Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

Berserker Saga #2

Mated To The Berserkers

Rate this book

A Highlander and Viking claim their woman...

For over 100 years, the Berserker warriors have fought and killed for kings. There is but one enemy we cannot defeat: the beast within...

A witch told us of the one who can save us - a woman marked by the wolf. We found and claimed her. But will she accept us as mates? Can she soothe our feral nature before it is too late?

Highland werewolf Daegan never expected to defeat the curse of his bloodline. But when a prophecy tells of a woman who holds the cure to his Berserker rage, he and his Viking warrior brother will stop at nothing to claim her. They bring her to their mountain home and train her according to pack rules. But will her power be enough to break the Berserker curse?

168 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 9, 2017

774 people are currently reading
704 people want to read

About the author

Lee Savino

158 books4,748 followers
Sign up for a free book at www.leesavino.com!

Join the Goddess Group on Facebook for tons of fun stuff: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeeSa...

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
737 (39%)
4 stars
549 (29%)
3 stars
413 (22%)
2 stars
112 (6%)
1 star
38 (2%)
Displaying 1 - 30 of 257 reviews
Profile Image for Deborah.
3,841 reviews496 followers
September 12, 2017


When I started this I didn't realise it was actually book 2 so that's my fault.

Now I think this is another case of it's me not the book because this has some fabulous reviews but I found it boring.
Obviously I expected a lot of sex and I don't mind this as long as there's balance, enough story to hold the sex together and here the balance was off, well for me anyway.
I'd say this is about 80% sex or it certainly felt like it and while there's a little story there's not much.

Profile Image for Meredith is a hot mess.
808 reviews618 followers
September 8, 2021
#ReturntheWitch, Review Part II

"The magic gives us many things,” Samuel told Brenna. “Longer life, the ability to fight, to heal. But the beast lurks forever in our mind, waiting to take hold and drive out our reason. That is the gift, and the curse.

description

“We thought we were doomed, until the witch told us of you. We have no right to ask you to stay, but we do.”

Plot twist in this installment: There is more than one witch character.

Full warning: I'm writing this after having a couple glasses of wine ;) I'm not wanting to take these reviews too seriously. My #Returnthewitch reviews will focus mainly on the witches in this series and how they connect to the plot/MMCs. I'm not going to rehash the context of #Returnthewitch each time. If you're interested in the context of #Returnthewitch, check out the spoiler tag at the end of my review for book 1 to this series...And I am determined to read all the books in this series.

description


***Spoilers regarding the witch and how she connects to the plot and MMCs***


So, what we have here is a world where there are normal werewolves, but also berserker werewolves. The difference is berserker werewolves are born 'of a witch' and contain dark magic. This dark magic allows them to shift into this ferocious man/beast monster form and they're incredibly deadly. The downside to this dark magic is that the beast can take over and these berserker wolves can go completely mad. When this madness takes over, a killing rampage will ensue that ends in theirs and everyone's death.

Yseult seems to be the main witch character, and my guess is that she is the wanted witch. She told both MMCs that if they found a woman who wore the 'mark of the wolf' she would be able to calm the beast.

A question I have is does the other author in question want just one witch character returned? If so is that Yseult? Or all the witches in the series? I'm legitimately curious.

So anyway, Daegan and Samuel think Brenna is the woman who soothes their beast, and that all is good and well when this book starts.

Yseult appears in this book again and takes on the archetype of the trickster. She seemingly gives them advice, but leaves them more confused and at risk of real danger. Both Daegan and Samuel learn if they don't bond to the one who is truly intended as their mate, they will both go mad and on killing rampages.

Here is where I agree with the top two star review. It was clear they just needed to mate with Brenna, and this was an obvious plot device used to drive conflict/angst/tension in the story. There is alotta sex in this book, and I actually found the sex hot, which is the main reason I'm upping this from 3 stars to 4. If you're not into the sex, it may be more difficult to get through this book. Also, the writing style was an improvement. There was good flow; I was never taken out of the story. I appreciated this book was entirely from Daegan's POV. This is refreshing considering the prevalence of dual POVs. I've already started book 3 and I'm very much into Maddox's story, which is a pleasant surprise. I was more than willing to push through this series, just paying attention to the witch character, and not rating these books if they weren't for me. So, it's been nice to actually get some reading enjoyment out of them.

The big plot twist **spoiler alert**:

So yeah, I was pleasantly surprised with this installment. If you're into MfM and shifters, this is worth checking out and an improvement from book 1.


“Brenna has magic.” “Witch?” “She’s not a witch. Not quite. Hers is a more subtle, earthy magic.”

description

“She soothes the beast.” “But she has not fully tamed it,” Samuel said. Yseult cleared her throat. “Power grows with sacrifice. There is always a price.” “What’s Brenna’s price? She already lost her voice, almost her life.” “The same price we all pay,” Yseult said. “Pain.”


...



#Returnthewitch, Part III

Coming Soon
Profile Image for Leo.
4,986 reviews629 followers
September 11, 2023
This was a Reread and I read the collection of 4 (I think) novellas. I only read about two of the four sister as it started to feel a little repeating. But still enjoyed the story but not a favorite of mine.

_____
This took me far to long to find on Goodreads and a different name and cover on my book app (the alphas captive) great erotic story to the emersed with and forget time and place a bit. Will definitely read more by Lee Savino soon
Profile Image for ➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas .
1,173 reviews343 followers
October 24, 2017
Title: ➳ ❤ Mated To the Berserkers
Series ➳ Berserker Saga #2)
Author: ➳ Lee Savino

ღ . As we know Berserkers are not full were, they have magic mixed in & are sometimes controlled by the beast within- Samuel & Daegan want mate with Brenna – but “A true mate means three things: they can bond with us. Survive a mating bite. And can conceive.”

💞. Brenna, seem keep getting trouble with the pack. She has started to slowly learn the pack politics & it is not easy for her. She has to undergo several punishments for her insolence, but Daegan & Samuel are starting to realizes that they may not be as punishing as they have thought. Brenna seem to enjoy her punishment too much

♥●• Trouble brewing with another Berserker Clan, & they know about Brenna & want her for themselves.

► I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was written from Daegan’s point of view.

➦📚 Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion
📚 Grab yourself a copy of this steaminess for just yourself

➦ 💕 would I recommend this book: Yes.

📚 The Berserker Saga Reading Order

1-Sold to the Berserkers – Brenna, Samuel & Daegan
2-Mated to the Berserkers – – Brenna, Samuel & Daegan 💕
2.5-Bred by the Berserkers -Brenna, Samuel & Daegan
3-Taken by the Berserkers– Sabine, Ragnvald & Maddox
3.5- A Berserker Birth novella
4-Given to the Berserkers – Muriel and her mates
5-Claimed by the Berserkers – – Fleur and her mates

➦ 💕 I received an EXCLUSIVE copy of this book in exchange for my honest review of it. 💕
💕 . .**This has not influenced my review.* ** 💕
✎Paulette Review ❤💕
Profile Image for QuinnReads.
3,720 reviews204 followers
January 30, 2021
Love and Punishment

Another great installment to the series. There's intrigue, shifting, fighting, rule breaking, punishments, love, tenderness, and spying to name just some of the things in here. I look forward to hearing where this goes next. 💚♨

I LOVE Robert Ross' accent, I just wish there was a second narrator to split Daegan and Samuel. I know. I'm being greedy but two men with that accent would really melt me. 😉💚

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 3 stars
Profile Image for Crystie.
456 reviews13 followers
March 28, 2020
I will eventually finish this, although right now it is simply on hold for other books.

There are more in the series, and I am genuinely interested in the whole witch plot. Is she trustworthy or up to something? When will the guys trust that their current girl is the ONE?

But I have issues with so many other things. There are consent issues in this series. Yes, the MC finds everything a turn on. HOWEVER, just because something is a turn on does not give other people the right to do whatever they want! She is constantly being "punished" for stupid reasons, and it doesn't matter that she always ends up liking it afterwards. The fact is, the consent is not there. Especially when

I just got tired of the way the main character was treated, so I'm giving this series a break for now. Consent matters to me when I am reading a book, and the way it was treated as a turn on in this book just made me feel gross while I was reading it.
Profile Image for angela .
785 reviews161 followers
May 20, 2017
I thought it was a good story, although I think it could have been better. They did the same things over and over. I thought it could have been more detailed. Like why she could calm the beast, why was only two of the pack able to turn from beast? Like I said I enjoyed the book, I just like to come away from a book with the least amount of questions possible. I actually have more questions than two, I was just showing what I meant.
1,036 reviews88 followers
November 21, 2023
I didn't particularly enjoy this book. The story was lacking in substance, and it didn't seem to progress much. If you're someone who prefers books with action scenes, such as threesomes and light BDSM, and don't really care about the plot, then this book might suit you. However, if you're looking for a more meaningful and engaging story, then I suggest you look elsewhere.
Profile Image for Melanie S.
1,841 reviews35 followers
February 1, 2018
How to handle a wolf-pack: Topping from the bottom

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Warning! This book is so hot it may cause spontaneous e-reader combustion. Heck, it nearly caused ME to spontaneously combust! If you insist on reading it anyway, at least prepare. Put yourself in the proper frame of mind to encounter werewolves, Berserker beasts, witches, and magic. Expect the sexiest of menage romances, featuring two Alpha Doms and their silently bewitching submissive. Expect spanking, punishments, and other consensual BDSM elements, none of which can keep our sweet heroine from flaunting her feisty streak. Finally, prepare to keep track of mystical rune prophecies, pack-on-pack battles, and an HEA with its own mini-cliff-hanger that guarantees yet more Berserker menages to come. And get your e-reader an oven mitt.
Profile Image for Barbara.
123 reviews1 follower
March 27, 2018
Sweet Shifter Romance

The second book in Breanne, Samuel, and deagan's story keeps getting better and better. In this book Samuel and Deagan are noit wanting to show Breanne this beast they have inside scared she will leave them or they will hurt her. She challenges one if the pack gets publish punishment for it. The witch that tells them she is their mate comes to visit. There are some twists and turns but it all works out.
Profile Image for Tami .
1,123 reviews32 followers
September 20, 2016
This review is based on a copy received from the author in exchange for an honest opinion.

Erotica has to be this author's middle name. It may slightly be due to the fact that I am a huge pervert when it comes to ménage, but I absolutely love her berserker series.
Profile Image for Sue MacKenzie.
1,679 reviews15 followers
April 14, 2020
Spellbinding

This held my attention completely from start to finish.
Brenna really was the glue holding them together, I loved it.
Profile Image for Tracy Washington.
9 reviews
March 22, 2018
Soooo...I was not impressed AT ALL 😒

It had nothing to do with the authors writing style, but a matter of preference and I would have preferred NOT to have read this book.

I’m not a fan of humiliation and subjugation disguised as love and devotion.

I am aware that everyone has a different thresholds, but I felt like this book wasn’t about about pleasing each other but objectification disguised as adoration.

I do not come to this conclusion lightly as I read the first book and felt the love between Brenna, the Alpha and his Beta and felt like this book did an about face (the third installment was in the same vein as the second) and not in a good way.

I read the next book in the installment because of a nugget at the end of this book, where some introspection was done by the Beta and had thought that in the third book that Brenna would be treated more like a person that a receptacle...boy was I wrong 😫.

I’m not sure I will be reading anymore books from this author 😕.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Kim.
933 reviews4 followers
May 23, 2018
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Strong characters and a great story line. I so couldn't put it down once I started reading it. I just love this series and can't wait to read more and more of Lee's work too. This continues Samuel, Daegan, and Brenna's story. You will so want to see what happen now that Brenna is finding her way around the pack and what her role is. Samuel and Daegan have their own issues too that need working through.
1,217 reviews1 follower
April 24, 2018
Great book can't wait to read more books by this author
Profile Image for Giulia.
302 reviews3 followers
December 12, 2024
3.5 🌟


✓ PNR
✓ Fated mates
✓ Menage shifter
✓ Entertaining plot - 2 / 5
✓ Mature language
✓ Fast paced 
✓ Spice  🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 / 5



Not perfect but not bad either.
This is a fast read and smut.

I think it could have been better.
I would have loved more depth of why or how could she calm the beast, what powers does she have.
I enjoyed the story but I also have a lot of questions and I don't know if I'll get my answers.

The plot is non-existant but maybe it will develop through out the serie or maybe they're just interconnected standalones.
Like I'd said a lot of questions I need answers.
Profile Image for Heather Gilbert.
1,776 reviews85 followers
February 18, 2019
3.5 rounded up

The books veers a little left of the first, presenting the entire tale through a first person POV of one of the guys, instead of the FMC. Interesting take, and well done. It was sweet and steamy, adding layers to their story and asking the right questions.

Pros:
- Unique POV writing for the entire book
- Character growth
- Red hot

Cons:
- Characters can be a bit oblivious.
- Have to signup for newsletter to read the ultimate conclusion to their saga.
- Short
Profile Image for Bubbles The Book Pimp.
955 reviews
August 13, 2017
Book 2 of the berserker saga.

Another good berserker boinkfest.
Packed full of action. The story is progressing nicely.
Was nice to get Samuel and daeger's perspective ( this book is from their POV, the first book is from Brennan's POV )
Profile Image for Maria Dimitrova.
748 reviews149 followers
January 2, 2018
A sweet continuation of the previous book. The change of POV didn't work well for me though I found being in Daegan's head funny. There was a subplot that didn't sit well with me and at the end I was a bit torn on whether Samuel and Deagan did the right thing by . However, I think exploring what happened to him and his pack would do great for a continuation of the series.
Profile Image for Chris.
1,316 reviews38 followers
May 23, 2023
I didn't like this book... I would have preferred if I hadn't read it at all. The ending was somewhat ok-ish but not good enough to make me happy about actually managing to finish Breanna's story...
Profile Image for Sassy Angel.
2,887 reviews
May 8, 2017
This was an interesting book. I like the premise of the story line but I wish that we could have dived in further on how the Berserkers were created or the omen/prophesy/vision about true mates. Other than that, I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

486 reviews2 followers
February 7, 2018
Oh my goodness, If you haven't read sold to the Berserkkers you really should before you read this one it is just as outstanding and it will give you more detail about Brenna and what her life was like at home with her sisters, Sabine and the twins Muriel and Fleur. In this book Samuel and Daegan even though they have claimed Brenna by having her wear a certain necklace that made her theirs for all to see they have not bitten with the mating bond for fear that she is not their true mate and it would kill her. By killing her Samuel would be lost to them and soon Daegan would follow to the Berserkker madness. Even though their love for one another grows and soon they find a way to communicate with Brenna through sign language. But trouble brews all around them. Even in their own pack there is one that is a bully and is constantly trying to bully Brenna into fighting him so that she would get punished for not following the pact laws. The Red Wolf pack wants their help to get rid of an invading new berserkker clan one that Samuel was once a part of Ragnvald. Ragnvald had heard that Samuel and Daegan had a woman with the magic to calm the beast within and want to to claim her. How were they going to protect her had keep Samuel from changing into the beast. They feared that once he changed he would be lost to all. They were set up and the enemies trap was sprog will Samuel change into the beast and if he does is he lost forever. During all of the fighting will Brenna get hurt or worse yet killed or will the magic within prevail. Man, this is one book that just cannot be put down once you pick it up. Yes, it has some really sex, steamy parts in there but it has a fantastic story to tell as well. Can't wait to read the next one.
Profile Image for Space Cowgirl.
4,133 reviews144 followers
April 21, 2018
Leader of the Pack🐺🍆🌋

Paranormal erotica with BDSM👋 elements
Samuel🐺🍆🌋👋, a Berserker magical wolf is the Alpha🐺 of his pack. He was going crazy mad until he and his Alpha bond mate Daegan🐺🍆🌋👋, were told of Brenna💋👸, a young peasant woman who had been attacked by a wolf🐺 as a child.
She doesn't speak because her throat was damaged badly in the attack. Her father wants 💰money and to be rid of her, so he sells her to Samuel🐺🍆🌋👋 and Daegan🐺🍆🌋👋, magical, super sexed ,Alpha wolf shape shifters🐺, as foretold by The witch Yseult.
Brennan💋👸 is their mate, and they spend a lot of time mating! The book is filled with well described xxx scenes inbetween snippets of story. The two wolf/ men🐺👱🍆🌋 are spanksters👋👋 and chokers!
Brennan💋👸 is their true mate💘, but they are afraid to bite her to mark her as theirs, so they spend a lot of time fending off other horny wolves🐺.
This book📑 is a continuation of the story from the first book📑, Sold to the Beserkers. Definitely adults only reading material!
ARC provided by BookSprout for a Voluntary and Honest Review.
YEHAW! Ride em Bareback🍆, Cowgirl!🐺🐺🐺🐺
396 reviews10 followers
January 31, 2018
Pack life gets bumpy for Brenna and her Berserkers

I think this sexy novella might even be better than the first one. Brenna her two Berserkers have bonded and truly love each other, but there is concern that, as a human, she might not be able to handle their savage, inner beasts when they eventually surface.

I love the way that pack protocol is explored--and how it leads to some very naughty, steamy scenes. Brenna’s experiences as a human do not prepare her for just how different pack life is, but she has to learn.

Looking someone in the eye and standing up for yourself is natural for humans and usually helpful, but things like that can create dangerous situations among wolves. Human habits are hard to break, but her mates find some creative ways to help her learn.

I’m really happy the author is keeping this world alive and has followed up with many more books about it.
Profile Image for Amber J..
670 reviews30 followers
May 3, 2018
Book two finds Breena falling in love with her berserker's, being introduced to the pack and in danger of being kidnapped or destroyed if Samuel loses control of his beast. Samuel and Daegen desperately try to find a way to save Breena from themselves and another pack and she ends up being the one to save them. Super hot and steamy romance with two very strong alpha males and the beautiful woman they underestimate.
Profile Image for Badh.
3,311 reviews66 followers
December 11, 2017
Beautiful

We're back in ancient Scotland with Daegan, Samuel, and Brenna. This picks up pretty close after the last book ended. We get more of their story and find out if she really is their true mate or not.

Lovely story and lots of great sex. I love the chemistry between the 3 of them, and the Berserkers are all so awesome.
Profile Image for Shauna.
356 reviews7 followers
May 7, 2020
Being punished naked in public. No thank you. Being forced to wear a butt plug. Having two men come very strongly on to you after your stepfather raped you multiple times. . Dnf. From what the other reviews say about the next book- it is also abusive. I will not be continuing the series or the author.
Profile Image for Chastity Poeschel.
146 reviews3 followers
February 23, 2017
What a wonderful surprise! I really enjoyed this book I will definitely be reading more from this author.
Profile Image for Raven61.
1,135 reviews8 followers
June 26, 2018
4 1/2 Stars! Hot ending to Brenna, Samuel, & Daegan's story!

I have fallen completely in lust with the Berserkers, despite them being violent men struggling to control their inner beast. Do not read this review until after you have read the first in the series (Sold To The Berserkers), or there will be spoilers.

Also this book contains what could be triggers for some, including adult language, detailed intimate encounters with multiple partners, bondage, spankings, violence of various sources, etc. If any of these are triggers for you, then this is not the book or series for you.

In the first part of Brenna, Samuel, and Daegan's story, Brenna was sold to the two alphas by her stepfather. The alphas had searched hundreds of years for her and made the bargain with her stepfather as she matched the description of the woman the witch told them could help control their inner beast (berserker). This is especially critical for the alphas of the pack, since they help keep the pack under control from the strongest to the weakest. They are also responsible for taking care of anyone that loses control of their beast, since the only thing that can stop a berserker is another berserker.

Brenna fought becoming their mate as she needed to escape and protect her sisters from her stepfather, but she was having trouble trusting, no matter how much she desires them. It may be easier if they could communicate, but it becomes easier after they hired someone to teach all of them some sign language. If she would just fully accept them as her mates it would be even easier to communicate through their mating bond.

Samuel and Daegan took care of her stepfather, and agreed that if she became their mate, her family would be provided for with fresh meat and other provisions monthly. Unfortunately since the wolf attacked her when she was younger, she has been afraid of them, dogs, or anything else resembling canines. While she needs them physically, she is still finding it hard to trust. They have discovered that she does soothe their inner beast, but if they can't find a way to bond fully, will it be enough to save Samuel and Daegan?

I am going to stop there so I don't accidentally provide any spoilers or twists.
Profile Image for Joanne Carr.
754 reviews3 followers
March 15, 2018
Brenna and her lovers are taking care of each other. They love making love to her together treating her so good. Even though Brenna knew that her lovers were wolves in a human body. They were really worried that if Brenna saw the real beast inside that she would run. Brenna breaks a rule to not go outside the cave and when she did not know the rules of the pack. She was being taught what the rules were with the pack. Brenna didn't know that she could have been attacked until one of the pack protected her.

They were really worried about her especially if she were to leave them. In the middle of sex the witch that told them of Brenna shows up. She tells Daegan that wolves and humans could not mate and they couldn't be together for the long haul. The beast in the Beserkers was a magical influence and they both didn't know if Brenna would survive the beast. A lone wolf was found on their land and they have him in the pit Samuel comes to find out he is another beserker. He tell Samuel that hey have a witch who cast the stones and it was told that he would find the women here. One of the warrior Siebold caught Brenna off guard while she was with Daegan and she looked him in the eye.
Siebold wanted her punished in front of the pack.

Samuel brought Brenna outside to where the pack had been waiting. Siebold made comments about Breena's sister and Brenna let loose. Brenna picks up a piece of wood and throws it and also the hot water at Siebold. He immediately goes into wolf form and they get a grip on him? Daegan will be punishing her in front of the rest of the pack so they can see that justice has been served. They had been keeping them as theirs and do with her what they pleased with her because she is their mate. There were many who wanted our mate but that was never going to happen. Our beast burst forth and she stayed with us.

We still worried to see if she stays or goes back to her sisters.

.

Displaying 1 - 30 of 257 reviews

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.