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Claimed by the Elven Brothers: Fate
The final entry to the Claimed by the Elven Brothers Novella series
After transitioning smoothly into the elven realm and settling into a routine of various social engagements and a new-found hobby, it's easy for Megan to forget that a pregnancy could soon throw her world into disarray. However, when months turn to years, she soon learns that the lack of a pregnancy can be equally as disruptive, especially when it's so easy to forget that not everyone is happy with her arrangement with Seren and Locien and tinkering with her memories is the least they are willing to do to ensure its failure.
This novella contains strong sexual content and is not intended for readers under 18.
After transitioning smoothly into the elven realm and settling into a routine of various social engagements and a new-found hobby, it's easy for Megan to forget that a pregnancy could soon throw her world into disarray. However, when months turn to years, she soon learns that the lack of a pregnancy can be equally as disruptive, especially when it's so easy to forget that not everyone is happy with her arrangement with Seren and Locien and tinkering with her memories is the least they are willing to do to ensure its failure.
This novella contains strong sexual content and is not intended for readers under 18.
98 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 16, 2014
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About the author
Cristina Rayne
43 books158 followersNew York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author
I live in West-Central Texas with my crazy cat and about a dozen bookcases full of fantasy worlds and steamy romances. I also have a degree in Computer Science which totally qualifies me to write romances. Fantasy is my first love, and if I can inject a little love into the fantastical, along with a few steamy scenes, then all the better.
I live in West-Central Texas with my crazy cat and about a dozen bookcases full of fantasy worlds and steamy romances. I also have a degree in Computer Science which totally qualifies me to write romances. Fantasy is my first love, and if I can inject a little love into the fantastical, along with a few steamy scenes, then all the better.
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June 29, 2019
Ultimately kinda meh, but see the first book for my review...
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November 18, 2025
I went into Claimed by the Elven Brothers: Fate with moderate expectations and came out with mixed feelings. This second installment picks up where the previous book left off, only to make an abrupt leap fifty years into the future. A decision that, while intriguing, left me wishing for more connective tissue between past and present.
Christina Rayne’s world of Elven-human pairings continues to raise interesting questions about agency, belonging, and cultural blending. The setting itself remains one of the most compelling aspects of the series: immersive enough to spark curiosity but not so dense as to bog down the plot. That said, the pacing in this particular book felt oddly rushed despite its slower narrative tempo. Major character developments are relayed through summary rather than interaction, and moments that should feel emotionally charged instead come off as distant.
Megan, our human protagonist, unfortunately remains rather flat. Her submissiveness is clearly intended as a trait, but without growth or challenge, it starts to feel more like a narrative device than a personality. Her connection to the Elven brothers, particularly Locien, lacks the chemistry or tension that might make their bond more compelling. I was hoping for more intimacy, not necessarily in terms of spice, but emotional closeness. Instead, we’re mostly told they care for each other without truly seeing it unfold.
Seren was the character I found myself drawn to most. There’s a groundedness to him that brings some balance to the otherwise inconsistent dynamic between the brothers. Locien, on the other hand, came off as self-centered, almost irritatingly so. And while we’re introduced to Hildie, Locien’s Elven wife, she’s given so little time on the page that her presence feels more like a box ticked than a meaningful addition.
It’s not a suspense story, nor does it aim to be. But even as a romantic fantasy, the resolution is tied up almost too cleanly. I didn’t need cliffhangers, but I would have liked more complexity in the resolution. Less everything's fine now and more grappling with consequences or emotional aftermath.
To be fair, this is a short, easy read, perfect for a quiet weekend. If you're already invested in the series and enjoy lighter fantasy romances, you'll likely enjoy it for what it is. But for those looking for slow-burn development, character growth, or deeply felt romance, this entry might fall a little short.
Fate is serviceable as a follow-up, but ultimately plays it too safe. It scratches the surface of what could be a richer story, especially given the world Rayne has built, but rarely digs deep enough to make a lasting impact.
Christina Rayne’s world of Elven-human pairings continues to raise interesting questions about agency, belonging, and cultural blending. The setting itself remains one of the most compelling aspects of the series: immersive enough to spark curiosity but not so dense as to bog down the plot. That said, the pacing in this particular book felt oddly rushed despite its slower narrative tempo. Major character developments are relayed through summary rather than interaction, and moments that should feel emotionally charged instead come off as distant.
Megan, our human protagonist, unfortunately remains rather flat. Her submissiveness is clearly intended as a trait, but without growth or challenge, it starts to feel more like a narrative device than a personality. Her connection to the Elven brothers, particularly Locien, lacks the chemistry or tension that might make their bond more compelling. I was hoping for more intimacy, not necessarily in terms of spice, but emotional closeness. Instead, we’re mostly told they care for each other without truly seeing it unfold.
Seren was the character I found myself drawn to most. There’s a groundedness to him that brings some balance to the otherwise inconsistent dynamic between the brothers. Locien, on the other hand, came off as self-centered, almost irritatingly so. And while we’re introduced to Hildie, Locien’s Elven wife, she’s given so little time on the page that her presence feels more like a box ticked than a meaningful addition.
It’s not a suspense story, nor does it aim to be. But even as a romantic fantasy, the resolution is tied up almost too cleanly. I didn’t need cliffhangers, but I would have liked more complexity in the resolution. Less everything's fine now and more grappling with consequences or emotional aftermath.
To be fair, this is a short, easy read, perfect for a quiet weekend. If you're already invested in the series and enjoy lighter fantasy romances, you'll likely enjoy it for what it is. But for those looking for slow-burn development, character growth, or deeply felt romance, this entry might fall a little short.
Fate is serviceable as a follow-up, but ultimately plays it too safe. It scratches the surface of what could be a richer story, especially given the world Rayne has built, but rarely digs deep enough to make a lasting impact.
January 4, 2015
Clever solution
The world of the elves and their human brides still makes me uneasy, but the unique ways they deal with the various personalities is very well done. The brothers created their own disaster and I find L. Very annoying.
The world of the elves and their human brides still makes me uneasy, but the unique ways they deal with the various personalities is very well done. The brothers created their own disaster and I find L. Very annoying.
October 24, 2014
Not really any character development that allows us to see the growing bond between Megan and the brothers. Other than that I really liked this entire series.
November 12, 2014
very good story
December 8, 2014
I love this book
I love this series of books. The books take you to another time and place. If you love romantic fantasy you will love this book.
I love this series of books. The books take you to another time and place. If you love romantic fantasy you will love this book.
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