Brought to Heel

Wayward Mates, Book 1

By: Delta James

Narrated by: JT Farrell

Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Before he claims his mate, she must be brought to heel.

Skylar Owen is not used to taking orders from anyone, and the last thing she wants in her life is an alpha who will demand her submission. But her world is turned upside down after a band of rogue wolves attacks her small, all-female pack.

Ordered to disband her pack so that she can be matched with a mate, Skylar defies the Ruling Council, only to be hunted down and captured.

Though he can tell Skylar will be trouble the moment he sets eyes on her, Dylan Grainger knows how to tame a wayward woman, and it isn't long before the beautiful, feisty redhead is tearfully promising obedience as her bare bottom is soundly spanked.

But Dylan quickly realizes that Skylar is much more than just a headstrong female in need of an alpha's firm-handed correction. With each passing day, he grows more certain that she is his mate, and he knows that soon he must claim her, mark her, and take her hard and thoroughly.

But will she resist her instincts, or will her body's response to his bold dominance leave her in no doubt that she belongs to him?

Publisher's note: Brought to Heel is a stand-alone novel which is the first entry in the Wayward Mates series. It includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book. Also note that Brought to Heel shares its setting with Adaline Raine's previously published books Marked by the Alpha and Rules of the Pack, and it was written only after receiving Adaline's permission and support.

©2018 Stormy Night Publications (P)2020 Delta James

Safe Harbor

This is one of my all time favorite series! I love the storyline! Skyler is a strong, independent she-wolf who is determined to help and protect women from the male dominated wolf society. She was able to do so for many years. Dylan is the alpha of his pack who has been tasked by the council to gather the all female pack and disperse/re-integrate them into the male dominated society.

As this story unfolds we get to see the strength, acceptance, and fierce protective nature that Skyler has! Dylan is the perfect match for her in all ways! I love seeing Dylan's loving, dominating, protective, and empathetic nature reveal itself as the story is being told!

Delta James has hit on an amazing story that keeps you enthralled from beginning to end! The sexy scenes leave you panting and you can't help but fall in love with these characters! 5 stars and a definite must read!!!!!!

Fantastic!

I’ve read this book several times before I decided to try the audio version. I love the book, but I adore the audio version! It wasn’t until I listened to it that I was able to locate where the packs were located. A good narrator brings out so many things that I just blew by, and JT is one of the best.

Wow! The steamiest shifter book I’ve heard in a long time!

I have been looking forward to this series in audiobooks from the first whisper. I am floored by the great a job JT Farrell did with narration!!! His smooth tone and subtle variations kept me listening.
Delta James is my go to for a great storyline & incredible characters . From Wayward Mates to Mustang Security and the new Dragon shifters, I love them all! This audiobook is a sure thing.

loved this one

This was absolutely one of my favorites.
Audios in a long time. I Thoroughly enjoyed every single word i loved the rest of the series also a favorite of mine..
The narration was absolutely fantastic.

Fantastic performance

I do love a great alpha story. This one has a lot more to the storyline that could open up to so many more books in a series. With a fantastic performance from JT who really gives these Alpha’s a wonderful gruff voice.
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Alpha!

This is the first book in the Wayward Mates Series, a paranormal romance. Skylar is an alpha female, strong, and protective. Dylan is an alpha male, dominant, and protective. Their chemistry is hot. The storyline is original, and fun. JT Farrel did a good job with the narration. #AudiobookObsession

Skylar and Dillon

Initially, I did not like Dillon but liked him a little better by the end of the book. You will realize he has the women's best interest at heart despite his dominant ways and his willingness to punish at the drop of a hat. he treated all of the women like children by spanking and making them stand in the corner. Skylar, his new mate, was used to being alpha of her own pack but Dillon treated her like a child. I love when she threatened to cut his throat and how she tried to bargain with him. The way he acted, I could see doing just that to him. Shifter politics are as bad as human politics. I really enjoy Delta James’ writing style and this book was very enjoyable. JT Farrell did a great job with the narration. I could just picture Dillon—a no nonsense but loving and fair man. His pack loved him and, after some consideration, I could see why. I received this free copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Amazing series!!!

Although this is the first book in the series this is the last book that I received in the series so I have to say I love the entire series! JT does an amazing job with narration and bring the characters to life and delta James does such a superb job with using very descriptive scenes were you can really imagine not only the scenery but the people in the books.

WOW Loved it

Skylar and Dylan are my Favorite in this series. She stays true to her nature and while he Dominates and disciplines he still finds a way to let her be her. This book was fun and JT Farrell was perfect.

Brought to Heel - Dylan and Skylar

As stated this is the first book in the Wayward Mates Series which is based on a fictional, highly patriarchal society and women are supposed to be subservient. You will hear of domination, spankings and lots of steamy sex but at the end of the day you will also find some headstrong women and a happily ever after. If you feel the situations within the book will offend you, then please don't listen.

This IS a GREAT series. Dylan/Dillon is the leader of a coalition of men tasked to disband an all-female pack of shifter wolves and reintegrate them into a normal (male) pack structure. Skylar is the Alpha/founder of an all-woman pack whose mission is to be a safe haven for women; this she-wolf is a warrior and her pack is considered a threat to the patriarchal society. The takeover isn't without its share of problems leading to some very serious situations but also has funny moments.

I truly enjoy Delta James' writing and the progressive story of this series (which I have already completed in its entirety). As you move through each book you will find a growth and strength in all the characters that might not be readily apparent if you stop at this first book.... Brought to Heel. I look forward to listening to many more books by Delta James.

Then you have the narrator JT Farrell who has a lovely flow to the words, the ability to change voices seamlessly and his vocal sensualism is what makes the series come alive to the listener.

My only negative is a piddly thing but would be the cover of this audiobook. Most of the covers are seductive and some quite beautiful, yet this cover makes the strong Skylar look fearful even though subsequent stories have similar forms of domination/punishment.

Totally worth the credits. I hope you enjoy this series as much as I have.