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Fated Guardians #1
Forbitten Fae
The Vampire King should know better than to fall for a married woman…
Moira is one of the few people he can trust.
A fae healer with a touch that soothes his unbeating heart. The one who wakes a beast deep within him. The woman of his dreams…
Except vampires don’t dream.
It’s taken everything he has to keep his hands to himself. She’s married, and Adrian doesn’t deal in drama.
She belongs to someone else, even if his heart belongs to her.
But Adrian doesn’t know the whole story.
The sweet fae healer has been keeping secrets.
Naughty girl.
But when it comes to life and death, and when the King of Vampires isn’t sure who to trust, she’s the one he never questions.
And she proves her loyalty… but at what cost?
Moira is one of the few people he can trust.
A fae healer with a touch that soothes his unbeating heart. The one who wakes a beast deep within him. The woman of his dreams…
Except vampires don’t dream.
It’s taken everything he has to keep his hands to himself. She’s married, and Adrian doesn’t deal in drama.
She belongs to someone else, even if his heart belongs to her.
But Adrian doesn’t know the whole story.
The sweet fae healer has been keeping secrets.
Naughty girl.
But when it comes to life and death, and when the King of Vampires isn’t sure who to trust, she’s the one he never questions.
And she proves her loyalty… but at what cost?
- GenresFaeParanormal
137 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 27, 2022
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February 3, 2023
A great start
This was an easy read it caught my attention completely. It even had a new twist of the MC being already married (even though it was fake) that's not a premise that's seen often. And there was a little bit of everything in it. Romance, action, mystery, secrets & Drama. I do recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was an easy read it caught my attention completely. It even had a new twist of the MC being already married (even though it was fake) that's not a premise that's seen often. And there was a little bit of everything in it. Romance, action, mystery, secrets & Drama. I do recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 27, 2023
Forbitten Fae was an interesting world where supernaturals and humans exist and each species is trying their best to just live in a world and survive without their population numbers reducing.
Moira is a fae who has healing powers and is very connected to the Earth element. She's the main healer for Adrian's vampire clan. She is a great healer and has saved his ppl many a time but what they don't know is that she's an undercover Guardian. Guardians are pretty much enforcers of all the species and get themselves involved if they suspect a threat. Moira always thought vampires were evil, bad, killing creatures but working closely with Adrian she sees there's a lot more to vampires than meets the eye
Adrian is just trying to keep his people alive and has set very strict rules. However, his blood rigs start to be targeted threatening his species survival he has Moira assist in trying to figure out who is trying to ruin his mostly calm existence.
I really enjoyed this world and the blooming romance between Moira and Adrian. There is a piece of this I'm intentionally not mentioning cause I feel like it's a spoiler. The romance wasn't very sweeping or super steamy but I feel like the set up for the next book might bring on more of that. I definitely plan to read the next one.
Moira is a fae who has healing powers and is very connected to the Earth element. She's the main healer for Adrian's vampire clan. She is a great healer and has saved his ppl many a time but what they don't know is that she's an undercover Guardian. Guardians are pretty much enforcers of all the species and get themselves involved if they suspect a threat. Moira always thought vampires were evil, bad, killing creatures but working closely with Adrian she sees there's a lot more to vampires than meets the eye
Adrian is just trying to keep his people alive and has set very strict rules. However, his blood rigs start to be targeted threatening his species survival he has Moira assist in trying to figure out who is trying to ruin his mostly calm existence.
I really enjoyed this world and the blooming romance between Moira and Adrian. There is a piece of this I'm intentionally not mentioning cause I feel like it's a spoiler. The romance wasn't very sweeping or super steamy but I feel like the set up for the next book might bring on more of that. I definitely plan to read the next one.
August 25, 2023
'Eres la persona que necesito a mi lado.'
•Mi opinión puede contener Spoilers.
•Esta destinada a ser un descargo personal no para que alguien más lea pero si lo haces y te ofende, me disculpo porque sé lo que es que te guste un libro y otros lo critiquen.
Forbitten Fae de T.W. Pearce Serie Fated Guardians, Volume 1
Argumento:
El Rey Vampiro debería saber que no debe enamorarse de una mujer casada...
Moira es una de las pocas personas en las que puede confiar.
Un sanador feérico con un toque que calma su corazón inquebrantable. El que despierta una bestia en lo más profundo de él.
La mujer de sus sueños... Excepto que los vampiros no sueñan.
Ha necesitado todo lo que tiene para mantener las manos quietas. Está casada y Adrian no se dedica al teatro.
Ella pertenece a otra persona, incluso si su corazón le pertenece a ella.
Pero Adrian no sabe toda la historia.
El dulce sanador hada ha estado guardando secretos. ¡Niña traviesa!
Pero cuando se trata de vida o muerte, y cuando el Rey de los Vampiros no está seguro en quién confiar, ella es a quien nunca cuestiona.
Y demuestra su lealtad... pero ¿a qué precio? ¡Descúbrelo ordenando tu copia ahora!
Mi humilde opinión:
Un romance paranormal/ fantasía urbana con acción, magia e intrigas
Me gustó el mundo de Hell's kitchen y los personajes. Todo tenía un buen desarrollo y se entendió sin complicaciones. La historia me enganchó y enseguida estaba atenta a lo que estaba sucediendo.
Adrian y Moira eran una pareja improbable. Él el jefe vampiro, un monstruo que quieren vigilar y otros eliminar, ella una fae sanadora que se mete en su círculo como espía encubierta. Disfruté de como se van dando las cosas entre los protagonistas, esa conexión y tensión latente entre ellos que termina estallando dejando a Moira con dudas sobre él.
Destaco a Moira fue un personaje interesante, una heroína fuerte y con magia que no esperé.
Ahora viene mí bajón... Estaba atenta a todo el suspense y de pronto me di cuenta de que quedaban pocas páginas, me hizo dudar de que se pudieran resolver las cosas. Seguí leyendo y el "The end" al final de la página me molestó taaanto! te deja colgando en lo mejor. Yo quería que Adrian y Moira tuvieran su momento ardiente pero obviamente no pasó. Me preguntaba qué haría el vampiro cuando descubra que ella era una espía, ya estaba rodeado de dudas y traición! No me sentaba bien Moira y su misión, se está enamorado de él y creo que cuando finalmente sepa que ella no está casada y la enviaron a espiar... Uffff dramón!
Así que la sinopsis me engañó porque parece decirte que se descubrirá todo lo que no pasa. Más allá de eso es un muy bien inicio de serie.
March 5, 2023
suspenseful and full of emotions
I love urban fantasy, and this exciting book's blurb and cover appealed to me in equal measure.
From the beginning, it was easy for me to be drawn into the story, the setting was great and I could quickly build a connection to the protagonist.
With Moira, the author has created a very interesting character. Gradually you get an insight into her complicated situation and I could sympathize with Moira's emotions.
In some chapters you follow Adrian's perspective. This change gives an excellent view to the vampires and to Adrian.
I could feel the tension between Moira and Adrian from the beginning and I can't wait to find out what happens next between the two of them.
The storyline itself convinced me with an excellent build-up of tension and I could hardly interrupt the story. Despite the brevity, neither the setting, characters, suspense, or emotions came up short.
The follow-up book is announced for April 2023 and is already on my wish list.
Audio Book Notes:
Olivia Jannesson's voice fits Moira very well and I really enjoyed her interpretation of the other characters. She knows how to transfer the tension to the listener.
Note: I requested a free copy of the audio book. I voluntarily listened and reviewed it.
I love urban fantasy, and this exciting book's blurb and cover appealed to me in equal measure.
From the beginning, it was easy for me to be drawn into the story, the setting was great and I could quickly build a connection to the protagonist.
With Moira, the author has created a very interesting character. Gradually you get an insight into her complicated situation and I could sympathize with Moira's emotions.
In some chapters you follow Adrian's perspective. This change gives an excellent view to the vampires and to Adrian.
I could feel the tension between Moira and Adrian from the beginning and I can't wait to find out what happens next between the two of them.
The storyline itself convinced me with an excellent build-up of tension and I could hardly interrupt the story. Despite the brevity, neither the setting, characters, suspense, or emotions came up short.
The follow-up book is announced for April 2023 and is already on my wish list.
Audio Book Notes:
Olivia Jannesson's voice fits Moira very well and I really enjoyed her interpretation of the other characters. She knows how to transfer the tension to the listener.
Note: I requested a free copy of the audio book. I voluntarily listened and reviewed it.
July 20, 2024
Book 3 now
Reviewed in Australia on 19 July 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed both books but I do need a steamier bonus chapter - you cant have me fall in love with these two leads and not give me an off the charts version of that moment - I will sign up to your newsletter I will buy the book if that is what it takes. Moira and Adrian bonus content please please please.
This is a really uncomplicated & easy flowing read.... even the angst is approachable with so much longing......that love triangle is relatable and feels how it should polarising and with a magnetising draw. pick a side readers pick a side.
Well balanced with action and adventure elements that arent boring and prove the romantic suspense & mystery is hitting its stride.
I love the hidden Identity trope its done right, the forced proximity where they work together was tightly written.
Romantic shards that cut through the violence of their world bringing the reader a satisfying Urban Fantasy Romance.
first thoughts after finishing would reread and get Audio, and I hope Dustin gets his own book I got a crush on all of his unrequitedness restraint in this...Oh and Kellan too needs a book.
Hottest covers I have ever seen. read on KU.
Jasmin E Reads
Reviewed in Australia on 19 July 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed both books but I do need a steamier bonus chapter - you cant have me fall in love with these two leads and not give me an off the charts version of that moment - I will sign up to your newsletter I will buy the book if that is what it takes. Moira and Adrian bonus content please please please.
This is a really uncomplicated & easy flowing read.... even the angst is approachable with so much longing......that love triangle is relatable and feels how it should polarising and with a magnetising draw. pick a side readers pick a side.
Well balanced with action and adventure elements that arent boring and prove the romantic suspense & mystery is hitting its stride.
I love the hidden Identity trope its done right, the forced proximity where they work together was tightly written.
Romantic shards that cut through the violence of their world bringing the reader a satisfying Urban Fantasy Romance.
first thoughts after finishing would reread and get Audio, and I hope Dustin gets his own book I got a crush on all of his unrequitedness restraint in this...Oh and Kellan too needs a book.
Hottest covers I have ever seen. read on KU.
Jasmin E Reads
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 14, 2023
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.
I can't wait to get my hands on the next book (hint, hint). This vampire romance story has equal measures of sexy nice guy vampire mixed with scary murderous vampire (I'm a definite fan of the scary sort). It brigdes the gap between teen vamps and the true horror of traditional vampires. Hoping the next book will show that side more (and be twice the length, lol.)
I can't wait to get my hands on the next book (hint, hint). This vampire romance story has equal measures of sexy nice guy vampire mixed with scary murderous vampire (I'm a definite fan of the scary sort). It brigdes the gap between teen vamps and the true horror of traditional vampires. Hoping the next book will show that side more (and be twice the length, lol.)
September 19, 2023
A quick read but it’s just a book that leads into the second. Weak story, kinda boring. Kept waiting for something interesting or worthwhile to happen… it didn’t. I might try the second book a bit to see if it gets better, but I might have to start a DNF list and add the sequel, we will see.
February 7, 2023
I thought that this would be just another vampire-wanting-to-feel-alive romances. I was wrong. This takes that trope and elevates it with an enemies-to-lovers vibe in an action-packed incipient war that has me wanting MORE. Where is book 2?
I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 2, 2023
This suffers from very clumsy writing which is most obvious in its attempt to explain political power games through the current ruler of a vampire faction with centuries of life experience (who is most likely the love interest as well). It makes him some sort of Watsonian character which shows a clear lack of understanding of these writing tools.
I'd rather have flat-out exposition than have the protagonists seem stupid and incompetent for the sake of more organic explanations.
It becomes increasingly clear that these supposedly immortal and wise beings have the wisdom and experience of someone in their early 20s at best. And because of that, all the conflict in the book feels contrived and juvenile if not stupid.
And holy cheesiness of cheese.
Shallow clichées all the way down.
This is also a rare example of an actually pretty bad audiobook recording. The overall quality is mediocre but there are sections that were clearly recorded with a different setup and in many of those sections the emphasis on individual syllables is so exaggerated that it becomes difficult to even understand entire words not to mention sentences. It's extremely strange. At other times the narrator sounds bored to tears while delivering deeply emotional (if horrifically cheesy) sections. A narrator doesn't need to love every word they read but I would still expect a certain level of professionalism beyond this.
I'd rather have flat-out exposition than have the protagonists seem stupid and incompetent for the sake of more organic explanations.
It becomes increasingly clear that these supposedly immortal and wise beings have the wisdom and experience of someone in their early 20s at best. And because of that, all the conflict in the book feels contrived and juvenile if not stupid.
And holy cheesiness of cheese.
Shallow clichées all the way down.
This is also a rare example of an actually pretty bad audiobook recording. The overall quality is mediocre but there are sections that were clearly recorded with a different setup and in many of those sections the emphasis on individual syllables is so exaggerated that it becomes difficult to even understand entire words not to mention sentences. It's extremely strange. At other times the narrator sounds bored to tears while delivering deeply emotional (if horrifically cheesy) sections. A narrator doesn't need to love every word they read but I would still expect a certain level of professionalism beyond this.
April 12, 2024
I received this book for an honest review via Voracious Readers Only.
This was an amazing book that I could. not. put. down. If it was longer I would have stayed up later to read it. I can't wait to read more of this series.
We have a strong FMC and MMC, which I love. They know what they want and the situations they are in are well thought out with believable actions and overall just an amazing storyline. You can see where there will be complications in the future and the way T.W. writes? I can't wait to see how the MCs handle the hurdles together.
I cannot more highly recommend reading this book!
This was an amazing book that I could. not. put. down. If it was longer I would have stayed up later to read it. I can't wait to read more of this series.
We have a strong FMC and MMC, which I love. They know what they want and the situations they are in are well thought out with believable actions and overall just an amazing storyline. You can see where there will be complications in the future and the way T.W. writes? I can't wait to see how the MCs handle the hurdles together.
I cannot more highly recommend reading this book!
February 22, 2023
A sweet first book in a new vampire fae romance.
As king of the vampires, Adrian must deal with all the politics, mutinies and the complexities of running a monarchy while staying neutral between warring factions of other supernaturals.
Moira is a married fae healer working for the vampire seethe. She becomes a friend to the king but as a fae is shunned by most vampires. As their friendship progresses, we discover some interesting twists in the story which will hopefully develop further in book two.
As king of the vampires, Adrian must deal with all the politics, mutinies and the complexities of running a monarchy while staying neutral between warring factions of other supernaturals.
Moira is a married fae healer working for the vampire seethe. She becomes a friend to the king but as a fae is shunned by most vampires. As their friendship progresses, we discover some interesting twists in the story which will hopefully develop further in book two.
June 3, 2023
I fell in love with this story immediately. It is a great introduction to this series. Paranormal Romances are a top favorite genre for me and I was not disappointed. The story starts off with such intensity that I was on the edge of my seat. I fell in love with the characters and how they grow throughout the book. The intensity of the characters emotions and how they feel throughout is palpable. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves paranormal characters and are fans of drama, romance and mystery. I look forward to reading the rest of this series.
January 10, 2024
I went into this with somewhat low expectations. I expected a forbidden romance with some spice and figured it would be a decent 3-star read. I was very pleasantly surprised. The story is much more of a slow-burn. The fae is in an arranged marriage with someone who actually loves her (and she knows it), but she sees him only as a friend. This isn’t a friends to lovers scenario because she’s falling fast and hard for the enemy vampire whose seethe she has infiltrated! It’s not a standalone and the spice is very minimal, but I expect the complications and the spice to increase dramatically in the rest of the series!
January 15, 2023
This is a fab start to this series. Who would have thought a vampire king and a fae healer could fall for each other. Well written and well thought out with fantastic world building that you find your self drawn in. There’s drama, there’s secrets, there’s excitement and there’s romance and I look forward to where the author takes us next.
February 12, 2023
Start with the idea of embedding a fae spy as a healer for vampires. Grant both long lives and being physically attractive to one another, then use a renowned chef to spice the broth with a spoonful of intrigue, and you end up with a culinary masterpiece of a novel. Can't wait to see what's for desert in the sequel.
March 1, 2023
I received a review copy from the author, through Voracious Readers Only and could honestly not put down this page turner. Luckily it was a quick read, as I fell into the pages and could not get out. Intrigue, drama, forbidden romance and a satisfactory ending (almost). Well, I certainly want more from these two cuties. What is next?
July 4, 2023
Adrian is the vampire king, Moira is a fae healer working for him. But she is also a spy. When it seems there is a traitor in the king's inner circle the only person he trusts is Moira.
This one just kinda fell flat. It was fast paced with a lot of characters so it was difficult to really get into it.
This one just kinda fell flat. It was fast paced with a lot of characters so it was difficult to really get into it.
did-not-finish
December 27, 2023DNF
I think I might just be in a mood because nothing is working for me right now. The writing felt a bit odd amd stiff but the world was interesting. I didn't love that Moira was "married" as a part of her cover because even though she doesn't have feelings for Dustin, he does love her. Amd as far as Adrian is concerned she's a married woman. It just wasn't sitting well with me.
I think I might just be in a mood because nothing is working for me right now. The writing felt a bit odd amd stiff but the world was interesting. I didn't love that Moira was "married" as a part of her cover because even though she doesn't have feelings for Dustin, he does love her. Amd as far as Adrian is concerned she's a married woman. It just wasn't sitting well with me.
January 16, 2023
This book was so good!!
I read it within a matter of hours! I couldn’t stop until it finished!! There was a mystery to solve and budding romance… I absolutely loved it! The cliffhanger wasn’t a killer but I am dying to know what happens in the next book!
I read it within a matter of hours! I couldn’t stop until it finished!! There was a mystery to solve and budding romance… I absolutely loved it! The cliffhanger wasn’t a killer but I am dying to know what happens in the next book!
March 20, 2023
So short. The last 20 pages were just the beginning of the next book. I desperately want to love this. The characters are cute and I NEED more of the FMC and MMC together, but a book with only 130 pages is just a tease.
February 6, 2023
Beautifully written story, easy to read & page turner.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received free from the author via Voracious Readers.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received free from the author via Voracious Readers.
February 10, 2023
I received this by via Voracious readers and really enjoyed it! Moira and Adrian have great chemistry. The book ends making you want to know what happens next. Loved it!
March 10, 2023
LOVED it!! Secrets, love, jealous, make for an exciting read.
March 15, 2023
I was hooked right Off the get go! Fantastic book! Read through it very quickly! Definitely want to read another one. I liked its fast pace. Would definitely recommend!
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March 21, 2023
Received the book free from voracious readers. Throughly enjoyed the book, characters were relatable, recommend to anyone who enjoys a vampire novel.
March 23, 2023
Forbitten Fae
Holy shiznet!!! What a gr8 story. I truly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up
Holy shiznet!!! What a gr8 story. I truly enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading the next. I recommend this read. 5 Thumbs up
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May 6, 2023I did enjoy the characters and plot, but felt the pacing could sometimes drag a little.
May 13, 2023
Good Read
Was well written and a unique story. My only complaint was that it was only a little over 100 pages.
Was well written and a unique story. My only complaint was that it was only a little over 100 pages.
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