place in my heart.
Now, combine white tiger with a princess? It’s like my childhood fantasy coming true. That’s why I am sorely disappointed when a potentially fantastic book is totally ruined by the ridiculous amount of corniness.
This is yet another one with insta-lust thing going on. The moment they lay their eyes upon each other, sparks fly. They can’t stop thinking about each other. There’s this attraction that pulls them, and they can’t fight it.
Before you know it, they kiss.
And it has only been 7% through the book.
*cue heavy sighing*
Even in his weakened state where he had been injected poison designed to knock down a shifter, Mitch has trouble controlling his feeling for his saviour, who also happened to be the princess of his kind.
But then, he also knows that he can’t possibly have her as his mate because she’s his princess. How can a guard mate with a princess, right?
But we all know they are going to mate in the end. So let’s just tolerate while Mitch uselessly entertains that idea.
While I can say with confidence that they’ll mate no matter what in the end, I do hope to see that Mitch and Gina do not change in any way. I wish to see that they can both overcome their difference in status and obtain true love. What drives me crazy is that, instead of doing it the hard way, Ms D’Arc has chosen an easier route: to change Mitch into a white tiger.
That’s the moment that I gave up. In the first place, I am not even interested in the whole revenge/mystery part. My only concern is the romance and it is ruined as well. I don’t see any reason to continue torturing myself.
I will only wish this upon my worst enemy.
“You’re not only a princess, but an angel as well.”
Gah. I still cringe when I see that.
I have always had that soft spot for white tigers. They are just so...magnificent. I can still remember my five-year-old self when I went to a zoo for the first time with my kindergarten’s teachers, I was the only one who stared at them in fascination, completed with an awestruck expression with my mouth forming a big ‘O’ while all my friends scattered and hid behind the teachers’ backs.
And my teachers wouldn’t stop talking about it to my parents. They said it was a little like watching a person falls in love at first sight. From that day on, I’ve been a big fan of all big cats, but white tigers still hold a special place in my heart.
Now, combine white tiger with a princess? It’s like my childhood fantasy coming true. That’s why I am sorely disappointed when a potentially fantastic book is totally ruined by the ridiculous amount of corniness.
This is yet another one with insta-lust thing going on. The moment they lay their eyes upon each other, sparks fly. They can’t stop thinking about each other. There’s this attraction that pulls them, and they can’t fight it.
The heat of his hand on her body sent little shivers of awareness through her that were totally unacceptable. He was her patient. She shouldn’t feel anything but doctorly compassion for the big brute, no matter that he was the most attractive tiger shifter she’d ever seen.
Before you know it, they kiss.
Her balance was precarious as she leaned over him on the soft bed and she found herself unable to resist the pull. Before she knew it, she was within range of those firm lips and he was kissing her.
And it has only been 7% through the book.
*cue heavy sighing*
Even in his weakened state where he had been injected poison designed to knock down a shifter, Mitch has trouble controlling his feeling for his saviour, who also happened to be the princess of his kind.
He was only half awake, but his body knew what it wanted. Her. Always. Forever. In every way.
But then, he also knows that he can’t possibly have her as his mate because she’s his princess. How can a guard mate with a princess, right?
Sure, Gina was the most intoxicating woman he’d ever met, but she was also the tiger princess.
Too good for the likes of him. Way too far above his station in life.
He’d be a fool to fall for her.
But we all know they are going to mate in the end. So let’s just tolerate while Mitch uselessly entertains that idea.
While I can say with confidence that they’ll mate no matter what in the end, I do hope to see that Mitch and Gina do not change in any way. I wish to see that they can both overcome their difference in status and obtain true love. What drives me crazy is that, instead of doing it the hard way, Ms D’Arc has chosen an easier route: to change Mitch into a white tiger.
That’s the moment that I gave up. In the first place, I am not even interested in the whole revenge/mystery part. My only concern is the romance and it is ruined as well. I don’t see any reason to continue torturing myself.
I will only wish this upon my worst enemy.
September 17, 2014
I realized I hadn't read a book by Bianca D'Arc in a while and when this became available on NetGalley I requested it right away. I am so glad I did. This is book #2 in the String of Fate trilogy. Fans of shifter stories should really enjoy this.
Mitch, a golden tiger, is a guard to the Queen panther and in a battle he is severely wounded and brought to Gina who is a doctor, and also a royal white tiger, daughter of the exiled Tiger King. Realizing that she needs help in healing him, she brings him to her father's compound. Not only has Mitch been injured, he has also been poisoned. As he heals, when he shifts into a white tiger, something that has never happened before.
Mitch and Gina's cats recognize each other before their human side. They bond quickly and their chemistry is sexy hot. His sense of duty as a warrior also makes him feel very protective of Gina. Over the weeks of his healing, Mitch learns a lot more of his heritage (he was adopted and raised by a panther family) and learns how he became orphaned. He also makes new friends and finds that his destiny belongs with this exiled tiger clan.
D'Arc delivers an excellent story, full of action, chemistry, and a change in destiny. Mitch is strong and brave and shows many leadership qualities that he never realized he had. With Gina at his side, they fight for something better for their people and for themselves.
I can't wait for the next story!
I received an ARC of this story from NetGalley for an honest review.
October 7, 2014
ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The cover is what grabbed my attention, and after reading the synopsis I knew I had to read this book. King's Throne is the first book I have read by Bianca D'Arc and is the second book in the String of Fate trilogy.
Mitch, a tiger shifter, is part of the Royal Guard protecting the black panther Queen Nyx. While performing his duties, Mitch is attacked and poisoned. Gina is an exiled white tiger princess and a doctor. She will need all her medical skills and the magic of her blood to help Mitch pull through. Gina's blood has the ability to heal both shifters and humans alike. Will Mitch be able to resist the growing attraction for Gina? Or does Fate have other plans?
This is paranormal romance at its finest. A compelling, magical story with well developed characters that has plenty of action and steamy romance. What more could you ask for? I have just added another author to my must read list. I look forward to the next installment.
The cover is what grabbed my attention, and after reading the synopsis I knew I had to read this book. King's Throne is the first book I have read by Bianca D'Arc and is the second book in the String of Fate trilogy.
Mitch, a tiger shifter, is part of the Royal Guard protecting the black panther Queen Nyx. While performing his duties, Mitch is attacked and poisoned. Gina is an exiled white tiger princess and a doctor. She will need all her medical skills and the magic of her blood to help Mitch pull through. Gina's blood has the ability to heal both shifters and humans alike. Will Mitch be able to resist the growing attraction for Gina? Or does Fate have other plans?
This is paranormal romance at its finest. A compelling, magical story with well developed characters that has plenty of action and steamy romance. What more could you ask for? I have just added another author to my must read list. I look forward to the next installment.
March 23, 2015
I waited 4 years for this book, and I'm certainly glad I don't have to wait another 4 years for the final book in the trilogy.
This is the story of the Royal Guard tiger Mitch and the Doctor Princess tiger Gina, two side characters, best friends of the H/h of Cat's Cradle the first book in the series.
Mitch gets poisoned in book #1 and takes a while to recover, this time its not so much the bad humans but the wicked uncle tiger usurper Gisli, who wants to be King and uses a Mage to assist with that.
Really enjoyed it, bring on #3!
This is the story of the Royal Guard tiger Mitch and the Doctor Princess tiger Gina, two side characters, best friends of the H/h of Cat's Cradle the first book in the series.
Mitch gets poisoned in book #1 and takes a while to recover, this time its not so much the bad humans but the wicked uncle tiger usurper Gisli, who wants to be King and uses a Mage to assist with that.
Really enjoyed it, bring on #3!
May 7, 2014
Love, loved, LOVED this one. You could easily read it as a stand alone because it was just wonderful.
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May 12, 2014
Overall Rating: 4 Rockin’ ★★★★
Gina is a shifter and also a doctor. She has lived most of her life hidden from humans, while living among them. Even her best friend Ellie did not know of her ability to shift into a tiger. Her father is the Tig’Ra, king of the tigre d’or and has lived in a self-inflicted exile to keep his family safe from his brother. Everything changed one night when Ellie brought a wounded shifter to her for help. He is also a tigre d’or and a member of the Royal Guard. She has no choice but to care for him and to get him to a place where he can recover safely.
“Your mother said you’re bringing an injured man here.” His tone said he was both surprised by her breach of their tight security and curious. “Not just a man. A tigre d’or Royal Guard.” Shocked silence met her statement.
In order to save Mitch’s life, Gina must give him her blood. She is a universal donor and her blood also has a healing property that will cure most illnesses. She and Mitch are staying at the sanctuary that her father established for his people when they had to go into hiding. They are given a secure cabin where Mitch can heal and Gina’s people can protect them. She is afraid that he will not recover even with her blood, so she gives him another injection of her blood.
Gina could donate blood to any other shifter or were species with no fear of incompatibility. Just a few drops of her blood could purify any poison or contagion in another person’s system-shifter or human.
Something unbelievable happened when Mitch was finally able to shift for the first time. Mitch was no longer a tigre d’or but a white tiger. He could feel the magic flowing through him, stronger than it had ever been. He was aware of everything around him as if he felt the Earth Mother Herself. Had the Mother of All changed him?
Mitch couldn’t get over it. He was tigre blanche, and he thought he finally understood what it was about these rarest of tigers that gave them domain over all other. Magic. Incredible magic.
Gina and Mitch had been attracted to each other, but he had felt that he was not worth of the tigre blanche princess. Now that he is a tigre blanche is there a chance for the two of them to be mates. Gina’s father the Tig’Ra, explains that that Mitch must study the Rule that only a true white tiger could read. When Mitch is able to read the Rule written in ancient words that the Lady had given to those that would rule the tiger world; he learns the real reason the Tig’Ra had really left his throne.
“It was the only choice that made any sense at the time. It was the only way I could safeguard my family while avoiding killing my own brother.”
Mitch realizes that he must regain his strength and to be ready to accept the challenge when it arrived from the Tig’Ra’s brother. He also knows that Gisli is ruining the Tiger Kingdom. The king tells him that Mitch has been selected for this purpose. He explains how his brother was born selfish and used magic users to get his way. He also killed Gina’s brother and had tried to kill her as well.
“I can see several possibilities,” the king admitted. “The most likely of which is that you are destined to be the champion who challenges Gisli. Whether or not my family and I survive to see it is what troubles me most.” “I will lay down my life to protect you and your family, sire,” Mitch said immediately. He would give anything to protect Gina-even his life. She was that important to him.
Will Mitch be the next ruler of the Tiger Shifters? Will Gina and Mitch rule together and save their people? Only the Mother of All knows the obstacles that the two must face to free themselves and their people.
Hero –Mitch: 4 stars
Heroine –Gina: 4 stars
Steam: 4 stars
Plot: 4 stars
Cliffhanger: No
Would I recommend this book: Yes! If you like fast moving, hard paced action with paranormal interaction, then book is for you.
Would I read other books by this author: Yes! This is one of my all-time favorite authors and I have read all of her books and wait impatiently for the next one.
***Received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review***
King's Throne
Bianca D'Arc
July 17, 2014
Bianca D'Arc
FATE has thrown together a humble Tiger male with a Royal Tiger Princess! Will he welcome his density & claim her as his MATE?
Gina is a NYC doctor who loves to heal, but she has a whole different side to herself. She is a Royal White Tiger Princess, who is in exile with her mom & dad. Gina grew up on a guarded snowy mountain top with her family & other loyal families that left with her parents. Now she lives in NYC, but the wounded Tiger shifter in her passenger seat has brought her back to the guarded family home.
Mitch has always been an outsider to the Tiger clan he was adopted into. He was lucky to get adopted by the Thorburns, but feels more comfortable with his BF, Cade, & the Panther clan that trained him as a Royal Guard. So he guards Ria, the top Kitty of the Panther clan, with Cade. Mitch was attacked protecting Ria & shoot with some drug that is killing him.
Gina knows Mitch can heal here with her dad’s Old Royal Guard watching them, so she injects her own healing blood into him to stop his convulsions. Now when he shifts half way, his going from golden fur to white, which should not be happen, because only Royal Tigers are white. When Mitch is able to open his eyes & smells this sexy & “coming home” scent, he is floored because it's coming from by the gorgeous Princess. Gina’s father (the exiled King) welcomes Mitch & seems relieved that Mitch is changing. They both want one another, but he doesn't think he is good enough for her.
The 1st time he shifts all his golden fur is white & he & Gina meet her parents at the Sacred stone circle, the clouds seem to open up, the bright light from the Mother of All bathes the white Mitch & now he has been BLESSED by her! Mitch is then told that his arrival has been seen by the King, as a vision & he must challenge the King's evil mage-tainted brother, Gisli, to free the Tiger clan. Mitch grows stronger each day, practices fighting with her clan, regains his strength & is preparing to fight to his death, if he must. The sexually heat finally ignites, when Gina gets a little helpful advice from her mom, about waking up Mitch’s dominant Tiger. Mitch can no longer keep his Tiger at bay & they unleash their inner Tiger's, mate & PURRRRRRRR the night away! With the challenge in the air, the evil Gisli challenges Mitch via an arrow, so with the Old Royal Guard at their back, the time has come for Mitch & Gina to embrace their FATES! Has the Mother of All given Mitch enough power to defeat Gisli? Can Gina’s love make him stronger? Will Mitch accept his new fur & status & become the Tiger he should be?
I have read Ms. D'Arcy’s books before & reading this one felt let welcoming an old friend back to my book COSMOS. Gina is a strong heroine with grace & intelligence, but never let her inner Tiger out to much. Mitch always felt out of step with his adopted family & preformed to claim his own family with Cade & the Panther clan. He had to fight with himself about being worthy of Gina, a Royal Princess. This whole book has a very spiritual vibe to it & it helped with the many legends at work in this tale. Ms. D'Arc made a believable & wondrous Tiger world that made me feel WELCOMED, so I hung out, kick my paws back & stay awhile. Of course it would not be a romance without panties & tightie whities dropping & these 2 characters were so playful & fun with one another! Ms. D'Arc made my whole book experience ever better & my pleasure center rock, when Mitch & Gina PURRED up my world! This tale of the ever changing Tiger world gets a score of 4 fingers up & 10 toes & I can't wait to read the next one!
NetGalley ARC given for my honest review.
May 8, 2014
I haven't read a book by this author for a while and saw this and thought it looked really interesting.i have previously enjoyed both her Resonance Mates and Dragon Knights series which feature erotic ménage twists and was keen to see what Ms D'arc would do with a paranormal romance . This is the second tale in her String of Fate series and seems to connect with the Tales of the Were series but is easily read as a standalone. These books are a trilogy about big cat shifters which have all the hallmarks of a sexy read combined with exciting action that regular readers have come to associate with this author .
Gina is a tiger shifter working as a doctor but together with the rest of her family she is living in exile. Her parents chose to leave their home in order to protect those they loved but Gina's father is the rightful King. Gina finds herself trying to save the life of Mitch a fellow shifter who has been mortally poisoned but when he partially shifts in front of her very human friend Ellie it's imperative that Gina gets him away. There's only one place where Gina feels they will be safe and that's with her parents but will her father welcome a strange shifter into their clan? Gina's family are rare white tigers and Mitch is a golden tiger but Gina is determined to nurse him back to health and uses her own blood to help revive him. As he slowly recovers the attraction between them is palpable but Mitch is a soldier and doesn't feel worthy of a princess but when he next shifts that's the least of his problems as Mitch is transformed into something truly miraculous!
I'm really surprised by this book. I got it expecting a romance between two slightly different races who would have to overcome the possible prejudice of forbidden love. What I got is so much more than that! This is a story partially about two people finding their mate but it's much more complex then just that. This story takes the reader truly on a journey as Gina and Mitch's blossoming relationship is just the beginning. Her family's self enforced exile is about to be fully explained and all the greed and corruption that has plagued their race is long overdue for closure.
Mitch may be trained as a soldier but he's a noble and resilient man worthy of his princess. As for Gina I found her to be both loyal and courageous and I loved that she was unafraid to stand by her man! Theirs is a passionate relationship and certainly up to the standards that this imaginative author has previously set. If you want to read about a hot alpha male and his more than willing female then you will not be disappointed !
Kings Throne was a complete revelation to me. So much world building and interesting peripheral characters. Full of magic and a captivating use of natural resources that I haven't seen before. It was a fabulous story and a delight from start to finish. Good versus evil, loyalty versus greed and a romance to boot, what a ride!
A fabulous four and a half,
Gina is a tiger shifter working as a doctor but together with the rest of her family she is living in exile. Her parents chose to leave their home in order to protect those they loved but Gina's father is the rightful King. Gina finds herself trying to save the life of Mitch a fellow shifter who has been mortally poisoned but when he partially shifts in front of her very human friend Ellie it's imperative that Gina gets him away. There's only one place where Gina feels they will be safe and that's with her parents but will her father welcome a strange shifter into their clan? Gina's family are rare white tigers and Mitch is a golden tiger but Gina is determined to nurse him back to health and uses her own blood to help revive him. As he slowly recovers the attraction between them is palpable but Mitch is a soldier and doesn't feel worthy of a princess but when he next shifts that's the least of his problems as Mitch is transformed into something truly miraculous!
I'm really surprised by this book. I got it expecting a romance between two slightly different races who would have to overcome the possible prejudice of forbidden love. What I got is so much more than that! This is a story partially about two people finding their mate but it's much more complex then just that. This story takes the reader truly on a journey as Gina and Mitch's blossoming relationship is just the beginning. Her family's self enforced exile is about to be fully explained and all the greed and corruption that has plagued their race is long overdue for closure.
Mitch may be trained as a soldier but he's a noble and resilient man worthy of his princess. As for Gina I found her to be both loyal and courageous and I loved that she was unafraid to stand by her man! Theirs is a passionate relationship and certainly up to the standards that this imaginative author has previously set. If you want to read about a hot alpha male and his more than willing female then you will not be disappointed !
Kings Throne was a complete revelation to me. So much world building and interesting peripheral characters. Full of magic and a captivating use of natural resources that I haven't seen before. It was a fabulous story and a delight from start to finish. Good versus evil, loyalty versus greed and a romance to boot, what a ride!
A fabulous four and a half,
May 4, 2014
Originally reviewed for Tea and Book
Bianca D'arc is skilled at the sensual and slightly erotic story so when I saw King's Throne on NetGalley I expected nothing less. What I got was a wonderful tale of honor, loyalty and love vs greed, lust for power and corruption. The sensuality US mire implied than in your face. This is a huge change in her books and it was wonderful.
King's Throne is book two in Ms. D'arc's String of Fate Series. This series is something of a spinoff of her Takes of the Were Series running parallel to it. Occasionally, very occasionally we see a few characters we are familiar with. While it reads very well as a stand alone there were moments I was a bit confused, wondering if I was missing some information.
Gina is a doctor in New York, working along with her best friend, a nurse, and living close by. They may be lifelong friends but Gina has been keeping a secret, she's a tiger shifter. Not just a tiger shifter but a white tiger shifter, tiger royalty. But when Ellie brings home a wounded man that is more than she can handle. It seems he is shifting into a tiger himself. Calling the only doctor she know she can trust. Knowing there isn't much she can do, Gina uses the only medicine she has left. Her Royal blood. Only that limited effect. Only one chance left, take him to the family compound.
Mitch is a golden tiger in service to the panther queen. When he is injured in battle and removed from the team his entire life changes. Finally waking up he discovers he is no longer a golden tiger. He has become a tiger Blanche (White tiger) and his entire destiny has changed. Aside from his change he has decided feelings for his beautiful doctor. Only even after his change he feels a Royal princess is too far above him.
And then the excitement begins...
The tiger clan has been destroyed from the inside out. After several attempts on their lives, the Royal family has been in exile for decades. Leaving the stewardship in the hands of his greedy, jealous, corrupt brother. Unfortunately the rules of the tiger blanche says one can not challenge a sibling. The King is a noble man and is forced to follow the rules. Of course, brother dear was not born a tiger blanche and doesn't choose to follow any rules but his own.
With Mitch's change there may finally be a way to take back the clan... If he is able to accept his destiny. And his mate!
A total delight. While I enjoy Ms. D'arc's more sensual reads, I took great joy in seeing that she understands that each story needs it's own flow. King's Throne is emotionally packed and the action flows excellently. Wonderfully done!
Shauni
This review is based on the ARC of King's Throne, provided by netgalley
Bianca D'arc is skilled at the sensual and slightly erotic story so when I saw King's Throne on NetGalley I expected nothing less. What I got was a wonderful tale of honor, loyalty and love vs greed, lust for power and corruption. The sensuality US mire implied than in your face. This is a huge change in her books and it was wonderful.
King's Throne is book two in Ms. D'arc's String of Fate Series. This series is something of a spinoff of her Takes of the Were Series running parallel to it. Occasionally, very occasionally we see a few characters we are familiar with. While it reads very well as a stand alone there were moments I was a bit confused, wondering if I was missing some information.
Gina is a doctor in New York, working along with her best friend, a nurse, and living close by. They may be lifelong friends but Gina has been keeping a secret, she's a tiger shifter. Not just a tiger shifter but a white tiger shifter, tiger royalty. But when Ellie brings home a wounded man that is more than she can handle. It seems he is shifting into a tiger himself. Calling the only doctor she know she can trust. Knowing there isn't much she can do, Gina uses the only medicine she has left. Her Royal blood. Only that limited effect. Only one chance left, take him to the family compound.
Mitch is a golden tiger in service to the panther queen. When he is injured in battle and removed from the team his entire life changes. Finally waking up he discovers he is no longer a golden tiger. He has become a tiger Blanche (White tiger) and his entire destiny has changed. Aside from his change he has decided feelings for his beautiful doctor. Only even after his change he feels a Royal princess is too far above him.
And then the excitement begins...
The tiger clan has been destroyed from the inside out. After several attempts on their lives, the Royal family has been in exile for decades. Leaving the stewardship in the hands of his greedy, jealous, corrupt brother. Unfortunately the rules of the tiger blanche says one can not challenge a sibling. The King is a noble man and is forced to follow the rules. Of course, brother dear was not born a tiger blanche and doesn't choose to follow any rules but his own.
With Mitch's change there may finally be a way to take back the clan... If he is able to accept his destiny. And his mate!
A total delight. While I enjoy Ms. D'arc's more sensual reads, I took great joy in seeing that she understands that each story needs it's own flow. King's Throne is emotionally packed and the action flows excellently. Wonderfully done!
Shauni
This review is based on the ARC of King's Throne, provided by netgalley
May 8, 2014
Gina is a doctor in New York, working along with her best friend, a nurse, and living close by. Taht Gina is a tiger shifer is the only secret she kept form her friend. But when Ellie brings home a wounded man that is more than she can handle and who is shifting into a tiger himself, she tries to heal him. when that fails, there is only one chance left, take him to the family compound.
Mitch is a golden tiger in service to the panther queen. When he is injured in battle and removed from the team his entire life changes. Aside from his change he has decided feelings for his beautiful doctor. Only even after his change he feels a Royal princess is too far above him.
This book started beautiful. I loved the way how the characters were built - both of them had their strength and weaknesses, obvious and hidden. both were mentally strong characters. I liked especially how Gina and Mitch react and act with each other and how they try to learn each other. even the change is beautifully done. you can see them as an equal pairing.
but then comes the challenge and everything changes. suddenly Gina is more a side character than the main female character. everything centers on Mitch and I don't like how everything seems so simple all of a sudden.
The last quarter felt more like a description than a good read, which was more than disappointing.
for me the first half of the book was for the relationship and the second half should have been more for the story, but I had real troubles with that. there were so many possibilities to work the relationship angle into the story, to expand our knowledge of the world and of the hidden palace. to find the vilian and how to save their race.
All in all: It could have been at least 4 stars but for the last quarter. Nevertheless as this is the second book in this series and although there I have some misgivings about the writing and how the characters changed in the last quarter, I will read the first one as well
Disclaimer: ARC was kindly provided by Netgallery,in exchange for an honest review.
Mitch is a golden tiger in service to the panther queen. When he is injured in battle and removed from the team his entire life changes. Aside from his change he has decided feelings for his beautiful doctor. Only even after his change he feels a Royal princess is too far above him.
This book started beautiful. I loved the way how the characters were built - both of them had their strength and weaknesses, obvious and hidden. both were mentally strong characters. I liked especially how Gina and Mitch react and act with each other and how they try to learn each other. even the change is beautifully done. you can see them as an equal pairing.
but then comes the challenge and everything changes. suddenly Gina is more a side character than the main female character. everything centers on Mitch and I don't like how everything seems so simple all of a sudden.
The last quarter felt more like a description than a good read, which was more than disappointing.
for me the first half of the book was for the relationship and the second half should have been more for the story, but I had real troubles with that. there were so many possibilities to work the relationship angle into the story, to expand our knowledge of the world and of the hidden palace. to find the vilian and how to save their race.
All in all: It could have been at least 4 stars but for the last quarter. Nevertheless as this is the second book in this series and although there I have some misgivings about the writing and how the characters changed in the last quarter, I will read the first one as well
Disclaimer: ARC was kindly provided by Netgallery,in exchange for an honest review.
May 28, 2014
Gina is a Doctor. So when her friend calls her for help with two injured men she can't tell her no. When she gets to her friends apartment she knows that she has been found out. She will help them but that also means that she will have to leave. If they know who she is then someone else will find out. Gina is a rare white tiger shifter. Her father was the king. When his brother turned on him he gave up the throne. But that is the way it was supposed to be. This is what the Sun goddess told him to do.
Mitch can't believe that the person helping him when he was injured is none other then the lost king's daughter. He quickly realizes that she is his mate but he tries to fight it as he doesn't think that he is good enough. She is a princess and should mate with another white tiger. Someone who can be king. In order to help him Gina gave him a lot of her blood. The first time he shifts after his injuries he finds out that his fur is starting to turn white. He can't fight his attraction to Gina anymore and once he gives in that's it she is his.
What will happen when Mitch goes against Gina's uncle?
My Opinion: I Absolutely loved this book. I have enjoyed all of Bianca D'Arc's books that I have read. This one wasn't as racy as some of the others that I have read but it was still great just the same. I think that she come's up with great ideas and turns those ideas into amazing books. I was hooked right from the beginning. I used to not be a big fan of shifter books but they are quickly becoming my favorites thanks to wonderful authors like Bianca D'Arc who drag you in right from the beginning and keep you hooked. I suggest reading as it is a great book and if you are anything like me you will love it.
'Read and Reviewed by LSK Sweetheart Reviews'
Mitch can't believe that the person helping him when he was injured is none other then the lost king's daughter. He quickly realizes that she is his mate but he tries to fight it as he doesn't think that he is good enough. She is a princess and should mate with another white tiger. Someone who can be king. In order to help him Gina gave him a lot of her blood. The first time he shifts after his injuries he finds out that his fur is starting to turn white. He can't fight his attraction to Gina anymore and once he gives in that's it she is his.
What will happen when Mitch goes against Gina's uncle?
My Opinion: I Absolutely loved this book. I have enjoyed all of Bianca D'Arc's books that I have read. This one wasn't as racy as some of the others that I have read but it was still great just the same. I think that she come's up with great ideas and turns those ideas into amazing books. I was hooked right from the beginning. I used to not be a big fan of shifter books but they are quickly becoming my favorites thanks to wonderful authors like Bianca D'Arc who drag you in right from the beginning and keep you hooked. I suggest reading as it is a great book and if you are anything like me you will love it.
'Read and Reviewed by LSK Sweetheart Reviews'
May 31, 2014
The second book in the String of Fate series is a mesmerizing romance with a fairy tale thrill. A royal tiger shifter, Gina has always had to live in secret, but when she takes in an injured soldier destiny sets a plan in motion that will change both their lives forever.
This fast paced and smooth flowing plot keeps readers on the edge of anticipation with suspense, action and romance. The author paints vivid images of the events and scenes to capture the imagination and draw the reader deeper into the story and spine tingling tension builds throughout the story as betrayals and plots are uncovered and the danger escalates. The strong compelling characters are easily related to and capture ensuring that the readers want to know more.
The attraction between Gina and Mitch radiates lots of passion from every page and sex scenes are hot enough to make Grim the volcano erupt, but the relationship has a few obstacles like the fact that Gina is royalty and Mitch is a soldier that someone is trying to kill and Gina’s evil uncle and the Goddess has parts to play in this relationship as well. The reader can’t help but get caught up in this dramatic and complicated fairy tale of a romance as the couple try find not only their happiness but bring the whole tiger clan happiness as well and put things to rights.
The author has created a wonderful world of shifters that, while easily followed and understood is complex and diverse adding lots of depth to the world and invites reader in for a fascinating adventure with some mystical elements that add spice to the story and keep readers guessing. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I must say that I was enthralled from the very beginning and I will definitely be reading more books by this author.
This fast paced and smooth flowing plot keeps readers on the edge of anticipation with suspense, action and romance. The author paints vivid images of the events and scenes to capture the imagination and draw the reader deeper into the story and spine tingling tension builds throughout the story as betrayals and plots are uncovered and the danger escalates. The strong compelling characters are easily related to and capture ensuring that the readers want to know more.
The attraction between Gina and Mitch radiates lots of passion from every page and sex scenes are hot enough to make Grim the volcano erupt, but the relationship has a few obstacles like the fact that Gina is royalty and Mitch is a soldier that someone is trying to kill and Gina’s evil uncle and the Goddess has parts to play in this relationship as well. The reader can’t help but get caught up in this dramatic and complicated fairy tale of a romance as the couple try find not only their happiness but bring the whole tiger clan happiness as well and put things to rights.
The author has created a wonderful world of shifters that, while easily followed and understood is complex and diverse adding lots of depth to the world and invites reader in for a fascinating adventure with some mystical elements that add spice to the story and keep readers guessing. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I must say that I was enthralled from the very beginning and I will definitely be reading more books by this author.
May 13, 2014
I am not familiar with Bianca D'Arc’s work but the King’s Throne looked like it would be an exciting read. I was not disappointed. Now after further research, she has written several series of which this is a part of one of those. This story takes place in a world that you wish you could visit, with characters that are noble, honorable and compassionate. What I thought would be a story concerning lovers overcoming prejudices, it really is part of a larger picture of the battle in good versus evil. Mitch is a wounded warrior who is saved by Gina, a royal white tiger princess doctor. In the progress he is changed physically. Not to give anything away, these two are surprised by this as I was as the reader. In addition to this element of intrigue, I really like how Mitch and Gina grew in their actions and reactions to each other, as well as in the development of their relationship.
My only complaint is that at times, I wished I knew some of the background of the bigger struggles. So while it is mostly a stand-alone, I do have a few unanswered questions about other characters and previous events eluded to in the story. That reason would make it a 3.5 stars
I can recommend this book and suggest that others do as I will, search out her other books and series.
Copy provided by NetGalley for an honest review.
My only complaint is that at times, I wished I knew some of the background of the bigger struggles. So while it is mostly a stand-alone, I do have a few unanswered questions about other characters and previous events eluded to in the story. That reason would make it a 3.5 stars
I can recommend this book and suggest that others do as I will, search out her other books and series.
Copy provided by NetGalley for an honest review.
May 3, 2014
I think Mitch knew who Gina was right off, or at least his tiger did, "Mitch?" Her groggy voice reached his ear and he liked the way it slid over his senses. She had a voice edged with sin that made him draw her closer. But she slipped one small hand between them and it felt like she was pushing against his chest. Pushing him away. The beast inside him growled. It didn't like that. Neither did the man." I mean Gina she is obviously attracted to the boy, "you get the bathroom first and I'll get some breakfast going. Sound good?" he asked casually. So much for a little more early morning snuggling. Unless...If she was just a tiny bit more secure about where she stood with him, she'd walk right up to him and jump his bones." I mean Mitch, he's a hottie, Gina knows it and he really knows it, "see anything you like?" She'd been caught ogling his a**. Deciding to admit her attraction, she let her gaze roam boldly upward until it met his." I loved this book and I'm really looking forward to Ria and Jacob's story.
May 20, 2014
King's Throne (String of Fate #2) by Bianca D'Arc
B, inferno, no kink, shifter, 232 pages
Mitch is a tiger shifter. When he's injured in the line of duty, Gina steps in to help him heal. Gina is a rare white tiger shifter, a princess who was raised in exhile. The attraction is instant, but can a soldier ever be good enough for a princess?
Although I have not read the first book in this series, I had no problem following this story. In fact reading this book makes me want to go back and read the first one (I've added it to my already too-big TBR list). The relationship that builds between Mitch and Gina was beautiful to read. A relationship where they make each other stronger.
The perfect combination of romance, magic, politics, and purring. This one was a page turner. Bianca D'Arc is quickly becoming an author I have to read. I only wish her back list wasn't so large already.
B, inferno, no kink, shifter, 232 pages
Mitch is a tiger shifter. When he's injured in the line of duty, Gina steps in to help him heal. Gina is a rare white tiger shifter, a princess who was raised in exhile. The attraction is instant, but can a soldier ever be good enough for a princess?
Although I have not read the first book in this series, I had no problem following this story. In fact reading this book makes me want to go back and read the first one (I've added it to my already too-big TBR list). The relationship that builds between Mitch and Gina was beautiful to read. A relationship where they make each other stronger.
The perfect combination of romance, magic, politics, and purring. This one was a page turner. Bianca D'Arc is quickly becoming an author I have to read. I only wish her back list wasn't so large already.
July 20, 2014
This was a really sweet read. I hadn't read book one, but since that couple aren't really in this book, it was fine.
We join the story in full swing with, I presume, events from the last book in effect because our heroine is hightailing it across country, transporting our hero who's just been poisoned to get help at her family's secret retreat. Her father is the exiled king of the white tiger shifters, and Gina and Mitch's emerging relationship may be the beginning of a foretold prophesy for the Shifter Royal house.
I enjoyed King's Throne. It was a great new spin on the Shifter race, with an engaging plot. It was sexy, but otherwise had quite a sweet, clean cut feel to its styling and its characterisation.
A sweet sexy read with likebale characters 3.5 Stars ★★★1/2
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
We join the story in full swing with, I presume, events from the last book in effect because our heroine is hightailing it across country, transporting our hero who's just been poisoned to get help at her family's secret retreat. Her father is the exiled king of the white tiger shifters, and Gina and Mitch's emerging relationship may be the beginning of a foretold prophesy for the Shifter Royal house.
I enjoyed King's Throne. It was a great new spin on the Shifter race, with an engaging plot. It was sexy, but otherwise had quite a sweet, clean cut feel to its styling and its characterisation.
A sweet sexy read with likebale characters 3.5 Stars ★★★1/2
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
May 5, 2014
This book runs concurrently with Cat’s Cradle (String of Fate #1).
In Cat’s Cradle Royal Guard and golden weretiger Mitch is beaten and poisoned. He is brought to Dr. Gina for help and she is outed as shifter royalty a white tiger. They need to get out of town fast so he can heal and Cade and Ellie can hunt down the bad guys. The cure may just kill Mitch. And if it doesn’t her father may. Gina and Mitch have more in common than just the ability to shift into a tiger and The Lady is going to show them. Magic and mayhem, love and loyalty this is a terrific addition to this super series.
Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
In Cat’s Cradle Royal Guard and golden weretiger Mitch is beaten and poisoned. He is brought to Dr. Gina for help and she is outed as shifter royalty a white tiger. They need to get out of town fast so he can heal and Cade and Ellie can hunt down the bad guys. The cure may just kill Mitch. And if it doesn’t her father may. Gina and Mitch have more in common than just the ability to shift into a tiger and The Lady is going to show them. Magic and mayhem, love and loyalty this is a terrific addition to this super series.
Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
May 13, 2014
This is the first time I read from the author and I've re read it 3 times. I absolutely love it. The story is funny and full of plotted scene. It does fill the story from the 1st book(which I bought and read after reading this one) but some of the facts did match. Probably coz of the gap btw each book. Anyway, it is recommemded to all the fans and non fans try out on this genre. Not to be missed
5 stars.
5 stars.
July 11, 2014
I really enjoyed reading this book. It had all the paranormal elements I love and plenty of action and romance. Gina and Mitch are a great couple that come together in times of hardship and form a bond.
Mitch doesn't believe he is good enough for the White tiger princess, however and it's up to Gina to prove that he is everything she needs in a mate.
This book had some interesting and creative ideas that make her story stand out from other shifter books.
Mitch doesn't believe he is good enough for the White tiger princess, however and it's up to Gina to prove that he is everything she needs in a mate.
This book had some interesting and creative ideas that make her story stand out from other shifter books.
May 20, 2014
I received this from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I really have fallen in love with this trilogy. This book tells us what happen after Chad and Ellie split with Gina and Mitch. I loved Gina and Mitch's story and honestly cannot wait for more.
July 24, 2014
Not bad but very predictable, which makes it boring. I was expecting so much more but it just didn't feel right the characters are too dull, to easygoing and there is no suspense at all. Past the 1st half, you could guess pretty much everything.
June 17, 2014
Happy ending
this was a very smooth and pleasant read. I enjoyed the story because of the way it was written.easy to enjoy and thrilling enough to continue through the ending. I liked it a lot.
this was a very smooth and pleasant read. I enjoyed the story because of the way it was written.easy to enjoy and thrilling enough to continue through the ending. I liked it a lot.
July 15, 2014
what a wonderful read ... I love Bianca D'Arc's books and especially her shifter stories , this book is book#2 in the String of Fate trilogy and is connected to the Tales of the Weres and the Redstone Clan Series ...can't wait for the next books to come out in Fall 2014....
November 9, 2014
I described this plot to a friend as "gender-swapped Lion King where Mufasa isn't dead and Nala has to save the day." Unfortunately, I found the writing incredibly repetitive and the dialogue stilted.
May 13, 2014
I really enjoyed this book.No one writes a love story like Ms. D'arc. It hooked me from the first sentence pulling me into a work of magic and were/shifters.
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May 2, 2014**ARC, kindly provided by Netgallery, in exchange for an honest review. Many Thanks.**
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