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Magically Mated #3

Cuffed and Mated

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Small Town Alpha Shifter Romance

Deliciously forbidden.

Simply scandalous.

Utterly magical.

He's the sheriff next door. You know the type. Broody, alpha AF and sinfully gorgeous. The man is six foot plus of hard muscle, has arms made for holding me close and have mercy on my soul can he fill out a uniform in all the right ways.

And he wants every inch of me for himself.

As for me, well, I'm the witch with a filthy mind wanting to put his cuffs to good use.

From our first stolen kiss we knew our feverish lust-filled attraction was forbidden by both his pack law and my Silver Circle, but our fates had other plans.

Werewolf and witch never mix, blah blah blah. I'm a clairvoyant and See a future as clear as the cauldron at my feet and that future is prowling toward me with a filthy grin, dirty promises glittering in his eyes and set of cuffs in his hand.

Try to say no to that, I dare you.

Between you and me, I can't wait to be cuffed and mated!


Author’s Naughty Note: Have a taste for something magical and utterly filthy sweet? This one is for you! Grab the Halloween candy and settle in for Cuffed and Mated. It's slightly over the top, sweet yet dirty friends-to-lovers, small town alpha shifter romance. As always this is safe with a HEA & NO CHEATING!

144 pages, Paperback

Published September 23, 2022

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About the author

Penelope Wylde

139 books533 followers
Romance author Penelope Wylde is the naughty alter ego of a rebel southern belle who loves writing extra dirty, over-the-top romances that are NSFW. She loves beach time, sunsets, and all the book boyfriends she can fantasize about.

Wylde readers like it naughty, a bit sweet and always with a wicked happily-ever-after and Penelope always delivers! No matter what you're in the mood for all her heroes are bad boy sinners at heart and will make you swoon for them on every steam page.

If you love your romance wet, wicked, and WYLDE, you're in the right place!

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Profile Image for Liz.
455 reviews25 followers
December 9, 2019
I really liked this one.

I love where the heroine is a clairvoyant or can see the future and that's how this story kicked off–with a vision. The drama happens at the beginning and the rest of the book is really just a long sex scene that was emotional, passionate and sweet all in one.

Neither virgins (probably. The book starts with the MCs already sleeping together so we don't get to see their first time together)

No OW/OM
Profile Image for Penelope Wylde.
Author 139 books533 followers
November 21, 2019
Who wants a naughty shifter with a set of cuffs as a treat? You know this is going to be sweet with heat and slightly over-the-top with magic and werewolves. 😏✨💙🔥

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Profile Image for Sydney M Neblett.
2,665 reviews26 followers
November 10, 2019
When it's meant to be
Once again the Silver Circle tries to get in the way of love and the author drew me right into the excitement of it all. I really enjoy the way the author is able to pack so much action and emotion into just a few short chapters. She really has a way of spinning a story that keeps you hooked from the first page to the very last word. I am really looking forward to reading the next book by this author.
2,794 reviews41 followers
November 18, 2019
Cuffed and Mated Small Town Alpha Shifter Romance (Magically Mated Book 3) by Penelope Wylde Cuffed and Mated: Small Town Alpha Shifter Romance (Magically Mated Book 3) By: Penelope Wylde
She's Gett'n "Cuffed and Mated," But Will It END in an HEA...
She's ONE of those Gal's WHO see things....
But She's NOT a Crazy 'Ol Bat!
She's just a Clairvoyant...
Who's seeing some XxXXtra N@UGHT¥ Visions,
Involv'n a Certain OFF limits SomeOne...
And He's wielding Cuffs... Ohhh Sooo deliciously!
Especially as the END result leads to being "Cuffed and Mated,"
Which IS definitely just FINE with Her...
I was granted, via B00|{$P®0UT, an ARC of Penelope Wylde's "Cuffed and Mated: Small Town Alpha Shifter Romance (Magically Mated Book 3)." I recommend this book to others based upon its own merits. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!
1🌟:Hate IT! Didn't finish; usually only given if/when some contents truly objectionable (i.e. main characters does something awful & gets away w/it!)
2🌟:Don't like IT! Rating means I felt the writing was poor, editing was bad, I don't care for characters, or book had some major flaw.
3🌟: I like IT, BUT! There are minor issues... Rating means there's editing issues, needs character development, is too unrealistic, or has issues– I do not consider it an overall bad rating.
4🌟:I like IT a lot. Great, Solid Story w/ few if any inconsistencies or errors. This is a HIGH Rating, & I rarely give OUT a Higher Rating.
5🌟: I LOVE IT! It's Spectacular, & I'll read IT Over & Over Again. Few books Receive this rating from me. HowEver, those that DO become Classics.
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6,860 reviews89 followers
October 5, 2025
A witch with a secret. A werewolf with nothing left to lose.

When Earth witch Aleaha catches a glimpse of her future in a ritual that spirals out of control, it’s not just the magic that sparks. It’s Rebel, the small town’s lone werewolf shifter sheriff, scarred by the past and bound by duty, whose presence sets off a chain reaction she can't ignore. Their connection isn’t just intense, it’s forbidden, and neither of them is ready for how deep it runs.

With dragon shifters watching, secrets slipping through the cracks, and visions she can't control pulling her deeper, Aleaha is forced to trust her instincts. Rebel tries to keep the lines clear, but her magic calls to something primal in him. She’s not just tempting fate, she’s daring it to stop her.

What starts as resistance turns into a bond they can't undo. As walls come down and trust builds, their connection shifts from guarded to unstoppable. They don’t just fall, they crash, then rise, stronger than before. In a world that never made space for them, they make their own.

Aleaha becomes more than just the cautious witch with visions. She grows into her power and her heart. Rebel learns to let someone in without fear of what he brings with him. Together, they find that strength comes not just from magic, but from choosing each other.

A steamy, fated mates, forbidden, small town witch and werewolf shifter romance, layered with psychic sparks, magical fallout, and slow burn heat. It’s about breaking rules for love, choosing connection over fear, and finding healing in the one person who sees you completely.
Profile Image for Michelle Frater.
1,976 reviews21 followers
October 5, 2025
Given Aleaha’s flair for bending the rules, I couldn’t help but laugh at the irony that she’s the one who should’ve been named Rebel. Instead, that title belongs to the local sheriff, who’s about as strait-laced as they come. Naturally, opposites attract, and while Sheriff Rebel may be all about upholding the law, he’s not above breaking a few rules when it comes to Aleaha, especially the kind that involve a little steamy after-hours chemistry. Of course, both pack law and the witches’ Silver Circle frown on their rendezvous (because when do those meddling mystics ever mind their own business?). And though fate seems determined to tie these two together, Rebel’s doing a fine job of resisting destiny all on his own. He refuses to claim or mark Aleaha, even as her visions give her tantalizing hints of what could be. But then a little dragon’s blood mishap and actual dragons swooping in to reclaim what’s theirs and that’s finally enough to snap Rebel out of his stubborn streak and make him admit what everyone else already knew: Aleaha is his. Honestly, I was shocked that Rebel could resist the pull of a fated bond for so long, it’s not something you see often in the shifter romance world very often. Still, it was fun watching him squirm when Aleaha started giving those dragons a little too much attention. All in all, this was a fun, spicy romp that hits just the right notes of sass, magic, and smolder. Perfect for sneaking in a quick escape between loads of laundry or a long day of reality, because who doesn’t need a little supernatural heat now and then?
Profile Image for Amie.
1,116 reviews17 followers
October 8, 2025
A wonderful novella that’s easy to read, is a great page turner and has outstanding characters which has a steamy romance as well as a happy ending.
The couple has been together for a while, they both have feelings for one another that they have not told one another.
After having a premonition about the future she decides to try to get another look into the future and even a longer look but before she can finish what she started he comes in and soon after a couple of others come in as well. Before a fight starts she gives them what they came looking for along with an explanation about where she got it as well as who had it, they thank her and leave.
The couple become intimate after the others leave but his past holds him back from doing what he wants to do with her. She helps him get past it as they become intimate again.
At the end they become one with each other. They’re each other's future forever.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
12k reviews49 followers
November 30, 2019
She gets Cuffed and Mated!!!

Cuffed and Mated is the third book in the Magically Mated series. It is the story of Aleaha a witch who is a clairvoyant and Rebel a wolf shifter who is the local Sheriff. Even though they are not supposed to be together, at least according to the rules of the Silver Circle who rule the witches, these two are more than fated..............they are cuffed for life. They also have a lot of filthy heat between then that really makes it interesting.

Cuffed and Mated is a really fun. light hearted and sexy short story which has an engaging story-line and very interesting characters. I am really enjoying this series and hope that Penelope Wylde continues with it.

I received a free ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
552 reviews2 followers
November 8, 2019
Rebel's the sheriff next door. You know the type. Broody, alpha AF and sinfully gorgeous. As for Aleaha, well, she's the witch with a filthy mind wanting to put his cuffs to good use. Even though the covens say, werewolves and witches never mix. Tell that to her visions. This was quite good. Enjoyed the characters.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Debbie Brown.
2,093 reviews17 followers
October 4, 2025
Rebel, the local Sheriff and a wolf shifter, and Aleaha the witch both know what they share is forbidden by both his pack law and her witches Silver Circle. These two defy to love one another, but is Rebel ready to make the final move and mark her as his mate before it's too late? Before someone else claims her? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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2,910 reviews32 followers
October 5, 2025
This is the third excellent story in the magically mated series. Sheriff Rebel and Aleaha, who is a witch, are neighbours but they are also fated mates. But like all the matches in the Silver Circle series, their mating is forbidden and yet they can’t resist fate. A lot happens in this story, which means lots of spicy moments and a stubborn Sheriff, they eventually have their happy ending.

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4,929 reviews64 followers
October 12, 2025
CUFFED AND MATED IS Book 3 of the Magically Mated series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, opposites-attract, forbidden, fated mates, witch gets her werewolf romance. Aleaha is a clairvoyant Earth witch who likes to bend tbe rules. Rebel is a hunky, broody, werewolf shifter who is a straight-laced sheriff. Eva sees her future abd wants Rebel. He resists her until finally he can't.  This was a fun and steamy read with some drama and angst, and finally an HEA.
Profile Image for L KQ.
6,129 reviews25 followers
October 15, 2025
Herbs Gone Magic

Aleaha and the sheriff have had many moments of passion yet she yearns for more. Her power of clairvoyance however does not show why Rebel hesitates. When an incident at her shop brings them closer together there's no telling what will happen. This short story was magical and fun with a little bit of naughty which blended into a beautiful story.

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6,577 reviews35 followers
November 13, 2019
A quick, entertaining, well-written, funny, and well-developed book three in the Magically Mated series! It is emotionally deep with some drama, magic, likeable characters, off the charts chemistry, and a HEA. Definitely recommended!

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Profile Image for Michelle.
10.9k reviews29 followers
October 16, 2025
Aleaha is a witch, and Rebel is a wolf shifter and the local Sheriff in this fated mates, shifter romance. One problem, their romance is forbidden. The writing is good, the characters are great, and the fated mates have steamy chemistry. Cuffed and Mated is book three in the Magically Mated series. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
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5,316 reviews
March 4, 2022
The blurb is the gists of the story. The story dropped us at the point where the MCs decided (well they can’t help it, they are mates after all) to be together despite the “law” prohibiting their union.

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Profile Image for Debbie Benson.
10.5k reviews40 followers
October 3, 2025
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked how Rebel going to arrest Aleaha changes when he finds out why. I liked how she gets him to agree to be her mate.
Profile Image for Sarah Nielsen.
4,288 reviews20 followers
October 5, 2025
This was a cute fated mates romance with a magical twist. I liked the witch and shifter dynamic. The story was entertaining and I enjoyed reading it.

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1,424 reviews7 followers
October 21, 2025
This is another short and spicy story in the interconnected series. We got a bit more insight into the supernatural world but it left me wanting more details though.

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4,491 reviews1 follower
December 29, 2019
Swoon

A fun dramatic witchy wolfy, oh so naughty, yet very fun to read. I really liked the ending. I do enjoy a spicy HEA, and this story more than delivered.
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2,133 reviews6 followers
October 6, 2025
A quick read filled with lots of smolder and heat and a little intrigue. Rebel is absolutely yummy!!.

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Profile Image for Alice.
462 reviews3 followers
June 18, 2021
It was less.
More confusing, more cumbersome, clumsy... I read the same paragraph again and again at times because it wasn't clear at the first reading, and I've read a few books here and there, it happened to me only at very precise times with books like Little Women, Jane Eyre, Sophie's World and such. But usually the writing should be understandable otherwise it ruins the flow of the action.
A bit more is revealed about their world, but instead of learning more about things that were already established, she brings more unknowns to the equation.
The romance was dampened for me. If I read a sexy short romance story I want it more focused on the sexy romance, and it wasn't, in my opinion.
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2,899 reviews17 followers
November 17, 2023
Included in the Magically Mated Box Set. Rebel and Aleaha light up the sheets. She knows she is his (she's clairvoyant, after all) so why won't he claim her? Rebel's life has been troubled, with losing his parents as a youth, becoming a lone wolf. It takes her coming to the notice of some draegons for him to finally mate his love. She was a little too vocal about how handsome they are. A wonderful story with a lot of heat but the editing could have been much better.
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