Ooh, 'The Kadin'! That book was my gateway into bodice rippers with actual political intrigue. After finishing it, I went on a deep dive to find follow-ups, and yeah—no direct sequel exists. But Bertrice Small’s style is all about sprawling, interconnected tales. For instance, the heroine’s descendants appear in her 'O’Malley' sagas, which feel like spiritual successors. If you’re craving more of that exotic, drama-filled flavor, her 'Hellion' series might scratch the itch. It’s got the same mix of passion and historical depth, just with different settings. Honestly, part of me’s glad there’s no sequel; some stories are perfect as they are, and 'The Kadin' wraps up in a way that feels complete.
I can confirm 'The Kadin' is a standalone gem. Small wrote it early in her career, and while she later expanded other books into series (looking at you, 'Skye O’Malley'), this one stayed self-contained. But here’s a fun tidbit: the book’s themes—cultural clashes, fierce heroines—echo in her later works. 'To Love a Stranger' has a similar vibe with its Mongolian setting. If you’re after continuity, though, you’ll have to headcanon connections yourself. I like to pretend the merchant mentioned in Chapter 4 is secretly related to a character from 'Adora,' another of her novels. Fandom gymnastics!
Nope, no sequel—but that’s not a bad thing! 'The Kadin' works beautifully as a one-shot, and forcing a follow-up might’ve diluted its impact. Small’s other series, like 'The Border Chronicles,' offer more of her signature style if you need a fix. Or try 'The Duchess' by Jude Deveraux for another standalone with epic historical flair.
'The Kadin' by Bertrice Small definitely stands out with its lush Ottoman Empire setting. From what I've gathered after chatting with fellow fans and scouring book forums, it doesn't have a direct sequel, but it's part of her larger 'Skye O’Malley' universe. Small often interconnected her stories—like how characters from 'The Kadin' pop up in other books, such as 'Love Wild and Fair.' It’s not a series per se, but more like a shared world where you can trace threads between novels.
That said, if you loved the vibes of 'The Kadin,' you might enjoy her other standalone works like 'Blaze Wyndham' or 'The Spitfire.' They’ve got similar sweeping historical drama and fiery heroines. Personally, I wish there was a proper sequel—I’d kill to see what happened to certain characters after that ending! But the lack of one just means you get to imagine your own continuation, which is half the fun anyway.
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(Alternate Title: The Glorious LifeMain Characters: Philip Clarke, Wynn Johnston) “Oh no! If I don’t work harder, I’d have to return to the family house and inherit that monstrous family fortune.” As the heir to an elite wealthy family, Philip Clarke was troubled by this…
“I reject you.”
Three words shattered her soul.
Her mate bond severed, her future stolen.
But in the silence of heartbreak… the Moon Goddess answered.
Four Alphas. Four packs.
One Queen Luna to unite them or be their undoing
Book One
A Choice Lost to Fate
Evandra Johnson is the Luna of the Pearl Pack and life is going great.... until it isn't. What she thought was a happy marriage to the love of her life, Jalen, her mate and Alpha, turns to something she doesn't recognize overnight. How did she not see the signs? He chose an Omega over her and now the pack will have a new Luna.
Now she is faced with heartbreak, pain, humiliation, and a new sense of hopelessness. She has no family to turn to, no friends outside of the Pearl Pack and nowhere to go. Staying a lone wolf means she accepts the status of a rogue. But approaching another pack's territory could cost her life.
After her mate's rejection and being banished from her pack, she must figure out her own way. Although she is a trained warrior and has a fierce wolf spirit within her, many dangers await in the forest. She is weakened by the strain of her mate's rejection, making her vulnerable and putting her at great risk.
Can she find herself before her wolf becomes a feral beast she no longer can control, or will she rise above?
*Sexually graphic scenes, multiple mates.
The Fated Series is a fast-paced shifter romance mini series presented to you in three parts.
Book One: A Choice Lost to Fate
Book Two: A Choice to Survive
Book Three: A Choice Bound in Blood
Warning***Excerpt, Mature Content****
"Let's get one thing clear, here you aren't my mate or Luna, you are valued as low as my prisoner, so don't think you are entitled to anything." Kaden hisses with flaring red eyes, his words like daggers pierces my heart, shredding it into bits.
"Then if I really do mean nothing to you, then why do you keep me here? Just reject me." I scream at him, with teary eyes. I hoped he could see the pain in my eyes, he was the reason I was in so much pain. I was in so much trouble because of him. A deadly smirk draws along the Primordial's face.
"Oh, Sinclair, if I reject you then what fun will it be then?" he smirks viscously, making my blood run cold. Oh moon goddess, help me! I was in far bigger trouble than I imagined.
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Ava Sinclair is 19 and a beautiful and kind-hearted girl. She has longed to find her mate and live life like it was a fairytale, and now it was finally mating season. The time when mated wolves gave into each other's desires. Ava may have found her mate but he may not be the fairytale she had expected. He is everyone's biggest nightmare.
His name is Kaden Delacourt, the ruthless and merciless Primordial Hybrid. He is known to bring death and war wherever he goes. Kaden's hatred for Ava is consuming even when he knows that she is the only hope for him and his pack if they want to survive the curse placed on them by the moon goddess.
Dangers lurk everywhere as Cassandra, Kaden's mistress vows to destroy Ava and win Kaden's affection back.
The drums of war is beating loudly as Alpha Lucien promises to reclaim Ava for his lustful obsession.
Khada Raiko is a book about a guy who searches for an answer on why his family was killed when he was a child, killed by something...that shouldn't exist.
*COMPLETED* This is the second book of my first story " Demons within Me series entitled " The Incubus Slave".A story of Diana and Thamer's son. Adoneram Reid is a cambion. He inherited the demon's ability from his father Thamer. Diana thought that he's not a cambion like his father but on his 21st birthday, his cambion's transformation begun. They kept it from everybody to keep him safe until he fell in love with a werewolf girl named Yennifer Lorca. But this girl made their lives in chaos. She's the lost daughter of an Alpha King Lucian. She had a mate from their pack and he was Gerald Itopia. He would do anything to find her and the battle begun between the Cambions, Lycans, Vampires, and Werewolves when Yennifer chose Adoneram's side, her first love. Would true love prevail or the enemies? Ps. Please read Book 1 first to understand the story briefly.
What happens when the veil opens for someone it shouldn’t?
Kaida St. Claire always thought she was just an ordinary girl, living quietly with her grandmother in a small town. But suddenly, on a day that marks the beginning of a sudden shift in the earth, she stumbles into a forest that shouldn't exist, the one that plagues her dreams, surrounded by tall trees and an ancient-looking building standing strong in the centre.
Ashveil Pack.
The veil that guards it has never opened for anyone, not in over a hundred years, without the Alpha’s permission. Yet, it doesn’t burn Kaida when she reaches the boundaries. Instead, it welcomes her.
And the Alpha isn’t pleased.
Alpha Kellan has lost a mate before and blames himself for it. He won’t taint the memories he has of her by accepting a second-chance mate, especially not with a girl with secrets in her blood. But the pull between them is undeniable.
Dangerous.
Kaida was never supposed to survive the purge of her bloodline. And now that she is back, seemingly clueless about who she is, every pack wants her dead. But more importantly, someone inside the Ashveil pack is already trying.