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Alaskan Shifters: The Thorncreek Pack #1
Wolf's Destiny
I lived a quiet life until the day my mother was murdered and a dark stranger showed up at my doorstep to spirit me away. He says it’s time for me to fulfill my destiny, to take my rightful place as alpha of the Thorncreek pack… except I had no idea I was a wolf shifter until now.
I reluctantly agree to journey with him to the pack’s territory in the Alaskan wilds, but I refuse to trust him. A sentiment that goes double for the handsome male who’s been leading in my absence.
My body wants Axel, but my head knows he’ll stop at nothing to keep his position of power. Soon the stirrings in my heart suggest he’s my fated mate, but even that can’t stop what’s coming.
One of us will die, and the other will rule.
I refuse to end up on either side of that bargain.
Can I somehow find a way to both claim my destiny and to change it?
I reluctantly agree to journey with him to the pack’s territory in the Alaskan wilds, but I refuse to trust him. A sentiment that goes double for the handsome male who’s been leading in my absence.
My body wants Axel, but my head knows he’ll stop at nothing to keep his position of power. Soon the stirrings in my heart suggest he’s my fated mate, but even that can’t stop what’s coming.
One of us will die, and the other will rule.
I refuse to end up on either side of that bargain.
Can I somehow find a way to both claim my destiny and to change it?
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 18, 2024
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June 1, 2022
A great shifter read full of mystery, suspense, murder, political intrigue and a little romance. With fascinating world building that holds your attention and a storyline that’s gripping and exciting, all is not as it seems to be and I look forward to the author revealing more in the next book.
May 30, 2022
Nothing is quite what it appeared to be, and it looks like the most important person in Shea’s life has been lying to her. Now that she has a whole new identity to come to terms with, how will Shea cope? This book has introduced me to a fascinating new world. With political intrigue, the paranormal, and a hint of romance, there’s a lot to get caught up in. To tell the truth, it’s definitely the politicking that’s holding most of my attention. Though, with a murderer on the loose, that mystery has me divided over which answers I want first. I’m very much looking forward to seeing what the next book will reveal.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.
July 10, 2025
Classic with a twist
Having spent time in Alaska myself drew me to this particular shifter book.
The first shifter we meet is this Lucas dude, who pressures Shea into coming to the lands of the pack where she was born. But Lucas is a total jerk, Shea knows nothing of pack life, and Shea has never sensed her wolf. A few pack members who valued Shea's mom do give her a bit of help here and there. Slowly, but surely, Shea connects to the wolf she only has brief glimpses of. Slowly, but surely, people's true natures emerge, which was intriguing.
The plot is mostly predictable, with the unpredictable parts a bonus as we learn about pack life alongside Shea. I read this, knowing how much I would enjoy Shea discovering her wolf--and I did. It was great. More than in any other "discovery" themed shifter story, Shea's experience seemed a lot more realistic and was well written. There were also enough events and comments to suggest the possibility the story could have many more layers as it develops. Meanwhile, I appreciated having a less intense book than my last read.
There remain unanswered questions at the end, but it's no surprise because not enough time has passed to sort everything out.
I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Content: Some swearing, but otherwise clean.
Happy reading!
Having spent time in Alaska myself drew me to this particular shifter book.
The first shifter we meet is this Lucas dude, who pressures Shea into coming to the lands of the pack where she was born. But Lucas is a total jerk, Shea knows nothing of pack life, and Shea has never sensed her wolf. A few pack members who valued Shea's mom do give her a bit of help here and there. Slowly, but surely, Shea connects to the wolf she only has brief glimpses of. Slowly, but surely, people's true natures emerge, which was intriguing.
The plot is mostly predictable, with the unpredictable parts a bonus as we learn about pack life alongside Shea. I read this, knowing how much I would enjoy Shea discovering her wolf--and I did. It was great. More than in any other "discovery" themed shifter story, Shea's experience seemed a lot more realistic and was well written. There were also enough events and comments to suggest the possibility the story could have many more layers as it develops. Meanwhile, I appreciated having a less intense book than my last read.
There remain unanswered questions at the end, but it's no surprise because not enough time has passed to sort everything out.
I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Content: Some swearing, but otherwise clean.
Happy reading!
December 13, 2025
I Found This Really Difficult To Read.
Why? It’s painfully obvious who’s responsible for the murder of Shea’s mother, and the main reason I actually went ahead to read this book was to confirm my initial thoughts. That said I really struggled through to finish the book but I don’t think I’ll be reading the rest of the series.
When the characters are incapable of any kind of logical thinking they come across as “too stupid to live” making the entire story really off putting. At one point the FMC commented on why it was foolish to ignore the problems that other packs were having and was told “now you’re starting to sound like an alpha”. Why couldn’t the rest of the book have been that level of “grown up”? The best aspect of this book was the clear cultural differences between the shifters and humans it was well thought out, essentially it was the saving grace of the book. If the plot had been at the same level then I’d probably be already halfway through the next book.
The series might work well for teenagers but otherwise it’s definitely not for me.
Why? It’s painfully obvious who’s responsible for the murder of Shea’s mother, and the main reason I actually went ahead to read this book was to confirm my initial thoughts. That said I really struggled through to finish the book but I don’t think I’ll be reading the rest of the series.
When the characters are incapable of any kind of logical thinking they come across as “too stupid to live” making the entire story really off putting. At one point the FMC commented on why it was foolish to ignore the problems that other packs were having and was told “now you’re starting to sound like an alpha”. Why couldn’t the rest of the book have been that level of “grown up”? The best aspect of this book was the clear cultural differences between the shifters and humans it was well thought out, essentially it was the saving grace of the book. If the plot had been at the same level then I’d probably be already halfway through the next book.
The series might work well for teenagers but otherwise it’s definitely not for me.
April 9, 2022
DNF
The storyline it's completely implausible. Her mom is murdered, but before she dies, she leaves her daughter a voicemail message saying not to trust anyone. Then at the funeral a stranger shows up, who figures out a way to get into her apartment and she immediately believe everything he says because he turns into a werewolf and had a picture of her parents from years ago. Just very weak writing. The characters are rather stupid and bipolar.
The storyline it's completely implausible. Her mom is murdered, but before she dies, she leaves her daughter a voicemail message saying not to trust anyone. Then at the funeral a stranger shows up, who figures out a way to get into her apartment and she immediately believe everything he says because he turns into a werewolf and had a picture of her parents from years ago. Just very weak writing. The characters are rather stupid and bipolar.
June 4, 2022
This is a fast pace book, about how Shea finds out the truth. She finds her mother dead and now a stranger wants to bring her somewhere where she use to live. Can she trust him? Can she trust the Alpha of the Pack? What is really going on? There is a lot of spots in the stroy that could be filled in more. I hope it does in the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout in exchange for an honest review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout in exchange for an honest review.
March 3, 2023
I absolutely fell in love with this book, to the point that I downloaded the whole collection 1-3
The characters are well written, and the story emotional, from the death of her mother to finding out her heritage, then finding her fated mate, all whilst being led into the situation by a very strange person who could be friend or foe.
Shae is thrown into a life she knew nothing about. Axel is not as he was portrayed. Can they make it work.... Im off to read book 2 to find out
The characters are well written, and the story emotional, from the death of her mother to finding out her heritage, then finding her fated mate, all whilst being led into the situation by a very strange person who could be friend or foe.
Shae is thrown into a life she knew nothing about. Axel is not as he was portrayed. Can they make it work.... Im off to read book 2 to find out
April 17, 2023
Another great series from one of my favorite authors. Great characters and the plot keeps you glued to the pages from beginning to end. Shea is a great character. Full of mystery, suspense, murder and shifter political intrigue.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2023
Great story
I was looking for an author to pull me out of my book slump and I sure found a great one this story seemed like I just started it and its time for the next. Her other series are great too
I was looking for an author to pull me out of my book slump and I sure found a great one this story seemed like I just started it and its time for the next. Her other series are great too
July 12, 2023
Engrossing, original and so fresh. The characters and the cover drew me in. The plot is sta Dard but it's such an original.take on this genre.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 16, 2024
2.75/5
Kinda boring and predictable but ok. I did like that it has 2 POV.
Given the cover I mistakenly assumed it was RH. It isn’t. That didn’t affect my rating though.
Not sure if I’ll continue or not.
Kinda boring and predictable but ok. I did like that it has 2 POV.
Given the cover I mistakenly assumed it was RH. It isn’t. That didn’t affect my rating though.
Not sure if I’ll continue or not.
June 30, 2025
alright
Was a decent read. I liked the story line but it just didn’t grab me making me want stay reading. I did finish because i don’t like stopping in middle of a book and will read the next just see how relationship turns out.
Was a decent read. I liked the story line but it just didn’t grab me making me want stay reading. I did finish because i don’t like stopping in middle of a book and will read the next just see how relationship turns out.
September 7, 2024
I was not ready for this one to end.
January 29, 2026
Great read
I definitely recommend this book I can’t wait to read the next book in this series I couldn’t put it down
I definitely recommend this book I can’t wait to read the next book in this series I couldn’t put it down
September 20, 2022
J’ai lu cette histoire lors d’un challenge proposer par Les plumes ensorceleuses (https://lesplumesensorceleuses.com/). Ce fut une belle découverte, un bon moment de lecture qui m’a donné envie de lire la suite.
En fait la connaissance de Shea, une jeune fille comme les autres. Elle profite de son anniversaire pour sortir avec ses amis en boîte. Lorsqu’elle rentre, elle découvre que sa mère vient d’être assassiné. À partir de ce moment-là sa vie change du tout au tout. Elle apprend qu’elle n’est pas seulement humaine et qu’elle va devoir combattre si elle veut venger sa mère. J’ai bien aimé ce personnage, qui malgré la situation garde la tête froide. J’ai adoré la voir évoluer au fil des pages.
On fait la connaissance d’Axel, alpha de la meute Thorncreek, qui désirent vivre en paix. Cela est compromis par plusieurs événements mais l’un d’entre eux va changer sa vie. Mais chut c’est un secret. J’ai beaucoup aimé ce personnage qui ne se laisse pas berner par ce qui l’entoure. C’est un alpha comme je les aime.
Je suis également tombé sous le charme de certains des personnages secondaires. Principalement ceux les plus proches d’Axel. Ils donnent une touche d’humour à cette histoire. J’espère qu’on aura la chance de découvrir leurs histoires.
L’intrigue nous emmène à suivre une jeune fille qui doit faire face à son destin. Les événements s’enchaînent pour nous faire vivre un moment intense au sein d’une meute où l’héroïne ne connaît ni les règles ni les coutumes. Certains passages m’ont paru un peu long au vu des répétitions.
La plume addictive de l’auteure, que je découvre pour la première fois, nous plonge dans les méandres de la vengeance, de l’acceptation, de la passion, du complot et de l’amour pour notre plus grand plaisir. Elle a su m’emmener dans son univers avec simplicité et facilité.
Pour conclure je vous dirai juste que si vous aimez les romances fantastiques avec des loups ce livre est fait pour vous. Pour ma part ce fut un bon moment de lecture et je n’ai qu’une hâte de découvrir la suite.
En fait la connaissance de Shea, une jeune fille comme les autres. Elle profite de son anniversaire pour sortir avec ses amis en boîte. Lorsqu’elle rentre, elle découvre que sa mère vient d’être assassiné. À partir de ce moment-là sa vie change du tout au tout. Elle apprend qu’elle n’est pas seulement humaine et qu’elle va devoir combattre si elle veut venger sa mère. J’ai bien aimé ce personnage, qui malgré la situation garde la tête froide. J’ai adoré la voir évoluer au fil des pages.
On fait la connaissance d’Axel, alpha de la meute Thorncreek, qui désirent vivre en paix. Cela est compromis par plusieurs événements mais l’un d’entre eux va changer sa vie. Mais chut c’est un secret. J’ai beaucoup aimé ce personnage qui ne se laisse pas berner par ce qui l’entoure. C’est un alpha comme je les aime.
Je suis également tombé sous le charme de certains des personnages secondaires. Principalement ceux les plus proches d’Axel. Ils donnent une touche d’humour à cette histoire. J’espère qu’on aura la chance de découvrir leurs histoires.
L’intrigue nous emmène à suivre une jeune fille qui doit faire face à son destin. Les événements s’enchaînent pour nous faire vivre un moment intense au sein d’une meute où l’héroïne ne connaît ni les règles ni les coutumes. Certains passages m’ont paru un peu long au vu des répétitions.
La plume addictive de l’auteure, que je découvre pour la première fois, nous plonge dans les méandres de la vengeance, de l’acceptation, de la passion, du complot et de l’amour pour notre plus grand plaisir. Elle a su m’emmener dans son univers avec simplicité et facilité.
Pour conclure je vous dirai juste que si vous aimez les romances fantastiques avec des loups ce livre est fait pour vous. Pour ma part ce fut un bon moment de lecture et je n’ai qu’une hâte de découvrir la suite.
June 2, 2022
Really enjoyed this!!
This is the first book I've read from this author and i loved it!!!! Shea never knew that she was not only a Shifter but the daughter of an alpha. She returns home from her 21st birthday party with friends to find her mother has been brutally murdered and a man who claims to be her dead fathers beta shows up. He wants her to go back to Alaska where the pack lives to take back her birthright, and she agrees so she can get revenge on her mother's murderer.
Only, when she gets there, she meets Axel who is the current alpha... and her fated mate. And the guy who brought her there seems to have his own agenda and it doesn't seem to be her taking over as alpha!
Great story and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next!
I received an ARC for my honest review!
This is the first book I've read from this author and i loved it!!!! Shea never knew that she was not only a Shifter but the daughter of an alpha. She returns home from her 21st birthday party with friends to find her mother has been brutally murdered and a man who claims to be her dead fathers beta shows up. He wants her to go back to Alaska where the pack lives to take back her birthright, and she agrees so she can get revenge on her mother's murderer.
Only, when she gets there, she meets Axel who is the current alpha... and her fated mate. And the guy who brought her there seems to have his own agenda and it doesn't seem to be her taking over as alpha!
Great story and I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next!
I received an ARC for my honest review!
April 25, 2023
Wolf's Destiny is the story of shifter royalty. A 21 year old suddenly finds out she's the heir to the alpha position of a pack in Alaska, but she's been raised human by her mother and knows nothing about shifters or pack politics.
When her mother is murdered, she sets out to avenge her death and save the pack but she hadn't counted on the current alpha.
This tale has interesting shifter dynamics and lots of interesting characters, good, bad and self-serving. There's plenty of action, a little romance and lots of intrigue. A great read although it's the first of a series, so there's lots left unresolved by the end of the novel.
When her mother is murdered, she sets out to avenge her death and save the pack but she hadn't counted on the current alpha.
This tale has interesting shifter dynamics and lots of interesting characters, good, bad and self-serving. There's plenty of action, a little romance and lots of intrigue. A great read although it's the first of a series, so there's lots left unresolved by the end of the novel.
November 5, 2022
Once again, SK Prince has provided us with a well written and entertaining read filled with endearing characters that will keep your attention.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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