Fated Through Time: The Golden Mate

by Jillian Riley

In a cruel trick of fate, Alpha Callan discovers his fated mate is alive. It seems that fate's cruel timing allows everyone close to him to meet her while he is destined to continually just miss her. But it is the hope of finding her and bonding their souls that threatens to destroy everything he holds dear. Callan must learn to not be a slave to his pride and blinded by his desires while shouldering his duty to his pack and solving the mystery of the disappearing werewolves. Callan's choices will not only have consequences dire to his pack but just might kill that which he claims to love the most.



Fate never claims to be kind or fair. As Callan struggles with his own battles and enemies unknown, his mate, Paige, is left believing the world is filled with people just like her, humans. Her seemingly ordinary world will be shattered when she learns that everyone in her life has been lying to her. They are not human but something so much more. Her existence is not just ordinary happenstance but a long-fated prophecy that will turn her world along with every supernatural species upside down. Paige will struggle to survive the monsters as well as the so-called friends of her new reality.



Will she ever be able to trust again? Will she choose to trust fate and forgive the mate she never knew existed for his betrayals? Will she even consider fate's choice to complete her soul, or will she choose her own path with someone of her choosing, consequences be damned?

314 pages, Paperback

Published July 8, 2025

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fated Through Time delivers a heartfelt, supernatural romance. This could be a start to a great series. The tension between Callan’s responsibilities as alpha and his longing for Paige provides a compelling, emotionally charged narrative. If you’re drawn to paranormal romance with tension and destiny at its core, this one may be worth your time. Will definitely read more by this author.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fated Through Time will leave you on the edge of your seat, eagerly (and impatiently) waiting for the next book! I loved the use of dual perspectives, allowing you to follow along with anticipation (and sometimes frustration) with the two main characters and their lives. You will fall in love with the magical world of the Shadow Woods pack, Paige’s bubbly personality, and Callan’s charm. The story has fantasy, comedic relief, romance, betrayal, and characters you can’t help but falling in love with. As an avid fantasy reader, I really enjoyed diving into this book and cannot wait for the next installment! If you love fantasy, romance, and dual perspective story-telling, this is for you!!

[Charlie Hobdell · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 ✨ ~ a great premise but not as great an execution ☹️

I really wanted to enjoy it, and I did genuinely enjoy the characters, especially the side characters, but the writing itself just fell flat for me.

There were times where it felt like a thesaurus was being used, the dialogue just doesn’t sound like a person would speak especially being set 2010+, and don’t get me started on the author’s absolute avoidance of contractions. If I’m being petty I was tempted to DNF purely because of that

[baylie chestnut · Rating 5 out of 5]

first supernatural book I've read and I loved it. this book is suspenseful, having you follow through challenges that the FMC and MMC face. the anticipation keeps you wanting to read more. it is filled with love, twist, a Sprinkle of spice, and so many twists and turns. You will fall in love with every character in this book and feel every emotion with them. I can't wait to read more!

[Allison Tacke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fated through time: the golden mate is definitely a page turner! The way Callan and Paige just keep missing each other is equal parts endearing and frustrating, and you just can’t wait to see how (or if) it ends up working out! There’s mystery, murder and love triangles to boot. I loved the circle of friends that formed in this book, and I want them to be my friends! Can’t wait for book two (don’t make us wait too long)!

[Alicia JF · Rating 5 out of 5]

My goodness! I finished the book and I desperately need Jillian to finish book 2! A fast pace story that keeps you guessing! Shorter chapters that hold your attention and show you different points of views. A great crew of characters!

[Luke · Rating 5 out of 5]

An awesome mix of mystery, love, and supernatural . Couldn’t put this one down.