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Fated Souls: 10 Clean Paranormal Romance Stories
Shapeshifters, mermaids, angels, centaurs, and more come together in a ten-book collection that is equal parts romance and action. Featuring books from some of the best paranormal romance and urban fantasy writers working in the genre today, Fated Souls has something for nearly every reader and will serve as a gateway to books that have collectively received thousands of 4- and 5-star reviews. Available for a limited time, so grab your copy now!
Hunted by Dean Murray
Adri is about to develop a unique power that will thrust her into a shadowy world filled by preternatural creatures who want to use her for their own ends or barring that, kill her to keep her out of someone else's hands.
At home, at school, even in her own dreams—nobody is who and what they say they are, and her time is running out. The only thing she knows for sure is that if she doesn't trust anyone, then she's as good as dead.
Blood Debt by Nancy Straight
Cami lost the only person in her life - her mom. Daring to find other family, what she found was. . . a blood debt - owed to a stranger. Can Cami escape her mother's past and find her own future?
River's Recruit by Charlotte Abel
Jonathan lost everything in Afghanistan… his identical twin, his left hand and his will to survive. He seeks solitude and healing in the Colorado wilderness, but finds a beautiful young woman dressed in buckskin, armed with a primitive bow and stone-tipped arrows.
River has two choices… Convince the handsome trespasser to join her secret society of wolf-shifters, or kill him.
Cheyenne by Lisa Wiedmeier
Murder, romance, secrets and hidden pasts. Deception from every angle—who's telling the truth?
Discerning Spirits by Kellie McAllen
To fulfill his destiny, he'll have to uncover hers.
Zeph is half angel, half human, and a total disappointment.
Eve is an intriguing mystery that Zeph can’t resist trying to unravel.
Together, can they open each other’s eyes to their incredible destiny?
Pisces by Rachel Medhurst
Pisces has to achieve her life mission.
To unite with her twin flame soulmate.
Antony's her bodyguard, not her one true love.
Or, is he?
Atlantis Riptide by Allie Burton
Pearl ran away from the circus tired of her adoptive parents’ abuse of her special skills. Unknown to her, a battle rages under the ocean and each side wants to use her powers for their cause. As Pearl discovers her talents she must choose her destiny – whether to ignore the churning seas or swim into battle.
Smoke and Mirrors by Jess Haines
A girl who uses her illusions to fool the world into thinking she's just like all the other magi.
A dragon who sees through her lies.
Together they just might survive a world that wants to control or destroy them both.
Chameleon by Kelly Oram
Dani's life is turned upside-down the day she discovers that the supernatural world exists, and that she's more deeply connected to it than she ever could have dreamed. With the emergence of new and unique powers, she finds herself up to her neck in ancient prophecies, soul mates, and oh yeah, she's just been tasked with saving the world!
Beg for Mercy by Shannon Dermott
Everyone dreams of that first kiss.
Hunted by Dean Murray
Adri is about to develop a unique power that will thrust her into a shadowy world filled by preternatural creatures who want to use her for their own ends or barring that, kill her to keep her out of someone else's hands.
At home, at school, even in her own dreams—nobody is who and what they say they are, and her time is running out. The only thing she knows for sure is that if she doesn't trust anyone, then she's as good as dead.
Blood Debt by Nancy Straight
Cami lost the only person in her life - her mom. Daring to find other family, what she found was. . . a blood debt - owed to a stranger. Can Cami escape her mother's past and find her own future?
River's Recruit by Charlotte Abel
Jonathan lost everything in Afghanistan… his identical twin, his left hand and his will to survive. He seeks solitude and healing in the Colorado wilderness, but finds a beautiful young woman dressed in buckskin, armed with a primitive bow and stone-tipped arrows.
River has two choices… Convince the handsome trespasser to join her secret society of wolf-shifters, or kill him.
Cheyenne by Lisa Wiedmeier
Murder, romance, secrets and hidden pasts. Deception from every angle—who's telling the truth?
Discerning Spirits by Kellie McAllen
To fulfill his destiny, he'll have to uncover hers.
Zeph is half angel, half human, and a total disappointment.
Eve is an intriguing mystery that Zeph can’t resist trying to unravel.
Together, can they open each other’s eyes to their incredible destiny?
Pisces by Rachel Medhurst
Pisces has to achieve her life mission.
To unite with her twin flame soulmate.
Antony's her bodyguard, not her one true love.
Or, is he?
Atlantis Riptide by Allie Burton
Pearl ran away from the circus tired of her adoptive parents’ abuse of her special skills. Unknown to her, a battle rages under the ocean and each side wants to use her powers for their cause. As Pearl discovers her talents she must choose her destiny – whether to ignore the churning seas or swim into battle.
Smoke and Mirrors by Jess Haines
A girl who uses her illusions to fool the world into thinking she's just like all the other magi.
A dragon who sees through her lies.
Together they just might survive a world that wants to control or destroy them both.
Chameleon by Kelly Oram
Dani's life is turned upside-down the day she discovers that the supernatural world exists, and that she's more deeply connected to it than she ever could have dreamed. With the emergence of new and unique powers, she finds herself up to her neck in ancient prophecies, soul mates, and oh yeah, she's just been tasked with saving the world!
Beg for Mercy by Shannon Dermott
Everyone dreams of that first kiss.
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January 28, 2024
Fated Souls
Ten paranormal stories that are romantic and can be read by any age. They are full of interesting beings and adventure. Here are two reviews in more detail from the stories I really loved.
Blood Debt
Nancy Straight
Wow, this story was extremely interesting and kept my interest up. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books that follow this one.
I would never have thought of Centaurs being totally human and the entire concept of how they live and who they are was unique. Their rituals and customs, although very old fashion, did not really appear to be out of place except to Camille. But that is because she was not raised in their society but as a human. She struggles a lot throughout the story as she loses her mother and goes from a family of 2 to a family of 8.
The story is full of adventure and is fast paced. I was kept on the edge of my chair with some of the things that happened. The characters were very real and you could not help but fall in love with Camille’s brothers, Daniel, Drake and Bianca. You also find that Will and Gretchen are both such protective parents even with Camille who they just accepted into their family. I cannot say any more without giving spoilers, but this book is well worth the read.
Hunted
Dean Murray
This story was very good and different. You had no clue it was a paranormal except for Adri’s dreams which is an unusual way of telling a paranormal story. Why I only gave it 4 stars was that most of the story was high school drama which is okay but I personally would have liked a bit less of that.
Once you know one of the two high school boys are not what they seem, it gets far more interesting. You are kept wondering which one and what is the reason why Adri is so important? That was when the story became very exciting to read. All in all, it was a good story and well worth reading.
Ten paranormal stories that are romantic and can be read by any age. They are full of interesting beings and adventure. Here are two reviews in more detail from the stories I really loved.
Blood Debt
Nancy Straight
Wow, this story was extremely interesting and kept my interest up. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books that follow this one.
I would never have thought of Centaurs being totally human and the entire concept of how they live and who they are was unique. Their rituals and customs, although very old fashion, did not really appear to be out of place except to Camille. But that is because she was not raised in their society but as a human. She struggles a lot throughout the story as she loses her mother and goes from a family of 2 to a family of 8.
The story is full of adventure and is fast paced. I was kept on the edge of my chair with some of the things that happened. The characters were very real and you could not help but fall in love with Camille’s brothers, Daniel, Drake and Bianca. You also find that Will and Gretchen are both such protective parents even with Camille who they just accepted into their family. I cannot say any more without giving spoilers, but this book is well worth the read.
Hunted
Dean Murray
This story was very good and different. You had no clue it was a paranormal except for Adri’s dreams which is an unusual way of telling a paranormal story. Why I only gave it 4 stars was that most of the story was high school drama which is okay but I personally would have liked a bit less of that.
Once you know one of the two high school boys are not what they seem, it gets far more interesting. You are kept wondering which one and what is the reason why Adri is so important? That was when the story became very exciting to read. All in all, it was a good story and well worth reading.
February 11, 2018
I really wanted to like this
The basic premise of the last book was somewhat compelling, but having the misfortune of being an English major, I just couldn't get past the misspellings, and poor grammar. Since poor Mercy misused many, if not most of her "list" words, They aren't going to help her SAT scores.
The basic premise of the last book was somewhat compelling, but having the misfortune of being an English major, I just couldn't get past the misspellings, and poor grammar. Since poor Mercy misused many, if not most of her "list" words, They aren't going to help her SAT scores.
March 5, 2020
Best clean paranormal collection ever!!
Best collection of paranormal stories that I have ever read!! 😊 So happy to read all these full length tales of different types of paranormal fiction. Clean stories that anyone can read! Awesome job ladies! Will be reading more of your great work in the futue!
Best collection of paranormal stories that I have ever read!! 😊 So happy to read all these full length tales of different types of paranormal fiction. Clean stories that anyone can read! Awesome job ladies! Will be reading more of your great work in the futue!
February 8, 2017
Soul Choices
This is a great collection of stories! Each author invested heat in telling each off the stories. The characters are all well defined and the stories all move with an easy to follow flow. Some of the are part of series, but they all can stand along. Great work.
This is a great collection of stories! Each author invested heat in telling each off the stories. The characters are all well defined and the stories all move with an easy to follow flow. Some of the are part of series, but they all can stand along. Great work.
July 5, 2017
Entertaining - recommended
Nice mix of stories! A couple were less than 5 stars but overall the set was a pleasant surprise and each story was unique and had it's own style. They were all creative and something different!
Nice mix of stories! A couple were less than 5 stars but overall the set was a pleasant surprise and each story was unique and had it's own style. They were all creative and something different!
July 28, 2017
Fantastic assortment of enjoyable and fascinating stories, by an assortment of talented authors!
You won't be disappointed! I encourage you to get this on Kindle unlimited 10 books for free, you can't beat that deal!
You won't be disappointed! I encourage you to get this on Kindle unlimited 10 books for free, you can't beat that deal!
September 17, 2018
The read the first four books of this box then I just jumped into the whole series of those individual books and couldn't read the last 6 books but even the series of those novels were pretty good and I got to know good authors like Nancy straight and Kellie McAllen😊
October 24, 2024
More than I thought
Each time I started reading one of the stories in this collection I didn't think I would finish it.
I surprised myself by finishing every one and enjoying them all.
Each time I started reading one of the stories in this collection I didn't think I would finish it.
I surprised myself by finishing every one and enjoying them all.
July 11, 2017
Damm
These books are the boss amazing,romantic,sexy,and a thrilling experience I can't wait to get my hands on next editions. .
These books are the boss amazing,romantic,sexy,and a thrilling experience I can't wait to get my hands on next editions. .
July 24, 2017
Fabulous stories that leave you wanting more! If you are ever in need of a way to escape a dull day this collection will certainly entertain for hours.
July 30, 2017
Great, Refreshing Books
What a great read!!! It's so nice to read clean books for a change. Don't get me wrong, sex has it's place, but all these clean book were refreshing.
What a great read!!! It's so nice to read clean books for a change. Don't get me wrong, sex has it's place, but all these clean book were refreshing.
January 18, 2018
Took a while to read, two months, because it's ten books, but it was worth it!
February 28, 2018
Wonderful and captivating
It kept my interest for the entire story and the ending is awesome and unexpected. The heart wants what the heart wants.
It kept my interest for the entire story and the ending is awesome and unexpected. The heart wants what the heart wants.
June 5, 2018
It was a good book
It was a good book it was suspenseful and romantic. It touched on being able to relate to ones feelings in different angles
It was a good book it was suspenseful and romantic. It touched on being able to relate to ones feelings in different angles
December 26, 2022
love
It was a very good book
Love it and would recommend the books to anyone can’t wait to read more
It was a very good book
Love it and would recommend the books to anyone can’t wait to read more
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June 9, 2017This collection has 10 stories and each book is full-length so it is going to take me awhile to get through all of them. The collection is labeled as 'clean romance' stories but I don't think all the stories are really entitled to that designation.
Hunted by Dean Murray - rating 4
When Adri dreams, it isn't just a dream. She is really there - learning, living, experiencing the dream. She can also visit other people's dreams - she learns to cheer in a cheerleader's dreams. Apparently her power puts her in danger but she doesn't know from whom or why. She has typical teen insecurities and falls for the new guy who, of course, ends up interested in her (don't all YA romances go that way?) Working through the relationships (yes, there is a second guy showing an interest as well - I do get tired of the love triangles) and the danger are what "Hunted" is about. Over all I did stay interested in the characters and will probably check out additional books in the "Dark Reflections" series.
Sex - none
Language - none
Violence - there is a big fight scene but not graphic
Blood Debt by Nancy Straight - rating 3
Camille meets her father after her mother dies and discovers that she is a Centaur, a species that she never knew existed. Centaurs are a matriarchal society and have some special abilities although they tend to keep them quiet as they try to blend in with the humans around them. Lots of other secrets/mysteries to wade through as well as a love quadrangle (four people - who is going to end up with who?) I haven't decided if I care enough about the characters to continue with the second book in the series or not.
Sex: no actual sex but male and female characters do sleep together (nothing happens)
Language: none
Violence: some implied violence (murder 'off-stage') and blood is seen on a character's hands; Camille is also tortured by a controlling family member
River's Recruit by Charlotte Abel rating 5
This story made an impression on me but I would not call it a 'clean romance'. There is much in the story that caused me to stop and ponder different issues: alphas in relationships, the leader of the society who has ultimate authority, the haves and the have-nots, extreme punishment for crimes although we learn the extreme measures do have a reason (Would people stop speeding if they received something more than a small fine the first time it happened? Small societies such as this one must maintain law and order and extreme consequences are believed to be the best way to make that happen.) I liked the characters and really did care about what happened to them. However I could never call this is a 'clean romance' because sex is an integral part of the story. The role of women is to submit to their mate although they desire sex just as much as the men do after merging with their wolf. Women might have the status of "wife" but most are concubines, servants or whores (whore status is a punishment). Whores must submit to sex with any male; servants have a right to say no. Nudity is common within the society so it is frequently a part of the story. When a male merges, he should mate (have sex) with at least two females so that he does not establish a bond with any specific female and it seems to be a point of prowess to mate with more than two females. Women are expected to bond emotionally with their mate after merging so there is no expectation of sex with more than one male. The two main characters manage to restrain themselves from actually engaging in sex throughout the story and I assume that is how the story got the 'clean' classification. The various bases of sex are discussed several times (first base is kissing if I remember correctly, home base is intercourse).
Sex: quite a lot in my opinion (read above)
Language: none
Violence: River's mother was executed (not described) because she killed a man who attacked River when River was 13; one character whipped as punishment
Cheyenne by Lisa L. Wiedmeier
Discerning Spirits by Kellie McAllen
Pisces by Rachel Medhurst
Atlantis Riptide by Allie Burton
Smoke and Mirrors by Jess Haines
Chameleon by Kelly Oram
Beg for Mercy by Shannon DerMott
Hunted by Dean Murray - rating 4
When Adri dreams, it isn't just a dream. She is really there - learning, living, experiencing the dream. She can also visit other people's dreams - she learns to cheer in a cheerleader's dreams. Apparently her power puts her in danger but she doesn't know from whom or why. She has typical teen insecurities and falls for the new guy who, of course, ends up interested in her (don't all YA romances go that way?) Working through the relationships (yes, there is a second guy showing an interest as well - I do get tired of the love triangles) and the danger are what "Hunted" is about. Over all I did stay interested in the characters and will probably check out additional books in the "Dark Reflections" series.
Sex - none
Language - none
Violence - there is a big fight scene but not graphic
Blood Debt by Nancy Straight - rating 3
Camille meets her father after her mother dies and discovers that she is a Centaur, a species that she never knew existed. Centaurs are a matriarchal society and have some special abilities although they tend to keep them quiet as they try to blend in with the humans around them. Lots of other secrets/mysteries to wade through as well as a love quadrangle (four people - who is going to end up with who?) I haven't decided if I care enough about the characters to continue with the second book in the series or not.
Sex: no actual sex but male and female characters do sleep together (nothing happens)
Language: none
Violence: some implied violence (murder 'off-stage') and blood is seen on a character's hands; Camille is also tortured by a controlling family member
River's Recruit by Charlotte Abel rating 5
This story made an impression on me but I would not call it a 'clean romance'. There is much in the story that caused me to stop and ponder different issues: alphas in relationships, the leader of the society who has ultimate authority, the haves and the have-nots, extreme punishment for crimes although we learn the extreme measures do have a reason (Would people stop speeding if they received something more than a small fine the first time it happened? Small societies such as this one must maintain law and order and extreme consequences are believed to be the best way to make that happen.) I liked the characters and really did care about what happened to them. However I could never call this is a 'clean romance' because sex is an integral part of the story. The role of women is to submit to their mate although they desire sex just as much as the men do after merging with their wolf. Women might have the status of "wife" but most are concubines, servants or whores (whore status is a punishment). Whores must submit to sex with any male; servants have a right to say no. Nudity is common within the society so it is frequently a part of the story. When a male merges, he should mate (have sex) with at least two females so that he does not establish a bond with any specific female and it seems to be a point of prowess to mate with more than two females. Women are expected to bond emotionally with their mate after merging so there is no expectation of sex with more than one male. The two main characters manage to restrain themselves from actually engaging in sex throughout the story and I assume that is how the story got the 'clean' classification. The various bases of sex are discussed several times (first base is kissing if I remember correctly, home base is intercourse).
Sex: quite a lot in my opinion (read above)
Language: none
Violence: River's mother was executed (not described) because she killed a man who attacked River when River was 13; one character whipped as punishment
Cheyenne by Lisa L. Wiedmeier
Discerning Spirits by Kellie McAllen
Pisces by Rachel Medhurst
Atlantis Riptide by Allie Burton
Smoke and Mirrors by Jess Haines
Chameleon by Kelly Oram
Beg for Mercy by Shannon DerMott
February 25, 2017
Good collection...but now I have ten series to read so that I can see what happens next in all of them.
Each book was as good as the last. It's been very hard to put each story down to, you know, go to work, take care of the fam, eat, sleep, etc. But I have to find out what's happens next in all of them! There needs to be a collection of part 2 books for all of these here.
Each book was as good as the last. It's been very hard to put each story down to, you know, go to work, take care of the fam, eat, sleep, etc. But I have to find out what's happens next in all of them! There needs to be a collection of part 2 books for all of these here.
February 25, 2017
Nice selection
This set was a nice collection on a variety of paranormal beings. For the most part, they were well written and kept my interest. A couple were a struggle to get into but we're eventually better than I first thought.
This set was a nice collection on a variety of paranormal beings. For the most part, they were well written and kept my interest. A couple were a struggle to get into but we're eventually better than I first thought.
February 3, 2017
10:
It's difficult to write a review of ten various books is one, to individualize them would make the review to long, losing your interest, so with that said, if your're looking for clean, exiting romance, full of adventure, mystery, magic and action, with various paranormal story-lines this is the one for you, look no further. I would recommended this box set for everyone from your teen to your grandma!
It's difficult to write a review of ten various books is one, to individualize them would make the review to long, losing your interest, so with that said, if your're looking for clean, exiting romance, full of adventure, mystery, magic and action, with various paranormal story-lines this is the one for you, look no further. I would recommended this box set for everyone from your teen to your grandma!
February 3, 2017
Ten clean books for those who enjoy paranormal romances. I haven't finished them all yet but those I have finished I have rated from 3 stars to 5 stars. They are romantic stories about a variety of paranormal young people meeting challenges as they learn about themselves and look for that special person to support them. The characters are interesting and the stories are imaginative.
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February 7, 2017
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review.
I loved this book so much that I didn't want to put it down. I loved all the different stories by the various artists. I definitely recommend this clean paranormal set.
I loved this book so much that I didn't want to put it down. I loved all the different stories by the various artists. I definitely recommend this clean paranormal set.
February 4, 2017
Very good set of books
The books were very good all the books were interesting and well worth the read each one different than the next
The books were very good all the books were interesting and well worth the read each one different than the next
March 17, 2017
Great Books
April 27, 2017
Excellent stand alone series
YA books that can be read by those 10 and older. Perfect urban fantasy selection of first in series. Enjoy this well thought out selection. There is some violence and mild petting.
YA books that can be read by those 10 and older. Perfect urban fantasy selection of first in series. Enjoy this well thought out selection. There is some violence and mild petting.
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