To Be Fated

by Willow Winters

From best selling author Willow Winters comes the second collection in the smoldering fantasy Wounded Kiss World. Following To Be Claimed, To Be Fated continues the fast paced and sizzling fated mates romances.

Fate never prepared them and, for some, it may be too late.

If you enjoy sexy, paranormal romances and stand-alone, insta-love stories, complete with a happily ever after, this book is for you. This collection contains three standalones.

Please note, this collection can be read without having read anything else but it is highly recommended to read To Be Claimed first so you can fully enjoy how the world unravels and how these tales weave together.

Genres: Fantasy, Audiobook, Paranormal, Werewolves, Romance, Shapeshifters, Dark Romance

406 pages, Hardcover

Published June 20, 2024

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Willow started writing after having her little girl, Evie, December 2015. All during her pregnancy with Evie she continued to read and she only wanted to read romance. She was reading a book a day — sometimes two.

In January 2016 Willow was staying up late with Evie and just thinking of all these stories. They came to her constantly so she finally sat down and just started writing. She always wanted to do it so she figured, why not? Today Willow cannot be happier for making that decision!


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Reviews

[Mia S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Follows the story through 3 novels! Ugh the 3 stories were great- middle with the twins was a little rough because her rejection no how dare she!!!- but I get it he was acting like a wang. And then closes with dragons, ohhhh loved Under His Reign team Drago OMG love the Dom. Looking forward to the next!

[destiny · Rating 3 out of 5]

this follows “to be claimed” and it continues with new characters / couples along with more information on the plot

books included:
broken fate
captive desire
under his reign

dark shifter romance, dragons, vampires, sorcerers, fated mates, kidnapping, captive / captor, non / dub con, breeding kink, multiple povs (duo pov in each book), book two collection of three books 💜

i honestly didn’t really know what was happening the whole time reading this one 😂 i was so invested in these couples that the plot completely flew out of my head. each book went by super fast tbh. i feel like there could’ve definitely been more of a plot. this was mainly focused on getting to learn about these new characters 🖤

i need the next book so bad 😩 i just need to see how it all connects and where the plot is going !! i’m so intrigued omg

🌶️🌶️🌶️

[MissPetiteBrunetteBookBlog · Rating 5 out of 5]

-Broken Fate
(5 Stars)
Jude’s growly story is here! This is book four in this shifter, pnr romance series. He feels the pull towards a wolf named Lena but she is marked by another. Can he claim this sweet wolf that is truly destined to be his? This is a shifter romance with some darker themes and plenty of action. I felt so bad for what Lena had been through but she is strong and with Jude’s help Lena will overcome. A great addition to this pnr world and don’t worry, there is much more to come! Told in dual POV

-Captive Desire
(5 Stars)
Well!!! This steamy pnr romance definitely packs a punch…of HEAT! Set in the shifter world we follow Jude’s brothers finding the one human woman they can’t resist. Journalist Emma wants proof that humans and shifters can live peacefully together. All her fantasies just might come true when she stumbles upon Owen & Luke. Can they share the one fates to be theirs or will jealousy come between them? Ice is needed for a cool down after this sizzling romp is read! Told in multiple POV

-Under His Reign
(4.5 Stars) Get Toasty as the flames are coming in HOT with this dragon shifter romance set in the to be claimed world! Drago is the last of his kind along with his two brothers. With a war waging from the Authority, can he protect their realm and find a mate when none are left? Well, things might change when a human named Kara is given to him for his help. A wild and great addition to this PNR world of dragons, shifters and more. I knew dragons run warm but whoa…this one will melt your body, in a good way, with his D/s behavior. Although their story has an HEA there are many more from within this world I’m sure will be told. Told in dual POV

[Heaven Knight · Rating 2 out of 5]

I couldn’t wait to finish this book. It was too instalust and just no bueno (imo).

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broken Fate: 5 stars
Everytime I think “oh this book will be my favorite Willow Winters book” she writes something EVEN BETTER. This is by far the biggest 5⭐️’s I gave to one of her books (and the lowest I ever gave was 4,5).

This is the 4th book in the To Be Claimed series and we follow Jude and Lena through quit a difficult journey. From beginning to end this book really sucked me into the story! I forgot I was reading. There was always something happening so you didn’t want to look away from the pages!

The smut was immaculate as always AND THE ENDING!! I need to know what happens next and I’m so so happy this story isn’t over yet! I can’t wait to read more!

Captive desire: 4 stars
Willow Winters did it again!
At this point I’m 100% sure I will like everything she writes!

In this story in the To Be Claimed saga we follow Owen & Luke who find their mate Emma who they obviously need to share! It’s a very very spicy book as they discover how to make this trio thingy work. I’m happy we have the back story of this couple now! It adds to the whole world and story Willow Winters is building and I can’t wait to see how things go further from now on!!

Under His Reign: 5 stars
I absolutely loved it!

In this book we follow the only 3 remaining dragon shifters who happen to be brothers aswell! It was my first dragon shifter dark romance and I absolutely loved it! The spice was good but not too prominently there to miss parts of the story and background. I love how this storyline added to the already excisting world and story she’s creating but that it can be read completely as a standalone aswell!

I am really excited to see what’s next to happen in this world and what Willow Winters is going to write next! I love how everything she writes, I instantly love. She really became one of my favorite authors!

[Ryn Meagher · Rating 2 out of 5]

BOOK REVIEW: TO BE FATED – WILLOW WINTERS

Alright, bookish besties, let’s talk To Be Fated by Willow Winters! This book is technically THREE books in one, which we love… in theory. But here’s my small issue—book 2 should have been in book 1’s place because book 1 gave EVERYTHING away for book 2’s ending. So, instead of being shocked, I went in pre-mind-blown. And then book 3? Boring as batshit. I waited for war, and it just… didn’t happen.

That being said, Willow Winters still delivers her usual good writing, adventure, and possessive, insta-fated men—so if that’s your vibe, you’ll probably still enjoy the journey!

Will I reread it? Probably not. But am I glad I continued the series? Yes.

[Kamila Mykhailiuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I absolutely loved this collection of books. Amazing characters and wonderful plots. Very beautifully written and easy to read.

This collection tells us about several different couples. Jude was sent by his Alpha, Devin, to stake out their enemies and gather the information. He found there his mate. He was devastated when he found out that she was claimed by Shadow, the Alpha of the pack that wants to overthrow Devin’s pack. But he was enraged when he saw how she is treated there. He saved her and her niece and nephew and made her his.

Then we have Jude’s two younger twin brothers, Luke and Owen. Emma is a journalist. She wants to find out more about werewolves and she gotten a tip about two werewolves hunting close by where she lives. She set out to find them. She hiked for two days when she finally found them. She was shocked to find out that she is mated to not one, but two werewolves and that they’re Alphas of Dark Valley. Through many obstacles, and their spats of jealousy, they all settled and were finally happy.

The three remaining dragons, three brothers, Drago, Galen and Cyrus are bored. They are no longer feared as much as they were before the purge. Drago, the eldest brother wants a mate and dragonlings. But it is extremely difficult to find a woman who can bear his young. One day they granted audience to Victor, to hear his offer, they were that bored. They weren’t interested in what he had to offer, until he told them of a woman named Isabella, who can bear dragonlings. As a parting gift, Victor gave them three women. One of them was Kara and Drago was instantly attracted to her and that was before he smelled her heat. He was crazed and instantly took her to his bedchambers. I loved their chemistry and passion.

Overall I loved this beautiful collection. If you’re a fan of paranormal romance then you’re going to love it.

[A.BookNerd.Bookseller&Bibliophile.Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

To Be Fated is a great addition to the Wounded Kiss World. I have loved every book in this world so far and I was so excited to jump back in. This book is a collection of 3 stories, that are all very good!

First, we have Broken Fate which is Jude and Lena’s story. Jude is sent on a mission that leads him to finding Lena who is already marked by someone else. I loved reading how their story unfolded and it was definitely action packed! The spice just added another great layer to this one.

Captive Desire is the next story which features Jude’s twin brothers Owen and Luke. This one has a “why choose” aspect with Emma which created a great story to experience. Emma is a human reporter and gets a little more than she was planning for when she stumbles upon Owen and Luke during her research. “Why choose” is not normally my trope of choice but this one was well done!

The final story in this book is Under His Reign and it may have been my favorite. Drago and Kara seem to have this undeniable magnetic pull that creates the perfect amount of tension. This tension then leads to captivating spice that makes this book hard to put down!

This is such a great book full of lots of spice, action, and paranormal romance!
~Brianne💜

[Ashley R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vampires, dragons, werewolf shifters...oh my! This collection is a series of 3 novellas with HEA endings. My favorite were Luke, Owen, and Emma's fated story. All 3 stories were filled with a heavy pour of spicy content 🥵 I just unfortunately didn't feel the normal draw to the story and characters that I usually do from Willow Winters.

3.5 star rating, thanks to the author and Wildfire Marketing for an advanced copy for my honest review.

[Thaimelly Rigobello · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a collection!! Willow captivates us with everything she writes and this is not different. This is a 3 in 1 book full of emotions and steam!! It is easy to read and get sucked into the stories. It has werewolves, dragons and their possessiveness. Loved it.

[Ivy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Insta love, insta lust, Mcdonald of books

[Carissa Caulum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review: I really enjoyed this book. I was entertained from the first page. This is a collection of 3 stories. They all take place in the same universe. I loved storyline. The writing was great. This book had me feeling all the feels. I liked the world building in this book. These books follow Jude, Lena, Luke, Owen, Emma, Drago and Kara. They have vampires, wolfs, and dragons. I liked the multiple POVs. Jude and Lena were my favorite couple. I can’t wait to see what is next for this universe. There is a storyline that is across all three books.

Favorite Quote: “You should know better than to leave my bed.”

[Claire Cronin · Rating 5 out of 5]

3 books from the To Be Claimed series put together into a box set, I have included my reviews for all 3 books :


Broken Fate
The 4th book in this To Be Claimed series by Willow - a great read, pulled into the story line from the start - Jude finds his fated mate, only to see she has been claimed by another Alpha, she is pregnant and has been mistreated and abused - best to read the previous books in this series as it is a continuation and the main characters from those books heavily feature in this one!

Jude is on a mission from his pack Alpha Devlin to spy on his old pack. He finds his fated mate there, in a derelict shed, abandoned and abused, and heavily pregnant. Unable to abandon her and his wolf riding him hard to help her, he rescues her and her nephew and niece and manages to escape and takes them back home, where she proceeds to give birth. But Lena is terrified, for herself, her child and her kin. Being used to being abused she is fearful and submissive and completely shut down to Jude, unaware she is his mate. She cannot understand why he would rescue her and treat her with care and compassion, as Jude tries his best to reach her and her wolf just how much she means to him.

Loved Jude in this, he is everything a mate should be - strong, courageous, caring, loving, dominant, playful and protective. He just has to get her to see how much he wants her.

But war is on the horizon between the shifters who are mostly siding with the Authority, and the vampires. Jude's father's pack seems to have sided with the vampires and he and his brothers along with Devlin and his pack and their mates, travel to see if they can change his mind, knowing the last time he was there he and his brothers barely escaped with their lives, no thanks to his Father!

Definitely looking forward to reading more of this series!


Captive Desire
A quick, fast paced, steamy novella from the To Be Claimed series - in this we have twin Alphas Luke and Owen (the younger brother of Jude from a previous book) - can be read as a standalone, but you will get more background on the world and characters if you read the other books in this series first.

Emma is a human, but has been researching the shifters and is hoping to film them, she believes that the shifters and humans can live together, both both are misunderstood by each other. She sets about tracking two of them down, little does she know fate has other things in store for her.....

Twin Alphas Luke and Owen allow the little human to track them, only to realise she is their fated mate, who responds beautifully in her submission to their Alpha power - they know they need to get her back to home so that they can claim her properly.

Luke and Owen have completely different personalities, Emma is more drawn to Owen who seems to respect her and treat her well, but Owen is much more forceful and cocky, is not happy that his mate is a human, and she feels treated poorly by him. This causes some real issues between the twins, can they make it work between them, or will Emma only claim Owen, and where will that leave them and their pack.....


Under His Reign
Oh I enjoyed this one, love me a bit of dragon romance! Set in the To Be Claimed World with a war about to be raged against the wolf shifters and the Authority by vampires - there is talk about dragons being brought into the war siding with the vampires against the Authority, but dragons have not been seen for years! This can be read as a standalone, but would advise reading the rest of the series for more backstory and further character insight.

Drago and his two brothers are the last of his dragon kind, with no females left they have given up hope of finding a mate to produce offspring. Females they have a chance of reproducing with go into heat once only, their heat never returns.

Visitors come to their castle in an attempt to get the dragons to side with their cause against the Authority, bringing with them the hope of a woman capable of mating with a dragon being in the Authority's care. They also bring 3 women as offerings to help sway the dragons, Kara being one of them. She is in bad shape, having been kidnapped from her village and abused, she has starved herself in the hope of freeing herself. Drago unbelievably smells the heat on Kara and steals her away to his bedchamber for himself, away from his brothers, with the hope that maybe, this may be the one woman who could give him dragonlings.

A great story line that had me hooked from the beginning - lots of steaminess with Drago being into D/s. I loved the shifter element, the magic of the dragons, the fight between man and his inner dragon for dominance...... would love to read more from this world, here's hoping Willow writes more about these dragons!

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broken Fate - This is the fourth book in the To Be Claimed Saga. It is the highly awaited story of Jude and Ms. Winters exceeds expectations. It can be read as a standalone, but it is better to read the books in order to have a better understanding of the characters and this world. Jude dealt with a lot growing up with his father and two brothers. It was not until he came to Devin’s pack that he settled some and resigned himself to never finding his mate. However, his life changed when he was sent to do recon of an enemy pack and came face to face with his mate. Lena has been living with Shadow’s pack as his luna but she was treated as subpar, even while carrying Shadow’s pup. Jude is not one to back away from a challenge and he does what he needs to do, especially when the pull to Lena is so strong.
Let me say that this is one book that you want to start in the morning or afternoon and ensure you have plenty of time to read it because you will not be able, nor want, to put it down. Ms. Winters has a writing style that just flows effortlessly with tons of heart as she unpacks the feelings of Jude and Lena as the story progresses. They are two broken souls brought together to heal and grow. It does end in a bit of a cliffhanger and as Jude’s brothers are in the picture, I am looking forward to their stories with their mate, Emma along with a few other surprises that the author may have up her sleeve. I recommend this book and the rest of the series.

Captive Desire - 4.8 stars

This is one storyline set in the author’s To Be Claimed world and brings readers Emma, Luke and Owen. It can be read as a standalone. These three are absolute magic together, when they actually communicate. Emma has only wanted one thing and she has spent her life doing what she needed to meet that goal when she stumbled upon Luke and Owen. Owen is the affable one who is trying to keep the peace when tempers flare between Emma and Luke. Luke is more fly by the seat of his pants and does not realize that the words he says can be taken in the wrong way. Emma is struggling with her feelings and Luke is not making things easier. Will Luke be able to repair the hurt he has caused? Can Emma sort out her feelings towards Luke? Will Owen have to make the most difficult decision of his life and choose between Luke and Emma? Overall, this is one well written story that flows well. It may provoke a range of emotions as Ms. Winters teases and tantalizes until readers get the final resolution. I cannot wait for more in this wonderful world of werewolf steamy goodness.

Under His Reign - 4.8 stars

Welcome to the dragon world as the author introduces readers to the next level of her To Be Claimed world and what an introduction it is. Drago lives with his brothers, and he would like nothing more than to find his mate and have dragonlings. Kara is a woman who is brought into Drago’s world after going through her own challenging times. From the instant Drago comes into contact with Kara, all bets are off and he will do whatever it takes to keep her. Once again, Ms. Winters has penned a storyline fueled with passion, desire, and lots of steam to keep one glued to his/her seat until the last page is read. I love these dragons and cannot wait to see what the author has coming next.

[Heidi Sturgess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing like having your treasures in one place 😉


#4 BROKEN FATE

Everyone needs a little paranormal every now and then 🤫😉
While this can be read as a stand-alone I HIGHLY recommend that you start at the beginning for no other reason than you’re going to do both you so and the author an injustice if you don’t #showingfanandbooklove#


Jude is part of Devin and his pack ❣️🐾 and he’s a team player and does what’s expected of him BC and he’s almost resigned himself to being mate less , that is until he’s sent into enemy territory….oh my gosh I nearly started howling I kid you not !

Lena has been falsely claimed and when Jude realised she’s his mate he’ll doing everything to rescue her but she’s scared and who can blame her for having trust issues after all she’s been through and while Jude knows he’s imprinted I think poor Lena has been so brainwashed and I’ll treated she’s struggling to catch up but he’s patient

I know this will sound odd because it’s paranormal but I cried buckets for Lena and Jude and all they’ve been through and what life has thrown at them and in essence they’re each others healing balm 🥰🐾

I’ll be re reading this for sure but this time I’ll start at the beginning ❣️📚


#5 CAPTIVE DESIRE

Oh my goodness ! Do . Not. Blink .Or . You’ll. Miss. it! That was was the paso doble / salsa of reading ( yes I used a dance reference thank you SCD) it was steamy , fast and passionate 🔥

Luke and Owen are twins , both are alphas and they’re the ebony and ivory of Dark Valley and (before I say this just know I’m happily married and adore my “alpha “ ) I’m ready to let my “she wolf”out to play 😉

Emma has an an enquiring mind , she has questions and she wants answers , she believes that despite popular beliefs , wolves and humans can live in harmony ….. off she goes into the deep dark woods ….🤣😉🐾🔥❣️


Slime and Owen really are ebony and ivory …. One is white and one is black ….one is calm and one is all fierce and fiery , one is level headed and the other not but these 2 are like piano keys , played right they make harmonious music and Emma is one fortunate mate 😉🔥

The ending will you leave you with questions and hungry for more 😉


#6 UNDER HIS REIGN

First thought that came to mind was no wonder this one is about dragons the cover art alone will set you slight 🤣🙈🔥

Can you imagine being one of 3 surviving dragons and your existence is dependant on an “incubator“ for your “spawn” you survival literal depends on it !?

Kara has had more than her fair share of experience with shapeshifters and things paranormal, she only just survived the vampires and is now being pawned of to dragons , 3 brothers none the less ( Drago ,Cyrus and Galen)but it would seem Drago wants her more and will stop at nothing to get her and keep but Kara isn’t going to go without a fight , a very sexy fight I might add 😉


Other than worrying that my kindle would melt 🤣🙈 I found myself experiencing all sorts of emotions and it’s a pretty intense read and I’m keen to see what happens next 🥰📚


See what I mean by having your treasures together 🥰📚😉

[Dora Harvey]

TO BE FATED is the second collection in the simmering fantasy Wounded Kiss World. This book consists of three stories: Broken Fate, Captive Desires, and Under His Reign. This book quickly sucks you right into this fascinating world. These are addictive stories with a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the stories with altering POVs from the main characters. This book had me captivated from the first page, it has no low points. These stories are epic in every sense of the word, and it has it all—thought provoking, fast-paced, action packed, murder, violence, suspenseful, lust and love. This book gathers momentum with each page turned, had me captivated from the first page, and no amount of guessing could have prepared me for what went down leading to a climax that comes down like an avalanche.

BROKEN FATE
This is Jude and Lena’s story. Jude is a member of Alpha Devin’s pack at Shadow Falls. Jude was sent to survey the enemy pack because they targeted them first and Devin’s pack will seek revenge. Jude and Lena soon become great together, but I must say that the protective and possessive Jude will do anything to protect the woman he claims as his mate. You won’t be bored, and you won’t want to put it down. While reading this book, you will love some, be frustrated with others, and dislike some. What happens next? Well, read this amazing story and find out.

CAPTIVE DESIRES
This book focuses on Owen, Luke (Twin Alpha shifters), and Emma (the human) as well as encompassing a few other characters. This is a spicy read with very hot love scenes that don’t overshadow the growing love between Owen, Emma, and Luke. The chemistry between the main shifter characters and their mate is off-the-chart HOT! “You’re our mate. Do you know what that means?” “It means you’re ours forever, you are the one fate chose for us.” I enjoyed the whole dynamic of reluctant mates, and the protective Alpha werewolf heroes appealed to me. What happens next? Well, read this amazing book and find out.

UNDER HIS REIGN
Drago and his two brothers (Cyrus and Galen) are the last extinct of their kind unless they procreate with someone they could mate with. Drago is very sexy, possessive, and dominant. When Kara, the human, is brought to their castle, she is a wild one and very vocal—this appeals to Drago. He is attracted to the feisty, sassy, and obstinate beautiful woman. “A possessiveness like I have never known consumes me. His talons dig into my chest, clawing to escape and go to our treasure. Mine. He snarls.” Without telling his brothers, there is something about her that he has to have her as his mate. What is it? Will his brothers find out? Will Kara find out? What happens next? Well, read this amazing story and find out.

What Willow Winters has created is a sublime vision with endless possibilities. So, if you like dark paranormal romance, get ready for action, sizzling heat, and mates fated to find each other!

[Wall to Wall Bookshelves · Rating 5 out of 5]

I AM LOVING THIS SERIES!

I am a huge fan of paranormal romance and I am loving this world that Willow Winters has created.

To Be Fated is the second collection in Willow Winters' paranormal/fantasy world. This collection includes Broken Fate, Captive Desire and Under His Reign, books 4, 5 and 6.

They can all be read as standalones, but i really do highly recommend reading in order to get the best out of these stories.

𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗲

While on a mission Jude feels a strong pull towards Lena but she is mated to another. He doesn't feel right leaving her in the pack she is currently in, to continue being treated the way she has been. He makes the decision to take her, to save her.

Lena isn't sure of Jude. She doesn't fully understand why he came to rescue her when she was already mated, but she does feel a pull towards him. He treats her better than her previous mate did. She is welcomed into his pack. Maybe she is meant to be there.

I am totally loving this series and where the story is going. How each book focuses on a different couple. The drama, the tension and the angst are high. And the smut....need I say more! 

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲

If you've already read Broken Fate, then you've already met twin alphas Luke and Owen, as well as their human mate Emma. This is their back story, how they came to be mated. 

Luke and Owen are complete opposites - one is the peacekeeper, the other is a hot head but Emma feels a pull towards them both. They have a hot, intense chemistry which leads to some steamy scenes. 

I'm excited for the next installment and the DRAGONS!! 

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻

Willow Winters does it again. 
This series gets more interesting and addictive with each new addition.

Under His Reign is the introduction of Drago and his brothers, Galen and Cyrus. And these guys are scorching.

Drago and his brothers are the very last of their kind. To guarantee their bloodline continues, they need to find their mates, women who can carry dragonlings. 

They are visited by Victor who tells them of a woman who could carry dragonlings, he also leaves them with three women as gifts. 

Drago finds that he is drawn to one of the women, a human named Kara. He wants her, whether or not she can carry his dragonlings.
Kara doesn't trust easily, and with the past she's been dealt, I don't blame her. She starts to feel like she could be safe with Drago until he lies to her. 

Drago is a possessive man, Kara is his and his alone. Kara has a fiesty side that shows a few times. Their connection is deep and passionate. The heat and spice is steaming, with fire play and a D/s relationship. 

This book... This world! I don't want it to end.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a collection of three more stories in the To Be Claimed universe. We have werewolf shifter and dragons. This was very good and had lots of steam and twists. Fated mates are real. Will the women believe they’re the men’s mates or not?
Broken Fate - While this is a different couple and you can read this as a standalone, I highly suggest starting at the beginning, with Wounded Kiss. This is Jude and Lena’s story and it is filled with lots of feels. My heart was pounding so much and my emotions were all over. My heart just broke for what Lena went through and also for what Jude was going through when he found her and and she didn’t feel the same. He was so sweet and caring with her and proving to her that she could trust him. War is coming and with war, it brings out lots of twists. I can’t wait to see what is going to happen as this series continues to grow. I do have to say, Jude and Lena are my favorite couple. I do love all the couples and throuples we’ve met so far, but there is just something about Jude and Lena that just calls to me.
Captive Desire - We have Luke, Owen, and Emma’s story. Luke and Owen are Jude’s twin brothers and they are the alphas of their pack. Emma is a journalist and wants to do a story on the werewolves. While walking through the forest looking for wolves, she finds two and it is Luke and Owen. Luke has always been the dark brother while Owen is the peacemaker. There were times when I was so mad with Emma. She went back and forth between wanting to be with them to not. Yeah, Luke was a jerk, but he tries to make it better and get her to forgive him. Will she claim them both, just one brother or neither? There is a war coming. What will happen next?
Under his Reign - This is a newest book set in the To Be Claimed universe and if you like dragon shifters this one is for you. This is Drago and Kara’s story. Drago is a brooding all alpha with so much smexiness. He and his two brothers are the last of their kind and when Drago meets Kara, all bets are off for him. Kara is a human who has been through so much. She is strong, feisty and no pushover. These two Al were born for each other and I enjoyed seeing their relationship bloom. There is also some hot and steamy smexy time that will leave you wanting more. There is passion, heat, suspense, revelations, action, surprises, and some twists. I have fallen in love with this world and cannot wait to see what Willow comes up with next.

[K. Ramjohn · Rating 5 out of 5]

TO BE FATED, a complete trilogy in one collection, includes Broken Fate, Captive Desire & Under His Reign,

4.5
BROKEN FATE is the 4th book in the To Be Claimed series and follows Jude and Lena. This story was emotional yet swoony and gave so much feels. Jude saves Lena from a cruel life and was everything a mate should be, unfortunately due to the life she lived, Lena was distrustful and fearful of him.
This shifter, paranormal tale was a quick read and packs quite a punch. There was action, steam, suspense, politics and family drama and I was hooked until the end.
There is a slight cliff hanger ending and I can't wait to see how the author continues this series. This was an enjoyable read and I would recommend it to lovers of paranormal romance.


4.5
CAPTIVE DESIRE is Emma, Luke and Owen's story. Emma is a reporter who wants to prove humans and shifters can live together in peace. She decides to visit their village never guessing she'll find her mates there.

This spicy MFM tale packed quite a punch with these two Alpha and their human mate. Luke and Owen had such different personalities and I enjoyed seeing the dynamics between them and Emma play out. The chemistry was undeniable, the steam was scorching and the emotions were ever present. This was an enjoyable tale and I would definitely recommend it to lovers of paranormal romance.


5
UNDER HIS REIGN is a steamy paranormal shifter romance featuring dragons and it's part of the already established To Be Claimed world.

As the last of their kind, Drago, Galen and Cyrus would love to one day find their mates & have dragonlings …..unfortunately there are no mates left.

In exchange for their help in the upcoming war, they are given 3 women, and Drago and his dragon have an immediate connection/pull to one of them.

This is Drago and Kara's story, two fierce, stubborn characters who have amazing chemistry. Their story was engrossing, passionate and hot, involving D/s behavior. Drago exuded dominance and power but was so tender when caring for Kara. They were both dynamic characters and their journey was heartwarming and steamy.

I enjoyed this tale and can't wait for more in the series. I would definitely recommend it to lovers of paranormal romance.

[Chelsie Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

love these stories of mates and finding each other even if some of them pull on the heart strings but no one is perfect. This book is a collection of 3 books is the authors shifter-verse continuing to grow the overall story, expand the shifter species’ and continue the ever strict world politics and of course her specialty hea endings.

Broken Fate: follows a fated mate who has been previously lied to and abused by another shifter from a horribly abusive pack. She’s rescuers and quickly brought into a better pack and a safer true fate mate relationship with all the mate feels. The author does a fantastic job of skirting the edge of domestic abuse without truly going into graphic details or detailed scenes. Though these could still be triggering topics and proceed with caution.

Captive Desire: follows an investigative writer (human) who is looking to find out more about the shifter community from previous pack/series stories that have brought an even greater hunger to find out the truth behind these different packs and operations. In looking for a pack she finds not just 1 mate but twin mates who have to cope with the 3 parties both on an individual relationship and thruple levels. The author does a great job in bringing the reader along this journey of a human who was not looking to stay forever in the shifter world, but just visit for a quick story and better understanding. She also details a lot of the concerns for alphas specifically when a potential rejection of their mate can occur bringing us deeper into politics and mate bonds within this shifter verse.

Under His Reign: such a cute romantic dragon shifter story about a slave ending up as a dragon mate to one of the last 3 living dragons. Love the realistic feel to this fantasy story blending real world concerns into the feels as this couple builds an immediate deep devotion that is fully questioned by the human. Such a great cliff hanger for the series continuation and the impending war with the authority which has been briefly foretold in several of the series books. The author does a fantastic job bringing readers in to the story with her descriptive writing style and witty dialogue which doesn’t use tons of extravagant or over the top words for an easy and quick read.

[Kaitlyn (heartoflane) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broken Fate
First, I absolutely love everything about this entire series.
Willow Winters has done a fantastic job bringing these characters to life, and I need more.
Broken Fate is absolute perfection, and I loved being introduced to new characters. Jude and Lena portrayed strength and perseverance. They overcame so much to be together and are so devoted to one another.
I loved witnessing moments from all the character's throughout the series and really hope we get more of them.
Broken Fate is the change in the series. It sets up future books and the impending war. The packs will need to stick together if they have any chance of defeating their enemies. But, who are their enemies?
There are so many unanswered questions, and I can't wait to see what happens next!

Captive Desire
First, I absolutely loved this book!
Willow Winters does a fantastic job at creating such genuine chemistry between Emma, Owen, and Luke!

From the start of Captive Desire, you are thrown into the world of two gorgeous shifters and their fated mate. I love the connection and immediate chemistry portrayed between Emma and her guys.

This book was written beautifully and is perfect for this spooky season. If you're looking for a book you can read in one sitting, look no farther.

Although this book is a standalone, I would highly recommend reading all the books in this series. They are all amazing, and you'll fall in love with this world.

Under His Reign
Under His Reign by Willow Winters follows Drago and Kara, who share a steamy and passionate relationship. Under His Reign is the sixth book in the To Be Claimed Saga buy can be read as a standalone.
I really enjoyed this book and can not wait for the next one. This book was passionate with some heartbreaking moments, but I truly loved every moment of this story.
I love any book by Willow Winters, and she does it again with creating characters and a story that sucks readers in. The chemistry between the characters was well-written.
I highly recommend this entire series and can not wait for the next book!!

[Linda Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

3 extraordinary stories in one breathtaking book...

Broken Fate

I will always protect you, I won't let you down. I promise.

This series is full of strong emotions that arouses all of the senses. Lena is Jude's fated mate and he will defend her and keep her safe. Lena has been mistreated and she finds Jude at first overwhelming. This story will consume you with all the courage and deep emotions that this couple experience together.

Willow Winters has once again enticed me, and I hope that she does not make us wait too long for the next story in the series.

Captive Desire

It will always be the three of us...

Three is definitely not a crowd for these characters. The combination of a human and 2 sizzling hot alpha wolf shifters is totally delicious. Once Luke and Owen discover Emma is their fated mate, the gloves are off to claim her ASAP.

Emma is definitely not on board at first, but even she cannot deny the sexual magnetism Luke and Owen have oozing from them. Luke and Owen have their work cut out for them as they try to persuade her to join them, and being alphas, their patience is in short demand.

A lustful and erotic short MFM story that will give you the HEA that you are waiting for.

Under His Reign

My heart, my safe place. Mine, only mine.

I was thrilled to learn that Under His Reign would be about dragons, and three brothers to boot. Dragon shifters are my favorite in the PNR world. Drago and Kara are deliciously spicy together. Drago has a commanding and growly presence which equals extremely sexy. Kara is introduced to a realm that has her head spinning. The passionate connection she feels towards Drago cannot be denied.

We are taken on an adventure that will have you craving for more. It should be interesting to see what Willow has in store for us next. I am sure it will be another fascinating read.

[Laura Reads Too Much · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broken Fate:
Part of The To Be Blamed Saga and we're on Jude's story. It can be read as a standalone however reading the previous ones will give you a far better understanding of the pack.

Jude has finally found his mate - and someone else has claimed her! She's in danger and he isn't going to stop until she's right where she belongs...

A good read, really like the characters, love the connection the pack has as well as Jude and Lena, and it kept me intrigued 😁

Captive Desire
We have twins Luke and Owen finally finding their mate - or her finding them!

Emma thinks she's after a story to bring the shifters and humans together, she doesn't realise she's going to be part of that because she is the mate to Luke AND Owen!

The guys have very different personalities and opinions which causes trouble when it comes to Emma.

Be prepared for steam, angst, intrigue and an overall storyline that will have you wanting more!

Under His Reign
Although this is part of The To Be Claimed Saga, we're now onto the dragons that we've heard of in previous books.
Although this could be read as a standalone, I recommend reading the other books, it will give a far better understanding of what's happening on their world.

Now, back to he actual story... Drago, Galen and Cyrus are the only dragons left - anywhere! So for the chance of keeping their lineage alive, they need to find their mates, even though it's unknown if a human mate can carry dragonlings.

Now, if you'd said I'd be reading this genre a while back, I'd have laughed! PNR just isn't my cup of tea BUT this world has me intrigued!! It's interesting, it's passionate, it's addictive and it's hot 🔥

A good read that I definitely recommend, even if it's not your normal kinda read!


Overall, I love this series and highly recommend!

[Donna reads Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an INTERESTING, SPICY and FASCINATING collection!!
To Be Fated is three books in one, that will fulfill your time with stunning, intriguing and passionate characters in a captivating PNR world.
🐺Broken Fate
🐺Captive Desire
🐉Under His Reign
They are all sensual, engaging and REMARKABLE stories.

Jude and Lena’s story is a forbidden romance with all the feels. Although Lena is marked for another, Jude’s need to claim her is stronger than the fight they both will endure to reach their HEA. Their story is deeply emotional and heart-gripping.

Owen, Luke and Emma’s story is a Why Choose, very steamy and tantalizing romance. These characters will enthral and intrigue you! Emma is a journalist who wants to prove that shifters can co-exist peacefully with the human species.
Crossing paths with Owen and Luke leads her into a discovery beyond her wildest fantasies. However, does jealousy to possess her for their own selves causes tension between these brothers. Can they share and love Emma together? Their story is wonderfully sinful and wickedly delightful.

Drago and Kara’s story is FLAMING HOT!! Holy crackers this book consumed me.
As the last of his shifter kind, Drago and his brothers are at war to survive. Drago’s greatest challenge is to find a woman that will successfully bear his children so that his bloodline and species doesn’t end.
In need of help Kara finds herself in Drago’s presence and his attraction to her is so palpable and strong.
This dominant and fire breathing man is so dirty and naughty. These characters are so alluring, mesmerizing and spellbinding.

So lose yourself in this collection of decadent PNR and enjoy these provocative and beautiful characters.

[Shelley C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Collective Paranormal Review of Broken Fate, Captive Desires and Under His Reign🐉

Broken Fate😢

Jude is instructed to observe an enemy pack, when he discovers his mate is in this pack and mated to the Alpha😳 This sets a path to a fate that the seers have foretold, unfortunately their distrust of the seers pushes them closer to this fate unknowingly❣️

A fantastic story once again and I loved how Jude wanted to prove to Lena how he was her true mate by his actions and how he hoped she’d come around to know that they belonged together as fate had intended❤️‍🩹 I’m excited to learn more about Jude’s brothers and their mate and also that the wait is not long…I’m really enjoying being in this paranormal world.

Captive Desires 🐺

Captive Desires is a standalone book in the paranormal world this author is creating. We’ve been introduced to the wolves and the vampires but there is so much more to behold❣️

This story revolves around Luke and Owen and their human mate Emma. Emma is a journalist and out to prove humans and wolves can exist together. Following a lead about two wolves that have been spotted, she journeys to the area but finds more than she bargained for🥹

I’m looking forward to the dragons next🙌

Under His Reign😍

The dragons are here 🐉 Drago and his identical brothers are the last of the dragons. They’ve struggled to find mates to procreate with who can withstand their fire😢 A man demands their attention and brings them human females as a “prize” and offer up the Authority as withholding their mates from the dragons.

A great story and I can’t wait to see what happens next❣️Bring on more of the dragons….I received an advanced copy and willingly leave my honest review❤️

[Stacy H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

To Be Fated (4.5 stars and 🌶️🌶️🌶️) is three stand-alone novels written in the same world. The stories are all a spin-off of the To Be Claimed saga, so you will get the best experience by reading that first. However, it’s not necessary.

Picking up right where we left in off in the To Be Claimed Saga, Broke Fate (4.5 stars and 🌶️🌶️) follows Jude and Lena and their journey to a happily every after. What happens when the wrong wolf claims a woman? Will she ever be able to feel a connection to Jude as her mate like Jude feels the connection to her? This story is heartwarming. Jude is the Alpha I’d want to claim me! And the twist in the end is amazing!

Captive Desire (4.5 stars and 🌶️🌶️🌶️) is a story about TWO wolves and one human! This spin-off follows Emma, Luke, and Own. Emma is curious and trying to track down the wolves, but they find her first! Oh, and they most definitely don’t want to share! How will these two hot wolves claim their one mate? How will this human react to their jealous fits? This is a great story!

Last, but definitely not least, bring on all the heat with dragon shifters in Under His Reign (4.5 stars and 🌶️🌶️🌶️)! They are old and the last of their race. Their mates are all dead, and there are no shifters that can carry their babies. How will they continue? This story ties into To Be Claimed as they talk about war with the Authority, but this story can also be read alone. Can you imagine healing fire and fire kisses? OMG. It is so sexy and so spicy! There’s a lot of hurdles to jump, a lot of obstacles in their way, and I just love how it turns out in the end!

I hear there is more coming to this world, and I cannot wait!

[Palistha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was phenomenal! It combines three captivating stories in one volume, each a standout in the paranormal shifter genre with an enticing urban fantasy vibe.

The first story, Broken Fate, introduces us to Jude and Lena. Jude is sent to spy on a neighboring pack with dubious intentions but unexpectedly finds Lena. The events that unfold are thrilling, keeping you on the edge of your seat. And the spice... oh, the spice. It's a perfect blend of an intriguing storyline and smut. A+ for this one!

The second story, Captive Desire, is a spicy fated mates tale with a "why choose" twist. The dynamic between twins Owen and Luke is filled with tension, making you eager to learn more about them. Emma, a journalist hunting for shifters to expose their world, finds her fate intertwined with these two breathtaking shifters. The unfolding events kept this book glued to my hands—I couldn't put it down! Another excellent story with great spice!

The final story, Under His Reign, was probably my favorite of the three. It features Drago, a dragon shifter, and Kara. The tension between them is palpable, and you feel their magnetic pull as you read. Drago's brothers also play an interesting part in the storyline, adding depth to the narrative. This story is fantastic, and the smut is soooo good! I hope there's a continuation of this series because I absolutely want more!

If you enjoy urban fantasy and paranormal shifter romances filled with tension, spice, and captivating storylines, this book is a must-read!

[Bambi Bloomfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broken Fate
This book is the fourth book in Willow's pnr shifter romance The To Be Claimed saga and though it can be read as a standalone i recommend they should be read in order.
This is Jude's story. He finds his true mate, Lena, but she's been claimed by another. He saves her but while they are starting their new life together the war is imminent.

Captive Desire
Though this book can be read as a standalone I recommend reading the others in the series first.
This is the story of twin brothers Owen and Luke (Jude's brothers) and their mate, a human, Emma. Emma sets out following the werewolves, thinking that they won't know and she can observe enough to get a story. When they finally meet, the sparks fly! I think this is the most spicy book from this world, yet!

Under His Reign
4.5 stars
Dragons!! I've been looking forward to this book ever since I heard it was about dragon shifters (it just took me awhile to get to it)
This book is number six in the To Be Claimed world and I highly recommend reading them all in order.
We meet the three Arrington brothers, Drago, Galen, and Cyrus who are the last of the bloodline of the dragon shifters. They hope to find mates who will be able to carry and bear their dragonlings. When Kara is presented to them, Drago knows only that he wants her for himself and doesn't care if she can have his babies. They hear of another woman who may be able to carry dragonlings and Galen plans to kidnap her which will surely start a war with the Authority. I am so excited to see what comes next in this fascinating world of shifters!

[Danielle Watts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was phenomenal! This is 3 stories in one book. This is a paranormal shifters series and it was done so well! I really enjoyed the urban fantasy vibe.
The first story is Broken Fate. In this book you meet Jude and Lena. When Jude is sent to spy on a neighboring pack who are up to no good, he finds the last thing he expects. Lena. The events that take place are thrilling and keep you on the edge of your seat to find out what will happen. And the spice... oh the spice. This was a perfect blend of intriguing storyline and smut. A+
The next story is Captive Desire. A spicy fated mates why choose! The dynamic between twins Owen and Luke was filled with tension and I was eager to get to know them more. Emma is a journalist who is hunting for shifters to expose their world. What will she do when she learns her fate and how its tied to these two breathtaking shifters? Reading this one and seeing how everything would unfold had this glued to my hands. I could not put it down! Another excellent book with great spice!
Last was Under His Reign. And oh my. This was probably my favorite of the three. This one was Drago a dragon shifter and Kara. The tension between them was to die for. You felt the pull between them as you read. You're also introduced to Drago's brothers who play an interesting part in the storyline. This was a fantastic story and the smut was soooo good! I hope there is a continuation of this series because I absolutely want more!
5 stars!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you visited Ms. Winters Wounded Kiss World? If not, you should! I enjoyed this paranormal world and it's characters! Three standalone stories!

BROKEN FATE (5*s): Book four of the To Be Claimed series. A slow burn romance that made me absolutely fall in love with Jude! Lena's life had not been easy, not at all. But being rescued by the ever patient, amazing Jude just may help her repair, and find her "true" mate! Jude knows. Now he has to show Lena how amazing being with your true-mate can be! This was an enjoyable, one-sitting read! Loved the world building and need MORE!

CAPTIVE DESIRES (5*s): This novella, oh my!!! Smiles! Emma, Luke and Owen will have you in their grasps and you won't want to let them go. This was a fantastic paranormal romance that can easily be read in one sitting. Which for this reader was fantastic. I couldn't out it down. Emma will get the true story, she does, but, in my opinion, she gats the bonus of Luke and Owen too! Buckle up...this steamy shifter romance will sure heat you up!

UNDER HIS REIGN (5*s): I've been delving into Ms. Winter's paranormal romance world and loving every heated moment! Not just because this one has dragons, but because I don't think there is anything Ms. Winters cannot write! Scorching hot, with wonderful characters! Drago and Kara's story held me captivated for several hours and I cannot wait to jump back into this world again soon...I Hope!