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Declan
Amber Bennett carried her family on her back. Every dime she made went to care for the household her father’s death had left behind. Even with all her sacrifices her mother was asking one more of her. Another arranged marriage, another piece of her soul given to keep their family afloat. Amber wants something just for herself…a mate, not a marriage. But the cost of going against her family could cost her everything.
Losing was not an option for Declan Edwards. Hustling and grinding had been his default mode while his big brother was in prison, getting to the money, his life’s purpose. But now that his brother was home, and Declan had risen to the highest position in shifter society…he was ready to settle down. Except, the mate his wolf has chosen was promised to someone else. He could be risking the council position to have her, but the beast within him has always gone after what it wanted…no matter the cost.
Losing was not an option for Declan Edwards. Hustling and grinding had been his default mode while his big brother was in prison, getting to the money, his life’s purpose. But now that his brother was home, and Declan had risen to the highest position in shifter society…he was ready to settle down. Except, the mate his wolf has chosen was promised to someone else. He could be risking the council position to have her, but the beast within him has always gone after what it wanted…no matter the cost.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 14, 2025
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Dria Andersen
33 books180 followersDria Andersen is a full-time photographer, mother of two, and lifelong storyteller. After the birth of her first child, she made a promise to pursue her dreams boldly-starting with writing the kinds of stories she always wanted to see in the world. That leap of faith became her debut novel, and she's been writing ever since.
Dria crafts love stories that center brown girls with heart, strength, and agency. Blending romance with elements of fantasy and wonder, her books invite readers into richly imagined worlds where anything is possible and everyone deserves a happy ending.
Dria crafts love stories that center brown girls with heart, strength, and agency. Blending romance with elements of fantasy and wonder, her books invite readers into richly imagined worlds where anything is possible and everyone deserves a happy ending.
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February 18, 2025
Can I get a man to love me this hard? The way he loved his mate! I smiled the entire time while reading this book. Y'all just read the damn book.
February 22, 2025
Big Declan!
Been waiting on Declan's story and was not disappointed. Baby boy showed up and showed out from page one, and the minute he saw Amber, he played no games about her or her baby. This is a bit of a slow burn as Amber is hesitant to trust Declan and their mating bond because of past trauma, but Dec was all gas, and he showed her he was different. Loved it.
Been waiting on Declan's story and was not disappointed. Baby boy showed up and showed out from page one, and the minute he saw Amber, he played no games about her or her baby. This is a bit of a slow burn as Amber is hesitant to trust Declan and their mating bond because of past trauma, but Dec was all gas, and he showed her he was different. Loved it.
March 1, 2025
4⭐
No one does shifter romances like Dria Andersen.
We start Declan & Amber's story with Declan whopping ass and taking names to assume the position as the head of the wolf council. He meets Amber during the neighborhood party celebrating his victory and immediately knows she's his mate. And it's on from there.
Amber his navigating a tough family situation where she's the breadwinner but also taken advantage mid by her toxic ass momma. Declan stops at nothing to ensure Amber and her daughter and safe and secure. Love a man that steps up.
It was fun to get caught up with the circle of friends that we've grown to love, see how their relationships have bloomed and their families expanded.
No one does shifter romances like Dria Andersen.
We start Declan & Amber's story with Declan whopping ass and taking names to assume the position as the head of the wolf council. He meets Amber during the neighborhood party celebrating his victory and immediately knows she's his mate. And it's on from there.
Amber his navigating a tough family situation where she's the breadwinner but also taken advantage mid by her toxic ass momma. Declan stops at nothing to ensure Amber and her daughter and safe and secure. Love a man that steps up.
It was fun to get caught up with the circle of friends that we've grown to love, see how their relationships have bloomed and their families expanded.
June 3, 2025
Nice, action-packed closeout to the Edwards chronicles.
Also, a continuation of “Them Edwards brothers don’t play"...I don't what it is about black men named Declan, but they are coming through with some serious BDE. Declan cared nothing about her "complicated" situation and was only interested in stepping behind Amber & Lei. He definitely belongs on the “you and that baby are MINE” list of book boyfriends.
Also, a continuation of “Them Edwards brothers don’t play"...I don't what it is about black men named Declan, but they are coming through with some serious BDE. Declan cared nothing about her "complicated" situation and was only interested in stepping behind Amber & Lei. He definitely belongs on the “you and that baby are MINE” list of book boyfriends.
February 14, 2025
Another winner. I love this world that she’s created. The close knit families and support systems are everything. I absolutely love Alpha’s who are protective and loving for everyone in their life, on top of providing for every little thing. Just beautiful. CW abusive parent.
July 9, 2025
🐺
Declan said I don't care if you're spoken for or Motsi rules. You are my mate, and that's that. When are you moving in because I'm already looking at houses?
Format: e-book KU
Romance tag: open door
CN: murder, DV, gun violence, grief, blackmail
Declan said I don't care if you're spoken for or Motsi rules. You are my mate, and that's that. When are you moving in because I'm already looking at houses?
Format: e-book KU
Romance tag: open door
CN: murder, DV, gun violence, grief, blackmail
August 23, 2025
declan edwards could quite literally have anything he wanted from me. and this is coming from a queer woman who doesn't even prefer men. men written by women tho? the exception & declan! YEAHHHH. STAMPED. MARKED. MATED. just call me amber from now on.
March 3, 2025
Amber is my sister wife because Declan is for sure my man!!! <3
Dria never disappoints!!
Dria never disappoints!!
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April 6, 2025Dnf
February 14, 2025
Love my girl Dria down if it’s a shifter romance and she’s the author IMAA READ IT. Not too many complaints but my biggest one is Amber and her mama. I wish Dria would’ve shown us some flashbacks of Bianca being a great mom or something because I couldn’t for the life of me understand her allegiance to that loser behind lady. Like I’m sorry it’s no way you basically sell me off and let me get abused and think I’m coming back as your friend or even your child. She ain’t care the first time and didn’t care at any point throughout the book so her obsession with her mom just got on my nerves I’m sorry. Like had you not got the big boss you’d be in another loveless miserable marriage like Bianca was popping wolf cat for anyone and couldn’t get her money up like yeah hang it up go get a job. Then the whole blaming Amber sub plot really fell flat idek why she felt guilty. Her daddy should’ve learned to squabble up. Like why would I sell my child to a known woman beater for status ???? Yeah that entire situation and Ambers reaction to it made this a 4.5 star read
February 18, 2025
Dria ate with this one!!!
I just knew I was gonna love me some Declan after reading Devon’s book but BABBBBBYYYY I wasn’t prepared for much I loved him “ you ready to be a First Lady?” Yesssss lawwwddddd 😂😂😂😂😂
The book starts off with a bang, no slow builded up, it just got right to it and I enjoyed that a lot. We didn’t have to wait forever for Declan and Amber to meet. Bonus for that. Entertainment, funny and a great story, highly recommend !!!!
Once these two met, my boy Declan stood on business, his wolf was “ there goes by baby” and Dec was like say less and applied PRESSURE 😍😍
Amber was a lil too scared for me, I was like girl if you don’t get ya act together and mate this man 😂😂😂😂
I just knew I was gonna love me some Declan after reading Devon’s book but BABBBBBYYYY I wasn’t prepared for much I loved him “ you ready to be a First Lady?” Yesssss lawwwddddd 😂😂😂😂😂
The book starts off with a bang, no slow builded up, it just got right to it and I enjoyed that a lot. We didn’t have to wait forever for Declan and Amber to meet. Bonus for that. Entertainment, funny and a great story, highly recommend !!!!
Once these two met, my boy Declan stood on business, his wolf was “ there goes by baby” and Dec was like say less and applied PRESSURE 😍😍
Amber was a lil too scared for me, I was like girl if you don’t get ya act together and mate this man 😂😂😂😂
February 18, 2025
The Knights and the Edwards are a different breed 🥵
Declan and Amber had me gobbling this story up. Declan is the guy. This starts out at the fight (iykyk) and it did not disappoint.
Amber has been through the wringer honey and she NEEDED someone to come and help her. Declan loves her down…if only she can believe it. These two together are so intense.
Although I enjoyed it, the 3 stars are because there was just something missing. The couple’s problems aren’t really addressed and after everything is handled, we’re back to our regularly scheduled lovey doved life? Idk. It’s fiction, I get it, but Amber…stand up!
Read this. Read this twice. I surely am about to start back from the beginning. Black love is the best
Declan and Amber had me gobbling this story up. Declan is the guy. This starts out at the fight (iykyk) and it did not disappoint.
Amber has been through the wringer honey and she NEEDED someone to come and help her. Declan loves her down…if only she can believe it. These two together are so intense.
Although I enjoyed it, the 3 stars are because there was just something missing. The couple’s problems aren’t really addressed and after everything is handled, we’re back to our regularly scheduled lovey doved life? Idk. It’s fiction, I get it, but Amber…stand up!
Read this. Read this twice. I surely am about to start back from the beginning. Black love is the best
August 26, 2025
this was for me
Declan Edwards does not intend to find his mate immediately after winning his council seat, he doesn’t run away from it. Amber Bennett has already had one terrible marriage an her mother wants to arrange another, but she’s not interested in anyone but Declan. Can the two fill the holes in each other’s lives?
The Edwards Brothers books have been that careful medium between Paranormal Romance and Urban Fiction that I’ve really been enjoying from the Eastfield stories. Andersen always feels like she’s writing to me because she caters to this small niche genres that I really love.
If you like paranormal romance, urban fiction, and wolf shifters, this is for you.
Declan Edwards does not intend to find his mate immediately after winning his council seat, he doesn’t run away from it. Amber Bennett has already had one terrible marriage an her mother wants to arrange another, but she’s not interested in anyone but Declan. Can the two fill the holes in each other’s lives?
The Edwards Brothers books have been that careful medium between Paranormal Romance and Urban Fiction that I’ve really been enjoying from the Eastfield stories. Andersen always feels like she’s writing to me because she caters to this small niche genres that I really love.
If you like paranormal romance, urban fiction, and wolf shifters, this is for you.
February 15, 2025
Quickish Review
I binged Ms. Andersen’s backlist last year and have eagerly read each book she’s released since then. I just like her voice, the relationships she builds between her characters and the romances have good chemistry. My only quibble is I would have liked more worldbuilding of the Motsi, to show Amber’s strength and also put into context why she ran so hard from this romance. Cause it wasn’t until you get more of her backstory that I found it easier to empathize with her. She still made some boneheaded moves, but having her history earlier would have really kicked this up a notch for me. Still liked it and looking forward to Ms Andersen’s next one.
I binged Ms. Andersen’s backlist last year and have eagerly read each book she’s released since then. I just like her voice, the relationships she builds between her characters and the romances have good chemistry. My only quibble is I would have liked more worldbuilding of the Motsi, to show Amber’s strength and also put into context why she ran so hard from this romance. Cause it wasn’t until you get more of her backstory that I found it easier to empathize with her. She still made some boneheaded moves, but having her history earlier would have really kicked this up a notch for me. Still liked it and looking forward to Ms Andersen’s next one.
March 17, 2025
Speeches, this was so good!!!! 😊
I’m speechless. This book was so good that I am out of words!!! As they say, another one!! Ms. Andersen, this was everything and then some! I loved Declan’s character 💕💕💕, he stood on big business when it came to Amber and Lei. He made his intentions clear immediately and did not waver. The love and care he had for Lei, the way he immediately started trying to correct Ambers family issues and protect them. I loved it. The supporting cast was hilarious, Devon and friends…. Hilarious 😆. Julissa and Keisha, friends that every woman should have. And come on sexy scenes!! Great job Dria Andersen, great job!!!
I’m speechless. This book was so good that I am out of words!!! As they say, another one!! Ms. Andersen, this was everything and then some! I loved Declan’s character 💕💕💕, he stood on big business when it came to Amber and Lei. He made his intentions clear immediately and did not waver. The love and care he had for Lei, the way he immediately started trying to correct Ambers family issues and protect them. I loved it. The supporting cast was hilarious, Devon and friends…. Hilarious 😆. Julissa and Keisha, friends that every woman should have. And come on sexy scenes!! Great job Dria Andersen, great job!!!
February 15, 2025
GREAT STORY
I am not new to this author, who is absolutely fabulous with these writing skills. I love this Shifter community Dria Andersen has created. Declan and Amber’s love is really beautiful. Amber has had a really bad experience as a young adult be forced to marry a narcissist. She really should have gotten help, because clearly it affects her ability to trust and love, even though she says, she wants to meet her mate. When he finally shows up, she runs! Declan has her number and ain’t giving her no where to run, but to him.
I am not new to this author, who is absolutely fabulous with these writing skills. I love this Shifter community Dria Andersen has created. Declan and Amber’s love is really beautiful. Amber has had a really bad experience as a young adult be forced to marry a narcissist. She really should have gotten help, because clearly it affects her ability to trust and love, even though she says, she wants to meet her mate. When he finally shows up, she runs! Declan has her number and ain’t giving her no where to run, but to him.
September 7, 2025
Finding Her Mate
Declan is no joke in this book! He isn't some stuffy money maker, he's truly dangerous, he plays chess not checkers! He's constantly taking notes in his mind! His mates learns that not every man is an abusive man. Sometimes when a mother shows you she doesn't care or love you, it's time to just leave her in her mess! This woman learns that there is more in life then the high society she grew up in. There is love, peace, happiness and great friends that become your family!
Declan is no joke in this book! He isn't some stuffy money maker, he's truly dangerous, he plays chess not checkers! He's constantly taking notes in his mind! His mates learns that not every man is an abusive man. Sometimes when a mother shows you she doesn't care or love you, it's time to just leave her in her mess! This woman learns that there is more in life then the high society she grew up in. There is love, peace, happiness and great friends that become your family!
February 16, 2025
another great addition to the series
I think this was one of my faves from this universe of characters. Great storyline that kept the book engaging. There were some conversations that I wished we got to witness as a reader - like Amber telling Declan what led to her finally leaving her moms house or what happened in her first marriage. I assumed they happened, just not on page. But it didnt take away from the story. Overall would recommend.
I think this was one of my faves from this universe of characters. Great storyline that kept the book engaging. There were some conversations that I wished we got to witness as a reader - like Amber telling Declan what led to her finally leaving her moms house or what happened in her first marriage. I assumed they happened, just not on page. But it didnt take away from the story. Overall would recommend.
February 18, 2025
This book had me giggling and kicking my feet the whole time.
I can’t stand third person writing but this was just so good!
The way Declan was a hard a** but also the biggest softie. The way he was there for her I’m sorry I mean their daughter was perfect. Was he bossy heck yeah but he noticed she was overwhelmed and handled business.
My only complaint is that I didn’t get to see him interact with his son. Or know how many kids he ended up getting out of Amber 😂
I can’t stand third person writing but this was just so good!
The way Declan was a hard a** but also the biggest softie. The way he was there for her I’m sorry I mean their daughter was perfect. Was he bossy heck yeah but he noticed she was overwhelmed and handled business.
My only complaint is that I didn’t get to see him interact with his son. Or know how many kids he ended up getting out of Amber 😂
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 19, 2025
Just meh Wolf Love
I was excited for Declan's story after Devon's. But it went on too long, the sex scenes got formulaic, and the FMC didn't inspire empathy. Declan did not give off polished gangster at all, so why was trying to be a politician? I would normally gravitate towards a survivor of DV but she seemed like someone confused her being a Sub with being a woman with no agency. I'm going to try one more but I might be done with the series.
I was excited for Declan's story after Devon's. But it went on too long, the sex scenes got formulaic, and the FMC didn't inspire empathy. Declan did not give off polished gangster at all, so why was trying to be a politician? I would normally gravitate towards a survivor of DV but she seemed like someone confused her being a Sub with being a woman with no agency. I'm going to try one more but I might be done with the series.
July 2, 2025
I…. it just keeps getting better…
So I’m new to all of this in my reading journey, but never in my life have I wanted to be mated with someone so dang on bad!!!! Declan is the best type of…. Man? Wolf? Mixture? Whatever, he’s amazing at it!!!! I also love how family oriented he is & how he so effortlessly jumped into claiming his person & his new child. THATS. A. GOOD. MAN. SAVANNAH!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
So I’m new to all of this in my reading journey, but never in my life have I wanted to be mated with someone so dang on bad!!!! Declan is the best type of…. Man? Wolf? Mixture? Whatever, he’s amazing at it!!!! I also love how family oriented he is & how he so effortlessly jumped into claiming his person & his new child. THATS. A. GOOD. MAN. SAVANNAH!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
February 15, 2025
Worth the Wait
Dria Andersen will never disappoint on an Urban Paranormal. This was a good read that brought back some of my favorite characters from her other works. Amber was trying to be a fixer until she met the ultimate fixer in Declan. An Alpha male will always allow an Alpha Female the opportunity to enjoy her soft girl era!!! Well done!!!
Dria Andersen will never disappoint on an Urban Paranormal. This was a good read that brought back some of my favorite characters from her other works. Amber was trying to be a fixer until she met the ultimate fixer in Declan. An Alpha male will always allow an Alpha Female the opportunity to enjoy her soft girl era!!! Well done!!!
February 27, 2025
Loved 🥰
Absolutely loved this book so much!!! Both brothers were super dominant. But Declan had a way. Even though Amber was promised to someone else he stopped at nothing because she was his mate.
Loving that I found Dera Anderson. Now I have to find every book she has ever written 😂😂
Absolutely loved this book so much!!! Both brothers were super dominant. But Declan had a way. Even though Amber was promised to someone else he stopped at nothing because she was his mate.
Loving that I found Dera Anderson. Now I have to find every book she has ever written 😂😂
March 31, 2025
Declan got his family
Declan got his brother back and now he got a mate with a daughter. This man couldn’t wait to start his family and for his mate to have a child he is so ready to claim as his own is the icing on the cake. Overall this series shows how even if you have a rough start you can hustle hard to find a better life.
Declan got his brother back and now he got a mate with a daughter. This man couldn’t wait to start his family and for his mate to have a child he is so ready to claim as his own is the icing on the cake. Overall this series shows how even if you have a rough start you can hustle hard to find a better life.
April 15, 2025
Family and Love
Declan was the baby brother, but definitely gave boss energy. A leader and a man in love with his mate and daughter. Amber was hurt, and he was able to heal her heart to trust. Loved the female bonding and the love of a parent even if it's not blood. And don't get me started on that knot!!! 🥵
Declan was the baby brother, but definitely gave boss energy. A leader and a man in love with his mate and daughter. Amber was hurt, and he was able to heal her heart to trust. Loved the female bonding and the love of a parent even if it's not blood. And don't get me started on that knot!!! 🥵
April 30, 2025
It was nice, I like that he didn't come to play about his woman but why did she never tell me what her ex did and explain that's why she wasn't feeling to move in with him as yet. I feel like that was a conversation they should of had.
Besides that enjoyable book, I caught myself smiling at several moments.
Besides that enjoyable book, I caught myself smiling at several moments.
February 15, 2025
DECLAN
Declan is HIM!!! He didn't play boutt his family, and I was here for all of it! Dominance, done right! Can we get more info on Terrance, cause the rescue/clean-up scene was DOPE!!!
Declan is HIM!!! He didn't play boutt his family, and I was here for all of it! Dominance, done right! Can we get more info on Terrance, cause the rescue/clean-up scene was DOPE!!!
February 16, 2025
the Queen of paranormal
Dria is the GOAT when it comes to these paranormal books man. I loved everything about Declan and the way his personality shined through 👀 he might be fav brother.
Amber needed him in the best of ways and her mother can go to 🔥🔥🔥
Dria is the GOAT when it comes to these paranormal books man. I loved everything about Declan and the way his personality shined through 👀 he might be fav brother.
Amber needed him in the best of ways and her mother can go to 🔥🔥🔥
February 20, 2025
DECLAN, DECLAN, DECLAN
Talk about all gas no breaks….he saw his mate and applied pressure before he even said hello. Dria can do no wrong in my eyes so I knew this was gonna be a hit for me. I will say I wanted Amber to stand up sooner, like girl you literally control all of this. I could have used more on page bonding with Lei and Declan simply because I love when MMC’s be claiming kids they haven’t even met yet. Nonetheless, I loved it. Finished it in one sitting.
Talk about all gas no breaks….he saw his mate and applied pressure before he even said hello. Dria can do no wrong in my eyes so I knew this was gonna be a hit for me. I will say I wanted Amber to stand up sooner, like girl you literally control all of this. I could have used more on page bonding with Lei and Declan simply because I love when MMC’s be claiming kids they haven’t even met yet. Nonetheless, I loved it. Finished it in one sitting.
February 21, 2025
Fire
Declan is that man,straight up alpha I loved how he took charge and taken care of Amber and her family even her mean ass mother. I wouldn't mind another story on them and Devon. Great read.
Declan is that man,straight up alpha I loved how he took charge and taken care of Amber and her family even her mean ass mother. I wouldn't mind another story on them and Devon. Great read.
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