My Perfect One

by Natalie Arthur

Apollo
Leaving Greece was hard for me. It was the only home I’d ever known, but at least I had my family. Turns out Lake Renegade gave me far more than I ever expected. I have gained more family, more friends and more experiences. But I still felt like something was out there waiting for me. Three motorcycles come roaring onto the property and my bear feels her before I see her. My mate. When we find out why she’s here, my anger boils and all my protective instincts come online. I know she’s been hurt before, but I’ll show her where she belongs, right here with me.

Seraphina
I didn’t want to leave my home, but they left me no choice. My family is gone, used for their venom and discarded. I did the only thing I could do, I fled. I took my siblings and ran to the 2 families I knew would be able to help because they’ve done it before. I was expecting to have to answer questions and plead with them to help. What I was not expecting was a polar bear growling “MINE” and begging me to stay. With so many unanswered questions, I don’t know what’s going to happen. But I can say with certainty that that bear is mine and I’m never letting him go.

115 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2026

About the author

My name is Natalie. I published my first book, Aftermath in August 2021. I've been lucky enough to find my own insta-love-at-first-sight person. We have a daughter who drives us crazy and a corgi who adds to the chaos. I love hockey (Chicago Blackhawks), MotoGP (Motorcycle Racing), and baseball (Chicago Cubs). When I'm not writing, you can find me studying or crafting. Or crafting when I should be studying.

Reviews

[Melissa Mejia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of receiving this as an e-ARC and will voluntarily be giving my honest review. Wow just Wow!! What a ride!! I absolutely devoured this book and did not want to put it down! If you love shifter romances will definitely love this one!! Snake shifters and polar bear shifters and the secrets!! Man this book had me crying ugly in the last chapter never crossed my mind on what was coming!! Loved the chemistry between Seraphina and Apollo was absolutely phenomenal!! I hope we get to read more on these two characters!! Chefs kiss Natalie!!

“Apollo
Leaving Greece was hard for me. It was the only home I’d ever known, but at least I had my family. Turns out Lake Renegade gave me far more than I ever expected. I have gained more family, more friends and more experiences. But I still felt like something was out there waiting for me. Three motorcycles come roaring onto the property and my bear feels her before I see her. My mate. When we find out why she’s here, my anger boils and all my protective instincts come online. I know she’s been hurt before, but I’ll show her where she belongs, right here with me.

Seraphina
I didn’t want to leave my home, but they left me no choice. My family is gone, used for their venom and discarded. I did the only thing I could do, I fled. I took my siblings and ran to the 2 families I knew would be able to help because they’ve done it before. I was expecting to have to answer questions and plead with them to help. What I was not expecting was a polar bear growling “MINE” and begging me to stay. With so many unanswered questions, I don’t know what’s going to happen. But I can say with certainty that that bear is mine and I’m never letting him go”

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Apollo and Seraphina

Appollo is a polar bear shifter from Lake Renegade and Seraphina is a Terrapin snake shifter from Australia. She has to come to Lake Renegade after an incident that happens in Australia. The first chapter instantly sucked me in! Apollo has always been my favorite shifter so I was really excited for his story! And it did not disappoint!

[Nicole Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an Advanced Reader Copy and am voluntarily reviewing it. We are back in Lake Renegade. Well, we get there eventually. If you have been reading this series, you know a little about the traffickers that have been targeting shifters. That is how we found Sakura and her family. The people who were a part of the ring were rehabilitated supposedly. Shifters are still going missing and thankfully the Lake Renegade family is on the case. The traffickers had already hurt one of them and they refused to let it happen again. Unfortunately, it was not up to them if some of the traffickers got rehabilitated. The Lake Renegade family knew they would strike again and they would be there to take them down.

Seraphina Crawford along with her family were on their way to Illinois, to Lake Renegade, because of the shifter trafficking. They were in Australia and things were getting bad. Seraphina’s family were Inland Taipan Snakes. They were venomous and could take down shifters. They were caught. When Seraphina and her brothers find a way out, they head to Lake Renegade as planned. Seraphina ends up being mated to Apollo Athanasiou. This scenario seems like the beginning of a bad joke. A polar bear and a snake… I digress. As always, Lake Renegade embraces Seraphina and her brothers and vow to get justice for them. Apollo and Seraphina were so cute together. The family accepted them wholeheartedly.

I will always jump on these book. Ms. Arthur has created a world that I have fallen in love with. The love story that readers get is never all of it. We get a mystery. With the Lake Renegade family on the case, with traffickers will be taken down . They still need to find more information, but they are on the case. The traffickers will not get far. I absolutely love this family. I love that they take care of each other and the new people that are added to the family. They don’t just add their partners. They add their whole family. The love that exudes from them can’t be beat.

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Apollo and his family came from Greece, it was not easy for him but Lake Renegade has expanded his family. Now that some of his siblings have found their mate, he feels like something is missing from his life. Saraphina and her two brothers escaped where their family was being held and travelled to Lake Renegade to seek help. As soon as they get their she finds her mate, Apollo’s bear almost goes crazy finding his mate. There is more in the shifter experimenting storyline and all the cast of characters make their appearance. You would not think so but Seraphina (snake shifter) and Apollo (polar bear sifter) have more in common, too cute.

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

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 of Hidden Destiny. Can be read as a standalone.

'With so many unanswered questions, I don’t know what’s going to happen. But I can say with certainty that that bear is mine and I’m never letting him go.'

The characters were very appealing and likeable and complicated and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and exciting and well paced. World building was solidly drawn and impressive. Another great addition to the series. Enjoyed immensely and highly recommend it.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

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

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story, while reading, evokes various emotions: sadness, anger, a desire for justice, closure, and and also good vibes from families' unconditional love and support, witnessing fated mates fall for each other.
I enjoyed the fun shifting antics, amusing moments, and family time. I would like more interaction between the protagonists' shifter forms and how that would improve. Will the "nibbling thing" happen eventually?.

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

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Apollo is a polar bear shifter, and Seraphina is a Terrapin snake shifter. She is in Lake Renegade looking for help, and his bear instantly knows she's his mate when he sees her. This is a fated mate, shifter romance with a good storyline, danger, suspense, unexpected twists, and a great ending. My Perfect One is book three and a great addition to the Hidden Destiny series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this series.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third installment of the Hidden Destiny series set at Lake Renegade. I enjoyed the well-written storyline and great characters, specifically following Apollo, a Greek polar bear shifter, and Seraphina, who sought refuge for her siblings. Apollo's commitment to Seraphina despite her past trauma made for an engaging read. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked how Apollo and Seraphina find each other and mate. They are very well suited. Unfortunately they were proven right about Matilda and Paul when they find out what happened to Seraphina's family. I liked the good news they got when they all took down the facility where her family was held.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a fast-paced story that pulls us into the lives of Apollo, Seraphina and the rest of the Lake Renegade "Family". The heart pounding story keeps us turning the pages with danger, secret experiments, instant connection and action.

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[Jenia Tortora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Apollo is happily shocked to meet his fated mate but learning that Seraphina and her brothers have through something he’s all to familiar with. We get heart and heat along with a deeper dive into the vile and mysterious company hunting, experimenting and harming shifters. Loved their HEA.

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[Cynthia Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 of Hidden Destiny story of Apollo and Seraphina. Wow that was wild and full of secrets and surprises I loved how the shifters tease one another. This story brings with it a lot of emotions and fun.

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[Heather]

Book three in the Hidden Destiny series, Apollo a polar bear shifter and Seraphina is a snake shifter, This story has suspense, danger, action and a instant connection,.

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[Sandra Singleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of the Hidden Destiny series. Another must-read book in this genre. Apollo, a polar bear shifter and Saraphina, a snake shifter are fated mates. But will they have a HEA? Loved the plot.

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[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Apollo and Seraphina's story, which is part of the "Hidden Destiny" series. It is a fairly short and quick read that can be enjoyed as a stand alone story. The story is sweet and cute with some steamy bits.