The first meeting between Gamma Lucianne Paw and the lycan king is a clumsy interchange that leaves both parties flustered. For King Alexandar, meeting his promised mate should be one of the most joyful moments of his life. After all, the Moon Goddess sanctioned the match. Sharing a bond with a strong, alluring gamma is everything Xandar could have wanted, except his intended doesn’t want him in return. More to the point, Lucianne’s abused heart can’t take being turned down yet again. So she is cool toward the king, at least for as long as she can maintain her indifference. Xandar is nothing like she thought, and he is certainly not like the others she’s been bonded with. His desire for Lucianne is immediate and intense, as instinctive and primal as any feeling can be. She is his mate, and she deserves to be loved, honored, and respected. Not everyone in the kingdom agrees, however. Lucianne’s presence and position next to the king poses a threat to certain elements among the werewolves and lycans. While Xandar works hard to win her bruised heart, other creatures will go to great lengths to ensure Lucianne never becomes Xandar’s queen. It will be a true test of wits, wills, and resolve to see if Lucianne and Xandar can triumph over their opposers.
The 5-Time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King is a substantial shifter romance featuring a brilliant yet understated protagonist who fights for what is right. Before Lucianne ever finds herself in line for the queenship, she proves to be a quietly powerful and selfless force for good. Despite the difficult circumstances she’s endured, she is virtuous and brave, loyal and resilient. Her character possesses more depth than the king, drawing readers in with her compassionate, composed nature. Once he meets Lucianne, Xandar becomes a better king in her presence, slowly tamping down his jealousies and quelling his angry outbursts, helping to cement the bond these two share. Word choices and descriptions chronicling the courtship of this dynamic couple quickly become repetitive, but the drama their relationship generates is enough to keep audiences glued to the page just to see what will happen next. Rudimentary worldbuilding offers intriguing glimpses into a society that is rigid in traditions and formalities, while leaving opportunities to discover so much more about Xandar’s kingdom in future volumes. A swoon-worthy romance set in a volatile shifter world, The 5-Time Rejected Gamma & the Lycan King is a sweeping tale brimming with strength, growth and endless possibilities.
