Review: Fate Knows Best is a paranormal romance story that incorporates sizzling attraction and a strong sense of community
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 07 27, 2013
Rebecca has literally hit a crossroad in her life when her car is on the verge of breaking down in the middle of nowhere. Her options are to continue driving and hope that she makes it to the next town or drive to a small cluster of lights on a road that isn't even on her map. Little does she know that by choosing to head towards the lights she will change her life forever.Unbeknownst to her, fate has decided she should be the mate of Aleksander Arkadion, a bear shifter who is next in line to protect the town and people of Arkadia. Of course love is not that simple, even if you are destined for each other. Both Rebecca and Aleksander have baggage that they are going to need to work through if they want their happily ever after.Fate Knows Best is a paranormal romance story that incorporates sizzling attraction and a strong sense of community, as Rebecca's arrival to Arkadia is the catalyst behind the camaraderie that will consume and unite all of the different shifter tribes (i.e. foxes, lions, wolves). I really enjoyed this aspect of the story. I think that author Alanea Alder did a great job of showing us a town where people just existed until Rebecca charmed them all.Overall the book is a quick read that fans of paranormal romance are really going to love. Unfortunately, it wasn't my cup of tea. I like my heroines to be strong, butt kicking warriors, and Rebecca felt too much like a fragile flower who just wants everyone to like her. Another issue I had with the story is the way the backstory for both Rebecca and Aleksander was revealed. The story could have been stronger if we learned about their past issues slowly rather than in dialogue that felt like mini info dumps. Had the main characters been able to work through their baggage together it would have given their relationship a little more depth.Fans of paranormal romance should give this book a try. Between smoking hot males and great action at the end, I am confident they will be entertained and fall in love with the town of Arkadia.(This book was provided to Compulsion Reads for review by the author.)