Feral - Torment: A Dark Mate-Claim Romance

I voluntarily read this ARC novella in exchange for an honest review. I love Nora Ash and all of her novels. I definitely liked the fact that this was longer than the 1st two installments but in doing so, I felt it lost some of its eroticism. Perhaps since the h and H were trapped together in the 1st two, of course there were more opportunities for the brutal sexuality that took place and the struggle within the heroine to make sense of her feelings for her alpha. However, in a sense because that struggle and tension between Lillian and her Alpha were now gone and exchanged for more of a suspense aspect of the plot where other characters were introduced, it detracted from their love story a bit, but in a minor way. *Spoilers ahead* I think I hoped that Barnes would recover more of himself and not be so permanently damaged that the characters could fully reconnect on more equal footing rather than her try to calm him and try to help him return to his less feral self. Also, that Lillian still had to be assured that the man she fell in love with *wasn't* a "bad man" still rankled -- she still felt the mating bond was more instinctual and real and it had to take a secondary character to tell her that what she was feeling wasn't just about the mark. I also found it a bit odd that Lillian bit Barnes towards the end of the novella and he wasn't turned on by it. Perhaps it's because he didn't fully understand what was going on with her quite yet due to the damage done by SilverCorp. The hottest scene for me in the book was the final scene where she's attempting to fix her nest and the sexual aggression in him is rolling off in waves. :)) There's that darkly sexual element I wished there was a bit more of... but at the same time I did appreciate the depth of the story, the sacrifices made, the clear loyalty and love Barnes' brothers had for him, and the potential of a new chapter.

FERAL-TORMENT - A FIERY PASSIONATE BOND THAT IS POWERFUL & UNCONDITIONAL. Once I began reading I didn't stop until I learned the conclusion of this deeply emotional story. Inside; camaraderie, humor, horrific danger, life-threatening issues, moments that tug your heart, dynamic vivid scene descriptions, Lillian learns Zach's untold secret, sensuous romance, and a most deserved happily ever after. Lillian has escaped the villainous lab leaving behind Zach (aka #351) her alpha mate. Zach sent her to one of his friends for help. Being away from her mate causes excruciating pain and misery. Lillian is smart, resourceful and determined to free her mate for good. To get to their happy ending requires dangerous challenges and a bit of luck. ENTHRALLING well-written page-turner. I felt empathy, sorrow, and happiness for the characters. Lillian is fearless, and Zach is definitely a worthy mate. True devotion shines in this story; loved Zach and Lillian together. The author does a fantastic job with the retribution scenes and the epilogue is phenomenal. Relishing this read {of my own volition without any stipulations, I reviewed an advanced copy.} Without any hesitation, I recommend this read.

WOW!!! This was not what I was expecting from the final installment of the Feral series and I was very happy to be surprised. Approximately 130 pages, it is not a sweet, romantic read with hearts and flowers and if you looking for that, I recommend you steer clear because you won’t find that here - not for the sensitive reader. Also, this book is not a standalone and should be read as the finale to the series in order to be able to enjoy it at the fullest. The title of this book is extremely relevant to its contents. There is suffering, pain and violence. Time for the “big girl panties” as it is undeniably tormenting. Did I enjoy it? Damn right I did!! In the beginning of the book, things happen at a very quick pace. I would not say that it is rushed, but events do develop very quickly. However, it could also be the fact that I was so eager to finally get my hands on this book that I may have been reading a bit fast – so sue me, I was excited. Lillian has escaped but Zach, aka 351, has been shot. She seeks help from the only person left she thinks might be able to assist her. But help her with what exactly, as she turns up at the door covered in dirt and blood, is the question. Her character grows and adjusts as Lillian becomes ruthless in her desire for retribution. I can’t say much more without spoiling the entire story but be ready for the unexpected and prepare to be shocked. Last thoughts -- having read and loved previous books by this author, I found the contents slightly different to her usual style. That said, it is still, without a doubt, wonderfully wicked as the series comes to a dark and brilliantly brutal conclusion. I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest review.