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Royal Shifters #5

Bound by the Moon

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A ring of corruption. A fated bond.
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author L.P. Dover weaves gripping adventure with sizzling seduction in the dangerously hypnotic Bound by the Moon.

Feelings she can’t deny.
A bond impossible to ignore.

Haunted by pain of the past, Kami Grayson seeks to make the world a better place by joining the FBI. She thought being invited to join a secret branch of the bureau, known as the Circle of Justice, was the opportunity she had been waiting for. Instead, she uncovers a corrupt ring of dangerous shifters that will kill to keep their dealings hidden.

As a royal arctic, Colin Storm is loved by women and envied by male shifters. Of all the ladies who long for him, it’s Kami’s complete disinterest that fascinates him. Yet when he stumbles onto her shooting a man in a dark alley, the wolf within awakens with a ferocious need to protect her. Drawn to Kami’s fiery strength, Colin vows to help her escape the clutches of the ruthless pack of shifters closing in. Still, Kami resists the undeniable connection between them.

Will the pull of their bond be enough to convince her to let him stand beside her in the fight to come? Or will her reluctance lead to her facing the prowling darkness alone?

254 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 8, 2021

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L.P. Dover

112 books3,398 followers
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author L. P. Dover is a southern belle living in North Carolina with her husband and two beautiful girls. Before she began her literary journey she worked in periodontics, enjoying the wonderment of dental surgeries.

She loves to write, but she also loves to play golf, go on mountain hikes and white-water rafting, and has a passion for singing. Her two youngest fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime, usually Christmas carols.

Dover has written countless novels in several different genres, but her favorite to write is romantic suspense. However, she has found a new passion in romantic comedy, especially involving sexy golfers. Who knew the sport could be so dirty and fun to write about.

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Profile Image for Jill M (Embrace the Romance).
1,574 reviews123 followers
June 7, 2021
I know each time I read a book in this series I say the same thing but I just can’t get enough of this series and these amazing books. Each book is better than the last and brings everything I love in a book. I loved everything from the action and suspense to the love of true mates. I knew that the fire coming off Kami and Colin was just a prelude to their true chemistry and connection. No matter how hard they tried their connection couldn’t be denied and once they came together it was explosive.

Leslie writes amazing shifter stories that keep you intrigued from the first to last page. She makes you feel the connection of the couple and the love they share but isn’t over the top and ridiculous with the shifters. It’s like second nature and you just feel like your reading romance and not paranormal.

I love this series and am looking forward to more of these amazing characters. Leslie gave us a tease of Amelia and her mate and I can’t tell you how excited I am.
Profile Image for Kendall {Book Crazy}.
1,485 reviews
June 8, 2021
I read ARCs of the other books in this series and really enjoyed them, so I always look forward to a new book in the series! I’m also really happy that this author is releasing books in this series so quickly after each other! I received an ARC of this book, and after reading, I can say that I enjoyed this book a lot! The plot developed at the perfect pace and it kept me wanting to read on and find out what was going to happen next! It only took me a few sittings to read as well! There was also some action and suspense in the plot, which added to the it and it actually continued one of the storylines from a previous book! There was a lot of romance in the plot as well, which allowed for quite a few seriously hot scenes! I also loved how the author progressed the romance and it went from the characters hating each other to loving each other! The characters were also amazing and made this book even better! Kami was the main female character, and in this book she had a goal and she wanted to achieve it! Kami definitely achieved her goal and actually got more than she bargained for! I really liked Kami and I felt like had grown so much since she was first introduced in the series! She was also kick-ass and could take care of herself! Kami also didn't want anything to do with her love interest, but he soon wormed his way into her heart! Colin was the main male character and love interest of Kami! Colin was an intriguing character in the other books, so I couldn’t wait to find out more about him! Colin was a bit arrogant in this book because he was royal wolf, but he was different with Kami! It was easy to see how he felt about her and he was protective of her and wanted to keep her safe! Colin also let Kami do what she wanted to do and he supported her instead of holding her back! I loved that this book was written from both Kami and Colin’s point of views! I was expecting it to be written from dual point of view because the other books have all been written this way and the synopsis gives the impression that it was going to be! It helped me connect more with Kami and Colin and see their feelings for each other grow and see how they really felt about each other! It allowed for more to happen in the plot as well, which helped as the characters didn’t spend all of the plot together and went through some situations by themselves! I now can’t wait to read the next book in this series! I don’t know when the next book is going to release or who the main characters are going to be because I can't find any information on it, but I can't wait to find out more information about it and I'll definitely be reading it once it releases! The cover for this book is also seriously hot and I loved it as soon as I saw it! I love how well it suits the other covers in the series and the feel of the book! The cover model is also the perfect Colin! Big thank you to L.P. Dover for an ARC of Bound by the Moon!
Profile Image for Cranky - The Book Curmudgeon.
2,091 reviews154 followers
June 11, 2021
4 Cranky Stars


Kami hasn’t had it easy. She suffers from trauma at the hands of another wolf. She has channeled that energy into becoming an FBI agent. She refuses to suffer anymore and wants to help others who have been where she is. She knows that while she has an advantage as a shifter it might set her too far apart from the others. She dials back her wolf genes and becomes part of a secret circle of the FBI. She has also has some other magic and has been dreaming of her mate despite the fact that she can’t see him or hear him she knows it’s him. Colin has always had a thing for Kami and finds its fun to annoy her. He can’t understand why she hates him but that won’t stop him. He is a royal shifter and is used to getting what he wants. With his life in one state and hers in another and her dream of finishing her training he promises her he will wait for her because he knows that she is his mate too. He just has to be patient and wait for her to catch up.


This series can be read as a standalone, but I want to go back and read the stories of the others before Kami and Colin. They are truly an interesting group of shifters and witches that’s for sure. I love that Kami wanted to be her own person and pursue her own goals. It didn’t help that for some reason she assumed Colin was arrogant. I mean he is a royal wolf so maybe that’s the reason why. There was tension and action and some oh so sexy times. I love how she wanted to help her friends. I loved Colin and how he respected her wishes. It was refreshing from the typical alpha male bull. All in all a good shifter story.
837 reviews8 followers
May 30, 2021
Oh how I love the Royal Shifters series. I love how the stories all intertwine giving insights into all the beloved mated couples from the series before as well as hints of couples to come as well.

This is Kami and Colin's story. Colin has been a bit of a know-it-all in the series prior, with the only hint of a deeper emotional side being the care he takes over his mother's garden. He was a character I struggled to envision a happy ending for as he'd need someone strong to put up with his BS. Along comes Kami. She wants a love match and the desire to choose her mate. But when the bond comes a calling they both have to face their own insecurities and the dream bond they've already formed.

Kami is such a great character. She knows what she wants and goes after her FBI dreams. Her past traumas have given her strength and determination. They've also given her the courage to take the time she needs to figure things out. I loved Dover's descriptions of the toll it takes on Kami to close and deny the bond. She knows Colin on a deeper level and their wolves are restlessly drawn to one another.

This is an exciting and fun addition to the series. I read it through in one go as I was hooked. These two make so much sense once you delve into their story and fall in love with their love story.
Profile Image for Renee Entress.
5,601 reviews78 followers
June 8, 2021
4.5 star

I was pulled right into this story. The story has secrets, pain, and heartbreak.

If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Turn of the Moon (Royal Shifters, #1)
Resisting the Moon (Royal Shifters #2)
Rise of the Moon (Royal Shifters, #3)
Unleashed by the Moon (A Royal Shifters novel Book 4)

This is Kami and Colin’s story. Kami is trying to deal with pain from her past and is working to make a better future. When she is asked to join a special secret branch of investigating, she never thought it would lean where it did. Colin is drawn to Kami right from the start, but she is indifferent to him. When she needs protecting, he steps up. He knows he needs to keep her safe and he can feel the pull between them. But even with the pull will she try and fight herself? Or will she allow him to help her and maybe just maybe find out he is everything she needed?

I highly recommend this book.
2,833 reviews57 followers
June 8, 2021
I love the Royal Shifters series. Emotionally, it has always given me someone to dislike to help balance out all those that I like. One of the wolves that really irritated me was Colin. He thought he was "all that" and then some. I knew better.

In Bound by the Moon I got him. I actually liked him. But then again how could I not like a man that grovels. He had figured out who is mate was and knew he had his work cut out for him. How do you convince the woman that hates you to the deep depths of her soul that she is fated to be his.

Kami has had a dark cloud hanging over her ever since she was held by Ivan and the Yukon pack. She has worked hard to make sure it never happened again. She has worked so hard that she ends up working in a special division of the FBI. She has become a protector, always in danger, always determined, always protected but not knowing.

Kami's job makes for a very thrilling story. She and her partner protect society by taking out the trash, the ones that got away. The shock and awe within the pages was stressful. I just didn't know how Kami would come out ahead. So thrilling!! So exciting!! So satisfying!

Balancing out all the stress and tension was the romancing of Kami. Who knew that Colin had it in him. I sure the heck didn't. So many swoon worthy moments. So many sweet moments. So many aww situations. Love it!!! My heart is all a twitter.

It was so good. I read it a second time. It was just as good the second time around.
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2,072 reviews10 followers
June 8, 2021
This is the fifth book in the Royal Shifters series. it is a standalone, but the stories are connected.
Colin is a Royal Shifter. He's an Alpha of course. He's also a cocky playboy, or so we are lead to believe in the previous books.
We finally see the real Colin in this book though.
Kami is a regular, non-royal wolf. She was put through hell by the Yukon pack when she was kidnapped by them.
Now sh'es FBI...Circle of Justice. And I gotta say that it was awesome that COJ was integrated into this book! I absolutely loved it!
I love how Kami didn't fall at Colin's feet just because he's a royal. She actually hated him.
We do get a side story in this book also. Tia the witch!
Profile Image for Suzi (Obsessive Reading Disorder).
2,235 reviews
June 8, 2021
4.5 Stars

I loved Kami and Collin's story! Collin is the last male royal wolf as far as all the packs know. There may be a couple more in hiding. All the women want Colin but he seems to be intrigued with Kami's sass and determination.

Kami keeps him at a distance until they figure out they are mates. Then she really makes him work for it. Once they take the leap, they really do work smoothly together. They are a match made by the moon. I can't wait to catch up with them again. I'm sure they will play a role in Zayne's story as well.

Great series all around. Loved seeing characters from the COJ series in this one!

*Complimentary copy provided for an honest review.
11 reviews
June 9, 2021
I say this each time I read a book in this series, but this book was definitely magical. Colin and Kami's story begins with it seeming like they hate each other. Little does Kami know her "dreams" were with Colin. While realizing their true feelings for each other Kami is becoming an FBI agent. Once her training is complete Colin will go to the ends of the earth to prove his love. There is a complete twist at the end of the story I did not see coming and had to finish the book til the end to find out what happens.

I highly recommend this book if you love supernatural romance books. Cannot wait until the next book in the series.
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5,927 reviews101 followers
June 9, 2021
With each book in this series I just get deeper and deeper into these shifters. I love that characters from past books make appearances and we get to see what comes next for all of them. Kami and Colin are definitely an enemies to lovers story. Colin is a Royal and he knows it and so do all the women chasing him. Kami is annoyed by Colin and his cockiness and it drives her insane and he loves every minute of it. There is everything in a great read wrapped up in this story. The reader gets a love story with some drama and a bit of suspense and thrill. If you are into shifters, I totally recommend giving this series a go!
Profile Image for Stacie Stroup.
564 reviews3 followers
June 8, 2021
Each book in this series just gets better and better. I was drawn in right from the start. The tension that was building between Kami and Colin was off the charts. For her at first she couldn’t stand Colin…she didn’t even want to be in the same room with him. The more she tried to fight it though the worse it got. The connection ended up being too strong to fight and when they finally did get together it was like fireworks exploding. I loved this book from start until finish. I can’t wait for more.
Profile Image for Dena Akbar.
588 reviews73 followers
June 9, 2021
It is a really good book and It is really interesting.
Profile Image for Darnell MR Hart.
433 reviews9 followers
June 8, 2021
This is a series that gets better with every book.  The suspense elements in this book had me on the edge of my seat.  Jamie and Colin are a dream come true.
Profile Image for Rebecca.
514 reviews6 followers
May 28, 2021
OMG! This is my favorite book so far hands down!!!! Kami is an independent woman that wants to find her mate on her terms. She has just been offered a deal of a lifetime and needs to stay on track to finish. Colin is her best friends brother and the most annoying, arrogant and selfish person ever. He is one of the last royal wolfs and can’t get her off his mind.
Profile Image for Julie Jackson.
2,318 reviews10 followers
August 27, 2021
Reviewed for SNS

This book ❤️❤️. Kami and Colin seem to hate each other. They are always at each other’s throats. The goddess of the moon has different plans. Kami has to come to terms with her new found feelings. Colin has to show her exactly who he is. Excellent writing.
Profile Image for Dana Busenbark.
2,801 reviews29 followers
June 10, 2021
Who isi ami? Where is she from? Who is Tia to her? Aww, what cool thing do we learn about Kami? What do we learn about their differences? What do we learn about Kami's family? Where do Tia and Kami go for the weekend? Who was Killian? What happened to the Yukon pack and why? Who are Colin and Chase? How does Kami know them? Who and what is Ivan? Who are Chris, Adam, and Sawyer? How does Kami know each of these men? What do we learn about Kami and her new job? This story got very interesting with Kami's magic coming into play? What do we learn about it? How does it work? What happens with Chris and Adam had me wanting to cry and then made me madder than a wet hen! I want to read more about Tia's story soon! I cannot wait to read more of this series!

RECEIVED THIS BOOK AS A GIFT FOR A FAIR/HONEST REVIEW and REVIEWER FOR Bloggin' With M. Brennan.
Profile Image for Jennifer Pierson.
11.7k reviews188 followers
June 8, 2021
I have a list of authors that I would read anything they release because I'm all in with them, and L.P. Dover is on that list. I don't read shifter books at all because they aren't for me for whatever reason, but since Ms. Dover is on my list, I gave this series a try, and man am I glad I did. I have LOVED every last one of these books, and love the shifters she's created, and I have a feeling that I'll be revisiting this series consistently in the future. Bound by the Moon follows the very arrogant Colin, who has met his match in Kami, as she's his mate no matter how much she's trying to buck the system. He's more accepting of it so he's doing his best to allow her to get to know him, and lawd knows the chemistry is shooting sparks in every direction, and flew out of my kindle. Will Kami finally accept the fact that she & Colin are mates?! You know what to do to find out! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 
Profile Image for Sarah Dale.
3,179 reviews77 followers
June 10, 2021
This series is honestly becoming an addiction. Each book is drawing me in further and further, leaving me rooting for the Artic Royals to find their mates.

This one features Kami and Colin. They have known each other for a while but have no clue that they are actually mates. Kami likes to say how much she dislikes Colin as she finds him cocky and arrogant but honestly their chemistry is off the charts hot.

Kami is a strong female who has been through so much. She knows what she wants and will work hard to get it. Colin is a strong Alpha male but I did love how he put her first. He gave her the space she asked for and allowed her to blossom.

Once I started this I was addicted which I loved as my concentration had been bad for the last few days but once I started this I WAS HOOKED.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review from the Author

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4,684 reviews85 followers
June 21, 2021
Amazing! I've volunteered to review this book for United Indie book Blog. I love to read from LP Dover. Bound by the Moon is the fifth book in A Royal Shifters series. This is Colin and Kami's story. Colin is one hot alpha male and is a Royal Shifter. Kami is trying to deal with past and working to make a better future too. This book is full of passion that we keep you intrigued. Can't wait to read more from this series. I'm going back to read the first four books in this series.

REVIEW BY CHANTELLE
Profile Image for Carmen.
926 reviews2 followers
May 31, 2024
Arrogant

Of all the royalist he must be the most aggregate self centred royal I've ever met the ladies all love his charisma he just rubs me up the wrong way when ever his around I try avoid him I've put in to be an fib agent I'm excited and I've been having dreams with my fated mate I can never see his face or his voice and also the dreams are hot and steamy damn I want to know who he is and also if I touch an UN mated female that night I dream of there mate like really I can see them but not mine then one dream seals my fate
Profile Image for Chantelle Bouffanie.
1,218 reviews11 followers
June 21, 2021
Amazing! I've volunteered to review this book for United Indie book Blog. I love to read from LP Dover. Bound by the Moon is the fifth book in A Royal Shifters series. This is Colin and Kami's story. Colin is one hot alpha male and is a Royal Shifter. Kami is trying to deal with past and working to make a better future too. This book is full of passion that we keep you intrigued. Can't wait to read more from this series. I'm going back to read the first four books in this series.
Profile Image for Christine Woinich.
2,798 reviews26 followers
June 27, 2021
Enemies can become lovers and protectors. Kami was such a strong personality, and I enjoyed her special ability. Colin was an arrogant sweetheart, so protective of what was his. With all the danger around them, Kami still made time to find her mate and help others find theirs. I loved this story and look forward to more.

I received a copy through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
Profile Image for Christine.
1,751 reviews
May 31, 2021
Colin is one hot alpha male. Kami is one stubborn pigheaded woman. She would do anything for the ones she cares about. She has a plan of what she wants and where she needs to be. Colin does not fit into that plan. She thinks he is an irritating pain in the but. Loved the banter between them. They have an amazing chemistry. Could not wait to see what would happen. Can’t wait for the next book.
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7,431 reviews68 followers
February 22, 2022
B by the Moon is book five in the Royal Shifter Series and tells Kami and Colin's story.
Kami is already through a lot, had a rough past and is with the FBI, works for a secret branch. Her lastr case leads her to Colin and his clan.
Colin is the star of his world. Everyone loves him. But he's drawn to Kami, her stength.
A fast paced story, 4,5 stars.
Profile Image for Jennifer Webb.
1,070 reviews7 followers
October 2, 2023
Woohooo Playboy has fallen

Colin was the official royal playboy. I was so happy to learn that his mate was Kami and she hated him. They always say there is a thin line between love and hate. These two were the epitome of that statement. I loved the action in this book and how it incorporated more of humans. I loved it and I can’t wait for more.
Profile Image for Veronica LaRoche.
4,633 reviews62 followers
September 22, 2021
I absolutely loved Colin & Kami together. Their banter was absolutely priceless. Colin is sexy AF and will do anything too win Kami over. Truly an amazing read with characters that I will never forget. This series just gets better and better. I can’t wait too read the next book in this series.
Profile Image for Jemma Newby.
1,713 reviews10 followers
June 10, 2021
This book was amazing. I've read every book in this series so far and it doesn't disappoint. I would highly recommend it. Again a five star read for me.
Profile Image for GeekyBookMama.
768 reviews17 followers
June 11, 2021
I couldn’t wait to read Colins book and wasn’t disappointed!! I love Kami and Colin they had so much chemistry and worked so well together. The story was really good I had all the feels.
Profile Image for Ashley Carr, LSoR.
5,006 reviews64 followers
June 24, 2021
I adore Colin and Kami’s story! Colin is the last known royal wolf well as far as the packs know. I was drawn into the story from the first pages. Upon first meeting him Kami can’t stand Colin, she didn’t even want to be In the same room. But their chemistry and sexual tension is off the charts. The more she fights it the more she is drawn to him. Will there be a mating?
Profile Image for Larissa Rye.
1,394 reviews18 followers
December 17, 2021
I love Kami’s job! I wish there was a spin off of this series where it follows the special task force in their job. I think it’s so interesting! I was pretty surprised by who her mate was too!
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