Hidden Pain

Glacial Blood #5

by Anna Edwards

Kingsley Ross' life changed when his own father tortured him and left him disfigured. The human teeters on the edge of depression because he can no longer indulge in his passion of tattooing. However, when he's bought deeper into the world of shifters, a simple request leaves him questioning everything that has gone before. Lily Davies is a shape-shifting brown bear. Lured into a trap and then abandoned by the malicious, Nuka Lincoln, the terrified woman puts trust in the people she was sent to destroy. She's let nobody in before because of the scars she hides deep within from her youth. Will she allow a wolf and human to heal her? Hunter Windsor is wolf nobility from Kansas, for many years he's been married to the woman he knew wasn't his soulmate but tradition dictated he tried to make the marriage work. In the end though, he never mated with Ebony, his ex-wife and asked her to leave after his witnessed her prejudice against wild-dog, Teagan Holland. He instantly feels protection for Lily and Kingsley but can he overcome his duty as Alpha to allow his heart to find love? Can they find a future together when all their pasts try to pull them apart. Welcome to the bestselling Glacial Blood series, a world of shifters and witches, magic and mayhem, unforgivable lies, and unbreakable love. A world where family is born not only through blood, but bond. With plenty of the threats to come—and a secret that remains untold.

Genres: Paranormal

175 pages, ebook

Published August 13, 2019

About the author

Nestled in the tranquil rural landscape near London, I'm a British author whose journey from the world of accounting to the realm of writing has been nothing short of transformative. While I occasionally revisit my numbers-oriented past, my days are predominantly filled with the harmonious dance between crafting compelling narratives and tending to my cherished family—my husband, two children, and a lively household of four cats and one dog
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In those rare leisure moments, you'll find me lost in the enchanting world of poetry, delighting in the creation (and indulgence) of decadent cakes or fervently capturing moments through the lens of my camera.

Writing emerged as my beacon of hope in navigating the labyrinth of depression and anxiety. My insatiable love for literature and the boundless horizon of travel infuses my tales with the rich tapestry of my adventures. I strive to breathe life into my stories with an air of authenticity that resonates with readers.

Within the pages of my books, you'll encounter heroes exuding charisma and rugged allure, heroines embodying both grace and tenacity, all enveloped in the cloak of dramatic suspense.


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Reviews

[Louise H's Book Thoughts · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent read, kept me entertained and was enjoyable.

Hidden Pain is a red hot menage story, with a good plot and well paced. It is the first Glacial Blood book I have read, but I didn't struggle at all with catching up on the back story. I would say this can easily be read as a stand alone.

I found the writing style very easy to read, dialogue flowed smoothly and I always knew who was speaking. The world the author has created was very engaging and intriguing too. The idea of three damaged individuals, each with their own hurdles to overcome, finding acceptance and love with each other made this a very appealing read.

For me personally the romance lacked depth, problems were solved a little too easily and it was pretty much an insta-love story. I prefer a build up to my romance, unresolved sexual tension, lustful looks and erotic thoughts. This had them jumping into bed together without even having really hinted at any actual attraction between them. I'm all about connecting emotionally with my characters and being shown the depths of their feelings (with descriptions of physical and mental responses), rather than told they are in love. That's a 'me' thing - I really need to be dragged into believing in the romance and love side of things, and whilst this was good, it didn't quite manage to achieve that.

The book is very typical of the shifter genre, and I'm sure would be greatly enjoyed by those that love this type of story. There is plenty of intrigue, some power plays, hot MMF scenes and an interesting story arc running in the background. I would happily recommend this to fans of shifter books.

[J.L. Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I saw the cover to this book, I knew it was going to be super sexy! To be clear, this is not a love triangle, but a story of three people falling in love. Kingsley is the son of Senator Ross, the crazed man who tried to expose shifters to the world, Lily is the shifter who was working with Nuka, the polar bear shifter villain we were introduced to in book one, and Hunter is the alpha wolf over his pack and is in an alliance with Kas - Nuka's brother - and leader of the Glacial Blood Pack. This book picks up where the previous book ended, with Lily captured and Kingsley healing from the wounds his father inflicted. They are staying at Hunter's home and under the protection of his pack. The relationship between Kingsley, Lily, and Hunter seemed to move pretty fast and I would have liked to have seen a little more build up between the three of them. This book mainly focused on Hunter and his pack and the rising complications of him being their alpha and being in love with two outsiders and the storyline with Nuka and his mission to eliminate the human race somewhat took a backseat in my opinion. However, the sexual chemistry between Kingsley, Lily, and Hunter was off the charts and I loved how Hunter set aside his fears and did what was best for him and his pack! I am still anxiously awaiting Kas' story, but in the meantime, I think the next book will be very interesting as we get to see a love story from the enemy's side and hopefully get an inside peek at what Nuka is up to!

[Tish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really liked this book!! It was steamy and exciting. This is book 5 but they can all be read as standalones though if you are anything like me you're going to want to go back and read the previous 4. It was a great storyline with amazing characters. Couldn't put it down once I started.

[Joyffree · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid read
I enjoy Edward's work 
And this was no exception 
The running series plot is getting more twisted and I'm questioning how many lives will be lost if this war comes to be?
It's almost as if the balance of power is shifting and not in a good way.
Mr. Big bad Alpha Hunter needs to be knocked back a peg or two. He is a good leader and one gifted lover but for some reason, he kept rubbing me the wrong way. The scene where he acted without questioning when he should have known all was not as it seemed sent me into a complete fit. It took all I had not to walk away from. Yes, I was that livid - on a positive note it does show I was invested in the characters 😂.
Lily ... I'm glad she found herself and the truth.
Kingsley has a way to go still but watching him make those baby steps brought on a serious case of the feel-goods 
Ebony ... bi @ tch, please! You are as transparent as a Ziploc.
Looking forward to seeing where this takes the Glacial Blood pack. How far Nuka will take his quest. Oh, and if the whole gramps thing will work.

[Lisa Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a good PNR plus we get MMF and this one was exciting, Kingsley has a second chance human living with his best friend Hunter and now their captive to protect Lily who are shifters and she seems to be the key to bring this all together and they fall hard. There is danger everywhere and who is telling the truth and it makes it so dangerous and an ex wife Ebony causing havoc on everything she touches. Full of secrets twists and turns you wont see coming plus we get to see the past characters and their babies. This was one I couldn't put down excitement on every page.

[Rose Bassett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fifth story in the The Glacial Blood series. You don't have to read them in order, or at all, if you don't want to, to be able to follow this story. It could be read as a stand alone. The only thing is, once you start reading this story, you will be anxious to read the previous stories and chomping at the bit for the rest. Anna Edwards really knows how to write a story, the complete background, world building, fantastic realistic characters that you can easily envision, with all the emotions around, where good is fighting evil, where some shifters want to co-exist with humans and others want to either enslave or kill all humans and they will do anything to do so. You will revisit characters from other stories. Even though each story is a story within itself, it is also a continuous story.

Lily is a bear shifter. Her parents were captured and were forced to perform in a circus, and that is where she was born, into slavery. She was used to make her parents perform, and when she got a bit older, she watched them shot. She was able to eventually escape and ran into Nuka Lincoln (he's the very bad man) who feeds her hatred of humans and treats her like a slave himself. In a previous story she tried to out the shifters to the humans to try to kick start the war that Nuka wants. Lily was captured and is to be held responsible for her actions. While being held in Kansas, she ends up befriending a human and the Alpha of the wolf back.

Kingsley is teetering on the edge of depression because of the torture he received from his own father who wanted to out the shifters and kill them all. He lost his index finger on his dominant hand. His profession is a tattoo artist. He feels that not only has his father disfigured him, who always hated that Kingsley preferred art to politics, but now he has lost the one thing he was passionate about and his living. He befriends the captured bear shifter, Lily, but is attracted to Hunter, the Alpha of this wolf pack that he is at in refuge.

Hunter is hosting several people from the Glacial Blood pack since it may not be too safe there for them, being that there are children and pregnant women. He is also holding Lily captive until it is decided what to do with her. Hunter is pulled toward both Kingsley and Lily, but knows his pack won't accept him being with anyone besides a wolf shifter, let alone a human man as his mate. Then his conniving ex-wife shows up claiming that her family pack kicked her out and she has nowhere to go, that maybe they could get back together. Since their divorce, Hunter has hooked up with her a couple times. She just wants to cause trouble so she can get to be the top female again. She causes problems between Hunter and Lily and Kingsley. Then she claims that she is pregnant with Hunter's child.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nicole Emerald Book Reviews McCurdy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hidden Pain: Glacial Blood book Five by Anna Edwards


4* review Emerald Book Reviews


This is another trope that I never read much of and now I'm sitting here ruminating about that fact. I'm not talking about the ability to shift at will, from human to animal, but rather the MMF trope that so many of my fellow reader friends rave about.  What have I been doing with my life up until now?  I think I had it in my mind that it would turn into some kind of whiny love triangle and she would end up breaking the other guy's heart but in actuality it's a loving balance between all three of them, something that Anna's writing really emphasises.

Two incredibly handsome, loyal and sweet shifter men and all for one woman?  Yeah, sign me up.  And now I sound like a bit of a pervert but I'm going to tell you that this book is the super sexy, action packed, suspenseful continuation of a pretty remarkable shifter series, from author Anna Edwards. So if you haven't gotten round to reading it yet, I definitely recommend you start at book number one.


While I really did enjoy this book, I felt like there was an element missing, or maybe not missing but otherwise eclipsed by all of the amazing sex scenes.  And they. Are. Ah-maz-ing.  Which is great and all but I got the feeling from time to time that the freakishly hot intimate scenes where papering over the loss of any real intimacy, the characters went from nought to one hundred.  They were distrusting of one another at the very start, going from disliking to f***ing to being in love with, within the space of a chapter or two.  


If you're looking for a scintillating supernatural romance with more heat than heart then this story is for you.  It was a great read and I enjoyed it from start to finish but I still feel like the "getting to know you" phase needed to be fleshed out a bit more to make the relationship stand up better. The drama was terrific and the plot was as engaging and magical as the other books but just that little issue of the three of them falling too soon and too fast without really showing us how they got to that point.

[United Indie Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sexy and fast paced.
Even though this is Lily, Hunter, and Kinsley's story the main plot of the coming war with Nuka carries throughout the book. I like that all the members of the Glacial Blood pack have their part in this book. There are so many different kinds of shifters with many varied personalities. Many have paired off in the previous stories. So now there are babies. It is fun to read how their parents deal with the everyday realities of caring for small children. They find it isn't easy to put a diaper on a squirming baby. These parts add a comic relief to the heavier plot lines. I like how Selene’s baby protects her even though he is not born yet. That one is going to be quite a force to deal with when it is born. I like that Lily, Hunter, and Kingsley are able to grow their attraction. They have a different type of love story. There are conflicts that have to be met, but they work through it.
This is a really good addition to this series. I look forward to reading the next book.
Review by Laura

OMG! I've volunteered to review these book for United Indie Book Blog. This is the fifth book in the Glacial Blood series. This is Kingsley, Lily, and Hunter story. This book has twists, turns, pain, family bonds, and love. My heart goes out to Lily, who is being manipulated by Nuka. Kingsley been through so much that his dad had done to him and the other shifters. While Hunter is the alpha of the Kansas pack, who has some of his own demons in the pack. This book is so intriguing, and you will get lost into this book. Can they overcome everything that is thrust into their path? I recommend this you read this series in order that way you can get to know each of the characters. I can't wait to read the next story in this series. Keep up the awesome work!
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[Hanan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic continuation of this captivating pnr series.
Hidden Pain is the journey of a broken man Kingsley.
An abused shape shifter Lily
And Hunter an alpha who’s losing control.
Their story is of love,loyalty and healing.
I loved all three of these characters.
With what Lily had done I had hated her.
But when her life and childhood is revealed I felt her pain.
And understood why she did what she did.
Kingsley’s life is forever changed because of what his father did.
And the reputation of what the Ross name has done.
Hunter is an alpha pack leader that’s strong and wants what’s in the best interest of his pack.
But when division breaks out in his pack his leadership comes in to question.
Together these three heal and piece together their broken hearts and spirits.
Each of them is vital in their relationship.
Each one of then has their own strengths which bends the others internal hurts.
Their love for one another binds them so strongly that it gives them the courage and determination they will need to overcome all the obstacles that they are facing.
Their commitment and connection to one another is a remarkable thing that is felt from the beginning of the story.
And it just grew and became an unbreakable force as more of the book unfolded.
Also the sexual chemistry and their intimate encounters and hot and sizzling.
Their unwavering love is so awesome and so heartwarming.
I loved every minute of reading Kingley,Lily and Hunters story.

[Ally Vance · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars!

This was a steamy addition to the Glacial Blood series and the character dynamic made it an interesting read.

Overall I enjoyed the story, the characters were interesting and I loved getting to see some familiar friends...and enemies.

In places I felt some of the character development was lacking and I'd have liked to see more of Hunter's backhistory and inreractions with the pack. He was a strong alpha and I rather liked his bossiness as leader both in and out of the bedroom.

Kingsley was my favourite from this installment in the series, his character's strengths and weaknesses were well developed and he was the most influential character to me which was great as he's the human among shifters.

Lily was fascinating and I loved the history behind her motives and drives as well as how she was tied to Nuka. In some places she could have shown more strength of character but I believe this to be intentional due to her past.

In spite of my overall enjoyment of the story I felt a few areas could have had some more detail and attention added to them, particularly the scenes involving Nuka and Ciaran. I didnt feel the usual menace and powerful vibes from Nuka I've come to expect.

As a whole for the story I'd have liked to see some more intensity and suspense. I eagerly await the next book and while this was not my favourite it is still a great addition to the series.

[I.V. Quinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was fun, sexy, and I ate it up. I couldn't put it down. I honestly wish I had found the Glacial Blood series sooner. I started with book 5, Hidden Pain, but I quickly finished that beauty and found 1-4 and satisfied my Anna Edwards fix. I really enjoyed this book. The author stated that this was the first MMF book and woo hoo did she deliver a lusty bang with it.
I love paranormal shifter type books but you add the fact that you get a true triad relationship in Hidden Pain and wow. It was Fan-f!@#ing-tastic. Many other series offer reverse harem or only 1 sided MMF or simply MM relationships, but not Miss Anna. This is the first shifter book I've read to have a triad and I absolutely loved Lily, Kingsley, and Hunter.
The characters were fun to read, outside of naughty time. Lily was beaten and broken when we first encounter her in the book , but when she finds love and a family she shines and fights for what she wants instead of just what Nuka has ordered her to do. Kingsley and Hunter resonated with me more. I loved reading about their relationship developing.
Yes the book is about all 3 of them and fighting through the past hurts to find happiness in each other, but reading how Hunter and Kingsley came together was wonderful.
All in all Lily, Kingsley, and Hunter was great to read about. Add to the mix a rising Human/Shifter war, betrayals, revenge, a crazy ex, and our characters sexy scenes you get a wonderful read in Hidden Pain. I couldn't put it down.

[Wall to Wall Bookshelves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic addition to this series.

Paranormal romance is one of my favourite genres. Glacial Blood is one of my favourite series and I've been eagerly awaiting the release of Hidden Pain and Hunter, Lily and Kingsley's story since finishing Shattered Fears. I can honestly say the wait has been worth it.

Kingsley Ross, son of the late Senator Ross needs to find where he fits in, now that his injury has put a stop to the career he loves. Could the love of two special people help him overcome his demons?
Lily Davies, a bear shifter who had a terrible childhood at the hand of humans, had been working with Nuka to expose the shifter world. She is now a prisoner awaiting a decision that is being made on her future. Can love protect her and change her perception?
Hunter Windsor, alpha of the Kansas wolf pack has always done what is right for his pack but when his leadership comes under question, is it time for him to step down or will his truth and honesty save him?
The connection between these characters is there from the start and only gets stronger throughout. I loved that other characters from the pack were involved in this story too. It's nice to see the bond that has been built, strong and unbroken.

With every installment of this series, the Glacial Blood pack are only getting stronger. How strong will they have to be to finally take down Nuka? Time will tell...

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hidden Pain is another look into the world of the Glacial Blood pack, which can be read as a standalone, but I personally feel that to understand the characters and their dynamics reading the previous books would give you more insight.

With this book you'll find an Alpha shifter at odds with himself, fighting his attraction for a human male and a bear shifter, and fighting to keep his pack safe. Hunter's internal battle leaves him vulnerable and somewhat fractured.

Lily is a bear shifter who was raised in a circus, where she, and other shifters were forced to shift and perform. To refuse meant torture and inhumane treatment. When she escapes her bear is traumatised and sees comfort in the wrong places. Without going into the how, or why (wouldn't wanna spoil it for you) she ends up with Hunter's pack, where she is given the chance to redeem herself.

Kingsley is a human who has been left permanently damaged by the events in earlier installments of this series. He finds shelter in Hunters pack, where he finds himself drawn to both Hunter and Lily. Kingsley has to come to terms with his disability and figure out how he can overcome it.

Together they fight their internal battles and find acceptance.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A five star book to be read. I thoughly enjoyed reading this, even though i havnt read any in this series as yet you can get the gist of what has happened thoughout the books previously written. Three individuals , who each have individual pain in their lives. Hunter, Alpha of his clan, he loves his people but his pain is that he loves two others he admits that to them in the bedroom, but to his clan he says nothing. Kingley, his father chopped his finger off, and fears that he wont be able to do any more tattoos, it was his passion and lively hood, he also fears that he will become like his father. Lily, she was caged when she was young, forced to watch her parents die because they wouldnt shift on demand, then she was taken in and used by a bad man.

A war is coming and only Hunter can keep his pack safe, but there are members trying to turn everyone against him, especially with all the extra people he has living with the pack at the moment things are coming to a head. But more importantly he has this strange feelings for Kingley and Lily. He is sure lily is innocent and just a pawn, together the three of them are an item, but can he keep them all together as things are heating up in the pack.

[Rachel Hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've gotta go with 3.5 stars on this one. Let me come right out and say I've read none of this series to date, however that has no bearing on my review. I read an Anna Edwards book in the Cavalieri Della Morte series and it was amazing so when I saw the sign up for another of her books, I jumped.
The story itself in Hidden Pain is great. I didn't struggle at all jumping in to the middle of the series. Lily has realized her feelings have been used against her and Kingsley and Hunter are right there to defend her. Kingsley is coming to terms with what his father did to him, and Hunter? well, he is trying like hell to keep his pack together.
My biggest issue was the depth. Hidden Pain for me lacked depth, lacked the back and forth between the characters. The romance, the struggle..everything just happened way to easily and quickly. There wasn't a lot of emotion or feeling. The storyline was right on the mark, it just needed... something.
It was an easy, quick read and if that's what you're looking for you'll be exceptionally happy. The sexy was hot.. I love menage..no matter the genre.
The overall story though? For me? I need a little more umph... a little more depth...a little more developed character byplay.

[TheSassyNerdBlog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anna Edwards is fairly new to me. I have read her stories in an anthology a few months ago and fell in love with her writing. She really is amazing. She can weave a story together that will have you dropping everything just to say home and read... Because of fuck responsibility and adulting right? Well, this was the case for me. I couldn't get enough and devoured it in hours.

I've always loved paranormal romances, but I often find myself shifting away from them for lengths of time, I am picky when it comes to anything paranormal but once I find an author that I like, then i go all in and that's what I did with this book. I was beyond overwhelmed and intrigued, so much was going on and I loved the fact that it included the entire family. It's dark in a way, as are most shifter books. I found myself obsessed with the Ross family and knowing everything about them, then add in a bit of MMF and I was completely addicted. It was different for me but in a good way. The MMF and the paranormal mesh together worked well and the author has created a fantasy world I never wanted to leave.

I won't and can't go into much more detail but what I can say is... This book is amazing. You will be intrigued, you will get lost into the plot and suddenly you will find yourself at the end of the book, but wanting to backtrack just so you back read more!

5 solid stars!

[Frances · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Glacial Blood Series. I love how all the stories are unique and have a HEA, but I really love the whole one for all concept. The we are family vibe is a plus.

Hidden Pain is about Kingsley, Lily, & Hunter. The three wonderful people who are two shifters and a human. Each one has a hidden pain and each one overcomes that pain. They help each other out when needed and they are there for each other. I love a good mmf story.

Lily is a bear shifter who been manipulated in thinking that humans are a danger to the shifter world but when she realizes that all humans isn't what she thinks Lily start to see the world differently.

Kingsley is a human that's been through some terrible things at the hands of his father. When he start to realize that all is not lost with his talent and start to make some art, Kingsley start to understand that his gift is apart of who he is.

Hunter is an alpha wolf, who wants better for his pack and himself. But, when he makes a decision to keep outsiders on his grounds, some of the pack don't likes Hunter's choices.

Anna, this a good story and can't wait for more.

[C.B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the shock of intense pain and disappointment, put on your big boy pants and improvise! Kingsley suffered a betrayal by his dad, Sen Ross attends the wedding of his sister Isobel and bear shifter Zain, held at Alpha, Hunters' estate. Kingsley, 'looked' when Hunter shifted back to human. Hunter, noticed. Lily, bear was sent to by Nuka to cause harm, got caught and is confined in Hunter's basement. Kingsley and Hunter believe there is more to Lily than meets the eye. There is unrest in Hunter's pack. There is a war between humans and the paranormal coming. So, there are lots of challenges in Kingsley, Hunter and Lily's lives. Can they work together to solve their problems? Can they set down their individual baggage? Is there a question of a choice confronting Lily? This was an exciting satisfying story. There were a few contextual jumps in the storyline but the flow was never interrupted. The supportive characters were entriguing enough that I want to go back and read their stories. Hunter was dedicated, but as an Alpha, he opted to file a lot away for future consideration, mistake? Good story! Nicely done. I received an ARC from Booksprout for a review.

[Julia Butterfield - Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read a lot of Anna Edward's book and particularly love her darker side. I'm also a big pnr fan so was very keen to read this.

There is a war brewing between shifters and humans. Hunter and his pack are smack bang in the middle as the battle for power in the shifter world explodes.

I did like Hunter - alpha of the pack he was loyal and fair, but I felt he gave up a bit too easily when confronted by his conniving ex-wife and believed her lies too easily instead of trusting his instincts. I loved Kingsley, the damaged human, suffering mentally after the horrific betrayal by his own father and the loss of his art. He had such a beautiful heart. I loved Lily too, abused by humans all her life, only to then be manipulated by her own kind. Still brave, strong and open minded enough to let herself love.

I loved the dynamics between these 3, not just the MMF sex, which was super steamy, but also the way they supported and boosted each others confidence when they needed. They did go from untrusting to forever love pretty quickly. I missed not having more build up, sexual tension and just some old fashioned getting to know one another. However, these are shifters who know when they find their soulmate and there's no stopping the pull.

Hidden Pain is part of a series with an overarching storyline. Fast paced, it has a strong, intriguing storyline, action packed and hot! So far I have only read book one. This doesn't matter, there is enough detail for it to make sense as a standalone and has also definitely peaked my interest to read the previous books, which I look forward to doing. Rating 3.75 enjoyable, easy reading stars.

[Joanne Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am voluntarily writing this review for this book I received through Booksprouts arc.
Kingsley has been maimed by his father when he was a child . He never thought he could be a tattoo artist again before of fingers missing. . Isabel, Kingsley sister was being married to her childhood sweetheart and one of his best friend. Hunter a wolf shifter invited Kingsley to join his pack of shifter because he was not going back home. Hunter has Lily the bear shifter as a prisoner in his basement of his home. She was accused of harassing and trying go after Selene. Meanwhile Christian, Hunter’s beta is trying to overthrow him as Alpha. Lily and her human Kingsley over hear Christian and Hunters ex wife Ebony talking about the take over. Finally when they go to take a vote on what is going on Kingsley and Lili plus Jessica shows that Ebony and Christian and their conversation. Twists, turns, deceit, and claiming.

MFM

[Jackie Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hidden Pain is about Kingsley, Lily, & Hunter. The three wonderful people who are two shifters and a human. Each one has a hidden pain and each one overcomes that pain. They help each other out when needed and they are there for each other. I love a good mmf story.

Lily is a bear shifter who been manipulated in thinking that humans are a danger to the shifter world but when she realizes that all humans isn't what she thinks Lily start to see the world differently.

Kingsley is a human that's been through some terrible things at the hands of his father. When he start to realize that all is not lost with his talent and start to make some art, Kingsley start to understand that his gift is apart of who he is.

Hunter is an alpha wolf, who wants better for his pack and himself. But, when he makes a decision to keep outsiders on his grounds, some of the pack don't likes Hunter's choices.

Anna, this a good story and can't wait for more.

[Renee · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Anna Edwards delivered on a very hot MMF. The scenes are scorching! If you want a sexy read, this is a solid piece.

The character development I felt needed strengthening. It lost some dynamic for me although I appreciated the author’s backstory on Lily. The main characters also had strong chemistry. I just needed some more depth to them individually. The world building though was fantastic and consistent with The Glacial Blood series.

While the book really hits the sexiness, the storyline didn’t quite make it for me. It felt a little off for the series, more like a spinoff. I think if Nuka played a larger part it would have made it fit better and added some tension. There was also some predictability to it, which lowered my rating. Although it had some flaws for me personally, it still is a good read, especially if you want MMF action.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A female shifter is sent to disrupt another shifter’s pack, but she gets caught and it turns out she has hidden secrets. The alpha of the pack she was sent to destroy wants answers, he’s busy as he’s trying to follow pack law, protect his pack and stave off a war with humans. A male human who has been abused by his father and left physically scarred feels he can’t love or be loved. The author brings these three very different characters together into a relationship that helps them accept themselves and heal. It also brings them happiness and strength that they didn’t have apart from each other. There is no easy HEA as there is a lot of prejudice within the shifter community that has to be overcome. This is a wonderfully written story with a lot of action and emotion.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kristina Simkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

🖤💙I loved Hunter, Kingsley and Lily💙🖤

WOW! This book was AMAZING. I couldn’t put it down. It was so much more than I originally thought and some of it hit really close to home.

Hunter, Kingsley and Lily’s story is a heart wrenching page-turner that made me laugh and at times cry. All three of them have fears that they must face, some worse than others, but all are equally limitations left hidden. These three are the most unexpected trio in their community... wolf, human and bear, but together they are absolutely perfect together in every way. Their bond, strength and unwavering love as a united trio pulls at your heartstrings.

In Hidden Pain the author took three characters and wrote a storyline consisting of some of the struggles people face everyday... abuse, prejudice, lies, deceit and much more. And she has written and captured their story so beautifully. Showing that no matter your past, you are not “broken” so perfectly.

Includes of M/F, M/F/M and M/M

Highly recommend

[Badh · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another great book in a series that keeps pulling me in. I just can't get away from these characters and they are in my head a lot. I just can't wait to see what's going to happen next.

I really like Hunter, Kingsley, and Lily. I think that they make a really good thruple. But more than that, I think that the journey that each one of them goes through is just amazing. They all have these things that weigh heavily on them and that make it hard for them to focus on what's going on in the here and now.

I think, of the three of them, Lily has the hardest, longest journey. I'm not knocking Hunter or Kingsley at all, but seeing Lily's backstory really makes me appreciate how far she had to come to be at the point where she is in this book.

I can't wait for the next book.

[Penny Ellgass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this story.
We all have things that go wrong in our lives how we find to heal and move on is different for everyone in time and action. Sometimes as is the case with our characters in the story we are lucky enough to find others to support and love us as we heal. It is not always family or friends as sometimes they are to close or part of the pain themselves.
Lily survived abuse and the murder of her family and was then taken advantage of by someone who used her for their own purpose and didn't care that she was hurting. She still learned to trust and heal.
You must read I don't want to give anything away. This book is one that is a reread.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you haven't read the first books in this series you may want to skip this one. Also, the end while not quite a cliffhanger definitely leaves you dangling.
Next, while well written this book just wasn't for me. The main characters were fairly likable and the bad guys definitely hatable. There is quite a bit of what I felt to be gratuitous rape/dubious consent scenes. The ones at the beginning were useful in making you hate the main bad guy but honestly the ones at the very end just made me have no interest in reading the next book because while the man I'm assuming will be the "hero" of the next book didn't participate he did facilitate and watch. Gross.

***I decided to review an ARC of this book.***

[Chantelle Bouffanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! I've volunteered to review these book for United Indie Book Blog. This is the fifth book in the Glacial Blood series. This is Kingsley, Lily, and Hunter story. This book has twists, turns, pain, family bonds, and love. My heart goes out to Lily, who is being manipulated by Nuka. Kingsley been through so much that his dad had done to him and the other shifters. While Hunter is the alpha of the Kansas pack, who has some of his own demons in the pack. This book is so intriguing, and you will get lost into this book. Can they overcome everything that is thrust into their path? I recommend this you read this series in order that way you can get to know each of the characters. I can't wait to read the next story in this series. Keep up the awesome work!

[Julia Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best of all so far! Hunter is the Alpha of the pack of wolves in Kansas, a place where some in the Glacial pack took refuge, after dealing with Luca. Kingsley has stayed behind to continue to heal, from what his father inflicted on him. Lily is a prisoner of the Glacial pack, who is being held, because she revealed secrets, that should not of been revealed, but Luca has been causing so much pain and damage. These three come together to heal the damages, to their bodies, and souls and live their best lives. There are still challenges to overcome, will these three meet them? I suggest you read and find out!

[Maria Varley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg this series just keeps getting hotter and hotter. As we know from the last book Isobel and Zain are finally reunited but this book is about her brother Kingsley who happens to be staying with a wolf pack a Bear we know as Lily and the Alpha Wolf Hunter. Things start to get tense with the arrival of Hunters ex-wife when she claims refuge saying that she had nowhere else to live. But that's not all, she claims shes pregnant with his child. Will Hunter belive her or not? Will he remain Alpha after his Beta and ex-wife try to turn the pack against him and will he give into his feelings for both Kingsley and Lily? Find out in this amazing book