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Fated (Dark Protectors #1)

by Rebecca Zanetti (Goodreads Author)

3.97 of 5 stars 3.97 · rating details · 2,123 ratings · 242 reviews

Marry Me! Cara Paulsen does not give up easily. 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. But "whatever it takes" has never before included a shotgun wedding to a dangerous-looking stranger with an attitude problem.

Or Else! Sure, the mysterious Talen says that...more

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Published by Kensington Books (first published March 1st 2011)

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Mar 11, 2011 Sofija rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

What an awful book! I wanted to throw it into the wall so many times, that I lost count. But since I read it in my E-reader (which I worship) I couldn’t do this. Finally I was so frustrated that I just deleted it with satisfying vengeance.

If you wonder what made me so worked up, the answer is the treatment of main male character to main heroine.
I am not some extreme feminist, who spit fire when a man tries to help me with the coat or pay for the dinner. I am all for strong dominant man in charge...more

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Feb 02, 2013 Emily rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: bad-boys, genre-paranormal, series, vampire, tattoos, 2012-paranormal-challenge, rrrc-book-i-read-for-a-challenge, dangerous-hero-addic-any-dangerous, betrayal, fiesty-heroine, own-kindle

When Talen Kayr shows up at Cara Paulsen's house in the early hours of morning claiming he is there to protect her and her daughter, she knows there is something off by the intense but sensual man. As he rushes them to safety, she is sure she was rightabout him, when he announces they will be married and mated by the end of the night in order to ensure her protection, not to mention the fact that he is a three hundred year old vampire just as frosting on the cake.

Intense pure fun. A page turner...more

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Apr 08, 2012 Steph rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: People who like to burn things.

Shelves: kill-them-all, fuck-their-system, die-die-die-die-die-die-die-die, bitchy-annoying-women, douchebag-annoying-men

It's making me so... frustrated. Angry. I usually LOVE alpha men; authors such as Gena Showalter, Nalini Singh and Cynthia Eden manage to make them so appealing; sexy, possessive and protective. I fall in love; I'm both envious and ecstatic for the heroine, especially if they prove to be a good match for the hero. She gives as good as she gets, and the hero learns to respect that if he hasn't already, and it strengthens their relationship in a really good, heart-melting kind of way.

Talen. I don...more

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Oct 14, 2011 Chrisabel rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorite-books, paperback

This was a mix of great story telling and great characters. Book was full of action, love and most important passion. Can't want to read the next one.

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Jun 27, 2012 Liz rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: stupid-shitty-books-about-rape, hate-hate-hate-hate

If you like rape, this book is for you.

Because that's what our wonderful, strong "hero" regularly does to our pathetic "heroine". This book was awful and offensive. I don't want to be mean but if you liked this book, I feel bad for you. I'm sorry to be such a jerk but this book really made me extremely angry and I just don't understand how ANYONE could like this book.

I marked this one as "Read" but I have to be honest: I didn't finish it. It gave it one star and one star says "I didn't like it"...more If you like rape, this book is for you.

Because that's what our wonderful, strong "hero" regularly does to our pathetic "heroine". This book was awful and offensive. I don't want to be mean but if you liked this book, I feel bad for you. I'm sorry to be such a jerk but this book really made me extremely angry and I just don't understand how ANYONE could like this book.

I marked this one as "Read" but I have to be honest: I didn't finish it. It gave it one star and one star says "I didn't like it" but I actually hated it.

Cara Paulsen is the "heroine" of the story but sheesh she has ZERO backbone, barely any spunk, no pluck. We start with her daughter, Janie, waking her up and talking about someone coming. Janie has vivid nightmares and Cara thinks that's what this is until she hears a loud crash outside her bedroom. A tall, dark and handsome man barges in and tells them to get ready to go. To make a long review short, Talen, the guy who rescues her, is a vampire sent to rescue her and Janie. There are good and bad vampires. And vampires can have kids. But vampires only mate with human females who have special abilities (being empathic, psychic, etc). And their children are only male vampires. No one knows why. But once a vampire takes a woman as a mate, no other vampire can even touch that woman or they get violently ill. Bad vampires want Cara and Janie because Janie is foretold to be someone important later in her life. Talen goes to rescue them because Cara is his mate.

She isn't thrilled to hear this but goes along with him for Janie's safety. Janie gets taken to a compound but Talen and Cara have to retreat to safety somewhere else. And that's just fine. I get it. But they are there for WEEKS!! Really? She would be separated from her kid for 6 weeks? Yes, yes, she's assured that Janie is safe and after a while, she talks to her on video teleconference and Janie is safe and having a BLAST at the good vampire compound with Talen's brothers, who treat her like a princess. But it doesn't matter. Cara is a freaking waste of oxygen and she's a shitty mom.

So the rest of the book (as far as I read) was Talen and company doing incursions into the enemy lairs, stealing information and rescuing prisoners. They find out that bad vampires are doing genetic research on how to make it possible for a vampire to steal another vampire's mate. Cara and a new shapeshifting female pal do fight training. And at night, Cara is boned by Talen. Period.

Here's one of my many problems with this crap-tastic book. The author doesn't give us time to warm up to Talen before he forces himself on Cara. I never found myself liking Talen at all. Not even a little bit. He was demanding and overbearing the entire time. We've all seen those pamphlets on how to tell if a friend is in an abusive relationship, right? Well, he exhibits most of those warning signs, most notably when he has the password to her email account so he can intercept messages from Cara's sister, Ellie. Oh don't worry, he prints them out and gives them to her but that's not the point, is it? SHE doesn't check; HE checks and gives them to her. She tells him no to sex ALL the time but he seduces her into it. You KNOW I hate when a woman acts like she can't control her own impulses. Like she's dog in heat. I hate that. Women are NOT animals (I mean, we ARE because we're ALL mammals but you know what I mean!) and I hate when women are portrayed as mindless beasts when a penis is inside that magic 3 foot radius of our vaginas. Its horseshit.

Next problem is Cara, herself. She's so weak. She has this kid and she shows this ferocity about protecting her kid...occasionally!!! I know moms. You guys don't eff around when it comes to your kids. EVER. So she's assured that Janie is safe. Aaaaand???? Wouldn't you want your damn kid WITH you??? And she doesn't want sex OR a relationship Talen. And he's forcing it on her, literally. She says No, he puts his hand on her ass, she says Oh well, ok. NO DAMMIT! Either its no or its yes. There's no, Well, I guess so since its harder to resist. Sure it is, but if you don't want it, you don't want it. Or do you? If you want it, own it. I just hated her waffling. No I don't wanna but he's so cute.... what, are you 12 years old? Give me a break.

It was awful. I was so pissed when I was reading this. And then I thought, I don't HAVE to read this, dummy!! So I put it down and I feel much better. Anyways, that's my take on this book. Don't bother reading it, it sucked. The author should be ashamed and her contract should be revoked.(less)

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Dec 16, 2012 Paige rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Not a lot of good things to say about FATED. Just the fact it took me three and a half days to finish this crappy book puts me in a bad mood.

I’m going to make this short and sweet and then I’m never going to waste another second of my life on this book.

Most of the reviews about this book are accurate. Surprisingly most of the stuff about Janie calling Talen ‘daddy’ and him ‘forcing’ Cara didn’t bother me as much as it did other reviewers, but it’s still there. I took the Janie situation as she...more

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May 10, 2011 Wanda (Good Choice Reading) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: my-favorite-books, reviewed

This book had just about the right amount of action, sex and anticipation. I kept thinking to myself "OMG What's next?" I wanted to finish the book but at the same time I didn't want it to finish. I know, I know I'm kinda weird. But I know a few other readers can relate when they read this book. If only I can be Cara for one night, I'll do it in a heartbeat. Just so I can feel that body that Rebecca described so vividly. Yumm-O!!

So in "Fated" you have Talen, a vampire so sexy that can melt the p...more This book had just about the right amount of action, sex and anticipation. I kept thinking to myself "OMG What's next?" I wanted to finish the book but at the same time I didn't want it to finish. I know, I know I'm kinda weird. But I know a few other readers can relate when they read this book. If only I can be Cara for one night, I'll do it in a heartbeat. Just so I can feel that body that Rebecca described so vividly. Yumm-O!!

So in "Fated" you have Talen, a vampire so sexy that can melt the panties off you. And basically that's what he does to Cara just by a single touch. But I'm getting ahead of myself here. So you have Talen a Three Hundred year old vampire who abruptly entered Cara's life and determined to make her his wife. He promised to protect her and her four year old daughter Janie. But Cara isn't one to take orders from anyone. Not even a sexy and strong vampire like Talen. So basically he's in for a rough road with her. He plans to convince her that they belong together, Married. And it's going to happen AND she's going to accept it one way or the other.

Cara is a smart single mom who has been through enough in her life to know that she doesn't want no man trying to tell her what to do. Even one as sexy and hot like Talen. She's been independent long enough and is not willing to give up her freedom. But little does she know that there's danger lurking around her and her daughter. Talen happens to be the one that knows how to protect her and Janie. In fact, even little Janie knows they belong together.

Though there's danger at every other corner, Cara never felt more safe. Running around with Talen, his brothers and their comrades, she finally felt like she was part of a family. A family that would do anything to keep her and Janie safe. No matter what it costs them.

I really really loved this book. I loved the way Talen expressed his desire for Cara. Absolutely loved the way he pulled her hair back and just.....And he sincerely loved Janie. She was his daughter and Janie knew it. They were a family and he waited long enough for them. All Cara has to do now is accept it.

Definitely a 5 out of 5 stars and a Definite Good Choice for Reading. A Must Buy! Must Read! Here's a link below for options to buy.
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Jul 30, 2012 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I enjoyed this one, I think I'll enjoy the rest of the series more though. I'm really curious about Dage and Emma - their book is the one I'm most looking forward too.

Zane has me curious, him and Janie and what exactly is going on there.

I liked Talen to a point, I'm glad he finally learned Cara's name. It got a little tedious after a couple of hundred pages of him calling her "Mate". I do remember the early days when you got goosebumps every time you could say Hubby or Husband, it just went on...more

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Nov 01, 2012 Capri rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: alpha-throughout-book, fan-yourself-sex-scenes, instant-mating, paranormal-romance, part-of-a-series, possessive-hero, protective-hero, rebecca-zanetti, super-sexy-alpha-hero, vampire-hero, will-read-again-keeper

Talen is a sexy alpha male who will do anything to protect his mate Cara and her daughter Janie....Even kill. Janie is just as cute as a button. I love how she has all the heroes wrapped around her little finger. I have been looking for awhile for a good series that is well written and def a keeper since I fell in love with the Breeds series from Lora Leigh and Black Dagger Brotherhood series from JR Ward. Yeah!! I finally found one. It has just enough action, erotic love scenes and a Alpha Hero...more

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May 15, 2013 Suze rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This steamy series starts with ‘Fated‘, which is the first of 5 books currently in the series. Each book focuses on an overbearing, chauvinistic yet charming male who accidentally/ deliberately finds an independent, psychic/ supernatural female who they eventually decide will be theirs for eternity, one way or another.

Without giving too much away, ‘Fated’ is the story of Talen Kayrs, one of four vampire brothers who are leaders of the supernatural world. Talen is sent to protect Cara Paulsen and...more

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Nov 22, 2012 Laura rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-100-books-personal-challenge

Ok, I liked this book. I gave it 4 stars and will be buying the rest of the series today, but it kept me from falling asleep last night because of all of the WTF moments.

1. Too many orgasms...not something that I normally complain about in a book, but seriously back off a little
2. Half way through the book there was a "big misunderstanding" that causes the heroine to do something stupid and later it was explained away in a paragraph. It wasn't even necessary because the heroine was doing a ton o...more

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Oct 14, 2012 Amelia rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: tattoo, paranormal, hot-romance, hot-vampire

It's been a while since I read a paranormal romance and I'm glad that this book was my reintroduction into the genre. It was sexy, fun and a quick read with minimal angst and plenty of action.

The beginning took me by surprise at first because within 10% of the book, the hot vampire Talen had ~~kidnapped~~ rescued Cara and her daughter from a group of evil vamps called the Kurjans, ordered her to marry him and then ran away to a cabin to mate i.e. seal the deal where he proceeded to brand her. All th...more

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Sep 04, 2012 Melissa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Fated--another new twist in the Vampire world. I would define it as alpha male (extreme), heavy on the sex (big plus), and entertaining. I really liked this new take on vampires and mythology. It's a dark tale, where genetics are used to explain the differences in the races. Talen is a dangerously hot hero, one of those Alpha males you want to kick and get naked with all at once. Zanetti has created some intriguing characters and history. The Kayrs family sucked me right in--lots of big, bad vam...more

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Aug 12, 2012 Valerie rated it 2 of 5 stars

Oh my... I really hate putting down a negative review, as I can't imagine how much time and dedication it takes to write a novel.

I'm determined to finish reading this because I purchased it online; but along with a few other readers on here, I'm having a problem with the over-dominant lead male and the squishy squashy submissive lead female. Throughout the book, I'm getting hints of some great magic and paranormal things... like the Earth speaking to her physic daughter, tragic events of her pa...more

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Jul 15, 2012 Amanda rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jun 12, 2012 Rosebud rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, first-in-series, kindle-lending-available, m-f, shapeshifters, summer-reading-challenge-2012, vampire

Finally, a take on vampires that makes sense. Vampires who have lived for centuries who didn't just bite everyone and scare the general population. These vampires have used their time wisely and developed technology that far outweighs anything the mortal world has done.

In this book the good vamps have had a tense treaty with the bad vamps but the treaty has broken and war between the two has been declared. Cara, a mortal but psychic female, and her daughter have become targets to be captured by...more

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Oct 26, 2011 Jamie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Jamie by: Mara

I certainly enjoyed the plot of this book and all the potential that is there for future books. It wasn't so much Cara and Talen that held my attention in this book. It was the other character's and their potential mates, as well as the battles and the science.

I'm a fan of paranormal characters, but I am even more interested when they take a sci-fi turn. I felt these characters did with their dna, distinct weapons, and special abilities.

All of that being said, I do agree with everything in Mara...more

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Oct 17, 2011 Calla Jones rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I really liked this new take on vampires and mythology. It's a dark tale, where genetics are used to explain the differences in the races. Talen is a dangerously hot hero, one of those Alpha males you want to kick and get naked with all at once. Though when he shows his sweet side, I just melted. There isn't anything he wouldn't do for the heroine or her child. I just loved Cara's practical, `are you kidding me' approach to life. She's logical, and the idea of fate and vampires pretty much ticks...more

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Jul 01, 2011 Bron rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: People who can't get enough of the Carpathian novels

Shelves: vampire, alpha-male, shape-shifter

This book is very similar to the Carpathian books! We have (first and foremost) - an alpha male, a very pushy alpha male who won't take his time and won't give the female of his desires his time. Just like the Carpathian books and their soulmates, he believes they are fated to be together due to the appearance of a tattoo on his hand when he first touches Cara. The vampires are born male and must find their mate from the human population, and the mate must be psychic (also like the Carpathians w...more

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May 04, 2011 Tina rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Cara Paulsen and her daughter Janie are in deep trouble. When a man comes in the middle of night to whisk them out of their home and says he is there to protect them, they flee in a car chase and a hail of gun fire.

Talen is protecting the future from vampires that want to kill Cara. Along the way, he discovers that she is his mate. Now that he has a family on the line, he must do whatever he can to protect them. Will he be strong enough and quick enough to stay a step ahead of the gang of vampi...more

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Apr 27, 2011 Peep (Pop! Pop!) rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: character-id-punch, read-in-2011, what-the-heck, huh, adult-cravings

I did like how the guys were kind of hardcore (like sitting through dinner with a mortal wound, just because). I have a whole shelf dedicated to Alpha males! But for some reason, I just didn't really click with Talen (pretty Alpha name, isn't it!!?) I didn't like the use of mate at every sentence. Seriously, every single one. I don't know, it did not really come off as an endearment for me. Maybe for others, but I kept reading it as "pal" or "buddy", which is totally not cool. Not like lover, ho...more I did like how the guys were kind of hardcore (like sitting through dinner with a mortal wound, just because). I have a whole shelf dedicated to Alpha males! But for some reason, I just didn't really click with Talen (pretty Alpha name, isn't it!!?) I didn't like the use of mate at every sentence. Seriously, every single one. I don't know, it did not really come off as an endearment for me. Maybe for others, but I kept reading it as "pal" or "buddy", which is totally not cool. Not like lover, honey or something equally relationshipy.

And don't get me started on the whole let's wait around until the bad guys are close enough to kill us. Whatever happened to take them out ASAP? Really, that read like a really awful movie. Especially when you add in the main girl doing something dumb. Dumb, dumb, dumb. I wanted to scream at her need for independence. I didn't get it. It's a freaking tracking device! You're going weightlifting and you complain about the weight of a bracelet? A bracelet you know can help you! It weigh a stinking pound at most. And judging by how many plates she added to the bar (unless she was benching with a 15 pound bar, she really had no reason to complain.) I mean, she said she wanted to live but her actions told me otherwise. Tell him you don't want him hanging around your personal space, that's cool, but don't do dumb things like getting rid of things that help you or (view spoiler). You do realize the bad guys want you? Ugh, talk about super annoying. Even the person you tried to save tried to talk you out of it.

I didn't get how Cara was just all of sudden OK with talking to her daughter via web chat. Which one is it? Do you really miss your daughter or not? 5 hours is kind of acceptable, but 5 weeks is absurd! I don't care who's taking care of my baby, unless I'm in rehab, jail, or a coma I'd want to be with her. But that's just me.

The final showdown with Lorcan was kinda hohum. You're in a red rage and furious and you let the other man practically win. I comfort myself by saying that he was so mad he couldn't think straight.
I don't usually say this, but I really believe that Lorcan deserved to die. He was way too weak and bumbling to be the leader of the “monsters”. Really, you can't control your 15 year old kid, maybe top evil dude shouldn't be your job title. Think about it.

And what the heck? Why couldn't Dage and Jase have used their secret powers a little sooner? Like to get there and help the ladies that were in trouble?? So, will I read the next book in the series? Most likely, yes because something is wrong with me. Do I still recommend it to others? Yeah, especially if you enjoy those ridiculous Aplha types! The "Me Tarzan, you Jane" types. Personally, I prefer the, "Me Tarzan, come kiss me, you know you want to, Darling" types. But that's just me....
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Apr 13, 2011 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars

Do you love a hot, sexy, dominant vampire warrior? Especially when he's got several brothers that are equally hot and sexy? Well, if you do, then you'll love this book. Especially if you like a lot of action-packed scenes as well.

Fated gives us all of the above, plus a spunky heroine, an adorable little girl and shapeshifters. Cara is a scientist that works with the genetics of plants. Manipulating things to make more disease resistant crops, that sort of thing. Plants are what she's comfortabl...more Do you love a hot, sexy, dominant vampire warrior? Especially when he's got several brothers that are equally hot and sexy? Well, if you do, then you'll love this book. Especially if you like a lot of action-packed scenes as well.

Fated gives us all of the above, plus a spunky heroine, an adorable little girl and shapeshifters. Cara is a scientist that works with the genetics of plants. Manipulating things to make more disease resistant crops, that sort of thing. Plants are what she's comfortable with, other than her sister and daughter. Not dominant men that turn out to be vampires. Vampires that demand that she marry them right now because it's what's necessary to protect her daughter from the freaky, bad vampires.

Talen is the warrior vampire that is on a mission to protect a little girl that they know the Kurjans (the freaky, bad vamps) want. He is the “strategic leader” of the realm, which includes vampires, shapeshifters, etc., and his family is the royal family – Talen's brother Dage is the King. Which adds up to one very alpha man. Once he meets Cara, he realizes that she is destined to be his. Unfortunately, the Kurjans want Cara too, as well as the daughter. Talen is determined that nobody is going to take her from him – despite her insistence that she can handle things herself.This book is fun and fast paced with lots of action sequences.

The little girl is absolutely adorable and the scene where she wins over the big, macho vampires is hilarious. Cara is spunky and, despite a sketchy background, refuses to back down from a fight regardless of her fear and distrust. The science in the book is very interesting, making you want to see what's going to happen with it rather than leaving you scratching your head.

The other characters in the book are very intriguing and you want to learn more about them. Even the ones that don't necessarily warrant their own story are fun to watch and add a lot to the story. Luckily, the author plans to write a book for each of the brothers (and I'm hoping she'll continue with some of the shapeshifter characters someday as well) so we will get to know them a lot better in the future.

Fated gives us a new, interesting twist on vampire lore. It's a well written, fun, sexy book guaranteed to keep you reading from cover to cover. If you enjoy paranormal romances, and especially vampires, be sure and check it out! I promise you'll be waiting for the next brother's book by the time you're done.
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Mar 23, 2011 Amy Jacobs rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Fated is the first book of a three part series. I will admit that I had a hard time reading this book. Usually I love the main male character being in Alpha mode. With this book though, the Alpha male seemed more of pushy and forceful male that was not as attractive as I wanted him to be.

Yes, the book was steamy in in the sex factor, and yes it had the paranormal vampire story that is hot right now, but the way the two are thrust together was not impressive to me. Cara has a daughter to think ab...more

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Mar 12, 2011 Obsessed with book smex rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Awesome story! I loved how the vampires are portrayed here. Older and powerful but with more tech than you can shake a stick at.

There's a lot of action in the story. It had me on the edge of seat right from the beginning. The sex was incredibly hot, which is a definite plus.

I found myself shaking my head at Cara, though. For a scientist, she certainly doesn't think very logically. I can certainly understand trying to escape when she didn't have any info. But she watched the man kill something li...more

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Jan 15, 2011 Nikki Brandyberry rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Have you ever read a book where you were so on the edge of your seat that your belly tingled, your heart beat just a bit to fast, and your brain keeps saying skip ahead I want to know the ending NOW! That’s what Fated did to me.

Talen is a vampire that has been around for centuries. Him along with his band of brothers rule their Realm and try to keep the peace between races. For years he has searched for his one true mate. When he finally finds her in an empathic stubborn single mother, Cara, he...more Have you ever read a book where you were so on the edge of your seat that your belly tingled, your heart beat just a bit to fast, and your brain keeps saying skip ahead I want to know the ending NOW! That’s what Fated did to me.

Talen is a vampire that has been around for centuries. Him along with his band of brothers rule their Realm and try to keep the peace between races. For years he has searched for his one true mate. When he finally finds her in an empathic stubborn single mother, Cara, he knows he has his work cut out for him. He has been and always will be a dominating alpha male. His combat skills are as lethal as his smile. Taking no for an answer is laughable. Not gonna happen.

Cara has an independent streak a mile wide. She wants nothing to do with the overbearing, arrogant vampire who has just popped up announcing he is her mate and they must be married to ensure her safety. But with the realization that her and her daughter Janies lives are about to be shattered by an evil race of vampires, she figures she will submit….for now. Protection for her daughter is the most important thing after all. Since Janie is a high functioning psychic and both sides need her in the upcoming war.

Being thrown into another world filled with all kinds of creatures makes Cara’s head spin. Talen fills her nights with touches and embraces that set her skin on fire. But during the day his overbearing personality grates. Learning to open herself up to not only him, but her own abilities proves to be a hard challenge. Once her shields are down, and she starts caring for the man, can she come to grips with his do or die mentality? Can she fully submit to her calling as his lifelong mate?

Not many books make my heart pound. I am totally in love with big bad alpha, Talen. His drive to possess and protect was so thrilling. I found myself yelling at Cara to submit already! Give your heart to this guy because he is melting mine! The emotions as possess and protect turned into love and cherish was nearly my undoing. And the fact that he would charge headfirst into an ocean of big guys, slashing throats and ripping off heads to get to his woman….wow *le sigh*. I want him…BAD.

I also enjoyed Janie’s character. So cute, sweet and wise beyond her tender age of four. She knew Talen from the beginning, knows what is going to happen and is willing to stand against it. She communicates in her dreams with a young boy a few years older than her that seems to be her future mate. He will have a fight coming I’m sure, as the other sides young protegé wants her as well.

The secondary characters of the brothers (Dage, Conn, Jase and Kane) are well wrote and they definitely hint at future stories in the series. I also hope we get some closure for Jordan and Katie either in their own book or woven into the books of others. Those two cougar shifters are destined to end up together I just know it.

Seriously, this book has got to be one of my all time favorites. I LOVE IT! I really don’t know how I am supposed to wait for the next book in the series, Claimed (Emma and Dage’s story),which to my knowledge doesn’t have a release date yet. LOL. The suspense is gonna kill me!

Thank you Rebecca for allowing me to read Fated and for pulling me out of the book slump I have felt myself sliding into recently. Fated will pull you into a world of dominating, hot and hard vampires…steal your breath…and never let you go.(less)

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Dec 20, 2012 Heidi Tieman mclennan rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Good book. Look forward to reading the next book in the series. At first the domineering you will Marry Me NOW attitude kind of ticked me off as it did Cara, but then you get to know Talen and why. And then you see him with Janie and you melt....how could any woman resist! Loved the new paranormal take. It is nice for a change not to read the same story plot time and again. Really liked the shifters thrown in as well. They added an extra thilling element.

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Oct 28, 2012 Katie rated it 2 of 5 stars

This story was good. I have to say, throughout the majority of the book, I kept seeing links to Lora Leigh storylines and characters. Maybe the vampires and genetics and shifters and whatnot have been done so much that they're all starting to lump together, but there was so much that was eerily similar to the Breed books that it took my focus from the story a lot. And I do get that the Breeds weren't vampires or shifters, but the first half of the book I felt like I was reading Elizabeth's Wolf...more

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Jun 26, 2012 Beth rated it 4 of 5 stars

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*Fated is For Mature Reader's Only* I loved "Fated"... It had my attention from the first chapter where we were introduced to Cara (single mom, scientist, empath), Janie (4 years-old, Cara's daughter, cute as hell, psychic), and Talen (vampire). The story was not just a paranormal romance- the main conflict between "the good and bad guys" is nail biting good. Also refreshing about this paranormal romance was the romance between Cara and Talen. While in most stories: boy and girl meet, boy and gi...more

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Nov 28, 2011 Michelle [Helen Geek] rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This book came to my attention from one of the right side-bar advertisements on GR. I looked at the blurb and it sounded good. I rarely spend more than $5 for a book, but this one caught my interest and I was in the mood...

A solid 4.5 stars for me. The author and story reminded me of JR Ward and the BDB books. And, don't shoot me, but really think these better. They don't have all the Lesser stuff I skim over and the hokey urban slang. The characters and the backstory are well developed. At diff...more

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Jan 10, 2013 Stevie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary, dangerous-hero-challenge, kidnap, kinda-steamy, paranormal, part-of-a-series, super-alpha-male, vampire-hero, oddly-compelling

3.5 Stars. Tossed on this one. I think the story was pretty good, despite some issues I had with the editing and the choppy and fairly superficial writing style. The premise has promise. I cannot understand why several reviews spoke of rapes. Either my copy was faulty or some people really need to stick to YA or maybe teen books. Cara was a willing participant every time. And even at that, this wasn't close to what those reviews painted it as. Talen was super-alpha, centuries old warrior vampire...more

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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.

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