Conceal and Reveal

by Maria Mercurio

Kate is perfect. She is the perfect wife, the ideal mother, an entrepreneur. At least that’s what everyone sees on the outside. Truth? Her marriage is a sham, her business is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, and she struggles with motherhood as she must tackle it on her own.

After she discovers her sister is missing and sets out to track her down, she stumbles on a truth that shatters her reality. When Kate learns about shifters and meets Chloe’s pack she is intrigued. She meets Caius and Luke at a pack event and her world view pivots again. Caius is a known liar and womanizer. Luke is the silent brooding type. They both tell her she’s their fated mate, but one or both must be wrong. How can she maintain her perfect image yet secretly desire both men? Is the risk of choosing worth the reward? Or should she not bother to choose at all?

254 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 11, 2025

Reviews

[Riley Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes yes yes! The Survival Series is one of my absolute favorite shifter romances, and book #4 did NOT disappoint!

Kate deserves the world, and the cherry on top? Her mates make a tasty sandwich with her in the middle 🤭

While reading, I could tell Kate’s hubby was a crappy man but I didn’t see that ending coming… I’m so glad Caius and Luke found her in time 🥹🖤

Super excited for the final installment of this amazing series!

[Alicia Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and the character dynamics. I think that there was just enough background story for Kate and what lead her up to when she finds out about shifters.

The Main male leads are depicted perfectly with the storyline and just make you not want to put the book down. I really enjoyed the pull Kate had for both Luke and Caius in the book it really kept me interested in the read as well as made me want more to follow.

The storyline really kept me reading and wanting more. I would definitely recommend this book and more from this author.

[Cassandra Nicholson · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC read
My favorite book in the series so far! The action in this one definitely had me hooked and I couldn't put it down! I am impatient now for the next book lol. I will be reading it for sure!

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pack for a Lifetime: Survival Series 2
Miles away from Home: Survival Series 3
Conceal and Reveal: Survival Series 4
Maria Mercurio

‼️Check Trigger Warnings‼️
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***Abduction***
***Domestic violence***
***Infidelity***
***Light Stalking***
***MFM***
***Violence***

I need book 5. There was some spice in books one through three, but book four took it up a notch with an Omega who has not one but two fated mates—because who doesn’t love a throuple? Plus, it was the longest book so far, and while I don’t know how lengthy book 5 will be, I just know I need it.

Shifter romances often follow a similar premise, but this one stood out, and I was here for it. I loved having strong alpha FMCs like Chloe and Akela who don’t just bend to their mates' will without some conflict. These women had strong voices and opinions, which is a refreshing change from the typical docile, submissive female mates you usually see in the shifter genre.

[Mem DJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I actually really enjoyed this. It was the first one I’d read from the series but that wasn’t a downfall at all. I’m really keen now to go back and read the earlier books in the series.
It shad a slow start but then set a good pace and I found it hard to put down as I’d gotten invested in the story.
Initially it was tricky fallowing all the new names introduced at Thanksgiving and the set up between Kate and Carius felt a bit rushed but things definitely picked up from there.
I was an easy read and an interesting take on shifters. The twist at the end got me, I knew something like that was coming but couldn’t pick quite what. Overall I enjoyed it and I recommend it as a read.

~ I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion and review~

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kate has been the perfect wife and loves being a mother. Her marriage is anything but happy, her husband has been cheating are for years. When she discovers her sister is missing, she needs answers, those come in the form she never expected. She comes from shifters but her mother pulled her and her sister away from that and kept them in the dark. She goes to visit her sister and get some answers.

She meets Luke and Caius, she feels a spark for both men. They both tell her she is their fated mate. She still has a husband and needs to think about her boys. But her husband has more information about then she knows. Luke and Caius will need to save her from him.

Kate took a bit to get on board with who she was and having something with both men.

I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Andra Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Conceal and Reveal is the fourth book in the Survival series. These books must be read in order or you will miss important aspects of the storyline and the relationships between the characters.

The book is a page-turner with characters that keep you engaged, a lot of drama, steamy romance, suspense, betrayal, action, innocence lost, family secrets revealed, and a literal fight for the survival of the Packs. The Order is as evil as ever with some surprising members, though there was one dude who gave off all the vibes of being in the Order but none of the shifter characters caught it. Spoils of War is the next book in the series, and I can hardly wait to read it.

I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Janet Rhodes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Conceal and Reveal: book 4 in the survival series ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Maria Mercurio
Katrina, Luke, and Caius:
While Chloe, Katrina sister was supposed to show up for her son’s first birthday, didn’t show up, Katrina went looking for her. When she finds her a whole new world opens up and she begins Discover and she’s truly meant to be. During this journey, she comes upon Luke and Caius who are determined to show her they’re her mates! Will they all be together at the end? You’re going to have to re-defined out but I do want to tell you this, but was really good and I can’t wait to see what happens next!

[Teri Halterman-Panuelo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a sweet love story. I don’t want to give any spoilers… this is a must read! It is an amazing take on the whole wolf shifter idea. It has a different take on wolf pack hierarchy.

The characters are well written with enough history to make the book enjoyable and still understand but not be over bearing. As I really enjoyed Kate as a character and how she got what she deserved after a rough marriage.

The book is good as a stand alone and doesn’t end on a cliff hanger. Only a promise of more to come!!

[Nicole Deanne Veracruz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the storyline. And I like the majority of the story. There were some aspects that really got to me. I don't like when the female doesn't have a backbone. I can almost tolerate it if she doesn't have children involved. But for a female that has children involved to stay in a toxic abusive relationship therefore putting the children in the middle of a abusive situation really sets me off.

I received a free copy of this book via Evernight and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book dives into some hard topics of love, loyalty and breaking free of your own set expectations. We get more pack life and updates of previous main characters in the series unfolding in the story as it develops. It is a great addition and I love Katrina's happily ever after.

One of my favorite lines:
“Sweet Kate,” he whispered over my lips. “I need to kiss you.”

[Nita · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a lot going on but in a good way. The subplots made the main plot so much more interesting. It was very interesting watching Kate navigate all the new things in her life. Going from a loveless mental abusive marriage to having two mates was such a win for Kate. Can't wait to see what the next book has in store for us.

[Lori Lightner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this whole series and this latest addition did not disappoint! I was immediately sucked into the story and stayed up way too late reading. I love finding a new author with a fresh take on shifter mates. Sexy, spicy and made my husband happy later.

[Saharah Vanvalkenburgh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a shifter book. The fmc kate is in a loveless marriage. Her husband abuses her. The mmc are two shifters, and they meet kate and know she is there, mate. This book will keep you on the edge of your chair.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I seriously didn't think Maria could top the first 3 books!!! But I just might love this one even more!!! It's got ALL the things and the spice definitely be spicing!!! 5 stars and 5 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 Can't wait for book 5!!!

[Kelsey Keene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Am I blushing?! Book 4 of the Survival series brings Chloe’s sister, Kate, deep into Chloe’s world where she develops some surprising “connections”. The spice level is high in this book, while also delivering a page turning storyline regarding the pack’s survival. Must read!!

[Cass Parrish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing. Simply Amazing! I can't wait for more from Maria. She writes so beautifully.

[Heather Spivey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah! I’m obsessed with this whole series and the fourth book didn’t disappoint at all! I love how we get to see Kate’s point of view and how everything is going to be connected. I won’t say too much. But I’m so happy the girls are getting the answers they deserve! This book didn’t disappoint at all. I can’t wait for another book

[Morally_Gray_Nola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title:
* Conceal and Reveal
Author:
* Maria Mercurio
Length:
* Novel
* 249 pages
* 4-6 hours
HEA/Cliffhanger:
* HEA for Trid w/Cliffy for series
Series #:
* Book 4 of Survival series
Epilogue:
* Bonus Epilogue
* 4 years later
* Kate’s POV
* Excellent teaser for 5th, and final, installment of Survival series—Can. Not. Wait!

Gettin’ Down To The Nitty-Gritty…
Genre & Tropes:
* Omegaverse
* Why Choose
* Fated Mate
* Shifter Romance
* PNR
* Interracial Romance
* Multi POV
* 18+
Triggers:
* Violence
* Torture
* Abuse
* Manipulation
* Bullying
* Drugging
* Depression
* Adultery
* MF
* MFM
* Ménage à trois
* Fellatio
* Edging
* Spit roasting
* Dbl Pentratn (yep, meant to do that)
* Bottom Play
* Voyeurism
* Exhibitionism
Burn Speed:
* Medium/Slow
Spice Level:
*