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Tribal Spirits #5
Forged Redemption
The sparks of Ally and Drew’s old relationship ignite, but their broken pasts and a final fight against Mackey Kendricks threaten any hope of a future.
After Drew fell in with the Landsliders and destroyed his former pack, forgiveness isn’t something he deserves. However, no matter how hard the Tribe has tried, Mackey Kendricks can’t be stopped. So when they narrow down the vicinity of the monster’s hidden lair, the Tribe calls upon him again, this time for one of the most dangerous hunts—a recon mission to find the exact location.
However, when his former flame Ally signs on as the other member of the team, their attempts at avoiding each other crumble to the ground. No matter how hard they both try and no matter how many times they’ve walked away, the flame has never extinguished between them. This time, Drew’s fought for his redemption, changed for the better, and the relationship that blooms between them, for once, might stand a chance.
All they have to do is survive the fight against the biggest, baddest shifter on the East Coast.
After Drew fell in with the Landsliders and destroyed his former pack, forgiveness isn’t something he deserves. However, no matter how hard the Tribe has tried, Mackey Kendricks can’t be stopped. So when they narrow down the vicinity of the monster’s hidden lair, the Tribe calls upon him again, this time for one of the most dangerous hunts—a recon mission to find the exact location.
However, when his former flame Ally signs on as the other member of the team, their attempts at avoiding each other crumble to the ground. No matter how hard they both try and no matter how many times they’ve walked away, the flame has never extinguished between them. This time, Drew’s fought for his redemption, changed for the better, and the relationship that blooms between them, for once, might stand a chance.
All they have to do is survive the fight against the biggest, baddest shifter on the East Coast.
241 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2019
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Katherine McIntyre
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Katherine McIntyre is feisty with a big attitude despite their short stature. They write stories featuring snarky women, ragtag crews, and men with bad attitudes—high chance for a passionate speech thrown into the mix. As a genderqueer geek who’s always stepped to their own beat, they've made it their mission to write stories that represent the broad spectrum of people out there. Easily distracted by cats and sugar.
Katherine McIntyre is feisty with a big attitude despite their short stature. They write stories featuring snarky women, ragtag crews, and men with bad attitudes—high chance for a passionate speech thrown into the mix. As a genderqueer geek who’s always stepped to their own beat, they've made it their mission to write stories that represent the broad spectrum of people out there. Easily distracted by cats and sugar.
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September 6, 2019
Is it possible for Drew to redeem himself with his old pack and the woman he loved after being forced to join the Landslider pack? Does he deserve their forgiveness? Does he deserve to forgive himself? He is given the chance to find out when the Tribe enlists him to find the hidden lair of the monster who leads the pack. He never expected to be thrown together with Ally, again. How can he do his job with the love of his life so close? Can he keep her safe or will he put a deeper wedge between them just by trying?
Ally never stopped wanting or needing her mate, but can she separate her mission from the man who sends her heart into overdrive? Can she ever truly trust him again? The heart knows what the heart wants and so do their animals. Heat, heart, passion and duty collide as two souls find that just maybe they have a future together, if they survive.
FORGED REDEMPTION is Katherine McIntyre’s latest shifter fantasy that boils over with the tensions of two souls meant to be together, dark pasts and the need to start over, if possible. Once again, Ms. McIntyre has created a fabulous paranormal romance that perfectly balances the paranormal and the romance with well-drawn characters who have depth, issues and an almost insurmountable mission to complete.
I am definitely a full-fledged fan of Katherine McIntyre’s writing! Her world comes alive, her characters breathe and the reality fades away within only a page or two. This is great creative writing!
I received a complimentary ARC edition from Katherine McIntyre! My honest review is voluntary!
Series: Tribal Spirits - Book 5
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (October 1, 2019)
Publication Date: October 1, 2019
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Print Length: 241 pages
Available from: Amazon
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Ally never stopped wanting or needing her mate, but can she separate her mission from the man who sends her heart into overdrive? Can she ever truly trust him again? The heart knows what the heart wants and so do their animals. Heat, heart, passion and duty collide as two souls find that just maybe they have a future together, if they survive.
FORGED REDEMPTION is Katherine McIntyre’s latest shifter fantasy that boils over with the tensions of two souls meant to be together, dark pasts and the need to start over, if possible. Once again, Ms. McIntyre has created a fabulous paranormal romance that perfectly balances the paranormal and the romance with well-drawn characters who have depth, issues and an almost insurmountable mission to complete.
I am definitely a full-fledged fan of Katherine McIntyre’s writing! Her world comes alive, her characters breathe and the reality fades away within only a page or two. This is great creative writing!
I received a complimentary ARC edition from Katherine McIntyre! My honest review is voluntary!
Series: Tribal Spirits - Book 5
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing (October 1, 2019)
Publication Date: October 1, 2019
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Print Length: 241 pages
Available from: Amazon
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News, follow: http://tometender.blogspot.com
September 12, 2023
Forged Redemption is the fifth and final book in the Tribal Spirits series, and we finally get Drew's story. Drew and Ally were a couple way back when, before they even really knew about mates. As such, they were together, they broke up, rinse and repeat. These two somehow find the time to sew their relationship back together, through distrust and mortal peril! As well as that, the ultimate battle is drawing to a close, and no one knows who will live to see the outcome.
As with all of Katherine McIntyre books, this was an absolute winner! The writing is tight with no unnecessary parts. Everything is there for a reason! The relationship between Ally and Drew is sensitively written considering their pasts. There are steamy moments that add to the story, definitely not distracting from the arc storyline.
I am sad to see this series come to an end, but at the same time, I am excited to see what Ms. McIntyre will bring next. I highly recommend both this finale and the whole series!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Oct 1, 2019
As with all of Katherine McIntyre books, this was an absolute winner! The writing is tight with no unnecessary parts. Everything is there for a reason! The relationship between Ally and Drew is sensitively written considering their pasts. There are steamy moments that add to the story, definitely not distracting from the arc storyline.
I am sad to see this series come to an end, but at the same time, I am excited to see what Ms. McIntyre will bring next. I highly recommend both this finale and the whole series!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
Oct 1, 2019
September 22, 2019
"He and Ally had been born for walking barefoot over broken glass. He'd either develop calluses or bleed out."
So sad to see this series end!! It's been a true whirlwind of action, hysterically on-point banter, and hotness that glued me to my kindle throughout all 5 books. Ally and Drew held me captive as they pieced together their second chance braided with saving themselves from a common enemy. Without giving too much away, you can't miss an incredibly hot scene that had me melting straight through my reading chair. My heart leapt, soared, crashed, and burned, and all the while I never got bored!! It's a must read PNR series with heart, grit, and simmering heat to keep you fanning yourself!! I thank the Author for providing a copy to review!!
"She'd always been a beautiful destruction he'd embraced every time."
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
So sad to see this series end!! It's been a true whirlwind of action, hysterically on-point banter, and hotness that glued me to my kindle throughout all 5 books. Ally and Drew held me captive as they pieced together their second chance braided with saving themselves from a common enemy. Without giving too much away, you can't miss an incredibly hot scene that had me melting straight through my reading chair. My heart leapt, soared, crashed, and burned, and all the while I never got bored!! It's a must read PNR series with heart, grit, and simmering heat to keep you fanning yourself!! I thank the Author for providing a copy to review!!
"She'd always been a beautiful destruction he'd embraced every time."
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
October 10, 2019
It Grabbed My attention and focus so strong I could not put it down. A word of advice when you get your copy. Grab a snack, a comfy seat, kick back and relax. You will not be moving until you finish this bad boy here. Remarkable job. Thanks for sharing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 2, 2019
I was gifted my copy of this book, direct from the author, that I write a review was not required.
But when the previous four books in the series have ALL been 5 stars, it’s only right and proper that you round off the WHOLE series, with a 5th FIVE star review!
I strongly and highly recommend; find it absolutely NECESSARY that you read the other books first, and in order. The ongoing story arc that runs through them all comes to a head here and you NEED to know what has happened before. What this group of people have suffered before at the hands of a madman.
Drew is trying to redeem himself, even though the things he did weren’t under his own steam. Joining forces with the Red River and the Silver Springs packs to rid the world of his nemesis, Drew knows he faces the final battle. But at least he has his Ally-Cat at his side, and if he dies today, she knows he loves her. Ally suffered when Drew left to join the Landsliders, in more ways than one and now, no one will want her, damaged as she is. Drew though? He might, if they survive this last fight.
When Drew turned up with Lucas, right near the beginning, you knew, you just KNEW he had a tale to tell and that it wasn’t going to be pleasant. And it certainly isn’t! Far darker than I was expecting, with so many twists and turns, I had to concentrate to keep up! Trust me when I say, this is a good thing: when a book makes ME slow down my reading, because I must keep up, it’s a very good thing. Ally’s tale is equally hard reading, just in a different way.
We knew Drew turned Landslider, that much is clear from the previous books, but WHY he did, isn’t so clear. When you hear what his father did, and then Hendricks made Drew do, you wonder how the man is still standing, the weight of his guilt is massive. Ally doesn’t sugar coat his feelings, she doesn’t try to make him feel any better. She carries her own (misplaced) guilt and that’s enough for her.
What Ally DOES do, though, is make Drew HOPE. She makes him hope there is an end to their nightmare. She makes him hope there will be a happy ending, for the others at least. And deep down, deep within that part of him that never really let Ally go two years ago, she makes him HOPE there will a place for him in her heart, even after all he did.
It’s difficult reading, watching Ally and Drew come together again, especially when Drew comes across a particularly nasty reminder of something he did, and Ally suffered because of it. But it also BEAUTIFUL reading, when they finally, FINALLY give in to the true feelings, and just be together, the way they are supposed to be, as mates.
The end, for Hendricks, when it comes is long and heavy on the fighting, but I really think it is needed here. You need to know how Drew and Ally are feeling as they close in on Hendricks, and I would have loved to have heard from him, as his end draws nigh, I really would. Some clue to his feelings is given, but I’m just greedy!
All the previous pairings show up, Sierra and Dex (Forged Alliances) Finn and Navi (Forged Decisions) Raven and Jer (Forged Contracts) and Lana and Lucas (Forged Futures) and I am so pleased they did!
Just why I didn’t pick up that Dex was Drew’s brother before this book, I have no idea!
It’s always sad when a series comes to an end, but this one goes out with a huge bang!
Thank you, Ms McIntyre, for bringing these people into my world. I shall miss them!
5 stars
**same worded review will appear elsewhere**
But when the previous four books in the series have ALL been 5 stars, it’s only right and proper that you round off the WHOLE series, with a 5th FIVE star review!
I strongly and highly recommend; find it absolutely NECESSARY that you read the other books first, and in order. The ongoing story arc that runs through them all comes to a head here and you NEED to know what has happened before. What this group of people have suffered before at the hands of a madman.
Drew is trying to redeem himself, even though the things he did weren’t under his own steam. Joining forces with the Red River and the Silver Springs packs to rid the world of his nemesis, Drew knows he faces the final battle. But at least he has his Ally-Cat at his side, and if he dies today, she knows he loves her. Ally suffered when Drew left to join the Landsliders, in more ways than one and now, no one will want her, damaged as she is. Drew though? He might, if they survive this last fight.
When Drew turned up with Lucas, right near the beginning, you knew, you just KNEW he had a tale to tell and that it wasn’t going to be pleasant. And it certainly isn’t! Far darker than I was expecting, with so many twists and turns, I had to concentrate to keep up! Trust me when I say, this is a good thing: when a book makes ME slow down my reading, because I must keep up, it’s a very good thing. Ally’s tale is equally hard reading, just in a different way.
We knew Drew turned Landslider, that much is clear from the previous books, but WHY he did, isn’t so clear. When you hear what his father did, and then Hendricks made Drew do, you wonder how the man is still standing, the weight of his guilt is massive. Ally doesn’t sugar coat his feelings, she doesn’t try to make him feel any better. She carries her own (misplaced) guilt and that’s enough for her.
What Ally DOES do, though, is make Drew HOPE. She makes him hope there is an end to their nightmare. She makes him hope there will be a happy ending, for the others at least. And deep down, deep within that part of him that never really let Ally go two years ago, she makes him HOPE there will a place for him in her heart, even after all he did.
It’s difficult reading, watching Ally and Drew come together again, especially when Drew comes across a particularly nasty reminder of something he did, and Ally suffered because of it. But it also BEAUTIFUL reading, when they finally, FINALLY give in to the true feelings, and just be together, the way they are supposed to be, as mates.
The end, for Hendricks, when it comes is long and heavy on the fighting, but I really think it is needed here. You need to know how Drew and Ally are feeling as they close in on Hendricks, and I would have loved to have heard from him, as his end draws nigh, I really would. Some clue to his feelings is given, but I’m just greedy!
All the previous pairings show up, Sierra and Dex (Forged Alliances) Finn and Navi (Forged Decisions) Raven and Jer (Forged Contracts) and Lana and Lucas (Forged Futures) and I am so pleased they did!
Just why I didn’t pick up that Dex was Drew’s brother before this book, I have no idea!
It’s always sad when a series comes to an end, but this one goes out with a huge bang!
Thank you, Ms McIntyre, for bringing these people into my world. I shall miss them!
5 stars
**same worded review will appear elsewhere**
September 30, 2019
Amount of sex 2.5 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes 2.5 / 5
Story 4 / 5
Overall: 4 / 5
Forged Redemption is the fifth book in the Tribal Spirits series written by author Katherine McIntyre. Each book in the series tells the story of a different couple and can be read as a standalone paranormal romance. Even though this is true, I suggest starting at the beginning of the series. This will help you understand some of the background stories. Just know that this is optional.
Forged Redemption tells the story of Drew Williams, Dax’s Brother, and Ally Coleman, Lana’s best friend. I was first introduced to the characters in the first book and I’ve been looking forward to reading their story ever since! Drew has a lot of regrets and he has a very low self-esteem. He loves Ally very much, but he’s not sure that he deserves her. Ally is happy to see Dax again, but she’s not sure if they can get over the past.
This book was simply impossible to put down!
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How explicit are the sex scenes 2.5 / 5
Story 4 / 5
Overall: 4 / 5
Forged Redemption is the fifth book in the Tribal Spirits series written by author Katherine McIntyre. Each book in the series tells the story of a different couple and can be read as a standalone paranormal romance. Even though this is true, I suggest starting at the beginning of the series. This will help you understand some of the background stories. Just know that this is optional.
Forged Redemption tells the story of Drew Williams, Dax’s Brother, and Ally Coleman, Lana’s best friend. I was first introduced to the characters in the first book and I’ve been looking forward to reading their story ever since! Drew has a lot of regrets and he has a very low self-esteem. He loves Ally very much, but he’s not sure that he deserves her. Ally is happy to see Dax again, but she’s not sure if they can get over the past.
This book was simply impossible to put down!
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September 30, 2019
Last book in this series and it was a great one! Ally was a great character and we learned so much about her. Drew still felt guilty and trying to make up for his past betrayals while he was under compulsion. Tons of action and great chemistry. This book had all the feels with previous characters that I loved in it along with some new ones. Fighting the Landsliders as they have before with some surprises as they fight for their survival. Loved these shifters and was happy that Ally and Drew finally got their story! Loved it!! I am voluntarily reviewing an arc I received via Booksprout.
October 1, 2019
After Drew fell in with the Landsliders and was compelled to destroy his former pack, he doesn’t feel he deserves any forgiveness. But when a dangerous recon mission is set up to find the exact location of Mackey Kendricks’ hidden lair, Drew and Ally are teamed up together again. She never stopped loving him and the great chemistry they had before was not lost. Joining together, they must fight the Landsliders for their very survival! Can Drew redeem himself in the eyes of the woman he still loves? Will he be able to keep her safe? Can she regain the trust she once had in him?
This was a good way to bring the story to a close. Ally and Drew got their story after so much has happened since its beginning. Will they find each other again? Will they be able to forgive and find their HEA together? Grab your copy and see how their story unfolds.
This was a good way to bring the story to a close. Ally and Drew got their story after so much has happened since its beginning. Will they find each other again? Will they be able to forgive and find their HEA together? Grab your copy and see how their story unfolds.
October 10, 2019
Forged Redemption by Katherine McIntyre is the fifth book in the Tribal Spirits series. In this book, two cougar shifters who had been torn apart by circumstances Ally and Drew work together to track down the villain who is causing death and destruction. This pair will work on their issues separately and together until they can finally forgive the past to make a better future. This book was a fast paced read full of lots of suspense. I loved the way that these two characters relationship is full of sarcasm and steam. If you are looking for a great paranormal read, than this book is it. Forged Redemption is an exciting, steamy, and suspenseful read.
October 1, 2019
Forged Redemption (Tribal Spirits #5) by Katherine McIntyre is an awesome story that I have read and loved very much reading this story. I loved reading this story cause I love reading about shifter stories. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about shifters, fantasy and paranormal romances.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 2, 2019
This is a romance that deals with complex and deep emotions. There is great tension between Drew and Ally giving them incredible chemistry. I liked that both Drew and Ally are well developed characters with darker pasts. THie is very well written and a great standalone addition to the series.
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I am voluntarily leaving a honest, unbiased review.
October 2, 2019
The fifth book in the Tribal Spirits series a well written story that kept me turning pages. A great storyline and the story flows smoothly from page to page. I enjoyed reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 2, 2019
wonderful end to a awesome series. They had a spark that had never extinguished. But if its to survive then they must succeed in their mission. Will they succeed?Or will they fail?
October 4, 2019
I found this book to be a very good read. It has a lot of action, suspense, drama, romance and danger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 18, 2019
Riveting and action-packed!
Great characters and fast-paced plot! This book kept me engrossed and was a fitting end to the shifter series! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Great characters and fast-paced plot! This book kept me engrossed and was a fitting end to the shifter series! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
October 11, 2019
I enjoyed reading their book and cannot wait for more from this book. They have a good page turning relationship. Can not wait to read more.
July 16, 2021
This has been one of my most favorite series and Katherine really brought it all together in this well balanced, intense, and beautiful finish. You get to see Ally and Drews passionate, back and forth relationship, as well as Drew's chance to prove he's changed and can be the hero that not only his Tribe needs, but Ally too.
Katherine brings this colossal, AMAZING series to a fitting conclusion that's both original and fitting at the same time. One of the best books I've ever read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Katherine brings this colossal, AMAZING series to a fitting conclusion that's both original and fitting at the same time. One of the best books I've ever read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 5, 2019
He has destroyed his pack and they call on him to find where the monster is hiding. She has offered to help but they have a history. The sparks continue to flow between them. Can they find the monsters den? Will love flow between them again? Follow them to see how they get on
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