Sanctuary

A Tale from the Mercy Hills Universe

De: Ann-Katrin Byrde

Narrado por: Nick J. Russo

Omegas for alphas, and betas for betas...

Ori and Patton have been best friends since they were pups. But growing up changes everything - Ori must settle on an alpha to mate, while Patton takes on the beta's work of maintaining the walled enclave their pack lives within.

They try to make the best of it, until a wealthy suitor comes calling for Ori, and they realize neither of them can face a future without the other. And on a moonless night, Ori and Patton escape over the enclave walls, breaking both shifter and human law in their determination to reach the sanctuary of Mercy Hills.

Hunted by their own people and forced into a dangerous masquerade among the humans, their original plan - so simple and direct - turns into a twisted path toward a promise of freedom that might not even exist. Because, Mercy Hills doesn't know they're coming, and the trouble they're bringing to the enclave's doorstep may be more than those already beset shifters are willing to bear.

Finding out Ori is pregnant makes their mission that much more urgent. Omegas never mate with betas, let alone have pups with them. If their pack finds the two lovers, they'll be separated forever. But the pack never reckoned with the determination of a beta in love or the stubbornness of an omega determined to keep his mate and his baby.

Please note: This is a side story in the Mercy Hills Universe that takes place in the space between Legally Mated and Omega's Flight. It it not necessary to listen to this book to enjoy the main series.

©2017 Ann-Katrin Byrde (P)2020 Ann-Katrin Byrde

A powerful story of love

I loved listening to the journey Ori and Patton embarked on just to be together. This story was beautiful. The innocence and love the two had was so genuine it touched my heart. During the few struggles that could have ruined it all, I found myself praying the two would make it. I was completely riveted by the world building and characters.

Nick J Russo did a wonderful job. I could feel the emotions coming from the characters and loved it.

A Wonderful Addition to the Mercy Hills Universe

This story is told from the perspective of a young shifter protecting his best friend ftom a mating he does not want.

Feeling forced to escape from their childhood enclave, these brave and foolhardy boys begin their treck across country to the hopeful sanctuary of Mercy Hills.

Not all heroes wear capes. Bravery comes in various forms, especially when in love.

Nick J Russo tells the tale with all the passion of terrified teenagers.

Heart Warming Quest for Freedom

Story
A delightful read. Starts sweet, sharp, salty, and bitter (in a good way), deliciously spicy at times, ends with a wonderful mix of flavors at the end. Overall, simply a feast for the heart.

Characters
Ori is a joy. Feisty, sharp, and smart. Patton is sweet, dependable, tenacious, and intelligent — a perfect foil for Ori. We meet Holland (while he was mated to Hunter at Perseguire) and later Raleigh, Bax, Cale, et. al.

Narration
Nick J. Russo’s performance is always a joy. I love how he voiced different characters. He’s done a great job yet again. The story comes alive and his wonderful voices will just pull you in.

Summary
This is a Mercy Hills side story. It’s better if you’ve read the main stories. But it’s still a good read if you haven’t. For myself, as soon as I finished listening to this, I went to read more about Ori and Pat in the Mercy Hills book bundle 2, read Book 6 and 7 (Omega’s Flight and Omega’s Heart) and still felt bereft that there are not more stories YET. And I just started a re-listen from Book 1 (Mating the Omega) AGAIN! What can I say, I love this series and these stories. They are heart warming and perfect. Simply highly recommended.

Sanctuary

Nick J Russo is a genius when it comes to voices. He kept my attention the entire story. I fell in love with the characters from the beginning. I felt like I was there with the characters on their journey from home to Mercy Hills. Ori is a great Omega and Patton might as well be an Alpha not just a Beta. Their friendship is the most important thing in their lives and of course their eventual love is only natural.

Loved it!

I loved this book in e-book form and the reading is great and relaxing. I recommend this whole series in any form!