The Blackwood Shadow: The Beginning
- Jan 3
- 3 min read
She was never meant to be weak.
They just wanted her to believe she was.
Natalia Blackwood has loved the future alpha of the Ironwood Pack since they were teenagers. When the night comes for him to claim his mate, she is certain fate will finally choose her.
Instead, he rejects her—publicly, cruelly, and without mercy.
Labeled unworthy and cast aside by the pack that has always despised her, Natalia does the unthinkable: she walks away. Alone. Unclaimed. Rogue.
But exile doesn’t break her—it awakens her.
Hidden beyond pack borders, Natalia discovers a legacy far more powerful than anyone ever imagined. Under the guidance of a ruthless trainer and a grandmother with dangerous secrets, she forges herself into something Ironwood never saw coming.
Years later, Natalia steps into the territory of the Dark Howlers—an elite, city-based pack ruled by a cold, calculating alpha who does not tolerate weakness… or defiance.
And he sees her immediately.
As old bonds burn and new power rises, Natalia must decide who she will become—and whether the man who shattered her deserves a place in her future… or her downfall.
A slow-burning, rejected-mate paranormal romance about power, survival, and becoming unstoppable.
Step into the Shadows: Discover the World of Nicola Burns
What if loyalty came with a cost you couldn’t see?What if the people in power—the Alphas, the leaders, the ones sworn to protect—were hiding a truth that could shatter everything you believed?
Welcome to the dark, thrilling, and immersive world of Nicola Burns’ novels—where danger lurks behind every seal, every ledger hides a secret, and the most powerful weapon isn’t claws or magic—it’s the truth.
Meet the Heroine: Natalia
At the heart of these stories is Natalia, a heroine unlike any you’ve met. She isn’t seeking power, glory, or revenge. She is driven by truth.
Natalia follows evidence where others fear to tread. She notices the silence behind the smiles, the inconsistencies hidden in official records, and the shadowed movements the pack hopes no one will see. In a world ruled by Alphas, where loyalty is law, Natalia asks the questions no one else dares—and that makes her a target.
She is sharp, relentless, and morally grounded—a character who embodies courage not through brute strength, but through integrity and intelligence. And as she uncovers conspiracies, forbidden experiments, and betrayals, readers are drawn into a suspenseful game where every revelation carries weight.
What You’ll Experience
Reading Nicola Burns’ novels is more than following a story—it’s stepping into a supernatural thriller full of tension, intrigue, and dark fantasy. Expect:
Alpha Politics & Pack Dynamics— Every alliance, every order, every loyalty is tested. Who can be trusted when power corrupts?
Mystery & Investigation—Follow Natalia and her allies as they trace a trail of wolfsbane, silver restraints, and forged Alpha seals to uncover the truth.
Slow-Burn Suspense – Secrets build, tension escalates, and nothing is ever as it seems.
Morally Gray Characters—Heroes and villains are not black and white; even the most loyal can be guilty, and even the most rebellious can be right.
Whether you’re a fan of supernatural thrillers, paranormal romance, or urban fantasy with a dark twist, Nicola Burns’ novels deliver a story that keeps you turning pages and questioning everything you thought you knew.
Why Readers Can’t Put These Books Down
Fans compare Natalia to heroines like Kate Daniels, Mercy Thompson, and early Anita Blake—strong, clever, and unafraid to challenge a system designed to protect the guilty. But Natalia is unique: she isn’t wielding power to dominate. She is fighting for truth in a world that would rather silence it.
With every page, readers are promised high stakes, emotional intensity, and revelations that hit like a knife. You won’t just read the story—you’ll feel the weight of the choices, the danger of the conspiracies, and the courage it takes to follow the truth.
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