An interesting and unique take on shifters, mates, pack life, and a wonderful start to a new series!
From the Alphas on the Rocks blurb:
Two rejected alphas. Desperate for Connection. Longing for acceptance. Fighting for survival.
Ever since a hook-up infected Avery Smith with the werevirus, turning him into a were-ursine imbued with alpha magic, he’s been on the run. No established pack leader wants a rival in their territory, but he can’t start his own pack because few are willing to entrust their safety to a small-statured trans man. Lacking options, Avery joins a work farm where packless werecreatures labor in exchange for room and board. Then another potential hook-up lands him in the arms of the most dangerous man he could pick:
A shifter.
As an alpha, taking over his family-led cougar shifter pack is Sascha Madison’s birthright, but lifelong chronic illness has compromised his standing. Getting caught with a werecreature will ruin his slim chances of inheriting the pack, and could result in him being disowned by his father.
Despite everything that could go wrong, Sascha and Avery connect, discovering much more than casual relief. The rare flicker of belonging is threatened by the bitter conflict between their species. Shifters believe the monstrous transformations forced by the werevirus make a mockery of their existence, and the recent explosion of infections has put all packs on high alert.
While Avery endures harassment at the farm, Sascha struggles to protect him without revealing their intimate connection. When a predatory supervisor forces Sascha’s hand, Avery has to flee yet again… This time, with Sascha by his side.
Too quickly, they’re caught. Sascha’s father gives them an ultimatum: Separate permanently, or Avery dies. But there’s more to being a leader than oppressive dominance, and Sascha and Avery are determined to shatter the walls separating their species and find a pack that will accept them both.
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Alphas on the Rocks is a 77,000 word trans M/M paranormal romance featuring forbidden lovers on the run, mysterious mating magic, an awful dating app, and multiple open-door intimate scenes. Happy ending guaranteed.
Angel's review:
°°Dual POV°°° Trans MC°° Chronic Illness representation °°° Opposites Attracts°°°
When Jem started teasing this book I knew I had to read it immediately, it just sounded way too good to pass up. Upon reading this story I was immediately drawn into this dystopian world where not all shifters are equal, and not all were-creatures are accepted. The virus component being what causes Were-creatures was really interesting, and I liked that we got history and details about that and how it came to be. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and I liked all the characters that got introduced throughout the story, some more than others. A specific bird was my least favorite character, he's a bully.
I thought the flow of the story was really nice, the pacing was so smooth, and the dialogue between all of the characters was engaging and was fantastic. Avery and Sascha while different personality wise, make such a great couple together. I absolutely adore these two together, and I liked that their relationship (and story) wasn't focused primarily on the spice scenes. I liked that we got to see them getting to know each other outside of the bedroom, and we got to see a different layer of intimacy build between them which was beautiful to read about.
I also have to point out that I Ioved how the chronic pain component was written, as someone who has chronic pain & illness, it was really nice seeing it written about in a realistic and relatable way. Avery accepting Sascha exactly as he is was beautiful, as was Sascha accepting Avery. These two accept each other as they are and their relationship is so precious!
I don't want to spoil anything but I will say that I loved how certain characters came together and forged their own way. I'm really excited to see where this series goes next and what's in store for this group of lovely people!
Alphas on the Rocks is currently available as an e-book and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
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