A Very Merry Alpha Solstice

Shifter Ops #Nov

by Renee Rose, Lee Savino

It's December, and Declan, Parker and Laurie, a.k.a. The Shifter Stooges, aren't feeling very festive. But when a call comes from Lucius the Vampire King, they are sent on a merry adventure. They • Complete the mission• Fall in Love• Find their holiday spirit• Claim their mates• Save the day!And do it all in their own funky, weird way.

Genres: Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Shapeshifters

154 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 30, 2023

About the author

15-Time USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR RENEE ROSE loves a dominant, dirty-talking alpha hero! She's sold over five million copies of steamy romance with varying levels of kink. Her books have been featured in USA Today's Happily Ever After and Popsugar. Named Eroticon USA's Next Top Erotic Author in 2013, she has also won Spunky and Sassy's Favorite Sci-Fi and Anthology author, The Romance Reviews Best Historical Romance, and has hit the USA Today list with her Chicago Bratva, Bad Boy Alpha, and Wolf Ranch books as well as various kinky anthologies.

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Reviews

[Karmin Gentili · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Start your Christmas in July escape with Renee Rose’s spicy shifter novella, A Very Merry Alpha Solstice. Join shifter misfits, Declan (an Irish wolfhound), Parker (combination of hyena and other unknown animals), and Laurie (a great owl) as they embark on a special assignment on behalf of the vampire king, Lucius.

As the misfits pursue their mission, they pick up Fiona (a trash panda) and Allison (a dove) who bring their own special gifts to the ragtag group.

Book Quote:
“I can’t look!”
“I can’t look away,” I mutter patting him. What sort of red-eyed monster can make a grown vampire squeal like that?
The a$$ kicking ends when the windshield smashes open with a crunching sound. Jenkins flops to the ground covered in cuts and glass.

Join the gang as they are taken in by bear shifters who help our travelers fulfill their mission and evade rogue vampires that are planning a vampire-world coup.

Who will learn about the strength they didn’t know they possessed? Who will find their mate? Who will finally find a semblance of peace? And what was their journey really all about? Pick up this quick read to find out.

Book Quote:
She snuggles closer. “Thanks,” she adds in a whisper so soft I barely catch it with my shifter hearing: “You make me feel safe.”
I tip my head down and brush my cheek over her dark, fragrant curls. I want to hug her, but this is as close as I should get.
She nuzzles into my chest, taking my hand and propping it on her hip. I bite back a moan. I want nothing more than to tip her back and claim her lips.
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[Rhonda Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you've read any of Renee Rose and Lee Savino's books including The Shifter Stooges, then you'll be excited with the anticipation of this read. If you haven't, you're in for a new world of entertainment. Bless their hearts, Parker, Declan, and Laurie have been through the mill with all the torture and testing they've been put through. Even though they made it out alive they carry the emotional, mental, and physical scars which have made them a small pack of loners besides being best friends. I can't help but to have fallen in love with them. They have the biggest hearts and are loyal to a fault for those they consider a friend. There's the danger of a mission they're sent on, which includes picking up Fiona and Allison along the way. There's also a lot of light-hearted fun and shenanigans that come with these three I'm but when it came right down to it, we get to see them shine in their element. And there are matings! I can't tell you how thrilled I was that they finally had a happy ending! What a terrific Christmas/Solstice story.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Three Stooges are back. Declan, Parker, and Laurie have a job to do for the Vampire King. Deliver a special package. You never say no to him. But on route, they meet up with two others that come along for the ride, Allison and Fiona. They have all met before in worse circumstances. Now the group is set. Just need to pick up the special gift and hand it off to Lucius and be done. Not so easy. We have vamps wanting to stop all the happiness. What to do? I love the fun of this story. And we even finally find mates for two out of our three guys. I am thrilled for Laurie the most. He deserved to find someone to sooth his feathers. Are we going to find someone for our last shifter? I hope so. Don’t want to say which one that is. This is a feel good story and great for Christmas. We even get to read about Selena and Lucius again. Love those two.

[Foodiegirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this story, it is so much fun I have missed these characters!
I have always wanted a happy ending for these three outcasts Declan, Parker, and Laurie. The Vampire King Lucius has a job for our bumbling heroes. They are to deliver a special package. You never say no to him. But along the way route, they meet up with two ladies who come along for the ride, Allison and Fiona. Now they need to pick up the special gift and hand it off to Lucius and be done.
Except some crazy vampires are after our heroes and causing chaos, wanting to stop all the happiness.
I am thrilled for Laurie and Declan they finally find mates. Hopefully, Parker is going to find someone soon I hope . We even have a visit with Selene and Lucius.
This is a wonderful story filled with adventures and fascinating characters. I can't wait for more of the Werebear Brothers.
A great Christmas feel-good read.

[TheReadingWolfe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Very Merry Alpha Solstice by Renee Rose & Lee Savino is a holiday novella within the Bad Boy Alpha/Shifter Ops series.

Tropes:
✔️ FM Romance X2
✔️ Shifter Romance
✔️ Found Family
✔️ Secret Mission

POV: First Person Multiple 🐺🐺🦉🕊️🦝
Rating: 7/10 (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
🌶🌶️/3
🌶️ starts about 30%

This is definitely giving A-Team, found family romance vibes which was thoroughly entertaining. This is a light hearted mission with some very traumatized shifters. I am a little sad Parker didn’t get to find a mate.
While I have read the first 4 books in the Bad Boy Alpha series I have not gotten to the part where any of these characters are featured, but I didn’t feel lost or confused about the story line.

✨”When it comes to you, ill throw myself on your claws, just to feel your touch. It’d be worth it.”✨

𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨: Talks of: Abduction, Human/Shifter Experiments, Torture

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

If youve read any of Bad Boys Alpha series, you know that the 3 stooges are lovable, hilarious and somewhat tragic.

This was slightly different from the rest of the series As this one is alot funnier, lighter hearted and felt a bit like crack. Be mindful that this one is A LOT LESS SPICY than the other books and the few spice scenes they have are pretty short.

There are numerous cameos and lots of mentions of different shifters of the series in this book but my favorite will always be Everest, confirmed to be a Polar Bear who again is confirmed to be sweet but extremely shy and I cant wait for his own book.

I do hope we see more of Parker in the future.

[Joe Kendall · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great addition to the Bad Boy Alpha stories.
I always wanted a happy ever after for Laurie, Declan, and Parker. Now they have it.
I job to pick up a present for the Vampire King, which leads to lots of shenanigans. Meeting Fiona and Alison, whose animals are a mystery. Fiona is all bravado and feisty, Alison calm and serene.
Being hunted by mysterious forces. Being helped by bears coyote pee and a myriad of wildlife. Driving around in a scooby doo van with a Christmas tree lashed to the top.
I loved this story. I love the character detail and plot depth. The twists and turns had me engrossed.
I highly recommend this book, series, and authors.

[CherylB · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a funny, romantic story from the Shifter Ops series. We see three traumatized male shifters sent on a mission to retrieve a package for the Vampire King. But first they have to pickup their guides. Two female shifters who come from a similar background. And so the fun begins. They are pursued by vampires. Rescued by were bears. Pursued again but rescue themselves. Trapped and caged. Rescued by one of the females and the Vampire King. Along the way two couples find their mates. And all five find a pack to call their own. What could be a better Solstice gift? This is a fast paced story full of action, steamy romance, and awkwardness.

[Marlene Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The wayward trio of Laurie, Declan and Parker were deciding what holidays to celebrate when got a call from the Vampire King, Lucius Frangelico...the trio had been together since they were experimented on at a lab called Data X...Lucius needed the trio to pick up two additional shifters to get his mate's Solstice gift...but the high jinks of the trio, Teddy's triplet bear brothers, and reconnecting with Fiona and Allison while escaping killers had this reader laughing out loud...Perfect holiday comedy with a little steam thrown in...

[Lauren Sancer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this so much

I have wanted Declan and Laurie to find their mates for sooooo long!! I remember when they first met the girls and have been hoping for this book!!! I actually cried out of happiness for them and I never cry while reading! Parker deserves his happy ever after as well but I think he still hads a bit more healing todo. I can’t wait till bad boy bears and the wall street books are phenomenal!

[Lynette · Rating 2 out of 5]

cute

I’m sad that Parker did not find a mate. I’m very happy for Declan and I’m especially proud of Laurie facing his fear to save his sweet Alison. The stupid vampire duo was odd. Not sure how that really fit in. It was a nice happily ever after story. I give the book 2.25 stars.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was great to see Parker, Declan and Laurie again. I've never thought of them as three stooges since they've always come through in the end and have good reasons to be flustered. I'm sad that Parker didn't find his mate, which is why I'm giving this four stars instead of five. Overall, it was a good story and I was happy to see them get some upgrades.

[Gretchen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was fun. Declan (an Irish wolfhound), Parker (combination of hyena and other unknown animals), and Laurie (a great owl) as they embark on a special assignment on behalf of the vampire king, Lucius. A mad cap adventure ensues with the addition of a shifter racoon and dove. This rag tag crew become a HEA pack.

[Robbo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Slightly insane shifter/vampire drama-comedy?

A real mish-mash of shifters, some don’t even know their own animal fully, and vampires. A bizarre chase, the funniest plot to draw out the villains, and some bonding. I felt sorry for Parker, but he gets a HFN of sorts.

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book absolutely delightful. This may be a fast-paced read but it offers a rock-solid story that is a marvelous blend of funny, cute, heartwarming, sweet, steamy and exciting. Honestly, I absolutely loved this book and the many laugh out loud moments it gave me.

[Yzabella Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming Solstice Story

Three bumbling, weird shifters find themselves on a strange mission for Lucius, King of the Vampires. The mission has unexpected challenges with a delightful happy ending.

[Marijah · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much fun! If you haven't read any books from any of the related series, this book probably won't make any sense. But if you have, then you are in for so much fun! And it's really nice to see such happy conclusions for these characters. An absolutely perfect holiday tale. All the holidays!

[Mandee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

So glad the 3 “misfits” got their HEA even if it was just the ability to sleep again. I have been wondering about these characters and hoping they would find their happiness.

[KB Kind · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m so happy that Laurie got some happiness! And honestly, I didn’t think there would be a way to do it but this writing duo made it spectacular!
I can’t wait for some more bear action! Bring on the bears!

[Phyllis Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it.

Misfits finding their way to a real pack thanks to The Vampire King (Lucius). They struggled with being experiments that went wrong in their eyes. But I loved all the characters from past books that showed up here.

[Anakalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was so nice to have this reunion with Parker, Declan, Laurie, Fiona and Allison. And what an exciting and thrilling reunion it was! I enjoyed every single word and devoured this short story from start to finish.

[Kat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don’t let the cover fool you like it did me! This is not a sweet holiday shifter story… it’s dirty and spicy 🤣 I think I was missing a lot of context as I didn’t realise it was part of a series but I still had a fun time reading it.

[Carmen Beeton · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 Stars actually..

This book was unique and cute with a cool twist on shifting. I love Declan! He was the absolute best.
The scene with Charles & Jenkins trying to ignite the killing team had me cackling!

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are some of my favorite characters from the connecting series. Who doesn't love the hilarious misfits, but I was super disappointed for Parker not getting his mate.

[Teresa Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this Holiday Novella
Laurie and Allison
Declan and Fiona
Intense emotional heartstopping insta love story
All the feels
Need more

[Michelle Vandal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! There were many Christmas, Solstice & Saturnalia miracles. Now Parker just needs to find his mate. 🤗

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a little tough getting into at first because I didn't know who everyone was but it ended up being very good.

[V H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved every word

Always enjoy Renee & Lees work, but this is a real Yuletime cracker whatever feast you celebrate. Different strokes for different beings.

[Carissa Janes · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short holiday novella checking in on my favorite characters from a couple of amazing authors!

[Kis Baadsgaard · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's so funny and cute but still serious. I love it like all you guys write ❤️thanks for a different Christmas story🎄❤️