Mastered Teagan (Sanctuary, Texas #4): A Sexy Dark and Gritty Wolf Shifter Fated Mate Paranormal Fantasy Romance

Teagan Rourke’s mate and child died, she lost her whole family, and she is completely broken. She nearly did herself in, and the only way she finds solace is when she gets roughed up by her favourite sadist, Javier, at Castle, a BDSM club in the magickal town of Sanctuary, Texas. She doesn’t believe she deserves to be happy, she doesn’t even think about being happy ever again. But when Javier tells her he won’t scene with her anymore, she needs to find someone else. Teagan notices Finn O’Connor at the club; he is a Dom, but not a sadist, he sees how much pain Teagan is in but he refuses to give her what she thinks she wants. However he feels she might be the one for him, his mate; he also knows how much it hurts to lose loved ones. MASTERED: TEAGAN is not light BDSM stuff, however Ms. Shannan is class personified, and unless a reader is totally opposed to reading anything BDSM, I highly recommend this book, because nothing is gratuitous. Ms. Shannan writes a very compelling and moving story, and she conveys Teagan’s pain so powerfully, that we feel Teagan’s pain, we care for her, we want to see her overcome her grief. BDSM is not my usual fare, but I have seldom seen it done as well as in MASTERED: TEAGAN. It is extremely well-written, there is a lot of sex but it serves a purpose, as does the BDSM. Teagan is a real submissive, Finn is a real Dom, looking for what is best for his sub, and their being shifters and the mate bonds hovering in the balance add an intriguing touch. Teagan and Finn are very compelling characters, their backstories are very interesting, and Teagan’s is heartbreaking; the romance is totally convincing and gripping. I enjoyed MASTERED: TEAGAN very much; there is much depth to the characters and much growth. Theirs is an extraordinary romance; this is a must-read. I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Guilt-ridden, the only “happily ever after” Teagan Rourke is looking for is succumbing to a sadist’s wishes and all the magcik in Sanctuary won’t change her mind in this spellbinding paranormal romance. Finn’s waited too long for a perfect mate like her but she’s denying the pull she feels for him and the reader can’t help but get caught up in the emotions and passion that flows from the pages as Finn shows Teagan the light beneath the darkness. The sex scenes are a scorching inferno of sizzling heat but this relationship will take a lot more than Sanctuary magick to overcome the heartbreak of the past. Strong, captivating characters grip the readers by the heart and the well written, fast paced and smooth flowing plot ensnares readers with suspense, turmoil and passion while the emotional turbulence draws reader into the story. This visit to Sanctuary, Texas captured my heart and left me wanting more so I can’t wait for my next visit to this sexy and fascinating world.

Not my favorite but loved it. Short and sweet.