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Unforgiven Country #2

A Forbidden Mating

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I’m a shifter.
We have our own rules, customs.

At least we’re supposed to.

When my father went against tradition and arranged mating for me—one he said would better the pack, I did the only thing I could.
I ran.

I want to choose who I love, who I mate.

But my fleeing has me stranded in Unforgiven … face to face with my fated mate.
A wolf who refuses to let me go.

And I don’t want him to.

I don’t want to deny either of us what comes naturally … being together in every conceivable way.


But what happens when my father and betrothed mate find me? Will it start an all-out war? Or can they see I’m finally happy, finally where I’m supposed to be?


Jenika and Jordan are back, giving you what every woman wants. A man who knows just how to bite and pull her hair. If you liked your glance at Unforgiven Country, don't despair, they're bringing you back into that world with enough heat to make you purr.

Please note this book was previously published as The Wolf's Forbidden Mate, but contains new content

42 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 5, 2019

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Jenika Snow

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Profile Image for Nova.
2,710 reviews102 followers
July 4, 2019
This is the second book in the Unforgiven Country series and new to me as I hadn’t read it when it was previously released.

Colt was introduced in the first book, he has a chip on his shoulder and feels hard done by after he feels his father was the rightful alpha of their pack. He has decided to leave the pack and make a life away from them until he meets Jasinda his one true mate. Only she is from a different pack and he knows that trouble is on its way. Is there anyone that he can turn too or will he have to fight alone?

Jasinda is the daughter of a powerful alpha and he has promised her to his second ion command knowing that she wants to find her true mate not to be sold she runs determined to make a life on heer terms but that is until she meets Colt and realises that she has met her mate. Will she be able to have the life she wanted or will her pack and father hunt her down and ruin her future before its really started?

Fast paced read with all the feels, looking forward to Stark’s story.

Profile Image for Fiona Fog.
1,461 reviews86 followers
December 3, 2019
Mating for life

Short and sweet with heat that’ll bring on a hot flush.

It only takes one glance and this shifter knows he’s found his mate. Now he just needs to lock her down.

Jacinda is on the run from her fate. Her father is the alpha of their pack and he’s promised her to Stark. But she’s not having it. She wants to find her true mate and she wants love.

Profile Image for Shelley C.
2,940 reviews62 followers
August 29, 2019
Unexpected mating😁

Colt is currently a lone wolf and feels detached from his Pack since Wyatt took over as Alpha. After Wyatt found his mate, he moved further into seclusion. Out one night running as his wolf, he scents her but when he finds her, he can’t figure out why she fears him. So he decides to track her once he’s more presentable💕

Jasinda is on the run from her Pack, since her father decided to betroth her to a male who is not her fated mate. When she arrives in her new town, she’s surprised when her mate tracks her to her motel😍

A good, quick bite sized story but not as good as the first one in my opinion but I still enjoyed Colt and Jasinda and loved the epilogues....too sweet❣️
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3,762 reviews63 followers
June 16, 2019
I hadn't read this when it was first released under another name so this was new to me. I loved this story. Colt and Jasinda were hot together and even though they had to fight for each other, you knew they would be together. These 2 authors always give their readers an HEA! Will be waiting for the next book.
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1,214 reviews4 followers
June 19, 2019
Better and better

This story was so good! This series is getting better and better with each story. Jasinda and Colt had an all consuming love. I can’t wait for Stark’s story!
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2,053 reviews9 followers
March 28, 2020
Good book

I enjoyed Jasinda and Colt's story. The bond between them was strong. Their attraction was instant and the chemistry between them was sexy and sweet. They were great together. They made a strong pair.
This was a great story.
Thank you, Jordan Marie and Jenika Snow. Great work Ladies :)
Profile Image for Karen.
297 reviews21 followers
June 13, 2019
As the description says, "Please note this book was previously published as "The Wolf's Forbidden Mate", but contains some all new content." That was under the name Jenny Carson. From other reviews, I'm assuming that's a pen name for the two authors listed for this book (Jenika Snow and Jordan Marie). ???

Be aware the only content changes from the previous version (yes, I read both) are the author's name(s), an additional epilogue, and a preview of book three in the Unforgiven Country series, a paranormal Hot Bites series.

Colt is one unhappy shifter. He is separated from his pack because he can't accept the new alpha. He has decided to leave Unforgiven. "Staying in my animal form sounds like a good retreat, a safe haven from my torrential emotions." As he's out roaming, he catches the scent of his fated mated. Jasinda is also a shifter. She's on the run from her pack, really from her alpha father and the wolf she's been promised to. Her car overheats in Unforgiven and meets Colt. Now that the fated mates have been brought together, will they get their happily ever after?

While I enjoyed the previous book in the series (The Wolf's Innocent Mate / His Innocent Mate), I prefer this story to that. The characters were more interesting and there was more to their story. Colt and Jasinda's story was also sweeter.

If you like short (about 50 pages) shifter stories, you'll like this. It's the perfect size for that quick, sexy read. (All the Hot Bites are.)

One nitpicky thing... There were two typos that jumped out at me -- one that drove me to the dictionary where I learned a new word that confirmed what was there was a typo. They were in the original issue of the book, too. The copyright page to this reissue differs from the original's with addition of a listed proofreader. Other than being noticeable, the typos don't detract from nor ruin the story. i just found it funny.
Profile Image for Karen.
297 reviews21 followers
June 13, 2019
This book has been reissued with new content as "A Forbidden Mating" by Jenika Snow and Jordan Marie. From reading other reviews, I assume Jenny Carson is a pen name for the two. ??? NOTE: The only changes (yes, I read both) are the author's name(s), an additional epilogue, and a preview of book three in the Unforgiven Country series, a paranormal Hot Bites series.

The review I posted for the newer version (only slightly changed):
Colt is one unhappy shifter. He is separated from his pack because he can't accept the new alpha. He has decided to leave Unforgiven. "Staying in my animal form sounds like a good retreat, a safe haven from my torrential emotions." As he's out roaming, he catches the scent of his fated mated. Jasinda is also a shifter. She's on the run from her pack, really from her alpha father and the wolf she's been promised to. Her car overheats in Unforgiven and meets Colt. Now that the fated mates have been brought together, will they get their happily ever after?

While I enjoyed the previous story in the series (The Wolf's Innocent Mate / His Innocent Mate), I prefer this story to that. The characters were more interesting and there was more to their story. Colt and Jasinda's story was also sweeter. While the new epilogue is cute, if you've read this, you're not missing much if you don't read the newer version.

If you like short (about 50 pages) shifter stories, you'll like this. It's the perfect size for that quick, sexy read. (All the Hot Bites are.)
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1,543 reviews
September 30, 2024
Colt is introduced in ‘His Innocent Mate’ Unforgiven Country #1, when he refused to accept Wyatt as his alpha.

As children, their respective fathers were best friends, Wyatt’s father the Alpha of the pack, Colt’s next in succession. They were both training to assume control, to rule the pack together, as a team. Right before Wyatt’s father passed, he elevated Wyatt to Alpha, totally disregarding Colt’s father’s rightful place. Then he passed away, and Wyatt became Alpha. There was an unexpected pull of power, placing a strain strain between them, driving a wedge that stripped friends apart, making them enemies. And then, when Colt’s father passed away things worsened. There was no further discussion of togetherness, the bitterness that had festered in both of us too much to smooth over, too deep to even repair.

Jasinda is a wolf-shifting runaway escaping from her family, and her pack. Arriving in the mountain town, Unforgiven Country. She left, escaped her duties, turned her back on her pack, her father, and the man she is betrothed to, treated as a pawn, a mere commodity.

There is a confrontation between her fated mate (Cole) and the one she’s promised to (Stark), when her father finally realises his actions are hurting her. Wyatt and the pack all support Cole as he defends his mate Jasinda. They ultimately reconcile and live happily ever after.
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133 reviews22 followers
January 1, 2020
From Colt's appearance in the first book, I knew there must be more to him - and there was. In this story, we find out more about Colt's past with Wyatt, and how their lives and the lives of their fathers unfolded within the pack.

Jasinda was running away from an arranged marriage to the next pack alpha (who was NOT her fated mate), but instead found herself with a dead car and running into her fated mate.

Another good story with likable, believable characters. It was great to see Wyatt and Kendra again.

I was very happy to see Colt get his mate, to see Jasinda reconciled with her family, and to see hope for Wyatt and Colt to be friends and pack-mates again.

I felt this story didn't have the same depth of power and emotion the first story had, but it didn't have any gaping plot holes to drag you out of the story either - so it evens out. Also, this story seems more "believable" (keeping in mind this is a paranormal werewolf story!) then Kendra's surprise ending in the first book - so, a solid 3 stars.

The 3rd book in the series is supposed to be Stark's story, and I'm looking forward to reading it.
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6,131 reviews57 followers
July 9, 2019
A forbidden mating is book two in the unforgiven country series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. This book is Colts story whom we met briefly in book one and were left with questions. Jasinda is on the run from her alpha father and an arranged meeting when she meets her mate whilst on the run. She has always wanted to meet her fated mate but now she has him, will she trust him to protect her.
I did see some chemistry between Jasinda and Colt. The passion between them was clear to see, I just wish that there were more scenes of them as a couple. I wish this story was a little longer.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and an enjoyable read. I cannot wait for more books from this series.
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866 reviews3 followers
December 9, 2022
A Forbidden Mating is the story of Colt and Jasinda.

Tropes:
Fated mates
Hot protective obsessive alpha hero
Cute sexy innocent heroine
HEA and kids
Boy obsessed
Insta love
She’s running away from something and he’s looking for his mate.

She’s running away from her father and she simultaneously finds her mate on the way and he claims her. Her father shows up to take her away the next day but Wyatt and his brothers show up but they still don’t leave so she reminds him that she wants love not an alliance with another wolf she doesn’t love and that causes a fight between Stark and Colt which she gets into as well. After they’ve broken up she reminds her father of her mother and the love he had for her is the same she has for Colt and his father agrees with her and says his apologies and then leaves in peace. Great epilogue.

Solid 3.5/5


147 reviews5 followers
June 19, 2019
A shifter short.

This is the second book in the paranormal, shifter Unforgiven Country series. It is a sweet short story. Even though it's in a series, it can be read as a standalone.

We met the hero, Colt, in the previous book. He has a lot of anger and angst in the beginning, but finding his mate makes him whole again. Jasinda, the heroine, is fleeing from a forced engagement. They meet and it's instalove goodness.

While the story is short, it's complete and the characters are well-rounded. There is explicit language and sex.

This is a safe read with no cheating and no OW/OM drama.

At the end, we meet the hero of the next book and I can't wait to read his story!
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698 reviews23 followers
December 21, 2019
♥️🌼🔥Good Book♥️🌼🔥
Although we met Colt in book 1 of this series, you don’t have to read that book to enjoy this one....I don’t think this book is as good as HIS INNOCENT MATE, but it’s still a good book...♥️🌼🔥
Colt is looking for his mate and he scents her close, and he goes to her....Jasinda has been promised to another shifter, so she runs...straight into Colt’s arms....but there is still the matter of the betrothal...♥️🌼🔥
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996 reviews9 followers
April 4, 2020
3.5

I went ahead and read this book since it was short and I wanted find out about Colt. I gave this one lower marks than first book, because there was never more explanation why Wyatt didn’t share a Alpha or make him his second. I really wish they would have combined the books and wrote a novel, about all four of them. I really liked how they were written and storyline, but they were just to short.
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304 reviews3 followers
June 14, 2019
Where can i get a Colt

So colt was the bomb . TOTAL awesome shifter read with lots of hotness. Its a great 5 star shifter i loved it. Jas was a great female protecting her man cause she didnt want to lose him. This is a read and reread because the ending was adorable. Now i wont spoil it but i love my Happily ever afters
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4,428 reviews1 follower
June 15, 2019
Could have been

It could have been. For being book 2 in a series, it jumped. The flow and storyline was broken repeatedly. There are many questions, that I fear will distract and hamper any other books to come in this series. It could have been so much better. A big let down from book 1 in this series.
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1,139 reviews6 followers
June 15, 2019
A forbidden Mating

Great read. I love shifter books to begin with so add in some steam and love that’s just true cherry on top! I would have loved to learn a little more about Colt and Wyatt background though. That was a bit of a tease. Overall a great book with a super cute happy ending.
96 reviews1 follower
July 19, 2019
Very Touching Story

This is a short story but great. I would have liked the story to have book length but u can’t have all your wishes come true. Even though it is short the characters are well developed and the story line keeps your attention. Hopefully this author will expand to looong novel. Thanks for sharing your writing with us.
300 reviews1 follower
February 26, 2020
Perfect for a quiet afternoon read!

Another hit for this amazing author duo! They were able to pack a little bit of everything in this quick story about Jasinda and Colt and them stumbling upon each other at a time when they needed fate's help the most so they could both find the elusive HEA.
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2,345 reviews28 followers
September 9, 2020
Jacinda and Colt

Jacinda run from her family, her pack. Her father, the alpha of their wolf pack, promised her in marriage to the man he had chosen as the next alpha, totally obliterating her chance as happiness with a fated mate. The last thing she expected was to finally find him or that he would have to fight to keep her. Highly recommended
29 reviews
September 8, 2022
Sweet and cute

This book has more of a plot to the story, unlike the first one. We got to get a glimpse at their character, before they meet. Also I loved that her father was in the story, and Colt and Wyatt are brothers again. I also like understanding why he was so upset in first book. Was confusing. These should be put and sold together. Great fun.
1,292 reviews15 followers
June 12, 2019
Colt and Jasinda are from different packs but circumstances have them meeting their fate.
I enjoyed reading this novella and loved Colt and Jasinda's bond.
I'm loving this shifter series and I can't wait for book 3.
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116 reviews7 followers
June 13, 2019
Loved it!!!

Colt and Jasinda were so sweet! Finding they are mates at the perfect time, just when they needed each other. Sexy and hot to the core! But man am I excited for the next one...I can't wait to read Stark's story!!!
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413 reviews3 followers
June 13, 2019
Bitten and stirred

Yup, bitten and stirred. That’s what happens whenever I get my hands on a Hot Bites novella by Jenika Snow and Jordan Marie!

These two ladies can rewrite the dictionary and they will still be able to come out with a smoking hot story, they’re that good!
1,145 reviews5 followers
June 15, 2019
Colt and Jasinda

Glad Colt found his mate. He finds is on the run and her mate finds her! Colt and Jasinda are a lovely couple 💑. The appearance of Wyatt and Kendra, an added bonus!
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2,669 reviews22 followers
June 15, 2019
Loved

Jasinda has been promised to another, but he's not her mate. She runs away, not wanting to live without love. When Colt finds her and she realizes he's her mate, things take a turn. Her father and former pack find her, but Colt won't let her go with a fight.
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74 reviews11 followers
June 15, 2019
When you find your fated mate. All bets are off

Steamy hot addition to this series. Possessive wolf and the mating heat making for off the chart chemistry. Love and loyalty at it's best.
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1,124 reviews14 followers
June 17, 2019
A Forbidden Mating

Wow I love these short little shifter books. Instalove, growly, bitey, alpha male shifter whose overprotective possessive of his strong female mate. Nothing better!!
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