Forged by Fate
by Shannon Mayer
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Gabriel "Gabe" has ascended to the throne of the Demon Territory, inheriting power amidst whispers of treachery and dissent-a job he never wanted, and yet here he was. Doing it.
As he navigates the treacherous waters of politics, betrayal, and hidden agendas, a fiery, taboo love ignites within the worst possible time, from the worst possible place-a human whose loyalties lie with a rival faction of demons. A woman who is more ghost than reality-no name, no past, no way to find her.
Their undeniable chemistry clashes with the looming threat of Gabe losing the crown, his head, and the weight of duty to his people--all while he searches with his allies for another key to saving their realm.
Each stolen moment with this woman who consumes his every thought, he wrestles with desire for her, and the need to keep her away from those who would destroy him, and anyone he's tied to.
When dark secrets come to light, the question of loyalty arises-is she working against him to have his head on a pike?
In a world where trust is a luxury and danger lurks at every turn, some bonds are not meant to be broken.
Even if possession of the one he wants will cost him everything.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781998676132
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Authors
- Shannon Mayer
- Publisher
- Hijinks Ink Publishing
- Published Date
- May 14, 2026
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 262
- Physical Info
- 8.5 in L x 5.5 in W (1.0 lb)
I've loved Gabe from the start, so getting him his own story with an epic HEA absolutely made my day.This one picks up with Gabe stepping into his own seat of power while hunting for the key, and the woman he meets along the way is no pushover. She has her own story, her own strength, and she isn't about to make things easy for him.Will they find their way to each other sooner rather than later? Here's hoping.
I love being back in this world! Already liked the new Demon in charge from meeting him in the previous story lines. Now it's his turn to find the key. He enlists the help of the Briar Queen as she is the on who sees everything, knows everyone, and can get information on all the Doves in the realm. What I didn’t expect was a copycat serial killer running wild through the middle of the story.An absolute must read, it's the perfect continuation in an epic world.
Title: Forged By FateAuthor: Shannon MayerSeries: The Alpha TerritoriesBook #:7Completed Series: No# of Books in Series: 9Genre: Dystopian ParanomanceFormat: eBookThoughts:I have been waiting for Gabe's story since I met him in his casino in the previous series’ books. He’s such a dynamic character that you instantly like him. He has this quiet, relaxed strength. He knows who he is and doesn’t care about power. He’s pretty perfect, minus the who demon thing. I loved how protective Mari was of her girls. I love the different versions that she creates of herself. It made her a fascinating character to follow. The chemistry between the two was off the charts. They are on opposite sides of their world, and the tug of war made the book amazing.
Welcome to the Demons Territory!You've been with us through the Vampires, and the Wolves, and now we're on to the Demons.Meet Mari and the "Doves", the human's that were bought/bartered and ended up in the pyramid. The fierce Briar Queen, and the other "dragon ladies" that tend the flocks and keep things as dare I say, humane as possible.A new King has been installed, and as much as the hunt for the "keys" occupies him, Gabe literally has his hands full, and it's not going to be as easy as he had thought it would be. With his thoughts of returning to the casino as soon as prudent falling further and further from his mind, and talks with Raven and Diana showing they're no further along than he is, he's feeling a hard push to get things done quickly.With the rest of the "council" hot on the heels of the remaining keys in the other kingdoms, and the Oracle Myrr with her prophecies of "Beware the False Queen", you don't want to miss this new installation of Shannon's "Alpha Territories" series!!
Returning to the Alpha Territories felt like slipping right back into a world I didn’t realize I’d missed so much. This installment follows Gabe as he steps into his role as the newly crowned King of the Demon Realm, a role he never wanted. If it weren’t for needing the key hidden in that realm, he never would have accepted. But there’s no time for him to settle into the throne. A human woman, one of the captive Doves, unknowingly holds that key that is vital to saving both the human and supernatural worlds, and Gabe is determined to find her.To do that, he turns to Briar Queen, the sharp witted human who has every reason to distrust demons but even more reason to be annoyed by the sparks that keep flaring between her and Gabe. Their reluctant chemistry, and fun banter, add a delicious tension to every scene they share.And of course, Myyr is back, bringing the perfect dose of humor and chaos that is one hundred percent her, lightening all situations. The banter, the danger, the reluctant alliances, all comes together in a way that makes the world feel alive and addictive.Overall, it’s a fun, fast paced return to a realm full of magic, menace, and characters you can’t help rooting for.
