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Bound to the Shadow King
Wolf Hunted: An enemies-to-lovers rejected mate fae / shifter romantasy
My fated mate will die by my fangs.
I went back for my pack—for vengeance against the mate who rejected me, and for the family I may have already lost.
But some bonds refuse to be broken.
The unseelie king I left behind still haunts my blood and my thoughts, and when we’re pulled back together, he makes one thing devastatingly clear: I am not facing the coming storm alone.
Kaeleron is shadow and steel, ruling his court with ruthless grace—yet with me, he is something else entirely: fiercely protective, dangerously tender, and willing to burn worlds to keep me safe.
But as tensions rise and I’m drawn deeper into his world, I’m forced to confront what power truly costs—and how easily love becomes a weapon.
Loving Kaeleron means standing at the edge of a blade forged long before either of us had a choice.
Because the fae do nothing without blood, bargains, or betrayal.
And the closer I come to claiming it, the clearer it becomes that vengeance will demand more than I’m prepared to give.
This time, it isn’t just my freedom at stake.
It’s my heart.
His crown.
And a truth that could tear the realms apart.
I went back for my pack—for vengeance against the mate who rejected me, and for the family I may have already lost.
But some bonds refuse to be broken.
The unseelie king I left behind still haunts my blood and my thoughts, and when we’re pulled back together, he makes one thing devastatingly clear: I am not facing the coming storm alone.
Kaeleron is shadow and steel, ruling his court with ruthless grace—yet with me, he is something else entirely: fiercely protective, dangerously tender, and willing to burn worlds to keep me safe.
But as tensions rise and I’m drawn deeper into his world, I’m forced to confront what power truly costs—and how easily love becomes a weapon.
Loving Kaeleron means standing at the edge of a blade forged long before either of us had a choice.
Because the fae do nothing without blood, bargains, or betrayal.
And the closer I come to claiming it, the clearer it becomes that vengeance will demand more than I’m prepared to give.
This time, it isn’t just my freedom at stake.
It’s my heart.
His crown.
And a truth that could tear the realms apart.
642 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 17, 2026
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About the author
Felicity Heaton
140 books5,062 followersFelicity Heaton is a New York Times, USA Today and international best-selling author writing passionate paranormal romance books. In her books she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons!
If you're a fan of paranormal romance authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter and Christine Feehan then you will enjoy her books too.
If you love your angels a little dark and wicked, the best-selling Her Angel series is for you. If you like strong, powerful, and dark vampires then try the Vampires Realm series or any of her stand-alone vampire romance books. If you’re looking for vampire romances that are sinful, passionate and erotic then try the best-selling Vampire Erotic Theatre series. Or if you prefer huge detailed worlds filled with hot-blooded alpha males in every species, from elves to demons to dragons to shifters and angels, then take a look at the new Eternal Mates series.
You can find out more about Felicity at:
Website - http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk/
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If you're a fan of paranormal romance authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter and Christine Feehan then you will enjoy her books too.
If you love your angels a little dark and wicked, the best-selling Her Angel series is for you. If you like strong, powerful, and dark vampires then try the Vampires Realm series or any of her stand-alone vampire romance books. If you’re looking for vampire romances that are sinful, passionate and erotic then try the best-selling Vampire Erotic Theatre series. Or if you prefer huge detailed worlds filled with hot-blooded alpha males in every species, from elves to demons to dragons to shifters and angels, then take a look at the new Eternal Mates series.
You can find out more about Felicity at:
Website - http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk/
Blog - http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk/blog/
Twitter - http://twitter.com/felicityheaton
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/felicityheaton
Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/felicityheaton/
Newsletter - http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk/newsl...
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Review of advance copy
"I was a monster
Just as she had once painted me.
I was a monster for hurting the only female I had ever loved.
Would ever love.
Nyr ill'aeth ky'aethena."
Wolf Hunted by Felicity Heaton is the second book following Wolf Caged, and I can say without hesitation that this story did not just meet my expectations, it shattered them. This was not a casual read. It was an all consuming experience that held my heart hostage from beginning to end. I finished it in a single day because putting it down simply was not an option.
There is an intensity to this novel that you feel immediately. Every chapter carries the weight of fate, the pull of unbreakable bonds, and the terrifying understanding that love can become the very weapon used against you. The heroine returns to a world shaped by loyalty, revenge, and impossible choices, only to realize that some connections are carved far too deep to ever be severed. The emotional stakes are razor sharp, and you feel every single one.
Saphira is a force. Not just strong, but unyielding in a way that makes you want to rise with her. She is layered with pain, determination, vulnerability, and fire. Watching her navigate power, sacrifice, and the brutal truths waiting for her was mesmerizing. She does not wait to be saved. She stands, she fights, and when necessary, she burns. Felicity Heaton has created a heroine who commands the page and refuses to be forgotten.
Kaeleron is devastation wrapped in a crown.
He is ruthless when he must be, commanding and lethal, yet when it comes to Saphira, his strength transforms into something achingly beautiful. His devotion is absolute. Protective to the point of ruin. Tender in ways that steal the breath from your lungs. He is the embodiment of a king who would bring kingdoms to their knees just to keep his woman safe and let me be honest, he has claimed a permanent place at the very top of my book boyfriend list.
The connection between them is unforgettable. It is not just chemistry, it is gravity. The kind of bond that feels written in blood and destiny. Every moment they share hums with tension, longing, and a sense of inevitability that makes it impossible to look away. Their love is not gentle. It is powerful, consuming, and forged in the kind of fire that either strengthens steel or destroys it entirely.
The world building is breathtaking.
Dark courts, rising conflict, dangerous bargains, and the constant reminder that power always demands a price. Felicity Heaton does not simply build a world, she pulls you into it until you are wandering its shadows alongside the characters. I could feel the looming storm, the political tension, and the threat of betrayal circling closer with every chapter.
What struck me most was the emotional depth threaded throughout the story. This is a book about the cost of love, the burden of destiny, and the terrifying truths that can unravel entire realms. Just when you think you understand where the story is leading, it tightens its grip and reminds you that nothing worth claiming comes without sacrifice.
I feel incredibly grateful to have received both books as ARCs because this series has completely captivated me. Stories like this do not just entertain, they leave a mark and now I am left with that familiar ache only a powerful book can create, the desperate need for what comes next.
If book one drew you in, Wolf Hunted will own you.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A flawless, heart consuming read that sets the standard for fantasy romance.
What to expect:
• A fiercely strong and unforgettable FMC
• A dangerously devoted king who defines what a true love should be
• Fate-driven romance that feels inevitable and consuming
• High emotional stakes that will wreck your heart in the best way
• Rich world building filled with fae politics, power, and betrayal
• Passion, tension, and bonds that refuse to break
• Vengeance, loyalty, and the cost of love
• Twists that keep you completely locked in
• Writing so immersive you forget the world around you
• A cliff of anticipation that will leave you craving book three
Just as she had once painted me.
I was a monster for hurting the only female I had ever loved.
Would ever love.
Nyr ill'aeth ky'aethena."
Wolf Hunted by Felicity Heaton is the second book following Wolf Caged, and I can say without hesitation that this story did not just meet my expectations, it shattered them. This was not a casual read. It was an all consuming experience that held my heart hostage from beginning to end. I finished it in a single day because putting it down simply was not an option.
There is an intensity to this novel that you feel immediately. Every chapter carries the weight of fate, the pull of unbreakable bonds, and the terrifying understanding that love can become the very weapon used against you. The heroine returns to a world shaped by loyalty, revenge, and impossible choices, only to realize that some connections are carved far too deep to ever be severed. The emotional stakes are razor sharp, and you feel every single one.
Saphira is a force. Not just strong, but unyielding in a way that makes you want to rise with her. She is layered with pain, determination, vulnerability, and fire. Watching her navigate power, sacrifice, and the brutal truths waiting for her was mesmerizing. She does not wait to be saved. She stands, she fights, and when necessary, she burns. Felicity Heaton has created a heroine who commands the page and refuses to be forgotten.
Kaeleron is devastation wrapped in a crown.
He is ruthless when he must be, commanding and lethal, yet when it comes to Saphira, his strength transforms into something achingly beautiful. His devotion is absolute. Protective to the point of ruin. Tender in ways that steal the breath from your lungs. He is the embodiment of a king who would bring kingdoms to their knees just to keep his woman safe and let me be honest, he has claimed a permanent place at the very top of my book boyfriend list.
The connection between them is unforgettable. It is not just chemistry, it is gravity. The kind of bond that feels written in blood and destiny. Every moment they share hums with tension, longing, and a sense of inevitability that makes it impossible to look away. Their love is not gentle. It is powerful, consuming, and forged in the kind of fire that either strengthens steel or destroys it entirely.
The world building is breathtaking.
Dark courts, rising conflict, dangerous bargains, and the constant reminder that power always demands a price. Felicity Heaton does not simply build a world, she pulls you into it until you are wandering its shadows alongside the characters. I could feel the looming storm, the political tension, and the threat of betrayal circling closer with every chapter.
What struck me most was the emotional depth threaded throughout the story. This is a book about the cost of love, the burden of destiny, and the terrifying truths that can unravel entire realms. Just when you think you understand where the story is leading, it tightens its grip and reminds you that nothing worth claiming comes without sacrifice.
I feel incredibly grateful to have received both books as ARCs because this series has completely captivated me. Stories like this do not just entertain, they leave a mark and now I am left with that familiar ache only a powerful book can create, the desperate need for what comes next.
If book one drew you in, Wolf Hunted will own you.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A flawless, heart consuming read that sets the standard for fantasy romance.
What to expect:
• A fiercely strong and unforgettable FMC
• A dangerously devoted king who defines what a true love should be
• Fate-driven romance that feels inevitable and consuming
• High emotional stakes that will wreck your heart in the best way
• Rich world building filled with fae politics, power, and betrayal
• Passion, tension, and bonds that refuse to break
• Vengeance, loyalty, and the cost of love
• Twists that keep you completely locked in
• Writing so immersive you forget the world around you
• A cliff of anticipation that will leave you craving book three
Review of advance copy received from Author
The moment I stepped back into the Shadow Court, I knew I was in for another round of heartbreak, healing, and beautifully messy growth.
TROPES:
✦ Fae x Wolf
✦ Brooding Shadow‑King
✦ Redemption Arc
✦ Found Family
✦ Fantasy Romance ARC
✦ Releases Feb 17th
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Diving into the Unseelie Shadow Court once more, this book does more than deliver.
My only disappointment is that I'll have to wait so long for the next installment.
But, trust me. I. Will. Be. Reading. It.
Saphira has found a home in the Unseelie Shadow Court, can she find it where she's going too?
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This is an ARC Review. Completely true to my feelings of the book. Heaton earns a rave review, I can only hope you'll love this as much as I do.
TROPES:
✦ Fae x Wolf
✦ Brooding Shadow‑King
✦ Redemption Arc
✦ Found Family
✦ Fantasy Romance ARC
✦ Releases Feb 17th
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Diving into the Unseelie Shadow Court once more, this book does more than deliver.
We open with Saphira turned away by her King, understanding that he does it for her sake but still hurt. She's been betrayed by her fated mate and now, she's back in the same place with her chosen mate. (chosen mate? lol, who said that!) her best friend, and protector demands she comes with him to return to the Hunt Pack... though his motives are far from pure.
Saphira does something I haven't experienced much these days when it comes to the fantasy genre's FMCs, she rationalizes. Yes, her lover sends her away but this anger transforms into understanding, a theme we see so common in this series. She finds strength in admitting that she feels weak. She faces these polarizing emotions head-on and doesn't leave Kaeleron out of the circle in those difficult times. She wrestles with who she was and who she is becoming. Surrounding herself with the wolves of her pack often times "dulls her sparkle", a detail that hits harder than I expect.
Kaeleron aches for her but he understands better than anyone what revenge truly means to someone who's been wounded in ways that cannot be seen. His determination to let her carry out her vengeance, even when her own faith wavers, is nothing short of admirable. He is patience, his quiet devotion, and yes, his very naughty mouth, makes him one of the most compelling fae kings I've read in a while. His love and dedication to his kingdom is not sacrificed in their journey together, and for that Ms. Heaton, I thank you.
Outside their relationship, the people around them seem to be a bigger hindrance than ever. Yes, a fae and a wolf together is unheard of, and surprisingly, it's the fae who struggle the most with it. Even when the occasional criticism arises, Saphira is determinate to defend him and her new home. Even if it comes at the expense of the pack she once considered her own.
The two find themselves shifting the tides of power throughout this installment. Honestly, there are times where I believe Kaeleron is being unfair and Saphira, ignorant. Times where I believe they are in over their heads, blinded by hatred that they'd sacrifice the one thing that brings them joy. I sit on the edge of my seat for a good bit there, hoping that they won't slip up. Won't commit to something that can't be undone.
I won't say much more, but I'll leave with this. The first book was amazing, this one is even better. Felicity Heaton has done more than capture my attention, she maintains it. She's built a world full of nuance and emotionally-abundant characters that keeps me turning the pages. I finished this in a day.
My only disappointment is that I'll have to wait so long for the next installment.
But, trust me. I. Will. Be. Reading. It.
Saphira has found a home in the Unseelie Shadow Court, can she find it where she's going too?
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This is an ARC Review. Completely true to my feelings of the book. Heaton earns a rave review, I can only hope you'll love this as much as I do.
February 17, 2026
We’re back in Lucia BABBBY! I had a feeling book 2 was gonna be even better than book 1! THIS WAS A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE! Book 2 wastes NO time, picking up right where Book 1 left me wrecked. Kael letting Saphi go back to her pack, knowing she’s walking straight into danger to save them all.
Saphi is no longer just surviving she’s fully stepping into her power! All that rage and finally figuring herself out and watching her embrace that side of herself was EVERYTHING. She’s fueled by vengeance, driven by fierce loyalty to her pack and willing to do whatever it takes to set them free. She’s fierce, raw and no longer willing to be controlled by anyone! I ate up every second of it!
Kealon truly is pure perfection!
Shadow daddy supreme. Ruthless Unseelie king. Walking red flag covered in devotion. He doesn’t try to calm her rage, this man PROTECTS IT. Encourages it. Stands beside her like, “yes, destroy them, I’ll help.” The level of obsession?? The possessiveness?? The soft moments that sneak in and emotionally sucker punch you?? I was FERAL AND KICKING MY FEET!
I’m OBSESSED with their relationship! It’s intense, emotional, and dangerously consuming! The perfect balance of softness and chaos. Every interaction feels charged, like standing at the edge of a blade. Love, vengeance, loyalty and power all collide while they seek out their vengeance and come to term with their feelings!
We dives deeper into fae politics, rising tensions, and the true cost of power! This world is so so beautiful and I wish I could visit it! The stakes are higher than ever. The banter between them was absolutely hilarious and SHARP! THE PLOT TWIST AT THE END?! I WAS NOT READY FOR IT, completely blindsided me and left my jaw on the ground! I highlighted something in every single chapter because this book refused to let me breatheeee!! The tension, the emotion, the character growth.. chefs freaking kiss!
September needs to hurry up because I’ll be daydreaming of book 3 till then!
Saphi is no longer just surviving she’s fully stepping into her power! All that rage and finally figuring herself out and watching her embrace that side of herself was EVERYTHING. She’s fueled by vengeance, driven by fierce loyalty to her pack and willing to do whatever it takes to set them free. She’s fierce, raw and no longer willing to be controlled by anyone! I ate up every second of it!
Kealon truly is pure perfection!
Shadow daddy supreme. Ruthless Unseelie king. Walking red flag covered in devotion. He doesn’t try to calm her rage, this man PROTECTS IT. Encourages it. Stands beside her like, “yes, destroy them, I’ll help.” The level of obsession?? The possessiveness?? The soft moments that sneak in and emotionally sucker punch you?? I was FERAL AND KICKING MY FEET!
I’m OBSESSED with their relationship! It’s intense, emotional, and dangerously consuming! The perfect balance of softness and chaos. Every interaction feels charged, like standing at the edge of a blade. Love, vengeance, loyalty and power all collide while they seek out their vengeance and come to term with their feelings!
We dives deeper into fae politics, rising tensions, and the true cost of power! This world is so so beautiful and I wish I could visit it! The stakes are higher than ever. The banter between them was absolutely hilarious and SHARP! THE PLOT TWIST AT THE END?! I WAS NOT READY FOR IT, completely blindsided me and left my jaw on the ground! I highlighted something in every single chapter because this book refused to let me breatheeee!! The tension, the emotion, the character growth.. chefs freaking kiss!
September needs to hurry up because I’ll be daydreaming of book 3 till then!
February 17, 2026
I just finished Wolf Hunted, and I absolutely loved it! It’s the perfect continuation of the Bound by the Shadow King series. The story picks up right where Wolf Caged leaves off with plenty of action. Saphira departs from Kaeleron’s court and sets out with her friend and protector, Morden. Having been rejected by her fated mate, who now holds her family and pack hostage, she is even more determined to kill him and free them. Saphira and Morden travel and seek help from another pack as they prepare to take down Lucas once and for all.
Meanwhile, Kaeleron is fighting battles of his own in Lucia, defending his lands from the invading Seelie. Yet when Saphira needs him most, he teleports to her, offering his strength and unwavering support.
I adore Saphira. The growth she shows in this book is incredible, she has truly come into her own as a strong, confident FMC. She’s no longer the subdued wolf we once knew; she has stepped fully into her power as an alpha for her pack.
Kaeleron is absolutely perfect. A true shadow daddy who empowers his “little wolf” instead of overshadowing her. Rather than seeking revenge on her fated mate himself, he gives her the tools, space, and support she needs to claim that kill on her own.
I loved watching Kaeleron and Saphira’s relationship deepen as they continue to strengthen one another. We also get to explore her pack lands, see more of Lucia, and meet additional fae kings. I’m so intrigued by Oberon, one of the Forgotten Princes, and desperately need more of him in the next book!
The ending delivered a shocking twist that has left me absolutely desperate for the next book.
If you love fae, unseelie shadow daddies, wolf shifters, dual POV, found family, and sizzling banter, this book is definitely for you. I highly recommend it!
Thank you, Felicity Heaton, for the ARC and the opportunity to share my honest review.
Meanwhile, Kaeleron is fighting battles of his own in Lucia, defending his lands from the invading Seelie. Yet when Saphira needs him most, he teleports to her, offering his strength and unwavering support.
I adore Saphira. The growth she shows in this book is incredible, she has truly come into her own as a strong, confident FMC. She’s no longer the subdued wolf we once knew; she has stepped fully into her power as an alpha for her pack.
Kaeleron is absolutely perfect. A true shadow daddy who empowers his “little wolf” instead of overshadowing her. Rather than seeking revenge on her fated mate himself, he gives her the tools, space, and support she needs to claim that kill on her own.
I loved watching Kaeleron and Saphira’s relationship deepen as they continue to strengthen one another. We also get to explore her pack lands, see more of Lucia, and meet additional fae kings. I’m so intrigued by Oberon, one of the Forgotten Princes, and desperately need more of him in the next book!
The ending delivered a shocking twist that has left me absolutely desperate for the next book.
If you love fae, unseelie shadow daddies, wolf shifters, dual POV, found family, and sizzling banter, this book is definitely for you. I highly recommend it!
Thank you, Felicity Heaton, for the ARC and the opportunity to share my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
WOLF HUNTED
Felicity Heaton
Pub date: Feb 17, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you to the author for an ARC copy of this book!
"I will make things up to you and give you a reason to trust me again with your heart - because mine...for all it is worth...no matter what happens, it will always be yours."
My fated mate will die by my fangs. I went back for my pack—for vengeance against the mate who rejected me, and for the family I may have already lost. As tensions rise and I’m drawn deeper into his world, I’m forced to confront what power truly costs—and how easily love becomes a weapon.
Loving Kaeleron means standing at the edge of a blade forged long before either of us had a choice.
And the closer I come to claiming it, the clearer it becomes that vengeance will demand more than I’m prepared to give. This time, it isn’t just my freedom at stake. It’s my heart. His crown. And a truth that could tear the realms apart.
I really love this series. Saphira and Kaeleron are one of my favorite couples and it felt so good to be back in their story. This book picks up right where we left off in Wolf Caged. We were exposed to the full spectrum of emotions throughout - yearning, tension, betrayal, love - and I was surprised by the plot twist at the end of the book! Kael is just perfection, a 'touch her and die' shadow daddy who kneels only for his FMC, and I love him all the more after getting deeper into his backstory and seeing the relationship with Saphi continue to develop in this book. Conflicts continue to rise as we see their worlds collide and their love utilized as a weapon. It will be a long wait to book 3 because I need it right now!
What to expect:
Fae king x wolf shifter
Fated mates
Betrayal x tension
Touch her and die
Found family
Political intrigue
Felicity Heaton
Pub date: Feb 17, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you to the author for an ARC copy of this book!
"I will make things up to you and give you a reason to trust me again with your heart - because mine...for all it is worth...no matter what happens, it will always be yours."
My fated mate will die by my fangs. I went back for my pack—for vengeance against the mate who rejected me, and for the family I may have already lost. As tensions rise and I’m drawn deeper into his world, I’m forced to confront what power truly costs—and how easily love becomes a weapon.
Loving Kaeleron means standing at the edge of a blade forged long before either of us had a choice.
And the closer I come to claiming it, the clearer it becomes that vengeance will demand more than I’m prepared to give. This time, it isn’t just my freedom at stake. It’s my heart. His crown. And a truth that could tear the realms apart.
I really love this series. Saphira and Kaeleron are one of my favorite couples and it felt so good to be back in their story. This book picks up right where we left off in Wolf Caged. We were exposed to the full spectrum of emotions throughout - yearning, tension, betrayal, love - and I was surprised by the plot twist at the end of the book! Kael is just perfection, a 'touch her and die' shadow daddy who kneels only for his FMC, and I love him all the more after getting deeper into his backstory and seeing the relationship with Saphi continue to develop in this book. Conflicts continue to rise as we see their worlds collide and their love utilized as a weapon. It will be a long wait to book 3 because I need it right now!
What to expect:
Fae king x wolf shifter
Fated mates
Betrayal x tension
Touch her and die
Found family
Political intrigue
February 14, 2026
Talk about an ending to rip your heart out and twist the knife! I am so ready for the next book and need it asap to see how all the reveals those last chapters end up!
Picking up right where the last book left off, our FMC wolf shifter Saphira must leave the king she has come to trust and yearn for and head back to save her pack from her evil mate and get her vengeance on him. She travels with her childhood friend back to the human realm and leaves Kaeleron behind to protect his own people. But when everything isn’t going to plan, he teleports back to help her and gets the help from his men and spies to figure out a way to rescue her pack from the mate who betrayed her. Secrets are unraveled, betrayals from those she thought she could trust crush her and devastating loss must be a battle she overcomes in order to do what’s best for her people and the man she now loves.
This book had me hooked right back into this world and I couldn’t put it down once I started. I loved it even more than the first one, with plenty of banter and tension between her and the king. There was also more action and missions to complete as well as court politics to navigate once back in the fae realm. As more of the kings secrets unraveled I wanted to hit him but I enjoyed the dual POV to see both of their thoughts and motivations. At the end those final reveals/twists had me in a chokehold and I cannot wait for the next book! Overall my rating 4.6/5!
Thank you to the author for the gifted copy, all opinions given are my own!
Picking up right where the last book left off, our FMC wolf shifter Saphira must leave the king she has come to trust and yearn for and head back to save her pack from her evil mate and get her vengeance on him. She travels with her childhood friend back to the human realm and leaves Kaeleron behind to protect his own people. But when everything isn’t going to plan, he teleports back to help her and gets the help from his men and spies to figure out a way to rescue her pack from the mate who betrayed her. Secrets are unraveled, betrayals from those she thought she could trust crush her and devastating loss must be a battle she overcomes in order to do what’s best for her people and the man she now loves.
This book had me hooked right back into this world and I couldn’t put it down once I started. I loved it even more than the first one, with plenty of banter and tension between her and the king. There was also more action and missions to complete as well as court politics to navigate once back in the fae realm. As more of the kings secrets unraveled I wanted to hit him but I enjoyed the dual POV to see both of their thoughts and motivations. At the end those final reveals/twists had me in a chokehold and I cannot wait for the next book! Overall my rating 4.6/5!
Thank you to the author for the gifted copy, all opinions given are my own!
Review of advance copy
A wolf shifter. A fae king. Vengeance and death. A flame that’s turned into an inferno. Do I have your attention yet?
Wolf Hunted is the second book in the Bound to the Shadow King series, and it comes with more everything! More vengeance, more heart, and more heat.
Kael and Saphira continue their journey seeking vengeance for each other. The spark that started as a flame in the first book fans into an inferno that you won’t want to step away from. Their dynamic is top tier, and I can’t wait for you to read it.
Saphira has a chance to become the strong, fiesty woman she needs to be. Kael has a chance to let some of who he used to be back in. Can they both find a way to be who they need to be when vengeance, court intrigue, and betrayal loom around every corner?
Kael and Saphira are not the only characters that will grab your attention. You’ll get to see your favorites from the Unseelie court and get introduced to new ones both fae and wolf.
There are some stories and characters that burrow into a readers heart and never leave, and Heaton has created a world filled with characters that you wont forget.
Come back to the Shadow Court and see what happens when you are willing to burn the world to protect yours.
Wolf Hunted is the second book in the Bound to the Shadow King series, and it comes with more everything! More vengeance, more heart, and more heat.
Kael and Saphira continue their journey seeking vengeance for each other. The spark that started as a flame in the first book fans into an inferno that you won’t want to step away from. Their dynamic is top tier, and I can’t wait for you to read it.
Saphira has a chance to become the strong, fiesty woman she needs to be. Kael has a chance to let some of who he used to be back in. Can they both find a way to be who they need to be when vengeance, court intrigue, and betrayal loom around every corner?
Kael and Saphira are not the only characters that will grab your attention. You’ll get to see your favorites from the Unseelie court and get introduced to new ones both fae and wolf.
There are some stories and characters that burrow into a readers heart and never leave, and Heaton has created a world filled with characters that you wont forget.
Come back to the Shadow Court and see what happens when you are willing to burn the world to protect yours.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was so excited to jump back into this world and this book did not disappoint!
We pick up right where we left off. Kaeleron is in his court where he has to defend his lands against the incoming seelie fae. Saphira is on her way to portal back to her pack lands in order to face her former fated mate, the one who sold her, and save her pack.
First off the two of them together are amazing. They are in love but neither is ready to say it. I love watching Kael open up and share things slowly through the book. I love watching Saphi still working on herself, still trying to pull herself together and find her self worth and trust, the wound from the rejection of the one male who should have loved her still fresh.
I love seeing our fae found family again in the Shadow Court. I hope we get more of them in the next book. We also see more of some of the wolves although I’m partial to the fae in the book :)
I like everything that goes on with the packs. It puts you though all the feels. And what we learn in the last few chapters… wow…. I can’t believe we left it like this I need more please!
We pick up right where we left off. Kaeleron is in his court where he has to defend his lands against the incoming seelie fae. Saphira is on her way to portal back to her pack lands in order to face her former fated mate, the one who sold her, and save her pack.
First off the two of them together are amazing. They are in love but neither is ready to say it. I love watching Kael open up and share things slowly through the book. I love watching Saphi still working on herself, still trying to pull herself together and find her self worth and trust, the wound from the rejection of the one male who should have loved her still fresh.
I love seeing our fae found family again in the Shadow Court. I hope we get more of them in the next book. We also see more of some of the wolves although I’m partial to the fae in the book :)
I like everything that goes on with the packs. It puts you though all the feels. And what we learn in the last few chapters… wow…. I can’t believe we left it like this I need more please!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I AM SHOOK! OMG I just finished this and my heart will not stop pounding. This book was INTENSE in the best way!
Wolf Hunted is an adrenaline rush! It's non-stop action, suspense, drama and spice. I didn't think I could love Kael and Saphira more than I did in Wolf Caged, but this took the story and their characters to a whole other level.
I'm so addicted to this series! Whatever magic Felicity weaves into her stories is pure freaking gold. I love watching Saphi grow stronger and more confident, and I love even more how Kael supports and encourages her to be stronger. He doesn't want her to feel weak, and helps stoke the flames of her vengeance.
The banter and spice in this book were top notch. I literally couldn't put this down and devoured every word like I was starving for it.
And that ending! Talk about cliffhanger. While I did see the twist coming, I do not feel any less shook by it. This ending was brutal and heart wrenching and I don't know how I will possibly be able to wait until book three.
Wolf Hunted is an adrenaline rush! It's non-stop action, suspense, drama and spice. I didn't think I could love Kael and Saphira more than I did in Wolf Caged, but this took the story and their characters to a whole other level.
I'm so addicted to this series! Whatever magic Felicity weaves into her stories is pure freaking gold. I love watching Saphi grow stronger and more confident, and I love even more how Kael supports and encourages her to be stronger. He doesn't want her to feel weak, and helps stoke the flames of her vengeance.
The banter and spice in this book were top notch. I literally couldn't put this down and devoured every word like I was starving for it.
And that ending! Talk about cliffhanger. While I did see the twist coming, I do not feel any less shook by it. This ending was brutal and heart wrenching and I don't know how I will possibly be able to wait until book three.
February 17, 2026
What an absolute incredible story that held me captivated! I devoured this book! This is the second book after Wolf Caged and picked up right where that one left off. There were so many twists and turns in this and brought out so many emotions! I didn’t like how some things came out but I loved learning so much more about Kael and how everything came about. His protectiveness is off the charts! Saphira is definitely coming into her own! I love watching her grow more confident! She still has her moments but is definitely growing! These two are absolutely amazing together and I just love watching them skirt around their feelings. I love so many of these characters and all the intrigue! This has an incredible storyline that will keep you totally captivated and the author has brought so much depth to the characters! Absolutely loved it and very highly recommend! This is my honest opinion of this complimentary copy of this book
Review of advance copy received from Author
One of my most anticipated reads of the year—and it absolutely delivered!
I completely devoured Wolf Hunted and honestly didn’t want it to end. After loving the tension and banter between Saphira and Kaeleron in Wolf Caged, getting to see their relationship deepen here was everything I hoped for. Watching them slowly let their guards down and truly fall for each other? Swoon. It was emotional in the best way. There were so many tender, heart-aching moments that genuinely made me tear up. Their bond feels earned and real.
And it’s not just romance! The plot is action-packed and full of twists that kept me on edge the whole time. Just when I thought I could relax, something else happened. I had such a blast reading this.
That ending though?! Completely jaw-dropping. Now the official countdown to Wolf Crowned begins because I need the next installment immediately!
Thank you to Felicity Heaton for the eARC!
I completely devoured Wolf Hunted and honestly didn’t want it to end. After loving the tension and banter between Saphira and Kaeleron in Wolf Caged, getting to see their relationship deepen here was everything I hoped for. Watching them slowly let their guards down and truly fall for each other? Swoon. It was emotional in the best way. There were so many tender, heart-aching moments that genuinely made me tear up. Their bond feels earned and real.
And it’s not just romance! The plot is action-packed and full of twists that kept me on edge the whole time. Just when I thought I could relax, something else happened. I had such a blast reading this.
That ending though?! Completely jaw-dropping. Now the official countdown to Wolf Crowned begins because I need the next installment immediately!
Thank you to Felicity Heaton for the eARC!
February 17, 2026
Wow!! This second book in the Bound to the Shadow King series is even more intense than the first. There are many dark elements as Saphira and Kael face the pain of loss and their quest for vengeance.
These characters continue to be well developed and I found my self empathizing with their experiences yet reading long into the night to learn the outcome.
Like the first book, this one ends with a surprise revelation and leaves me anxious for the conclusion to this series. The world building is detailed and exquisite as the description painted the images in my imagination. I could easily visualize the beauty of the Shadow Court and the home of Saphira’s pack.
I do recommend reading Wolf Caged first to best understand all the elements of Saphira and Kael’s relationship. Together, they take the reader on an odyssey into a parafantasy realm.
These characters continue to be well developed and I found my self empathizing with their experiences yet reading long into the night to learn the outcome.
Like the first book, this one ends with a surprise revelation and leaves me anxious for the conclusion to this series. The world building is detailed and exquisite as the description painted the images in my imagination. I could easily visualize the beauty of the Shadow Court and the home of Saphira’s pack.
I do recommend reading Wolf Caged first to best understand all the elements of Saphira and Kael’s relationship. Together, they take the reader on an odyssey into a parafantasy realm.
Review of advance copy received from Author
When I finished reading book 1 (Wolf Caged), I thought I knew where this was going. But was I ever wrong! Darker and more powerful, more devious and intense, this slow burn story just continues to ramp up the emotion and the heart. Sapphira and Kael have this connection that is irresistible. Their hearts tell them to go one direction, but the dissension in the court tells them another. There is this sense that love can destroy mountains but also build up fortresses. Power may be a curse, but it's also a protection. I am not sure where the final book will take these two, but I want to find out.
Review of advance copy
This is such a wonderful read. Saphi and Kael bring such depth and emotion to the book with their rollercoaster relationship. Their scenes are so poignant. I wish all of their enemies and road blocks would go away so they could finally be together. This is one of those all encompassing reads that grips you by the throat and won’t let go.
In the last book, Wolf Caged, there was a cliffhanger, but it doesn’t compare to this one as it is a doozie. I couldn’t believe it and wanted to will it to go away because I didn’t think I could wait for the next book. I am on tenterhooks.
These two books have been mesmerising and I cannot wait for book three.
In the last book, Wolf Caged, there was a cliffhanger, but it doesn’t compare to this one as it is a doozie. I couldn’t believe it and wanted to will it to go away because I didn’t think I could wait for the next book. I am on tenterhooks.
These two books have been mesmerising and I cannot wait for book three.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is book 2 of the trilogy following the story of Saphira Harper, a wolf, and Kaeleron, the Shadow king.
I recommend reading the first in the series before starting this one as it will set the scene and give you introduction to the characters you are about to meet.
This story picks up with Saphira back in her own world seeking vengeance against her so called fated mate that put her up for auction and who is also responsible for the attack on her pack.
The story and these characters are so beautifully written that you become immersed in their world. Can't wait for the next installment. It does end on a cliffhanger which will lead into the final book of their story
I recommend reading the first in the series before starting this one as it will set the scene and give you introduction to the characters you are about to meet.
This story picks up with Saphira back in her own world seeking vengeance against her so called fated mate that put her up for auction and who is also responsible for the attack on her pack.
The story and these characters are so beautifully written that you become immersed in their world. Can't wait for the next installment. It does end on a cliffhanger which will lead into the final book of their story
February 17, 2026
Absolutely loved this book - this author captures your attention from the very first page. Trilogies can often fall into the trap of the 2nd book not having much going on as they are a bridge from book 1 to book 3 but this book is a fantastic exception! Felicity Heaton has given us a book where the story progresses while still keeping some secrets ready and set up for the final book.
The character development in this book was great and I love how at times i both want to scream at and hug the main characters out of love and frustration. I feel like i am there on the page with them and living each chapter. The book was over too soon and i am absolutely dying to read the next one!!
The character development in this book was great and I love how at times i both want to scream at and hug the main characters out of love and frustration. I feel like i am there on the page with them and living each chapter. The book was over too soon and i am absolutely dying to read the next one!!
February 16, 2026
I knew this book would hurt me and I was right 😭
What a great sequel to Bound to the Shadow King series! When you think everything is going just right and it couldn’t possibly get worse, plot twists and turns popped up that had me screaming into my kindle of disbelief and saying WTF so many times. And the ending?! 🤯
Felicity, what are you doing to our poor hearts?! 😭 I’m going to keep the faith that the next book will put my heart back together. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this as an ARC! I’ll be dying over here until book 3 is out in Sept.
What a great sequel to Bound to the Shadow King series! When you think everything is going just right and it couldn’t possibly get worse, plot twists and turns popped up that had me screaming into my kindle of disbelief and saying WTF so many times. And the ending?! 🤯
Felicity, what are you doing to our poor hearts?! 😭 I’m going to keep the faith that the next book will put my heart back together. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this as an ARC! I’ll be dying over here until book 3 is out in Sept.
February 17, 2026
Another 5 star review for me. I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy the second book as much as I had the first but I absolutely loved it! The book is the second in a trilogy and you need to read in order. The book is beautifully written, the world building transporting your mind inside the book.
No spoilers but I really need to know what’s going to happen next? Can’t wait for the final book release.
I was lucky to receive an ARC copy of this book and I have voluntary left a review.
No spoilers but I really need to know what’s going to happen next? Can’t wait for the final book release.
I was lucky to receive an ARC copy of this book and I have voluntary left a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
first of all, thanks so much for this ARC! there was a point where I was getting a little bored of the intimacy and back and forth with Saphira and Kael but the absolute need to know how everything was going to happen drove me forward. and that ending did not disappoint cause wtf do you mean that's the end. so four and a half stars rounded up and I will be patiently waiting for the next one!
February 17, 2026
Just finishing up my review! Stay tuned!
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