Forged by Fate (The Alpha Territories Book 7)
by Shannon MayerCategory
About this book
Gabriel "Gabe" has ascended to the throne of the Demon Territory, inheriting power amidst whispers of treachery and dissent—a job he never wanted, and yet here he was. Doing it. As he navigates the treacherous waters of politics, betrayal, and hidden agendas, a fiery, taboo love ignites within the worst possible time, from the worst possible place—a human whose loyalties lie with a rival faction of demons. A woman who is more ghost than reality-no name, no past, no way to find her. Their undeniable chemistry clashes with the looming threat of Gabe losing the crown, his head, and the weight of duty to his people--all while he searches with his allies for another key to saving their realm. Each stolen moment with this woman who consumes his every thought, he wrestles with desire for her, and the need to keep her away from those who would destroy him, and anyone he's tied to. When dark secrets come to light, the question of loyalty arises—is she working against him to have his head on a pike? In a world where trust is a luxury and danger lurks at every turn, some bonds are not meant to be broken. Even if if possession of the one he wants will cost him everything.
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Kris JonesLOVED IT
"I love being back in this world! Already liked the new Demon in charge from meeting him in the previous story lines. Now it's his turn to find the key. He enlists the help of the Briar Queen as she is the on who sees everything, knows everyone, and can get information on all the Doves in the realm. What I didn’t expect was a copycat serial killer running wild through the middle of the story. An absolute must read, it's the perfect continuation in an epic world. ["
May 18, 2026 Verified Purchase
beefaith_readsWelcome to the Demon Territory!
"Gabe, the newly crowned demon king, is searching for the human key living in his kingdom, one who can help him and the other Alpha Territories leaders save the world from a dark goddess bent on vengeance and destruction. He demands that Mari, known as the Briar Queen, head the search. When Mari defies Gabe’s orders to meet with him one night, he demands her true name, a name she's kept secret, even from her closest friends, because in the demon territory, names have power. Now in possession of Mari's true name, how will Gabe use it, and will he discover the other names and faces she goes by? Is it safe for Mari to proceed with her plan to escape the territories, or will she be stuck there for the foreseeable future? 𝑯𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅𝒏’𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆. Gabe and Mari's sparring and their delicious tension kept me glued to the page. I love how intrigued Gabe is with her from the start, and Mari's refusal to back down from anything he throws her way. Also, Myrr, our crazy, old Oracle, whom I simply adore, is back. As always, she's eating her way through the kingdom, while spouting hilarious nonsense mixed with wisdom, truth, and prophecy. This book is part of a series of interconnected trilogies, but you do not have to read the previous ones. FBF is the start to the latest trilogy, making it a good entry point for those who want to jump right in. However, if you decide to start with Taken by Fate, you will get a more immersive understanding of the Alpha Territories world and the overarching plot connecting them. ["
April 28, 2026