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The Alpha's Mage (Wild Magic Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Claire Cullen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,068 ratings
Magic. Without it, Knox’s pack will die. The only way to get it? Steal it. Steal him. A wolf mage.

The slow decay of magic is destroying Samhain Pack bit by bit. Down to their last ailing mage, Knox snatches a mage from a rival pack. Better to be a pack with enemies than a dead pack. But when Lorcan is foisted upon him, Knox refuses to take the mage as a mate. Until their alpha leader drags up an old pack law to punish the wayward mage, and Knox finds it isn’t so easy to walk away.

Being a wolf mage is a curse. It’s taken everything from Lorcan—his family, his home, and his magic. Now he’s been taken by another pack, with a whole new set of rules. He has no intention of sticking around, especially when they plan to bond him to one of their alphas. Running from wolves comes naturally to him, only Knox proves hard to run from.

The Alpha’s Mage is a paranormal romance featuring a stubborn wolf, a distrustful druid, and a pack in dire need of luck. It’s the first book of the Wild Magic series, which should be read in order. It contains mature and somewhat dark themes but does not contain mpreg.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08R3Y4CGL
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 20, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 199 pages
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  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Wild Magic
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Claire Cullen

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Claire Cullen is an author and aspiring baker. Since she was a toddler, she has loved making up stories. Getting them down on paper proved a challenge in the early years when her preferred medium was finger puppets. She moved on to pen and paper, and later to keyboards, and hasn't looked back since, except for occasional bouts of nostalgia.

Claire loves to write strong, Alpha males with protective streaks a mile wide and counterpoint them with love interests with the inner strength to survive the trials life has thrown at them.

Most of all, Claire loves a happy ever after (but she'll be content with a happy for now).

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Customers find the book well-written and engaging, with an interesting magic system that offers a different perspective on shifters and magic. They appreciate the storyline, with one customer noting it's a fun new twist on the werewolf/mage tale, and they like the characters, with one review highlighting the chemistry between the main characters. Customers consider it a good start to the series.

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21 customers mention "Readability"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one customer noting it's a great first entry in the series.

"...LOVED these two. Loved this pack, and I can't wait to see what's next for them...." Read more

"...Cullens books are my go to fireside read, fun, quick, and full of loveable characters without needless drama...." Read more

"This book was just wonderful. I loved how Claire Cullen created a world where the wolves and mages were completed separate...." Read more

"This is a 4/5. I enjoyed reading this book. It is good from the first page right until the end...." Read more

19 customers mention "Interest"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, particularly appreciating its interesting magic system and different perspective on shifters and magic.

"This book was short and sweet. The magic system was exceedingly interesting and a new take on werewolf mage pairings...." Read more

"This is a fantastic start of a new series. I love the unique world; the magical relationship between wolves and the mages bearing the moon mark...." Read more

"I’m not sure how I feel about this series yet. Some aspects are interesting, but most of the characters leave something to be desired...." Read more

"...It features an interesting magic system and a nice “reluctant mates” romance. Go for it!" Read more

17 customers mention "Storyline"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it interesting and cute, with one customer highlighting its fun new twist on the werewolf/mage tale and another noting the bond between wolf and mage that includes sexual energy.

"...The magic system was exceedingly interesting and a new take on werewolf mage pairings...." Read more

"...Here the bond between wolf & mage includes sexual energy as well as magical energy. The characters come alive...." Read more

"...It features an interesting magic system and a nice “reluctant mates” romance. Go for it!" Read more

"...This one was a fun new twist on the werewolf/mage tale, I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!" Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning that the two main characters have chemistry.

"...The side characters are interesting as well, especially the other alphas, which is good because they most likely will be getting their own books." Read more

"...The characters come alive. You will feel for them and with them. Knox's pack is desperate. Their mage is dying. Solution? Steal a mage...." Read more

"...are my go to fireside read, fun, quick, and full of loveable characters without needless drama...." Read more

"...A whole new addition to the genre. Well thought out, wonderful characters and storyline. Highly recommended" Read more

6 customers mention "Start"6 positive0 negative

Customers find this book to be a good start to the series, with one customer specifically praising it as an excellent introduction to a new shifter series.

"This is a fantastic start of a new series. I love the unique world; the magical relationship between wolves and the mages bearing the moon mark...." Read more

"Another great start to a new series. Mixing the world of wolves and magic, it was intriguing and well paced...." Read more

"This was a good start to the series...." Read more

"...Great start with a pack that have dwindling resources that steals a wolf mage for survival, who becomes the start of their journey back." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting that it is very well written and well thought out.

"...A whole new addition to the genre. Well thought out, wonderful characters and storyline. Highly recommended" Read more

"...As always it was well written just not my cup of tea. A solid 3 star read." Read more

"...The story line was interesting and well thought out. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series." Read more

"Was an interesting concept. I’m very well written...." Read more

3 customers mention "Cuteness"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book cute and unique.

"This book was short and sweet. The magic system was exceedingly interesting and a new take on werewolf mage pairings...." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars THIS is the Claire Cullen I Know!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
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    I LOVVVEEEDDDDD Knox and Lorcan's story!!! ♥️♥️
    Lorcan stole my heart from the jump 💜 Knox took a little bit for me to warm up to, but we got there eventually.
    LOVED these two. Loved this pack, and I can't wait to see what's next for them.
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  • Tyler
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.25 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
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    This book was short and sweet. The magic system was exceedingly interesting and a new take on werewolf mage pairings. The two main characters have chemistry and are very cute together. The side characters are interesting as well, especially the other alphas, which is good because they most likely will be getting their own books.
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  • Robert Swietek
    5.0 out of 5 stars A druid wolf mage, his alpha watcher mate, and a desperate pack. Intrigue galore!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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    This is a fantastic start of a new series. I love the unique world; the magical relationship between wolves and the mages bearing the moon mark. Here the bond between wolf & mage includes sexual energy as well as magical energy. The characters come alive. You will feel for them and with them. Knox's pack is desperate. Their mage is dying.
    Solution? Steal a mage. Lorcan has been stolen and sold before. But he realizes he has a true bond with Knox. Despite their efforts to keep the boundary intact & the pack safe, Lorcan is stolen & sold again. Knox will stop at nothing to get him back. Their journey is more a HFN than HEA. There is still a threat out there that must be dealt with before the pack will be truly safe. The story continues. I can't wait for book two! You have got to get this book! Now!
    This book contains adult themes and language, mm sex and is intended for mature readers only.
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  • Jessica B.
    3.0 out of 5 stars worth a read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025
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    I’m not sure how I feel about this series yet. Some aspects are interesting, but most of the characters leave something to be desired. The head alpha, Gage, I found to be especially dislikable.

    This is sort of fated mates light. People can mate with whoever they want (usually by force, in the case of mages) and no one really seems to value or respect (fated) mate bonds I put fated in parentheses, because it’s unclear whether they’re actually fated or just more compatible than other potential mates.

    There wasn’t enough magic in this book, so hopefully future books in the series introduce mages who actually know how to do magic. There are plenty of inconsistencies, and a bizarre dislike for this book that I almost hesitate to mention is the MC’s name. I HATED the name Lorcan. It sounds like a medication. I kept thinking about Narcan or the Lorax. The name felt clunky and it weirdly took me out of the story because I disliked it so much and just kept thinking of prescription drug commercials. It’s a weird thing to complain about, but everyone else in the book had a normal name. Well, maybe not normal or common, but at least they were actual names.
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  • DianaP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent start to a new shifter series
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020
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    Claire Cullen is pretty much a one-click read for me. Every time she comes out with a new book, I am right there on release day to get a copy. (Except when I’m lucky enough to get an ARC like I did for this book! I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book.)

    This is the first book in a new series featuring shifters, but not mpreg, which is nice because we can offer it to people who just don’t get the mpreg thing, get them hooked on her writing, and then drop them in the deep end of the mpreg pool! It features an interesting magic system and a nice “reluctant mates” romance. Go for it!
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  • Shannon Allison
    4.0 out of 5 stars Always a fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2021
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    Even though the plot is predictable, Cullen always makes it just different enough to make it new. Cullens books are my go to fireside read, fun, quick, and full of loveable characters without needless drama. This one was a fun new twist on the werewolf/mage tale, I'm looking forward to the rest of the series!
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  • Amy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great start
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2021
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    Another great start to a new series. Mixing the world of wolves and magic, it was intriguing and well paced. I enjoyed Knox’s pack’s back story, and how desperate the pack is, struggling for survival. It was unique and makes me ready to dive into book two pronto.
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  • B. Hall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2021
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    This book was just wonderful. I loved how Claire Cullen created a world where the wolves and mages were completed separate. A whole new addition to the genre. Well thought out, wonderful characters and storyline. Highly recommended
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beaten-down pack on the up
    Reviewed in France on December 23, 2020
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    I enjoyed grumpy Knox and Lorcan's poetic druid magic.
    Looking forward to reading about more mages joining the pack in the future!
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  • Space Nonchi
    4.0 out of 5 stars A strong story
    Reviewed in Australia on May 17, 2021
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    This was a well written story that I really enjoyed. The world is very well developed and I enjoyed having it unfolded slowly. There is no insta anything in this book. The pairing is good. I'm not sure why the intimate scenes didn't sizzle more because I believed in the couple. They were a great match and have to work through some believable angst. I'll definitely read more in this series.
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  • Ms R Posy
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Druids Magic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2021
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    Knox abducts Lorcan, the mage of the Samhain pack. Lorcan is understandably resentful and angry, lots for the reader to unpick. It turns out that Lorcan was actually kidnapped by the Samhain pack and he is fairly traumatised by all the various violations of his freedom and to his apparent value as a mage. It is a very interesting and different interpretation of wolf packs entwined with mages or as it turns out, a different type of magic user.

    The evolution of their relationship is slow and realistic, in turn anxious, fury and lustful. An incredibly enjoyable and varied tale as it develops into a genuine romance with credible characters and emotions. I love Claire Cullen's books, the realities of shifter life, mixed with poignancy and realistic and lively communities.
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  • Sher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2023
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    The pack magic is fading, and Know has to do something. He finds a mage in a pack next to their territory and kidnaps him. Knox's Alpha gives them two weeks to mate but either one wants to. As they learn more about each other, everything changes. When of the pack is taken, Lorcan must go to the Warren family of Mages, a family that sold him before . Knox goes to find him but he has been taken to another pack and will fight to the death to get him back.
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  • Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth my time
    Reviewed in India on April 9, 2022
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    A beautiful start of a story worth investing time in. The slow build up of a beautiful relationship which solely depends upon mutual affection and co-dependency was the heart of the plot. Looking forward to read the next part.
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