Fated Mates Series
At a Glance
Series: Fated Mates (Book 1)
Genre: Paranormal Shifter Romance / Historical PNR
Key Tropes: Fated Mates, Grumpy x Sunshine, Found Family, Alpha Hero, Archaeological Mystery.
Themes: The search for belonging, the burden of immortality, and the strength of the "Found Family".
Publisher: Eris Digital Media
Book One of the Fated Mates Series
King Tut’s curse was real, just not what everyone thought it was. My men and I were cursed to live abnormally long lives as werewolves. As their Alpha, it was my duty to keep them safe. Until one night in Northern Maine, out of my mind with pain I tore into the side of Leah, the beguiling wildlife vet who was trying to save me. Or at least the wolf I was at the time. Then the pain of my wounds was nothing compared to my desire for her.
It was just a scratch! But it came with a hot, almost 150 year old wolf shifter. Now my normally dormant sex drive is all up in my face and Lord High and Mighty Garrick is dropping trou to ‘prove’ he’s a shifter. I mean, I lived out here because I don’t really get people and now I’m supposed to give up everything I’ve worked for to knock boots with some admittedly fiiiiine piece of… Seriously? What is wrong with me?
Oh and there is the not so little problem of his pack who are in the crosshairs of scary apex predator trappers. Leading a retrieval mission is no one’s idea of a honeymoon!
HEA, No cheating, Can be read as a stand alone
The FAQ
What is the origin of the shifters in Reluctant Mate? The shifters were originally a team of nine adventurers on the Howard Carter Tutankhamen dig in 1922. They were attacked by a golden jackal wraith in a hidden tomb, which cursed them with a "half-life" as immortal shifters.
Who is the heroine, Leah? Leah is a modern, independent character who has always felt like an outsider. The author has noted that Leah was written as an autistic character, reflected in her intense focus, her "wicked smart" nature, and her preference for animals over complicated human relationships.
How long has the hero been a shifter? Garrick was twenty-seven years old when he was changed in 1922. By the time he meets Leah, he has been a shifter for over a hundred years.
Key Themes & Tropes
Autistic Representation: The heroine’s character reflects the author’s own later-in-life autism diagnosis, manifesting in Leah’s social confusion and intense intellectual drive.
The "Found Family": A core theme of the series is the "fierce brotherhood" of the pack, which offers a sense of belonging to those who have lost their biological families.
Scientific Lore: The series blends paranormal elements with real biology, specifically the 2015 research clarifying the DNA link between the African Golden Wolf and the Golden Jackal.
The Language of the Bond: While Garrick comes from a "different era," he must learn to navigate modern relationships and respect Leah’s autonomy despite the biological pull of the mate link.
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Categories: Paranormal Romance, Shifter Romance, Historical Fantasy.
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Tags: LC Giroux, Eris Digital Media, Fated Mates, Reluctant Mate, Garrick and Leah, 1922 Egypt, Howard Carter dig, Tutankhamen, golden jackal shifter, fated mates, found family, autistic heroine, direct-first author.