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Raven Falls #3
Howling Devotion
Desperate for a shot at claiming his mate, Beau will do anything to get the stubborn owl to give him a chance...even if he has to hijack her investigation.
Alice has always prided herself on being an asset to her shifter clan -- that is, until she messed up so badly her Alpha won't even look her in the eye. Confidence shaken and desperate to redeem herself, she has no time for the handsome wolf dogging her steps--even if he is claiming to be her soulmate.
When a mysterious monster starts making trouble in Las Vegas, Alice leaps at the opportunity to prove she is more than just a scatterbrained librarian. A little time away to wallow in self-pity, hunt down a monster, and maybe get a nice tan is exactly what she needs... unless a certain wolf has other plans.
For months, Beau has chased his fiery mate. She's stubborn, smart, and... nothing like he expected. But from the second his wolf laid eyes on the stubborn owl shifter, he's known she was meant to be his. Frustrated but determined, Beau will do whatever it takes to win her over--even if he has to follow her across the country to do it.
A wolf only gets one mate and he'll be damned if he lets her get away.
Alice isn't sure how much longer she can resist his bad-boy charm... or if she even wants to. Enduring the wolf's fierce devotion might just be more than she bargained for.
Alice has always prided herself on being an asset to her shifter clan -- that is, until she messed up so badly her Alpha won't even look her in the eye. Confidence shaken and desperate to redeem herself, she has no time for the handsome wolf dogging her steps--even if he is claiming to be her soulmate.
When a mysterious monster starts making trouble in Las Vegas, Alice leaps at the opportunity to prove she is more than just a scatterbrained librarian. A little time away to wallow in self-pity, hunt down a monster, and maybe get a nice tan is exactly what she needs... unless a certain wolf has other plans.
For months, Beau has chased his fiery mate. She's stubborn, smart, and... nothing like he expected. But from the second his wolf laid eyes on the stubborn owl shifter, he's known she was meant to be his. Frustrated but determined, Beau will do whatever it takes to win her over--even if he has to follow her across the country to do it.
A wolf only gets one mate and he'll be damned if he lets her get away.
Alice isn't sure how much longer she can resist his bad-boy charm... or if she even wants to. Enduring the wolf's fierce devotion might just be more than she bargained for.
333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2020
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About the author
R. O'Leary
22 books248 followersR. O’Leary lives in North Pole, Alaska (no, really). When she’s not spending half the year freezing to death, she’s writing about shifters and aliens and anything else that strolls through her head. Most of her day is spent in pajama pants, chasing the pack of corgis that have claimed her living room as their own.
Furbidden Attraction is the first installment in R. O’Leary’s new paranormal romance series.
Furbidden Attraction is the first installment in R. O’Leary’s new paranormal romance series.
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February 13, 2021
This book was a so-so for me. I was really looking forward to Alice's story, I really liked her in the previous books, but she was just an asshole in this one. Beau was alright, and I get Alice had issues, but she went backwards instead of forwards. She did get there in the end but I could've done without the pity party. Overall I'm still enjoying this series.
June 12, 2023
No book boyfriend will ever compare to mate Beau
He uses his own body to shade his redhead from the Las Vegas sun! His hair thoughtfulness is only outdone by his patience cos BOY does she make him work for it. Months after their first meeting, owl-shifter Alice still refuses to acknowledge the wolf Beau as her mate. To be fair, no one even thought such a pairing would exist.
But Beau is the personification of belief. He holds true and devoted to her and she comes to depend on it when her confidence is shatter. After her personal failure risked the lives of several in her pack, Alice is drowning in guilt. She’s not the blunt and self-assured woman we met in earlier (much to my annoyance but it all plays out).
This addition to the Raven Falls series is more plot driven than the others. Alice’s pack is trying to uncover the supernatural trafficking ring that has been plaguing the east cost. She goes to Las Vegas to investigate a huge surge in disappearances. And Beau tags right along with her. As a “simple mechanic” he does not try to outrank or dominate her. He follows her lead, keeps her fed and plays the occasional bodyguard. Hmmm sounds perfect.
He uses his own body to shade his redhead from the Las Vegas sun! His hair thoughtfulness is only outdone by his patience cos BOY does she make him work for it. Months after their first meeting, owl-shifter Alice still refuses to acknowledge the wolf Beau as her mate. To be fair, no one even thought such a pairing would exist.
But Beau is the personification of belief. He holds true and devoted to her and she comes to depend on it when her confidence is shatter. After her personal failure risked the lives of several in her pack, Alice is drowning in guilt. She’s not the blunt and self-assured woman we met in earlier (much to my annoyance but it all plays out).
This addition to the Raven Falls series is more plot driven than the others. Alice’s pack is trying to uncover the supernatural trafficking ring that has been plaguing the east cost. She goes to Las Vegas to investigate a huge surge in disappearances. And Beau tags right along with her. As a “simple mechanic” he does not try to outrank or dominate her. He follows her lead, keeps her fed and plays the occasional bodyguard. Hmmm sounds perfect.
December 5, 2020
So many unanswered questions
Alice and Beau’s steamy courtship, a mystery unfolding, why do Ash and Hanna's h hate each other? What’s up with Jimmy’s secretive past? Who is bind it all? What will become of Agent Reid? Hmmmmmmmm??
Alice and Beau’s steamy courtship, a mystery unfolding, why do Ash and Hanna's h hate each other? What’s up with Jimmy’s secretive past? Who is bind it all? What will become of Agent Reid? Hmmmmmmmm??
February 1, 2023
3.5 stars. Tbh the dialogue throughout these books is a little cringe and v similar for every character
May 18, 2025
This book wasn’t bad by any means but kinda forgettable. I don’t think I’ll ever be thinking about it again if I’m being honest.
March 20, 2023
I just can’t get enough
This book was swoon worthy, like who doesn’t want a man who is determined to get the girl of his dreams, his mate, his other half and he’d does it all through so much love and patience.
This story was for Beau and Alice. Beau is a wolf and Alice is an owl shifter. She wants nothing to do with all this mate business and he refuses to give up. Beau charms his way into her heart with his hot guy smirks, blue eyes and his goofiness.
I like that all the books in this series are follow the same story line. We are still look for the bad guys that are kidnapping women and are getting close..I think. Alice feels like she needs to redeem herself after Rainy and Abby getting taken in the last book. So she volunteered to go to Vegas to investigate some missing women. Beau invites him self along and the whole scene made me laugh.
Some sexy scenes and some great lines flow throughout this book.
Theres a part in the book that made me cry I won’t spoil that for anyone. I’m off to the next book so enjoy!
This book was swoon worthy, like who doesn’t want a man who is determined to get the girl of his dreams, his mate, his other half and he’d does it all through so much love and patience.
This story was for Beau and Alice. Beau is a wolf and Alice is an owl shifter. She wants nothing to do with all this mate business and he refuses to give up. Beau charms his way into her heart with his hot guy smirks, blue eyes and his goofiness.
I like that all the books in this series are follow the same story line. We are still look for the bad guys that are kidnapping women and are getting close..I think. Alice feels like she needs to redeem herself after Rainy and Abby getting taken in the last book. So she volunteered to go to Vegas to investigate some missing women. Beau invites him self along and the whole scene made me laugh.
Some sexy scenes and some great lines flow throughout this book.
Theres a part in the book that made me cry I won’t spoil that for anyone. I’m off to the next book so enjoy!
August 31, 2024
I wasn’t surprised to read in the authors notes that Alice didn’t come as easily as the previous characters, Alice is quite a prickly character and it times it felt like the story wasn’t quite in the flow that the prior 2 books were. That said it did not take away from Alice and Beau being a great pairing. One thing I appreciate in paranormal is fated mates easily stays on the side of delightful without risking moving into stalker territory which I imagine with the walls Alice had constructed around herself would have been inevitable in any other world. Beau’s devotion is delightful, he’s not overly complex character but I felt that fit him. I have to admit at times the battle scenes are a little more graphic than I needed but to suffice it to say as my heart has bled for Hannah I will be heartbroken if she doesn’t get a HEA
April 21, 2021
Wolves mate for life
Beau knew as soon as her saw her that owl shifter Alice is his mate. It's a massive understatement to say she's not on board, at all. After the tongue lashing she gave him the last time they crossed paths, she thought she'd seen the last of him. When he crashes her guilt-driven trip to Vegas to find who's hunting her clan, she's not pleased. As they start to unravel the mystery, she begrudgingly gives in to their white hot passion. They discover its a fight to the death as they confront the serial killer they're hunting. Alice's friend Hannah and the clan she belongs to are eclectic and I hope at a minimum we get her story. For now I'm eager to read Ben's book - Beau's identical twin.
Beau knew as soon as her saw her that owl shifter Alice is his mate. It's a massive understatement to say she's not on board, at all. After the tongue lashing she gave him the last time they crossed paths, she thought she'd seen the last of him. When he crashes her guilt-driven trip to Vegas to find who's hunting her clan, she's not pleased. As they start to unravel the mystery, she begrudgingly gives in to their white hot passion. They discover its a fight to the death as they confront the serial killer they're hunting. Alice's friend Hannah and the clan she belongs to are eclectic and I hope at a minimum we get her story. For now I'm eager to read Ben's book - Beau's identical twin.
May 15, 2020
Ohhhhh!!! What a book
Howling Devotion: A Cursed Romance Book 3
A Raven Falls Cursed Romance
By R. O'Leary
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Alice and Beau go to Los Vegas to find the person that is abducting women from Raven Falls. When they get there they find more than what they were looking for.
This book, wow, so much happened. It had me going from page one, so much I HAD to stay up all night to read it.
I do recommend reads 18 and over because of the content of the book. Just a little bit more than some can handle.
Raven Falls Cursed Romances:
Furbidden Attraction
Unbearable Temptation
Howling Devotion
Frosted Kiss (Christmas Novella)
Deathly Desire (coming 2020)
Howling Devotion: A Cursed Romance Book 3
A Raven Falls Cursed Romance
By R. O'Leary
Kindle unlimited purchase
Alice and Beau go to Los Vegas to find the person that is abducting women from Raven Falls. When they get there they find more than what they were looking for.
This book, wow, so much happened. It had me going from page one, so much I HAD to stay up all night to read it.
I do recommend reads 18 and over because of the content of the book. Just a little bit more than some can handle.
Raven Falls Cursed Romances:
Furbidden Attraction
Unbearable Temptation
Howling Devotion
Frosted Kiss (Christmas Novella)
Deathly Desire (coming 2020)
November 20, 2022
So many inappropriate jokes, the humor just got lost on me.
Sex jokes after discussing grief for the MMC father and sister, sex jokes after the main characathers encountered a DEAD BODY, and just so many light humors little jokes on situations that should be TOTAL DESASPERATION?? Not my thing.
The bad part is the the main couple is acatually charming and i think if the whole serial killer and investigation plot line were erased we could get a nice sweet story about Alice and Beau just navigating theirs opposite personalites throughout their bond as mates.
1/5
Sex jokes after discussing grief for the MMC father and sister, sex jokes after the main characathers encountered a DEAD BODY, and just so many light humors little jokes on situations that should be TOTAL DESASPERATION?? Not my thing.
The bad part is the the main couple is acatually charming and i think if the whole serial killer and investigation plot line were erased we could get a nice sweet story about Alice and Beau just navigating theirs opposite personalites throughout their bond as mates.
1/5
July 5, 2023
having a thing for the letter “B”
Howling Devotion is book three in the series Raven Falls Cursed Romances by author R. O’Leary. Well this one is something else- a bit of a horror theme - lots of bad things happening here. Oh and some serious canoodling- lol. Sorry just wanted to try that word out- anywho, there’s an evil mastermind out there and he’s close, maybe closer then everyone thinks- just maybe he’s one of them.
HD- will keep you on your toes and give you a couple of chuckles along the way.
Enjoy!!
Howling Devotion is book three in the series Raven Falls Cursed Romances by author R. O’Leary. Well this one is something else- a bit of a horror theme - lots of bad things happening here. Oh and some serious canoodling- lol. Sorry just wanted to try that word out- anywho, there’s an evil mastermind out there and he’s close, maybe closer then everyone thinks- just maybe he’s one of them.
HD- will keep you on your toes and give you a couple of chuckles along the way.
Enjoy!!
March 10, 2022
4.5/5
Fun paranormal romance.
The plot covers an investigation that Alice and Beau are doing into missing women in the Las Vegas pack. These circumstances force them together and give Alice time to address her feelings about being mated to Beau.
There were a couple of plot and character items that stuck out to me upon reflection. Alice has hang-ups regarding the relationships she has with her parents that stood in the way of her relationship with Beau. But there was a gap in my opinion about that detail. Also, the investigation aspect was lackluster. They didn't learn anything or really piece anything together gradually. The finale felt like we were in an action movie.
Fun paranormal romance.
The plot covers an investigation that Alice and Beau are doing into missing women in the Las Vegas pack. These circumstances force them together and give Alice time to address her feelings about being mated to Beau.
There were a couple of plot and character items that stuck out to me upon reflection. Alice has hang-ups regarding the relationships she has with her parents that stood in the way of her relationship with Beau. But there was a gap in my opinion about that detail. Also, the investigation aspect was lackluster. They didn't learn anything or really piece anything together gradually. The finale felt like we were in an action movie.
July 23, 2022
This one was not as good as the first two books in the series. Really, it’s about the heroine. She’s just so difficult with her insecurities and frankly mean!
I sped through the end so I almost counted it a DNF. This was a hard one to read.
I sped through the end so I almost counted it a DNF. This was a hard one to read.
September 12, 2022
good
I really enjoyed this couple. Beau’s persistence and ability to bounce back despite her hurtful words, and Alice with her smarts and snark. The bad guy they face in this one is really terrifying.
I really enjoyed this couple. Beau’s persistence and ability to bounce back despite her hurtful words, and Alice with her smarts and snark. The bad guy they face in this one is really terrifying.
April 18, 2023
The puns
Oh heavens Beau!!!!!
There were moments I was laughing out loud during this book. I can't handle Beau.
There have been some spelling or grammar mistakes but I can overlook them. Stories are well put together and the characters are so much fun
Oh heavens Beau!!!!!
There were moments I was laughing out loud during this book. I can't handle Beau.
There have been some spelling or grammar mistakes but I can overlook them. Stories are well put together and the characters are so much fun
October 2, 2024
So Unexpected!
There were some things that I expected to happen in the book (the obvious romance aspects) but did not expect the monster causing part of the issues.
Out of the series so far, this is my favorite!
There were some things that I expected to happen in the book (the obvious romance aspects) but did not expect the monster causing part of the issues.
Out of the series so far, this is my favorite!
November 12, 2020
Another good installment of the series! I enjoyed the story and the characters. Alice was a good heroine and I was glad she got her wolf.
July 3, 2021
Great book
Why Amazon insist on 20 words for a review via kindle, I don't know. Especially when I just want to say that I really enjoyed this book.
Why Amazon insist on 20 words for a review via kindle, I don't know. Especially when I just want to say that I really enjoyed this book.
August 7, 2021
I love all Of the Raven Falls Cursed Romance series by R. O'Leary. I never thought I was into the shifter stories but her books are exciting and clever.
November 11, 2021
Howling Devotion
Really enjoyed reading this book. Wow what an imagination. Where do all these monsters come from? Loved the ending. Highly recommend reading.
Really enjoyed reading this book. Wow what an imagination. Where do all these monsters come from? Loved the ending. Highly recommend reading.
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January 22, 2023
I couldn’t get into it but it seemed like it would be a really good book!
April 27, 2023
the whole romance mixed in with how terrifying and deadly this monster was just didn’t sit right with me and also the back and forth was annoying
June 7, 2023
Drama!
January 1, 2024
3.5, ended abruptly and the epilogue was too far in the future.
June 9, 2024
💜💜💜💜💜
I can't even fathom how R. O'leary came up with this amazing story! The mystery, intrigue, and twists kept me guessing all the way through!
I can't even fathom how R. O'leary came up with this amazing story! The mystery, intrigue, and twists kept me guessing all the way through!
December 29, 2020
would have been 4 stars except for the serial killer part!
July 31, 2022
Ahhhhh I am officially in L O V E .
I have read the first three book of this series and fall in love every single time all over again.
Even tho it is necessary to read the books in order for context, I do not bore of the overall plot twist which is refreshing :)
I have read the first three book of this series and fall in love every single time all over again.
Even tho it is necessary to read the books in order for context, I do not bore of the overall plot twist which is refreshing :)
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