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Marked by the Moon #0.5
Her True Wolf
She has a no-man policy.
Karol Lee has a cynical outlook on dating and men in general. Her own father walked out on her, and she has seen her mother’s failed marriages one too many times.
Then Casey happened. He’s drop-dead sexy, and she feels an immediate connection to him. He was made for her.
But she can’t have him. Nothing changes the fact that he’s just another man who won’t stick around.
He’ll do whatever it takes to claim her.
Casey Hunt left Blue Pack, his fellow wolf shifters, to find his Fated Mate. He found her, and she’s everything he could have wanted with her fiery personality and blazing red hair.
But she doesn’t want him.
Luckily, Casey isn’t willing to give up that easily. No matter how long it takes—or what it takes—he’s determined to win her heart.
Fated Mates. Forever Love.
Marked by the Moon is a paranormal shifter romance series for adults. Each book works as a standalone novel where the couple gets their HEA, but for the best reader experience, they should be read in order.
***Naughty language, intense scenes, and sexy times. For mature audiences only.
Karol Lee has a cynical outlook on dating and men in general. Her own father walked out on her, and she has seen her mother’s failed marriages one too many times.
Then Casey happened. He’s drop-dead sexy, and she feels an immediate connection to him. He was made for her.
But she can’t have him. Nothing changes the fact that he’s just another man who won’t stick around.
He’ll do whatever it takes to claim her.
Casey Hunt left Blue Pack, his fellow wolf shifters, to find his Fated Mate. He found her, and she’s everything he could have wanted with her fiery personality and blazing red hair.
But she doesn’t want him.
Luckily, Casey isn’t willing to give up that easily. No matter how long it takes—or what it takes—he’s determined to win her heart.
Fated Mates. Forever Love.
Marked by the Moon is a paranormal shifter romance series for adults. Each book works as a standalone novel where the couple gets their HEA, but for the best reader experience, they should be read in order.
***Naughty language, intense scenes, and sexy times. For mature audiences only.
132 pages, ebook
First published September 5, 2017
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About the author
Kamryn Hart
12 books54 followersKamryn Hart (also known as Kestra Pingree) is a paranormal shifter romance fanatic. There’s nothing like the love a hot shifter guy has for his mate. Between the intense heat and sweet as candy romance, these stories are enough to make anyone melt away into blissful cottony clouds. Don’t forget the magical aspect. Fantasy is in Kamryn’s blood, so of course she’d choose a fantasy outlet for her romantic heart. (And let’s face it, wolf shifters are flipping awesome and the ones who started this obsession.) Kamryn will bring even the most reluctant shifters to their knees for their mate. After all, Fated Mates equal forever love.
***This pen name is obsolete. For all of Kamryn Hart's current and future books, go to: kestrapingree.com
***This pen name is obsolete. For all of Kamryn Hart's current and future books, go to: kestrapingree.com
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July 20, 2021
Her True Wolf
By Kestra Pingree
When Casey is expected to marry the alpha's daughter, Willow, he realizes he doesn't love her and leaves the pack to find his fated mate. When he finds her he discovers she's human. To him that's not a problem. What is the problem is that Karol wants nothing to do with men in general.
I didn't like Karol at all. She came off as a strong woman just fine. It was her personality I hated. There was no warmth to it. Even with her family who she took care of there was little signs of love. It was more like it was a duty. I understood where it was coming from that she didn't like men, but her feelings were faulty on the matter. The men in her mother's life were not the only ones at fault. Her mom made bad choices in choosing who to entrust her heart to.
I liked Casey. He was a good man, but my feelings for him were not anything really special. More like ambivalent.
In all, there wasn't much chemistry between them and not much emotion to draw readers in enough to be invested in their relationship either.
The book is in both Casey and Karol's POV. The angst level is low.
By Kestra Pingree
When Casey is expected to marry the alpha's daughter, Willow, he realizes he doesn't love her and leaves the pack to find his fated mate. When he finds her he discovers she's human. To him that's not a problem. What is the problem is that Karol wants nothing to do with men in general.
I didn't like Karol at all. She came off as a strong woman just fine. It was her personality I hated. There was no warmth to it. Even with her family who she took care of there was little signs of love. It was more like it was a duty. I understood where it was coming from that she didn't like men, but her feelings were faulty on the matter. The men in her mother's life were not the only ones at fault. Her mom made bad choices in choosing who to entrust her heart to.
I liked Casey. He was a good man, but my feelings for him were not anything really special. More like ambivalent.
In all, there wasn't much chemistry between them and not much emotion to draw readers in enough to be invested in their relationship either.
The book is in both Casey and Karol's POV. The angst level is low.
July 1, 2020
It's not that this is badly written (it's not), but I just could never get past Karol's hang-ups. Hard to really get into a story when you can't relate to or root for a lead. While the rest wasn't bad, there just wasn't enough unique or remarkable to balance that out. Just OK.
Casey (H) is a wolf shifter facing an arranged mating at the will of his Alpha. Knowing that there's a Fated Mate out there for him, he runs away instead, finding his way to the small town of Tree Creek. Karol (h) is the waitress at the first place Casey enters in Tree Creek, offering him a glass of water and directions to a job and a place to stay. Casey recognizes that their connection is much deeper, but Karol's walls are so high that no one outside of family (her 6 siblings) is trusted. Will Casey be able to convince his Fated Mate to accept him, let alone to accept his wolf?
It's not a particularly unique SPN romance - just a quick read to introduce the world of the Blue Forest area. Felt longer, though. Could have been pretty good if Karol had warmed earlier, shown more growth, or if there had been more interaction between the leads. By the time she finally warmed up and they got together, it was pretty much the end of the book - too little, too late. We actually skip over a lot of her thawing and becoming a likable person - those whole 8 months between the last chapter and the epilogue.
Karol's issues got to me anyways. I get that they are inherited. She's horribly distrusting of men because of all her mother's failed relationships and all the stress and hardship the men left with her mother. A mother who, let's note, has 7 kids with 7(ish) different men, between the ages of 9 and 22. Heck, the last three are 9, 10, and 11 years old! Pregnancies bam, bam, bam! This is a woman who should have been able to figure out contraception by this point, but still had more children than she could afford to take care of (at least without her eldest dropping out of school to help). Then, when apparently pregnancies didn't trap men into sticking around to take care of their baby (plus 5+ others), she dumped all her bitterness on her children. And yet Karol never gets angry at her mother for her stupid life decisions - it's all taken out on others, especially men. But really, Karol just doesn't trust anyone. Even Isabelle offering to help was shot down until Karol was desperate. If we'd seen Karol growing more, thawing to Casey more, I might have liked her, but as it is, we just spent too long with the bitter side. It was 3/4 of the way through the book before she starts realizing that she'd shut herself off, over 80% when she realizes that she's "been so stuck and unhappy for so long" and yet done absolutely nothing to try and change her situation or mental outlook (because it's healthy and normal to stew in bitterness like that?). In short, Casey deserved better.
How she acted out to. She has some great lines like "I don't know if I hate them [men]," when she's not said a single nice thing to a male in the story, even those who are polite to her. It's like, No, sweetie, you do. And then she was yelling at Casey about the money, how he must be planning to hold it over her, make her own him favors, etc. Except for that to be true, wouldn't he have had to let her know that the money came from him?? As it was, Isabelle and Mary passed on the information - it never came from Casey, and he had no intention of changing that. I know - logic vs an emotional reaction. But still, it didn't endear her to me.
There were some continuity issues, mostly with the Lunas marks. It seemed to float between left and right ears for Casey. Fairly well written, though, and not tons of typos or editing errors.
Alternating 3rd person POV. No cheating, no OW/OM drama, no love triangles. Casey's super devoted, Karol has her walls so high she's pretty much a b*tch to everyone, not just men. An average shifter romance plot could have been better if Karol hadn't been quite so closed off, or if we'd actually seen her thawing and becoming someone that deserved the patient and supportive and devoted Casey. HEA and no cliffhangers. A pack left behind by Casey offer some characters for future stories.
Would I read more? I don't know. It wasn't the writing style that got to me, but the characters. If another story with different leads looks interesting, it might be worth another chance.
Casey (H) is a wolf shifter facing an arranged mating at the will of his Alpha. Knowing that there's a Fated Mate out there for him, he runs away instead, finding his way to the small town of Tree Creek. Karol (h) is the waitress at the first place Casey enters in Tree Creek, offering him a glass of water and directions to a job and a place to stay. Casey recognizes that their connection is much deeper, but Karol's walls are so high that no one outside of family (her 6 siblings) is trusted. Will Casey be able to convince his Fated Mate to accept him, let alone to accept his wolf?
It's not a particularly unique SPN romance - just a quick read to introduce the world of the Blue Forest area. Felt longer, though. Could have been pretty good if Karol had warmed earlier, shown more growth, or if there had been more interaction between the leads. By the time she finally warmed up and they got together, it was pretty much the end of the book - too little, too late. We actually skip over a lot of her thawing and becoming a likable person - those whole 8 months between the last chapter and the epilogue.
Karol's issues got to me anyways. I get that they are inherited. She's horribly distrusting of men because of all her mother's failed relationships and all the stress and hardship the men left with her mother. A mother who, let's note, has 7 kids with 7(ish) different men, between the ages of 9 and 22. Heck, the last three are 9, 10, and 11 years old! Pregnancies bam, bam, bam! This is a woman who should have been able to figure out contraception by this point, but still had more children than she could afford to take care of (at least without her eldest dropping out of school to help). Then, when apparently pregnancies didn't trap men into sticking around to take care of their baby (plus 5+ others), she dumped all her bitterness on her children. And yet Karol never gets angry at her mother for her stupid life decisions - it's all taken out on others, especially men. But really, Karol just doesn't trust anyone. Even Isabelle offering to help was shot down until Karol was desperate. If we'd seen Karol growing more, thawing to Casey more, I might have liked her, but as it is, we just spent too long with the bitter side. It was 3/4 of the way through the book before she starts realizing that she'd shut herself off, over 80% when she realizes that she's "been so stuck and unhappy for so long" and yet done absolutely nothing to try and change her situation or mental outlook (because it's healthy and normal to stew in bitterness like that?). In short, Casey deserved better.
How she acted out to. She has some great lines like "I don't know if I hate them [men]," when she's not said a single nice thing to a male in the story, even those who are polite to her. It's like, No, sweetie, you do. And then she was yelling at Casey about the money, how he must be planning to hold it over her, make her own him favors, etc. Except for that to be true, wouldn't he have had to let her know that the money came from him?? As it was, Isabelle and Mary passed on the information - it never came from Casey, and he had no intention of changing that. I know - logic vs an emotional reaction. But still, it didn't endear her to me.
There were some continuity issues, mostly with the Lunas marks. It seemed to float between left and right ears for Casey. Fairly well written, though, and not tons of typos or editing errors.
Alternating 3rd person POV. No cheating, no OW/OM drama, no love triangles. Casey's super devoted, Karol has her walls so high she's pretty much a b*tch to everyone, not just men. An average shifter romance plot could have been better if Karol hadn't been quite so closed off, or if we'd actually seen her thawing and becoming someone that deserved the patient and supportive and devoted Casey. HEA and no cliffhangers. A pack left behind by Casey offer some characters for future stories.
Would I read more? I don't know. It wasn't the writing style that got to me, but the characters. If another story with different leads looks interesting, it might be worth another chance.
June 1, 2018
This is a good short read. Karol works in a small run down bar. Casey is a wolf shifter than ran off from his pack because the Alpha wanted a forced mating and Casey was sure he had a fated mate out there somewhere. Casey goes into the bar where Karol works and knows at once she is his fated mate. Can these two find their happily ever after? I highly recommend this book.
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June 10, 2021
Was an ok story
This was an ok story. I liked the characters but it seemed to be missing the romance. He disappears for 3 years, comes back to save the day and then....yeah, I missed the building of the relationship.
Not sure how he broke through her walls, was it simply the Moon magic? Did she change her mind on her own, didn’t seem likely. I think this one was just too short.
Huge gaps, a bit jumpy and rushed ending didn’t make me want to continue this series.
On the plus side, it was very well written with very few errors. It just needed more... unfortunately I don’t think I’ll read anymore from this author. It just didn’t hook me like a beginning of a series should.
This was an ok story. I liked the characters but it seemed to be missing the romance. He disappears for 3 years, comes back to save the day and then....yeah, I missed the building of the relationship.
Not sure how he broke through her walls, was it simply the Moon magic? Did she change her mind on her own, didn’t seem likely. I think this one was just too short.
Huge gaps, a bit jumpy and rushed ending didn’t make me want to continue this series.
On the plus side, it was very well written with very few errors. It just needed more... unfortunately I don’t think I’ll read anymore from this author. It just didn’t hook me like a beginning of a series should.
September 21, 2021
Her True Wolf Review
I finished this book within a couple hours. Once I picked it up I didn’t want to put it down.
I liked it a lot. It was definitely different, it was raw and pure altogether.
There wasn’t any use of profanity and emotions were still able to be conveyed. One of the things I liked the most about the book was the ability to see Casey and Karol’s love story developed. I understood when their feelings started to change and it had nothing to do with bed ravelling.
I only wish there was more back story on Casey, his parents and his old pack and less usage of the words “fated mate”and that’s the only reason I’m giving it 4 stars. I think his story would have given this book the oomf that it needed to be a great book.
I finished this book within a couple hours. Once I picked it up I didn’t want to put it down.
I liked it a lot. It was definitely different, it was raw and pure altogether.
There wasn’t any use of profanity and emotions were still able to be conveyed. One of the things I liked the most about the book was the ability to see Casey and Karol’s love story developed. I understood when their feelings started to change and it had nothing to do with bed ravelling.
I only wish there was more back story on Casey, his parents and his old pack and less usage of the words “fated mate”and that’s the only reason I’m giving it 4 stars. I think his story would have given this book the oomf that it needed to be a great book.
December 11, 2020
Moon fated
A beautiful love story about finding your fated mate! Running from his pack straight into his fated mate! It didn’t quite turn out like he wanted! She didn’t want him, well she did, but.....(read and see exactly what happened). Years later it seems things are about to change! Great characters hot handsome wolf, beautiful girl, her large family, evil shifter, lousy boss, and friends! Lots of suspense, surprises,anguish, betrayal, and hope!
A beautiful love story about finding your fated mate! Running from his pack straight into his fated mate! It didn’t quite turn out like he wanted! She didn’t want him, well she did, but.....(read and see exactly what happened). Years later it seems things are about to change! Great characters hot handsome wolf, beautiful girl, her large family, evil shifter, lousy boss, and friends! Lots of suspense, surprises,anguish, betrayal, and hope!
August 2, 2021
I downloaded Her True Wolf as a free novella-sized ebook from Amazon. A decent storyline, although a bit trope-ish. Author seems to run out of steam toward the end as the ending was rushed and quickly wrapped up with an epilogue making a short book even shorter. Lots of promise for a full-size novel, so I'm a bit disappointed.
November 4, 2024
Likeable characters and a decent story. I was frustrated with Karol and her pride. It’s one thing to refuse charity if you are the only one affected. But when you have 7 dependents and you’ve just lost your job, it’s both stupid and neglectful to refuse help, especially when it’s offered with no strings. I was so relieved when she started being reasonable!
August 4, 2021
This was a quick intense read. There are plenty of emotions, some action, patience, interesting characters and a good set up for a series. I'd like to read more. Great for a escape read or a lazy day. Enjoy!
August 6, 2021
Just nope... did not like this novel at all. Why on earth a man would ware sandals is beyond me! Would of been sexier to give him boots. Just did not like the whole novel. Plot as well as the characters were dreadful....seems more for children than adults. Also was it Kora or Cora? who knows!!
September 12, 2021
It Takes Patience for Love to Triumph
Great romantic story with two strong protagonists: Casey and Karol. The character development is well done and the story flows smoothly from start to finish. This was an enjoyable read.
Great romantic story with two strong protagonists: Casey and Karol. The character development is well done and the story flows smoothly from start to finish. This was an enjoyable read.
June 20, 2022
Lovely Read
I love stories of wolves, brave acts, love and passion. This book did not disappoint. Casey and Karol had survived pain, lack, and distrust, then rebuilt their lives as they became a family.
I love stories of wolves, brave acts, love and passion. This book did not disappoint. Casey and Karol had survived pain, lack, and distrust, then rebuilt their lives as they became a family.
July 23, 2020
Classic but well written
This is a classic well written fated mates novel. Main characters are driven by fate regardless of background. Cute story.
This is a classic well written fated mates novel. Main characters are driven by fate regardless of background. Cute story.
September 3, 2020
Great book
It started out a little slow but all in all it wasn't a bad story. Casey shouldn't have had to wait 3 years
It started out a little slow but all in all it wasn't a bad story. Casey shouldn't have had to wait 3 years
September 27, 2020
Meh, it was ok but poorly written.
December 13, 2020
AWESOME
About a run away wolf shifter who leaves his pack and ends up in a smailm town and a bar, his fated mate helps him after she gets off work a bar where she works
About a run away wolf shifter who leaves his pack and ends up in a smailm town and a bar, his fated mate helps him after she gets off work a bar where she works
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June 7, 2021DNF: 9%
Just not floating my boat
Just not floating my boat
August 11, 2021
I just finished this book. I enjoyed it very much. I will look into searching for more in this series.
August 31, 2021
Casey and Karol
Casey was in turmoil when he left his pack Karol was at the end of her rope when they met . this was a good story.
Casey was in turmoil when he left his pack Karol was at the end of her rope when they met . this was a good story.
August 31, 2021
Sometimes You Have to Run
Really good were book. I'm partial to the wolves myself but I bet that crow could be a trickster with a great sense of humor.
Really good were book. I'm partial to the wolves myself but I bet that crow could be a trickster with a great sense of humor.
September 8, 2021
It was ok, I didn’t like it enough to buy the next book
September 18, 2021
Good read
This was a pretty good read. You have drama,family and love. There is a little bit of action also. When you finally understand that love is out there
This was a pretty good read. You have drama,family and love. There is a little bit of action also. When you finally understand that love is out there
March 7, 2022
Awesome read!!
Loved it! Great story that was wonderfully written. I am really enjoying this series and look forward to reading more!
Loved it! Great story that was wonderfully written. I am really enjoying this series and look forward to reading more!
April 21, 2022
i only read part of this book, he chased her and she just kept avoiding and i was about half way into it
June 14, 2022
Reading this makes me want to meet my own Casey one day. I really love how patience and understanding he is with Karol and how Karol slowly changed under the watch of Casey.
February 1, 2024
I loved this book so very much!
July 6, 2024
I didn’t like Karol. She was judgy AF. Also, it felt like it was missing a few pages or something, that epilogue came out of nowhere, and managed to get more loose ends.
October 21, 2024
Great story.
Great short read. I will be reading more from this author. Im loving the world she is building about shifters.
Great short read. I will be reading more from this author. Im loving the world she is building about shifters.
December 29, 2020
I want to continue this story.
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