Alexei is a typical man when a pretty woman shows interest, "now her eyes did widen slightly, and she ran her gaze over his body. “I guess there’s a lot of you to fill.” He barely resisted the urge to puff out his chest" Alexei holds nothing back, “let’s have ***?” God, she loved how blunt he was." I liked this book, I loved Alexei.

The cover of this book  is what drew my attention but the great story kept me reading.
Alexei Medvedev is a hybrid and a assassin for the Forgotten Brotherhood. Cassie Donna is the target for a hit. Instead of killing her he protects her.
This was a great paranormal romance full of action and just different enough to hold your interest until the surprising ending.
 “I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

The second in Walters' Forgotten Brotherhood series this book tells the tale of Alexei - the vampire-polar shifter and Cassie - a reaper (and as it turns out Death's daughter).

This was an entertaining read and left me eager to see who in the Brotherhood gets their story next!

Wow, where has N.J. Walters been all my life? Seriously, how am I just now discovering her? Needless to say, this was my first book by the author but also definitely going to be my first book in a long line of obsessive-based mainlining of her work. I get a little OCD like that.

I honestly didn't know what to expect when I picked requested this ARC but I was absolutely entertained. Forgotten Brotherhood of badass warriors of unimaginable skill and power that are assassins for paranormals? Vampire Bear shifters? Grim Reapers/Death's right-hand reaper? Ummm, sign me up twice!

I, unfortunately, couldn't get my hands on the first in the series fast enough so I was a little, contextually, out of the loop but not in a major way. Regardless, Artic Bite was fun and entertaining with a little bit o' steam mixed in. I love all things paranormal and the world is really very interesting. I seriously am so on board for more. *Please reference aforementioned statement on OCD mainlining of other works by the author.*

I absolutely recommend for those looking for an entertaining and fun new paranormal series.

*ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

Arctic Bite is the 2nd book to the Forgotten Brotherhood by N.J Walters and I find that this book was written far more smoothly than the first book. The Forgotten Brotherhood are a group of assassins, they are the baddest of the baddest and their leader is Maccus Fury (Book 1, Fury Unleashed). The operate solo, not as a group or with another member. Each of them are deadlier than your usual shifters.

Alexei Medvedev is a hybrid, he is a bear shifter and a vampire .... both deadly predators and he given the job to assassinate Cassie Dobbs. However, before he accepted the job he wanted to check out what and why is Cassie Dobbs being marked for assassination. Thus begin an exciting and sexy adventure. Cassie Dobbs is no ordinary paranormal, she has been around since the dawn of time. Much of Cassie's background is a mystery that will be unravel as the story progresses.

I enjoyed reading this book, it wasn't boring and I find the dialogue funny and engaging. The sexual chemistry between the 2 main characters sizzles the pages. I cannot wait for the 3rd book.

I was gifted a copy by Netgalley, however views above are all my own.

Beyond excited to read this!!! This is the second book of The Brotherhood and I absolutely recommend this series from this AMAZING author!! I will update my review once I finish to add in more deets. Stay tuned 😊

So, what is your favourite type of shifter, and what breed of bear is it? For me, it’s Polar Bears, and Alexei was perfect, and different. He thought he was less because he was different, but in the end, that is what made all the more special. Cassandra thought she was doomed, because of what she was, and what she’d done, run from her responsibilities. She couldn’t be more wrong, but it takes a lot of heartbreak to get to that realization.

What isn’t in doubt, the attraction and the steaminess between these two. Age, reasons, meaning, and time, all cease to exist when these two are together. Their bond is deep, their love is great, their moments are all special. I felt all their pain, all their joy, all their doubt and worries. I felt with them, and for them, and I loved every second of it!

This book put a smile on my face. I really enjoyed the main characters and their interactions with each other. The book had a great flow to it and that is really important in a Paranormal  romance.  The author really made an effort to make these characters likable as well as relatable. This was a fun and easy read that had a very satisfying ending. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves paranormal romance.

**I received a copy of Arctic Bite from Entangled Publishing and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary review. My opinions are honest and not solicited in any way.**

Arctic Bite by N. J. Walters is the second book in her Forgotten Brotherhood and while I loved Maccus and Morrigan in the first book Cassie and Alexei grew on me as I got further in the book. It's a solid 4 stars and I can't wait for the next book. The plot twist at the final chapters was amazing and I sure didn't see that coming at all.

Alexei Medvedev is researching his next contract who happens to be the bartender in a Nome, AK pub. What he learns about watching Cassie Dobbs is that she cares and watched over her patrons so he's confused as why she needs to die. He's a polar bear-vampire hybrid and he hasn't figure out what Cassie is other than she smells like flowers (A Reaper). When they break up a fight she invites him upstairs to stay the night. They are soon on the run from vampires who want to collect the bounty on her head.

Cassie Dobbs walked away from her job and wants to just experience life. She didn't expect to have a bounty on her head or to meet Alexei who tells her there's a bounty on her head. When one of her own Reapers wants to collect the bounty its Alexei who'll hear the siren call of her scythe. When you add in their escape to Russia (his home is a cave) plus there's the big reveal at the end and you have a kick ass heroine.

What a thrilling paranormal romance by N.J. Walters. I simply could not put the book down. It was well-written with an intriguing plot.

I just love Alexei & Cassie is such a strong female character in this book.
It’s the second in the Forgotten Brotherhood series that although is a great standalone does touch on the previous book characters & a mention of Drakons!
I don’t want to give any of the storyline away as it is just so great & I loved every page.
This is shaping in a fantastic series & each book develops the brotherhood more.
I was lucky enough to have an ARC but this is a keeper that I’m sure to read again

Alexel Medvedev is an assassin and a part of the Forgotten Brotherhood.  These members get the job done no matter what.  But.... Alexel always does his own investigating before he strikes his kill.  Good thing because this latest job to eliminate Cassie Dobbs proves to foreshadow a passion for him that he cannot resist.   Great characters and action.  This is a part of N.J. Walters' Forgotten Brotherhood series but reads fine as a stand-alone.  " A copy of this book was provided by entangled via Netgalley with no requirements for a review.  Comments here are my honest opinion."

I love the idea of this world the author's created. There's so many directions for the series. This one was slow and had me skimming between the action scenes because of too much internal dialogue. I really liked the twist at the end and hope to see more development in future books. Although this one didn't work for me, I loved the first one and am anxious to read more in the series.

2.5

4 Stars 
Arctic Bite is the second book in the Forgotten Brotherhood series. The series follows the members of a elite and secretive assassin group, for supernatural and immortals alike. The characters in this book and plot are all very interesting and unique. I can 100% say that I have never read a book about a bear vamp and a reaper getting together while on the run from seemingly every supernatural there is (including death himself). And I don’t think I will ever have that chance again. 
One of our main characters, Cassie, is a seemingly an average bartender at a small town in Alaska with a hit on her head. Our other main character, Alexei, is the person who has taken the assignment for the Forgotten Brotherhood. And as both characters soon find out neither of them is as simple as they seem. 
I’ve read my fair share of paranormal/shifter books so I’ve come to notice there is two kind of categories, ones that only focus only on the sex and ones that actually have a good plot. I love reading both of them but when I can get two in one I always appreciate it. And this one is the best of both worlds, amazing plot and character development and a fair amount of amazing sex scenes. The plot follows Alexei and Cassie as the figure out who each other are and what they have gotten themselves into by falling into each other’s lives. With all kinds of supernatural after the bounty that is on Cassie’s head, Alexei doesn’t know why but he feels the need to protect her from them all, or at least die trying. 
I love both the main character in this book, they are both supper interesting and unique but if I had to pick one it would be Alexei. Alexei is the cutest bear vamp assassin I have ever had the pleasure to read about. He is not your average everyday male love interest. Yes, obviously him being a 7 foot, bear vamp makes him interesting all on its own but it is so much more than that. His history, back story, insecurities, protectiveness, abilities, and love for Cassie all makes him one of my favorite male love interests I have ever read. Cassie is also an interesting character, I don’t love her as much as I do Alexei but she’s still pretty fricking awesome being a badass reaper and all. 
In general, I really enjoyed reading this story and you might be wondering why I gave it 4 stars and not 5. Well, at about the 80% mark a certain scene went down and I literally had to put down the book and stop reading. It was as if a thirteen-year-old sprit took over the amazing author that had been writing up until this point and wrote out the Romeo and Juliet version of what this scene should have been. It was so over dramatic to the point of cringing even hours later when thinking about it. It was just so misplaced and uncomfortable to read. Completely and utterly unnecessary. I loved the book but it wasn’t perfect but I will definitely be going back and reading the first book in the series and any others that come out in the future. 

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Alexei Medvedev is a hybrid shifter who is an assassin with the Forgotten Brotherhood. The Brotherhood are a group of immortals who take on contracts to kill other immortals who have gone rogue. 

Cassie Dobbs is a bartender in Alaska who live a quiet life, going so far as to even reside above the bar that she keeps. She has no real friends, no family and no real connections other than taking care of her regular bar patrons. 

Alexei always investigates marks before accepting the contracts on their lives to make sure they deserve to die. He cannot figure out why Cassie needs to die or what type of immortal she is for that matter. He does find himself drawn to her and Cassie in return finds herself drawn to him as well. Soon they find themselves on the run when someone else decided to take Cassies contract and Alexei decides he has to protect her. Their attraction is exciting and I found myself rooting for them. This story sucked me in and held on tight! There were a couple of plot twist that grabbed me. The ending left me satisfied but also left it open just enough for there to be another book in the series if the author so chooses. 

I received an advanced copy of this book from Netgalley in return for my honest review.

Amazing!

Another fantastic book by Ms. Walters.  Action, twists, heart and undying love woven expertly in Andrei and Cassie's story.  Plus a visit from my favorite...Maccus!

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the ARC.  I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is part of a series but reads well as a stand alone.  I really enjoyed this book.  I liked the spirit of the characters. Cassie is a "retired" reaper and  Alexei is a polar bear/vampire!  I loved that combo.  A fun read.  3.5 stars. If you like paranormal romance with a bit of intrigue this one is a good one for you.

This is a really solid addition to the Forgotten Brotherhood series. I love when a series is a collection of independent stories set within the same world that can be read as standalones. This compliments the first book nicely and effectively adds to the previous developments. 

I liked the new setting and new set of MCs. Both Alexei and Cassie are interesting characters and worth rooting for. My only slight problem would be the major case of insta-love present. I get that lust and attraction can be immediate, and that's fine, but it's a personal pet-peeve when characters are saying 'I love you' the day after meeting. It's just a bit of an eye-roll.

But this installment is well-written and entertaining and I'm excited to see what story will come next for this series!

This was my first read from the author and I enjoyed it! Though it is the second book in a series, it can be read by itself. I did not feel like I was missing any information or playing catch up. 

Alexei is an assassin with the Forgotten Brotherhood who finds himself in a pickle while investigating a potential new target. Cassie is in hiding from her past when she is approached by Alexei. Alexei is rough and tough on the exterior but is a teddy bear towards Cassie. Cassie is a no-nonsense kick-ass lady. Funny and sexy times ensue. 

I had the chance to read an early copy for review!

Very enjoyable read! The story was interesting and unique from others of its genre, and I was left to finish it in the wee hours of the morning for I couldn’t leave it ;)

Alexei was an adorable, sexy beast, whilst Cassie was a mature (thank God!) and very likeable heroine. Together, I thought they were a great match.