Unforgettable Faith (Vale Valley, Season 3 #11) by Michael Mandrake

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Father Joseph deadened himself to love, but Diego refuses to give up on romancing the ornery priest.

After Joseph spent part of his life running from captivity, he found solace in church. The only thing stopping him from true serenity is reassembling the broken pieces of his past. Fragments that cause him mental anguish and bring him to his knees.

Diego’s travels lead him to Vale Valley to pitch a product, but when he prepares to leave, his wanton desire forces him to stay put. Despite not knowing what or why, Diego surrenders to his instincts.

Wolves and tigers aren’t supposed to be buddies, so why is the attraction between them irresistible? Will they remain together regardless of issues that could tear them apart?

Unforgettable Faith is book thirteen of the popular multi-author series, Vale Valley, a small town open to everyone who needs love and a home. This is a story of chosen mates and forbidden love between two species not meant for each other.

WARNING: The book includes knotting, sex under the altar, more fun with rosary beads, sappy romance, casual drug use, flashbacks of violence, and near death.

A Summer Romance. 

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Unforgettable Faith, Michael Mandrake's contribution to Season 3 of Vale Valley, is one hell of a hot romance. 

Joseph is a priest who's fighting his attraction to Diego. They're two alphas, two different species, one a tiger, one a wolf. Both question how they are even attracted to one another.

Their story is one of secrets, confusion, heat and lust. Diego suffers from memory issues, which makes for some interesting moments. 

The writing is great, with a good storyline and a hot couple. The flow is seamless, and the development well done.

And, damn, the hot factor is high on this one. There's shifter sex, which we don't see often enough. And holy crap, more altar sex! Damn! Super hot and steamy!

I am still in awe of Unforgettable Faith. I love Joseph and Diego together, and I really love their chemistry. You need to read this one when you're in the mood for a steamy, omegaverse read.

Breakable Faith (Vale Valley, Season1 #8) by Michael Mandrake

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One night equals a test of faith for Father Lance…

Trouble always finds Mateo and he’s succumbed to it several times with or without help. However, after running with the wrong kinds of people, he’s decided to turn a new leaf. His attention to detail lands him a job as a tattoo artist, making people’s dreams come true through body art. With this steady gig and his grandmother’s support, Mateo is convinced he can live mostly anxiety free.

Father Lance has always suppressed his needs to care for others. The older alpha is Vale’s most handsome and available bachelor, but Lance has no interest in hooking up. Instead, he puts all his energies into his church. Although loneliness is a constant partner, Lance refuses to let it stand in the way of his goal.

One wintery night, Lance spots a man in need of assistance and immediately calls for help. Despite Lance’s instincts crying out to the victim, he ignores those desires.

As he's being rushed to the emergency room, Mateo feels his destined mate near. Once he recovers, he’s determined to find his forever partner to build the relationship that will stabilize the young omega’s life.

Warning: On page violence and a near death experience.

Breakable Faith is the eighth book in a multi-author series about Vale Valley, a small town open to everyone in need of love and a home. Each installment can be read as a standalone

This story features a tattooed omega that has the hots for the priest. Naughtiness and general unholy thoughts are the running themes in this book. Be prepared to clutch your rosary and have a fan nearby.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Slowly introducing myself to more Vale Valley books, I was excited to re-read Michael Mandrake's Breakable Faith. And holy crap, I loved it all over again!

A romance between a priest and his much younger fated mate, it's riveting from the start. 

This story includes some danger, some abuse, and a whole lot of love. Mateo's a young man who longs for a family of his own. He struggles with convincing Lance that they will be good together. Poor Lance is stuck in his ways, has never been with anyone, and has never even been kissed. He's a man who's forced his physical desires be pushed into the back of his mind. Until Mateo.

Lance may be the older man, but Mateo's the experienced one. It's fun seeing them each provide some guidance to the other, despite their age difference. 

And holy hotness. If you're a strongly religious person, beware this one contains altar sex. Taboo much? Sure. But hot and totally fitting to the story? Absolutely.

Breakable Faith is a fabulous read. It's just fun and hot, and needs to be read in one sitting. Yes, it's that good.

Breakable Faith (Vale Valley Winter Romance) by Michael Mandrake

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One night equals a test of faith for Father Lance…

Trouble always finds Mateo and he’s succumbed to it several times with or without help. However, after running with the wrong kinds of people, he’s decided to turn a new leaf. His attention to detail lands him a job as a tattoo artist, making people’s dreams come true through body art. With this steady gig and his grandmother’s support, Mateo is convinced he can live mostly anxiety free.

Father Lance has always suppressed his needs to care for others. The older alpha is Vale’s most handsome and available bachelor, but Lance has no interest in hooking up. Instead, he puts all his energies into his church. Although loneliness is a constant partner, Lance refuses to let it stand in the way of his goal.

One wintery night, Lance spots a man in need of assistance and immediately calls for help. Despite Lance’s instincts crying out to the victim, he ignores those desires.

As he's being rushed to the emergency room, Mateo feels his destined mate near. Once he recovers, he’s determined to find his forever partner to build the relationship that will stabilize the young omega’s life.

Warning: On page violence and a near death experience.

Breakable Faith is the eighth book in a multi-author series about Vale Valley, a small town open to everyone in need of love and a home. Each installment can be read as a standalone

This story features a tattooed omega that has the hots for the priest. Naughtiness and general unholy thoughts are the running themes in this book. Be prepared to clutch your rosary and have a fan nearby.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Michael Mandrake's Breakable Faith is fantastic!

I love this romance between Mateo and the older Father Lance. It's fun to see the younger omega as the aggressive and experienced one. The age difference is a lot of fun and well explored, as Lance believes he's way too old for Mateo. As well, Lance's sexual innocence makes this a fun read.

And of course, the taboo-ish element is fun and entertaining.

There's also some suspense and mystery as they are in fear of the shifter who attacked Mateo.

Overall, I really loved Breakable Faith. It is a fantastic Omegaverse romance, as it does a great job of breaking from the norms.