| Title | : | Mark Me (Immortal Vices and Virtues: Her Monstrous Mates, #4) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 436 |
| Publication | : | First published August 30, 2023 |
Loss has scarred my life. I’ve trained relentlessly, endured unimaginable pain for one goal—to face the beast who watched me, who came for me. But took my family instead.
There’s nothing I won’t do for vengeance.
Until three sinful and unhinged monsters find me, emerging from the shadows with sharp teeth, and with claws that could pull apart my life as easily as they do the buttons on my dress.
They think they can break me... Absurd.
Yet I’m caught in their twisted war in a world in ruins and fraying at the edges. They won’t leave me alone, insisting I belong to them. That they’ll make me irrevocably theirs.
Resisting the fantasies they promise grows harder with every passing day, and it scares me how easily I’ve started thinking of them as my own monsters.
But I remind myself I obey no one. Especially when I’m starting to suspect that they had a hand to play in my family’s death.
They aren’t the first monsters I’ve faced. They’ll most certainly be the last…
Author’s Note: Mark Me is a steamy, shifter romance with darker themes, enemies to lovers tension, three possessive and cocky aIphahoIes, a tough and sassy heroine who refuses to choose just one man. Dive in and enjoy this standalone book.
Mark Me (Immortal Vices and Virtues: Her Monstrous Mates, #4) Reviews
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Billie’s got more family issues than me 😮💨
This was quite an adventure and lemme just say how the family issues are resolved is so satisfying 👌🏻. Billie really was a boss babe. I love when the FMCs are shifters, it proves they can be just as strong and ferocious as the males.
The spice was SPICIN’ 🥵. Mila Young writes some sensual scenes for sure. Even though I didn’t feel too much toward the men, those smut scenes actually got me caring about them. Mainly because I was able to see their love and devotion to Billie through their passion. Even when it was hateful 😏.
After reading several cliffhangers I’m happy to say this is a stand-alone with a HEA and epilogue yay! I’m happy. This book really just lets you fall away from irl problems and be entertained. -
2.5 Stars
DNF @82%
Underwhelming. Boring. Repetitive. Awkward.
A whole lot of "he admired her strength" when she literally did nothing. Their inconsistent personalities were like whiplash, and the gushing dialog was a bit cringey.
Totally lost me when Billie suddenly decided to call Khaos "Daddy". Yikes. -
the FMC ruined this book
I have read several good books from this author, but this book absolutely stunk. The FMC was portrayed in the beginning as a wolf shifter with magic and swords who’s been taking martial arts and weapons training. But when the danger came around, she never shifted she barely was able to use the swords. She didn’t use anything else no real fighting skills. What’s the point of being a wolf shifter if you’re never going to shift into a wolf not even once, even when you’re trying to run on your flimsy human feet away from a raging beast in the woods lol also, there is no sex until the very very end of the book which is super disappointing, and the whole reason she went there to begin with was to get an audience with the Dukes and ask them a question, and when she is handed that opportunity on a fated mate SilverPlatter all of a sudden she can’t ask them the question anymore? And everything hinges on finding out who killed her parents but somehow she can’t be with her fated mates, even though they already told her it wasn’t them. It makes no sense. She’s also super fond of asking someone a question and they will give her the answer and then a couple of pages later she’s asking the question in her head again like nobody gave her the answer also, for being a wolf shifter, she seems to know nothing about predators, prey or scents or heats or how other predators behave lol like it’s all so new to her or something. I only finished it to see who killed her parents. -
Although I rated this 3 stars, it was a great story. It never felt boring and the action was constant enough that it didn't feel overwhelming. What made me deduct 2 stars is the fact in an over 400 page book, there was ONE sex scene at the end of the book. You create a demon with two dicks, and only give ONE scene with it? There are some sprinkled scenes where the three of them get her off separately, but nothing more than that. I feel robbed.
This story also felt rushed, like it could've at least been spread out between two books instead of one. Sometimes it felt like a lot of information at one time and some additional POVs would've helped curve the story a bit more.
SPOILER AFTER THIS
And all the epilogue did was reveal she was pregnant with twins. Nothing about her friend back in South Africa. It just felt like the story ended really abruptly and could've included a "send-off" of her parents besides her killing her real father in their name. Or maybe more information on Tallis because it felt like his backstory was the least explored. I don't know. This story was really good but it just felt like making it a standalone was robbing it of its potential to be a great series itself.
Oh, and the scene with Khaos? Where they randomly started calling him Daddy? Literally cringed because it just felt so out of place. I get what she was going for but it felt more like a joke of a scene than anything actually appealing and sexual. -
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Actual rating of 4.75
Billie has trained relentlessly for years, determined to be strong enough to take down the person responsible for taking her family away from her in a traumatic event that still haunts her to this day. She's been on her own, unable to contact any remaining family due to her mother's parting words warning her against it. After coming across some information that could possibly lead her to the very person responsible for her misery, Billie heads off to see what else she can uncover. What she doesn't expect, is to run into the Dukes. The three brother's who rule over the kingdom she's attempting to infiltrate. She also doesn't expect them to be able to affect her the way that they do. They're determined to prove to her that she is theirs, that they are hers, she'll fight to prove them wrong, but will she succeed?
Fantasy was the genre that got me back into reading when I was 18, so it will always hold a special place in my heart and be one of my favourite genres. I haven't read a lot of it in the last 12 months though, I've become very selective with it for some reason, so I'm choosing my fantasy reads carefully. When I read the synopsis for this one, I request INSTANTLY. And I mean instantly. I got the email, read the blurb, and had the book on my kindle within 3 minutes. I don't know what it was about the story that made me need to read it, but man did it deliver.
The story is told through alternating POVs. Mostly Billie's, but the duke's also have their own POVs that pop in as well. I liked Billie's character, she's someone who went through a super traumatic experience, and while she still hasn't healed from it, she keeps pushing forward, using it as her drive to get better and be stronger in order to avenge her parent's death. She was a great character and I thoroughly enjoyed following her story. I really enjoyed the characters of the dukes too. I must admit, I fell in love with Eryx as soon as I met him. His personality and his gentle caring nature and his need to protect was just swoon worthy, and his Griffyn, Echo, my god that mystical bird made me laugh on a couple of occasions. I loved the dynamic between Eryx and his Griffyn counterpart so much, it was a true highlight of the book for me. The other two brothers took a little bit longer to endear themselves to me, but they did do it eventually. Tallis was first. His brooding distrustful demeanour made total sense to me; his back story made me empathise with why he was so distrusting of Billie in the beginning, but when he began to let her in, I fell in love with his teasing and fiery nature. His passion for Billie literally explodes and I was here for it. And can we please take a second to really appreciate his demon form (IYKYK). Khaos is a bit of a different story, while I did come around to him in the end, I just didn't fall in love with him as much as the others. I did absolutely adore his need to protect Billie, especially in a certain scene with a storm, and I could see that he genuinely cared for her and loved her and just wanted her to be able to see that. But for some reason, I just preferred his brothers to him.
The spice was HOT! And I mean hot (Tallis, I'm looking at you). As this is a standalone instalment that, while part of a series, can be read as a standalone with a story that is completed and a HEA, I was worried that the instalove/lust would be an issue for me, as it's not my favourite trope. I have to say though, Young does a fantastic job of really making you feel that fated mates vibe, and uses the spice to help develop the character relationships throughout the story. It's funny because if it's a fated mate trope, I can handle the instalove, I guess because it's "meant to be". I can suspend disbelief and just enjoy that the characters were meant to be together and that it was written in the stars. That their bond transcends normal, logical thinking because fate is just that strong. And Young does this brilliantly. I also loved that Billie didn't just turn into putty in the dukes' hands, she fought that fated mates bond with everything that she had because she wasn't 100% sure on who the dukes really were deep down, and I absolutely LOVED that about her. Also, I just want to point out, there's a bloody cake recipe at the end of this book! I've already saved it and plan to try it out. I loved that little added extra.
The story itself was well written, and while it was more character driven than plot driven, the plot was still solid. I had a bit of a feeling with a certain reveal, but not the way that it came about or the why behind it. This was a solid paranormal, why choose, fated mates romance with a good dose of mystery and vengeance thrown in. The only reason I knocked a little bit of a star off was honestly just for the epilogue. While I liked seeing the "after" the story line part, I feel like it just didn't do it for me and detracted from the story a teeny bit. That's just a personal grievance though, it's nothing against Young's ability in her craft or anything like that. I almost wish that it wasn't included or that Billie had have gone a different direction with what happened. It's nothing super major, but I'm trying to be vague so that I don't give anything away.
All in all, this was a solid, enjoyable read. It had engaging and four-dimensional characters that really jumped off the page, each with their own trauma and healing to do, and can help each other along the way with. It was honestly a page turner and a fun read with ample spice sure to make your legs weak and your heart beat fast (again, Tallis, I'm looking at you). The characters are fun, and I loved the little doses of humour sprinkled throughout. If you're looking for a page turning read, with depth and a decent story, give this one a go. And if you're a cake enthusiast, simply read it just for that! -
Original review
This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Mila Young!
Mark Me is the fourth standalone book in the second season of the Immortal Vices and Virtues: Her Monstrous Mates, and tells the story of Billie, Eryx, Khaos and Tallis.Mark Me was another amazing book in the Immortal Vices and Virtues world, and this time it was written by a new-to-me author. And although this was a new-to-me author, I already knew I was going to love this book after reading a few chapters. I was really interested in the story and the characters, I was really excited for the romance and the spice, and I wanted to know what happened to Billie and who killed her parents. And let me tell you I was surprised…
Mark Me is already the fourth book in the second season, and it’s about Billie, a wolf shifter with special powers, Eryx, a griffin, Khaos, a wolf shifter, and Tallis, an incubus. All men are also half god. I really enjoyed the mixed harem, each man had their own extras and kinks. I really liked Eryx’ griffin called Echo, and Tallis had a nice surprise in his incubus form… Mark Me is a Slow Burn Romance, it takes a little while to get steamy, but the scenes are so worth it! I really liked all three men, and our main character, Billie, was badass and sassy, I love her!
I’m so happy that we got another great book in the Immortal Vices and Virtues series! I really enjoy reading these books because I love Fantasy Romance books, they’re all standalone books so no cliffhangers, they have beautiful covers and you get to know new authors or read books by authors you enjoy. If you’re a fan of Reverse Harem Romance or multiple mates, then the second season of the Immortal Vices and Virtues, Her Monstrous Mates, is definitely something for you. If you’re more a fan of one mate, then I recommend the first season of the Immortal Vices and Virtues books. But if you enjoy both, go read all the books because they’re amazing! -
Mark Me is the latest addition to the Immortal Vices and Virtues series. This book is a standalone, so you don't need to have read the other books to dive into this book and lose yourself.
Billie is on the hunt for her parents' killers. It's taking time, and to be expected, frustration is mounting. Add in that she's trying to hide who she is so that she doesn't join them in death, and you have a great premise for this book thus far. When she gets a lead that leads her to three men who just so happen to be her mates? Well, cue the drama! Tense drama. Steamy drama, tantalizing drama!
I loved the differences in them. They are all a touch irritable, some more than others, but I have to admit that I was drawn more so to Eryx, and Tallis. Eryx because he actually tries to go the romance route, and Tallis because he's the more skeptical of them. For whatever reason I always lean toward those types. LOL!
This book is a page-turner and truly gripping. I struggled at times with the characters and their attitudes, but the writing style really kept me engaged and coming back for more.
4.5 out of 5 stars -
Ok so this was a great read!! Billie was such a badazz!! It was so good I didn’t wanna put it down.. aahhh so good!! If you love a badazz MFC.. Fated mates.. monstrous men.. revenge.. you’ll love this book!! This is a standalone & you don’t need to read the other books in the series for this to make sense.. 🩵🖤
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This book was everything. I absolutely love the characters and the story was amazing that I couldn’t put it down. Billie and her guys are definitely characters that I will never forget. Once I started reading I was completely hooked. Definitely a 5 star read that everyone must one-click.
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I need mooooooore!
I absolutely loved this book. I got it as part of her ARC group. The characters are absolutely amazing and I love them together. Eryx and Echo are absolutely adorable and loveable. If you love fated mates and a strong heroine who doesn't put up with anyone's crap, grab this standalone. You will not regret it. -
Intriguing Plot Starring Broken Yet Strong Characters, But It Needs More Editing
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Mark Me was difficult for me to rate and review. After intense consideration, I finally settled on 3 to 3.5 stars and I am going to try and explain why. First, though I liked the story and characters, I struggled to read it. Now, as I am a mood reader, I did not remove any stars for that fact alone. However, I later realized that even when engaged I was stopping several times to reread sections secondary to writing/editing issues. There were times I experienced voice confusion, or where I noticed a shift from first person to third person perspective. Additionally, there were some minor spelling/word mistakes that I would normally ignore but were more easily noticed in combination with the previously mentioned issues. I also struggled with the pacing. Especially in the relationships, where the mating heat trope was used to advance the story instead of character growth/interaction. The irony being that main character, Billie, keeps saying that things are moving too fast. This also leads to some dubious consent situations, by far not the worst out there, but still could be uncomfortable for some readers.
That said, there were still some very enjoyable parts to this story. The plot itself had some unique twists and was not completely predictable. I loved the fact that Immoral Vices & Virtue (IV&V) readers learn more about Khaos (introduced in previous books) and his brothers. And Billie is a stubbornly snarky, and fun heroine. The characters were definitely the highlight of the writing for me.
Mila Young is a new to me author, and while Mark Me will not be one of my top reads for the year, I am not opposed to trying more of her books. This book is worth the read just for what it adds to the IV&V Universe.
Let’s Talk Basics:
🐺Length: Novel
😈Genre: Paranormal romance/Dystopian fantasy – shifters, demons, fae, magic, etc.
🏔️POV: First person, multiple perspectives – female & male main characters
🗡️Age: Adult
🐺Warnings: Language, violence, PTSD/nightmares, abduction, and sexual content
😈Spice: Spice in detail on multiple pages, including MF, MFM, edging, slight bondage, mate-bonding, and mating heat (some dubious consent there)
🏔️Violence: Moderate, battle -focused, includes character deaths, shifter violence, and beheading.
🗡️Editing: I was pulled from the story several times by voice confusion, changes in tense/perspective, spelling, and wrong words.
🐺World: Post-supernatural-apocalypse Earth – Finland this time
😈Series: Immortal Vices & Virtues (interconnected standalones in a shared universe)
🏔️Tropes: Why Choose, fated mates, enemies-to-lovers, hidden powers/identity, broken past, heat/bonding
🗡️Ending: Complete standalone story
🐺Recommend? Ehh, only to those already enjoying the Immortal Vices & Virtues World -
Brilliant Read!
Wolf Shifter? Check.
Griffin Shifter? Check.
Demon Shifter? Check.
This book has a bit of everything, and while it is part of a series it was a great stand along read too! Billie embarks on an adventure to investigate a tragic incident from her past and gets way more than she expected - in more ways than one!
Great paced shifter read, I’m off to read the rest! -
If you like enemies to lovers with why choose from 3 Alphas you will love this book by Milla Young.
Billie has no idea why things have happened to her and she is determined to find out why and by who’s hand her parents died.
When Billie finds out who has betrayed her family she does everything she can to turn things around. -
Mila Young has joined the Immortal Vices and Virtues Universe with Mark Me, her contribution to the Her Monstrous Mates series. I'm dying, the MFC often refers to the guys as "the Dukes" and every time she says it, it kind of feels like a Regency romance but that's not what this is. Mark Me is a steamy monster romance with dark undertones. It was superb.
Billie is a badass. After the tragic event of her parents' death, Billie went into hiding, learning to fight in order to exact her revenge. I give it to Billie, she has some skill. The woman is brave, fierce, and a risk-taker. I love that she sassed the guys so much. I admire how she saw her goal and went after it with everything, she didn't back down.
This is a harem of brothers. Khaos (who you might have briefly met in Claim Me), Tallis, and Eryx are the Dukes. Khaos is the oldest, he's more reserved and has the weight of the world on his shoulders. The middle brother, Tallis, is the bookish one who doesn't trust easily. Lastly is Eryx who is wild and passionate. I love them all but Eryx is my favorite, he isn't afraid to express his feelings, and when he does. Que the swooning.
The guys fall instantly (well Tallis has trust issues but he still falls), excited for a fated mate, however, Billie came there on a mission and she must have the willpower of the gods because she's trying her best to stay on target. It's hilarious. Billie is getting under the guys' skin and I'm loving it. The attraction is unreal but she's fighting them tooth and claw and her secrets are driving them mad. They want everything and she's giving them nothing. It's like a game of cat and mouse only I don't know who's the cat and who's the mouse, rolls seem to switch all the time. Because the guys aren't the only ones feeling it, the guys are driving Billie wild which causes for some intimate moments.
The plot moves along fairly well with Billie trying to find out who was behind her parents' murder and the guys trying to woo Billie while also trying to uncover her secrets. The pulse-pounding excitement does happen until near the end of the book when the truth about Billie's parents comes to light, the revelation about who's been after her all this time, and the mystery the Dukes are trying to solve all comes out. It was outstanding. The adrenaline rush was real, along with the rage on Billie's behalf.
Mark Me was fantastic, the bad guys were exactly who I thought they were, Billie got her revenge and she got the guys. I can't believe it's a standalone, the story wrapped up perfectly but I'm not ready to let go of Billie and her monstrous men. It was just that good. -
Woohoo! I can't believe we're already in book 4 of this series. I've read quite a few books by the author, so I was looking forward to this one!
Worldbuilding:
The books in the series (and the previous series) all take place in the same world. We get a few scenes with known characters here and there (I really love that!), so it feels like one big continuous story. If you want to know what this particular book is about, read the blurb ;)
The scenes and environments were clear and detailed, which translates into a very nice and relaxing reading experience.
Character development:
Billie has always been unique. Born as a wolf shifter with strange markings tattooed on her arms. 6 years ago, her parents died, and now she finally has a clue to find out who killed them and get her vengeance. Getting caught up with the brothers was NOT part of the plan!
Khaos is the oldest brother and is mostly seen as the one in charge. As a wolf shifter, he is closest to Billie in that sense. He is also seen as the heir to his grandfather.
Tallis, an incubus, has a certain penchant for getting information out of people unwilling to talk. Trust is very, very important for him, and he absolutely hates knowing that his fated mate is keeping secrets.
Eryx, our griffin shifter, is the last of the brothers. Due to circumstances, he doesn't have a good grip on his other form. Echo, his griffin, is pretty wild and tends to jump out of windows a lot, lol.
The brothers are a force to be reconned with, and with Billie as their fated mate in their crosshairs, that's not only a lot of pressure but a lot of attention, too. Cause while they have a lot on their plates, finding out who Billie is and what her secrets are, is their number one priority...
Characters feel alive and reasonably fleshed out. I love their interactions, and especially Echo is a favorite of mine :D
Pacing and flow:
This story was fast-paced. I read it in one sitting cause it had a hold of me and wouldn't let go. :D There is a good balance between conversations and action.
The book:
The book was well-written and had quite a few steamy scenes (if that is important to you).
It has 436 pages, spread over 33 chapters, and is told from multiple points of view. Oh, oh, oh... and you get the recipe for a fabulous chocolate cake as a bonus! I mean... yum!
Final thoughts:
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book and really enjoyed it! It was a quick and fun read. But still... afterward, I couldn't stop thinking that there was so much more to write about, to flesh out the story a bit more. So that was a missed opportunity. -
4.5 stars! Yet another fantastic installment in the Immortal Vices and Virtues Series - Her Monstrous Mates. So much to love with this story, from Billie, the badass heroine, looking for answers on her parents’ un&living, to her three sexy, Duke mates - each domineering in their own ways, but with some surprising little fun twists.
Overall, this is a great story. It’s a standalone, so you get it all in one go, which is great. We’re in the Gold and Garnet house, full of mercenaries and other shady characters, so you know it’s bound to be morally grey AF, and it definitely delivers. Billie is a strong character, a wolf shifter, and she’s determined to find what she’s looking for. She also has no training, and no idea how to truly get to the info she’s looking for, so she’s kind of flying by the seat of her pants. When she shows up in the Dukes’ territory, she almost immediately finds herself in danger, but her first encounter with one of the Dukes brings on not only their fated mate bond, but also her heat. So now Billie is fighting her urges and desires for these three males because she’s still set on finding answers, and she’s not sure if they can be fully trusted.
And the Dukes. The Dukes. Oh my. Khaos, the wolf shifter, the broody, overbearing, growliest of the three. Eryx, the gryffin shifter, rare and kind of hilariously destructive, fiercely protective, and very, um, snuggly? And Tallis, the demon, with two members AND a tail, all of which are incredibly *useful*, not to mention is ability to bake a killer chocolate cake. When Billie comes into their lives, under the fake identity of Mina, and they realize she’s their mate, they are all on board to claim her an make her theirs. But they also sense that she’s not being completely honest (she’s not), and they equally want to find out her truth and mate her. They each have unique and interesting dynamics and interactions with Billie that are fantastic. Eryx and his griffyn, Echo, are easily my favorite, but it’s a why choose, so fortunately Billie doesn’t have to pick just one. The spice is actually quite slow burn, but in a very very steamy way - the chemistry and build up are great, though I think it did feel a tad rushed in the end, which is where it loses some of it’s rating.
The pacing is really good, there’s some great action (of all kinds), and it blends just the right amount of darkness and danger with a little humor and lightness, which makes for a fun and engrossing read. -
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I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving this review.
Mila, chapter 25...you almost lost me..."Yes, Daddy"...it was like a bucket of ice water being thrown over me. And it was an absolute punish to finish this scene. Hovering at 3-4 stars because of it.
Luckily, you redeemed yourself. A) No more of the 'Daddy' talk. B) The final scene and the descriptions of the bonding. 5 stars it is!
What an absolutely incredible book. I loved (almost) every second of it. My first experience with a RH. Wasn't sure how I'd feel about it, especially with Khaos, Eryx and Tallis being half brothers. But it was great. The dynamics worked brilliantly. The spiciness just right with the balance of a decent storyline. I have to say my favourite pairing was Eryx and Billie. They just seem to fit so well together.
I'm slightly devastated that the story is ending and would love a novella that saw a ball or Christmas party or something where we could revisit the characters in the future, meet the no doubt hoard of children they share and what would beautifully wrap it up? Having the Brothers' Mothers come back, finally feeling somewhat at peace having their Grandchildren in their lives, helping to ease the pain of the loss of their mate.
I love finding a new author and after reading Mark Me, I'm very excited to delve more into the collection and stories written by other Authors but also to explore my way through the other books Mila Young has written. You've snagged yourself a new reader with this one, thanks for the adventure. -
I've read another series by Mila and I loved it.
With this series the books can be read as a Standalone, but after reading this one I'm going back to read the others A.S.A.P.
The book starts with Billie who is 15 and wakes from a nightmare to find it's real and there are two shadow figures trying to kill her.
Her Parents try to help but they die there, Billie does enough for them the shadows to run with her Dad gone and Her Mother's last words "Don't take of your Charm and not to trust any family and run!!"
Six Years later Billie has a different name and is a skilled fighter and is determined to find her Parents Killer. In order to do this she finds a name "The Dukes" they are 3 brothers who are wealthy and powerful. Khaos part wolf is the eldest then there's
Eryx who is part Gryffin then the youngest who is part Demon and part Incubus. They could hold the names needed gorgeous her Revenge. Could they hold the names she needs or could they be involved so her only choice is to go to Lapland. The only thing that shocks her is She's the fated mate to all three Brothers.
To say they're hot is an understatement. They ooze sex appeal strong muscles Billie is torn between the brothers and finding her parents killer. After six long years should she trust these brothers or is she better of trusting her uncle on her Dad's side.
This book has everything excitement, Betrayal, heartbreak, loss, love and plenty of steam and spice that would melt Laplands snow.
I loved this book and even though its a standalone I'm going to read all books before and after Mark Me.
I got this book as an ARC and I am leaving an honest voluntary review. -
This is a paranormal standalone in a shared world, I've not read the other books and didn't feel like I was missing anything, but I might just go back and read the others now.
I loved this story, I read it in one day, and it's not a short book! It's not as dark as I thought it would be, and the dark comes more from the world rather than the main characters.
FMC Billie is in hiding from whoever killed her parents, but she gets some information she wants to follow which means she ends up in the sights of the Dukes. She really had some inner conflicts, wanting to find the truth but also wanting to give in to her fated mates.
I really enjoyed the mystery surrounding Billie's parents and how it all unfolds, I didn't start getting close to guessing who/why/what until towards the end, it kept me flicking through the pages. She was no damsel needing rescue, she could fight just as well as the guys.
The Dukes were pushy with her but never took things too far, she could definitely stand up for herself. There is quite a build-up of sexual tension, a few stolen moments between the characters but the steam doesn't heat up until right at the end. I felt this was perfect for them as neither side was sure how much they could trust the other, and the time really meant they knew each other so much better but the time we got to the end of the book.
- RH (3 guys)
- fated mates
- no crossed swords (brothers)
- Slow-burn steam
- paranormal
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This is book 4 in the Her Monstrous Mates Series set in the Immortal Vices and Virtues World. Each book is a standalone and can be read without reading other isn the series. Although, why wouldn't you? This is such a fun series and I recommend not missing one of these stories!
This one follows Billie, Khaos, Tellis and Eryx. Billie is searching for the monsters that killed her parents when she was 15. For years she has been investigating because she wants revenge. She is scarred and damaged and nothing can keep her from the vengeance in her heart. Her research leads her to the Dukes in Finland. Once there she encounters all 3 of the Dukes and realizes they are her Fated Mates. A blessing each supernatural desires. She is unsure if they are involved and keeps her secrets to herself. The problem with that is she is falling for them. Each for different reasons and Billie isn't sure if she will survive if they are the monsters she has been seeking.
I love this series so much. Each book is so different and the individual authors put their own spin on this series. It has been one of my favorite aspects of the stories being told. The differences in writing keep the story fresh and each one is told so differently. Mila Young took on the true meaning of monsters in this one and I wasn't sure if I was going to like it. Boy.....The way she told the story was amazing and I absolutely devoured it. If you love a bit of a hot possessive, monster in your romance, this book is perfect for you. I truly loved it. I give this one 4.5 stars but have rounded up. -
Mark Me is the is the 4th book in the Immortal Vices: Her Monstrous Mates series and it can be read as a stand alone. I found it to be an exciting book to read with wonderful characters. the storyline was perfect and the main character... I loved her because she portrayed mega strengths in all areas.
Mina (Billie) is the main character and she is tested to the limits when she was a young adolescent and what she witnessed was extremely tragic.
Eryx is one of the Dukes he is a Gryffin Shifter and the Gryffin has a name. Eryx is one of Billie's fated mates.
Echo is the Gryffin that Eryx shifts into and Echo is a character I love his antics and how he protects Billie.
Khaos is another one of the Dukes and he is a Wolf Shifter. Khaos is also a fated mate to Billie.
Tallis is also a Duke and is very unique because he is a Succubus and Demon combined. Tallis is the 3rd Fated Mate to Billie.
All 3 men are also brothers and all 3 love Billie and want to protect her from harms way.
I loved reading Marked Me and here is a line from the story that I loved the most. this can be found at the very end of the book.
It is being said by Billie
I press in against his chest (Echo's chest), all of us staring up at the sky.
" This is perfect" I say. "Echo is one of us and deserves snuggles, too"
So if you love Strong Hearted Protagonist female characters, Super Protective Male Characters, Fated Mates and Reverse Harems then this book is for you. -
I want to start out saying that this might be my favorite in the series. Billie’s beginning in this book just reeled me in and made me understand her rage and her motives unlike any of the other FMC’s. Getting caught up with her mates the way that she did was a recipe for a highly entertaining turn of events. Khaos, Tallis and Eryx/Echo were so different and all so wonderful and deep in their depth. I remembered reading of Khaos before now, so I was really happy to see him as one of Billie’s fated mates. Tallis was absolutely my favorite. I liked that he had a darkness and a painful past that scarred him to people. And I will just say his anatomy….wow. Eryx/Echo we’re just so adorable. I want one for myself. I had no idea how this conclusion about Billie’s parents was going to go, but when everything was revealed and resolved I was happy with how things turned out. I flew through this story because I loved the characters and couldn’t wait to see what happened with their romance and wanted Billie to get closure and her much deserved HEA. And when the claiming finally took place I about passed out because it was everything and more. I would highly recommend this story to anyone and know that they will feel the same enjoyment that I felt while getting lost in this world with these four fated mates.
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Could Be Better
Started with such promise. It was a such a strong beginning I really thought I’d be surprised.
I was surprised just not how I wanted to be. The fmc is meant to be a strong character the three mmc’s constantly refer to her as such but she falls flat.
She falls flat because instead of the author developing her, having her magic, skills and potential grow it just because about sex and thinking about how gorgeous and irresistible the mmc’s are which sorry but what to over do that to death.
That’s her entire personality is her attraction, bodies response and the just a glancing need to find her parents killer. A killer that is oh so convenient when the time is right to wrap the book to the one full blown sex scene that also didn’t live up to the build up.
Just as the final battle didn’t battle hard enough. I mean this was the mmc’s only chance to display their talents in fighting and it was just eh. Then the fmc merely gets lucky with the villian essentially running himself through on her sword by accident. It was all easy, and boring and thoughtless.
Fmc never learns her magic, we never learn enough about any of them or their talents etc. this was an outline with repetitive sexual thoughts and actions not a fully fleshed out book with developed and rounded characters. -
Billie lost her parents on a nightmarish night to assassins, and she's determined to find out who killed them and exact her revenge. Nothing has stood in her way until she meets her fated mates. Three incredibly gorgeous Dukes who run the organization she believes sent the killers who murdered her family. Billie wants to resist them but she can't help herself. And as her bonds with them strengthen, she prays they aren't the ones who murdered her parents because then she'll lose her mates as well.
This is one of my favorite books from this author. I loved it so much! The world-building is phenomenal. A supernatural world full of magic, shifters, demons, and stuff out of legends. Billie herself has a mysterious power which she tries to hide, just as she tries to hide her true self from the hot Dukes. And the Dukes themselves! Yum. Khaos is the eldest and so deliciously in control. Tallis is the youngest and drips lust as an incubus. The middle brother is my favorite. Eryx can shift into a griffin, and that griffin, Echo, has a personality all his own. There are sweet moments and extremely steamy ones. Great twists in the plot and laugh out loud moments. It's original, fast-paced, and sexy. I totally need more of this world. -
Mark Me by Mila Young is book four in the Immortal Vices and Virtues: Her Monstrous Mates Series. This book can be read as a standalone, this is the first book I’ve read in this series. But this was such a great read that I’m planning on going back to read the others. When I saw what the book was about I knew I had to read it and I’m so glad I made that choice. I read the whole book in one sitting, I was so invested in the outcome. The plot and pace of the book was amazing and interested/intrigued until the final line. The characters were great and easily my favorite part. Billie is intelligent, ingenious, a fighter and above all else she is a survivor. She’s been put through the ringer with pain and with loss. With everything she’s been through all she can think about is revenge and what she’ll do to get her answers. But on that quest she finds something she didn’t expect…her three mates. This is a story starting off with revenge and secrets but ends with hope and new chances. I loved the dynamics between her and the guys. Reading their bond grow was such a highlight to me. This book was great and Mila Young is a fabulous writer. I can’t wait to read more books by this author.
Final review:
4 out of 5 stars
