Caged Love

Fated Love #5

by Chantal Fernando

My fated mate helped murder my father.

But there are two sides to every story.

As I slowly get to know August, I soon realize not everything is as it seems.

Is there hope for a love that started off with heartbreak?

Or will we be the first ones to walk away from our fated bond?

Genres: Fantasy, Audiobook

112 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 28, 2025

About the author

New York Times, Amazon & USA Today Bestselling Author Chantal Fernando is thirty years old and lives in Western Australia.

Lover of all things romance, Chantal is the author of the best selling books Dragon's Lair, Maybe This Time and many more.

When not reading, writing or daydreaming she can be found enjoying life with her three sons and family.

Chantal loves to hear from readers and can be found here:

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Reviews

[Alya ( 20 comments restriction ) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ahhhh August and Milana deserved this ending!!! Also that epilogue???? Can't wait to dive into book 6

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[TheBookPlatypus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet.
I mean, we all have loved August since book one and he gets his own novella and HEA with his mate, Milana.

Enemies to lovers
Found family
Possessive hero
Fated mates and magic


August captured Milana and Milana captured August.
It’s a fast pace whirlwind of fates making these mates finally give in to fate.
But there’s one person stopping them from getting their HEA so it’s a fight for peace.

“I'm her mate, and I'll fucking treasure her. I'll show this woman she can trust me and realize there is no one else for her. My soul is wired to yearn for hers. From the moment I saw her, I knew she was it for me.”

[Paige Wuerdemann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Chantal Fernando for the ARC of Caged Love. I'm always excited for more books in this series because I absolutely want to see the characters get their own HEA.

This book brings us August and Milana's story- two characters that find themselves standing on opposite sides of the rebellious war. Milana's father dies and she finds herself at the forefront of a war she no longer fully understands or wants to fight herself. She finds herself at a crossroads- does she continue on the path she's on or does she turn towards fate's pull and embrace.

The only thing I find lacking is I of course want more- I would have been super pumped for a longer story. Nevertheless this is a quick read filled with enemies to lovers and entertainment in every page.

This is a good setup to what comes next from Chantal Fernando in this series.

[Susan (susayq ~) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another good story in this series. Milana and August have not had a good start to their relationship. But what Bing her give in to their mating bond was so good. When she realized she couldn't be without him and let him be hurt made me smile!

I love the friend group in this series. The banter (and jealousy) makes it all so captivating. The way this ended has me anxious for the next one.

[Christina's Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this whole series so much. I was so happy to find this was August and Milina's story. Seeing them come out of the mess of betrayal and hurt they were in was perfection. August deserved this happy ending and Milina needed free of her cage. The previous characters have a part in every book and I enjoy the check in with them cause I love them all so much. As usual this authors books are 100% engaging and spicy! She never dissappoints. I am so excited to read the next book, Salem's book!

[Magic & Manuscripts · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW: Thank you Chantal!!

This book was short, sweet and a perfect ending to August’s story!

The book starts with Milana and August being at the opposite sides of a war. Fated mates or not, they have some hurdles to jump before they can decide to make the bond official.

August is the definition of “it’s always the quiet ones” (if you know you know 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨)

And Milana has hard choices to make and hurt to work through but I love that her character listens easily and works through trauma like bad ass.

This book has all the tropes we love:
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity
Found Family
Possessive Mate

And of course said ‘found family’s’ epic banter that literally makes you laugh out loud! I cannot wait for the next one!

[Stacey (sassysreadingnook) · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always Chantal’s novella nailed the enemies-to-lovers trope perfectly.
The tension was gripping, the chemistry was off the charts, and every twist had me hooked.
August’s mission to win Milana over was intense and so satisfying to watch unfold. 🔥🔥
I'm sooooo ready for the next book! 🤩😍

[Shelley C · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Caged Love Stars⛓️

Caged Love is the next book in the Fated Love series and gives us August’s story❣️

This story gave me some star-crossed lover vibes due to the way in which August meets his fated mate, across a battlefield of all places😢 Milana is initially kidnapped by August and held in a luxury room in the previous book but released by one of the mate’s when she walks by.

This is a hard fought battle between these two characters, especially with Milana believing August to be the enemy and indirectly responsible for her father’s death. A great story though as usual and I can’t wait for Salem’s book next after that ending😳

I received an advanced copy and willingly leave my honest review❤️‍🩹

[Maxine · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

At this point, Chantal Fernando could write a book for every single side character in the Fated Love series, and I’d be first in line to devour every single one (a 20-part series? 😍... a girl can dream 🤭).

Caged Love (Book 5) brings us Milana and August’s story—two people fated for each other but standing on opposite sides of a rebellious war. When Milana’s father, the leader of the rebellion, is 💀, she suddenly finds herself at the forefront of a fight she no longer fully understands. But to embrace her true love and follow fate’s pull, she must choose between everything she’s ever known… and the man who holds her future.

Oh—and did I mention that August (said fated mate) once kidnapped her? 👀 Yeah... Not his best moment. But this time, he’s determined to show her exactly what it means to be loved right. A top-tier cinnamon roll MMC with a heart of gold, August is on a redemption arc that’ll melt even the most hardened heart. 🥺

Their story is everything I love in a romance 😍: enemies to lovers, only one bed, chaotic pasts, and sizzling chemistry. And the banter? Impeccable 😚. The family chaos? Peak entertainment 🤪. With unhinged revelations, laugh-out-loud moments, a romance full of tension, fate’s undeniable pull, and delightful mayhem at every turn, this story feels like a giddy teenage first love—with better banter and way more spice.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

[Beckee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unexpected

In the fifth instalment of the series, August finally finds his forever person. I was so excited to read this book on release that I didn't wait for it to be available on KU and purchased it myself.

I really wanted to love this book and the characters which the series has been building up. I liked the way the story progressed, however I was left wanting more and more. This book feels very short in comparison to the other books in the series. It often just skims over what feel like major events in the characters lives which is rather anticlimactic for characters which have been present since the beginning. Its difficult to really feel the characters and the relationship feels very whirlwind because the book moves so quickly. I hope the next book is a little longer and heavier on events, details, world building and interaction with other past characters.

If you like short stories this is the book for you, short, sweet with some spice. I like the author and her writing style of varied characters.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Caged Love is book 5 in the Fated Love series and each and every book has been bloody brilliant....I am ADDICTED! 

I absolutely loved August and Milana they haven't had an easy ride. The fated mates bond didn't mean they would be together all hearts and flowers, they had to work for it.

I loved how all the tension, the history and the trust issues made their journey all the more intense. August stepped up to prove himself and Milana didn't make it easy for him. But the best things are worth fighting for. 
Loved their story, loved them together. ❤️

All the characters in this series are fantastic and very intriguing, each and every one deserves their own book. There is no such thing as a secondary character they all stand out in their own unique ways. 

I seriously can not wait for Salems book, Dark Obsession, That psychotic Wolf has definitely been my Obsession since i first met him. 🖤

[Diane Yoz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fated couple gets their HAE in this great Romantasy series!

Milana and August!
I wasn't sure how I felt about Milana and August being together. One reason was my lingering feelings about August's behavior in *Forewarned/Foretold*. I know I know.. it's just me!!! Also, It seems like Milana keeps aligning herself with the wrong side How can she forgive August???
I knew they would be a couple thanks to Astrid's Vision, but I was skeptical that I would love them together. However, I have to admit that from the very first chapter of the story, I was captivated, and I knew they were meant to be. August is so devoted to her no matter what's going on around them. And Milana... Well, I don't want to spoil anything, but there’s a particular scene in the story that had me laughing like crazy—it's hysterical! I won't spoil anything, but I will say you'll know when you read it. This was when I knew Milana loved August! I'm so thrilled they got their HAE
I love this series. I love the conflict, the drama, the excitement, and the backstories that intrigue me for the next book.
So Good!

[Juli · Rating 4 out of 5]

KU*

This is August and Milana’s book.

I have to be honest, I have been kind of dreading this book because while I love August, I am not a fan of Milana. However, I enjoyed the fact that his story is straight to the point because if you have been reading the series so far, which you should it so good, their story has been unfolding already. Thankfully we don’t get that drawn out recap, the book starts where Exiled Prince ended and we get right to the good stuff.

I won’t reveal much since it’s a short novella, but we learn a bit Milana that I wasn’t aware which made things a bit more interesting. She will definitely be a great addition to the group and her reaction to August’s past lovers was top tier and my favorite so far.

The next book features our favorite psycho, Salem, and I am both intrigued and feel so bad for the girl.

[Lotty Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Caged Love is Book 5 is The Fated Love series by Chantal Fernando and follows August and Milana through their Enemies to Lovers story 🖤
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This is a fast paced novella that follows one of the key side characters and his fated mate. Even with Caged Love being a novella not a single thing has been missed, you get plot, character development, sassy behaviour and perfectly written open door spice 🙌🏻
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Chantal knows how to write a Fated Mates book and this is another one she has knocked out of the park! I am also absolutely loving the fact we are getting to see all our favourite side characters get their happy endings too 🖤
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What to expect in Caged Love:
🖤 Enemies to Lovers
🤍 Fated Mates
🖤 Found Family
🤍 Kidnapping/imprisonment
🖤 Possessive/Obsessive
🤍 HEA

[Pamela Lilley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read enemies to lovers novella, entertaining and super sexy. With a persistent fae hero, who actually had a heart of gold. August was well deserved of Milana, his fated mate, who did in fact make him work for it, something August was willing to do without a second thought. I haven’t read any of the previous books in the Fated Love series, but had no problem catching up and enjoying the banter and chemistry between all the characters. I received an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest review.

[Maria Porakou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished this amazing sequel to the previous awesome books! To be honest i didnt expect it to be this steamy or not go sideways! August turns out to be hot as hell! A match for the other alpha guys in this series! I love how they got together after so many things drifting them appart! How he suffered and stayed! Loyalty is what it is! What an awesome bond a mate can have! August was really a surprise as i thought of him as a more mellow kind of guy but thank god i was wrong! Chantal surprised me once more! Cant wait for the next one!

[Sarsha Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

thankyou Chantal for another opportunity to be apart of the ARC team.

Another good story in this series. Milana and August might not had a good start to their relationship. Although this is the shortest in the series took me a couple of days to finish it unlike the others.

I love the friend group in this series. The banter (and jealousy) makes it all so captivating. The way this ended has me exited for Salem's book.


#ebooks #enemies-to-lovers #fantasy #darkromantasy
#chantalfernando

[Shannon Wallis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 5 in the Fated Love Series by Chantal Fernando was short, sweet and did not disappoint!!!

We met both main characters in earlier books. They definitely had some obstacles to overcome for their HEA!

I’m pretty sure the lunch scene was my favorite of the series!! If you know, you know!!! lol!!

This book is full of Alpha possessive males and of course Chantal knows how to write those!!

The FMC is Petty with a capital P. But with that being said it is hilarious to read!!!

I am so looking forward to wars to the next book in the series!!! It might turn out to be the best one yet!!

[Shari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Caged Love pulled me into the story quickly. I have wanted August's story since realizing he wasn't going to get his happy ending with Astrid. I have felt bad for him and wanted to see him find his mate, getting his happily ever after. This whole situation wasn't the best situation at first. I wasnt sure about Milana. I in fact didn't like her because of everything she has done. It took me a while to warm up to her. Together, they were cute. Caged Love had a little of everything. This was an enjoyable read. Advanced reader review

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC and was so excited I read it in a day (then went back and reread the rest of the series). It's a great follow up for August and Milana! like the other books the romance and spice are 5/5 and drive the story while the rest of the plot helps to showcase it. Multiple times I laughed out loud and enjoyed seeing the side characters as their stories continue to play out in the background.
Also a great set up for the next installment at the end! I can't wait!

[Simone Haeseler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a surprise, I did not expect a fantasy story, I was going in blind. It seems it is a series of fae books, so I guess I have to start reading the first book to be in the loop with the other characters. You can read it as a stand alone book, but I think it's better to read the stories before. Loved it, they were mated but also enemies who abducted each other, all the sapping to another place, I would like that for me. All in all a good story who keeps me longing to read the books before.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short and sweet story. Perfect little novella for enemies to lovers and that possessive hero MC. This was the ending to August’s story and it was fitting. Milana and August didn’t have the best start. They had a lot of things to work out and when they did it was the perfect story. What a way to end this chapter.

I received this ARC through the publisher and I am voluntarily reviewing this book, opinions are my own.

[BecReadReview · Rating 4 out of 5]

Caged love is a quick enjoyable read. August & Milana sway you with their yearning for each other even while conflicted. When they all gather, you explode in hilarious laughter over the snark, banter & jealousy that never ends. A hot, passionate, steamy & entertaining read to indulge as there no rest for the good guys it seems.

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I missed the earlier books in the series so I have a bit of catching up to do.
This is an interconnected series - I don’t have to read them, but it will certainly help.

I loved this - it was heartbreaking, funny, sweet, hot and everything in between.

This author has me hooked and the teaser for Salem? I’m so there for his story…

[Taz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fernando gives us a quick novella of what happened to Milana and August in Chasos. The fates made them mates, but they had to choose each other over everyone before their love could really happen. Seeing past couples fight and be themselves is a perfect part of the book.  The scene where all the exes are together was hilarious. I hope Fernando writes more in this world.

[Brittany Devereaux · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been loving this series! I am glad August found his mate, he is so deserving! I love how the characters and couples from the prior books are in each other’s books, and all of the banter they have. Looking forward to more in the series! The author could just keep going and going with books about characters and their mates and I would read them all!

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great novella length story!!!
Assuming you’ve read the other stories in this series, you’ve already met August and Milana.
These two characters are fated mates. She’s trying to deny him and he will do anything to open her eyes to him.
I just wish this story was longer!!!

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a nice surprise! I'm used to reading Chantel's other genre, so this was such a refreshing read. I love fated mates, and I inhaled this story. I will have to go back and read the back list. Milana and August’s story of enemies to lovers, during a war no less, truly captivating.

[Michelle Ford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute

I like this story but I felt like there was really not much action in it. It was cute and funny but overall not a lot of drama. I'm so excited for Salems story so the epilogue made me giggle.

[Michelle Pizarro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick novella for a HEA of one of our side characters.

Great banter. And love when the whole gang gets back together 🤣

This series is so binge worthy!!