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Alpha Seeker #1
Moon Kissed
Can she find her mate and save her people from extinction?
Pearl
Chosen in secret to be the Alpha Seeker, it is Pearl’s duty to carry out a mission many have failed at. Find a worthy Alpha. The packs are led by corrupt, power hungry alphas who have stripped families, like hers, of their titles and forced them into exile. Now, her mate will be the alpha to unite the packs and bring balance by righting the wrongs of the past.
Rylan
Rylan has seen the corrupt nature of wolves firsthand, and can't deny his own lust for power. In spite of it all, he is pushing his desire for political gain aside to seek answers from a different source. In order for him to achieve his full potential, he must find his true mate. Too bad she hates him.
Now both are investigating the death of the previous Alpha Seeker, they realize that—like it or not—they can accomplish more together. Can Rylan use the opportunity to convince Pearl he’s changed for the better? Or will Pearl reject him and leave him to a life of madness and ruin?
Pearl
Chosen in secret to be the Alpha Seeker, it is Pearl’s duty to carry out a mission many have failed at. Find a worthy Alpha. The packs are led by corrupt, power hungry alphas who have stripped families, like hers, of their titles and forced them into exile. Now, her mate will be the alpha to unite the packs and bring balance by righting the wrongs of the past.
Rylan
Rylan has seen the corrupt nature of wolves firsthand, and can't deny his own lust for power. In spite of it all, he is pushing his desire for political gain aside to seek answers from a different source. In order for him to achieve his full potential, he must find his true mate. Too bad she hates him.
Now both are investigating the death of the previous Alpha Seeker, they realize that—like it or not—they can accomplish more together. Can Rylan use the opportunity to convince Pearl he’s changed for the better? Or will Pearl reject him and leave him to a life of madness and ruin?
- GenresParanormal
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 24, 2023
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March 10, 2024
Overall I enjoyed this book! It has an interesting plot, plus friends to enemies to lovers romance. It's a quick and easy read, and honestly it really made me want to snuggle my pup while reading it. (Hey, it's a close as I can get to having a wolf.)
I will say, there are revelations that occur rather quickly and could have used a bit more buildup, and other revelations were more obvious, but the characters were slow to catch on. I was also a bit confused as to which pack the characters belong to.
However, this book ends on a cliff hanger (next book is due in July), so it's possible any and all confusion is addressed in the second book. (If you read this as a standalone, you'll be left with a lot of unanswered questions and no solid conclusion.)
I would recommend reading the prequel first. I have not, but I think that would give a good foundation for this book, as I had to reread a few parts in order to fully understand what was going on.
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Thanks to Voracious Readers Only and the author for a free copy of the book! I'm leaving this honest review voluntarily.
I will say, there are revelations that occur rather quickly and could have used a bit more buildup, and other revelations were more obvious, but the characters were slow to catch on. I was also a bit confused as to which pack the characters belong to.
However, this book ends on a cliff hanger (next book is due in July), so it's possible any and all confusion is addressed in the second book. (If you read this as a standalone, you'll be left with a lot of unanswered questions and no solid conclusion.)
I would recommend reading the prequel first. I have not, but I think that would give a good foundation for this book, as I had to reread a few parts in order to fully understand what was going on.
🙊 Some cursing
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Thanks to Voracious Readers Only and the author for a free copy of the book! I'm leaving this honest review voluntarily.
September 9, 2023
Moon Kissed is a great introduction to this series.
The characters were instantly likeable, Pearl makes a fantastic FMC, and Rylan is a sweetheart.
I wasn't thrilled with the way Pearl couldn't remember anything while she was in heat, just bits and pieces. While it was with her fated mate, it was just too close for dubious consent for me.
The romance is a friends to enemies to lovers mixed with fated mates. It's cute and spicy at the same time.
The twist at the end was totally unexpected.
I'm excited for the next book!
The characters were instantly likeable, Pearl makes a fantastic FMC, and Rylan is a sweetheart.
I wasn't thrilled with the way Pearl couldn't remember anything while she was in heat, just bits and pieces. While it was with her fated mate, it was just too close for dubious consent for me.
The romance is a friends to enemies to lovers mixed with fated mates. It's cute and spicy at the same time.
The twist at the end was totally unexpected.
I'm excited for the next book!
September 9, 2024
This plot was a bit all over the place, but it ended up being pretty decent.
There is decent character development for Pearl and Rylan, though I wish there was a bit more development when it came to the villain. I like the unexpected ending, though it does leave it feeling a tad unfinished. I will probably read the next one to find out what happens.
I do have a problem with Pearl's heat in this book, I don't love the idea that she doesn't remember it as that makes it a bit of a consent issue and that's hard to overlook.
Overall, I enjoyed the uniqueness of this story and would recommend it to be checked out.
There is decent character development for Pearl and Rylan, though I wish there was a bit more development when it came to the villain. I like the unexpected ending, though it does leave it feeling a tad unfinished. I will probably read the next one to find out what happens.
I do have a problem with Pearl's heat in this book, I don't love the idea that she doesn't remember it as that makes it a bit of a consent issue and that's hard to overlook.
Overall, I enjoyed the uniqueness of this story and would recommend it to be checked out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 28, 2023
What a crazy ride this book was! I liked the storyline and the characters, and I was unprepared for the twist at the end that leads to the cliffhanger! I’m ready for the next book.
August 27, 2023
'Un día pronto, la compensaría. No sabía cómo, pero estaba decidido a recuperar su amistad y su corazón. Podía luchar y negarlo todo lo que quisiera, pero Pearl era mía. Sólo tenía que convencerla de ese hecho.'
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Moon Kissed de Lela Grayce serie Alpha Seeker libro 1
Argumento:
¿Podrá encontrar a su pareja y salvar a su pueblo de la extinción?
Pearl
Elegida en secreto para ser la Buscadora Alfa, su deber es llevar a cabo una misión en la que muchos han fracasado. Encuentra un Alfa digno. Las manadas están lideradas por alfas corruptos y hambrientos de poder que han despojado a familias, como la de ella, de sus títulos y las han obligado a exiliarse. Ahora, su compañero será el alfa que unirá a las manadas y logrará el equilibrio corrigiendo los errores del pasado.
Rylan
Rylan ha visto de primera mano la naturaleza corrupta de los lobos y no puede negar su propio ansia de poder. A pesar de todo, está dejando de lado su deseo de obtener ganancias políticas para buscar respuestas de una fuente diferente. Para poder alcanzar su máximo potencial, debe encontrar a su verdadera pareja. Lástima que ella lo odie.
Ahora que ambos están investigando la muerte del anterior Buscador Alfa, se dan cuenta de que, les guste o no, pueden lograr más juntos. ¿Podrá Rylan aprovechar la oportunidad para convencer a Pearl de que ha cambiado para mejor? ¿O Pearl lo rechazará y lo dejará con una vida de locura y ruina?
Mi humilde opinión:
Un romance paranormal shifter/pareja destinada/mejores amigos a enemigos a amantes.
Me gustó la idea de la historia. Disfruté de la acción, peligro, misterio y la intriga con toda la la interna de las manadas de lobos, también fue interesante la leyenda de la Alpha Seeker y su magia.
El personaje femenino, Pearl, me gustaba, me resultó genuina y realmente valiente. Me hubiera gustado saber más de Rylan, él estaba bien pero esperaba más.
El romance tenía un conflicto con un mal entendido del pasando y momentos picantes.
Para entender un poco mejor este mundo y personajes se puede leer antes la Precuela Alpha Seeker.
March 12, 2024
I received this book through Voracious Readers.
It's been quite a while since I've dived into a shifter story and it was refreshing. I really enjoyed this book. It had everything I liked in it, romance, adventure, angst, tension and a mission to save the world.
Pearl had a rough childhood, which I thought could've been delved into a little bit deeper to give her character a bit more depth and give the tension between MC's a bit more oomph. Pearl is a likable character who is doing her best to keep her head down in the pack.
Rylan is Pearl's best childhood friend but he betrayed her which I thought could've been expanded on at the beginning of the book, but regardless, he comes back to the pack and they end up working together, neither one knowing everything that the other did until later on in the book.
The chemistry between them was great and their relationship developed at a good pace. Rylan is aware of their connection and always had been but it was news to Pearl.
The world building was done well, slowly setting the scene without it being an information dump. The Moon spirit being their creator is the center of the story.
Rylan and Pearl end up working together to save their race and I knew I was going to be left on a cliff hanger. And I was. So much came out in the last chapter of the book, connecting dots and confirming theories and I was frustrated that I couldn't jump straight into the next book.
For a first book in a series it is well done and I really enjoyed it after the slow start where there were more questions than answers. I will absolutely be continuing this series.
It's been quite a while since I've dived into a shifter story and it was refreshing. I really enjoyed this book. It had everything I liked in it, romance, adventure, angst, tension and a mission to save the world.
Pearl had a rough childhood, which I thought could've been delved into a little bit deeper to give her character a bit more depth and give the tension between MC's a bit more oomph. Pearl is a likable character who is doing her best to keep her head down in the pack.
Rylan is Pearl's best childhood friend but he betrayed her which I thought could've been expanded on at the beginning of the book, but regardless, he comes back to the pack and they end up working together, neither one knowing everything that the other did until later on in the book.
The chemistry between them was great and their relationship developed at a good pace. Rylan is aware of their connection and always had been but it was news to Pearl.
The world building was done well, slowly setting the scene without it being an information dump. The Moon spirit being their creator is the center of the story.
Rylan and Pearl end up working together to save their race and I knew I was going to be left on a cliff hanger. And I was. So much came out in the last chapter of the book, connecting dots and confirming theories and I was frustrated that I couldn't jump straight into the next book.
For a first book in a series it is well done and I really enjoyed it after the slow start where there were more questions than answers. I will absolutely be continuing this series.
November 30, 2024
I can't say it was bad, but the writing wants a little bit of improvement if it's to be classed as average. The good part is that it reads OK and you can get through it pretty fast, but the writing is simplistic, and I wouldn't say that the world-building or characterization lifts it up.
The characters are rather flat, and there isn't much to them outside of what they're apparently doing in relation to each other, which can be fine in quick romances, but not if you're aiming to leave a lasting impression.
Pearl is a special cookie, an archivist with some apparent interest in books not that she does much which includes them aside from the mandatory research she needs once she discovers she's now a special cookie, who hasn't got much faith in herself, and seems to have a whole lot of baggage, an extended family she isn't in contact with, a best friend whose friendship doesn't need maintenance, and a very handsome man for a mate who loves her despite having no clue about the adult she's become.
Rylan isn't much better himself, being distinguished by *knowing* that he's got a special well of power inside him, and being more alpha than all the alphas (in the world, or just this tiny community they have here? No clue, the world building needs work), and apparently is a better dude than his cardboard bad guy cousin.
I'm picking on it, because it could easily have been better with a bit more work and attention, but I'm assuming the author was on a schedule, so it is what it is. It's not consuming reading, and it's not incredibly memorable, but it reads easily so it has it's place when you don't want to engage your brain too much.
N.B. Ends on a cliffhanger, so you have to read book two to figure out where it was headed.
The characters are rather flat, and there isn't much to them outside of what they're apparently doing in relation to each other, which can be fine in quick romances, but not if you're aiming to leave a lasting impression.
Pearl is a special cookie, an archivist with some apparent interest in books not that she does much which includes them aside from the mandatory research she needs once she discovers she's now a special cookie, who hasn't got much faith in herself, and seems to have a whole lot of baggage, an extended family she isn't in contact with, a best friend whose friendship doesn't need maintenance, and a very handsome man for a mate who loves her despite having no clue about the adult she's become.
Rylan isn't much better himself, being distinguished by *knowing* that he's got a special well of power inside him, and being more alpha than all the alphas (in the world, or just this tiny community they have here? No clue, the world building needs work), and apparently is a better dude than his cardboard bad guy cousin.
I'm picking on it, because it could easily have been better with a bit more work and attention, but I'm assuming the author was on a schedule, so it is what it is. It's not consuming reading, and it's not incredibly memorable, but it reads easily so it has it's place when you don't want to engage your brain too much.
N.B. Ends on a cliffhanger, so you have to read book two to figure out where it was headed.
January 10, 2025
This book, and it's characters, pulled me into the story completely. Pearl has a difficult task, trying to locate (then love?) an Alpha when they're all such a bunch of power hungery chest-thumpers. Rylan has made his share of mistakes, but is trying to do the right thing by his pack at this point. These two characters in particular are so well developed and the interaction between them definately runs the gambit, from enemies with animosity, to hesitant workability and truce, to maybe more?🤨
This book has everything your looking for in a solid paranormal romance with wonderful world-building to boot. It does, however, conclude with a cliffhanger that will leave you with nagging questions and the drive to jump right into book 2 (good thing it's already published then huh?!). My advice is to grab your favorite beverage abd snuggle in for an intense, enjoyable and all-consuming experience.
I am voluntarily providing this review of a gift copy courtesy of Voracious Readers Only and the author. Happy Reading Y'all 📚
This book has everything your looking for in a solid paranormal romance with wonderful world-building to boot. It does, however, conclude with a cliffhanger that will leave you with nagging questions and the drive to jump right into book 2 (good thing it's already published then huh?!). My advice is to grab your favorite beverage abd snuggle in for an intense, enjoyable and all-consuming experience.
I am voluntarily providing this review of a gift copy courtesy of Voracious Readers Only and the author. Happy Reading Y'all 📚
May 21, 2024
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author via Voracious Readers for an honest review.
Moon Kissed was amazing! I love fantasy romance, so this book was right up my alley. I also really enjoy a good shifter romance as well, but I hate when shifter romance books have menage, multiple partner, or group sex scenes with both or either of the main characters. Luckily this book had none of that garbage, which made me very happy. This book also had a really unique and interesting plot, and as someone who has read a lot of shifter romance books that was a nice surprise. Both of the main characters were also super likeable in my opinion, so bonus points for that. The spicy scenes were also pretty decent as well, they were not over done or over the top. They also were not super graphic either, I would say middle range on the spicy meter. Oh and there is also NO cheating in this book either, which is a huge plus for me, that is one of my biggest “no thank you’s” in books. I would say if you are a fan of shifter romance or fantasy romance books you should definitely give this one a read. It does end on a cliffhanger though, but luckily book 2 is already out and you won’t have to wait to find out what happens.
Moon Kissed was amazing! I love fantasy romance, so this book was right up my alley. I also really enjoy a good shifter romance as well, but I hate when shifter romance books have menage, multiple partner, or group sex scenes with both or either of the main characters. Luckily this book had none of that garbage, which made me very happy. This book also had a really unique and interesting plot, and as someone who has read a lot of shifter romance books that was a nice surprise. Both of the main characters were also super likeable in my opinion, so bonus points for that. The spicy scenes were also pretty decent as well, they were not over done or over the top. They also were not super graphic either, I would say middle range on the spicy meter. Oh and there is also NO cheating in this book either, which is a huge plus for me, that is one of my biggest “no thank you’s” in books. I would say if you are a fan of shifter romance or fantasy romance books you should definitely give this one a read. It does end on a cliffhanger though, but luckily book 2 is already out and you won’t have to wait to find out what happens.
April 27, 2024
Pearl and Rylan are on opposite sides of how packs should be run, but unknown to Pearl, Rylan has had a change in his way of thinking and is trying to be a better wolf/man . This is definitely an enemies to lovers story, with a lot of history. Reading the prequel will give you a leg up on it, but isn’t necessary to enjoy and understand this book. Lot’s of intrigue, back stabbing and sexual heat. It ends with a cliffhanger and several smaller questions needing answers, but the next book is due out over the summer of 2024 and the wait won’t be unbearable. If you like your paranormal romance/urban fantasy with heat and snark, you will enjoy this book . 4✨’s due to the packs and their histories being a bit hard to follow.
August 26, 2023
Great story but be prepared for a cliffhanger and a twist that is unexpected.
Pearl and Rylan were childhood best friends - inseparable until he betrayed her. Heartbreak and anger became her new best friend.
Rylan is beyond angry at himself and racked with guilt at what he done to Pearl - his one true love. He leaves for many years and his return to the pack is a stepping stone to expresses his regret to Pearl.
Pearl was gifted the alpha seeker, but doesn't understand what it truly entails. Here research leads her to Rylan. Read there story to see the outcome- up to the cliffhanger at least. Looking forward to the next book
Pearl and Rylan were childhood best friends - inseparable until he betrayed her. Heartbreak and anger became her new best friend.
Rylan is beyond angry at himself and racked with guilt at what he done to Pearl - his one true love. He leaves for many years and his return to the pack is a stepping stone to expresses his regret to Pearl.
Pearl was gifted the alpha seeker, but doesn't understand what it truly entails. Here research leads her to Rylan. Read there story to see the outcome- up to the cliffhanger at least. Looking forward to the next book
August 30, 2023
Chaos! 🖤
What?, that’s it?... no, no, no, I NEED more stat!, how you could you leave us like that Lela??? 💔😭
What an original plot and storyline, the originality of Lela's books is what I enjoy the most!, her books are so unique; she always find a different way to tell the stories and I’m so here for all of this! 😍
Fantastic start of this new series (the prequel is also amazing); I'm totally in love with Pearl and Rylan and am so looking forward to read what's coming next! ❤️🔥
What?, that’s it?... no, no, no, I NEED more stat!, how you could you leave us like that Lela??? 💔😭
What an original plot and storyline, the originality of Lela's books is what I enjoy the most!, her books are so unique; she always find a different way to tell the stories and I’m so here for all of this! 😍
Fantastic start of this new series (the prequel is also amazing); I'm totally in love with Pearl and Rylan and am so looking forward to read what's coming next! ❤️🔥
December 16, 2023
I was given a free copy by Voracious Readers for my honest review.
Its a paranormal romance and these are the type of books that I have come to love best. This book was very well done. It is about fated mates who are destined to unite the pacts. The twist at the end I didn't really see coming, I mean I knew she would have a part to play I just didn't know it was that one. And a warning it does end in a cliffhanger so you may want to wait till closer to the second books release date to read it. I am very happy I picked this book up to read and I will definitely be finishing the series.
Its a paranormal romance and these are the type of books that I have come to love best. This book was very well done. It is about fated mates who are destined to unite the pacts. The twist at the end I didn't really see coming, I mean I knew she would have a part to play I just didn't know it was that one. And a warning it does end in a cliffhanger so you may want to wait till closer to the second books release date to read it. I am very happy I picked this book up to read and I will definitely be finishing the series.
July 8, 2024
While I love a good friend-enemies-lovers I feel that they reconciled too easily and that there wasn't much explanation on his part. Granted the why gets revealed later it still makes me hesitant to be head over heals for the love interest. The only other thing that confused me was in the beginning it seemed like they were from a different pack but then suddenly were a part of another one. But other than that it was a good read and I look forward to seeing what happens next. I'm very glad I got the chance to receive this book from Voracious Readers Only.
April 21, 2024
LOVED IT!
What a introduction to this series… RUNNING to get the second and quickly.
Was lucky to have been sent this to review.
Come and follow Pearl and Ryan in this epic adventure….
This book was very well written and had you on the edge of your seat from the start. Ryan has been in love with Pearl since forever but she refuses to see it after holding a hatred for him from when they were younger.
Will pearl finally see what has been in front of her this entire time?
What a introduction to this series… RUNNING to get the second and quickly.
Was lucky to have been sent this to review.
Come and follow Pearl and Ryan in this epic adventure….
This book was very well written and had you on the edge of your seat from the start. Ryan has been in love with Pearl since forever but she refuses to see it after holding a hatred for him from when they were younger.
Will pearl finally see what has been in front of her this entire time?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 28, 2025
Good Shifter romance
A good Shifter romance with a spindle on the pack life and lore.
A good friends to enemies and to Lovers
A lot of intrigue and mystic presence.
She was selected to be the next Alpha Seeker.
He is her mate but she thinks he betrayed her.
But there are forces and sides of the story that neither of them know about
A good Shifter romance with a spindle on the pack life and lore.
A good friends to enemies and to Lovers
A lot of intrigue and mystic presence.
She was selected to be the next Alpha Seeker.
He is her mate but she thinks he betrayed her.
But there are forces and sides of the story that neither of them know about
August 15, 2023
This book just made me want to keep reading! I wanted to know what would happen next and I wanted to know ASAP. It was a bit on the 🔥 side at time which was a pleasant surprise for me! There is a cliffhanger 🚨 and now I just need book 2 in my life!!!
August 24, 2023
Wow!
Wow!! This book kept me reading until it was done and begging for more of the series! I absolutely loved it from start to finish! Definitely a geeat new series- cannot wait to see where the author goes with it!!
Wow!! This book kept me reading until it was done and begging for more of the series! I absolutely loved it from start to finish! Definitely a geeat new series- cannot wait to see where the author goes with it!!
December 2, 2023
I was so excited to receive this book and boy did it live up to my expectations! Wonderful writing, intriguing and just all round brilliant. Did not want to put it down
I received a free advanced review copy of this book
I received a free advanced review copy of this book
December 27, 2023
Good book
Enjoyed the small part of the story this book covered very disappointed it just ends mid scene. Shame I don't like this ploy to make you continue the story by buying other books. This generally makes me avoid them.
Enjoyed the small part of the story this book covered very disappointed it just ends mid scene. Shame I don't like this ploy to make you continue the story by buying other books. This generally makes me avoid them.
March 27, 2024
Not bad. Moves a little slow and ends at a cliff hanger with some confuse thay wasn't explained. I'm interested to read the next book to know what happened. I do appreciate the distinct markings of the alpha seeker and want to know the whole story behind it.
March 30, 2024
The cliffhanger that the book ends on is jaw-dropping. It made me want to go get the second book. It is cute yet spicy simultaneously.
Thank you to Voracious Readers Only for providing me with a free copy of this book in return for an Honest Unbiased Opinion of a review.
Thank you to Voracious Readers Only for providing me with a free copy of this book in return for an Honest Unbiased Opinion of a review.
August 29, 2023
Moon Kissed
Great read! Loved Rylan and Pearl's story! I can't see where this goes! There have been some twist and turns.
Great read! Loved Rylan and Pearl's story! I can't see where this goes! There have been some twist and turns.
August 31, 2023
Moon Kissed was such a phenomenal read!! Loved the plot and the unsuspecting twists that has you wanting to read more!! Moon Mated can’t arrive soon enough!!
August 31, 2023
Love the beginning of Pearl and Rylan's story!! This is an amazing start to the series and can't wait to see where it leads. Definitely need more with the cliffhanger at the end of book 1.
September 5, 2023
Talk about a cliff hanger! After all Pearl and Rylan went through to get to the present only for that totally massive curve ball.... I need the next book immediately!
January 3, 2024
Loved the his and her POV chapters. Got a bit spicy there, loved it.
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February 1, 2024Loved it!
February 5, 2024
Alpha seeker
Alpha seeker needs to find her alpha at the request of the moon goddess. Good vs evil. Love and true mates rule for good of all
Alpha seeker needs to find her alpha at the request of the moon goddess. Good vs evil. Love and true mates rule for good of all
February 11, 2024
I liked this book. Easy to follow, interesting storyline, kept you interested. I couldn't put it down. I'll definitely be looking for the book in series.
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