Marked by the Alpha: A Forbidden Wolf Shifter Fated Mates Romance

by Sheritta Bitikofer

An alpha with a storied legacy. An independent woman rebuilding after grief. Forbidden desire—for only one is human….

After her mother’s death, photographer Erica Barrett, buys a home she and her mother obsessed over during her childhood in the quaintly historical town of Tolstone. Her magnetic next door neighbor intrigues and disturbs her. The sensual pull feels otherworldly.

Wolf shifter Dominic Beaumont never wanted to be the prime alpha of the sanctuary city, Tolstone, but when his father dies, he’s forced to step up as pack leader and prime alpha over all the wolf packs sheltering in his town. Erica’s arrival is dangerous. The attraction is fierce and instant, but duty comes first.

When revelations about Erica’s past and parentage create chaos, and she questions everything she thought she knew about herself, Dominic is her strength. But as tension builds in the pack, and his leadership is challenged, love becomes a risk that could cost him his authority, his people, and everything he’s sworn to protect.

Perfect for readers craving illicit wolf-shifter romance filled with fate, secrets, rebellion and an alpha willing to risk everything for love.

332 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication June 11, 2026

About the author

Sheritta Bitikofer writes paranormal romance with a particular fondness for wolf shifters and witches. Her stories are driven by one guiding belief: love inspires courage. Through fierce romances, unbreakable pack bonds, and the magic of covens and family, her characters fight for the lives—and loves—they deserve. Sheritta lives in northwest Florida, where she drinks far too much coffee and joyfully balances life as a wife and mother while crafting her next heartfelt paranormal love story.

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although paranormal isn’t my typical genre I’m a total sucker for werewolf stories so I took a chance on this book by an author that’s new to me. Absolutely worth it, started and finished in the same day I could not put it down. Though some of the werewolf concepts in this book were a tad different than others I have read like how/what being marked is, it was an excellent read with very well developed character and setting. Tolstone is welcoming from the get go and even the more minor characters are interesting and begin to feel like family.

The story has everything, it’s not just mushy gushy romance and a lot of sexual scenes like some werewolf books tend to become. The story includes so many characters, has a bit of mystery and several issues to be resolved. Not to mention the fact that Erica is no damsel in distress needing the big bad wolf to protect her, she has her own identity and her own strengths.

I sure hope I do not have too long to wait until the next visit to Tolstone. In the meantime I’m hoping to win the lottery so I can go back and read all the other books by this author.

[Lynn Partridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very well written story that allows you to get to know the characters as they develop. Both male and female main characters are very strong and compelling with enough supporting characters and plot twists to make this a brilliant read.

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