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Betrayed and alone…
Charlotte “Charlie” Mason struggles to put her pack back together after the horrifying loss of her parents. But her Uncle has other plans. Plans to turn the pack over to the one creature who ruined her life. She turns to the mates she sent away to help her salvage not only her broken heart, but what’s left of her family.
Travis and Garrett have been waiting not so patiently for Charlie to call. The mating heat between them is unbearable, but they won’t go back on their word to give her space to grieve. When she finally calls to ask for help, it might be too late. Can they save her from the very people she’s trying to protect? Or will they lose their mate before they’ve had a chance at all?
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My Warrior Wolves is book four in the Sanctuary, Texas series by Krystal Shannan. This book was generously provided to me in exchange for an honest review by the author.
Travis and Garrett are brothers, lycans, and live in Sanctuary. They love their life there. When they recently first met Charlotte (Charlie) of the Mason pack, they discovered their fated mate. The bond began but Charlie would not leave her pack in Ada. So, Travis and Garrett were forced to return to Sanctuary until Charlie accepted them. Lycans never force the bond upon a female, fated or not. All the power remains with the female. No matter how painful it was to be separated with the already forming bond, they had no choice but to wait until she chose to complete it.
Charlie just lost her parents, the alphas of her pack, to the evil Xerxes. Now it is her responsibility to pull the pack together, grieve their losses and to heal. Her desire to bond with Travis and Garrett will have to be suppressed. But her Uncle has other ideas. Xerxes has made promises to take them in and protect them. Promises Charlie knows he won’t keep. He will kill them all, just as he did her parents. But her Uncle continues to separate the remaining members of the pack, pitting them against one another. Charlie needs help. She can’t do this alone. So, she asks Travis and Garrett for help.
Of course the brothers will drop everything and rush to Charlie’s aid. If being her mate means becoming alphas to her pack, that is what they will do. They would give up Sanctuary. But her Uncle has caused such discord amongst the pack members, they can’t seem to find a way to reunite them.
Of all the evil characters I have read about, I think Xerxes might just be the worst. I have never seen anyone take such joy in the pain he causes. We get to know a little bit more about him in this book, of the reasons for his lust for revenge and blood. You would think by the fourth book of this series I wouldn’t be shocked anymore by his actions but that didn’t prove to be true. This man is pure blackness with a hunger for power that knows no bounds.
At the same time as all of this is going on, Rose and some of the other residents of Sanctuary are on a rescue mission of their own. But most of the book is spent on Travis, Garrett and Charlie. Only a few days pass in the span of the book but their battle to try to save the pack is non-stop.
Travis, Garrett and Charlie are accepting their bond, but aren’t allowed the time they should have had to revel in the love between them. They are forced to fight for Charlie’s pack, both against her Uncle and against Xerxes and his minions. Poor Charlie has lost so much already. She couldn’t survive losing her two mates as well.
In Xerxes quest to punish Manda, he may have released a new foe of his own. He is sure it won’t be a problem but I’m not so sure. We also learn a new and very important fact regarding Rose.
I love this series. I don’t know when the next book is coming out or who it will focus on but I can’t wait. I just want Xerxes to get what he deserves. And for the residents of Sanctuary whom I have grown to love over these four books, to be safe and get the happy lives they should have.
I was really waiting for this book to come out... I like this series in general and pre-order each new addition.
This story has a lot of action, which is great. In addition to the 'romance', it continues the storyline about the evil Xerxes who is out to take over the former USA and got away from the big confrontation in the previous book. Most if this story takes place in Ada (Oklahoma) instead of in Sanctuary, or at Xerxes' locale near Washington, DC, but a lot of the Sanctuary characters are in it. As an mfm menage, there's a fair amount of sex scenes, but it's not an overwhelming part of the book.
I was *really turned off* by all of the *angst* (such a dirty word), which was so *overdone* I felt like this was an Eve Langlais or Maya Banks bodice-ripper book (and I've mostly stopped reading any of their stuff because of that). You know, when they keep harping on the same guilt and duty and heartbreak over, and over, and over. How many different ways are you going to repeat the same thing with slightly different wording? I got the feeling that a 200 page book was in a contract, so to fill it up you have the basic story, then fill up the rest with repetitive heartbreak, angst and guilt. And this one explains what happened to Travis and Garrett multiple times as well. How about telling us just once? Ok, I can deal with twice. Readers aren't generally stupid and won't complain if you don't keep repeating the same thing... even if it does take 50 pages off the book. I have never read a review where someone complains that you didn't have to read the same thing twenty different times! All of that text could have been spent on Sochi's rescue scenes, or just general story expansion in other ways that aren't so irritating to the reader. I'm beginning to think that there is a romance book writer's formula for how much of this angst/guilt/heartbreak you can/should try to get away with, and I think it used to work in those historical bodice-rippers, but not so much in this type of story.
I also just didn't feel that Charlie, Travis and Garrett knew each other very well. Yeah, they are fated mates and they have a lot of sex, but that seems to be about all there is there...
So, I rated this 3 stars instead of 4 due to what I wrote in the last two paragraphs, but as much as 3 because the basic story is pretty darned good. I really wanted to DNF this early on, but I rarely ever do that since I buy my books.
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I was gifted an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Krystal Shannan has given her readers another wonderful story with a well thought out story-line and characters that are unique and tie into previous books in this series. There's everything a reader wants in a book... action, angst, suspense, turmoil, secrets, lies, deception, very hot sex scenes, lust, and of course, love. Ms. Shannan pulls you into the story and doesn't let you go until the very end and even then you want more.
I love all of Krystal Shannan's paranormal romance books. Usually, I have no problem giving her books a 5 star rating. Unfortunately, this time I can only give 4 stars. I loved the storyline and all the characters. The characters that live in Sanctuary,TX are wonderful. It's a place I would love to visit. The reason, believe it or not, that I'm holding back giving My Warrior Wolves 5 stars is the amount of sex scenes in the book. The storyline could have progressed so much further if Garrett, Travis and Charlie weren't having sex every few pages. While I enjoy good sex scenes, they should not dominate a story so often that you feel like the story isn't progressing. I found myself putting the book down more often than I normally would when reading one of Krystal's books because I felt like the heart of the story wasn't going anywhere. There have been some of her books I couldn't put down without reading the whole book straight through. I truly love all the characters and enjoy the entire Sanctuary theme. I can't wait for the next book to be released. I would like to see more story in the next book though. The editing was very well done throughout the book. Which is always a huge plus. There is so much more to the story and pieces to the puzzle to read about. I'm excited to see what's next. I received an ARC for my honest review.
Charlie Mason lost everything, and she’s trying to put her life back together in Ada; she even left her life mates, brothers Travis and Garrett McLennan back in Sanctuary, Texas. But when things get out of control, Charlie has no choice but to call back her mates to Ada. They all must also acknowledge that they are truly Fated mates, and they must remain united, in every way. Charlie is the alpha heir, but in order to be the Alpha her pack needs, she must bond with Travis and Garrett. Considering the combustion that happens every time they’re near each other, it’s not difficult, but the brothers must move to Ada, and they’re not too keen about that. But their love for Charlie supersedes their connection to Sanctuary. The pack comes undone because of Charlie’s own family’s betrayal, and the horrible Xerxes is behind all the horror that will befall Ada…
MY WARRIOR WOLVES has it all and in spades! Picking up where book 3 left off, it might not be a book that will be easy to follow for a reader unfamiliar with this series, but I think it’s well worth the effort. If you love great storytelling, amazing worldbuilding, innovative paranormal beings, and hot, hot, hot sex, this is a book for you.
I love how Ms. Shannan makes her paranormal world ring so true, especially the Fated Mate bond with two Lycan mates; it could be tricky, but it works perfectly. MY WARRIOR WOLVES has even more action than the previous books – who would have thought it could be possible! – and the sex is just about the most sizzling I have ever read anywhere, and in a most respectful and loving context. As usual, Ms. Shannan’s writing is flawless, seamless, and at times sheer poetry. MY WARRIOR WOLVES is a Greek tragedy, in a paranormal context, with a strong dose of erotica and the best/most horrible villain in a good long while: I love to hate Xerxes!
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Book: My Warrior Wolves (Sanctuary, Texas, #4) Author: Krystal Shannan Publication Date: 1/5/2016 Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW Travis and Garrett have been lost without their mate Charlie. But she refused to accept them and as was the way of wolf shifters they could not force her. Out of the blue she calls on them to come to Ada as she needs their help. Charlie was put into the position of Alpha of what was left of her pack following the death of her parents after the raids of the last battle. Many within her pack however are refusing to accept her and want to follow her uncle Victor who is now conspiring with Xerses. Rose and the others are off to rescue a baby and the sister of one of the newest addition to Sanctuary. Can Travis and Garrett show their mate they are there for the long haul? That what she wants is what they will give.
A good story which includes many of those from Sanctuary and the oh so evil Xerses. I enjoy the author bringing those beloved characters we have come to know into each of the stories.
I was gifted a copy of this book for my honest review. Krystal Shannan
This is the fourth book in the series. If you haven't read this series yet what are you waiting for! Krystal Shannon writes one heck of a villain. With each book I dislike him more and more. Great job on the villain. My heart just breaks for Charlie with all the loses her packs has faced, but then what happens in this book would break anyone. The heat level is very high in this one. It's a mmf relationship between Travis, Garrett, and Charlie. They are definitely tested in this one. The last chapter in the book I was laughing from the scene between Garrett, Travis, and the little girls. Xerxes is getting stronger and coming up with new intelligence to further his revenge.One that stuck out was Xerxes wife's name Cera. That's the name of one of my cats so I thought that was pretty cool. Can't wait for more from this series.
"A Stunning Menage" The story line is incredible!. You will love the amazing characters. Charlie is a spunky she-wolf. Her parents was just killed a week before. She had found she is the fated mate to not one but two sexy Men Travis and Garrett. Only she had sent them away now she needs their help!. Her Uncle and Cousin are causing her problems because she is not bonded. Travis and Garrett were going to contact Charlie for her help as the man who killed her parents have kidnap a team mate of theirs mates sister, and they need to rescue her. So you can see this book is full of amazing suspense, intrigue, and scorching hot romance!. You will love this book!.
Charlie is the alpha female of her pack but their has been unrest in their pack because most of their people were killed by xerxcies who sends a messenger to Charlie's home with a proposed that she join him her uncle and cousin are trying to steal her pack they say cause she isn't mated that she shouldn't be in charge so she calls in the men she sent away her mates Travis and Garrett they come to ada to help Charlie but her pack isn't happy and her uncle and cousin want her gone what will happen to Charlie, Travis and Garrett? Will her uncle steal the pack and will xerxsies get what he want to find out I strongly recommend that you buy this book I couldn't put it down 5 gold stars
Once again Krystal has taken us on a journey back to the inhabitants of Sanctuary and I absolutely loved this book and would thoroughly recommend it hoping that others enjoy it as much as I did. Charlotte is having trouble with her pack accepting her as Alpha so she calls Travis and Garrett to come back. They are her Fated Mates but she is frightened to give her all as she has had so much sadness in loving people who have then been killed. Can these three people be together and overcome the obstacles and problems that they must face.
This is an entertaining series, and this author never fails to deliver an entertaining tale. I've read other books in the series, so I'm familiar with the world building, and the books probably don't need to be read in any particular order to enjoy each story, but there is an underlying thread, Xerxes, which ties the stories together. Great characters-- although, this one didn't hold my interest as much as other books in this series have.
This author has a way with words and with the characters that live in this special town. Everyone in the town has a story and Travis and Garrett have theirs...Charlie is their mate and she told them to leave the last time they saw her...that's torture for the wolf's. But she calls for their help what can that mean? Excellent read...great storyline and awesome characters. Definitely recommend this book!
Awesome add to the series. Charlotte "Charlie" Mason and Travis and Garrett McLennan finally get their story here. I love me a good Wolf Shifter couple so to have 3 instead of 2 is definitely more fun. Not only am I dragged in with the couple but the whole Universe created here is crazy creative and amazing to me. Like nothing I've ever read before. Can't wait for the next. I voluntarily reviewed an 'Advance Author’s Copy' of this book.
Charlie loved them both. But she felt she had to do whatever parents would expected her to. In the long run. She funds she wants to be where her mates are. She wants to be free of the fighting and the betrayal of people she thought she could count on.
This one was tough to read. I know we are moving toward a climax but so much violence and evil is hard to stomach especially when children are involved. I'm going to need something light and fun to read after I finish this series.
So I've apparently started this series at book 5. Now I really want to read more about Sanctuary. Great characters and an intriguing story kept me reading. Guess there's going to be more books on my wishlist.
What tree a wonderful story of love family hArdships nd a coming together of their bond as they grow as a family would highly recommend the whole series
This was a good story to read. The brothers did what their mate said and left. But when she needs them they come running. This story has action,drama,suspense and love