When I first read the blurb of this book I was a bit apprehensive because I was not sure if I was going to be able to handle all the angst the heroine was most likely going to go through but because this was Shiloh Walker I knew I had to read it anyway. I am happy to say that I did not witness the scene where Niko cruelly tosses Zee aside, but reading on, tears were still shed and my heart still broke. The story actually starts 10 years later, Zennia Day has been living as an outcast, without a pack and being part wolf, this has been a very painful existence for her. After Niko claimed her and then subsequently cast her out without rescinding his claim she has been without physical contact that is needed by wolves for 10 years. Even though Niko had thought he was the one deceived, Zee was never truly forgotten. When word came that her father was dying, as Prime leader it was his responsibility and obligation to care for and protect all, including those he did not like or respect so he made sure Zee was notified. But the response was not what he had expected and shattered all that he had believed.

I was an emotional wreck when we learned all that Zee had endured and is currently enduring in her life. But at the same time I was in such awe of her strength. When Niko finally approaches her to find out the truth, she does not make it easy for him. However broken she sees herself, her inner strength shines through. And we all find out how truly powerful she is. I absolutely adored her!

As for Niko, I was on the fence with him. I was a bit lost on exactly why he treated her the way he did. But when he realized not all was as they seemed, the remorse and horror he felt of what he threw away was real. He was willing to do anything to get her back. I do have to say I definitely felt that swoony feeling when he started to show his alpha possessive wolf side!

I loved this book so much. Besides the second chance love story between Niko and Zee, there is a great suspense filled storyline that definitely had my attention. There are also some great secondary characters that I would love there to be a story for too! This was a fantastic book and another 5-star read by this author.

Thank you Netgalley and Independent Publishers Group, Shiloh Walker, Inc for the complimentary copy of A Prime’s Passion. All opinions are my own.

It has been a long time since I have read a book by Shiloh Walker. Really liked this one and looking forward to another in this series.

Stunning new series by Ms. Shiloh takes me on an emotional rollercoaster ride. This first book of the Pretern Wars starts out with angst, heartbreak, betrayal, dark secret reveals and vengeance. I absolutely love it. There are some authors I automatically read without reading the blurb. Ms. Shiloh is one of the few that I will auto read but I must read the blurb to prepare myself. I need to brace myself for the inevitable tears and heart break. When it comes to Ms. Shiloh's books, I have a visceral passionate response. To sum up this book after I read the blurb. "This is going to be an angst filled one with me probably screaming at the idiot Niko."

I ended up not screaming because I read late into the night and didn't want to wake my spouse with my angry mutterings. Or have them wonder why I was sniffling with Kleenex in hand. The first thing I want to say is, why did I not know there are Mermaids and Water shifters in this story? I pray there will be story arcs devoted just to them. Meridia, Zee's best friend nearly steals the show for me. Honestly, the characters in this tale are rich and unique. I enjoyed learning about every single one of them. Usually secondary characters blend into the background because they are bland. Not so in this book. Each of them have a story to tell and I can't wait for that story to appear.

This one kicks off after Zee's 10 year exile. I like how we didn't have to start from the beginning and slowly build up to today's conflict. Instead, we dive right into the ramifications of an Alpha's impetuous and cruel words. Within 8% of the book I'm tearing up. I feel so bad for Zee. She's a female being torn apart due to a careless, arrogant male. I'm also incensed. By about 20% of the book, I'm livid and want Niko's butt in a sling and all his lieutenants slapped upside the head. I also want to cuddle Zee and protect her. Zee needs no protection. She is plenty strong. What she needs is acceptance and understanding. This is such a small ask that I can't even fathom how Niko and his bozo brigade messed this up so badly. I'm glad that Niko finally realized how much damage he caused and I hope he suffers the 9 levels of hell in regret, guilt and penance. No, I'm not bloodthirsty at all.

This story is more than a woman who's been done wrong. As the story unfolds a dark corruption is exposed. This multilayered plot is wonderfully woven with an erotic romance, new beginnings and acknowledgement of the past events. I am already re-reading my favourite parts in this story because Zee is a complete BAMF. Even if her body is being torn apart by being denied physical and emotional contact with her pack, she is a force to be reckon with. Even when she is beaten down, she will come back swinging. I love her. I'm still iffy on Niko because I'm not sure he deserves Zee.

This is a fantastic new series and I really hope it takes off because there are so many stories waiting to be told. I can't wait to see the direction Ms. Shiloh takes it. Once again, she moves me to tears. I love her writing. This erotic paranormal romance is highly recommended to readers who love a possessive alpha male who realizes he made a grave error and who love strong females who won't break, only bend.