Reckless (Southwestern Shifters #3)
Bailey Bradford
Six months of torture couldn’t break him—but love just might.
Marcus Criswell was once the strongest Alpha in North America. Now, after half a year in chains, starved and scarred, he’s a shadow of the leader he used to be. When his captors abandon him to die, Marcus is ready to welcome the end…until fate steps in.
Nathan Grant never wanted this life. Raised by humans and taught to fear shifters, he’s kept his distance—until the day he runs as a wolf and stumbles across a man barely clinging to life. Saving Marcus means shattering every rule Nathan has lived by…and binding himself to a mate he doesn’t understand.
Danger still stalks them. Marcus is broken, Nathan is untested, and enemies lurk in the shadows. But when destiny calls, will they risk everything for a love worth fighting for?
Perfect for fans of Nalini Singh and Charlie Cochet.
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"A Must Read that if ya haven't read, then you're missing out on a great story-line and a wonderful adventure....Love this series."
"LOVED how this series gets better, includes characters from the other books and they are all connected, if you enjoy m/m shifter, then you will love this book & Series."
"Wow wow wow. Hot guy on guy action. Sweet story line. Love this author. Can't wait to read the next in this series."
"This was another great book in this series and I Loved it and can't wait to read the next one..."
"I freaking LOVED this book."
"I have decided that this series is now on my absolute favorites list and I can’t wait to read the next one."
Tropes in Reckless by Bailey Bradford
Fated Mates – A powerful, unbreakable bond that draws Marcus and Nathan together despite fear and trauma.
Shifter Romance – Featuring wolf shapeshifters with primal instincts and supernatural strength.
Tortured Hero – Marcus endures months of brutal captivity, leaving him scarred and struggling to heal.
Reluctant Mate – Nathan fears the shifter world and resists the mate bond at first, unsure of his place.
Rescue Romance – Nathan risks his life to free Marcus from a slow, agonizing death.
Broken but Strong – Marcus has been shattered by torture but refuses to give up hope—or love.
Survival Together – Their romance grows as they fight for their lives against lingering threats.
Hurt/Comfort – Emotional and physical scars are soothed through tenderness, trust, and intimacy.
Opposites Attract – A hardened Alpha leader and an inexperienced, human-raised wolf find common ground in passion and destiny.
Healing through Love – Both characters learn to trust again, finding strength in each other’s arms.
Pack Politics – The mate bond comes with power struggles and the responsibility of shifter leadership.
Action and Danger – Their love story unfolds in a high-stakes world of betrayal, violence, and primal instincts.
Claimed by Fate – The bond between mates is undeniable, binding them together even when the odds are stacked against them.
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The 'Southwestern Shifters' series
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