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True Mates #3
Healed
Love is irrelevant when choosing a mate…
Wolf shifter Amanda Smithrock has to prove to her new pack that she is worthy of being their Alpha. With a strong Beta by her side, that shouldn’t be a problem—right? Except, the Beta in question is Tarq. Funny, easygoing, with a lazy drawl and the most perfect set of abs—he’s driving her crazy. And he’s her true mate—something she’s vowed never to accept. With a traitor to uncover and an abused pack to heal, Amanda has her work cut out for her. Can she keep her mind on the task, or will her distraction prove deadly?
I might be easygoing, but I can be stubborn too…
Wolf shifter Tarq Colstone is right where he wants to be, as Amanda’s Beta he can keep a close eye on her—protecting her from any threats while continuing his seduction. But his future mate is resisting him, pushing him away at every opportunity. Can he convince her that they are meant to be together, or has he met his match in this strong-willed Alpha she-wolf?
As dark secrets are revealed and heartbreak is uncovered, can this headstrong couple accept the past and move on…or will it own their souls, and hearts, forever?
**This book comes complete with a Happy Ever After**
It is recommended that you read this series in order, starting with Promised: True Mates Book 1.
Wolf shifter Amanda Smithrock has to prove to her new pack that she is worthy of being their Alpha. With a strong Beta by her side, that shouldn’t be a problem—right? Except, the Beta in question is Tarq. Funny, easygoing, with a lazy drawl and the most perfect set of abs—he’s driving her crazy. And he’s her true mate—something she’s vowed never to accept. With a traitor to uncover and an abused pack to heal, Amanda has her work cut out for her. Can she keep her mind on the task, or will her distraction prove deadly?
I might be easygoing, but I can be stubborn too…
Wolf shifter Tarq Colstone is right where he wants to be, as Amanda’s Beta he can keep a close eye on her—protecting her from any threats while continuing his seduction. But his future mate is resisting him, pushing him away at every opportunity. Can he convince her that they are meant to be together, or has he met his match in this strong-willed Alpha she-wolf?
As dark secrets are revealed and heartbreak is uncovered, can this headstrong couple accept the past and move on…or will it own their souls, and hearts, forever?
**This book comes complete with a Happy Ever After**
It is recommended that you read this series in order, starting with Promised: True Mates Book 1.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 23, 2015
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July 24, 2017
Outstanding Tale of Healing
Amanda Smithrock has been appointed temporary Alpha of her pack. Her pack Beta, Tarq, proves himself invaluable and hard to resist. But smart & sassy Amanda is determined to be above emotional attachments, while Tara is determined to prove to her that she's his true mate. Tarq Colstone is strong, loyal and determined. Both of our pair have secrets they don't want to share, but as danger surrounds them and suspicion abounds, they realize to get over their past and to heal from past emotional wounds they must share and trust each other. This pair is formidable and their story is gripping. Great read.
Amanda Smithrock has been appointed temporary Alpha of her pack. Her pack Beta, Tarq, proves himself invaluable and hard to resist. But smart & sassy Amanda is determined to be above emotional attachments, while Tara is determined to prove to her that she's his true mate. Tarq Colstone is strong, loyal and determined. Both of our pair have secrets they don't want to share, but as danger surrounds them and suspicion abounds, they realize to get over their past and to heal from past emotional wounds they must share and trust each other. This pair is formidable and their story is gripping. Great read.
August 7, 2018
Loved the female alpha
It must be difficult loving an a!how and being her beta. This was a great couple because we were allowed to see them working through their relationship and their lack working relationship. All of which made a very interesting story.
It must be difficult loving an a!how and being her beta. This was a great couple because we were allowed to see them working through their relationship and their lack working relationship. All of which made a very interesting story.
January 13, 2017
I love this series it just keeps getting better.I just loved Tarq the banter and chemistry between him and Amanda was great.A super little read would recommend but you need to start at the first book.
June 18, 2017
This book started a little slow for me then before I knew it suckered me right into the story. I am enjoying the series very much.
September 25, 2017
Really enjoyed Tarq
March 22, 2017
I got hooked on book one and now I'm binge reading them all! I just can't help myself I want to know what happens next! Thrilling and sweet. I has Action and tender moments. Poor Tarq has a fight on his hands to claim his true mate amanda! Well worth the read but do start on book one! You just need to full experience.
June 30, 2016
Reviewed at Shifter Haven
(True Mates author Olivia Arran has suggested, and I strongly agree, that this is a series that should be read in order as events from the previous story strongly affect the current one.)
Amanda is back home. As proxy Alpha of this devastated, messed up, crazy pack, with Tarq at her side as Beta – what in the world was James thinking of by pairing them off as ledsers, it made no sense to her. The damage that has been done by Eric, the son of the former Alpha is beyond belief. In his crazed, power hungry mind he’d killed his father (Amanda’s uncle) and kidnapped James’ mate – which resulted in James killing Eric and taking over this pack. She didn’t know how she was going to pull these people into a functional pack once again, not with her history in the pack, but somehow she, well they would have to manage it.
In the midst of all of this drama, Amanda is looking for a mate. Oh, you can keep that fated true mate nonsense, she simply wants to have children and a mate is necessary for that. Love is not part of the equation for her, ever. Unfortunately for Amanda, Tarq is her true mate. He knows it and she knows it, but she will not acknowledge it, nor accept him as a mate. Oh, sure, they can have some fun sexy times, scratch a few itches but mate no that’s not going to happen. Which leads to even more tension around this pack that needs strong leadership and a solid foundation to rebuild themselves from the chaos they knew.
Tarq has his own plans for Amanda. Don’t be fooled by that laid back attitude of his. This is a wolf on a mission and nothing, not even his mate will stop him from proving that they belong together. In the meantime, there are traitors within the pack working against the new leadership and doing their best to destroy Amanda and Tarq forever.
Healed is more than the title of this story, it is the base for much of the reason that Amanda feels she cannot have a true mate again. In many ways my heart broke for Amanda, this strong, independent woman has such sorrow and pain at her core. Only Tarq could change all of that for them both, if only she’d leave the past behind. This pack needs healed from the trauma and destruction of a mad man. And even Tarq needs a touch of healing as he is discovering parts of himself, abilities that he never expected. A traitor is revealed, and a challenge for leadership is met. Healed is an extremely intense story in a situation with a lot on the line. It will pull you in and keep you held captive until the ending.
Love Shifter Romance? Then this is a story, and a series that you will want to pick up. Intense, sexy with enough mystery to carry through the entire series, this one should be on your reading list.
(True Mates author Olivia Arran has suggested, and I strongly agree, that this is a series that should be read in order as events from the previous story strongly affect the current one.)
Amanda is back home. As proxy Alpha of this devastated, messed up, crazy pack, with Tarq at her side as Beta – what in the world was James thinking of by pairing them off as ledsers, it made no sense to her. The damage that has been done by Eric, the son of the former Alpha is beyond belief. In his crazed, power hungry mind he’d killed his father (Amanda’s uncle) and kidnapped James’ mate – which resulted in James killing Eric and taking over this pack. She didn’t know how she was going to pull these people into a functional pack once again, not with her history in the pack, but somehow she, well they would have to manage it.
In the midst of all of this drama, Amanda is looking for a mate. Oh, you can keep that fated true mate nonsense, she simply wants to have children and a mate is necessary for that. Love is not part of the equation for her, ever. Unfortunately for Amanda, Tarq is her true mate. He knows it and she knows it, but she will not acknowledge it, nor accept him as a mate. Oh, sure, they can have some fun sexy times, scratch a few itches but mate no that’s not going to happen. Which leads to even more tension around this pack that needs strong leadership and a solid foundation to rebuild themselves from the chaos they knew.
Tarq has his own plans for Amanda. Don’t be fooled by that laid back attitude of his. This is a wolf on a mission and nothing, not even his mate will stop him from proving that they belong together. In the meantime, there are traitors within the pack working against the new leadership and doing their best to destroy Amanda and Tarq forever.
Healed is more than the title of this story, it is the base for much of the reason that Amanda feels she cannot have a true mate again. In many ways my heart broke for Amanda, this strong, independent woman has such sorrow and pain at her core. Only Tarq could change all of that for them both, if only she’d leave the past behind. This pack needs healed from the trauma and destruction of a mad man. And even Tarq needs a touch of healing as he is discovering parts of himself, abilities that he never expected. A traitor is revealed, and a challenge for leadership is met. Healed is an extremely intense story in a situation with a lot on the line. It will pull you in and keep you held captive until the ending.
Love Shifter Romance? Then this is a story, and a series that you will want to pick up. Intense, sexy with enough mystery to carry through the entire series, this one should be on your reading list.
February 26, 2017
Good
With a reluctant alpha, the mating almost never happened. Tarq had to talk Amanda into considering a mating for more than just having a pup. In the end, she opened her bond and her heart.
With a reluctant alpha, the mating almost never happened. Tarq had to talk Amanda into considering a mating for more than just having a pup. In the end, she opened her bond and her heart.
February 21, 2016
5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆
Title: Healed
Series: True Mates: Book 3
Author: Olivia Arran
Reviewer: (Ingrid) Stephanie Jordan
#Paranormal
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My Goodness here we go again book 3 is not an exception, it another phenomenal read. Of course it's a Must Read Series and Book...
Amanda Smithrock is a wolf shifter, her Great Uncle Colin's Pack when his son, Eric kill him, then James killed Eric consequently the pack now belongs to James but he doesn't want it. So he appointed Amanda as proxy so basically she's the Alpha now. Her work is cut out for them there is a traitor in the pack, they just don't know who they are, they'll find them and when they do, and they want to get back together again everybody help each other.
Tarq Colstone knew what he had to do first he was Amanda's Beta which he wanted. When Eric killed her Great Uncle she was devastated crying into Tarq's folded arms helping to consol. That's when he realized she has been there under his nose this whole time, Amanda Smithrock was his True Mate. I was gifted this ARC for an honest and truthful review.
Title: Healed
Series: True Mates: Book 3
Author: Olivia Arran
Reviewer: (Ingrid) Stephanie Jordan
#Paranormal
°•○●□■°•○●□■°•○●□■°•○●□■°•○●□■●○•°
My Goodness here we go again book 3 is not an exception, it another phenomenal read. Of course it's a Must Read Series and Book...
Amanda Smithrock is a wolf shifter, her Great Uncle Colin's Pack when his son, Eric kill him, then James killed Eric consequently the pack now belongs to James but he doesn't want it. So he appointed Amanda as proxy so basically she's the Alpha now. Her work is cut out for them there is a traitor in the pack, they just don't know who they are, they'll find them and when they do, and they want to get back together again everybody help each other.
Tarq Colstone knew what he had to do first he was Amanda's Beta which he wanted. When Eric killed her Great Uncle she was devastated crying into Tarq's folded arms helping to consol. That's when he realized she has been there under his nose this whole time, Amanda Smithrock was his True Mate. I was gifted this ARC for an honest and truthful review.
May 2, 2016
Healed: True Mates Series, Book 3, A Craggstone Paranormal Romance By Olivia Arran
Don't miss out on Healed! It’s just awesome!
I really liked the main characters in this story, Amanda and Tarq. They are both wolf shifters whose past still has a hold on them. She is Alpha of Smithrock Pack by proxy and Tarq as beta. They have endured so much but came out stronger in the end. They need a second chance at life, true mates connection and love. Will the balance of true mates endure? What will they find?
Beware! Too many accidents have been happening. Where is traitors in their mist? They will try to stop the new alpha and beta from securing Smithrock Pack. There is a need to straighten out this wolf shifter pack.
The full review can be found on the below URL:
https://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Re...
DebA
Copyright Night Owl Reviews
Don't miss out on Healed! It’s just awesome!
I really liked the main characters in this story, Amanda and Tarq. They are both wolf shifters whose past still has a hold on them. She is Alpha of Smithrock Pack by proxy and Tarq as beta. They have endured so much but came out stronger in the end. They need a second chance at life, true mates connection and love. Will the balance of true mates endure? What will they find?
Beware! Too many accidents have been happening. Where is traitors in their mist? They will try to stop the new alpha and beta from securing Smithrock Pack. There is a need to straighten out this wolf shifter pack.
The full review can be found on the below URL:
https://www.nightowlreviews.com/v5/Re...
DebA
Copyright Night Owl Reviews
August 19, 2016
Amanda is installed as the proxy alpha of her old pack. She was shunned by this pack over something that was not her fault.
Tarq is sent as Amanda's beta, which he is quite happy about as he believes Amanda is his mate, no matter how much she denies him.
This was a good story with Amanda and Tara fighting an uphill battle to get this pack going in the right direction after all the problems and evil leadership they have had to deal with.
Add to this a traitor trying to bring Amanda and Tarq down, reluctant pack mates and Amanda dealing with her past and her attraction to Tarq and you have another enjoyable story in this series.
We also learn some sad information about Tarq’s mothers past and therefore Tarq’s birth and also some startling information about Tarq’s alter ego. That was very interesting.
Tarq is sent as Amanda's beta, which he is quite happy about as he believes Amanda is his mate, no matter how much she denies him.
This was a good story with Amanda and Tara fighting an uphill battle to get this pack going in the right direction after all the problems and evil leadership they have had to deal with.
Add to this a traitor trying to bring Amanda and Tarq down, reluctant pack mates and Amanda dealing with her past and her attraction to Tarq and you have another enjoyable story in this series.
We also learn some sad information about Tarq’s mothers past and therefore Tarq’s birth and also some startling information about Tarq’s alter ego. That was very interesting.
February 27, 2016
Wolf shifter read that has it all!!
Kindle Unlimited standalone book in series. Best so far! She wants a mate but only for power and pups. He knows she's the one even though she refuses him over and over. There's a lot reviled in this book and I loved the story, characters, and twists. Hot read too with lots of action!
Kindle Unlimited standalone book in series. Best so far! She wants a mate but only for power and pups. He knows she's the one even though she refuses him over and over. There's a lot reviled in this book and I loved the story, characters, and twists. Hot read too with lots of action!
April 15, 2016
Healed: True Mates Book 3
I can't wait for them too get rid of Bert, he is really very bad news. Jason is the new mysterious player to the game. I can bet their book is gonna be just as awesome.
I can't wait for them too get rid of Bert, he is really very bad news. Jason is the new mysterious player to the game. I can bet their book is gonna be just as awesome.
February 26, 2016
This one I found a little bit harder to get into but I enjoyed it none the less, really good series, I've got the next one lined up and ready to go!
March 1, 2016
I really have loved how this series has been played out so far, but I think I like this one the best yet. I love the banter and the way they played off each other.
May 21, 2016
Nice
I really liked the story. Always trying to deny their attraction and need for each other is just crazy. It's so addicting
I really liked the story. Always trying to deny their attraction and need for each other is just crazy. It's so addicting
August 24, 2016
Another good read
Really good book series. Great characters and intriguing storyline. Fast paced action packed story. Quick read so I'm on to book 4.
Really good book series. Great characters and intriguing storyline. Fast paced action packed story. Quick read so I'm on to book 4.
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