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Dirty Alphas

by Alexa B. James & Angelina Avery
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Medium Burn Urban Fantasy RH
Available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited

Down and Dirty

This truly is a great read! Interesting take on old myths, with a hefty dose of romance and fun, it’s free on KU.

What is it about?

(Blurb from GoodReads)

Know what’s worse than being forced to marry your depraved, sadistic alpha?
Hiding his corpse. 

Ten years after storms and seismic disasters ravaged the world, only one major forest remains intact in the United States, and my werewolf pack is responsible for keeping Heartland Forest for the wolves. Jacob Knight may have been a terrible alpha, but he kept the fae, vampires, and man-eating trolls from taking over Heartland. Day by day, they close in on us.

For two years, I’ve gotten away with murder, and it hasn’t been easy. I live a lie, and it’s eating me up inside. It’s a price I must pay to keep my secrets buried and my pack safe.

But nothing stays buried for long in Heartland Forest.

When Jacob’s three alpha brothers ride their motorcycles into town, claiming they want to rent a room in the apartment building I manage, I know they’re here for more than low rent and creaky pipes.

Do I have what it takes to take on three dirty alphas? 

Thoughts on Dirty Alphas

The cover and the blurb almost feel like a bait n’ switch, but in a good way. I had the impression that this would be a naughty read, a guilty pleasure type. I enjoy those, certainly, but I have to be in the mood for one. This book landed in my KU queue, then I gave it back unread before seeing it again recently.

I decided to try it, and holy smokes am I glad I did! Yes, there is a physical aspect to this narrative, but it is so much more – there’s a real story here, and dang good writing. I would classify it a medium burn RH within a full PNR world. Somewhat dystopian and fully immersive, it grabs you and doesn’t let go. And there’s nothing ‘dirty’ about it.

Pros:

• A real plot, deftly woven.
• Emotions are high and feel real.
• Mack. Love that Fae.
• Zeezee…. she’s a naughty little thing you can’t help but adore.

Cons:

• I have questions. So many questions….

Perspective

First Person, Multiple POV

Ending Type

Episodic

Rating

NC-17

Romantic Dynamic

MMMMF

Character Age Range

20+

Verdict

A thoroughly enjoyable read that plays with known myths, shakes them up and spits out a beauty of a story sure to entertain. Free on Kindle Unlimited.

Published December 14th, 2018

378 Pages

Please note, this is a Reverse Harem novel which features alternative sexual scenes and themes, along with multiple love interests she will not have to choose from. Suitable for adult readers only. #WhyChoose

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Your Turn

What are you reading today? Have you read other books by Alexa B. James or Angelina Avery? Leave a comment, I would love to know!