While can be read as a standalone, it is highly recommended to read the series in order to fully appreciate the recurring pack members and the overarching world-building. If you enjoy the "grumpy vs. sunshine" trope—with an alpha who thinks he wants to be alone and an omega with a "smile bigger than his brain"—this 45,000-word novella is the perfect weekend escape.
— A Review of Hawke Oakley’s Wild Shifter Romance
Xander is a disillusioned alpha who doesn’t believe in fated mates, largely due to his own parents' failed pairing. Despite his skepticism and the rare nature of cross-species mating, the undeniable pull of their bond forces them to confront their prejudices and fears. Fated: Wolf and the Lion by Hawke Oakley
: Unlike many urban fantasy romances where shifters live in modern cities, Hawke Oakley’s world features "wild" shifters who embrace their animal instincts, living in nature rather than houses.
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: Reviewers on Romance.io have given it a high steam rating (4 out of 5), so expect plenty of explicit, "open door" moments. Why You Should Read It
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If you’re a fan of that balances steam with high-heat "fated mate" energy, then Fated: Wolf and the Lion by Hawke Oakley is a must-add to your TBR list. As the third installment in the popular Pack of Brothers series, this novella dives into an "opposites attract" dynamic that is as charming as it is intense. The Story: An Unlikely Bond