Fated
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Fated

Paperback – Bargain Price, March 1, 2011

Price
$8.05
Format
Paperback
Pages
336
Publisher
Brava
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0758259233
Dimensions
5.6 x 0.98 x 8.38 inches
Weight
10.6 ounces

Description

From Publishers Weekly Neither her empathic abilities nor her role as the single mother of psychic four-year-old Janie prepares plant physiologist Cara Paulsen for the intruder who claims to be kidnapping Cara and Janie for their own good. Janie assures Cara that Talen Kayrs really is trying to protect them from great danger, but Cara's skeptical, especially after learning that Talen is a vampire certain she's fated to be his mate. He insists they marry at once so Cara and Janie can be under the protection of his family. The mysterious enemy Kurjans covet women with special abilities and particularly want to get their hands on Janie. Cara wants to keep her daughter safe, but can she trust this domineering, sexy vampire? Debut author Zanetti bolsters this rather absurd setup with steamy scenes and some genuinely warm moments. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved. A recommended spring read!xa0 --Publisher's Weekly Thanks for checking out Fated, which is Book 1 in the Dark Protector series. Here's my favorite short blurb from the book: Everything in her stilled, and even her heart may have stopped for a second. She lacked the focus to block the feelings coming from him now. "What else?" Her voice cracked."Both races are born male. Only. Our mates are human. And Cara," his voice dropped to a rumble, "you're mine." From the Inside Flap The Dark Protector Series Fated - Book 1Claimed - Book 2Tempted - Novella 2.5Hunted - Book 3Consumed - Book 4xa0Provoked - Book 5xa0xa0Twisted - Novella 5.5xa0Shadowed - Book 6xa0Tamed - Novella 6.5xa0Marked -xa0Book 7Talen - Book 7.5. (Also found in back of Wicked Burn)Vampire's Faith - Book 8 (All NEW ARC) Demon's Mercy - Book 9 (January 22, 2019)Alpha's Promise - Book 10 (June 25, 2019)Hero's Haven - Book 11 (January 21, 2020)- Spinoff: xa0The Realm Enforcers Wicked RideWicked EdgeWicked BurnWicked KissWicked Bite Marry MeCara Paulson does not give up easily.xa0 A scientist and a single mother, she's used to fighting for what she wants, keeping a cool head and doing whatever it takes to protect her daughter Janie.xa0 But "whatever it takes" has never before included a shotgun wedding to a dangerous-looking stranger with an attitude problem...Or ElseSure, the mysterious Talen says that he's there to protect Cara and Janie.xa0 He also says that he's a three-hundred-year-old vampire.xa0 Of course, the way he touches her, Cara might actually believe he's had that long to practice... New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner - only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She writes dark paranormals, romantic suspense, and sexy contemporary romances.Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every day--or at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about.uf0d8 Please visit Rebecca at: rebeccazanetti.com/uf0d8 Facebook: facebook.com/RebeccaZanetti.Author.FanPageuf0d8 Twitter: twitter.com/RebeccaZanetti Read more

Features & Highlights

  • Scientist and single mother Cara paulsen is used to fighting for what she wants and doing whatever it takes to protect her daughter, Janie. But 'whatever it takes' has never before included a shotgun wedding to a dangerous-looking stranger. Vampire leader Talen says that he's there to protect Cara and Janie. But his idea of a wedding night is more like a sexual taming - dominant and scorching hot. With shapeshifting allies, they must fight against an evil race of vampires that has discovered a way to venture into sunlight, in order to safeguard Janie...and the rest of humanity.

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Couldn't overcome the main characters.

The relationship of the main characters was meaningless and shallow. The potential of all the other great components of the book was not enough to overcome it.
Cara is not a character I can respect, and Talen does nothing to make me like her better.
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Unique Vampire Romance

Cara's life was normal she's living the quiet life of a plant-scientist and a single mom to her daughter Janie. When suddenly everything is changed Talen busts into her house taking her and Janie into custody before his enemies can get her. The only way that he will be able to keep her safe is to marry her and mate with her. Both Cara and Janie aren't your typical humans they each have their own telepathic gifts which make them perfect mates for the vampires. At the insistence of Janie who can see the future Cara deals with what she has to in order to protect her daughter.

Talen knows that Cara is destined to be his make when he is branded on his hand after touching her arm. Talen isn't a human like Cara he's a vampire but not the typical type he can stand the sun, he only drinks blood during fighting and sex. However even though both Janie and Cara are safe with Talen's family she still has to worry about her older sister who's out there avoiding the kurjans. Together they will have to save Emma as well as keep her daughter safe and learn to deal with Talen.

Well this one is tough for me. I think the idea of the vampires and Kurjans put's a unique spin on vampires since there are thousands of vampire romances. I also liked Cara as a character even better because she was a scientist who wasn't strong and bad-ass but it didn't stop her. I had a few issues with Talen but I think it's more of a personal preference he frustrated me when he called Cara Mate or wife it sounds so primitive. I admit he's hundreds of years old but jeeze get with the times. I think the series has a lot of potential and I plan to continue because even though Talen has a few Neanderthal issues it was still a great story. It's been ages since I've read a true paranormal romance however I really enjoyed the story. Fated is filled with action, steamy sex and romance what's not to love.
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So Excited!

I had read this book at the library and when I saw this was on sell on Amazon, I just knew I had to buy it. One of the best books I've read ever.
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GREAT

LOVE THE STORY LINE. LOVE THE WORLD OF PARANORMAL ZANETTI CREATED. IT WASN'T JUST ROMANTIC, IT WAS FULL OF ACTION. FELT LIKE I WAS WATCHING A MOVIE.
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love it!!

This book was so awesome. I never wanted to put it down. The way the author made the vampires was a nice change from some of the other stories I've read. If you like paranormal romance it doesn't get any better than this series.
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I am a huge fan of this series!!

I am so in love with this series. It has everything I love in a paranormal romance series. It has a strong,willfull & loving heroine a take charge,sexy hero and action that will keep ypu on the edge of your seat. The story line was wonderful and kept me interested to the last page. I cannot wait to read the second book in the series.