Brayden's Return

Paranormals of Avynwood, Book 5

By: Michelle Dare

Narrated by: Troy Duran, Sarah L. Colton

For the last several years, Brayden felt like an outcast amongst his friends. Since the day he saw a man shift into a wolf, he knew he no longer belonged in their circle. They were immersed in the paranormal world while he was away at college, living the life of an ordinary human.

One night, while he was walking home, he saw a dog in need of help. Turns out, it wasn’t a dog at all.

Kandra was a wolf shifter on the run. She’d fled an abusive relationship, running from a male she once thought she could trust. As a lone wolf, she was free, but she was also slowly dying.

Pack life wasn’t something Kandra wanted, and she never thought she’d trust another male. Yet, she trusted Brayden. In him, she found the opportunity to join a new pack - shifters who would be there when she needed them.

But the past came calling, and they would take back what was theirs.

Kandra’s life was in danger, and Brayden would do whatever it took to keep his mate safe, including asking a vampire to bite him. His new life was extraordinary, because she was in it.

With his vampire-given powers, Brayden was ready to fight for the one he loved. Now, all he had to do was find her.

©2020 Michelle Dare (P)2020 Michelle Dare

Brayden’s Return

Brayden finally gets to find his mate and no longer feel as if he doesn’t belong. With that we also have Candy who finds a loving family and so many who will have her back when needed. I really enjoyed this book and all the fun loving characters. A perfect addition to this series.

Brayden's Return

This is the first book I have read in this series but it can be read as a standalone. However I fell in love with all the other characters so I will be looking into the other books. Brayden knows of the paranormal world but doesn't feel that he fits in, then he meets Kandra. Kandra has had a tragic past and trusts no one. Can Brayden show her he is worth her friendship and maybe even more. As Kandra learns to trust she starts to come out of there shell. There were just enough twists in this story to keep you intrigued.

Great characters and storyline.

Oh Brayden!

In high school, Brayden was the third wheel with Ari and Paige and was madly in love with Paige, who did not feel the same way. Fast forward, Ari has Orion, and Paige has Wake, and both are apart of the paranormal world, leaving Brayden to once again, be the outsider. We get to journey with Brayden as he navigates his way through the paranormal universe, meeting his mate, Kandra, in the process. Kandra has a troubled past and has a hard time trusting people, especially men. Being in a pack has not been kind to Kandra.

One evening, Brayden encounters an attack and comes to the rescue. It completely endeared him to me. In previous books, I thought he was annoying, but getting his perspective completely changed how I view him. I enjoyed everything about this book. I read this book in one sitting because I needed to know what happens next, but there was one scene I wished was fleshed a bit more. You get more of your favorite characters and a revelation! There were a few moments where Ari annoyed me, but I love her dearly! I need the next book tomorrow!

Brayden and Kandra

Although Brayden is very close to the members of the Avynwood Pack he also feels like an outsider as not only does he attend college away from everyone, but he doesn’t have any of the gifts that the other members do. What starts out as a desire to help an injured dog takes a turn when he actually rescued Kandra, a wolf shifter.

Kandra had experienced being part of a pack and all it brought was pain and abuse so she is not only cautious about the men in the pack but the pack itself. As she and Brayden spend time together they realize that they are mates but her past is not about to just let her go.

Although Brayden feels like he is lacking he couldn’t have been a better match for Kandra as he will do anything to keep her safe while Kandra shows him that all she needs is him. I received a complimentary copy of the audiobook and thought the narrators were the perfect choice for both of these characters.

Oh My Fate!

I can not, I repeat can not get enough of Michelle Dare’s books. I’ve literally been devouring them like if I don’t I won’t survive haha. Not only am I reading the books on my Kindle, but I’m also listening to them here on Audible! Loved reading this book and listening to this book. I recommend everyone to read or listen to all of the Avynwood books and the Ariane trilogy. I promise you won’t regret it!