Deacon

by Rachelle Stevensen

Deacon Caine knew from a young age who his mate was. It was something that he reveled in and loved. Until she was taken from him when they were fourteen. He never gave up hope that one day she would be back where she belonged. Right in his arms. But not everything is how it seems. Will Deacon be able to get Riley back? Riley Summers has lost a lot in life. From a young age, she had already lost more than most could even fathom. When she moves to a small town with her grandma, she finally feels as if she belongs. But life has a funny way to keep people on their toes. Her life is thrown into chaos once again and she has to leave her life there. When she has the chance to go back to the boy she loved, she sees something that haunts her. And she refuses to think of him ever again. Will Deacon be able to win his mate over? Or is their love doomed?

Genres: Paranormal Romance

174 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2021

Reviews

[Granger McGringot · Rating 3 out of 5]

Setting up in a one-mate shifter universe, the story of a wolf shifter who found his mate at a very young age. Befriended her, this couple became BFF until tragedy struck. Soulmates separated; never forgotten of each other, but one misunderstanding drove the h away.

The story was short actually and straightforward, though I got blindsided with the side story. I knew that the side story on poachers and the H family seemed significant for the series, but somehow it was a bit insignificant to the main plot and went like forever. I don't know, maybe it was just me who didn't like the side story. Or maybe I just didn't see it completing the whole picture.

Dual virgin
No condoms
One mate for life universe
Mate could be recognized at a young age
Human mate changed when mated
Dual PoV
No drama/angst
No cheating, No OW/OM, No exes
Safe read, HEA, Epilogue
Overall score: 3 shifters stars

[Rhonda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This author does a good job of writing stories that have duel virgins. That said, this one didn't hold my attention like "Logan" did. While I loved Deacon, I honestly had a hard time connecting to Riley's character. She seemed to cause unnecessary problems for everyone. The story was still good though and had lots of emotions to go along with it. And while I didn't care for Riley, it won't stop me from recommending this book because hey, I know others will like it! That's what reading is all about. I'll be waiting to see who gets their story told next!

[Dominique Vaughn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Deacon and Riley

While I loved Logan, the first book in this new shifter series, Deacon for me, dragged just a bit. The book starts with an excess amount of background story. And while it is nice to be able to fully embrace both main characters, this book seemed to have a lot of background story...
The back story took 40 percent of the book. After that they finally get together around 57 percent. I enjoyed the book but it was very long winded and it seemed every time a character talked they had a lot to say and that, to me, made the story drag.

I really enjoyed Deacon's character,  I thought he was a great H and he was wholly devoted to Riley since the first time he saw her. I didn't care for Riley though. I thought she was immature for what she went through and her bitterness was borderline witchy. She blamed death on everyone leaving her and when she saw something at a glance she automatically assumed the worst because everyone  "left" her, why wouldn't he. Then she made others betray his friendship with them because she didn't want to see him and THEN towards the end of the book she condradicts herself and says "she always knew he wouldn't betray her like that because that's not the kind of person he is...."  I don't know,  I just didn't care for her.
I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books.  I hope Wren and Ever won't be too snarky ( though I have a feeling Ever will be).
Safe
No ow/om drama
Dual virgins
* h thinks she sees something and THAT causes drama

[BookFox · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars
I liked the first book but I felt it gave too much of the other guys stories away and I was correct. The first 50% of this book you already knew what happened because it was told in the first book. It felt like a waist of reading. Then the last 50% is sex scenes and getting the next guys stories told. Yeah you kinda know of course they’ll finally accept their mates but I can’t even finish the series because I know they told them their secrets. Only reason I give it 2.5 stars is because it would have been a great story if I hadn’t already read it and the epilogue.

Safe not with others after meeting
Dual POV
Dual virgins
Fated mates
No ow/om drama just a misunderstanding
Epilogues good a few months out then 13 years out.

[Imogen Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Riley (21)
Deacon (21)

Deacon is a wolf shifter who as soon as he met Riley as a child knew she was his mate, unfortunately at the age of 14 her grandmother died and she moved away, he always hoped of seeing her again

Riley was always on in love with Deacon even before knowing what it feels like, she had to move when her grandmother died at 14 to foster care, she finally found a main place at 15 and that’s where she met Raina (FMC of last book Logan) and they become best friends. They end up opening up a bakery in the town she lived before (where Deacon still lives)

Their is a misunderstanding, she came back at 18 for Deacon and she thought she saw Deacon making out and having sex with another girl but it wasn’t him

Dual Virgins

[Kat4 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!!!

I am so happy that Deacon & Riley finally made it back to eachother. I knew it had to be a misunderstanding as I only read true fated mate stories, but I was curious how it would all be explained. Loved seeing Logan & Raina again and the whole crew is still amazing❤

[Lauren Stockdale · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed Deacon and Riley's story! I'm loving the Shifter books by Rachelle Stevensen. The epilogues were really sweet and I can't wait for the next book in the series.

[Jadee · Rating 5 out of 5]

#2 is swoon worthy

I loved how Deacon became possessive of Riley! I also loved how they would play and chase each other. It is awesome to see this Shifter Family/community growing!

[Oriana Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh I freaking loved it 😍😍😍 This story had everything in it that you need. Love, fated mates, romance, sweetness, action and sadness as well. 🥰🥰🥰🥰It made me feel happy and sad and everything in between. Great storyline with sweet characters, DV and fated mates.👍👍 Can't wait for the next Savage Creek shifter to get his woman.😍😍😍