Loyalty demands sacrifice. Love demands everything. Alpha Luke Timere has never feared a fight-but falling for his healer and best friend may be the one battle he can't win. Drawn to Sabrina despite every law of fate and pack tradition, Luke knows pursuing an unmated wolf puts everything at risk. As his reckless behavior escalates, his family intervenes, pushing for an accelerated mating ceremony that will bind him to his destined mate-and force him to walk away from the woman he can't stop wanting. Sabrina has always put others first. When she discovers the last surviving members of her original pack, she makes the only choice she can-leaving the Timere pack behind to protect them. But returning to the Sanatores is anything but simple, especially when her presence ignites the interest of a powerful new Alpha with plans of his own. As ancient rituals resume and sacrifices begin, tensions explode into a brutal, life-or-death confrontation. Long-buried secrets surface, revealing truths that could shatter packs, rewrite destiny, and expose a power neither Luke nor Sabrina knows they carry. Book Two in the Kingdom of Sacrificed Hearts series-Perfect for fans of fated mates, forbidden love, and dark, emotional paranormal romance.

W A R N I N G//: The first few chapters are terribly bumpy, but I can assure you that once you get past them, the story will gradually get better. * * * Hunter sat next to me in a chilled position, even the way he sat was sexy. And with every chance I got, I would stare at him. Just when I promised myself this would be the last glance, Hunter caught my eyes and let out a chuckle. He started to lean closer to me, causing me to tilt back until I could feel the sofa arm against my back. So close that our lips could touch, I asked, with a shaky voice, "w-what're you doing?" "Giving you a present," Hunter smiled slyly. "Whatever it is, I don't want it," I said, lying. I wanted it badly. "Jen, don't lie." He then dropped a long and passionate kiss on my desperate lips, and all my thoughts faded away immediately. All my strength faded along when our tongues intertwined. With such an intense kiss, I gasped for air, but the kiss went on without a break. * * * Jennifer Anderson's life is both normal and successful. Her sister's wedding is just around the corner, and her boutique is practically booming with success. What better way to turn things upside down than to have her childhood friend, Hunter Manning, come back to town? Copyright © 2014 Credit to @modernism for the amazing cover. Highest rank: #203