Blood Fated

Shadow Pack Legends #5

by Luna M. Rose

Even in her mind, she's never alone...

Erin thought she was finally free. She escaped James’s grip, reunited with her family, and started reclaiming the life she left behind. But the bond to the Dark Alphas never truly severed.

Now, he’s in her head.

Every time Erin closes her eyes, she sees through James’s, and the visions are getting worse. More vivid. More real. And each time, it’s harder to pull herself back.

Enter Gabriel. A warrior from the Shadow Realm with an ancient past. Gabriel is the only one who understands what’s happening to her, but he's bound to the Shadow Realm and can only visit in her nightmares.

As the pull to the relics intensifies, her memories become scenes she doesn't recognize.

And Gabriel is in them.

The clock is ticking. The goblet’s power is twisting James into something worse than a monster. If Erin doesn’t learn how to control her connection and discover who she truly is, she’ll lose herself completely.

And this time, no one will be able to bring her back.

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✔️ Forbidden/Impossible romance
✔️ Reluctant allies to lovers
✔️ Beauty and the Beast
✔️ Hidden past/Reincarnation

206 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 14, 2025

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Erin.....This last book was a good read! Very intense.

Erin's mission is that she must seal all of the relics in the void to make everything safe.
James has the goblet and Malachai has the crown.
Gabriel is stuck in a world where he can't travel to save Erin easily outside of dreams.

When Erin dreams she somehow ends up with James and a shadow "person". She can see and hear James but isn't quite sure if James can see or hear her. He meets with a man she doesn't know and hears of their plans for the relics. In hearing she can dream walk, Lana comes up with a plan to seal the relics in the void without James knowing. This plan is dangerous, especially since James is still bonded to Erin and knows how to always find her. Until, they figure out a place to hide Erin and that is with the vampires. Malachai ends up having the crown, that he wears, strapped to his thigh, almost always. Erin and Lana come up with a plan to steal this, then all they will need is the goblet from James. But that is easier said than done and their plan is faulted. Until Erin realizes they are going about everything all wrong. Erin is also dealing with her feelings with Gabriel and his feelings for Seraphina and their wolves....it's complicated and intriguing (but is easily explained in the story).

This last book brings all five books together. You really need to read the first 4 books first to get the proper feel for this one. This book is the most exciting one. How it all comes out is epic.
As a series, it was good! I would recommend, especially if you want a quick easy read, full of adventure and excitement. This is extremely low spice (implied and not detailed), full of action and suspense, mated and bonded pairs and a series HEA on top.

[Mariaan Belinfante · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dreamwalking, fated mates, reincarnation and much more to keep you entertained and holding your breath as the plot thickens and the suspense build. Visions of the past few and a protector that Erin can't see, but feel. Her wolf is tight lipped, but when she finally let the cat or maybe cats out of the bag about the reincarnation and the blasted magic relics, the truth is staggering. It had me clutching pearls I don't wear. Gabriel, a shadow warrior, still carried a lot of pain and anger, but the end brings happiness and new ways to go forward. I definitely recommend reading this series. Great characters.
I received an advanced review copy and leave this review voluntary Thank you BookSirens

[cj · Rating 1 out of 5]

now I understand why I was so confused in the beginning, this was the fifth book in the series… guess I just skipped the first four lol. rating still stands tho! cool idea for a story but didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would, it was very dry.

[Moonburst · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though she’s escaped James, Erin continues to dream of James’s plotting within the Shadow Realm. Her visions are getting stronger, and she’s struggling to separate herself from her dreams and the power of the relics. Thankfully, a mysterious shadow realm warrior, Gabriel, has been helping Erin. But as Erin starts to have visions of her own wolf’s past with both Gabriel and the relics, she starts to realize that she may be key to preventing James from using the relics to increase his power. But what will such efforts cost her?

Overall, Blood Fated seemed a little bit rushed. All the major plot points are there, but little time is spent really developing the emotional sides of the story. For example, Erin reconnects with her parents and the rest of the pack, and while she realizes some important things about personal connection being a powerful force, this realization is quickly brushed to the side as she is suddenly forced to live with neighboring vampires. Even exactly how the vampires are supposed to prevent James from finding Erin is more alluded to then explained. Finally, Gabriel and Erin have very limited interactions, but their personal connection is a very major part of the end of the book. It would have been nice, and more impactful, if a little more time had been spent fleshing out this relationship in the current time, rather than in visions of the past.

Blood Fated is the last book of the Shadow Pack Legends series. As such, it had a satisfying and creative ending to the series, but I just wished the story was a little more fleshed out for an even greater impact.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Anna B · Rating 4 out of 5]

The past and future are entangled in the fate of the Shadow Pack as they seek to seal the artifacts which have brought nothing but trouble to the human realm.

After being under Jame’s power Erin is back home and trying to find her place with the Shadow Pack, but it’s a struggle to feel like she really belongs. Her dreams take her to the Shadow Realm but what she sees feels real. What is happening to her?

When the magic of the artifacts was first released Gabriel lost the woman he loved and has been tied to the Shadow Realm for the last thousand years. Now a protector of the Shadow Pack he feels the pull of Erin’s dreams but he must protect himself.

I love the way the attraction between them grows slowly, and even reluctantly at times yet I found it was perfectly paced and wove through the story as the Shadow Pack join together to defeat the darkness and free themselves from the relics once and for all.

The side characters added a sense of completeness to the story as their family bonds strengthen and support them through the struggles and ultimate triumph.

This book has everything you’re looking for in a fantasy romance with plenty of action. I was given a copy courtesy of the author through Books Sirens. This is my honest review. I recommend this book.

[Angelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Wow! This was one hell of an ending to the series! This one had a lot more suspense and action. Lot's of angst, sadness and anger. The 2 MC's in this book probably has the most intense story plot of the whole series. You'll read some heart racing scenes, and feel the gambit of emotions. I'm glad these books though short, flowed together well like one long story. Instead of single books that ranged from 194 to 214 pages, intead was basically 1,036 page book. No worrier that there will not be enough pages to develop the characters and world. It's a great series to read if you don't have a lot of spare time to just sit down and read a book. It gives you smaller book's you can get through easily in a 2-3 hrs. They're like really long chapters.

Side note: Another beautiful cover that stands out and catches the eye.

[Amileigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blood Fated is a fast-paced, atmospheric read that kept me on my toes!

What I loved:

• Multiple POVs: I really enjoyed seeing the story through different lenses; it added a lot of depth to the stakes.

• The Chemistry: The tension between Erin and Gabriel is top-tier. There were some genuinely unique surprises in their dynamic that I didn’t see coming.

• The Length: It’s a shorter read, which I appreciated—it moves quickly and doesn't get bogged down in filler.

A heads-up for readers: The timeline feels almost non-linear at times, which made the plot a little difficult to follow in certain spots. You definitely have to pay attention to the shifts!

Overall, a solid addition to the series with great romantic tension. Recommended if you like paranormal romance with a "soul-bond" twist.

[Denise Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the story!!! I was caught right up in the story between the main characters and rooting for the pack to figure out how to protect the packs and people from the darkness. I find Tansy’s storylines to be thrilling. Her way of describing certain scenes was very well done, I could almost see the story playing out in my mind. The separate journeys the main characters were on at the same time was somewhat heart wrenching. I was surprised Erin had allowed herself to be hidden by Malachai and his group!! I was happy for Gabriel and Erin. I look forward to following the rest of the pack as they take their next adventures .

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Nickole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. We met Erin previously as Mia's little sister and captive of James in the Shadow Realm. Erin is trying to adapt to a new normal after being rescued but she is still having dreams of James and of Gabriel keeping watch. They still need to look for thr other relics but James seems to turn up all the time. Erin's wolf finally comes clean about what her previous life was and who Gabriel was to her. James in hunting Erin in thr dreamscape in order to find thr rest of thr relics so the group decides to put her with thr vampire to keep her safe....right...vampires safe! Erin must learn the truth in order to stop the shadows and restore order.

[stephanie cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blood Fated delivers everything I crave in a paranormal romance—fated mates, emotional depth, and intense action. Erin’s journey from survivor to self-empowered was raw and powerful, especially with the haunting mental bond to James that never truly lets go.

The side characters added heart and strength, making the world feel complete and emotionally grounded. This book has the perfect mix of tension, romance, and healing—and yes, I stayed up way too late reading it. Again.

A solid 4 stars, only because I wanted just a bit more lore and slightly tighter pacing. Still, I can’t wait to return to this world!

[ajscenic · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story has more of an epic feel to it. It is not just good vs evil, but more like if good doesn’t win, there will be no second chances. This is the final battle.
I love the history aspect and how all of the strands are interwoven.
This is more of a slow burn book, and the character development benefits from it. I feel like I really get to know Erin and how her current predicament intersects with her past. On the other side, the is the quandary of poor Gabriel being stuck, with having to sit on the sidelines. I also like him having a conversation with his wolf was like having an inner monologue which helps uncover the truth.
I think this is an excellent 5 star read.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having read the rest of the series, it would have made no sense not to accept a free copy of this one.

I don't think I liked this one as much as the others. I've come to know most of the characters by now, and I do understand the urgency they would feel for what they need to do. There was just something about the way that Gabriel and Erin seemed to REFUSE to just admit how they felt. It was certainly an interesting and very different situation from the others, but I would just like to think that when you know, you know. You know?

[Tamatha F · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was packed full of adventure and suspense. I gave it three stars because at times i would get lost in the story due to so many moving parts. I really enjoyed the character development and the plot of the book was good. I just wish i could have immersed myself in this book a bit more. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Edith-Marie Buonacore · Rating 5 out of 5]

The series has been exciting from the beginning. And I always wanted how it would come to a close. But but as you're reading the book, all you want is to see what's going to happen next, not for the end. Each of these characters have qualities that we find in ourselves. Some good, some bad. But we learned to overcome our obstacles.

[LizJ. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blood Fated Book 5 Shadow Pack Legends by Luna M. Rose is the final book in the series and it's a very satisfying ending. I enjoyed reading the series and am a little sad it's over but also looking forward to reading more from Ms. Rose.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Lorraine Whiteley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant ending to an awesome series. I am beyond happy that Gideon finally got his mate and it all came together beautifully. Definitely a series that's a must read! I received an ARC and leave this review voluntarily.

[tre.wandereads · Rating 3 out of 5]

the idea of it was really nice but i found i couldn't fully immerse myself in it. it did not hold my attention for too long and i found myself drifting at times. the overall story of it was good, though. so i still gave it 3 stars!

[Allthebooks (Lynette) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This final book in the series lost me.
Audiobooks with a good narration usually takes a book to a higher level for me.
The narrator was good, but she couldn't save this book enough for a higher rating. (IMO of course)