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Crowned and Claimed #3

Forever Claimed

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Captured by my enemy and held in his captivity, I have two choices; play his games to survive or die fighting. Surrendering my body or territory to him is not an option. Determined to outlast his manipulations, I utilize every advantage no matter how treacherous. Only my enemy holds the key piece of leverage necessary to break me down to my core, leaving me questioning every move I make.

There's one thread of hope and it lies with a man sworn to protect me, and a King devoted to loving me, but my enemy is determined to destroy the bonds we've created and he has the power to do it. If I survive his treachery, I'll be returned to the arms of two men I love and that is where the most perilous stakes begin...which man will claim my heart as theirs.

216 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 27, 2019

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Betty Shreffler

31 books1,545 followers
Betty Shreffler is a USA Today and International Bestselling Romance Author. She weaves captivating stories of action, adventure, spicy romance, and surprising plot twists. She also writes paranormal and fantasy romance under the pen name, Betty Legend. bettylegend.com

When she’s not writing, you can either find Betty at her holistic health practice, snuggling with her dogs and husband watching a movie, or enjoying the outdoors hiking, bicycling, or motorcycling.

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Profile Image for Rhonda.
3,754 reviews63 followers
June 17, 2019
What can I say but Bravo to the author for this awesome series!!! In this last book, the emotions are running high and her men will do whatever it takes to rescue her from the bad guys!! I laughed, I cried, I got ticked off and wanted to hurt certain people but as always, Ms. Shreffler will make sure her readers get their HEA!!! I can't stress how much I loved this last book with all the wonderfulness packed inside. Go on, get your copy of this book. Since this is book 3, you need to read the first 2 books or you will be totally lost. Just do it!!!!
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3,457 reviews51 followers
June 18, 2019
Love this amazing series
Fiora Matheas and Rykers amazing beautiful broken intense emotional heart stopping love story
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763 reviews21 followers
June 25, 2019
The anticipated epic conclusion to the crowned and Claimed series is here and If like me, your been waiting anxiously with so many questions left unanswered, I can say your not going to be disappointed with what Betty Delivers as what we get is a 5 sizzling star read!

Betty continues the series with the most adventurous twisting and erotic writing that once again has you captured from the beginning to the very end and once again amazes me with her story telling.

As with the second book I couldn’t read fast enough so desperate to get to the end just to know the outcome. But the whole story is fascinating and believe me when I say just trust the author !

Another rollercoaster journey, it’s nail biting, stomach churning and has your anger simmering, you’ll be on the edge of your seat whilst you bite your nails but then as you get over one dip then next has your temperature rising like an inferno because she sure knows how to deliver them fire blazing sexual scenes that truly gives you flutters and leaves you aroused. The passion and chemistry in this story is probably one of the best I’ve read this year and I’m not ashamed to say I craved more of the steam ! It’s damn hot is what it is ! 🔥

Not giving away anything of the story but I will say although I wasn’t shocked at the same time I was pleasantly surprised with how it ends.

Not a usual fan of fantasy romance I can honestly say I’ve been blown away by this series and Author. I won’t hesitate to read anything by Betty regardless of the genre because what’s she brings is pure entertainment.

#stillalwaysbeteammatheas ❤️
Profile Image for Sue Bashford.
43 reviews2 followers
June 18, 2019
5+ steamy stars 🥰

Wow! What a fabulous end to a superb trilogy! I have gone through every single emotion in these three books. I love Fiora so hard! That woman is a true Queen; fearless, loyal, brave, kind, fair and cares so much for her kingdom. She shines so bright throughout the whole series.
I am so in love with so many of the men in these books. Matheas is just all the things #swoon. He is completely in love with Fiora; as is everyone who meets her. He is beyond devoted and makes my heart (and other parts) melt.
King Ryker. He is just as swoony as Matheas and I want him too.
Kellen is such a colourful character and I want him in my life along with Kendrick.
Can I live in Anauka?

The conclusion to the series is everything I need to be happy and content with the way it ends. No question unanswered and so much action, passion and heartache that I feel exhausted in the best way.

This is so not my genre to read but I love Betty Shreffler’s writing so much that I gave it a go. I’m so happy I did.

I highly recommend this whole series.
137 reviews
June 27, 2019
This is the final book in the series and it just got better each book. So many ups and downs. I cried laughed got frustrated. When she was getting whipped by belore I wanted to kill tht dude. Trying to humiliate her like tht. And another part where belore told matheas tht she fell in love with ryker to bc she believe he was dead and and he said he didn’t care tht it doesn’t change the way he felt about her. Then later on Tyler let’s fiora leave bc he doesn’t want half of her. And is having a hard time with her wanting both men. I’m so happy belore died and I was sad tht fiora mom passed but in the end both men excepted her and they both married her. They had 3 boys and the ending to books is always my favorite and betty sure did give me a perfect ending to where both of her loves got a child and then the third one was all of there’s. The perfect ending to the perfect series. Betty will forever be my favorite author. And she writes the best books.
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June 28, 2019
"These books are addicting. All the feels!"

"The amount of emotion poured into this story is incredible whether it was a heartbreaking scene or a loving scene you feel it all, it completely consumed me!"

"This series COMPLETELY captivates, stealing your breath, accelerating your heart with its steamy chemistry and nonstop plot build and twists!"

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Profile Image for Rochelle.
1,641 reviews
June 30, 2019
This is the end of the Crowned and Claimed Series and it was a great ending to the trilogy. It was a wild ride and I am really sad to see it end. This book had everything you are looking for in a book. You will have all the feels by the time you finish this book. I loved Fiora, Ryker and Matheas. They were written so beautifully and you really feel what the characters are feeling. I love stories like that and this is definitely one of those. I love strong heroines and Fiora was most definitely a strong person. She fought for the ones she loves and for her people. You don’t want to mess with her because she will show you who is the boss. The passion that Fiora has for Ryker and Matheas radiated off the pages as does the passion they have for her. It will melt your Kindle. I can’t wait to read what Betty has coming next because if it is anything like this series, it will be hot.
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1,740 reviews30 followers
July 3, 2019
What a great ending to this series!!!
From Claimed Royalty to Forever Claimed you will experience all the feels!! Fiora is a true Queen. She has been though so much. She is fearless, kind, fair, strong. She does what she must for her kingdom..

The men, are just what she needs. They are just as passtionate as she is. I like them all, they all love Fiora, they are all hot as hell. I will admit that i have a favorite, Matheas is just "Sighs" everything!! I love a good strong, loyal man.

In conclusion, this series is everything you are looking for in a good read. We have action, romance, one hell of a female Queen and the men who love her. The ending will leave you satisfied with this series. Betty is an amazing storyteller and the Crowned and Claimed Trilogy just shows you how talented she is.
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566 reviews2 followers
June 30, 2019
Wow 😲 wow 😲 wow 😲
This last book 📖 in the series 📚 is the best out of all of them 😊 it’s full of all sorts of emotions one minute I want to kill and punch 🥊 someone due to the anger I felt 😡 , then I wanted to hug 🤗 someone and cry 😭....then I drooled 🤤 and just thought yummy 😋 yes please , then I laughed 😆 , amazed 😮 at the skill and dedication shown through love 💕 and devotion ..... this book 📖 made me feel each and every emotion , it played through my mind as a movie 🎥 that I didn’t want to stop 🛑 the ending was perfect 👌🏼 and so well deserved for such beautiful people 😍 high five 🖐🏻 and a woop woop 🙌🏻
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125 reviews7 followers
June 28, 2019
What an ending to the trilogy!

I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again this is such an imaginative story I love how much detail has gone into it and how a whole new world has been created!

After reading the first two books in the trilogy I was so eager to read this final instalment and it didn’t disappoint...... I was completely engrossed from the beginning needing to know what happens

The amount of emotion poured into this story is incredible whether its was a heartbreaking scene or a loving scene you feel it all, it completely consumed me!

Congratulations to the author on an amazing new release!
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578 reviews6 followers
June 19, 2019
This is book 3 in the series and what a great way to end the series. This book is amazing, with the same action, heat, wonderful characters and world we have come to expect after book 1 and 2. Plus this book answers all our questions, concerns, worries and most important one of all who does Queen Fiora choose, I will never tell you must read it to find out! This book and this series is a must read!
Profile Image for Angie Adams.
24 reviews4 followers
June 18, 2019
Wow...Wow... WOW...
This is book 3 of the series and I could not put the book down.. She has done it again. The Queen is kidnapped and her men will do anything to get her back.. Love how they work together and in the end everyone wins. I can't say anything bad about this series it is a must read....
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1,353 reviews1 follower
June 29, 2019
This series COMPLETELY capitivates, stealing your breathe, accelerating your heart with it's steamy chemistry and non stop plot build and twists. Fiora faces obstacle after obstacle with outstanding strength and courage. Ryker and Mattheas are steadfast in protecting Fiora and winning her heart. A must read that left me with quite a hangover, absofreakinglutely love it!!
Profile Image for Kerry Pruett.
628 reviews10 followers
June 23, 2019
WOW! A great series that I could not put down. I couldn't wait the see what was going to happen next. The story had it all, adventure,humor, mystery,heartache,fear, and hot steamy love. Queen Fiora, King Ryker and King Matheas have a life that you will wish you could have just for a little while. A great kingdom to escape to.
243 reviews6 followers
June 25, 2019
The last book in the trilogy was a great read. Queen Fiora has many hurdles to overcome but she does it with hard work bloodshed and tears. After finding out that Matheas is still alive they need to escape she prays Ryker will come for her. I really enjoyed this trilogy and recommend that you read this.
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2,617 reviews25 followers
June 17, 2019
this was book three and i really enjoyed it! she is captured by the enemy. she has two choices play his games or fight . hes holding something over her head that might make the choice for her. read to find out what happens.
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3,545 reviews52 followers
June 18, 2019
OMG what a hot read from this book from the series as this is the 3rd book. the emotions are running high and her men Are trying to save her and get her back. This is a fast pace read that will have you wishing it wasn’t the ending of this series.
36 reviews5 followers
June 23, 2019
The final chapter in the crowned and claimed series. This one was the best yet. There is quite a few steamy scenes, edge of your seat parts and everything you could want in the book. I loved this epilogue and how it tied everything together perfectly. Thank you for anything great read Betty
1,809 reviews74 followers
June 28, 2019
Wow! What a ride! This isn’t your typical romance! This time, the queen TRULY has her 2 men and yes - they are THAT amazing with her! An incredible ending to the series!
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24 reviews
June 18, 2019
Book 3 is awesome, couldn’t put it down. Love this author! Just when you think it couldn’t get any better, it does! Swoon worthy!
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1,277 reviews31 followers
July 15, 2019
👑🔥👑 Third and final book – this series is on fire! 👑🔥👑

Betty Shreffler can claim a trifecta for the win with this triumphant third and final book in her Crowned and Claimed series. Her writing is clever, her plots are detailed and suspenseful, and her romantic scenes scorched the retinas of my eyes. Once started, I couldn’t put it down.

Forever Claimed begins right where Twice Claimed finished, and it is absolutely imperative that you read the first two books in order before hitting this one. If you don’t you will be disappointed, and you’ll have missed out on the opportunity to read a fantastic series where your heroine is born and trained to be a strong woman, suffers at the hand of an evil man yet can still rise in her strength to show that she will try her best to win for her kingdom and the people she loves. It’s her own biggest heartbreak that she fears.

Matheas and Ryker, the two men who aim to claim Queen Fiore, are every woman’s dream man. Gorgeous, sexy, highly trained combat machines; one is her man-at-arms, the other a King. They’re both protective of her and would die for her. In this book, I was looking forward to the building relationship of trust between two alpha rivals, who both want their Queen, who don’t want to share, and have to come to terms with the fact that Fiora will want control over both her kingdom and her romantic life choices. I wanted to know if they loved her enough to do it, although by this book we already knew that one man would do anything to have her in his life.

Ms Shreffler challenges me to read outside of my comfort zone. Her books engulf my conscious mind and I trust enough to follow where she leads. From contemporary into PNR through to MC, and those who know me, know that I’ve avoided those like the plague, yet I still trusted her writing ability and I loved them. Now it’s the fantasy and RH / ménage. So, if like me, you’re unsure of the RH trope, then I recommend this series to you. Dip your feet in and challenge yourself. She writes beautifully and her books are ones that I would highly recommend to you. Every time.

5 fabulous stars for this series Betty Shreffler. You really outdid yourself, yet again.
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106 reviews
July 3, 2019
In true Betty Shreffler fashion, the third book in the amazing Crowned and Claimed trilogy gives readers all of the feels and definitely does not disappoint.

Queen Fiora has been through war, loss, love, betrayal, heartbreak, and renewal in this story spanning three books – each one drawing readers further and further into this royal world. This book will have you crying tears of anger and joy as you follow Queen Fiora’s quest for what seems to be an impossible Happily Ever After. You will turn each page with excitement trying to determine who will rescue Fiora from the evil usurper Belore and if he finally will get what he deserves for all of his evildoing. Your heart will pound as Fiora tries to reconcile her love for her handsome soldier and bodyguard Matheas or her love for the rugged and smoldering ruler King Ryker. And the steamy intimate scenes in this book may leave you needing ice water to cool down in this summer heat.
If you like adventure combined with romance, this epic trilogy is a must add to your library. The author has a way with words that draws you in and keeps you wanting more…and more…and more…
83 reviews
June 29, 2019
Ms. Shreffler does not disappoint in the stunning end to her intoxicating trilogy in the Crowned and Claimed Series.

Her seductive and exciting tale of the many trials and tribulations that Queen Fiora must endure, comes to a breathtaking climax in this final book. You will cry, cheer, yell and root for Fiora to find her Happily Ever After. Make sure you have some foam bumpers for your kindle before you start reading. You're gonna need them...

Who will be the one to win her heart in the end? Will Matheas, her loyal soldier, save her from Belore before she is broken by a cruel Usurper? Or will another ruler be able to save the woman he's come to love so dearly? How can she possibly reconcile the enduring love she has for two men?

This trilogy is a MUST READ. Let me repeat that. IT. IS. A. MUST. READ. I have to say, I was on pins and needles to find out how this truly talented author was going to end this epic story of a strong, brave & kind Queen who was born to rule, finding love and who she was destined to be with. Ms. Shreffler does not disappoint.
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583 reviews19 followers
July 4, 2019
Book Review: Forever Claimed
Author: Betty Schreffler
FIVE STARS
This is the third and final book in the Crowned and Claimed series. YOU MUST READ THESE IN ORDER. This series is amazing. That is all I have to say about that. No not really.
Ms. Schreffler is just a down-right word GENIUS for this series. I was on pins and needles waiting on the release of the third book. I don't know where she came up with the idea for this but WOW just isn't a big enough word.
This book has it all. Sex, Love, Deceit, Torture, Murder, Suspense, Ruthlessness, and Intrigue.
Watch as Fiora, Matheas and Ryker all try to defeat the evil Belore and try to protect their own territories while they are at it.
Who will Fiora choose in the end? Matheas, her beloved protector and best friend.
or
Ryker, King, lover and greatest supporter in all things?
This series is a must read and I thank my lucky stars that I have kept my Kindle Unlimited subscription active just so I can keep on reading the books by my favorite Indy Authors.
KH
Author 1 book12 followers
June 28, 2019
I felt like it was forever for this one but when I got it I didn't want to open it!! I know, weird huh? I just didn't want it to end, the build up with books one and two was so amazing I couldn't see how she was going to bring any of this to an ending that would make me happy!!
I should have had more faith, this story was everything I hoped for and more, got me with the twists and turns and the emotions.......only reason my phone was safe was because I'm an El Cheapo!! Haha, she makes me want to just dive into her worlds and never come out......no matter which ones. Decided definitely 100% a one click author for me, no matter the genre......even made me love cliffies!!
I'll be watching for what comes next.....could be Demons, Cowboys, MC......you just never know, one reason I'll always read her!!
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371 reviews
June 30, 2019
Fiora, Ryker and Matheus

OMG well worth the wait. Page after page you will read of heartbreak, love, rekindling and rising of a kingdom. Queen Fiora with no doubt in her mind she will rule and she will get what she wants as she always has during her life. Through the heartache of loss of a loved one after her territory is attacked Queen Fiora has a strength of non other. She will overcome being brutally attacked and almost raped. But she does come out on top. Her strength is pulled together by the love of two. These two will and do bring her to explore and live but also to concur any opposition in her way. Yes she gets what she wants and a happily ever after is most definitely on the way. But the struggle to get there is remarkable. So please grab your copy and know you will not be disappointed.
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Author 38 books40 followers
June 26, 2019
Wow, it is the best conclusion to a series. I loved it. I have previously enjoyed Book One and Book Two of this series and this Third Book is no exception. It is very emotional and oddly satisfying story. It made me cry, laugh, and feel all the things that the characters felt. I think that It's well-written and very entertaining read. I loved everything about it but mostly I loved how the characters reconciled and came to terms with their new situation, gradually but surely. I'm kind of sad that it has ended so soon. :( In any case, this series is a whole package, with lots of romance, action, a little mystery and quite a bit of thrill. It's a great read and I'd definitely recommend it to my fellow readers.
P.S. I received a complimentary copy of this book.
90 reviews
June 27, 2019
Wow! I want to start by saying I LOVE THIS SERIES! Forever claimed is the 3rd book in the Trilogy. It had me hooked from the start to finish. I felt so many emotions while reading. I was on edge, sad, wanting to kick some royal butt, happy then I needed to fan myself. Oh the drama! This book has it all! I love how Queen Fiora is so strong and loyal to her people no matter what obstacles she faces. She's also fortunate that she has the love from King Ryker and Matheas. I'll never tell you how that all plays out but just know that you will be on the edge of your seat. If you love drama and action packed books then you will love Forever Claimed and this series. Author Betty Shreffler is brilliant!
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872 reviews25 followers
June 28, 2019
Fantastic conclusion!

We finally see what fate has in store for our beloved characters of this series. With Matheas back in Fiora’s life, what will happen when Ryker finds out? Will his love for her be strong enough to be the chosen one, or will her eternal love for Matheas overrule her current love for Ryker?

Fiora shows no mercy for the ones who have wronged her & her loved ones. She also shows compassion & understanding for the ones who have suffered in the hands of a monster. She lives up to being the queen on her terms, with the love of her two suitors. She is who we all strive to be - strong, independent, & a fighter who doesn’t give up. An amazing end to this series!
440 reviews7 followers
July 1, 2019
What a great ending to the series!
After quite a few ups and downs, curveballs and various inner and outer conflicts, Fiora, Matheas and Ryker found their way.
Their journey wasn't easy at all. At certain points it was hard read about Fi and Matheas's physical suffering, I could only hope they survived with only scars on the outside.
I had some issues with Ryker, wanted to slap some sense into him, but fortunately he overcame his issues and redeemed himself quite quickly.
I totally loved all three characters. They were strong with a backbone made of steel. Their love was all consuming even if a bit less traditional. This last book was the perfect ending, more so with the epilogues.
The writing was great, as is the norm with Ms. Shreffler. This series was a real joy to read.
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