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Reclaimed Luna: A Wolf Shifter Romance
Ten years ago, they left her for dead. They should have made sure.
Agatha built an empire from the ashes of their betrayal. The terrified eighteen-year-old who fled the Timberline Pack is now a powerhouse CFO who turns failing companies into success stories. She’s strong, independent, and has no intention of ever looking back.
Until he walks into her boardroom. Franklin. The Alpha who failed to protect her. The mate who let his pack nearly kill her. The man she's spent a decade trying to forget. He claims he never knew the truth. He looks at her not with guilt, but with the shock of a man who believed his mate was dead. He wants a second chance, a chance to reclaim what he lost and heal his broken pack.
He's determined to win back his mate. She's determined to survive him. In a world of predators, only one can come out on top.
Agatha built an empire from the ashes of their betrayal. The terrified eighteen-year-old who fled the Timberline Pack is now a powerhouse CFO who turns failing companies into success stories. She’s strong, independent, and has no intention of ever looking back.
Until he walks into her boardroom. Franklin. The Alpha who failed to protect her. The mate who let his pack nearly kill her. The man she's spent a decade trying to forget. He claims he never knew the truth. He looks at her not with guilt, but with the shock of a man who believed his mate was dead. He wants a second chance, a chance to reclaim what he lost and heal his broken pack.
He's determined to win back his mate. She's determined to survive him. In a world of predators, only one can come out on top.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 28, 2025
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Ivy Myst
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October 26, 2025
Clinical, Repetitive and Boring.
This book is frustratingly formulaic, written with a clinical hand and completely lacking in depth and passion. The characters are cookie cutter, the dialogue is stilted, and the overall plot is just plain boring. So much time wasted on repetitive nonsense instead of actually writing a story worth reading. The entire shifter premise is weak and centres primarily around the MMC’s wolf speaking in his head, and the romance is non existent. While the story is not badly written per se, there is nothing of interest to recommend it either. 1.5 stars.
This book is frustratingly formulaic, written with a clinical hand and completely lacking in depth and passion. The characters are cookie cutter, the dialogue is stilted, and the overall plot is just plain boring. So much time wasted on repetitive nonsense instead of actually writing a story worth reading. The entire shifter premise is weak and centres primarily around the MMC’s wolf speaking in his head, and the romance is non existent. While the story is not badly written per se, there is nothing of interest to recommend it either. 1.5 stars.
March 17, 2026
Shifter story with a 10 year separation.
Huge positive during this time the Hero isn't with anyone else.
I don't recall the heroine mentioning anyone either.
The Alpha is absent and pack bullying takes place tot he point that the heroine almost looses her life.
The Alpha does take some responsibility for the attitude of the pack and significant changes are mad, backed up by actions.
I found it a bit repetitive and a bit long winded in places tbh.
Huge positive during this time the Hero isn't with anyone else.
I don't recall the heroine mentioning anyone either.
The Alpha is absent and pack bullying takes place tot he point that the heroine almost looses her life.
The Alpha does take some responsibility for the attitude of the pack and significant changes are mad, backed up by actions.
I found it a bit repetitive and a bit long winded in places tbh.
February 21, 2026
I gave this 3 stars because the writing is good… to a point. It kinda felt like there was a ton of useless words to show how smart she is though. And I’m pretty sure the word “systematic” was used way more than needed. Examples below were just from 5 pages of reading.
“who'd enabled and approved of my systematic abuse”
“This is the wolf who'd given his brother permission to test whether the human mate could be driven away through systematic torment.”
“Someone who's learned to identify systematic abuse,”
“It was a systematic organizational failure. The kind of institutional dysfunction that creates liability, damages reputation, and requires comprehensive reform to prevent recurrence."
This last quote you can see how there is a lot of words for her just to say “if you guys keep being pricks, your pack could no longer exist” it felt like it was trying too hard to make her sound smarter than everyone else.
ALSO - felt like a couple plot holes didn’t make much sense.
1. She’s a CFO, in corporate America if you are a cfo then you can be a cfo anywhere. Companies don’t care if it’s relative to what you were doing before. So her boss threatening to blacklist her within the “ecosystem green” companies wasn’t a valid threat to me.
2. Why does she need to change identities and keep running?? They didn’t want her in the pack so I doubt they’d drag her back if that’s what she really thought the Alpha wanted. Her whole premise of “having to earn to be here” would prove she didn’t earn it so in her head then he wouldn’t want her?
3. At what point does a Luna that is HUMAN need the same combat training as WARRIORS in the pack?? If that was me I’d be like um what? I’m a human female and you want me to fight hand to hand with this grown ass male werewolf? …
In my head a Luna provides the warmth in the home - she does not go out with the warriors. Obviously self defense classes and working out makes sense but really should be done with her mate… if ANYTHING.
4. This stems off of my 3rd plot hole - on what holy mother grail earth would an alpha tell his warriors to “toughen up” the Luna with physically beating her? I’m legit so confused on this plot point. Even IF she was a wolf this wouldn’t make sense… let alone a HUMAN…
5. Now for my final plot that had me scratching my head. Why is she a consultant for this pack? Realistically anyone who tortured her and ATTEMPTED TO MURDER her should be punished… hence no consultant needed then. If the horrible wolfs are held accountable then why would she need to be a consultant to figure out how to make the pack better? It honestly made the alpha look weak STILL. Which I don’t think was the point? I think the point was trying to be like “look he’s trying by letting her fix the pack” but like my man… fix the pack yourself… kill the rotten old beavers who literally tried to kill your mate… which leads me to say; does he even care about her???? I got no romance in this book. It’s more like a legal jargon book on how to fix a pack with old traditionalists…
Just my opinion though
“who'd enabled and approved of my systematic abuse”
“This is the wolf who'd given his brother permission to test whether the human mate could be driven away through systematic torment.”
“Someone who's learned to identify systematic abuse,”
“It was a systematic organizational failure. The kind of institutional dysfunction that creates liability, damages reputation, and requires comprehensive reform to prevent recurrence."
This last quote you can see how there is a lot of words for her just to say “if you guys keep being pricks, your pack could no longer exist” it felt like it was trying too hard to make her sound smarter than everyone else.
ALSO - felt like a couple plot holes didn’t make much sense.
1. She’s a CFO, in corporate America if you are a cfo then you can be a cfo anywhere. Companies don’t care if it’s relative to what you were doing before. So her boss threatening to blacklist her within the “ecosystem green” companies wasn’t a valid threat to me.
2. Why does she need to change identities and keep running?? They didn’t want her in the pack so I doubt they’d drag her back if that’s what she really thought the Alpha wanted. Her whole premise of “having to earn to be here” would prove she didn’t earn it so in her head then he wouldn’t want her?
3. At what point does a Luna that is HUMAN need the same combat training as WARRIORS in the pack?? If that was me I’d be like um what? I’m a human female and you want me to fight hand to hand with this grown ass male werewolf? …
In my head a Luna provides the warmth in the home - she does not go out with the warriors. Obviously self defense classes and working out makes sense but really should be done with her mate… if ANYTHING.
4. This stems off of my 3rd plot hole - on what holy mother grail earth would an alpha tell his warriors to “toughen up” the Luna with physically beating her? I’m legit so confused on this plot point. Even IF she was a wolf this wouldn’t make sense… let alone a HUMAN…
5. Now for my final plot that had me scratching my head. Why is she a consultant for this pack? Realistically anyone who tortured her and ATTEMPTED TO MURDER her should be punished… hence no consultant needed then. If the horrible wolfs are held accountable then why would she need to be a consultant to figure out how to make the pack better? It honestly made the alpha look weak STILL. Which I don’t think was the point? I think the point was trying to be like “look he’s trying by letting her fix the pack” but like my man… fix the pack yourself… kill the rotten old beavers who literally tried to kill your mate… which leads me to say; does he even care about her???? I got no romance in this book. It’s more like a legal jargon book on how to fix a pack with old traditionalists…
Just my opinion though
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 6, 2026
This one was really good…
Ten years ago, Agatha was left for dead by pack members who hated humans. Her Alpha mate, Franklin, was away on a month long trip, and some of the people he trusted kept the abuse she was getting away from him. He was being told that she was fine, but she was being tortured. The final straw is when they left her to drown, and laughed about it. The pack healer, Dr. Winters, and two omegas saved her from the icy water and took her to a hospital. When Franklin returned home, he was told she died in a training accident.
The healer never told him she was alive. And I didn’t blame him one bit. That Alpha completely ignored Agatha.
Now, ten years later, she’s built herself into an expert who is extremely valuable. She specializes in policy and procedures, stuff that she knows how to improve and implement. His pack shows up to team with her company.
He’s been alone all this time. And now that he’s seen her, he starts to investigate what actually happened. It gets real interesting…
KU read, and this was a really good one. Highly recommended.
Ten years ago, Agatha was left for dead by pack members who hated humans. Her Alpha mate, Franklin, was away on a month long trip, and some of the people he trusted kept the abuse she was getting away from him. He was being told that she was fine, but she was being tortured. The final straw is when they left her to drown, and laughed about it. The pack healer, Dr. Winters, and two omegas saved her from the icy water and took her to a hospital. When Franklin returned home, he was told she died in a training accident.
The healer never told him she was alive. And I didn’t blame him one bit. That Alpha completely ignored Agatha.
Now, ten years later, she’s built herself into an expert who is extremely valuable. She specializes in policy and procedures, stuff that she knows how to improve and implement. His pack shows up to team with her company.
He’s been alone all this time. And now that he’s seen her, he starts to investigate what actually happened. It gets real interesting…
KU read, and this was a really good one. Highly recommended.
October 5, 2025
3.75 stars
I really liked the core of the story, Agatha and Franklin (love the older names). However, I personally found too much talk of integration, policies and procedures. I realized it was needed to show that there was change, but I just zoned out of some of it. I would have liked to have known what transgressions the other had done that finally ended up with them being punished. I would also have like more conversations and time spent together, but overall, it has a HEA I am content with.
I really liked the core of the story, Agatha and Franklin (love the older names). However, I personally found too much talk of integration, policies and procedures. I realized it was needed to show that there was change, but I just zoned out of some of it. I would have liked to have known what transgressions the other had done that finally ended up with them being punished. I would also have like more conversations and time spent together, but overall, it has a HEA I am content with.
February 23, 2026
The alpha basically failed to protect his luna from abuse and attempted murder. But at that time they told him she drowned and he believed it. Although he has seen physical evidence of abuse but brushed it aside. 10yrs later they meet. And he is claiming he did not know she was abused and that he did not know she was alive.
While this book was well written in terms of sequence, grammar and editing, there seems to be some disconnect or plot holes.
Mates should have been able to feel what each other is going through and especially if their mate dies. This aspect was explained away.
One of the main premise is that a crime was committed against the heroine. The solution in the book was to approach it like a violation of corporate policies and not justice for crimes committed like assault and violation of human rights. And it is always mentioned that she is accused of using her consultancy to settle old scores. How about her using what she experienced as a criminal case against the people who abused her and attempted murder and was accessory to murder? I think a lawyer was needed more than a consultant. While the idea of the heroine being the consultant that identifies infractions and violations against policies is cool it would have been more romantic if the hero actually meted justice on her behalf since the premise was also his neglect and failure. He did not really step up. He stepped aside so the heroine can do her audit and findings. Never mind the crimes committed against her because failure to comply to policies are well documented and corrected instead. Somehow, as a romance reader reading a shifter romance genre book, this auditing and consulting approach did not appeal to my romantic side. We like a badass heroine but we love a badass book boyfriend more. Especially an alpha one. Throw in magic fated mates destiny wins all not strategic policy development and implementation.
Somehow the title reclaimed luna is sort of misleading. She did not come back as a luna but as a consultant and managing partner. Somehow the book is selling that policies and procedures within the pack changed after her abuse. So she can have a paradigm shift about the pack. I just failed to see how the alpha did the actual reclaiming of his luna. By showing her there was a change in policies? How about the change in him by seeking justice on her behalf? It did not sit right with me the approach to the conflict resolution. It was not balanced by romance and passion. I guess if I were more of a corporate person I would appreciate this consultancy approach but I am a stay at home mom who reads romance novels to escape into a romantic world. Bonus if there is spice. The romance here was more administrative.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 7, 2026
Reclaimed Luna: A Wolf Shifter Romance
I read Reclaimed Luna by Ivy Myst on Kindle, and this was one of those wolf-shifter romances that immediately pulls you in with betrayal, survival, and a second-chance mate story that keeps the tension high from the beginning. The story centers around Agatha, who was left for dead ten years earlier by the very pack that should have protected her. Instead of breaking her, that betrayal turned her into a powerful and successful businesswoman who now specializes in rebuilding failing companies. She’s strong, independent, and determined to never look back at the life that almost destroyed her.
Of course… fate has other plans.
When Franklin, the Alpha who once failed to protect her, suddenly walks back into her life, everything Agatha worked so hard to bury comes rushing back. What makes this storyline so good is that Franklin isn’t the typical arrogant Alpha who knows everything. Instead, he genuinely believes she died years ago and is completely shocked to discover the truth. Watching him realize what really happened—and seeing Agatha refuse to trust him again—creates a lot of emotional tension throughout the story.
What I really liked about this book was Agatha’s strength. She isn’t the weak, forgiving heroine who immediately runs back into her mate’s arms. She survived betrayal, built an empire, and she makes Franklin work for every ounce of trust. The push and pull between them kept the story interesting, especially with the pack politics and the lingering questions about who was truly responsible for what happened to her years ago.
There are definitely some emotional moments, some frustrating ones (in a good way), and plenty of tension as Franklin tries to prove he deserves a second chance. By the end, you start to see pieces of the truth fall into place, but the journey getting there is what really keeps you turning the pages.
I would definitely recommend this book and series and can’t wait to start on the next book. If you want to know what happens next, you’ll just have to read this series yourself ~ you won’t regret it.
I read Reclaimed Luna by Ivy Myst on Kindle, and this was one of those wolf-shifter romances that immediately pulls you in with betrayal, survival, and a second-chance mate story that keeps the tension high from the beginning. The story centers around Agatha, who was left for dead ten years earlier by the very pack that should have protected her. Instead of breaking her, that betrayal turned her into a powerful and successful businesswoman who now specializes in rebuilding failing companies. She’s strong, independent, and determined to never look back at the life that almost destroyed her.
Of course… fate has other plans.
When Franklin, the Alpha who once failed to protect her, suddenly walks back into her life, everything Agatha worked so hard to bury comes rushing back. What makes this storyline so good is that Franklin isn’t the typical arrogant Alpha who knows everything. Instead, he genuinely believes she died years ago and is completely shocked to discover the truth. Watching him realize what really happened—and seeing Agatha refuse to trust him again—creates a lot of emotional tension throughout the story.
What I really liked about this book was Agatha’s strength. She isn’t the weak, forgiving heroine who immediately runs back into her mate’s arms. She survived betrayal, built an empire, and she makes Franklin work for every ounce of trust. The push and pull between them kept the story interesting, especially with the pack politics and the lingering questions about who was truly responsible for what happened to her years ago.
There are definitely some emotional moments, some frustrating ones (in a good way), and plenty of tension as Franklin tries to prove he deserves a second chance. By the end, you start to see pieces of the truth fall into place, but the journey getting there is what really keeps you turning the pages.
I would definitely recommend this book and series and can’t wait to start on the next book. If you want to know what happens next, you’ll just have to read this series yourself ~ you won’t regret it.
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October 29, 2025Interesting shifter story. Different from rejected mates which seem most popular.
Firstly - don’t let comments / reviews about too much policy discussions etc.Those comments held me back from reading it. And I’m glad I changed my mind. Was there a lot of policy talk ? Yes. But that is what the story is about - integrating policies for humans in the shifter packs after what happened. It wasn’t so much that it stopped my interest. But maybe being forewarned helped me 🤷♀️
What I liked - the story starts immediately. What happened to the Luna is told from memories / discussion etc. Luna was written as a strong female who grew in confidence and made something of herself. I liked how the alpha didn’t hurt her physically because that is something I would not want to read and her take him back. His actions caused her being hurt and inaction. Although that made him responsible,it was something he could work to get forgiveness for and he did work at it .
What I didn’t like - the alpha. He was not likeable but he did grow on me since he was making an effort and wanted forgiveness. I didn’t feel much of a connection between them romantically. Love maybe but this is not a romance book so don’t go in thinking that. I’m not even sure if the author mentioned them even kissing. Would have been nice for some connection between the two.
Overall I enjoyed the book.
Firstly - don’t let comments / reviews about too much policy discussions etc.Those comments held me back from reading it. And I’m glad I changed my mind. Was there a lot of policy talk ? Yes. But that is what the story is about - integrating policies for humans in the shifter packs after what happened. It wasn’t so much that it stopped my interest. But maybe being forewarned helped me 🤷♀️
What I liked - the story starts immediately. What happened to the Luna is told from memories / discussion etc. Luna was written as a strong female who grew in confidence and made something of herself. I liked how the alpha didn’t hurt her physically because that is something I would not want to read and her take him back. His actions caused her being hurt and inaction. Although that made him responsible,it was something he could work to get forgiveness for and he did work at it .
What I didn’t like - the alpha. He was not likeable but he did grow on me since he was making an effort and wanted forgiveness. I didn’t feel much of a connection between them romantically. Love maybe but this is not a romance book so don’t go in thinking that. I’m not even sure if the author mentioned them even kissing. Would have been nice for some connection between the two.
Overall I enjoyed the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 30, 2025
Second chance wolf romance
Agatha and Franklin were an unusual shifter pair-he was an alpha and she was human. So young, Agatha tries to be a Luna that Franklin could be proud of and he thinks she has to do it without his help. More and more, the pact attacks Agatha under the guise of “training her,” and Franklin thinks it’s ok. When he leaves for a month long trip, the pact decides Agatha must go, even if it means her death, which almost happens. Agatha escapes with the help of 3 pack wolves and make a life for herself far away.
Ten years later, Agatha and Franklin meets again but Agatha is very different. She is no longer that child Franklin knew 10 years ago. Franklin convinces her to come to his pack and see the lessons he’s learned from her supposed “death.”
Agatha is a very strong character who makes her own decisions, even when Franklin tries very hard to convince her, in very subtle ways, to stay as his Luna. Also, the banter between Franklin and his wolf, Titan, is amusing but a bit annoying at first. No hot bedroom scenes or sex everywhere all the time. The story is a closed-door romance but strong in character development.
Agatha and Franklin were an unusual shifter pair-he was an alpha and she was human. So young, Agatha tries to be a Luna that Franklin could be proud of and he thinks she has to do it without his help. More and more, the pact attacks Agatha under the guise of “training her,” and Franklin thinks it’s ok. When he leaves for a month long trip, the pact decides Agatha must go, even if it means her death, which almost happens. Agatha escapes with the help of 3 pack wolves and make a life for herself far away.
Ten years later, Agatha and Franklin meets again but Agatha is very different. She is no longer that child Franklin knew 10 years ago. Franklin convinces her to come to his pack and see the lessons he’s learned from her supposed “death.”
Agatha is a very strong character who makes her own decisions, even when Franklin tries very hard to convince her, in very subtle ways, to stay as his Luna. Also, the banter between Franklin and his wolf, Titan, is amusing but a bit annoying at first. No hot bedroom scenes or sex everywhere all the time. The story is a closed-door romance but strong in character development.
November 23, 2025
2 1/2 stars This book was disappointing after the excellence of the Careless Alpha by the same author. The Alpha H in this book is negligent in caring for his human mate, the h, but this is mostly due to his youth rather than willful, intentional hurt. There is no OW drama and the angst level is low.
Ten years ago the eighteen year old h was psychologically and physically bullied when she tried to integrate into the H's pack. She was saved from death by the healer who took her to a human hospital. The H was told that she died in a training accident. Now a successful and highly respected business woman, she is negotiating a partnership with the Alpha's pack. It felt like the story was padded with lots of corporate lingo in describing the h's work as a consultant. The H has to separate motivation for change based on guilt for what happened to the h from a desire to improve conditions in his pack to help the vulnerable. It was work for me to finish this book.
Ten years ago the eighteen year old h was psychologically and physically bullied when she tried to integrate into the H's pack. She was saved from death by the healer who took her to a human hospital. The H was told that she died in a training accident. Now a successful and highly respected business woman, she is negotiating a partnership with the Alpha's pack. It felt like the story was padded with lots of corporate lingo in describing the h's work as a consultant. The H has to separate motivation for change based on guilt for what happened to the h from a desire to improve conditions in his pack to help the vulnerable. It was work for me to finish this book.
March 5, 2026
DNF….MMC treated FMC like trash. Had her eat alone in the dining hall knowing everyone wanted to kill her, allowed his pack members to attack her and hurt her, abandoned her, didn’t care about her mental or physical wellness..his excuse? “I was young” meanwhile shortly after his Beta finds his mate and his beta didn’t act like that.
Expects her to want to move back to the pack by having his beta show her spreadsheets on how the pack has changed smh
Why was she running though? You would’ve thought that yeah he crossed paths with her she would’ve just stayed where she was. Her running made no sense especially when she knew he wasn’t even chasing her.
I didn’t feel any chemistry and he never had a minute with her alone, he always had his beta there as well.
Expects her to want to move back to the pack by having his beta show her spreadsheets on how the pack has changed smh
Why was she running though? You would’ve thought that yeah he crossed paths with her she would’ve just stayed where she was. Her running made no sense especially when she knew he wasn’t even chasing her.
I didn’t feel any chemistry and he never had a minute with her alone, he always had his beta there as well.
Did Not Finish
April 18, 2026Corporate wolves
I got to just over the 50% mark and called it a day. This is a closed door, unromantic, plot hole riddled book, with a strange take on shifter culture. The wolves are billionaire corporate tycoons and the Alpha runs his pack like HR. I wasn't all that put out by this sterile approach to shifters until the brutal abusive truth came out about why his (human) Luna ran. Instead of the Alpha turning his pack red (from all the ripped out throats) in retribution for her suffering, he called a meeting, pulled out boxes of file folders, and began a forensic audit. Then he made his Luna a consultant.
Uh... no.
This is where we part ways.
I've read other books about rich city wolves before. The Wolfsbane series by Lola Glass is memorable. It had more heart and solid (if a little irritating) characters.
I got to just over the 50% mark and called it a day. This is a closed door, unromantic, plot hole riddled book, with a strange take on shifter culture. The wolves are billionaire corporate tycoons and the Alpha runs his pack like HR. I wasn't all that put out by this sterile approach to shifters until the brutal abusive truth came out about why his (human) Luna ran. Instead of the Alpha turning his pack red (from all the ripped out throats) in retribution for her suffering, he called a meeting, pulled out boxes of file folders, and began a forensic audit. Then he made his Luna a consultant.
Uh... no.
This is where we part ways.
I've read other books about rich city wolves before. The Wolfsbane series by Lola Glass is memorable. It had more heart and solid (if a little irritating) characters.
April 25, 2026
Agatha built an empire from the ashes of their betrayal. The terrified eighteen-year-old who fled the Timberline Pack is now a powerhouse CFO who turns failing companies into success stories. She’s strong, independent, and has no intention of ever looking back.
Until he walks into her boardroom. Franklin. The Alpha who failed to protect her. The mate who let his pack nearly kill her. The man she's spent a decade trying to forget. He claims he never knew the truth. He looks at her not with guilt, but with the shock of a man who believed his mate was dead. He wants a second chance, a chance to reclaim what he lost and heal his broken pack.
He's determined to win back his mate. She's determined to survive him. In a world of predators, only one can come out on top.
Until he walks into her boardroom. Franklin. The Alpha who failed to protect her. The mate who let his pack nearly kill her. The man she's spent a decade trying to forget. He claims he never knew the truth. He looks at her not with guilt, but with the shock of a man who believed his mate was dead. He wants a second chance, a chance to reclaim what he lost and heal his broken pack.
He's determined to win back his mate. She's determined to survive him. In a world of predators, only one can come out on top.
June 9, 2026
How not to use AI 🙄
Many inconsistencies, a plot that fell short quickly, a CFO that turned into process auditor 🙄🙄 no angst no drama and definitely no romance.
I cant bathom an alpha would see his human mate bruised and do nothing about it. I cant imagine an alpha leaving his new mate alone for a month long business trip, never got to talk witb her and not consider rhis weird.
Also how the idiot didnt think she would pull a runner is beyond me.
The meeting at the cabin was interesting but it felt flat.
And then it went downhill from there. Claire was accepted because Devon put his foot down & threatened to leave, not anything done by Franklin. So those “protocols” are fake and seriously what an exciting job for an ex CFO to come and audit this process.
I DNFed after this.
Many inconsistencies, a plot that fell short quickly, a CFO that turned into process auditor 🙄🙄 no angst no drama and definitely no romance.
I cant bathom an alpha would see his human mate bruised and do nothing about it. I cant imagine an alpha leaving his new mate alone for a month long business trip, never got to talk witb her and not consider rhis weird.
Also how the idiot didnt think she would pull a runner is beyond me.
The meeting at the cabin was interesting but it felt flat.
And then it went downhill from there. Claire was accepted because Devon put his foot down & threatened to leave, not anything done by Franklin. So those “protocols” are fake and seriously what an exciting job for an ex CFO to come and audit this process.
I DNFed after this.
December 8, 2025
Strong FMC
The FMC Agatha comes into her own and finds her strength after pack politics and a naive Alpha leave her protected by those who don't want a human Luna. She survives her circumstances and proves her strength in mind and actions. She faces the demons from her nightmares and defeats any power they hold over her. Franklin learns from his arrogance and his past mistakes. He learns to listen to his wolf, his beta, pack physician and all those who helped his mate. He takes responsibility and makes those who are against humans accountable for their words and actions. I rooted for them and I look forward to more by this author.
The FMC Agatha comes into her own and finds her strength after pack politics and a naive Alpha leave her protected by those who don't want a human Luna. She survives her circumstances and proves her strength in mind and actions. She faces the demons from her nightmares and defeats any power they hold over her. Franklin learns from his arrogance and his past mistakes. He learns to listen to his wolf, his beta, pack physician and all those who helped his mate. He takes responsibility and makes those who are against humans accountable for their words and actions. I rooted for them and I look forward to more by this author.
December 21, 2025
Gave it up early
Only got to page 17, then gave up.
An experienced and qualified CFO can get a job in any industry as their job is tied to numbers. So sure, her non-competitive clause could keep her out of the renewable energy sector, but realistically, as an experienced CFO, she could go into another industry.
The threat for litigation by her current CEO is too far-fetched in a modern workplace to stop her leaving. A reminder of the clause would have been sufficient.
I get that this is a fantasy novel, but if an author is setting it in a modern world, then modern rules apply.
Only got to page 17, then gave up.
An experienced and qualified CFO can get a job in any industry as their job is tied to numbers. So sure, her non-competitive clause could keep her out of the renewable energy sector, but realistically, as an experienced CFO, she could go into another industry.
The threat for litigation by her current CEO is too far-fetched in a modern workplace to stop her leaving. A reminder of the clause would have been sufficient.
I get that this is a fantasy novel, but if an author is setting it in a modern world, then modern rules apply.
April 12, 2026
I can't be the only person...
Who noticed that this story didn’t make sense? I even kept going back in the book to make sure I wasn’t mistaken. At the beginning, Franklin denied that his pack hurt his mate. However, in another chapter, he claims that he learned from her death and established protocols to prevent others from suffering the same fate.
Then, Devon mentions that everyone initially made Claire’s integration difficult. All of a sudden, it wasn’t difficult anymore because of Franklin’s policies.
This is my second book by this author, and I don’t think I can read a third one. A good editor or alpha and beta readers should have helped with the storyline.
Who noticed that this story didn’t make sense? I even kept going back in the book to make sure I wasn’t mistaken. At the beginning, Franklin denied that his pack hurt his mate. However, in another chapter, he claims that he learned from her death and established protocols to prevent others from suffering the same fate.
Then, Devon mentions that everyone initially made Claire’s integration difficult. All of a sudden, it wasn’t difficult anymore because of Franklin’s policies.
This is my second book by this author, and I don’t think I can read a third one. A good editor or alpha and beta readers should have helped with the storyline.
December 31, 2025
only ok
While the female has become very strong and capable there is no explanation of why she was in hiding and kept changing her identity. She was gone from the pack. Mission Accomplished.
Also no background on how wolfs and others are seen by humans in this time period.
There is talk of what she started for the good of the pack but those things were already in place.
Also pretty boring. There was no tension. Couldn’t understand why she was running again. He showed no threat.
Overall a disappointment
While the female has become very strong and capable there is no explanation of why she was in hiding and kept changing her identity. She was gone from the pack. Mission Accomplished.
Also no background on how wolfs and others are seen by humans in this time period.
There is talk of what she started for the good of the pack but those things were already in place.
Also pretty boring. There was no tension. Couldn’t understand why she was running again. He showed no threat.
Overall a disappointment
January 21, 2026
This is not a romance
This is not a romance novel. I'm not even sure what to classify this as besides corporate drama, but there isn't really any drama, because, for me, this book created no emotions for me but boredom. That sounds so harsh but whew it's true. All we are reading about is page after page of corporate crap, meanwhile there's no connection, no chemistry, no heat, not even any angst between the H and h. I dnf at 66% because no matter how hard I tried to persevere, I just could not continue.
This is not a romance novel. I'm not even sure what to classify this as besides corporate drama, but there isn't really any drama, because, for me, this book created no emotions for me but boredom. That sounds so harsh but whew it's true. All we are reading about is page after page of corporate crap, meanwhile there's no connection, no chemistry, no heat, not even any angst between the H and h. I dnf at 66% because no matter how hard I tried to persevere, I just could not continue.
October 31, 2025
Good story. Reminded me in a way of Barren Luna, which is one of my faves. This one had a clinical feel to it after the heroine rejoined the Alpha pack. I thought the premise of the story was really interesting. It didn't quite have the intensity I would have liked. In the beginning it did. The evaluations that were done and the way the author used that as a means to expose the dark motives of the evil wolves was cool. Anyway, it was interesting.
November 6, 2025
Struggles and hardships
Ms. Myst has another winner. With her usual plot excellence, Reclaimed Luna is a winner. It has originality in the problems faced by Alpha, Luna and pack members.
Initially I don't think the Alpha except how deep his responsibility to the tragedy is but throughout the book he gradually does. The Luna grows in multiple ways as the book progresses.
This is areally good werewolf tale and I definitely recommend it.
Ms. Myst has another winner. With her usual plot excellence, Reclaimed Luna is a winner. It has originality in the problems faced by Alpha, Luna and pack members.
Initially I don't think the Alpha except how deep his responsibility to the tragedy is but throughout the book he gradually does. The Luna grows in multiple ways as the book progresses.
This is areally good werewolf tale and I definitely recommend it.
May 17, 2026
educational shifter romance
Agatha and Franklin have more than a rocky road. This second chance romance is next level. Basically this is important life lessons disguised as a rejected mate shifter romance novel. The emotional scenes…well basically Ivy Myst’s ability to move characters in a believable way from near enemies to lovers is impressive. Reading Agatha and Franklin’s story is time well spent.
Agatha and Franklin have more than a rocky road. This second chance romance is next level. Basically this is important life lessons disguised as a rejected mate shifter romance novel. The emotional scenes…well basically Ivy Myst’s ability to move characters in a believable way from near enemies to lovers is impressive. Reading Agatha and Franklin’s story is time well spent.
October 23, 2025
At some point I was so bored out and couldn’t finish. There was zero romance or fantasy, no chemistry whatsoever between characters, and too repetitive inner monologue. The plot was interesting at first but became very dull like I didn’t care much for humans’ rights in the wolves’ world tbh! Actually, it didn’t feel like a paranormal/ fantasy book at all.
April 10, 2026
Another reviewer mentioned this book is written in a clinical, redundant style. I totally agree. You feel nothing for the characters.
The Alpha’s wolf has the personality of a histrionic old lady. Like Nathan Lane in the Birdcage, except it’s played straight and not for humor.
I don’t understand why she is a consultant for this pack, but I also don’t care.
The Alpha’s wolf has the personality of a histrionic old lady. Like Nathan Lane in the Birdcage, except it’s played straight and not for humor.
I don’t understand why she is a consultant for this pack, but I also don’t care.
October 12, 2025
Novel Plot, Lacking Heat
Very different plot and quite interesting if you enjoy corporate compliance. On a heat scale, it's a zero. Also, no chemistry between the H and h at all. These are some very controlled characters.
Very different plot and quite interesting if you enjoy corporate compliance. On a heat scale, it's a zero. Also, no chemistry between the H and h at all. These are some very controlled characters.
October 19, 2025
great story
If you want to read a book along the lines of rejected mate, this is a great one. Agatha isn’t rejected, rather neglected that results in her being severely injured. It was great to see both characters evolve and grow! Highly recommend this book!
If you want to read a book along the lines of rejected mate, this is a great one. Agatha isn’t rejected, rather neglected that results in her being severely injured. It was great to see both characters evolve and grow! Highly recommend this book!
February 25, 2026
good read
This was a good solid read, definitely NOT formulaic as what one review described it. A bit heavy on exposition, but well written and characters very well developed. You cheer them both on. Definitely recommend!
This was a good solid read, definitely NOT formulaic as what one review described it. A bit heavy on exposition, but well written and characters very well developed. You cheer them both on. Definitely recommend!
March 12, 2026
Reclaimed Luna
Really enjoyed this story. What Agatha had to deal with at the beginning was horrific. And she grew from it, making her the perfect luna. Great ending to her happily ever after. Can wait for the next book.
Really enjoyed this story. What Agatha had to deal with at the beginning was horrific. And she grew from it, making her the perfect luna. Great ending to her happily ever after. Can wait for the next book.
May 22, 2026
It's fine, but did not finish and not what I would call a romance
The story is less about romance and more about corporate mumbo jumbo with some sad side long looks. I really couldn't get into it.
The story is less about romance and more about corporate mumbo jumbo with some sad side long looks. I really couldn't get into it.
October 27, 2025
It was entertaining at first but then I felt I was reading a university essay with all the controls and things she was doing and I got really bored.
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