Claimed

Crescent City Wolves #1

by Bella Night

She’s his mate and he will risk everything to protect her.

The death of his brother forces Greyson West to take his rightful spot in a pack of outlaw wolf shifters. He accepts his fate in order to protect his family, but when a dangerous encounter brings him face-to-face with his mate, he finds himself risking everything for love. The only problem. . . she’s human.

Etti Blackwell is a smart-mouthed tattoo artist with a fierce independent streak. So when a sexy wolf shifter turns her world upside down, she doesn’t take kindly to it. Greyson may have rescued her, but she doesn’t trust him. It’s his fault she’s on the run from werewolves!

As the pack’s savage Alpha closes in, Grey does the unthinkable to keep Etti safe, triggering a curse so powerful it may just cost them both their lives. Unless . . . Can Grey win Etti’s heart and prove he’s her mate before the next hunter’s moon?

Crescent City Wolves will transport fans of Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and The Originals to a world unlike any other...

Crescent City Wolves Series: A Paranormal Shifter Romance
Book 1: Claimed
Book 2: Cursed
Book 3: Chosen
Book 4: Buried
Book 5: Betrayed
Book 6: Bitten

Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Shapeshifters

188 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2019

Reviews

[angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed book 1 of the crescent city wolves series, the characters were excellent, strong friendships, likable, caring, helpful, real people.
The kind of love everyone wants to find, that all consuming burning passion, that complete acceptance of one another, that feeling you’d die without each other, the need to protect each other.

There’s some major betrayal, being hunted down, murder and loss in this book. It was nicely written, easy to understand and unpredictable. Once I started this book, I didn’t stop until it was finished. Definitely a page turner.

[❤️Court - Villains Do It Better❤️ · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 Stars

This was okay. It entertained me and I finished it which is something already, but this book wasn't perfect by any means. I really liked the start of it, and I realized the whole series was about the same couple so I became more interested. I also liked the heroine and hero's first meeting, and the whole premise of the story. My problem came with their second meeting. Pretty much all development that needed to happen was skipped. The first meeting was short and they were in danger. Then the next day when they're with each other again, they're literally in love and the heroine is begging the hero to claim her which was super freaking weird. So they have s*x knowing that the next step is for her to shift. Then every meeting after that they're all lovey dovey and calling each other "my girl" and "my man". YOU LITERALLY JUST MET YESTERDAY. Legit all development of them getting to know each other or them getting together was completely skipped and just became insta love and them acting like they've been a couple forever, which sucks because I really liked their first interaction.

Also, no development with the parents. One minute the heroine is complaining about them, the next the mom is trying to kill the heroine because she is a shifter which makes NO SENSE, because the heroine's parents are both shifters too. Then the dad spills all of their secrets right away. Like, you've intentionally deceived the heroine for 26 years just to tell all in the first meeting with the hero??

Besides all of that, there were way too many POV changes. There were also some flashbacks that were confusing because there was no transition from past and present, so I had no clue when it was flashback time. And lastly, after reading the blurb for book 2, I'm really confused about Wes, her best friend. It says he admits his love to the heroine, which again, doesn't make sense. Pretty much every appearance with him he is throwing his manho ways in the heroine's face, or throwing the hero and heroine together. He hardly shows he cares that much if she is injured. Never once does it show him being jealous or being in love with the heroine, so I think the author is probably just going to throw it in for a convenient plot device, because there is no build up to that at all. So, I may read the second book just to see how it all comes together, but my expectations aren't high.

[Coco.V]

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[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Note: I received this (audio) book from StoryOrigin and I voluntarily give this review, it is my honest opinion.

I love a good paranormal romance, especially when it comes to mates. I have read a few paranormal series that center on werewolves and I love them. Claimed, the first book in the Crescent City Wolves by Bella Night was different from what I have read in the past. The werewolf lore is pretty much what I am used to except for the idea of rogue wolves and how they live. In this world, supernaturals are out and werewolves are known about but still kinda separated from human society.

Ettie is a tattoo artist who is trying to balance what she wants in life with her Native American heritage that her parents want for her. She is feisty and a good daughter, but she wants the freedom to be who she is. When she meets Grey everything changes, she feels a connection to him that she hasn't felt with anyone and there are so many odds against them but they stand together.

Claimed was an interesting take on werewolves and their mates, mixed-in with Native American culture made the story refreshing. The steamy parts, danger, and crazy plot twist kept my interest. As for the narrator, she did a good job, a little something was missing but overall I enjoyed her narration. I am very willing to listen to the rest of the series as an audio, especially since Claimed ended on a bit of a shock and things with Ettie and Grey are nowhere near settled and I want to see what happens next.

[Ashkenia · Rating 3 out of 5]

🤔😏

H- Grey
h- Etti/Etu Blackwell
Etti lives at home with her parents in a farm. They want Etti to quit her dreams & come & wrk in the farm. Etti was not abt to do that. She helps out with the bills with her job as a tattoo artist.
Grey’s brother joined the hunt & something happened to him which made the 2nd oldest to join in & so a blood oath to follow the Alpha. Grey didn’t want hurt anyone but the alpha did. So the alpha meets this women who wrks at the tattoo place Etti owns. As soon as grey met her he sense sometime of connection with her. Alpha & the hunter went on a killing spree where grey had yo bite/claiming her to prevent the alpha & everyone else to touch her.
This story is not. It doesn’t give u the “nitty gritty” when it came to sex. The story really kept me intrigued BUT not enough to read

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so amazing! I was thinking since it’s so short, it wouldn’t be as good as a longer book. But what a wonderful surprise! I feel like I got a full size book. It grabbed hold of me and didn’t let go. I loved Etti’s character. Well, all the characters were great and well developed. Her and Grey were great together. It’s a clean read. When sex is in the picture, it is just mentioned without a lot of details. Etti’s mom is a piece of work. I know she probably means well but I did not like her. I’m hoping the next book will have more on the rogue pack and finally kill Derrick. If you like Twilight, you will love this. It has the same feel but is also unique in its own way.

The narrator was wonderful! Very good at doing different voices.

[Spencer · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting shifter story, though it left me wanting more: more detail during their bedroom scenes, more conflict, more pages.

I assumed the couple’s HEA would wrap up in this book but it actually ends in a loose HFN. Technically you can end it after the first book, but if you want to see how the main conflict is truly resolved then you’ll need to read book 2.

[Louis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grey and Etti are mated, and she is pregnant.

When Etti asked if Grey wanted children, he told her it would be better that they waited to have a baby. She just ran away , and now two men are involved. A fun read!

[Sn8wflake · Rating 3 out of 5]

wolf

rouge wolfs can be a tad destructive. falling in love can be like lightning. friends can mean the whole world

[Christina's Library · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty blah, not much happened.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Predictable but not terrible.

[Cheryl addie · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG loved it can't wait till I can get more of the series

[TheQDB · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Steam: 🔥🔥
Feels: 😲😤😟🤔😑🥰

~REVIEW🖋~
The Quick and Dirty: Etti is a human that tattoos shifters. When a pack of rogue wolves show up and wreak havoc at her shop, one of the pack's members saves her from the ruthless alpha by pretending to claim her. Upon biting her he realizes that she truly is his mate. They have to keep on the run from the pack until she figures out how to shift but there are certain secrets her parents have kept hidden from her that will change everything.

**MILD SPOILERS**

I loved the premise of the story and the introduction to the series. My issue was with the decision that had to be made between stopping the serum and letting herself drift away. That felt like a no brainer and an odd predicament to be in. I couldn't see a scenario where would someone the latter. I did find the introduction of the secondary villain (the people who injected in the first place) to be an interesting twist. Picking up the next book this week so I can find out what happens next!

** I was provided an Audible version of this book in return for a voluntary and honest review.**

~QD STORY DETAILS~ 
Tear jerker: No
Paranormal/Fantasy: Yes
Location: Covington, Georgia
Character age range: late 20s
Lead: Etti Blackwell/Etu
Love interest(s): Greyson West
HEA: HFN

~QD BOOK INFO~
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Audible: Yes - narrated by Denise Krueger (3.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 - I switched back and forth between the book and the audible version and I felt like while it was convenient to have the narration when I was running errands, it didn't add to the story for me. The narrators intonations in certain sections felt a little off.
Series: Yes - Crescent City Wolves
1. Claimed - released 9/10/19
2. Cursed - released 9/17/19
3. Chosen - releases 10/1/19
4. Buried - releases 10/15/19
5. Betrayed - releases 10/29/19
6. Bitten - releases 11/12/19

~QD 🔥~
Sex/kink type: manual, oral, penetrative
Possible triggers: violence, abandonment, betrayal by family, mention of euthanasia

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

ONE BLOCK BUSTING THRILL RIDE!!!
Crash and burn! Bella just blew me away with this jaw dropping, prize winning, mesmerizing, nail-biting bombshell that keeps you on a razors edge and frozen to your seat. One ass-kicking, boot-stomping, page flipping wonder that rocks this bad boy to the core. Jumping through hoops with all the perilous drama, stunning intrigue and spiraling tension that thrusts this bad boy to life spectacularly. Twists and turns abound with all the sharp corners and sleek lines that meld this baby together piece by piece. A throng of startling mishaps and a bounty of daunting events propels all of those churning emotions bursting into play front and center in this blazing storyline and gripping plot. Hurdling the trials and tribulations as we witness the thrill of the hunt. The characters chemistry sizzles from the pages and suck you in so deeply until you feel the heat and electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters are genuine, authentic and realistic with depth and qualities that blend and flow smoothly. The scenes are so vividly detailed and descriptive it paints a fantastic backdrop that gives substance to the illusion. Remarkable job Bella, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.

[Mari C · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read for sure. The story started off following Native American tattoo shop owner Etti in a world where shifters are public knowledge and her shop caters mainly to them despite her parents unveiled hate towards shifters. The author then introduces the tattoo artist that work for/with he, but leaves them at best 2 dimensional. Greyson and how he ended with a pack of murdering shifters was well outlined. The relationship between the two main characters bloomed full force basically out of nowhere during the beginning of the conflict and escalated to love very quickly while knowing next to nothing about each other. The struggle with Etti's shifter hating parents took a twist in the story, though not completely unexpected, and the story took a new turn that I didn't quite care for parts of. The pack of murdering shifters took off and a search was being made for them by the end of the book along with a little surprise at the end for the main two characters with leaves room to further the story. It was a decent book, but nothing that really caught my attention and wouldn't let go. I'll try the second one to see if it captures my attention more than this one.

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

[Kathleen Nichols · Rating 4 out of 5]

***I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review***

I enjoyed this quick and easy to read. I am looking forward to reading/listening to the rest of the series. The story is fast-paced and keeps the reader engaged.

Etti and Greyson’s relationship starts with a bang. Greyson claimed Etti to save her but had he? Upon completing the claiming both Greyson and Etti are in danger from the wild hunt that Greyson is a part of. Etti takes Greyson to her parent's house in the hopes of having a place to stay for a day or two so that the two of them can decide what their next move will be. Dark family secrets are revealed that tears Ettis' world apart.

Will they be able to escape the wild hunts pack? Will Etti stay with Greyson after so much has happened? How is Greyson going to get away from the pack he is blood bound? What kind of life is he going to be able to give his mate? There are so many questions and dangers surrounding the couple. They have many obstacles in their way as they walk towards their HEA.

[Evelyn Dotson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Etti is a Native American who owns a tattoo parlor that also caters to shifters and lives with her parents. Grey is a wolf shifter who HAD to join the Hunt: werewolves who hunt humans once a year for four weeks and kills them for wrongs done against them years ago. The two meets one night in her shop and he does everything he can to protect her. He bites her and claims her. The Alpha is enraged and beats him almost to death. He later finds Etti to explain how things are going to happen…she will shift and gain abilities. They head to her parents where more secrets come out and betrayals will drive them away. On the run, they are waiting for her to shift to complete the claiming. But the Alpha wants them both dead! What will happen? Will they survive? What are the secrets and betrayals her family keeps from her? She also has a surprise of her own for Grey! This book is full of action and has a great back story for the new series. It ends with a somewhat cliffhanger.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so amazing! I was thinking since it’s so short, it wouldn’t be as good as a longer book. But what a wonderful surprise! I feel like I got a full size book. It grabbed hold of me and didn’t let go. I loved Etti’s character. Well, all the characters were great and well developed. Her and Grey were great together. It’s a clean read. When sex is in the picture, it is just mentioned without a lot of details. Etti’s mom is a piece of work. I know she probably means well but I did not like her. I’m hoping the next book will have more on the rogue pack and finally kill Derrick. If you like Twilight, you will love this. It has the same feel but is also unique in its own way.

The narrator was wonderful! Very good at doing different voices.

[Caroline Doig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Etti is a tattoo artist who lives with her parents and Grey is a wolf shifter who goes into Etti’s tattoo shop but then a load of rogue shifters come into the shop and the alpha is interested in Etti but Grey bites her then he realises that she is his mate but the alpha is furious and they tear up Etti’s shop now they are both on the run. Etti’s parents have been keeping secrets from her and Grey can’t complete the bond until Etti shifts, there’s action, adventure, danger, intrigue, twists and turns, surprises, passion and so much more to keep you entertained and turning the pages. Fantastic story and I highly recommend this book it’s definitely well worth the read.

[Terasa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book. I will be checking out the next book too. I thought the characters were interesting ( both good and bad depending on if they were good or bad guys) and some were funny too. (Spoiler: whoreo. Combo of whore and oreo! Ok, not really a spoiler but totally funny.)
I gave it a 4 because I did like the book but it took me a bit to be good with the narrator. If you want a good book that is quick to read then I suggest this book.
I received a copy of the Audible book and I am voluntarily reviewing the book.

[Nina Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claimed by Bella Night is a part of the Crescent City Wolves series. In this book, Etti Blackwell a Native American woman and owner of the Painted Wolf Tattoo Parlor gets involved with Greyson a member of a Rogue Wolf-Shifter pack that is hunting and killing humans. This story is full of excitement and suspense with lots of twists and turns. This is a paranormal shifter romance you definitely won’t want to miss reading. Claimed is a scary hot wolf-shifter romance.

[Nina Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claimed by Bella Night is a part of the Crescent City Wolves series. In this book, Etti Blackwell a Native American woman and owner of the Painted Wolf Tattoo Parlor gets involved with Greyson a member of a Rogue Wolf-Shifter pack that is hunting and killing humans. This story is full of excitement and suspense with lots of twists and turns. This is a paranormal shifter romance you definitely won’t want to miss reading. Claimed is a scary hot wolf-shifter romance.

[CJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author drew you into the lives of Etti and Grey and never let you go. What happens when you're forced to be something you're not? This story begins to examine this issue with Etti and Grey. I hope we see more of these people in future stories.

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

[CJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author drew you into the lives of Etti and Grey and never let you go. What happens when you're forced to be something you're not? This story begins to examine this issue with Etti and Grey. I hope we see more of these people in future stories.

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

[Tammy Rossitto · Rating 4 out of 5]

Warning! Cliffhangers! No HEA!

Apparently this is a serial. This story ends in a cliffhanger. I would have given fewer stars, because I hate not being aware this is a cliffhanger. What I did like was the story is well written. I like that it included Cherokee mythos. If you like serials, then read this book.

[K O · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dnf.

[Jamielee]

DNF @ 20% - I wasn't really into the pack who killed humans for fun every year. I like my H to be a little less following the leader and a little more Alpha.

[Jane Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

KU Edition reader

OK! Can we talk an explosive way to start a new series? Enticing plot and charismatic characters make this a must read story.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Claimed-Crescent City Wolves

Good characters and an intriguing story with werewolves and deceptions to uncover

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