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My Defender (Bewitched And Bewildered Book 8)
by Alanea Alder
About this book
Noctem Falls is facing a desperate crisis as a mysterious, life-threatening illness begins to afflict the city’s children. Enter Eleanor Kimball, a dedicated pediatrician with a heart for healing but a spirit bruised by past heartbreak. Having long ago abandoned her dreams of a fated mate and a family of her own, Eleanor arrives in the shifter haven solely to save lives, unaware that her own future is about to collide with destiny.
Grant Douglas is a man defined by a brutal past and a self-imposed isolation. Terrified of his own capacity for darkness, he has spent his life avoiding the very idea of a fated mate. Yet, the moment he lays eyes on Ellie, the walls he built around his heart begin to crumble. Faced with haunting visions of her in peril, Grant must finally embrace the powerful Alpha he was born to be to protect the woman who has become his world.
This emotional installment of the Bewitched and Bewildered series masterfully blends high-stakes paranormal suspense with the poignant vulnerability of two souls finding their match. It is a heart-wrenching, beautifully written romance that reminds us that even the most scarred hearts are worth fighting for. Prepare for a deeply moving journey of healing, courage, and unconditional love.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B01N18RZXY
Reader Reviews
May 28, 2018
Title: My Defender Series: Bewitched & Bewildered Author: Alanea Alder Designation: Book Eight of Series, Full-Length, **Can Be Read As Standalone, No Cliffhanger #paranormalromance #fantasy #shifters #vampires #fae #witches #sprites #adultcontent My Rating: Five Delightfully Entertaining Stars***** **Each book of the Bewitched and Bewildered series features a different couple finding love along with their very own happy ending and can technically be read as a standalone. However, there are...
April 28, 2017
I have been eagerly (and I mean eagerly) awaiting My Defender Book 8 in the Bewitched and Bewildered series. It was worth the wait and then some. I just found this series a couple of months ago and from the first book it quickly became one of my all time favorite series (I also should mention I was not really a paranormal fan prior to this series, but reading it, I could not help but love EVERYTHING about it). My Defender centers around quiet but lovable Grant Douglas finding his mate in Dr....
April 30, 2017
Wonderful addition to the Bewitched and Bewildered series. I love this author and this series. The storylines continue to have ingenuity, depth, and humor. It has intensity since we continue to deal with supernatural elements that surprise and intrigue. This book is about Grant and Eleanor (Ellie). Ellie is a doctor and comes to Noctem Falls to help with an illness that is affecting the children there. She meets Grant who is helping care for the children and has an interesting backstory...
May 2, 2017
My heart breaks for Grant, to be thrown out at such a young age and he had to teach himself everything including how to talk :*( I shed a few tears while reading about his past and I was so glad that he did find true family that loved him! I love Ellie first off she's an elephant shifter (so cool) she's a BBW (aren’t we all) and she seems to be just perfect for Grant and for what the city needs right now. She was a great character to introduce and I loved the relationship between them and...
June 28, 2024
This is one of my favorites of the series. I love how the two main characters think they are flawed and show each other how strong they truly are. This book has the perfect balance of a serious crisis mixed with humor and romance. I love that Ellie is a full figured woman who doubts her beauty even though everyone else sees it. It makes her so relatable. Merlyn is a delight and really shines in this book. )
